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Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is promising $150-million over the next three years to buy new technology for school classrooms.
She made the announcement om Monday in a speech positioning her Liberals as champions of the province's social safety net – and the best at strengthening government services – ahead of a possible spring election.
"At the core of what we believe is our passion about education and health care, which are the services that keep us healthy, that keep our democracy strong," she said at a Toronto seniors' centre. "That's what government's about: you create a society where we can care for each other, … we can provide services and support from before we're born until we die."
The new education money will be used to buy tablets, netbooks and software for schools. The funds will also pay for training sessions for teachers in using the new technology.
The technology funds are part of a large cash injection the Liberals are expected to make in the province's schools in next month's budget. According to budget documents leaked to the opposition Progressive Conservatives and made public last week, the Grits are also planning to spend nearly $2-billion repairing schools.
And last week, the government announced that it is opening four new schools and renovating eight others in Toronto.
The Premier's tone Monday is indicative of the way she is positioning her party in preparation for a possible vote. She has been tacking left in a bid to win over left-leaning voters who might be considering backing the NDP.
In her speech, she rattled off a long list of the government's health and education priorities, including making postsecondary education cheaper with a grant of 30 per cent off tuition and creating community health teams to help senior citizens navigate the health-care system.
And she attacked the opposition parties, saying the Tories would damage the social safety net while the New Democrats have refused to put forward any substantive policy.
"[If the PCs are elected], there would be deep cuts in our education and health-care systems – that's the wrong way to go," she said. "I don't know what the NDP would do, because they have not put forward any vision."Report Typo/Error
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Jewel to Central America: Jewel of the Seas Cruise Review by lnorland
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Jewel to Central America
Destination: Panama Canal & Central America
Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
The Jewel is a great ship, not small by any means, but also not the size of the mega ships. We were told by many people that it is one of if not their favorite ship. It is starting to show a little wear, but you would have to look closely to see it. Mainly wear on the outside areas of the ship, a little rust on the balconies, but for the most part beautiful. The interior is one of the cleanest ships we have ever been on, including the Equinox when it was brand new. The staff does a great job in keeping it looking great and the public restrooms were some of the cleanest I have seen on a ship. The only criticism I would have about the layout is that everything revolves around the Centrum and it can make for some crowded areas during the More busy times before dinner. Also, many times when we wanted to get a drink and listen to some music it was hard to find, although that may have had something to do with the clientele.
We were on my time dining and the longest we had to wait for a table was about 5 minutes. We requested the same waiter and assistant waiter, because they were fantastic, and we got them every night at approximately the same time. The food was good to great with only one night where I didn't find something that jumped out at me as sounding great. The service throughout the ship was some of the best if not the best service we have ever had on a cruise.
The cabin was fine, a bit small, but plenty of storage. The balcony on this cabin is incredible. Much bigger and the views forward are fantastic. Breakfast on the balcony is always great.
Entertainment was pretty good. The welcome show was the only one we didn't really like, but the Tango show was one of the best ever. The music around the ship was not spectacular, but enjoyable.
The ports:
Labadee is fantastic, even with all of the commercialism. We sprung for the cabana. Even though we weren't in a suite, we checked when we got on the ship and were able to get one for the day. If you like to have a nice beach day with out the crowds, go for the cabana. They are comfortable and the private beach is great. We had two servers all day and were not once in need of something we didn't get. The food was upgraded as it was cooked while we watched and not just held at temp and the shrimp was really good. We took advantage of the golf cart for a tour and my son and I got on the roller coaster without standing in line.
Cartenga, Columbia is an interesting city. We took a tour through RCL due to our uncertainty of the safety. It was a good tour, well worth the $59 per person even though it rained most of the day. The fortress and old city walking tour was very interesting. Especially if you like architecture, you will like to see this port. After being there and experiencing it once, we probably won't go back. It is a really poor and dirty city outside the tourist areas and getting around is very difficult. One of the worst traffic places we have ever been.
Colon, Panama is another interesting place. We took another tour through RCL and decided to go out into the country. We saw the Embera Indians and did an Eco tour around lake Gatun. Very interesting and educational for our 6 year old son.
Costa Rica, is wonderful. Went to the Veragua Rainforest and it was fantastic. Did a tour through Okey Dokey Tours and they were fantastic. Handled very professionally and had a wonderful time. Would recommend them highly. Never once felt unsafe and although I can be a little psychotic about tours, I never felt the lest bit uncomfortable. They even took us to a little grocery store to buy coffee and we are enjoying it at home.
My son went to the kids program often and we had a hard time convincing him to stay with us on the sea days.
The only ship item I could say I didn't like was the salt water pool. Not a fan of those, but what can you do.
Loved the trip and wish we were still on the ship. Less
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A financial drubbing from the credit crunch has sent Citigroup and Merrill Lynch deeply into the red as both US banks leaked fresh losses on bad investments in derivatives, mortgage-related assets and toxic securities.
Buffeted by the turbulence sweeping the world, Citigroup lost $2.8bn (£1.6bn) in the third quarter, while Merrill, soon to be taken over by Bank of America, suffered a $5.2bn loss. As US house prices continued to plunge and the credit market remained frozen, Citigroup wrote off $13bn to cover liabilities in the financial slump.
Citigroup's chief financial officer, Gary Crittenden, told a conference call that credit losses were rising in Mexico, India and Brazil as the financial crisis spreads. But Citigroup has received billions of dollars of extra deposits from customers in a "flight to quality" from ailing institutions. "While the market disruption poses many challenges for us, it also presents many opportunities," said Crittenden.
Until recently considered the largest US bank, Citigroup is now second in asset terms behind JP Morgan, which has swept up troubled institutions such as Bear Stearns and Washington Mutual.
As it adapts to dismal conditions in the industry, Citigroup has shed 11,000 jobs over the past three months, taking its total payroll reduction this year to 23,000.
The US government is taking a $25bn stake in Citigroup as part of the US treasury's initiative to recapitalise the banking industry. Crittenden said the money was welcome, although not strictly needed.
Meanwhile, Merrill Lynch recorded $3.8bn in write-downs and losses on the recent "severe market dislocations" kicked off by last month's collapse of Lehman Brothers.
Merrill's chief financial officer, Nelson Chai, said: "Our results were particularly affected in September, which represented one of the worst months in the history of credit markets."
The US government is hoping its $250bn investments in top banks will restore confidence and get institutions lending again. In a television interview, Henry Paulson, treasury secretary, indicated yesterday that the move had been welcomed by the industry: "We got nine banks to sign up initially ... And, you know, we have interest from a good number of other banks."


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1. The Myths of Pet Adoption - Did you know that most pets are homeless due to know fault of their own? It is a common myth that all pets in shelters and rescues are damaged in some way. Nothing could be farther from the truth about pet adoption! Animal shelters and rescues are full of happy, healthy highly adoptable pets just waiting for someone to take them home. Most pets are given up when their prior owner could no longer afford them, got divorced, had a death in the family or other unexpected change in their family situation, or didn't realize how much time & attention a pet deserves and needs. Unfortunately, the numbers are compounded by a surplus of pets bred for profit: approximately 4 million adoptable pets are killed each year due to overpopulation. By considering pet adoption, and adopting a pet from a rescue or a shelter, not only are you saving that pet, you're either making room in the rescue so they can save another pet from a shelter, or making room at the shelter itself. As you can see, adoption is truly a continuous cycle of saving lives, and it's the humane thing to do! Thank you for considering pet adoption, and please help us debunk the myth of homeless pets in the future.
2. Some Rescue Pets Are Already Trained for a Home – Even though living in a pet rescue isn't ideal, most rescues (and some shelters) are helping the pet in more ways than just keeping it alive. Pets can be socialized with other animals that help make them friendlier with all types of animals. Many rescue organizations use foster homes, where puppies and kittens for adoption are socialized with children and other dogs and cats, and given basic obedience training before they go to their new homes. This makes the transition to your home after pet adoption much easier for both pet and owner. Something else to point out, many dogs and cats in animal shelters and humane societies are already housebroken, trained and ready to go! Sometimes this is on behalf of the hard working shelter volunteers, and foster care givers, or it is because the animal has already lived in a home and understands basic household rules like using the bathroom outside, or not jumping onto furniture.
3. Rescues Are Great at Finding the Right Pet Personality for You - Rescues are very careful to make sure their adoptable dogs and cats go to the best homes for pet and owner. Each organization has its own application and screening process for potential adopters. Since pet rescues really get to know their dogs and cats for adoption, they are able to match you up with the perfect companion for you. Volunteers also follow up with you after the pet adoption to make sure everything's going well. They can help you get through any rough spots by offering training tips and other advice. Pet adoption from a rescue group has another benefit: if, for some reason, things don't work out with your new friend, most rescues will take the pet back, saving you a lot of heartache and headache. In an effort to help people make good choices when they adopt a dog or cat, many rescues even specialize in small dogs, some rescue only giant breeds. There are thousands of rescue groups devoted to a particular breed of dog or cat, too!
4. Rescues Have Plenty of Purebred Animals - If you have your heart set on a specific breed, before you check out a breeder or pet store, why not adopt a pet from a breed rescue organization? 25% of all pets in a shelter are purebred animals. There are also lots of breed rescue groups that specialize in a particular breed of dog or cat. Don't be fooled into thinking that animal shelters and pet rescues are filled with dog or cats that were discarded because they're "bad". Shelter pets are wonderful companions who became the victims of family tragedy, unlucky circumstances or irresponsible owners. Did you know that many backyard dog breeders and pet stores who supply the majority of purebreds simply are selling inbred pets without care for preventing genetic problems? Mixed breed pets have less inbreeding, generally less inherited genetic disease, and therefore overall lower vet bills and happier pets! And the best place to find a mixed breed dog or cat is at a rescue, SPCA, humane society or animal shelter. Pet adoption is the healthy option too!
5. Pet Adoption Will Build Life Lessons for Children - Adopting a companion animal provides a fertile opportunity to teach important values to children. The decision to devote your resources and care to an animal in need sends a very clear message about the identity of a family and its underlying values. It is a great time to explore who you are as a family and what you stand for. It is through this process that a child learns things like, "We are a family with an important choice to make, and we are going to use the power of this choice to save a life." This teaches kids about personal responsibility and their impact on the greater good as they make choices in life. Children need to feel they can impact their world. We need to give them opportunities to do so in positive, pro-social ways. Pet adoption and caring for an animal can plant the seeds for that ethic. Dogs help children get outside more – to go for walks, run, and play – and enjoy all the associated health benefits. Kids also learn responsibility by feeding and caring for a pet's routine needs. Children with pets display improved impulse control, social skills and self-esteem. And for emerging readers, reading to a pet is an easy way to feel comfortable.
6. How to Plan for a Pet Friendly Schedule – How much time your new pet will really needs is dependent on the type of pet, including but not limited to the breed, age, amount of previous training, other pets & people in your home, and your current activity level and lifestyle. Matching the time a pet will take to the amount of time you want to spend on your pet is a very important part in finding your new best friend! A good first step is really thinking about your daily routine. How much free time do you have each day that you are willing to devote to the care, training, and attention of your new pet over the next few months, and then for the lifetime of that pet? For social pets like birds, rabbits, dogs, and cats, time spent just "hanging out" with you while you're watching a movie or reading a book, counts too! Dogs and puppies vary the most in their time requirements, ranging from an adult, already-trained, mellow breed, to a high-energy puppy that would love a jogging companion and another high-energy dog friend. Be prepared to spend at least 4-5 hours a day with a high energy puppy who needs training, about 3-4 hours a day with a single adult dog, and 2-3 hours a day with kittens and 1-2 hours a day with adult cats.
7. How to Prepare Fiscally for Pet Adoption & a New Pet - Being a good caring pet owner involves many things that don't affect your wallet, like your time and love, but there are definitely some costs involved! Before you adopt, consider the likely costs that come with caring for different types pets. If you've never owned a particular type of pet before, knowing how much your new pet will cost can be complicated. When adopting there will usually be an pet adoption fee. Rescuing pets is expensive work! The rescuer often pays to have the pets spayed or neutered if they aren't already, provides vaccines, and pays for all medical care needed while the pets are in their rescue. Food, beds, leashes, collars, tags, grooming, it adds up, but luckily much of that cost is not passed on. Typical pet adoption fees range from $100 to $300. Next consider you basic supplies such as a collar, IDs, microchip, leash, pet bed, bowls, and toys. The biggest cost will be food, that depends on the size and type of animal you will be adopting. Asking the shelter what they are feeding the animal and the cost can help prepare for this. Other costs are mostly medical and will include regular vet checkups, and the potential for a trip to the vest because of an accident, or illness. If you will be away from your dog all day long, you may want to look into doggie daycare, or a dog walker.
8. FAQ for Veterinarian Visits - Taking your new pet (whether dog, cat, hamster, or any other living thing) to the veterinarian should be your first priority. This is especially true if you have other pets. It's a good idea to make sure your new pet is healthy and doesn't have any diseases or viruses he or she could transmit to other animals in the house. The best way to find a veterinarian is by word of mouth. The animal shelter or rescue group where you adopted your pet may have a good recommendation for you. For proper preventative care, your dog or cat should be examined by a veterinarian twice a year. A typical vet checkup includes searching for fleas using a special flea comb. Taking your pet's temperature, and a physical examination which will include checking your pet's ears, eyes, nose, teeth, skin, legs, joints, and genitals, and lymph nodes and listen to the heart and lungs. It will be common for the veterinarian to stress the importance of avoiding parasites, and will suggest options for flea and tick prevention and control.
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For more than three hours, the defense for Byron Smith examined three law enforcement officers. Smith is the 64-year-old Little Falls charged with first-degree premeditated murder in the shooting deaths of teen cousins Haile Kiefer and Nick Brady, when they allegedly broke into his home Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 2012.
Steven Meshbesher, Smith's defense attorney, had filed a motion in early August asking that the two counts of murder in the first degree be dismissed with prejudice. He cited lack of probable cause, several individual and cumulative errors in the grand jury process, rule and statutory violations, violations of Smith's state and federal constitutional rights and for prosecutorial misconduct, as reasons for the dismissal.
In addition, Meshbesher's motion indicated he would request that Smith's statements to law enforcement at his residence and at the Morrison County Sheriff's office the day after the shootings be suppressed, as well as physical evidence recovered from Smith's residence.
Questions asked of Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Special Agent Chad Museus, Morrison County Deputy David Scherping and Sgt. Jeremy Luberts, during the contested omnibus hearing Aug. 30, centered on how each was contacted Nov. 23, 2012, the day after the shootings, the process they used when going to Smith's home, the subsequent arrest and questioning of Smith, when Smith was Mirandized and how evidence was obtained.
While Museus was questioned only briefly about evidence regarding calls from a landline phone and Internet use the day after the shootings, Scherping and Luberts were questioned extensively about the sequence of events from the time the call came in from Smith's neighbor, William Anderson, Nov. 23, 2012, the day after the shootings, when the bodies of Kifer and Brad were discovered in Smith's basement and subsequent events leading to the Smith's arrest and execution of search warrants at his home.
The defense was granted 30 days to review the transcripts of the court before offering evidence to support its motion to dismiss the charges. The prosecutor was granted an additional 30 days following that motion to submit one of its own. The transcripts are expected to be completed by Sept. 16. The defense will have until Oct. 15 to file and the prosecution until Nov. 14.
The court did grant a motion by prosecutor Peter Orput to consolidate the first degree premeditated murder indictment brought forth by a Morrison County Grand Jury with the initial charges made Nov. 26, 2012, for second degree murder charges. Orput is the Washington County Attorney who offered his services to Morrison County Attorney Brian Middendorf. He is being assisted by Brent Wartner, an assistant attorney with Washington County.
Meshbesher is being assisted by his associate, Adam T. Johnson.


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Access Consciousness clearing statement is a process that clears all energies past, present and future, here, there and everywhere.The complete clearing statement is:Right and wrong, good and bad, all nine, POC and POD, Shorts, Boys and Beyonds.
The long version of "Right & wrong, good & bad all 9" represents: (1) How have we made this right, good, perfect and correct, or wrong, terrible, awful mean and vicious? (2) How does that diminish us? (3) How does that make us absolutely, totally, irrevocably, infinitely, utterly and eternally meaningless? (4) What are the rewards that make this right, good, perfect and correct or wrong terrible, awful, mean & vicious? (5) As [_____________] what choices have we made or are we making? (6) As [_____________] what creations create the commitments to the creation of our limitations? (7) As [_____________] how many limitations of dimensionality hold this in existence? (8) As [_____________] how many controls, definitions, limitations, forms, structures, significances, linearities, and concentricities of you hold this in existence? (9) As [_____________] what are you unwilling to destroy that holds this in existence?
POC stands for point of creation of the thoughts feeling emotions immediately preceding your decision to have this, and POD stands for the point of destruction, all the ways you have been destroying yourself in order to keep whatever you're clearing in existence.
Shorts stands for what's meaningful about this, what's meaningless about this, what's the punishment for this, and what's the reward for this.
What does [ ] mean to us? How do we make it meaningless? What are we punishing ourself for and torturing ourself with in relation to it? What are the rewards of it? How many layers and non-layers do we have in relation to it? How much meaningless glop and glop do we have in relation to it?
In the clearing statement, Boys stands for nucleated spheres. These are pre-verbal. Basically these have to do with those areas of our life where we've tried to handle something continuously with no effect. When that occurs, we have the Boys in the Hood. There are some issues which are onions, where you peel away and you get to the core of the issue, and there are some that are not. They are two different things. If you never get to the core of the issue, you are dealing with the nucleated spheres. A lot of what we have tried to peel the layers of the onion on is not actually an onion at all but it's a nucleated sphere. If you have ever in any lifetime done peeling the layers of the onion as a way to clear an issue and it doesn't clear, it's because it's a nucleated sphere. After 25 billion years of peeling the onion, you never get clear. Nucleated spheres are like kids' bubble pipes that have five little chambers in it and you blow in it and it fills up with bubbles. You pop one and it fills in, you pop one and it fills in, and the issue never goes away. The source of it is over here where someone's blowing and you keep popping the bubbles somewhere else and the issue doesn't ever truly go away. How many nucleated spheres do you have that you've misidentified and misapplied as the incomplete onions of your life, and everything that creates all that, can we destroy and uncreate it please?
The clearing statement continues with Beyonds. Beyonds is a feeling or sensation we get in our body which stops us dead in our tracks. Did you ever get a bill which was way more than you expected? For me it was a cell phone bill. When you get that bill, everything stops and solidifies in time, space, dimensions, and reality. That's a beyond. We have lots of areas in our life where we freeze up. Anytime you freeze up, that's the beyond holding you captive. That's the difficulty with a beyond: it stops you from being present. All the beyonds creating the eternally beyond keeping you captive, can we destroy and uncreate all that now please? Right and wrong, good and bad, all 9, POD and POC, Shorts, Boys and Beyonds.
The clearing statement does not have to be understood, it just has to be said to create the desired clearing effect. The clearing statement must be said at the end of the statement.
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1 : admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion a pellucid stream
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Pellucid is formed from Latin per ("through") plus lucidus—a word meaning "lucid, clear" that ultimately derives from the verb lucēre, meaning "to shine." Lucēre has many shining relatives in English. Among them are translucent (essentially, "clear enough to allow light to pass through"), elucidate ("to make clear, explain"), lucent ("luminous" or "clear"), and of course lucid itself (which can mean "shining," "mentally sound," or "easily understood"). Another related word is Lucifer (a name for the devil that literally means "light-bearer"). Other relatives—such as lackluster ("lacking brightness"), illustrate (originally, "to make bright"), and lustrous ("shining" or "radiant")—trace from the related Latin verb lustrare ("to brighten"). Clearly, pellucid is just one of a family of brilliant terms.
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Hey everyone! This is the main hub for the Kid Icarus: Uprising Tournament, which me and ZeldaSymphony decided to start a while ago. This blog includes the brackets, more rules about the tournament itself, and a few other things. First off, here's the brackets: And here's the rules:
- Zodiac Powers are banned for this tournament. We want everyone to have a good time, and me and ZeldaSymphony thought these would ruin the fun. If you didn't know, the Zodiac Powers are Pisces Heal, Aries Armor, and Libra Sponge.
- All stages will be available.
- Every weapon is available.
- Matches will be 1v1, free for all.
- Each match is 3 minutes long.
- 2 matches will be played, and the one who wins more matches will win. If there's a tie, a third match will be played.
- Following the semifinals, there will be a third match for the two people who lose that round. This will determine the third place winner.
- This will be a single elimination tournament.
- You have a week to finish your match, and if you can't contact your match by the end of the week, just talk to ZeldaSymphony or me.
- Each round will begin a day after everyone's matches are finished.
- All items are available.
- If there is ever a match where you have the same amount of kills as your opponent, you will do a rematch, no matter who gets first in that match. The match will also not count.
I think that does it with the rules, now on to the prizes.... which may or may not happen. I'm still thinking if I should get a prize from Club Nintendo for the winner and runner up, but I don't think I have enough coins for that. I'll try to talk to ZeldaSymphony about this subject a little more. Well, I guess that sums it up. I hope everyone has a good time during the tournament, and good luck to everyone! And don't kick my ass too bad.
Also, if anyone has any other questions about the tournament, just put them in the comments and I'll reply to them. And another thing! When you finish your match, I want both competitors to tell me who won (the score too), just so I know both competitors are telling me the truth on who actually won.
Round 1 Results:
Ewaugh vs. Azac13: After some controversy, Azac13 had to forfeit die to having no time to participate.
Ticloudus vs. Cookiemonster426: 2-0
Adz164 vs. MJO1450: Adz164 had to forfeit due to having no time to participate.
Meowcats vs. Gaidenblack12: 1-2
ZeldaSymphony vs. MetaMoonStar: 2-1
Unoclay1 vs. Alexdanielmajors: Alexdanielmajors had to forfeit due to internet connection problems.
For Round 2, you have until Thursday, March 7th to finish your match. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you and your opponent do not play by then, I will have to disqualify both of you. So play your matches already!
Round 2 Results:
Rook99999 vs. Ewaugh: 1-2
Habitablestorm3 vs. Gameguy523: 2-0
Hightideblues vs. Cookiemonster426: 0-2
Stratostar vs. MJO1450: We tried to do our match, but in the end, I had to disqualify him for not being on MyIGN for a while and not answering to my match requests in the last couple days.
Drazonix vs. Gaidenblack12: Drazonix was not answering to Gaidenblack12, so I had to forfeit him.
Hypernova1024 vs. MrsDeanMartin: After some misunderstandings about the rules, Hypernova1024 in the end said he would forfeit.
Battlestriker123 vs. ZeldaSymphony: 0-2
Mariorulz101 vs. Unoclay1: 1-2
For Round 3, you have until Monday, March 18th to finish your match. NO EXCEPTIONS. (But you guys will probably finish them after the date. ) Good luck in Round 3!
Round 3 Results:
Ewaugh vs. Habitablestorm3: 2-1
Cookiemonster426 vs. MJO1450: 0-2
Gaidenblack12 vs. MrsDeanMartin: 2-0
ZeldaSymphony vs. Unoclay1: 2-0
For the semifinals, you have until Saturday, March 23rd to finish your match. NO EXCEPTIONS! And good luck!
Semifinals Results:
Ewaugh vs. MJO1450: 2-1
Gaidenblack12 vs. ZeldaSymphony: 0-2
For the finals, you guys have until Saturday, March 30th to finish your match. Good luck to both of you!
Finals Results:
Ewaugh vs. ZeldaSymphony: 0-2
Congrats on ZeldaSymphony winning the MyIGN Kid Icarus: Uprising Tournament!
It was fun hosting this event, and I hope to do another one soon! See you guys later!


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EDIT: I found the relevant section. Geosophia, volume 2, p. 204:
"Ovid tells us in his Fasti that at midnight the head of the family rose and made a sign with the thumb inside closed fingers (the Sign of the Fig) to be free of fear of meeting a ghost and after washing his hands in spring water he took nine black beans and either threw them over his shoulder or more likely held them in his mouth and spat them out, being careful not to look behind him, as is usual with many chthonic rituals. After this he spoke the incantation nine times: haec ego emitto; his redimo meque meosque fabis (with these beans I redeem me and mine). Washing his hands again he and probably others of the holsehold beat metal pots together like cymbals, walking through the house saying nine times: Manes exite paterni! (Family ghosts, depart!)
The same type of beans were also cast onto graves of the deceased or burned as an incense of exoricsm, the smell being disagreeable to the spirits; incantations were muttered and drums and metal pots beaten."
Over the weekend, however, I recalled that Pliny the Elder had discussed the bean (albeit in brief) in The Natural History (Book XVIII, chapter 30):
Simoons, in Plants of Life, Plants of Death has this to say of the bean:"In our ancient ceremonials, too, bean pottage occupies its place in the religious services of the gods. Beans are mostly eaten together with other food, but it is generally thought that they dull the senses, and cause sleepless nights attended with dreams. Hence it is that the bean has been condemned by Pythagoras; though, according to some, the reason for this denunciation was the belief which he entertained that the souls of the dead are enclosed in the bean: it is for this reason, too, that beans are used in the funereal banquets of the Parentalia. According to Varro, it is for a similar cause that the Flamen abstains from eating beans: in addition to which, on the blossom of the bean, there are certain letters of ill omen to be found."
He goes on at length, eventually discussing funerary honey-cakes and the like. I have a few other sources to dig up, which if found, will require a second entry. But that's no bother. I'll add more later if/when I come across it."The association of beans and other legumes with death and the dead has survived in modern times in Europe. A prime example of this is their use as funeral foods in various places. In the past in certain parts of Berry as well as in the neighboring Marche in central France, for example, people always included a dish of beans or dried peas among the items served at a funeral dinner. In the Marches of central Italy, a family coming back from the burial joined in eating a large plate of kidney beans. Beans were also a major element of funeral dishes in Sardinia. In parts of the Friuli in northeastern Italy, it was customary for people to eat bean soup on the day the dead are commemorated. Elsewhere a special bread or cake that includes rye and vetch (likely Vicia sativa, a relative of the fava beans) has been served to persons who come to pray for the dead person. After a funeral in the Fimini region of northern Italy, the mourners returned to the home of the deceased for a funerary dinner which consisted of chick-pea soup. The serving provided for the deceased was later consumed by a member of the family. As for eastern Europe, I have uncovered a fragmentary report of beans having had ties with the dead among the Slavic people, too. I refer to an account of the former Polish-Russian province of Pintschov, where beans and honey were considered foods of the dead, and at memorial dinners, food consisted of beans and peas boiled in honey-water.Beans and other legumes have also been used in Europe on All Souls' Day..." (P. 251 – 252.)


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In order to be able to deduct all your business expenses, you must have been engaged in a "trade or business;" that is, an activity that is carried on for a livelihood or for profit. But for some entrepreneurs, particularly those just starting out, the question arises as to what, exactly, a business is.
Does it include those first few jobs or clients you take on in your spare time, to test the waters? Does it include accepting pay for some sideline activity that you enjoy, such as giving golf lessons, assisting in catering or home improvement projects, or providing business advice? What about occasional sales of craft or artistic items?
According to the IRS, to constitute a trade or business, a profit motive must be present (though you may in fact have experienced a loss for the year) and some type of economic activity must be conducted. "Profit" in this context means that you are aiming to achieve a real economic profit, not just tax savings.
There are several issues you may face in determining whether your activities are really a business under the IRS's rules:
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A middle school teacher has been arrested for battery and was given a misdemeanor citation for his actions.
A conflict arose Tuesday between Jon Lapachet, 58, a physical education teacher at Lodi Middle School, and a vice principal at the school. Lapachet reportedly bumped into the vice principal and some words were exchanged, resulting in the administrator placing Lapachet under citizen's arrest, according to Lt. Fernando Martinez.


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CFOs EXPECT SLIGHT INCREASE IN SECOND-QUARTER HIRING
Demand For Accounting Professionals Strongest In Business Services Sector
MENLO PARK, CA -- The hiring of accounting and finance professionals is expected to increase modestly in the second quarter of 2003, according to the Robert Half Financial Hiring Index. Nine percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) surveyed plan to expand their accounting and finance departments, and 4 percent expect staff reductions. The majority of respondents, 85 percent, anticipate no change in hiring.
The net 5 percent increase is up one point from last quarter's forecast and is the highest level reported since the third quarter of 2001. Robert Half has been tracking financial hiring projections in the United States since 1992.
The national poll includes responses from 1,400 CFOs from a stratified random sample of U.S. companies with 20 or more employees. It was conducted by an independent research firm and developed by Robert Half, the world's largest staffing services firm specializing in the accounting, finance and information technology fields.
CFOs planning to hire additional accounting and finance professionals in the coming quarter were asked to identify the primary factor driving the demand. Nearly half (48 percent) cited business growth. (See chart.)
"Businesses that have reduced personnel or placed hiring plans on hold for several quarters may be experiencing pent-up demand for financial talent," said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half. "While the overall hiring environment remains conservative, those firms that are adding staff are doing so to facilitate current or future expansion and to meet rising workload demands."
Accounting and Financial Hiring -- By Region
For the second consecutive quarter, financial executives in the Pacific1 states are most optimistic about upcoming hiring activity -- 14 percent of CFOs in this region plan to add personnel during the second quarter while just 1 percent anticipate staff reductions. The net 13 percent increase is up five points from the previous quarter's forecast.
CFOs in the East North Central2 states also project hiring activity well above the national average. Thirteen percent of CFOs expect to hire accounting and finance professionals while 2 percent foresee personnel cutbacks, resulting in a net increase of 11 percent.
"Businesses in the Pacific region report demand at the staff level for accounts receivables and accounts payables professionals as well as collections specialists," Messmer said. "With continued low interest rates, finance professionals are also in demand in mortgage- and banking-related fields.
"The East North Central region is benefiting from growth in the healthcare industry, resulting in the need for medical billing and claims specialists," Messmer said. "In addition, corporate tax and audit specialists are in demand as public companies focus their efforts on corporate governance issues."
Accounting and Financial Hiring -- By Industry
CFOs in the business services3 sector are most optimistic about second-quarter hiring activity, according to the survey. Sixteen percent of those polled said they intend to hire accounting and finance staff and none reported plans for staff cutbacks. The net 16 percent hiring increase is up five points over the first-quarter forecast.
Retail executives also anticipate strong hiring activity during the second quarter, with a net 13 percent increase projected, up three points from the previous quarter and up 10 points from the fourth-quarter 2002 forecast.
Robert Half was founded in 1948 and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RHI). Its financial staffing divisions include Accountemps?, Robert Half?Finance & Accounting and Robert Half? Management Resources, for temporary, full-time and senior-level project professionals, respectively. The company has more than 325 offices throughout North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and offers online job search services on its divisional websites, all of which can be accessed at www.roberthalf.com.
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Professional Development for Impartial Hearing Officers
Professional Development for Impartial Hearing Officers - PDF (57 KB)
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Professional Development for Impartial Hearing Officers
The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office P12 Education: Office of Special Education announces the award of a five-year contract to establish a technical assistance center (TAC) for the professional development of impartial hearing officers (IHOs) to Special Education Solutions, L.L.C. Through this contract, Special Education Solutions, L.L.C. will:
- plan, develop, and conduct annual update training for currently certified IHOs and provide training to new IHO candidates in year four of the contract;
- host a website containing materials for IHOs and maintain a listserv in order to provide on-going technical support to IHOs;
- assist NYSED in periodically updating technical assistance materials for IHOs; and
- investigate complaints alleging the misconduct or challenging the competence of an IHO.
Special Education Solutions, L.L.C. brings the expertise of nationally recognized attorneys and former educators with more than 30 years of experience in the field of special education and equity issues to the training and technical assistance NYSED provides to IHOs. For more information on this project, you may contact Barbara Gioia at (518) 486-7462 or email@example.com.


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Beautiful and newly remodelled cottages. High quality bedding, fully equipped kitchen, living area, private BBQ. Access to stream trail and community fire pit. Smoke-free and pet-free. Great location in Rocky Harbour with amenities and ocean nearby.
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The Highlander loses the Sport trim in 2011, but plenty of options remain in the other remaining trims, the Base, SE and Limited.
A 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine good for 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque comes standard in the Base and SE versions of the Highlander, and it's equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. A 3.5-liter V6 is available in the Base and SE and is good for 270 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque with a five-speed automatic. The 2011 Highlander Limited comes with the V6 standard.
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The Highlander collects good marks for the design of its roomy and upscale cabin and adds air-conditioning controls for rear passengers for 2011. The second-row bench has a removable center seat that can be stowed, providing even more Highlander versatility, and leaving the row with a pair of captain's seats.
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Antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control and hill-start assist are among the safety offerings with the 2011 Toyota Highlander. 4WD models also have hill-descent control, which helps manage speed in slick and steep situations. The Highlander features seven airbags, including side-impact airbags for front seat passengers, side curtain airbags that cover all three rows of seats and a driver's side knee airbag.
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Prospective Renters
Q. Does a landlord have to provide a prospective renter with a new HOA packet directly from the association?
A. A landlord does not have a responsibility to provide prospective tenants with a copy of the governing documents in either a Condominium or Property Owners Association under Virginia law. However, many Associations have extensive provisions relating to rental units or homes which go beyond anything provided in the Virginia Code. Some common provisions require owners who are landlords to provide copies of leases for approval, require both landlord and tenant acknowledge in writing the tenant's obligations to follow Association rules and require that the landlord provide copies of the same documents made available to any new purchaser. If properly adopted, these provisions are enforceable.Posted In Leasing Restrictions
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QUESTION: Our association is experiencing as high number of rentals with multiple and/or unrelated adults living in single family dwellings. The renters are pretty much ruining the community. What can be done?
ANSWER: Many Associations have become concerned about there being a large percentage of rental units available in their communities. In such cases we recommend that the Association consider enacting a leasing amendment which limits the percentage of units which are available for rental at any one time and has other provisions related to requirements in the lease as well as the length of term.Continue Reading Posted In Leasing Restrictions
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Unruly Tenants / Absentee Owners
Q:We have some unruly tenants in a couple of our condominium units and the absentee owners don't seem to be too concerned when we send them letters. What can we do to these tenants to get them to live by the rules and respect the property and rights of other residents? Can we enforce the lease when the unit owner fails to do so?
A:This is a question we hear frequently and it does demonstrate a difficult legal problem. The problem, of course, is that in most cases the Association has no legal relationship with the tenant. The tenant has a lease with the unit owner. Many condominium documents or the rules of the Association provide that leases must contain certain provisions which will give the Association some authority over the tenants if there are breaches of the rules. Many Associations have developed a lease addendum which is provided to all unit owners to use in the event that they decide to lease their units. A rule should be passed by the board requiring, under penalty of fine, the use of the addendum if a unit owner is going to enter into a lease. Further, to put more teeth into the rule, an amendment to the documents should be considered, which would provide that the association will be able to recover attorney's fees and court costs from any unit owner who fails to use the addendum and the association is forced to initiate a nuisance suit or other litigation due to the improper conduct of the unit owner's tenant.
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Rental Restrictions
Q:Our condominium seems to be continuing to attract investor buyers. Out of 64 units, we have 14 rentals. The renters don't seem to abide by the rules to the same degree as owners and the owners who rent don't participate in meetings or volunteer for community work, so we view this trend as not a good one for the community. Can we restrict our owners from renting?
A:This is a question that is frequently asked because it seems, to many people, that it should be an "inalienable right" of ownership that you can rent your property, but that is not true in a community association. When you "sign on" to participate in a community association by accepting a deed subject to the restrictions of record, you give up certain rights and submit to the will of the majority on most aspects of community living. Consequently, if the required number of owners is willing to sign off on an amendment, everyone must comply.Continue Reading Posted In Leasing Restrictions , Leasing Restrictions
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Rental Restrictions
Why are rental restrictions becoming popular?
Over the past couple of years, there have been an increasing number of requests for amendments to the documents placing restrictions on the rental of units. The main focus has been to put a cap on the number of permitted rentals. Many owners ask why this is important. The #1 reason seems to be that a high number of rentals in a community can cripple an owner's ability to secure financing. Secondary mortgage agencies, including Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and VA, impose restrictions on the percentage of rental units in a homeowner's association or condominium. If rentals exceed those limits, owners who want to refinance can find it difficult to secure a normal rate or even obtain a loan. While the allowable percentage can vary by agency, the typical threshold is around 30%, but it can go as high as 50%.
The second driving force behind rental caps is the widespread perception that renters do not respect and maintain property to the same degree as owners and are not as involved in the community. A high percentage of renters results in a smaller pool of resident owners to serve on the Board of Directors, and otherwise help with committee work.
A third concern is the impact of a high percentage of rentals on property values. Most real estate agents are aware of the rental percentages and are likely to steer their buyers away from those communities with significant rental percentage, because they know it is typically not as desirable a community to live in for the reasons stated above.
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07 November 2009
The Islanders started the week on a high Monday, beating Edmonton 3-1, earning their fourth straight win. That joy quickly turned to frustration as the Islanders have dropped a game to Buffalo, 3-0 and lost in New Jersey tonight, 2-1
The consensus in the Isles locker room tonight, "we should have won this game, one nothing."
"We gave them their 2 goals. I gave them one and we got in penalty trouble and gave them the second," Biron said after the game. "This could of been a game we could have won, one nothing…What they got we gave them, that's the bottom line."
The Islanders were the first to score, Sean Bergenhiem was able to center the puck to Frans Nielsen, whowas able to get one through Yann Danis legs. That would be the only goal in the first. The Devils would tie And take the lead off of a goal by Cory Murphy and a power play goal by Brian Rolston in the second. Both goals were "bad goals" that could have been stopped.
That would be all the Devils needed, Yann Danis stopped the other 23 shots he faced and got his secondwin as a Devil along with earning third star honors.
The Islanders, who had three power play opportunities, failed to convert on any of them. "On the power play were doing a great job on fixing what we weren't good at in buffalo as far as entries," Scott Gordon said. "But we have to set up and as a result were not getting scoring opportunities or shots."
For the most part the Isles were very lack luster and Scott Gordon was not happy with their play through two periods. They took five penalties and failed to gain any momentum off of Nielsen's first goal."This was a game sitting their for us to take," a frustrated Biron said. "We gave them the 2 goals."
In the end the Islanders lack of play was what shot them in the foot. "we would have liked to win this game," said Kyle Okposo. "we were right there in the game and we would have liked the 2 points."
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Open your Yellow Pages directory, and start calling the companies listed in the Billing Services category. Once you get over the shock of how many telephone numbers are disconnected, you'll find that the rest are often reluctant to do mental health billing. They may charge high rates or require monthly minimums because it isn't profitable for them to serve a solo clinician or small group.
PsychBiller specializes exclusively in psychiatry, psychology, and neuropsychology. We focus our energy and commitment on staying current in this field alone, and strive for excellence in an ever changing business. Our small size allows us to maintain personal contact with you, the clinician, and get to know your practice in a way a larger company can't.
You've got to have confidence in the company to whom you've entrusted your billing. After all, it's your money at stake. In addition to general liability insurance, PsychBiller carries an employee dishonesty bond. Though not required by the Commonwealth of Virginia, we believe it gives our clients extra peace of mind.
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The solo clinician and small group practice are alone in the wilderness of managed care. The pressure to join groups for economies of scale continues, but those groups themselves are under enormous pressure to become and stay profitable. We believe the independent practice is still viable, but needs support to stay focused on patient care and free up time for marketing and nurturing a network of referral sources. That's what PsychBiller does best—supporting clinicians caring for people in need.


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It would be difficult to beat this location. You do have to climb some stairs but we all probably don't exercise enough while on vacation. The bathrooms were as small as they could get but don't let this detour you from staying here at the YHA. I'd definitely recommend this hostel to anyone traveling to London. Amazing location!
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Full length SATs to take online
Take a full length SAT exam online, and start your personalized SAT practice on Khan Academy's Official SAT Practice! We are excited to be collaborating with The College Board to provide free, world-class test prep for students like you. Let's get started!
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- Link your College Board and Khan Academy accounts to get automatic personalized recommendations based on your PSAT performance, or take diagnostics if you didn't take the PSAT.
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|From: Joe Gilray (jgilray at gmail.com)
Date: Mon Apr 2 00:44:11 EDT 2012
Hi, On ProjectEuler #14 I tried to use hashes for the first time and although I got it to work, I feel like my use of hashes needs help: (define (euler14) (define ht (make-hash)) (hash-set! ht 1 1) (define start-longest-chain 1) (define longest-chain 1) (for ([i (in-range 2 1000000)]) (unless (hash-has-key? ht i) (let loop ([count 0] [cur i] [lst '()]) (define col (collatz cur)) (if (hash-has-key? ht col) (let ([colval (hash-ref ht col)]) (when (< longest-chain (+ 1 colval (abs count))) (begin (set! longest-chain (+ 1 colval (abs count))) (set! start-longest-chain i))) (for ([ps (cons (list i 1) lst)]) (hash-set! ht (car ps) (+ (abs count) (cadr ps) colval)))) (loop (sub1 count) col (cons (list col count) lst)))))) (values start-longest-chain longest-chain)) Specifically, 1) Why do I have to use two lines to set the (1 . 1) base case? I really tried to use the associations argument but got: > (define ggg (make-hash (list '(1 4)))) > (hash-ref ggg 1) '(4) > (hash-set! ggg 1 4) > (hash-ref ggg 1) 4 I can't seem to make the optional argument to make-hash work to give me simply a number. 2) My use of hash-has-key? feels clunky, Could I better use hash-ref? especially here: (if (hash-has-key? ht col) (let ([colval (hash-ref ht col)]) ... Thanks for any advice. -Joe -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.racket-lang.org/users/archive/attachments/20120401/8ff09e0f/attachment.html>
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We at Dinos Kridiotis and son offer consulting in document production with the aim of reducing costs and increasing efficiency. We analyse and determine your current printing costs and provide a solution which can reduce costs by up to 60%.
There's no question. Whatever you need for your office, it's almost always best to deal with specialists.
But the world is changing, and it's becoming increasingly important for customers to ask themselves what sort of specialist help and support they most require. In the past, it was a simple decision. If the issue in question concerned copying, you would turn to an office equipment supplier. If it involved your printing needs, you would probably deal with a computer reseller.
But in these days of convergent technology, many suppliers no longer work in clearly defined 'boxes'. For example, today's Gestetner bears little resemblance to the company that made its name as a copier supplier.
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According to Dionysis Theodorou, Gestetner's document solutions consultant in Cyprus, "We have moved on from defining our business by the products we sell, to thinking more widely about the role we fulfil for our customers. Today, our core business revolves around helping them to become more productive, efficient and profitable by providing total solutions to their document processing requirements. This is what we specialise in. This is total document solutions."
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As areas of specialisation go, this is clearly a multi-faceted one. In order to deliver on it, Dinos Kridiotis and Son of Gestetner, Cyprus has devised an integrated consultancy, product and service mix which is flexible to the specific needs of every customer. This is made up of a consultancy service which fully analyses a customer's document processing needs, a product range covering the printing, copying, faxing and scanning requirements of almost all possible business environments, and an extensive service and support programme.
It's an approach that works, and Gestetner is already established as Europe's leading supplier of digital office systems and services.
Multifunctional Machines Cost less and are More Efficient
According to Dionysis Theodorou, "By offering a range of networkable multifunctional products (MFPs) and now single function printers too, we have made the move into a market sector which was previously the domain of IT resellers. But thanks to our history as a copier company, we have a different culture – a culture which is based on the principles of long-term, mutually rewarding relationships with our customers."
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As part of its consultancy service, Dinos Kridiotis and Son of Gestetner, Cyprus analyses the total cost of ownership for its customers of all peripherals, including printers.
An average company will have multiple devices, several lease agreements, several maintenance agreements and many different types of supplies. When you add into this administrative costs involved, it is unsurprising that few IT Managers know the true cost of ownership and the management of their printing resources. However, Dinos Kridiotis and Son can undertake this analysis and design a solution that will increase productivity and reduce costs.
Adds Dionysis Theodorou "That's far from all: We can also deliver and install the equipment, together with cost-saving financial packages covering the client's entire document input and output needs, plus support, maintenance and the flexibility to upgrade. This is far more than most traditional IT reseller can offer their customers."
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Risk Perception in Drug-Dependent Adults With and Without Schizophrenia
|Tracking Information
|First Received Date ICMJE
|December 11, 2009
|Last Updated Date
|June 30, 2017
|Start Date ICMJE
|August 18, 2009
|Primary Completion Date
|Not Provided
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01031563 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Risk Perception in Drug-Dependent Adults With and Without Schizophrenia
|Official Title ICMJE
|Risk Perception in Drug-Dependent Adults With and Without Schizophrenia
|Brief Summary
- To compare unrealistic optimism bias in people with and without schizophrenia and/or drug dependence, and its association with actual risky behavior.
|Detailed Description
Several studies of risk perception have demonstrated a common bias known as unrealistic optimism', in which individuals feel they are less likely than other people to experience unpleasant or harmful events in their lives, but more likely to experience pleasant or beneficial events. In a previous study, we showed that unrealistic optimism about adverse events in patients with schizophrenia was lower than in healthy controls.
To compare unrealistic optimism bias in people with and without schizophrenia and/or drug dependence, and its association with actual risky behavior.
Study Population:
Adults with current diagnosis (DSM-IV criteria) of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (n = 24), with current drug dependence (cannabis or cocaine) (n = 24), with both schizophrenia and drug dependence (n = 24), or healthy, non-drug-using controls (n = 24).
Study Design:
Subjects will have a single study visit, at which their psychiatric and substance use histories, current substance use (urine drug testing, expired breath CO), risk perception, risk-taking/impulsivity, sensation-seeking, insight, history of risky behavior, and cognitive function will be assessed.
Outcome Measures:
Scores on Risk Perception Questionnaire, Balloon Analog Risk Task, short form self-report assessments of risk perception, risk-taking/impulsivity and sensation-seeking, Revised Life Orientation Scale, Self-Mastery Scale, Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire, Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status. South Oaks Gambling Screen-Revised, NORC DSM-IV Screen for Gambling Problems.
There is no direct benefit to subjects from study participation. Future benefits to society might be better understanding of risk perception biases associated with co-occurring substance abuse and schizophrenia, leading to development of more effective prevention and treatment programs and improved processes for obtaining informed consent.
This study poses minimal risk to subjects, primarily boredom or anxiety from taking questionnaires and psychological tests and embarrassment from giving an observed urine specimen for drug testing.
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|Study Design ICMJE
|Time Perspective: Other
|Target Follow-Up Duration
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|Condition ICMJE
|Intervention ICMJE
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|Study Groups/Cohorts
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|Publications *
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Estimated Completion Date
|May 3, 2012
|Primary Completion Date
|Not Provided
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
|18 Years to 64 Years (Adult)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
|Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|United States
|Removed Location Countries
|Administrative Information
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|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|Not Provided
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|Responsible Party
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|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
|Collaborators ICMJE
|University of Maryland
|Investigators ICMJE
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|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
|Verification Date
|May 3, 2012
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News about reggae music, artists, culture and more...
Perhaps not quite on the international levels of Damian Marley teaming up with Hip-Hopper Nas on last year's 'Distant Relatives' - But more educated and familiar fans of Dancehall, Reggae and definitely Lover's Rock might be happy to hear that veterans Sadiki and Delly Ranx are linking to create an album of their own, 'Fi Di Dancehall' on Sadiki's very own Skinny Bwoy Records imprint.
Certain to capture attention here is the fact that the album appears to be somewhat random in that the two artists aren't exactly known for a long history of working together but, as tunes such as Girlfriend, Showoff and Dancing Forever show, there's clearly some musical chemistry between the two which can hopefully translate well into a big album early in 2011. The project also features fresh solo material from both so general fans of the artists should take an interest as well.
'Fi Di Dancehall' from Sadiki and Delly Ranx is probably one of the bigger named artists of the early year and fans can get their hands on it on February 8th.
|Posted by Janey on 01.15.2011
|Love you guys together- great work!
|Posted by Selecta Easy on 01.17.2011
|Listened the album pon itunes, it bad. Wicked combination.
|Posted by Empress Nicky on 02.04.2011
|Me absolutely love Jamaican Queen - such beautiful words
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Poppy Seed Swirl Loaves Recipe
During the holidays, "Makowiec" makes an appearance in many Polish homes.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
- 1 pound poppy seeds (about 2-1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped candied citron
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped candied orange peel
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1. Place poppy seeds in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand until cool. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- 2. Place poppy seeds and almonds in a food processor; cover and process until blended. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add sugar and poppy seed mixture; cook and stir over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature.
- 3. Stir in the citron, egg, orange peel, honey, lemon peel and vanilla. In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into poppy seed mixture; set aside.
- 4. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, confectioners' sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Add the sour cream, eggs, egg yolks, lemon peel, vanilla and yeast mixture; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- 5. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 14-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Spread poppy seed filling over each rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under.
- 6. Place loaves seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- 7. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Cool for 15 minutes. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over loaves. Yield: 2 loaves (14 slices each).
Nutritional Facts
1 slice: 322 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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FILA Grappling
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|International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles
|Catch Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo
|Olympic sport
FILA Grappling was a non-striking hybrid combat sport sanctioned by the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA). A form of submission wrestling influenced by freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, Brazilian jiu jitsu, judo, and sambo, it applied submission holds and choking techniques in order to make the opponent abandon the fight. FILA ceased sanctioning the sport in 2013.[1]
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Since various forms of submission fighting are traditionally practiced both with and without gi, FILA implemented both trends in order to cover the full spectrum of techniques associated to each particular style. Therefore, FILA tournaments generally had gi and no-gi divisions to enable all submission fighters to compete to their highest ability no matter what their fighting background might be. The FILA Grappling gi practitioner's uniform was similar to a judogi, but often with tighter cuffs on the pants and jacket. No-Gi grapplers wore FILA-approved shorts and a tight-fitting sleeveless, short sleeve or long sleeve rashguard. Grapplers were not required to wear shoes during the match, but those who choose to shall wear FILA-approved shoes. [2]
The FILA Grappling regulations were based on a progressive point system that encourages submissions over technical points. Points were awarded for takedowns and dominant control positions according to the following progression: side mount > full mount > back mount. Once having reached a position and secured it for 3 seconds, additional points could only be scored if a higher position is achieved. The progression was reset if the opponent managed to bring the fight back to neutral (be it standing or on the ground) or to score a dominant control position in his or her turn.
FILA Grappling rules contrasted with wrestling's greater emphasis on takedowns, due to its radically different point-scoring system. This has led to greater time dedicated to training on the ground, resulting in enhancement and evolution of groundwork techniques by grapplers.
World Grappling Championship[edit]
The World Grappling Championship was the most important of FILA's annual Grappling tournaments. The first of these competitions took place on in 2007, with the last taking place in 2013.
See also[edit]
- 2007 FILA World Grappling Championship
- Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
- Wrestling
- Catch Wrestling
- Sambo
- Pankration
- ^ Gile (May 19, 2013). "FILA drops grappling and amateur MMA". Retrieved January 28, 2013.
- ^ "FILA Grappling". fila-official.com. Retrieved 11 January 2011.