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A Study to Assess Cerebrospinal Fluid INflammatory Markers After Addition of Maraviroc to MONotherapy Darunavir/Ritonavir - The CINAMMON Study (CINAMMON)
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The purpose of the study is to investigate the possible benefits of giving the anti-HIV drug maraviroc to people who are taking darunavir/ritonavir alone for their HIV treatment. Many people successfully take only darunavir/ritonavir treatment for their HIV. However, there are some concerns that this treatment may not reach some areas of the body, such as the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system or CNS), as effectively as it does the bloodstream.
There is already a large clinical study looking at any differences between 'conventional' HIV treatment with 3 drugs and single drug treatment with a protease inhibitor, also called PI monotherapy, such as darunavir/ritonavir. This includes differences in the effects on the CNS. However, this study will only be finished in 2013.
The investigators know that maraviroc can reach the CNS very effectively. The investigators in this study will investigate the effect of adding maraviroc to darunavir/ritonavir monotherapy by looking at levels of inflammation within the fluid that surrounds the CNS, called cerebrospinal fluid or CSF.
Maraviroc is a licensed drug for the treatment of HIV treatment.. It showed good results in 2 clinical studies when it was taken by people whose HIV virus had developed resistance to previous HIV treatments.
This study will also investigate safety as well as monitor effectiveness when patients take maraviroc is taken on top of normal treatment of darunavir/ritonavir monotherapy.
Maraviroc has been shown to be present in the fluid that surrounds the brain in people taking Maraviroc. It is not known if whether the presence of Maraviroc has any impact on brain function. Therefore this study will also investigate brain (neurocognitive) functioning with a computer test and some written tests.
|Drug: maraviroc
|Phase 4
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|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Changes in inflammatory markers in CSF week 12 to week 36 [ Time Frame: 36 weeks ]To investigate changes from week 12 to week 36 in inflammatory markers in CSF when maraviroc (150mg qd) is added to stable darunavir/ritonavir (800/100mg qd) monotherapy for 24 weeks
- CSF inflammatory markers from baseline to week 12 on darunavir/ritonavir monotherapy (control phase) [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]To investigate changes in CSF inflammatory markers from baseline to week 12 on darunavir/ritonavir monotherapy (control phase)
|Study Start Date:
|November 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2016
|Primary Completion Date:
|November 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Maraviroc, darunavir, ritonavir
Single-arm,assessing cerebrospinal fluid inflammatory markers after addition of maraviroc to patients stable on monotherapy darunavir/ritonavir
|Drug: maraviroc
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
Patient volunteers who meet all of the following criteria are eligible for this trial:
- male or female aged between 18 and 65 years
- has a documented HIV-1 infection
- has signed the Informed Consent Form voluntarily
- is willing to comply with the protocol requirements
- has an HIV-plasma viral load at screening <40 copies/mL (one off retesting for blips <200 copies/ml is allowed)
- has a CD4 cell count at Screening >200 cells/mm3
- has been on a stable darunavir/ritonavir regimen 800/100 once daily alone for at least 12 weeks at Screening, and willing to remain on this;
- estimated glomerular filtration rate (by MDRD or CG methods) >60 ml/min at screening
- CCR5 tropic by geno2pheno assay performed at screening
- if female and of childbearing potential, she is using effective birth control methods (as agreed by the investigator) and is willing to continue practising these birth control methods during the trial and for at least 30 days after the end of the trial (or after last intake of investigational ARVs); Note: Women who are postmenopausal for least 2 years, women with total hysterectomy, and women who have a tubal ligation are considered of non-childbearing potential
- if a heterosexually active male, he is using effective birth control methods and is willing to continue practising these birth control methods during the trial and until follow-up visit
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients meeting 1 or more of the following criteria cannot be selected:
- is infected with HIV-2
- is using any concomitant therapy disallowed as per SPC for the study drugs (section 5.2)
- has a currently active AIDS defining illness (Category C conditions according to the CDC Classification System for HIV Infection 1993) with the following exceptions (must be discussed with the Investigator prior to enrolment):Stable cutaneous Kaposi's Sarcoma (no pulmonary or gastrointestinal involvement other than oral lesions) unlikely to require systemic therapy during the trial period Note: Primary and secondary prophylaxis for an AIDS defining illness is allowed
- has acute viral hepatitis including, but not limited to, A, B, or C
- has chronic hepatitis B and/or C
- has received any investigational drug within 30 days prior to the trial drug administration
- Clinically significant allergy or hypersensitivity to any trial medication excipients
- If female, she is pregnant or breastfeeding
- Screening blood results with any grade 3/4 toxicity according to Division of AIDS (DAIDS) grading scale, except: asymptomatic grade 3 glucose, amylase or lipid elevation or asymptomatic grade 4 triglyceride elevation (re-test allowed).
- Clinical or laboratory evidence of significantly decreased hepatic function or decompensation: INR > 1.5 or albumin < 30g/L or bilirubin > 2.5 x ULN.
- Platelets of < 50 based on lumbar puncture examination at baseline.
- Any condition (including drug/alcohol abuse) or laboratory results which, in the investigator's opinion, interfere with assessments or completion of the trial.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01680536
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|St Stephen's AIDS Trust
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|St Stephens Aids Trust
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|Study First Received:
|September 4, 2012
|Last Updated:
|February 26, 2016
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Protease Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
CCR5 Receptor Antagonists
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Weaker-than-expected inflation data released on Wednesday has given the Reserve Bank of Australia increased scope to cut the official interest rate when it meets in February.
The consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, rose 0.2 per cent in the December quarter, after rising by 1.4 per cent in the September quarter, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.
In the year to December, the CPI rose 2.2 per cent.
An AAP survey of 15 economists had predicted a rise by 0.5 per cent in the December quarter for an annual rate of 2.5 per cent.
CommSec economist Savanth Sebastian said the data removed one hurdle from a potential rate cut decision.
"It highlights that inflation is well and truly contained," he said.
"It leaves the RBA decision in February open, as they have the opportunity to cut rates if they deem it necessary.
"It now comes down to whether they think the Australian economy is improving at a healthy rate."
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I just returned from an incredible adventure to Hyde Park, New York! I was given the opportunity to teach a class on gluten-free baking at the Culinary Institute of America.
The C.I.A. is the premier culinary school in the United States, thus the invitation that was extended to me by Chef Richard Coppedge was an offer I couldn't refuse!
As someone who's had an appreciation for the culinary arts all of her adult life, it was a surreal experience finding myself working in the kitchens of the C.I.A. The campus is situated along the banks of the Hudson river in a breathtaking setting while the facility itself is extensive and spectacular.
I found the students to be enthusiastic and eager to learn about the special dietary considerations facing individuals with celiac disease. Since most everyone enjoys sweets, I decided to demonstrate teff peanut butter cookies, teff chocolate cake and quinoa energy bars. They were intrigued with my presentation as not only had they not baked with these flours but some had never even heard of these grains.
One of the highlights of my time with the students was when they all chose to sign a C.I.A. apron for me as a memento of our time together. I will never forget my time at the C.I.A. and will treasure meeting members of the exceptional staff, the instructor chefs as well as spending time with these awesome students!
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This letter is long overdue. I moved to Lake County 10 years ago and began building houses. At the time, I would go into the contractor sales office and would leave offended most every time. After a number of visits, I just took my business elsewhere, refusing to go to one Clearlake lumber store, unless I absolutely had to.
A dramatic change happened when a new manager was hired. He started hiring new employees, restructuring departments and training on customer service. I cannot begin to tell you the positive difference. The store facelift was a nice touch, but the way the new personnel interacted with me was wonderful. The new manager positioned his office so he can observe the activity in the contractor sales department and he comes out frequently to assist with anything that comes up, or just to interact with me as a customer. What a great job he is doing.
I can honestly say that I have not had a bad experience with any employee since he made these changes. I have come to know and appreciate all of them. They always make me feel as if I am the only customer they have. They are knowledgeable of the products and quick to respond to my needs, no matter how unusual or difficult it is to achieve. They have made it a joy to get to come into the store. They deserve the highest praise and certainly a year-end bonus. I am personally giving them a small bonus, but I hope they get even more. They deserve it. I am now building in San Jose and Clearlake, but I take every opportunity to purchase materials for my projects in San Jose at the store in Clearlake. May the business continue to thrive and have great success.
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POLICE chiefs paid a glowing tribute to a Winchester resident following his resignation as Neighbourhood Watch coordinator.
Derek Harper, 79, set up the watch in the St John's area of the city six years ago and police say crime fell as a result.
Speaking at a recent meeting of coordinators, chief inspector James Fulton, Winchester and East Hampshire District commander, said: "Derek, you are recognized for your fantastic support for Neighbourhood Watch. There is no doubt your efforts have helped reduce crime in Winchester and St John's, and made it a safer place to live."
Mr Harper, who lives at St John's South with his wife Triona, also 79, said he has seen great changes in his area. He cites the establishment of St John's as a 'No Cold Calling' zone and a reduction in anti-social behaviour as particularly rewarding achievements.
Asked why he accepted the police's invitation to set up the watch, Mr Harper said: "If something is impacting on the right to enjoy your home in peace, then that has to be changed.
"We feel empowered now and we feel we are being listened to and we hope that will continue."
Sandy Vining, Neighbourhood Watch beat representative for Winchester said: "Derek did brilliantly in setting it up the Neighbourhood Watch in his area."
Mr Harper has officially resigned but will continue his involvement with the watch until a replacement coordinator is found.


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STATE COLLEGE – The candidates for the Penn State starting quarterback job will get a chance to create separation in the competition when the Nittany Lions wrap up spring practice Saturday.
Steven Bench and Tyler Ferguson are the main competitors to take over for last year's record-setting starter, Matt McGloin, who hopes to get a shot in the NFL.
The snaps have been split evenly between Bench and Ferguson. They were running about even during drills.
The Blue-White intrasquad scrimmage will be the last shot that Bench and Ferguson will have to impress until preseason camp in August.
"Any time you have practices left, there's always enough time for one guy to separate himself," O'Brien said last week. "I think they both do some things well and there's some things that both of them need to improve upon."
They might need to really electrify the coaching staff to get O'Brien to change his mind about whether to hold off on naming a starter until August, after incoming freshman Christian Hackenberg joins the fray.
For now, it's Bench and Ferguson with a chance to seize momentum going into the summer.
"I'm not really going to get into their strengths and weaknesses," tight end Kyle Carter said. "They're both taking control of the huddle, getting us into the right formations and they're both improving."
Whoever gets the job may have an easier learning curve because most of last year's offense is back. They all have a valuable year of experience in the spiced-up passing game that O'Brien installed after coming over from the New England Patriots in January 2012.
But don't expect O'Brien to show much diversity in the play-calling. He'll use a toned-down playbook and focus more on good tempo.
The biggest asset is wideout Allen Robinson, last year's breakout star who led the Big Ten in receiving yards (1,013) and receiving touchdowns (11).
"Really, the new guy for us is just the quarterback," Robinson said. "We're just trying to keep those guys comfortable and rally around those guys. If we have things in practice that don't go so well, we just try to rally around them and make them feel comfortable."
This spring, O'Brien is also limiting full contact in practice to just once a week as a precautionary measure to preserve his team's health. Penn State is in the midst of a two-year process of whittling down its scholarship roster by 20 to 65 in 2014 due to NCAA sanctions.
Otherwise, it's been a relatively drama-free spring practice.
On defense, the Nittany Lions are transitioning to new coordinator John Butler, who was promoted from secondary coach. He replaced Ted Roof, who took the same job at Georgia Tech following one season in Happy Valley.
"The only thing that might be different is a couple of the defenses we install might have different names," safety Stephen Obeng-Agyapong said. "But for the most part everything's been the same."
Finding a replacement for tackle Jordan Hill, an NFL draft prospect, is a priority. O'Brien will be looking at walk-ons to fill backup depth at linebacker, which has lost standouts Michael Mauti and Gerald Hodges.
The progress of Nyeem Wartman, who impressed for a brief time on special teams last year before an injury, will be of particular interest as he looks to snag a starting outside spot opposite Mike Hull, a Canon-McMillan graduate.
O'Brien is also looking for a replacement for departed starting cornerback Stephon Morris. But there is depth in the secondary, even with Obeng-Agyapong held out from full contact while recovering from right shoulder surgery.
Two former receivers have moved to the defensive backfield, and two scholarship freshmen cornerbacks joined the club early this spring.
As a result, the Nittany Lions have been practicing more nickel defense this spring after barely using it last season.
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Seema Sueko, the leader of Mo`olelo Performing Arts Co. and one of San Diego theater's most notable (and influential) success stories of the past decade, is taking her talents to a bigger stage.
The company announced Thursday that Sueko is joining the storied Pasadena Playhouse in the newly created position of associate artistic director.
Sueko steps into the new job Jan. 6; her last day at Mo`olelo is Dec. 13.
The socially engaged Mo`olelo has become almost synonymous with Sueko, its energetic executive artistic director, since she co-founded the company in 2004.
But while Sueko says the decision to leave is not one she took lightly, the chance to work with the Pasadena theater (which first opened in 1925) and artistic chief Sheldon Epps (a former associate artistic director at San Diego's Old Globe) was too good to pass up.
"I've admired him for a long time," Sueko said from Washington, D.C., where she has been pursuing an 18-month residency at Arena Stage. "I think he's really one of the greats, and I'm looking forward to learning from him."
For his part, Epps said in a statement: "I am genuinely thrilled that Seema will be joining us here at the Pasadena Playhouse. Without doubt, she is one of the rising stars of the American theater field."
Sueko said the time felt right for the move because Mo`olelo has proved to be in capable hands while she's been away; general manager Samantha Howell and new artistic assistant Donnie Matsuda have largely been running the company's day-to-day operations.
"Samantha really elevated the company by coming on board, and took a lot of things that maybe lived in my brain and institutionalized them," said Sueko, who also praised the theater's board and donors.
"I'll always be available for advice and support," she added. "But there's also a thing called 'founder's syndrome.' A good founder needs to be able to let go at times."
Sueko said her new position likely will include supervising and growing the Pasadena theater's new-play program, working on diversity programs and directing some productions, among other duties.
As for staying connected with San Diego: "I'll have 'dual citizenship' in San Diego and L.A.," Sueko said with a laugh. (Her husband, Troy Hirsch, will continue working as sports anchor at San Diego's Fox 5 TV; Sueko plans to return to town on weekends and days off.)
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Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) posted lower revenues in the fourth quarter of 2012 on Plavix patent expiry. Revenues declined 23% year-over-year to $4.2 billion. However, earnings rose on tax benefits of $411 million attributable to a capital loss deduction. Earnings were $0.56 per share in the fourth quarter, up from $0.50 per share in the year-ago period. [1]
For full year 2012, revenues and earnings of the company declined significantly due to patent expiry of Avapro in March 2012 and of Plavix in May 2012. Revenues declined 17% y-o-y to $17.6 billion and earnings declined 46% y-o-y to $1.16 per share in 2012. [1] However, the outlook of the company is stable due to presence of several fast-growing drugs like Yervoy, Orencia, Sprycel and Onglyza in its portfolio. Additionally, recent regulatory approvals for Eliquis and Forxiga will add to sales and earnings growth of the company in coming months.
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Plavix – the blockbuster cardiovascular drug of Bristol-Myers constituted nearly a third of its total revenues in 2011. Sales of the drug fell sharply and significantly after patent expiry due to competition from cheaper generics. In the fourth quarter, sales of Plavix declined 97% y-o-y to $49 million from $1.7 billion in the year-ago period. For full year 2012, sales of Plavix declined 64% y-o-y to $2.5 billion from $7.1 billion in 2011. [1]
The sales of Avapro, another cardiovascular drug also declined 57% y-o-y in the fourth quarter due to competition from generics. For full year 2012, sales of Avapro declined 47% y-o-y to $503 million. [1]
Ongoing growth in sales of Yervoy, Onglyza, Orencia and Sprycel
The decline in sales of Plavix and Avapro was partially offset by growth in sales of several other drugs driven by rising adoption. In the fourth quarter, sales of Yervoy (an anti-cancer drug) increased 47% y-o-y to $211 million, of Onglyza (an anti-diabetic drug) increased 29% y-o-y to $198 million, of Orencia (drug for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis) increased 26% y-o-y to $325 million, of Sprycel (an anti-cancer drug) increased 24% y-o-y to $281 million and of Baraclude (drug for treatment of Hepatitis B) increased 13% y-o-y to $360 million. Excluding Plavix and Avapro, the sales of all other drugs combined increased 13% y-o-y in the fourth quarter. [1]
Eliquis and Forxiga regulatory approvals to add growth in 2013
Additionally, in the fourth quarter Bristol-Myers received regulatory approval for Eliquis for preventing heart attacks in patients with an irregular heart beat not caused by a heart valve, which is called non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). The company received NVAF approval for Eliquis in European Union (EU) in November, in the U.S., Japan and Canada in December and in South Korea in January. Eliquis on the strength of its positive clinical trials is expected to become a major drug in the NVAF treatment market and is central to Bristol-Myers' strategy of offsetting the loss in sales from Plavix patent expiry.
Bristol-Myers also received EU regulatory approval for Forxiga for treatment of type 2 diabetes in the fourth quarter. The drug belongs to an upcoming class of anti-diabetic drugs called SGLT2, and it will help the company address the growing multi-billion dollar type 2 diabetes treatment market in the EU.
These important regulatory approvals of the fourth quarter will add to sales and earnings growth of Bristol-Myers in 2013 and beyond. The company currently forecasts sales in the range of $16.2 billion and $17 billion and earnings in the range of $1.54 and $1.64 per share for 2013. [1]
We currently have a stock price estimate of $33.59 for Bristol-Myers, approximately 10% below its current market price. We are in the process of incorporating fourth quarter earnings of the company and will update our estimates shortly.
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Loving, safe homes will be sought out for our residents and any animal that is deemed unadoptable, for whatever reason, will be allowed to live out its natural life surrounded by love here at the Sanctuary.
To relieve overpopulation, we will provide education about and funds for spay and neuter programs.
We will also attempt to raise awareness about the importance of general pet care, including but not limited to, vaccinations and nutrition.
Last, but certainly not least in importance, we will provide education to those we interact with in an attempt to prevent animal cruelty and to aide in creating a more compassionate society.
We make every attempt to qualify prospective homes with a matching animal. We want all of our adopting families to be happy and we have a unique return policy for ALL of our animals.
We have rescued and placed in forever homes approx. 1600 animals so far.
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Dr. Paul Farmer Addresses Class of 2013
Addressing the 590 graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences at this year's commencement ceremony on May 11, Dr. Paul Farmer did what he has done his whole life: surprise and inspire people.
The surprise for many hearing the MacArthur Foundation "genius" award winner and internationally renowned public health advocate was that he avoided the traditional platitudes about graduates embarking on a new chapter in their lives. Instead, he told a "tale of two cities": Boston and Mirebalais, which is in central Haiti.
"If anyone embodies the American University ideal of active citizenship it is Paul Farmer," said Peter Starr, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "He has devoted his entire career to helping people in some of the poorest places in the world get the kind of health care they not only need but deserve."
Farmer is chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He also serves as U.N. Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Community-based Medicine and Lessons from Haiti.
He is perhaps best known as the cofounder of Partners In Health, an international nonprofit organization whose main goals are "to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need of them and to serve as an antidote to despair." He received an honorary doctor of science degree at commencement.
Tale of Two Cities
In his tale of two cities, Farmer started with Boston, home to Brigham and Women's Hospital, social where Farmer is chief of the Division of Global Health Equity. In nearby Cambridge is Harvard Medical School, where he teaches and started his medical studies 30 years ago.
In Boston, after two bombs exploded near the finish line of the city's marathon, Farmer noted, a safety net of world-class hospitals and highly trained physicians and caregivers sprang into action. Three people died and more than 260 were injured. But not a single patient who reached the hospital alive died, even though many had suffered massive trauma. Doctors began operating on the injured within half an hour of the blast.
The system worked.
Compare that with Mirebalais, one of the poorest places in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. That's where Farmer has chosen to live and to help the people who need his help the most.
Farmer first visited Mirebalais in 1983, after he had graduated from Duke and was about to enter Harvard Medical School. In the first few years of conducting health surveys in Haiti, he recounted, he'd lost three close fellow workers in ways that would have been unimaginable in Boston. One died of misdiagnosed cerebral malaria, another from typhoid fever complicated by an ileal perforation, and a third of sepsis caused by infection just days after giving birth to a boy. Her death could have been avoided by the kind of hygiene practiced routinely in hospitals in places like Boston.
Farmer's conclusion was a fitting charge to the Class of 2013.
"Martin Luther King was right when he told us the year before his death by martyrdom that anyone can be great because everyone can serve. All of us can serve by helping to build or support the safety nets our species needs." Not everyone can survive devastating disease or disasters, he said. "But how many survive serious illness or injury depends heavily on what sort of safety net we build for all those who share our neighborhoods, cities, states, nations, planet."


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I had implants three years ago and there was nerve damage. I am told that there might be something that can be done to bring the feeling back.
That is a difficult issue. You should make an appointment with an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon for a complete evaluation of your situation and possible treatment recommendations.
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Four decades ago, when Lyndon Johnson signed the order to create the Department of Transportation, it read, "The Secretary should give top priority to the safety of our people as they travel by land, sea, or air."
Today, that statement remains truer than ever -- especially when it comes to distracted driving.
We've made remarkable progress since we set ending distracted driving as a priority at DOT. Under the leadership of Secretary LaHood, the number of states with distraction laws has doubled, and it's no coincidence that today, distracted driving is a household term.
But we all know that we have more work to do. Just as distracted driving was a priority under Secretary LaHood, it will receive my full efforts, as well.
In fact, this morning, I met with leaders from nearly two dozen organizations, all of whom are working with us to end distracted driving.
It was the first of what I hope will be many discussions on how we can make more progress in this effort, and I thought it made sense to start with the folks who have partnered with us from the beginning. We talked about a range of new ideas and approaches organized around awareness and education, laws and enforcement, and research and technology.
It was an inspiring meeting --not just to see the passion that everyone brings to the table to end distraction-- but to hear about the variety of efforts already underway in this fight. As Secretary LaHood would say, distracted driving is an epidemic, so it makes sense to approach the problem from different angles, whether that's spreading the word through Facebook, teaching teens to serve as safe driving ambassadors among their friends, or developing an app that allows you to stop receiving texts and phone calls while driving.
Make no mistake, at DOT, we welcome breakthrough advancements in our vehicles. In fact, our connected car research could help reduce 4 out of every 5 crashes on the road today. But we also want to ensure they don't lead to unwelcome new distractions. And, on that score, NHTSA has already taken a lead role in offering guidance to the auto industry. There are more pilot programs in the works now and more results being analyzed. We're also working on the next round of distraction guidelines.
Of course, all of this --moving public opinion and public policy, changing driver behavior, and safeguarding technology-- is an enormous challenge. Change of this magnitude certainly isn't achieved overnight.
As I wrote recently, ending distracted driving isn't a sprint; it's a marathon. And my hope is that with continued effort, and more productive meetings like the one I held today, we can move forward towards the next mile marker.
Beyond it lays the finish line --a truly safe, distraction-free transportation system-- and I know we can get there.


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The board voted 7-1 in favor; Regent Vice Chair Sue Sharkey, R-Windsor, voted no. Chair Michael Carrigan was not required to vote and abstained.
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A guy just records people with a camera because after all that is what the surveillance state does:
Check out all three videos.
Get ready for a boatload of groupthink, i.e. "surveillance is only okay if government agents are the ones doing it".
The keyboard is mightier than the gun.
Non parit potestas ipsius auctoritatem.
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Would be better if he was filming people strictly in public places. Instigating drama in private places seems like just the sort of stuff government can't wait to latch onto to justify banning filming without a permit outright. To me this is reminiscent of CIA going to protests to stir up violence and give protestors a bad name.
Looks like most of the places he goes with the camera are private property. When they ask him to leave and then he doesn't, he's violating the NAP. Plus, these people haven't done anything wrong. Therefore, I'm labeling this kid and his tactics as not cool.
When the people being videoed asked what was going on, the kid says they're videotaped in places like the grocery store. I thought grocery stores were generally private. People go to the grocery store; this kid went to people trying to go about their business. Not only not cool, but not even coherent.
When the state performs surveillance, what crime is it committing (besides the fact that it is using public money obtained by theft)? Filming someone on his property or on 'public' property doesn't seem to be a violation of one's natural rights. Furthermore, from libertarian point of view, it seems that the people's reactions are misplaced. They don't own the light reflected off their bodies and cannot demand that someone doesn't capture it on his camera. (It's true that they can object to his doing so on their private property by evicting him, but that's not the issue of surveillance, but of trespassing.)
It's true that we don't want the state to do surveillance as a precaution of what the state may do with the obtained information. So, essentially, the point of this video is not anti-statist/anarchist but minarchist/constitutionalist.


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ACLU Participates in First-Ever Federal Summit on LGBT Youth
This Monday marks an historic first for the federal government. The Departments of Education, Health and Human Services and Justice are hosting a two-day federal summit to focus specifically on the unique needs and challenges facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. This is the first-ever federal summit to focus specifically on LGBT youth. In announcing the summit, the Department of Education wrote:
LGBT youths are a uniquely vulnerable population in America's schools. Because they suffer at a higher rate than many of their peer groups from physical violence, bullying, anxiety and depression, LGBT youths are more prone to exhibit high-risk behaviors such as substance abuse, sexual risk-taking and running away from home. The summit, hosted by the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, will bring together students, educators, administrators, and heads of federal and nonprofit agencies to provide information and seek solutions to these issues.
I have the honor of representing the ACLU as a participant at the summit, so be sure to check back for a wrap-up blog with summit highlights later in the week.
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The legislation would establish a comprehensive federal prohibition against discrimination, including harassment, in K-12 public schools based on a student's actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, providing LGBT students with long overdue and much needed explicit federal protections. The legislation also protects students who associate with LGBT people, including students with LGBT parents and friends. Congress should pass this very important legislation to ensure that all of America's children have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
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San Antonio has a new amateur national champion boxer.
Akemi Collazo of Zarzamora Street Gym won the title in the 125-pound female division at the 2012 USA Boxing Junior Olympics this past week in Mobile, Ala.
Collazo defeated Melissa Archuleta of Lakewood, Colo., 18-13 in Friday's finals.
She was the only champion from San Antonio in the five-day event.
Four other local boxers finished as runners-up in their respective divisions — Noemi Ibarra of Canelo Boxing Club at 101 pounds; Joshua Franco, Ramos Boxing Team, 101; Hector Tanajara, Jr., San Antonio Parks and Recreation, 106; and Kristen Leija, Leija Boxing, 110.
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It was the second national title by a Zarzamora Street Gym boxer in the past month. Eddie Ortiz claimed the 165-pound, novice division crown at the adidas National Boxing Tournament in May at Oxnard, Calif.
Lopez wins: San Antonio super flyweight Adam Lopez (3-0, 1 KO) remained undefeated by beating Raul Carrillo on the undercard of last week's Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.-Andy Lee title bout at the Sun Bowl in El Paso.
Lopez won the four-round bout by unanimous decision.
Normally fighting at 115 pounds, Lopez was matched against Carrillo (1-6, 1 KO) of El Paso "because that was the only opponent we could get at the time."
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All three judges scored the bout 60-54.
Tarver suspended: Cruiserweight contender Antonio Tarver tested positive for the anabolic steroid drostanolone prior to his June 2 bout against Lateef Kayode.
Tarver, who fought Kayode to a 12-round draw at the Home Deport Center in Carson, Calif., was suspended by the California State Athletic Commission and fined $2,500.
Upcoming TV fights: Two bouts highlight boxing on television this week.
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critical and popular acclaim for her beautiful voice, intelligent musicianship, and
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Ms. Garanča was born into a musical family in Riga, Latvia. She studied at the Latvian
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Competition in 1999 and was a finalist in the 2001 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World
competition. Ms. Garanča began her professional career as a resident artist with the
Südthüringischer Staatstheater in Meiningen, where she performed a number of leading roles.
She has also been a resident artist with Oper Frankfurt.
In September 2005, Ms. Garanča became an exclusive recording artist with Deutsche
Grammophon. Her first solo recording, Aria Cantilena, was released in March 2007
to great popular and critical acclaim, earning her the prestigious ECHO Klassik award for
Singer of the Year. Her second solo record, Bel Canto, was received with similar
Highlights of recent seasons have included her critically acclaimed house debut in the
title role of Bizet's Carmen at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. She
reprised the role in a new production at the Metropolitan Opera, which was broadcast in
more than 1,000 cinemas worldwide. Ms. Garanča was also named Musical America's
2010 Vocalist of the Year; that same year, Ms. Garanča won the MIDEM Classical Award and
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This season, Ms. Garanča appears at the Vienna State Opera, Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche
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Pianist Kevin Murphy is a professor of music at Indiana University's Jacobs School of
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previously served as director of music administration at New York City Opera and director
of musical studies at Opéra National de Paris.
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Mr. Murphy has been musical assistant and played continuo harpsichord for the Seiji Ozawa
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with Esa-Pekka Salnnen at La Jolla's SummerFest. Additional festival appearances include
Music@Menlo, Bellingham Festival of Music, and Musique et Vin in Burgundy. Mr. Murphy has
been in residence with the Canadian Opera Company, The Juilliard School, and the Merola
Opera Program at San Francisco Opera.
A native of Syracuse, Mr. Murphy received his bachelor's degree from Indiana University
and his master's from the Curtis Institute of Music.
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The crash, on Thursday afternoon, happened in the car park of the Zakariyya Mosque in Peace Street, Daubhill.
A spokesman for the mosque said: "The man was a member of the congregation and he was okay.
"The pictures make the accident look more dramatic than it was.
"Everything has been cleared up and the wall will be repaired."
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Faculty Experts
Areas of expertiseDr. Schiaffini specializes in Chinese language and literature, modern Tibet, and modern Tibetan literature. She has also done research on Tibetan children's literature, and the development of early childhood education in Tibetan areas in the People's Republic of China.
Ph.D.,University of Pennsylvania 2002
Exchange Scholar,Princeton University 1998
MA,Stanford University 1996
,Beijing University 1994
BA,Complutense University of Madrid 1990
Part-time Assistant Professor of Chinese
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
August 01, 2006 - present
Assistant Professor of Chinese, Department of Asian Languages and Literatures, Pomona College, 2004-2006. Director of the Oldenborg Center for Modern Languages and International Relations, Pomona College, 2004-2006. Instructor of Chinese Language,
· Modern Tibetan literature; minority writers in China; how language and literature in China facilitated the process of creation and re-creation of national and ethnic identities.
· Children's Literature in China and Tibet.
· Comparative literature; comparative study between the Chinese "Search for Roots" movement and Latin American magical realism; Tibetan magical realism and the manifestations of magical realism in Latin America, Africa and other areas of the post-colonial world.
· The impact of Latin American writers in modern Chinese literature; the translation and understanding of Latin American literature by Chinese scholars.
· Bilingualism and K-12 foreign language acquisition.
Academic Publications:
-"On the Margins of Tibetanness: Three Decades of Modern Sinophone Tibetan Literature", book chapter in Shu-mei Shih and Chien-hsin Tsai eds. Sinophone Studies: A Critical Reader, forthcoming in Columbia University Press.
-Lauran Hartley and Patricia Schiaffini eds., Modern Tibetan Literature and Social Change, Duke University Press, 2008.
-"The condor Flies Over Tibet: Tashi Dawa and the Significance of Tibetan Magical Realism" in Lauran Hartley and Patricia Schiaffini edc. Modern Tibetan Literature and Social Change, Duke University Press, 2008.
-"An Interview with Tashi Dawa", Latse Tibetan Library Newsletter, Vol. 4, Fall 2007.
-"Changing Identities: The Creation of 'Tibetan' Literary Voices in the People's Republic of China", in Contemporary Tibetan Literary Studies. Steven J. Venturino ed. Proceedings of the Tenth Seminar of the International Association for Tibetan Studies 2003. Leiden: Brill, 2007.
-"The Language Divide: Identity and Literary Choices in Modern Tibet", Journal of International Affairs, Spring 2004
-"Realism, Humor and Social Commitment: An Interview with the Tibetan Writer Phuntshog Tashi", World Literature Today, January-April 2004.
-"El 'otro' erótico y salvaje: las minorías étnicas en la imaginación literaria china", Quimera 224-225, January 2003.
-"Tashi Dawa: Magical Realism and Contested Identity in Modern Tibet", Ph.D. dissertation, University of Pennsylvania, 2002.
-"El Tíbet de Ma Jian: escándalo, paradoja y contradicción", prologue to the Catalonian edition of Ma Jian's Liangchu ni de shetai huo kongkong dangdang [Stick Out Your Furry Tongue or Emptiness], in Ma Jian, Treu la llengua saburrosa o buit (Andorra: Limits, 2002)
-"Del altiplano andino al altiplano chino: la influencia del realismo mágico en la literatura sino-tibetana", Revista Española del Pacífico 11, (2001)
-"Chino, tibetano o todo lo contrario: explorando las identidades de Tashi Dawa", Estudios de Asia y Africa 108, México, D.F.: El Colegio de México, 1999.
-"El alma anudada en la cuerda de cuero", Spanish translation of Tashi Dawa's "Ji zai pisheng jie shang de hun", Estudios de Asia y Africa [Asian and African Studies] 101. Mexico, D.F.: El Colegio de México, 1996.
"China en la Red", La Vanguardia Dossier, Número 2, Julio/Septiembre 2002.
"Gao Xingjian: Tras la renovación literaria y social", El Mundo, October 13th, 2000
Seminars & Presentations
-"Cultural Survival: The Significance of Tibetan Children's Literature in the Preservation of Tibetan Tradition and Language." Presentation at Wittenberg College, April 2011.
-"Challenges in the Study of Modern Tibetan Literature." Presentation of Patricia Schiaffini and Lauran Hartley?s book Modern Tibetan Literature and Social Change (Duke University Press, 2008), Latse Tibetan Library, New York, 2008.
-"Teaching Foreign Languages in the Language-Immersion-Living Model." Training Sessions for Language Residents, Oldenborg Center, Pomona College, Claremont 2008.
-"Teaching Tibet at Liberal Arts Colleges." Presentation at the Roundtable "Tibetan Studies in the Undergraduate Curriculum: Programs, Resources, and Requirements." 2008 Annual Meeting of the Association for Asian Studies, Atlanta.
-"The Lure of the Big Screen: Tibetan Writers and Film." Symposium "Picturing Tibet: Film Practices and Critical Perspectives." Center for Media and Religion, New York University, 2007.
-"A Tibetan Vendetta: Tashi Dawa and Alai's Fascination with Revenge." 120th Modern Language Association Annual Convention, Philadelphia, 2004.
-"Imposed Identities: Creating 'Tibetan' Literary Voices in the PRC." 2002 Annual Meeting of the Association for Asian Studies, Washington, DC.
-"Offsprings of Paradox: Sinophone Writers in Tibet." 30th Annual Southwest Conference on Asian Studies, Trinity University, 2001.
-"The Outsider's Gaze and the Insider's Will: Exploring the Origins of the Marvelous in the Works of Carpentier and Tashi Dawa." Symposium "Authenticities East and West", Society for Intercultural Comparative Studies, Princeton University, 2001.
-"The 'Condor' Flies Over Tibet: Tashi Dawa, the Emergence of a 'Tibetan' Magical Realism and its Significance in Debates about Identity and Nation." 2001 Annual Meeting of the Association for Asian Studies, Chicago, 2001.
-"Compliance or Hybridity: Exploring the Works of the
Sino-Tibetan Writer Tashi Dawa." 29th Annual Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Region
Association for Asian Studies, Lehigh
University, 2000.
Specific subjects or issues you can knowledgeably discuss:
I am willing to talk to the media: yes
I am willing to talk to community groups about my area of expertise: yes
Can you do interviews in Spanish? yes
Other languages you are fluent in: Chinese
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2006 Severed in the Southwest - Custom Truck Shows
This Show Will Make You Question Your Own Humanity
After a couple year hiatus the Phoenix, Arizona, crew of Severed Ties decided to get off their lazy butts and give the hardcore mini-truckers in Arizona another solid show to attend and another weekend to kill ...the weekend of March 24, 2006. The venue was as it was in years before, right across from Castles and Coasters, and now the show would be known as Severed in the Southwest.
If anyone knows the ST guys in Arizona, they know that their event doesn't just consist of the day of the show but also of the previous nights leading up to it. Fuel Motorsports Bar and Grille hosted the bash on one night and the AZ prez, Kurt Forqueran (owner of Auto Core), hosted the second night of fun and frivolity.
Early Sunday morning the festivities got off to a fast start. The rides were cleaned and the tone was set. The weather couldn't have been more perfect. As the day progressed, there were a few common events as well as a couple of surprise attractions. As usual, a drag-off was set to the tune of hundreds of people giving the narrowest of gaps to shower with sparks. The one event that had heads shaking was definitely the chocolate pudding wrestling/bikini/wet clothing contest. Hey, there's not exactly anything we can label it as that is simple.
The Severed Arizona guys are more than abnormal and that was branded on them once again, as they had an "I Can't Believe You Brought That" award. We thank them for bringing back yet another good event for the West Coast mini-truck community, as shows seem to be dropping like flies as of late. The Severed crew would like to thank everyone who participated in the event, as well as Auto Core, Big Time Threads, and all of the sponsors. For more information on future events, check out www.severedties.com.


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BRUNSWICK, Ohio (AP) -- Police outside Cleveland say a 30-hour standoff is over with one man dead.
Authorities in Brunswick say the standoff that began Friday afternoon ended Saturday night, but not many details are being released.
Police say a 39-year-old man died from gunshot wounds and his former girlfriend was injured.
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August 18, 2013
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Hiking with us is an adventure where we admire the beauty of nature, discover new places, as well as have a good time together. Most of our members are in their 20s and 30s - or else are young at heart - and live and work in or around London. As London is an international city, our hiking group consists of nationalities from across the globe. Our hiking trips are a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. So, if you are into hiking, walking, and outdoor activities then join Trailblazer London. Bring the spirit of adventure!
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In spite of the federal government shutdown and Congressional gridlock, NCBA continues to push for resolution on a five-year Farm Bill and other key issues in Washington, D.C. On this week's Beltway Beef audio report, Kristina Butts, NCBA's Executive Director of Government Affairs, outlined some of those efforts.
Recent natural disasters, Butts says, such as last year's droughts, fires, floods and most recently early and destructive snow storms in South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana, have illustrated the need for disaster assistance provisions for farmers and ranchers. The 2008 Farm Bill, which was temporarily extended, included disaster assistance provisions but only for four years, so producers affected by these recent disasters are left with considerable uncertainty.
NCBA continues to push for passage of a five-year Farm Bill in spite of the current shutdown, Butts says. The House of Representatives and the Senate have passed their respective versions of a bill, which now need to be resolved in conference. Unlike the Senate bill, the House version removes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps, to be considered in a separate bill. Butts says the House reportedly will appoint their conferees this week, suggesting the process is moving forward.
The process toward this Farm Bill has been a bumpy road from the beginning she adds, but the end is in sight, with passage likely by the end of this year. Grass-roots support is critical, and she urges farmers and ranchers to contact their Congressional representatives and encourage them to pass a bill.
The shutdown, Butts says, is hampering some lobbying efforts due to short staffs in Congressional offices, but NCBA continues to pursue additional goals including immigration reform and border security. Congress continues to push the issue forward. Originally, the House intended to address border security in July, but moved the discussion to September. Now, with the shutdown and emphasis on budget issues, the timeline is uncertain. The House, she says, has committed to address the border security issue before moving on to a broader labor and immigration package.
NCBA also continues to have conversations with the House Judiciary Committee about guest-worker programs, Butts says, emphasizing consideration of businesses such as livestock production, with year-around needs for labor. The current H-2A visa program does not work for beef producers, she says.
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Beach Madness Marathon and Half Marathon
Bolsa Chica beach path
Sat 04/06/2013
Half Marathon, Marathon
30 Participants
Check-in at 7am-715am. Parking lot opens at 7am right behind Jack n the Box off of Pacific Coast Hwy and Warner ave Huntington Beach, Ca. This is a small informal event. All the participants will have their results posted with their names and times. And FREE pictures for everyone posted on our facebook page after the event! Pacers and crew are welcome at any time. There are numerous restrooms and water fountains along the course. Course map: 2 out and back loops for the half marathon and 4 for the marathon. Each loop is out and back 6.55 miles. One aid station every 6.55 miles with drinking fountains along the way and numerous restrooms. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5722285 We will have the usual buffet of food for competitors ranging from, bananas, GU Gels, water, gatorade, cookies, etc. And anything else participants request. Misc info. Time Limits- None No DNF's here: A person, at anytime, can drop down to a lessor distance. If a person does not complete a marathon or any other distance, then we WILL make a distance that the person completed in increments of common standard distances: 5k, 10k, 10mi, half marathon, marathon, etc. Check in at 7am-715am. All finishers get a medal. Send us an email letting us know what you would like at the Aid Stations, we will try and personalize the food as much as possible. This is YOUR race and we want to make it as special as possible. FYI Also to save money, you can just mail the fee along with all your info, email: [email protected] for more info. ENTRY FORMS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE www.rocketracingproductions.com All results will be posted after the event at www.rocketracingproductions.com
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Advisory Council Seeks High School Student as Member
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
March 23, 2007
Environmental Quality Advisory Council Seeks High School Student as Member
The Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) is seeking a high school student to serve on the council from July 2007 through June 2008. As an EQAC member, the student will help make decisions and recommendations that impact the county's environmental policies.
EQAC's chief function is to make recommendations to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for improving the county's efforts in environmental protection and enhancement; these efforts serve to support the board's 20-year environmental plan. During monthly meetings, many issues are examined, such as hazardous materials, water and air quality, land use, noise, solid waste, ecological resources, deer management, visual pollution and light pollution. In addition, EQAC holds a public hearing each year to obtain residents' input on issues of environmental concern. The council also submits an "Annual Report on the Environment" to the board.
High school sophomores or juniors in good standing should apply. Home-schooled students are encouraged to apply. Applications must be postmarked by May 4.
Applications are available from the science department chair, guidance counselor or principal of each public, private or parochial school in Fairfax County. Interested students also may contact Noel Kaplan, Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning, at 703-324-1380, TTY 711, or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Information about EQAC and the student member position is available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eqac.
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Bar bands in Summit County this week
January 12, 2012
Who: UmConscious ("the UM")
When: Tonight and Saturday
Where: Snake River Saloon, Keystone
Where'd the name come from? Consciously pursuing the important questions that life has to offer.
Home base: Denver
Who are you? Comprised of Johnny L, Boogie B, Sibs, and DJ Lush, we're a tight crew that delivers up-tempo, live instrument hip-hop with that funky jazzy vibe.
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If your music were a tangible item, what would it be, and why? A ski pass, because it gains you access to where you know you wanna be this weekend.
Why do people love ya? Because we make 'em sweat.
How do you keep it fresh? By constantly evolving our sound and adding visual elements to our shows (we'll be debuting some groovin', never-before heard tracks this weekend at the Snake, and Ashleigh Cope will be painting live with the band on Saturday night).
What's the craziest thing you've done/weirdest experience? Taking the red pill …
Who: Robotic Pirate Monkey
When: Tonight
Where: three20south, Breckenridge
Where'd (the band name) come from? It comes from our music making style. Robotic, because of the technical futuristic style of music we produce. Pirate because we incorporate lots of samples and snippets of others music to make something of our own. And monkey, because the music is all about monkeying around and having fun.
Home base: Boulder
Type of music: Electronic dance music, everything from glitch, dub, electro, breaks, hip-hop and dnb all twisted together in our unique RPM style.
If your music were a tangible item, what would it be, and why? A turntable and a synthesizer, because that is how most of it is created.
Why do people love ya? We bring something new to the world of electronic music, and we're always having a good time doing it. The fun we have is contagious, and everyone can't help but get down.
How do you keep it fresh? Producing music 24/7; fresh music = fresh vibes.
Who: Gypsy Lumberjacks
When: 9:30 p.m. today (no cover)
Where: Alma's Only Bar
Where'd the name come from? The story involving the origin of the band's name is blurry at best. There once existed a small bar named Downtime located in Dinkytown, Minneapolis, MN. The band formed out of an open jam on Monday nights and developed into a core group of musicians that were consistently showing up. Of this group, those that were willing to begin touring and working up a consistent repertoire stayed on to form the band that you see and hear today. The specific source of the name is lost to the mystery of the after-bar.
Home base: Minneapolis, MN
Type of music: We play a mix of Americana, world beat, folk, jazz, flamenco and bluegrass. We are a group of well-traveled, mellow-minded musicians, who are open to different ideas of what makes a melody.
If your music were a tangible item, what would it be, and why? Our music is a Great Kozmik Yak.
Why do people love ya? People love us because we will go drink for drink with them and swap stories until we are asked to vacate their house.
How do you keep it fresh? We keep it fresh by never playing with a set list. We bring new ideas to the table in a live setting and play off the crowd. We feel that set lists create a barrier between the musician and the vibe of the now. We intend to play in the now and respond to the vibe of the crowd, not fight it.
What's the craziest thing you've done/weirdest experience? This question is best left unexplained, though I can say it involved multiple Brazilians, a freshly severed index finger and a horse named Phillip.
Who: Jahman Brahman
When: Monday
Where: three20south, Breckenridge ($5)
Where'd the name come from? The name Jahman Brahman emerged from the band's goal to achieve ultimate musical cohesion, meaning each instrument acting as a facet of a singular, greater goal to convey music from the heart of one. The band strives to leave the listener with thoughts of love, life, and the wonders experienced while being part of an extraordinary musical family.
Home base: The band was founded in Columbus, Ohio in 2005, but currently resides in the mountains of Asheville, N.C.
Type of music: The band's unique style is called Shred 'N' Flow, which means it has dynamic sound with a wide breadth of influence but a focus on rich and fluid progressions of energy. Each member's musical intuition and influences are unique. Elements from a variety of musical genres, including classic rock, electronica, punk and jazz, are found in the band's music. As a result, the band forges new sounds as the combination of its diverse styles unfolds into powerful jams and creative compositions. Bassist Nate "Brother" Brown provides the low end and brings his own style of "funked-out" and "super-fresh" bass grooves, highlighting Justin Brown's conscious lyrics. Drummer Rowdy Keelor provides a steady concrete pulse for Casey Chanatry's exhilarating guitar-work.
If your music were a tangible item, what would it be, and why? Balance board: There's safety in the center, but each edge has its extremes that involve risk. Do you stay in the center where it is safe, or go to the edge where there is risk? Either way, the goal is balance.
Why do people love ya? We feed the Good Wolf.
How do you keep it fresh? By accepting that the only thing constant is change and being able to do this on an individual and group level. By being willing to fail.
What's the craziest thing you've done/weirdest experience? Hosting a weekly musical circus every Monday night for 16 months on High Street on Ohio State University campus in Columbus, Ohio. Whether it was fireworks, baked goods, lesbians, or alleyway drum circles, something insanely unique happened every week.
Who: Holden Young
When: Thursday
Where: Dillon Dam Brewery
Where'd the name come from? Holden Young in Colorado; it's just a thing we all do.
Home base: Boulder
Who are you? We are a group of high-octane, life-loving, light-spreading musical road warriors performing music from our past into a sound that is new and funky.
If your music were a tangible item, what would it be, and why? Our music is a mandala, containing many geometric patterns and loops with a big picture coming through in the end. Our music and improvisation is very intentional toward feeding off the audience and creating a story throughout the night. We've been playing in Colorado for five years, and the growth has been amazing; we are the same group with a completely new approach to our sound.
Why do people love ya? Our beats are undeniably funky and easy to dance to.
How do you keep it fresh? Lots of different experiences, pushing boundaries, trusting in the universe to provide what is necessary for us to grow.
What's the craziest thing you've done/weirdest experience? "This one time, at bandcamp …"


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