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Smothered Chicken!
Some great stuff in Peter King's MMQB: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...k-5/index.html
Love the article's ending haiku:
Hoosierville drama:
Legend grows for Mr. Luck.
He won one for Chuck.
Take me out to the black, tell 'em I ain't coming back. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me.
Yes, Colts vs. Jets.
Some guy on twitter said NFL said No fine. Hopefully those orange gloves are here to stay.
Seriously, this dude is going to be amazing. Even as a rookie he is very good. He's got a bit of Peyton, a bit of Big Ben, and he can run. Incredible talent.
Smothered Chicken!
The more you watch that 3rd and 12 play the more ridiculous it gets. I don't know what is most impressive, the ability to shake off Matthews, the fact he even knew he was there, or the ridiculous throw he makes with only one foot on the ground and zero space to plant his feet.
One thing that's really troubling is how thouroughly Matthews whipped Costanzo on that play. I know Matthews is elite, and he's going to get a few of those a game, but AC barely even bothered him on that play.
Yeah I agree that by and large AC had a pretty good game. This play though not so much.
Give a lot of credit to A.Q Shipley who played center. I thought he did a very nice job.
Stop quoting people I have on ignore!
Olbu you really don't have an argument that anyone will take seriously after the way luck has played...just admit you were wrong or avoid this place like the plague
I didn't realize our next 5 games were such cupcakes. Holy crap.
Yeah look at the Jets WR corp...
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I don't think the Jets will be as easy of a win. We struggled to beat the Vikings and lost to the Jags, at home nonetheless, who also have a bad receiving/QB corp (maybe the worst in the league)
I pray that I'm wrong and that we can build some momentum from the GB game. In fact I think that we could very well win the game.
But to think the Jets game could be a cupcake (esp on the road) is somewhat wishful thinking for this colts team.
Any road game for this team will be tough, I don't care who it's against. It will be impressive if we come out of the Meadowlands with a victory, I don't care how bad the Jets are.
Not saying it will be a win by any means, just saying those are 5 winnable games.
Minnesota's 4-1 with wins over the 49ers (elite) and Lions (increasingly average). They're better than GB at this point. The Jags loss was terrible, but it was because of a fluke play. Granted it never should've been that close though.
If we don't come out of our next 5 with at least 3 wins that's disappointing.
He played yesterday for Satele who was hurt I believe and Shipley did VERY well. I was extremely pleased and impressed.
Stop quoting people I have on ignore!
I could see us going undefeated, and I could see us going like 2-3. This is definitely the point in the season where we will get a good measure of how good the team is.


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- This article or section is based on a forum post written by diatribe.
This guide serves to provide information for users who are new to or want to know more about the Mac platform. If you are interested in learning about software, media players, shortcuts and would like to find out some useful tips, tricks and hints then this guide should prove valuable. It is by no means exhaustive, but is rather intended to give you a head start and a better insight into the world of Mac.
Mac 101
Getting to know OS X
- The Mac OS X interface (How to use OS X)
- The Mac OS X apps and more (How to use the basic apps)
- Customize My Mac: Introduction (Change icons, etc.)
- Connect and Use My Devices: Introduction (Scanners, modems, printers, etc.)
- The Mac Cheat Sheet (Write down all your settings so you don't forget)
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Full List of Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts
- Keyboard shortcuts of OS X and other apps
- How to change system keyboard shortcuts
Other nifty Mac OS X hints
- How to use the built-in Dictionary
- System-wide spell checker - in any app just control-click and go to spelling and mark check spelling as you type (Note: Only available in native OS X applications, sometimes referred to as Cocoa applications)
- How to create a zip file - highlight the items you want to include, control-click, and choose "Create Archive" (or "Compress", if running on Leopard) from the menu
- Drag files on Dock items - just drag files on Dock items to open these files with the app (pics to import on iPhoto, pics on mail to send, etc.)
- How to install applications - read this guide to installing applications in OS X
- How to uninstall applications - just drag the application to the Trash. There might be leftovers in a) the preference folder (just preferences that take up very little space) and b) the application support folder (may contain bigger files to support the app) If you want to get rid of all the traces of an app just search for it in Finder, or Spotlight if available, and delete everything. That's it. Simple as this.Or use uninstall tools like CleanGenius to remove unneeded applications.
Mac OS X guides
- How to import email from MS Outlook into Apple Mail
- How to take screenshots in Mac OS X
- How to set up your firewall and How to enable sharing (Internet, files, etc.)
- Networking Windows with Mac OS X
- How to remotely control another Mac
- How to keep Dashboard widgets on the desktop - to free the widgets from Dashboard
- How to install Tiger without DVD
- Freeing up hard disk space and Enhancing performance and responsiveness of Mac OS X
- How to video/audio chat with a PC user
- Booting Windows on the Mac
- Mac OS X On A Diet
Apple software guides
3rd party software guides
Hardware guides
Troubleshooting - When something doesn't work
An exhaustive list of all kinds of problems and their solutions can be found on Apple's troubleshooting 101 page. Some general quick steps to solve problems are listed in the categories below.
- Troubleshooting Software Problems - Try the steps in this article if you're having software problems.
- Troubleshooting Network Problems - Try the steps in this article if you're having network problems.
- Troubleshooting Hardware Problems - Tips to resolving harware problems (includes tips to get rid of stuck "dead" pixels)
See also List of Mac Software By no means is this meant to be an exhaustive list but it covers the basic apps that one might need. For all your app needs please check the following sites:
- VersionTracker - all your app needs satisfied
- MacUpdate - the same as above
- Mac OS X Downloads - Apple's "site for Mac OS X freeware, shareware, demos, widgets and more"
or see the Finding Mac Software article for more information.
If you want to see an example of what you might need, see what I have installed.
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Media players
- QuickTime (included with Mac OS X) - should play most mpegs and mov formats (see QuickTime Fullscreen widget below)
- QT WMV codec (c) - to play WMV in QuickTime
- DivX codec(Direct download link) DivX labs (f) - to play DivX files in QuickTime
- Xineplayer (f) - a lightweight QuickTime alternative that plays the files QT does, DivX and some WMVs
- VLC (f) - plays pretty much all formats except WMV3 and Real media. See the VLC article.
- mPlayer (f) - the same as VLC
- WMP (f) - the Mac version of Windows Media Player (plays WMV3)
- Real Player (f) - the Mac version of Real Player
- Perian (f) - a component to Quicktime that adds native support for many popular video formats.
Web browsers
- Safari (included with OS X) - the default Mac web browser, handles almost all sites and is the fastest in many cases
- Firefox (f) - a popular cross-platform browser
- Camino (f) - browser based on the popular Firefox/Mozilla engine but with a native Mac interface and tighter integration with OS X (Spotlight, Keychain, Bonjour, etc.)
- OmniWeb (c) - another web browser with a lot of features
- Shiira (f) based on the same underlying engine as Safari, but with extra features such as tab exposé
- Opera (f) - An innovative internet suite with a web browser, mail client and BitTorrent support. It was the first to include features such as tabbed browsing and voice support.
System Utilities
- CleanGenius - an all-in-one Mac system clean utility combined with app uninstaller, duplicate finder, big files finder, memory free, login items management, disk space monitor and disk ejector.
- Growl (f) - a system-wide notification system that has all notifications in one place (it is also bundled with Adium, so if you get Adium you'll have Growl)
- Quicksilver (f) - an application launcher that sports both a search window and customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Butler (f) - another application launcher
- Synergy (s) - an iTunes controller with menu controls, keyboard shortcuts and a very slick interface
- OnyX (f) - maintenance, system optimization and personalization utility
- CLIX - full system security and maintenance scripts in a GUI interface 1500 functions
- Little Snitch (s) - an advanced firewall with manual application control for both inbound and outbound traffic
Instant Message Clients
- iChat (included with OS X) - handles .mac, AIM and Jabber accounts, video and voice chat
- Adium (f) - Commonly thought to be the best instant messaging client for OS X. Handles almost all clients but no voice or video yet, and it has limited support for file transfers (works for some but not for others). See the Adium article for more information.
- Skype (f) - the Mac version of Skype, an instant message client for text, voice, video and VoIP chat. See the Skype article.
- MSN (f) - the Mac version of MSN, with limited functionality compared to the Windows version
- Mercury Messenger (f) - a highly customizable Java MSN client with webcam support
- aMSN (f) - an open-source MSN client with webcam support
IRC clients
- Xchat (f) - IRC client ported from Linux
- Conversation (f) - another IRC client with a nice Aqua interface
- Colloquy (f) - an IRC client with a tab-based webkit interface, so it's very customizable
- MRChat (f) - the MacRumors client, automatically connects to the correct server, channel, etc.
RSS Readers
- Safari (included with OS X) - the standard OS X browser has built-in RSS support
- NetNewsWire (lite) (s) (f) - the shareware and free version of the most used RSS reader
- NewsFire (s) - another RSS reader
- Vienna - free, open source RSS reader
DVD/CD copying and burning
- Finder, iTunes, Disk Utility (included with OS X) - burn CDs and DVDs from within OS X
- DVD2OneX (c) - a tool to compress DVD rips to standard DVD size
- MacTheRipper (f) - rips the movie from a DVD to store on your HD or burn on a DVD
- Roxio Toast (c) - a very good app that burns CDs/VCDs/DVDs/etc. and compresses DVD rips to standard DVD size
- Roxio Popcorn (c) - compresses DVD rips to standard DVD size, converts DVDs and other video files for iPod or PSP
- Burn (f) - burning application for Mac OS X
FTP Applications
- Cyberduck (f) - a full featured, yet free, FTP application
- Transmit (s) - an advanced FTP client, with Spotlight integration and tabbed browsing
- Transmission - Open-source BitTorrent application
Text/Office apps
- Textmate (f) (s) - Widely considered to be the best text editor out there for the Mac. Has support for many different programming/scripting languages, as well as functionality for blogging, source control, etc. The list goes on an on.
- MacJournal (f) (s) - an awesome journal app with Wiki ability to write journals, texts, blog entries and more, export it to various locations
- SubEthaEdit (f) - a great word processor that'll even let you write with more persons on the same document via Bonjour (formerly Rendezvous)
- VoodooPad Lite and Pro (f) (s) - another great text app with Wiki ability
- Smultron - one of the most full-featured free text editors available for Mac OS X
- NeoOffice (f) - Open Office port for OS X (if you don't want to use MS Office)
- iFlash (s) - Flash card app with a myriad of features
- iWork (c) - iWork suite from Apple including a "text"-editor (not comparable to MS Word) and a presentation app (comparable to MS PowerPoint)
- MS Office (c) - The original office software from Microsoft
- Photoshop/Photoshop Elements (c) - the standard photo manipulation software for pros and for consumers
- LiveQuartz (f) - lightweight QuartzExtreme image manipulation software
- GIMP - GIMP is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.
Other apps
- Delicious Library (c) - a media catalog app for DVDs, CDs, books and games with a beautiful interface
- DVDpedia/CDpedia/Bookpedia (c) - another media catalog app with a lot more features but not as beautiful as Delicious Library
- Ultralingua (c) - a dictionary app that lets you choose which modules to get (great for translations)
- Salling Clicker (s) - control your Mac via your Bluetooth phone
- SuperDuper (s) - back up your stuff, you will be sorry if you don't. You can also use Time Machine.
- Audacity (f) - Audio editor and recorder
- ffmpegX (s) - an audio/video conversion tool which produces extremely high-quality files and allows for a large degree of customization over encoder settings
- Handbrake (f) - a GPL'd multithreaded DVD to MPEG-4 ripper/converter
- CandyBar (s) - easily change your app and system icons in one flush and save your changes to an iContainer for future use and backups
- GoogleEarth (f) - mapping software that uses satellite images, similar to GoogleMaps, but more detailed and with more features
Scripts and other haxxies
These applications should be used with caution as system altering apps may crash your system or cause other problems.
- Screen spanning for the iBook, iMac and eMac (f) - use an external monitor with your iBook, iMac or eMac with mirroring the screen
- iScroll 2 - Enable 2 finger scrolling on iBooks, and Powerbooks made before 2005
App enhancements
- Mailappetizer (f) - awesome Mail preview enhancement
- other mail.app enhancements
For all your widget needs check the following pages:
- DashboardWidgets - the biggest independent Dashboard widgets source
- Apple.com widgets - Apple's own widget page
- Widget Machine - Free and pay widgets with an awesome design
Here are a few to get you started:
- iCal events (f) - shows events from iCal for the next days, launches iCal
- FlipClock (f) - a replacement world clock for the analog-ly challenged. Includes an alarm option and many designs.
- Wikipedia (f) - an easy way to search the open source online encyclopedia Wikipedia from your Dashboard
- GimmiAmazon (f) - an easy way to search Amazon from within the Dashboard
- Countdown Calendar (f) - counts down the days to a specific date
- LookingForward (f) - a countdown widget for multiple events
- PearLyrics (f) - a lyric widget that gets almost all lyrics and let's you automatically copy them to iTunes (no longer available, if you need it send a private message to Diatribe)
- Calculon (f) - a small calculator widget
- Moments (f) - a widget to display your favorite pic in different sizes with different frame designs
- Utility Button (f) - puts your utilities folder in your dashboard to be easily accessible
- Airtraffic Control (f) - shows the networks around you, their signal strength and lets you connect to them
- Sysstat / mini version of Sysstat(f) - shows the system stats in your Dashboard
- Quicktime full screen (f) - click to see QuickTime movies in fullscreen
- eBay (s) - keep track of your current sales and bids on eBay from your Dashboard
Useful Mac related websites
Apple's pages
Desktop Pictures and Icons
- deviantART - desktop pictures (wallpapers) including wide screen ones
- MacDesktops - desktop pictures, many Mac related ones
- The Iconfactory - your premier icon source
- ResExcellence - everything you'd need to customize OS X
- Digital Blasphemy - dual-screen, tri-screen, high-quality, amazing designs.
- InterfaceLift - high res desktop images, icons and more
- PixelGirls - desktop pictures and icons
Hints and Scripts
- Mac OS X hints - various hints for OS X
- iTunes Scripts - various scripts to complement iTunes
- The Learning Curve - Extensive Mac OS X tutorials
- iLounge - the number one iPod resource
Buying Advice
Buyer's Guide - Overview over all Apple hardware and when it has been updated last
- Apple Defects - Extensive wiki over Apple hardware manufacturing flaws.
- Which Apple notebook should I buy? - Confused over which Apple notebook to buy? Read this guide.
- Which size MacBook Pro should you buy? - Decided on a MacBook Pro and want to know which size to buy? Read this guide.
- Which Apple desktop should I buy? - Don't know which one to get? Read this guide.
- Which iPod should I buy? - Not sure which one to buy? Read this guide.
Gadgets and Mac accessories
- Mice - What mouse to buy - a comparison
- Looking for a Laptop sleeve or a carrying case? - look no further
- Keyboard comparisons - What is the keyboard to buy - a comparison
- Notebook gadgets - Gadgets specifically for notebooks like stands, etc.
- iSync compatible cellphones - List of syncable cellphones
- Where to buy RAM - The best places to buy RAM because Apple surely isn't the cheapest
- External hard drives - Which external HD to buy - a comparison
- Is .mac worth it? Read up on it here and see for yourself
- Is AppleCare worth it? - Check out the prices of AppleCare and whether it is for you or not
- Barefeats - Benchmarks
Other information
MacRumors (Please read before posting)
- MacRumors FAQ - various interesting things to know
- Rules recap - read or risk getting banned
- Guidelines for getting help - how to post questions
- Free iTunes 2006 - a list of all free songs given away by Apple on the iTunes Music Store

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iAWSManager is a native iPhone/iPod Touch application to manage AWS operations. It supports EC2,S3,SQS,SDB,cloud front management operations from your iPhone. The application is available from Apple iTunes Store for $4.99. Please checkout our website for more details.
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Farrell offers suggestions to improve expanded replay
TORONTO -- Red Sox manager John Farrell said he agrees with the spirit of Major League Baseball's replay review rules, but he'd like to see at least one change for the 2015 season.
Speaking to reporter's prior to Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, Farrell said the league should consider having one designated official, separate from the umpiring crew, decide which plays merit a review.
"I think that would be the most objective and most consistent," Farrell said.
Farrell said there continues to be confusion about which plays are reviewable and which ones aren't. He found it interesting that Joe Maddon protested the Rays-Blue Jays game on Saturday based on the rules of an instant replay.
"There's still some clarity to be had, even to date," Farrell said. "There's been some recent plays where we've been informed a certain part of a play isn't reviewable, then it's reviewable."
Still, Farrell said he agrees with the end goal of the replay review system.
"I'm in full agreement of the spirit of the use of instant replay, and that's to get the calls right, and yet we're still working through the first year of usage," he said.
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Miami closer Cishek still resting stiff neck
JUPITER, Fla. -- The first couple of days of Spring Training have been a pain in the neck for Steve Cishek.
A couple of days ago, Cishek woke up with a stiff neck, which led to him skipping his second bullpen session.
The Marlins closer is receiving treatment, and on Thursday he once again didn't do any throwing.
"I slept wrong or something when I popped out of bed," Cishek said. "It happens. Nothing serious."
Cishek was a standout closer last year, saving 34 of 36 chances to go with a 2.33 ERA.
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But despite all the offensive fireworks, a berth in the state championship still came down to the fundamentals, including controlling the line of scrimmage.
Snider won that battle in the second half by a wide margin on the way to a 42-39 victory over the Pirates to secure the program's first championship berth since 2004.
After rushing for more than 100 yards in the first half, Merrillville senior Dylon Collins did not find much room to maneuver over the final two quarters. While the Pirates did have to pass the ball more due to being behind, particularly in the fourth quarter, Collins was held in check in the third when he struggled for just 8 yards.
For the game, Collins rushed for 115 yards for the Pirates.
"We told our guys at halftime, this is going to be the toughest second half you have ever played, and that came to fruition," Snider coach Kurt Tippmann said. "Good teams aren't going to lay down and (Merrillville) certainly didn't."
Effectively written off in the middle of the week, senior lineman Weston Painter battled through a knee injury to see significant action for the Panthers. He was an integral part of the Snider defense rising to the challenge in the second half.
"Weston is the heart and soul of our team," Tippmann said.
The Pirates surely did not go away on Friday night, but Snider not only stopped the run but also ran the ball when it needed to. As time was winding down and Merrillville needing a defensive stop, the Panthers pounded the ball between the tackles like they did all night.
While Snider needed a pass completion for a first down to effectively end the game with just over a minute left, it was the running game that milked the clock after coming up big time and again earlier in the contest.
The Snider running back trio of Je'Norie Smith, Nick Reese and Tyrell Swain that has been so effective all year amassed 208 yards rushing.
"Our offensive line stepped up and we made plays," Smith said. "We like to run the ball. When someone gets tired we have another guy who can come in that is fresh."
Smith did not score a touchdown, but he carried the load with 79 yards on 22 carries.
Swain carried 15 times for 112 yards and scored twice.
"Tyrell probably played our best game for us," Tippmann said. "The poor kid has been battling colds and sickness for most of the playoffs. He is finally starting to feel a little healthy and he had a burst tonight."
There were some struggles for the Panthers on Friday, particularly in the defensive backfield in giving up more than 320 yards passing to Jake Raspopovich. But Tippmann said earlier in the week that there was no way that his team was going to shut Merrillville's offense completely down. It simply needed to make enough plays to win.
Snider did that Friday night.


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The UK for example is not experiencing any difficulties with enrollment. In comparison to the US it is a small country with great infrastructure, allowing for easy access to institutions and physician's office.
But, there are many other reasons as to why the US patient population is shying away from entering clinical trials.
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It was all about the Dow Jones Industrial Average Tuesday and how the index popped to a new all-time high. I certainly got that one wrong as I had been looking for the Dow to stall at the 14200 level, home of its October 2007 highs. It certainly didn't. But my Dow call wasn't totally worthless, as I was looking for that new all-time high to be unconfirmed by everything else, at least in the sense that nothing else was expected to make a new all-time high. I wasn't disappointed because not only did nothing else make a new all-time high, but also the Russell 2000 (RUT) still hasn't returned to its gap from Feb. 20 or its all-time high from Feb. 19 at the same level, 932.
Accordingly, I remain a bit circumspect at these rarified levels, looking for some backing and filling in the days and maybe weeks ahead -- maybe from slightly higher levels where I still have outstanding upside targets, notably in the S&P 500 (SPX). Recall that since early February I have been looking for the Nov. 1, 2007, gap in the SPX at 1549 to be filled. That's the last gap in the SPX. It's the last gap (or gasp) going back to, well, forever. Given these higher outstanding targets in the SPX, I didn't sell any of my mutual fund positions Tuesday. I'm still holding modest positions in a range of 25% to 35% at Guggenheim Investments (formerly Rydex).
Below is the chart of the SPX that I have been showing for the past couple of months. It's updated to reflect today's latest new high at the 1545 level, about 4 points shy of that gap. If that gap is exceeded, the next big number is the all-time high at 1576.09 from October 2007. In between, however, there is bubble-gum resistance at the 1553-1555 level, which marked the high in 2000 as well as the early high in 2007. Bigger picture, somewhere in that area, from 1549 up to 1576, I expect the market to stall and turn down for a while.
As for the Dow and its mission to continue higher presumably forever, it won't. Though we will likely see somewhat higher levels over the near term as the SPX churns in the 1549-1555 area, the Dow, too, will likely succumb to selling pressure and ultimately pull back, at least for a while. The initial downside target is an easy one. It's the prior all-time high from Oct. 11, 2007, at 14,198. That level should be seen before the Dow makes significantly more progress on the upside.
But Tuesday, while the Dow story was unfolding, there was another story taking shape but not getting much attention. That was Apple (AAPL), which the day before had set a new 13-month low at $419. You may recall that on Jan. 24, the day of that big gap-down opening in AAPL, I wrote about downside targets in the stock. "My preferred target is the bottom of the big gap from a year ago. It was actually formed on Jan. 25 of last year, and the gap is based on the Jan. 24 close of $420.41 and goes to the Jan. 26 low of $443.14. ... That could be worst case, at least for the near term."
Finally, on Monday, the stock collapsed to a new low of $419, a little more than a point below the bottom of that gap. Tuesday, the stock gapped up from Monday's close of $420.05 and bottomed at $420.75 before popping up to the $435 level. Once again, as I am fond of saying, "One gap begets another." The massive 23-point gap at $420.41 from January 2012 has been replaced by a smaller gap at $420.05. If that gap at $420.05 gets filled in the days ahead, I won't freak out about it, currently holding bullish short puts going out to January 2014. But a break below the $419 low will definitely cause me some consternation. For now, I have mostly exited bearish March put spreads as I am betting on a near term low at the $419 level. I'm still holding bullish short puts going out to January of next year at the $310 and $300 strike.
In the overall market, I would be more inclined to get bearish if it were registering a blistering overbought reading. But it's not. The McClellan Oscillator settled Tuesday at +53.48, just on the overbought side of neutral. Of course, the weakness in the bond market is a factor here, but there's always something.
Sentiment is frothy, but we've seen worse. This morning the VIX made a low of 13.17, which is still more than a point above the Feb. 19 low (not coincidentally when the Russell 2000 made its all-time high and everything else made multiyear highs).
Color me cautious but not yet bearish. I am bullish on AAPL as long as it holds the $419-$420 area.


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The Effect of DBcare, a Food Supplement on Diabetes Control
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|Diabetes Mellitus, Non-insulin Dependant Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, on Oral Hypoglycemic Treatment Adult Type Diabetes Mellitus
|Dietary Supplement: DBCARE
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Double-blind Placebo Controlled Study Studying the Efficacy of DBCARE in Improving Diabetes Control
- Reduction of more than 0.5% GBA1C in the treatment group compared to placebo [ Time Frame: 3 months ]
- Reduction in fasting plasma glucose of more than 20% in the treatment group compared to placebo [ Time Frame: 3 months ]
- Reduction by half in the daily dose of oral hypoglycemic agents compared to baseline [ Time Frame: 3 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|August 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|September 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: A
Patients receive the herbal medication DBCARE for 3 months
Dietary Supplement: DBCARE
Patients receive dbcare 2 tablets TID for 3 months
Placebo Comparator: B
Dietary Supplement: DBCARE
Detailed Description:
Study design: prospective, randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Inclusion criteria:
Men and women (older than 18 years old) with type 2 diabetes and inadequate glycemic control, defined by HbA1C 8% ³ £10%.
Previous medications include any oral hypoglycemic agents, as monotherapy or in combination.
Concurrent lipid-lowering, anti-hypertensive and other medications are allowed
Exclusion criteria (before the study):
Type 1 diabetes mellitus Pregnant or lactating women Insulin treatment 3 months prior to study entry Creatinine >2 mg/dL Abnormal liver function tests GOT>X2 or GPT>X2 the upper normal limit Unstable anginal syndrome Congestive heart failure (NYHA class I-IV) Inability to follow study instructions including low compliance
Exclusion criteria (during the study):
Severe hypoglycemia (less than 50 mg%) or any hypoglycemic event requiring intravenous glucose infusion
Number of patients: 30 patients (drug) 30 patients (placebo)
Four out-patient visits, at enrollment and every month thereafter At enrollment (visit 1) physical examination will be performed and a full set of blood tests will be withdrawn At 1 week (visit 2) adjustment of hypoglycemic medications will be done and full chemistry and blood count will be taken At 6 weeks (visit 3) adjustment of hypoglycemic medications will be done and full chemistry and blood count will be taken At 12 weeks (visit 4), the end of the study, physical examination will be performed and a full set of blood tests will be withdrawn On the 2nd 3rd and 4th visits pill-count will be performed Glucose monitoring: patients will be asked to monitor fasting glucose levels at home, in the morning, on a daily basis
Drugs: identical drug containing/ placebo capsules Drugs for a month will be given in each monthly visit
Dose: 2 tablets three times daily
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults >18y
- With type 2 diabetes mellitus and inadequate glycemic control
- Previous medications include oral hypoglycemic medications,as monotherapy or in combination
Exclusion Criteria:
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Insulin treatment 3 months prior to study entry
- Creatinine >2
- Abnormal liver function test GOT>2 or GPT>2 the upper limit of norm
- Unstable anginal syndrome
- Congestive heart failure NYHA 1-4
- Inability to follow study instructions
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00563004
|Meir Medical Center
|Kfar-saba, Israel, 44281
|Principal Investigator:
|Pnina ROTMAN-PIKELNY, MD
|Meir Medical Center
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|pninarotman, DR, Meir Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00563004 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|November 22, 2007
|Last Updated:
|February 27, 2013
Keywords provided by pninarotman, Meir Medical Center:
Diabetes mellitus
Herbal treatment
Food supplement
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate for HIV Prevention in Men
This study has been completed.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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First received: April 6, 2007
Last updated: February 8, 2016
Last verified: February 2016
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The purpose of this study is to determine whether daily use of emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (FTC/TDF) can prevent HIV infection in men who also receive HIV counseling, condoms, and treatment for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
|HIV Infections
|Drug: Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Drug: Placebo
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|Chemoprophylaxis for HIV Prevention in Men
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDSU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Anti-HIV seroconversion [ Time Frame: At 36 months ]
- Safety endpoints, including Grade 1 or higher creatinine toxicity; Grade 3 or higher phosphorous toxicity; Grade 2, 3, or 4 laboratory adverse events; or Grade 2, 3, or 4 clinical adverse events; or HIV seroconversion [ Time Frame: Throughout study ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Hepatitis flares among hepatitis B virus (HBV) infected persons during and after chemoprophylaxis [ Time Frame: At 42 months ]
- Changes in bone mineral density, body fat distribution, or fasting triglyceride and cholesterol levels [ Time Frame: At 42 months ]
- Among HIV infected participants: viral load, drug resistance, and CD4 count [ Time Frame: At 42 months ]
- Proportion of missed doses by pill count and by estimate during CASI interview [ Time Frame: At 36 months ]
- Risk behavior, including number of sexual partners with HIV positive or unknown status, total number of sexual partners, and condom use before, during, and after use of study medication [ Time Frame: At 42 months ]
- Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) before, during, and after use of study medication [ Time Frame: At 42 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|June 2007
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: 1
Daily oral emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Drug: Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Fixed-dose coformulation of 200 mg emtricitabine and 300 mg tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Placebo Comparator: 2
Daily oral placebo
Drug: Placebo
Placebo for emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male sex (at birth)
- HIV uninfected
- Age having reached the local age of consent
- High risk for HIV infection including any of the following: 1) No condom use during anal intercourse with a male HIV-positive partner or a male partner of unknown HIV status during the last 6 months; (2) anal intercourse with more than 3 male sex partners during the last 6 months; (3) exchange of money, gifts, shelter, or drugs for anal sex with a male partner during the last 6 months; (4) sex with a male partner and STI diagnosis during the last 6 months or at screening, or (5) sexual partner of an HIV-infected man with whom condoms are not consistently used in the last 6 months.
- Able to provide a street address of residence for themselves and one personal contact who would know their whereabouts during the study period
- Healthy enough to work, as indicated by score of 80 or greater on the Karnofsky scale
- Certain laboratory values
- A urine dipstick with a negative or trace result for both glucose and protein within 28 days of enrollment.
- Ability to understand and local language for which an informed consent form has been approved by a local IRB and registered with the study sponsor.
Inclusion Criteria for Open-Label Extension:
- Participated in a randomized, placebo-controlled, PrEP trail
- Has been unblinded
- Has provided informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previously diagnosed active and serious infections, including tuberculosis infection, osteomyelitis, or infections requiring parenteral antibiotic therapy
- Active clinically significant medical problems including heart disease (e.g., symptoms of ischemia, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia), lung disease (steroid-dependent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), diabetes requiring hypoglycemic medication, or previously diagnosed cancer expected to require further treatment
- Acute HBV infection at the screening visit or presence of treatment indications for hepatitis B based on local practice standards; or clinical signs of hepatic cirrhosis
- History of pathological bone fractures not related to trauma
- Receiving ongoing therapy with certain HIV/AIDS-related medications or other medications as determined by the investigator
- Definitely or possibly received an anti-HIV vaccine while participating in a blinded clinical trial
- Current alcohol or drug use that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the study
- Current participation in a clinical trial or cohort study other than sub-studies of this protocol
- Any condition at enrollment that, in the opinion of the investigator, would make participation in the study unsafe or would interfere with the study
- Sites may utilize additional criteria that restrict enrollment to a subset of people who meet the protocol-defined enrollment criteria.
Exclusion Criteria for Open-Label Extension:
- Site leadership believes participant will have difficulty completing requirements
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: NCT00458393
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00458393
|United States, California
|San Francisco Dept. of Public Health iPrEx CRS
|San Francisco, California, United States, 94102
|United States, Illinois
|Stroger Hospital of Cook County/Core Center IPREX CRS
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612
|United States, Massachusetts
|Fenway Community Health iPrEx CRS
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215
|IPEC/FIOCRUZ iPrEx CRS
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 21040-900
|Projeto Praca Onze, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro iPrEx CRS
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 21941.590
|Universidade de Sao Paulo iPrEx CRS
|Sao Paulo, Brazil, 05403
|Fundación Ecuatoriana Equidad, Guayaquil, iPrEx CRS
|Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador
|Asociación Civil Selva Amazónica, Iquitos, iPrEx CRS
|Iquitos, Maynas, Peru
|Investigaciones Médicas en Salud (INMENSA), Lince, iPrEx CRS
|Lima, Peru
|South Africa
|Desmond Tutu HIV Ctr. iPrEx CRS
|Cape Town, South Africa, 7925
|Research Institute for Health Sciences iPrEx CRS
|Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50200
Sponsors and Collaborators
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
|Principal Investigator:
|Robert M. Grant, MD, MPH
|J. David Gladstone Institutes, University of California San Francisco
More Information
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Grant RM, Buchbinder S, Cates W Jr, Clarke E, Coates T, Cohen MS, Delaney M, Flores G, Goicochea P, Gonsalves G, Harrington M, Lama JR, MacQueen KM, Moore JP, Peterson L, Sanchez J, Thompson M, Wainberg MA. AIDS. Promote HIV chemoprophylaxis research, don't prevent it. Science. 2005 Sep 30;309(5744):2170-1.
Grant RM, Wainberg MA. Chemoprophylaxis of HIV infection: moving forward with caution. J Infect Dis. 2006 Oct 1;194(7):874-6. Epub 2006 Aug 29.
Lama JR, Sanchez J, Suarez L, Caballero P, Laguna A, Sanchez JL, Whittington WL, Celum C, Grant RM; Peruvian HIV Sentinel Surveillance Working Group. Linking HIV and antiretroviral drug resistance surveillance in Peru: a model for a third-generation HIV sentinel surveillance. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Aug 1;42(4):501-5.
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Gandhi M, Glidden DV, Mayer K, Schechter M, Buchbinder S, Grinsztejn B, Hosek S, Casapia M, Guanira J, Bekker LG, Louie A, Horng H, Benet LZ, Liu A, Grant RM. Association of age, baseline kidney function, and medication exposure with declines in creatinine clearance on pre-exposure prophylaxis: an observational cohort study. Lancet HIV. 2016 Nov;3(11):e521-e528. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(16)30153-9. Epub 2016 Aug 31.
Castillo-Mancilla J, Seifert S, Campbell K, Coleman S, McAllister K, Zheng JH, Gardner EM, Liu A, Glidden DV, Grant R, Hosek S, Wilson CM, Bushman LR, MaWhinney S, Anderson PL. Emtricitabine-Triphosphate in Dried Blood Spots as a Marker of Recent Dosing. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2016 Oct 21;60(11):6692-6697. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01017-16. Print 2016 Nov.
Glidden DV, Amico KR, Liu AY, Hosek SG, Anderson PL, Buchbinder SP, McMahan V, Mayer KH, David B, Schechter M, Grinsztejn B, Guanira J, Grant RM. Symptoms, Side Effects and Adherence in the iPrEx Open-Label Extension. Clin Infect Dis. 2016 May 1;62(9):1172-7. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciw022. Epub 2016 Jan 20.
Mulligan K, Glidden DV, Anderson PL, Liu A, McMahan V, Gonzales P, Ramirez-Cardich ME, Namwongprom S, Chodacki P, de Mendonca LM, Wang F, Lama JR, Chariyalertsak S, Guanira JV, Buchbinder S, Bekker LG, Schechter M, Veloso VG, Grant RM; Preexposure Prophylaxis Initiative Study Team. Effects of Emtricitabine/Tenofovir on Bone Mineral Density in HIV-Negative Persons in a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Clin Infect Dis. 2015 Aug 15;61(4):572-80. doi: 10.1093/cid/civ324. Epub 2015 Apr 23.
Liu A, Glidden DV, Anderson PL, Amico KR, McMahan V, Mehrotra M, Lama JR, MacRae J, Hinojosa JC, Montoya O, Veloso VG, Schechter M, Kallas EG, Chariyalerstak S, Bekker LG, Mayer K, Buchbinder S, Grant R; iPrEx Study team. Patterns and correlates of PrEP drug detection among MSM and transgender women in the Global iPrEx Study. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2014 Dec 15;67(5):528-37. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000000351.
Liegler T, Abdel-Mohsen M, Bentley LG, Atchison R, Schmidt T, Javier J, Mehrotra M, Eden C, Glidden DV, McMahan V, Anderson PL, Li P, Wong JK, Buchbinder S, Guanira JV, Grant RM; iPrEx Study Team. HIV-1 drug resistance in the iPrEx preexposure prophylaxis trial. J Infect Dis. 2014 Oct 15;210(8):1217-27. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiu233. Epub 2014 Apr 16.
Buchbinder SP, Glidden DV, Liu AY, McMahan V, Guanira JV, Mayer KH, Goicochea P, Grant RM. HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in men who have sex with men and transgender women: a secondary analysis of a phase 3 randomised controlled efficacy trial. Lancet Infect Dis. 2014 Jun;14(6):468-75. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(14)70025-8. Epub 2014 Mar 7.
Amico KR, Mansoor LE, Corneli A, Torjesen K, van der Straten A. Adherence support approaches in biomedical HIV prevention trials: experiences, insights and future directions from four multisite prevention trials. AIDS Behav. 2013 Jul;17(6):2143-55. doi: 10.1007/s10461-013-0429-9. Review.
Grant RM, Lama JR, Anderson PL, McMahan V, Liu AY, Vargas L, Goicochea P, Casapía M, Guanira-Carranza JV, Ramirez-Cardich ME, Montoya-Herrera O, Fernández T, Veloso VG, Buchbinder SP, Chariyalertsak S, Schechter M, Bekker LG, Mayer KH, Kallás EG, Amico KR, Mulligan K, Bushman LR, Hance RJ, Ganoza C, Defechereux P, Postle B, Wang F, McConnell JJ, Zheng JH, Lee J, Rooney JF, Jaffe HS, Martinez AI, Burns DN, Glidden DV; iPrEx Study Team. Preexposure chemoprophylaxis for HIV prevention in men who have sex with men. N Engl J Med. 2010 Dec 30;363(27):2587-99. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1011205. Epub 2010 Nov 23.
|Responsible Party:
|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00458393 History of Changes
|Obsolete Identifiers:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
10445 ( Registry Identifier: DAIDS ES )
U01AI064002 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
Peru PrEP
5U01AI064002-02 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|April 6, 2007
|Last Updated:
|February 8, 2016
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
Viral human hepatitis
HIV Seronegativity
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Drug Combination
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Anti-HIV Agents
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AT&T 2-Line Answering System w/ Dual Caller ID/Call Waiting
AT&T TL88102 2-line cordless telephone is perfect for your small office. With 2-line operation, place your current call on hold to make another call. Being able to use two phone lines with just one phone makes it convenient and efficient to manage your calls.
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Infinite Rose Heads, Cappuccino (12 ct.)
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This package includes one dozen solid cappuccino, preserved roses with a stem at the base of the head for easy design work. Infinite Roses are real roses preserved to last up to six months. This item is great for hotels, restaurants, event planners and weddings. The farm preserves the rose head so that it looks and feels like a real rose you picked from your garden. Simply take the stem base and insert wire and tape, then place into foam to design.
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JUPITER, Fla. (March 20, 2013) – Jupiter Medical Center kicks-off the spring season with a full calendar of community lectures and classes during the month of April. Please mark your calendar to take advantage of upcoming programs that may be of benefit to you or someone you know. Lectures and classes are as follows:
Nutrition for a Healthier Lifestyle Classes
In a world of fast food and fad diets, it's easy to forget how to eat healthy. Good nutrition is the one thing that matters most in your diet, health and lifestyle. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is the key to good health. Topics include: Healthy Eating for Women & Men • Supermarket Savvy • Emotional and Personality Impact on Eating • Food Label Reading/Portion Distortion • Dining Out Guidelines/Physical Activity • Healthy Eating on the Run/Fitting it into Your Lifestyle.
Cost is $59 (includes healthy eating starter kit). Reservations are required. Space is limited to 12 participants (minimum of four required to hold class). For more information or to register, call (561) 263-4HER(437) or (561) 263-4HIM(446). (Nutrition Counseling, individual one-hour sessions - $75)
Featuring Yolanda Torres, RD, LDN, CDE.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2014 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium North
T'ai Chi for New Beginners
Join us for a weekly T'ai Chi class for beginners. Learn more about the gentle flowing movements of T'ai Chi, which helps treat your whole body to a gentle and relaxing workout. Cost is $48 per month (minimum of eight required to hold class). Please call (561) 263-4437 to register.
Featuring Jim Satterfield, Certified T'ai Chi Instructor.
Thursday, April 3, 2014 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 1004 Building, Wellness Center Studio
Vascular Ulcers of the Lower Extremities
Ulcers of the lower extremities, particularly in individuals older than 65 years, are a common cause for visits to the podiatrist, wound care specialist, primary care physician, vascular surgeon, or dermatologist. Join us for an informative discussion to learn about overall vascular health, signs and symptoms of ulcers, and treatment options – including wound care.
Featuring Suresh Kacham, MD, Board Certified, Internal Medicine.
Thursday, April 3, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Lunch & Learn: Heart-to-Heart About Your Cardiovascular Health
Be heart smart! Join us for a Lunch & Learn on cardiovascular disease risk factors as well as recommendations for prevention and early detection. The key to a long, healthy life begins with a healthy heart.
Featuring Adrian Danchenko, MD, Board Certified, Cardiology.
Friday, April 4, 2014 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Orthopedic Lecture Series: Keep Your Joints Jumping
Don't let joint pain get you down. Join us for an interactive discussion on the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and current trends in treatment therapies for some of the most common joint injuries.
Featuring David Rondon, MD, Board Certified, Orthopedics.
Thursday, April 10, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Lunch & Learn: Be Smart About Your Prostate Health
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 233,000 new cases of prostate cancer are expected to be diagnosed this year in the United States. It's important for men to be proactive about their prostate health, and recognize any signs and symptoms. Join us for a Lunch & Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, including radiation therapy.
Featuring Michael Jacobs, MD, Board Certified, Urology; and David Herold, MD, Board Certified, Radiation Oncology, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology, Jupiter Medical Center's Foshay Cancer Center.
Friday, April 11, 2014 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Women Talk: Are You at Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer?
One in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. There will be more than 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed this year. Do you know your risk for either of these cancers? Join us for an informative discussion about risk factors, the importance of knowing your family history, and genetic testing.
Featuring Constance Murphy, ARNP, Cancer Risk Assessment & Genetics Program, Jupiter Medical Center's Comprehensive Breast Care Program; and Amy Shainman, Previvor.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 | 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Women's Health Lecture Series: Ask the Experts: Pelvic Floor Disorders
Did you know that 25% of all women suffer from a pelvic floor disorder? These can range from incontinence (urinary or fecal) to pelvic organ prolapse. Join us for an informative discussion about these disorders, advances in treatment options, and meet a physical therapist who specializes in this field.
Featuring Anthony Shaya, MD, MPH, FACOG, Board Certified, Obstetrics and Gynecology; Daniel Caruso, MD, MBA, Board Certified, Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery; and Megan Petrosky, Physical Therapist, Jupiter Medical Center's Rehab & Wellness Center.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Juicing: Join Us for Part III of Our Ongoing Juicing Series
Juicing has become increasingly popular for a number of health and wellness benefits. Join us for an interactive program that will include information on the health benefits of juicing, which fruits and vegetables to use, and organic vs. non-organic foods. A juicing demonstration and samples will be part of the program.
Featuring Ken Grey, AP, DOM.
Thursday, April 24, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Lunch & Learn: Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. With the right medications and treatment plan, you can get back to doing the things you enjoy. Join us for an informative Lunch & Learn on the signs and symptoms of RA, as well as treatment options, including medications, physical therapy and education.
Featuring Howard Busch, DO, Board Certified, Rheumatology.
Friday, April 25, 2014 |12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Digestive Health Lecture Series: Barrett's Esophagus
It is estimated that more than three million men and women in the United States suffer from Barrett's esophagus. If left untreated, this can turn into esophageal cancer. In recognition of National Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, join us for an informative discussion to learn who is at risk for developing Barrett's esophagus, screening tests, and advances in treatment, including radiofrequency ablation.
Featuring Chester Maxson, MD, Board Certified, Gastroenterology, Medical Director, Center for Excellence in Digestive Health, Jupiter Medical Center.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Can't Sleep? Take Control of Your Insomnia
Sleep is as essential in your daily routine as diet and exercise. Inadequate sleep can result in fatigue, depression, concentration problems, illness and injury. Join us for an informative discussion to learn about sleep efficiency improvement using evidence-based methods.
Featuring Neal Nay, RPSGT, RST, Manager, Jupiter Medical Center's Sleep Center.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 | 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Raso Education Center, Clarke Auditorium
Space is limited. Registration is required for all events. To register, please visit www.jupitermed.com/events or call (561) 263-2628.
About Jupiter Medical Center
A not-for-profit 283-bed regional medical center consisting of 163 private acute care hospital beds and 120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation and Hospice beds, Jupiter Medical Center provides a broad range of services with specialty concentrations in oncology, imaging, orthopedics & spine, digestive health, emergency services, lung & thoracic, women's health, weight management and men's health. Founded in 1979, the Medical Center has approximately 1,500 team members, 575 physicians and 640 volunteers. For more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 263-2234 or visit www.jupitermed.com.
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I recently heard a working architect (with more than 25 years of experience across various countries in Western Europe) state that never in his life has any of the architectural firms he's worked at asked to see his diploma (that's even before he got his license). And the only institution to ever care about that document was the university itself.
I am still in architecture school myself. And until this baffling statement I imagined every firm that has decided to hire you (post-grad) would like to see your actual diplomas to make sure you have the qualifications alleged on your resume (I also believed they would be interested in your grades). Is this not the case? I'm asking not out of temptation to lie on my resume or drop out xD, but simply because I want to get a better idea of how academia relates to practice, generally.
Have never been asked. Neither has anyone I know. Not only that, they never ask about grades, though I list the degree with honors. They don't care about grades, either.
Generally, portfolios are sequenced by studio and other coursework, including a thesis or terminal studio, such that the interviewer knows whether or not you graduated, or whether you are blowing smoke up his or her ass. In an interview fresh out of school, the interview focuses largely on schooling, so sitting there and lying about it for 20 minutes would be hard to do. If you can do that, you should probably be a "professional" safe cracker instead, and make more money. Just kidding, of course.
As for grades, they would matter somewhat to me. If two identical twins from the same university came in looking for employment, with similar portfolios, and one showed a 3.1 and the other a 3.6, I'd take the 3.6. It means they paid more attention more of the time.
I was never asked for it, but what I did in school was a very large portion of what was talked about in interviews. Plus you need to submit it as proof to join the AIA, if you want to be licensed, so on and so forth.
when i got my first job i was asked for my diploma, i told them i didn't have one. then they asked me how did i design Ronchamp, if i didn't attend design school? i simply explained, that while i didn't attend some fancy design school, i did however stay at a Holiday Inn Express. that, and some back room negotiations, got me a sweet 80k job with benefits!
works every time i hear.
i think your grades and diploma are like an icing to the cake if you want to include it. I personally wouldn't think a firm would even bother ask to see your diploma. In the end, it doesn't matter if you got perfect A's in your diploma. What matters is your portfolio and work that counts. Sure your marks can give them a hint of the type of student/worker you are, but as we all know, marks don't usually represent the quality of work you do.
Also, it is very unlikely that you're going to get hired for a high or well paid position right off the bat. If you do, its probably because you're already known to the firm or have had prior experience working for them.
Generally speaking, I saw high grades, along with things such as finishing on time and a few other indicators, as being indicative of someone who was well-rounded and "generally" did well in design. I'd say it's about 70:30 with high grade students being good at design and everything else : being ok at design and everything else. I definitely see a correlation between high grades and licensing, at least among my classmates. I have rarely seen the A students be crappy workers, but I suppose it can happen.
Thank you for the replies.
It's good to hear firms don't generally judge by grades, mainly because, as accesskb said, grades rarely indicate the quality of the work. At least in some schools; I guess it's down to school. I have quite a few classmates who frequently get high marks by simply meeting the basic academic criteria, without pushing for anything original or worth wasting time on. As a result they often produce work that wouldn't be glanced at twice. This is not to say it's bad, just utterly unremarkable. Yet it takes less time, while I get slowed down by the challenges I try to create for myself, as I believe if there ever is a time to challenge myself, this is it. Oh well, they probably work smart while I work hard.
A lot of firms these days are using E-Verify to see whether or not your credentials are legit.
I know these days that bigger firms like HOK, Gensler, P+W, etc do that as it is tied into whether or not they can be audited.
Nobody cares. Universities would love to have you think you need to carry your diploma as a license to exist, but it ain't so. Alumni of prestigious (i.e. expensive) schools care a little bit in a self-justification sort of way, but not enough be all that serious about it. Degrees are proxies for IQ and personality tests (which are generally outlawed for employment purposes), but that's pretty much it.
Employers do regularly run credit checks on prospective employees, though. So be aware of that.
Parsons Brinckerhoff will check for a diploma, at least for unlicensed designers
yup. couldn't care less about grades or diploma.
excuses about working harder while others work smarter is a pretty big turn off though. just be awesome and don't worry about anyone else. it'll all come out in the portfolio either way. impossible to bullshit that stuff...
excuses about working harder while others work smarter is a pretty big turn off though.
Don't know what this means, but what's wrong with working long hours, getting good grades, and turning out design work that satisfies the student and the professor? In grad school, one is not there to party, so good performance across the board is not that unrealistic. Undergrad was for partying, if one was even interested in that, since it generally implies alcohol consumption.
@will galloway, I realize how that may read to some. But I wasn't really going for an excuse. I'm happy with the way I work; I just wanted to point out how little grades can actually mean - and yes, that's precisely the point, the portfolio should be what you're judged by.
And, as observant says, in grad school it's not unrealistic to get good grades across the board. That's usually what happens in my school (I'm not US based and my course is a joint B.Arch. + M.Arch degree, except B.Arch is not awarded, so you go straight into the grad school phase in the last two years), because by then the student has some experience, a better idea of who he is and what he wants to do in particular and that makes for better results.
P.S. It's too bad I can't edit the thread title to correct the typo. It bugs me every time I look at it.
It could actually be argued that anyone who claims to work hard is a complete and utter phony. The human body, like almost any other biological entity, is hard-wired to do as little work as possible to stay alive. Calories in versus calories out — expending excessive amount of caloric energy for an undeterminable amount of benefit generally leads to illness, injury and starvation.
It's primarily the reason why almost all apex predators either spend most of their time sleeping or have the ability to modulate their metabolisms. Humans are probably the only animal that consumes energy without regard to any actual benefit they may receive.
A huge portion of our entire economy is based solely on consuming energy for no real justifiable reason other than the fact that wasting energy continues the economic cycle.
That being said...
Many automated HR systems have built in systems to automatically verify and vet employees based on a number of factors from keywords to reading comprehension to your credentials.
It could actually be argued that anyone who claims to work hard is a complete and utter phony. The human body, like almost any other biological entity, is hard-wired to do as little work as possible to stay alive.
There could be some reasons for working harder, or longer: difficult material, wheel spinning, constant editing, and other quirks. For quantitative courses such as structures, I would take notes that were so sloppy that I could never use them for the open-book tests. I would recopy these notes in neat block printing after every lecture. It made all the difference in the world on tests, not to mention absorbing the material while recopying. The other thing is that, if you're in grad school and not in the partying loop, why not study ... or draw ... or cut up museum board?
"[I do not] carry such information in my mind since it is readily available in books. ...The value of a college education is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think." — Albert Einstein
I've never been asked for a diploma/grades, nor do I know of anybody that has been asked. That would seem crazy to me, and a sign that the employer is un-trusting.
I never had a diploma...so I was always up front it wasn't there but I did not forget to mention I had over 150 hour of University Credits...but they were not all in Architecture and they were from different Schools and well I had my foot in an Architectural Office since I was 18 years old. So not having a degree didn't seem to bother them that much....cause I had figured out computers when people were working with 286's and I understood pin bar drafting and could actually draw in ink and sketch....So why would I need a diploma, once they took a look at the projects I had worked on and could explain my role in the specific project.
Employers do regularly run credit checks on prospective employees, though. So be aware of that.
in the US it's already illegal to use credit check/scores to discriminate against potential employees in 8 states, and looks like it will be illegal in most states by the end of the decade.
I really don't understand why this would matter unless you're entering into a partnership with someone - or they are managing office or project finances...
The credit check thing is weird. I'm wondering if it gives them the credit score, or just a green/amber/red reading. I had an employer who went through the whole background/credit suite of checks. I almost didn't want to consent to the credit score, not because of its content, but because of the principle. That's just too personal. Whether or not you're a whack job is relevant, though. They also gave an intelligence test of sorts. That wasn't a problem.
But, all of this points to a douchey firm, right? They loved multiple interviews, to the point of being ridiculous. For the head of interior design, they brought her back SIX times. Ridiculous. She looked like Katie Couric, was poised and well-spoken, had good experience, and went to one of the more prominent local universities. And then, she did a good job. So, what was all the fuss about? After numerous years, they got to be even bigger jerks, and she left.
Even funnier: the owner was a stickler about this intelligence test. He then hired a few guys for some lower end positions who were below the desired test threshold, and it was obvious they were hired based on their looks. Hmmm. He reasoned that "they didn't do well on the test, but they had good personalities that would be a good fit with the office" ... after they had to be fired. Sure ...
So many telltale signs about when an employer is going to be douchey - red flags all over the place. I got treated to three interviews and they were looking for a fourth. I told them I couldn't carve out that time from my schedule and work. They then made me an offer. Really interesting work. Really fucked up management - read: entitled scion of founder type problem.
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Topic: No more treatment for Charlie
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Got home Wed. afternoon from hospital stay at Baptist. As soon as we went to Charlie's appointment, Mon., he was admitted, blood drawn, scanned. Scan showed the tumors in his liver have grown. Blood showed high levels bilirubin. He is more jaundiced, nauseous, weak. MRI showed there is no place to put a stent to help with the bile ducts because of the growth of the tumors. There's nothing else medically to be done to try to fight the cancer. Charlie may have weeks left, but no one really knows. We are happy he is home. We had a good talk with Sarah and Ben this afternoon - cried, laughed and lots of hugs and kisses. So blessed that we have time to be together and say our good bye's. We're all looking forward to Christmas family get togethers and Christmas Eve Lovefeast. Please pray for Charlie to stay pain free as he continues on his journey.
Lord our Father, we bring our heaviest burdens to you in prayer, confident that you will help us to deal with whatever comes our way. To you be the glory forever and ever. Amen. (From today's Moravian Daily Text) Moravians are one of the oldest Protestant denominations.
Oh, if you're wondering what a Lovefeast is, you can go to
It's a beautiful service especially with low lights and everyone holding a candle high and singing.
We'll be getting information about Hospice soon, making plans to have him with us at home.
Thank you for always being here for me.


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The 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S placed first and third in its 1200cc class and second and sixth overall at its first ever race, the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. Five-time champ Greg Tracy rode the second place bike, reaching a top speed of 137mph at one point during the 12.42-mile, part dirt/part asphalt, 156-turn hillclimb. These are the first high-res photos of the Ducatis to come out of yesterday's race.
"When I was growing up, and all these factory teams would win races, I
was sure they had these $100,000 engines and that was why they went so
fast. I was wrong," said Tracy. "This is my first year on a factory motorcycle and
I'll tell you that bike was box-stock. It had some carbon, and few
tweaks and that was it. That motorcycle is crazy fast."
We'll bring you more photos and video from the race as they become
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God digs motorcycles.
That is, at least, what the Rev. Darlene Kelley would like to believe.
The pastor at the Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church is even going so far as to build an outdoor service around them today in what is being called the Blessing of the Motorcycles, a first for the Midtown Kingston church.
"All things can be used by God, and, in that way, all things are holy--even motorcycles," Kelley said.
She's not quite sure how many motorcyclists will come out for the event, but expectations are pretty high.
Mayor Shayne Gallo has even issued an executive order to close Clinton Avenue from Liberty Street to Center Street.
Parking on both sides of the street is prohibited to accommodate the event that begins at 11 a.m.
Kelley, a minister who likes to think outside the box, said she'll take it to the streets, bring out the worship music and have a grand old time meeting area and out-of-area bikers.
"We'll sing some songs, say some prayers, praise God and beat the Baptists to Applebee's," she said.
"I'm not going to preach, but we'll do some calls to worship and try to gear it around recreation and nature and being responsible as recreation vehicle owners and talk about some of the ways that we can be safe and still enjoy the gift God gives us--the ability to get out there and have a pleasant summer day," she said.
And it's not just for motorcyclists who want prayers for safety this riding season, she said.
In fact, Kelley has expanded it to anything with wheels or, for that matter, anything that moves.
"Absolutely," she said. "Motorcycles, bicycles, unicycles, skateboards, roller blades, and if you're a walker, we'll even bless your feet. There's no limit on grace."
Kelley credits her brother-in-law, David Walters, for dreaming up the idea to not only do the blessing, but take up a free-will offering for the church's Caring Hands Soup Kitchen.
It has been feeding the hungry a nutritious meal on weekdays at noon since the late 1980s.
The church also offers a GED program sponsored by BOCES, recovery meetings through Narcotics Anonymous, a free legal clinic and advocate services--all a direct result of the soup kitchen.
Kelley couldn't be more thrilled about pairing the motorcycle blessing with the soup kitchen and considers today's church service a new way to worship.
"It's re-thinking church. It's one of our slogans of late," she said.
Her brother-in-law, of course, was a big part of it.
Walters, who lives in Bergen County, N.J., hopped on his 81 Honda CB 750 on Easter Sunday and rode up to see Kelley.
His purpose was to work out the final details of the motorcycle-blessing event with Kelley.
Walters said they're common in New Jersey once the weather breaks, and the idea had been brewing in his mind to get one started at Kelley's church.
"Over the winter, I talked to my friends about it, and we put flyers together and sent it to my sister-in-law, and she said it sounded like a good idea."
The Easter get-together solidified it, and Walters said he's looking forward to the turnout and what it could mean for the church's many programs.
"It's something to help Darlene...and her soup kitchen. Down here, everything is a donation for this or that. Darlene has always been there for me or anyone when they need something. It's just something in return," he said.
Walters, who's been riding for a few years, is grateful that he's never had an accident, but he did know a motorcyclist from his neighborhood who died recently.
"Someone broadsided him. He was the innocent one," Walters said.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 4,000 motorcyclists will die in accidents this year.
About 80 percent of reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death, the agency reports.
Already in the Hudson Valley and Catskill region, some motorcycle-related deaths and injuries have already made headlines.
One rider died on April 27 when he lost control of his bike on a curve on U.S. Route 9W in Athens.
Another motorcyclist from Olivebridge suffered a shoulder injury late last month after his bike hit gravel on Route 28A and slid out from under him.
"You have to be aware of your surroundings," Walters said.
"I'm not saying that motorcyclists are perfect. You see the kids doing 80 or 100 mph, and look at what happens. The first warm night we had here (in New Jersey), someone got killed in the Nutley area at midnight."
Walters, who often takes long rides for pleasure, admits he's not a religious person, but he said he'll gladly bow his head and accept today's blessing.
"It's all about keeping safe," he said.
Kelley, meanwhile, is all geared up to storm the heavens with prayers of protection for her brother-in-law and everyone who shows up outside the church this morning.
It has no parking lot, so the street will be used as a sanctuary of sorts.
"Hopefully, we'll fill it with some motorcycles," Kelley said.
Once they do, Kelley said she hopes they feel welcome and part of God's family.
"A lot of times, the guys come up from the city or New Jersey, and we tend to think of them as an annoyance," she said.
"We want our area to be respected and enjoyed, and we want all of it to be safe and smooth for everyone."


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Here is a neat trench art ink well. It is approximately 7" square and is a thin sheet of brass that has been hammered and shaped into a nice leaf pattern supported by four small caliber projectiles. The actual ink well is a large caliber projectile. Really neat piece.
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Evolution Hoax
You have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah, for all who put their hope in Allah and the Last Day and remember Allah much. (Surat al-Ahzab: 21)
There is instruction in their stories for people of intelligence. This [the Qur'an] is not a narration which has been invented but confirmation of all that came before, a clarification of everything, and a guidance and a mercy for people who believe. (Surah Yusuf: 111)
Nun. By the Pen and what they write down! By the blessing of your Lord, you are not mad. You will have a wage which never-fails. Indeed you are truly vast in character. So you will see and they will see which of you is mad. Your Lord knows best who is misguided from His Way and He knows best those who are guided. (Surat al-Qalam: 1-7)


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'The Expendables 3′: Watch the New Trailer
Lionsgate released a new trailer for "The Expendables 3″ that offers more action than previous previews while hinting at how the band of seemingly misfit soldiers gets together for its latest caper. An organized prison break involving a helicopter and a train brings Wesley Snipes's character back to the team, for example.
The film stars Sylvester Stallone as Barney, who co-founded the combat group years earlier with Conrad Stonebanks, played by Mel Gibson. But the two had a falling-out and Stonebanks became an arms trader who now wants to eliminate the Expendables for good.


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Berry likely to switch spots with Speier
MESA, Ariz. -- Even after returning to Arizona from Cincinnati, where he learned he has cancer, Reds third-base coach Mark Berry has not been working on the field during games. Berry has been on the bench with manager Dusty Baker while bench coach Chris Speier is in the coaching box behind third base.
It's possible that it could be set up that way during the regular season. Berry is expected to miss road trips if he decides to undergo radiation treatment.
"We're discussing that now," Baker said. "Mark and I discussed it. It's not fair to him or the team or Chris to be in and out of there. There's a rhythm you get into. We're trying to decide that when he's there, he'll probably be on the bench with me.
"He can handle it. He's a baseball man. Chris can handle it because he has coached third before."
Speier coached third base on Baker's staff with the Cubs in 2005-06.
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Mark My Word, and follow him on Twitter @m_sheldon. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Topic: "Anti-cancer:A New Way of Live"-Dr. David Servan-Schreiber
Hi, everybody,
Dr.David Servan-Schreiber (1961-2011)passed away Sunday at a hospital near
his family's home in Normandy,France. He was 50.
The French-born doctor,who was the author the book published in 2007 that promoted ,in addition to traditional medicine,healthy eating along with medication,yoga and "a new way of life"could extend the lives of cancer sufferers.
He was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor 20 years ago and was told the cancer had returned in May 2010. His personal and professional journey took him from the verge of death to good health and back again twice before his passing on Sunday. ---From Chicago Tribune 7/28/2011.


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BEDWAS have signed a core of seasoned campaigners to help with the development of a host of Newport Gwent Dragons academy prospects.
The Dragons have assigned full-back Hallam Amos and centre Jack Dixon, who made their full regional debuts last season, to Bridge Field.
They will be joined at Bedwas by academy wing Lewis Hudd, fly-half Ethan Davies, prop Dan Goode, lock Derryn Jones, hooker Elliott Dee and back row James Benjamin.
That youth is mixed with Premiership experience with nine new signings so far confirmed, eight of which plied their trade in the top flight last term.
Back row forward James Thomas and wing Ryan Owen arrive from Gwent rivals Pontypool, lock Kyle Maiden is heading east from Bridgend while five players have signed from Cardiff, props Kristian Gay and Dan Preece, lock Chris Bundy, scrum-half Tom Rowlands and centre Matthew John. Gavin Close has also been snapped up after impressing with Division Two East's Rhydyfelin. The former Pontypridd wing scored 23 tries in 20 games last season.