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The Monterey Peninsula mayors' water authority decided Thursday night to back California American Water's proposed desalination plant project, provided company officials agree to a series of conditions.
By a unanimous vote, the regional water authority agreed that Cal Am's project is the furthest along and could be worthy of the mayors' backing if it includes a number of changes designed to lower costs through the use of cheaper public financing, offer independent oversight through a public governance proposal, and provide a viable and concurrent back-up plan in case the current proposal falls through.
Carmel Mayor Jason Burnett lauded the vote as a "significant step forward," and said he heard someone refer to the meeting as the most important on the Peninsula in 30 years.
Burnett said he believed the reason past efforts to resolve the water supply issue had failed was the lack of a united front.
"Now we have a very strong united front, and hopefully that will help us make a persuasive argument to the (state Public Utilities Commission). Now we have a lot of work to do to see this through to completion."
Only Sand City Mayor David Pendergrass questioned the conditions at any length, and Seaside Mayor Ralph Rubio asked how far the authority would, or could, go in holding Cal Am accountable for all or even most of them.
Burnett said the county Board of Supervisors and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District board will be asked to approve the authority's policy statement.
Cal Am spokeswoman Catherine Bowie said company officials were still considering the proposed conditions and would respond at some point.
The authority, formed nearly a year ago, spent several months engaged in a comparison study of three desal proposals: Cal Am's north Marina project and two projects in Moss Landing. The mayors are poised to submit testimony later this month to the PUC, which is considering Cal Am's project permit.
The Peninsula is facing the impending loss of its main source of potable water because of a state-ordered cutback in pumping from the Carmel River that is slated to take full effect at the start of 2017.
The authority made its decision before a near-capacity crowd at Monterey City Hall. Many of those in attendance spoke in favor of backing the Cal Am project, with most also agreeing with the authority's conditions, particularly in regard to a back-up plan.
Supporters included Peninsula hotelier John Narigi, who served on the authority's technical advisory committee, and other hospitality and business leaders.
But a few speakers, including Monterey Councilwoman Libby Downey and Councilman Alan Haffa, urged the authority to take a stronger stance on the conditions and continue to leave the door open for the alternatives.
During the public comment period, Peninsula water activist George Riley told the authority Cal Am's project still had too many hurdles and should have included public ownership.
He said he would be spending his time on the water management district's quest for an alternative, parallel desal project. Riley, who also served on the authority's technical advisory committee, then walked out of the meeting with Malek Safwat of Ratepayers First and several others.
A document considered by the authority essentially set out the reasons for supporting Cal Am's project over the others and the conditions attached to that support.
In the paper, written largely by Burnett, the authority argued that Cal Am's project is clearly further along in the review process, and employs a superior source-water intake method more likely to get through permitting because it is preferred by state officials.
Cal Am, Burnett said, is the only one of the three entities to clearly demonstrate the ability to finance a project and have adequate capital to complete the permitting phase.
Burnett suggested that too many questions remained regarding the other two proposals — DeepWater Desal and the Regional Desal Project, formerly known as the People's Desal Project — and their backers. Burnett said the authority had repeatedly asked for more detailed information from both entities, and was rebuffed.
He said there hadn't been enough information offered to determine the exact scope of the DeepWater Desal proposal and whether the Regional Desal Project was still viable.
However, Burnett said the authority shouldn't offer its backing for Cal Am's project unless the company agreed to several "non-negotiable" conditions.
Cal Am would be required to fully address all concerns pertaining to its plans to pump desal source water from the Salinas Valley groundwater basin — staunchly opposed by powerful agricultural interests — and proceed with test wells and other work designed to prove whether its intake plans are technically and legally feasible.
The company would also be required to collaborate with local public agencies in a bid for a quicker, simultaneous permitting process.
Cal Am would have to commit to a "robust" contingency plan, Burnett said, including a plan for source water outside the Salinas Valley basin, concurrently with its test well efforts.
To lower the estimated project cost, the paper called for requiring Cal Am to accept a $100 million public contribution designed to lower the project's interest rate and rate of return, and to seek lower-cost power. Burnett said that would lower the estimated cost of Cal Am's project to within about 5 to 10 percent of the alternatives.
In addition, Cal Am would be required to submit written proof that it could secure low-cost state loan funding or agree to allow the authority or the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District to seek that portion of the financing.
And Cal Am would have to limit its use of a planned $99 million surcharge on Peninsula customers' water bills to lower-risk portions of the project to protect the ratepayers' interests.
Finally, Cal Am would have to accept a public oversight plan that would include a three-person committee with members representing the Peninsula cities, the county and the water management district, which would have a say over virtually every aspect of the project.


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Teheran making case to remain a fixture in rotation
PHOENIX -- If Brandon Beachy continues to progress through the final stages of his recovery from Tommy John surgery, the Braves could have a tough decision in about a month.
The expectation is that Beachy will be back in Atlanta's starting rotation by the middle of June. But at this time, there is no clear indication of how the Braves will create a rotation spot for the talented right-hander, who has the potential to be the staff's ace.
Before this season began, there was reason to wonder if Julio Teheran would be the odd man out when Beachy returns. But while posting a 2.84 ERA in his past four starts, Teheran has started to show signs that he is already more than capable of being a reliable part of Atlanta's rotation.
"You're looking forward to his turn every fifth day," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "Him and [Mike] Minor, you look forward to those guys going out there because they have given you a great chance to win every time they have gone out there."
The Braves had won each of the previous six games started by Teheran before Tuesday night's 2-0 loss to the D-backs. Teheran did his part by allowing just two runs over six innings. He has surrendered three runs or fewer and pitched into the sixth inning in each of his past four starts.
Over the past month, Teheran has proven he is a much more complete pitcher. He has found more comfort with his breaking pitches and shown his changeup much more frequently in his past two starts.
"He had his changeup working [Tuesday]," Braves catcher Gerald Laird said. "He had his slider and curveball and actually had his sinker working pretty well tonight, too. He's making adjustments in the middle of the game, and he's making changes when he needs to. That's a good sign."
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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HAVANA - Fidel Castro came out of seclusion this week to help inaugurate a new school in Havana.
Pictures posted on the government run newspaper "Granma" showed the 86 year old talking with a group of students at the new school in Playa, a neighborhood near the capital.
It is the first time the former Cuban leader has been seen since February's election. Castro did not attend the funeral of his friend and ally, late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.
Castro gave up his post as president to brother Raul five years ago because of his ailing health. His public appearances are kept to a minimum.Fidel Castro inaugurates school in Havana
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County manager finalist for Oregon job
February 19, 2014
Douglas County Manager Steve Mokrohisky is reported to be a finalist for a county administrator's position in Lane County, Ore., in a story published by The Register-Guard in Eugene, Ore., on Wednesday.
Lane County is located in west central Oregon and has a population of roughly 350,000 people.
On Wednesday, in a note to The Record-Courier, Mokrohisky said he had mixed feelings about the Oregon job.
"I love the work we are doing in Douglas County," he said. "We have a strong board, an outstanding team and a great dialogue with residents. Plus, my family loves our life in Douglas County."
When he and his wife, Liz, arrived in 2009, they had a 3-month old daughter. He started here as assistant county manager after moving from Milwaukee, Wis., where he worked for a decade.
"Now we have a 5- and a 2-year-old — one of whom will always claim Nevada as her birthplace," he said. "I am conflicted ultimately on the right decision, but I have an obligation to my family to consider strong opportunities."
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Mokrohisky was 34 years old when he was named county manager on July 7, 2011, taking over for T. Michael Brown, who accepted a position as city manager of Hillsboro, Ore.
According to The Register-Guard, the five candidates for the job are meeting members of the public on Thursday, and a council member said it was possible they'd name a new administrator on Friday.
The advertised salary is $150,000-$175,000, plus benefits. the newspaper reported.


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Touching Base: A Message from the ChiefJanuary 13, 2013
Dear Community Members and Department Personnel:
Save the Date:
On January 23, the Pasadena Police Department will
host a promotional ceremony at the Main Library's Donald Wright Auditorium, 285
East Walnut Street. The event will start at 8:00 a.m., and will last
approximately two hours. Seven law enforcement professionals will be
promoted to the rank of Police Lieutenant or Sergeant. Light refreshments will
be served and our community is encouraged to attend. For more information,
please contact Pasadena Police Office Supervisor, Beverly Bogar at (626)
744-4545, or email@example.com.
I hope to see you there to help celebrate these extraordinary public servant
On April 13, 2013, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,
Pasadena Alumnae Chapter is hosting the 2013 Young African American Women's
Conference at Pasadena City College, 1570 East Colorado Boulevard. The
conference is from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and features diverse workshops,
engaging presentations on educational choices, career options, embracing
youth's uniqueness, as well as personal development. Dr. Rema Reynolds,
Assistant Professor from Azusa Pacific University, will be the keynote speaker
addressing students, parents, and others attending the conference. If you
have questions, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
To register, please visit online at http://yaawc2013.evenbrite.com.
Our Community:
On January 6, the Armenian Community Coalition &
DAAD hosted a Holiday Party at Robins Wood Fire BBQ. Roy Boulghourjian
coordinated the event.
On January 8, I met with Mr. Dick Davis and
Pasadena Police Lieutenant Rodney Wallace on the topic of youth
development opportunities. Mr. Davis has dedicated much of his adult life
to investing in the development of our community youth.
On January 9, Lieutenant Tracy Ibarra and I attended
the Clergy Community Coalition (CCC) monthly meeting, which was held at Lake
Avenue Church. Recently, Pastor Jean Burch handed over the leadership to
Pastor Kerwin L. Manning, after serving as CCC President for more
than seven years. Pastor Kerwin is the religious leader at Pasadena
Church. At this particular meeting, we received updates from the Altadena
Sheriff's Department, PUSD, and Pasadena Public Health. Dr. Eric Walsh
and Human Services Recreation Director Mercy Santoro also attended
the meeting. I provided an overview of the Christmas Day Homicide of
Victor McClinton, and I announced that the police department had arrested three
suspects as a result of our investigation. I also discussed the Christmas
Day pursuit and fatal traffic collision that killed two people. As you
may know, the Office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney filed murder
charges against two suspects in the fatal collision.
On January 10, Pasadena Police Commander John
Perez, Sergeant Vasken Gourdikian, Corporal Ara Bzdigian,
Officer Sahak Nersesyan, and I attended the Armenian National Committee
of America, Pasadena Chapter's Annual Holiday Reception. There were
several elected officials at the event, including: Pasadena Vice-Mayor Margaret
McAustin, Councilmembers Jacque Robinson, Terry Tornek, and Gene
Masuda. Assembly Member Chris Holden, Congresswoman Judy
Chu, PCC Board of Trustees Berlinda Brown and Bill Thompson,
PUSD School Board President, Renatta Cooper and Board Member Ed
Honowitz, and PACP Board Members Hovannes Sarkissian and Harry
Kouladjian also attended. Field Representatives form Congressman Adam
Schif and California State Senator Carol Liu, and former State
Assembly Member, Anthony Portantino, were also at the event.
On January 10, I attended a Community Listening
Session at All Saints Church, which was coordinated by Director of Creative
Connections, Juliana Serrano. This session focused on gun
violence. There were several personal testimonies about gun violence and
how it has impacted the quality of life for involved parties. VIPs
included: Mayor Bill Bogaard and his wife Claire,
Councilmembers Steve Madison and Jacque Robinson, Dr. Eric
Walsh, Director of Libraries Jan Sanders, and Flintridge Center
Director, Brian Biery.
On January 10, Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls, Lieutenant
Diego Torres, Sergeant Ed Calatayud, Office Supervisor Beverly Bogar, and I
attended the Pasadena Human Relations Commission's "Rekindling the Light of
Peace" program. The event was held at Pasadena City College. Mayor Bill
Bogaard opened the event with a few words. Vocalist Allisonne Crawford
sang "The Bridge Over Troubled Waters," and the Keynote address was
delivered by Mr. Cameron Turner. VIPs included CouncilmembersJacque Robinson and Gene Masuda, City Manager Michael Beck,
Human Relations President Nat Nehdar, and Community Leader, Robin
Salzer. The Good Shepard Church of Pasadena choir performed and Pastor Rick
Eisenlord provided words of reflection.
Pasadena's Finest:
On December 21, 2012, Pasadena Police Officer Anthony
Russo attended a meeting with members of the Community Violence
Intervention-Prevention Institute at the Flintridge Center. The
Intervention Institute is made up of diverse neighborhood and community
representatives committed to working collaboratively to prevent gang and
community violence as part of the Vision 20/20 Initiative. Anthony spoke
about the responsibilities of the police department's Special Enforcement
Section (SES) and how the Intervention Institute and Law Enforcement can work
together to reduce the escalation of violence in our community. To learn
more about the prevention and intervention programs at the Flintridge Center,
please visit: https://www.flintridge.org/partners_in_change/the_results.htm.
Jaylene Moseley is the Executive Director of the Flintridge Center.
On January 1, I received an email from a citizen
commending Pasadena Police Officers Linda Mercado, Kim Jones, and James
Riehl for their assistance during a burglary investigation. The author of
the email was walking in the 1700 block of Las Lunas when he noticed evidence
of a burglary. He called the police department and moments later,
officers arrived on scene. Unfortunately, the suspect(s) had already left the
location; however, officers collected evidence and document the incident.
On January 4, I received information that Pasadena
Police Officer Derek Locklin was successful in securing a $20,000 grant
from State Farm GNC Insurance. The grant will be used to improve the
department's driving simulator. Over the past few years, Derek has
secured about $34,000 in total grant funding. State Farm Insurance
is a committed partner in the effort to educate our community's youth on the
dangers of impaired and distracted driving.
On January 5, Pasadena Police officers assigned to
the department's Special Enforcement Section (SES) served a narcotics
search warrant in the 1800 block of East Colorado Boulevard. During execution
of the warrant, officers recovered crack cocaine. Officers Tai Wotherspoon
and Jacob Carey were the lead investigators in the case. The
operation was supervised by Sergeants Jason Clawson and Bobby Crees.
On January 7, I received an email from a community
member commending the Pasadena Police officers involved in a suicide
intervention effort on the Colorado Bridge last week. The author of the
email said, "… I send my compliments to you and all your personnel involved for
saving that person…" You may recall from last week's edition of Touching
Base that the involved personnel were: Officer Darryl Harris, Corporal
Deanne Nestlerode, and HOPE Clinician Rocio.
On January 8, I received information from Pasadena
Police Officer and Volunteer Coordinator Nicole Bazzo that long time
Pasadena Volunteer, Yvonne Dultz, was leaving the department.
Nicole wrote in part, "It is with bittersweet feelings I report that Volunteer
Yvonne Dultz will be moving to the San Diego area and will no longer be a PPD
Volunteer. Yvonne has been with our program for almost 8 years. During
that time she has been a General Volunteer, a CAPP member, an Executive
Steering Committee member and my overall "go to" right hand person. There
have been several times that Yvonne has been requested by Command Staff to work
on a project which required her professionalism and knowledge. Her dedication
and commitment to the Volunteer Program is second to none…." I echo
Nicole's observations. Yvonne is an exceptional person. Her kind
and warm personality lights up a room and where willingness to give to others
is beyond measure – she will be missed.
On January 9, Commander John Perez and I
attended the Commencement Ceremony for the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership
Institute (SLI), Class 317. It was a pleasure to watch as Pasadena Police
Sergeant Mario Ortiz accepted his certificate of graduation. SLI
is an intensive leadership development program which covers a variety of topics
over an eight month period. Mario is no stranger to academic riggers. He
holds a bachelor's degree from UCLA and continues to strive for excellence.
On January 10, I received information that Pasadena Police
Officer Anthony Riley was accepted to Golden Gate Baptist Theological
Seminary. Anthony is pursuing his second Master's Degree and will start
the program this month.
On January 10, I received an email from District 6
Field Representative Takako Suzuki commending Pasadena Police
Lieutenant, Pete Hettema. In her email, Takako said, "…
Lieutenant Hettema was a guest at the WPRA board meeting last night and made a
presentation that was well-received by the members. Pete is an exceptional public
servant. He is mature, experienced, and dedicated to our community.
Critical Incidents:
Since the 2012 Christmas Day Homicide of Victor
McCLinton, Pasadena Police Department Homicide/Assault detectives have
worked vigilantly to identify and arrest the suspects responsible for this
senseless crime. In last week's edition of Touching Base I
highlighted the arrest of two suspects involved in the murder. The Los
Angeles District Attorney's Office filed murder charges (with special
circumstances) against Larry Bishop. The second suspect, Gary Davis, was
charged with Accessory after the Fact. On January 5, Lead
Detectives Keith Gomez and Grant Curry, the Pasadena
Homicide/Assault Unit, U.S. Marshalls from the Pacific Southwest Regional
Fugitive Taskforce, and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies arrested another
suspect responsible for the shooting. Jerron D. Harris, Male Black, 25,
of Pasadena, was arrested without incident in Gardena.
Keith and the Pasadena Homicide/Assault Unit
determined there were two persons of interest in the victim's car, which was
driven by Mr. Taylor at the time of the shooting. On January 8, Pasadena
Homicide/Assault Unit, U.S. Marshalls from the Pacific Southwest Regional
Fugitive Taskforce, and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies located one of
the occupants. Upon contact, officers discovered the subject was armed with a
loaded firearm. The subject (Male Black, 16) was arrested without
incident for Minor in Possession of a Handgun. The suspect remains in
custody at Eastlake Juvenile Facility. On January 8, Keith
presented his case to the Office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney
and secured the following charges against Harris: Murder, attempt murder,
shooting at an inhabited dwelling, felon in possession of a firearm, and a gang
enhancement. The suspect is scheduled for arraignment later this month
and remains in custody. The Pasadena Police Department's Homicide/Assault
Unit, Forensic Specialists, other police personnel, and our law enforcement
partners have been committed to solving this crime and proactively reducing the
impact of gangs on our community. Our collective efforts have taken
violent offenders off our streets. Our investigation is ongoing. If you have
any information about this case, please call the Pasadena Police Department at
(626) 744-4241, or you may report anonymously through CRIME STOPPERS at (800)
222-8477, or http://lacrimestoppers.org
(insert key word Pasadena).
On January 5 at about 9:00 a.m., Pasadena Police
officers responded 1400 block of Rexford Avenue regarding a missing
adult. The elderly victim, who suffers from dementia and Alzheimer's,
walked away from a relative's home. Sergeant Mike Bugh took
command of the search to locate the victim. Several hours later, the
victim was located in Sierra Madre in good health. Pasadena Police
Volunteers and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Canine Search Team
also assisted in the search.
On January 8 at about 4:30 p.m., Pasadena Police
officers responded to the area of Lake Avenue and Maple Street regarding a
strong arm robbery. On arrival, officers talked with the victim, who said
he was sitting on a bus bench when the suspect approached and demanded his
headphones. The victim refused, and the suspect punched him on the face
and attempted to steal the headphones. The victim fought back by striking
the suspect, which caused him (the suspect) to retreat.
On January 9 at about 3:30 a.m., Pasadena Police
officers responded to the 100 block of Carlton Avenue regarding shots
fired. On arrival, officers discovered evidence suggesting a shooting had
occurred. Officers talked with witnesses, who said they heard the
shots. Our investigation is ongoing. If you have information about
this incident, please call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241.
On January 10 during the day, Pasadena Police
detective and officers served a narcotics search warrant in Highland
Park. The suspect is a known gang member who was involved in narcotics
sales. The suspect was arrested without incident and officers recovered
various packages of methamphetamine. The suspect's narcotics activity had a
direct nexus to Pasadena.
On January 10 at about 3:10 a.m., Pasadena Police
officers responded to the 400 block of Chester Avenue regarding an assault with
a deadly weapon. On arrival, officers learned the victim and the suspect
are friends. However, on this day the two individuals got into an
argument which turned violent. The suspect used some kind of edged weapon
to cut the victim's face. The suspect was arrested without incident. The
suspect is a Male Hispanic, 30 to 35 years, 5'9" tall, with a thin build.
He was wearing a DK Zip up hoody and jeans. If you have any information on this
incident, please call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241.
Phillip L. SanchezChief of PolicePasadena Police Department207 N. Garfield AvenuePasadena, CA 91101(626) 744-4545Mission First, People Always


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Denton, Texas -- Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. reported Thursday that profit in the first quarter nearly doubled year-over-year – from $30.1 million to $59 million – but results still missed Wall Street expectations.
Revenue rose 4.7% to $905.4 million, shy of analysts' expected $915.1 million in revenue.
Same-store sales rose 2.8%.


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Pharmacokinetic Study of Raltegravir in Healthy Premenopausal Women.
This study has been completed.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: September 3, 2008
Last updated: October 12, 2012
Last verified: October 2012
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- No Study Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
Detailed Description:
Healthy subjects will take study drug by mouth twice a day for 7 consecutive days, blood and cervicovaginal samples will be taken most mornings around the AM dose. Two visits, ~14 hrs in length will be required on Day 1 and 7. The purpose of this study is to measure how much raltegravir is found in the genital tract after taking it orally.
|Drug: Raltegravir
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
|Official Title:
|A Phase 1, Open-Label Study, Investigating First-Dose and Steady-State Pharmacokinetics of Raltegravir in the Genital Tract of HIV Uninfected Women
Resource links provided by NLM:
Drug Information available for: Raltegravir Raltegravir potassiumU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Drug levels in CVF and blood plasma [ Time Frame: Day 1-9 ]
|Study Start Date:
|September 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|November 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|November 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: 1
No control group, only one active arm with subjects taking Raltegravir.
Drug: Raltegravir
400mg raltegravir BID x 7 days
Other Name: Isentress
Detailed Description:
This study is looking at blood and cervicovaginal fluid (CVF) samples of healthy volunteers taking raltegravir. The purpose of this study is to measure the extent that raltegravir penetrates into other body compartments, such as the genital tract. Subjects will take the study drug for 7 days, a total of 10 visits to the research center will be required. A screening visit will occur on no more than 28 days On Days 1 and 7 the subject will stay in the research center for approximately 12 hours for scheduled blood and CVF sampling. Days 3-6 and 8-9 will involve a short visit to the research center for one pre-dose blood and CVF sample before the morning dose. A follow up visit will occur about 7-10 days after last dose.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 49 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy pre-menopausal female subjects
- Between the ages of 18 and 49 years
- With an intact uterus and cervix
(Healthy is defined as no irregular menstrual cycles or clinically relevant abnormalities identified by a detailed medical history, full physical examination, including blood pressure and pulse rate measurement, 12-lead ECG and clinical laboratory tests).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Negative serum pregnancy test at screening and should be using at least one method of contraception
- Body Mass Index (BMI) of approximately 18 to 30 kg/m^2
- And a total body weight > 50 kg (110 lbs)
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00746499
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00746499
|United States, North Carolina
|University of North Carolina
|Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27613
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
|Principal Investigator:
|Angela DM Kashuba, PharmD
|University of North Carolina
More Information
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00746499 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|September 3, 2008
|Last Updated:
|October 12, 2012
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Raltegravir Potassium
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
HIV Integrase Inhibitors
Integrase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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Susie Wolff will stay on as a development driver for the Williams Formula 1 team this season.
Wolff joined Williams last April and helped develop the Williams-Renault FW34 and FW35. Williams said in a statement Monday that her level of in-car testing will increase this season. The Scottish driver will be the first to get behind the wheel of the FW35 next month, and will do the majority of aerodynamic testing.
"I certainly feel that I've developed a lot as a driver," Wolff said. "I'm showing that women can play a role at the top level of motorsport."
Wolff is only the fourth woman in a decade to drive an F1 car. In October, she completed 62 miles (100 kilometres) of Silverstone's international circuit and dedicated her experience to Maria de Villota, who lost the sight in her right eye in a crash in July.
"Susie has proved herself to be a valuable addition to our driver roster and her feedback during simulator sessions is second to none," team technical director Mike Coughlan said. "As a result we will be stepping up her role."


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That's fair enough man, no problem. Cool.
Bro, ever thought about joining an Efed?
If so.. Come and join the Rebellion!
left some reviews for you man. Hope you like them.
I enjoyed reading and catching up on your shows. I know there's a few more I still need to read and I'll do that soon.
Thanks for the Friend Request man! Hope you like the review.
Yeah, I'm cool with that man. Thanks for telling me as well.
Okay, that's fair man.
The smackdown before RAW 1000
I actually made a new BTB cause I lost all my documents on my other one. I haven't got Smackdown up yet. As for Impact, is it okay if I do the next show instead? I've got a few promos to do mate.
Go on then bro! So you're doing my Smackdown, and I'm doing your Impact huh?
Yep! I just checked it now lol! Thanks mate. And I can't wait for F4W
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MINNEAPOLIS — Target last week announced that Target Canada has reached an agreement to transfer to Walmart Canada the leasehold interests in up to 39 sites, currently operated by Zellers.
Specific locations will be identified later this fall. Terms of this transaction were not disclosed.
The sites are among the up to 220 possible sites whose leasehold interests Target is acquiring as part of a real estate transaction announced in January. In May, Target selected its initial group of 105 sites, the vast majority of which will become Target stores.
Target plans to announce the selection of a second group of sites this fall and expects to open 100 to 150 Target stores throughout Canada beginning in 2013.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Investors appear to have more confidence in banking industry stocks like JPMorgan ( JPM), Citigroup ( C) and Bank of America ( BAC) than at any other point since the financial crisis, however, rising interest rates may prove expectations have moved too far. Over the next year, large banks face the prospect a continued rise in rates eventually undermines forecasts of their earnings growth. Meanwhile, large second-quarter writedowns to some interest rate sensitive bond portfolios are already a threat to expectations of higher dividends and increased share buybacks next year. As some red flags emerge in earnings across the financial sector, shares in the nation's largest banks continue to outperform the market. Valuation metrics for lenders such as Bank of America, Citigroup and JPMorgan are at multi-year highs, reflecting investors' expectation of a more normal earnings environment in the wake of the crisis. Bank of America and Citigroup currently trade at their highest price-to-earnings and price-to-tangible book value multiples in about nine quarters. Those rising multiples come just as the book value of Bank of America's equity fell in the second quarter, the first drop since mid-2011, and Citigroup, JPMorgan and Wells Fargo ( WFC) saw growth in their book values stall. All four banks posted strong second quarter earnings, however, their balance sheets were weighed down by multi-billion dollar bond portfolio writedowns. Large banks, flooded with deposits and cheap money from the Federal Reserve, have invested hundreds of billions of dollars in mortgage, corporate and government bonds that they hold in available-for-sale (AFS) portfolios on their balance sheets. As interest rates fell to historic lows in recent years, the nations' biggest lenders were able to record unrealized gains on those holdings that helped to bolster their overall capital ratios and book values. The 25 largest banks in the U.S. held $37.7 billion in unrealized AFS gains on their balance sheets as of late November 2012, according to Federal Reserve data. Those gains were helpful to the industry, especially as firms petitioned the Fed to increase their dividends and share repurchase activity in stress tests conducted in early 2013. In next year's stress tests, bond portfolios may loom as an under-appreciated risk. A recent rise in interest rates has wiped out all of the banking industry's net unrealized AFS portfolio gains, according to the Fed's most recent data. The largest U.S. banks reported consolidated net unrealized losses of $423 million in early July, Portales Partners noted in an August research report. Fitch Ratings recently warned that AFS writedowns could push overall banking industry capital ratios lower starting in the second half of 2013. Falling capital ratios would surely temper investor expectations heading into a next round of Fed-supervised stress tests. For Bank of America and Citigroup such an outcome may stall expectations that each firm can increase their one-cent quarterly dividend and small share repurchase activity. At JPMorgan, the scenario may mean the company can't soon come close to a $15 billion stock buyback plan that was originally approved by the Federal Reserve, only to be suspended after the bank revealed its multi-billion dollar "London Whale" trading loss. JPMorgan in March received Fed approval for $6 billion between April 1, 2013 and March 31, 2013. Unlike competitors such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo has yet to see AFS writedowns push its capital or book value ratios lower, however, the growth of its relatively high dividend and share repurchase activity could taper off. Bond portfolio losses for each bank could escalate. As TheStreet first reported, Wells Fargo disclosed in its most recent 10-Q filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that AFS mortgage bond portfolio losses could reach $11 billion if interest rates rise by 200 basis points. That disclosure represented a more-than-doubling of losses to the portfolio from the bank's first quarter projections. Portales Partners highlights JPMorgan and Citigroup as most at risk to a further rise of rates given that both firms have at least 30% of their earning assets housed in securities portfolios. While the firm projects Wells Fargo could see its tangible common equity (TCE) and book value decline about 12% in the event of a 200 basis point interest rate rise, it nevertheless expects earnings from the nation's leading mortgage lender to handle rising long-term rates. "
We expect Wells will be better positioned than most of its peers to manage through a more challenging interest rate environment," the firm wrote on August 8th. Marty Mosby, a banking analyst with Guggenheim Securities, calculates that Wells Fargo's AFS securities writedowns could total $17 billion, however, those will be outweighed by the bank's strengthening core earnings. "Its not that investors initially won't have a little bit of a shudder," Mosby, said. U.S. Bancorp ( USB), PNC Financial ( PNC), SunTrust ( STI) and Fifth Third Bancorp ( FITB) are among banks with smaller AFS bond holdings, and thus are less exposed to the effect of rising interest rates on capital ratios and book values, according to Portales' analysis In that respect, banks that have focused on making loans instead of investing in securities could finally see an outperformance of their business models, after loose Fed monetary policies have been perceived to benefit large banks over regional and community lenders. Writedowns Become Realized Losses For large banks, bond portfolio losses could also transition from weighing on capital and book value ratios and into a drag on actual earnings if AFS portfolio losses are realized over the next year. Currently, AFS portfolio writedowns simply impact unrealized gains and losses on a balance sheet account called "other comprehensive income," which is calculated as part of Basel III regulatory capital ratios. If prospective writedowns or losses don't reverse in the next few quarters, banks will be forced to reclassify them as other-than-temporary-impairments (OTTI) and realize losses in their earnings. "I do believe these unrealized losses are going to hit the income statement," Jennifer Thompson, a Portales Partners managing director, said in a telephone interview. While the bank research firm believes interest rate risk is manageable for large firms and isn't a threat to the capital adequacy of lenders subject to stress tests, it is a headwind for book value growth and could impact the pace of capital returns to shareholders in 2014. "There is a chance going forward that capital requests could be relatively conservative," Julie Solar, a Fitch Ratings Senior Director, said in a telephone interview. Near-term AFS securities writedowns could be an issue for some lenders, and rising interest rates could also damper the refinancing and loan activity that has bolstered bank earnings in 2013. "We would expect over the near-term earnings to go down," Solar said.
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fleafounder Admin 8 years ago
If you've had a keeper league here for at least one season, you can now view past drafts round-by-round.
This is much more convenient than paging through the transaction log.
For example, here is my keeper league's 2005 draft.
Andrewski557 8 years ago
you guys need to put past drafts for non keeper leauges
BrainBucket 8 years ago
not a big deal, but when saving keepers it 'imports' all players for all teams - so anyone drafted in years past has a record as imported preseason 09 instead of drafted 3rd round 2008. Anyway this can be retrofixed?
(Obviously players that were dropped and then picked as free agents should reflect that)
like a said not a big deal but . . .
BrainBucket 8 years ago
PigskinPlague 8 years ago
Nice addition. I support the call for the improvements mentioned previously. I'm glad the incremental improvements keep coming.
tcostant 8 years ago
This is not working if you skipped picks due to keepers.
You can see here that it looks like some teams picked twice within the round; when the preferred format would be all 10 teams and either show a player or "no pick" for each round. It is pleasing to the eyes the way it is.
fleafounder Admin 8 years ago
Yeah I noticed that too. I'll fix that soon. Drafts with trades don't display correctly.
fleafounder Admin 8 years ago
It should be fixed now.
tcostant 8 years ago
Not fixed - looks the same.
Hiccup 8 years ago
Thanks, very nice. Would it be much trouble to sort by team as well as rounds?
fleafounder Admin 8 years ago
No it can be added easily, will do.
fleafounder Admin 8 years ago
This is now live, you can sort by team.
Hiccup 8 years ago
Do you mean using transaction log? Otherwise am I missing something on <Draft> tab?
fleafounder Admin 8 years ago
draft subtab from the front office tab, like this.


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This is a reclining chair for the living room disguised as a chic armchair, the perfect combination of style and comfort. Boasts a casual style with tailored cushions, wood legs, and welt cords, as well as built-in touch plate power activation. The chair's arms remain steady and stationary when the power button is activated and the chair reclines back. Designed with a wall-saver mechanism so you can park the recliner close to the wall without damaging it when the chair back reclines.
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Insects, diseases, weeds, wildlife, and even the weather can mar the beauty of a well-kept yard. Learn how to protect your lawn and garden from common problems.
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Right now, over 1,000 California volunteers are on the ground in Nevada getting out the vote for President Obama. Their passion and effort, combined with Team Nevada, is going to be crucial.
The difference in the 2000 election was 537 votes. It could be just as close in this election, and the stakes are even higher. All the months of canvassing and phonebanking are paying off, as Nevada voters are making their way to the polls.
But California volunteers are not done yet. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6. Even if you're not in Nevada, there's still work to be done in California. Make one last call; get one more voter to the polling place; ensure one more voice is heard in support of President Obama.


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Montreal-based WeighPack Systems Inc. has introduced a multi-head weigher for blending and mixing uses.
Its PrimoCombi weigher has 24 heads and is designed to automatically weigh, mix and dispense two, three and four products at a time. The combination scale can blend vegetables, fruits, frozen foods, confections, snack foods and other items, according to a news release.
The weigher's software, Primo360, uses a Windows-based operating system with features including Skype, online support through LogMeIn.com and Crystal Reports for custom reporting. It supports English, Spanish and French.
PrimoCombi has an open frame design allowing access to components. Tool-less buckets, chutes, pans and a center hopper facilitate cleaning.
Individual chutes beneath each of the 24 heads eliminate product spiraling according to WeighPack, which is part of the Paxiom Group along with CombiScale Inc. and Eagle Packaging LLC. A panel housing core electronics is remotely located from the scale, preventing water exposure during wash-down.
WeighPack also offers fillers, baggers, wrappers, conveyors, case erecting and robotic palletizing.


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what do you mean by "travel" under entertainment? Places where you can go to? Things you can take with you when you go on holiday?
Thanks, Sabine
I'd take this to mean things like portable MP3 players, electronic games - travel games, etc.
Does that help?
yes, entertainment and travel is about what you can take with you.
unless you want to tell us of a good place to travel to that has some great devices on display or to try out :)
OK, so this is a theme I cannot help you with ... I know some very interesting places, but they are all somewhat traditional :-))
Maybe I should ask my former business partner's sons for advice :-))
So I feel I should concentrate on other things - let's see ...
Ciao, Sabine
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Wilson applauds NBA's Collins for coming out
OAKLAND -- Three short, simple, straight-to-the-point sentences from Jason Collins gripped the entire sports landscape on Monday: "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay."
That was the lede to a story Collins wrote for Sports Illustrated, making him the first active player in a major American sport to announce he's homosexual.
C.J. Wilson's reaction echoed what the vast majority of players said throughout baseball.
"It's very courageous of him to come out," the Angels' starter said. "My biggest concern was the social ramifications, for friends and family and teammates and stuff like that. But he addressed that - pretty well, I think. It was a very articulate article. I read it. It'd just be interesting to see if a team picks him up."
Collins, a 15-year veteran who suited up for the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards during the 2012-13 season and is currently a free agent, was very candid in the 3,000-word article, co-written by Franz Lidz. He talked about wanting to come out during the 2011 NBA Lockout, admitted he had no intention of becoming a pioneer, addressed religion and the Supreme Court, and basically expressed how tired he was of hiding from the truth.
"You know what was really sad about the whole thing? Reading the comments on that article," Wilson said. "Ignorance. Blazing ignorance. It's just terrible."
Wilson doesn't believe the comments section is a reflection of how athletes, particularly ballplayers, would feel about having a gay teammate. But he can only speak for himself.
"It's just being realistic that there are guys in sports that aren't straight," Wilson said. "If he can play, he can play. If a girl could come out there and throw 100 [mph] and strike everybody out, we wouldn't have a problem with it -- at least I wouldn't.
"It's performance-based. … People have put up with all sorts of differences over the years. Sports is about equality. Anybody should have a chance if they're good enough. That's what it's all about."
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Gonzo and "The Show", and follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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CHICO — Ask Linda Hovey why she wants a seat on the Chico Unified School District board of trustees, and she instantly replies she is the mother of four and the grandmother of seven.
She also admits she was going a little "stir crazy" sitting home retired after a decade working as the chief financial officer for the Blue Oak Charter School.
"I really felt a pull toward education," she explained.
During an interview with the Enterprise-Record editorial board, Hovey said her work experience at Blue Oak gave her an understanding of school finances and a "unique skill set" that she could apply on the CUSD board.
Hovey said there are three areas she wants to investigate when she is elected: "The budget, the budget and the budget."
She wants to look at the policies and how decisions to spend money are made.
The candidate said after conducting that inspection, she will be able to make some suggestions to district staff that could be useful.
She was quick to explain that she was not saying the current board has not conducted adequate fiscal oversight.
What she did say was the way the state funds education "is one of the goofiest ways to do business."
Hovey said she wants to "take a critical look, line-item by line-item" through the budget, with the thought "fresh eyes" could be a help.
One thing the board could do better, according Hovey, is to tap into class-size reduction funds.
The state program provides additional money to keep classes below an enrollment threshold.
Hovey rejects the suggestion smaller classrooms will require more teachers and that increased faculty will more than consume the additional support from the state.
She said she is convinced careful budgeting would find money to make it work.
On top of that, Hovey claimed some of the "exodus" of former CUSD students to charter schools can be blamed on oversized classes.
Last year the CUSD board first outlawed and later reinstated the use of less-than-healthy products such as cookie dough or chocolate bars for off-campus school fundraisers, and even banned the sale of pizza and hamburgers at high school football games.
Hovey confided she is a "consumer" of cookie dough.
She went onto say the regulation, which was rescinded after an outcry by parents and sports boosters, "kind of treads into personal space."
While off-campus activities and non-school fundraising might deserve some slack, there is no place on campus for sodas and candy, said Hovey.
Hovey said, if she is elected, the voters are not going to get a "polished ... political animal with an agenda."
What they will get is a mother and grandmother who wants to create a "positive experience" for the children.
Staff writer Roger H. Aylworth can be reached at 896-7762, email@example.com, or on Twitter @RogerAylworth.


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Hey everyone,
There's an online petition we need as many signatures as we can get for, in order to help our cause in convincing the city parks and rec department that a new course in Columbia, MO would be beneficial and a great investment.
Columbia has one of the oldest courses in the nation, installed in 1980, but we've only gotten 2 courses in the city in the last 32 years. A lot of the surrounding cities have put in at least one course since I've been playing, a couple of them have put in 2 since our last install in 2002 (Indian Hills)
We're desperately trying to get a championship level course here in town, out on the west side of town where there is no disc golf development. In fact, there really is very little room within the city limits to develop disc golf, even though Columbia prides itself on its vast parks and trails systems (if you ask the city, at least) We'd love to have a course like this to bring more premier players back to one of the older tournaments in the area, the Mid-America Open, which will be in it's 29th consecutive year this season. It would also be a great way to showcase our wonderful little town.
So, if you have a minute or two, please follow the link below and sign the petition. We're in need of 1000 signatures of anyone who loves disc golf and would like to see the game grow. P&R is watching this petition closely, and it will be an enormous help to our club and the game of disc golf in Missouri if we were able to get an additional course.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/636/338/ ... -property/
Note, this is not my personal project, but we do already have the backing of some city officials as well as the local PIAS, who are true supporters of the game in our area. Sign it, tweet it, share it, and help us do great things in Columbia!
Many thanks,
Brandon Victor


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Among the many issues raised last week when Jason Collins came out of the closet in a Sports Illustrated cover story, was how much impact the groundbreaking move would still have if Collins, a free agent this offseason, wasn't an active NBA player next season.
A week later, the sports world may have been provided a partial answer: Chris Kluwe was released by the Minnesota Vikings. The only active pro athlete as outspoken on behalf of gay rights as Kluwe was linebacker Brendan Ayanbadejo … who was released by the Baltimore Ravens a month ago, before Collins' big acknowledgement.
"I find it interesting that the timing is what it is,'' said Dr. Mary McDonald, sports sociologist and kinesiology professor at Miami University of Ohio, whose specialties include gender issues and the history of activism.
"There's no conspiracy here,'' she added, "but the timing is very interesting … The question is, how does either advocacy about sexual orientation or coming out create unease around teams, work environments and sponsors?"
Jason Collins: David Steele | Sean Deveney | NBA players react | Stanford reaction
For those following the evolution of gays and lesbians in big-time sports before and after Collins, the antenna was up for developments just like this. The initial response from around sports, including from NFL active and retired players, was encouraging of the step forward.
In the weeks before the announcement, the NFL had investigated reports of teams questioning draft prospects about their sexual preferences, then clarified the league's anti-harassment policies with respect to homosexuality in a memo from commissioner Roger Goodell.
That left advocates optimistic—guardedly.
"Just because we have one, that doesn't mean the job is done,'' said Hudson Taylor, the founder of Athlete Ally, the coalition of gay and straight athletes which has Ayanbadejo and Kluwe among its most vociferous members.
More: Gay athletes in sports
"There's never been a successful social change in a minority group without the help of the majority,'' Taylor said. "If we're going to make our locker rooms safe and inclusive places for everybody, we're going to need active players who are 'out' and in those locker rooms and part of those teams.''
That, then, would mean that Collins' negotiations to either re-join the Wizards or sign elsewhere will take on tremendous weight.
"I think that if he isn't picked up by any team, it'll send the message, intended or not, that such players should stay in the closet,'' said Sterling Washington, who heads the mayor's office on LGBT affairs for Washington, D.C.
The aforementioned reactions came before Kluwe's release. The fact that he, Ayanbadejo and the recently-retired Scott Fujita were the primary voices of support in the NFL—and are now all unemployed—has not gone unnoticed. That also reflects the "intended or not" caveat, because, like the 34-year-old Collins, age and contract status are logical justification for Ayanbadejo's and Fujita's career uncertainty.
But that other, looming factor can't automatically be dismissed. Kluwe, the franchise's all-time leader in punting average, is just 31 and was still effective last season. The Vikings drafted UCLA punter Jeff Locke in the fifth round last month.
All things considered, McDonald said, Kluwe's release "might be a little more complicated.
"It really does highlight the workplace environment for gays and lesbians,'' she said. "Clearly there was a concern on Jason Collins' part about why he didn't come out earlier, his concerns that it would affect his career prospects. You saw the same situation when (retired NBA player) John Amaechi came out a few years ago, why he chose to not come out while he was playing.
"I think if you put the body of work and research to it, you can conclude that homophobia plays a role.''
After Kluwe was released, Taylor was determined not to conclude anything about the reasons. He chose his words carefully, knowing that Kluwe still has a chance to sign with a new team. Kluwe himself has stayed silent, unlike Ayanbadejo, who initially pointed directly at his activism as the reason he was released ("My bark is bigger than my bite,'' he told Newsday), then completely reversed his field the next day.
"Generally, what I'll say is, there is an athletic culture that discourages athletic activism of any kind,'' Taylor said.
That culture is shifting, McDonald said, as is the one that specifically made the sports world a hostile place for gays and lesbians and those who openly support them. But Collins' coming out isn't changing it overnight—and the week that separated that from Kluwe being released only complicates things.
"It does make one wonder,'' she said, "to what extent it will be an obstacle to overcome.''


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Lauren Conrad Takes on the Rose Bowl Flea Market in L.A.
WHO: Gemma Arterton
WHAT: Star of Quantum of Solace, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, and the upcoming Unfinished Song and Byzantium (both in theaters in June).
MY STYLE: Easy and undone. I gravitate toward classic, timeless pieces such as knitwear. I love tailoring and leather, just to add an edge.
BAD HABITS: I tend to dress for comfort, which means that I live in an oversize sweater and blue jeans. For me to dress otherwise takes a real effort of thinking!
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD OWN: A good blazer. It can instantly add class to a basic T-shirt and jeans.
MY FASHION MANTRA: Always keep it simple—my stylist told me that.
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'City in a Box' Strives to Improve Quality of Life for Deployed TroopsBy K.L. Vantran
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 26, 2004 -- Hot meals, hot showers and a comfortable place to sleep are some everyday things that Force Provider, the Army's premier base camp, strives to offer troops in the field.
Improving the quality of life for deployed service members is the goal of the "city in the box," said Army Lt. Col. Robert Bean, assistant product manager for Force Provider, at the Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Mass.
The self-sustaining city, which can house up to 550 troops and cover 7 to 10 acres, can be tailored to meet the needs of the unit and terrain, said Bean.
"No two camps are set up the same," said Jim McLaughlin, deputy product manager for Natick's Force Sustainment Systems, which oversees 40 programs to include Force Provider.
It typically takes 60 people about a week to set up the containerized camp, he added. Force Provider was initially developed in the 1990s as a result of feedback from troops who served in operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
The system has been deployed to Guatemala; Honduras; Haiti; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and Bosnia. There are 36 Force Providers currently deployed in support of operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. A tabletop example of the city was on display at the Russell Senate Office Building here July 23.
The city's basic building block is the Tent Extendable Modular Personnel, or TEMPER, Tent. Each is equipped with a heating and air-conditioning unit.
"The best thing in 120-plus degree heat is to be able to get a good night's sleep," said Bean. "When troops are rested, they perform their jobs better."
The nice thing about being tent-based, noted McLaughlin, is that the tents are easy to pack up and they store well.
However, with the length of deployments increasing, McLaughlin said they are looking at using more "hardened" facilities. "With longer deployments, the tent fabric starts to wear," he said. "And when troops are gone longer, they tend to want more space and something more sturdy. We're actively looking at hard-wall systems."
McLaughlin said Natick gets tremendous feedback from the field. When it tested latrines complete with air conditioning and heat at Fort Polk, La., it was hard getting the troops out of the facilities.
The "latest, greatest" addition to the camp is the all-electric kitchen, which provides three hot meals a day to troops, said McLaughlin.
Other improvements in the Force Sustainment System include finer camouflage netting that doesn't snag on things such as antennas and mirrors, said the manager. "It also provides some shading," he added. "It's far superior and flying off the production line."
Force Provider also includes a Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility.
The bottom line, said McLaughlin, is "to make life better for the troops."
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Lee District Neighborhood Resource Fair Is Sept. 20
Sept. 15, 2008
News Highlights
- Lee District Resource Fair is at the Franconia Governmental Center.
- Receive information from county agencies about neighborhood concerns.
More Information
Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay invites the public, civic association leaders and home owner association representatives to participate in the Lee District Neighborhood Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9-11 a.m.
The fair will be held at the Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Franconia Road. County employees from several agencies will be available to provide information on property maintenance and use; building permits; junk vehicles on public and private property; vacant properties; police and safety concerns; health concerns, including hoarding; trash; streetlight upgrades and new installations; and parking and traffic concerns on public streets.
This is an opportunity for residents to get information and assistance from county agencies.
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After the war they got married
Barely a week after the death of Rabbi Yudkevski, the police liquidated the Lintup ghetto. We were told that all the Lintup Jews would be transported to Svintsyan. We immediately considered all the options and succeeded in creating a work camp where the useful Jews could be held and put to work. Since the shtetl offered for this purpose the saw mill, the smolarnia [place where pitch is burned], several courtyards, and the woodcutting operation in the nearby woods, out of all the town's Jews the productive element that remained alive was around 100. The rest were transported to Svintsyan.
Life in the camp was extremely hard. People were beaten and chased and sometimes struck with truly murderous blows. One time some Jews were harnessed to a wagon and ordered to pull it to the railway line. When one of them paused a moment, the Germans whipped him with sharply pointed rods. Nevertheless, some Jews endured and persevered and it was perhaps only thanks to this camp that they survived. In a short time, though, all our illusions ended and the work camp was liquidated.
The reason for the liquidation of the Lintup work camp was as follows: on the night of the 18th-19th of December, 1942, a group of Russian partisans unexpectedly attacked the Lintup woods. They set fire to several important military objectives and for several hours engaged in a tenacious battle with German troops. We were sitting in the camp and with delight saw all of Lintup on fire, and flames coming from our enemy. Revenge sprang up in our hearts. We knew well that we would soon pay dearly, but nevertheless we were gratified and didn't think about what the morning would bring.
At dawn our camp was surrounded by the Lithuanian police, who began to shoot at the workers without a goal or a warning. The first to fall were Yosef Rudnitski and his brother's son. The police chased us straight into the open field, where peasants with sleighs were already waiting for us. They packed us in like cattle and drove us toward the forest. We hadn't gone even 200 meters before we saw long narrow graves. We instantly realized what that meant for us.
Not far from the graves were masked gunmen. We couldn't get out of the sleighs and there was an onslaught, a hail of bullets. When I saw the first victims fall, I started shouting to everyone to run. I made a break from the sleigh and with all the strength I possessed I leaped and set off running into the woods. Bullets were flying over my head. I ran and fell, ran and again fell. Finally I found myself deep in the woods. I was so exhausted that I simply could not move from the spot. I burrowed into the snow and decided to rest for a while. I began to catch my breath and think about what to do next.
When it became very still and I didn't hear any more of the terrible sounds of shooting by the villains and the cries of their dying victims, I got up and walked deeper into the woods. I walked without a goal and without a path until I arrived in a little village. There I discovered that in addition to me, a few other Jews from the Lintup work camp had survived. I found there in the woods Abram Rein, Moshe Gilinski, and Hirshe Kharmats.
Together we went back to the site of the horrible murders and there, by the fresh mass grave, we swore to take revenge for the spilled blood. Then we decided to go to the Svintsyan ghetto. But I separated from my two friends and told them that first I wanted to go and find out whether any of my family might still be alive. What I had in mind was that possibly some of them had been taken in by Christians in the area. I asked here, asked there, but no one had any news about the members of my family. So I decided to head for the Svintsyan ghetto too.
I was feeling deeply discouraged and bitter and didn't even notice that I was walking along the main highway just as in the former good times. By the time I realized my mistake, it was already too late. Directly ahead of me three large trucks filled with German soldiers suddenly appeared. I started to run into the woods, but they saw me and sprayed the woods with a hail of bullets.
Luckily they didn't want to go further into the woods. I covered myself with the branches of a pine tree and stayed there for several hours, not moving from the spot. Meanwhile a thick snow fell and completely covered me from my head to my feet. Probably the snow saved me since it covered my tracks.
When it became quiet, I stood up, shook off the snow, and set off walking again. After some time passed I oriented myself and went in the right direction to find my way to Svintsyan. I followed the route through the night and arrived at the Svintsyan ghetto.
To my great happiness, in the ghetto I found my daughter Basya and son Leybele, who had been wounded in the leg. At first my only thought was to go into the woods and join the partisans there, but my children wouldn't let me. My son was wounded and unwell and my daughter was so completely exhausted she couldn't take another step. So by necessity I too stayed in the Svintsyan ghetto. But I could feel the unrest among the young people, who wanted to escape into the woods and take revenge on the brutal enemy. Mikhelson felt the same strong unrest that I did.
In the end 27 young people left the ghetto and went into the woods. The group would have been a lot larger if we hadn't been deluded by the Vilna commandant Gans. He made a special effort to come to our ghetto in order to assure us that the Svintsyan Jews were not in danger. He said we would be taken to Vilna and Kovno and placed in various work camps. People let themselves be convinced. There were even some optimists who saw a good sign in the fact that the liquidation of the ghetto would be carried out by Jewish police instead of by Germans or Lithuanians.
I hadn't the slightest confidence in Gans and tried extremely hard to convince my children to leave the ghetto and hide in the woods with me. They simply would not come to the same conclusion. In the end it came down to all of us being transported to New Svintsyan. Special railroad cattle cars were waiting for us there. My intuition instantly told me that these cars would take us not to life but to obliteration and extinction.
At the very last minute we succeeded in getting away from the railway station. The following people escaped with me: Moshe Gilinski, Abram Rein, Hirshe Kharmats, Ber Fisher from Heydutsishok, and one other person, Khaim Leyb from Svintsyan. For the next three weeks we wandered around the woods, fields and villages. Wherever we would spend the day, we would not stay the night in case they came looking for us. So there was a practical purpose in our wandering.
We decided to lead our lives as partisans and survive by our wits. Near Strunvits we broke into a large dairy that provided dairy products to the German army. We smashed all the machines with a hatchet and ruined all the prepared dairy products.
Through a Christian I tried to establish contact with my children, who at that time should have been in the Vilna ghetto. She brought back the horrible news that they had never gone to the Vilna ghetto, that the entire transport had been murdered on the edge of Paneriei [the Ponary Forest south of Vilna].
From that time on my sole thought was to find all possible ways and means to take revenge. With my entire soul in a furor I threw myself into battle and together with my friends, went back to the Lintup area to find all the peasants who had helped the Germans. We set fire to their houses, stole their sustenance, and most importantly, their weapons. In a short time we were well-armed and the entire area was afraid of us. Because of their fear we prolonged our activity there. Then we began to search for a way to join the regular partisan detachment.
At this time Hirsh Kharmats became seriously ill. He had an abcess that required an operation. I myself had to conduct the operation. We hid in a barn and there I cut out the abcess with a razor blade. When he recovered, we were contacted by the partisan organization. Eventually we were accepted into the Suvorov detachment of Markov's brigade.
Meanwhile the regular Soviet Army came closer to our district. This was in the first months of the year 1944. We received an order to blow up all the bridges and railroad lines in order to make a normal retreat more difficult for the enemy. We were supposed to make sure that the Germans would have no way to take back their plunder with them to Germany. We carried this order out with accuracy, happiness and enthusiasm. We felt that with each kilometer that the Red Army came closer, they were bringing to us Jews, more than to everyone else, blessed freedom.
Finally the long-awaited moment arrived. The regular Soviet Army took command of our area and expelled the German forces. We were free.
In the first days we couldn't accustom ourselves to the new situation. We didn't know what to do or where to go. We knew that our homes were destroyed and that we would not find anyone alive there. We also could not imagine being face to face with the neighbors who had spilled Jewish blood and taken part in theft and the actions.
Finally we decided to go to Lintup. Our hearts wanted to fantasize that perhaps we would find someone there of our families or friends or acquaintances.
I returned to Lintup together with Moshe Gilinksi and Abram Rein. There we found Frume-Basya Rudnitski with her two nieces. They were all that remained of our Lintup Jewish kehile.
The groom is a grandson of Anton Chernyavski, a gentile who saved Basya Rudnitski and her two nieces,
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Ashmolean welcomes over 2,300 visitors to China Night LiveFriday
The Museum celebrated all things China at its April LiveFriday. Visitors took part in a whole range of activities as well as hearing from world leading experts in a series of talks.
The night featured live music from The Jasmine Moon Duo, Sweet n Sour Swing, and a Chinese Soundscape and Video Montage from Tim Hand of Oxford Contemporary Music. We also transformed the Ashmolean's underground café into a very popular Karaoke Lounge for the evening.
We were pleased to see so many visitors participate in our workshops on Mandarin language and Chinese scripts, try out tai chi on the terrace, Chinese massage in the galleries, learn traditional Chinese dances, play Chinese chess, hakka bridge and mah jong with members of the Oxfordshire Chinese Community & Advice Centre, and listen to talks on contemporary art and culture in 21st century China.
We were also delighted to welcome artists Cai Yuan and JJ Xi to perform The Scream in the Museum's atrium, which appeared to both transfix, stun, and amuse the enormous audience that gathered in the atrium for the three minute performance, a response to Edvard Munch's painting by the same name.
The Museum is enormously grateful to all who spoke, performed and demonstrated at LiveFriday, and to everyone who joined us for the event.
A gallery of China Night images is viewable on Facebook - click here to view them!
The Ashmolean is collaborating with the award-winning Wilderness Festival for its May LiveFriday Wilderness in the City, and will celebrate the Campaign for Drawing at its June LiveFriday Come Draw With Me.
Related Links
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Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) involves complex interactions amongst viral and bacterial pathogens that can lead to intense pulmonary inflammation (fibrinous pleuropneumoniae). Charles J. Czuprynski, PhD, University Wisconsin-Madison, says viral infection greatly increases the susceptibility of cattle to secondary infection of the lung with bacterial pathogens like Mannheimia haemolytica and Histophilus somnii.
The underlying reason for this viral/bacterial synergism, and the manner in which cattle respond to the virulence strategies of the bacterial pathogens, is incompletely understood. The challenge for the animal is to initiate an innate immune response that overcomes the virulence mechanisms utilized by the viral and bacterial pathogens without eliciting extensive inflammation that can compromise lung function and lead to decreased weight gain.
"Our lab is investigating the participation of respiratory epithelial cells in this process," Czuprynski says. "Bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BHV-1) infection of bronchial epithelial cells in vitro enhances the binding of M. haemolytica, and triggers release of inflammatory mediators that attract and enhance binding of neutrophils. An exotoxin (leukotoxin) released from M. haemolytica further stimulates release of inflammatory mediators and causes leukocyte death."
Cattle infected with H. somnii frequently display vasculitis. "We find that exposure of bovine endothelial cells to H. somnii or its lipooligosaccharide (LOS) increases endothelium permeability, and makes the surface of the endothelial cells pro-coagulant," Czuprynski says. "These processes are amplified in the presence of platelets. The findings demonstrate that bovine respiratory pathogens (BHV-1, M. haemolytica, H. somnii) interact with leukocytes and other cells (epithelial and endothelial cells) leading to the inflammation that characterizes BRD."
The ability of M. haemolytica to circumvent leukocyte antibacterial activity via its leukotoxin, and H. somnii to resist leukocyte killing while creating a pro-inflammatory and pro-coagulative environment on the endothelial cell surface, likely contributes to the intense inflammation that characterizes BRD. "Efforts to reduce the severity of BRD through vaccination must take these events into account and strive to eliminate the bacterial cells without further exacerbating pulmonary inflammation," says Czuprynski.


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HDTV: An Introduction
Steve Kindig has been an electronics enthusiast for over 30 years. He has written extensively about home and car A/V gear for Crutchfield since 1985. Steve is also a volunteer DJ at community radio station WTJU, where he is a regular host of the American folk show "Atlantic Weekly," as well as the world music program "Radio Tropicale."
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Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
|The usual response from a new HDTV owner is, "Wow, I had no idea what I was missing." If you're still missing out on the HD experience, we want to help.
There are a lot of decisions to make when choosing a new HDTV. What's the best screen size for your room? Which TV technologies best fit your viewing habits, and which features can you live without? The videos and articles listed below will help you answer those questions, and offer tips on how get the best picture on your TV once you get it home. You can also watch our videos about HDTV in our video library, including shopping guides, how-to's, and product reviews.
And don't forget, you can always get good TV advice from one of our expert advisors.
- Our HDTV FAQ is a great place to start — it covers HDTV basics, as well as new technologies like 3D TV and LED-backlit LCD TVs.
- Read about how to get HDTV signals to your TV.
- Make sense of terms like 1080p with our article and video on HDTV resolution.
- Watch a video on what to look for when shopping for an HDTV.
- Watch a video covering easy ways to get HDTV signals.
- Learn about what you need to get 3D at home and how it works.
- Check out our extensive 3D TV FAQ for more details, including what you'll be able to watch in 3D and troubleshooting tips.
Screen size
- Watch our video or read our article about screen size, viewing distance and TV placement.
TV types
- A good starting point is our quick TV comparison chart.
- Deciding between LCD and plasma? Watch our video for a quick rundown of the pros and cons of each, or check out our article for more in-depth info.
- Read about how projectors create the biggest home theater images available.
TV technologies
- Watch our short video to learn about what contrast ratio means for a TV's picture quality, and how to use contrast ratio numbers when comparing TVs.
- Check out our short video to learn about today's Internet-ready TVs.
- Shopping for an LCD TV? Watch our video to learn about faster 120Hz and 240Hz refresh rates, and what they mean for the performance of your HDTV.
- Learn about the differences between fluorescent and LED backlighting in LCD TVs in this short video.
TV connections and setup
- Find out how to connect your TV for the best picture quality with these tips on video connections.
- Read our guide to choosing and installing an antenna for HDTV. Over-the-air HD broadcasts are free.
- Get familiar with HDMI connections — the most future-ready type of high-definition hookup.
- Watch our video on wall mounting your flat-panel TV to learn the basics of what's involved, and find more detailed instructions in our how-to guide.
- Read our article on choosing the right wall mount for your setup.
Getting the best picture and sound
- Learn how to optimize your TV's picture for a variety of video sources, and dig into these additional tips focused on improving the look of non-HD sources on your HDTV.
- Bothered by the "black bars" that sometimes appear on your HDTV's screen? We'll explain why you see them and offer some solutions.
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- Be environmentally friendly when you get rid of old TV: re-use it or recycle it.
- Our extensive TV and HDTV glossary takes the mystery out of all those tech terms.
- Your questions may already be answered in our frequently asked TV questions section.


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Photo Gallery: Julie Charbonneau's Designs
Draw inspiration from the Montreal designer.
Add a bit of whimsy to a traditional room.
Julie Charbonneau chose a playful chandelier to balance the traditional elements in this dining room. The soft rug, panel moulding and formal dining chairs feel less structured when paired with the statement lighting.
Cushioned chairs encourage dinner guests to linger around the table.
Montreal designer Julie Charbonneau surrounded this dining table with comfortable chairs upholstered in a light tweed fabric. She also combined individual chairs with two longer benches on one side — perfect for kids. The tweed chairs look sleek and simple against the neutral floors and wall colour, a creamy palette that works with the contemporary elements.
See more interiors by Charbonneau in our photo gallery, plus browse photos of her own home.
Incorporate island seating.
In this spacious kitchen designed by Julie Charbonneau, practical counter-height stools allow for casual breakfasts and easy conversation while cooking for a dinner party. Their stainless steel finish complements the industrial counters perfectly. An additional seating area makes the most of the square footage and natural light.
See more interiors by Julie Charbonneau in our photo gallery, plus browse photos of her own home.
Build extra storage in a large island.
This gorgeous traditional kitchen had the space for an oversized island, so Montreal designer Julie Charbonneau maximized storage with extra drawers. Brass pulls work with the traditional elements in the room, from the herringbone patterned floor to the elaborate pilasters flanking the stove.
See more interiors by Julie Charbonneau in our photo gallery, plus browse photos of her own home.
Create an intimate sitting room with four armchairs instead of sofas.
In this traditional living room, Charbonneau went with four cosy armchairs to invite relaxed conversation. Even in a large room with different areas for TV watching and lounging, define the sitting area with a large area rug.
Moulding delineates spaces for the fireplace and TV.
Charbonneau added classic panel moulding to this large fireplace wall for added interest. Without texture, the wall would seem too bare without shelves or art. Plus, the moulding delineates spaces for the fireplace and TV.
An extra long headboard visually elongates a room.
Montreal designer Julie Charbonneau had bedside tables built into a long wooden headboard to save floor space and create a cohesive look in this elegant bedroom. She then layered the room with sumptuous textures for a cosy effect, covering dark floors with a soft hide rug and topping the bed with a faux fur throw.
See inside Julie Charbonneau's own Montreal abode in our Classic French Style photo gallery, or browse our photo galleries of Julie Charbonneau's Designs and 10 Small Bedrooms.
Balance high ceilings with a high bed.
It can be challenging to make a bedroom with high ceilings warm and cosy, but Montreal designer Julie Charbonneau pulled it off here. Position the curtain rod a few inches higher than the window to make the window seem taller, and choose a bed frame that elevates the mattress to balance out the high ceilings. A tufted ottoman and extra-high upholstered headboard also add warmth to the space.
See more interiors by Julie Charbonneau in our photo gallery, plus browse photos of her own home.
Choose a soft palette for a serene space.
Montreal designer Julie Charbonneau went with a soft palette of taupe and beige for this feminine bedroom. The panelling on the lower half of the wall is painted darkest, upper wall colour a lighter shade, and the crown moulding a warm shade of white, drawing the eye upwards from the panelling. Charbonneau also added a bold black light fixture and curtain rod to ground the lightness of the room.
See more interiors by Julie Charbonneau in our photo gallery, plus browse photos of her own home.
Splurge on some luxurious finishes.
Montreal designer Julie Charbonneau introduced materials like wood, linen and marble to elevate the look of this space. Consider relocating the tub to a window for a separate space to unwind. An antique chair near the tub invites you to relax after a soak, and the neutral colour scheme keeps the attention on the large picture window.
See more interiors by Julie Charbonneau, browse photos of her own home, plus see more Spa-Like Bathrooms.