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Everything that could go wrong HAS gone wrongbalganwall Apr 8, 2013 6:52 PM
I just got a brand new Nook HD from my local Walmart. (Just to be on the safe side, I got the recommended 3-year protection plan. At first, I thought the plan was going to be a superfluous purchase, but now I'm glad that I got it; I might be using it very soon unless I can figure out what's going on.)
I've come across three problems in the past 24 hours.
1. Battery Charging Issues
I plugged the Nook into the wall adapter right out of the box. However, the charging light at the bottom of the device never turned on. The battery level was at 18% and discharging. A couple of hours later, I checked on it to find that nothing had changed. The battery charge percentage hadn't gone up and a light hadn't come on.
Strangely enough, the light DOES come on when I have the Nook hooked up to my laptop, but it doesn't seem to be charging. What's more frustrating is that the percentage rate has gone down to 16%, BUT I'm gaining hours on the battery life. I went from ~5 hours to ~7 hours despite the device claiming that it's discharging. I hate it when electronics are fickle, but I especially hate it when they give me conflicting information.
Which leads to the next issue...
2. Driver is not installed correctly
Right away, Windows Vista decided that the driver hadn't installed correctly. I went into the Computer folder, saw that the Nook was listed as an MTP device. Unplug, replug, find that it's now listed as MyNook, Portable Media Player. That was promising until I clicked on it and found that I couldn't drag and drop files. The only thing I see is the Nook listed as Internal Storage and the number of gigs left on it. And I keep getting the blasted "driver not installed correctly" message every time I hook the Nook up to my laptop.
But now that I think about it, is it possible to drag and drop files on to the Nook? If it isn't, then this is one issue I've been worrying over for nothing.
3. SD Card apparently can't be read
Okay, so I couldn't drag and drop files. So I'll just take the sd card out of my phone, add a few epubs to it, and slide it into the Nook. That'll solve one problem temporarily. Well, it didn't. Once the dang thing was inserted, my Nook said that it was scanning the card for errors. A few minutes later, it was still scanning for errors.
"Forget you, then," I said, and tapped the message out of existence. I went into the Library, checked to see if the card is there under My Files... and it wasn't.
Just how long does it take for the sd card to be read? Would I have to format it first before I can use it for my Nook?
I haven't been this frustrated with an expensive device in a long time. I don't usually drop a lot of money at one time on a single item and accessories, so I'm pretty upset. I'd hate to return the Nook after all the trouble I went to set it up (especially getting my Gmail accout set up), but I'll do it if that's the only solution. (And pray to the deities of electronics that the next Nook isn't also a dud.)
Are these common problems, or did I just happen to pick up a glitched Nook? I was debating whether to buy a new adapter and cord and see if that solves at least the charging problem.
Added before publishing: All right, I have my Nook hooked up to my laptop. Charge light is on. That's promising. The battery charge percentage is steadily going up. At this time, it's at 20%. BUT it says that it's NOT charging. *headdesk* Which is it, you duplicitous device?


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Welcome to the Institute for Software Integrated Systems, a research organization of the School of Engineering at Vanderbilt University. ISIS conducts basic and applied research in the area of systems and information science and engineering. Applications of ISIS technology span a wide range of software-intensive systems from small embedded devices, through real-time distributed systems, to globally deployed complex systems. Software is increasingly essential to the functions of these systems, and it is also the primary means of adapting them to their environments and users. Our research interests lie in the theoretical foundations, modeling, design, engineering, and educational aspects of these systems.
The CPS-VO was founded by NSF in 2010 to facilitate and foster interaction among CPS research teams and help getting industry involved. It has become the focal point of the CPS community in the US and it has played a significant role in catalyzing CPS research world-wide. An ISIS led team including University of Pennsylvania, UCLA and University of Arizona is working on transitioning the CPS-VO portal into an active resource which becomes a "destination for doing" rather than a repository and collaboration capability. The new portal will serve as an integration platform for open source CPS tools and models emerging from the research community and an active resource for CPS education.
The latest edition of Vanderbilt University School of Engineering Solutions brochure unveils the concept of intellectual neighborhoods, which focus on core competencies that we currently have established or are building upon. Intellectual neighborhoods cross disciplines and schools at Vanderbilt and even overlap each other in some of their research activity. Cyber-Physical Systems is one intellectual neighborhood where ISIS takes the lead within the school and even nationally. Many faculty, research staff and graduate students are taking part in several challenging CPS research projects ranging from resilient system design to smart cities and miniature medical robots.
For the 15th anniversary of ISIS, we have put together a brief video summarizing the main research directions and novel educational activities of the institute. Our director, Janos Sztipanovits describes our mission and various PIs introduce their most recent projects. For example, the DARPA Adaptive Vehicle Make (AVM) program and the National Science Foundation's Frontiers project called Foundations for Resilient Cyber-Physical Systems are highlighted by Ted Bapty, Sandeep Neema and Xenofon Koutsoukos. Doug Schmidt emphasizes the collaborative nature of our work, while Tom Withrow describes how we involve undergraduate students in our research.
The articles in the ISIS brochure offer you a taste of our current flagship projects in the domains of common operating platform environments, cyber-physical systems, data mining and machine learning, STEM education, systems security and privacy, and wireless sensor networks. You'll also learn about our long-term investments and results in model-integrated computing and middleware for distributed real-time and embedded systems. In addition to pushing the boundaries of science and engineering, we create technologies and tools that solve real-world problems that improve our daily activities and quality of living. For a printable version click here.

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Book Discussion - The Submission: A Novel
Thursday, October 11, 2012
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The Submission: A Novel by Amy Waldman
Amazon.com Review:
Amy Waldman has performed a rare and dangerous feat in writing an airtight, multi-viewed, highly readable post-9/11 novel. When a Muslim architect wins a blind contest to design a Ground Zero Memorial, a city of eleven million people takes notice. Waldman, a former bureau chief for the New York Times, explores a diversity of viewpoints around this fictional event, bringing in politicians, businessmen, journalists, activists, and normal people whose lives--whether by happenstance, choice, or even due to their country of origin--get caught up in the controversy. Incredibly, she manages to keep all the balls in the air without ever fumbling. The story is moving and keeps the pages turning, but there are also bigger themes at work: of individuals versus groups; about the purpose of art, commerce, government, and journalism in society; of how people respond to grief and terror. The result is honest, compelling, and breathtaking.--Chris Schluep


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3. Almost any artwork is allowed! But please, nothing extremely graphic [Extreme blood and gore, nudity, extreme sexual scenes (Kissing is an okay) etc.] If any of this somehow gets into the gallery it will be removed. If this happens to be a reoccuring theme for any one person they will be asked to stop or leave the group.
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This recipe is part of our Fair Trade Holiday Recipe Series. Go beyond the basics this winter and try baking with Fair Trade Certified sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and spices.
The Fair Trade ingredients in this rich, sumptuous chocolate-caramel cake keep it from being too sinful. Based on Café Latte's Famous Turtle Cake recipe, it's a visually stunning crowd-pleaser that's surprisingly easy to make. Bring it to your next holiday party and you'll be the hit of the season.
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cups Fair Trade Certified sugar
- 1/2 cup Fair Trade Certified cocoa
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. baking soda
- 1 cup hot, Fair Trade Certified coffee
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup Fair Trade Certified sugar
- 6 tbsp. butter
- 2 cups Fair Trade Certified semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup caramel
- 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 3 (9-inch) cake pans. Cover the bottom of each pan with a disk of parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine egg, oil, and buttermilk. In a separate (large) bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry until everything is well mixed. Gradually add in the hot coffee.
To bake the cake:
Scrape batter evenly into the three prepared pans and insert into oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes our clean. Let cake rest in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool.
To make the frosting:
Mix sugar and milk in a saucepan. Add butter. Bring to a boil mixture to a boil, then remove from heat. Add chocolate chips to the pan and mix until smooth using a wire whisk. If the frosting is too thick or grainy, add 1 or 2 teaspoons of hot coffee.
Place one cooled cake layer, top-side down, on your cake plate. Spread one third of your frosting on it, pushing out gently from the edges to make a petal effect. Sprinkle with ½ cup pecans and drizzle with ¼ cup caramel. Add next layer, again top-side down. Repeat frosting and sprinkle with ½ cup pecans and drizzle with ¼ cup caramel. Add final layer top-side up, frost with petal effect and finish with remaining pecans and caramel.
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Abu Dhabi Ports Company announces the awarding of program management contract for Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone
The Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) announced today the appointment of International Bechtel Company Limited (IBCLTD) to act as Program Managers for the development of Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone (KPIZ). The agreement was signed today by Ahmed Saeed Al Calily, Managing Director of ADPC and , Sabah Barakat, Vice President of IBCLTD,
Bechtel will support ADPC in the development of KPIZ with primary responsibility for management and co-ordination of the master planning, design, and construction of the port and associated infrastructure. In addition, Bechtel's services will include development of the construction strategy and development phasing, and control of the development master program.
KPIZ will be located in Taweelah, midway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It will include the construction of a world-scale industrial and container port and the development of over 100 square kilometers of industrial, logistics, commercial, educational and residential zones.
Mr. Al Calily commented, "The signing of this contract with Becthel and our strategic partnership is yet another example of how we are continuing to rapidly implement the vision of creating a world class port facility and industrial zone at Taweelah. This will reinforce the position of the region as one of the most important port and industrial zone in the region able to compete with international ports around the world. We will benefit from Abu Dhabi's strategic location and this project will place Abu Dhabi on the list of the world ports equipped with the latest technology".
Work on this important initiative has already started and the project is in the design and procurement stage. Earlier this year, HPA/Halcrow has been appointed to carry out the port master plan and conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment. In addition, ACES was appointed to perform onshore geotechnical investigations for the port and industrial zone areas.
The Khalifa Industrial Zone will cater to a number of industries including: base metals, heavy industry, chemicals, trade and logistics, building materials and medium and light industry. A number of industrial players have already committed to establishing capacity at Khalifa Industrial Zone; these include a 1.2 million ton a year aluminum smelter, in addition to a steel mill.
Abu Dhabi Ports Company was established by the Government of Abu Dhabi by virtue of Emiri Decree No. 6, 2006. The Decree mandates ADPC as the only entity in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi authorized to:
• Acquire, operate, maintain, manage and develop all ports, shipyards, jetties, pathways, connecting bridges, and all kinds of related infrastructure (with the exception of military and O&G ports)
• Manage and/or concession the operation and management of any port
• Supervise all port services
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• Set tariffs for all services related to port operations
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• Carryout feasibility studies related to projects, planning and development of ports
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LINCOLN--Nebraska senators passed 16 bills this week, including three appropriations bills, to be presented to the governor for signing. The bills passed include Legislative Bill 203 that redefines slag -- a metal left over from things like cars that is sometimes recycled into roads -- as a product not solid waste, on a 45 to 0 vote.
Campaign finance
LB 79: Senators voted 45-0 Thursday to pass a campaign finance bill sponsored by Sen. Bill Avery of Lincoln. The Nebraska Supreme Court in August ruled the Campaign Finance Limitation Act, which provided matching funds to candidates who agreed to voluntary spending limits, unconstitutional.
The bill would transfer money from the now dormant Campaign Finance Limitation cash fund to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission to pay for a new electronic filing system for campaign statements.
Welfare work education
LB 240: Senators advanced this bill Thursday with a 30-0 vote to eliminate the age limitation for low-income adults who use work-related education for the opportunity to have more benefits.
The current legislation says that only people under the age of 24 can use education related to employment to earn benefits, such as English as a Second Language education. The bill, sponsored by Sen. John Harms of Scottsbluff, would allow people over 24 years old to have this option to participate in welfare work.
Early voting
LB 271: A bill that cuts the number of in-person early voting days from 35 to 30 made it through the Nebraska Unicameral Thursday with a 33-8 vote. The 30 days was a compromise from the original proposal of 25 days for early voting.
Opponents argued that the bill could restrict voter access.
Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh of Omaha introduced the bill, which was designed to prevent situations like the one where a blind Lincoln woman could not submit her early ballot because the machine for disabled voters was not ready. Nebraska voters can request a mail-in ballot 120 days before an election.
Big boost for early education
LB 495: This bill passed with a 46-0 vote Thursday and would allocate more funds to early childhood education. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Kate Sullivan of Cedar Rapids, would transfer money from the Education Innovation Fund to help fund early childhood education grant programs and use general funds to make up for the money lost from the Education Innovation Fund to pay for programs such as multicultural education.
With this bill, the Nebraska Department of Education would have about $1.75 million for early childhood education grants for the 2013-2014 year, with that amount increasing by about $100,000 each year until the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
Sexual partners
LB 528: A bill that would allow for the treatment of a persons sexual partner or partners without a medical examination for gonorrhea or chlamydia passed through the legislature Thursday. Sen. Sara Howard of Omaha introduced the bill that she said would help reduce the number of babies born with these sexually transmitted diseases. Howard said that the bill targets people who could not or would not be seen by a doctor for treatment and would help prevent partners from reinfecting each other. The unseen partners can only be prescribed medication if they are named. LB 528 passed 37-3 with 9 senators not voting.
Less benefits
LB 553: A bill to reduce the benefit plan for new school employees who start work after July 1, 2013, advanced through the Legislature, 33 to 0, and incorporates Amendment 803, which passed 35 to 0, Thursday. The change would not apply to employees on the plan before July 1, 2013. Sen. Jeremy Nordquist of Omaha introduced the bill because of budget concerns.
Medicaid expansion stalls
LB 577: After 10 hours and 20 minutes of debate over two days this week, discussion of this bill to expand Medicaid eligibility to some low-income adults was suspended.
The bill, introduced by Sen. Kathy Campbell of Lincoln, would add adults ages 19-65 whose incomes are at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty line -- about $15,000 a year for an individual -- to the list of groups eligible to receive Medicaid benefits. An estimated 54,000 Nebraskans would be newly eligible for Medicaid. Under the Affordable Care Act, the federal government would pay the full cost of the expansion for the first three years, until 2016. After that time, the federal governments share of the cost would gradually decrease to 90 percent by 2020 where it would remain.
Senators did not come to a vote on an amendment proposed by Sen. Galen Hadley of Kearney that would have ended the expansion program after three years and required the Legislature to vote to renew the law. Speaker Greg Adams of York said the bill may not come back this session if the necessary votes arent rounded up.
Liquor inspectors
LB 579: Senators passed amendment 1032 on a 28-0 vote that would increase from nine to 15 the number of state patrol members who focus on enforcing the Nebraska Liquor Control Act.
Sen. Russ Karpisek of Wilber introduced the bill and the amendment. The amendment also set the minimum patrol members focused on the act at six. The bill advanced to incorporate the amendments, 26-1.
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Pythagoras was the first who called himself philosophos, instead of sophos, 'wise man,' since this latter term was suggestive of immodesty. [Klein]
Philosophy also was used of alchemy in Middle Ages, hence Philosophers' stone (late 14c., translating Medieval Latin lapis philosophorum, early 12c.), a reputed solid substance supposed by alchemists to change baser metals into gold or silver; also identified with the elixir and thus given the attribute of prolonging life indefinitely and curing wounds and disease. (French pierre philosophale, German der Stein der Weisen).


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Tour travelling down under?
Hi just reading all the blogs about how amazing this show is just makes me green with envy!!!! I have decided to try really hard to save up and go to the U.S to see this wonderful Jane's Addiction show!! But before I spend a small fortune does anyone out there know if they intend on taking the show on tour (out of America) .... and perhaps including to New Zealand (hey dreams are free lol!!) Love this band so much and I will see them live one day ...Got to remain hopeful I say!!!!
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Hey im in the exact same boat, im from new zealand too and would litterely kill someone to see janes!!! i love them so much! good to know im not the only hardcore janes fan here haha!


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MICROSOFT is 39, its new CEO was only seven when the company was founded.
Listening to the radio report this morning about the appointment of Satya Nadella as Microsoft's third CEO I was struck by his comment that he had only three words to express his feelings about being chosen.
Honoured, humbled, excited.
Nadella's biography states that he joined the company 22 years ago because he believed 'Microsoft empowers people to do magical things and ultimately make the world a better place'.
Last weekend marked 40 days from Christmas and the day on which many Churches remember Joseph and Mary taking the baby Jesus to the temple 'as required by the Law of the Lord'.
In the temple was an old man, Simeon, who took the baby in his arms and praised God that he had lived to see the Messiah.
Simeon's great prayer 'Lord ... you may now dismiss your servant in peace … for I have seen your salvation … a light for revelation to the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel' - now called the Nunc Dimittis - is used week by week in many Churches across the land towards the end of services.
That prayer - or song - firmly indicates that Simeon felt honoured that he was the one chosen to hold the baby designated to be 'the glory of your people'.
It demonstrates he was humbled by the fact that God would allow him to be the one to proclaim Jesus' destiny in such a public way whilst Jesus was still a babe in arms.
Above all, to my mind, I can almost feel Simeon trembling with excitement both about his meeting with God in human form but also about what that baby would do as an adult in his, albeit short, time of ministry here on earth.
Around 2,000 years ago Jesus empowered his followers to do magical things - if I can use that term - and, ultimately to make the world a better place.
He still does.
I for one am honoured, humbled and excited by that prospect.


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Jesse B 707 wrote:uNicedmeMan wrote:what is a bad wizard?
too domey/too flat/strangely beefy in the nose/inconsistent glide and drop rate
A recent Med Jerry Wiz felt great in hand new, was evil in action. Super ball bounce outs from post or basket, many spit outs, and beat amazingly bad/fast chunks/dents compared to even a SSS or F. Forced use for 30 days (Made my skillshot basket seem huge), gave it away to a total stranger at a bar, game is much better now.
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National Prevention Strategy
The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Representing the nation's 2,800 local governmental health departments (LHDs), NACCHO is advancing the nation's efforts to prevent diseases and helping American's live more healthful and productive lives. NACCHO, in conjunction with its membership supports the achievement of the goals delineated under the National Prevention Strategy (NPS) and are is taking action along with local partners, and local communities to promote policy, systems, and environmental change strategies to address disease risk factors.
What can local health departments do to implement the National Prevention Strategy
With the passing of the ACA and the changing dynamics in local, state, and federal levels of government, local health departments are in the unique position to aide their communities in implementing the NPS. Local health departments can engage local stakeholders including elected officials, business community, faith-based institutions, and health providers and serve as data and information experts on the impact that a healthy community will have in their local area and region. Roles that local health departments can undertake in the implementation of the NPS:
For a copy of the entire National Prevention Strategy, click here
NACCHO Resource Center for Evidence-Based and Cross-Sector Prevention
NACCHO has just released a new resource center that simplifies how LHDs can integrate evidence into their planning and assessment efforts. The resource center serves as a "one-stop-shop" for population-based public health tools and resources including the National Prevention Strategy, The Community Guide, Healthy People 2020, Health in all Policies, and offers guidance for integrating the resources into a uniform approach for achieving health and wellness. Click here to visit the resource center.
Two-Part Webinar Series
Implementing the National Prevention Strategy at the Local Level
NACCHO''s two-part webinar series, "Implementing the National Prevention Strategy at the Local Level," is now available online. The first part of the series, "Working with Non-Traditional Partners to Improve Community Health," discussed how local public health officials and staff members can implement the National Prevention Strategy by working with non-traditional partners using a health in all policies approach. You can access it here.
The second installment featured local health department success stories on using a multi-sector approach to building healthier communities and combating tobacco, obesity, and chronic disease. You can access it here.
NACCHO's National Prevention Strategy External Site
Visit NACCHOs National Prevention Strategy external site for more information on how LHD's can use the NPS. Click here


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Around these parts, we like to think outside the box and this bow tie is one of those accessories that does just that. This bow tie is made of handcrafted Sapele wood, cut and etched by hand and in the center, a beautiful piece of heather gray fabric to complete your unique bow tie. Wear it proud on any suit and best part? You get all the fanciness without having to worry about knots.
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Dynamic Light Scattering for Studying Lens Aging and Cataract Formation
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This study will use dynamic light scattering (DLS) technology to study normal lens aging and early cataract formation. Cataract is a clouding of the lens that interferes with the passage of light to the retina, impairing visual acuity. DLS uses a low intensity laser light (similar to that used in supermarket checkouts) to measure lens cloudiness. It detects changes in the human lens at the earliest molecular stages of cataract development, when anti-cataract treatment would be most effective in reversing, delaying or preventing cataract formation.
Healthy normal volunteers and patients with age-related cataract between 18 and 80 years of age may be eligible for this study. Participants undergo the following tests and procedures:
Medical history
Eye examination, including the following:
- Measurement of visual acuity (vision chart)
- Measurement of eye pressure
- Dilation of the pupils for slit lamp (microscope) examination and grading of lens opacity
- Ultrasound examination of the eye to determine distances between cornea, lens (including lens thickness), and retina
- Examination of the retina at the back of the eye
- Dynamic light scattering of the lens (see below)
- Lens photography using a camera with a bright flash
For the DLS procedure, the patient sits in front of the DLS device with his or her chin placed on a chin rest and fixes on a yellow target in the center of the camera lens. When the eye is properly aligned, DLS measurements are taken on the lens.
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|Official Title:
|A Cross Sectional Clinical Study of Human Lens Aging and Cataract Formation, in Vivo, Using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
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|April 2004
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|April 2005
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
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Patients aged 18-80 years will be admitted to this study. There will be no racial or gender bias in the recruitment.
227 patients with AREDS nuclear cataract grades 2 or less will be enrolled in the study. 40 patients with AREDS nuclear cataract grade 3 and 4 will also be enrolled.
For those patients enrolled in the study, both eyes will be evaluated for this protocol. However, the participant has the right to choose to undergo measurements only in one eye. In that case, the eye to be examined will be determined by the partipantt's birth month. If the patient's birth month is an even number, the right eye will be examined; if the patient's birth month is odd, the left eye will be examined.
Subjects who have tear film disorders, corneal opacities or disorders, uveitis, glaucoma or who have difficulty fixating, will be excluded.
Subjects who are thought to be at risk for an adverse reaction to pupil dilation, or have a history of allergic reaction to one of the dilating agents that will be used, will be excluded.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00081991
|United States, Maryland
|National Eye Institute (NEI)
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00081991 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|April 28, 2004
|Last Updated:
|March 3, 2008
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Early Cataract
Human Aging
Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
Aging-Related Lens Changes
AREDS Grading
In Vivo
Healthy Volunteer
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lens Diseases
Eye Diseases
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Epidemiology, Costs and Psychosocial Consequences of Genital Warts in Valparaiso, Chile
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified November 2011 by Carolina San Martin, Universidad de Valparaiso.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Universidad de Valparaiso
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Carolina San Martin, Universidad de Valparaiso
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: November 23, 2011
Last updated: November 30, 2011
Last verified: November 2011
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This is an observational study looking at the characteristics of patients consulting for genital warts in the first semester 2010 at the public sexual health clinic of Valparaiso, Chile. The objectives are: to have an epidemiological profile, estimating cost of the disease for the health system and the patient and analyzing possible psychosocial consequences of the condition for the patients.
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|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Time Perspective: Retrospective
|Official Title:
|Genital Warts: Studies for Establishing Epidemiological Profile, Psychosocial Consequences and Costs of Disease in Attendants to the Sexual Health Clinic of the Public Health Service of Valparaiso and San Antonio, Chile.
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MedlinePlus related topics: Genital Warts WartsU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Carolina San Martin, Universidad de Valparaiso:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Number of Participants with altered psychosocial tests as a Measure of impact of presenting genital warts. [ Time Frame: one year ]The psychosocial consequences of presenting genital warts will be assessed.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|November 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|April 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|March 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Genital warts treated
Patients that have had treatment on their genital warts
Genital warts on treatment
Patients currently being treated for genital warts
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Patients attending the public sexual health clinic of Valparaiso, Chile
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men and women 18 years of age or older
- Having being diagnosed with genital warts
- Consulting the sexual health clinic only for genital warts
- Patients accepting to be included in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Immunodeficiency
- HIV positive
- Having being diagnosed with cancer or pre-cancerous lesions
- Pregnancy
- Presenting a sexual transmissible infection other than genital warts.
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01483794
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01483794
|Contact: Heraldo S Povea, MD
|Contact: Carolina San Martin, MD
|Sexual Health Clinic,
|Not yet recruiting
|Valparaiso, Quinta Region, Chile, V
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|Contact: Heraldo S Povea, MD +56-9-91629388 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Principal Investigator: Carolina San Martin, MD
|Sexual Health Clinic
|Not yet recruiting
|Valparaiso, Quinta Region, Chile, V
|Principal Investigator: Carolina San Martin, MD
Sponsors and Collaborators
Universidad de Valparaiso
|Principal Investigator:
|Carolina San Martin, MD
|University of Valparaiso, Chile
More Information
Keywords provided by Carolina San Martin, Universidad de Valparaiso:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Carolina San Martin, Principal investigator, Universidad de Valparaiso
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01483794 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
1501 ( Other Identifier: Servicio Salud Valparaiso-San Antonio Chile )
|Study First Received:
|November 23, 2011
|Last Updated:
|November 30, 2011
Keywords provided by Carolina San Martin, Universidad de Valparaiso:
genital warts
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Condylomata Acuminata
Papillomavirus Infections
DNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Skin Diseases, Viral
Tumor Virus Infections
Skin Diseases, Infectious
Skin Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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Destined to once again break all the pre-order and sales records, the latest Call of Duty title is one that many consumers have waited for religiously since Black Ops.
That title became the best selling game of all time in the UK industry's history. And whilst the Modern Warfare 3 title alone is enough to get customers queing around the block at store openings across the UK, it also arrives armed with a range of enhancements and additions.
Picking up where MW2 left off, MW3 thrusts players into a global crisis. The US continues to battle against Russia which is responsible for in-game acts of terror in Europe.
London calling
Anyone who has experienced the delights of the Tube can enjoy returning to the Underground in different circumstances, as London becomes a war zone in MW3. After terrorists take control of a train, it's up to players to mind the gap and give chase in trucks, shooting enemies and no doubt causing minor delays.
A new co-op Survival mode sees players stranded with a friend as they attempt to hold off wave after wave of increasingly powerful enemies, earning XP as they do so. Gamers can earn money and spend it on weapons, armour, ammo and even backup to help them survive.
MW3 also offers new multiplayer strike packages that sort kill streaks into Assault, Support and Specialist categories, each with differing rewards. For example, Assault players get sentry guns.
The game is of course compatible with Activision's new Call of Duty Elite online network which lets players create clans, compete with each other and track their progress.
Black Ops may be a tough act to follow but the same was said of MW2. Make no mistake, MW3 is the biggest release of the year and a sure-fire record breaker.
MW3 console
To mark the biggest release of the year, Activision has teamed up with Microsoft to produce a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Xbox 360 bundle.
The console has a special 'battle-worn' theme and even emits the sound of one of the game's weapons. The SKU will be exclusive to GAME and Gamestation. It comes with a copy of the game and two controllers.
The Hardened Edition
This collectible steelbook bundle comes with an art disc, an annual Call of Duty Elite premium membership subscription, a field journal and a Juggernaut Xbox Live avatar outfit.
Second sight
A selection of Modern Warfare 3 branded Gunnar glasses will arrive on release day that claim to reduce eye strain. Turtle Beach is also providing fans with a series of MW3 headsets.
Call of Duty Elite
For in-depth information on Activision's new social in-game service, read MCV's Call of Duty's next phase feature.


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After coming up one win short of a section title last season, the Marin Academy High boys soccer team was determined to finish the job against Roseland University Prep in the North Coast Section Division II championship game at Redwood High on Saturday.
Dexter Eichhorst played a role in both goals — assisting on the first and scoring the second — to help guide the Wildcats to a 2-0 victory and a measure of redemption.
"Our motto this year was to put everything right from what we felt was a wrong result last year," Eichhorst said. "(Coach Josh Kalkstein) reminded us all year what that felt like. The whole team knew that it didn't matter who stepped on the field today, we were going to win."
The win not only not helped ease the disappointment of last season's loss to Branson, it also capped a season for Marin Academy (21-1-2) in which it is ranked No. 3 nationally in fall boys soccer by Maxpreps.com.
"This is great," said Noah Paravicini, who scored MA's first goal of the game. "Obviously we wanted to play Branson in a rematch but it's great to win nonetheless."
Paravicini got the Wildcats off to a good start against the Knights (22-3-3) by scoring in the 18th minute. Eloi Vasquez played a ball to Eichhorst, who sent a cross toward Paravicini and a couple of defenders crowded near the far post.
"I saw the ball coming and committed myself to it," Paravicini said. "Then there was some confusion, I opened my eyes, the ball was right there and I put it in the net. It was a great ball by Dexter."
"Eloi played me a great ball in," Eichhorst said of the play. "It took a lot of pressure off to get that first goal in."
Marin Academy nearly doubled its lead just before the half, but was denied following a pair of huge saves by Roseland goalie Derian Saldana in the 35th minute.
First Saldana prevented Eichhorst's shot from finding the back of the net then, while still on the ground, Saldana denied Paravicini from scoring on the rebound.
"(Those saves) kept us in the game," Roseland coach Augustin Fonzeca said. "Derian has been quality all year long."
The game hung in the balance at 1-0 for most of the second half, with MA's defensive line denying Roseland's attacking players from generating any quality chances.
"Our keeper Easweh (Harrison) didn't have to come up with any big saves," Kalkstein said. "That's a good indication that our defense was pretty solid."
Eichhorst finally put the game out of reach in the 74th minute, scoring on a shot that ricocheted off the near post then off a Roseland defender before trickling over the line to give MA a 2-0 lead.
"It was a close game but I felt we had a really good handle on it," Vasquez said. "They didn't really have any clear-cut chances."
After the final whistle blew, it was the Wildcats who hoisted the pennant for the fifth time in seven years. It also marked the seventh title in 16 years for Kalkstein at MA, who was named the NCS honor coach for boys soccer at halftime.
"It was the last game as a team for all these guys," Kalkstein said. "Certainly it didn't feel like we played our best game today and Roseland was part of that. ... (Winning the section) is a great way to end it but at the same time, it is the end. I'm going to miss these guys."


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STOLEN gift cards worth thousands of pounds have been recovered following a police drug raid.
Officers of the Lower Stratton neighbourhood policing team burst into a house in Brain Court at 8.10am yesterday and found the occupant still asleep.
A search revealed stacks of gift cards for retailers such as iTunes, B&Q, Marks and Spencer and HMV laid out on a table.
In total 131 cards, in denominations ranging from £10 to £50, were recovered and are estimated to be worth £2,000.
Police also found drugs paraphernalia and arrested a 35-year-old man who has now been taken to Gablecross Police Station.
PC Frank Key, the community beat manager for the area, warned members of the public to be wary of buying gift cards from anyone other than reputable retailers.
He said: "We obtained a drugs warrant for the address in response to community intelligence and a team of officers and a dog unit raided the house just after 8am.
"Although no drugs were found, paraphernalia was recovered. Various gift cards were located that are strongly suspected of being stolen.
"They are genuine cards of the like you would see on racks in the supermarkets and they were in neat little piles, as if they were ready to be taken out and sold on the black market.
"They are for stores like B&Q, iTunes, M&S and HMV and are anything up to £50 – if they were activated they could have been worth up to £2,000.
There were also a large number of top-up gift cards with no values on them.
"The origin of these items will be investigated in an attempt to find where they may have been stolen from and inquiries are ongoing."
"I would warn people who get offered cards like these in the pub or elsewhere not to entertain the people who are selling them," he said.
"Only buy them from reputable outlets and retailers, as cards must be activated at the till in order to be of any use."
PC Key said the raid had been successful and urged the public to continue to report anything suspicious.
He said: "It was a good result for us and anything we can do to disrupt this sort of activity in the local area is good news.
"I would thank the public for their help as they are invaluable in providing intelligence.
"I would urge them to continue to report suspicious activity to us so we can continue to act on it."
Anyone with any information on suspicious activity should contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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At any rate, as helpful as the doctors have been, we don't know anyone else who has lupus, so I'm looking forward to hanging around here and learning what I can to help him.


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Touching Base: A Message from the ChiefDecember 9, 2012
Community Members and Department Personnel:
your information:
Pasadena Salvation Army
(PSA) and the Pasadena Fire Department's Spark of Love Program are in the
process of collecting toys for children who might otherwise not have a
Christmas. Assisting 47 Pasadena and Altadena families, PSA is
asking people to contribute toys, especially for the older children in the age
range of 9 to 12 years old. PSA is looking for board games, sports
equipment, craft sets, and science-oriented presents. Gifts can be
delivered to any Pasadena Fire Station or the Salvation Army-Pasadena Tabernacle
at 960 East Walnut Avenue, Pasadena 91106. I you have any questions
please call PSA Director of Social Services, Patrick O Riley at (626)
the Date:
December 17 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, the Pasadena Armenian Police Advisory
Council (PAPAC) is
hosting its 17th Annual Christmas Toy Drive at the Pasadena Police
Department. Students from Pasadena High School will sing Christmas carols
as new toys are prepared for delivery to community organizations and families
throughout Pasadena. The event is coordinated by PAPAC Board of Directors
members Hovannes Sarkissian and Harry Kouladijian, Pasadena
Police Sergeant Vasken Gourdikian, and Corporal Ara Bzdigian.
December 27 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.,
The Pasadena Police Activities League (PAL) is hosting a Sneak Peek Preview of
the 2013 Rose Parade floats before they head down Colorado Boulevard. The
preview will be held at Phoenix Decorating Company, 835 South Raymond Avenue.
Admission is $25 for adults, $10 for kids (under 15). Food/drinks will be available.
For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Jill Hawkins at firstname.lastname@example.com, or (626) 791-1225.
December 2,
Lieutenant Rodney Wallace, Corporal Glenn Thompson, Park Safety
Officer Michelle White, Deborah K Sanchez, and I attended the Mayor's
Twenty Seventh Annual Christmas Party for Kids, which was held at the Brookside
Golf Club Restaurant. Mayor Bill Bogaard opened the event with a
few brief remarks. Vice Mayor Margaret McAustin and Councilman Gene
Masuda, City Manager Michael Beck, Fire Chief Calvin Wells,
Human Services and Recreation Director Mercy Santoro, and Human Services
& Recreation Administrator Horace Wormely also attended the
event. Human Services and Recreation Supervisor, Jarvis Emerson,
was busy taking photos of the entire party. The party featured Santa Clause,
who arrived in his sleigh which was cleverly disguised as a Pasadena Fire
vehicle. The 2013 Royal Court (Queen Vanessa Manjarrez, Princesses
Nicole Nelam, Sonia Shenoi, Madison Teodo, Victoria McGregor, Tracy Cresta
and Kate Benuska), and 2012 Pasadena Idol Chelsea J were also
featured. The children who attended the event appeared to have a really
good time, especially when the gifts were distributed.
December 2, Deborah K.Sanchez and I attended the 4th Annual BCS Selection Sunday
Event, which was hosted by Pasadena Magazine and Presented by Coca-Cola Zero.
The event was held at the Tournament House and was very well attended. Mayor
Bill Bogaard, Rose Bowl Management Committee Member Libby Wright,
Tournament of Roses Executive Director Bill Flinn, and Keith Jackson (former
sports announcer), provided an overview of the upcoming Rose Bowl Game, which
features University of Wisconsin and Stanford University. I
spent some time at the event talking with Rose Bowl Game Chief Administrative
Officer, Kevin Ash, and Rose Bowl Senior Game Manager, Ed Corey.
December 3,
Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls, Commander John Perez, Lieutenant Phlunte
Riddle, and I attended the Swearing-In Ceremony for Los Angeles County
District Attorney Jackie Lacey. The event was held at the Galen
Center (Jackie graduated from USC Law School) and was attended by elected
officials, Los Angeles County Police Chiefs, and community leaders. The
Master of Ceremonies was United States Attorney for the Central District of
California, Andre Birotte, Jr. Former Los Angeles County District
Attorney, Steve Cooley, issued the Oath of Office. Pasadena Police
Officer Kim Jones was selected to serve on the Honor Guard at the
Swearing-In Ceremony.
December 4, Fire
Chief Calvin Wells and I participated in a Public Safety Announcement
(PSA) focused on holiday safety tips. The PSA was coordinated by Stuart
Johnson from Pasadena Media and his crew (Mike and Michele).
Delancy Street Christmas Tree lot, a local nonprofit here in Pasadena (located
at Sierra Madre Boulevard and San Pasqual Avenue), was the backdrop for the
December 5, Deborah K. Sanchez
and I attended the Villa Esperanza Annual Holiday Reception, which was held at
Mijares Mexican Restaurant. I visited with Director Kelly White
and Former Assemblyman Anthony Portantino. I was told that City
Manager Michael Beck stopped by to visit as well. Villa Esperanza is a
local nonprofit serving developmentally disabled clients. For more information
about Villa Esperanza, please visit: www.villaesperanzaservices.org.
Villa is a valued community partner.
On December
5, Deborah K. Sanchez
and I stopped by the Five Acres Festive Holiday Open House. We visited
with Chief Executive Officer, Chanel W. Boutakidis, and Director of
Education, Monique Baca-Geary. Later in the evening, the program
featured Five Acres Students singing holiday songs. They also presented
various arts and crafts they created. Five Acres is a child and family
services agency that strengthens families and prevents child abuse through
treatment and education in community-based and residential programs. For more
information on Five Acres, please visit: www.fiveacres.org.
December 6, the
Chamber's annual President's Breakfast honored Sally Bixby, President of
the 2013 Tournament of Roses and the Tournament of Roses Association. The
event attracted 200 guests to the Sheraton Hotel in Pasadena. The guest
of honor, President Bixby, was accompanied by her husband Harlan.
The Rose Court and Rose Queen Vanessa Manjarrez were also in
attendance along with eight past presidents of the Tournament. Pasadena Mayor Bill
Bogaard, City Manager Michael Beck, Assistant City Managers Steve
Mermell and Julie Gutierrez, Deborah K. Sanchez, and I were joined
by Adam Carter, representing State Senator Carol Liu, and Tournament
of Roses CEO, Bill Flinn. Also in attendance were Pasadena City
College President Mark Rocha and Ezat Parnia, president of
Pacific Oaks College. Chamber Board Chair Patty Waggoner
was joined by many members of the Board. Past Chamber Board Chairs, Michael
D'Antuono, Ray Serafin, Rich Roche, Bob Hunt, Jeanne Brewer, George Falardeau, and
Dennis Buckley were also on hand for the breakfast. The President's
breakfast was sponsored by California Bank and Trust, Corporate Center
Pasadena, Kaiser Permanente, Singpoli Capital Corporation, and Wells
Fargo. The program was emceed by Paul Little.
December 6,
several Pasadena Police employees, city staff, Deborah K. Sanchez, and I
attended the Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event was very
well attended and I visited with Mayor Bill Bogaard and Assemblyman Chris
Holden. Pasadena PIO, William Boyer, served as emcee.
December 7, I
stopped by Anthony Portantiono's Holiday Open House and Community
Appreciation Event, which was held at the Armory Center. The annual event
is always well attended and this year was no exception. There were
several community leaders and officials attending the open house.
November 19, I
received a letter from Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca commending Pasadena
Police Officer Jose Urita, for his assistance in a homicide
investigation. On December 17, 2011, a male victim was shot while inside
a garage in the 6500 block of Suva Street, in the city of Bell Gardens.
The victim later died from his injury. Sheriff's investigators determined
the victim was the target of a coordinated robbery effort involving two
suspects. Jose, who is currently assigned to a Federal Taskforce, became aware
of the incident and utilized the network of resources developing valuable
suspect information. Jose located one of the involved suspects in Las
Vegas, Nevada. The suspect was subsequently arrested without incident and
extradited to Los Angeles County. Sheriff's investigators were able to
development further information which led to the arrest of the second suspect
responsible for the homicide. Sheriff Baca wrote, "… On behalf of the Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Homicide Bureau, I wish to extend my
appreciation and thanks to Officer Urita for a job well done…"
November 27, I
received a letter from Pasadena City College (PCC) Police Chief Stan Perez
commending Pasadena Police Sergeant Rudy Lemos, for lecturing to a group
of students enrolled in a homeland security course. Chief Perez wrote, "…
It was quite obvious he [Rudy] spent considerable time and effort preparing for
the presentation, which I so deeply appreciate…"
November 28, I
received a note from City Manager Michael Beck commending Pasadena
Police Lieutenants Bruce George and Phlunte Riddle for meeting
with Riverside Government Officials. Bruce discussed a number of topics
including public safety, major events, and traffic management with the group,
while Phlunte assisted with site visits throughout the city.
November 28, in
the early morning, Pasadena Police officers and Public Works employees
collaborated on developing an education and enforcement program to reduce the
amount of recyclables stolen from the city. The first operation occurred between
5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. within the boundaries of El Molino Avenue, Hill Street,
Maple Street, and the northern city limit. Pasadena Police Officers Matt
Widger and Kim Jones balanced their approach with education about
the offense, warnings, and citations when appropriate. Public Works employees Norah
Jolley and Michael Williams assisted the officers with spotting
violators and collecting the recyclables. Fourteen (14) subjects were contacted
for PMC 8.60.310 violations (theft of recyclables, or suspicion of theft);
resulting in five citations. The Police and Public Works Departments will
collaborate on a second education and enforcement program in the near future.
By selling recyclables collected through our curbside recycling program, the
City of Pasadena offsets the cost of the pickups, supports environmental
education, keeps other Public Works Department programs going strong, and
supports Pasadena's goal of creating zero waste by 2040. Residents can
help reduce the theft of recyclables by contacting the Public Works Department
at (626)744-4087 to arrange for a locking recyclable container for a nominal
fee. Additional information can be found on the City of Pasadena website at Locking
Recycling Bins Wards Off Offenders.
October 26, I
received a letter from San Gabriel City Manager Steven A. Preston,
commending Pasadena Police Sergeant Marie Sell for her participation in
Entry-Level Police Officer interviews for the San Gabriel Police
Department. Steven wrote, "… The city is greatly indebted to you for
helping us identify candidates for this important position…
December 5, I
received notice that Pasadena Police Corporal Alonzo Wilkins received
his Master of Arts Degree in Education from Ashford University. Alonzo
finished the program with a 3.83 GPA, while maintaining his full-time job as a
police officer. He also possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social and
Criminal Justice.
December 5, I
received an email from Madison Healthy Start Family Center Program Coordinator,
Mirsa Serrano commending Pasadena Police Sergeant Bobby Lomeli
for participating in the Madison Community Schools Collaborative Meeting.
I understand the meeting was very productive and participants are moving
forward with educational programs to benefit Madison Elementary students.
December 6, I
received information from South Lake Business Association (SLBA) Executive
Director, Gina Tleel, commending Pasadena Police Sergeant Art Chute (and
other city staff) for their assistance in helping to coordinate the SBLA Annual
Holiday Celebration.
December 6, I
received an email from Pasadena Deputy City Attorney, Javan Rad, commending
Pasadena Police Sergeant Teresa Rojas for her assistance in a civil
matter. Javan wrote, "…Sergeant Rojas in Professional Standards was also
helpful in getting me documents…"
December 7,
Deputy Chief Darryl Qualls, Commander Lisa Rosales, and I
attended the welcome reception for Pasadena Chief Information Officer Phillip
Leclair, and Director of Human Resources, Kristi Recchia. The
reception was held at City Hall and City Manager Michael Beck was the
emcee. Mayor Bill Bogaard and Councilman Terry Tornek were joined
by several City of Pasadena Department Directors, friends and family.
December 1 at about 12:28 p.m.,
Pasadena Police officers responded to the area of Lincoln Avenue and Wyoming
Street regarding a gunshot victim. On arrival, officers located the victim, a
Male/Black adult, who was suffering from a single gunshot wound to his
lip/mouth. The victim was conscious and alert. He said he was walking on
Lincoln Avenue when the suspect shot him from a passing vehicle. The
victim could not describe the shooter or the vehicle. He was transported to a
local hospital for treatment. Pasadena Police Detectives were notified – our
investigation is ongoing. If you or others have information about this
incident, please call the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241, or the
information can be reported anonymously through CRIME STOPPERS (800)
November 27,
Pasadena Police officers responded to the 1200 block of Sierra Madre Villa
regarding a residential burglary. The suspect(s) took several pieces of antique
furniture and left the location prior to our arrival. On December 1,
two subjects (male and female) contacted a local antiques dealer, displayed the
items stolen from the burglary, and asked the dealer if she wanted to buy the
property. Unbeknownst to the subjects, the dealer recognized the items and knew
they were stolen. The antique dealer obtained the subject's address and
was told there were more items at the location. The information was
shared with PPD officers, who obtained a search warrant. When the warrant was
served, PPD officers located several other items taken in the Sierra Madre
Villa burglary. The suspects were not at the location when the warrant
was served; however, officers know their identity. Involved police personnel
included: Sergeant Marie Sell, Corporals Rich Padilla and
Todd McDonald, Officers Joe Reinbold, Alex Torres, Robert
Christian, and Anthony McGlade.
December 3 at about 3:53 p.m.,
Pasadena Police officers responded to the area of California Boulevard, between
Euclid Street and Bellevue Avenue, regarding a power outage. A
underground transformer failed, which cut power to several signal lights in the
area. PPD officers initially provided traffic control until they were
relieved by Pasadena Police Volunteers Art Wetton, David Kilgore, and Vic
December 4 at about 2:59 p.m.,
Pasadena Police Officer Darryl Harris observed a traffic violation
involving a motorcycle in the area of Lake Avenue and Mountain Street. Darryl
attempted to stop the rider; however, the suspect failed to yield. Darryl
initiated a vehicle pursuit, which lasted about 1 minute. Darryl located
the motorcycle; however, the rider was not found. Our investigation is ongoing
– Sergeant John Luna supervised the incident.
December 5 at about 4:30 p.m.,
Pasadena Police officers responded to the 300 block of West Colorado Boulevard
regarding a robbery. On arrival, the victim said he was walking west on
Colorado Boulevard, when two Male Hispanics approached him and demanded is
property. The suspects were holding liquor bottles (as weapons) at the
time of the robbery. The suspect then fled the scene.
December 6 at about 6:39 a.m.,
Pasadena Police officers responded to the 30 block of South Sierra Madre
Boulevard regarding an attempted Grand Theft. On arrival, the victims
said they were at their residence when they heard a loud noise on the front
porch. The victims looked outside and saw two Males attempting to steal
their bicycles. The victims called the police department and officers quickly
arrived. One suspect was arrested without incident, but the second
suspect is outstanding.
December 6 at about 10:30 a.m.,
Detectives assigned to the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Taskforce
(WSGVACTF) were monitoring a suspect in the 100 block of North Michigan
Avenue. After developing sufficient probable cause, detectives requested
assistance from uniformed Pasadena Police Officers Ralph Ordonez and Elgin
Lee. Ralph and Lee stopped the vehicle and contacted the occupants.
The subsequent investigations lead to the recovery of 3.5 pounds of marijuana
and U.S. Currency. The suspects were arrested without incident.
On December 8, at about
2:30 a.m., Pasadena Police officers
responded to the area of Lake Avenue and Washington Boulevard regarding a
disturbance. The first police officer on scene observed what appeared to
be a domestic dispute between a female and male inside a parked vehicle. As the
officer attempted to investigate, the vehicle quickly pulled away from the curb
(at the time it appeared the female was in distress and the officer could hear
the female screaming from inside the subject's car). The driver of the vehicle
failed to yield to the officers and a vehicle pursuit was initiated. The
pursuit terminated on Sierra Madre Villa, just north of Foothill Blvd. At the
end of the pursuit, the driver exited the car and was extremely
uncooperative. The suspect failed to comply with the officer's verbal
orders to surrender. At some point in the contact / arrest process,
officers were compelled to use less lethal force to subdue the suspect. The
female in the vehicle and 2nd male passenger were contacted and
detained without incident. The driver was arrested for Felony Evading and
it appeared he was under the influence of a controlled substance. The
female and remaining male was released - they were not injured in the
incident. No PPD officers were injured and the pursuit was well
supervised by the field sergeant. The Watch Commander was at the scene as the
Incident Commander.
December 7 at about 4:30 p.m.,
Pasadena Police officers assigned to the Department's Special Enforcement
Section (SES) served a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of North
Garfield Avenue. The SES officers recovered a quantity of methamphetamine
and arrested the suspect without incident.
December 8 at about 10:52 a.m.
Pasadena Police officers responded to a motel located in the 2800 block of East
Colorado Blvd regarding a car fire in the parking lot. On arrival the
officers determined the owner of the vehicle was despondent and wanted to
commit suicide. The officer's investigation revealed the victim placed a
five gallon container of gasoline inside his car and ignited it while seated in
the vehicle. The heat became intense quickly and the victim exited the
car. The victim was located at the scene in fair condition; however, he
required medical attention and was transported to a local hospital for
evaluation. PFD Arson investigator Wendell Eaton was notified and
responded to the scene.
Phillip L. SanchezChief of PolicePasadena Police Department207 N. Garfield AvenuePasadena, CA 91101(626) 744-4545Mission First, People Always


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After proclaiming optimism Sunday morning that Steve Nash could play in the Lakers' upcoming four-game trip, coach Mike D'Antoni changed his tune that evening.
He said Nash "probably won't" play this week, including stops against Cleveland (Tuesday), New York (Thursday), Washington (Friday) and Philadelphia (Sunday). Nash has missed 19 games because of a fractured left leg, including Sunday's game against the Utah Jazz.
"I probably talked too much," D'Antoni said. "Hopefully we're closer to the end than we are at the beginning.
"I always want him to play, even one-legged. But that's not fair."
Nash spent Sunday's morning shootaround performing various agility drills with strength and conditioning coach Tim DiFrancesco. Nash has yet to be cleared for running exercises.
Nash won two NBA MVP awards after playing for D'Antoni through four seasons in Phoenix and ran his famed fast-paced offense to near perfection.
D'Antoni said Nash will help the Lakers overcome the ongoing learning curve that has contributed to an 11 th-place standing in the Western Conference.
"It won't cure everything but it will help," D'Antoni said. "If at that point it doesn't cure some stuff, we need to have some heart to hearts."
D'Antoni then teased Nash for his well-documented struggles on defense, particularly with Phoenix.
"Raja Bell said he was first-team all-defense because he guarded his man and Steve's," D'Antoni joked. "He does a good job, but I like to give him grief."
Gasol to stay as starter
D'Antoni insisted Pau Gasol will remain a starter whenever he fully heals from knee tendinitis.
"I'm not going to mess with Pau," D'Antoni said. "He's too important to the team and he's earned it. He's too good of a player to even go there. That would be a last resort, desperate kind of thing."
Gasol has averaged a career-low 12.6 points on 42 percent shooting and has sat out in late stretches under D'Antoni in favor of Antawn Jamison. Gasol missed his fourth game when the Lakers played the Jazz.
D'Antoni said he wants to give Gasol a chance for two reasons. He's eager to see how he will play once the tendinitis in his knees improves. D'Antoni also wants to give Gasol a chance to play with Nash whenever he returns.
Gasol hasn't been cleared to run and is considered day-to-day for Tuesday's game against Cleveland. Gasol's treatment has entailed exercises on his gluteal and quadriceps muscles to ease the pressure on his tendons, icing and pain medication.
"We just have to get him comfortable in that role. Nash will be a big part of it. (Gasol) being well will be a big part of it," D'Antoni said. "I hope that's it. But we're not playing well as a team.
"There are times we're not exploiting him in what he's doing."
Quick turnover
For a team that wants to score quickly, there's one thing beyond age slowing the Lakers down.
The Lakers rank 29 th out of 30 NBA teams in that area and average 16.49 turnovers per game. Opponents have turned those turnovers into a league-high 16.4 fast-break points per contest.
Kobe Bryant (3.85 turnovers a game) and Dwight Howard (3.25) are the main offenders.
"When we force plays, we get a lot of turnovers instead of making the easy plays," Howard said. "Sometimes we do make the game hard on ourselves by not playing team basketball."
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