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Lt. Warren Barry said the men, one carrying a rifle, entered the 7-Eleven, 2429 Mission St., at 9 p.m. and confronted a clerk. One of the suspects pointed the rifle at the clerk's head and demanded money.
Barry said the clerk opened the cash drawer and gave the suspect an undetermined amount of money before the suspects fled southbound on Swift Street. Police searched the area but were unable to find the suspects.
The men are described as 5 feet 8 inches tall to 5 feet 9 inches tall, with dark hair and medium builds, Barry said. They wore dark-colored hooded sweatshirts, dark pants and white tennis shoes.
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95% of Sepha's sales are exported around the world and the company is now selling its specialist leak detection and blister packing machinery to pharmaceutical companies across every major region. In the past year, the company has added Argentina, Colombia and New Zealand to the list of countries where it is currently doing business. Sepha CEO, John Haran said the company's success is down to a three-pronged approach, "an increased focus on direct customer engagement, continued product innovation & product launches over the past two years, and being able to respond quickly to the changing regulatory requirements of our major customers."
Underpinning the success has been an improved agent training and support programme, as well as global road-shows to supplement attendance at major international trade shows. "Rather than wait for new customers to visit our stands, we have been able to visit client facilities directly and provide live demonstrations of our machines utilizing their products. This has proven extremely beneficial and has demonstrated the cost saving and quality improvement benefits of equipment," continued Mr Haran.
40% of the new orders are for Sepha's non-destructive blister pack inspection machines such as Visionscan which uses hi-resolution imaging technology to test for leaks in the packaging of pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. These machines have given customers a flexible and lower cost entry-point into non-destructive leak detection which is more technologically advanced and reliable than traditional leak testing practices. Visionscan is the world's first tool-less, vision-based leak detection machine for blister-packs. It has been developed to meet growing demand from pharmaceutical blister pack manufacturers for a low cost yet accurate and modern leak detection alternative to the blue dye test that can be integrated into their quality control systems. It uses high resolution camera imaging technology to detect defects in individual blister pockets and weak seals in less than 60 seconds. Because it is tool-less, 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and capable of detecting defects down to 15 micron, it is ideal for contract and generic manufacturers where speed, accuracy and multiple product change over is required.
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Biosecurity is a vital part of raising pigs. In fact, it comes right after animal welfare. Even though we are almost out of the woods for PRRS season, the imminent threat of PEDv is still going strong and the new dangers associated with the coronavirus mean that biosecurity has become more important than ever. Preventing disease and keeping animals healthy are part of making production practices easier for employees and more profitable for employers.
I have now worked for four different hog companies. In each, they have taken biosecurity very seriously. Of course, they have biosecurity health pyramids, which give restrictions from farm to farm. At Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics, they also have biosecurity pyramids to help employees remember what biosecurity is for and how to execute it.
The three points in the pyramid are belief, discipline and accountability. Belief is important because one must believe in what they are doing in order to gain the discipline needed to execute good biosecurity measures. Accountability reflects on a person and his or her integrity to get a job done correctly.
There are multiple ways workers can take extra measures to protect farms and pigs. Here is a list of ways I take biosecurity to the next level:
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- Being aware of entrances/exits in the barn
- Always doing chores youngest to oldest
Another significant role in disease spread is transportation. This includes the truck, trailer and driver. Drivers can have a huge impact on biosecurity. Many farms have diseases because trailers are still infected with disease. Drivers can really make a difference in disease spread by believing, having discipline and being accountable.
Biosecurity is a huge priority now. The pork industry has to step up together and educate all companies and employees on how to correctly execute biosecurity. I understand there is only so much we can do, but if we take the extra steps it could go a long way in protecting our industry.


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AgTrax, a leading provider of integrated agribusiness software in the Midwest, has partnered with Sullivan Higdon & Sink (SHS) to further develop their brand and introduce its latest comprehensive software product, TraxView.
The company, based in Hutchinson, Kan., is known for its commitment to service and innovation. In considering SHS as their agency partner, AgTrax found a similarly aligned passion for standing out from the flock. "I knew we wanted an agency that would look at our needs outside the typical agriculture environment. After meeting the team, we were convinced SHS was the right agency to help us develop AgTrax, a rapidly evolving organization with a unique product offering," said Chuck Jenkins, director of marketing and sales with AgTrax.
To begin the new partnership, SHS conducted an audit of the company's current marketing and communications efforts, and then completed new brand standards and creative elements.
The first phase of work included logo development for both AgTrax and TraxView, a website update and new collateral. The program of work includes a total website refresh in 2013, as well as upgrades to trade show materials.
To meet AgTrax's desire to remain cutting edge within their ever-changing industry, SHS will also be offering public relations support and media planning.
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{mosimage}Everyone in the lobby at the Metro Court becomes Mr. Craig's hostage as he and his mercenaries storm the hotel. Mr. Craig and his cohorts force everyone to hand over their valuables. When Mr. Craig sternly makes Carly hand over her engagement ring from Jax, Sonny thinks he recognizes his voice. Sonny soon wonders if Alcazar is involved. Mr. Craig orders his mercenaries "Three" and "Five" to search the vault and Maxie ends up being their hostage. Sam makes a daring move and pushes the panic button which results in Maxie being locked inside the vault with Three.
While on the other side of town, Jason learns about the situation at the hotel and is soon joined by Lucky, Rodriguez and Mac.
Back at the Metro Court, Sonny urges Mr. Craig to cut his losses and flee after Carly informs him that the vault is now irreversibly locked.
Shortly thereafter, Jason orders Spinelli to hack into the hotel's computer and learns about Alcazar's briefcase in the vault. Mr. Craig forces everyone to play a "name game" and involves Robin to prove he means business.
Over at Shadybrook, Luke and Lucky share a bittersweet reunion when they run into each other outside Laura's room. In the meantime, Scott contacts Bobbie, who tells him about Laura's all too brief return and that she remembered how Rick Webber died. Then, it's back to Luke who soon realizes that Scott visited Laura.
While over at the hospital, Alcazar suffers a brain bleed and Patrick warns him that he needs immediate surgery. Skye insists that Alcazar have the operation and then wants to handle Alcazar's transaction for him. Alcazar tells Skye that the briefcase in the vault has a timed detonator that requires that a six-digit code be punched in at regular intervals or the briefcase will explode. Alcazar suffers a seizure before he can give Skye the code!
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To look at the potential connection between olive oil consumption and risk of stroke, researchers conducted a two-part study. For part one, they collected information from 7,625 healthy, stroke-free, older adults regarding their diet and exercise habits, usual body weight, how much olive oil they typically ate, and other risk factors for stroke, including blood pressure, diabetes, smoking habits, heart disease, and alcohol use. For the second part of the study, researchers collected blood samples from 1,245 of the 7,625 part one study participants, and analyzed these samples for levels of oleic acid, the main type of fat in olive oil and a marker of olive oil consumption. The higher the levels, typically the more olive oil a person consumes.
After following this group of adults for six years, the researchers found:
This two-part study suggests that dietary olive oil may protect against stroke, particularly ischemic stroke, the type most common in the US and Europe. In ischemic stroke, one or more blood vessels to the brain become blocked. Blood flow is interrupted, leading to brain damage.
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In the 1990s, longer shorts were an adjustment made to appease shifting sentiment on tighter shorts throughout basketball circles. While present, uproar was minimal then.
This next change, adidas' idea of adding sleeves to jerseys, could have similar legs; at least adidas, the provider of NBA uniforms since 2006, is hoping so.
The first live look at adidas' "adizero NBA short sleeve uniform system" will come when the Golden State Warriors debut it in their Feb. 22 home game against the San Antonio Spurs, the NBA announced. The Warriors will also wear the jerseys in home games on March 8 against the Houston Rockets and March 15 against the Chicago Bulls.
Other than the sleeved look, features are said to be a 26 percent lighter jersey with stretch fabric around the shoulder to allow full range of motion. Warriors rookie Harrison Barnes can be seen in photos wearing the fit jersey, fashioned to curve with contours of the neck, shoulders and arms.
PHOTOS: Warriors in action with sleeved jerseys
A number of Warriors players have tested the jersey in practices, and the Warriors and adidas have received positive feedback, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
"I think it will be a trendsetter," Barnes said. "I think its something it will take people a little bit of time to get used to, but once they do it'll be good. As long as I'm able to shoot and move, that's all that matters."
Public opinion is sure to form quickly. For what it's worth, the Warriors brass, who first learned of the design in an August 2011 pitch meeting, are fond of the new style and pleased to be first to roll it out.
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DETROIT - Tanya Skelton spoke with Local 4 on Tuesday about her three missing sons and their father, John Skelton.
She addressed the claims John made about her abusing the children.
"For him to accuse me hurts," Tanya said.
She also talked about the time she spent in prison.
"I am a different person now," Tanya said. "My children get time outs, they don't even get spanked."
Last week, Tanya broke her silence since her sons went missing on Thanksgiving day. Sources said she had been encouraged by police to stay quiet while they interrogated her soon-to-be ex-husband John Skelton on the whereabouts of their boys.
Tanya had a message for her estranged husband:
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Plants and flowers have been an important part of the Chinese visual repertoire since ancient times. Whether in naturalistic or stylized forms, the representation of botanical subjects in the arts of China reflects a deep respect for the wonders of the natural world.
Two of the three handscroll paintings displayed provide a look at a range of wild and cultivated plants and flowers, and show how they form part of a larger ecosystem that includes other living things, such as insects, birds, and animals. Another handscroll depicts an expansive landscape unified with a blue-green palette portraying the mountains, and groves of blossoming peach trees that evoke a famous literary and artistic theme.
Throughout the long history of Chinese ceramics, floral subjects were commonly used for decoration, but the techniques used to depict floral motifs differed greatly. Often the designs are painted onto ceramic vessels before glazing and firing while at other times the design is incised onto the glaze before firing. In the case of a white Northern Song jar, the body of the vessel is applied with decoration resembling petals so that the entire object may be experienced as a flower in bloom.
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MORE than 250 jobs were yesterday saved at Harwell energy and environmental consultancy AEA Technology after it was bought out of administration.
The firm underwent a "pre-pack" administration with multi-industry consultancy Ricardo paying £18m for the business which collapsed because of a £450m black hole in its pension fund.
A total of 258 jobs were saved as a result of the move with Ricardo bosses saying there were no plans to uproot the business, now known as Ricardo-AEA, from its Harwell base. Two people were made redundant.
Robert Bell, managing director of Ricardo-AEA, said: "The transaction both secures the future for AEA Europe and provides a platform for its continued success and growth as a part of the global Ricardo organisation."
Administrator Will Wright of financial restructuring firm KPMG, said: "Unable to sustain its pension liability, the company faced a funding crisis which necessitated the appointment of administrators.
"The company's directors undertook comprehensive marketing of the operating businesses and there was a huge amount of interest with over 100 interested parties making contact.
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A new study released this week reveals that 85 percent of Americans are anxiety-ridden about their retirement prospects. And 84 percent say all Americans should have a pension.
What's not to like about pensions? To ask Americans if they like pensions is equivalent to asking if they like babies. Of course they do. Pensions would be a good solution to everyone's retirement planning problems.
"What people tell us is they don't feel they can do it on their own," says Diane Oakley, executive director of the National Institute on Retirement Security, or NIRS, which sponsored the study.
The study's release coincided with bad pension news this week from other quarters.
The Wall Street Journal came out with a splashy headline Tuesday: "Why the corporate pension gap is soaring." The story explains what's behind a $347 billion funding gap in private sector pensions. That figure represents "the gap between the amount that companies expect to owe retirees and what they have on hand to pay them," according to the article.
Separately, global consulting firm Towers Watson reported a similar dismal finding this week -- that at the end of 2012, the aggregate funded status of pensions at 429 Fortune 1000 companies was the lowest recorded in 13 years, despite strong market gains. Liabilities grew more than assets.
And Mercer, another global consultant, announced the launch of its U.S. Pension Buyout Index to provide companies with timely pricing information -- just in case they want to get out of the pension business and shift their pension burden to third-party insurance companies.
Pushing for retirement security
Undeterred by these developments, NIRS' mission is to convey the importance of retirement security to policymakers in Washington, D.C. It has a sympathetic ear from Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, who last summer introduced a newfangled pension solution called Universal, Secure and Adaptable Retirement Funds, or USA Retirement Funds. Though it didn't get much pickup in the media, it deserves a lot of attention because it addresses an important need: Most Americans are woefully unprepared to finance 25 to 30 years of retirement, particularly as health care costs rise. They could use some help.
Oakley says she looked at some figures from the Survey of Consumer Finances from the Federal Reserve recently to see how many people have saved up enough in the 55 to 64 age group -- those approaching retirement. The rule of thumb, depending on the source, is that people should have a multiple of anywhere from eight to 12 times their annual household income saved up before retiring. Oakley looked at how many had just four times their household income. "Only 12 percent of the households have that kind of savings," she says. In the 45 to 54 age group, only 4 percent have that much saved, she adds.
Another big finding in the NIRS study, she says, is that 95 percent of millennials believe the retirement system is broken, and 84 percent would be supportive of a new pension system like the one proposed by Harkin.
Ironically, it's the millennial generation that could benefit the most by investing in their workplace plans or an individual retirement account right now -- without delay. They have the benefit of time on their side to reach their retirement goals if they make use of these tools.
It's a good backup plan -- just in case the USA Retirement Funds don't materialize.
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After a year during which a stunning number of students won major national scholarships and fellowships, Montana State University learned this week it is once again the school of choice for many of the state's best and brightest students.
Out of 213 Montana high-school students eligible for the Montana University System Honor Scholarship, 135 or 63 percent have applied to MSU for fall 2013, university officials announced this week.
The scholarships provide free tuition for up to four years to top students from Montana high schools, based on their grade point averages and college entrance exam scores. Students can choose to use the scholarships at any one of the state's colleges, universities or two-year institutions.
MSU regularly gets the largest share of the students, with 127 of 206 scholarship recipients choosing MSU last fall; 99 out of 176 in 2011; and 121 out of 199 in 2010.
Overall, the university has been drawing record numbers of students to its doors. Fall 2012 enrollment hit a record 14,660 - the sixth time in seven years MSU hit an enrollment record.
In addition, the 2012-13 academic year has been an amazing one overall for the university in terms of major scholarships, said Ilse-Mari Lee, director of the University Honors Program at MSU.
In March, the university learned that all four of its nominees for the Goldwater Scholarship had been chosen as winners - a rare feat for any university nationally and one that last happened at MSU in 1998. The Goldwater is the nation's premier scholarship for undergraduates studying math, natural sciences and engineering, and it gives each student up to $7,500 a year for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. MSU has now received 58 Goldwater Scholarships, keeping the university one of the nation's top institutions for numbers of recipients.
Also in March, Blake Bjornson, a former student body president at MSU, won a Udall Scholarship in recognition of his commitment to an environmentally related career and sustained efforts and leadership toward this goal. He is MSU's fifth Udall Scholar.
In November, Joe Thiel was named MSU's 10th Rhodes Scholar, and Bryan Vadheim was named MSU's first Marshall Scholar. Rhodes Scholarships are the oldest international fellowship awards in the world. In addition to outstanding scholarly achievements, Rhodes Scholars are chosen for their "character, commitment to others and to the common good, and for their potential for leadership in whatever domains their careers may lead."
The Marshall Scholarship is similar to the Rhodes Scholarship, but while Rhodes Scholars must study in the Oxford University system, the Marshall Scholarship may be used at any institution in the U.K.
Major scholarship winners from MSU were honored at a reception earlier this week and are listed below by scholarship, name, major and hometown:
Newman Scholar, Dani Clark, sociology, Livingston, Mont.
Fulbright Scholar, Elizabeth Browning, English, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Udall Scholar, Blake Bjornson, mechanical engineering, Missoula, Mont.
Goldwater Scholar, Alissa Bleem, chemical engineering, Fort Collins, Colo.
Goldwater Scholar, Natasha Pettinger, chemistry, Laramie, Wyo.
Goldwater Scholar, Brian Redman, electrical engineering, Crane, Mont.
Goldwater Scholar, Matthew Sherick, chemical engineering, Hudson, Wis.
National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowship, Vanessa Murray, chemistry (doctoral candidate), Craig, Colo.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Anna Bergstrom, land resources, Rockford, Ill.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Kevin Harlen, cell biology and neuroscience, Helena, Mont.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Ethan Keeler, electrical engineering, Butte, Mont.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Catherine Kirkland, environmental engineering (doctoral candidate), Bozeman, Mont.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Tiphani Lynn, molecular biosciences (doctoral candidate), Great Falls, Mont.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Brieann Webber, civil engineering (bio-resources), Kalispell, Mont.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Kaysha Young, mechanical engineering, Pony, Mont.
Marshall Scholar, Bryan Vadheim, chemical engineering and economics, Miles City, Mont.
Rhodes Scholar, Joseph Thiel, chemical engineering and liberal studies, Idaho Falls, Idaho
A number of MSU students also received honorable mentions or were finalists for major awards. Those students are listed below by scholarship, name, major and hometown:
Fulbright National finalist, David Besh, biological sciences (organismal biology), Anchorage, Alaska.
Fulbright National finalist, Robert Cruz, health and human performance, Newport, R.I.
Fulbright National finalist, Gabe Lavin, anthropology, Bozeman, Mont.
Fulbright National finalist, Kevin Murray, industrial engineering, Butte, Mont.
Truman finalist, Alana Lake, political science, Missoula, Mont.
Gates-Cambridge finalist, David Halat, chemistry, Bozeman, Mont.
Rhodes National finalist, Eric Dietrich, civil engineering (bio-resources), Portland, Ore.
Udall Scholar honorable mention, Kellie M. Phillips, nursing, Kaycee, Wyo.
Contact: Ilse-Mari Lee, director, University Honors Program, (406) 994-4689 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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conebeckham wrote:And without a doubt, the Tathagatagarbha Sutras are part of the transmission of this "Sutra Mahamudra" path.
Yes, this being a late invention of Gampopa.
Otherwise Tathagatagarbha Sutras are not part of the Mahamudra tradition.
conebeckham wrote:And without a doubt, the Tathagatagarbha Sutras are part of the transmission of this "Sutra Mahamudra" path.
conebeckham wrote:However, Mikyo Dorje also comments that it essential to an understanding of Mahamudra that one have renunciation of samsara, the mind of Bodhicitta, and the view of Emptiness as outlined in Madhyamaka
The sutra tradition of Mahamudra encompasses both the second and third turnings of the wheel of dharma [the teachings on emptiness and buddhanature, respectively]. According to the second turning of the wheel, the true nature of mind is beyond conceptual fabrication. That means it cannot be described as being existent or nonexistent, as being something or nothing, or as being permanent or impermanent. Mind cannot be described or conceptualized in any of these ways: the nature of mind is beyond all conceptual fabrication. Then, according to the third turning of the wheel of dharma, which are the teachings on buddhanature such as the Uttaratantrashastra, the true nature of mind is described as luminous clarity. This is the enlightened essence of the buddhanature, completely free from any stain, completely free from any imperfection or flaw. This luminosity is inseparable from emptiness. So the true nature of mind is described as the union of clarity and emptiness.
conebeckham wrote:JohnRammy-
Maitripa is a part of the Mahamudra lineage, is he not? He's also credited with "finding" the Ratnagotravibhaga, otherwise known as the Uttaratantrashastra of Maitreya/Asanga, is he not?
conebeckham wrote:Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso:The sutra tradition of Mahamudra encompasses..........
conebeckham wrote:Or is your assertion that Tathagatagarbha sutras and doctrines were only incorporated into Mahamudra transmission with Gampopa?
conebeckham wrote:Ah. Well, you might have missed where I pointed out that these teachings existed prior to Gampopa, and even prior to Marpa-i.e., in India. Or is your assertion that Tathagatagarbha sutras and doctrines were only incorporated into Mahamudra transmission with Gampopa?
"At the time I'm meditating on Mahamudra,
I rest without struggle in actual real being.
I rest relaxed in a free-from-wandering space,
I rest in a clarity cradled in emptiness-space.
I rest in awareness and this is blissful space.
I rest unruffled in non-conceptual space.
In variety's space I rest in equipoise.
I'm resting and this is naked mind itself."
Sung on the Snowy Range
Supreme guru, I bow down at your feet
The siddhis of blessings come straight from the dakinis
Samaya's nectar is the most nourishing drink
Your offering of faith has kept me so healthy
This way of gathering merit, it works quite well
For the mind that masters view, the emptiness dawns
In the content seen, not even an atom exists
A seer and seen, refined until they're gone
This way of realizing view, it works quite well
When meditation is clear light river flow
There is no need to confine it to sessions and breaks
Meditator and object, refined until they're gone
This heart bone of meditation, it beats quite well
When you're sure that conduct's work is luminous light
And you're sure that interdependence is emptiness
A doer and deed, refined until they're gone
This way of working with conduct, it works quite well
When biased thinking has vanished into space
No phony facades, eight dharmas, nor hopes and fears,
A keeper and kept, refined until they're gone
This way of keeping samaya, it works quite well
When you've finally discovered your mind is dharmakaya
And you're really doing yourself and others good
A winner and won, refined until they're gone
This way of winning results, it works quite well
Karma Dorje wrote:I think the question is, if a distinction was critical between "sutra" mahamudra and any other sort then why was it not made explicit in the Indian tradition? It seems more likely that this is part of the hermeneutic edifice of the Tibetan scholarly tradition that attempted more or less successfully to knit all of the disparate elements of Buddhist thought into one Grand Unified Theory. It may very well have been important in Tibet to justify the mahamudra teachings, but we are no longer in the same boat here in the West at this time.
Of course there is great identity between the tathagathagarbha sutras, the tantras and the dohas of mahamudra: they describe the same underlying reality of luminous emptiness. We need not assume that these are all of a single piece historically.
Jinzang wrote: which shows that Gampopa was not the first Kagyu practitioner
conebeckham wrote:We may as well ask why there are the "Six Dharmas of Naropa," as prior to this classification, there was not such an explicit system. A collection of Completion Stage instructions from various lineages, and from various Tantras, were brought together in a meaningful and skillful way. Then again, perhaps this was Marpa's doing, eh? Maybe he was creating a hermeneutic edifice, as well?
I personally don't think Gampopa was attempting to create a Grand Unified Theory. I believe he was working with the notion of Skillful Means.
Karma Dorje wrote:many practitioners will practice their entire life without reading the works of Maitreya.
JohnRammy wrote:Karma Dorje wrote:many practitioners will practice their entire life without reading the works of Maitreya.
Yes, Candrakīrti or Atisa would have said something if the Tathagatagarbha Sutras were important.
Indians ignored these texts for a reason.
JohnRammy wrote:Jinzang wrote: which shows that Gampopa was not the first Kagyu practitioner
Gampopa is THE first Kagyu practitioner.
The first.
The founder.
Karma Dorje wrote:Gathering together a set of six instructions Marpa received from Naropa and calling them the "Six Dharmas of Naropa" is rather obviously not the same thing as developing an innovative notion of Mahamudra broken down into sutra, tantra and essence which was never there before. The first is merely enumerating a list, the second is putting forward an entirely new interpretation. It was not taught by his guru Milarepa or his paramaguru Marpa, and Je Gampopa's formulation was controversial-- criticized by the likes of Sapan for revealing Mahamudra outside of vajrayana context.
Could be true, what you say...I don't know.I don't disagree with you that his philosophical moves were skillful means to engage beings more widely in the ultimate teachings. I am simply saying that the reasons behind such an innovation may be particular to Tibet where one had to justify any such a move against the entire edifice of the Buddhist teaching, situating the pointing out instruction in the context of sutra. These days, I don't see many people insisting on such a justification and many practitioners will practice their entire life without reading the works of Maitreya.
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On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 394: motion to table boren amdt no.394; To provide that revenues derived from the disallowance of tax deductions for lobbying expenses shall be used to reduce the deficit and to reduce the role of special interests in congressional election campaigns.
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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - A dramatic security video inside a local restaurant shows a server jumping into action to save a man from choking at Buffington's Bar and Grill in Ormond Beach.
It was the moment Dan Roberts went from local server to local hero.
"I was actually serving this table and just managed to look over in the corner of my eye," said Roberts. "You just kind of go for it."
But Roberts never thought his quick thinking on Nov. 5 would get him the kind of attention he has now.
The owner posted the security video on the restaurant's Facebook page. In a day, word spread, and 10,000 views later, the humble waiter became a Facebook hit.
He'd rather shrug off the fame, but women love it.
"I would love to be with somebody that would jump in and protect me and help me," said Eileen Wynne. "He was fabulous and he was so humble and he did his job and he was so great."
"I think I was maybe the only one big enough to throw him around," said Roberts. "I would hope somebody would do that for me too in that scenario."
Roberts said lifeguard training a few years ago finally came in handy, and it's a good thing. A worried friend is seen on the video rubbing the choking man's back, but most people nearby never even realized anything was wrong. After his first bite, the first-time diner was choking for about a minute before Roberts ran to the rescue.
Roberts said it was a close call -- the man was turning blue and went unconscious at one point.
"He sat up. We got him a glass of water and he finished his sandwich. The food's that good I guess," laughed Roberts.
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A seven run fifth inning in the second game saved the North Platte First National Bank Seniors from being swept at home by Twin Cities on Wednesday.
Despite the win, Seniors coach Rick Ostergard was still disappointed by his team's performance on Wednesday.
"I didn't feel like we deserved to win the second game," said Ostergard. "I'll take it, but that's as far as that goes."
In the first game, Twin Cities scored the first three runs with all three coming home on errors by North Platte.
Drew Beyer scored the first run for North Platte in the bottom of the fourth inning when he drew a bases loaded walk on the payoff pitch from Dylon Busskohl with two outs.
Both teams traded runs in the fifth inning. But the First Nationals couldn't get on track against Busskohl, who threw 125 pitches in the complete game victory for the Zephyrs.
"The first game, the pitchers (Luke Volz and Dalton Pflughaupt) did what they had to do to win," Ostergard said. "But other than that, we didn't do anything good. We can't or won't win anything if we can't field the ball or score runs."
Alec Wesslund started the second game for North Platte but he ran into trouble in the second inning when Rojelio Gurrola got on with an infield single to load the bases with no one out.
Wesslund was pulled for Darian Allberry. Allberry walked Jackson Hinze and Tharyn Curtis to give Twin Cities a 2-0 lead. But that was all Allberry let come across the plate.
The First Nationals got on the board in the third inning when Jack Kenny hit a two-out single just over the glove of Hinze at second base. Then in the fourth, North Platte tied it up after a wild pitch by Andres Morales.
In the top of the fifth inning, Austin Murphy gave Twin Cities back the lead with a two-run single to right field off of Drew Callaghan, who came on for Allberry in the inning.
But in the bottom of the fifth, the First Nationals finally got going. Ben Sukraw tied the game with a one-out triple to left-center and that spelled the end for Morales.
Beau Lofink came on for Morales and he couldn't find the strike zone. Ty Brockmoller drew a bases loaded walk to give North Platte the lead at 5-4. Then Beyer was hit by a pitch to force in another run.
Callaghan then singled in another run, making it 7-4. Then Wesslund hit a two-run line-drive single to right that evaded the glove of first baseman Leighton Freeze to end the rally with a 9-4 lead.
"Lofink didn't do anything special," said Ostergard. "He just served up balls for us to hit. We should've hit the two pitchers they threw before him. We hit the ball. But it was nothing special on our part. We should have hit the ball like that all day."
But North Platte still wasn't out of the woods. In the top of the seventh inning, Jacob Schmid and Eric Moreno started the rally for Twin Cities with back to back singles. Then Callaghan walked Lofink to load the bases.
Riley Vieyra then came on for Callaghan. Murphy hit a two-run double to left-center. Then Freeze sacrificed himself for another run. Rojelio Gurrola then reached on an error by Allberry at first base to bring the Zephyrs to within 9-8.
But Vieyra got Ty Benson to fly out and then Schmid to ground out to the shortstop Luke Volz to end the game.
"It was a scary last inning," Ostergard said. "Riley hasn't thrown very much and it's tough when you haven't thrown a lot. But Riley did a good job in a tough situation to come into."
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We skidded in at Number 9, but no wonder we love big bedrooms so darn much! Dallas still made it into the Top Ten! Washington, D.C. made the tip top of the list of U.S. cities with the most members per capita at Ashley Madison, that notorious adult dating web site for married people who like to, well, cheat. The website says it has around 13 million members in 17 countries around the world; and here's a shocker: AM membership spiked by a whopping 977 percent on February 15. Guess wives go out and cheat on husbands when they don't like their Valentines Day gift, which is why I just buy my own!
AM's CEO and founder, Noel Biderman, who I think is brilliant, says DC is no surprise: "Powerful men and women, particularly those in politics, tend to take multiple 'risks' on their way to the top, " she says. Simply put, the more successful you are, the more prone to cheating you are she says… and Washington is full of successful people looking for something outside their marriage.
Guess Dallas is, too, though I hear Cougarville is centered up near Legacy,
Here are the Top Ten Ashley Madison members per capita city:
1.Washington, D.C.
2.San Antonio, Texas
4.Salt Lake City
5.Oklahoma City, Okla.
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The 2013 crop may be closely compared to some circus performers. There are some midgets and some performers on stilts. Some corn plants are just emerging and some are beginning to show silks. Some of the crops resemble a finely tuned racing machine, while others are in dire need of repair.
Moisture conditions are also all over the scale, with a few dry conditions and others that have had standing water since the snow melted. However, many states indicate that crops are improving and looking like a large abundant crop should look at this time of the year.
USDA's weekly crop progress and condition report for the 12 Corn Belt states indicates wide variations in the development of crops, much of which can be blamed on excessive moisture, which not only delayed planting, but also created an excess number of ponds and prevented regularly scheduled weed control measures.
ILLINOIS: Days suitable for fieldwork 3.2. Topsoil moisture 1 percent short, 72 percent adequate, 27 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture 1 percent short, 80 percent adequate, 19 percent surplus. Corn height 32 in., 62 in. 2012, 47 in. avg. Corn conditions were rated as 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 24 percent fair, 52 percent good, and 17 percent excellent. Soybeans emerged progressed to 93 percent. Soybean conditions were rated as 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 23 percent fair, 58 percent good, and 14 percent excellent. Another wet week was in store for farmers due to excess rainfalls. The humidity increased as a result of temperatures rising. Farmers were unable to continue working in the field due to the rain. Corn and soybean growth, however, has improved and appears to be looking much better. The big concern this past week was all of the weeds that have rapidly grown and been spotted in soybean fields. Precipitation averaged 1.88 inches throughout the State, 0.94 inches above normal.
INDIANA: Days suitable for fieldwork 3.1. Topsoil moisture 1 percent short, 63 percent adequate, 36 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture 3 percent short, 75 percent adequate, 22 percent surplus. Corn condition improved and is rated 79 percent good to excellent compared with 19 percent last year at this time. Planting of soybeans is nearing completion in most areas with the exception of some southern counties and double cropped acreage. Ninety-six percent of the soybean acreage has emerged compared with 100 percent last year and 93 percent for the 5-year average. Soybean condition is rated 74 percent good to excellent compared with 20 percent last year at this time. Precipitation ranged from 0.50 to 5.23 inches. Thunderstorms moved across the State during the week causing some wind damage and flash flooding. Some southern counties received heavy rainfall leaving standing water in many crop fields. The major field crops showed good growth with the warm temperatures early in the week and ample moisture.
IOWA: Days suitable for fieldwork 4.1. Topsoil moisture 1 percent short, 66 percent adequate and 33 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture 2 percent short, 67 percent adequate and 31 percent surplus. Warmer and mostly dryer conditions during the week allowed Iowa farmers to near completion of corn and soybeans planting. With 99 percent of the corn crop in the ground, Iowa farmers have virtually wrapped up planting. Ninety-six percent of the corn crop has emerged, about 3 weeks behind normal. The warmer weather helped the condition of corn and the good to excellent rating increased 3 percentage points from last week. Corn condition was rated 3 percent very poor, 11 percent poor, 29 percent fair, 44 percent good and 13 percent excellent. Ninety-six percent of the soybean crop has been planted, about two weeks later than it normally takes soybeans to reach that mark. Eighty-nine percent of the soybean crop has emerged; 8 percentage points behind the five-year average. Soybeans also benefitted from the warmer weather, with condition ratings improving slightly, to 3 percent very poor, 9 percent poor, 32 percent fair, 45 percent good and 11 percent excellent.
KANSAS: Days Suitable for field work 6.3. Topsoil moisture 17 percent very short, 31 percent short, 50 percent adequate, 2 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture 24 percent very short, 31 percent short, 44 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. Corn silking was 3 percent, behind 42 last year and 20 average. Corn condition rated 2 percent very poor, 7 poor, 32 fair, 50 good, and 9 excellent. Soybean planting advanced to 95 percent complete, behind 100 last year but equal to 95 average. The crop was 89 percent emerged, behind 97 last year but near 90 average. The crop was 1 percent blooming, behind 14 last year and 7 average. Condition rated 1 percent very poor, 2 poor, 30 fair, 63 good, and 4 excellent.
MICHIGAN: Days suitable for fieldwork 4. Topsoil 0 percent very short, 6 percent short, 59 percent adequate, 35 percent surplus. Subsoil 0 percent very short, 7 percent short, 69 percent adequate, 24 percent surplus. Nearly all areas of State received some rainfall last week. Upper Peninsula and northern lower peninsula rainfall totals over past 4 weeks remain below average, while southern lower peninsula remains above average. Ponding continued to be a problem and fields water logged. Heavy rains Thursday southern Michigan caused erosion and some crop damage. Given near constant moisture southern Michigan, disease pressure has probability to be great. Corn and soybean condition remained good as long as fields not swamped. Corn is rated 21 percent excellent and 55 percent good. Soybeans are rated 16 percent excellent and 48 percent good. All of the soybeans have emerged.
MINNESOTA: Days suitable for fieldwork 4.1. Topsoil moisture 0 percent Very Short, 1 percent Short, 74 percent Adequate, and 25 percent Surplus. Subsoil moisture 0 percent Very Short, 5 percent Short, 74 percent Adequate, and 21 percent Surplus. Ninety-seven percent of the corn crop has emerged. Corn grew an average of 7 inches statewide and was 17 inches tall, compared to 47 inches last year, and the average of 32 inches. Corn condition decreased slightly to 58 percent good or excellent compared to the previous week's 59 percent. Soybean planting is nearly finished at 96 percent complete, while emergence advanced 12 percentage points to 93 percent emerged. The average soybean height was 5 inches tall, compared with last year's 12 inches and the average of 9 inches. Soybean conditions also declined slightly to 2 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 33 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 6 percent excellent.
MISSOURI: Days suitable for fieldwork 5.6. Topsoil moisture 8 percent short, 82 percent adequate, 10 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply 5 percent short, 87 percent adequate, 8 percent surplus. Crop conditions improved with continued warm weather and scattered showers. Corn silked was 7 percent complete, 18 days behind last year and 10 day behind normal (5-year average). Corn condition was 2 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 32 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 10 percent excellent. Soybean planting was 93 percent complete, 20 days behind last year but 2 days ahead of normal. The southwest district increased 26 points to 60 percent complete. Soybeans were 80 percent emerged, 16 days behind last year and 2 days behind normal. Soybean blooming was 1 percent complete. Soybean condition was 2 very poor, 6 percent poor, 33 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 6 percent excellent.
NEBRASKA: Days suitable for fieldwork 5.9 days. Topsoil moisture 9 percent very short, 32 percent short, 58 percent adequate, 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture 23 percent very short, 35 percent short, 42 percent adequate, 0 percent surplus. Corn conditions rated 0 percent very poor, 3 poor, 19 fair, 62 good, 16 excellent. Soybean conditions rated 0 percent very poor, 2 poor, 20 fair, 66 good, and 12 excellent. Soybeans emerged were 97 percent, compared to last year's 100 and 99 average. Two percent of the crop was blooming, behind 23 last year and 9 average For the week ending June 30, 2013, above normal temperatures combined with limited rainfall across the western two-thirds of Nebraska to stress spring planted crops and limit pasture growth. Rainfall amounts of up to an inch were common across much of the eastern third of the State.
NORTH DAKOTA: Days suitable for fieldwork were 6.0. Topsoil moisture 0 percent very short, 6 percent short, 69 percent adequate, 25 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture 0 percent very short, 4 percent short, 76 percent adequate, 20 percent surplus. Corn emerged was 97 percent, slightly behind 100 last year and 100 average. Condition rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 22 fair, 59 good, and 15 excellent. Soybean planting was 95 percent complete, behind last year at 100 and 100 average. Emerged was at 88 percent, behind 2012 at 100 and 99 average. Condition rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 24 fair, 60 good, and 12 excellent. Warmer, drier conditions across much of the State helped advance crop development. Producers were busy wrapping up planting for the season.
OHIO: suitable for fieldwork 3. Topsoil 0 percent very short, 5 percent short, 62 percent adequate, 33 percent surplus. Subsoil 0 percent very short, 5 percent short, 75 percent adequate, 20 percent surplus. All hay 1 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 25 percent fair, 55 percent good, 14 percent excellent. It rained for much of the week throughout the State, providing needed moisture to areas that were too dry, but also causing spot flooding in low lying areas. There were some reports of crop damage to wheat and corn in the northeastern part of State due to high winds and hail. Corn and soybeans are growing rapidly due to warm, wet weather. Corn is rated 30 percent excellent and 55 percent in good condition. 1 percent of the corn is silked, compared to 3 percent for the five year average. 100 percent of the soybeans have emerged, ahead of the five year average of 97 percent.
SOUTH DAKOTA: Days suitable for fieldwork 5.7. Topsoil moisture 2 percent very short, 11 percent short, 75 percent adequate, 12 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture 1 percent very short, 22 percent short, 68 percent adequate, 9 percent surplus. Barley jointed 97 percent, 100 percent 2012, 87 percent average. Corn condition rated 1 percent very poor, 2 poor, 27 fair, 57 good, and 13 excellent. Soybean emerged was at 96 percent, behind last year at 100 but near 97 average. Condition rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 29 fair, 54 good, and 13 excellent. Dry conditions and above normal temperatures across most areas of the State helped crop development this week.
WISCONSIN: Days suitable for fieldwork 2.8. Topsoil moisture 0 percent very short, 1 percent short, 56 percent adequate, and 43 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture 0 percent very short, 1 percent short, 68 percent adequate, and 31 percent surplus. Average corn height (in.) 20in., 38in. 2012, 30in. avg. Corn planting has ended for most due to the lateness of the season. Reporters commented that acres intended for corn and not yet planted will be switched to soybeans or other forage crops wherever possible. Some low-lying areas reportedly will be left fallow for the year. Corn was 96 percent planted, 92 percent emerged, and 20 inches tall on average. Most reporters noted that corn will be knee high for the fourth of July in their area. However, some commented that corn in low-lying areas was yellowing or getting drowned out. Soybeans were 93 percent planted and 85 percent emerged. As with corn, soybeans were showing moisture stress in low-lying areas. Though northern Wisconsin had a few clear days for fieldwork, southern Wisconsin received rain nearly every day this week. The ground was so saturated in some areas that even a small amount of precipitation left water standing in fields. Localized heavy rains exacerbated the situation; some reporters noted up to 11 inches of rain received over the week in their area. Flooding and water damage to crops were reported across the State, and particularly in southwest and south-central Wisconsin. The Madison weather station recorded 10.86 inches of rain in June, only 0.07 inches behind the record high of 10.93 inches in June, 2008. Nearly half of those recorded inches fell in the past week. Weed control was hampered by wet conditions, with high weed pressure reported in many areas
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Pic #1 shows a well known circus train in Germany. The Sarrasani circus are well know all over Germany. You may have seen the steam engine for this train (green and white) in one of my display cases. It is small.
Pic #2 shows a set that was made to commemorate the USA 500 years. One of the sets is a numbered set with a certificate. Only a few were made. The certificate is seen rolled up. Again, all metal construction.
Pic #3 shows another circus train, this time, the KNIE circus in Germany.
Pic #4 shows some of my four axle tank cars. The one on the left is a Swiss set.


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Thursday, September 21, 2017
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Kids
my 4 week old daughter has a white ball like cyst under her tongue which has been there since birth. we have been told to keep an eye on it to see if it gets any bigger. we were told not to worry about it and it should fade or burst on its own, if this does burst i would of thought it would be dangerous in such a young child, can you tell me what causes this and how do they go away and what exactly it is.
You should have your child examined by a pediatric dentist or an oral surgeon for a specific diagnosis and plan to manage this swelling. From your description, this lesion may be a ranula which is a swelling of tissue under the tongue due to disruption of the flow of saliva from a salivary gland. Most ranulas do not completely resolve on their own and surgery may be necessary to prevent recurrence.
Dennis J McTigue, DDS
Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
College of Dentistry
The Ohio State University


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Dubawi Heights
transitioned successfully into graded stakes company, winning the $100,000
Wilshire Handicap Saturday at Hollywood
victory was the third in a row for the 4-year-old daughter of Dubawi and the
Suave Dancer mare Rosie's Posy.
by Simon Callaghan for a partnership that includes his father Neville, Clodagh
McStay, M.V. Magnier and Annabel Wyatt, Dubawi Heights
has blossomed in recent months after beginning her career 0-for-8.
six times in her native England – including two appearances in Group II events
- Dubawi Heights lost at 13-10 and 5-2 in her first two races in the United
States, ending the streak with a victory against maidens last Nov. 28 during
Hollywood Park's Autumn meet.
by various health issues, Dubawi
Heights returned from a
layoff of more than four months with a victory against only three opponents in
a turf allowance April 1 at Santa Anita.
too far off the slow pace (24.73, 49.16 and 1:12.80 for six furlongs) set by
longshots Burg Berg and Miss Pleasant, Dubawi Heights
joined the leaders around the turn, then asserted her superiority in the
closing yards under jockey Joel Rosario.
winning by 1 ½ lengths, the 7-2 second choice in the field of nine completed
the mile on turf 1:35.21. She paid $9, $5.20 and $3.80. Her third win in 11
starts pushed her earnings to $505,196.
was just following the horse in front of me,'' said Rosario. "She took me to the right place and
was doing it comfortably.
took me to the right place and was doing it comfortably. They weren't going
that quickly up front. She's getting better every race. Actually I was
surprised because she can finish better now. She made a little move at the
quarter pole and really found her stride in the stretch.''
who won both the Redondo Beach Stakes and Beverly Hills Handicap with Turning
Top during the 2010 Spring/Summer meet, has much admiration for Dubawi Heights.
been quite a long road with this filly,'' he said. "Since she came here, she
had colic off the plane, she had a tibia injury and she had to have knee
surgery. This filly is unbelievably tough.''
indicated Dubawi Heights could make her Grade I debut in
the $250,000 Gamely Stakes May 30.
her first victory since she won the Osunitas last July 24 at Del Mar, Lilly Fa Pootz had to settle for
second at 4-1. She finished a nose in front of Miss Pleasant, the longest shot
in the Wilshire at 49-1.
or second in four of six on the Hollywood
Park turf, Lilly Fa Pootz
paid $4.80 and $3.60. The show price on Miss Pleasant was $14.60.
her first appearance in 11 months, Well Monied was fourth as the 5-2 favorite.
She finished a nose behind Miss Pleasant, then came Burg Berg, Talktoomuch,
Vamo a Galupiar, Blue Maiden and Smart Striking. Saanneen, who is entered in
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Rare Genetic Disorders of the Breathing Airways
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|Kartagener Syndrome Cystic Fibrosis Pseudohypoaldosteronism Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Other
|Official Title:
|Rare Genetic Disorders of the Airways: Cross-sectional Comparison of Clinical Features, and Development of Novel Screening and Genetic Tests
- This is not an interventional study [ Time Frame: This is not an interventional study ]Not applicable. This is not an interventional study.
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|May 2006
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|January 2019
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Two types of genetic diseases are associated with abnormal mucociliary clearance. The first type results in defective ciliary function and includes primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), also known as Kartagener Syndrome. The second type results in defective ion transportation and includes variant cystic fibrosis (CF) and pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA). The clinical manifestations of these three diseases overlap, and current evaluation procedures are inadequate for an accurate and timely diagnosis. A delayed diagnosis, coupled with poorly defined disease categories, results in sub-optimal treatment regimens. The purpose of this study is to better define the clinical and genetic features of PCD, variant CF, and PHA to develop improved diagnostic procedures. The study will also compare prevalence and age-related information among the three diseases and classic CF. Outcomes of this study may lead to improved clinical care and novel therapeutic approaches for rare genetic disorders of the airways.
Prior to study entry, previous clinical data on all participants will be reviewed to ensure that individuals do not have common variants of asthma. In some cases, further clinical evaluation (sweat chloride testing, immunodeficiency testing, and a high-resolution computed tomography scan) may be recommended. Eligible participants will attend an initial six-hour study visit similar to a standard diagnostic evaluation. The participant's medical history will be reviewed and a physical examination will include height, weight, and vital sign measurements. Respiratory cultures, nasal samples, and blood will be collected. Non-invasive techniques will be used to measure oxyhemoglobin saturation levels and airflow; a chest x-ray will be required if none has been done in the last six months.
If a firm diagnosis of PCD or variant CF has not been established after completion of the first study visit, the participant may return for additional visits. Salivary and semen samples may be collected from some individuals. A sweat chloride test and nasal potential difference test may also be performed.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
Received a standard diagnostic evaluation prior to study entry that resulted in one of the following three profiles:
- High likelihood of PCD diagnosis, based on ciliary ultrastructural changes seen on electron microscopy or clinical features (chronic sinopulmonary disease, chronic otitis media, history of neonatal respiratory distress or situs inversus) OR one clinical feature of PCD and a sibling with PCD
- Chronic sino-pulmonary disease with clinical features that overlap with variant CF and PCD, but with diagnostic tests that rule out classical CF (sweat chloride testing and CF gene mutation screening)
- Known or suspected PHA (or variant PHA), possibly including elevated (or borderline) sweat chloride values
Exclusion Criteria:
- Has not received a standard clinical evaluation to rule out other disorders associated with chronic sino-pulmonary disease
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00323167
|United States, California
|Stanford University
|Palo Alto, California, United States, 94304
|United States, Colorado
|National Jewish Health
|Denver, Colorado, United States, 80206
|The Children's Hospital
|Denver, Colorado, United States, 80218
|United States, Maryland
|Laboratory of Clinical Infectious Diseases, NIAID
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
|United States, Missouri
|Washington University
|St. Louis, Missouri, United States, 63130
|United States, North Carolina
|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
|Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599
|United States, Washington
|Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
|Seattle, Washington, United States, 98105
|Canada, Ontario
|St. Michael's Hospital
|Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B IW8
|The Hospital for Sick Children
|Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X8
|Principal Investigator:
|Michael R Knowles, MD
|University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Michael Knowles, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00323167 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
U54RR019480 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|May 8, 2006
|Last Updated:
|April 17, 2017
Keywords provided by Michael Knowles, MD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill:
Variant Cystic Fibrosis
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Cystic Fibrosis
Ciliary Motility Disorders
Kartagener Syndrome
Pathologic Processes
Pancreatic Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases
Movement Disorders
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Signs and Symptoms
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
Bronchial Diseases
Respiratory System Abnormalities
Heart Defects, Congenital
Cardiovascular Abnormalities
Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Congenital Abnormalities
Situs Inversus
Renal Tubular Transport, Inborn Errors
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daverupa wrote:So do they teach another method for use post-jhana, while vipassana as most commonly presented is for pre-jhana, or is the practice to be done in the same way in both cases?
They all teach dry-vipassanā without the need for jhāna. Pa Auk also teaches jhāna, as does Goenka.


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Cancer Care Is Jeopardized by Medicare Reimbursement
Changes to Medicare's reimbursement plans have inadvertently cut payments to cancer specialists, causing many cancer care centers to lose money and possibly close, according to results of a study commissioned by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), an advocacy group for oncologists who practice outside of large hospital centers.1
A Comparison of the Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Treatments for Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
This study investigated the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of treatments for moderate to severe psoriasis from a managed health care systems perspective. An analysis was conducted of randomized clinical trials evaluating biologic and oral systemic medications and phototherapy for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis.
DA Leadership Declares New Public Health Mission for Agency
The 2 physicians who now oversee the FDA want the agency to think of itself less as a regulator and more as a part of the nation's public health apparatus.
Medicare Part B Premiums Get 3.1% Boost for 2008
WASHINGTON -- Most Medicare patients will pay .90 more per month in Part B premiums next year -- to .40.
Two Adjuvant Treatments for Breast Cancer Earn Their Keep
TORONTO -- Two well-accepted adjuvant therapies for early breast cancer proved cost-effective for improving survival, according to a pair of studies.
Financial Incentives Net Modest Improvements in Hospital Quality
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Offering hospitals a relatively small financial incentive improved their quality of care for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, and pneumonia, researchers here reported.
Medicare Coverage Proves a Magnet for Colonoscopy Screening
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Older Americans are flocking to gastroenterologists to take advantage of Medicare's all-beneficiary coverage of colonoscopy screening, and that's paying off in earlier colon-cancer detection, a study here suggested.
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Josh Powell Turned Out To Be 'A Monster,' Says Social Worker
The social worker who watched in horror last Sunday as a Washington state man blew up the house that his two young sons had gone into moments before says he had never before seemed dangerous.
But she knows now, Elizabeth Griffin-Hall tells ABC News, that "Josh Powell was really, really evil."
"The world lost two beautiful boys to a monster," she says.