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As our national healthcare system evolves, for GBMC to maintain its status as a provider of the highest quality medical care to our community, we must transform our philosophy and organizational structure, and develop a model system for delivering patient-centered care.
We define patient-centered care as care that manages the patient's health effectively and efficiently while respecting the perspective and experience of the patient and the patient's family. Continuity of care and ease of navigation through a full array of services will be the rule. Our professional staff will be able to say with confidence that the guidance and medical care they are providing mirrors what they would want for their own family.
We will create the organizational and economic infrastructure required to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care and for holding ourselves accountable for that care. This new organization will be defined by collaboration and improvement. Physicians will lead teams that will manage patient care.
We are moving into the future with renewed energy and increasing insight. We look forward to building relationships with both community-based and employed physicians that will form the foundation of Greater Baltimore Health Alliance. We welcome all those who share our vision of health care as it is transformed to meet the needs of our community and nation in the 21st century.
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HOUSTON - A man died Sunday following a deputy-involved shooting in which a deputy was injured, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
It happened at Shiloh Mist Court near Fountain Arbor in northwest Harris County around 12 p.m.
Officials with the Harris County Sheriff's Office said a woman at the home called police and told them her husband, Kemal Yazar, was acting irrationally.
When EMS crews arrived, Yazar started attacking the medics, so they called for backup, officials said.
Investigators said deputy Brady Pullen and another deputy arrived a short time later and tried to restrain Yazar, but that's when things started to get out of hand. Officials said Yazar lunged at the deputies. Investigators said the deputies pulled their tasers, but they failed to stop him, so the deputies were forced to pull out their guns and open fire.
Investigators said both deputies shot at Yazar. Deputy Pullen was wounded and had to be rushed to the hospital, officials said.
"What we do know of his condition is that he has a concussion. He has cuts, bruises and a bite mark," said Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia.
Deputy Pullen has since been released from the hospital.
Pedro Munoz lives next door to where the shooting happened. He said he knew something was wrong when his neighbor ran over to his house and asked him to care for her three little girls.
"I said, 'What's going on?' She just ran out," said Munoz.
The deputies were put on paid administrative leave pending an investigation, which is standard procedure, officials said.
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TRIBUTES have been paid to an East Lancashire landlady, who died at the age of 92.
Jean Towers, who once ran the May House Hotel, in Preston New Road, Blackburn, alongside her sister Joan, passed away suddenly at her Brown Hill home.
Her friend of almost 40 years, Betty Lucas, described her as 'steely, determined, and independent'.
The 71-year-old said: "She always wanted to do things for herself and was very independent. She would only let you help if it was necessary.
"She was very steely, and that's what kept her going."
Born at the Commercial Hotel, in Gisburn, on September 4, 1921, in what was then Yorkshire, Miss Towers grew up in the pub trade, while she also studied at Blackburn High School.
During the war, she worked at the Mullard factory, which was making munitions, before later moving to the Thorn Inn, one of Burnley's most appreciated buildings, and then to the White Bull, in Church Street, Blackburn.
Betty said: "It was a huge hotel with beautiful woodwork. In the 60s, the council demolished the hotel and Jean never really forgave them for that."
Miss Towers, who never married or had children, went on to turn the May House Hotel into a popular venue, before retiring in the 1970s.
An animal lover, she cared for several cats and dogs, and would take her beloved springer spaniel Simon on the bus with her, often joking he had his own bus pass. Betty said: "She was a Conservative supporter and when she retired, she worked on several mayoress committees, raising money for the hospice and for the first MRI scanner the hospital got."
Miss Towers was also involved with the Blackburn Amateur Dramatics Society, the Nancy Derbyshire Trust, and chaired the students' association at the Four Lanes End College, where she had enrolled on a floristry course taught by Betty.
Despite struggling with arthritis, Miss Towers avoided the doctors.
She died at home, 'where she would have wanted', on Tuesday, August 12, Betty said.
"She was determined to stay at home, and that's what she did," she added.
Miss Towers' funeral will be held at St Mark's Church, Buncer Lane, Blackburn, at 2pm on Friday.


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When was the last time we had a big physical WR?
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When was the last time we had a big physical WR?
You mean kinda like "we're gonna get a shooter, and he's gonna be one of the best in the league" - then we find out it was Travis Deiner?
Ever notice how friendly folks are at a shootin' range??.
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The Colts are taking a look at free agent wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Heyward-Bey is expected to visit with the Colts soon, possibly as early as today.
This would be a decent move if the financials were favorable. He's still pretty young, and it's not like he's had elite quarterbacks throwing him the ball in Oakland. Him and Luck could grow together.
Here's what Rotoworld has to say about DHB. Not sure who wrote this.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/...us-heyward-beyPer ESPN's Adam Schefter, Heyward-Bey could visit as early as Monday. It's DHB's first known looksee since getting cut loose by the Raiders. Heyward-Bey wouldn't be signed as a starter, but as a replacement for deep-threat Donnie Avery. DHB was always miscast as a starter in Oakland, but could thrive in a situational role where he's deployed to take the lid off of opposing defenses.
Why so SERIOUS
Should we assume that since he left the Colts camp without a deal and he's visiting the Lions on Wednesday, that there is no deal in place and nor will be?
Don't get me wrong, we have a great situation here as well--but after playing in OAK since he was drafted, I'm sure the guy wants to check out all of his options.
Heyward-Bay would be a nice fit for the offense. He would be a good #2 receiver to go along with Wayne and Hilton. He has big play potential and can catch the ball, also he's 6'2
Smothered Chicken!
No he cant.
Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.
I think he is delusional. I heard this is what he wants:
5 - 6 year deal worth about 7-8 mil a year.10-12 up front.
I would rather see us look at Brandon Lloyd for a short-term contract and see if Brazill can continue to develop with mentoring from Reggie. He has all of the tools to be pretty darn good.
We need a sure handed possession receiver to be brought in or drafted. I bet we lead the NFL in dropped passes last year. At least it seemed like we did.
Remember the same thing and especially Avery.
We were in the top 10 but we didn't lead it.
The West coast will drastically increase our eff.
Heyward-Bey it is.
April Fools!!!
jj. Given his youth, I think it should be a multi-year deal as long as it is reasonable.
EDIT: Nvm, apparently it's only a 1 year deal. DHB probably wanted too much for a multi-year deal.
will probably be only a one year rental thing if he has a good season much like avery.
so i would still like us to draft another wr
Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.
Good low risk signing. It's certainly in his interest to play his a** off next year. We will be a fun team to watch next year.
Also, you can't judge a WR by his Oakland production. That's where receivers (and everyone else) go to die. He had Carson Palmer throwing him the ball last year, who isn't exactly Drew Brees. Don't forget that Moss looked dead in Oakland in 2006 before going to NE in 07 and having a historic season. Now I'm not saying that Heyward Bey is Moss, and I realize that we are talking about different quarterbacks too, but I'm just making the point that Oakland for a decade has been a terrible place for receivers. In Indy, DHB will be playing with a young stud quarterback and will also have an elite receiver alongside him in Wayne, who is always the defense's number 1 priority. Plus he will be playing for a big contract next season. I have a feeling he could develop some serious chemistry with Luck.
Haven't seen the player playing but judging by the contract he signed with us and that he has to play really well in order to get a good one next season, I'd say it's a good deal for us.
Read he's terrible at catching the ball cause he uses his body to try and catch it, but very good after the catch.
Anyway, we definitely needed another WR this season, remains to be seen how DHB will cope. Agree with Hypnotic, that we should also draft one.
I think we should draft one too. I think Wayne will have another great season, but he will be 35 in November and nothing is guaranteed at that age. We need some more insurance just in case Wayne loses a step. Hopefully DHB helps a lot, but I'd still like to draft one. Our butterfingers in that playoff game against the Ravens cost us any chance at winning.


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DJ Augustin is the worst contract on team and maybe one of the worst deals we've ever had. Holy crap. I was a little skeptical he was actually an improvement when we got him. But I never thought he would be this big of a rotten piece of crap.
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DJ Augustin is the worst contract on team and maybe one of the worst deals we've ever had. Holy crap. I was a little skeptical he was actually an improvement when we got him. But I never thought he would be this big of a rotten piece of crap.
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JaVale McGee literally throws it down on the Pacers (VIDEO) http://dlvr.it/2bsNKl #PBT #NBA
Pacers out rebound them, have more assists, shoot a better percentage (0.005% but I'll take it), shot 43.5% from the 3 and lost the TO battle by 10. Kill ya every time.
Damn close game. Really excited for when Granger gets back. Biggest flaw this team has right now is that there are long stretches of times, three, four, five minutes, where they don't have any scoring on the floor. Granger allows them to have scoring on the floor for 48 minutes.
A great game from Denari and Buckner. Really funny and some great insight throughout the game. I put them up there with any local team in the NBA. They don't disrespect the other team and they don't give our guys a free pass.
Chicago 18%, Portland 38%, Denver 33%. 3 games in a row is more than time to time.
Where was all that perimeter "D" from the b/c. Miller feasted on the Pacers backcourt.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
Take your homer glasses off. Im just telling you what I saw.
The only thing good about it is it's only one year. So disappointed in him. I really thought he would be a solid backup.
Imagine if pritchard an co re-sign him
i would probably cry
Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.
Not that I agree, but it was darn funny!
Sorry, but Simon brought Walsh back to be in charge, so the buck stops with him.
Disagree with this. I thought Hill played great on ball defense on Miller and Lawson. They got a lot of points in transition and killed DJ.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
DJ wasn't guarding Miller when Miller scored a slew of points in the latter part of the 4th qtr, so who was?
Stop quoting people I have on ignore!
Yeah, I thought that Dj was a good player being severely misused and that was his main problem. I think it is still a huge part of it, but it doesn't really matter. He plays bad for us and the way we try to play basketball with the second unit. I really hope Jarrett Jack will come back to us sometime for a reasonable deal or really anyone else that wont have their career ended by the Pacers. Like others have said I would be ok having Lance play the position since it doesn't really matter what he is or is not, if he can do better than DJ and still play some SG that is what counts. Then we may have another hole at the SG. Ultimately, we need DG back and possibly make another move in the offseason or this season if we can.
Does anyone have a good feel or history of Pritchard/Walsh in season strategies? Do they like to trade a lot then or is it mostly in the off-season? I feel like it is more in the off-season, but that is honestly just a guess.
The Pacers defense was bad today they let Denver score at will inside, I thought Denver was going to kill them from outside but it was the opposite.
I wonder how their D is going to be Sunday against OKC?
Denver shot 44% from the floor. Not great defense, but average defense. Limiting them to 92pts was huge, just didn't work out.
I always liked Augustin and when the Pacers got him I thought he'd be a good b'u PG. I'm throwing in the towel. The Pacers need to find another b/u PG whether it's someone on the roster or somewhere else. You can't let Augustin continue just so it keeps his morale high. He can wave a towel on the bench just like Eddie Gill did.
Pretty much polar opposites I think. Walsh is a stay the course guy. He's made some midseason deals but not many. Pritchard's a wheeler dealer, but mostly around draft time.
@TheRocketGuy: Pacers looking for their first 3-game winning streak....starting to put it together despite road-heavy early schedule.
He just posted this
George Hill at this point has to be tired by the 4th qtr bc our b/u PG is playing so bad. Outside of Ian our bench is just atrocious, meanwhile Pietrus is doing well on the raps. We def shoulda looked to sign him bc we are just running PG and GH into the ground. Making these guys play 37,38 min a game EVERY game.
Dude should've made a better decision at the end of the game though.
Being such a mediocre team sucks. Right when I got used to winning games and being good again lol
If games are won and lost on a calculator and piece of paper, then why do we bother to play them?
It's simply shocking how bad our bench is. I thought at first it might be a wash with last year which would be criminal considering how much Walsh had to work with, but it's far far worse. Ian is the only player worth bringing in, and he isn't close to being worth his contract. It makes me sick when he takes a shot from beyond 3 feet. Foster knew enough not to take that shot and his shot was way better then Ian's.
To think that anyone thought it was a good idea to dump DC when we didn't have to, just so we'd be able to go after DJ Augustin is insane. Walsh and Pritchard are supposed to know what they're doing. What in the hell made them think that was an upgrade. DJ will not be in the NBA next year.
I'm not saying the sky has fallen, we'll still be a better team when Granger returns and I see us as a playoff team but our goals should be higher then that. It's just sad that we had so much to look forward to last spring. Money to spend to upgrade our weaknesses. Now here we are, money squandered on less talent then what we had last year.
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Even if you have never watched the chefs on "The Chew" cooking up a storm on ABC TV, you will find delight in their cookbook, as most recipes are easy to prepare, tasty on your tongue and easy on your wallet. Even better for our busy and sometimes hectic lifestyles are the prep/cooking times that rarely exceed an hour.
Anecdotal stories and Q&As on the five chefs add a personal dimension to the recipes, and the cooking tips offered are great for the novice and accomplished cook. Enhancing the cookbook experience is the wonderful photography of the finished recipes, not often found in cookbooks offered at this price point.
After seeing the photos, how can you not try the recipes for chocoholic whoopie pies or grilled bacon, chocolate-hazelnut sandwich?
Organizing the recipes by season provides easy menu planning, and prep and cooking times, number of servings, skill level and cost are offered for each recipe. The recipes below were my favorites as they are quick and easy to prepare and any leftovers taste great served the next day, if there are any.
For the peachy chicken, half the chicken stock for a more rich broth and for the chocoholic whoopie pies refrigerate any leftover filling to spread on just about anything to appease a sweet tooth, from sliced apples to graham crackers.
Potato leek soup
Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
For the soup:
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 leeks, washed and sliced
2 stalks celery, minced
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups milk
1 bay leaf
4 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup half-and-half
1 cup bacon, fried crisp and chopped into small pieces, for garnish
For the Irish cheddar croutons:
4 thin slices Irish cheddar cheese
4 slices country bread, toasted brown
In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, leeks, celery and garlic, and cook until all have softened and become fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the stock, milk, bay leaf and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in the parsley and half-and-half. Allow to cool slightly. In batches, puree in a blender.
Serve with the Irish cheddar croutons and sprinkle with bacon.
To make the Irish cheddar croutons:
Preheat the broiler and place the cheese slices on the toasted bread. Broil until the cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 2-3 minutes.
General Tso's chicken
Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
For the sauce:
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cold water
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
For the chicken:
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound broccoli florets, blanched
1½ cups white rice, cooked according to package instructions
4 scallions (greens only), thinly sliced, for garnish
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
For the sauce, in a large bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Add the garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, Chinese rice wine and the red pepper flakes. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch, salt and the pepper together until combined. Add the chicken and toss until coated.
Heat a large nonstick skillet with the vegetable oil. Shake excess coating off the chicken and cook until golden, 4-6 minutes.
Add the sauce mixture and cook until the sauce has thickened. Add the steamed broccoli and toss to coat with the sauce.
Plate with rice. Add the scallions and sesame seeds for garnish.
Slow cooker peachy chicken
Servings: 6-8
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 6-8 hours
For the chicken:
8 boneless, skinless, chicken thighs
3 sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the spinach:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 bunch baby spinach, washed and trimmed
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
To make the chicken:
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Put the cubed sweet potatoes and the onions into the slow cooker and top with the seasoned chicken.
Mix together the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, chicken stock, and peach preserves, then pour over chicken.
Sprinkle chicken with salt, ginger, curry powder, paprika and cayenne pepper.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork tender.
To make the spinach:
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, add the olive oil and bring to medium heat. Add the garlic. Once the garlic is fragrant, add the spinach, season with salt, and cook until wilted. Fold in the sesame seeds and transfer to a platter. Serve with the chicken.
Chocoholic whoopie pies
Servings: 36 "pies"
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
For the cakes:
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa (such as Droste)
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon fine salt
Cinnamon, optional
1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 cup milk
For the filling:
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mascarpone
½ cup white chocolate, melted
To make the cakes:
Arrange the oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven, and preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. You can add additional spices, like cinnamon, if you wish.
Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer at high speed until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the egg, and beat at medium speed until incorporated. At low speed, add the flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with the milk, mixing until just blended.
Using a ½ tablespoon measure, drop 18 generous teaspoons of batter onto each sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cakes. Bake the 2 sheets at the same time, 5-7 minutes, until springy to touch. Let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, and transfer to racks to cool completely. Change the parchment and repeat using the remaining batter (72 cakes total).
To make the filling:
Beat the butter and powdered sugar at low speed until blended, and then beat at high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla and mascarpone, and mix at low speed until blended, about 1 minute. Slowly mix in the cooled melted white chocolate.
To make the whoopee pies:
Match pairs of cake with the same shapes and spread the bottom side of 1 cake with filling (or use piping bag), and sandwich together with the other cake. Store the finished whoopie pies in a covered plastic container and chill for up to 3 days.
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Integrase Inhibitor (MK-0518) Viral Decay
This study has been completed.
Canadian Immunodeficiency Research Collaborative
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Last updated: June 4, 2012
Last verified: June 2012
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The eradication of HIV by antiretroviral therapy has thus far been elusive. It has been consistently demonstrated that a pool of latently infected, resting CD4+ T cells persists in the majority of HIV-infected individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy in whom plasma viremia has been successfully suppressed for prolonged periods of time; this pool has emerged as the major obstacle in achieving the eradication of HIV. We believe that MK-0518 can further the decay and suppression of HIV-1 in patients who have been virologically suppressed for a prolonged period of time on effective cART (≥ 4 years).
|HIV Infections
|Drug: Raltegravir (MK0518) Drug: Placebo Procedure: Leukopheresis Procedure: Sigmoid Biopsy
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Effect of Integrase Inhibitor (MK-0518) on Decay of Low Level Viral Replication in HIV Reservoirs in Infected Individuals Who Initiated Conventional Antiretroviral Therapy During the Chronic Phase of Infection
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Further study details as provided by Canadian Immunodeficiency Research Collaborative:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- change of proviral HIV-1 DNA in total CD4+ T cells from baseline to week 48 [ Time Frame: 48 weeks ]evaluate the change of proviral HIV-1 DNA in total CD4+ T cells from baseline to week 48 in participants randomized to the raltegravir arm (400mg raltegravir) for 48 weeks in addition to their current standard combination antiretroviral regimen versus the control arm, who remained on their current standard combination antiretroviral regimen.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- evaluated the effect of raltegravir intensification on blood CD4+ T cell populations [ Time Frame: 48 & 96 weeks ]evaluated the effect of raltegravir intensification on blood CD4+ T cell populations. In addition, after treatment-intensification in both groups at week 48, a post-hoc follow-up of all participants was conducted up to week 96 to examine if raltegravir intensification had any long-term effects on proviral HIV DNA and CD4+ T cell populations in the blood and gut.
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|April 2007
|Study Completion Date:
|November 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: MK0518 + cART
Raltegravir + standard of care combined antiretroviral therapy
Drug: Raltegravir (MK0518)
400mg BID; 48 weeksProcedure: Leukopheresis
pack of cells as per protocolProcedure: Sigmoid Biopsy
gut samples as per protocol
Placebo Comparator: Placebo + cART
Placebo + standard of care combined antiretroviral therapy
Drug: Placebo
400mg QDProcedure: Leukopheresis
pack of cells as per protocolProcedure: Sigmoid Biopsy
gut samples as per protocol
Detailed Description:
The trial is a prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study with two phases: phase I to 48 weeks and phase II to 96 weeks with the primary analysis at 48 weeks. HIV-infected individuals who are taking their first standard cART regimen for at least four years with complete viral suppression. Upon enrollment, he/she will be randomized to one of two arms: the MK-0518 arm or the control arm. As each participant reaches week 48, he/she will be unblinded and those in the MK-0518 arm will continue taking MK-0518. Based on the results of an interim analysis, the control arm will be rolled over to receive MK-0518 for 48 weeks. After the screening, baseline visits and week 4 safety visit, follow-up visits will occur every 8 weeks for both arms.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participant must be HIV-1 infected
- Participant must be 18 years old
- Participant must be taking first standard cART with 2-3 NRTIs and 1-2 PIs or an NNRTI for at least four years (first cART regimen may include changes due to toxicity but not due to virologic failure).
- Participant must have a VL < 50 copies/ml (using the standard available methods of detection) during the entire time on standard cART except for initial fall of VL and a maximum of two non-consecutive blips of < 100 copies/ml that the study investigator deems to be not clinically significant
- Female participant must agree to use two methods of birth control or abstinence during the period of the study
- Participant has to have signed full informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participant who would have difficulty participating in a trial due to non-adherence or substance abuse
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Dang hit it hard.
Jesus, that hung up forever
Two good swings for Votto and Phillips
leadoff double for tulo.
2-0 rockies.
Why do they keep pitching up in the zone? Hanigan was calling for it up there.
Good grief, this park is a joke. Dude had his arms pinned against his chest and still pushed it over the wall.
Rounding third and heading for home...
Cueto definitely hasnt been as unhittable as he was early on
Still not as bad as the right field porch in Yankee stadium. Cheapest Hr's in baseball.
Terrible call at 1st. Wasn't even a hard call to be honest.
but I'll take it. Cueto isn't sharp so far.
That is one of the worst missed calls at first base I have ever seen. It wasn't even close.
Cueto doesn't look like he has a lot in the tank today. I wouldn't push it with him, if he's not feeling right I'd get him outta there.
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In another thread titled [url="http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1016"]Countryfile Report - chocolate maker[/url], aguynamedrobert wrote:
"If you can find a bar that is a sinlge origin 100% made from criollo or trinitario it might have a chance for tasting somewhat ok...but most companies make a blend of flavorfull beans and "filler" beans to bring price down."
I'd like to respond in detail to what Robert has implied in that statement.
First of all, Robert says that a 100% Criollo or Trinitario bar "might have a chance for tasting somewhat ok" -- the implication being that a 100% Forestero bar has absolutely no chance of tasting even remotely OK.
I beg to differ.
My very small chocolate factory in Australia has recently released just such a bar -- that is, a 100% Forastero bar. Our chocolate is coarsely refined, and not tempered at all, so it is not (yet) a "fine" chocolate by anyone's standards. But its flavour is dynamite.
(Note to everybody: what follows could be regarded as shameless self-promotion. I apologise if this offends anyone, but I will go ahead anyway, because I think there are some very important points that need to be made about what makes "ok tasting" and "flavorfull" cocoa).
So, does our Forastero chocolate bar taste "OK"? Well, frankly, that depends entirely on who you ask, and under what circumstances.
When used for its intended purpose (which is cooking), our chocolate has received responses that range from simple pleasure, to rapturous delight. By far the most common word used by our customers to describe the aroma of our chocolate is "divine".
For most of our customers (who have never tasted a 100% chocolate bar of any description), the flavour of our chocolate by itself is unpalatable, and too bitter. But about one in 20 people who know nothing about chocolate taste our bar and discover that they love eating it straight -- in fact, prefer to eat it by itself than to cook with it. Obviously, this illustrates that people have different palates. In other words, what is pleasant to some, is unpleasant to others (welcome to "Chocolate Tasting 101" 🙂
Generally speaking, the more educated and well-informed a person is about chocolate, the more they enjoy our 100% Forastero bar.
Indeed, two fantastic fellow-members of seventypercent who are interested in our ethical-chocolate project have tasted our Forastero bar: one said that our bar is "more palatable than other 99% chocolate I've tried"; the other declared our bar "delicious", and said that "The bar itself is among the best 3 100% I have ever tasted (I tasted 12 types of 100% from different producers up to now.)"
Frankly, I think these educated responses blow the idea that Forastero beans are inherently poor quality out of the water.
There are many factors that contribute to a chocolate's palatability and flavour, and the genetics of the raw material is but one of them.
I have travelled across three continents tasting cocoa beans. By far the worst beans I ever tasted were Arriba beans in one part of Ecuador. They tasted so bad, and so incredibly astringent, that my automatic response was to spit. Why did they taste so bad? Simply because they'd been very poorly fermented and dried.
Finally, Robert refers to two types of cocoa beans. In his words, there are "flavorfull" beans, and "filler" beans. I have a real problem with this particular terminology, because it represents an insidious creep away from the accepted industry terms, which are: "fine" or "flavor" beans (for Criollo and Trinitario), and "bulk" beans (for Forastero).
Let me state explicitly: Forastero beans that have been skillfully grown, fermented, dried, and roasted, are full of wonderful flavours, most notably the inimitable flavour called "chocolate". Such beans are undeniably "flavorfull".
In the industry, Forasteros are known as "bulk" beans, and, indeed, they represent well over 90% of the world's cocoa supply, so that term is entirely reasonable.
However, if some chocolate makers use Forastero beans as "fillers" for the sole reason of "bringing the price down", then I would suggest that those people lack skill, imagination, and/or perseverance in sourcing and handling cocoa beans. It's not fair to blame the entire Forastero genotype for these very human shortcomings.
Wow I have never been more misrepresented in my life...I will try not to take it personally.
By saying what I said in the other post I was trying to explain in common terms what to expect from a 100% bar to a person that seemed to not know very much about chocolate. I think I did a good job but of course there are exceptions to what I said.
Yes Foraster's can be good beans but have a tendency to be more bitter than the criollo and Trinitario and hence the reason I tried to point that person toward the two beans I mentioned. I could go on for hours explaining myself but would rather not further a debate that might make us say things that are rude or to defend ourselves. If you want to discuss this in a post without in a clam manner and in the mode of extending everyones knowldege of 100% bars and forastero beans I would be glad to because it looks like you do have some good knowledge to share.
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Robert - in what way can you claim to have been "misrepresented"? I believe that I quoted you precisely, and I included a link to the discussion in question for context.
The reasons that I moved this discussion to a new thread are:
a) the original thread had a title that doesn't have any bearing on the subject I wanted to discuss, and
b) the original thread had turned into a discussion about Chinese television and Pralus -- neither of which bear any relevance to the subject I wanted to discuss.
I am sorry if I've hurt your feelings, but I'm really not sure what you mean by this:
If you want to discuss this in a post without in a clam manner
The first question is "What is forastero, criollo...?" For example there is the Nacional from Ecuador. Some call him a Forastero, some Criollo and some say it's a 4. type between Criollo, Forastero and Trinitario. The simplification Robert make at the other thread is good for beginners to have a guidline to good chocolate and that it what he want to say. But to decide if a 100% Foastero bar can taste good, we can only discuss the exact type of cocoa is used for the chocolate.
I think there are types of cocoa which are maybe a bit more forastero than criollo which can taste really good. But the chance to have a good tasting chocolate from a criollo is higher than from a forastero.
October 14, 2005
October 13, 2009
Originally posted by Arne
The first question is "What is forastero, criollo...?" ...
I think there are types of cocoa which are maybe a bit more forastero than criollo which can taste really good. But the chance to have a good tasting chocolate from a criollo is higher than from a forastero.
The basic problem here is that rather overly broad classifications have been taken in popular perception as absolute statements about the objective quality of some chocolate over another. As you point out, there is an aspect of how to define which beans fall into which category - and from a genetic standpoint it's a very confused picture to be sure. Given that types can interbreed (as evidenced by Trinitarios) it's unlikely that any one type can be unambiguously isolated. The situation is roughly analogous to the futility of trying to identify "race" in humans on anything more than qualitative terms, and trying to attribute relative qualities to types of cacaos is as prejudiced as trying to attribute "superiorities" to certain races of humans.
In fact, there is as much of a contribution in many ways from handling as from the bean itself. One can create a bad-tasting bar from a "Criollo" just as easily as from a "Forastero". And different styles play better to different types of cacao.
When people refer to "Criollo" and "Forastero" in terms of quality and correlation, they're really thinking about specific varietals and common practice, even though they may not realise it. For instance, Forastero typically is geared towards an understanding of the bulk-grade Ivory Coast and Ghana beans, while Criollo is more to do with quality beans from Venezuela. In the industry, the terms "fine flavour cacao" and "commodity grade cacao" is a better indicator, irrespective of "type". So for instance the Ecuador Arriba is usually a fine flavour cacao, while certain Ocumare beans can be sorted as commodity grade.
One needs no further proof, I think, then to taste 2 very different chocolates. One is Guittard Chucuri - a Colombia Nacional (generally thought of as 100% Forastero) and one of the greatest chocolates in the world (which answers the original question in the theoretical positive, although as I say these distinctions are virtually meaningless). The other is Coppeneur Ocumare (Ocumare 61 in this case, usually thought of as Forastero) which (sorry Coppeneur, you really fumbled on this one) is really astonishingly bad - I'd put it on a level with Hershey's Symphony.
Alex Rast
Alex Rast
Alex explained the problem much better than I can do with my poor english, sorry.
Originally posted by confiseur
'I think there are types of cocoa which are maybe a bit more forastero than criollo which can taste really good. But the chance to have a good tasting chocolate from a criollo is higher than from a forastero.'
..stating the obvious surely?...
Bouga Cacao makes a good bar from Nacional Arriba in Ecuador. The Colombia Nacional, Alex talked about, is another example for good forastero chocolate.
But if you look at the most fine chocolates you find terms like "from criollo" or "trinitario" or in most places blends of them. No chocolate company would pay a higher price for "criollo" if they could make the same with a cheaper forastero.
And Alex is right, it's possible to make bad chocolate from every bean.
November 13, 2006
hey guys. just to let you know that i didn't find out who the maker was in the end so sorry for the heated discussion! However I managed to buy something similar. It's 'El Tesoro' 100%. I'm learning extremely fast about the 'filler' beans so does anyone know what bean this is made from? I've just tried some and i'm suprised that although bitter it wasn't as bitter as i thought it would be. it also tastes pretty good with wine! is this common??
October 13, 2009
Originally posted by Arne
Alex explained the problem much better than I can do with my poor english, sorry.
But if you look at the most fine chocolates you find terms like "from criollo" or "trinitario" or in most places blends of them. No chocolate company would pay a higher price for "criollo" if they could make the same with a cheaper forastero.
No, that's not true either, because certain beans have certain particular flavour profiles and if a manufacturer wanted a particular type of taste for their style or that bar, they'd choose the beans that matched it. Same logic as, for instance, why some vineyards grow Cabernet Sauvignon and others Pinot Noir. So if the flavour you're looking for happens to come in a bean that is designated "Criollo" then that's what you'll get.
Even more to the point, a high-quality Forastero will command similar prices anyway. As I said the industry is more pragmatic and realistic and adopts varietal-neutral terminology in setting prices - they can readily identify which are the quality beans regardless of type or origin and price accordingly.
Alex Rast
Alex Rast
December 12, 2005
Well, I think it`s important to at least start to elucidate the factors underlying the question in the title of this thread. First most people think there are so much clear-cut things around chocolate like Forastero means bulk and so on. Real life with its amazing complexity comes a bit later-where again sometimes simple solutions can lead the way...and here my simple answer is definitely YES.
We are here again at the question of nature or nurture, aren`t we? And maybe contrary to wine, for chocolate nurture accounts for more than nature (I myself would put 66/33). (Again unfortunately in chocolate we cannot see the same historical tendencies as we could observe in the case of e.g. one of the world`s finest wine growing region, Bourgogne, related to terroir.)
But, to quote andypeeps, I am not surprised that a 100% goes well with wine. What did you drink then?
Myself I have not yet tried it but having read this tomorrow I will go to Lafayette Gourmet for a pairing.
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When Tower Heist first hit theaters, I had no desire to see it. In all honesty, I really didn't know what to expect and had low expectations. It sounded like an action comedy that'd been done before with a cast past its prime. Thankfully, I was wrong.
With the film helmed by director Brett Ratner (famous for his Rush Hour series of comedies) and featuring a talented cast including Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Casey Afflect, Alan Alda, Matthew Broderick, Tea Leoni, Michael Pena, and Gabourey Sidibe, Tower Heist is full of fun, adventure, and laughs. The film's story is timely and straight forward: a wealthy businessman and the owner of the penthouse suite in a luxury tower in New York City (Alda) is investigated for fraud. The staff of the building stays loyal to their tenant until it's discovered the businessman lost all of the staff's investments and pensions. Suddenly, a group of staff find themselves determined to steal back all they've lost.
Timely as the film's plot is social commentary on the current economic situation, Tower Heist takes both a dramatic and hilarious look at what these hardworking condominium staff do when they find out they've been taken for all they've saved. While serious in its subject matter, the way in which the characters handle the situation is laugh-out-loud funny. Well-paced and often unpredictable, the script - written by Ted Griffin of TV's Terriers and Jeff Nathanson of Rush Hour 2 & 3 - delivers plenty of smart, witty dialogue and action. While the story can seems ridiculous at times, the ridiculousness helps keep the movie exciting.
While by no means the best film any of these actors have been in, Tower Heist is still not the worst they've been in either. Full of fun and often exciting, Tower Heist is a movie well worth watching for most comedy film fans.
The 1080p video transfer is great and features bright, bold colors, tight movement, and no distortion. Likewise, the film's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround track makes for an engaging experience. Dialogue is crisp and clear from the center speaker while surround sound effects pour through sides and rear speakers and embrace viewers in the experience.
Tower Heist on home video includes the film on Blu-ray, DVD and Ultraviolet digital copy as well as a variety of special features, including an audio commentary with Director Brett Ratner, editor Mark Helfrich and co-writers Ted Griffin and Jeff Nathanson. Engaging and fun, the foursome provide plenty of insight and information as well as laughs throughout the film. Two U-Control Experience tracks provide additional information throughout the film, a Picture-in-Picture pop up and a "Music of Tower Heist" featurette while a Second Screen Interactive Experience provides viewers with a portable data device another option.
Other special features include a 23-minute "Brett Ratner's Video Diary," a six-part, 45-minute "Plotting Tower Heist," 6 minutes of alternate scenes, and 3 minutes of "Alternate Endings" for those who aren't fans of the theatrical release's finale. Lastly, for those who didn't get enough laughs in the film, there's a 4-minute "Gag Reel" that's enjoyable and well worth watching.
Overall, Tower Heist is simple fun with some decent drama and good action. It's nothing too original or memorable, but it's well worth watching and a great way to spend 105 minutes.
Tower Heist is rated PG-13 for language and sexual content and is available now on blu-ray, DVD, and digital copy.
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Gum Diseases
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After flossing I had some bleeding. After rinsing my mouth with water I rinsed a second time with Listerine mouth wash. My spit was black. Why?
It is probably due to blood coloring listerine. It may also be smoking effect (if you are a smoker) or diet effect (coffee/tea etc. staining).
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The Quad City Times writes about 100 year-old Lillian Weber, who began sewing dresses for African girls at age 96 and has made more than 1,200 dresses to date.
Filmmaker Vicki Vasilopoulos (Bronx Science '81) is filming a documentary about this woman and her work, titled "The Little Dress: A Journey of Hope."
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Czech firm mjölk architekti has shared with us their fascinating proposal "POLAR HEN" which was - under the title "ICE PILLOWS" - just recently named one of the five winners in the internationally acclaimed Warming Huts v.2011, An Art +Architecture Competition on Ice (...with one of the other four winners being Frank Gehry!).
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Peculiar RealmRiddles are little poems or phrases that pose a question that needs answering. Riddles frequently rhyme, but this is not a requirement.
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WAYNE, N.J. Toys"R"Us, U.S. announced that its fourth annual nationwide in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Autism Speaks, North America's largest autism science and advocacy organization, raised nearly $1.8 million.
"For the fourth consecutive year, our customers and employees demonstrated their desire to help solve the autism puzzle by generously supporting our campaign to benefit Autism Speaks," said Jerry Storch, chairman and CEO of Toys"R"Us. "At Toys"R"Us, we are committed to improving the lives of children and families in need, and we're proud that our efforts will help Autism Speaks fund much-needed research, as well as advocacy efforts."
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ARLINGTON -- Every day there's another question about closer Jose Valverde. Every day, manager Jim Leyland scratches his head and wonders why.
Over seven innings in seven games this season, Valverde has notched three saves, allowed one hit, one run, notched seven strikeouts an issued three free passes.
"I don't know why I keep getting questions about Valverde," Leyland said. "I'm thrilled to have him back."
For Leyland, Valverde is a known commodity. He knows what to expect.
"I know two things about Valverde," Leyland said. "He's not afraid and he's done it before."
Valverde knows what it takes psychologically to handle the pressure of closing games.
"You don't find many good closers who can't turn the page," the manager pointed out. "If they can't, they're not good closers anymore."
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Adam Lambert Covers Fiasco Magazine in Black
Adam Lambert loves the color black. He's pretty much the new Man in Black. It's his signature hue, and he rocks it on the cover of the new issue of Fiasco, which hits stands today (Dec. 10).
The always stylish singer, who is slowly returning to his inky black locks after a stint as a platinum blond, looks dashing on the cover. Even his adapting and adjusting hair looks fashion forward. He earned the "Glambert" nickname due to his penchant for thick, black "guyliner" and glammed out look. But here, there is an air of sophistication and he holds back a little. It works for him.
The former 'American Idol' contestant — he didn't win, but went on to have a bigger career than Kris Allen, the singer who defeated him, including a No. 1 record, which was a first for a LGBT artist — spoke about life on a reality singing show and as an artist beyond all the hoopla that comes with being on a ratings juggernaut.
"It's interesting, because you get all this hype and celebrity and it's of the moment. But as far as being an artist, that's not really explored until you put out your own original material," he said, encapsulating the 'Idol' and post-'Idol' experience.
He also addressed his image and style, which is a repeat topic when it comes to Lambert, saying, "The way I look at it, there's just as much pressure [on men], but men aren't supposed to talk about it. It's supposed to seem easy, but men, especially in the public eye, are just as worried as women are."
He also joked about the correlation between his style and image, and his status as a LGBT icon. "For the general audience, they look at the way I style myself and they go, 'Errrr, that's gay,' but you ask a handful of gay guys and they're like, 'I would never wear that!'" he joked.
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Adam McBride, 21 - September 22, 2010
Adam R. McBride, 21, of Lincoln, formerly of Cozad, passed away Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at Lincoln.
Services will take place on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Cozad with the Rev. Doug Smith officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery, south of Cozad.
He was preceded in death by: his infant sister, Jennifer Marie McBride; his great-grandparents.
Survivors include: his parents, Kurt (Luann) McBride and Barb (Bill) Kinnan, all of Cozad; a brother, Brian McBride of Syracuse, NY; two step-brothers—Adam (Kacey) Pedersen of Lincoln and Austin (Sarah) Pedersen of Washington, DC; a step-sister, Sarah Pedersen of Lincoln; nephew, Max Pedersen; paternal grandparents, Robert (Erma) McBride of Kearney; maternal grandparents, Alan (Karen) Spangler of Weeping Water; numerous other relatives.
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In reply to Daniel McGuire's post on Tue 15 Feb 2011 :
HAHA. Amazing. Could always be worse.
Thanks all.
Wed 16 Feb 2011
In reply to Daniel McGuire's post on Tue 15 Feb 2011 :
HAHA. Amazing. Could always be worse.
Thanks all.
Dear Doug
How are you? I am a first time film maker and live in Bali.
Tracks Magazine in Australia are interested in providing the finishing funds for my documentary about an Indonesian surfer. However, they want to produce a DVD for the front of their magazine but I want to broadcast the project and I would like to find a broadcaster with your help at the D-Word.
This way I will reach beyond the surfing audience which has always been my vision. Please post advice soon.
Best wishes
Wed 16 Feb 2011
Edited Wed 16 Feb 2011 by John Burgan
Welcome to The D-Word, Karen. It's quite a challenge to find a broadcaster, particularly as a beginner and another thing again to produce a piece for a specialist magazine. Have you already shot some material and do you have a trailer online?
Hi, yes they have seen the 12 minute trailer and then offered finishing funds. They are media partners with the sponsor.
We already have 1/3 footage. The rest to be shot in Oz and maybe a return to Sumbawa. There's vintage stock footage to add that requires conversion from 16mm
Wed 16 Feb 2011
I'll chime in – I've seen some of Karen's piece.
It's a portrait of an Indonesian surfer from a tiny, remote village who has made it to the big time of the surf world.
There are so many unknowns here – The key one as far as I can see is exclusivity – does the magazine want some ownership of your film in exchange for the finishing funds? If all they want is to put your film on a DVD with your magazine, but you have all broadcast sales rights, that might be a good deal for you. But you might not be able to get your film in certain festivals if it has already been distributed on DVD. I am not certain that magazine/dvd distribution will hurt broadcast sales, which would be aimed at a general audience. Perhaps you could negotiate with the magazine that you are given a window (before dvd distribution) where you could enter the film in festivals.
Wed 16 Feb 2011
You should also research your market and find other films in the genre and talk to their producers – how many surf films get TV sales? How much do they sell for? Are your hopes and expectations realistic, and based on an understanding of the market for this genre of film?
Wed 16 Feb 2011
Karen, seems like you're getting good advice from others. So I'll mostly just welcome you to The D-Word and let you know we've upgraded you to Professional status, as befitting how far along you've taken your film.
This is an interesting discussion and now belongs in the Funding (Europe, Elsewhere) topic, where more people will see it and weigh in. We don't encourage double posting, but in this case feel free to post again there.
Wed 16 Feb 2011
Hey, I had three quick questions related to a short doc I just did, related to sound editing, classical music licensing and posting this on the Web. Any advice on any of these would be greatly appreciated!
-Sound editing: I have a short problematic portion with a low electromagnetic hum related to, I think, someone's cell phone being turned on. It's not loud but it's noticeable, and occurs for maybe 5-7 seconds of a 30 second interview portion I'd really like to use. Is there any way to remove/minimize something like that in either Pro Tools or preferably Final Cut, because I'd prefer to handle this myself and I don't have Pro Tools?
-Classical music licensing: I want to use a 30 second portion of Vivaldi's 4 Seasons, and this piece is for someone to post on their Web site to promote their business. Is it necessary to pay to license the music for something like this, which won't be widely seen, and if so any recommendations on good Web sites or sources?
-Web streaming: I want to deliver this in a version that's going to be a good-looking Web viewing experience. In the past, when I've posted something on Vimeo for example, I've just exported a Quicktime using the Broadband choice. Is that the best way?
Much appreciated,
Wed 16 Feb 2011
Neil, the Mentoring Room is for Enthusiasts who don't have access to the many discussion topics open for Professional members. Since you have Professional status, in the future please ask these questions in the appropriate topics.
Thu 17 Feb 2011
In reply to Neil Orman's post on Wed 16 Feb 2011 :
If it is just that one clip, you can send it to me and I'll send it back. I probably can completely get rid of it in Pro Tools, depending on what it is.
If you have Final Cut Studio, Soundtrack Pro Audio Restoration can lessen or remove it.
Music – You would need permission to use the recording, unless you record/perform the music yourself. Someone on here knows more than I do about the legalities.
Can't answer the Vimeo part...
Thu 17 Feb 2011
Got it, sorry about that Doug. Bill, I really appreciate that and will get in touch via email. Thank you!
Wed 2 Mar 2011
In reply to Neil Orman's post on Wed 16 Feb 2011 :
Neil – cell phones generally don't make humming sounds on recordings. They make twittery, high-pitched interference noises. To minimize a hum sound in Final Cut, try using the multi-band equalizer tool and find the frequency with the hum. Then turn down that frequency for the duration of the problem. Any tool that allows you to selectively adjust volume across a small band of frequency will work for this. You might not be able to completely eliminate the offending noise, but you can make it less horrifying.
About Vimeo, try making your video 720p H264 format, assuming you are starting out with HD material. Without knowing your original format it's a little tricky to advise you on this.
But Doug is right (always) – you should be asking these questions in the pro topics.
Sat 5 Mar 2011
In reply to Avery Morgan's post on Fri 4 Feb 2011 :
What is your topic? I'm a novice doc maker, but a seasoned public historian.
Fri 11 Mar 2011
I just received word about my acceptance into Stanford's MFA program as well as the MFA in Film & Electronic Media at American University. I've done a fair amount of research about both programs online so I have a good idea of certain information, but I've found it hard (particularly with American University) to answer a number of questions not covered on website FAQs.
Is anyone familiar with the differences in structure and curriculum from the two programs? Perhaps any American University grads out there? I've already spoken to a number of Stanford grads, who were very helpful.
Sun 13 Mar 2011
Edited Sun 13 Mar 2011 by Erica Ginsberg
I am an AU alum. I graduated a while back just when they were starting the MFA program (I opted to stick with the MA). Can't compare it to Stanford b/c I don't know Stanford's program. AU is a great program if you plan to make social issue documentaries, environmental documentaries, or want to be close to the research facilities of Washington DC. It is very much a practical-focused program (since it is situated in the School of Communications).
For perspectives from more recent AU alums (including ones who have been through the MFA program), you might want to repost(sorry hosts) your specific questions in the Teaching Docs topics since not all the professionals who could answer your question check the public topics.
Congratulations on the acceptances to both institutions.
Tue 15 Mar 2011
I'm an established doc editor venturing out for the first time as a producer of his own doc. I got a couple small grants which got me started, and now have a bunch of footage shot, a trailer, treatment, and prospectus materials. I have non-profit status with IDA and intend to raise some funds that way, but want to solicit larger chunks of change from investors. I'm looking for resources (example documents, books, advice) about how to set up a situation where I can engage investors in my film (total budget = approx. $160K.) Must I set up an LLC? Is there a quick-and-easy way of doing this? What do the contracts look like when people invest? Any pointers or advice is much appreciated.
Tue 15 Mar 2011
Jacob, now that we just gave you Professional status due to your impressive experience in documentary editing, let me suggest that you just start searching and reading our whole category of Business Topics. I'm sure you'll find many answers and ideas there.
While you're at it, you should really Introduce Yourself and tell this community a bit more about your background. Thanks!
Tue 15 Mar 2011
I've been searching as you suggest and have found lots of useful tidbits. Will do an introduction, too. Thanks, Ben!
Thu 17 Mar 2011
I'm starting a documentary project that will be shot in HD, and someone at the Apple Store recommended that I talk to Maxx Digital (http://www.maxxdigital.com/) about getting consultation for a RAID setup for a MacPro that I'm thinking of getting. Has anyone dealt with Maxx Digital before? How's their consultation and, more importantly, their products?
Sun 20 Mar 2011
hey everybody,
I don't know if this is the section to be doing this in, but here it goes.
I have some experience, but not much, so I was wondering if any filmmaker would like some free help on a project this summer? I am a fast learner, but I want to be a documentary filmmaker and the cinema department at my school isn't giving me very much practical experience.
Please respond if you're interested. I have a passport and am willing to travel. I'm friendly and easy to work with, I promise.
Tue 22 Mar 2011
In reply to Erica Ginsberg's post on Sun 13 Mar 2011 :
Thanks so much for your input. I apologize for my slow acknowledgement of the reply. I was away for a few days. I've decided to put my lot in with Stanford because of its more intimate atmosphere as well as the long-standing reputation and pedigree. The decision wasn't made lightly though. Stanford, AU, and NYU (which I just received acceptance to) all have really amazing aspects that I wish I could benefit from. If only I could afford to go to all three... :)
Wed 23 Mar 2011
Well it says something about you that you were accepted into all three. I know a lot of really amazing documentarians have come through the Stanford program so certainly a good choice.
Thu 7 Apr 2011
Independent Film Week
Seeking Scripts and Documentary works-in-progress – Emerging Narrative and No Borders now open for submissions! Spotlight on Docs opens April 15!
Thu 7 Apr 2011
My husband is a DP/Director and was contacted about 2 years ago by a client wanting him to shoot an interview and broll for one woman's story of abuse, survival and healing through an alternative method called Transformational Bodywork. There was an urgency to do the shooting asap as she was also diagnosed with 4th stage Ovarian Cancer and her prognosis was not good. The purpose was to have her story documented so that sometime in the future it might be used for a documentary about the kind of work this therapist is doing.Â
Some time later, my husband was contacted again by same client to come out and film some more footage with the same subject as she had now finished with chemo and was in remission. She had made great strides in her work with our client/her therapist and was celebrating her life. This time, I went with him and shot several days with her. During the shoot, it became clear that my husband and I had gained a remarkable perspective on how best to pursue this documentary. Since the client hadn't even yet lined up a director, we pitched to him that we could helm the project, and he wholly agreed. We then did one more round of shooting this past March.
Through each stage, the client had paid my husband his standard dayrate, so everything was essentially a work-for-hire gig. But as some other parties have now come forward with additional financing and the documentary as a whole is picking up steam, we're now floundering with the business end of all of this, playing catch-up to this bass-ackwards way of producing a documentary.
Which brings me to this... We need help! We have a producer we'd like to bring on board to handle all the administrative details moving forward, but we're so ignorant about what all those details are exactly. In doing research, I've read things about fiscal sponsorship, advisory boards, non-profit, etc. As of right now, we are slated to do our final round of principal photography this May in NY and CA and still have no protection in case things go horribly awry. Husband is currently talking with a lawyer about forming an LLC and drafting an operating agreement for the three parties involved: my husband and I, and the client-turned-partner. But we're unclear how to handle things such as:
- Who should own the Copyright?
- What is an appropriate split for profit/loss between us and client-turned-partner?
- How to accept outside monies which are still unclear yet as to whether or not they'll be Donations vs. Investments?
- If the incoming monies are Investments, what's an appropriate way to handle profit splits between we the filmmakers, and them?
- Do we need an advisory board? Does it help? Offer more credibility?
I apologize for the novella, if you've made it this far... any insight into these questions would be immensely appreciated, or if there's something else I might be altogether overlooking. Thanks so much for any and all help!