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SARATOGA SPRINGS -- In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Yaddo Medal, those who have won the medal were invited to a reception this weekend at the Union Avenue artists' retreat.
Since 1912, the Saratoga Springs High School faculty has annually selected a male and female graduating senior who exemplify excellence in academics and community service to receive the coveted award. The two winners are kept secret until graduation day. Medal winners from every decade since the 1940s attended Saturday's reception.
A Centennial Campaign chaired by Yaddo board member and 1952 medal winner Madelyn Pulver Jennings raised more than $100,000, enabling Yaddo to establish an endowment that will eventually provide an annual income sufficient to ensure the continuation of the medal tradition in perpetuity.
Jennings said Tiffany & Co. cast the medal designed by Russian sculptor Victor Brenner, who also designed the Lincoln penny and the seal of the New York Public Library. The mold used today is an exact replica of the original mold, which cracked a decade ago.
The original mold was on display at Yaddo during the reception, an event that afforded a rare opportunity to tour the Trask mansion.
The current medals, made from bronze since 2009, cost $2,500 each to produce. Prior to 2009, the medals were made from silver, costing about $5,000 each.
Jennings told reception attendees how Brenner told Katrina Trask that the image on the medal grew from a vision he'd had in the Yaddo gardens of a beautiful woman he called "Inspiration" who was passing on a torch of love to convey to the world. Mrs. Trask wanted the medal winners to be students who best demonstrated lives lived out according to the Golden Rule.
Yaddo President Elaina Richardson said the medal is an ongoing reminder of the Trasks' values.
"It's something we'd been talking about. For an artist, retreat, time and space are important. So is character. There are many best-selling volumes now about raising a successful child. It really goes back to simple values passed on," she said.
Traveling a great distance to attend the centennial observance was Jane E. Rockell Gotha of Arcadia, Calif., who received her medal in 1960.
Recipients unable to attend included Gale Bigsbee Brinkman, Willis Goldsmith, Jane Dwyer Camenga and actor David Hyde Pierce, who won in 1977. Pierce's older brother, Thomas, received the award first, in 1964, followed by his sisters, Nancy Pierce Morgan in 1966 and Barbara Pierce in 1970.
Pierce sent his regrets, saying in a statement conveyed to attendees through Jennings: "For my brothers and sisters and me, the Yaddo Medal is a reminder of what good people our parents are -- Mom and Dad loved learning, so we did, too. They treated people with respect, and we followed their lead. In the end, maybe we didn't each win a Yaddo Medal. Maybe Mom and Dad won it four times."
Stacie Haswell Arpey and her husband, Michael Arpey, typify a pattern seemingly common among Yaddo Medal recipients. Many of those honored were not the sole members of their family to do so. Brothers Christopher and Michael Arpey won in 1978 and 1981. When Michael and fellow medal winner Stacie Haswell both won in 1981, a multigenerational tradition was born. Haswell Arpey's father, Bruce Haswell, and uncle, Robert Haswell, were medal recipients in 1958 and 1961. In 2011, Stacie and Michael Arpey's son, Conor Arpey, became the sixth medal winner in his family.
Haswell Arpey, a Yaddo board member, said her awareness of a common fate linking the two families started long before she and her husband attended high school together.
"Michael and I were born in the same room at Saratoga Hospital. We were friends in high school and Michael was president of our graduating class for all four years. He encouraged me to get involved and to give back."
"It's a very exciting time at Yaddo. To receive something in memory and in the tradition of what the Trasks stood for is something I'm proud of."
Michael Arpey agrees.
"It's about being a part of something, to have grown up in a town with values. The award was not totally about scholastics; you didn't have to be the smartest, or the best athlete. It's about giving back to the community and making a contribution."
Yaddo Medal winner Shane Zanetti, who earned the honor in 2004, said Saturday's event brought back memories.
"We knew, in our family, receiving the medal was an honor," he said. "I recall being cautioned to be careful around it so nothing happened to it. I never set a goal to win it. My grandmother, Carol Porter Zanetti, won it in 1954. When I did, my grandmother was very happy. Two years later she passed, and I gave a eulogy about the bond we shared and her love for Saratoga Springs."
Zanetti has taught social studies at Saratoga Springs High School for two years.
When Madison Zanetti won in 2008, she saw the medal as "a great accomplishment that honors my grandmother." She named her last dog, a golden retriever, Yaddo.
"Tonight is the topping on the cake," Madison said during Saturday's reception.
This year's winner of the Yaddo medal was Celia D'Agostino.
For more information on the Yaddo Medal, go to www.yaddo.org.


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Scott Disick's Dad Dies
In news so tragic it probably brought the self-proclaimed Lord Disick to his knees, 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' star and Kourtney Kardashian baby daddy Scott Disick is mourning the sudden death of his father.
Radar Online reports that Disick's father, Jeffrey Disick, passed away last week, less than three months after his mother died at age 63. It isn't yet known what took Jeffrey's life, and Scott has yet to comment on the passing of his father, remaining silent on social media and in the press.
Jeffrey and wife Bonnie raised Scott in Eastport, Long Island, New York until he moved to Los Angeles and became a "satellite Kardashian."
Jeffrey and Bonnie made a handful of appearances on various Kardashian-central programs, but generally kept their own lives out of the spotlight. The Kardashians have yet to comment on the loss.
Our thoughts are with Scott and his loved ones during this sad time.

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At CBS Interactive you will have the chance to work on a variety of design projects. Our work primarily consists of show intros and graphics packages for webcast and broadcast, virtual set design, and live broadcast graphics.
Qualified applicants will possess excellent design skills, must have the ability to work with internal customers to ensure that their needs are being met, they must be able to tackle a project solo from start to finish but also be able to work on a team. It is also important that any candidate have enthusiasm for expanding their skill-set and trying new things.
This is a staff position, you must be available to work full-time on-site in downtown San Francisco.
A demo reel and resume is required for this position.
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· Experience with Chyron Hyper-X systems, or ORAD virtual set systems is a plus.
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· Must successfully pass a background check.
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This exquisite club, spanning dugout to dugout directly behind home plate on the Sterling Level, features Pat LaFrieda's Chop House, two full service bars, and a more casual market/snack bar featuring favorites from around Citi Field including Red Wine Braised Short Rib Sandwich by Tribeca Grill, Rao's Specialty Foods Inc. Meatball Hero, Nicoletta's Mozzarella and Pepperoni Sticks, and more!
Reservations for Pat LaFrieda's Chop House are recommended and can be made by calling 718-595-8102. Eligible seat holders can also walk in pending seating availability.
Find out more about the Delta Sky360° Club
Located on the Plaza Level, the Delta Sky360°° Lounge is exclusive to Delta Platinum and Gold (rows 1-8) seat holders, providing guests with complimentary soft drinks, coffee, snacks and more.
For those with Hyundai Club tickets, enjoy the all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverage experience in the Hyundai Club. In addition to the option of a traditional entrée with all the accompaniments, try the hot dog, slider and nacho stations, as well as a daily chef's selection. Load up on peanuts, popcorn, cookies, ice cream and more. Fountain beverages and bottled water included. Full bar available
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Located in the left field corner of the Excelsior Level, the Porsche Grille features a fine-dining and hospitality experience inspired by winner of the James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur award Drew Nieporent and his world-renowned Myriad Group of Tribeca Grille, Nobu and Batard Fame.
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Gov. Jindal dodges
Super Bowl pick
Gov. Bobby Jindal cleverly ducked the issue of which team he will be pulling for Super Bowl Sunday.
Jindal said through a spokesman that he likes the team coached "by Harbaugh."
The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers are coached by brothers, both named Harbaugh.
"With the Saints not playing, I'm just hoping for a good game," the governor said, according to his Press Office.
Edmonson upbeat about school safety
State Police Col. Mike Edmonson said he feels good about school safety in Louisiana after meeting with other law enforcement officials in Washington, D.C.
Edmonson was in the nation's capital for one day last week to look at gun violence proposals in the wake of the shooting at a school in Newtown, Conn.
Twenty children and six adults died at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14 when Adam Lanza opened fire. Lanza later took his own life.
"I really like where we are in Louisiana. We are ahead of the curve," Edmonson said.
Hodges meets up with La. delegation
State Rep. Valarie Hodges, R-Denham Springs, traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to urge Louisiana's U.S. Sens. Mary Landrieu and David Vitter to oppose the nomination Chuck Hagel as the new U.S. Secretary of Defense. Hagel's confirmation hearings began last week.
Hodges also met with Tony Perkins, a former state representative who now is president of Family Research Council, which lobbies the federal government on what it calls traditional family values. Perkins also has been critical of the Hagel nomination.
Hagel's confirmation would send a signal to the Middle East that the U.S. will be softer on Iranian sanctions and is no longer willing to stand with Israel as we have in the past, Hodges said.
Hodges co-authored a resolution with state Sen. A.G. Crowe, R-Pearl River, in the 2012 Legislative Session urged support of the state of Israel.
Georges appreciates Jindal's patronage
New Orleans businessman John Georges said he is thrilled that his former political rival, Gov. Bobby Jindal, will be at Galatoire's Bistro in Baton Rouge on Feb. 20.
Georges is co-proprietor of the bistro. He and Jindal ran against each other in the 2007 governor's race.
The Republican Party of Louisiana hopes political supporters will pay $5,000 to $10,000 per couple to meet Jindal at a general reception held at the restaurant.
"Nice to have him in the state spending money in my business," Georges said by email.
Governor lines up trip to Washington
Gov. Bobby Jindal is skipping Washington Mardi Gras this year, but he will be in the nation's capital next month.
Jindal is slated to speak at the Gridiron Club and Foundation dinner on March 9.
The governor's spokesman, Sean Lansing, confirmed Jindal will represent Republicans at the annual dinner.
The president occasionally speaks at the dinner.
Cuts directed at LSU hospitals now moot
Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's office weighed in on the issue of whether the Jindal administration directed cuts at LSU hospitals that exceeded the administration's legal authority.
But last week's opinion came after the administration rescinded the deep cuts and moved to a plan to partner the public facilities with private hospitals in many communities.
"It's a moot point unless they change their mind again," said state Rep. Stephen Ortego, D-Carencro, who had sought the opinion.
Ortego and others asked whether expenditures could be reduced at any hospital greater than 35 percent from the prior fiscal year.
The Attorney General's opinion said all expenditures must be taken into account, not just those paid with state funds. It offered no opinion on whether the administration had exceeded its authority.
Former governor's reality show slated
Former Gov. Edwin Edwards' reality show will premiere in March instead of February.
Publicist Laurén Bienvenue said "The Governor's Wife" will debut at 9 p.m. March 13 on A&E.
"Just a scheduling change, happens all the time," she said by email.
The show will feature Edwards and his wife, Trina, who are juggling a blended family of six children and hope to welcome a baby of their own.
Edwards program applies for tax credits
An application is pending with the state Department of Economic Development for tax credits tied to former Gov. Edwin Edwards' upcoming reality show.
Chad Alan Productions LLC submitted paperwork for a 30 percent credit on Louisiana expenditures and a 5 percent credit on Louisiana-based payroll for "The Governor's Wife."
In-state expenditures were estimated at $693,468 for 13 episodes featuring Edwards and his wife, Trina. The estimated Louisiana payroll was $366,443. The overall budget is $3.7 million.
Chad Alan Productions predicted on the application that "show will continue for a long time."
Chris Stelly, executive director of the Louisiana Office of Entertainment Industry Development, said the application is in the initial certification process.
"They still have to make the money and film the show," he said.
Jindal makes further staff replacements
Gov. Bobby Jindal announced more changes in his communications staff Friday.
The governor's deputy communications director, Aaron Baer, is leaving for other, unspecified opportunities.
Replacing him is Michael Reed, who was research director at the National Republican Senatorial Committee in Washington, D.C. Reed's resume also includes a stint in the research department of former Gov. Mitt Romney's 2008 presidential campaign.
Sean Lansing, the governor's spokesman, said Baer provided a verbal resignation.
He said Baer made $72,000 a year and Reed will make $80,000 a year.
Gatlin named head
of communications
Anna Gatlin is the new director of communications for the state Department of Education.
Gatlin, who is being paid $90,000 per year, served as a domestic policy adviser in Republican Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign.
Brodrick Hampton, who is the new communications manager for the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, is paid $70,000 per year.
Group applauds Caldwell for brief
Louisiana Family Forum asked its supporters to send kudos to state Attorney General Buddy Caldwell for sending a "friend of the court" brief in support of the Defense of Marriage Act case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
The case challenges a California law banning gay marriages and questions whether a state government can define marriage as between one man and one woman only.
Arguments are scheduled before the high court on March 26-27, according to the Louisiana Family Forum, a Baton Rouge-based lobbying group that says it promotes traditional family values.
Ethics Board files charges against Grace
The Louisiana Board of Ethics filed charges against former St. Gabriel Mayor George Grace for failing to file campaign finance reports in connection with his 2011 bid for state Senate.
The board said Grace missed four required reports showing contributions and spending to the Senate District 2 campaign and pay appropriate fines.
The primary election was Oct. 22, 2011.
Grace was sentenced Aug. 27 to 22 years in federal prison on seven charges that included racketeering, bribery, mail fraud and wire fraud.
La. 'app' getting attention nationwide
Louisiana's GeauxVote Mobile app is receiving recognition from the National Association of Secretaries of State.
The app allows voters to check their registration status, review a sample ballot and retrieve turn-by-turn directions to their polling place.
The project of Secretary of State Tom Schedler's office is one of four finalists for the NASS IDEAS Award. The application launched in September 2011.
BR lawyer Unglesby
to address Press Club
Baton Rouge attorney Lewis Unglesby will address the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday.
Unglesby will discuss gun rights in Louisiana and the United States.
Press Club meets on Mondays at De La Ronde Hall, which is located at 320 Third St. in downtown Baton Rouge.
Lunch, which is served at 11:30 a.m., is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. The public is invited.
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IT was while sitting in the two-bedroomed terraced home of his elderly landlady, Ethel, that Ade Akinbiyi wondered if he had done the right thing.
He hadn't even been sure about football in the first place.
As things turned out, he played more than 500 games for a total of 14 clubs, earned international honours and commanded record transfer fees with almost every move.
It is a career that now, in retirement, he looks back on with immense pride and gratitude.
But unlike most young boys growing up it is not one he ever envisaged for himself.
He had to be coerced into playing, even at school.
It wasn't that he did not like the game. He loved Arsenal and used to sneak in to Highbury when stewards would open the Clock End gates 10-15 minutes before the end of home games.
But athletics was his passion, particularly sprinting.
Designs on being the new Carl Lewis were more his thing, not the next Alan Smith.
"I looked up to people like Daley Thompson, and Carl Lewis and all the famous runners," he said.
"I did 200 metres, 100 metres and I was doing long distance as well at the time. I would just run, I was full of energy.
"I was interested in football but not massive on playing it."
His school PE teacher had other ideas though.
"He forced me into football because he thought I was quick. I could just get the ball and run," he recalled.
"I went to play for my district team, Hackney, and it all started from there."
From Hackney Greenwich-born Akinbiyi joined nearby Senrab, a team that has blooded the likes of Jermain Defoe and Muzzy Izzet, and Burnley's former assistant manager Jason Tindall. Nineties' alumni include Ledley King and John Terry.
His age group earned a place in the 'Canary Cup' – a children's tournament that still runs in Great Yarmouth today – and it was there he was spotted by Norwich.
Arsenal had made an enquiry too. But while they loved the Gunners Akinbiyi's parents could not see a pathway for their young son and thought he would fare better away from the capital, so he signed schoolboy forms with Norwich and left home.
"The schoolboy and youth team system was second to none, as it still is now," said Akinbiyi. But those early days were hard for this London lad. He longed for the bright lights of the big city, and his mum's native Nigerian cooking.
"I wanted to stay with a few of the lads but I was on my own with an old lady called Ethel.
"That's why I found it difficult because she didn't know what food I was used to.
"We only had one television in the house and everything was with subtitles.
"I started to get really bored.
"I kept sneaking back home – £10 a time on the train – telling my mum that I'd got the day off. She eventually found out the truth."
But soon afterwards Akinbiyi found new digs with a few of his team-mates, dug in and earned a dream debut against Bayern Munich in the return leg of their UEFA Cup second round game less than a month after his 19th birthday.
"Efan Ekoku dropped out through injury and Mike Walker, the manager at the time, called me and said 'You're going to be involved in the squad'.
"That was just the day before the game. Knowing that you're going to come on as a sub against Lothar Matthaus – it's phenomenal.
"I couldn't think of anything better for my debut.
"I was a young kid playing against a European team. But I was nervous."
So nervous, that he did not even tell his family so that they could be added to the 20,463 crowd.
"Having them there would have made me worse," he admitted.
"They weren't mad about that, they just couldn't believe it because it came a lot sooner than I expected.
"I thought my debut would come in a cup game, perhaps against lower league opposition, not against Bayern Munich.
"Not many people make their debut in a European cup competition."
But after such an early high there is often only one way to go, and although Akinbiyi made 51 league appearances for Norwich his Canaries career never really took off. There were loan spells with Hereford and Brighton before he became a record £250,000 buy for Gillingham in January 1997.
"That's when my football career started," he said.
Tony Pulis had spotted him playing for Norwich City's reserves and made a move. Akinbiyi repaid him with 29 goals in 67 starts, leading to Bristol City paying £1.2million for the striker following their promotion to the old Division One (now Championship).
Eighteen months later, when the Robins were looking for a new manager, Akinbiyi returned the favour by recommending Pulis for the job.
"It was me that told the chairman about him," said the former striker.
"I give him DVDs and they next thing you know they were appointing him. But obviously because he was a Bristol Rovers man the fans had mixed feelings. But then he moved on to bigger and better things from there, and he's still in the Premier League."
The pair were to be reunited again at Stoke City later on, but not before Akinbiyi had made a few more moves, including an ill-fated big-money transfer to Leicester, and was capped by Nigeria.
But his international football experience was soured by politics and misinterpretation.
"There were people involved in the camp who weren't players or staff and I didn't think it was right," said Akinbiyi, who made his Nigeria debut in a friendly against Greece in Athens in 1999.
"I got called up again. I was injured but I still had to travel to Nigeria, which I wasn't too happy with.
"I got called up again for a friendly in London. But there were all these different players who were playing non-league in Nigeria – no disrespect to them but they were playing ahead of me and I questioned it.
"Some people said 'it's not what you know it's who you know'.
"I said I wasn't going to play if that was going to carry on because I thought you were meant to be picked on your merit.
"The next thing, people were saying I didn't want to play for my country. It was all over the news in Nigeria.
"I had to come out publicly and say that's not the case."
But Akinbiyi never did add to his only cap.
Instead he continued to make a name for himself on the domestic front, leaving Bristol City for Wolves in another record move.


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Mendocino County's day in federal court to fight a subpoena from a federal grand jury for its medical marijuana records has been put off for the third time, according to County Counsel Tom Parker.
The county was due in federal court Tuesday, Feb. 19, for a hearing on its motion to quash the subpoena, but the date was reset to March 19, Parker reported. U.S. District Court judge Richard Seeborg on Feb. 8 granted a joint request for the continuance from Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard C. Cheng and the county's attorneys -- Parker and the recently hired Sacramento attorney William Osterhaudt.
The hearing is set for 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 3 of the Northern District Court in San Francisco, according to Parker.
The subpoena came Oct. 23 from the U.S. Attorney's Northern District Office, and copies were delivered to Auditor-Controller Meredith Ford, Sheriff Tom Allman, Sheriff's Office Financial Manager Norman Thurston, Sheriff's Capt. Randy Johnson -- who oversaw the county's erstwhile medical marijuana garden inspection program -- and the "custodian of records."
They asked for "any and all records" -- including financial records -- for the county's medical marijuana cultivation ordinance from Jan. 1, 2010 to the present.
Under 9.31 -- developed originally in 2008 -- medical marijuana collectives were once able to get permits to grow up to 99 plants from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, an exemption from the county's limit of 25 plants per parcel. The program started in June 2010 and ended in March 2012, after the U.S. Attorney's Office threatened legal action against the permitting program.
The subpoenas also asked for all types of communication regarding 9.31, including with third-party medical marijuana garden inspectors and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors. The medical marijuana industry urged the county to fight the subpoenas and protect the information.
The county announced Dec. 11 that it had hired San Francisco attorney William Osterhaudt to help represent the county regarding the subpoenas, and announced the week before Christmas that it had filed the motion to quash the subpoenas on the grounds that they are "overbroad and burdensome" in scope, and are an "improper intrusion" on the county's and the state's ability to govern its citizens.
The county had originally been scheduled to go to court Jan. 4 for a hearing on the motion. Both sides agreed to reschedule the hearing to Jan. 29, then until Feb. 19.
In the meantime, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors earlier in January updated 9.31 to say that the records are confidential.
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Once the frame was clean, we applied Ospho rust preventative, which isgood for stopping rust and prepping paint. It can be applied with abrush or cloth, but don't leave any liquid. Rings or drips from rustpreservatives are almost impossible to remove. After applying thepreservative to the entire area, use a cloth to wipe off the excess.
Once the frame was prepped, we applied a coat of PPG DP90LF epoxysemigloss black primer to the frame. Add thinner to the epoxy primer forbetter flow and control of the semigloss sheen. The epoxy primerprovides durable protection without a topcoat.
The trailing arms, differential housing and cover, and rear spindlebearing housing pieces were powdercoated gloss black. All pieces wereblasted and powdercoated for $150, saving a lot of hard labor. Duringthis process, the correct-color topcoats were applied as necessary. Thepowdercoat base is durable and should prevent corrosion for many years.
The fun begins because the newly bought and cleaned suspension piecesmake assembly enjoyable. Before installing the differential, we put in adifferential drain plug for easy servicing. After the differential is inplace, the trailing arms can be installed. All of the bolts, washers,and nuts are being replaced. Split lock washers should always bereplaced because they lose their spring effect, diminishing grippingstrength.
When all the hardware is replaced, save the original bolts and nuts foryour NCRS buddies. All threads should be cleaned for proper tighteningduring assembly. An application of light oil during assembly preventsthread corrosion and allows proper torque.
We haven't selected a brake caliper, so we'll do the front suspensionbefore wrapping up the brakes. The brake rotors are aftermarket pieceswith a cadmium finish, so corrosion shouldn't be a problem for a while.We prefer to apply a high heat coating to the rotors for additionalcorrosion protection.
If aesthetics are important, wheel selection plays a role in the finishthat's applied to the calipers and rotors. We'll make a decision on thewheels before applying any color coatings to the brake pieces.
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Axleshaft flange to spindle flange bolts (outer): 65 lb-ft
Strut-rod bracket to diff mounting bolts: 45 lb-ft
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can't get my evo3d or my nook tablet to connect to xbmc - im running eden beta2 on a windows 7 x64 pc and have a medialink wireless n router
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2012-02-02 04:50 Post: #32
Love this app, but one thing I noticed is when playing music and a picture slideshow the show incoming calls pauses the slideshow but not the music.
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2012-02-03 16:38 Post: #33
I would love to see the video addons in the remote list.And I would really love an optional button to watch the movie in my tablet. streamed from my xbmc to the tablet.
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2012-02-10 14:03 Post: #34
I have no covers on No Playing, either.
Would a log help here?
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2012-02-10 23:48 Post: #35
Well the app looks like a good one.
Unfortunatelly it doesn´t work on my system.
I have CM7.1 running, without any permission restrictions.
When I want to connect to host it always says: "I/O Exception (java.net.SocketException) - Permission denied".
So I cant connect.
Well but another app XBMC Remote form the market works fine.
Just give IP adress, user password and port.. finish.
Does someone has the same problem or a solution?
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2012-02-11 16:35 Post: #36
Remote works fine for me until I try to play something then it crashes XBMC. Not sure if this is related to XBMC or the remote but it only crashes when I use the remote and not nothing else. Here is my log:
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2012-02-13 02:48 Post: #37
Wow! I just came onto the forums to offer a bounty to the first person to fix this app haha (I finally had it with all the crashes) and I see this!
Please put up a donate link or something, and I'll throw a few bucks your way! (After the JSON API is implemented though)
Also, I have a Galaxy Nexus LTE running all different ROM's that I can test for you. You can reach me at any of the communication mediums I have listed in my sig or profile and I can help/check anything you need!
Server - Debain Squeeze Server + 6TB RAID5 + Sabnzbd + CP & SB
HTPC - Zotac MAG + 60GB Vertex 2 SSD + OpenELEC Frodo 12.1 + Aeon Nox
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2012-02-16 11:52 Post: #38
Android 0.8.8 remote works well for me
Galaxy Ace phone
Windows XP SP3
XBMC Dhama v10
XBMC Eden v11 Beta 3
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2012-02-25 02:23 Post: #39
No covers during "now playing" here either.
Thumbnails for browsing libraries work fine though. The "medium" directory appears to have larger versions of all the thumbs; however, they are not displayed.
Win 7 x64 Dharma
Blackberry Playbook
I have also tried it with Eden, same problem. I have also cleared cache and rebuilt library. A friend has the same playbook build and has cover art during the "now playing" screen;however, he uses Eden on Ubuntu - so maybe this issue is Windows related.
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2012-02-25 08:30 Post: #40
Earlier problems with Samsung galaxy s 2 now gone with beta 3.
Still missing covers in now playing.
Everything else works for me.
Thanks to the developers, it's a great app.
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2012-02-25 14:55 Post: #41
Am new to this forum, but couldn't find an answer by searching...
Would it be possible to play trailers locally rather than on the xbmc machine? Makes much more sense to me if you are using the device to browse and preview before playing it.
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2012-04-20 11:57 Post: #42
(2012-01-06 20:15)shadow_cruiser Wrote: I'm also getting this a lot when browsing movies or on the main menu. To stop it, I have to hard power off my HTPC.
I'm seeing this issue also with the 0.8.8 beta 1 remote.
Is the 0.8.7 beta 1 release still available for download somewhere?
Or is the test version mentioned here available:
(2012-01-11 10:39)freezy Wrote: @nupi, shadow_cruiser: There was some change in the event client code that maybe causes this behavior. I'll try to compile a version with those changes for you to test. Which Android version are you running the remote on?
(This post was last modified: 2012-04-20 15:54 by seanp25.)
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2012-05-09 01:19 Post: #43
Seanp25, all of the downloads are available from the Google code page...well all except the most recent one, which is my issue.
I have a WonderMedia tablet that's pretty much useless as a regular tablet, but works well as a communications node (IMs, skype chat, email, calls over ObiTalk) and as a remote for a few things. The issue is that there's not much that the Google Market (Play?) says is compatible even though they work and this is one of them.
Could you please put the most resent apk up on the Google code page? Downloading and installing directly works for most applications.
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2012-05-11 03:25 Post: #44
(2012-04-20 11:57)seanp25 Wrote:(2012-01-06 20:15)shadow_cruiser Wrote: I'm also getting this a lot when browsing movies or on the main menu. To stop it, I have to hard power off my HTPC.
I get this as well occasionally.
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2012-05-14 21:49 Post: #45
v0.8.8-beta1 Revision 808
Hi there!
Great work so far. Tested with ginger bread 2.3.1 on odys cosmo and on ICS.
Three issues are there. Tilt Sensor support in files does not work. When turning the device the list gets empty (no data) and one need to go back one step end rescan the items.
Second in now playing there is just a empty cd case instead of the poster.
and finally, if you have more than one xbmc running and shut down the current ( power off ) you get socket error - cannot connect.
Switching to the other instance does not work , because the device tries to reconnect to the current xbmc instance and repeats the error message. after a while and several retries (going back etc.) it can connect to the desired instance.
One wish: in the status bar whereyou can click to switch instances - please show the host name instead of the running xbmc version string. If you have multiple xbmc running with the same version you cannot guess what the active instance is...
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Cadburys Martian's abducting ATM screens across South Africa
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The debate about overprescribing ADD meds
When I was about 5 or 6, I asked my grandmother why she wore glasses. She told me that they helped her "see better." I wanted to see better too, so I asked her if I could try out her glasses. They didn't help me see better. In fact, her glasses made me see worse.
What am I getting at, you ask? Well, I've heard a lot recently about overprescribing and overmedicating when it comes to attention disorders. I read articles that talked about the disservice we are doing to our children by prescribing ADD meds, and I find it very concerning. Many people (and groups of people) seem to be on some sort of a crusade against pharmaceutically treating attention disorders. When it comes right down to it (and I know I'm opening up a big ol' can of worms here) if a child or adult is mistakenly medicated for ADD/ADHD, the error will be evident in no time.
Try to keep in mind, that stimulants and stimulant-type medications do not act the same way with people who have ADD/ADHD as they do on people without ADD/ADHD. They most often have the opposite effect.
The point that I'm trying to make here is: When or if someone gets prescribed a stimulant-type medication, and it does not treat their perceived trouble…they will know it. They'll know it the same way I knew that Grandma's glasses weren't going to make me see any better.


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I have a complex Web page which has many different DIVs and many differnet Javascript functions.I want one one of these functions to Loop continually, updating the value of a certain DIV with data from the Server. But I want this Loop to Stop for X seconds before executing again. What is the best method of achieving this objective?
Than You
Possibly look to jquery .delay()
We do not use JQuery. Pure JavaScript solution only please. Thanks.
setInterval(myfunc, 5000); will run the myfunc() function once every five seconds.
if you only want the function to run once then substitute setTimeout with the same parameters instead.
Do we need to call the function myfunc from setTimeout or can we just call setTimeout to stop Javascriptfrom running for X Seconds and then call function myfunc with parameters we want.
And what is best way to start this infinite loop, via OnLOad of the BODY?So like this would work?
<BODY Onload('stay_alive()';)>
function 'stay_alive(){
$row_val = 0; for (1 > 0) {
Would you mind sharing your reasons for not using jQuery. Is it a compatibility issue?I'm not trolling, I find this genuinely interesting.
JavaScript goes at the bottom of the page just before the </body> tag - onload is almost never needed any more when you attach the JavaScript there and attaching it at the bottom allows the page to load faster and the script to run as early as possible.
setTimeout takes two parameters - the first is the function mto run and the second is the delay before running that function.
setTimeout(stay_alive, 10000);
if you need to pass parameters to the function to be called then wrap it in an anonymous function
setTimeout(function() {stay_alive(x,y)}, 10000);
As for jQuery - that is a huge amount of code to do what can otherwise be done in just a couple of lines of JavaScript - unless you need to use a lot of the JQuery functionality in your page then it is far cleaner and faster to omit it.
I agree that it's pointless to include jQuery for things that would be trivial to implement in pure JavScript.However the current jQuery weighs in at 91 kb in its minified form and you easily can save this amount of bytes by optimizing your site in other ways (images etc).The reason I asked is that I'm trying to weigh up the best use case for jQuery in my own mind (it is very tempting to use it for everything) and am interested in hearing other peoples opinions.Anyway, this is getting a little off-topic. Thanks for taking the time to address the point though.
not if all your pages average around 50k including all the images and scripts as is the case for most of my sites - also I already have my own versions of all of the various functions that JQuery provides that I actually use in my web pages toat only take up about 1k - it would be different if I were using more of the sorts of functionality that JQuery provides.
If you are going to use JQuery then a couple of things to keep in mind:
From what I have seen, most JQuery questions in the forum are being asked by someone who is trying to use JQuery without knowing enough JavaScript first.
With the question being asked in this particular thread only one line of ordinary JavaScript is needed to do what was asked and so unless there is a need for JQuery elsewhere in the code there is no point including it.
Thanks for this info.
But I am confused, well may be better say perplexed, by you saying that the function setTimeout(update_user(), 10000);
should be called not from the <BODY Onload.....> but this JavaScript code should be placed inside the body of the page rightbefore the </body> tag!
So you saying like this:
function update_user (){ for (1 > 0) {
setTimeout(update_new(), 10000);
function update_new (){ /* Update the relevant DIV in user browser */}
Reason we do not want JQuery are;
1- What felgall has already explained2- I find JQuery really ugly language3- I think it is a waste of time to learn a language that is overlay to another language. I mean why master JQuery when mastering JavaScript is more fundamental.
Now I do not want to start a flame War about JQuery. That is 1 I am sure there are cases where JQuery is definetly a good idea, 2 for some people it makes sense to use JQuery.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on jQuery, felgall and WorldNews.As I said, I'm better trying to formulate my opinion on when and when not to use it, and this helps.I especially agree with felgall's point two. As they say, when the only tool you have is a hammer, everything starts to look like a nail
So, to bring this back on topic:
As a rule of thumb, inline JavaScript, just like inline CSS is to be avoided where possible.If you're curious why, just ask Google: http://www.google.com/search?q=why+avoid+inline+javascript
So, instead of writing:
<body onload="alert("hello")>
it's better to write:
However, as felgall points out, it's normally sufficient to write:
That will run update_user() straight away and expect it to return a function - the function returned will be delayed for 10 seconds by the setTimeout.
to delay update_user for 10 seconds use:
setTimeout(update_user, 10000);
Neither of those makes sense since JQuery simnply IS JavaScript where you let someone else write a part of the JavaScript for you. Any JQuery statement is a JavaScript method call where the method called is defined using JavaScript within the JQuery oblect's JavaScript code.
JQuery is just one JavaScript object that someone has defined for you using JavaScript. JQuery isn't another layer on top of JavaScript it simply is JavaScript - which is why it makes no sense for people to try to use JQuery without understanding enough JavaScript to understand how JavaScript objects work.
Learning JavaScript is more fundamental than learning JQuery() or update_user() as you need JavaScript to define each of those objects before you can use them in your code.
Maybe you should try this:
(function update_user() {
// retrieve data from server
setTimeout(update_user, 10000);


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Passenger Safety for Teens
This is the time to stay strong when it comes to safety in cars. Here are some tips to stress so you can keep your teen safe in the car.
Top Safety Tips
- Kids are VIPs – just ask them. We know VIPs ride in the back seat, so keep all kids in the back seat until they are 13.
- We know that when adults wear seat belts, kids wear seat belts. So be a good example and buckle up for every ride. Be sure everyone in the vehicle buckles up, too.
- Teach your kids to ride with experienced drivers and never get in the car with someone who has been drinking or doing drugs. Parents must decide what "experienced" means.


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We have the most delicious looking building toy set I've ever seen – the Candy Construction set from Learning Resources.
- Build candy structures, thinking skills and fine motor strength!
- Create using chunky, durable candy pieces in a variety of fun, familiar design
- Includes Activity Guide with illustrated, step-by-step building directions
- Largest piece measures 7″L x .5" in diameter
- Set of 92 pieces includes:
- 32 Small, medium and large swirl sticks
- 8 Green swirl connectors
- 8 Red swirl connectors
- 8 Gumdrop pieces
- 12 Colored disks
- 8 Green connectors
- 8 Blue connectors
- 4 Bendy twists
- 4 Chocolate panels
The kids love how easy they are to use as well as the fun bright colors. With 92 pieces, there are plenty of pieces for multiple children to play with and build with, and still have enough that no one is fighting or arguing over that last piece. This has now become the new "favorite" play item, both at home and in my son's kindergarten classroom.
The instructions come with illustrations- which is something that I love. Full color illustrations means the kids can follow the instructions and be able to successfully do so without having to read- which is often the source of frustration in my house.
It's also a refreshing change of pace from many of the building toys we use all of the time and it's put a new spin on the kids' play and conver
sation while they are building. This is definitely going to be one of my holiday toys I keep long past when my kids are "little" enough to play with them, too.
One reader will win a Candy Construction set of their own!
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After the Denver Broncos kicked off December with a win over the Oakland Raiders, here's an expanded look at the 2012 NFL playoff picture going into Week 14's Sunday and Monday games.
Seeds are based on current records and tiebreakers.
— Week 14 picks | Troy Aikman: Hot Reads | Fantasy Source matchups | Linemakers
1. Houston Texans (11-1)
The Texans clinched a playoff spot, but with two games left against the second-place Colts, they have work to do to win the AFC South. As for that other matter of the earning the top seed and home-field advantage in the conference playoffs, a win over the Patriots on Monday night would put them on the cusp. They have already beaten the Broncos and Ravens.
What's left: at New England, vs. Indianapolis, vs. Minnesota, at Indianapolis
2. Denver Broncos (10-3)
The Broncos would like to at least claim a first-round bye. That makes next week's road game against the Ravens a must win because Denver has lost to the Texans and Patriots. Otherwise, the Broncos are looking at a No. 4 seed as AFC West champions, just like they were a season ago at 8-8.
— Iyer: Broncos become complete team at right time
What's left: at Baltimore, vs. Cleveland, vs. Kansas City
3. Baltimore Ravens (9-3)
If the Ravens win out, they'll guarantee themselves at least the No. 2 seed behind the Texans, because it means they would have beaten the Broncos and Patriots. But with a brutal final-month schedule, that will be difficult to accomplish. Last week's home loss to the Steelers hurt, but Baltimore tends to rebound strong from defeats.
What's left: at Washington, vs. Denver, vs. New York Giants, at Cincinnati
4. New England Patriots (9-3)
The AFC East champions will be challenged by fellow Super Bowl contenders Houston and San Francisco the next two weeks, but having those games in New England in December is a big plus. So is closing out with two Florida teams that can't keep up with their offense.
What's left: vs. Houston, vs. San Francisco, at Jacksonville, vs. Miami
5. Indianapolis Colts (8-4)
With last week's critical comeback win at Detroit, Andrew Luck and the Colts should feel pretty good about their wild-card chances. They will get in by winning two of four —the Titans and Chiefs are most likely to fall. There's hope they can take the AFC South title with two games against the Texas in the final three weeks.
What's left: vs. Tennessee, at Houston, at Kansas City, vs. Houston
6. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5)
Although their loss to the Browns was ugly, the Steelers were able to split with the rival Ravens without quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Now that Roethlisberger is back, they can be confident about sweeping the final four games, including three at home. They might be able to lock up a wild card before Week 17 if they can beat the Bengals in Week 16.
What's left: vs. San Diego, at Dallas, vs. Cincinnati, vs. Cleveland
Alive: Cincinnati Bengals (7-5)
The Bengals get two more games against the NFC East after having posted wins over the Redskins and Giants. Those are against the division's weakest teams, the Cowboys and Eagles. But, they are 1-3 against the AFC North and have games against the Steelers and Ravens, who are a combined 6-0 against Cincinnati in 2011 and '12.
Desperate and dire: New York Jets (5-7), Buffalo Bills (5-7), Miami Dolphins (5-7), Cleveland Browns (4-8), San Diego Chargers (4-8), Tennessee Titans (4-8)
Over and out: Oakland Raiders (3-10), Jacksonville Jaguars (2-10), Kansas City Chiefs (2-10)
1. Atlanta Falcons (11-1)
The Falcons have the great record, good cushion and favorable remaining schedule to claim the top seed, just like they did two seasons ago. However, they would like to make a big statement against the Giants at home in Week 15. If they can beat the defending Super Bowl champs — who beat Atlanta in the playoffs last season — the Falcons would deliver a message to skeptics that they are capable of winning the conference.
What's left: at Carolina, vs. New York Giants, at Detroit, vs. Tampa Bay
2. San Francisco 49ers (8-3-1)
The 49ers have a half-game lead over the Packers, who lost to the Niners way back in Week 1. But to hang on to the No. 2 seed over Green Bay, they might have to sweep their final four games. The 49ers have a little breathing room in the NFC West race against the Seahawks, but a loss at New England could make their Week 16 game at Seattle a division showdown.
What's left: vs. Miami, at New England, at Seattle, vs. Arizona
3. Green Bay Packers (8-4)
The Packers finally jumped the Bears for the NFC North lead and move ahead of the Giants for the No. 3 position. They are 3-0 halfway through division play, and beating the Bears again in Week 15 would all but ensure a second consecutive division title. If they win out and the 49ers lose one, they would overtake San Francisco for the No. 2 seed.
What's left: vs. Detroit, at Chicago, vs. Tennessee, at Minnesota
4. New York Giants (7-5)
Here we go again. The Giants, who are going through another up-and-down season with a difficult schedule, have a tenuous lead in the NFC East. Considering how they play to the level of their competition, it wouldn't be surprising to see them run the table to steal the No. 2 seed — or lose three out of four and fall out of the playoffs.
What's left: vs. New Orleans, at Atlanta, at Baltimore, vs. Philadelphia
5. Chicago Bears (8-4)
The Bears close out the season with games they should win at Arizona and Detroit. Considering the Bears have lost two of their past three, however, their rematches with the Vikings and Packers look challenging. Because of their inconsistent offense and injuries on defense, it's harder to trust them playing anywhere.
What's left: at Minnesota, vs. Green Bay, at Arizona, at Detroit
6. Seattle Seahawks (7-5)
The Seahawks are 0-3 in NFC West play, but those losses were all on the road. Now they get the Cardinals, 49ers and Rams at home, where they are undefeated. Still, they can expect battles in the rematches. The Bills' game in Canada is far from a gimme, because their only road win before Chicago came at Carolina.
What's left: vs. Arizona, at Buffalo (in Toronto), vs. San Francisco, vs. St. Louis
Alive: Washington Redskins (6-6), Dallas Cowboys (6-6), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6), Minnesota Vikings (6-6), St. Louis Rams (5-6-1), New Orleans Saints (5-7)
The Redskins are in the best shape because they are 4-1 against the other teams in this group, losing only to the Rams. The Cowboys have lost to the Bears, Seahawks and Redskins. For Washington or Dallas to reach the playoffs, the better bet is trying to displace New York from the NFC East lead.
Desperate and dire: Detroit Lions (4-8), Arizona Cardinals (4-8), Carolina Panthers (3-9), Philadelphia Eagles (3-9).


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NEW YORK—After racing to a 13-point halftime lead in Friday night's season opener, third-ranked Kentucky got all it could handle from Maryland as the Terrapins took the lead late in the second half before ultimately succumbing to the Wildcats, 72-69.
Archie Goodwin and Nerlens Noel, the Wildcats' new freshman stars, were as advertised in their first college game. But it took veteran savvy for Kentucky to survive, with big contributions down the stretch from Kyle Wiltjer and Jarrod Polson.
A quick look at what we learned Friday night:
Lean on Len
Alex Len, the Terrapins' 7-1 center from Ukraine, was mostly a shot blocker as a freshman, with his season high for scoring being a 15-point effort against Cornell. The big man made a big statement Friday night, scoring 23 points to start his sophomore season against the No. 3 team in the country.
It took just over 19 minutes for Len to better his previous top scoring game: His 16 points and seven rebounds in the first half kept Maryland in the game as Kentucky raced to a 49-36 lead at the break.
Len finished with 12 rebounds and four blocks and did not commit his first foul until 7:39 remained in the second half.
The growth of Len's game was evident late in the first half, when he took a kick-out pass from Nick Faust and drained a jumper from just inside the 3-point line. Len excitedly pumped his fist as he got back on defense, not because his shot had cut Maryland's deficit to 10 points but because he had executed a difficult play that was not in his arsenal a season ago.
Battle tested Cats
Wiltjer scored five points per game for Kentucky last season, making him the Wildcats' top returning scorer. Polson appeared in 11 games for last season's national champions, scoring a total of one point. Both played a huge part in making sure Kentucky started this season with a win.
Maryland had just tied the game with a 15-0 run to the midway point of the second half, and Barclays Center sounded like College Park with all the noise from the Terps partisans. It was Wiltjer who came through with a 3-pointer to restore Kentucky's lead.
Although Wiltjer's shot did not keep Maryland from taking the lead a few possessions later, Polson put Kentucky back on top, 64-63, on a layup with 5:10 left. Then, with 3:45 to go, Polson (generously listed at 6-2) went into the paint to strip Pe'Shon Howard after a defensive rebound and then made another layup to give Kentucky a 67-63 edge.
The Wildcats did not relinquish that lead, thanks again to Wiltjer and Polson, who each made a pair of free throws in the final 30 seconds.
All's not Wells yet
It is understandable that Dez Wells did not look quite like himself as he began his Maryland career Friday night. After all, it was only Wednesday that Wells learned he would be eligible to play for the Terrapins this season after his controversial expulsion from Xavier over a sexual assault allegation for which a grand jury refused to indict him.
Wells missed seven of his first eight shots and appeared to struggle somewhat with Kentucky's pace. He was not an integral part of Maryland's 21-4 run to take the lead in the second half, with a layup and an assist on a Jake Layman 3-pointer his only notable contributions, to go along with a missed dunk.
Wells missed 1-of-2 free throws with 39.7 seconds left, allowing Kentucky to maintain a two-point lead. He finished 2-for-12 on the night for eight points with four assists and four rebounds.
PHOTOS: Images from opening night


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I am 24 yrs old 21 weeks pregnant. I have lump @ my right breast @ areola area. When I squeeze my nipple it had a bloody discharge. My OB referred me in a surgeon and said it was a intraductal papilloma using only breast exam, and he won`t remove the lump until I give birth. I notice that it grows bigger. Is it worth it to wait until I give birth or should I seek a second opinion? I am so depressed. I don`t want to risk the condition of my baby. Thanks a lot.
The risks of cancer are very low in someone your age. Bloody nipple discharge can occur as a result of pregnancy or due to an intraductal papilloma. It is most likely benign. I think that it is always reasonable to get a second opinion if for no other reason than to give you peace of mind.
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The best way to help students choose a major is to understand, support, and encourage them while they wrestle with this decision, which can be difficult for many students.
To understand is to realize that many students who enter college as "undeclared" experience high anxiety. They feel as if they should know what they want to do and feel guilty for not knowing. As a result, students place additional pressure on themselves, making an already difficult decision even harder.
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A WINCHESTER hotel was the scene of a business management conference which welcomed a former Red Arrows pilot as one of its speakers.
Simon Meade OBE, former leader of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team and chief operations officer of a front-line Harrier squadron, was a guest speaker at Lainston House.
The event was hosted by Spectrum Corporate Finance, law firm Blake Morgan and HSBC, and attended by directors of many of the south's leading businesses.
Mr Meade, who now works as a corporate advisor to renewable energy companies, was one of two speakers commissioned to motivate other business leaders.
Also speaking was Peter Bewsey, former CEO of National Car Parks and group chief executive of Chelsea Village Plc.
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On October 25, the varsity volleyball team defeated Lawrence-Woodmere in a match played at the Lexington School. Led by coach Adreama Mackey and team captains Maria Tsiatis and Lexis Valentine, the Jaguars won 2-1. After losing their first set 19-25, the Jaguars hit their stride and went on to win the next two sets. The second set resulted in a 25-22 win, and in their final set, they achieved a decisive victory of 25-10.
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Chicks and ducklings may be cute and cuddly, but think twice before getting these critters for your kids for Easter! Chicks and ducklings could carry Salmonella infection, an illness that is particularly dangerous to young children. And the ugly duckling fact is that many of these animals show no signs of being sick when they have Salmonella.
If you do choose to give Easter chicks or ducklings to your kids, you need to be aware of the risks that go along with handling young birds. Make sure everyone in the household follows the correct measures to avoid bacterial infection:
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Protecting the Young and the Elderly
Small children should avoid contact with these birds. Young children tend to put their hands in their mouth frequently. They are also less likely to wash their hands adequately after touching the birds.
In fact, children under 5 years of age should not touch chicks and ducklings at all. Children under 5 are almost four times more likely to get Salmonella than older children and adults. Kids younger than 1 are 11 times more likely to become sick with this disease.
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Recognizing Salmonella
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include:
Most people recover without treatment. However, in some cases the diarrhea may be severe enough to require hospitalization. In these patients, the infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream and then to other parts of the body. This increases the risk of death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics.
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Pharmacogenetics, Emotional Reactivity and Smoking
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: July 25, 2007
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The goal of this behavioral research study is to learn more about how the drugs Bupropion and Varenicline affect mood and physiological responses in different groups of people as they attempt to quit smoking. Researchers want to learn how these drugs affect responses related to changes in emotion and whether or not a person's genetic make-up makes a difference in how they respond to the medication.
|Tobacco Use Disorder Smoking Cessation
|Drug: Bupropion Drug: Varenicline Drug: Placebo Behavioral: Smoking Cessation Counseling
|Phase 2 Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Pharmacogenetics, Emotional Reactivity and Smoking
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Quitting Smoking SmokingU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Patient Emotional Reactivity During Smoking Cessation [ Time Frame: Baseline to 8 Months ]Emotional reactivity assessed by startle responding to positive and negative emotional cues.
|Actual Study Start Date:
|December 5, 2005
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 1, 2018
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 1, 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Bupropion
Bupropion starting dose 150 mg by mouth daily (150 mg every morning for three days; 150 mg twice a day thereafter).
Drug: Bupropion
Starting dose 150 mg by mouth daily (150 mg every morning for three days; 150 mg twice a day thereafter)
Other Names:Behavioral: Smoking Cessation Counseling
Counseling over 8 months and telephone support calls.
Experimental: Varenicline
Varenicline starting dose 0.5 mg by mouth daily (0.5 mg every morning for days 1 - 3, then 0.5 mg twice a day for days 4 - 7, then 1 mg twice a day thereafter).
Drug: Varenicline
Starting dose 0.5 mg by mouth daily (0.5 mg every morning for days 1 - 3, then 0.5 mg twice a day for days 4 - 7, then 1 mg twice a day thereafter)
Other Name: ChantixBehavioral: Smoking Cessation Counseling
Counseling over 8 months and telephone support calls.
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Placebo by mouth for 12 weeks.
Drug: Placebo
Placebo by mouth for 12 weeks.Behavioral: Smoking Cessation Counseling
Counseling over 8 months and telephone support calls.
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age: 18-65 years old
- Smoking: >/= 5 cigarettes per day within the 2 months preceding the screening visit and expired CO greater than or equal to 6 ppm.
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions in English and complete all aspects of the study
- Have an address and home telephone number where they may be reached
- Provide informed consent and agree to all assessments and study procedures
- Be the only participant in their household
Exclusion Criteria:
- Within the month immediately preceding the screening visit; use of any form of tobacco product other than cigarettes on 3 or more days within a week only if the individual refuses to refrain from non-cigarette tobacco use during the course of this study
- Within the month immediately preceding the screening visit; use of marijuana in any form on 3 or more days within a week
- Within the two weeks immediately preceding the screening visit, involvement on more than 3 days in any formal smoking cessation activities
- Current visual or auditory problems that in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with the completion of study assessments
- Treatment on a continuous basis within 2 weeks before the screening visit: any contraindicated medication for Varenicline or Bupropion.
- Uncontrolled hypertension or other major contraindications for Bupropion or Varenicline.
- Severe renal impairment (CR Clearance <30 ml/min/1.73 m2).
- Laboratory evaluations outside normal limits and of potential clinical significance in the opinion of the investigator
- Meet current criteria for psychiatric disorders or substance abuse as assessed by the MINI for items A, B, D, I, J, K, L, M and N, including a past manic or hypomanic episode as well as a lifetime psychotic disorder.
- Subject rated as moderate to high on suicidality as assessed by the MINI.
- Psychiatric hospitalization within 1 year of screening date.
- A positive urine pregnancy test during the screening period. Women who are two years post menopausal, one year post-tubal ligation, or who have had a partial or full hysterectomy will not be subject to a urine pregnancy test.
- Pregnant, breast-feeding, or of childbearing potential who is not protected by a medically acceptable, effective method of birth control while enrolled in the study
- Use of Varenicline or Bupropion within two weeks before the screening visit.
- History of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to Varenicline, tricyclic antidepressant, Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) or similar chemical classes or any component of these formulations.
- Subject considered by the investigator as unsuitable candidate for receipt of an investigational drug, or unstable to be followed up throughout the entire duration of the study.
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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: NCT00507728
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00507728
|United States, Texas
|University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Sponsors and Collaborators
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
|Principal Investigator:
|Paul Cinciripini, PhD
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Additional Information:
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Keywords provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Additional Information:
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Cinciripini PM, Robinson JD, Karam-Hage M, Minnix JA, Lam C, Versace F, Brown VL, Engelmann JM, Wetter DW. Effects of varenicline and bupropion sustained-release use plus intensive smoking cessation counseling on prolonged abstinence from smoking and on depression, negative affect, and other symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. JAMA Psychiatry. 2013 May;70(5):522-33. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2013.678.
Versace F, Engelmann JM, Jackson EF, Costa VD, Robinson JD, Lam CY, Minnix JA, Brown VL, Wetter DW, Cinciripini PM. Do brain responses to emotional images and cigarette cues differ? An fMRI study in smokers. Eur J Neurosci. 2011 Dec;34(12):2054-63. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-9568.2011.07915.x. Epub 2011 Nov 20.
|Responsible Party:
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00507728 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
1R01DA017073 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
NCI-2012-02108 ( Registry Identifier: NCI CTRP )
|Study First Received:
|July 25, 2007
|Last Updated:
|January 30, 2017
|Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
|Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
Keywords provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
Emotional Reactivity
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Wellbutrin SR
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Tobacco Use Disorder
Substance-Related Disorders
Chemically-Induced Disorders
Mental Disorders
Nicotinic Agonists
Cholinergic Agonists
Cholinergic Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation
Antidepressive Agents
Psychotropic Drugs
Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Membrane Transport Modulators
Dopamine Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
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