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89Zr-MMOT PET Imaging in Pancreatic and Ovarian Cancer Patients (MMOT)
This study has been completed.
University Medical Center Groningen
VU University Medical Center
Genentech, Inc.
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Prof.dr. E.G.E. de Vries, University Medical Centre Groningen
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First received: April 2, 2013
Last updated: October 27, 2014
Last verified: October 2014
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Detailed Description:
The purpose of this multicenter imaging sub study is to evaluate the biodistribution and organ pharmacokinetics of 89Zr-MMOT0530A in patients with unresectable pancreatic or platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. MMOT0530A is a monoclonal antibody that targets an antigen overexpressed in pancreatic and ovarian cancer. Subsequent to imaging with 89Zr-MMOT0530A, patients will be treated with DMOT4039A in the DMO4993g protocol (clinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT01469793) after this study. DMOT4039A is an antibody-drug conjugate composed of the monoclonal antibody MMOT0530A and the mitotic agent monomethyl auristatin (MMAE). By imaging patients with the monoclonal antibody MMOT0530A before treatment, the correlation between tumor uptake of 89Zr-MMOT0530A and response to DMOT4039A therapy will be assessed.
|Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Diseases Adnexal Diseases Pancreatic Neoplasms Digestive System Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Pancreatic Diseases
|Drug: 89Zr-MMOT0530A
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
|Official Title:
|89Zr-MMOT0530A PET Imaging in Patients With Unresectable Pancreatic or Platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer Before Treatment With DMOT4039A. A Separate Study to the Phase I Study Protocol DMO4993g
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: ovarian cancer
MedlinePlus related topics: Diagnostic Imaging Ovarian CancerU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Prof.dr. E.G.E. de Vries, University Medical Centre Groningen:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- The in vivo biodistribution measured in SUV values and organ pharmacokinetics (PK) of 89Zr-MMOT0530A [ Time Frame: Approximately 1 year ]
- The accumulation, distribution and localization of 89Zr-MMOT0530A in tumor tissue, organs and blood circulation, as assessed by PET.
- The quantitative uptake of 89Zr-MMOT0530A expressed in SUV (Standardized Uptake value).
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- The 89Zr-MMOT0530A tumor uptake measured in SUV related to the response to DMOT4039A therapy according to RECISt 1.1 criteria [ Time Frame: Approximately 1 year ]The correlation between the 89Zr-MMOT0530A tumor uptake and response to therapy by performing an 89Zr-MMOT0530A PET scan before DMOT4039A therapy, related to CT/MRI response according to RECIST 1.1 criteria.
- Number of patients with adverse events after 89Zr-MMOT0530A injection as a measure of safety and tolerability [ Time Frame: Approximately 1 year ]Safety will be assessed by evaluation of incidence of adverse events.
|Study Start Date:
|March 2013
|Study Completion Date:
|May 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|May 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Tracerinjection
Injection of 89Zr-MMOT0530A followed by 2 or 3 PET scans at different time points
Drug: 89Zr-MMOT0530A
Injection of 89Zr-MMOT0530A followed by 2 or 3 PET scans at different time points
Other Name: MMOT
Detailed Description:
A challenge in current drug development using molecular targeted therapies is the high level of heterogeneity that is present in specific tumor types. The ability to safely and accurately predict the presence or absence of the target is essential for the therapeutic effect of the newly developed drugs. DMOT0439A is one of those novel designed molecular targeted drugs; an antibody-drug conjugate composed of the monoclonal antibody MMOT0530A and the mitotic agent monomethyl auristatin (MMAE). In the DMO4993g protocol (clinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT01469793), the safety and efficacy of DMOT4039A is assessed in patients with unresectable pancreatic or platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. By performing a 89Zr-MMOT0530A PET scan prior to treatment with DMOT4039A, the uptake of the tracer in the primary and metastatic tumor lesions can be evaluated. This is likely to provide important information about target expression, whole body drug distribution and the correlation between tumor uptake and response to therapy. Ultimately the use of a 89Zr- MMOT0530A PET as a complimentary tool for patient selection and risk stratification can be evaluated. In part A of this study, the optimal tracer dose of 89Zr- MMOT0530A and schedule for PET imaging will be determined. In part B patients will have PET imaging before treatment in the DMO4993g study on the dose and time points as assessed in part A.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult patients, >/= 18 years of age
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 or 1
- Histologically documented, incurable, locally advanced or metastatic disease for which no standard therapy exists, consisting of one of the following: Unresectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma or platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
- Measureable disease, defined as at least one bi-dimensionally measurable non-lymph node lesion >/= 1 cm in long-axis diameter on spiral CT scan or at least one bi-dimensionally measurable lymph node measuring >/= 1.5 cm in short-axis diameter on spiral CT scan
- Adequate hematological, renal and liver function
Exclusion criteria:
- Treatment with anti-tumor therapy, including chemotherapy, biologic, experimental or hormonal therapy, within 4 weeks prior to Day 1
- Known active infection
- Current Grade >/= 2 toxicity (except for alopecia, anorexia and fatigue) from prior therapy or Grade >/= 2 neuropathy
- Untreated or active cerebral nervous system (CNS) metastases
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01832116
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01832116
|VU Medical Center
|Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1081HV
|University Medical Center Groningen
|Groningen, Netherlands, 9713GZ
Sponsors and Collaborators
University Medical Center Groningen
VU University Medical Center
Genentech, Inc.
|Principal Investigator:
|Elisabeth G. de Vries, MD PhD
|University Medical Center Groningen
|Principal Investigator:
|Henk M Verheul, MD PhD
|VU University Medical Center
More Information
Keywords provided by Prof.dr. E.G.E. de Vries, University Medical Centre Groningen:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Prof.dr. E.G.E. de Vries, MD PhD, University Medical Centre Groningen
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01832116 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
MMOT imaging
|Study First Received:
|April 2, 2013
|Last Updated:
|October 27, 2014
Keywords provided by Prof.dr. E.G.E. de Vries, University Medical Centre Groningen:
Pancreatic cancer
Ovarian cancer
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Ovarian Neoplasms
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Pancreatic Diseases
Digestive System Neoplasms
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Ovarian Diseases
Adnexal Diseases
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Genital Diseases, Female
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Urogenital Neoplasms
Endocrine System Diseases
Gonadal Disorders
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HIV-HBV Co-Infection and Liver Disease
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Human immunodeficiency virus/Hepatitis B virus (HIV/HBV) co-infections are frequently observed due to shared routes of transmission, with reported figures indicating 6-9% of HIV-infected individuals in developed countries are chronically infected with HBV. HIV infection impacts on the natural progression of HBV infection, increasing levels of HBV replication and the risk of liver-associated mortality. Liver diseases associated with HBV are affected by the antiviral drugs used for HIV infection (toxic side effects), the current immune function in the patient, by improvements in the immune system brought about by control of the HIV infection, and by the development of resistance to the antiviral agents used for both the hepatitis B and the HIV infection. Co-infection with HBV increases the risk for hepatotoxicity in those individuals receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for their HIV infection.
This study will recruit patients who are co-infected with HIV and HBV, and are currently taking or who are about to commence HAART. The study cohort will include HIV-HBV co-infected individuals from the Alfred Hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and high case load GP clinics who are referred to the Alfred Hospital.
The aim of the study is to investigate chronic hepatitis B and its impact on the progression of liver disease in HIV-infected persons receiving HAART.
This will be achieved by 6 monthly assessment with medical history, physical examination, bloods for markers of liver disease and hepatitis B activity and completion of questionnaires to measure adherence and alcohol use.
|HIV Infections HIV-HBV Co-Infection
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) co-Infection and Liver Disease
- To investigate the efficacy and sustainability of HBV-active HAART on hepatitis B suppression by measuring changes in the HBV DNA levels as well as monitoring ALT levels, CD4 counts and HBV serology results. [ Time Frame: 6 monthly assessment for 5 years ]
- The surveillance of antiviral resistance mutations that may develop in those individuals who are unable to sustain hepatitis B suppression [ Time Frame: 6 monthly assessment for 5 years ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|November 2007
General Co-infection
Individuals with HIV infection and hepatitis B surface antigen positive results who are currently receiving or planning to commence HAART.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years of age and older
- HIV positive
- 2 positive Hepatitis B surface antigen results 6 months apart
- provision of informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- unable to provide informed consent
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00637429
|Contact: Jennifer Audsley, PhD
|+613 99030184
|Australia, Victoria
|The Alfred Hospital
|Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3004
|Contact: Jennifer Audsley, PhD +613 99030184 email@example.com
|Principal Investigator: Sharon Lewin
|Principal Investigator: Joe Sasadeusz
|Sub-Investigator: Jennifer Hoy
|Sub-Investigator: David Iser
|Sub-Investigator: Jennifer Audsley
|Principal Investigator:
|Sharon R Lewin, MD, PhD
|The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne & Monash University
|Responsible Party:
|Professor Sharon Lewin, The Alfred Hospital and Monash University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00637429 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|March 11, 2008
|Last Updated:
|April 1, 2008
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Communicable Diseases
HIV Infections
Liver Diseases
Hepatitis B
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Parasitic Diseases
Hepadnaviridae Infections
DNA Virus Infections
Hepatitis, Viral, Human
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Reading 3: The Wright Brothers' Legacy
On the afternoon of December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright walked four miles to Kitty Hawk to send the following telegram to their father in Dayton: "Success four flights Thursday morning all against twenty one mile wind started from level with engine power alone average speed through air thirty one miles longest 57 [sic] seconds inform press home Christmas." After returning to Dayton, the brothers issued their own press statement: "We should have postponed our trials to a more favorable season, but…we were determined…to know whether the machine possessed sufficient capacity of control to make flight safe in boisterous winds, as well as in calm air. When these points had been definitely established, we at once packed our goods and returned home, knowing that the age of the flying machine had come at last."¹ Due to a combination of wildly inaccurate accounts and lack of understanding by most newspaper publishers, however, the true significance of December 17, 1903, escaped all but a few people.
During the winter and spring of 1904, the Wright brothers began constructing an improved version of their airplane. Although they had made the world's first controlled powered flight they would need to make several changes before their machine could be considered a practical airplane. They continued their experiments close to home so they could remain near their bicycle shop and lengthen their flying season. Huffman Prairie, an 84-acre pasture about eight miles from their home, became their new testing ground. On October 5, 1905, after many months of frustrating trials, they flew the third version of their airplane almost 25 miles in 39 minutes. Wilbur and Orville Wright had at last invented the world's first practical flying machine.
Next came the challenge of keeping others from copying their airplane design while at the same time trying to secure contracts for its sale. They tried to interest the U.S. Government and some European governments in buying the rights to their airplane, but had little luck. In order to protect the details of their invention before it was patented or sold, they did not fly for more than two years. Finally, a French company signed a contract to build and sell Wright airplanes in early 1908. The U.S. Army Signal Corps also expressed interest in the Wright Flyer, but only if it could meet specific requirements. Both contracts were contingent on successful demonstrations. Wilbur dazzled crowds in France, and Orville likewise made several stunning flights at Fort Myer, Virginia. After enduring several years of public skepticism, the Wright brothers finally achieved widespread recognition of their accomplishments.
Now treated as heroes, Wilbur and Orville Wright continued to set new records in distance and duration in front of amazed crowds. By this time they had closed the bike shop to devote all of their time to aviation. In 1909 they formed the Wright Company to build and sell airplanes as well as train pilots. Unfortunately, they also spent much of their time fighting legal battles over infringements to the patent they finally had received in 1906. Then, in 1912, the unique partnership that had led to the invention of the airplane--a feat mankind dreamed about for thousands of years--ended abruptly when Wilbur died of typhoid fever at age 45.
In the 1920s, an effort began to properly acknowledge Wilbur and Orville Wright's accomplishments in aviation. A group of North Carolinians organized the Kill Devil Hills Memorial Association to recognize and help protect the site of the Wright brothers' experiments on the Outer Banks. National figures joined local efforts to create a monument honoring the Wrights, and on March 2, 1927, President Calvin Coolidge established the Kill Devil Hill Monument National Memorial.
In the intervening 25 years, remnants of the brothers' camp buildings had all but disappeared, and the Big Kill Devil Hill sand dune had shifted several hundred feet due to high winds. Two decades of shifting sands also made it difficult to locate the exact spot where the 1903 Flyer took off. Three of the four surviving witnesses to the first flight gathered at the Kill Devil Hills area and, using Orville Wright's written accounts, located the approximate site of the liftoff. On December 17, 1928, Orville Wright watched as representatives from the National Aeronautics Association placed a six-foot granite marker at the site.
Before a monument could be constructed atop Big Kill Devil Hill, it would have to be stabilized with shrubs and plantings to prevent further shifting. The government and local citizens undertook the effort, and by 1930 Big Kill Devil Hill was covered in grass and shrubs. The New York architectural firm of Rodgers and Poor won the design competition for the monument. Their design called for a 60-foot masonry shaft resting on a star-shaped platform. Stylized sculpted wings on each side would symbolize flight and motion. Work began in December 1931 and was completed, with the help of many local citizens, by the end of the following year. In 1933 administration of the site passed from the War Department to the National Park Service. Renamed Wright Brothers National Memorial in 1953, the park today includes the monument on Big Kill Devil Hill, the granite marker at the liftoff spot, four smaller granite markers designating the landing spot of each of the four flights, and reconstructed 1903 camp buildings. A visitor center and Centennial pavilion house reproductions of the 1902 glider and 1903 Flyer, as well as other exhibits.
Questions for Reading 3
1. Why didn't the Wright brothers' accomplishment on December 17, 1903, receive the publicity it deserved?
2. Why did the Wrights build another plane after the 1903 Flyer? Why did they decide to conduct future tests in Dayton? Where did these tests take place?
3. When did they invent the first practical airplane?
4. Why did the Wrights stop flying for more than two years? Why and when did they finally resume flying? What was the result?
5. When did efforts begin to commemorate the brothers' work? What challenges had to be overcome?
6. How is the site commemorated today?
Reading 3 was compiled from William R. Chapman and Jill K. Hanson, Wright Brothers National Memorial Historic Resource Study (Atlanta, GA: Southeast Field Area, National Park Service, 1997); Harry Combs, Kill Devil Hill: Discovering the Secret of the Wright Brothers (Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1979); Tom D. Crouch, The Bishop's Boys: A Life of Wilbur and Orville Wright (New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1989); Tom D. Crouch, First Flight: The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Airplane (Harpers Ferry, WV: National Park Service Division of Publications); Russell Freedman, The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane (New York: Holiday House, 1991); Susan Hitchcock, Wright Brothers National Memorial Cultural Landscape Report (Atlanta, GA: Southeast Field Area, National Park Service, 2002).
¹ As quoted in Russell Freedman, The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane (New York: Holiday House, 1991), 81.


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TAMPA, Fla. -- "Where's Mercer?!" the cry went up in the middle of the Pirates' McKechnie Field clubhouse on Friday afternoon.
"He's right over there," a helpful sort said, pointing to Jordy Mercer's locker, unaware that the query had come from someone fixated on the big-screen television on the wall showing Mercer University's matchup with Duke in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
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Food, shelter, clothing, love — what more could my boys want? Everything their friends have. But giving in to them won't teach them anything about living with disappointment.
"This is the worst night ever!" shouted 9-year-old Maxon, stomping back up the stairs to his room with his farbisseneh face. "It's so unfair!"
The worst night ever. So unfair. Hmm. What could be so horrid? Is a video game not downloading? Glow-in-the-dark stickers not glowing? Can't find a Lego piece? Did the DVR not record an episode of The Amazing World of Gumball?
Nope. It was far worse. Get this horrible evening: We had a delicious dinner at SoWe and afterwards played in the park across the street. Then the four of us came home, snuggled on the couch with our full bellies and watched an episode of MasterChef Junior. Then it was time for affection-filled bedtime. A few minutes after lights-out, Maxon came downstairs – as he does nightly – wanting to sit with us and read while we watched The Walking Dead. So we said no. Cue drama:
"This is the worst night ever!" And then, "It's not fair!" Stomp. Stomp. Stomp.
Why are my children so chronically disappointed with their amazing lives? They see injustice in every refused request, lack in every bedroom overflowing with Legos and Playmobil and sports equipment. These children want for nothing.
Except for anything their friends have that they don't. I will now refer to all of these children as So-and-so.
So-and-so has an iPhone. So does So-and-so.
So-and-so has an iPad and an iPod Touch.
So-and-so has read The Hunger Games.
So-and-so has seen The Matrix.
So-and-so drinks soda every day with lunch.
You know what So-and-so has for snack? Donuts.
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But So-and-so watches The Walking Dead.
Ok, I'll take that bait. "I don't believe you. Ask So-and-so what happened to Sophia."
Son of a shyster. The kid knew. So-and-so does watch The Walking Dead.
But I digress. The question is, how come my kids act so unappreciative when I am trying my hardest to raise them to be the opposite?
One of my favorite parenting books is The Blessing of the Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel. Mogel talks about how everything is a privilege: TV, electronics, toys, games, sweets, oxygen. And we adhere to that philosophy at home. Rules get broken, privileges get taken away. When rules are REALLY broken, all of the privileges go. You are left on your bed with only your wits for entertainment.
Nothing gets the boys complaining about unfairness like losing privileges. And I stand in their bedroom doorways with brow knitted and mouth open because their lives are anything but unfair, so I think they should just pipe down and enjoy their unlimited access to potable water.
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Versatile kale also grows very well in Santa Fe's climate of cool springs and short summers. Gardeners who are on top of their games have already planted some outside, but it's not too late to start a few seeds indoors or drop them in a pot on the patio.
But while you're waiting for it to grow, you can get a kale fix at a number of local eateries. Here are my current favorites:
The "All Kale Caesar" at Vinaigrette (709 Don Cubero Alley, 820-9205) comes with what the menu describes as a "zingy, zesty lemon-anchovy vinaigrette," as lemon is practically necessary to break down kale's characteristic toughness. Yet, salty anchovy dressing goodness aside, what really makes this salad sing are the chopped Marcona almonds, flawlessly combined with finely shredded kale and, of course, parmesan ($9.50). For extra protein and flavor, pair it with the fresh fish of the day ($7). Since most of the kale served at this always packed restaurant is grown at a Nambé farm, you also get points for being über local when you eat here. Not in the mood for salad? They also offer a warm sautéed kale with garlic and ginger for $6 and frequently feature the vegetable in the soups of the day.


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"May is National Osteoporosis Month, and in 2004, an osteoporotic or fragility fracture of the hip should be preventable," said Dr. Seth Kantor, a rheumatologist at OSU Medical Center and lead author of the study, published in a recent issue of the Journal of Clinical Densitometry. "Our findings suggest that a very simple test for all patients – current height compared to peak adult height – can predict the need for a bone mineral density scan to check for osteoporosis."
New medications that help build and stabilize bone make effective treatment for osteoporosis possible, he noted. In patients with osteoporosis, the natural cycle of losing and adding minerals in healthy bone falls out of balance and the loss outpaces the gain, leading to low bone mass, structural deterioration of bone tissue, fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures of the hip, spine and wrist. An estimated 30 million American women either have or are at risk for osteoporosis, which is responsible for about 300,000 hip fractures annually. Men account for 25 percent of the hip fractures nationally.
Kantor considers osteoporosis a major public health threat and calls it a "silent disease" because patients with the disorder feel no symptoms until a fracture occurs. Broken hips can be catastrophic for elderly patients – nearly 50 percent of sufferers never return to normal function, 25 percent require nursing home care and 20 percent die of infection, blood clots or other complications within six months after the fractures, he said.
For the study, Ohio State researchers conducted a statistical analysis of bone density scans on more than 2,100 women. The results showed that height loss of between 2 inches and 3 inches increased more than fourfold the chances the women had osteoporosis of the hip. Odds of osteoporosis in the hip were nearly 10 times greater in women with 3 or more inches of height loss compared to women with less than an inch of loss. The average age of the women was 60. Odds were adjusted for variables of age, weight and maximum adult height.
"We didn't necessarily try to define the best model for predicting hip osteoporosis. Instead, we wanted to illuminate the relationship between height loss and osteoporosis by ruling out other factors that might affect this relationship," Kantor said. "The clear relationship we found implies that a simple evaluation of height can help physicians in an outpatient setting decide whether a patient should undergo a bone density scan."
The analysis indicated that height loss of up to 1 inch did not predict osteoporosis of the hip. Kantor also noted that it's possible to have severe osteoporosis and not lose any height.
Kantor said that in an ideal world, a bone density scan – known as a DXA scan – would become as routine as a mammogram for women who have reached menopause, when the lack of estrogen production can lead to dramatic bone loss. Aging men should be screened as well, Kantor asserted.
Kantor co-authored the study with Stanley Lemeshow, dean of the Ohio State School of Public Health; Stacy Hoshaw-Woodard, formerly of Ohio State's Center for Biostatistics; and former OSU medical student Kristen Ossa.


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The trend of analysing data has grown significantly across many industries, and with the recruitment of Chief Data Officers and Data Scientists it is enabling companies to make better business decisions and test whether existing models and theories truly work.
The Centre for Economics and Business Research predicts that the big data market place could inject £216bn in to the UK economy and create 58,000 new jobs by 2017.
Government has also taken note of this movement and is investing significantly in the Alan Turing Institute project which will undertake research into methods of collecting, organising and analysing large sets of data.
Although this appears to be a quick win for many companies, when starting a project of this nature it is so important that those involved understand the laws and legal framework that must be adhered to from the very beginning and we will be addressing the key steps at this seminar.
Find out what sessions we plan to host at this year's seminar and view the programme.
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Scholar discusses work in Knopf publishing collection
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Independent scholar John Thornton came to the Ransom Center last year to research his upcoming biography of Alfred and Blanche Knopf and the House of Knopf. The Ransom Center's Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. collection comprises 1,526 boxes. To navigate this extensive archive, Thornton says, he emulated biographer Lytton Strachey: "[Strachey] would look at the sources like someone rowing out over a great sea of information and lowering his bucket here and there and pulling up samples and examining them. So I think that's the best I can do: row my boat through the Knopf collections and see what turns up."


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I had a Rahr and Sons BB Winter Warmer last night. Fucking delicious!!! The hops is still a bit aggressive. Just be sure so save 1 or 2 to age. I need to be on the lookout for the BB St. arnolds winter stout.
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Armor Holdings, Inc. Acquires ODV, Inc, Expanding its Forensic Science Capabilities
Jacksonville, FL – Armor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AH), a leading manufacturer and supplier of security products, safety equipment and armor systems serving law enforcement, corrections, military, homeland defense and commercial markets, announced that it has acquired ODV, Inc. of South Paris, Maine. A 35-year old, family-owned manufacturer and distributor of forensic products, ODV will become part of the Armor Holdings Products Division's Armor Forensics group, adding its brand names of Narcotest™ and NarcoPouch™ to an extensive product line up.
Armor Forensics, one of the most progressive companies in the forensic science field offers products and services from NIK®, Lightning Powder Company®, Identicator® and Evi-Paq™ among others.
"We are pleased to offer our forensics customers the additional product lines of ODV," said Steve Croskrey, President and CEO of Armor Holdings Products Division. "ODV's business will be moved from South Paris, Maine to Armor Forensics' Jacksonville, Florida facility, and as part of a larger entity, ODV will be more able to make improvements in products and services for all of our customers."
"Key members of the ODV team will be joining us in Jacksonville," said Jim Seidel, General Manager of Armor Forensics, "including Larry Dow, who has served as the president of ODV and Jerry Kramper, ODV's sales manager. We anticipate a smooth transition as we integrate ODV into our Armor Forensics family."
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Armor Holdings, included in FORBES magazine's list of "200 Best Small Companies" in 2002 and 2003, and a member of the S&P Smallcap 600 Index, is a leading manufacturer of security products for law enforcement personnel around the world through its Armor Holdings Products division, is a top supplier of human safety and survival systems to all branches of the U.S. military and major aerospace and defense prime contractors through its Aerospace & Defense Group and is one of the world's largest and most experienced passenger vehicle armoring manufacturers through its Mobile Security division. Armor Holdings Products manufactures and sells a broad range of high quality branded law enforcement equipment. Such products include ballistic resistant vests and tactical armor, less-lethal munitions, safety holsters, batons, anti-riot products and a variety of crime scene related equipment, including narcotic identification kits. Armor Holdings Aerospace & Defense Group is a manufacturer and supplier of military helicopter seating systems, aircraft and land vehicle armor systems, protective equipment for military personnel and technologies used to protect humans in a variety of life-threatening or catastrophic situations. The Group is the prime contractor to the U.S. military for the supply of armoring and blast protection for High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles, commonly known as HMMWVs. Armor Holdings Mobile Security armors a variety of vehicles for the commercial market, including limousines, sedans, sport utility vehicles, and money transport vehicles, to protect against varying degrees of ballistic and blast threats.
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"The House That Mark Built," a Mark Twain House & Museum exhibition from January through March 2010, took a look at the home's bricks, mortars and gadgetry, and a place for kids to try their hand at some building of their own.
The exhibition was the first in the Mark Twain House & Museum's Centennial Celebration, which includes more than 30 one-time only events, lectures, exhibits and other festivities marking a an important year in Twain's legacy: the 125th anniversary of the U.S. publication of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the 100th anniversary of Mark Twain's death; and the 175th anniversary of his birth.
The actual "House That Mark Built" was designed by Edward Tuckerman Potter, an architect known mainly for his churches. The exhibit provided an overview of Potter's career as an architect, and showed that while the Clemenses' house did fit into the conventional architecture of the day, the "curious house" was more than a bit unique.
Newspaper and magazine articles from the 1870s and 1880s on display showed varied reactions to this newest home in Hartford's Nook Farm neighborhood. The Hartford Daily Times wrote: "The novelty displayed in the architecture of the building, the oddity of its internal arrangement and the fame of its owner will all conspire to make it a house of note for a long time to come." Letters written by some of the Clemenses' friends and family also showed diverse reactions to the home. Visitors saw some of the original building materials used by the builders, including the elaborate exterior wood carvings, slate from the roof and samples of the brick.
The exhibition also explored technological innovations. Samuel L. Clemens had a passion for modern technology, and the house's systems reflected this. Central heating, telephones, a burglar alarm, the latest bathroom technology and the systems for calling servants to the various rooms of the house are examples of this. Many of these gadgets also found their way into Clemens's writings, samples of which were on display.
The modern-day Mark Twain House & Museum is also interested in technology, but in this case in using them to restore and preserve the house that Mark built. New HVAC systems, ultra-violet protectant films, compact fluorescent light bulbs and other products aid in the preservation of this historic house. The exhibit highlighted some of these new technologies, and how they helped to safeguard the house for future generations of visitors.
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I do not know how to explain this really. I can not get operators to work when the argument is being returned by another overloaded function.
When I try to run the code, I get:
asdman@asdman-laptop:~$ g++ op.cpp
op.cpp: In function 'int main()':
op.cpp:21: error: no match for 'operator+=' in 'c += operator+(((Vector&)(& a)), ((Vector&)(& a)))'
op.cpp:8: note: candidates are: void operator+=(Vector&, Vector&)
And here's the actual source code:
#include <iostream>
struct Vector {
int x,y;
// Prototypes
void operator+=(Vector &a, Vector &b);
Vector operator+(Vector &a, Vector &b);
int main() {
Vector a={ 10,-2 };
Vector b={1,4};
std::cout << "Testing operator overloading with vectors." << std::endl;
std::cout << "Vector a is at (" << a.x << "," << a.y << ")." << std::endl;
std::cout << "Vector b is at (" << b.x << "," << b.y << ")." << std::endl;
Vector c={0,0}; c += (a+a); // <- This does not seem to work.
std::cout << "a + a equals in c, which is at (" << c.x << "," << c.y
<< ")." << std::endl;
return 0;
void operator+=(Vector &a, Vector &b) {
a.x +=b.x;
Vector operator+(Vector &a, Vector &b){
Vector c; // A return vector;
c.x = a.x+b.x;
c.y = a.y+b.y;
return c;
However, I am not entirely sure whether or not the actual problem lies in the struct or in the overloading part. Actually, I am completely clueless.
Any help appreciated!
There are two problems here.
First, the operator +=, and all assignment operators, have to return a reference to the object that was assigned to. This is because in C++ you can chain assignments, like a = b = c, which is parsed as a = (b = c), with 'a' getting the result of the assignment 'b = c'. Similarly you can do a = b += c, etc.
Second, you are using a non-const reference for the 'b' parameter to the operator, which means the argument has to be an l-value (for instance a variable). It does not work to pass an expression like '(a + a)' to this operator, since the result of '(a + a)' is a temporary Vector that is not an l-value. Making the parameter a const reference, however, allows you to use temporary objects freely.
So it should work if you write the operator like this:
Vector& operator+=(Vector &a, const Vector &:) {
a = a + b;
return a;
Thank you, problem solved! Works well.
Edit: So, use const whenever possible? E.g. when the data is not being manipulated?
First, the operator +=, and all assignment operators, have to return a reference to the object that was assigned to.
Actually, no, but it is common practice as the built-in operators do that as well.
Ahh, okay, good to know.


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Audioengine Wireless System
D2 + A5+ = Perfect Match
Ralph Graves is one of Crutchfield's blog editors, and part of the company's social media team. He writes about home audio/video gear, specializing in Apple-related and wireless technologies. Ralph holds a master's degree in music composition, and his works have been released on various labels. He's served as product manager for an independent classical and world music label, produced several recordings, and worked extensively in public broadcasting. Since 1984 he's hosted a weekly classical music program on WTJU, and is also active as a blogger and podcaster.
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Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
Recently I had an opportunity to take home a pair of Audioengine A5+ premium powered bookshelf speakers and an Audioengine D2 wireless digital-to-analog converter (DAC). With these two items and my computer, I created a simple, yet great-sounding audio system that was enjoyed by friends and family alike.
The Audioengine D2 DAC
|The Audioengine D2 wireless transmitter (L) and receiver (R)
The D2 DAC got the music from my computer to the speakers. It's a two-part wireless system, consisting of a transmitter and a receiver.
The transmitter plugged into the USB port of my computer. It bypassed the computer's soundcard, and sent a 24-bit/96kHz high definition audio signal to its companion receiver. The system uses a closed Wi-Fi® band, ensuring no interference from my home network.
The receiver looks almost exactly like the transmitter. Instead of a USB port, though, it had RCA stereo outputs. The receiver's built-in high-performance digital-to-analog converter (DAC) decoded the transmitted digital sound files and sent the analog signal on to the speakers.
The D2 comes with an RCA stereo cable, so all I had to do was connect it to the inputs on the A5 and I was in business. The biggest part of the operation was finding a wall socket for the receiver.
Because the transmitter and receiver are already paired, they instantly found each other — I didn't have any programming to do. After I plugged the transmitter's USB plug into the computer's port, I changed the sound output settings (found in my Mac under System Preferences) to the Audioengine D2. Phase one finished.
The Audioengine A5+ powered speakers
|The Audioengine A5+ powered speakers
The Audioengine A5+ speakers are pretty substantial speakers, that's for sure. That was my immediate impression when I pulled them out of the box. It's not that they were overly heavy, but I could tell they were solidly built.
One of the speakers has a built-in amplifier, and powers the other through a single cable connection. So all I had to do to get the audio portion of the system set up was to plug in the power cord, and then plug in the cable to the second speaker. Oh — and then plug the RCA cable from the D2 reciever into the back of the A5+ amp.
|The D2 receiver on top of the A5+ powered speaker with the built-in amp. This was the hardest part of the setup.
The Setup
The wireless connection of the D2 and the relatively small size of the A5+s gave me some placement options. In our open family room there's not a lot of wall space. I set the A5+s on some low stands just underneath our big picture window, facing into the room. The speakers have their own volume control, but I really didn't use it much. I preferred to control the system from the D2 transmitter, which also has a volume knob.
My computer was in another part of the house, but no problem. I set the receiver on top of one of the speakers. Perfect. I now had a sound system ready to deliver music in an unobtrusive fashion.
A few days after I set up the system, we had a little get together at our home. I created a party playlist in iTunes®, and let the music play. I won't say it was the best party ever, but everyone had a good time (and were very impressed with the setup).
The sound
The A5+ speakers were impressive. They were very responsive, and delivered a lot of detail at both high and low volume levels. Of course, having a good signal from the D2 to work with helped a lot (and I use primarily lossless files in my digital library).
Classical selections sounded natural and balanced. Whether it was a large orchestra or a small chamber ensemble, the speakers reproduced the sound with clarity. It seemed to be a little soft on the high end, but overall a very good sound.
And the speakers had no trouble delivering bass. Pop and rock selections sounded appropriately bottom-heavy, and all with strong definition. That was especially true with "Three the Hard Way" by the Beastie Boys (I like all kind of classics). Not only did the bass hit hard, but I heard for the first time some low-end reverb that was there in the track. Nice!
If I lived in a loft apartment, I could see the A5+s being my primary audio system — they're really that good. The soundfield was nice and spacious, and filled the entire room.
The overall impression
The system sounded great, but for me, the biggest plus was the convenience of the setup. My music is stored on a 1.5TB drive that connects wirelessly to my laptop. So I can keep the drive stored out of the way, and my laptop can be wherever I need it. The D2 transmitter did tether my machine while I used the system, but I could just unplug the USB cord and I was mobile again.
|Everyone at my home liked the sound. And I mean everyone.
I could place the speakers where I wanted them as well, since they were connected wirelessly to the laptop through the D2. So my music library, controlling computer, and speakers were all in different locations, and I didn't have to run wires to string them all together. And they all worked great.
And those are really to two things I want in a digital music system — simplicity and great sound. The Audioengine D2 DAC and A5+ bookshelf speakers combination delivered on both counts.
This article was updated 2/14/13 to correct some erroneous information.


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BETHESDA, Md.–When children are faced with a parent's deployment – or worse, a parent who doesn't return from deployment – they encounter emotions which may be difficult to express.
Understanding this, volunteers from Lockheed Martin are helping Quicken Loans National spectators at Congressional Country Club – including many military families – assemble hundreds of With You all The Way Deployment Kits for military children this week.
The USO – in partnership with the Trevor Romain Company and the Comfort Crew for Military Kids – uses the With You All the Way program to support children ages 6 to 18 tackling difficult issues unique to growing up in a military family.
The unique kit helps children deal with deployment challenges and even establishes valuable knowledge for the reintegration process.
"This is just a great cause, and it's so awesome to see kids – a lot of military kids, in fact, but others as well – coming in to pack deployment kits for other kids," said Laura Stewart of Lockheed Martin. Stewart is one of many Lockheed Martin volunteers staffing the USO deployment kit assembly tent this week at the Quicken Loan National.
The deployment kit is centered around the "With You All the Way! Dealing With Deployment" DVD, which was created as a collaboration between The Comfort Crew and the USO. The Comfort Crew was founded by humorist Trevor Romain, who frequently tours with the USO, sharing life lessons with military children such as how to deal with bullies, facing fears, coping with separation and understanding grief.
"I am a full-on supporter of the USO and what they do for military families," said Marine Staff Sgt. Tyler Barnes, a military caddy who helped construct a deployment kit Wednesday. "I've seen all of the support here at home and downrange. It's just a great organization and they do a lot of great stuff for the military."
The deployment kits include:
- The animated "With You All the Way! Dealing with Deployment" DVD
- A guided writing journal with prompts, calendar, map, and activities
- The "With You All The Way! Dealing With Deployment Family Guidebook"
- A set of 10 postcards featuring original artwork by Romain
- Cuzzie, a plush bear for military kids
- A pair of imprinted dog tags to share with a deploying parent
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Celebrating the Air Force's 70th Birthday in 360° at the Air Force Memorial
In honor of the Air Force's 70th anniversary on September 18, we stopped by the Air Force Memorial to capture birthday shoutouts for the organization from service members, military family members and civilians -- all in 360°. Take a look.


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Right now NVIDIA is holding their press conference in Las Vegas NV. at CES 2013 and they just announce their latest project. It may not be exactly what you expect from NVIDIA, to the sadness of many it isn't the GeForce GTX 700 series. They just announce the NVIDIA Shield, a hand held gaming device capable of much more than strictly gaming! Powered by the latest NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor (also announced tonight) it can run games, stream video, music, and just about everything else. Unlike some of the handheld gaming device, there are no proprietary connections, the shield features standard USB, HDMI, as well as a SD Card so you can expand your storage. NVIDIA was able to run a 4K movie from the NVIDIA Shield to LG's latest 4K TV, and it looked great! The Shield is built on the Android platform and uses the latest Android platform. In addition to being able to run the games from the device, you can connect to your PC,
Above we can see NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun connecting the NVIDIA Shield to their computer to take advantage of the graphics power of their desktop featuring the NVIDIA GTX 680 Graphics card. Later he connected to the Google Play store and Steam to access games! We will bring updates on the Shield as we find them out! Stay tuned for more CES 2013 Coverage!
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Prostate Cancer
Alternatives to Radiation Therapy
I am a 61 years old male. After having been diagnosed with prostate cancer, I was diagnosed with lung cancer a week later, lower right lobe removed. I`ve been recovering from the thoracotomy and urologist is injecting Lupron until he decides what to recommend as treatment for the prostate cancer. In 1999 I had a seminoma, and preventive radiation was given to me after removal. The new oncologist I have says that due to the old fashion radiation I was given 1999 I cannot be given radiation again for my actual prostate cancer nor can I have it removed. He is going to discuss the issue with the urologist. My questions: Can I have seeds implanted? Can I have removal via "Da Vinci"? How safe is to continue Lupron for life? PSA is 3.5. Thank you. (as you can see I`ve had a rough time!!!)
You have not mentioned the stage of your prostate cancer. I assume it is clinically localized since you are considering different local options for this tumor. Previous radition does make surgical removal of the prostate difficult. It would depend though on how much of the pelvis was included in your radiation for the seminoma. If the area of the prostate was spared then surgery could be considered, though possibly difficult. Repeat radiation is an issue in the region of the pelvis, though brachytherapy is something that you could discuss with your radiation oncologist. He/she would review the previous radiation protocol, dose and your clinical situation in relation to tumor stage, volume and then discuss the pros/cons of this option.
Another option you could discuss with your urologist is cryotherapy (freezing) for the prostate. This is a relatively newer modality (though has been around for a while). The advantage would be that your previous radiation would not impact this treatment since it is done tranperineally (similar technique as seeds), is minimally invasive, and is not related in any way to radiation. It can be repeated again if there is localized recurrence of the disease. The limitation is that long term data is not available as of now, though the approx 7 year follow up data available at present looks reasonably comparable to other modalities. All this information though, would need to be tailored to your specific clinical scenario and stage of the disease. You can discuss all this in detail with your urologist regarding the pros/cons/risks/complications of this modality.
Hormone therapy is reasonably well tolerated by most patients though some of the potential side effects of decreased testosterone are osteoporosis, decreased muscle mass, fatigue, hot flashes, decreased sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, etc. Hormone therapy is usually used for advanced disease or in combination with radiation therapy. I hope the information I have provided answers some of your questions. As I mentioned earlier, all this information has to be considered in relation to your clinical situation.
Krishnanath Gaitonde, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Urology
College of Medicine
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A good idea, is this?
Ever since Disney bought LucasFilm, speculation has been rampant as to what the first new "Star Wars" movie will be about.
IMDB.com said Ain't It Cool News reported the first "Star Wars" spinoff will be about Yoda.
Didn't he die?
"To start with, they're going to focus on established characters and do solo films," the website's Harry Knowles said about Disney's plans. "The first stand-alone film is going to center upon Yoda. At this stage specifics are sparse, but Kathleen Kennedy is putting together a 'Star Wars' slate."
J.J. Abrams, who reportedly has been tapped to direct the first "Star Wars" movie, has not commented on the news.
Ain't It Cool also said George Lucas has floated the idea of a Jabba the Hutt story. Because, you know, we all want to look at him for two hours.
You can depend on us to bring you the next unfounded "Star Wars" rumor as soon as we hear it.
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- When receiving your new First Commonwealth Bank debit card make sure to sign the back of the card immediately.
- When using your card for recurring payments, make sure to keep your expiration date information current with your vendor or payee.
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've been using the DC Judge boot for at least 5 seasons now and I have to say that I don't know if I will ever use a different boot. I love the fit, the flex, the boa system, and of course the style. It may not be the most durable boot you can buy but I personally don't mind a little bit of wear and tear on your boots. I highly recommend these boots.
The good and bad
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I really like the fit, comfort and ride of these boots. They are one of the most comfortable boots I have ridden; and their low profile is nice.
To me the only two negatives of these boots are:
1.) They are not very tough. I have just over 20 days this season on them, and the leather is tearing open around the heel. The heel of one boot is starting to peel off too. If you ride 100 plus days a year then they might not last a full season.
2.) D.C. says they are an 8/10 in stiffness, but I would call it closer to a 5-6. Probably should have gone with the T. Rice boot for stiffness.


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Slow starter Yelich begins to find groove
JUPITER, Fla. -- A year ago, Christian Yelich had a dream spring. The left-handed-hitting Marlins outfielder batted a blistering .364 with a .451 on-base percentage and a .818 slugging percentage. He added five home runs and drove in 14 runs.
Even before games began this spring, the 22-year-old admitted he would have a tough time duplicating his numbers.
But Yelich also wasn't looking for a complete fall in Spring Training. He entered Friday hitless in his first 11 at-bats, with five strikeouts. The drought was snapped with a first-inning single to center off St. Louis' Adam Wainwright.
Yelich added a second hit, and he finished the Marlins' 7-3 win 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored
"I wasn't panicked," Yelich said. "I really didn't think there was any call for concern. I thought the at-bats were getting better over the week. I thought it was just a matter of time before one of them got through there. But obviously, it's nice to finally be on the board and helping the boys again."
If anything, Yelich says, last year was the anomaly. He is used to starting slowly, and then picking things up.
"This is kind of usually how Spring Training goes for me," Yelich said. "Not like last year. Last year was the complete opposite. In the Minor Leagues, it was actually more like this. But I don't think it's been this long without ever squeaking one out."
Spring Training is never a true indicator, but the competitor in players want to succeed as often as possible.
"Nobody ever wants to get out, even if it's Spring Training," Yelich said. "It's still competitive and you want to do well. You want to help your team win, even if it is Spring Training. It is frustrating, but it's a process. I feel like every day, it's getting closer to finally getting one."
Yelich projects to bat second this season, ahead of Giancarlo Stanton. So he will be counted on to get on base and get the offense going.
"Might as well get it out of the way right now before it comes to April," the young outfielder said.
As part of his hitting routine, Yelich is working with third-base coach Brett Butler on bunting.
A pure hitter, Yelich isn't looking to become a small-ball player. But if he can offer the option to be able to bunt for hits, it will be a weapon, especially if teams are shifting him.
"I think it's something, if it's there, you have the option of taking it," Yelich said. "It kind of keeps them honest, defensively. To have a well-rounded game is never a bad thing."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter


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LAKEPORT -- A county proposal to enhance an existing bridge that provides access to Harbin Hot Springs Resort in Middletown cleared a necessary hurdle Thursday morning.
The Lake County Planning Commission voted 4-0 to find the rehabilitation project in conformity with the Lake County General Plan. District 3 Commissioner Olga Martin Steele was absent from the morning meeting at the Lake County Courthouse.
The Lake County Public Works Department intends to replace the structurally unsound wooden bridge to provide a safer crossing over Harbin Creek along Harbin Springs Road, about three miles northwest of downtown Middletown.
Crews would set up a temporary structure allowing drivers to cross the creek during construction, according to county staff. The estimated $406,000 project is scheduled to get under way during the summer of 2014.
The Harbin Creek bridge is one of 18 projects in the county eligible for federal funding through the Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation program, Public Works Director Scott De Leon said. With a state program also available, the bridge projects would be funded entirely by state and federal monies, he added.
"We are often criticized for not doing enough for our county streets and roads, and unfortunately, most of the time we are limited to what we can do based on the type of funding," De Leon said after the commission meeting.
"In this case, staff has really been aggressive in securing money specifically intended for bridge projects to repair or replace structures that normally would not have funding," he added.
In other business, commissioners recommended the Board of Supervisors approve a rezone and general plan amendment for a 10-acre portion of a property on Hartmann Road just east of Highway 29 near Hidden Valley Lake.
Valley Oaks Land and Development Inc. wants the land rezoned from planned development residential to community commercial and its general plan designation changed from low-density residential and suburban residential reserve to community commercial.
Though no development was proposed Thursday, the changes could allow certain commercial uses -- such as restaurants, professional offices or banks -- on the property in the future.
Earlier, the commission approved environmental findings for a project aiming to divide an Upper Lake parcel in two in order to allow a second home on a separate parcel for the landowners' family members.
The proposal called for the 19.5-acre land, located on the 12000 block of Elk Mountain Road, to be broken into parcels of 13.6 acres and 5.9 acres. The latter parcel would be about 1,000 feet from a gravel mine and would contain a driveway used to access the mining operation.
The commission issued a mitigated negative declaration after finding the project would not have a significant effect on the environment based on the initial study and mitigation measures developed by county staff.
The commission also approved a tentative parcel map for the Elk Mountain Road project. Both votes were 3-1, with District 1 Commissioner Joe Sullivan in dissent.
Jeremy Walsh is a staff reporter for Lake County Publishing. Reach him at 263-5636, ext. 37 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow coverage on Twitter, @JeremyDWalsh or #LakePlanComm.


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If disruption of the normal utility supply occurs, readiness of emergency power is a key consideration in safeguarding building occupants. NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems covers performance requirements for power systems providing an alternate source of electrical power in the event that the primary power source fails. Power systems covered include power sources, transfer equipment, controls, supervisory equipment, and all related electrical and mechanical auxiliary and accessory equipment needed to supply electrical power to the load terminals of the transfer equipment.
Among the changes in the 2010 edition of NFPA 110 are:
- Clarification that the Standard is intended to apply to Level 1 or Level 2 emergency power supply systems (EPSSs)
- Operation testing and routine maintenance provisions cover new and existing EPSSs.
- Revised definitions of automatic transfer switch and non-automatic transfer switch for consistency with NFPA 111 and correlation with relevant product standards
- Revised material on Level 1 and Level 2 EPSSs clarifies the function and applicability of each type of system
- Differentiation of requirements for acceptance testing for new and unoccupied buildings versus those for existing occupied buildings and facilities. In addition, criteria for test duration, step-testing intervals, and required documentation have been modified.
- Revised rules for operational test durations for diesel and spark-ignited prime movers. Also, the 36 month test requirement has been revised to clarify the maximum duration, the minimum acceptable EPS loading or operating condition, and the method of test initiation.
- http://www.nfpa.org/catalog/product.asp?pid=11005&cookie_test=1


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The Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership
is one of three newly formed departments within the College of Education. It is a union of former units Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI), Education Policy Studies (EDPS) and Organizational Leadership and Policy Studies (OLPS). Interrelated program areas currently include: Art Integration, Curriculum Theory and Development, Education Policy, Elementary Education, English Education, Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, Middle School Education, Minority and Urban Education, Organizational Leadership, Reading Education, Science Education, Second Language/TESOL, Social Studies Education, Professional Development/Teacher Education, and Sociocultural Foundations of Education.
Additional departmental programs encourage thoughtful and responsive explorations of education policies, practices and related social issues. Graduate students are prepared to create and critique alternative courses of action to enhance the quality of education for all persons and to redress the social conditions that restrict collective democratic aspirations.
The Department is structured around three Divisions (Science and Mathematics; Language, Literacy, Culture and Social Inquiry; Education Policy and Leadership) housing the programmatic areas, which is where the web resources are placed as well. Please click on any of these three divisions of the Department to navigate to the resources you need. Also, you will find side menus to locate the many useful links within the Department.
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Matthew Peron is an Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Global Equity at Northern Trust in Chicago.
Most recently, Matt served as Director of Active Equity with responsibility for fundamental, quantitative, and tax-advantaged strategies. Prior to that role, Matt was the Director of Equity Research. In addition, Matt has lead-managed several investment strategies while at Northern Trust.
Prior to joining Northern Trust in 2005, Matt was the Deputy Chief Risk Officer for Alliance Capital Management. Previous experience includes equity portfolio management at Lincoln Capital Management. Matt has been in the financial industry since 1990 when he started his career on Wall Street.
Matt earned an MBA from the University of Chicago and a B.S. in electrical engineering from Swarthmore College.


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NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising.
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Kids
Mesioden Question
My 5-year old has a mesioden on her roof top directly behind her two front baby teeth. This evening she lost one of these baby teeth and we can see the adult tooth ready to come in but the mesioden is pressed against it. I'm concerned that the adult tooth won't come in correctly with the mesioden right next to it and am questioning our dentist's decision to wait to have the mesioden pulled until my daughter is six or seven. Any advice?
You are absoultely entitled to a second opinon. I think that if not a pediatric dentist, who is specialized in treating children, an orthodontist who may manage the eruption pattern would be a good resource.
It would be good to make sure the mesioden is not fused to, or as you mentioned, altering the path of eruption of the permanent tooth. Your dentist may be basing their decision on the fact that the permanent tooth is VERY immature and any trauma (such as being moved while extracting the mesiodens) may cause problems with the permanent tooth -so it is a reasonable thought. However, if you are not sure - get a 2nd opinion!Thanks for the question.
Sarath Thikkurissy, DDS, MS
Director, Residency Program, Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati


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This was touched upon in the Daniels article, but I'm watching the video, and Donnie is asked what NBA player Quis reminds him of:
Daniels reminds me of a different type of player, a Derrick McKey type of player. That, you know you can sit and talk about starting, and scoring, and all the things you want to talk about. But if you were to ask me right now who was one of the best players we ever had, in our franchise, I'd say Derrick McKey. For exactly that reason. You can play him anywhere. If he started, fine. If he didn't start, fine. He'd play 1, you know, he'd play any position you wanted. And he was always there when the game was on the line. And always did the most important things. You know he either got the rebound at the right time, or he stopped the shot, or he got a steal. He made the 3-point shot, right when you had to have it. And I call them winning players. And I think Marquis fits into that role somewhere.
At the 13:30 mark.
And for all the youngin's who don't know better, Peck's nickname for McKey is "Satan".


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Ithaca College Student Newspaper Named Best in Country
ITHACA, NY — "The Ithacan," the weekly student newspaper at Ithaca College, has been named the best non-daily student paper in the country for 2011 by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). The award will be presented at the organization's national convention in September in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
The SPJ's Mark of Excellence Awards annually recognize the best in collegiate journalism. The criteria for judging overall excellence include accuracy and completeness; enterprise and ingenuity; adherence to high journalistic standards; significance and effectiveness; clarity, insight and respect for the audience; and creative use of the medium's unique capabilities.
In addition to its weekly print edition covering news, arts, entertainment, culture and sports, "The Ithacan" produces daily online content as well as blogs, podcasts, audio slideshows and videos. The paper's editor in chief for the spring of 2011 was Libby Sile '11 and for the fall of 2011 was Aaron Edwards '12.
This was just the latest honor this year for "The Ithacan." The Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded it two Gold Crown Awards, a Silver Crown Award and the Apple Award for Best in Show in its category. The New York Press Association named it the best college newspaper in New York State for 2011 along with first place for design and third place for editorial writing.
Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press.
For more information on the Mark of Excellence Awards, visit www.spj.org. For more information on "The Ithacan," visit www.ithacan.org or contact Michael Serino, student media advisor in the Roy H. Park School of Communications, at (607) 274-1036 or email@example.com.
Originally published in IC News: Ithaca College Student Newspaper Named Best in Country.


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mikesolt wrote:ferretdance03 wrote:Noice! I'd come to Texass for that.RustyP wrote:The Clubhouse...ding ding ding! You just can't beat girls stripping to Pantera
mmm Pantera and b00bs.....yum..
They have it 6 nights a week. The Clubhouse is not just boobs either. It is full nude and BYOL. Bring a 12 pack of wine coolers and you will be very popular.
Of course, the girls are not allowed to touch you either, they have to stay 2 feet away in all nude bars, hence the reason I go to Baby Dolls!!!


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Befuddled by Bottles?
I'll be the first to admit I was completely clueless about baby bottle basics when I prepared my first bottle for my newborn son. We had several styles of bottles and nipples in the house—how could I tell which would be best? What were the rules when I wanted to nurse, then offer a bottle of formula? And what if he didn't finish it?
Since then, I've talked to other moms who faced similar questions. "I didn't know if I should put the nipples and bottles in the dishwasher and then boil them all, or if the dishwasher was enough," recalls Sunny Latimer, a mother in St. Petersburg, Florida. "My other dilemma was when to switch to the second-stage nipples. I thought at about five or six months [my daughter] would be ready for that, but the milk just poured all over her."
Kristin Kelly, a mother in upstate New York, recalls her mother insisting she boil bottles, nipples, and tops four times a day—until she found a microwave steamer to disinfect the parts instead. That was a relief, but then Kelly read an article that stated only glass bottles should be sterilized in the microwave. Confusion set in. "I always found myself thinking, 'Laura Ingalls Wilder didn't have to deal with all this. There must be an easier way!'" she says.
Feeling a little confused yourself? Read on—we've got answers to your trickiest questions about baby bottle basics.
Do Baby Bottles Need to Be Sterilized Each Time Before Use?
Yes. To sterilize bottles, boil parts for 10 minutes in a pot of water or run them through the dishwasher using water that's 180 degrees or hotter.
And how long is a baby bottle actually considered sterile? According Dr. James Sears, a board-certified pediatrician, coauthor of The Baby Book and medical advisor to Lansinoh Laboratories, you should take care to store the bottle in a clean place (i.e. away from grease spatters, a smoky oven, etc.) and use it within a couple of days.
What's the Deal with Nipples that Come in Different Stages?
The idea here is that the flow rate is slower in the earlier-stage nipples, making it easier for a new baby to drink. But not all nipples are rated by stage, and it's not something you need to worry about. "Use a nipple your baby is comfortable with," recommends Dr. Sears. "In general, use a nipple that allows a gentle drip when turned upside down—about one drip per second."
If you're breastfeeding your baby in addition to giving a bottle, use breastfeeding nipples. They're shaped more like natural nipples, so your baby can keep a consistent mouth shape, Dr. Sears explains.
There Are So Many Styles of Bottles. How Do I Choose?
Again, this is just a matter of preference—yours and your baby's, according to Dr. Sears. Some bottles may reduce gas and colic. And some are definitely easier to clean than others. (I wish I'd realized that before I got hooked on a bottle with five separate plastic and rubber parts, plus a bottom that's aerated to prevent air bubbles. Water seeps in if it's set in water to warm, which means using a separate container for that step. But hey, at least my baby doesn't have tummy trouble.) You may have to experiment with several different kinds before your baby settles on one kind.
Is Warming Formula or Breast Milk Really Necessary?
Who wouldn't love to skip this step when baby's screaming for food in the middle of the night? When you've got a newborn, though, you really shouldn't. Dr. Sears recommends bringing formula or refrigerated breast milk up to body temperature before serving, since very young babies have trouble maintaining their own body temperature. (Never use the microwave, as it can create hot spots in the liquid and alter the properties of both breast milk and formula. Instead, set the bottle or container in a pan of hot water for a few minutes.)
At 4 to 6 months old, however, babies don't care so much about temperature, Dr. Sears says. Some even prefer it straight from the fridge. "My nutty daughter liked her milk cold," says Kristin Arnold Ruyle, a mother in Tampa, Florida. "If it got warm she wouldn't drink it."
How Long Does Formula Keep?
That depends somewhat on what's in the bottle. If it's formula, you can keep it around for up to an hour (counting from the time the baby's mouth first touched the nipple), but it should be tossed after that. And if your baby takes longer than an hour to finish? Dr. Sears recommends ending the feeding, since bacteria can start to grow in the formula. "Chances are, he's falling asleep and the feeding is over anyway," he says. Or, you could try a faster-flowing nipple.
Dr. Sears says breast milk from a feeding can be saved for two to three hours—and you don't have to refrigerate it because breast milk contains antibodies formula doesn't.
Can I Re-Heat Formula?
If it's formula and you're just taking the chill off by placing the bottle in warm water for a minute or two, that's fine, says Victoria Regina, a registered nurse with an OB-GYN practice in Newburgh, New York. The formula should still feel cool when you test it on your wrist. Be sure to refrigerate it within 15 minutes and use it at the next feeding, or within 24 hours. Don't reuse formula after getting it truly warm, however (like if you heat it to body temperature or higher). The higher heat will promote bacteria growth and could make the formula less nutritious if reheated.
Breast milk doesn't have to be refrigerated in this scenario either, according to Dr. Sears. You can keep it out at room temperature (66 to 72 degrees F) for up to 10 hours.
Is It OK to Nurse, Then Offer Formula?
Yes! Many moms supplement breastfeeding with a bottle, and breast milk and formula mix fine in a baby's belly. According to Dr. Sears, the two can even be combined in one bottle. In that case, make sure to feed the baby right away, so there won't be any confusion about proper storage of a bottle that contains both breast milk and formula. Some experts, however, do warn that supplementing can cause a decrease in milk supply.


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How to help
The Philippine Consulate of Los Angeles provided the following information for those who want to make donations to help people affected by Typhoon Haiyan:
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
Account Name : NDRRMC Donated Funds
Account Numbers: 0435-021927-030 (Peso Account); 0435-021927-530 (U.S. Dollar Account);
Swift Code : DBPHPHMM Account #36002016
Development Bank of the Philippines, Camp Aguinaldo Branch
Email : email@example.com
Website : www.ndrrmc.gov.ph
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Account No.: 3124-0055-81
Land Bank of the Philippines, Batasan, Quezon City
Website: www.dswd.gov.ph
Philippine Red Cross (PRC)
Tel: 632-527-0000
Banco De Oro: (Peso) 00-453-0018647; (Dollar) 10-453-0039482;
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Metrobank: (Peso)151-3-041631228; (Dollar)151-2-15100218-2;
Swift Code: MBTCPHMM
Philippine National Bank: (Peso) 3752 8350 0034; (Dollar) 3752 8350 0042;
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM
Unionbank of the Philippines: (Peso) 1015 4000 0201; (Dollar) 1315 4000 0090;
Donate to the Red Cross by mail: Form (pdf);
Swift Code: UBPHPHMM
ROMAH Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 18521
Encino, CA 91416
VAN NUYS >> Raquel Arcangel of Mission Hills couldn't fight back the tears as she described how her best friend and his family have been affected by a monstrous typhoon in the Philippines that is believed to have killed thousands of people.
Arcangel, who owns a tile factory in Van Nuys, has two brothers in Manila who were not affected directly by the recent earthquake and typhoon but was crushed to hear that her best friend, Felix Mazo, who also lives in the Asian nation's capital, hadn't heard from his parents for two days. His parents, she said, live in Leyte Island, which was among the areas hardest hit by Typhoon Haiyan.
"He's worried; I can just imagine," said Arcangel, who was one of more than 200 people who gathered Sunday to take part in a 5K walk at Lake Balboa and Woodley parks to raise money for victims of the Oct. 15 earthquake, which killed more than 200 people, and Friday's devastating typhoon. "This is my tiny, tiny little way of saying to my friends that I'm supporting you guys. I may be far but I'm here."
Sunday's disaster relief fundraiser, sponsored by the Philippine Disaster Relief Organization and the San Fernando Valley-based ROMAH Foundation, Inc., had raised some $8,000 as of mid-morning, according to organizers, who expected the number to rise by the afternoon.
Ruth Ann Stewart, founder and president of ROMAH, said she was leaving for the Philippines on Nov. 19th to deliver food and whatever other supplies are needed for the disaster-prone archipelago.
The nonprofit's first annual charity event with the Philippine Disaster Relief Organization on Sunday was initially intended to raise funds for future calamities, she said.
"Then the earthquake came about, then we prepared for that and a few days ago, here comes the typhoon," Stewart said. "Now we're doubling our work now that disaster hit twice in the same place."
Stewart, who has relatives in Bohol and other areas severely affected by the typhoon, said it's difficult not knowing the fate of some of her extended family members.
"That's why we're so eager to fly there as soon as we can to find out their situation because they are in dire need of food or whatever," she said. "I don't know if they're alive or what not. I'm not sure — so that's where the heartache is right now."
Hellen Barber De La Vega, consul general of the Philippines in Los Angeles, said Southern California — which has some 900,000 Filipinos — has the largest Filipino constituency outside the Republic of the Philippines. The Philippine Consulate General has partnered with the Philippine Disaster Relief Organization for more than eight years, she said, to help victims of strong typhoons.
"This 5K walk is significant for us," De La Vega said. "It's the first 5K walk I think for the entire U.S. that took place immediately after super Typhoon Yolanda," she said, using the name given by Filipinos to the disaster that is internationally known as Typhoon Haiyan. "We've had an overwhelming show of support and goodwill. I've been appealing to overseas Filipinos here in our jurisdiction to help."
Assessment missions have already been dispatched to the country, she said. Because money is the most flexible form of donation, it is the form of aid that is most needed right now, she said.
To donate, go to www.philippineconsulatela.org or www.romahfoundation.org.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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And I consider myself an Artest fan. But now, I'm less of an Artest fan. I'm really happy we got Granger. I think Granger will be a very good player at the NBA level and truthfully, at some point, he's gunna be as good if not better than Ron. I think trading Ron in a package deal for a center like Jamaal Magloire would be best. I know alot of people love Ronnie, but a good center would put us over the top. Granger is a rookie now, but he'll develope nicely and I'd rather not have Al Harrington II on this team, so why not just deal Artest and let Granger start?
I know I'm going to get some bad looks on here, but Figs take is that Granger is the next Scottie Pippen, and Stephen Jackson is the next Michael Jordon.
(Yes, I've been drinking )