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Prevention of Obesity in Women Via Estradiol Regulation (POWER)
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|Drug: leuprolide acetate Drug: Estradiol Transdermal Behavioral: progressive resistance exercise training
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Estrogen Deficiency and Mechanisms of Fat Accumulation
- Resting Energy Expenditure (REE) Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) [ Time Frame: Baseline, after 5 months of treatment, and 4 months post-treatment ]
- DEX/CRH stimulation test (dexamethasone-suppressed CRH test)to measure stress-induced HPA axis activity [ Time Frame: Baseline, after 5 months of treatment, and 4 months post-treatment ]Cortisol response to Corticotropin Releasing Hormone under Dexamethasone suppression
- Energy Expenditure (EE) and Total Energy Expenditure (TEE) [ Time Frame: Baseline, 5 months of treatment, and 4 months post-treatment ]
|Study Start Date:
|May 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|June 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|June 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: 1
GnRH agonist + placebo
Drug: leuprolide acetate
3.75 mg for depot suspension delivered by monthly intramuscular injection for 5 months
Other Name: Lupron
Active Comparator: 2
GnRH agonist + placebo + exercise
Drug: leuprolide acetate
3.75 mg for depot suspension delivered by monthly intramuscular injection for 5 months
Other Name: LupronBehavioral: progressive resistance exercise training
45 minute exercise sessions 4 times per week for 5 months
Experimental: 3
GnRH agonist + Estradiol
Drug: leuprolide acetate
3.75 mg for depot suspension delivered by monthly intramuscular injection for 5 months
Other Name: LupronDrug: Estradiol Transdermal
0.075 mg patch per day for 5 months
Other Name: Climara
Experimental: 4
GnRH agonist + Estradiol + exercise
Drug: leuprolide acetate
3.75 mg for depot suspension delivered by monthly intramuscular injection for 5 months
Other Name: LupronDrug: Estradiol Transdermal
0.075 mg patch per day for 5 months
Other Name: ClimaraBehavioral: progressive resistance exercise training
45 minute exercise sessions 4 times per week for 5 months
Detailed Description:
Many factors contribute to the current epidemic of obesity. Although estrogen status is not commonly recognized as a determinant of obesity risk in women, there is strong evidence from large randomized controlled trials that estradiol (E2)-based hormone therapy (HT) reduces weight gain by about 40% in postmenopausal women. Importantly, there is also strong evidence that E2 reduces abdominal fat accumulation, a fundamental component of the Metabolic Syndrome. Some studies suggest risks of HT outweigh the benefits for some women. However, this does not negate the importance of learning the mechanisms by which E2 influences energy balance and fat patterning.
This study uses gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) analog therapy to determine the effects of chronic (5-month) sex hormone suppression on resting energy expenditure (REE), altered hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity, and fat gain.
It is hypothesized that REE will be reduced in response to chronic sex hormone suppression, promoting fat gain. It is also hypothesized that stress-induced hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)axis activity will be amplified during sex hormone suppression; altered HPA axis activity leading to cortisol excess causes abdominal fat accumulation. Finally, it is hypothesized that E2 add-back therapy will lessen these responses.
Participants will be randomized so that half of the women in each treatment arm will participate in an exercise training program, consisting of progressive resistance exercise to prevent the decline in fat-free mass (FFM) and the increase in fat mass that has been observed in young women in response to GnRH analog therapy.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 49 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy premenopausal women, aged 18 to 49 years
- Regular menses (no missed cycles in previous year; cycle length 25-35 days)
- Positive luteinizing hormone test or a mid-luteal serum progesterone greater than 3 ng/mL
- Nonsmokers
- Willing to receive all study interventions
- Physically able and willing to be randomized to participate in a supervised resistance exercise training program
Exclusion Criteria:
- Already performing high-intensity resistance exercise training more than 1 day per week
- On diabetes medications
- Use of hormonal contraception in the past 3 months
- On oral or inhaled glucocorticoids
- Positive pregnancy test
- Intention to become pregnant or start hormonal contraceptive therapy during the period of study
- Lactation
- Hypersensitivity to extrinsic peptide hormones, mannitol, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), leuprolide acetate, benzyl alcohol (the vehicle for injection of leuprolide acetate), or transdermal patch
- Score greater than 16 on the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale and Beck Depression Inventory-II score greater than 18, or clinician recommendation to exclude
- Severe osteopenia or osteoporosis (proximal femur or lumbar spine t scores < -2.0)
- BMI greater than 40 kg/m2, weight change of more than ± 2 kg in last 6 months, or weight-reduced by more than 5 kg from maximal body weight
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- History of breast cancer or other estrogen-dependent neoplasms
- History of venous thromboembolic events
- Moderate or severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <50 mL/min by Cockcroft-Gault)
- Chronic hepatobiliary disease, defined as liver function tests (AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin) greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal
- Thyroid dysfunction, defined as ultra sensitive TSH less than 0.5 or greater than 5.0 mU/L
- Uncontrolled hypertension, defined as resting BP greater than 150/90 mmHg
- Cardiovascular disease, including indicators of ischemic heart disease or serious arrhythmias at rest or during the graded exercise test; follow-up diagnostic testing to rule out cardiovascular disease by a cardiologist will be allowed
- Orthopedic or other problems that would interfere with participation in the exercise program
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00687739
|United States, Colorado
|University of Colorado Denver
|Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
|Principal Investigator:
|Wendy M Kohrt, PhD
|University of Colorado, Denver
|Responsible Party:
|University of Colorado, Denver
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00687739 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
R01AG018198 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|May 29, 2008
|Last Updated:
|March 8, 2016
Keywords provided by University of Colorado, Denver:
hormone therapy
disease /disorder proneness /risk
insulin sensitivity /resistance
metabolic syndrome
women's health
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Nutrition Disorders
Body Weight
Signs and Symptoms
Polyestradiol phosphate
Estradiol 3-benzoate
Estradiol 17 beta-cypionate
Estradiol valerate
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Contraceptive Agents
Reproductive Control Agents
Contraceptive Agents, Female
Fertility Agents, Female
Fertility Agents
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
Antineoplastic Agents
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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PORT MIAMI, Fla. - The magic of Disney is coming to South Florida this weekend.
The Disney Wonder will sail out of Port Miami on Saturday for the first time.
A quick check of the Disney Cruise Line website found no rooms available for the inaugural voyage.
But there are trips available later in the month.
You can book a 4-night Bahamian cruise on the Wonder leaving on Jan. 10 for about $1,500 for a party of two. That goes down to under $1,000 if you want to leave Jan. 24.
There are also rooms were available for 5-night Western Caribbean cruises leaving Port Miami later this month. Those tickets for an inside stateroom will run you about $1,100 for a party of two.
The cruises will visit a variety of places, including Cozumel, Mexico; Grand Cayman; Key West; Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney's private island, Castaway Cay.
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Triskaidekaphobics beware, in 2011 the Living Dead Dolls celebrate their 13th anniversary. In addition to over 20 regular series and more than 12 series of "Living Dead Dolls Presents," the Living Dead Dolls have successfully been translated into dolls, mini figures, plush, board games, trading cards, apparel, barware and costumes.
Speaking from Mezco Toyz's headquarters, Damien Glonek, one of the Living Dead Doll's original creators, warned, "We have some thrilling surprises in store for collectors old and new! We've had many memorable moments with the Living Dead Dolls; our successful art show, our Living Dead Dolls In Wonderland book, numerous magazine articles, as well as radio interviews and much more, and we are very excited to be able to celebrate our 13th anniversary with LDD."
Mezco is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the 13th anniversary of their deranged playthings with a series of 13 special events, each tied to the often feared 13th day of each month. The twisted toymakers will also be releasing a number of specially branded limited edition 13th anniversary items. The specifics are top secret but you can bet your crypt the results will be terrifying fun.
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The venue at which Ayrton Senna lost his life is set to be the focal point this week of commemorations marking the tragedy's 20th anniversary.
Brazil's three-time Formula One world champion Senna was killed in an accident during the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola on May 1, 1994.
The Italian circuit is being opened to the public from the 20th anniversary on Thursday through to May 4.
Roland Ratzenberger, the Austrian driver who died the day before Senna in a crash on the same track during qualifying, will also be remembered.
Past and current figures from F1 are set to be present for a series of events, from which a part of each day's proceeds will go towards the Ayrton Senna Institute's charitable works.
Around the Imola site - where the paddock and pits will be open and people will be able to either drive, cycle or travel on foot around the track - there will be a commemorative ceremony, as well as exhibitions and talks, including a presentation on safety in F1.
A lasting legacy of the deaths of Senna and Ratzenberger was the impact they had on the attitudes towards driver safety in the sport.
It is testament to the measures implemented since, that Senna, who was 34, remains the last driver to die over the course of an F1 weekend.
The Sao Paulo native was truly a sporting superstar at the time of his death, and has attained almost demigod status in his home country.
He made his F1 debut in 1984 with Toleman and, after moving to Lotus, secured two fourth-placed championship finishes and then third spot in 1987.
In 1988 he joined McLaren as team-mate to Alain Prost, and from there, one of the greatest rivalries in F1 history played out.
Senna pipped the Frenchman to the title that year, saw Prost take it ahead of him in 1989, and was then crowned champion in each of the following two seasons, becoming the then-youngest three-time champion in history in 1991 at the age of 31.
In 1992 he came fourth and was then second in 1993 as Prost, who had moved to Williams, claimed his fourth title.
Senna finally joined Williams himself for the 1994 campaign, with Prost deciding to retire as he refused to be his team-mate again.
The Brazilian made his worst start to a season with two retirements in the opening two races. The third race, which proved to be his last, was at Imola.
Senna, who was leading at the time, crashed on lap seven, smashing into a wall at the Tamburello Curve and sustaining fatal head injuries.
Brazil's president Itamar Franco ordered three days of national mourning, and when Senna's body was flown back to his home city, an estimated three million people lined the streets to pay their respects as it made a 20-mile journey from the airport to the building where he lay in state.
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Solar Power Plants, Orifice Vent Holes, District Heating
Readers Ask: When and Where Is the First Solar-Hydrogen Power Plant Being Built? What Is the Use of Vent Hole in the Orifice Plate? How to Upgrade Buildings' Heating Systems from "Leningrad Design" to a Current Design?
This article was printed in CONTROL's March 2009 edition.
Ask the Experts is moderated by Béla Lipták, process control consultant and editor of the Instrument Engineer's Handbook (IEH). Preparation of the 5th edition of the IEH will start shortly. If you are qualified to write a chapter or update an existing one or if you would like answer questions for this column, please send your resumé to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Q: Reading about the first solar-hydrogen power plant in the world ("Controlling the Post-Oil Energy Economy"), I would like to know when and where will it be built? I would also be interested in the economics of solar roofs which you describe in the chapter on "zero energy homes."
Tarek Ben Salir, Algeria
A: I would like to build this 1000 MW solar-hydrogen power plant on a 3x3-mile area in Tunisia. There the government is stable, education is good, a deep sea port is available for liquid hydrogen (LH2) tankers, and the yearly insolation is around 7,000 KWh/m2/yr. The plant cost is estimated at $3 billion (+ LH2 tankers) which compares favorably with the $5 billion investment required for the same size "safe nuclear" or "clean coal" plant. I asked Mr. Zine Al Abidiene Ben Ali, president of Tunisia to contribute the land needed for this joint project.
As to "when," I can only say that when the Japanese shut off our natural rubber supply in 1941, it took 25 months to put synthetic rubber tires on the American trucks. If President Obama follows President Roosevelt's example, the conversion from our present exhaustible, import-based and climate-changing energy economy to an inexhaustible, independent and clean one can be in high gear by the end of his first term. This effort would not only eliminate "energy wars," but the construction of the required infrastructure would create an economic boom.
As to the economics of "energy free" homes, I will use our home as an example: We consume a yearly average of 39 kWh/day of electricity for which we pay $0.18/kWh. If this electricity were generated by solar panels in the Southwest (insolation about 7 kWh/m2/day), and if the efficiency of the collectors was 20%, the collector area needed would be 39/(0.2x7) = 28 m2 (300 ft2). (In New York, where the insolation is about 2 kWh/m2/day, the area required would increase to about 1,050 ft2/home.)
The installed unit cost of a grid connected collector system in the New York area is about $1,000/m2 (total about $100,000 minus a $30,000 federal tax credit). In New York, assuming a yearly 4% increase in utility rates, the break even point is 19 years. In the Southwest, the cost is reduced by a factor of 3.5. Once the capital investment is paid off, the fuel is free, so the cost of the collected energy is only the cost of maintenance.
Béla Lipták
Q: What is the use of vent hole in the orifice plate?
A: In liquid service, small drain holes have been specified for use in horizontal meter runs to permit the liquid to drain when flow is stopped. In gas flows, drain holes have been used to permit entrained liquids to flow through rather than build up and suddenly be carried over all at one time causing a flow upset. In dirty services, any small hole will most likely plug over time and become ineffective.
In the orifice calculation, one should correct for the area of the drain or vent hole as part of the specified orifice area.
In any service adding a drain/vent drilling increases the flow uncertainly, because the calculations are not standardized for this, and the future state (clear or plugged) cannot be known. Neither is permitted by the ASME 3M and other orifice standards. What is permitted is a small bypass line which can be opened to permit draining. Use in custody transfer is not normal practice.
Uncertainties will increase in smaller pipes (less than maybe four inches, 100 mm), and with larger beta ratios, over maybe 0.50. In either of these cases, drains and vents are less useful anyway.
We gray beards have discussed this for many years. The usual conclusion is that in process flows where smooth flow indication is desired, consider drains or vents as appropriate, only in horizontal lines and then only where the flowing fluid is likely to have either bubbles (in liquids) or entrained liquids (in gases). In either case, add a hole for drilling is easier in the future than plugging it up. In every case, please document what you did and why. The future will ask.
Cullen Langford
A: Vent holes are rarely used, as gas bubbles are easy to entrain in the liquid flow. Drain holes are somewhat more common, as they help liquid to pass a gas flow orifice without changing the effective pipe bore. The V-cone is a solution if there is a significant second phase present. A Rosemount 4-hole plate is also useful, though wet-gas flowmeter theory can come into play for both.
When considering the use of vent holes on orifice plates, the following should be kept in mind:
a. Not recommended on pipes with D < 100mm.
b. ISO5167 does not recommend it regardless (but it, somewhat unreasonably, suggests closing a bypass around the plate when about to take a measurement).
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" Brand: Quaker / Type: Popcorn "
I'm one of those people who likes to snack a lot, unfortunately for me those snacks soon add inches to my waistline. I'm always on the look out for healthier snacks but find most of the so called health snacks are either horrible or full of sugar or just taste bad. One snack which is truly low calorie and utterly delicious is the salt and vinegar popcorn from snack a jacks.
When I first saw the popcorn, I knew it would be something that I either loved or hated as it sounded like an odd combination however I instantly fell in love with them. When you open the packet the smell of vinegar greets you. Each little kernel of pale popcorn is perfectly popped and has a lovely squeaky, chewy and slightly crispy texture. The salt and vinegar flavour is pretty strong, the vinegar nice and sour and tangy without overwhelming the delicate taste of the popcorn. I'm not quite sure how they add the flavour as there is no powdery coating like there is on crisps but however it is achieved it is brilliant.
The best thing about these packets of popcorn is that each packet only contains a tiny 29 calories so you can grab a bag -or two- without ruining your diet. I find I reach for these instead of calorific crisps but I can imagine that for the true crisp addict these would not do.
The only downside is that they are relatively expensive, a small bag costs around 50p with the six pack costing around £1.80 but they can sometimes be found on special offer.
Salt and vinegar popcorn may not be something that appeals to everyone due to the odd flavour combination but if you want a healthy snack on a diet then they are worth a try.
After trying the snack a jacks salt and vinegar rice cakes and loving them, I thought I'd give the salt and vinegar popcorn a try. Big mistake. they look good, like regular popcorn really, they are reasonably priced, approx £1.90 for a pack of 6- much the same as any other crisps and they are low calorie, but this is where the good points end.
The main problem with them is the taste. They really lack flavour. The snack a jacks rice cakes are so flavoursome that my 18 month old son who eats anything wouldn't put them in his mouth so I expected a burst of flavour from these. They did not deliver. They had a slight salty flavour but mainly tasted of cardboard. They are not crunchy and don't snap when bitten like their rice cake counterparts. They seem to bend when bitten much like cardboard would if you chose to eat it!
I was disappointed with these snacks and will not be buying them again.
My husband picked up a multi-pack of Snack a Jacks Popcorn a couple of weeks ago during a trip to the supermarket. We are all a bit addicted to snacking in our house, although I feel like I'm permanently on a diet, so we tend to have a few lower-fat snacks around. Obviously my intentions are to snack on healthy things like fruit and carrot sticks, but the reality is that I'm much more likely to reach for a bag of crisps. We usually buy Walkers Baked as they are not 'too' bad in terms of fat and calories, but Snack and Jacks Popcorn provides an even lower calorie solution to my snacking problem.
** Packaging **
We bought the Salt and Vinegar flavour which comes in a shiny blue and purple foil packet with a swirly flower background and photographic images of floating popcorn on it. The front of the pack says 'Snack a Jacks, less than 10% fat' and has the nutritional information clearly displayed. It is an attractive package and makes the product feel more appealing. The multi-pack bags are 13g each and come in packs of 6.
** Flavour **
Basically, this product tastes like you would expect it to - like popcorn. It has the familiar popcorn texture and manages to be essentially soft while still giving a satisfying crunch. However, I'm not convinced that Salt and Vinegar works as a popcorn flavour. I love both salted and sweet popcorn, but there's something about the vinegar flavour which just doesn't work in my opinion, although I'm a big fan of salt and vinegar crisps. It's not an unpleasant flavour, and I will eat the remaining bags in the multi-pack as I definitely don't hate it, but I am just not convinced that popcorn and vinegar are a good combination.
** Nutritional Information **
The biggest selling point for me is that the pack of popcorn only has 29 calories. That means I can eat it without feeling guilty. It has 0.8g of fat and 0.1 of saturated fat. In terms of calories and fat, it is just 1% of an adult's guideline daily amount, which I think makes it ideal for a little snack mid-morning when you just need to munch on something. However, the salt content is relatively high at 0.3g (or 5% of the recommended amount), so if you already have a salty diet, then they're not such a good choice.
** Price **
A pack of six 13g bags of popcorn costs £1.94. You can also buy a 35g pack at 46p each.
** Alternative Flavours **
These also come in Lightly Salted, Butter Toffee and Chocolate flavours - all of these appeal to me more than the Salt and Vinegar flavour did, so I might well give them a try at some point in the future.
** Conclusion **
This product is ok but nothing special. As I've already said, the low number of calories does appeal to me and they work well when you need a little treat to keep you going until lunch, but they're not something I'd buy all the time. I prefer the normal bags Snack a Jacks as they feel a bit more substantial and fill me up for longer - I ate my little bag of popcorn 30 minutes ago and I'm hungry again already, I'm not convinced that that is really a selling point. I think realistically the only reason the calories are so low is that the bag is so small - they're not really that healthy after all. I don't think I will be buying them again once we have eaten all the ones at home but I am prepared to give the other flavours a try.
If you've read my recent review about Popcorn, then you should know that I love it. I can't quite eat it by the bucketload since i'm on a diet, but I can still enjoy it on my diet, since it is alright for you.
Quakers launched it's Popcorn through it's Snack a Jack range. The Popcorn flavours you get are Caramel, Chocolate Toffee and Salt and Vinegar. I didn't know it was Salt and Vinegar when I picked the bag up, just assumed it was salted, as i'm sure you used to get Salted flavour. I got home and thought "eeww", as Salt and Vinegar Popcorn sounded a bit odd.
You can only buy these bags in a 6 pack that I have seen. In Asda they cost £2, or 2 multipacks of Snack a jack products for £3.
The design of the bag is alright. It is a shiny, metallic purply/blue colour. The Snack a Jack writing is in white again a pinky/purple circle and there is a picture of Popcorn all around the bag. This stands out again the backgrounds, and as packaging goes then this is quite nice. The larger outer bag is the same type of packaging.
On the inner bag I can't find any indication of weight of pack, and it is really light feeling. I would hazard a guess and say it is probably only 10g, and that sounds like their is nothing in the bag, but Popcorn is really light and there is loads of kernals in the bag.
Nutritional information per bag
29 calories
0.1g sugars
0.8g fat
0.1g saturates
0.3g salt
I am well impressed by it only having 29 calories, as to me that is nothing! Although you won't be full up after eating this, this can be eated as an extra through the day to help you stick to a diet or healthy eating plan.
Now, to the taste, is it odd? No, it is nice. You can certainly taste the Salt and Vinegar, but it is more a hint rather than it being really strong, and I like the taste.
A great buy and something I will always have in the cupboard while eating healthily.
I absolutely love salted popcorn but it often seems that I am in the minority, for a start the big bags you get in the supermarket are either toffee or sweet I never seem to find salty and secondly I never have anyone to share my popcorn with at the pictures :-(. So I was so happy when I saw snack a Jacks had introduced salt and vinegar popcorn. I bought mine in Boots and I was quite shocked at the price £0.60p for a small bag approx 13g.
The packets are foil sealed so the popcorn stays fresh and on the back of the bag there is a cheeky Kama Snacker position of the month - mine was position 19 - on the train, although I am not sure the other passengers would be very pleased. (about the crumbs !!!!)
I don't know if it was just me but I found the bag very hard to open, I had to use scissors but it could have just been that batch or me being an idiot !?!
The popcorn smells really vinegary and made my mouth water, although they didn't taste as vinegary as they smelt which was a good thing.
There is a good balance of salt and vinegar, the popcorn is crunchy and tastes fresh.
Each bag only contains 29Kcal which is about a quarter of the amount a standard bag of crisps has. It also only contains 0.8g of fat. So great as a treat if you are on a healthy eating plan.
The only problem I had (apart from opening the bag) was that the bag was so small. It would be fine as a snack on your tea break or on the train. But not if you want to sit and have some popcorn whilst watching a film as it would all be gone before the title credits are finished.
I'm a bit of a grazer and although I am not overweight or concerned with losing any weight I do pick and snack a lot and have been getting a bit fed up of eating fruit. Hence why I have tried to find some healthy snacks rather than reaching for crisps when I would like something savoury!
A pack contains six 12g bags of popcorn. These are the size of a small bag of crisps. In supermarkets they priced around £1.76 so are more expensive than crisps but a lot better for your health.
These do have quite a strong salt and vinegar flavour. Before you eat a bag try and shake the bag up as otherwise when you get to the bottom of the bag the taste does quite get very strong as the smaller fragments sit at the bottom of the bag. The popcorn is reasonable crispy but it is softer than the popcorn you would get at the cinema hence my boyfriend likening it to salt and vinegar flavoured cardboard!
These are a great low fat low calorie snack which can be substitute crisps in your packed lunch.
I have a really sweet tooth and have never been a fan of savoury popcorn but I love this stuff and eat at least 6 bags in a typical week!
What is great about these is that although they are not the most filling of snacks they do stop hunger cravings. Even if you do eat another pack at 29 calories a bag and 0.5g of fat per bag you haven't even consumed the calories or fat that are in a full bag.
I like popcorn and a great product that can be found in the pop corn world are the Snack-a-Jacks Pop Corn snacks.
Snack-a-Jacks themselves have quite a range of different products which I will mention at the end of this review but the one I am going to focus on are the pop corn snacks. Basically they are little pop corn kernels, already popped and ready to eat.
What's nice about these is that they come in handy packs, just like crisp packets so if you are looking for a packet of crisps but fancy something different then these are a nice change. It's almost like eating crisps because they are in bite size pieces. The packet itself is foil inside so guarantee to keep the pop corn nice and fresh and I have always found them very crunchy and never stale. The colour of the packet depends upon the flavour of the rice cakes that you get. For example, the salt and vinegar flavour comes in a bright blue packet.
This is another thing I love about these Snack-a-Jacks pop corn, that they come in lots of great flavours and some that you would not think of adding to popcorn, such as chocolate. As mentioned above they have salt and vinegar, lightly salted and butter toffee. They have a chocolate flavour if you are looking for something a bit more sweet and dessert like. My favourite by far is the salt and vinegar flavour. I have tried all the flavours though however and they are all good. The nice thing is that each pop corn kernel is covered with quite a bit of the flavour and are quite strong so with each bite you are guaranteed a good covering of the flavour.
The other great benefit of these snacks is that they are low in fat and lower in calories than regular crisps. They actually advertise on the bag that they contain 47 calories, oh my gosh, how good is this!! That amount is for a 13g bag but in my experience I find that this is plenty enough and you do feel full after eating that amount of popcorn. Also in a 13g there is only0.8g of fat so another great benefit
If you are looking for some other products you will find that they have a nice range which really compliments these snacks. They have mini rice and corn snacks which are lovely, mini bites, mini bagel bites and also jumbo size rice cakes (great for lunch!). Try some today!!
A friend in the office often ate Snack a Jacks when the rest of us had crisps or chocolate and she was very thin so I decided to give them a go. I started on the ordinary rice cakes but moved onto the popcorn ones when I got bored with the same thing every day - don't get me wrong. It took several months to get bored!
The salt and vinegar flavour is my favourite as it is so sharp and tangy. Sometimes the flavour can be a little powdery and if you inhale when you eat you might end up with a coughing fit. (Or perhaps I should just eat more slowly!)
The popcorn is very light and good quality. The salt and vinegar flavour works well. It can seem a little odd having vinegar on popcorn but because I had the ricecakes first, I knew what to expect from the popcorn.
They are about 50 pence a pack.
I am trying to lose weight after having a baby 3 months ago and so dont buy crisps any more.. However, if we are watching a dvd then I do still like to have some popcorn so we usually buy a couple of bags of the snack a jacks popcorn as it's healthier than more conventional popcorn which is covered in oil!
I normally buy the lightly salted one for me and the butter toffee one for my husband but I was in a hurry in the supermarket and picked up the salt and vinegar one by mistake!
Now I love salt and vinegar crisps so thought that it would be interesting to see whether it worked on popcorn too! First thing I noticed when opening the bag was the overwhelming smell of vinegar.. On crisps this would have been just fine (good in fact!) but on popcorn it just smelt wrong.. Likewise when tasting it, the vinegar just didn't go in my opinion - maybe there's a healthy dose of social conditioning for you but vinegar on popcorn is just wrong!!
I actually didn't finish the bag, after I'd had a few pieces of popcorn I threw them away! The popcorn itself is really light and there aren't too many of the popcorn kernels left in the bag that you find with some brands.. The other flavours of this popcorn are lovely - but this one lets them down somewhat!
Per bag
29 kcals
0.1g sugar
0.8g fat (of which 0.1g saturates)
0.3g salt
These will cost you £0.47 a pack (on average) but are on offer for 3 for £1 at the moment in Tesco!
I have rekindled my love of popcorn recently and can hand on heart blame this site for my purchase of this product. I have been having a real good look at my recent weight gain and can no doubt say that chocolate bars and bourbon biscuits are solely responsible for my flabby over hanging pouch that is creeping or should that be spilling over the top of my jeans.
So out comes my need to fill up on non calorie ridden snacks. I decided to type popcorn into the search box and low and behold snack a jacks salt and vinegar popcorn was amongst some of the results. During my trip to Tesco today I thought I would take a wander down the biscuit aisle and see if they had any in stock.
Result not only did they have these on sale but there current offer is 3 for £1 not one to resist a bargain I threw them in the trolley.
The pack is mainly blue with the snack a jacks logo and some popcorn images to boot. There are
a good few enticing words that are eye catching to draw you into the health promoting snack effect of the product.
Less than 50 calories per pack
Less than 10% fat
And the bonus of clearly displayed recommend daily allowance calculations on the front of the packet.
On the back of the packet you do get the typical nutritional information and ingredients list.
I could go on and list it all but here's what I find essential when choosing a healthier snack.
Suitable for vegetarians/coeliacs
47 kcal per bag
1.3g of fat
I decided to eat them whilst sitting in front of my laptop surfing the web, like I am ever doing anything else. The bag was certainly easy to open and if you have read any of my previous reviews you may be aware I suffer from muscle weakness so easy to open packaging is an essential thing for me.
I must say that the scent from the popcorn was one of the more subtle salt and vinegary aromas I have smelt. Right sniffing done I dived right it, I have never been one to shy away from eating so grabbed a few kernels to get the full flavour and texture. For me the popcorn was the right texture and quality. Soft yet still with a slight bite to it, it certainly didn't have that choke the back of your throat break up when munching away.
As for the flavour I would say that it had a more of a lean towards the vinegar side of things and this over powered any of the saltyness that I particularly like from popcorn. But if you equate this to an alternative to crisps then the basic balance is in fact almost perfect.
On the quantity scale of things you do get plenty of munch for your money. It took my at least a good 5- 10 minutes to eat the full bag compare that with my ability to eat a packet or two of crisps in roughly the same time it would make me opt to reach for a packet of these first as they would be healthier and last longer.
But will the pull of the taste lure me to switch my snacking habits? Perhaps in time and if I can get hold of more from the same range.
For a basic low calorie alternative to salt and vinegar crisps I would say it certainly is a winner and I will be happily enjoying my next to packets over the coming night time snack attacks.
If you enjoy pop corn and like salt and vinegar crisps I would suggest you give these a try, your waist line may even thank you.
As Tesco say every little helps. It is a shame they won't help me by banning me from the sweets, biscuits and crisps aisles.
I for one love popcorn especially for when I'm sitting around watching tv sop I have tried quite a lot of different types. Snack a Jacks Salt and Vinegar Popcorn however was not one of my favourites. Salt & Vingear is a slightly unsual flavour for Popcorn to be as it is normally just buttered or salted but I thought I'd give it a try as change is a good thing. This company also makes a lightly salted flavour, a toffee one and this one so there is quite a range to chose from. Snack A Jacks are of course famous for their rice cakes which I really enjoy and so when I bout these I thought that they would be really nice.
They come in a 13g packet which is actually quite big as popcorn is light, this bag will cost you £0.48 which is a pretty cheap price. The packet is made of foil like a crisp packet. It's dark blue with what looks like light blue lowers on it but that's just a random pattern I think. There is also the Snack A Jack logo in the middle with a few kernels of popcorn floating around. There is also a large yellow box which says "Only 47 Calories" so you know that this aren't going to be too bad for you. On the back of the packet are the ingredients and the nutritional information.
Once you open the packet you can see that there is quite a lot of popcorn inside it so they haven't been at all stingy here which is good news as popcorn tends to disappear really fast even when there is a lot! I'm sure that most of you know what popcorn is like, kind of soft yet chewy at the same time, hard to describe but anyway this is your average popcorn and it's taste is pretty similar to normal salted popcorn just with added vinegar. Or at least it should be. In reality there isn't really much taste there at all, they are quite plain and could do with a lot more flavouring. This really disappointed me because I'm used to their Salt & Vinegar Rice Crackers being full of flavour whereas this popcorn really could do with a lot more.
However it could be a lot worse. They are only 47 calories a bag which is not at all bad for your health and they are only 50p a pack which is good for your purse. I think that the reason there isn't much flavouring is probably because we all need to cut back on our salt levels and these are therefore a healthier al;ternative to normal popcorn, however if you really want more salt then you can just add some. I give these 8 out of 10.
I bought these from Tesco on a whim really as they are positioned next to the Ryvita minis I usually buy. I can't remember the exact price but believe they were around 45p Anyway I was drawn in by the packaging and the fact that I love popcorn and was very pleasantly surprised.
I took these to work with me and had them during that mid-afternoon dip where succumbing to biscuits is usually the only option and they were amazing. I found them very satisfying - you do get quite a lot in a bag, lovely popcorn crunch with the added salt and vinegar flavours was really rather nice.
I shall definitely be adding a few more of these to my shopping trolley next week. They would be great to take to the cinema as at only 46 calories per bag you can afford to indulge if you're watching your weight! They are also available in Butter toffee and slightly salted flavours
These are great!
I bought these at somerfeilds for 39p or 3 for £1 and i didnt think that they would be any good. So I tried one peice and then thought, hold on that was good maybe that was not a full-of-flavour peice, so i tried another and another and then I found that there was none left!
the texture is one I would probably describe as a cloudy, soft, crisp. If you have ever tasted salty popcorn, then just imagine adding some vinegar flavouring.
It kind of tastes like a soft salt and vinegar crisp.
The packaging has got a few popped kernels of popcorn and the round Snack A Jacks logo also saying that the popcorn is less than 10% fat. it also has the CSFSS markings (calories, sugars, fat, staturates, salt, percentage of an adults guideline daily amount *gda*) The colour scheme is dark blue with some slightly different blue shades creating a floral pattern. and on the back it recommends some other type of snack a jacks product. and it also very clearly states the best before date (or BBE) and the quality promise.
These are highly reccomended to anyone and I think that these are GREAT! with only 49 calories per bag then everyone should have at least TRIED them!
Salt and vinegar flavored popcorn.


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Hi everyone! As suggested by Marion, I am starting a new thread to begin listing the milestones for our warriors in this battle with CC.
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This study will investigate whether medication for cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis-a viral infection of the eye-can safely be stopped in HIV-infected patients whose immune function has improved from anti-HIV therapy. Medicines taken to fight CMV infection (ganciclovir, foscarnet, and cidofovir) can cause serious side effects, such as low blood counts and kidney damage. Stopping these medications may, therefore, be beneficial.
Patients with HIV infection who develop CVM retinitis usually have very low levels of infection-fighting white blood cells called CD4 cells-less than 50 cells per microliter of blood. New anti-HIV medications have been able to raise CD4 levels and improve immune function in many patients. This study will see if patients with CD4 levels above 150 cells per microliter can fight CVM retinitis without additional anti-CVM drugs.
HIV-infected patients with CVM retinitis will have a physical examination and complete eye examination. These tests will be repeated after 2 weeks. If there is no evidence that the CMV infection has progressed, and if it is in a location that is not immediately sight-threatening, anti-CMV medications will be stopped. Patients will be examined every 2 weeks for 3 months and then every 3 weeks for the next 3 months. Patients whose CD4 count has remained above 100 after 6 months will continue to be followed every 4 weeks until the CVM infection becomes active again. At that time, anti-CVM medicines will be re-started. Patients will also have blood and urine samples taken to test for levels of HIV and CMV in the blood and urine, and will be interviewed about their vision and how it affects daily activities.
|Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Cytomegalovirus Retinitis HIV Infection
|Study Type:
|Official Title:
|Efficacy of Elevated CD4 Cell Counts on CMV Retinitis
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|February 1997
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|April 2004
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Diagnosis of AIDS as defined by the Centers for Disease Control.
Inactive, non-sight-threatening CMV retinitis. Non sight-threatening CMV retinitis is defined as CMV retinitis not within 1000 microns from the optic disc or 1000 microns from the fovea. Exception: patients with CMV retinitis within 1000 microns of the fovea or disc in only one eye, if visual acuity in that eye is worse than 20/400 without the use of eccentric fixation, and visual acuity in the other eye is 20/400 or better.
CD4 T cell count greater than 150 cells per microliter.
Patients must be able understand the nature of the study, agree to the provision, and understand and sign the informed consent form.
Women and men age 18 or older are eligible for enrollment.
Platelets greater than 25,000/microliter.
Hemoglobin greater than 8.5 gms.
Total neutrophil count greater than 750/mm(3).
Karnofsky performance score greater than or equal to 60.
Receiving systemic anti-CMV therapy.
Receiving anti-HIV therapy. If the patient is receiving IL-2, at least one month from last infusion must elapse prior to assessment for eligibility.
Intraocular sustained release ganciclovir implant in the eye for less than 9 months, or other organ involvement from CMV infection requiring use of systemic ganciclovir or foscarnet.
CMV retinitis should not involve the retina solely anterior to the equator, or within 1000 microns from the optic disc, or within 1000 microns from the fovea. Exception: patients with lesions that have involved the fovea or disc and caused visual acuity worse than 20/400 without the use of eccentric fixation, may be included.
Opacification of the cornea, lens, or vitreous in either eye that precludes examination of the fundus.
Other retinal disease that could obscure the diagnosis of CMV retinitis, such as ocular toxoplasmosis.
Significant psychiatric or emotional disorders that would impair patient understanding or participation in the trial.
Life expectancy less than three months.
Active CMV disease requiring systemic anti-CMV therapy.
CMV retinitis first diagnosised with CD4 T-cell count greater than 150 cells per microliter.
Need for medications with anti-CMV effect.
Participation in conflicting clinical trial.
Progression of CMV retinitis between screening and baseline examinations.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00001611
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|National Eye Institute (NEI)
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
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|Study First Received:
|November 3, 1999
|Last Updated:
|March 3, 2008
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Opportunistic Infection
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immune System Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
Retinal Diseases
Eye Diseases
Cytomegalovirus Infections
Herpesviridae Infections
DNA Virus Infections
Eye Infections, Viral
Eye Infections
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perfect size for me, works well in the house, works outside except on my rocky walkway. Gives my more stability to walk when my leg is bothering me. I bought it to have on hand when my leg is giving me trouble. Will start taking it on my trips to sea world and Fiesta texas to carry my bags and help me keep up with the grandkids....
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I purchased this rolling walker to use during my rehab following total knee replacement surgery (now one knee down, one to go). It is working out beautifully -- such a neat, compact, sturdy little walker -- easy to use, easy to fold/unfold for transport. I like that the seat is a little larger than some walkers; it really provides a convenient, comfortable place to sit when you're out and about and need to rest. Great product!Read More
sturdy, well made walker
I bought this for my father and am very happy with the purchase. It's sturdy, big quiet wheels, good braking system, easy to assemble and fold up. Most amazingly, I ordered it on a Friday morning and it had arrived by the following Monday. It was also the cheapest price I could find, less than half the price other places.Read More
Nova Zoom 20
Easy to roll on any surface. Folds easily and is very light weight. I love this product!Read More
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After trying and using two other walkers, my wife finds this walker the perfect size and weight for her 5"1 inch frame. I find it very easy to retract and put it in our auto as the weight seems much lighter compared to others. Here's to the Nova 20 Zoom.Read More
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perfect size for me, works well in the house, works outside except on my rocky walkway. Gives my more stability to walk when my leg is bothering me. I bought it to have on hand when my leg is giving me trouble. Will start taking it on my trips to sea world and Fiesta texas to carry my bags and help me keep up with the grandkids.Read More
Nova Zoom 20 Rolling Walker
I am very pleased with the purchase of this walker. It is sturdy and attractive and was put together easily. It was delivered in a reasonable time frame.Read More
Nova Zoom 20 Rolling Walker. I chose the green color. I'm just shy of 52 and have had 2 spine surgeries, a foot surgery, and will be having the 3rd spine surgery in less than 2 weeks. I bought this walker based on researching reviews on multiple web sites and my personal needs. I am overweight due to the current issues with my spine (155) but hoping that will change after next surgery since I'll hopefully have it taken care of, at least for a while, then I can get back to a FAR more active lifestyle like I was used too. Among the positive features were the roominess of the seat from the handles when seated (is good for my frame) and still plenty of room to navigate the doorways in my home, the storage basket is good sized, it folds fairly easily, the handles DO lock into place very easily when pressed downward, the 8 inch wheels make it much easier to traverse various terrain (carpet, tile, concrete surfaces with joints, etc.), and the ability to adjust the height of the handlebars and the seat. The seat has 3 height adjustments. I'm now only 5'2" tall and the seat was pre-set to the middle choice. I also really liked the curved, padded, back bar. As I stated I've already had 2 spine surgeries and this was far more comfortable for me. It is a little bit heavier than I would have liked, probably due to the larger wheel structure but still worth it in stability. I always research others reviews on multiple web sites before making these kinds of purchases and really appreciated all those who took the time to write theirs!!! I'm 'paying it forward' for others! P.S. Girls, don't be afraid to 'blingit out' I did with some Irish themed stickers! If I have to look old (temorarily) then I may as well do it in style!!! ;)Read More
Nova Zoom 20 Walker, Perfect
After much research I purchased the Nova Zoom 20 rolling walker for my 95#, homebound mom. Mom is very unsteady and sometimes was falling over the front of the medical walker she was using. Nova Zoom has been a godsend. This walker is very sturdy allowing her to brace herself while she walks. The wide tread rubberized wheels have great traction and the brakes are very easy to set for my mom's weak hands. The basket allows her to take small items with her and the seat allows her to sit when she can't get to a chair. With the encouragement of her caregiver Mom has even ventured out to two family reunions this summer after having spent years only going out to doctor appointments! I credit Nova Zoom for giving her the stability to walk short distances with confidence. This was my first order with Overstock and I couldn't believe how fast the walker arrived. Thank you Nova, and thank you Overstock!Read More
Nova Zoom 20 Rolling Walker, Model 4220
We spent a little time looking at our local Medical Supply stores to compare brands. Notwithstanding the mechanical aspects of this walker (apparent durability, handbrakes, seat and under seat storage, etc.) a couple important items to consider are seat height and wheel size. My wife is 5'3", the 20" seat height for this product was perfect. Also, the 8" wheels are a no brainer, the slightly larger wheels are a definite advantage. I would recommend this unit to anybody in a heartbeat (who fits this size). I would buy a 2nd one if it was needed!Read More
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Here at White Stuff we love all things arts and crafts. Our friends at Mollie Makes magazine have shared with us two great summer crafting ideas. Give them a go and share your creations on our social channels using #followyourfeet
Flower Crowns
Karin Kirsten's flower crowns are perfect for creating your festival look, for a party or just to wear around the house!
All you need to create your flower crown is:
- a selection of artificial flowers
- florist tape and some thin florist wire
- rustic vine wire
- measuring tape
- glue gun and glue sticks
- scissors and pliers
Step 1 : Use your pliers to cut three equal pieces of rustic vine wire, each approx. 60cm (24") long. If you're using garden wire, be sure to wrap the wire with florist tape before moving on to Step 2.
Step 2: Gather the ends of the vine wire and secure by wrapping a piece of thin florist wire around them. Then fasten by wrapping florist tape over the top. Use the pliers as much as possible to wrap your wires, ensuring it's secure.
Step 3: Braid the vine wire, starting with the secured end, all the way to the end and connect together the ends again as you did in Step 2.
Step 4: Now attach the ends of the wire to form a circle. Measure around your head to make sure you get the sizing right first – don't make your base too tight as it needs to sit comfortably on your head.
Step 5: Once your circle is the correct size, secure the ends of the loop structure with thin florist wire, then florist tape, using your pliers to secure. You now have the round base ready to attach your flowers.
Step 6: Now for the fun part. First, arrange your flowers in order so you can see what works best before attaching them. Once you've decided on a design, start attaching them to the base one-by-one using the hot glue gun. The glue will dry very fast so use a small amount, attach the flower quickly and hold it in position until it dries. You can now fill your wire base all the way around with your artificial flowers.
Step 7: Once all of your flowers are securely attached to the base, tidy up your crown by attaching the silk green leaves on the inside so that no glue is visible. Glue them one-by-one all the way round on the inside of the flower crown.
Step 8: enjoy your finished flower crown!
Nail Art!
Daniela Fugger's colourful pieces are an easy way to brighten up your home; simply choose a word and some colourful yarn and get crafting! All you need is a few basic materials:
- Piece of wood
- Text of your choice printed out on paper
- Around150 nails, 2.5mm thick
- Yarn or thread in varying colours
- Strong tape
- Hammer
Step 1: You can either use a Mollie Makes template or draw out your own text onto paper. Secure this onto your wooden surface using strips of strong tape.
Step 2: Prepare your wood by taking the hammer and a nail and punching little marks every 4–5mm along the outline of each letter. Make sure there's a mark at every bend.
Step 3: Remove the text, and then hammer your nails into the marks you created in the previous step. Leave about two thirds of each nail above the surface, and make sure they're all tight and sturdy.
Step 4: Take your first colour yarn and fix it at the end of one nail with a knot. Then wrap the yarn around the outlines of the 'C' and the 'R', winding it around each nail. Be careful to keep the yarn taut at all times to keep it neat.
Step 5: Now zigzag around the nails with the yarn, filling the space between the outlines. As we're creating a gradient, fill the 'C' and half of 'R' completely, then fill the second half and the 'E' with less of the yarn so that you can wrap the next colour between it.
Step 6: Lay the next colour over the one you worked with before so you get the effect of a gradient, working in the same way as steps 4 and 5. Then do the same with your third, final colour.
Step 7: Finally, knot the yarn to a nail at the end. Don't worry if a few nails come loose, fix with a light hammer blow.
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Girl Scout Cookies arrive in Los Altos
With the delivery of Girl Scout Cookies last week, Los Altos and Mountain View Scouts began door-to-door sales Monday and will sell them at stores and other locations beginning Friday.
Local Scouts received nearly 6,500 cases of cookies, a 25 percent increase over last year, and the largest delivery in recent history, according to Gail Wong of Los Altos Service Unit 608 and Carolyn Stratton of Mountain View Service Unit 605. A new cookie this year, the Savannah Smiles lemon wedge, joins the traditional favorites: Samoas, Trefoils, Thin Mints, Tagalongs and Do-Si-Dos.
Sales are scheduled through March 18.
Los Altos Library hosts iTunes session
The Los Altos Library has scheduled Part 7 in its Social Media Series: "iTunes 101," 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Los Altos main library, 13 S. San Antonio Road.
The free program is appropriate for beginners and experienced users.
Attendees will learn how to organize music, play it on a computer or mobile Apple device, search for apps, add and search for music, manage an iTunes account and download podcasts and TV shows. A review of how to search for apps in iTunes for various Apple products is also included. There will be time for questions at the end of the program.
For more information, call 948-7683 or visit www.santaclaracountylib.org/losaltos.
Forum examines civic center plan
A community forum on the Los Altos Civic Center Master Plan is scheduled 7-8 p.m. Sunday in the Creekside Center at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave.
Los Altos resident Duncan MacVicar will explain the condition of the existing community center and the reasons for replacing it. He will review the master plan and moderate a question-and-answer session.
City officials are in the process of determining whether and/or when to place a bond measure on the ballot to fund renovation of the civic center.
For more information, visit www.losaltoscommunitycenter.org.
Lively Foundation hosts benefit for schools
The Lively Foundation has scheduled its annual benefit banquet noon Saturday at Ming's Restaurant, 1700 Embarcadero Road East, Palo Alto.
The event will feature lunch, party favors, door prizes and a silent auction.
Proceeds from the banquet benefit the foundation's programming for Bay Area schools. Los Altos' Loyola School has presented two performances of "The Gold Rush," Lively's educational program.
Tickets are $44, with $14 tax deductible.
For more information, visit www.livelyfoundation.org or call 969-4110.
Photo contest celebrates 'Life in Los Altos'
To mark the 60th anniversary of Los Altos' incorporation, the Los Altos Library has scheduled "Life in Los Altos," a photography contest open to children and adults.
Submitted photos must be original work taken in Los Altos.
All photographs will be displayed during the month of March, with the winner determined by public votes.
Categories include grades K-6, grades 7-12 and adults.
Library representatives will award prizes for first place and honorable mention in each category.
Entry forms are available at the Los Altos main library, 13 S. San Antonio Road; the Woodland Branch Library, 1975 Grant Road; and online at www.santaclaracountylib.org/losaltos.
For more information, call 948-7683 or visit www.santaclaracountylib.org/losaltos.
Keeping brain in shape subject of talk
Dr. Judith London of Los Altos has scheduled a presentation, "How to Keep Your Brain in Tip-Top Shape," 2-3 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 23 at Avenidas Senior Center, 450 Bryant Ave., Palo Alto.
A licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in treating Alzheimer's patients, London will discuss how relatives, friends and caregivers of those with advancing Alzheimer's disease can re-establish a meaningful connection and communicate.
London is author of "Connecting the Dots: Breakthroughs in Communication as Alzheimer's Advances" (New Harbinger Publications, 2009). She is currently writing her second book, "Support for Caregivers: The Unsung Heroes," scheduled for release this year.
For more information, visit www.avenidas.org or www.drjudithlondon.com.
Peninsula Symphony performs at luncheon
The South Bay Guild of the Peninsula Symphony has scheduled its Symphony of Blossoms Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Michaels at Shoreline, 2690 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View.
The Peninsula Symphony Quartet – comprising harp, flute, violin and cello – will perform, followed by a drawing to benefit the Music Merit Awards for young students and the Peninsula Symphony's music programs.
Tickets are $35 per person.
For tickets, make checks payable to "South Bay Guild" and send by Monday to Arlene Dean, 2091 Robinhood Lane, Los Altos 94024. Donations are accepted.
For more information, visit www.peninsulasymphony.org.


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Eye Contact
In a recent blog post, Seth Godin talks about the value of subscribers and states that 1 subscriber = 1,000 surfers.
In the traditional sense, a subscriber is someone who pays to see your content, someone who is committed to interacting with you. In today's world, with limitless information available at any given moment (and for free), that definition has grown to include anyone that commits any amount of time to your content. We live in a world of surfers, making the value of that committed viewer nearly priceless.
How this changes what we do
For anyone that publishes content, you understand that Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has been the go-to strategy for attracting new viewers and customers online. This approach is geared towards the reaching the masses. It's an attempt to snag surfers anytime they're looking for anything even remotely relevant to you. This is not a bad thing. But it's not the best thing either.
The times are a changin' and it is now imperative that we spend more of our time and energy investing in our "subscribers" than trying to preach to each and every surfer that comes our way. Making the effort to engage with and build relationships with those that already like what you do, publish, or sell will yield more fruit than just holding a sign by the side of the road. By the way, this whole relationship and interaction thing is made simple, efficient, and rewarding through social media. [Check out one of my posts on social media here]
These ideas are not just for those that have things to sell. I am talking about creating valuable content, building relationships, and telling stories which apply to everyone, whether you are a housewife, blogger, business owner, or college student.
Duck Hunting
When I was in college, I helped run a leadership development program on my campus. We brought in guest speakers, held conferences, and hosted retreats that taught leadership principles to students. One of those speakers, Dr. Tim Elmore, has written some great material on leadership and communication. One of his fundamental points was the idea of Duck Hunting.
In duck hunting you wait for a flock to approach, fire, and gather up the birds that fall. It's impossible to gather up the ones that don't fall; yet, every day we try to do this with the content that we publish and products that we sell. We become fixated on telling as many people as possible about everything we do. Instead, we should focus on those that respond, build relationships with them, and allow them to share our story with others. Because, when you think about it, who do we generally trust more, our friends or an advertisement? Unless you have terrible friends, I think we are all on the same page.
Am I suggesting we abandon all traditional advertisement and marketing strategies? By no means. What I am suggesting is that we put more effort into our subscribers than we do the surfers. If we commit to those that respond, we will see them sharing our story, products, and services with others. At that point, it becomes more about a story than a business. And, in case you can't see it, that is a very good thing!
Whether you are an online retailer, a blogger, or a stay at home dad, think about who you are talking to, what you want to say to them, and spend time interacting with them. It isn't always easy. It isn't always quick. But it's always rewarding.


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Noisses was born and bred in North London to a musical family, his early influences coming from his dad, a well known Jazz musician. He Started DJ'ing Garage, 2-step, Drum&Bass and Hip-Hop at the age of 15 and at 16 he got his first set-up for making tunes although it wasn't until a few years later that he really got busy with production. Raving, parties and friends heavily influenced him as a kid and now after many years of playing at parties in places across the map,
it is his love of being able to make people get up and dance that keeps him buzzing. His sound has evolved using elements of Drum & Bass, Breaks, Garage and Hip-Hop aswell as his Jazz roots. Over the years Noisses has proved himself to be one of the most innovative DJ's and producers to come out of the UK scene, a diverse artist who ensures integrity in whatever he puts his hand to. www.myspace.com/noissesmusic
Higher - Noisses ft. Ade
Entrance Song - Eats Everything
Battle For Middle - Julio Bashmore
Daddy, Disclosure Remix' - Emeli Sande
Soul Glo - C.R.S.T.
Bax - Mosca
Sprung - DJ Zinc
Source 16 - Redlight
Countdown - Beyonce, Jack Beats remix
Wile Out - DJ Zinc, Vato Gonzalez Remix
Girl Ninja - Bert On Beats, Hortus Musicus Remix
Crush - Nero
The Vision - Joker
Falling Down - Sub Focus
Only You, RackNRuin remix - Iman
Mother Protect Nicki And The Dove Phaleh Remix
Runnin ft. Belle Humble - Cutline
Chew Bubblegum Noisses
Our Sound/Get Down - Noisses
Green Tea - Noisses
No Light, No Light - Florence The Machine Breakage Remix
Beauty - Noisses


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Smokey Quartz is a stone of protection and grounding. Its color links with the earth's elements and with the root chakra. The slow vibration of Smokey Quartz focuses intention on the present moment, supporting the manifestation of ones dreams into reality. Add it to a protection, manifestation and grounding grid. Meditate with it to ground energy, invite in protection and connect with the earth's elementals.
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Crystals and gemstones are Earth's treasures, little reminders of the blessings held within. Gaia shares her loving support through the power of these pieces of light. Connect with them daily; meditate with a chosen crystal, invite it to infuse your energy field and life with its power, place in your home and work space with the intention of invoking its qualities. The impact can be subtle and at the same time incredibly profound. They carry the healing vibration of the earth from her heart to yours.
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Topic: My Dad--diagonosed
My dad, 66, was diagnosed with this last week. He is going to Mayo in Rochester, MN. His WBC is high and the previous doctor in Minneapolis said the stent would close in 2 months and it is agressive.
Do they replace stents? I have read that he may only have 6 months to a year. How awful is the chemo? I am trying to plan a time to see him with my daughter, 6.


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NEIL SMITH and his eldest daughter Lucy have qualified for the latter stages of the National Mixed Pairs Championship at Northampton next month.
Younger daughter Katy is through to the inter-area final of the Ladies National Singles Championship after winning the Area 10 final, but the Smith sisters lost in the area final of the pairs.
In the Area 10 final of the mixed pairs played at Cotswold IBC (Stroud) the father and daughter combination of Neil and Lucy Smith made a flying start and led 12-1 after only seven ends.
But their Malvern Hills opponents, Jean Meek and England U18 international Ryan Atkins hit back to cut the gap to 12-9 at 11.
The Smiths then took control to win the next four ends to take a commanding 22-9 lead after 15 ends, however, they then dropped a single and a five to only lead 22-15 at 17.
But a count of two saw them easily hold on and protect their advantage on the last two ends for a great 24-19 victory and book their place in the last 32 at Northampton on February 12.
This is the first time that 17-year-old Lucy has qualified for the national indoor finals.
Katy Smith, competing in the National Indoor Championships for the first time this season, celebrated her 16th birthday in style this week.
She won the Area 10 national singles title and has qualified for the inter-area final, meaning she is one step away from reaching the national finals and last 16 at Nottingham in late March.
A nip and tuck start to the Ladies Area Singles final saw Katy Smith trail Gill Fry (Gloucester) 7-6 after six ends but then she hit back to move into an 11-9 lead.
Fry rallied and won the next three ends to go 15-11 up but it was to be her last taste of success.
Katy Smith turned up the power with an awesome display to take the next seven ends to win the Area 10 title 21-15 and book her place in the inter-area final against either Gillian Cliff (Bromsgrove) or England junior international Kirsty Richards (City of Birmingham) next month.
However the Smith girls, in their first appearance together, put up a battling display but were beaten 24-12 in the Area 10 ladies national pairs final by Malvern Hills duo Val Pedlingham and England senior and junior international Amy Stanton.
Elsewhere, the Westlecot rink of Val Coles, Jill Webb (sub for Janet Willis), Jenny Vowles and Wendy Anderson were beaten 25-17 in the Area 10 national fours championship final by a quartet from MidGlos skipped by Maryan Pye.
Anderson also suffered defeat in the Area 10 Over 60s pairs final with Sylvia Wells losing 19-14 to MidGlos' Ann Leach and her partner.
But Anderson will be hoping for better fortunes this weekend when she teams up with Wells and Vowles to play in the Area 10 triples final against Marian Wheatley (Leominster & District) at Cotswold.
Fairford duo Ken Clarke and Martin Hope missed out in their bid to reach the national finals in the men's Over 60s Pairs.


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The DGR logos were designed by mike stuart, aka mbstuart. I think that's the right name
he helped me out with source files and fonts for the stash mini project, and from those sources I made minor modifications and created what I use as a master copy. So you'll see tiny differences or variations in the logos I use, but they are essentially mbstuart's designs in a brand identity usage.
Best factoid is that the calculometry on the thrower logo is just gibberish math
thanks to my kickass printshop..
I got four DGR thrower stickers signed by Avery


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Juicy Finds in Commercial Real Estate
One of the ongoing long-term discussions around Chez Melvin revolves around real estate. This group is probably the best reflection of the U.S. economy, and it impacts a wide range of other sectors. Certainly it plays heavily in banking, one of my favorite patches. In 2007, my curmudgeonly, options-trading friend picked up on the excesses of 2007 by observing his real estate friends. As for myself, back in 2009 I spotted the obvious under-valuations in hotels and shopping centers -- thanks to at least a rough idea that I'd had of the replacement value of commercial properties. One of the first things I do when I'm checking out a bank is to look at the type and location of its real-estate-lending portfolio.
In the aforesaid discussions, we've even talked about expanding from just stocks and bonds into property acquisition, management and brokerage. Although we have seen an improvement in many real-estate markets around the U.S., the space is nowhere near the levels it had reached in 2007: The Moody's/RCA Commercial Property Price Indices are still 23% below the pre-bust highs. If you take the red-hot apartment sector out of the mix, the composite is even further away from the highs. Sectors like suburban offices and retail properties, for instance, are still at very low levels....546 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Onyx Pharma Rises Despite Deutsche Downgrade
Takeout speculation surrounding cancer drug maker Onyx Pharmaceuticals (ONXX) continued today, sending the stock rising 3% to $130.20 early Monday afternoon.
Yet some analysts have cooled on the stock. Earlier today, Deutsche Bank downgraded Onyx to from a Buy to a Hold arguing that a potential deal is already baked into the stock price, leaving less upside for investors.
Analyst Robyn Karnauskas raised the price target to $140 a share arguing that a takeout would likely come "around these levels."
Last week, Onyx confirmed that it's actively accepting bids from potential acquirers. But Reutersrecently reported that Pfizer (PFE) has decided not to pursue a bid for Onyx, mainly on concerns that the company has become too expensive. The report went on to say that other interested drug makers have also been deterred by price.
Last month, Onyx rejected an unsolicited bid from Amgen (AMGN) as too low.