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Clinical Trial of Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Virus 16/18 Bivalent Vaccine
This study has been completed.
Xiamen University
Xiamen Innovax Biotech Co., Ltd
Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Jun Zhang, Xiamen University
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First received: December 17, 2010
Last updated: February 20, 2014
Last verified: February 2014
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This phase I clinical study was designed to evaluate the safety of novel recombinant HPV 16/18 bivalent vaccine, manufactured by Xiamen Innovax Biotech CO., LTD., in healthy women 18-55 years of age at enrolment. Approximately 30 study subjects will receive the novel HPV vaccine administered intramuscularly according to a 0-1-6 month schedule.
|Cervical Cancer
|Biological: HPV 16/18
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|An Open-Label, Single-dose, Non-Randomized, Safety and Tolerability Study of Recombinant Human Papillomavirus Virus 16/18 Bivalent Vaccine (E.Coli)in Healthy Female Subjects Aged 18 to 55 Years
Resource links provided by NLM:
Drug Information available for: Human PapillomavirusesU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Jun Zhang, Xiamen University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Measure injection-site complaints within 7 days after each vaccination; Measure systematic adverse reactions within 1 month after vaccination; Measure serious adverse experience; Measure blood, liver and kidney functions pre- and 3 days post vaccination. [ Time Frame: 7 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|December 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: HPV 16/18
Participants in this arm would intramuscularly receive 90mcg of HPV 16/18 bivalent vaccine at 0, 1, 6 month for 3 doses.
Biological: HPV 16/18
Participants would intramuscularly receive 90mcg of HPV 16/18 bivalent vaccine at 0, 1, 6 month for 3 doses.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 55 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Written informed consent from the subject prior to enrolment;
- Female between, and including, 18 and 55 years of age at the time of enrolment;
- Subjects must be free of obvious health problems;
- Not pregnant and having no plan for pregnancy;
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding or having plan for pregnancy during the whole study (Month 0-7);
- Previous vaccination against HPV;
- Having severe allergic history or other immunodeficiency;
- Chemotherapy and other immunosuppressive agents using;
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01263327
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01263327
|China, Jiangsu
|Jiangsu Provincial Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
|Dongtai, Jiangsu, China, 224200
Sponsors and Collaborators
Xiamen University
Xiamen Innovax Biotech Co., Ltd
Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise Co., Ltd.
|Principal Investigator:
|Yue-mei Hu, Bachelor
|Jiangsu Provincial Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
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Keywords provided by Jun Zhang, Xiamen University:
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Hu YM, Huang SJ, Chu K, Wu T, Wang ZZ, Yang CL, Cai JP, Jiang HM, Wang YJ, Guo M, Liu XH, Huang HJ, Zhu FC, Zhang J, Xia NS. Safety of an Escherichia coli-expressed bivalent human papillomavirus (types 16 and 18) L1 virus-like particle vaccine: an open-label phase I clinical trial. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2014;10(2):469-75. doi: 10.4161/hv.26846. Epub 2013 Oct 25.
|Responsible Party:
|Jun Zhang, Professor, Xiamen University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01263327 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|December 17, 2010
|Last Updated:
|February 20, 2014
Keywords provided by Jun Zhang, Xiamen University:
human papillomavirus vaccine
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Uterine Neoplasms
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Urogenital Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Uterine Cervical Diseases
Uterine Diseases
Genital Diseases, Female
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017

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Here I am.
The Butler men's basketball coach and his wife, Tracy, burst out laughing when I made the remark. But fast-forward 14 days and that half-joking remark has taken on a bit more serious light.
On Sunday, UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero informed Bruin coach Ben Howland that he was being fired.
A source familiar with the UCLA athletic department told the Los Angeles Times that the top two candidates to replace Howland would be VCU's Shaka Smart and Stevens.
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There are several negatives attached to the Bruin job, most notably the fact Guerrero just fired one of the more successful coaches in program history.
Howland led the Bruins to three Final Four appearances and won the Pac 12 championship earlier this month.
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Natural gas prices declined in most market locations, likely reflecting lower demand for air conditioning. At the Henry Hub, natural gas prices fell 26 cents from $2.96 per MMBtu last week to $2.70 per MMBtu yesterday. A steady decline began on Friday, following a small increase near the beginning of the report week. The Henry Hub price increased to $3.01 per MMBtu in trading on Thursday, rising above $3 for the first time since early August. Most prices around the country followed a similar pattern to the Henry Hub with exceptions in the Northeast, where prices at New England trading points increased as a result of major pipeline maintenance on Algonquin Gas Transmission's system. The price at the Algonquin Citygate, which serves Boston-area consumers, rose to $4.52 per MMBtu on Monday, an increase of $1.47 per MMBtu from the previous trading day. The price increase was short-lived; by Wednesday the Algonquin price had fallen back to $3.72, a net increase of 1 cent per MMBtu for the whole week.
U.S. consumption fell 3.7 percent this week, according to data from Bentek Energy. Consumption of natural gas for power generation declined 13.1 percent, reflecting reduced air-conditioning demand as summer temperatures continued to subside. Natural gas consumed for electric power generation declined by 9.8 percent in the Southeast, the largest regional consumer of natural gas for power generation. Residential and commercial consumption rose 12.9 percent, partially offsetting the declines in power burn. The rise in residential and commercial consumption reflects increases in heating demand in some areas of the country. Industrial demand also rose slightly over the week, by 1.5 percent.
Total supply rose by 1.3 percent over the report week. Dry production rose by 1.6 percent, and was partially offset by declines in Canadian imports to the West and Northeast. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) sendout rose 13.3 percent, averaging 224 million cubic feet per day. Despite the week-over-week increase, LNG sendout is at a historically low level, and close to 44 percent below sendout for the same week last year.
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Working natural gas in storage increased to 3,496 Bcf as of Friday, September 14, according to EIA's WNGSR. This represents an implied net injection of 67 Bcf from the previous week. This week's injection was 6 Bcf below the 5-year (2007-2011) average injection of 73 Bcf, and 22 Bcf below last year's injection of 89 Bcf. Inventories are currently 320 Bcf (10.1 percent) greater than last year at this time and 278 Bcf (8.6 percent) greater than the 5-year average.
All three storage regions posted increases this week. Inventories in the East, West, and Producing Regions increased by 44 Bcf (the 5-year average net injection is 48 Bcf), 3 Bcf (the 5-year average net injection of 8 Bcf), and 20 Bcf (the 5-year average net injection of 17 Bcf), respectively. In the Producing Region, working natural gas inventories increased 10 Bcf (4.8 percent) in salt cavern facilities and increased 10 Bcf (1.1 percent) in nonsalt cavern facilities.
Temperatures during the storage report week were 0.3 degrees warmer than the 30-year normal temperature and 0.9 degrees cooler than the same period last year. Temperatures in the lower 48 States averaged 69.4 degrees, compared to 70.3 last year and the 30-year normal of 69.1 degrees. While overall temperatures were a little warmer than normal, temperatures varied somewhat across Census divisions. The Pacific Census division in the West was particularly warm, averaging 3.6 degrees warmer than the 30-year normal. Temperatures in both the East North Central and East South Central Census divisions were cooler than the 30-year normal by a degree.


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AUSTIN, Texas — Spurred by recent rains and the onset of fall cool fronts, duck numbers are steadily building along coastal ponds and on Panhandle playa lakes. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging hunting mentors to take advantage of these early migrants with young waterfowlers during the Oct. 28-29 Special Youth Season in Texas.
In addition to waterfowl hunting during the statewide special youth-only hunting weekend, licensed youth 16 years of age or younger will also be allowed to harvest white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey. Seasons for other species, including quail and squirrels, are also open to all hunters regardless of age during this special weekend, providing excellent opportunities for mentoring youth.
Hunting for ducks, mergansers and coots during the youth-only waterfowl hunts is limited by federal rules to youngsters 15 years of age or younger. Bag limits and hunting restrictions under the new Hunter's Choice will apply during the youth season.
For hunters who do not have access to privately-owned land, TPWD is providing low cost access during the Special Youth Season to nearly three quarters of a million acres of department managed lands for hunting, including most wildlife management areas, some state parks and many leased properties under the Annual Public Hunting permit program.
Here's some of what's available during the youth-only weekend on public hunting lands with easy access from major urban areas:
- Youth hunts for white-tailed deer are scheduled during the special weekend season on 17 public hunting units, mostly in East Texas.
- Youth hunts for waterfowl are available on 60 public hunting units covering more than 500,000 acres, including the J.D. Murphree WMA an hour's drive from Houston and the Granger WMA just north of Austin.
- In addition to deer, quail season opens Oct. 28 and youth-only hunts are scheduled for two prime public areas, the Chaparral WMA, located an hour's drive south of San Antonio and Caprock Canyon State Park in the Panhandle.
- Adults may accompany youth on quail and dove hunts on the Black Gap and Elephant Mountain WMAs in the Trans Pecos.
- Youth-adult squirrel hunting is available on 28 units of public lands, mostly in East Texas, including the Gus Engeling WMA less than two hours drive from Dallas.
- Youth-adult feral hog hunting is available on five public hunting areas, including Richland Creek and White Oak Creek WMAs within range of Dallas.
Youth hunting on departmental public hunting lands must be accompanied by a supervising adult 18 years of age or older who possesses the required Annual Public Hunting Permit, a valid hunting license and any required stamps and permits.
The Annual Public Hunting Permit is a $48 permit, valid from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31 of the following year. The permit allows an adult access to designated public hunting lands in the TPWD public hunting lands program. Hunting is allowed during legal hunting seasons for small game, turkey, white-tailed deer, exotics, predators, furbearers, and fishing without having to pay daily permit fees and in most instances, without having to be selected in a drawing.
Along with the appropriate Texas hunting licenses and stamps, permit holders may take youth under age 17 hunting free of charge on these public hunting lands.
Permits are available wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold, online through the TPWD Web site (tpwd.texas.gov) or by calling 1-800-TX-LIC-4U and paying by major credit card. There is a $5 convenience fee for online and phone purchases. If the permit is purchased at a TPWD office, the public hunting lands map booklet and supplement will be provided immediately at the time of purchase; otherwise, the publications will be mailed to the purchaser within two weeks of purchase.
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I am already neutered, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
There are nine puppies total in this litter and they will be ready to go home sometime in mid-to-late November. The puppies were six weeks old on October 31, 2012. When we rescued the puppies (and their mama!) we were told they were Dane mixes. While they may not grow up to be giants, these adorable babies are going to make wonderful companions regardless. We would guess based on their markings and personalities that they are likely Catahoula mixes - lab mixes, maybe.
These puppies are $275 to adopt which includes spay/neuter, microchip, any vaccines they are old enough to receive and all the other vet care required prior to them going home. Adopters will be required to sign an additional Puppy Addendum to the lease contract which will require adopters to socialize and train their puppies at an early age. If you're interested in adopting one of our puppies, please start by filling out and adoption application at SavetheGiants.com under the Forms tab.
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Microsoft to Give Windows Store Developers More Money Than Competitors
Jason Mick
December 7, 2011 6:01 PM
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Windows 8 beta will launch in February with Windows Store
Multiple sources are
that Microsoft Corp. (
) has confirmed that its upcoming Windows 8 operating system will launch in beta test form to the public in February. The operating system is currently publicly available in the form of an earlier, rougher build
dubbed the "Developer Preview"
. The key message -- Microsoft is giving big developers much more of a revenue cut than its rivals, as well as providing them with other monetary advantages.
I. Window 8: Beta Launches in February, Complete With Windows Store
Despite the polished nature of Windows 7, which made it
the fastest-selling OS in history
, Microsoft appears to have been able to make all sorts of improvements for Windows 8 based largely on customer feedback. Among the improved features include a
less painful Windows Update process
faster boots
decreased OS resource consumption
, and
improved file transfers
, a
streamlined upgrade process
for the initial installation, and switching to a primarily online sales distribution model.
Microsoft also
spilled details
of its upcoming Windows Store, its take on a PC app store (analogous to Apple, Inc.'s (
) recent Mac App Store), at a
special Tuesday press event
. It then posted most of these details in a
detailed post
on its MSDN blog.
Unlike the Mac App Store that's
Apple's attempt to control all apps
, Microsoft's Windows Store is a bit more purpose driven -- it only accepts
Metro-themed apps
. For those unfamiliar with metro, it's the colorful tile driven Microsoft style that pops in the Zune, on the web, and in Windows Phone. Metro UI is inherently touch friendly, and that's a big reason why Microsoft is pushing the Windows Store -- to promote touch friendly apps over a heterogeneous deployment base (tablets + laptops + desktops) that might otherwise lead developers to neglect the touch end of the spectrum.
An example Windows Store entry for a Metro UI app.
Like Google and Apple, Microsoft's approach could be called a "closed garden". You must meet Microsoft's standards and you must use the Metro UI in order for Microsoft to distribute your app. Of course those who don't like this can use traditional distribution means or other clients (like Valve), which should be compatible for Windows 8.
II. "Meet Innovation -- Money!"
"Meet innovation.... money!" --
Winnebago Man
[Image Source: YouTube]
Let's put the biggest developer perk up front -- after the first $25,000 USD in revenue -- which it will take an industry standard 30 percent cut on -- Microsoft will only take a 20 percent cut (lower than Google and Apple).
The company revealed that it was one-upping its competitors by offering several key improvements for developers. Unlike Apple, Microsoft offers the ability to set their app price in $0.50 USD increments, starting from $1.49 USD.
This isn't quite as flexible as Google Inc.'s (
) laissez-faire pricing for the Android Market/Chrome Web Store -- which allows any price -- but that may be a good thing. In Android Market, most developers set their apps at $0.99 increments anyways, in order to keep prices consistent with other platforms. But only small developers tend to engage in more chaotic pricing (e.g. $2.02 USD). In that regard, Google is more flexible, but by and large developers don't really seem to use or need that extra pricing control.
Apple, on the other hand tends to offer developers too little pricing options, mandating prices in $1.00 USD increments, starting from $0.99 USD. As with many things Windows 8, Microsoft takes the middle path of the two approaches, and arguably comes to a winning formula.
Microsoft promises support for "alternate transaction services" (e.g. subscriptions and other in-app purchases) and support for "multiple advertising platforms". But with its in-app purchases/subscriptions, it plans to freely allow developers to implement their own systems that it does not take a revenue cut of. This is in stark contrast to Apple and Google who route purchases through their respective markets, taking a cut. (Plus Google flat-out
does not allow
in-app subscriptions, a big issue.)
Google does not allow subscription purchases in apps. Apple allows them, but demands a full cut, prohibiting indepedent distribution. Microsoft will both let developers come up with their own fee-free subscription services or alternatively use its own easy subscription models for a small fee. [Image Source: Digital Lifestyle Gadgets]
Microsoft also allows developers to charge up to $999.99 USD, substantially more than the Android Market's price limit of $200.00 [
]. This is similar to Apple, but Apple cuts down on your pricing choices at higher prices -- it only allows $5 USD increments from $49.99 USD to $99.99 USD; $10 USD increments from $99.99 to $249.99 USD; and $50 USD increments from $249.99 USD to $399.99 USD; and $100 USD increments from $399.99 USD to $999.99 USD.
III. Windows Store -- the Biggest Developer Opportunity?
While Apple and Google would disagree, on Microsoft's blog it plugs the new Windows Store's as an unmatched developer opportunity, writing:
Windows presents the largest single platform opportunity for developers, with 500 million Windows 7 licenses sold around the world to date.
The Windows Store will be global, enabling developers to sell their apps in any of 231 markets and in more than 100 languages.
Like the iTunes App Store and Android Market, Microsoft will work to try to make sure that all its Windows Store apps appear in the search results of the most used search engines. It will also include a built Windows Store search button in its upcoming Internet Explorer 10 browser, set to launch alongside Windows 8.
When Windows 8 usrs visit the website of an app in Internet Explorer 10, code launches a "Get the App" button (see bottom right), which allows users to directly visit the app's Windows Store web entry.
For the Beta, all the apps in the Windows Store will be free. Only select apps will be available. Developers who wish to be considered for enrollment will have to apply to this contest of sorts, at
this link
for consideration.
While free, ad-support will be fully live in the beta stage apps. Paid app purchases will go live at the Windows 8 launch date, which is tentatively slotted for Fall 2012. Free apps from the trial period will be fully available for conversion to a paid app, at launch, similar to preview versions in the Windows Phone Market.
Windows Store is the only place where home users can get Metro apps, indicating that Windows 8 will use digital rights management to control Metro UI accessibility. Fear not, though, business users -- IT and corporate deployments will be free to make their own third party Metro UI apps, which are exempted from the requirement of going through the Windows Store.
(All images are from Microsoft in this article, unless otherwise noted.)
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EASTBOURNE'S Joe Marler booked Harlequins a place in their first Premiership final thanks to his match-winning try.
Marler's try against Northampton was scored with 10 minutes to go, leaving team-mate Nick Evans with the responsibility to convert for the match. Northampton were leading 12-9 at half-time but Marler's heroics started a comeback which Quins eventually won 25-23.
Quins will face Leicester, a side who will be competing in their eighth successive Premiership final, in a fortnight's time.
Marler was only two-years-old when Quins last met Harlequins in a cup final at Twickenham back in 1993.
The 21-year-old, who is known for his extravagant haircuts, is also likely to make his first appearance for his country after being named in England's 42-man squad to tour South Africa next month
Marler is joined by eight of his Quin's team-mates with Premiership Player of the Season Chris Rodshaw continuing his role as captain.


text: Mr. Smyth: The winner of the Micky-Mouse league would like to have a fight. The 8 guys of season one against the 8 guys of season two. I would like to put this idea forward on an official level, so it can be proven that the next tournament has the best guys.


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My husband was diagnosed with extrahepatic cc and had a successful resection in March 2014--He did not have clear margins, and there is lymph node involvemend--he was diagnosed as stage 4. He went through 5 weeks of radiation/chemo therapy and is now on chemo alone. Last week he developed the shakes--the doctor called it rigger. When it started, he didn't have a fever, but shortly after we got to the emergency room his temperature went to 102. It stayed at 102 for about an hour, and went back to normal. He had xrays, cat scans, blood tests--there was nothing new that should have caused this. He stayed overnight in the hospital, and was released. He went a week, and now has had another episode. I contacted his oncology team, and we decided to monitor at home to see what happened. His temp spiked to 102.2, stayed there for about an hour, and then returned to normal. Has anyone else experienced this type of reaction. From everything I have seen, this usually is an indication of infection--but his scans and blood test do not show anything. Any thoughts and advice will be appreciated.


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THE Gazette & Herald has joined forces with Devizes-based charity Bag4Sport Foundation to boost the blossoming sporting careers of more youngsters in Wiltshire.
We need readers' help to identify youngsters who need a financial boost to make the most of their sporting talent.
Last year grants of £500 were given to three winners and £100 to three runners-up.
County U16 team golfer Thomas Edwards received the Devizes edition top prize, with Team Bath middle-distance runner Gemma Shepherd the Chippenham winner.
Tennis player Harriet Eyles was the Marlborough winner, while athlete Emily Hutchinson (Devizes), Great Britain U19 softball player Sam Grafton (Marlborough) and paracyclist Lauren Booth (Chippenham) were the three runners-up.
We will do the same again for 2014 and are on the hunt for more emerging talent to receive help.
The winners are likely to be youngsters who have already started to make their mark on their chosen sport but could do with a financial boost to help with coaching, kit or travelling costs to competitions.
You can nominate your own child, a pupil you teach or a youngster you coach but we will need to know why they need help and their achievements to date.
Any youngster up to the age of 16 can be nominated but they must not already be receiving a grant from the Lottery or their sporting body.
We will pick one winner and one runner-up from each of the three edition areas of the Gazette & Herald – Devizes, Marlborough and North Wiltshire.
The Bag4Sport Foundation raises money to help grass roots sport and talented individuals to reach their potential.
Andy Trusler, director of Bag4Sport, said: "Last year we were delighted to be able to make a real difference to six young sports stars.
"All of them had stories to tell of how their families had made sacrifices of time and money to make their sporting dreams a reality.
"They have kept in touch with us to let us know what they have spent their grants on and how they have really helped them.
"Now we want to find six more young people who are equally deserving and we need readers of the Gazette & Herald to help us."
More information about the initiative is available on the Bag4Sport website bag4sport.co.uk or our website gazetteandherald.co.uk.
Look out for the nomination form in your Gazette & Herald each week or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with your nominations and reasons why. The closing date for nominations is July 31, 2014.
The nominated person must live in the Gazette & Herald circulation area and go to a local school or belong to a club in Wiltshire. They must be aged 16 or under and receive no Lottery funding or grant from their sporting body. Gazette & Herald readers will be asked to vote for a winner from each of the Gazette & Herald's three edition areas – Devizes, North Wiltshire & Marlborough & Pewsey. The three who receive the most votes will receive a grant of £500 each and the runners-up £100 each.


text: School takeovers coming? By Mackenzie Mays February 13, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Board of Education is cracking down on several county school systems facing major financial struggles, fearing more state takeovers on the horizon."The problem is when the adults get it wrong, the kids are the ones who suffer," said board member Lloyd Jackson. "Ultimately, this hurts everyone."Braxton, Calhoun, Mason, Monroe and Preston counties have budget deficits considered critical by state code, while Clay, Pendleton and Webster counties are experiencing more "casual" deficits.State board members voted unanimously at a regular meeting on Wednesday to approve strategic plans to eliminate those deficits, saying financial problems are signs of greater issues to come.The state has already taken over control of four county school systems, with two also operating under conditional approval status."This is the number-one symptom of counties you have to take over. You've got to catch these things quickly because if you let them get out of control, get ready to take them over because this is where it starts," Jackson said.As of June, Preston County was $2.4 million in the red, while Clay and Calhoun counties had deficits of more than half a million.At the Department of Education's request, each county board has submitted a detailed action plan with ways they have cut down on spending and plan to continue saving money.The state's intervention will continue to increase in county school systems that face financial hardships, as state officials will perform monthly analyses and provide recommendations about how to reduce expenditures, according to Joe Panetta, superintendent of finance for the Department of Education."We are taking a more active role in providing assistance and monitoring counties' financial status," he said. "These are things we haven't required in the past." Employing too many staff members is a central problem with the counties at risk, Panetta said, especially for counties without an excess levy to offer additional funding for schools.Board members voiced fears that their recommendations won't suffice if county administrators don't enforce them. They also agreed that frequent follow-up visits to counties at risk are crucial."There are patterns here that scare you -- like local boards' reluctance to take recommendations to cut personnel," said state Superintendent of Schools Jim Phares. "But, it's a catch-22. It's a difficult thing to do. It really takes a real taskmaster with a lot of attention."Also at Wednesday's meeting, Lynn Boyer, superintendent of the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, requested that decisions about whether to move the Romney-based schools to a more central location be postponed until next January.Boyer had requested about $4.8 million earlier this year to conduct major renovations to the school's campus, and received a $1 million "3 percent grant" from the School Building Authority in December to help complete the project. But in order to receive the SBA grant funding, the Schools for the Deaf and Blind must make up the difference.Boyer called on the state Board of Education last month to appropriate $3.4 million for the schools as part of its legislative improvement package. But the board tabled the decision, inquiring about a potential new location for the school and asking Boyer to come back with more information."This is not something to be taken lightly. It's better to take the time and make the adjustments, and make the repairs and renovations we can with the money the state does authorize for us from their general fund, than to make the wrong decision," Boyer said. "The point of taking another 11 months is to come to a conclusion."Whether the SBA will continue to keep the money that they've allotted for us in a holding pattern, I don't know," she said.Reach Mackenzie Mays at email@example.com or 304-348-4814. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 2 Teen pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 'Report for America' pilot project begins in Appalachia 4 Rhode Island bank claims Justice companies owe $4.2M on helicopter loan 5 Congressional opioid investigation targets drug wholesaler Miami-Luken Speech gets mixed reviews from lawmakers Previous Story 'We love each other more now than we did then' Next Story


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JBL OnBeat
A simple system, a simple pleasure
Ralph Graves is one of Crutchfield's blog editors, and part of the company's social media team. He writes about home audio/video gear, specializing in Apple-related and wireless technologies. Ralph holds a master's degree in music composition, and his works have been released on various labels. He's served as product manager for an independent classical and world music label, produced several recordings, and worked extensively in public broadcasting. Since 1984 he's hosted a weekly classical music program on WTJU, and is also active as a blogger and podcaster.
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The JBL OnBeat in black
In the beginning, there was only the iPod, and the basic iPod speaker system — just a 30-pin connector sitting on top of (or nestled into) an array of two or more powered speakers. Docking was no problem.
Then came the iPhone, and that basic system had to support both the iPod and the iPhone® (and the resultant reassignment of pin connector functions).
Now there's the iPad®, and all of a sudden, even a basic system needs a level of sophistication that rivals some of the "advanced" speaker systems of those bygone days.
When the choice was just iPhones or iPods, docks were pretty straightforward — after all, the dimensions between the two weren't that different. Add an iPad to the mix, though, and things change.
No-nonsense, yet totally flexible
The JBL OnBeat is a basic docking speaker system for today — it easily handles an iPod, iPhone, or iPad. It's still a pretty simple system. The OnBeat just plays audio from a docked i-Device.
The first thing I noticed when I opened up the box was how substantial the OnBeat felt. And no wonder. By necessity it has to have a base wide and stable enough to support an iPad.
The dock turns for horizontal viewing.
JBL's constructed an ingenious multi-purpose dock for the OnBeat. Its 30-pin connector sticks straight up (as it does with most docks), so I could place my iPod or iPhone in it, vertically oriented as usual. But it also came with an adapter for the iPhone and iPod touch. With it, I could swivel the dock and orient my player horizontally. This can be an advantage if I want to use Cover Flow, or watch a video on my docked player.
The OnBeat also had a brace for the iPad. I snapped it into place, and had nice, stable support for a docking iPad. And the tablet doesn't look outsized perched on the dock. While the OnBeat works well with an iPod or iPhone, it just seems to look better with an iPad.
Solid build, solid sound
Dock construction isn't the only thing that's advanced over time. So have the quality of speakers for these small systems. A friend of mine still uses a JBL OnStage for her iPod touch. It's an entry-level system from just a few years ago. The sound is adequate (she loves it), but best for close-in listening.
The OnBeat has two full-range speakers, but because the case is bigger than that of the OnStage, the speakers can be bigger, too. And that translates into better sound quality. The OnBeat speakers are angled upwards and slightly out to produce a fairly wide soundfield.
Quality sound from a small system
In my listening tests, the OnBeat did equally well with both acoustic and electronic tracks. My classical selections are all lossless files. Through the OnBeat they had a good amount of detail and sounded nice and expansive. Heavy metal and dance tracks hit with a tight solid bass and crisp treble. Acoustic genres, such as jazz, folk, and Americana sounded clear and natural.
While I could crank up the volume and get the music really loud, I wouldn't say the sound was room-filling. These are still fairly small speakers with about 15 watts total system power. That's not to say that the OnBeat is exclusively for desktop use. I thought it did best with both near- and mid-range listening. And, for background music, it worked just fine in our large family room.
Overall impression
The JBL OnBeat is a simple, stand-alone iPod/iPhone/iPad docking speaker system that delivers on sound. Based on my experience, I think it would be a good addition to a den, office, or bedroom. If your i-Device is looking for a home, the JBL OnBeat just might be for you.


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Sega Studios Oz is closing its doors, an automated classification system is on the way, and several people played music chairs.
- Sega Studios Australia (formerly Creative Assembly), the creators of Medieval II: Total War and more recently the London 2012 Olympics game will be closing its doors for good this August.
- Minister for Home Affairs Jason Clare has stated that he intends to abide by the Australian Law Reform Commission's findings and implement an automated classification system for titles which do not warrant an MA15+ or R18+ age rating.
- Riot Games (League of Legends) is opening a Sydney office, and has a couple of job openings going.
- Laura Parker, the winner of MCV Pacific's Journalist of the Year Award in 2011, has left her five year stint at GameSpot behind.
- Adrien Fromion joins Mindscape Asia Pacific from EA Latin America.
- Daniel Golding, who started the games coverage at prominent Australian news site Crikey, has moved to start games coverage at ABC Arts.
- Release dates and pricing have been confirmed for two previously unclassified games which have benefitted from the R18+ age rating: Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition and The Walking Dead.


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All workers safe following Florida plant blast
Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:37:24 GMT —
TAVARES, Fla. - All workers at a Florida gas plant rocked by a series of explosions have been accounted for after as many as 15 were initially feared killed, authorities say.
John Herrell of the Lake County Sheriff's Office said early Tuesday that all the workers at the Blue Rhino propane plant had been accounted for and that no fatalities had been reported after explosions hit the plant late Monday night.
Seven people were injured and transported to local hospitals.
Herrell earlier had said 15 workers were unaccounted for after the blasts, but all were later found safe.


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PennSCAPE (Skin Cancer Awareness, Prevention, and Education) builds on a previous study conducted by Dr. Glanz and others looking at the impact of sending tailored risk information and motivational intervention materials to increased-risk adults from a large primary care practice. The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of tailored print materials on skin cancer prevention behaviors and skin self-examination among an adult population at moderate to high risk for skin cancer.
This study also examined the relative yield and functioning of the two risk assessment tools (BRAT and Fears) for determining level of risk for skin cancer.


text: This news item expired on 2/3/2013, so the information below could be outdated or incorrect. Tax Assistance at the Libraries 2013 Begins Saturday, February 2 Various Libraries AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in cooperation with the IRS, N.C. Dept. of Revenue, Council on Aging and Buncombe County Public Libraries is offering free tax preparations for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. For 2013, this service will be available from Saturday, February 2 through Monday, April 15 at various libraries in Buncombe County. Both Federal and N.C. State returns will be electronically filed for safe and accurate preparation and faster refunds. LOCATIONS AND HOURS: Pack Memorial Library 67 Haywood Street, Downtown Asheville, 250-4700 Monday 10 am – 4 pm Wednesday 10 am – 4 pm Saturday 10:30am - 3pm**VITA Tax Assistance Free parking for the first hour at Civic Center Garage behind Pack Library West Asheville Library 942 Haywood Road, 250-4750 Tuesday 9 am – 4 pm Weaverville Library* 41 North Main Street, 250-6482 Thursday 10 am - 4 pm (BEGINS IN MARCH) Black Mountain Library 105 N Dougherty Street, 250-4756 Tuesday 10 am – 4 pm Questions and requests for homebound individuals can be directed to the Buncombe County Council on Aging at 277-8288. * No tax help at Weaverville in February due to library renovations. Tax help at this location will begin March 7. **VITA tax assistance is provided by UNCA and will be Saturday from 10am-2pm at Pack Library. Saturday tax Assistance will end April 6. TAXPAYERS SHOULD BRING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: Social Security cards and Identifications for taxpayers and all dependents Previous year's (2011) tax return W-2 forms from each employer 1099 forms for income from Social Security, Pension, Interest, Dividends, Brokers/Mutual Funds, Miscellaneous Income, etc. Any other tax forms or information for both income and expenses Detailed list and receipts for Medical Expenses, Charitable Contributions, Real Estate Taxes, Mortgage Interest, if claiming itemized deductions. A blank check for direct deposit of any refund to your checking or savings account.


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MORE than 100 retired people and their families in Basingstoke enjoyed an opportunity to meet and greet celebrity gardener, Chris Beardshaw, at a special opening ceremony at McCarthy & Stone's two Basingstoke developments.
On Monday Chris visited McCarthy & Stone's Emma Court and Lady Susan Court in New Road and Southern Road, officially opening the developments and signed copies of his book 100 Plants that Almost Changed the World.
Jacqui Meenan, regional sales and marketing director for McCarthy & Stone, said: "We couldn't have been more thrilled to have welcomed Chris to our Basingstoke developments.
"All the homeowners and guests really enjoyed spending the afternoon with him and asking questions about his brilliant gardening career.
"Despite no longer keeping their own gardens, many of our homeowners are still keen enthusiasts and like to keep their hands-in by creating their own potted creations, or enjoying the beautiful landscapes here at the development, so it was great for them to be able to get some quality tips for keeping their fingers-green in later life from an award-winner like Chris."
Chris previously helped create an award winning garden for McCarthy & Stone at last year's RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
The garden was designed to help challenge pre-conceptions of later life whilst honouring the experiences and knowledge of the UK's growing aging population.


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PG schools: No laws broken in cell phone sex case
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) - Prince George's County school officials say no laws appear to have been broken in an incident involving consensual sex between two students that was recorded.
Schools spokesman Briant Coleman said school officials have spoken with county police and it initially appears nothing criminal took place. However, the schools spokesman says the incident involving a cellphone violated the student code of conduct and students have been warned and parents have been notified.
Principal Rudolph Saunders told The Washington Post that the incident took place during an after-school activity and involved "consensual sexual acts" and "the inappropriate use of technology."
The incident follows the convictions last week of three Fairfax County boys who were found guilty on juvenile charges for shooting cellphone videos of themselves and other teens having sex.


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Feb. 25, 2014
Charles Isherwood reviews Signature Theater production of David Henry Hwang play Kung Fu, directed by Leigh Silverman and starring Cole Horibe at Signature Center. MORE
Feb. 18, 2014
David Henry Hwang play Kung Fu, about the life and legend of Bruce Lee, highlights the complexities of making stage fighting look real to an audience while remaining safe for the performers. MORE
Nov. 11, 2012
Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang reimagines the icon that is Bruce Lee in his new play Kung Fu, which will make its premiere at the Signature Theater. MORE
Nov. 24, 2011
Jennifer Lim, the Hong Kong-born, Yale-trained star of David Henry Hwang play Chinglish, relishes the role of her dreams. MORE
Oct. 28, 2011
Ben Brantley reviews production of David Henry Hwang play Chinglish, directed by Leigh Silverman and starring Gary Wilmes and Jennifer Lim at the Longacre Theater. MORE
Oct. 23, 2011
David Henry Hwang's new play Chinglish explores the language and cultural gaps between China and the United States. MORE
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Will the Old Gay Play Have Something New to Say?
A spate of revivals will allow audiences to consider what's changed, what hasn't, and what Bob Mackie has in the sequin drawer.
September 7, 2017, Thursday
An American Opera Company Adapts China's 'War and Peace'
A San Francisco Opera staging of the novel "Dream of the Red Chamber," beloved in the Chinese-speaking world, hopes to succeed where similar efforts have struggled.
September 9, 2016, Friday
Festival of New Musicals Announces Its Roster
Eight shows will be featured in this year's festival, a production of the National Alliance for Musical Theater.
July 1, 2014, Tuesday
The Clerk at Checkout Has Reasons to Be Happy
Theater Breaking Through Barriers' "Power Plays" consists of five short works about physical disabilities and the people who cope with them.
June 20, 2014, Friday
David Henry Hwang and Lynn Nottage Joining Columbia Playwriting Faculty
The playwrights David Henry Hwang and Lynn Nottage are joining the faculty of Columbia University's School of the Arts.
June 17, 2014, Tuesday
An Abridged Version of an Age-Old Story, With a Supper (but Gluten-Free)
"The Mysteries," a five-and-a-half hour event at the Flea Theater, uses dozens of actors and writers to condense and perform the Bible.
April 22, 2014, Tuesday
A Dragon Returns, This Time Onstage
"Kung Fu," the new play about Bruce Lee by David Henry Hwang, never achieves the fluid grace in its dialogue and dramaturgy that it does in its action sequences.
February 25, 2014, Tuesday
Excerpt: 'Kung Fu'
A scene from David Henry Hwang's play "Kung Fu," at the Signature Theater.
February 24, 2014, Monday
Fighting (and Dancing) Like Bruce Lee
David Henry Hwang's "Kung Fu," about the life and legend of Bruce Lee, highlights the complexities of making stage fighting look real to an audience while remaining safe for the performers.
February 18, 2014, Tuesday
He Was Deadly in Cha-Cha, Too
David Henry Hwang's new play, "Kung Fu," uses martial arts, Chinese opera and dance to tell the story of Bruce Lee's life.
February 2, 2014, Sunday
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Photo Flash: First Look at Robert Sean Leonard and Charlotte Perry in The Old Globe's PYGMALION
Shaw's story of a speech professor who makes a bet that he can pass off a common Cockney flower girl as the pinnacle of English society is an enduring one. In addition to its long life on the stage, the play was adapted by Shaw for the screen in 1938 with Leslie Howard and Wendy Hiller. It was adapted most famously as the beloved musical My Fair Lady starring Rex Harrison with Julie Andrews on Broadway and with Audrey Hepburn on film.
Leonard last appeared on The Old Globe stage as Edgar in Jack O'Brien's renowned 1993 presentation of King Lear starring HAl Holbrook. He received a Tony Award for his performance in Tom Stoppard's The Invention of Love and was also nominated for Long Day's Journey Into Night and Candida. His other Broadway credits include Born Yesterday, The Violet Hour, The Music Man, The Iceman Cometh, Arcadia and Brighton Beach Memoirs, among others. At 19, he made his film debut in the acclaimed Dead Poets Society, and he appeared for eight seasons on the Fox medical drama "House."
Parry's Broadway credits include Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest, Coram Boy and The Real Thing. She was a member of the inaugural year of Sam Mendes' Bridge Project, performing The Cherry Orchard and The Winter's Tale at Brooklyn Academy Of Music, on the West End and internationally.
Four Old Globe Associate Artists return to the Globe stage for this lavish new production of Pygmalion. Kandis Chappell (Mrs. Higgins) has appeared in over 30 productions at The Old Globe, more than any other actress in Globe history, including The Dining Room, Richard III, The Norman Conquests, King Lear and Collected Stories. She has also appeared on Broadway in Rumors and Getting Away with Murder. Don Sparks (Mr. Doolittle) has been featured in more than 30 Globe productions including The Show-Off, The Taming of the Shrew, Twelfth Night and the title role in Springtime for Henry, and he has been featured on Broadway in Take Me Out.
Deborah Taylor's (Mrs. Pearce) Globe credits include Romeo and Juliet, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Bell, Book and Candle and A Midsummer Night's Dream, among others, and she has also appeared at Hartford Stage, Berkeley Repertory Theatre and the Shaw Festival. Paxton Whitehead (Colonel Pickering) has been seen at the Globe in The Mask of Moriarty, The School for Scandal, Much Ado About Nothing and as the title role in Richard III. He is also well known for his many appearances in films and television series such as Kate & Leopold, The Adventures of Huck Finn, "Mad About You" and "Friends."
Rounding out the cast are Maggie Carney (Mrs. Eynsford Hill) and Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program students Erin Elizabeth Adams (Bystander), Jeremy Fisher (Bystander), Adam Gerber (Bystander, Taxi Man), Allison Layman (Bystander, Parlor Maid), Danielle O'Farrell (Clara) and Robbie Simpson (Freddy Eynsford Hill).
Old Globe Associate Artist Robert Morgan returns to the Globe as costume designer of Pygmalion. His Globe credits include God of Carnage, Life of Riley, Measure for Measure, Hamlet and the annual holiday musical Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, now in its 15th season.
The creative team also includes Alexander Dodge (Scenic Design), Philip S. Rosenberg (Lighting Design), Drew Levy (Sound Design), Mark Bennett (Original Music), Jan Gist (Voice and Dialect Coach), Caparelliotis Casting (Casting) and Annette Yé (Stage Manager).
Tickets to Pygmalion can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.
Photo Credit: Henry DiRocco
Charlotte Parry as Eliza Doolittle and Robert Sean Leonard as Henry Higgins
Robert Sean Leonard as Henry Higgins and Charlotte Parry as Eliza Doolittle
Robert Sean Leonard as Henry Higgins and Charlotte Parry as Eliza Doolittle
Charlotte Parry as Eliza Doolittle
Robert Sean Leonard as Henry Higgins
The Cast of PYGMALION
(foreground) Charlotte Parry as Eliza Doolittle and Robert Sean Leonard as Henry Higgins and (background) Paxton Whitehead as Colonel Pickering and Deborah Taylor as Mrs. Pearce
Charlotte Parry as Eliza Doolittle and Robert Sean Leonard as Henry Higgins
Charlotte Parry as Eliza Doolittle (center) with (from left) Danielle O'Farrell, Robbie Simpson, Kandis Chappell, Paxton Whitehead, Robert Sean Leonard and Maggie Carney
(from left) Paxton Whitehead as Colonel Pickering and Robert Sean Leonard as Henry Higgins
Kandis Chappell as Mrs. Higgins and Robert Sean Leonard as Henry Higgins
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Indians option Lowe, recall Hagadone to aid 'pen
PHOENIX -- Indians manager Terry Francona said he enjoyed the strategy that went into Tuesday night's 14-inning game -- a 9-8 loss to the D-backs -- but on Wednesday came the fallout.
In addition to the extra innings, starter Justin Masterson lasted just four innings, leading to Francona using all 12 relievers for a combined 9 1/3 innings.
Right-hander Carlos Carrasco threw two innings, two days after pitching 2 2/3 innings against the Tigers.
"There will be guys down. There has to be," Francona said. "Guys just threw too much."
The Indians also summoned reinforcements. Lefty Nick Hagadone was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and Mark Lowe, who took the loss Tuesday, was optioned out.
When fellow reliever Marc Rzepczynski noticed Hagadone in the clubhouse about three hours before Wednesday's series finale, he asked, "You fresh?"
"Yeah," Hagadone replied.
"Good," Rzepczynski responded.
Of course, there never is an ideal time to play 14 innings, but Francona said it was fortunate the marathon game came between a pair of off days on Monday and Thursday. Those off days may have been the difference between the team making additional transactions beyond the Hagadone-Lowe move.
Hagadone had a 7.71 ERA in five appearances for the Indians earlier this year. He was optioned to Columbus on June 13 and made three appearances for the Clippers.
"With all the lefties in [Arizona's] lineup and in Seattle, it seemed to make sense," Francona said.
The Indians will need to make another move Sunday to bring up a starter to pitch in place of Masterson.
Chris Gabel is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Best-Ever Sugar Cookies Recipe
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 teaspoons meringue powder
- Assorted colors of liquid food coloring
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters.
- Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For icing, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4 minutes or until soft peaks form. Cover icing with damp paper towels or plastic wrap between uses.
- Working quickly, spread or pipe icing over cookies; let dry at room temperature for several hours or until firm. Use small new paintbrushes or toothpicks and food coloring to make designs on the cookies. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 4 dozen.
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"These cookies have a wonderful flavor, and the dough was very easy to work with as long as it was very chilled. It did gradually start to warm up during the process of rolling it out and cutting shapes, and it started sticking to the rolling pin quite a bit. easy fix, though - just pop it back in the fridge for 10 or 15 minutes. While baking, the first batch spread more than I expected and the cut-out shapes became less defined. On the second batch, I made sure to chill the cut-outs in the fridge for about 10 minutes before placing them in the oven. This resulted in much less spreading and nice defined edges on my cut-outs. I did not make the icing included in this recipe, but rather sprinkled the cut-outs with various colored sugars or sprinkles prior to baking. Delicious!"


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Everyone feels stressed and anxious now and then. An upcoming examination, new responsibilities at work or a sudden crisis in the family can give almost anyone a sleepless night, fearful thoughts and sweaty palms. Sometimes, however, the fear and anxiety are more than just a temporary discomfort. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), over 18% of the adult population in the United State suffers from an anxiety disorder in a given year. There are several kinds of anxiety disorders, where all of the symptoms cluster around excessive amounts of fear. A cardinal sign of a significant anxiety disorder is that the symptoms, physical, emotional or both, interfere with a person's ability to live the kind of life they would like. The symptoms must last for at least 6 months, too.
Some of the common types of anxiety disorders are:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is when a person has extreme fears and doubts about common problems for at least six months. Even if a person realizes that these fears are extreme, they cannot control their feelings. Some physical symptoms of GAD are:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder affects approximately 2.2 million adults, according to the NIMH. Those with OCD have obsessions (repeated, upsetting thoughts) and use compulsions (repeated actions) to control the anxiety caused by their obsessions. As the condition worsens, OCD can lead to compulsions that take over a person's life.
Panic disorders are the most easily treatable of anxiety conditions. Sometimes those who have panic attacks also have other conditions, such as alcoholism or depression. Those suffering from a panic disorder usually describe feelings such as:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is usually triggered by a very upsetting event, such as war or other kinds of physical violence. Accidents and natural disasters can also cause PTSD in some people. Symptoms of PTSD are:
Social Phobia/ Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by a deep fear and nervousness of being seen negatively in social situations. When severe, SAD causes people to avoid most social situations. Physical symptoms of SAD are:
Finally, there are many kinds of specific phobias, such as a fear of animals (zoophobia) or a fear of heights (acrophobia). When a person is in the presence of the source of their phobia, this can lead to anxiety attacks.
Every person will experience stressful life situations. Most will be able to make their way through these experiences with the help of family and friends and their own personal coping skills. Others may find the situations feel so overwhelming that they need professional help from a doctor, counselor or therapist.
Common life stressors include both good and bad events. Probably the most traumatic is the death of a spouse, child or parent. Other significant stressors include divorce (or marriage), losing a job (or changing jobs), retiring, graduating, buying a house and having a baby. Even taking a vacation can be a stressful event.
Symptoms of stress include physical discomforts like chest pain, nausea, headaches, sweating and twitching as well as emotional discomforts like anger, frustration, worry, irritability and sadness. People may react with fatigue and tiredness or an inability to settle down and get any rest.
Reducing the effect of stress is quite possible. The strongest way to do this is with close, confiding relationships (family or friends) that are trustworthy. Even one close relationship can ease the burden of significant stressful situations. Other coping skills include regular sleep, good nutrition (including drinking plenty of water) and regular exercise. Learning time management skills and journaling thoughts and emotions can also be helpful.
If the symptoms of a stressful life experience last for more than 6 months, it is important to seek professional help. It may be that a person really has an anxiety disorder, and will need appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
For most anxiety disorders, medications and/or psychotherapy are prescribed. Some of the disorders require more specific kinds of treatment. For example, panic disorder is usually treated with a combination of antidepressants, anxiolytics and psychotherapy. Also, treatments for other disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder are still being studied (e.g. deep brain stimulation).
Anxiety and stress disorders are quite common among the United States population, so don't be afraid to talk to someone. If you believe you have an anxiety disorder or are overwhelmed by a life stressor, please speak to a healthcare professional about your symptoms.
1,2Resource: The National Institute of Mental Health's publication on anxiety disorders.
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NEW YORK — ESL Investments has appointed G. Mike Mikan as its new president. Mikan will report to Edward S. Lampert, founder, chairman and CEO of ESL Investments.
Mikan held various executive positions throughout a 14-year period at UnitedHealth Group, including serving as EVP and CFO, as well as CEO of its Optum subsidiary. Mikan has served on the board of directors of Best Buy Co. since 2008. He was appointed Best Buy's interim chief executive in April 2012, and served until September 2012.
"Mike is a proven business leader who has a great track record of driving operating performance and a diverse background spanning operations, finance and strategy," said Lampert, who is also chairman of Sears Holdings Corporation. "Mike's background fits with our strategy and he will be a great asset to me and to ESL's portfolio companies."
"I have a great deal of respect for Eddie and the world-class investment firm he has built. ESL's philosophy of making long-term investments in companies and working with managements fits with my experience and passion in helping companies grow their businesses and reach their potential through operational excellence," Mikan said. "I look forward to partnering with Eddie and the team at ESL."