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January 18, 2013
Nutrient and sediment trends at nine Chesapeake Bay monitoring sites have shown an overall lack of improvement, according to a report released this week by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
As part of the Chesapeake Bay Program's integrated approach to assess water quality as the Bay "pollution diet" is implemented, the report tracks changes in nitrogen, phosphorous and sediment trends at monitoring stations on the Susquehanna, Potomac and James rivers, as well as six additional waterways in Maryland and Virginia.
Using data from 1985 to 2010, the USGS measured minimal changes in total nitrogen at six out of nine monitoring stations and minimal or worsening changes in phosphorous at seven out of nine monitoring stations. Using data from 2001 to 2010, the USGS measured minimal or worsening changes in sediment at eight out of nine monitoring stations.
But a lack of improvement in pollution trends doesn't mean that pollution-reduction practices aren't working.
While nutrient and sediment trends can be influenced by a number of factors—among them, wastewater treatment plant upgrades and changes in land use—there is often a lag time between when restoration work is done and when visible improvements in water quality can be seen. And while the nine stations monitored here are located downstream of almost 80 percent of the land that drains into the Bay, runoff and effluent from three of the watershed's biggest cities—Baltimore, Richmond, Va., and Washington, D.C.—do not flow past them, meaning that pollution-reduction practices implemented in these areas—or put in place after 2010—are not reflected in the study's results.
According to the report, the USGS plans to work with partners to help explain the trends and changes described in this report; initial focus will be paid to the Eastern Shore and Potomac River Basin.
Read more about nutrient and sediment loads and trends in the Bay watershed.


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The scenery along a portion of Northeast Jacksonville Road is a little less cluttered these days, and some people are upset about it.
The scenery along a portion of Northeast Jacksonville Road is a little less cluttered these days, and some people are upset about it.
Crews hired by Duke Energy have cut down or significantly trimmed a number of large oak trees along the western side of the roadway, as the company upgrades its power lines and relocates them further back from traffic.
According to county documents, the project is part of Duke's plan to "storm-harden" its network along a 4.5-mile stretch between Anthony and Sparr.
"We're all disgusted by it," said Ed Hayden, who lives along the east side of Jacksonville Road. "Everybody thinks they're getting ready to turn it into a four-lane highway."
Duke Energy spokesman Sterling Ivey said the project required some "vegetation management" work in order to ensure the power would continue to flow smoothly to the area.
The recent cutting comes not long after CSX Transportation did similar tree removal along almost three miles on the east side of Jacksonville Road, Hayden noted.
"The wind blows through here like a funnel," the Anthony resident said. "It's a regular dust bowl. All those trees that were 100 years old are gone."
Hayden said neighbors saw the contractor's trucks in the area weeks ago, and the clearing work slowly progressed.
Records show Duke has requested right-of-way access from the county for the stretch between Northeast 95th Street and 140th Street, although the permit by the county for the work in question narrows that to the area from 105th Lane and 120th Street.
Hayden recalled that he and others began calling county officials to find out what was happening in early April, when it looked like the bigger trees were being targeted. Within two days, he said, the contractor picked up the pace.
"They came out here with a fleet of trucks," Hayden said. "We saw they were mutilating everything."
Besides what happened to the trees, residents are further troubled by the lack of responsiveness from county officials since the initial contact earlier this month, Hayden added.
For instance, one neighbor was told by the crews that the untouched side of the tree over his land could not be trimmed because it was outside the right of way. Yet down the road, a tree hanging over another person's property was trimmed.
Hayden recalled that county staffers told him there would be no work on his side of Jacksonville Road. Yet crews have dug holes right up to his property line to relocate poles for guy wires.
"The worst thing is we can't get any answers," he said.
In an email, Duke's spokesman explained why the trimming and tree removal was necessary.
"Overgrown or improperly planted vegetation under or near power lines poses a potential safety hazard and threatens power reliability," Ivey said. "We routinely trim trees and manage vegetation with herbicides to keep our transmission lines free of possible interferences. Residents sometimes are upset at the results, but the work clearly is a matter of safety and reliability."
Ivey added that tree branches striking against power lines is the leading cause of brief short-circuiting — as evidenced by flickering lights, for example — as well as major power outages during thunderstorms or periods of high-velocity winds.
County officials approved Duke's permit for the project in January. That included authorization to remove or pare back the trees. Duke's plans indicate that at least 24 trees would either be taken down or trimmed.
Despite the long, leafy canopy along the route, that section of Jacksonville Road is not a county-designated scenic road, which would entitle it to heightened protection.
According to documents, the permit expires Sunday, April 27.
The county engineer's office pointed out that the work was a continuation of earlier trimming Duke had performed around its lines further north of the site in question.
Also considered in approving the project were weighing the benefits to the public with those of the affected landscape, compliance with the county Land Development Code and minimum safety regulations outlined by federal transportation authorities and the potential cost or impact were the lines not realigned to an appropriate position, officials said.
The current project recalls an incident in 2009 when Progress Energy, which eventually merged with Duke in July 2012, removed trees without a permit.
Progress' crews hacked away vegetation along a 12-mile stretch of its utility easement on State Road 40, despite being told not to by the property owner, the Florida Department of Transportation.
That work included cutting two large oak trees down to 12-feet-high, which was the company standard. The trees, then rooted near the Appleton Museum of Art, were estimated to be between 40 years old and 60 years old.
A company spokesman told the Star-Banner at the time that Progress, although not wanting to cut down the trees, went forward because it had to ensure the reliability of its system to its customers.
Later, the two oaks were removed completely.
According to FDOT spokesman Steve Olson, the power company offset the removal by planting about seven live oak trees in the SR 40 median between the city golf course and Six Gun Plaza.
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San Juan Capistrano will get some help from the Orange County Transportation Authority for public outreach efforts during the I-5/Ortega Highway interchange project that is set to begin this month.
The city's Economic Preservation Committee, established last year, unsuccessfully requested financial assistance for local businesses from the California Department of Transportation, which is heading the $86.2 million interchange reconstruction. Caltrans put up a few banners, but they are intended to promote the project, not the city, a city staff report says.
The interchange project is expected to result in increased traffic capacity at what Caltrans calls one of the county's worst chokepoints. However, it also is expected to limit access to businesses in the area and slow travel times during the two years of construction.
A letter from Orange County Supervisor Patricia Bates says the OCTA has been authorized to spend $108,000 to help San Juan businesses weather the storm. The city won't get the money, but the OCTA will take recommendations from the Economic Preservation Committee on how to spend it. The suggestions will focus on promoting San Juan while the interchange project is going on.
The committee made several recommendations at its Jan. 16 meeting, including:
• A welcome banner over Ortega Highway between the Cedar Creek Inn restaurant and Mission San Juan Capistrano
• A welcome banner on the east side of I-5 at Ortega Highway and Rancho Viejo Road
• In-town directional signs
• Decorative lighting downtown along Ortega Highway and Camino Capistrano
• A movable kiosk for marketing purposes
• Ads for TV, print, radio and movie theaters
• Minishuttles and promotional bus and fence wraps and newspaper inserts
The City Council is scheduled to get an update on the plans at its meeting Tuesday, which begins at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto.
Other items on the council agenda include:
• A resolution to waive $38,811 in fees for the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association's Fiesta de las Golondrinas (Swallows Festival), which includes the 55th annual Swallows Day Parade on March 23. The city historically has waived fees related to permits and planning meetings for the fiesta, which each year draws thousands of visitors to San Juan.
• A permit and street closures for the Swallows Day Parade and the Mercado Street Fair
• Closure of Ortega Highway between Camino Capistrano and El Camino Real from 1 to 5 p.m. March 5 for an event celebrating completion of Mission San Juan Capistrano's gatehouse project


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In the February Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA projects that the discount of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) to North Sea Brent crude oil, which averaged $11 per barrel (bbl) in 2013, will average $11/bbl and continue at the same level in 2014 and 2015 (Figure 1). This discount reflects the economics of transporting and processing the growing production of light sweet crude oil in U.S. and Canadian refineries. EIA expects this forecast WTI discount to represent the Light Louisiana Sweet (LLS) discount to Brent minus a pipeline transport cost of approximately $4/bbl from Cushing, Oklahoma to the Gulf Coast.
The WTI–Brent spread previously represented the cost of moving crude oil on marginal modes of transportation such as railroad and truck from the bottleneck at the Cushing, Oklahoma, hub. However, with adequate pipeline capacity to move crude from Cushing and growing tight oil plays to the Gulf Coast, Gulf Coast refiners have completely backed out imports of light sweet crude. As a result, lower crude prices, previously limited to the Midcontinent, have moved to the Gulf Coast, and they are reflected in the discount of LLS to Brent, which developed in the second half of 2013.
Continuing strong production growth combined with recent infrastructure adjustments will result in more light sweet crude flowing to the Gulf Coast in 2014 and 2015. EIA estimates U.S. crude oil production grew by more than 1 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2013, and the majority of this growth was light sweet crude oil from the Bakken, Permian, and Eagle Ford tight oil formations. In the latest STEO, EIA projects that U.S. crude oil production will grow by an additional 1.0 million bbl/d in 2014 and 0.8 million bbl/d in 2015 to reach an average production of 9.2 million bbl/d. Much of this production growth will be in the Gulf Coast or connected to the Gulf Coast region by pipeline.
There are three main recipients for incremental crude production that arrives on the Gulf Coast:
• U.S. Gulf Coast refineries
• Canadian refineries via foreign–flagged vessel for holders of export permits
• U.S. East Coast refineries via U.S.–flagged vessels
While shipping additional crude to U.S. and Canadian East Coast refineries, which are better suited to run light sweet crude, will provide an outlet for some production growth, most additional production will be processed in Gulf Coast refineries. Minor capacity increases will help accommodate some of this production growth, notably Kinder Morgan's 100,000-bbl/d condensate splitter in Galena Park, Texas, 50,000 bbl/d of which is scheduled to start up this quarter and the rest in 2015. However, much of the increased production will replace imports of medium and heavy crude, lightening the crude slate of Gulf Coast refiners. The ability to reduce imports further, especially along the Gulf Coast, to offset the expected growth in U.S. supply over the next two years could be limited by refinery partnerships and long-term supply contracts.
With more crude expected to move to the East Coast, and with Gulf Coast refineries expected to increase processing of light sweet crude, the discount of WTI to Brent will reflect the economics of transporting and processing the growing production of light sweet crude oil in U.S. and Canadian refineries. The forecast WTI discounts should continue to encourage rail shipments of light sweet crude from the Bakken formation. Increased volumes of North American crude oil are already moving to refineries in PADD 1 and eastern Canada. Favorable crude oil transportation economics could provide incentive to continue expanding rail capacity to the U.S. East and West coasts and to expand exports from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Canada. These expansions would provide additional outlets for rising U.S. and western Canadian crude oil production. However, even with additional volumes of domestically produced crude oil moving to the East and West coasts, light sweet crude oil supply to the U.S. Gulf Coast will still exceed take-away capacity in the near future.
As a result, larger price discounts for U.S. crude oil production versus alternate world crudes, such as greater WTI and LLS discounts to Brent, may be needed to encourage Gulf Coast refiners to process the increased supplies. Additionally, the price spread between light and heavy crudes in the United States will need to narrow to encourage displacing heavier crudes with increasing volumes of light crude.
Longer term, there are refinery investments to process more light crude and to increase condensate splitter capacity. Some of these upgrades are expected online later this year and into 2015, and they could provide enough capacity to absorb some of the coming supply increase. However, in the short term, WTI's discount to Brent will likely have to widen from its current levels as refinery crude runs decline during the spring maintenance season.
Gasoline and diesel fuel prices increase
The U.S. average retail price of regular gasoline increased two cents to $3.31 per gallon as of February 10, 2014, 30 cents lower than last year at this time. Prices decreased one cent on the East Coast to $3.35 per gallon, while increasing in all other regions of the nation. The Midwest price increased five cents to $3.28 per gallon. On the West Coast the price was $3.52 per gallon, up three cents from last week. The Rocky Mountain price gained a penny to $3.14 per gallon, and the Gulf Coast price was $3.09 per gallon, less than a penny more than last week.
The national average diesel fuel price was up three cents to $3.98 per gallon, 13 cents lower than last year at this time. Prices increased in all regions of the nation, with the largest increase on the East Coast, where the price increased five cents to $4.12 per gallon. The Midwest price was $3.97 per gallon, three cents higher than last week, and the Rocky Mountain and Gulf Coast prices both increased one cent, to $3.87 per gallon and $3.79 per gallon, respectively. The West Coast price was up a fraction of a penny to $4.00 per gallon.


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Why The Kids Are All Right Won the Golden Globe!
5 Reasons to See "The Kids Are All Right"
"The Kids Are All Right" won Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes tonight! Here are 5 reasons why the film deserved the award.
You know those "mom" moments when you step back from your own life and see your spouse, your children, and all the chaos unfold as if you're watching a movie? Well, The Kids Are All Right is exactly that . . . only the parents are lesbian couple, Nic (Annette Bening) and Jules (Julianne Moore), and their kids Joni and Laser (Mia Wasikowska and Josh Hutcherson) are coming of age and want to meet their biological father, sperm donor Paul (Mark Ruffalo). Without giving too much away, here are five situations that all moms can relate to in the movie. Hire a babysitter and go see this brilliant film before it's nominated for Oscars.


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2K's XCOM FPS, originally due for release in 2011, will now be released in the year beginning April 1, 2013. The news came in Take-Two's quarterly financial report.
No reason for the delay was given, although given how quiet the publisher has been on the game since the announcement of this October's XCOM: Enemy Unknown the news is hardly a surprise.
Take Two's net revenue is down to $148.1 million from $182.3 million in the same quarter last year, whereas revenue for the entire fiscal year dropped from $1,136.9 million to $825.8 million.
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Consider the case of Bradley Manning, the Army intelligence analyst who's accused of leaking 250,000 government cables to WikiLeaks. According to an Army investigator who testified at a hearing to determine if Manning should face a court martial, one of Manning's laptops contained an Excel spreadsheet, containing a tab with multiple Wget scripts--designed to download large numbers of files--that "pointed to a Microsoft SharePoint server" that stored documents for the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base detention facility, reported Wired. The investigator further testified that "he ran the scripts to download the documents, then downloaded the ones that WikiLeaks had published and found they were the same."
In other words, the release of sensitive government cables may have been partially prevented, had the military better secured and monitored its SharePoint servers.
Similarly, any business that relies on SharePoint to store confidential--or even sensitive--information should know who's accessing that data, and why. What's the best way to make this happen? Start by avoiding these 10 stupid, but common, SharePoint security mistakes.
[ Check out other tips for optimizing your SharePoint performance. See 5 SharePoint Pitfalls To Avoid. ]
1. Poor security training. According to a survey of 100 SharePoint users conducted by security vendor Cryptzone at a November 2011 SharePoint Saturday conference, 92% agreed that removing information from SharePoint made it less secure, but 30% were willing to take that risk "if it helps me get the job done." Obviously, there's a disconnect at many businesses between security and productivity. Worryingly, 34% of respondents also said they'd never even considered the security implications surrounding SharePoint.
2. Collaboration barriers. Likewise, the survey found that 45% of users regularly copied sensitive or confidential data from SharePoint to their hard drive, to a USB drive, or to email it to someone else. In the majority of cases (55%), this copying was to facilitate information-sharing with someone who lacked access to the SharePoint documents. This highlights the need for businesses to put clear policies in place regarding how information can be shared, and then to monitor access and enforce policy compliance.
3. Unclear security oversight. Who's responsible for SharePoint security? At 69% of businesses, the Cryptzone survey found that access management responsibility fell to in-house IT administrators. But 22% of respondents--which included SharePoint users, administrators, developers, and architects--didn't know who was responsible, which suggests that there's a lack of oversight and thus access accountability at their businesses.
4. Overly broad access rights. When it comes to access, less is typically more. "One of the most common issues we see with SharePoint is end users having access privileges that are far too broad," said Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) senior analyst Torsten Volk, via email. "It's a lot of work to properly create user roles and map them to Active Directory," and even more work to keep them updated, revised, and removed after employees depart. According to Scott Crawford, managing research director at EMA, this challenge "has given rise to vendors such as Aveksa, Varonis, and others" to analyze usage patterns and determine likely data custodians.


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Inciarte's debut delayed by flight problems
SAN DIEGO -- Ender Inciarte had to wonder if he was ever going to make his Major League debut.
The D-backs outfielder was selected in the Rule 5 Draft by the Phillies in December 2012 and he made their Opening Day roster, but did not appear in a game the first few days of the regular season and was returned to the Arizona organization.
Inciarte toiled in the Minors all last year before getting the call Wednesday to report to Phoenix for that night's D-backs-Rockies game.
So he hustled to the airport, but there was a problem with his flight.
"The first one got delayed at 1 [p.m.] then at two [p.m.] and then at 3:30 [p.m.] it got cancelled," Inciarte said. "So they found me another flight and it got delayed too. So I was expecting to leave and finally at 9 or 9:30 I arrived in Phoenix."
And as he wheeled his suitcase into the clubhouse, Inciarte was greeted by his new teammates, who just walked off the field following a 10-inning win.
"The game started at 6:40!" one of them playfully yelled.
"Hey, we could have used you tonight!" shouted another.
So Inciarte had to wait a little longer. When he arrived at Petco Park on Friday he saw his name in the starting lineup.
"It was a tough night," Inciarte said of his flight problems. "I wanted to be there for the game, was expecting to maybe even play that night, but it happened, it was cancelled and now I'm here. But whatever had to happen, happened and I'm here now, I see myself in the lineup today and hopefully it's going to be a great night."
Steve Gilbert is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Inside the D-backs, and follow him on Twitter @SteveGilbertMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is fighting a plan by the FAA to impose $479,000 in air traffic control fees on its annual AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh, Wis., the largest civil airshow in the U.S., attracting more than 12,000 aircraft. "They are holding us hostage," EAA chairman Jack Pelton told AIN this morning.
On May 14 Pelton was informed of the demand for contract and immediate payment by FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and COO David Grizzle, allegedly to cover the cost of controller expenses and overtime. The FAA's move came just days after Congress voted to override cuts the FAA made to the national ATC system in the wake of federal budget sequestration. "This is political," Pelton said.
The EAA is mobilizing its members and Congress to block the FAA fees. A bipartisan letter of opposition has, as of this morning, attracted the signatures of 27 U.S. senators. In the House, opposition is being led by U.S. Rep. Tom Petri (R-Wis.), a senior member of the House transportation and infrastructure committee, whose district includes Oshkosh. Petri said the federal aviation fuel taxes paid by participating aircraft more than cover any FAA costs associated with the event. "Given the amount of fuel taxes this generates, maybe the FAA should be cutting the EAA a check, rather than the other way around," Petri told AIN this morning. Petri said Congress would take a hard look at the FAA's legal authority to impose the fees and hinted that it could become a stumbling block to the Senate's final confirmation of transportation secretary designee Anthony Foxx.
However, Pelton concedes that if these opposition efforts fail, the EAA likely will pay up. He said the EAA has no plans to recapture the costs by imposing any sort of fee on participating aircraft. "That would not be fair to our members," he said.
AirVenture begins July 29.
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July 12, 2013 - 6:44am
EAA is privately owned by the Poberezny family IIRC. It is NOT a Non profit organization. So why should our government provide free services for a business, which is what EAA Airventure really is? $3500 per person for trained ATC staffers who can keep the fly in from becoming a mid air collision bloodbath is a deal.
Indiana (not verified)
July 12, 2013 - 6:41pm
Did you miss the part where the fuel tax alone From the thousands of planes flying in and out more than enough covers the cost. This is politics plain and simple O wants to punish people and blame it on his opponents. With the amount of traffic generated the government has an obligation through taxes paid to cover the event. The sooner this administration is out of office the better we will all be.
Bobby (not verified)
August 17, 2013 - 4:26pm
So what you are saying is that any large event, just because taxes are being generated, should have free government support?
That does not happen and you know it. Event organizers have to pay to provide security for car shows, Gun Shows, Other airshows, etc etc.
Why should Oshkosh ( a privately owned event) be any different? I really don't see any difference between ATC at the airshow and cops at my local car show.
Get a life and quit trying to blame everything on Obama. It's getting old.


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Merger solution makes sense
We thought the "Other Voices" column by Bruce Barton was spot on ("Solution for BCS/LASD – a merger," Nov. 20).
It would benefit everyone in Los Altos to have this top-performing school join our top-performing school district as a magnet school. Bullis Charter School could continue its innovative programs and be open to all Los Altos School District students on a lottery basis.
There are highly successful examples of magnet schools in neighboring districts.
Christa McAuliffe School in Cupertino has a similar structure to Bullis Charter School. It is a K-8 grade school, asks for a substantial parental contribution to finance aides and field trips, requires parental involvement and features a curriculum stressing creative thinking and teamwork. Teachers are part of the Cupertino teaching force, but a parental committee helps select teachers suitable for this special program.
Palo Alto boasts Herbert Hoover Elementary School, which features back-to-basics education, while Mountain View is home to Mariano Castro School, with its dual Spanish/English immersion program.
The district would need to allow Bullis Charter School autonomy in its innovative programming. The Santa Clara County Board of Education could oversee the transition and make sure that the charter school maintains its identity.
If Bullis Charter School becomes an additional option for Los Altos students, we believe that the entire city would breathe a sigh of relief and be much more willing to support a bond measure to build the new schools we need.
We urge other concerned residents to contact the district, county and charter school boards with support for this innovative and excellent proposal by the editor of the Town Crier.
Emily and Jim Thurber
Los Altos
Unified school system could stop conflicts
Thank you for your thoughtful recommendation that the Los Altos School District and Bullis Charter School join together under one leadership, eliminate the monies spent for lawyers and concentrate on their mission to provide quality education.
Hopefully, the Los Altos School District and Bullis Charter School will focus their efforts to create one unified system for our schoolchildren and stop the petty bickering that inhibits unification.
Norbert Kordsmeier
Los Altos
Downtown's rigid enforcement hurts appeal
I simply want to point out that Los Altos is sending strong mixed signals about welcoming visitors to its downtown during the holidays, especially when so much construction is happening on First Street.
Two weeks ago, I received a $51 parking ticket – while performing 10 minutes of volunteer work.
After discovering that my car had extended 3 feet into an unexpected and unseen "short" red zone adjacent to a green 15-minute parking space, I sent a request to have the citation dismissed along with photos.
I cannot understand how this red zone and citation is reasonable and am inclined not to visit downtown again. It's not about the money – at least not for me.
Dana Hendrickson
President and founder
Rebuild Hope
Post office grounds need improvement
The post office at Loyola Corners needs urgent help with grounds maintenance. Could an article in your paper bring out volunteers to cut back weeds and improve the appearance from the street? At least you should find out why nothing has been done there for months.
C. Barber
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What is this medicine?THIABENDAZOLE (thye a BEN da zole) is an anthelmintic. It is used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, whipworms, or threadworms.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Chew or crush the tablets before swallowing. Take after meals. You can mix this medicine with juice or semi-solid food (such as applesauce or pudding). Take at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course of medicine prescribed by your doctor or health care professional even if you feel better.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Visit your doctor or health care professional to check that your infection has gone. If you have a severe infection you may need a second course of tablets.
Wash your hands, scrub your fingernails and shower often. Every day change and launder bedclothes, linens, and undergarments. This will help keep other family members from getting infected. Disinfect the toilet every day, and damp mop the floors often to reduce the number of worm eggs.
Other people in your house may need treatment. Check with your doctor or health care professional as some worms are spread easily. Treat cats and dogs regularly for worms.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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The Chico State men's soccer team struggled to get home from the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship Tournament thanks to a broken bus. The Wildcats were forced to leave a day later, Monday morning, until it could get repaired. The Wildcats then learned Monday afternoon that they had been left out of the NCAA championship tournament for the first time in three seasons.
The Wildcats entered the weekend ranked No. 5 in the West Region. They tied No. 7 Cal State Dominguez Hills 1-1 before advancing to the CCAA title match on penalty kicks Friday, while No. 8 Cal State Stanislaus beat No. 6 Cal State L.A. 4-1 in the other semifinal.
The Wildcats seemed to have a berth locked up, leading the Warriors 2-1 late in Sunday's title match. But Cal State Stanislaus scored twice late to pull off the come-from-behind 3-2 win, besting the Wildcats for the first time in three tries this season.
Monday at 4 p.m., the NCAA committee's selections were announced and revealed the following field for the West Regional: No. 1 Simon Fraser; No. 2 Grand Canyon; No. 3 Seattle Pacific; No. 4 Cal State Stanislaus; No. 5 Notre Dame de Namur; No. 6 Cal State L.A.
The Wildcats wrapped up the season with a record of 9-3-6 and boasted a 13-match unbeaten streak, tied for the second-longest in school history, that ended with their loss to Cal State Stanislaus.
They were actually ranked No. 4 in the West two weeks ago, but finished the season with three straight ties and then a loss.
NCGA/CIF Nor Cal Championship
Pleasant Valley (467) finished 10th and Chico (563) came in 11th in the 11-team field at Brookside Country Club in Stockton.
PV's Emily Bomactao and Taylor Foster both shot 18-over-par 90 to tie for 60th in the 83-player field. Also for the Vikings, Julia Peters (92) tied for 63rd, Alex Kaiser (95) tied for 69th, Charlotte Park (100) finished 72nd and Katie Berens (107) tied for 75th.
Lexi Towner (98) led Chico with a 71st-place finish. Also for the Panthers, Ali Smith (102) came in 73rd, Nicole Dempsey (107) tied for 75th, Lindsay Harrison (120) was 81st and was followed by Ashley Villegas (136, 82nd) and Amber Avila (144, 83rd).


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FRISCO - It's a story that has now played out twice in the young 2014 season.
We saw it in the first match of the year as Moises Hernandez made his first MLS start nearly four years after being signed to his initial Homegrown contract and now another Homegrown signed on the same day back in 2010, Victor Ulloa, has made his MLS starting debut.
READ: FCD turns attention to arch-rivals after Saturday's win over Portland
Playing in front of "all his family," the Wylie-native stepped into the starting defensive midfield role for FC Dallas on Saturday night and didn't miss a beat playing 87 minutes in the thrilling 2-1 victory.
"It was amazing. I don't have words to describe how happy I am," said Ulloa. "It's a big day for my family, my friends and all the people that have believed in me. It's been a long time coming. I've been patient for a while and I just thank God and thank the coach for having the confidence to believe in me."
WATCH: The Final Word
Head coach Oscar Pareja praised Ulloa after the match and the stats back up the positive reviews. According to the OPTA chalkboard, Ulloa completed 45 of 50 passes attempted in the match, fourth-most on the team, and covered lots of space in an FC Dallas midfield that held Portland's monster midfield trio of Will Johnson, Diego Valeri and Diego Chara largely silent on the evening.
"A very good game for [Victor]. We expected that he would take a little while to settle on the field and I thought probably after 15 minutes in the first half, he settled and started playing with confidence," said Pareja. "His second half was great. He proved to himself and to many people that he can play this game. I'm very proud of Victor."
Perhaps the most honest review of his play would come from the center backs who Ulloa protects at defensive midfield and Stephen Keel was equally positive about Ulloa's debut.
WATCH: Match Highlights - FC Dallas 2, Portland Timbers 1
"If you had come and watched the game [without knowing], you wouldn't have believed it was his first start," said Keel. "To come in the middle, the way he dropped in the hole and received balls under pressure playing and distributing, that's a key role for us and I think he stepped in and did awesome…everything you want in that position was great so I don't think we missed a beat in there."
Victor's story is about so much more than just tonight's game, however. Having not had his contract renewed after the 2013 season, Ulloa received a lifeline back into the squad with Pareja inviting him to preseason as a trialist. Victor impressed throughout the six weeks, earning a roster spot that culminated in Saturday's start, no doubt the best moment of the 22-year-old's career to date.
"It's crazy. Soccer has its ups and it's downs," said Ulloa. "In December, I didn't know what was going to happen with me and like Oscar said, I've just worked so hard for this and I'm so grateful to have this opportunity."


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i used something like
document.getElementById("b1br").onclick = function () {
document.getElementById("b1br").className += " MyClass2";
i used this after page loads but does not work? b1br element is above onclick assignment, well?
go here www.poliscarhire.com try book car when reach www.poliscarhire.com/customeradmin/booking-review.php study source, the blue clickable divs are the ones mentioned, well? why no change??? R-click first div box and INSPECT ELEMENT why not applied .b3choosen class when clicked?
You can write that:
Like this:
document.getElementById("b1br").onclick = function () {
this.className += " MyClass2";
Regarding your question, when I look at the Dev Console in Chrome I see:
Uncaught TypeError: Cannot set property 'onblur' of null validationAJAXreadyBOOKnoAcYesAcNew.js:11
which is probably stopping any further scripts from executing.Either way, you'll want to get this fixed first.
Either way, you'll want to get this fixed first.
onblur is applied to an element that appears dynamically with php when click SOCIAL REGISTER where you return after some secs to this page.... what the solution, include onblur js code inside php (html) block?
Can you try commenting it out for the time being, to see if that makes a difference to your initial problem.
i get another non in js file but in js embedded in php file...
Sorry, I meant comment out line 11 in the file validationAJAXreadyBOOKnoAcYesAcNew.js
This is:
document.getElementById("email").onblur = checkUsername;
i did exactly that but got what is screenshoted...
Oh dear.
You need to comment out two lines in your initPage9 function
document.getElementById("email").onblur = checkUsername;
document.getElementById("usernameLoading").style.display = "none";
Both of these lines try to reference an element which doesn't exist on load, so they are superfluous anyway.
If you dynamically add these elements according to how the user interacts with your page, you could always just check first to see if they exist first:
var email = document.getElementById("email");
if(email !=null){
email.onblur = checkUsername;
var unameLoading = document.getElementById("usernameLoading");
if (unameLoading !=null){
unameLoading.style.display = "none";
Hope that helps.
i did replace code but got two new identical exactly error in js :
"Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property 'style' of null"
js embedded this time here >>>
As i noticed these error non shown in chrome > when the php generates the code and this when press SOCIAL REGISTER > return to page itself (prior press to register(insert more data prior press required)) > page no errors...well?
also note during php code inject on page:
i eject also the below code
in dw line of php 18090line
<script type="text/javascript">
document.getElementById("b3br").className += " b3choosen";
document.getElementById("b1br").className = "";
document.getElementById("b1br").className += "b3";
document.getElementById("b2br").className = "";
document.getElementById("b2br").className += "b3";
Hi there,
I looked at the page you link to, but cannot see any JS errors.I do see two 404 errors for a png anda gif file, but these won't be affecting much.
I'm not too sure what you mean here, but the lack of errors are probably down to the fact that clicking on "SOCIAL REGISTER" inserts the missing elements (email and usernameLoading) into the page.
I'm not sure what you mean by eject and why you would want to remove this code.
The best advice I can give you now is to try and make a page where we can reproduce the error without having to click on this, do that, go back to the previous page etc.I appreciate the fact that this must be frustrating, but it is the only way we are going to be able to bring this forward.
"I looked at the page you link to, but cannot see any JS errors." press 1st or second blue div button to see embedded js errors... when press 3rd blue div" the missing elements (email and usernameLoading) into the page." but fixed problem withwith social register press=eject php no error,...var email = document.getElementById("email");if(email !=null){ email.onblur = checkUsername;}
var unameLoading = document.getElementById("usernameLoading");if (unameLoading !=null){ unameLoading.style.display = "none";}
I'm sorry, but I don't really know what else I can tell you here.The error is caused by the fact that you are trying to set the style property of an element that doesn't exist in the DOM.
You can get around it like this:
var elementToTestFor = document.getElementById("elementID");
elementToTestFor should now either be the element or null, so:
if (elementToTestFor != null){
// Code here when the Element Exists.


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Extremely dry conditions, damaged crops and an early harvest are not anticipated to dent fertilizer sales for CF Industries. The fertilizer manufacturer announced the results of its second quarter sales and offered an outlook on fertilizer sales through the rest of 2012.
CF Industries CEO Stephen Wilson said the drought is taking a toll on farmers in the United States, but overseas demand will drive fertilizer sales until the drought ends.
"I wouldn't suggest there is any permanent (fertilizer) demand destruction," in the U.S., Wilson said. "Also, demand in India and China has yet to be filled. Brazil and Argentina are countries that we are participating in and, combined with low inventories around the world, we see a positive operating environment going forward."
This summer's drought and diminished crop yields are expected to push expectations for higher planted acreages in 2013. This push will likely mean a strong demand for fertilizer, the company said. Although harvest has started early in many parts of the United States, the July World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture showed continuing reductions in its U.S. corn yield estimate from 166 to 146 bushels per acre. Further reduction in the yield projection is possible since the season isn't over yet. As a result, corn futures prices have rallied to levels, which imply 2013 corn plantings of approximately 96 million acres, CF Industries noted.
CF Industries expects robust fall ammonia demand as the North American supply chain restocks to support the high planted acreage anticipated next year. Given the large amount of ammonia applied in the first half of 2012, inventories are believed to be at or near historically low levels, creating a significant need, as well as potential challenges, to restock the North American agricultural ammonia supply chain. Additionally, global ammonia market prices have increased recently on concerns about tight supply as a number of offshore producers are expected to experience outages. These dynamics should support ammonia prices.
The urea market is expected to reflect strong global demand to support 2013 plantings and supply impacts from continued new project delays. Although dry weather across the U.S. wheat growing regions may delay fall fertilization, the high number of overall crop acres expected to be planted in 2013 supports continued strong North American demand for urea. Additionally, customers in international markets such as Southeast Asia have not yet finished fulfilling their urea needs and an increase in South American demand is expected to support higher planted acres in response to attractive crop prices. Unscheduled outages and planned turnarounds at a number of urea production facilities, along with additional delays in starting up new plants, could result in tight supplies over the remainder of 2012.
The company successfully launched its UAN fill program in June and has experienced positive customer response. High acreage expectations, especially for corn, should support continued UAN demand.
For phosphates, CF Industries anticipates the export market to continue to offer more attractive selling opportunities than the domestic market due to strong demand in Latin America and India. Demand in Latin America should be strong due to the large number of acres of soybeans expected to be planted and there appear to be unmet DAP needs in India.
"We have seen market conditions emerge that are consistent with our long term expectations. Tight global grain stocks have supported strong prices and created conditions for continued high crop plantings and plant nutrient demand," said Wilson. "With the right set of assets strategically located in one of the most significant growing regions in the world, we expect to continue to serve our customers effectively and create value for our shareholders."


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Pulmonary Fibrosis
Lobe Fibrosis and Volume Loss
Hi, I am a 26 year old female and I was sent to take a chest x-ray by an insurance company because I would like to take out life insurance with them but when I was 13 or 14 years old, I had tuberculosis.
The x-ray results showed that there is right upper lobe fibrosis and volume loss. Elsewhere the lungs and pleural spaces appear normal and the heart size is normal. Should i be worried about the lobe fibrosis and volume loss? What does it mean?
It is very common to have fibrosis (scar), bronchiectasis (enlarged airways), and volume loss from damage to the lung following tuberculosis. This most commonly occurs in the upper lobes of the lungs. The damage to the lung can result in some minor loss of lung function but most people are able to live normal lives. In this case, the fibrosis does not get steadily worse over time (unlike other interstitial lung diseases such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, for example).
The damaged part of the lung is more prone to getting infected, however. Therefore, regular vaccination for influenza and pneumonia is advisable. Rarely, patients can get unusual infections in the damaged parts of the lung, such as fungal or mycobacterial infections. Therefore, patients with lung damage from previous tuberculosis should report new respiratory symptoms such as cough that does not go away in a few days, fevers, night sweats, etc. to their physician.
Rarely, patients can have more widespread damage throughout both lungs from previous tuberculosis resulting in diffuse (widespread) bronchiectasis. This is a very different condition than what you are describing and can be more serious with greater loss of lung function and limiting shortness of breath. However, if this was going to occur, it would have done so at the time of the initial infection with tuberculosis and not 12 years later.
James N Allen, Jr, MD
Clinical Professor of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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Immune Reconstitution in HIV Disease (IREHIV) (IREHIV)
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|HIV Infection
|Drug: vitamin D (cholecalciferol) and PBA (sodium phenylbutyrate) Drug: Placebo tablets
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Immune Reconstitution in HIV Disease Using Antimicrobial Treatment With Vitamin D and Phenylbutyrate
- HIV viral load [ Time Frame: 0 (baseline) compared to 16 weeks. ]Plasma HIV viral load will be used to monitor efficacy of vitamin D and phenylbutyrate treatment among treatment-naïve HIV patients at the time of diagnosis (time point 0) and at 4, 8, 16 and 24 weeks after initiation of antimicrobial treatment with vitamin D and phenylbutyrate. The primary endpoint will be assessed at 16 weeks compared to baseline (time point 0).
- Clinical secondary endpoints [ Time Frame: 0, 4, 8, 16, 24 weeks. ]
Overall clinical symptoms.
Body mass index (BMI).
Mid upper arm circumference (MUAC).
- Laboratory secondary endpoints [ Time Frame: 0, 4, 8, 16, 24 weeks. ]
HIV viral load (0, 4, 8, 24 weeks).
Peripheral CD4/CD8 T cell counts.
Plasma levels of vitamin D, LL-37, sCD14, LPS, 16S RNA and cytokine/chemokine profiles.
Calprotectin in feces.
Inflammation and microbial translocation in colon punch biopsies (0 and 16 weeks).
Functional studies of immune cells (PBMCs).
|Study Start Date:
|September 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|August 2015
|Primary Completion Date:
|August 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) and PBA (sodium phenylbutyrate)
Dose of interventions: 5,000 IU of vitamin D (cholecalciferol tablets) once daily and 500 mg PBA (sodium phenylbutyrate tablets) twice daily for 16 weeks.
Drug: vitamin D (cholecalciferol) and PBA (sodium phenylbutyrate)
Dose of interventions: 5,000 IU of vitamin D (cholecalciferol tablets) once daily and 500 mg PBA (sodium phenylbutyrate tablets) twice daily for 16 weeks.
Placebo Comparator: Placebo tablets
Placebo tablets for vitamin D once daily and placebo tablets for PBA (phenylbutyrate) twice daily for 16 weeks.
Drug: Placebo tablets
Placebo tablets for vitamin D once daily and placebo tablets for PBA (phenylbutyrate) twice daily for 16 weeks.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Adult patients >18 years not subjected to HAART.
HIV-1 infected patients with CD4 T cells counts >200 cells/ml.
Detectable plasma viral loads >1000 copies/ml.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients on HAART or other antimicrobial drugs (including bactrim).
Antimicrobial drug treatment in the past month.
Patients with medical contra-indication for biopsy such as bleeding tendencies.
Hypercalcaemia (serum calcium > 3,0 mmol/L) identified at baseline.
Pregnant and breast feeding women.
Any known liver or kidney function abnormality, malignancy or patients treated with cardiac glycosides.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01702974
|Black Lion Hospital (BLH), Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Medicine
|Addis Ababa, Lideta sub city, Ethiopia
|Principal Investigator:
|Susanna Brighenti, PhD
|Karolinska Institutet
|Responsible Party:
|Susanna Brighenti, Associate professor, Karolinska Institutet
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01702974 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|September 25, 2012
|Last Updated:
|February 4, 2016
Keywords provided by Susanna Brighenti, Karolinska Institutet:
sodium phenylbutyrate
antimicrobial peptides
immune response
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
Vitamin D
4-phenylbutyric acid
Growth Substances
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Bone Density Conservation Agents
Antineoplastic Agents
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text: Founded through a bequest from San Francisco Mayor James D. Phelan in 1934, this collection numbers over 1,500 volumes. Books, manuscripts, typescripts, portraits and photographs of such writers as George Sterling, Ambrose Bierce, Gertrude Atherton, Frank Norris, Ina Coolbrith, and Edwin Markham are included, as well as first editions of the novels of Jack London. The George L. Gary Collection of Bret Harte is located here. The collection also includes late twentieth century writers.


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Prize Recipient
Christopher E. Clayton
University of California, Los Angeles
"For their pioneering experiments in Plasma Based Accelerator Concepts; particularly for their unambiguous experimental demonstration that electrons can be accelerated to relativistic energies by the beating of two laser beams in a plasma with their frequency difference equal to the plasma frequency."Background:
Dr. Clayton received his undergraduate degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1976 and his Ph.D. in Engineering from UCLA in 1984. He has designed and implemented the state-of-the-art Mars Laser Laboratory at UCLA. He was involved as one of the chief scientists on the experimental beatwave acceleration programs which uses the high power of Mars laser to accelerate electrons at unprecedented rates in the laboratory. He is currently the project manager for the Neptune Laboratory at UCLA which endeavors to produce a high quality 100 MeV electron beam from beatwave acceleration. He has contributed to the understanding of stimulated Brillouin scattering, collinear optical mixing, and most recently, to the wavebreaking of relativistic plasma waves excited by forward Raman scattering. Dr. Clayton is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and a Senior Member of the IEEE.


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INDIANAPOLIS — Following the exit of its oncology unit leader, drug maker Eli Lilly announced two executive changes.
Sue Mahony, currently SVP human resources and diversity, has been named SVP and president of Lilly Oncology, effective immediately. Mahony will remain a member of Lilly's executive committee. She succeeds John Johnson, who resigned from his post at Lilly last month to become CEO of Savient Pharmaceuticals.
In related news, Lilly also announced that Steve Fry, VP human resources for the company's bio-medicines and emerging markets businesses, was promoted to Mahony's former role. In this new position, Fry will serve as a member of Lilly's executive committee.


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Woodbridge's football team is one step from reaching the CIF Southern Division semifinal round.
The Warriors are moving on to the second round Friday night at 7 against Katella with the winner moving on to the semifinals next weekend against the Corona del Mar-Los Amigos winner.
Woodbridge advanced with a 20-17 victory Friday night over Westminster, snapping the Lions five-game winning streak.
"We faced a well prepared Westminster team," said Woodbridge Coach Rick Gibson. "Offensively we played hard and made plays when we had to.
"Defensively we played very well. Donald Jackson had two field goals of 41 and 33 yards. Matt Callahan played well on offense and Tyler Branin and Jeff Lynch were solid on defense."
The visiting Warriors scored only once in the second half.
Facing a 17-13 deficit in the final period, the Warriors came up with a crucial takeaway when Philip Hong pounced on a Westminster fumble that gave Woodbridge the ball at the Lions' 18.
On the ensuing play, Matt Callahan threw an 18-yard score to Austin DeFreitas that gave Woodbridge the lead.
Westminster was able to use a 10-point third quarter to turn a halftime deficit into a four-point lead.
Nathan Juarez recovered a Warriors fumble and the Lions took over inside the 10.
Two plays later, David Fludd scored a 5-yard touchdown that gave Westminster its first lead.
The Lions then forced a three-and-out and used a 58-yard reception by Matt Alvarez to set up a field goal by Rodrigo Miranda to pad their slim lead.
As Westminster tried to come back, it lost another fumble after Humberto Maciel broke a long run but was stripped as he fought for extra yardage, ending any chance of a Lions go-ahead score.
Woodbridge took over on at its own 4 with 3:35 to play, and DeFreitas helped the Warriors eat up the clock with some key first downs to seal Westminster's playoff fate.
DeFreitas rushed for 102 yards 19 carries while Callahan passed for 182 yards and a touchdown.


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Sir Jimmie Tucker was elected Emperor 36 of the United Court of the Lone Star Empire. Tucker's election was announced at Coronation 36, "A Night of Big Bands and Country Swing," at the Crown Plaza hotel on Saturday Oct, 30.
More than 200 people attended the crowning of Emperor Jimmie. Because no one ran for empress, a regent was expected to be appointed. In an unprecedented move, two regent empresses, Keri Lynn Sommers and Mother Love St. James, were named to assist Emperor Jimmie during his reign.
The UCLSE is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds for other nonprofit groups. Coronation 36 celebrated the accomplishments of Emperor 35 Jeff Germany and Empress 35 Audrey Jo Schwartz, who raised more than $30,000.
That money will be distributed to their beneficiaries on Nov. 20 at the Brick during an event dubbed "Ride the Dragon." Groups receiving money include AIDS Interfaith Network, Resource Center Dallas' HIV/AIDS food pantry, the Susan G. Koman Foundation, Health Services of North Texas, and Youth First Texas. Emperor Jimmie and Co-Regent Empresses Keri Lyn and Mother Love will invest their new court that night as well.


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New Malden racer Tom Onslow-Cole is set to draw inspiration from the history books in the British Touring Car Championship at Thruxton this weekend.
A BMW 320si E90, Onslow-Cole's current car, has finished in the top four on seven occasions in the past nine races at Thruxton – including two first places.
And the 24-year-old Team eBay Motors driver, without a win so far for his new team, is confident he has the nerve to continue the trend.
"The speed of the BMW will definitely help, but bravery is essential, too," said Onslow-Cole.
"I'm aware rear-wheel-drive cars are less forgiving here – you must be precise. "I know I'm capable of racing at the front as in previous seasons."


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Viral & Host Factors Associated With Hepatitis B Virus-related Hepatocellular Carcinoma
This study has been terminated.
Stanford University
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Stanford University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: October 3, 2008
Last updated: June 28, 2016
Last verified: June 2016
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Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
Adult liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The major risk factor for liver cancer is hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The purpose of the study is to sequence the HBV genome in patients with chronic HBV infection, and in patients with liver cancer resulting from chronic HBV infection. The goal is to identify mutations in the HBV genome that predisposes these high risk individuals to the development of liver cancer.
|Liver Cancer Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Hepatobiliary Cancers Liver Hepatobiliary Cancers
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Viral and Host Factors Associated With Development of Hepatitis B Virus-related Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Hepatitis Hepatitis A Hepatitis BU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Stanford University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- identify mutations in the hepatitis B virus genome that predisposes these high risk individuals to the development of liver cancer [ Time Frame: one time ]We will be using blood specimens collected through another protocol
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
|Study Start Date:
|March 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|September 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
liver cancer and non-cancer liver conditions
Inclusion Criteria:1. Patients diagnosed with liver cancer based on biopsy or serum AFP level, associated with characteristic hypervascular liver tumors on triphasic spiral CT scan or MRI.
2. Patients with non-cancer liver conditions such as cirrhosis, adenoma, cholangioma, or nodular hyperplasia.
3. Patients with hepatitis B or hepatitis C viral infections not associated with liver cancer.
Exclusion Criteria:No other patients except those listed above will be recruited. Additionally, patients will be excluded if, upon looking through their medical records, information required for data analysis are missing.
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: NCT00767936
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00767936
|United States, California
|Stanford University School of Medicine
|Stanford, California, United States, 94305
Sponsors and Collaborators
Stanford University
|Principal Investigator:
|Samuel So
|Stanford University
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Stanford University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00767936 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
98795 ( Other Identifier: Stanford University Alternate IRB Approval Number )
SU-05222008-1183 ( Other Identifier: Stanford University )
|Study First Received:
|October 3, 2008
|Last Updated:
|June 28, 2016
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Hepatitis B
Liver Neoplasms
Liver Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Hepatitis, Viral, Human
Virus Diseases
Enterovirus Infections
Picornaviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Flaviviridae Infections
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Digestive System Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Hepadnaviridae Infections
DNA Virus Infections
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Chances are you see money deducted from every paycheck to fund Medicare. But while the bite may seem big, payroll taxes cover less than 40 percent of program costs. They've never paid for more than 68 percent of Medicare costs ? that was in 1980 ? and their share of Medicare revenue has been declining steadily for 30 years.
In 2011 worker contributions brought in 38.1 percent of Medicare funding. The rest came from contributions from general federal revenues and premium payments. All monies go into a trust fund which Medicare's own trustees predict will run dry in 2024.
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Joe Zimmerman
2013 has been a big year for New York City-based comedian Joe Zimmerman. In addition to making his Comedy Central debut on John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show, he made his late night debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and performed on Nickelodeon's NickMom Night Out. He appeared on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show, and was chosen as one of the acclaimed New Faces at Just For Laughs Montreal, where he was positively reviewed by the The Spit Take and Time Out NY. He was also a finalist in the Laughing Skull festival in Atlanta and the Laughing Devil festival in New York, a semi-finalist in the Andy Kaufman awards, and Buzzfeed named him one of the top 14 comedians you should be paying attention to, saying, "The combination of Joe's calming vocalization and inventive writing is a thing of magic," and "You'd be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable show."
Praised for an accessible style pairing absurdism with a wide-eyed, aw-shucks demeanor, Joe has been personally selected by Ricky Gervais as a Conan contest finalist and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM and Pandora. He is an original member of the Beards of Comedy, the most requested tour in the Southeast from 2008-2012. The Beards released two albums (2011's Cardio Mix on Comedy Central Records); their Beards Across America MSN web series amassed more than a million views.
Current projects in the works include his soon to be released debut solo album "Smiling at Wolves," and his podcast "Universe City" which blends popular science with comedy.
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DRAGONS v BLUES (Tonight, KO 6.30)
IF the Newport Gwent Dragons squad were in any doubt about what is expected of them against Cardiff Blues at Rodney Parade tonight then it was made crystal clear at training on Wednesday.
An area was cordoned off, approximately 20 metres by 20 metres, and a brutal, physical contact session ensued, eight men at a time.
There was no winding down ahead of the derby against their nearest neighbours and the message from assistant coach Rob Appleyard was clear – get stuck into them.
"What we have got to bring tonight is what the Dragons have been known for over the years at Rodney Parade," said Appleyard, who is responsible for the forwards and defence.
"They have been thought of as a ferocious team that won't take a backward step, a team that go out there and intimidate their opposition.
"It's all about the hunger to win and the hunger to not let them cross our whitewash, to never give up and have an unyielding attitude.
"We have worked hard over the summer to create a real mental toughness because every team is doing fitness, every team is doing weights, every team is doing skills.
"We wanted to do that but with an old school attitude of wanting to win the physical battle, which will be key against the Blues."
No area will be more ferocious than the back row where the Blues field Wales skipper Sam Warburton at openside with regional captain Andries Pretorius at number eight and Josh Navidi at blindside.
The Dragons counter with international stars Dan Lydiate and Toby Faletau joined by captain Lewis Evans, a man who could well push himself into the Wales reckoning with a strong display.
"This is the game where players measure themselves against their peers," said Appleyard, himself a former Cardiff back row forward.
"There are players, in the back row for example, fighting it out for international positions.
"Everyone wants those bragging rights and we all know each other very well. The players and coaching staff all communicate a lot and it's the game of the season that everybody wants to get a victory in."
The Dragons name the same set of three-quarters for the third game on the spin while it's all change in the front row.
Phil Price, Steve Jones and Dan Way all return after staying in Wales while their colleagues were in Dublin last weekend.
The Blues hand a first start to Tom Williams at full-back while young Rhys Patchell is handed the number 10 jersey.
Wales and Lions centre Jamie Roberts will look to make an impact off the bench for the visitors on his return from knee surgery, as will Dragons record points scorer Ceri Sweeney.
Having recorded a 13-9 win against Connacht in Galway in round one, the Blues were brought back down to earth with a bump last Friday.
Their Cardiff Arms Park homecoming was ruined by Greig Laidlaw's late drop goal that edged Edinburgh to a 21-19 win.
Director of rugby Phil Davies knows that they must block out the fervent home support if they are to get back to winning ways this evening.
He said: "Rodney Parade is a great place to go and play. It has retained its atmosphere from years ago.
"I am sure it will be good, we will have a lot of shouting and excitement down there and we are looking forward to it.
"The Dragons had a great win against Zebre and then they went to Leinster, where even though they were defeated they played some good rugby.
"Any team that has Lydiate and Faletau playing for them is going to be a threat.
"They are a good side all round, they have a strong front five and good half backs, they have some good pace on the wing – they are a well balanced team."
Dragons: D Evans, W Harries, P Leach, A Tuilagi, T Prydie, Steffan Jones, J Evans, P Price, Steve Jones, D Way, I Nimmo, A Jones, D Lydiate, L Evans (captain), T Faletau. Replacements: H Gustafson, A Coundley, N Buck, J Groves, T Brown, L Davies, A Smith, A Hughes.
Cardiff Blues: T Williams, A Cuthbert, G Evans, D Hewitt, H Robinson, R Patchell, L Williams, N Trevett, M Breeze, T Filise, B Davies, J Down, J Navidi, S Warburton, A Pretorius (captain). Replacements: K Dacey, T Davies, B Bourrust, L Reed, R Watts-Jones, L Jones, C Sweeney, J Roberts.
Referee: Neil Hennessy (WRU)


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We decided to give you this Eden build here in the forum. We do an update for cydia when 11.1 is released for all platforms. Beside that the nightlys (once they start again) will be compatible with iOS5.1 too.
Unfortunatly the 5.1 JB hit us a bit too late and iOS5.1 changed too much for beeing compatible with it with the cydia Eden version we release a couple of weeks ago.
ATV2-Eden-iOS5.1 compatible take3
- completly new approach - should work for all now
Installation via ssh (this will install the official cydia version which installs all dependencys and then update with the version from this thread):
apt-get update
mkdir -p /Applications/AppleTV.app/Appliances
apt-get install org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2
mkdir -p /Applications/XBMC.frappliance
wget http://mirrors.xbmc.org/apt/atv2/deb/org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2_11.0-3_iphoneos-arm.deb
dpkg -i org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2_11.0-3_iphoneos-arm.deb
rm org.xbmc.xbmc-atv2_11.0-3_iphoneos-arm.deb


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A DAD led police on a dangerous 100mph motorway chase with his three young children in the car.
Jason Thomas, aged 33, weaved in and out of traffic on the M5 as he travelled northbound near Worcester, even swerving on to the hard shoulder to undertake lorries in his desperate bid to get away.
The high-speed chase, which was captured on film, came
to a dramatic end when he ran a red light on the A491 near Hagley, north Worcestershire, and smashed into the side of a Toyota.
He tried to run away – leaving his family in the car – but was tackled to the floor by a police officer.
Judge Michael Cullum said Thomas had endangered the lives of "hundreds" of people, along with his own family, as he jailed him for just under two years at Worcester Crown Court.
The court was shown a video recorded from a camera in the pursuing police car.
Police had initially flashed their lights at Thomas, who was driving a silver Vauxhall Vectra along the M5, as they suspected he had drugs.
But he accelerated away and began driving erratically, reaching speeds of more than 100mph.
He eventually left the motorway at junction four and after careering the full circuit of the roundabout he began to speed along the A491 Stourbridge Road.
When he reached a crossroads, he sailed through a red light and straight into the side of a car carrying a man and his 80-year-old mother.
She was hurt following the collision, although her injuries were not believed to be serious.
Thomas – who was also driving while disqualified and without insurance – then made his unsuccesful bid to escape on foot.
"The high speed while undertaking on the hard shoulder is shocking," said Judge Cullum.
"All the while, you were putting at risk of serious injury or worse, hundreds of people.
"In some ways, the most shocking thing about the whole episode was when, having crashed, the rear door of your vehicle opened ... and out stretched the arm of your young child. What sort of person drives like that with their own three children and their partner in that vehicle?
"You didn't wait to see how the people in the other vehicle were – you didn't care about that.
"You even ran away from your own family."
The court heard it was Thomas's sixth conviction for dangerous driving, and that he also had 11 previous convictions for driving while disqualified.
He jailed Thomas, of Blowers Green Road, Dudley, for 18 months for dangerous driving, plus four months for driving while disqualified, to run consecutively.
He also disqualified him ffor another 10 years.


text: The company has purchased a total of eight stores from Prima Marketing this year. Little General Stores Inc. has acquired four stores in West Virginia and one in Ohio that were previously operated under the 7-Eleven brand by Denver-based Prima Marketing, The Charleston Daily Mail reported. The West Virginia stores are located in Hurricane, Scott


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Barnegat Teen Writes A Song For Newtown Families [VIDEO/AUDIO]
A Southern Ocean County teen is hoping to bring comfort to the families who lost loved ones in the Connecticut school shootings with a song.
18-year-old Michelle Lombardi of Barnegat wrote the song, "26 kisses" and is hoping to share it with the families who were devastated by the massacre.
"26 Kisses" By: Michelle Lombardi, Audio, Rec (24) by Michelle Lombardi
"Usually when I write music it's about things that like touch me personally and when this happened it was like devastating that I couldn't get it off my mind no matter what and so I just decided to write a song about it."
Lombardi says her goal for the song "I just want it to get to the people who I wrote it for. You know, I just want the people in Connecticut to hear it and hopefully it will help them get through what they're going through right now."
Lombardi is scheduled to perform her song at two memorials in Connecticut, one of them takes place today. The Ocean County College student says the shootings deeply touched her because she has younger siblings and is hoping to become an elementary school teacher some day.


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Improving Psoriasis Through Health and Well-Being
This study has been completed.
University of Rochester
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Jan Moynihan, University of Rochester
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: June 21, 2010
Last updated: August 12, 2014
Last verified: August 2014
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Detailed Description:
The purpose of the study is to examine and compare the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and the Living Well (LW) program on adults with psoriasis in terms of how these programs may affect their psoriasis, immune function, physical and emotional health, and well-being.
|Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Behavioral: Living Well
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Improving Psoriasis Through Health and Well-Being
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: PsoriasisU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Jan Moynihan, University of Rochester:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Psoriasis disease severity measured from biopsied tissue samples of psoriatic and nonpsoriatic skin. [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]Psoriasis is assessed for keratinocyte proliferation including immunohistochemistry (for CD3, neutrophil elastase, keratin 6 and S100A7 markers) and quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) to examine expression of mRNA for IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-17A, and the shared p40 subunit of IL-12 and IL-23 (assessed pre & post intervention).
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Immunological markers of inflammation measured from blood samples. [ Time Frame: 16 weeks ]Circulating cytokines IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-22 measured via enzyme-linked immunoassays (ELISA) on all blood samples (pre, mid & post intervention plus follow-up).
- Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen S., Kamarck T., & Mermelstein R. (1983)) [ Time Frame: 16 weeks ]The 14-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is used to measure the degree to which current life situations are appraised as stressful by a participant (assessed at pre, mid & post intervention plus follow-up).
- State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger C.D., Gorsuch R.L., & Lushene R.E. (1970)) [ Time Frame: 16 weeks ]The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) consists of two, 20-item scales to distinguish between relatively recent, transitory "state anxieties", from more chronic or persistent "trait anxiety" (assessed pre, mid & post intervention plus follow-up).
|Study Start Date:
|March 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Active Comparator: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
The standardized Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is the primary training tool used to enhance mindfulness. The eight-week-long MBSR program is designed to teach subjects how to develop their inner resources in the service of taking better care of themselves. MBSR training includes the learning and refining of a range of skills aimed at increasing relaxation and awareness of physical experiences and sensations related to physical symptoms, emotions, and thoughts. Special emphasis is placed on movement, meditation, and breathing.
Other Name: MBSR
|Active Comparator: Living Well
Behavioral: Living Well
The Living Well (LW) program involves a series of informational presentations and group discussions on a variety of topics related to the promotion of health and well-being. The 8-week program is designed to provide participants with knowledge about ways to improve their physical and emotional health as a complement to traditional medical treatments.
Other Name: LW
Detailed Description:
The study examines the effects of two eight-week programs (MBSR vs. LW) for disease processes in patients with psoriasis severity reporting moderate or higher perceived stress. The research will focus both on clinical measures of the disease state and overall well-being.
The Aims of our proposed intervention study are the following:
- To examine the effects of MBSR, versus the Living Well (LW) program, on (a) disease severity, immunological markers of inflammation, and keratinocyte proliferation, (b) psoriasis-related stress and perceived stress in general, and (c) anxiety and depression.
- To examine whether treatment effects of either program are moderated by personality traits, mindfulness, and age.
- To examine the effects of behavioral and psychological mediators on immune outcomes.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 and older
- English speaking
- Clinical diagnosis of psoriasis (active at initial visit)
Exclusion Criteria:
- currently receiving immunosuppressive therapy for cancer or for diseases unrelated to psoriasis (or < 6 months post-chemo or radiation)
- major, uncorrected sensory impairments
- cognitive deficits (MMSE <25, or deficits deemed significant enough to interfere)
- severe cardiovascular disease
- current alcohol abuse or non-alcohol psychoactive substance use disorders, psychotic disorders (current and lifetime), and current mood disorder with psychotic features.
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: NCT01162252
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01162252
|United States, New York
|University of Rochester; University Dermatology Associates
|Rochester, New York, United States, 14623
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Rochester
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
|Principal Investigator:
|Jan A Moynihan, PhD
|University of Rochester
More Information
Additional Information:
Keywords provided by Jan Moynihan, University of Rochester:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|Jan Moynihan, Director, The Rochester Center for Mind-Body Research, University of Rochester
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01162252 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
1R01AT005082 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
R01AT005082-01A1 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|June 21, 2010
|Last Updated:
|August 12, 2014
Keywords provided by Jan Moynihan, University of Rochester:
living well
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous
Skin Diseases
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Nonexempt paid vacation
Vacation is accrued beginning on the employee's effective date of employment; but for a new employee, it is not available for use until the beginning of the calendar month following satisfactory completion of the probationary period. Only vacation hours that are accrued and reported on the paycheck stub may be used.
The vacation year will start on the beginning date of the pay period for which the first check will be issued in July (date adjusted annually to coincide with the biweekly pay period) and end on the last date of the last pay period paid in June of the following year. All vacation accrued in a vacation year must be used before the end of the following vacation year except balances of less than one will be carried forward to the next vacation year.
Holidays recognized by the university are not counted as part of vacation. Extra pay in lieu of vacation is not allowable.
For accrual information, see Nonexempt Vacation Accrual.
Vacations are to be scheduled in advance and at a time agreeable to the supervisor and in accordance with the needs of the department. Vacation is to be used in one-hour increments; however, the request to use vacation in one-hour increments will not be approved by the supervisor if the absence of the employee from the workplace would require that a substitute or replacement be employed. At its sole discretion, the university reserves the right to assign an employee's available vacation balance toward time off.


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And yes, they really are as enamored of each other as it appears on the video. Asked how they make their marriage work when they're together all the time, Keifer Thompson said, "It works for us. We're really close in all sorts of different ways. We just like each other's company all the time."
He said they tried working apart for a while but just weren't happy.
Shawna grew up in Alabama; Keifer grew up in Oklahoma. They each moved to Nashville within the same week and met at a singing competition. After pursuing solo careers for a while, they decided to form a duo.
Keifer, speaking on the phone from Nashville, said they each bring something to their music, with Shawna being "a great idea person."
He says when they put it all together, it "has a special sound to it. … I just think we really complement each other in life and on the stage."
Thompson Square has a new album, "Just Feels Good," coming out March 26. The single "If I Didn't Have You" already has been released and is ranked No. 15 on this week's Billboard Country Airplay chart.
Keifer said the new album is an "accurate reflection of who Shawna and I are." He described it as a "stroll through the journey of where we started and where we ended up."
The duo wrote about half of the songs on the album. He said they're very proud of it, and they think their fans are going to love it.
Meanwhile they're having a "blast" on tour with Bryan. He says the next step for Thompson Square will be headlining — "that's where we all want to end up."
As for the future, "We're gonna keep on doing what we're doing."
Will these 30-somethings have kids?
"I don't know whether we'll ever do kids or not," Keifer said, adding they're "just now getting to see our dream happen."


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COLUMBUS -- A consumer advocacy group concerned about the potential privatization of the Ohio Turnpike wants Gov. John Kasich's administration to answer a series of questions before making such a decision.
"We are very wary, because we have seen situations in other states (that have privatized their turnpikes) where it very much was not in the public interest at all," said Tabitha Woodruff, an advocate for Ohio Public Interest Research Group, or PIRG. "... We're very skeptical of any plan that might move forward."
Kasich and other state officials have long discussed the possibility of leasing the Ohio Turnpike as a means for providing an funding for repair, maintenance and new road construction. The governor has said that at least half of the proceeds from any such transaction should go to road and bridge projects north of U.S. Highway 30, as well as for covering the costs of projects along the turnpike and for public transit systems.
Kasich also has said repeatedly that he will not move forward with the privatization if it isn't in the best interest of the state. Before the end of the year, the administration is expected to unveil the results of a multi-million-dollar study outlining potential options.
"What we know right now is that Ohio's transportation budget shortfall is in the billions," Steve Faulkner, spokesman for the Ohio Department of Transportation, said in a released statement. "We cannot afford to bury our head in the sand and hope that the problem magically solves itself."
But in a report released by Ohio PIRG Thursday, the group asks about whether private operators would have the power to raise tolls and what cost-saving measures were anticipated.
Also, it questioned whether the privatization agreement would come with restrictions or requirements affecting improvements to other public roadways.
Any agreement would require lawmaker action, and some Statehouse Republicans are not supportive.
"I remain strongly opposed to the privatization of the Ohio Turnpike," Rep. Mike Dovilla, a Republican from the Cleveland area, said in a released statement. "The sale or lease of our state's 241-mile toll road to an entity that would very likely be foreign-owned, would have many unintended -- but easy to predict -- consequences that outweigh any supposed benefits. These negative impacts include the veritable certainty of higher tolls, decreased maintenance, personnel layoffs and the diversion of commercial vehicles on to local roadways that cannot accommodate increased traffic volume."
Marc Kovac is the Dix Capital Bureau Chief. Email him at email@example.com or on Twitter at OhioCapitalBlog.


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The program is conveniently located near the ARTS and MTA bus line stops. We are next to the Pasadena Public Health Department's Prenatal Clinic, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program and an on-site health insurance enrollment and a Medi-Cal Eligibility office. New mothers and mothers-to-be are able to make prenatal clinic appointments, get nutrition support and enroll in insurance within the same building.
Patients can walk in Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
The Pasadena Public Health Department is closed every other Friday (please see calendar).
To make an appointment, please call (626) 744-6155.
The Black Infant Health Program offers classes and workshops about:
To enroll in a class or workshop, please call (626) 744-6155.
If you are an African-American woman in the greater Pasadena area and would like support, health education, assistance with getting insurance or other services in a fun and welcoming environment, please call us at (626) 744-6155 to get involved. Receive a free gift for enrolling in the program.
The Black Infant Health Program partners with all healthcare providers in the community.
Our local Pasadena healthcare provider partners include:
A community-based Black Infant Health Advisory Committee meets quarterly at the Pasadena Public Health Department to discuss current health disparity causes and create prevention strategies.
If you want to partner with us in improving birth outcomes for African-American women and infants, or for more information please call the Pasadena Public Health Department Black Infant Health Program at (626) 744-6155.
For more information, please visit the following agency websites.
CA Department of Public Health Black Infant Health Program
In 2011, the Black Infant Health Program will be using a new conceptual model to guide its delivery of preventive services.
For more information about prenatal and postpartum care, parenting support and how to prevent health disparities, please visit the following agency websites.
Partners are an important part of the birth process.
Please see the following resources for more information.
The Black Infant Health Program offers health education and health disparity awareness presentations across the Pasadena community.
Annual presentations and events include:
Staff also present at faith-based organizations, community-based agencies and healthcare provider offices throughout the year.
To attend an event, please see the Health Calendar for more information.
To schedule a presentation, please call 626-744-6155.
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Friday 8:00 - 4:00 pm, closed every other Friday (please see calendar).
To make an appointment, please call (626) 744-6125.
The WIC Program has two locations to serve the Pasadena community.
To make an appointment at either site, please call (626) 744-6520.
Pasadena Public Health Department1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Second Floor, Rm 2129Pasadena, CA 91103
Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Villa Parke Community Center (for enrollment & appointments)363 E. Villa Street Pasadena, CA 91103Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, closed every other Friday (please see calendar).
Black Infant Health Coordinator Directory by County


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Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum went to Puerto Rico last week to gin up support for the GOP primary which took place on the island territory over the weekend. He probably would've been better off staying stateside, as he ended up getting crushed by GOP rival Mitt Romney 83 to 8% in the contest.
Even the former Pennsylvania Senator's attempt to do a little sunbathing turned against him when a photo of him laying out by the pool hit the internet.