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To investigate the effect of the interleukin-1 (IL-1) blocking agent, anakinra, in patients with treatment-resistant inflammatory myopathies.
Patients and methods: Fifteen patients with refractory polymyositis (PM), dermatomyositis (DM), or inclusion body myositis (IBM) were treated with 100 mg anakinra subcutaneously per day during 12 months. Outcome measures included myositis disease activity score with improvement defined according to The International Myositis Assessment and Clinical Studies Group (IMACS) and for muscle performance the functional index of myositis (FI). In addition repeat muscle biopsies were performed
|Polymyositis Dermatomyositis Inclusion Body Myositis
|Drug: Anakinra
|Phase 2 Phase 3
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|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Anakinra in Patients With Refractory Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Men and women aged 18 to 80 years with diagnosis of PM, DM or IBM based Peter and Bohan's and Grigg's criteria. All patients had to be capable of giving informed consent. Other inclusion criteria were muscle strength and/or function reduced at least 20 % below predicted values as measured by functional index (FI) [45-47] and failure to respond to treatment with high-dose glucocorticoids (0.75 mg/kg/day for at least one month) in combination with azathioprine and/or methotrexate for at least two months.
Exclusion Criteria:
serious infections such as hepatitis, pneumonia, pyelonephritis in the previous 3 months; history of opportunistic infections such as tuberculosis, drug resistant atypical mycobacterium, active pneumocystis carinii, active cytomegalovirus infection; documented HIV infection; alcoholism, alcoholic liver disease or other chronic liver disease; chest x-ray suggestive of active tuberculosis; and pregnant, nursing mothers or patients with planned pregnancy within one and a half years of enrolment.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01165008
|Karolinska University Hospital
|Stockholm, Sweden, 17176
|Responsible Party:
|Ingrid Lundberg, Karolinska University Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01165008 History of Changes
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03-144 ( Other Identifier: Etikprovningsnamnden i Stockholm )
|Study First Received:
|July 16, 2010
|Last Updated:
|July 16, 2010
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Myositis, Inclusion Body
Muscular Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein
Antirheumatic Agents
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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Lime Cilantro Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans
I love sweet potatoes. They're so delicious whether they're fries or just baked with some cinnamon and butter on top – yummy! I saw this recip pop up and I knew it would make a perfect snack for me on my day home from work.
We always have black beans in the house, so I grabbed the sweet potatoes at the store and whipped this together. I had told Hubby about it and he asked that I save him some for dinner. Midway through the day I texted him to tell him there might not be any leftover!
Of course I was kidding, this definitely makes a decent amount of food. But it is great as a quick lunchtime meal or a side dish. I enjoyed it both warm and at room temperature. I used frozen cilantro since that's what I had on hand, and threw in some chopped up scallions to give more texture.
Note: I received a can of black beans from Goya and Foodbuzz recently. I was glad to be able to put these beans to good use.
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Lime Cilantro Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans
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3 tbsp olive oil
3 medium sweet potatoes
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
juice of 2 limes
zest of 1 lime
1 tsp salt, divided
pinch or two cayenne
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Preheat the oven to 450 and line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silpats.
Toss the diced sweet potatoes with oil and 1/2 tsp of salt and spread evenly on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake about 20 minutes (time will depend on the size of the sweet potato pieces), or until tender. Remove and let cool for about 5 minutes.
While the sweet potatoes are baking, whisk the lime zest, lime juice, remaining salt, and cayenne together in a large bowl. Add the black beans and sweet potatoes (after cooling slightly) and toss well. Sprinkle with cilantro, toss again, and serve.
Recipe from Cate's World Kitchen, originally from Epicurious
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11 Responses to "Lime Cilantro Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans"
This dish sounds great! I love sweet potatoes and black beans together, and the cilantro and lime sound like the perfect flavor additions.
My fiance isn't the biggest fan of beans so I try to "sneak" them into dishes and this looks a great recipe to try out!
I absolutely adore sweet potatoes but wud have never thought of flavoring them with cilantro and lime. This sounds like it would turn out super delicious.
We always have black beans in the house too and they are just perfect with sweet potatoes too – yum!
Oh dear, I never thought of pairing these 4 fave flavors together. Amazing : )
Yum! I love black beans and I also love that they are super good for you. I think this would be an awesome quick weeknight dinner!
perfect combo of tastes. I would love to try this one.
Mmmm what a refreshing twist on sweet potatoes! These sound hearty and delicious!
What a great recipe and beautiful photo. Black beans and sweet potatoes (and cilantro, for that matter!) are a couple of my favorite foods, so I know that I'd love this!
Yum! I love black beans in salads. This sounds great!
And great pictures, too!
Made a half recipe and loved it hot or cold! Took to a work pot luck and a hit with everyone. Thanks for another great recipe.

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Body found near Strawberry following search
May 14, 2013
Search and rescue personnel located the body of a missing Reno woman in Strawberry Friday following a report from the Reno Police Department.
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office received a call from Reno police about 9:10 a.m. requesting assistance in locating Sherilyn Renstrom, 66, who has dementia, according to a Monday statement from the sheriff's office.
Renstrom's vehicle was found near U.S. Highway 50 east of Strawberry after being identified by a U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer. Searchers found a woman's body near the vehicle, according to the statement.
The sheriff's office did not immediately identify Renstrom as the woman whose body was found Monday. The body was identified as Renstrom Tuesday. The sheriff's office is continuing to investigate the cause of Renstrom's death.
Strawberry is located about 20 miles west of South Lake Tahoe.
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The pedestrian told a deputy he was knocked unconscious by the collision. The bicyclist, a 67-year-old South Lake Tahoe resident, was contacted by law enforcement near MontBleu Casino Resort and Spa. The bicyclist, whose helmet was cracked, said he was also knocked unconscious and did not remember what happened.
The bicyclist suffered a bloody nose and cut to his legs, but refused medical treatment, according to the report. A unidentified witness told police the bicyclist did not stop at a red light and caused the collision. The bicyclist was issued citations for failing to obey a traffic signal and failing to yield to a pedestrian, according to the report.


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My name is Russ and my mother, 63, was just diagnosed with this disease. I have a feeling they've known this for a week or so and just hadn't told her. The cancer is blocking both bile ducts now. About a week ago, a stent was placed in one of the bile ducts. Within three days, her eyes were yellow again. The oncology department won't even see her because they say there is nothing that they can do for her. She was told that a surgeon would call her tomorrow, but the doctor she saw today said that surgery doesn't seem like an option. They were unable to insert a new stent today for some reason.
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LONG-serving Claret Michael Duff is to be rewarded for his part in Burnley's promotion season with the offer of a new 12-month deal, taking the defender into his 11th season at Turf Moor.
Junior Stanislas is also understood to have been offered new terms, along with Danny Lafferty.
But Keith Treacy, David Edgar, Brian Stock and third-choice goalkeeper Nick Liversedge have been released from the club at the end of their contracts.
Edgar is the longest serving of the exiting trio, having signed under Owen Coyle from Newcastle United ahead of Burnley's last Premier League season in 2009.
The Canada international had a 12-month option on his current deal but the Clarets have decided not to take it up.
Stock has ended two years with the Clarets.
The midfielder was signed by Eddie Howe from Doncaster Rovers in 2011 in a deal worth around £100,000, reuniting the former Bournemouth team-mates.
He made 29 appearances in his first season, but became more of a squad player this term, playing in 13 league and cup games.
Treacy was also signed by Howe, from Preston, but was given a new lease of life with the change of manager in October 2012.
However, the Republic of Ireland international winger has not been offered new terms. He has, though, been offered the chance to return on trial in the summer.
Liversedge was a summer signing from Whitby Town after impressing on trial in the previous campaign.
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When was the last time you tried to get your child engaged in thinking frugally? It isn't just about saving pennies in the piggy bank anymore. Granted, you may have tender aged children that can't cut coupons or do math problems in their head yet but if your kids are a little older, why not get them involved? If you have more than one child, how do you tap into their individuality regarding money?
I must admit, I do get that twinkle in my eye when my kids mention a good deal they've seen, check prices in stores and online or simply say, "I really want to buy that but I think I'll wait until the price comes down." Those are what I call, "stick with'em moments." They are learning it isn't all about instant gratification.
My five kids' ages range from seven up to twenty so I naturally get different levels of responses based on their age. One thing they all seem to be on the same page about is when I get something for free. I'll start off by saying, "If it's free"…then they chime in together with their different pitched voices that sound like mangled harmony and exclaim in perfect time, "It's for me!" We all have a good laugh but for that moment I got them engaged. However, because they're all so different, I had to approach saving money from different ends of the spectrum for each of them. I had to figure out what got their attention.
Our fourth child is my black Friday, coupon deal hunting, partner-in-crime. One of my sons enjoys the food aspect of frugality. His interest is cooking and how to make meals stretch. My daughter is the smart shopper. Her approach is saving money on clothes and using coupons for all the girly essentials teenage girls need. My oldest son loves free samples and is ever watchful for a good deal. My youngest son gets a kick out of spotting coupons and asking how much money we saved.
There's another aspect they all seem to grasp. If it's their money, they're a little less inclined to impulse shop. Funny, they don't seem too fascinated with that idea when it's my money! It must be a universal thing because I've heard this from countless parents over the years. That's why we've encouraged our kids to earn their own money. When it's money they've earned, a lot more thought comes into play.
When I was young, I never heard my parents discuss money, bills or anything related to money until my father was laid off. Shortly after, I began to work after school as a waitress and contributed to the family. At fifteen, I would give my tips to my mom to buy groceries and use my change to wash our clothes at the local laundry mat. It was then that I learned how to chip in, make my money stretch, put on my big girl pants and do what I needed to do. It forever changed my relationship with money. Even after times got better, I can still attribute that time of my life as the driving force to becoming a good steward of my money.
For the up and coming generation, they must be given skills to get by in the real world. Life isn't always easy. We have to deal with bumps and hurdles all the time. Giving our children the tools they need in every aspect of life is our job. However, why should it take hard times to give our children these tools that will serve them well as adults? We as parents cannot let, be it random or planned, any chances for training our youngsters about frugality to slip through our fingers. Additionally, it will help create a strong character. Growing up with a healthy relationship with money, will instill confidence and self assurance when they're adults and be people others will admire and respect.
It's never too late for kids to drink in, (like the little sponges they are) your tips and tricks for frugal living. Be sure to meet them where they're at and what is age appropriate.They might not be wired like you and it will take effort and creativity on your part. Embracing their interests and strengths can go a long way in engaging them.
Here are a few tips:
For younger children under 5:
• When shopping with children at the mall, be clear before you hit the store that you will only be looking at sales racks. Have them alert you when they see them. This is fun for younger children. However, they'll get bored fast so don't linger for two hours. If you stay too long, your child won't have a good experience and everything you used to engage them just went out the window. Hit a couple of racks and get out of there.
• At the grocery store, have them keep their eyes open for the "blinkie" machine. These are the little machines you see on the isles that have a little red blinking light. That's why their called "blinkies". These can have terrific coupons in them that are free to shoppers. Kids love to hunt for these!
• Be organized and have a plan. Have your lists and coupons prepared before you leave. Small children have a shorter attention span and will get cranky waiting if you have to search for coupons or retracing your steps.
• Have them count out your coupons at the register. This is another fun way to help your little one with their counting skills.
• The three money jars. Set up three jars and mark them. One for savings, one for spending and one for giving. You child will be able to see with their own eyes what is happening to their money. Be sure to keep them out of reach of little ones as loose change can pose a choking hazard.
• Make it fun! It's shopping, not rocket science. If other shoppers happen to walk by you while you and your child are singing about watermelons, (which I myself have done countless times) who cares? If you can make shopping fun while teaching, you've got it made in the shade!
For children ages 5 and up.
• Allow them to earn their own money. At around age 5, we gave our kids an allowance of one dollar for every chore they did, if they followed through daily for one week. They only earned $1 or $2 a week, but it was a start.
• Take them on a trip to the bank and open up a checking account in their name. They'll enjoy seeing those savings add up.
• Use shopping as a math tool. This works great with school aged kids. Having them do math in their head is also terrific practice.
• Are they eager to burn a hole in their pocket the second they get a dollar. Take them to the store and have them read you the price out loud, then ask, "Do you have enough money for that?" This not only teaches that we can't always buy what we want, but instills saving and paying with cash.
• If they do have the right amount for the purchase, keep a "think about it time" in play. It could be one day or one week. Taking time to mull over a purchase can be quite beneficial with decision making and can help thwart off buyers remorse. Perhaps you can find it cheaper elsewhere.
• While grocery shopping, have your child read the prices and weight of the product. Ask them which one is the better deal.
• If you use coupons, have them help cut them. At the store, ask them what the final cost of the item will be after you use your coupons.
• When you shop at them mall with older kids, ask them to tell you what the price would be after the store takes off, say 75% off an item.
• Talk about how much money you save when you shop. You're excitement will be contagious!
These are a few tips and tricks I've used over the years. I hope they help and inspire you to get your child engaged in thinking frugally!
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After your spinal cord injury (SCI), you may need a wheelchair. Moving from your wheelchair to other locations is known as a transfer. If you have enough upper body strength, you may be able to do this yourself.
Your injury and strength will determine what type of transfer you do. But there are general things that are important to know when transferring.
- Make sure there is as little distance as possible between the transfer surfaces. If the distance is too great, use a transfer board. A transfer board can bridge the gap between the two transfer surfaces, making it easier.
- Try to make the two transfer surfaces as close in height as possible.
- Make sure the transfer surfaces are stable. Lock your wheelchair. And be sure that the other surface won't move.
- Be aware of objects your skin can scrape against during the transfer. This scraping can cause pressure sores.
- If you have a catheter, be aware of objects that it can catch on.
- If possible, remove objects that may interfere with your transfer. This could include arm or leg rests.
- If you will be walking on a floor, be sure you have no-skid shoes and there are no throw rugs or other objects in the way.
- If you worry about being able to transfer yourself, ask for help. Explain to the person helping you exactly what you need him or her to do.
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Racial Difference in HCV/Host Interactions
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified March 2010 by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
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Last updated: October 28, 2010
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate a group of African Americans and Caucasians with hepatitis C virus (HCV), compare their response rates to combination treatment with pegylated interferon alfa-2b and ribavirin, and identify possible causes for racial differences in response to therapy. The study will enroll a total of 260 participants, age 18 or older, over a 10 period. In the next 5 years 132 subjects will be studied locally, including 112 African Americans and 20 Caucasians. Participants will be recruited from the clinical practices of the hepatologists (liver doctors) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and will also be selected from referrals at local hepatology clinics and the Memphis VA Hospital. Volunteers will be treated with pegylated interferon alfa-2b injections once weekly and oral ribavirin 2 times a day for up to 72 weeks. Study procedures include multiple blood draws. Participants may be involved in study related procedures for up to 72 weeks.
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|Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|African American Response to Therapy for Hepatitis C
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MedlinePlus related topics: African American Health Hepatitis Hepatitis A Hepatitis CU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Determine if there is a difference in interferon-induced signaling between patients that respond to therapy and those that do not. [ Time Frame: Analysis. ]
- Measure and compare the sustained virologic response to standard treatment for hepatitis C between African American (AA) and non AA patients. [ Time Frame: Analysis. ]
- Determine how human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II-dependent immune regulation and T cell specificities affect differences in immune responses to hepatitis C (HCV) and response to therapy in African American (AA) patients compared to non AA patients. [ Time Frame: Analysis. ]
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Blood. No liver biopsies will be performed specifically for inclusion into the tissue repository. Only slides or paraffin tissue blocks of previously performed liver biopsies will be included in the tissue repository.
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Adult African American participants with compensated chronic hepatitis C who have not been previously been treated with interferon and/or ribavirin.
Caucasian participants with compensated chronic hepatitis C who have not been previously been treated with interferon and/or ribavirin.
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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Memphis Hepatitis C Cooperative Research Center was established in 2000 to support clinical and basic research in understanding the basis for chronic disease in hepatitis C (HCV) infection and response to therapy in clinically infected patients. The primary research goal is to understand why African American (AA) patients with chronic hepatitis C are more susceptible to chronic infection and why their response rate to combination therapy is only 50 percent or less of that for non AA patients. The present study will support this ongoing work by continuing to provide clinical samples from patients with chronic hepatitis C who are undergoing treatment. The specific aims for the 2005-2010 Hepatitis C Cooperative Research Center are: to determine how human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II-dependent immune regulation and T cell specificities affect differences in immune responses to HCV and response to therapy in AA patients compared to non AA patients; to determine if there is a difference in interferon-induced signaling between patients that respond to therapy and those that do not; and to measure and compare the sustained virologic response to standard treatment for hepatitis C between AA and non AA patients. Researchers plan to continue enrollment of patients to the "African American Response to Therapy for Hepatitis C" study (112 African American patients and 20 Caucasian patients) in order to meet the current specific aims. Participants will include adult African American and Caucasian patients with compensated chronic hepatitis C who have not been previously treated with interferon and/or ribavirin. Patients meeting the entry criteria will be enrolled. The total number of patients to be enrolled is 260 over a 10-year period. In the next 5 years 132 subjects (112 African American, 20 Caucasian) will be studied locally. Patients will be recruited primarily from the clinical practices of the hepatologists at UTHSC. Patients will also be selected from referrals at local Gastroenterology Hepatology clinics and the Memphis Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital. Patients will be treated with weight based pegylated interferon alfa-2b once weekly and weight based ribavirin twice a day. Duration of treatment with both pegylated interferon alfa-2b and ribavirin will be for up to 72 weeks. Treatment will be discontinued at 24 weeks if there is persistent viremia and the patient wishes to discontinue therapy. Ribavirin will be administered orally at a dose of 13 +/- 2 mg/kg per day twice daily, with 200 mg capsules. Pegylated interferon alpha-2b will be administered by the subcutaneous route.
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Adult, male or female, African-Americans or Caucasians, age 18 or older. Serum positive for hepatitis C.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult, male or female, African-American or Caucasian, age 18 or older.
- Serum positive for hepatitis C virus by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or other assays [e.g. Deoxyribonucleic acid, (BDNA)].
- Liver biopsy prior to entry to this protocol with a pathology report confirming that the histological diagnosis is consistent with chronic hepatitis.
- Compensated liver disease with the following laboratory parameters at the Entry visit:
- Hemoglobin values of greater than or equal to 12 mg/dL
- Neutrophil count greater than or equal to 1,200/mm^3
- Platelets greater than or equal to 60,000/mm
- Albumin > 3.0 g/dL or within 20 percent of lower limit of normal (LLN)
- Serum creatinine less than or equal to 1.5 mg/dL
- Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) within normal limits or thyroid disease under control
- Reconfirmation and documentation that sexually active female patients of childbearing potential are practicing adequate contraception (intrauterine device, oral contraceptives, progesterone implanted rods (Norplant), medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera), surgical sterilization, barrier method (diaphragm + spermicide), or monogamous relationship with a male partner who has had a vasectomy or is using a condom + spermicide) during the treatment period and for 6 months after discontinuation of therapy. A urine pregnancy test obtained at entry prior to the initiation of treatment must be negative. Female patients must not be breast-feeding. Documentation that sexually active male patients are practicing acceptable methods of contraception (vasectomy, use of a condom + spermicide, monogamous relationship with a female partner who practices an acceptable method of contraception) during the treatment period and for 6 months after discontinuation of therapy.
- Written informed consent specific for this protocol has been obtained prior to entry.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Hypersensitivity to interferon or ribavirin.
- Any cause for chronic liver disease other than chronic hepatitis C.
- Active hemolytic anemia.
- Evidence of advanced liver disease such as a history of or presence of ascites, bleeding varices, or spontaneous encephalopathy.
- Any known preexisting medical condition that could interfere with the patient's participation in the protocol including: (Central Nervous System) CNS trauma or uncontrolled seizure disorders; poorly controlled diabetes mellitus; serious pulmonary disease; immunologically-mediated diseases; gout' or any medical condition requiring, or likely to require during the course of the study, chronic administration of steroids.
- Patients with evidence of ischemia or stress testing, Electrocardiogram (ECG) evidence of ischemia, a significant arrhythmia, cardiac failure, recent coronary surgery, uncontrolled hypertension, angina or a myocardial infarction within 12 months. Pretreatment stress test will be required for all participants greater than 50 years of age or 45 years of age if diabetic.
- Patients with clinically significant retinal abnormalities.
- Substance abuse, such as alcohol (greater than 80 gm/day), intravenous (IV) drugs and inhaled drugs. If the patient has a history of substance abuse, to be considered for inclusion into the protocol, the patient must have abstained from using the abused substance for at least 3 months.
- Patients with a history of organ transplantation will be excluded.
- Patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus.
- Preexisting psychiatric conditions; especially severe depression, or a history of severe psychiatric disorder, such as major psychoses, active suicidal ideation and/or suicidal attempt are excluded. Patients with a history of mild depression may enter the protocol if they meet the following eligibility criterion and are monitored more intensively. Mild depression includes either situational depression for a limited period or depressive symptoms, which do not significantly interfere with the patient's work or daily functions. All patients will complete the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). The CES-D is a 20-item self-report scale designed to measure depressive symptomatology experienced during the week prior to the interview. The items are scored on a four-point scale (0-3), with the total score ranging from zero to 60. CES-D scores of 16-20 suggest minor depression, and scores greater than 20 suggest major depression. The score can be determined in real time. A score of 16 or higher should prompt further questioning and consideration of treatment or referral to psychiatry. Detailed follow-up of each patient may be individualized according to his/her need; this would usually include predetermined visits.
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: NCT00071916
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00071916
|Contact: Jaquelyn Fleckenstein
|(901) 448-4384
|United States, Arkansas
|University of Arkansas
|Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205
|United States, Tennessee
|University of Tennessee
|Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38163
|Contact: Jaquelyn Fleckenstein
|Vanderbilt University
|Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232
Sponsors and Collaborators
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
More Information
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Jaquelyn Fleckenstein, University of Tennessee
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00071916 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|November 4, 2003
|Last Updated:
|October 28, 2010
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
Hepatitis C, African Americans, ribavirin
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Liver Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Hepatitis, Viral, Human
Virus Diseases
Enterovirus Infections
Picornaviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Flaviviridae Infections
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
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May 23, 2005
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Stonewall, Texas — Since 1975, the staff at the Sauer-Beckman Living History Farm has been living in the early 1900s. From the ladies who sew their dresses and put up 300 jars of vegetables and fruits a year, to the men who wear leather suspenders and shear the sheep, the staff of four spends nearly every day of the year living and working in the past.
On June 17-18, the Texas Hill Country farm will celebrate its 30th anniversary of recreating early 20th century life on a German farm in Gillespie County.
"We want families to come help us celebrate years of education and service," said farm manager Ricky Weinheimer. "It's fun for everybody."
Special events for the day will include candle making and rope making activities for kids, as well as chick petting. Blacksmithing demonstrations by James Honig and also antique farm machinery demonstrations will also be available.
For the most part, the two-day celebration will be a chance for visitors to experience the day-to-day operations of the park. The anniversary celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, June 17 and from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 18.
A food vendor will be providing water, tea, sausage-on-a-stick and hamburgers, which can be purchased and enjoyed at the numerous picnic sites around the park..
Visitors can watch the making of butter and cheese, and also see and learn how they grow vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, and green beans. Demonstrations of soap making by cooking lard, water and lye in a cast-iron pot will also be available.
"We use cast-iron skillets and a wood-burning stove to cook everything we raise and produce," Weinheimer said. "I stress to my group that this way, when visitors come in, they can capture the sight, smell and sound of a real farm. Smells bring back memories; if there were no smells, this would just be a museum."
The windmill, which pumps water from a 50-foot well, supplies water for the farm. There is no running water or electricity in the farmhouse. But don't worry, Weinheimer said, the two-seater outhouse is only for show. Public restrooms are available on park grounds.
The 30th anniversary will be celebrated in conjunction with the Stonewall Peach Jamboree, Parade and Rodeo. The jamboree will include a 5-10K fun run/walk near Stonewall at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, where the Sauer-Beckmann Farm is located.
The Sauer-Beckmann farm offers free admission year-round and provides tours for thousands of school kids each year. For more information please call (830) 644-2252.
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Colbie Caillat Visits The GRAMMY Museum
GRAMMY-winning artist Colbie Caillat was the featured guest for a recent installment of the GRAMMY Museum's Spotlight series. Before an intimate audience at the Museum's Clive Davis Theater, Caillat discussed her Top 5 hit "Bubbly," songwriting and working with her father, GRAMMY-winning producer Ken Caillat, among other topics. Following the discussion, Caillat performed a brief set including "Brighter Than The Sun" from her most recent release, All Of You.
"I'm most proud of 'Bubbly' because I sat in my bedroom and it just came out," said Caillat. "I really can't explain how it came out, it's one of those songs that I wrote in like 20 [or] 30 minutes. It felt so good to sing, and once I wrote it I just wanted to keep playing it all the time."
A Southern California native, Caillat began taking vocal lessons at age 11 after being inspired by GRAMMY winner Lauryn Hill's performance in Sister Act 2. She eventually forged relationships with producer Mikal Blue, who recruited her to sing on several techno tracks being used for fashion runway shows, and songwriter Jason Reeves. With the help of Blue and Reeves, Caillat posted several unfinished tracks on Myspace, eventually landing her the position of number one unsigned artist for four months straight when she posted her first hit single "Bubbly," which garnered more than 14 million plays. Following her Myspace success, Caillat landed a record deal with Universal Republic and released her debut album, Coco, in 2007. The album peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and featured "Bubbly," which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her sophomore effort, Breakthrough, followed in 2009 and topped the Billboard 200, spawning the hits "Fallin' For You" and "I Never Told You." That same year, Caillat earned her first GRAMMY for appearing on the title track to Taylor Swift's GRAMMY-winning Album Of The Year Fearless, and second for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals for "Lucky" featuring Jason Mraz. Her most recent release, All Of You, was released in 2011 and peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and featured the Top 50 hits "Brighter Than The Sun" and "I Do."
Upcoming GRAMMY Museum events include Reel To Reel: The Beatles' Yellow Submarine (May 29), An Evening With Loudon Wainwright III (May 30), Reel To Reel: The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (June 5), The Drop: Brandi Carlile (June 11), and Making Rumours: The Inside Story Of The Classic Fleetwood Mac Album — A Conversation With Ken Caillat (June 12).
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Off-Campus, Non-University Housing
Student Request for Off-Campus Housing
In accordance with the University Housing Policy (as stated in the Student Handbook, pages 36-37) at least one of the following criteria must be met in order for a review of student eligibility to move out of the residence halls for the next academic year. This review for off-campus housing takes place during the academic year prior to the requested year off, as all housing agreements are for a full academic year.
Any student that is applying for living off campus, and believes they meet eligibility requirements, should not secure on-campus housing during the spring housing lottery, as they will be responsible for the housing agreement for the full academic year:
- Three years (six semesters) in the residence halls or apartments
- 23 years of age
- The student will be commuting daily from the permanent home address of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) within a 30-mile driving distance of ONU; Please note that the Office of Residence Life considers the permanent home address of the student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to be the address of record on file with federal, state and local tax agencies and where a minimum of one of the student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) resides. This is the information that is on file through our Financial Aid and Admissions Offices.
- Proof of an undergraduate degree
- Proof of having served in the armed forces and qualified for veterans' benefits
- Proof of marriage and proof that student is residing with spouse within a 30-mile driving distance of ONU
If you do not qualify for any of the above criteria, you are NOT eligible to live off campus.
Please print, complete and submit the Off Campus Housing Form for review, verification and approval process to the Residence Life Office. If you have any questions please email Anissa Jenkins at firstname.lastname@example.com. ALL OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING FORMS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE BY FEB. 28, 2018. Forms turned in after Feb. 28 will incur a $50 late fine on to your student account.
In addition to completing the Off-Campus Housing Form, all students leaving ONU housing to live off campus must attend one Good Neighbor Meeting. The Good Neighbor Meetings are a collaborative effort by the Village of Ada and ONU and include presentations by the chief of the Ada Police and the Ada mayor, as well as presentations from Financial Aid, Student Conduct, and Residence Life. The Good Neighbor Meetings are held in the McIntosh Ballroom and are scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Thursday, March 22, at noon. If you attended a Good Neighbor Meeting in a previous school year, you do not need to attend again.
When deciding to live on campus or off campus, it is important to be informed. This great resource will help you understand the pros and cons of living off campus.
New Commuting Students
ALL INCOMING FRESHMEN AND NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS WHO WISH TO COMMUTE MUST TURN IN A FORM BY JUNE 29, 2017. All forms received later than June will incur a $50 late-processing fee, and could result in not being approved for off-campus commuting.
You will be notified by email regarding your status. You can view your status by going to Self Service Banner.
Off-Campus Housing Options
ONU has provided a search tool through College Campus Connection in order to serve students looking for off-campus housing in the Ada area. All landlords listed have signed the non-discriminatory housing policy as required by the federal government. Other arrangements are between the landlord and the tenant. Please note: ONU has not inspected the listings on this site. Listing apartments does not constitute endorsement. Please inspect an apartment before signing a lease.
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Colorado Flood Washes Out Highway 34 [PICTURES]
The devastation being brought on by this floodwater is almost incomprehensible, especially near the Big Thompson River. Highway 34 has been wash out cutting off a major route to Estes Park. In fact the only way to communicate with Estes Park presently is via radio; Century Link is urgently trying to repair the phone lines. Here is a look at pictures we are seeing from what is left of Highway 34.
To put an estimate on just how much damage has been done, the Loveland Reporter-Herald just tweeted this, "Larimer County Sheriff Smith: 17 miles of U.S. 34 needs to be rebuilt in Big Thompson Canyon.
Highway 34 at the Dam Store en route to Estes Park is now only recognizable by the overhead pipeline. pic.twitter.com/nLYyfVfpmw
— Andrew Fisher (@PoseidonsFist) September 13, 2013
Holy moly! – look at this shot of Big Thompson Canyon taken by @9NEWS viewer Korey. Unbelievable damage. #coflood pic.twitter.com/LqRO7Oeogy
— Kelly Sommariva (@KellySommariva) September 14, 2013
HWY 34 just west of the Dam Store. pic.twitter.com/hsvPL2qq7R
— CSP Larimer (@CSP_Larimer) September 12, 2013
Check this out! This is above Chastene's Grove west of Loveland on the Big T–sent by a viewer. #coflood pic.twitter.com/g1LOKE9pr6
— Meagan Fitzgerald (@Meagan9News) September 12, 2013
34 toward Estes going westbound closed at Glade Rd as Big Thompson continues to rise. #9wx pic.twitter.com/Q4v6sq5bfr
— Nick McGurk (@nickmcgurk) September 12, 2013
At least I don't live here (Loveland, C.O.) pic.twitter.com/ILfAowvhyT
— PTSD Panda (@geektoku) September 14, 2013
Mouth of the Big Thompson Canyon/ US34 by Dam Store. pic.twitter.com/0TcoNHyfjg
— Trevor Hughes (@TrevorHughes) September 13, 2013
So, this used to be the Colo. Highway 34 bridge on the way from Loveland. pic.twitter.com/movMcGfNi2
— Trevor Hughes (@TrevorHughes) September 13, 2013
This is a road up to Estes Park Co, crazy stuff. That there is a river!!! pic.twitter.com/e4ijZ5QZOD
— Dalton Risner (@DaltonBigD71) September 13, 2013
Roadway collapsed approximately 30 minutes later at HWY 34 MP 82. pic.twitter.com/L806iKxZ2L
— CSP Larimer (@CSP_Larimer) September 12, 2013
HWY 34 @ MP 82. Observed the beginning of a washout as the road starts to collapse. pic.twitter.com/D3VZV4XxxF
— CSP Larimer (@CSP_Larimer) September 12, 2013
HWY 34, one mile west of the Dam Store. Observed several waterfalls in the narrows. pic.twitter.com/Cy9NYUB3nr
— CSP Larimer (@CSP_Larimer) September 12, 2013
I shudder to think how long it is going to take to get all these mountain roads repaired, or how many more problems we'll find once the water finally recedes.
The not-so-good news, the forecast for the area is calling for 20-60% chances of rain everyday through Monday.
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Wiltshire Council has agreed to distribute HeadSmart symptom cards from The Brain Tumour Charity to every school in the county, ensuring that parents, carers and teachers are all aware of the symptoms of a brain tumour in a child and can get the appropriate medical attention.
HeadSmart was the brainchild of The Brain Tumour Charity, the Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre at The University of Nottingham and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
It was born out of the concern that was developing among health professionals and parents about the length of time it was taking to diagnose brain tumours in children and young people, thus delaying treatment.
The campaign has already produced laudable results with average diagnosis times dropping from 2.1 to 1.7 months in the 12 months following the launch in June 2011.
Brain tumours in children can be very difficult to diagnose as the initial symptoms are often non-specific and can occur with other more common and less serious childhood illnesses. For this reason distributing symptoms cards amongst schools and parents is a vital tool for spreading awareness of the campaign. HeadSmart supporter, Danica Marshall from Bradford on Avon, got the ball rolling by contacting her MP, Duncan Hames, for help in distributing HeadSmart symptoms cards throughout schools in Wiltshire.
In January their hard work paid off and The Brain Tumour Charity sent 65,000 symptoms cards to Wiltshire County Council - enough for every child in the county.
Toni Sidwell, HeadSmart campaign co-ordinator at The Brain Tumour Charity, said: "We were thrilled to get permission from Wiltshire County Council to send them HeadSmart symptoms cards for every schoolchild in the county.
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Obama Nominates Three New Federal Court Judges, Including First Openly Gay Latina
President Obama made another move to address critical judicial vacancies with three new nominees in Pennsylvania.
President Obama made another strong showing in support of his stated goals to diversify the federal bench and fill critical vacancies with three new nominations, including Judge Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro, the first openly gay Latina federal judge.
Quiñones is a native of Puerto Rico and if confirmed by the Senate, would be the first openly gay Latina to serve in the federal judiciary. She earned her law degree in 1975 from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law. After graduation she relocated to Philadelphia to work as a staff attorney for Community Legal Services, Inc. a legal aid organization dedicated to providing low-income people with an array of affordable legal services. In May 1990, Pennsylvania Governor Robert Casey nominated Judge Quiñones Alejandro for a judicial appointment but that process did not go smoothly. The Senate hesitated in its confirmation, and on November 5, 1991, Judge Quiñones Alejandro was instead elected the first Hispanic female judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
According to the Human Rights Campaign, Quiñones is the eighth openly gay life-tenured federal judicial nominee named by President Obama. Prior to Obama's election, only one openly gay judge, Deborah Batts, a President Clinton appointee, had been nominated and confirmed by the Senate.
President Obama also nominated Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo and Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl for the federal bench. Judge Restrepo has served as a United States Magistrate Judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania since 2006. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Restrepo was a named partner at the law firm of Krasner & Restrepo from 1993 to 2006 in addition to serving as an Assistant Federal Defender in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania from 1990 to 1993 and as an Assistant Defender with the Defender Association of Philadelphia from 1987 to 1990. Judge Restrepo began his legal career as a law clerk at the National Prison Project. He received his J.D. in 1986 from Tulane Law School and his B.A. in 1981 from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl has served as President Judge of the Berks County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania since 2008, having joined the court as a judge in 1998. Previously, Judge Schmehl was in private practice and for much of that time also served as the Berks County Solicitor. Judge Schmehl also served as an Assistant District Attorney in Berks County from 1981 until 1986 and as an Assistant Public Defender. He received his J.D. in 1980 from the University of Toledo School of Law and his B.A. in 1977 from Dickinson College.
"These men and women have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue their work as judges on the federal bench," said President Obama. "They will serve the American people with integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice."
All three will need to be confirmed by the Senate. There are currently eight vacancies in the federal courts in Pennsylvania with two prior nominees for seats considered "judicial emergencies" waiting for over four months for a confirmation vote from the Senate. There is no good faith reason why those judges, or any of the presidents remaining nominees, should wait any longer.


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The World's 18 Strangest Pools
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Rundown: A European service with a rabid overseas fan base, Spotify is expected to make waves with its American release. It's got the biggest catalog of them all, streams extraordinarily quickly and, most importantly, it's free for the first 10 hours.
Spotify may not be substantially different from services that already exist in the US, but its free, ad-supported streaming have made it a huge hit in other markets, and could easily make it a success here. It's got more than 10 million users overseas, 1.6 million of which pay for a subscription. That's twice as many paid subscribers as Rhapsody, America's largest unlimited streaming service.
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Game Time Start: 6:30 pm EST
Projected Pacers' Starting Lineup: C PF SF SG PG Murphy O'Neal Granger Dunleavy Tinsley Projected Pistons' Starting Lineup: C PF SF SG PG Webber Wallace Prince Hamilton Billups
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Your horse is dead, get off it already...
Hmmm, a win tonight and the P's might have to get a broom ready for the next matchup.
Does any one know how well Dun's has been able to shadow Hamilton in the past.....
You didn't think it was gonna be that easy, did you? ..... You know, for a second there, yeah, I kinda did.....
Silly rabbit..... Trix are for kids.
If Rip starts to play well you'll see Quis on him more.
I think Dunleavy will do just fine though, he's been very active defensively since he got here.
I actually think that the Pacers pre-trade matched up better with the Pistons, although I could see Murphy playing well. Pistons historically have had trouble with big men who can shoot.
I'm not sure who guards Rip, although I assume Granger will get the nod at first. If the Pistons are smart, they'll go right after whoever Dunleavy is guarding.
I have a feeling tinsley is going to show up big for tonights game he usually has some pretty good games against billups.
I'm just hoping for another good showing. I'm sure the Pistons will be ready to play, and not wanting to lose to us again. So if we pull it off, that will be awesome. It will be interesting to see how THIS Pacers team matches up with the Pistons. Four in a row would be nice!!
This would be a HUGE win
ESPN Woohoo! Let's win one on national television!!
LMAO!! Did anyone here Fred Hickman say, "Rasheed Wallace and the Detriot Pistons, getting ready to T up the Indiana Pacers"
I'm sure he meant "tee", but I took it to mean tech. b/c it's sheed and that's funny
Its very rare to see the Pacer's on T.V. so I'm very interested in seeing this new lineup with Murphy and Dunleavy.
"Remember the pain of my fist. That is my power!"
QUIS out tonight!
No Quis
nooooooooo we're without daniels?
Quis out, but Dun dun with the drive and flush!
Rawle might have to step up tonight defensively.
WOW DUN I'll take that!
Great, no Quis.
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Richard Hamilton is a pansy. I wish someone would hit him in that face mask of his and give him a reason to flop.
tech on Sheed
A T on Sheed.
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no quis? what happened? i didn't catch it is he hurt?
Nice jump shot, Danny.
That shot is starting to be money.
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Here's our handy guide to today's European Parliamentary elections.
1: Voting starts at 7am and finishes at 10pm.
2: Wiltshire is represented by the South West constituency which, as well as Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, includes the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.
3: The South West has six seats, currently the Conservative party hold three, UKIP two and the Lib Dems have one.
4: In the South West there are eight parties to choose from: Conservative; Labour; Lib Dems; UKIP; Green Party; BNP; An Independence From Europe; and English Democrats.
5: Each party has put forward six candidates.
6: In Wiltshire 353,774 people are eligible to vote.
7: Unusual polling stations in Wiltshire include; Malmesbury Post Office; The Pheasant pub in Chippenham; The Hare and Hounds pub in Corsham; The Poplars Inn in Wingfield, near Trowbridge; and The Red Lion in Heytesbury.
8: Wiltshire Council is expecting turnout of between 40-45 per cent but regional returning officer Paul Morris thinks it will be more than 50 per cent.
9: Papers will be verified on Friday from 9am at Malmesbury Leisure Centre, Devizes Leisure Centre, Trowbridge Civic Centre and Salisbury Five Rivers Leisure Centre.
10: The count cannot be declared until the last European country has voted. Which will be Italy at 10pm on Sunday, eight hours after the Wiltshire count started at the Christie Miller Sports Centre in Lancaster Road, Melksham.
Find the list of candidates here with results to follow


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Yesterday we announced some exciting news about Web Excel (and all of the Office Web Apps) over on the Office 365 Blog. Specifically, we announced that we'll be improving the Web Apps to be a comprehensive productivity experience (not just a companion to the desktop applications) on more browsers and devices over the next year and beyond.
Head on over to the Office 365 blog to check it out!
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This past June, milk production up by a significant amount compared to the same month a year ago.
According to the USDA "Milk Production" report released on July 19, milk production in the top 23 dairy states was up 1.6 percent — 15.8 billion pounds in June 2013 compared to 15.54 billion pounds in June 2012.
Across the entire U.S., milk production was up 1.5 percent.
Dave Kurzawski, dairy analyst for FCStone in Chicago, termed the report "slightly bearish," since milk production was slightly higher than expected.
Increases were most pronounced in the Midwest, with Kansas up 9.4 percent, Indiana up 5.8 percent, and Iowa up 4.5 percent. California, the No. 1 milk-producing state, was down 0.8 percent in June compared to the same month a year before.
This is an abbreviated milk production report from the USDA. Initially, the USDA suspended the report and several others in the wake of the automatic federal budget cuts known as sequestration. However, the department reversed its decision and announced that it would provide partial milk production estimates through September.


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"Floating from the heavens, wildly dancing round," the first message read. It was written by Mateo Martinez, a Santa Fe High 12th grader.
Soon, his name would figure alongside Santa Fe poet laureate Jon Davis and faculty chair at SFUAD's Creative Writing and Literature Department, Dana Levin.
With the mission of presenting our city as a "living book," the SITE Spread 3.0 winning initiative emblazoned compact yet insightful literary tidbits on some 60 windows at 40 buildings around town, using canned spray snow as medium.
Twelve months later, Snow Poems is the subject of a postcard book and a winter-themed slam dubbed "Poetry Storm" unveiling this Sunday at Collected Works.
Tsong, the founder and director of Cut+Paste Society, admits in hindsight surprise over pulling off the project.
"It was only this year that I could look back and really appreciate the scope of the project. There was so much going on last year, and the project kept growing, we were constantly trying to keep up with it," she says. "There wasn't time to think whether it could happen or not. Since we had won the Spread 3.0 grant, there was the initial money for me to totally focus on directing the project."
Aided by the Santa Fe Art Institute, Tsong saw in the initiative a chance for people to interact with their stagnant urban surroundings. She also considered it a "Mom's reaction to the Occupy movement."
"It had a life of its own," she says. "People had conversations and images circulated that I didn't see but were out in the world."
Though arduous, the project brought with it a feeling of accomplishment for Tsong and her team.
"I loved the process of putting up poems. Every time the interns or I peeled off the stencil letters, it was magical, as if seeing each word for the very first time," Tsong muses. "It was a relief to hear the interns' joy, so I knew it was worth it for them."
Each poem took around two hours to set up. "The work was so concentrated, that we would leave exhausted as if having taken standardized tests," Tsong jokes.
People stopped, read and engaged, making the citywide project a success. Moreover, satellite poetry workshops, school outreach programs and walking tours made the experience an immersive, albeit a short-lived one (the poems were washed off at the beginning of spring.)
"The temporary installation of poetry connected us with one another through our public spaces," Tsong says. "The poems are gone now, but [they] can live on and continue to create human connection, being sent off to friends and family."
Presenting the images in postcard form was not accidental.
"With postcards, the aesthetic and social experience of the snow poems disseminate into the world into private spaces," Tsong says. "The original idea was to have a book of all the poems, but Sydney Cooper had the great idea of doing a souvenir postcard book."
The move brought with it its own set of printing difficulties.
Again, in a mad dash, Tsong is "praying that they will be ready on Sunday."
Sixteen poets are scheduled to appear as part of the day's "Poetry Storm" section. In keeping with the project's community feel, the roster includes both seasoned sonneteers and "up and coming talents" in the form of Turquoise Trail Charter and New Mexico School for the Arts students.
The event, designed to fund future Snow Poems, Tsong says, is the perfect literary winter retreat—sleds optional.
"Come on out," she says. "Let's play!"
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La Mangeoire
Renovation and new chef reawaken �French country� spot.
(2.5 hats out of 4)
Why am I back at La Mangeoire after leaving it to neighborhood loyalists for most of its 35 years, scarcely noticing its survival as legions of its Gallic peers and superiors faded away? Such longevity in this cruelly fickle town might be reason enough to check in. Indeed, tourists stumbling in unaware find an oasis so French and welcoming�and reasonable�that they consider it their secret find.
For me, it�s the arrival of Christian Delouvrier in the kitchen that has it flashing on my radar. Owner G�rard Donato brought the wandering chef in as a consultant to his Proven�al menu in 2009. Of course I went to eat. A rustic bean-and-bacon soup tasted like vintage Delouvrier, and I got a frisson from a perfectly executed blanquette de veau that reminded me why this bland classic was not my dish. That wasn�t enough for me. I longed to see him shake up the dowager a lot more.
Then in 2011, the resident chef left and La Mangeoire closed for a quick face-lift. It emerged with its country French exuberance�a little more beige but still transporting, with great bursts of flowers in pots and farm implements on the wall. On the menu, Provence has evolved into �French country,� and the �consultant� was now in charge. �Les Classiques de Christian Delouvrier� is printed on a section of dishes meant to serve two or three.
Tonight we�re five, including a French friend from Nice, parked at our insistence at a too-tiny round in the front room, sharing Ni�oise olives, dipping crusts of bread into sensational anchovy oil. There�s a $32.50 three-course prix fixe, but I can�t entice anyone to order it. Not even me. Delouvrier, expecting our French pal, rushes out to greet her.
When our appetizers arrive, I appreciate the appealing texture and flavors of the �country style� p�t�, served on a wooden platter with classic cornichon pickles and toast. Small plump calamari seared on the griddle sit on grilled tomato napped with basil and pine-nut puree, a rather modest m�nage for $16.50, but good enough.
My guy is deeply offended by naked snails swimming in tomato and almond butter, definitely not an acceptable trade for the garlic butter onslaught his mouth was primed to expect from the menu�s escargots de Bourgogne offering. I can�t see any joy in it, either. �Where is your famous cassoulet?� I chide the chef.
For most of the main courses, there is a choice of a smaller portion, an option I�d like to see more often around town. The vaunted roast chicken that Delouvrier urged us to order has somehow been left in the oven too long. (In a later tasting, it could not be juicier.) But the steak with peppercorn cream sauce is without flaw.
I�d be back for the fragrant rabbit leg stewed in white wine, tomato, mushroom and tarragon ragout served with a rich cauliflower gratin. That is, if I weren�t planning to return anyway for the macaroni gratin. It�s just a side, only $8.50, but it�s my dream mac �n� cheese�crusty penne glued in a cheesy crust, properly stuck to the bottom of its oval dish to allow scraping.
But I�m back even sooner than planned. Rising to my challenge, Delouvrier has put together a daunting and delicious cassoulet as a winter special, a masterly stew of lamb, duck, pork, sausage and two kinds of beans, enough for two to share. Don�t miss it.
Copyright � 2012 by Gael Greene.
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Is the Top Dawg going back to "American Idol"?
According to Deadline, Randy Jackson will continue to bring his music expertise to the Fox reality competition – this time as the show's in-house mentor – a role previously held by Jimmy Iovine.
Iovine, co-founder of Interscope Records and chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M, joined in Season 10, following Simon Cowell's exit.
WATCH: Nigel Lythgoe On How To Save American Idol
This is not the first time Randy has been rumored to take over this role on the series. Last season, he was reportedly going to serve as a mentor, but instead, continued his reign at the judge's table.
Back in May, Randy announced his departure from the judges' table in true dawg style.
WATCH: Justin Guarini Poverty Controversy
"Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on 'American Idol' I have decided it is time to leave after this season," he told Access Hollywood in a statement at the time. "I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry. It's been a life changing opportunity but I am looking forward to focusing on my company Dream Merchant 21 and other business ventures."
Reps for Fox, Fremantle and Randy were not immediately available for comment when contacted by Access on Thursday.


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Dedicated Source Components item created by project86, Nov 28, 2011
Pros - Looks nice, easy to use, large display, sounds good through digital outputs
Cons - Headphone output and analog outputs don't sound all that great, SD card and thumbdrive size limitations
A very easy way to add functionality to a traditional audio system without using an actual computer. It can stream music from a computer, SD card, thumbdrive, or a NAS, access thousands of internet radio stations, link with free or premium accounts from Pandora or Aupeo!, and even do standard AM/FM radio. When used with an outboard DAC, it actually sounds very acceptable for such a low priced device.
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Standard 3 week processing time + shipping time on all items in our store unless marked "Ready to ship". Items are shipped Priority (US 2-3 days), and First Class (Canada/International 6-10 days) unless the buyer chooses express shipping options. Ready to ship items leave our warehouse in 1-3 business days.
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EXCHANGES: Clients are responsible for the shipping cost to return the gown to us. We allow one exchange per order with no additional processing fees and a 7 business day processing time. We will cover the shipping cost back to you on your first exchange as a courtesy. Additional exchanges are subject to our standard processing time of 3 weeks unless the rush processing fee is purchased. Return shipping costs will be invoiced for additional exchanges based on the weight of the items (sent priority mail). If you need faster shipping/processing, please let us know in advance (Additional fees may apply). If the client chooses a gown that is cheaper than their original gown, the difference will be refunded via their original payment method.
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NY Premiere of The Conspirator
It was an A-List gathering at The Museum of Modern Art last night, as Piaget hosted the New York premiere of Robert Redford's new film, 'The Conspirator'.
Young starlet, Alexis Bledel, arrived at the screening looking stylish and chic in Piaget jewellery as she walked the red carpet for one of her first dramatic roles in a feature film. Alexis, a long time friend of Piaget, chose a pair of simple Possession earrings in white gold with black jade and a Possession Classique chain motif ring in yellow gold and diamonds to accent her sparkling beaded dress.
Along with Bledel, actress and model, Kiera Chaplin, the great-granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin and guest of Piaget, looked radiant in a pair of Piaget Limelight Party earrings in yellow gold with diamonds and the new Piaget Possession cuff bracelet in yellow gold.
The entire cast came out to support the film, including James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Evan Rachel Wood, Kevin Kline, Tom Wilkinson, James Badge Dale, and legendary director, Robert Redford. Also in attendance was Al Roker, Candice Bergen, Julian Schnabel, Karen Allen, Chazz Palminteri, artist Marina Abramović, and fashion designers Anna Sui and Chris Benz, among others. Following the screening, Piaget hosted an intimate after party at The Royalton Hotel where guests enjoyed champagne and cocktails.


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Caffeine values are based on an 8 fl oz serving and reflect Tazo's standard brewing methods. A standard 8 fl oz drip coffee contains 150 mg of caffeine. How is Premium White Tea Made?White tea is the least processed of tea types and yields the lightest cup color and most delicate aroma and flavor. Purchased from a wide area of Southeast China, it requires very selective picking and handling of the young, dense tea buds. Tazo selects white tea based on its creamy and vegetative notes to complement the mild and nuanced flavors of their blends. Frequently Asked Questions What is the best way to store tea? How long will it stay fresh?Once roasted, tea begins to lose its flavor the longer it is exposed to air and moisture. However, tea retains its full flavor profile for up to one year. Tazo recommends buying your tea weekly and storing it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Tea in an unopened bag, box or tin can stay fresh for up to one year. 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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Jurors considering a case involving killings in New York and Florida have spent a second day in deliberations without a verdict.
Narcy Novack of Fort Lauderdale and her brother, Cristobal Veliz of New York City, are accused of paying others for the fatal 2009 beatings of Novack's millionaire husband, Ben Novack Jr., and his mother.
Ben Novack's father built the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach.
The federal jury in White Plains, N.Y., deliberated for about 7 1/2 hours Tuesday, occasionally asking for clarification of the charges and for transcripts of testimony.
Prosecutors say Narcy Novack feared her husband would divorce her. They say she ordered the attacks to secure the multimillion-dollar family estate for herself.
The defense has suggested that Novack's daughter was responsible. She has not been charged.
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An arbitration panel last week ruled in favor of Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, against Monsanto Company in saying there was no contract breach of Pioneer's Roundup Ready corn and soybean licenses with Monsanto because of Pioneer's PROaccess seed companies genetics distribution relationship. Quickly after the arbitration ruling in favor of Pioneer, Monsanto filed a federal lawsuit against six of the Pioneer PROaccess seed companies claiming breach of their separate contracts with Monsanto for failing to pay royalties for past use of Roundup Ready soybean and corn technologies, prior to the seed companies being acquired by Pioneer.
The arbitration ruling said Pioneer didn't breach its licenses contract with Monsanto, but Monsanto then decided to file suit against seed companies that Pioneer has acquired. Monsanto contends the suit "relates to past actions by these seed companies."
Monsanto posted its explanation on its Web site. "Monsanto licensed the use of Roundup Ready corn and soybean technologies to these six companies under agreed upon terms and conditions. The companies were authorized to produce seed containing the technologies for sale under their brands to their farmer customers. Subsequently, the companies joined Pioneer's PROaccess network of distributors. Through that arrangement, the companies substituted seed that was produced by Pioneer Hi-Bred, which also licenses Monsanto technologies. These company then sold Pioneer Hi-Bred seed under their brand names, which breached the terms of their contracts with Monsanto, including failure to pay trait technology royalties."
DuPont claimed after the original arbitration ruling that it would be "business as usual" for the Pioneer PROaccess business model that was begun in 2008 and currently includes seven U.S. seed companies and distribution relationships with two unaffiliated seed companies. PROaccess is described as "distribution through alternative routes to market."
Since Monsanto's lawsuit, a quote widely distributed, has a DuPont spokesman saying, "We are not surprised Monsanto is pursuing yet another legal route against Pioneer's PROaccess business."
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Sure there are games left to play and next season is a long ways away, but with the last four losses I pretty much feel the need to look forward.
Simple question. What do you think Roy, B Rush, and McBob will average next year in Mins, points, rebs and any other stat you want to put in?
I say-
Roy 25 minutes, 12 Points, 4 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, and 4.9 fouls.
B Rush 29 minutes 9 Points, 3 Rebounds, and 1 assist and 39% from 3 pt land.
McBob (if here) 50 games 15 minutes 3 points, 3 rebounds.
I think Roy could even have more of a scoring impact, if given the burn. I would be really happy with that progression for him.
B Rush I havae to say that I expected more when he was drafted, but that 9 points next year maybe too optimistic. I think with BRush it's almost all above the shoulders.
McBob is a wild card. If he doesn't improve significantly, Obie won't play him. I think it's that simple.
What do you think?