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18F-Fluoride Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in Paget's Disease of Bone
This study has been completed.
Université Catholique de Louvain
FNRS (Belgium)
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First received: March 20, 2006
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Last verified: March 2006
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18 F-fluoride Positron emission tomography (PET) is able to demonstrate and quantify the metabolic activity locally in the skeleton (1). This technique should, therefore, also be able to demonstrate a dramatic decrease in the metabolic activity in localized monostotic Paget's disease lesions after therapy. In this condition, indeed, the usual biological markers may be unhelpful to assess the efficacy of therapy, because they are usually comprised in the normal range for single pagetic localizations, even before therapy (2). The main purpose of this trial is to assess the early and long term response of pagetic bone to bisphosphonate therapy.
|Paget's Disease of Bone
|Drug: Bisphosphonate treatment
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Use of 18F-Fluoride Positron Emission Tomography in the Assessment and Evaluation of Therapy in Monostotic Paget's Disease of Bone
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Genetics Home Reference related topics: Paget disease of bone inclusion body myopathy with early-onset Paget disease and frontotemporal dementia juvenile Paget disease
MedlinePlus related topics: Bone Diseases Paget's Disease of Bone
Drug Information available for: FluorideU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Université Catholique de Louvain:
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|February 2002
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|March 2006
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with a monostotic form of PDB (as attested by plain X-rays and 99mTc MDP bone scintigraphy)
- Bone pain linked to Paget's disease itself
Exclusion Criteria:
- Bisphosphonate therapy within the year prior to the study
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00306046
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00306046
|Rheumatology, Molecular Imaging and Experimental Radiotherapy departments, Saint-Luc University Hospital, Catholic University of Louvain
|Brussels, Belgium, 1200
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Université Catholique de Louvain
FNRS (Belgium)
|Principal Investigator:
|Adrien T. NZEUSSEU, MD
|Université Catholique de Louvain
|Principal Investigator:
|Max LONNEUX, MD, PhD
|Université Catholique de Louvain
|Principal Investigator:
|Johanne INSTALLE, MD
|Université Catholique de Louvain
|Principal Investigator:
|Anne BOL, PhD
|Université Catholique de Louvain
|Principal Investigator:
|Geneviève DEPRESSEUX
|Université Catholique de Louvain
|Study Director:
|Jean-Pierre DEVOGELAER, MD
|Université Catholique de Louvain
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|NCT00306046 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|March 20, 2006
|Last Updated:
|March 20, 2006
Keywords provided by Université Catholique de Louvain:
Positron-Emission Tomography
Biochemical Markers
Paget's Disease of Bone (monostotic and polyostotic)
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Bone Diseases
Osteitis Deformans
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Cariostatic Agents
Protective Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Bone Density Conservation Agents
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Between December 2007 and April 2008, my family and I were moved out of our comfy home and into hotels in order for building work to begin on our flood-washed downstairs. In comparison to many, we were lucky, and our insurance were happy to put us up somewhere decent knowing how long we would be away for. The first 3 weeks we spent in another hotel - one which caused us such disappointment we decided to move out and seek accommodation somewhere nicer.
We stuffed our bags into the car and moved off down the road, to the Novotel. With no idea how long exactly we would end up staying, we wanted to view the rooms before agreeing to stay, but I can honestly say we were soon happy to sign on the dotted line. We had to pay in the first instance as the insurance company had not chosen this hotel, but on noticing that the prices were actually better than the other place, they were happy to reimburse us.
First visit
We came by in the evening to check the place out. Greeted by revolving doors (yes, there is a side door for claustrophobics or if it is not working), we went into the lobby. The decor was very up-to-date and simplistic. The bar seating looked a little more generous than the seats in the reception area. We explained that were were interested in staying for quite some time and asked to see the rooms. We were shown the basic rooms first, then later the executive rooms plus the leisure facilities (will get back to this later). They all had very standard, modern furniture, including minibar, wide-screen tv and even a music player. The prices were good and after checking availability we agreed to book 2 rooms.
We brought our luggage, which was quickly moved into a safe storage room located on the ground floor, with a coded tagging system to ensure nothing was lost - this was a bit of a hassle purely because we had brought so many bags! We planned to check in formally later that day, and for now just made our reservations.
At check in you are asked if you wish to use the leisure facilities. If so, then you need to fill out a brief health questionnaire and your room card is then granted access.
As we were planning to stay so long, my dad negotiated an upgrade on the rooms straight away, so we got the executive rooms.
There are no locks on the en-suite bathroom doors, and as we were not used to that, it took a while to feel comfortable with it. I suppose there may be some safety justification. After all, my poor sis once had quite a traumatic time getting locked in a bathroom (in another hotel) and being unable to get out. So this has its advantages, but you might want to think twice about agreeing to share with others if this will be a problem. Also, make use of the 'Do-Not-Disturb' sign if you don't want to risk any awkward moments with the cleaners/room inspectors (will explain later).
In the bathroom, there is a bath, separate shower and sink. The toilet is next door - again, no lock.
The executive rooms were only doubles, no twins. To my dismay, this meant for some time I had to share with my silly sister. The reading lights are luckily not too bright.
One of the biggest problems we tended to have with our rooms, and I know this is not uncommon in hotels, was temperature control. One of the rooms was always too cold and the other always too hot. Air conditioning made little or no difference. My parents had the windows open all the time, and as mum is a light sleeper and we were on the main street (as mentioned above) she was constantly disturbed by crazy swearing drunks, people fighting, screaming and police sirens. A bit like watching re-runs of The Bill. We were very high up, but these things are still audible from a height. It can become very tempting to throw something out the window, but let's not break the law.
Ahh, my favourite time of the day. There is truly nothing in my mind closer to heaven than getting up first thing and being welcomed by almost all of my favourite foods. Sorry, if you were expecting me to say, "There is truly nothing in my mind closer to heaven than getting up first thing and being welcomed by warm, friendly and smiling faces," frankly I cannot. I am not antisocial, I love people, but this is me-time and I like to eat my first meal of the day with as much peace as possible. So the worst thing about staying in a hotel, as lovely as it may be, for 4 months, is that it means breakfast becomes a completely public affair. At this hotel, the staff were aware of our situation and tried to make life as comfortable as possible, but they admitted that we were probably going to miss our own space.
On the first morning, it was quite refreshing. We had come from another hotel, where the breakfast staff were quite friendly etc., but the atmosphere here was still different and somehow more genuine. We were treated more like guests in someone's home, by some members of staff, which made a really nice change. Generally there are no queues for seating, but breakfast gets busy at different times. It is open from about 6.30, and at this time there are usually only one or two people around, so a perfect time for me. The only trouble is that staff seem to be equally scarce at this hour, still preparing for a day's work, I guess. There will normally be someone wondering in and out of the kitchen to see if anyone has arrived, and after half an hour there will normally be someone posted at the entrance to welcome you. The staff here are very polite and will normally greet you and ask for your room number, although a few strict so-and-sos also insist on your full name, every morning, even after you've been there a month (lol). Some will then offer you a newspaper, on a stand by the entrance. Otherwise, help yourself. There is also a newspaper stand by the lift, if you want one later. Some staff will direct you to a specific seat, others will give you the choice. If you prefer to sit elsewhere, just say so and as long as it's not taken, it should be fine. As I say, they are quite polite, but it is obvious in a hotel when you come to breakfast that there are standard ways of doing things and you need to let them know you are there, so out of courtesy, don't go straight in and help yourself, because it then means someone has to awkwardly chase after you - the staff are reluctant to have a go at customers. Plus you might take someone else's seat (that has happened!).
Anyway I know I'm not here to review the customers, so I'll move on. There are two special solo tables, for people who eat alone. These are placed against a wall with big swivel chairs on impossible-to-move wheels. Each table is equipped with a small flat-screen telly on the wall, and a set of big headphones. Occasionally these were missing or broken. This facility is wonderful as it recognises that there are now a number of people travelling alone, for whatever reason.
Tea/Coffee...or hot chocolate?
Staff will offer you tea and coffee. But if you want something else, let me remind you that if you don't ask, you don't get. They do hot chocolate, machine-style, with a sugar stick on the side (really not needed). The hot chocolate is delicious and comes in a reasonably large mug/ It is normally quite hot when it comes and stay hot for a while. If you ask for tea, you get a pot. Most staff will pour your tea straight away, then it goes cold. If you're not ready, you do have to ask them not to pour yet. I started drinking the coffee towards the end, which comes in a big thermo coffee jug and is generally very rich, sometimes sickly. It kept me awake, anyway. Usually drinks arrive shortly after you are seated, so if you are waiting a while it is worth checking you have not been forgotten. That can get annoying, but rarely happens.
At the weekend you are expected to make your own toast, but it is quite easy. Or at least I thought. The toaster is conveyor-belt style, you bung in the bread at the top and it rolls through and comes out the bottom all brown, then you pick up the tongs and pull it out and put it on a plate. For some people this caused confusion, much to my amusement. The trick is not to be intimidated by the toaster, and not do anything other than put in bread and take out toast, if you are. Sadly, it was occasionally on too high and toast would get burnt, but more often than not people would reject their toast or forget it then it would stay in and get hotter. There is a tray underneath to catch crumbs. This is taken out when the toaster is cleaned. You are not cleaning the toaster so don't pull it out. I know, you'd be surprised.
During the week you are offered white or brown toast and given two slices of whatever you require. My mum, on numerous occasions, asked for just one slice but still got two - this seems to be some sort of policy!
Cooked breakfasts
I do like the occasional cooked meal for breakfast, but I am ten times less trusting about how my food has been prepared and made. I eat fish and eggs, but very, very strictly do not eat any other kinds of meat. Sadly, for a person of my type, I tend to find the food layouts very off-putting. The cooked breakfast counter offers all the standard foods, poached eggs, beans, mushrooms, hash browns, black pudding, sausages and bacon. It also has vegetarian sausages. The counter is self service, with a stack of warm plates and serviettes plus dishes with the serving utensils for each tray of food. Guests have a tendency to pick up one utensil and use it for everything, so eventually I stopped having cooked breakfasts altogether.
I quite liked the hash browns, although they were generally very greasy. I do wish catering staff would at least drain some of the oil before serving or use paper towels. The mushrooms are cooked and served in oil, so I only had them a couple of times.
Cereals, breads and fruit
There were normally 5 or 6 different cereals available in bowls. These occasionally changed, but tended to be bran flakes, fruit & fibre,
There were also packets of weetabix.
I can't imagine having them for my breakfast personally (shame, really) but there was a wide selection of breads always there for you to cut up. There was also a bowl of fruit, which I think is also used for making the smoothies and fresh orange juice.
I decided to talk about the room cleaning after the breakfast section, since it does tend to happen later in the day and this would therefore more effectively reflect my experience.
We suspected that some of the cleaners did not have good English as we would ask them for something and they would be too scared to clarify it. Also, the 'Do-Not-Disturb' sign, which has 'Please-Clean-My-Room' on its reverse, was only 50% useful at times. Personally, I think they were just slow at getting around to us (plus there are lots of rooms), but my mum reckoned that some cleaners did not understand the sign and so to be on the safe side just stayed away. Either way, it does mean that sometimes rooms would not be done until midday. If your DND sign is kept up all morning, you will still be disturbed by housekeeping, but by phone. I suppose you can take it off the hook, but this did anger my mum who cat naps and never gets more than a few hours kip a night because it woke her.
The one thing that really did annoy me was that on certain days, the housekeeping lady would come to inspect the rooms and make sure that the cleaners were doing their jobs properly. It seemed random and so her visits were always unexpected and unwanted. Frankly if I have a problem, I'll report it. If she does not trust her staff to do their jobs properly, perhaps she needs to either replace them or just be a cleaner herself. I felt sorry for one of the cleaners, as on one occasion this woman walked in while she was working and started patronising her in front of me with 'did you do this?' and 'did you do that?' I found that both demeaning and embarrassing. The frustrating thing was that she had no regard for my privacy. While cleaners always knocked and listened out for an answer, knocking on my door was purely a formality for her, and she would walk straight in. On one Sunday, before I had realised she would do that, the cleaners had been so I took off the DND sign, then as it was a lazy Sunday for me and I'd been up late, decided to get a bit more kip. A couple of hours later I heard the door go and shouted for them to wait, then dived out of bed and started dressing. I am fast, but the door was opening and in spite of my shouting, 'wait, please wait a second' was half naked when she walked in. Was I angry? You think?
The leisure centre
The wonderful thing (for us, anyway) about this hotel is that the leisure centre is not open to the public - only for guests. This means there were never that many people there (except one freak day everyone suddenly become health conscious and went to the gym at the same time - argh weirdoes). On the other hand, the facilities were all very small-scale, so just having a few people there could become an annoyance.
The leisure centre is not manned, although there are surveillance cameras. As noted under check-in, you must let reception know what you will be using the facilities during your stay and fill out a questionnaire. To access the leisure centre, you must swipe your room card. This leads into a sort of lobby area, where some relaxing music is usually being played and there are two big orange plastic armchairs and a table-light (fascinating). The towels are kept on shelves in the lobby, don't forget to collect one. The changing rooms are accessible from here - separate for male and female.
I'll admit I had a few things to rant about during my stay at this hotel, but 99% of that was more to do with other customers. I guess you do start to miss having your own home and your privacy after an amount of time, and sadly there really is no place like it. I must say, however, that for a holiday or even conference stay, this is one of the best hotels I have stayed in. It is obviously not for people on a budget, unless a special offer comes up, and to be honest it is unfortunately located, but otherwise I would have highly recommended it.
I stayed in the Reading Novotel last night (14 August '09) whilst on a visit to meet up with a friend. The price for a Friday night compares very favourably to the rest of the week, exclusing general weekend rates (I got it for £59) and, on balance, it was well worth it.
The rooms are quite well appointed, apart from the view I had - part of the Ibis next door, and an office block - but, hey, that's not what I went there for anyway. All rooms wil have a flat screen TV with the usual hotel room channels, plus the 'extras' that chain hotels usually offer. The bed, thankfully, was a 'Queen' sized affair, nice and bouncy, and with lots of plush pillows and multi coloured cushions. The bathroom is separated from the toilet, which is probably a good thing if you think about it. The bathroom tap for the bowl is one of those natty lever affairs, which also governs the water temperature, similar in a way to the manner in which a shower works.
There are three lifts, with doors that close very quickly and a nice voice that helpfully (or, irritatingly, dependent on how you look at these things) tells you when the door is shutting and which floor you have arrived at. Thus, the lift takes one down to the breakfast room - very spacious, nice cutlery, excellent, well cooked breakfasts both English and Continental, and newspapers located nearby for those (like me) who like to read whilst scoffing. The staff are apparently almost exclusively European; very cool, efficient, and businesslike in that peculiarly affected Continental way.
From a strategic perspective, the Novotel is found bang in the middle of Reading City centre, so handy for the shopaholics and the alcoholics. The railway station is about 3 minutes' walk away, so not too far to drag yer baggage.
Not too keen on where the coffee and kettle stuff are, just inside the door next to the bogg, but what the heck it's handy if you need to go quickly, so to speak. All in all, a good place to stay, and easily the best hotel I've done in Reading, which is about 4 in total.
It would seem over the last few months I've spent almost as much time staying in Hotel rooms as I have in my own flat, which can prove rather costly. One of my more recent excursions was to the Novotel in Friar Street in reading. Now being as how I only live in Basingstoke, getting a hotel for the night in Reading might seem a little bit pointless, but as it was my leaving do from work it seemed a cheaper and simpler option than trying to get home. That said, once all the little extra bits and pieces are added on it soon mounts up and what seemed like a good idea at the time, was perhaps a little too close to home to justify.
As I'd decided upon the need to book myself a hotel room I paid a visit to the Novotel website where I managed to secure the room for a reasonable price. I've stayed in Novotel's quite a few times before so knew exactly what to expect when I paid £59 for the night. The rate is very reasonable as I booked it using the company's website and taking advantage of their no cancellation room rate over. I knew I'd be using the room regardless and for that reason decided that there was no risk of needing to cancel so paid the £59 upfront and secured my room. When you consider £59 for a room in the centre of town in a top class hotel, which ordinarily cost £109 isn't a bad deal. The only drawback is that the rate didn't include for Breakfast, which had I taken it up would have cost me an extra £13.50 and had I wanted a fried Breakfast it would have cost me another £4. If you book the room far enough in advance now though they have added an additional option of £69 including Breakfast.
Having booked it all a couple of weeks before all I had to do now was turn up and enjoy my stay. The hotel itself is located on Friar Street in Reading; about 5 minutes walk from the Train Station. It is incredibly easy to find given the large luminous Blue sign hanging from the front of the building. The hotel does offer a small amount of private car parking accessed from the rear of the hotel from Gerard Street. Had I known before parking there that it would cost me £14 to get my Car back out again I would have opted to pay the £10 overnight charge to use the NCP Car Park on Gerard Street instead. This would perhaps be my biggest complaint with the whole stay, the fact that I didn't know that firstly the parking wasn't included and secondly that it would be so expensive before I left my car in the car park, in fact it wasn't until I tried to leave the following morning that I found out.
The check in process was relatively simple and within 5 minutes of arriving at reception I was in the lift heading for my room. As I'd already paid upfront it meant that there was only the matter of filling in a reservation card and also putting down the optional money for additional services. I thought that as there was every chance I might want to watch a movie or eat something in the mini bar when I came in later that this was a good idea. With a preauthorisation done for £15 I headed up to my room on the third floor. The hotel is equipped with a staggering 178 rooms, which may not seem like much but when you look at the hotel from the outside it's hard to imagine where they all are.
The room itself was pretty standard fair. As you enter the room you have a small corridor with a toilet next to the front door, mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities and a small safe, before heading into the main room. Once into the main part of the room you will find what the Novotel call a Supreme bed, to me it just looked like a King Size but then I'm no expert. Next to that is a sofa and then on the other side of the room is a dressing bench and mirror and also a 17" flat Screen TV. In a separate room off to the side of the bedroom is then the main bathroom, which consisted of a sink and separate Bath and shower. All in all the facilities within the rooms are pretty good and if you pay the promotional rate you certainly get a decent deal for your money.
Of course once they have you through the door on the promotional rate they do try to sting you on the extra items to make some of the money back. For instance a Mars bar cost me £1.50 from the mini bar and should I have wanted a can of coke or a bottle of water then that would have been another £2. One slight improvement since my last stay in a Novotel has been the £2 drop in the price of the pay per view movies from £8.99 to £6.99. While a lot of these are around 8 - 9 months old it is starting to get to a more realistic figure than it had previously been. There is also a restaurant downstairs and you can either go there to eat or have it delivered to your room but at £9 + per main meal I decided to just go across the road to Burger King.
When it came to the actual reason I had opted to stay in the hotel that night it certainly can't be faulted. The hotel is ideally situated in the middle of Reading meaning it just required a stumble back to the room once the night was over. The bed was very comfortable and incredibly spacious. The bathroom had everything you could possibly need with a pretty powerful shower that was easy to control both the flow and temperature of. I have to say the quality of my stay was certainly very high and despite the price of the extras still worked out to be reasonably good value for money.
Then finally there is the check out procedure and again, much like checking in this is very simple, even when you add on my shock of £14 for the car park. Again within 5 minutes of arriving in reception I was on my way back to my car and going home after what had been a completely hassle free nights stay. Of course had my stay have been longer I would have liked to have tried out the complimentary Gym and swimming facilities, but alas I seemed to run out of time before my 11am check out time.
Overall it is a really nice hotel to stay in and as long as you don't intend to bring your car to the Hotel's own car park it is in an ideal place for the centre of town. The rooms and corridors were spotless and the facilities provide were certainly top of the range. When you consider all these points along with the bargain price you will end up paying for the room it certainly makes a night in a Novotel, a 4 Star hotel, very much an affordable proposition. Ok it's not as affordable as a Travel Inn or Travelodge but at the same time the service and quality of the hotel is that little bit better. They do try and make the saving back on the additional items but that's only to be expected and after all you don't have to take them up on them.


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This was bought as a gift. It was well packaged and looks great
This sauce gets my highest rating as it is one of the most unique and well balanced sauces I have ever encountered. I have it on everything from Pizza to eggs. Still searching for a better one, so far unsuccessful.
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Liquid Copper Controls a Wide Range of Plant Diseases
- Organic spray controls early and late blight, powdery mildew, leaf spots, downy mildew, anthracnose and other fungal diseases
- May be used on a variety of plants, including vegetables, fruits and ornamentals
- Ready to spray — no mixing needed
Copper fungicide spray is an effective control for a variety of plant diseases. Use as a preventative spray, beginning treatment about two weeks before the disease normally appears, or start spraying at the first signs of disease. Repeat at the interval recommended on the label, depending on the disease. One-quart spray bottle treats 10 square yards.
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- Copper octanoate (copper soap) 0.08%
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- Treats 10 square yards
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When used consistently, this fungicide can stop and get rid of blight. I used it on my tomatoes in combination with pruning the effected/dead leaves and saw results almost immediately. The blight stopped spreading and after about 2 weeks of use (every other or every 3rd day), it was completely controlled. I had new fruit that was ripening as its supposed to. I bought it to use in conjunction with another fungicide but don't think I'll need the secondary (more powerful) treatment. This stuff did the trick!
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Sprayed tomato after noticing small dots on the leaves. New leaves definitely look healthier.
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At the first signs of what was either powdery mildew of some kind of blight I sprayed my tomato plants. Had to reapply in the course of a week to make sure I covered all affected areas which I didn't initially see. But after two weeks the mildew/blight has either completely disappeared or subsided. I will have to either get more of this spray bottle or a bigger quantity for the rest of the season.
Can't think of a con... but maybe that the spray nozzle could be configured to spray finer droplets so that the liquid does not end up dripping from the leaves but stays on. At the same time, if one sprays from a bigger distance to cover more plants the higher volume discharged is welcome.
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Kazmir slated to take the hill Saturday
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Lefty Scott Kazmir, scratched from his Monday start with minor triceps tightness, will be back on the mound in a game on Saturday.
This allows the A's to essentially skip him one turn and give him additional rest. In between, he'll throw a bullpen.
"He feels good," manager Bob Melvin said. "He was wanting to pitch today."
By pitching him Saturday, the A's keep Kazmir on the same throwing schedule, meaning he's still in line to start behind projected Opening Day man Sonny Gray when the season begins.
Kazmir has yet to give up a run in seven innings over two starts this spring.
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Major Lee-ague, and follow her on Twitter @JaneMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text: Federal School Improvement Grant funds ebb By Mackenzie Mays November 10, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- In the past three years, Kanawha County has received nearly $4 million in federal stimulus money to help turn around its lowest-achieving schools. Now that the funding is drying up, school administrators are planning how to sustain the improvements they've made through the future, without the benefit of any extra money coming in.Last school year, about $300,000 was spent among six of the county's schools on cutting-edge supplies to help students learn, and another $300,000 has gone to train teachers during conferences.More than $730,000 paid salaries to recruit more teachers and "interventionists," who are aides meant to help boost achievement. That's about 40 percent of the county's total federal funding for the 2011-12 school year.Since the stimulus money was awarded, nearly all participating schools have seen improvement in standardized state test scores and have met adequate yearly progress."We've been able to do a lot of things, as far as technology and materials, that we wouldn't have been able to have or do without the money," said Malden Elementary Principal Jenny Sayre. "It's also afforded us staff. That's the big thing: How do we continue next year when we don't have these positions?"Sayre said that's been the main concern for her school from the very beginning of the process. That's why she and her staff have considered sustainability along the way through training sessions that focus on setting obtainable goals and evaluating weaknesses.When the year ends, Malden Elementary will lose two interventionists who were paid through School Improvement Grant funds."Everyone is trying to learn what the others -- who will have to leave the school -- do so that we can continue those things," she said. "It's not like when they're gone we don't have to do that work anymore." The SIG funds have provided the elementary school with interactive smart tables, laptops, iPads and cameras.But there are benefits that don't require any money, Sayre said."We've learned how to increase student engagement and perform better class evaluations. We've really practiced all aspects of the training we've received so that we can do it on our own," she said. "That doesn't cost any money. That's something we can continue without worrying about funding."Sacrifices were made in order to receive the money. Five Kanawha County principals had to resign in 2009 for schools to even be allowed to accept the funding, and administrators dealt with strictly regulated policies."It's been hard work," Sayre said, "but it's pushed us to do what's best for our kids' culture, and we now have a wonderful school." Cedar Grove Middle School will lose three staffers, plus additional "transformation specialists," once the funding ends this year."We've had several positions that were not available without SIG: interventionists for math and language arts, technology integration specialists," Principal Melissa Lawrence said. "It sounds very scary, because all of that money that went toward creating those positions will be gone, but there was also a great amount of support that was built into that." With the funding, Cedar Grove has upgraded its library and computer labs. More importantly to Lawrence, a chunk of funding has put a much-needed spotlight on her school.The attention to Cedar Grove's needs helped draw more parent and community support than ever before, Lawrence said. The school now has a functioning PTO for the first time in years."This process pushed people to get involved. That, in and of itself, will generate sustainability," she said. "We have seen tremendous growth over the past three years, and our teachers have worked very closely with the outside consultants that have helped guide us in that direction. They've taught us so much, and we are going to take those strategies and build upon them year after year."But Michelle Blatt, executive director of the West Virginia Department of Education's Office of School Improvement, said the additional positions that SIG monies brought in don't necessarily have to go.Counties have the choice to transfer other federal funding, such as Title I money, to continue the use of personnel brought in under the program.The Department of Education recently wrapped up a session with the state's SIG schools that focused on sustaining the improvement schools made, Blatt said. "We're talking about sustainability," she said. "When the money goes away, principals will know how to prioritize the things they've been doing that they can hold onto, no matter what. We want to make sure that everything doesn't stop when the funding does."Blatt believes the SIG funding has served its purpose: to improve teaching skills and school environments in order to increase student achievement."The grants were secured to bring in additional experts to boost staffing, and ultimately, student achievement," Blatt said. "The majority of the money was spent on staffing because that was the intent of the money from the start -- to hire outside experts to help."Kanawha County, in particular, has done a great job at putting a lot of work into that," she said. "Of course, it takes more than three years to turn around low-performing schools, but we are pleased with the gains we've seen so far."Reach Mackenzie Mays at email@example.com or 304-348-4814. 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Topic: Options for clogged stents
Here is another update on my brother. A couple of weeks ago, things were looking great! His labs were great, his CT scan showed no new growth with a slight decrease in size of the largest tumor in his liver. A week later, his labs were slightly off (but still able to do chemo) and a week after that, he was jaundiced again, vomiting, etc. So, it was back to Mayo for his 4th ERCP in 4 1/2 months! They cleaned out the metal stents and placed plastic stents inside of them. Last summer, before putting in the metal stents, he was told that the metal stents should last about 9 months and after that point, they would probably clog and that as a "last ditch effort", they can then put plastic stents inside the metal ones and that should buy him another couple months at best. Since the metal stents only lasted about 2 months and the plastic ones he's had much shorter than that, we're looking for what the options are if/when they become clogged again. Has anyone had experience with this? Do they take the plastic ones out from inside the metal stents and swap them out? He finds it very discouraging to have to have these repeated ERCP procedures. Thanks!


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OK, here's what I got in my bag:
It's basically wraiths, teebirds, rocs and aviars. The monster is for sidearm/big hyzers, and I am considering getting rid of the teerex.
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Notice that Roadrunner there? I bought that just to see how much more understable it was than the sidewinder. That was back when I was buying new discs left and right. I really do not have a tomahawk/roller in my arsenal, and think this might be the disc for it. What do you think?
Here is the bag I use:
Just your average Jansport backpack with the broken zipper. I know it's getto.
I do have this though:
I never use it however. I got it right before my first tournament and have not really used it since. I do not know why. I think I would rather have a Revolution Dual. My friend got one and says it's pretty heavy but I always think to myself: "Do I really want to carry around my huge bag with 20 discs in it?" I never lose my discs and usually only carry around 10, so the Jansport works fine. I don't know, it has been troubling me for awhile....


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The two iconic Philadelphia brands have come together in a partnership that may just have the chocolaty power to inspire.
An upcoming Broadway production has paired up two Philadelphia icons.
Goldenberg's Peanut Chews, the local candy manufacturer, will be one of the sponsors of the new musical, Rocky, based on the Oscar-winning film of the same name, it was announced in a press release on Feb. 28.
The musical, which will be directed by two-time Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers (Peter and the Starcatcher, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), will begin its run at the Winter Garden Theatre on March 13.
It tells the story of a small-time Philly boxer, Rocky Balboa — famously played by Sylvester Stallone — who makes the most of an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight in a heavyweight championship boxing match.
The original movie, which won Academy Awards in 1976 for Best Picture, Best Director — John Avildsen, and Best Film Editing — Richard Halsey and Scott Conrad, painted one of the most indelible portraits of 20th-century Philadelphia and transformed the Philadelphia Museum of Art's front steps into one of the city's most enduringly popular attractions for visitors from around the world. The movie also spawned five sequels that achieved varying degrees of commercial and critical success.
Goldenberg's, which has become known for its chocolate-peanuts-caramel confection, also shares strong ties to the Philadelphia area.
The company has been manufacturing its candy bar out of a factory in Northeast Philadelphia since 1917. The founder of the company, David Goldenberg, was a Romanian Jew who immigrated to the United States toward the end of the 19th century.
The partnership between the two will include sampling, digital, social media tie-ins and tickets for giveaways.
"Yes, Rocky is a great Philadelphia icon, but more importantly, he is an American icon," said Bob Zender, marketing manager for Goldenberg's Peanut Chews. "It inspires us, and we couldn't be more thrilled to support the show."
To watch Rocky Balboa's inspirational training montage, click on the video icon at the top right of the screen.


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Topic: Internal radiation therapy
Since I last wrote I have had 2 Sirtex internal radiation therapies. I had reaction to the contrast but that was treated during procedure & 2nd treatment took med prior to prevent reaction. I had the last treatment 4 weeks ago. I have been having nausea & some pain in area of liver. I also am having bad taste in my mouth. I will have an MRI next week to determine how effective the radiation was & what will be done next. Our HMO medicare supplement has been good for us so far but is frustrating to have to wait for all the authorizations. So far everything has been authorized for me to have my treatments etc. at UCIrvine Chao Comprehensive Cancer Center. I take one day at a time & have the best supportive friends & prayed for daily. God is the Great Physician & He knows best. I have peace that I am doing what I need to do.


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Afghan child casualties disputedKim Gamel Kabul
Published: February 10 2013 - 3:00AM
THE US-led coalition has rejected reports that US military strikes have killed hundreds of children in Afghanistan during the past four years, saying they are ''categorically unfounded''.
The statement by the International Security Assistance Force came a day after the Geneva-based UN Committee on the Rights of the Child said the casualties were ''due notably to reported lack of precautionary measures and indiscriminate use of force''.
The coalition also dismissed that claim, saying it takes special care to avoid civilian casualties. The coalition said the number of children who died or were wounded from air operations dropped by nearly 40 per cent in 2012 compared with the year before, although it did not give specific figures.
The UN was reviewing a range of US policies affecting children for the first time since 2008. The release of the report coincides with an intensifying debate in Washington over US policy on drone targeting and air strikes.
In its report, the UN committee called on the US to ''take concrete and firm precautionary measures and prevent indiscriminate use of force to ensure that no further killings and maiming of civilians, including children, take place''.
Human rights and civil liberties groups applauded the findings.
The committee referred to ''hundreds'' of children killed since 2008 and expressed alarm that the figure had ''doubled from 2010 to 2011''. AP
This story was found at: http://www.smh.com.au/world/afghan-child-casualties-disputed-20130209-2e58i.html


text: OverviewBack to top Cosequin - Maximum Strength Plus MSM Joint Health Support for Dogs - 132 Chewable Tablets Item# :106434UPC# :755970405101 Brand:Cosequin Size/Form:132 Chewable Tablets Ship Weight:0.65 Cosequin - Maximum Strength Plus MSM Joint Health Support - 132 Chewable Tablets Cosequin Maximum Strength Plus MSM Joint Health Support is for dogs of all sizes. Cosequin plays an important role in maintaining optimal joint function. Healthy articular (joint) cartilage is crucial to joint utility. Cosequin helps support cartilage production and protect existing cartilage from breakdown. Cosequin is the only glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate supplement that has been shown safe, effective, and bioavailable in peer-reviewed, published, controlled, U.S. veterinary studies. Cosequin is manufactured following standards similar to those practiced by the pharmaceutical industry. #1 Veterinarian recommended brand Available in both capsules and chewable tablets The only joint health supplement brand shown effective, safe, and bioavailable in published, controlled U.S. studies The bond between humans and animals remains as strong as ever. This is expressed most clearly in the care and attention we lavish on our four-legged friends. Steady improvements in the quality of this care over the last few decades have led to a much higher quality of life for our animal companions. And just as some people need special care, so do some of our animal friends. Dogs age faster than we do. That's why it's so important to talk to your veterinarian about any support your dog may need – including in the areas of joint health and liver support. We've got products that can help. What is Cosequin for Dogs?Cosequin is a patented, scientifically researched nutritional supplement dispensed by thousands of veterinarians to help dogs maintain healthy joints. As dogs age, it is common for their joints to become less flexible which impacts their mobility and quality of life. You may have noticed that your dog has difficulty walking up stairs or jumping on the bed. While he used to be eager to play, now he is content to rest. Even at younger ages some dogs are subject to joint health concerns which affect flexibility and mobility. Cosequin contains TRH122 chondroitin sulfate, FCHG49 glucosamine and manganese ascorbate. These ingredients have been scientifically formulated to support and maintain the health of your dog's joints. Published studies have shown that the specific combination of ingredients in Cosequin works together to maintain the structure of the cartilage in your dog's joints while inhibiting the enzymes that break down cartilage. 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Is Cosequin superior to other joint health supplements?Yes. On the label, different brands may appear to be the same, but unlike drugs, the ingredients in supplements are not equivalent. Cosequin, with its exclusive combination of high purity glucosamine, low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate and manganese ascorbate, is the only glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate supplement that has been shown safe, effective, and bioavailable in peer-reviewed, published, controlled, U.S. veterinary studies. Chondroitin sulfate is a large molecule that is difficult to absorb. Low molecular weight means the particle size of the molecule is smaller and more easily absorbed by the digestive system than other less pure forms of chondroitin sulfate. While the low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate is more expensive, it is supported by published, controlled U.S. clinical studies for efficacy, safety and absorption. 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It is important to have your dog examined by your veterinarian if you notice the dog having difficulties climbing stairs, jumping into the car, going for walks or even getting up. Your veterinarian can advise you if Cosequin can help. Your veterinarian may also suggest using Cosequin as a protective measure. This can be important for maintaining an active life for many dogs, especially large breeds and working dogs of all sizes. Cosequin may also be used to help support cartilage following joint surgery. My pet just started Cosequin. What should I notice?Observe your dog closely, and notice whether he seems more comfortable performing everyday activities such as climbing up stairs, going for walks, or even getting up. Most people will observe gradual changes in their dog's comfort level. In a published survey of over 3,000 veterinarians, over 80% of dogs administered Cosequin improved significantly in their mobility, level of comfort, and attitude. Overall, the veterinarians rated Cosequin as good to excellent. How long does Cosequin take to work?Since Cosequin is a supplement and provides nutrients to maintain your dog's joint health, it works more gradually than drugs. Improvement on Cosequin can range from gradual to dramatic. Following the administration schedule on the label for your dog's weight, we recommend an initial administration period of four to six weeks. Some dogs may show a response in a shorter period of time. Should I give Cosequin to all of my dogs?Research in dogs administered Cosequin has shown that if Cosequin is given prior to an injury, the animal returns to normal function much more quickly. In light of this research, Cosequin is recommended to protect cartilage in dogs that are overweight, working breeds, and large breeds, as well as the average "weekend warrior." In order to gain the protective benefits of Cosequin in healthy animals, a low level of Cosequin may be used. The level for these pets varies, but the suggested maintenance level given every other day may be adequate. Are there any side effects?Cosequin offers unparalleled safety. A safety study in dogs demonstrated no adverse effects of Cosequin administration on blood work parameters, including complete blood count, biochemical, and clotting values. Some dogs may experience a mild gastrointestinal upset such as that which occurs when switching foods. If this is the case, you can try offering Cosequin with a meal. Should I exercise my dog while he is on Cosequin?Exercise is important for optimal joint function as well as weight control for the overall health of your pet. Joint movement is needed to circulate fluid around the cartilage as well as to bring nutrients and to remove waste products. It has been shown that when joints are immobilized, cartilage structures break down at a rapid rate. Consult with your veterinarian, but in most cases, moderate exercise is recommended. Walking on sand or another soft surface or even swimming will help circulate needed nutrients and reduce excessive stress to the cartilage. It is important not to push your pet but to exercise at a comfortable pace.About Cosequin Company HistoryFounded in 1992, a private, Christian-based, company located in Edgewood, Maryland with approximately 100,000 square feet, Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. researches, develops, and markets high quality products to support the active lifestyles of people and animals. The corporate entity has two business divisions: Consumer Products and Veterinary Science. Additionally, Nutramax Agriculture, Inc. markets high quality, environmentally safe biofertilizers for the turf industry. Nutramax Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. products following production standards similar to the pharmaceutical industry. The company has become an industry leader in setting and adhering to high standards in manufacturing and quality control. 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Right-Handed Pitcher Stephen Pryor Recalled from AAA Tacoma
SEATTLE, Wash. - Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jack Zduriencik announced the following roster moves:
- Stephen Pryor, RHP, recalled from AAA Tacoma
- Taijuan Walker, RHP, optioned to AAA Tacoma (post-game 7/8)
Pryor (#46) will be available for tonight's game vs. the Minnesota Twins (7:10 pm).
Updated pitching plans for the remainder of the homestand will be announced by manager Lloyd McClendon during his media session at 3:15 pm today.
Pryor, 24, has appeared in 21 games for AAA Tacoma posting a 2-1 record with 1 save and a 4.91 ERA. He opened the season on the Major League disabled list recovering from surgery to repair his right latissimus dorsi muscle. After rehabbing with AA Jackson and Tacoma, Pryor was activated from the DL and optioned to Tacoma on April 17.
Pryor appeared in 33 games with the Mariners from 2012-13, building a 2.97 ERA (10 ER, 30.1 IP) while averaging 10.09 strikeouts per 9.0 innings. He worked 7.1 scoreless innings over 7 relief outings to start the 2013 season before spending the rest of the season on the disabled list.
Walker, 21, made 2 starts after being recalled on June 30, going 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA (4 ER, 10.0 IP) with 9 strikeouts. He will pitch on normal days rest to stay in rotation over the Major League All-Star break. The right-hander spent the first two months of the season on the disabled list with a right shoulder impingement. He had a pair of rehabilitation assignments to the minor leagues: April 4-16 to A High Desert, AA Jackson and AAA Tacoma; and May 28-June 10 to Tacoma. He was recalled from his rehab assignment, activated from the 15-day DL and optioned to Tacoma on June 10.


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I believe the byakugan should get an upgrade. Why? Well it was said that it shared lineage with the rinnegan and sharingan. The rinnegan is already almighty powerful, and the sharingan has shown extremely powerful upgrades as well, but the byakugan? Does it even deserve to share the "Great dojutsu" title with the sharingan and byakugan as of right now? I think kishi should give it an upgrade so he can show us why the byakugan is indeed one of the three legendary dojutsu, something that can rival ems susanoo, amaterasu, tsukyomi, rinnegan, 6 paths, shinra tensei, chibaku tensei etc.
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California voters defeated Proposition 37, which would have required labeling foods with ingredients from genetically modified (GM) crops. The technology's opponents however, already limit its use, says Wellesley College political science professor Robert Paarlberg, PhD.
Speaking at a Farm Foundation forum on implications of the 2012 elections, Paarlberg noted the proposition failed by a vote of 53 percent to 47 percent, only after food and technology companies pumped $47 million into a campaign to stop it. In spite of the result, the vote illustrates strong opposition to GM technology.
Paarlberg says the FDA traditionally has limited food-labeling mandates to things consumers need to know, leaving it to food companies to voluntarily supply additional information consumers might want to know. If the proposition had passed, food companies likely would have moved away from ingredients from GM crops due to the negative perceptions the labeling would create. That, Paarlberg says, is the intent of at least some of Prop 37's supporters – to stigmatize GM crops – rather than to inform consumers.
A look at how GM technology is used in crop breeding and production shows that opponents already have had an impact, by limiting GM varieties almost exclusively to feed and fiber crops such as corn, soybeans and cotton, rather than food crops. Most of the GM ingredients in human foods are byproducts such as oils or sweeteners derived from corn or soybean processing. It would not be impossible for food companies to stop using these ingredients, but it would be costly, Paarlberg says.
Commercial varieties of staple food crops such as wheat, rice and potatoes result almost exclusively from conventional plant breeding. A small volume of papayas from Hawaii represent the only GM fruit on the market, as do a limited supply of GM squash among vegetables. Animal products such as meat, milk and eggs from animals fed GM plants are not themselves considered GM foods.
So even in the United States, the world's largest food-producing nation, Paarlberg says the anti-GM community has stigmatized GM crops and marginalized their use primarily to feed and industrial crops. This trend, he adds, drives research funding away from biotechnology and encourages other countries to regulate GM foods. As a result, it becomes more difficult to feed an expected world population of 9 billion people by 2050.
Paarlberg says he understands some of the initial resistance when commercial production of GM crops began – 18 years ago – but experience over that time has demonstrated the safety and productivity benefits of biotechnology in agriculture.
A webcast of the forum at which Paarlberg spoke, is available on the Farm Foundation website.


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Earlier this year, "Papa" John Schnatter set out on a cross-country Road Trip to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Papa John's Pizza...and to search for the car that started it all: a 1971 Z28 Camaro that Schnatter sold to keep his dad's tavern in business and ultimately open his first Papa John's restaurant. He even offered a $250,000 reward for the car's safe return. To everyone's surprise (especially Schnatter's), the beloved Camaro was found in Flatwoods, Ky. in August.
Now, pizza and car lovers alike may purchase a mini replica of Schnatter's Camaro for $4.99 at PapaJohns.com. For every mini Camaro sold, $1 will be donated to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, just in time for the holidays. In addition, every toy's packaging includes a coupon for a free medium cheese pizza.
Papa John's is also donating 5,000 mini Camaros directly to Toys for Tots - a retail value of $25,000, and $50,000 in redeemable free pizzas. In total, Papa John's will contribute more than $155,000 to the 2009 Toys for Tots campaign.
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HAIKOU CITY, China, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- China Pharma Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT: CPHI) ("China Pharma" or the "Company"), a specialty pharmaceuticals company in China, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.
Third Quarter 2012 Highlights
"We are excited to receive the SFDA's production approval for Candesartan in November. We believe this drug will bring positive impact on our current existing product line which has been significantly influenced by the Healthcare Reform and its associated pricing pressure in the recent quarters," Ms. Zhilin Li, China Pharma's Chairman and CEO continued, "We have adjusted our general sales and credit policies to a conservative stance since the beginning of this year in order to control and improve the growing accounts receivable, and ensure the capital requirements for new GMP upgrading requirements are met. Per those mandatory requirements, the upgrading of our dried power injectable line and liquid injectable line must be completed by the end of 2013. We have completed the planning, design and an environment contamination evaluation, and commenced construction relative to certain required facilities and equipment."
Third Quarter of FY2012 Results of Operations
Revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 were $12.2 million, a decrease of $8.8 million, or 42% from $21.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. The revenue decreased mainly because the implementation of the ever-changing Healthcare Reform policies and the associated pricing adjustment. In addition we reduced our sales-on-credit in order to control our accounts receivables. As a result, sales decreased in three out of our four major product categories.
Most of the decline was from our CNS Cerebral & Cardio Vascular category where sales fell by $4.0 million, or 56% to $3.2 million from $7.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Shortfalls in sales of Ozagrel Sodium for Injection and Buflomedil Hydrochloride were major contributors for the decline. Sales in the Anti-Viro/ Infection & Respiratory category fell by $3.1 million or 37% to $5.1 million from $8.2 million in the prior year period. The "Digestive" category sales revenues edged lower by $2.0 million, or 62% to $1.2 million from $3.2 million in the same period prior year. This was mainly because sales across this category were significantly influenced by the NDRC's price adjustment targeting digestive drugs specifically in the first half of this year. Sales of "Other" category increased by $0.2 million, or 8% to $2.5 million from $2.3 million in third quarter of 2011.
Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was $3.24 million, which was 56.8% lower compared to $7.51 million in the third quarter of 2011. Our gross margin for the third quarter of 2012 was 26.6%, compared to 35.8% in the corresponding quarter of 2011. Price controls plus rising pharmaceutical materials costs have been squeezing our profit. We expect current challenging pricing environment to persist for some time.
In terms of our gross margins by major categories, Anti-Viro/Infection & Respiratory category was 28% in the third quarter of 2012, compared to 24% in the third quarter 2011 and 26% in the second quarter of 2012. Gross margin for our CNS Cerebral & Cardio Vascular category margins was 23% in the third quarter of 2012, compared to 43% in the third quarter 2011 and 30% in the second quarter of 2012. Gross margin for our Digestive Diseases category was 36% in the third quarter of 2012, compared to 45% in the third quarter 2011 and 28% in the second quarter of 2012. And gross margin for our Other category was 23% in the third quarter of 2012, compared to 42% in the third quarter 2011 and 34% in the second quarter of 2012.
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2012 were $1.45 million, compared to $1.63 million, in the same period of 2011. Fixed expenses and the spending on market maintenance and development in selling, general and administrative expenses made this item decrease less than sales did.
Operating income was $1.6 million in the third quarter of 2012, down 73% from $6.0 million in the third quarter of 2011. The decrease in operating income was mainly due to lower gross revenue, gross profit and higher bad debt expense partially offset by lower selling and general administrative expenses in the current period compared to the corresponding quarter one year ago.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company paid income tax at a rate of approximately 15%. Income tax expense for the third quarter of 2012 was $0.24 million, compared to $0.93 million for the same period last year. The Company obtained "National High-Tech Enterprise" status from the PRC government in the fourth quarter of 2010. With this designation, the Company is entitled to a preferential tax rate of 15% for three years from 2011 to 2013, which is notably lower than the statutory income tax rate of 25% for corporations in China.
Net income for the third quarter of 2012 was $1.3 million, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, compared to $5.0 million, or $0.11 per basic and diluted share, in the third quarter of 2011. The main reasons for the decrease in our net income are the decrease in sales revenue, falling gross margins and higher operating expenses.
Nine months Results
Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were $42.9 million, down 27% from revenues of $58.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $12.7 million, down 41% from gross profit of $21.7 million for the corresponding period of 2011. Gross margin was 29.6%, compared to 36.9% for the first nine months of 2011. Operating income was $7.2 million, down 58% from $17.1 million for the first nine months of 2011. Net income was $5.9 million, or $0.13 per basic and diluted share, compared to $15.1 million, or $0.35 per basic and diluted share, for the same period a year ago.
Financial Condition
As of September 30, 2012, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $5.1 million compared to $4.1 million as of December 31, 2011.
Working capital increased to $102.2 million at September 30, 2012 from $96.8 million at December 31, 2011. The current ratio decreased to 7.2 times at September 30, 2012 from 8.0 times at December 31, 2011.
Accounts receivable balance rose to $69.8 million at the end of the third quarter of 2012 from $69.7 million at the end of 2011; which also represents a decrease of $1.7 million compared to $71.4 million as of June 30, 2012. The Company's management team continues to be sharply focused on improving accounts receivable collection and expects to make progress in the quarters to come.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, cash flow from operating activities was $3.0 million, as compared to $3.6 million as of December 31, 2011; which represent an improvement from $1.9 million as of June 30, 2012.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call at 8:30 am ET on November 15, 2012 to discuss third quarter of year 2012 results. Listeners may access the call by dialing 1-866-519-4004 or 65-672-393-81 for international callers, Conference ID # 65749586. A webcast will also be available through CPHI's website at http://www.chinapharmaholdings.com. A replay of the call will be accessible through November 23, 2012 by dialing 1-855-452-5696 or 61-281-990-299 for international callers, Conference ID # 65749586.
About China Pharma Holdings, Inc.
China Pharma Holdings, Inc. is a rapidly growing specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a diversified portfolio of products focused on conditions with a high incidence and high mortality rates in China, including cardiovascular, CNS, infectious, and digestive diseases. The Company's cost-effective, high-margin business model is driven by market demand and supported by eight scalable GMP-certified product lines covering the major dosage forms. In addition, the Company has a broad and expanding nationwide distribution network across all major cities and provinces in China. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hainan Helpson Medical & Biotechnology Co., Ltd., is located in Haikou City, Hainan Province. For more information about China Pharma Holdings, Inc., please visit http://www.chinapharmaholdings.com. The Company routinely posts updated information on its website.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements set forth above that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, which may include, but are not limited to, such factors as the achievability of financial guidance, success of new product development, unanticipated changes in product demand, increased competition, downturns in the Chinese economy, uncompetitive levels of research and development, and other information detailed from time to time in the Company's filings and future filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations except as required by applicable law or regulation.
September 30,
December 31,
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 5,061,766
$ 4,050,854
Banker's acceptances
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $4,268,356 and $3,536,405, respectively
Other receivables, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $52,860 and $38,921, respectively
Advances to suppliers
Deferred tax assets
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With the chance of a devastating freeze getting slimmer, apple growers in Michigan and New York are getting more optimistic about a big comeback from a disastrous 2012-13 season.
Freezes last year wiped out about 85% of Michigan's crop and 52% of New York's.
But as of May 14, things were looking up for 2013-14, said Don Armock, president of Sparta, Mich.-based Riveridge Produce Marketing Inc.
"We have the potential for a big crop," Armock said. "Most of the buds on trees are fruit buds. Mother Nature did some thinning."
In fact, Armock said, the challenge for growers this year could be thinning trees because of the large percentage of fruit buds.
Frost the night of May 12 and morning of May 13 caused some damage, Armock said, but Michigan still has the potential for a full crop.
Mid-May weather forecasts looked promising, he said, with little concern for devastating frosts in the second half of May.
"We should have very good pollination weather," he said.
Riveridge expects to begin shipping early varieties about on time, around the third week of August, and galas the last week of August or first week of September, Armock said.
In New York, the National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for early morning May 14. Jim Allen, president of the Fishers-based New York Apple Association, said temperatures dropped to 31 degrees in some places but did no damage.
Trees were blooming right on cue in mid-May, Allen said.
Sunny, 70-degree weather in the first half of May proved perfect for blooms in the Hudson Valley and central and western New York, with the Lake Champlain area expected to follow soon.
"So far so good," Allen said May 14. "Everything looks excellent at this point."
The early May weather also was ideal for pollination, Allen said. New York apple bud counts also were high as of mid-March, and trees are in good shape following a relatively mild winter.
Another big Washington crop
Industry leader Washington may not break this season's all-time record, but 2013-14 will likely come in second place, grower-shippers said.
About 129.6 million bushels of fresh-market apples are expected to ship from Washington this season, shattering the old record by about 20 million bushels. That will be hard to repeat, but good growing weather as of mid-May was promising another big crop.
"We're seeing good blooms for next year," said Howard Nager, vice president of marketing for Domex Superfresh Growers, Yakima, Wash.
John Onstad of Yakima-based Sage Fruit Co. said that while it was still too soon to tell, the 2013-14 crop could be in the 115-million- to 120-million-box range.
From what Onstad has heard about expected production around the U.S., marketers will have to hustle next season.
"There are going to be a lot of apples on the domestic market next year," he said. "Washington shippers will have to rely more on export markets."
California also is looking forward to good quality and potentially big volumes in 2013-14, said Andy Poteete, sales manager for Bakersfield, Calif.-based Bidart Bros. Marketing.
"The weather's been ideal, we've had great blooms, we haven't had any adverse weather and the crop looks clean," he said. "It looks like it could be one of the better crops we've had."
Bidart is on track to begin shipping galas in late July or early August and granny smiths in mid-August, right on time, Poteete said.


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House Name: Pacers
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It is possible to move selected posts to the Shout Box and not whole threads, correct? If there is a good thread that turns south with Sassan implying the person on the other end is a racist or a hillbilly (etc) then I don't want to see the good parts of the thread moved as well. That's not a price I'd want to pay to allow Sassan (or anyone) to post.
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
-John Wooden
On that link (from Indystar.com), while I didn't spend too much of my day on it I didn't see more than one problem and that was basically calling all people in Indiana hicks. Heck, I look at that as a compliment. I know that it's basically your forum but I think the guy has some very interesting insight and he needs to be given some slack. He's a Pacers fan for goodness sake. But even I have gotten personal (and apologized later) about some issues, especially with the out of hand weed smoking in the NBA-my problem is only with the Pacers players on that issue-and when people try to correct me when I am not incorrect. But we all get over it. I'm over my pouting from Game #5 and am very glad the season is over. I think we all (Sassan included) just need to come together for a common goal, discuss issues regarding the Pacers, and not get personal. I, also, will work very hard at not forcing personal attacks on other members. Let's just try to get along. Let's have Pacers fans stick together. And stick up for each other. Also, I still hate the Pistons and the Knicks.
Sassan knows why he got banned. We talked about it briefly when we got together for game 4. He conceded that his posting style didn't allow for civil dicussions because he went in circles and ran roughshod over every topic he debated. In the end I said, "If it was my board and I didn't like the way someone conducted themselves, I'd boot them, and you would, too." He agreed. Mostly, he said, he misses talking with other fans about the team. Believe it or not, there aren't a lot of people in Southern California you talk Pacers basketball with.
You bet he would.Originally Posted by Diamond Dave
If the mods move or delete his posts it's just going to make him mad and he'll say he's being picked on again. Things will degenerate until he gets a warning which he will inevitably ignore to the point where he gets banned AGAIN. Which will lead him back to RATS where he will about how bad we all are. I for one don't want to ride that merry-go-round again.
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Maybe you should activate the "poster attitude adjustment" feature.
You know, the one that gives you an electrical shock through your keyboard
when the poster becomes offensive. : )
Since this has turned into a bring back Sassan discussion, I'll throw my two cents in.
If I never read another post from him, or as it seems these days, folks posting stuff for him , I will be an extremely happy guy. I don't like his posts. I don't like how dissmissive he is of other's opinions and I don't like his lack of respect for others. From what I know of him, I plain old don't like him. He almost single-handedly disrupted the old other forum. I can count on one hand the posters over the years who grate on my nerves to the point that they make reading a forum an unpleasant experience, and he's in the top three easily.
Yeah, I know I can just put him on "ignore", but invariably, he'll be quoted and I won't be able to avoid him. Am I being petulant? Maybe, but if I never hear the name Sassan again, it'll be too soon.
My two cents:
It's up to Hicks, it's his board. Whatever he decides, I can and will respect that.
I've been personally offended by some of Sassan's comments, and I think I'm in the majority of posters on that one. I've also enjoyed reading his posts and looking at his pictures.
Now, do I want him back because he's a nice guy, and a decent poster, and because I want good to triumph and all to be right in Pacer Nation (the fictional place, not the user) or do I want him back for my own selfish, greedy reasons of wanting a little more insight or insider's presence?
That is the question we should be asking.
Do we want him back for HIM or for US?
I was about to type a sentence that said, "You know he'll flame out and get banned again sooner or later", but I think that is being unfair. I don't know anything.
If it was up to me, I'd give him another (LAST) shot. If he messes up again, go Myles Brand on his a$$......
I don't think any of us has a grudge or personal vendetta against Sassan, see btown's post above. Shade IMs with him, Hicks did at one point as well IIRC. I don't recall ever having any personal problems with the guy on my end either.
By all accounts, people who have either a. met him in person or b. talk to him through IM are of the opinion that he's a nice guy and he means well but sometimes goes over the line and he knows that, but it's not really what he's about, etc. Essentially, I get the impression that he's a good guy. That's cool, I don't have any reason to dispute that. However, his ability to interact with others in a respectful fashion and to exercise some personal restraint when faced with differing opinions seems to go out the window when he's on a message board. That's the issue, not that someone doesn't like him, or doesn't like Ron or whatever.
If he could avoid being such a divisive and disruptive force and show some respect for other people and their opinions (which is a two-way street btw) I don't think he'd have any problem avoiding a ban around here. Re: lifting the ban: Has it been discussed? yeah. Will it be discussed again? I'm sure it will. Will Sassan be back? probably, at some point..
Trying to get back in through trickery or by using other people's logins is probably not helping your case very much. It's more than a bit irritating and doesn't really endear you to whoever has to go 'fix' it. It's not personal thing at all. Hell, come up to the Bay Area for the Pacers game next year and we'll have a couple of beers at the game or elsewhere. I've got no personal issues with you.
Re-instate Sassan!
I read it too - and I believe I lost at least 10 IQ points.Originally Posted by indygeezer
Never mind what I said about letting him back in. Count me as completely neutral since I won't bother reading his posts anyway ...
The poster formerly known as Rimfire
As much as I think he's a nice guy......
We've given Sassan 15 chances already. If we let him back, he's just going to get himself banned again. Go ahead and give him another shot, but its just going to be the same result.
Did you read the crap he says about us on RATS?
It wasn't about being the team everyone loved, it was about beating the teams everyone else loved.
Division Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Conference Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 2005
NBA Champions 1989, 1990, 2004
How many chances has he been given already?
Let Sassan back he is a Pacers fan after all.
so...this is the spoiled little rich kid that has been arguing with me over on RATS about SJax keeping it real?!?!? I know I don't post here often, or for very long, but before I had ever been to this site, I knew that Sassan was the biggest troublemaker on this board.
If I saw something about PD, I saw something about Sassan, and it was never anything good.
FWIW, I think this is the kid from the Richard Pryor movie "The Toy". He needs to NOT get what he wants for once in his life, and to realize that the world does not revolve around him and his ever-changing moods.
It's not my board, but if we are voting, I'm voting no. The "keeping it real" thread told me all I need to know about this kid, and that is that his view of the world is demented at best. If you let him back...it's the same as it ever was, only worse, because once again, the kid has manipulated you into doing what he wants you to do.
I'm beside myself that I even got into a discussion with this spoiled brat regarding what it's like to grow up in hard times. He hasn't seen a hard day's work in his life.
No disrespect to you 3threat, but how can u say he's a spoiled kid that has never had a hard day's work? Do u know him personally? Are you his lifetime neighbor and u know this for a fact? I find what you said to be biased and judgemental based on your brief first impression opinion of him. You dont know him, his family, or what kind of life he has lived. You dont know where he is from or where his family is from or anything about what his family is currently going thru. You may assume things based on the fact that he is young and travels to Pacers games but what you dont know is that he works hard as a mortgage officer and he works in the import/export business. He earns his money just like you and I.Originally Posted by TripleThreat
Frankly, I like Sasson as a person and I think he is the ultimate Pacers fan, but I could care less if he is allowed back here, It's not my decision, it's not my board, and it's just a message board. Again 3threat, no disrespect to you or anyone else. I'm just here to talk Pacers, not who is allowed in the treehouse.
Wasn't Sassan supposed to launch his own site? I know he registered reggiemillerlegacy.com but I don't think anything is up there at the moment.
And has he even asked to be reinstated to this forum?
Off the top of my head I'd say at least 4.Originally Posted by Harmonica
and yes, he is supposed to start his own pacer message board soon.
It wasn't about being the team everyone loved, it was about beating the teams everyone else loved.
Division Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Conference Champions 1955, 1956, 1988, 2005
NBA Champions 1989, 1990, 2004
There are good mods on this board. If they decide to give Sassan another chance, then I'll abide and respect their decision as well.
It's their board. They can do what they want. That's the bottom line, as far as I'm concerned.
I think most of us here are fans of the team. I think Sassan is more a fan of the players. Therein lies the difference in our approach and where the friction comes from. We can praise and critisize players as it relates to the team but Sassan feels obligated to 'get their back'. In doing so he is missing the point: The team is bigger than any one player to us. We want the best for the Indiana Pacers as a team.
If someone is dragging the team down it matters not how good of a person that player is or how much he has done for Sassan. It doesn't matter if that player was born in Harlem or Heltonville. What matters is what he's doing for the team.
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
-John Wooden
I only have one thing to say on this subject.
Things do get slow around here in the off season.
#1) He is 20 years old
#2) He makes a LOT of money working for his father as a mortgage officer...import/export something or other.
#3) He is best known for berating anyone who dares disagree with him
2 of my very best friends in this world are mortgage bankers, and quite successful at it. Both of them worked their way through college to get degrees for this, only to have to work their tails off as assistants before getting their own clients. Had they been able to go to college full time right out of high school, they STILL would have been over 25 before really starting to rake in some big $$. As it stands, they are both quite well off now, but I don't see them sitting courtside, so...
so...the fact that he's only 20 tells me that he more than likely does not have a degree as of yet. He works for his dad in the many business ventures that his dad is involved in, which tells me that his dad is wealthy in his own right, and has just given jr. a job. His attacks on people who disagree with him are akin to "temper tantrums" thrown mostly by kids who are spoiled rotten.
I understand that you know him personally, but frankly, IMO, your friendship with him clouds your judgement. I don't know him, nor any more about him than what I have said here. I have nothing to lose or gain by making my comments about the opinion that I have formed about him, based on the limited information that I have.
I don't really care one way or the other...I will more than likely ignore him if he posts here, just like I will ignore him from now on on RATS. It's not my board, but everyone else was weighing in with their votes, and I have put my 2 cents in.


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