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SIMPLER fares and greater discounts for children and students will be introduced on all First buses in Wiltshire next month.
After a six-week public consultation the bus operator, which manages routes across Bristol, Bath and into north and west Wiltshire, has revealed a new fare structure.
Single fares will now be based purely on the distance travelled, with all one-way tickets costing between £1.50 and £5.50. Return fares have been removed, with a new 'West of England' all-day ticket available for £7. Weekly, monthly and annual tickets will also be available.
While exact fares have not yet been set, they will increase by £1 for around every three miles travelled. This means a journey less than three miles will be £1.50, from three to six miles £2.50, six to nine miles £3.50, nine to 12 miles £4.50, and anything over 12 miles £5.50.
First West of England managing director Paul Matthews, pictured right, said: "We have worked hard to ensure that as many people as possible benefit from the changes we are making, but accept there will be a small number of people who may see their fares increase.
"This is especially so where flat fares are introduced as the nature of the beast is that a flat fare has to be set at an average point. Flat fares are however incredibly easy to understand, and once implemented people will instantly know how much the journey will cost."
Other changes include all children aged five to 15 receiving an automatic 50 per cent discount, where they currently get anything between 25 and 35 per cent.
Young people aged 16 to 21 will receive a 30 per cent discount if they use a First ID card on their journey. These will be free for anyone in full-time education, or will cost £10 per year for those in employment. Under-fives will continue to travel for free.
New family tickets will also be available for £14.
First Bus is drawing up the new fares for bus routes across the country.
The new fares will come into effect on July 6.


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A ROBBER has been jailed after he went into a chemist's shop with a knife and metal bar and threatened to stab staff if they didn't hand over morphine.
Peter Lloyd, aged 29, of Robin Road, Summerseat, admitted one count of robbery and one count of possession of a bladed article.
He has been jailed for 28 months at Bolton Crown Court.
The attack happened at about 10.30am on May 19, when Lloyd entered the chemist's shop in Vernon Road, Greenmount and placed a carrier bag on the counter before telling staff: "Get me all the morphine or I'll stab you."
He then removed a knife and weights bar from the bag and put them on the counter.
A pharmacist then handed over some drugs to Lloyd, who left along Longsight Road towards Bury.
He was arrested nearby a short time later.
Det Con Mick Yates, of Bury Police, said: "I believe Lloyd was driven to commit this robbery due to his reliance on morphine and this case sadly highlights the potential impact and consequences of drug addiction.
"Despite this being an ill-conceived and ham-fisted robbery, a number of staff at the chemist were fearful of being injured such was Lloyd's demeanour and possession of weapons."

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CLEARLAKE -- St. Helena Hospital, Clear Lake, has a new cardiologist, Dr. Monica Divakaruni.
"Dr. Divakaruni is highly-skilled, Stanford trained and is board certified in interventional cardiology," David Santos, vice president of operations for St. Helena Hospital, Clear Lake, said Thursday. "Her skill set and level of expertise focuses on innovative treatment options of complex cardiac conditions using diagnostic testing and the most advanced cardiac catheterization techniques."
"When I first came to Lake County I was drawn by the natural and rural beauty of the area," Divakaruni said. "I want to practice medicine in a place where I am truly making a difference in the community."
She added, "I really enjoy developing a relationship with my patients and watching their quality of life improve. Helping to diagnose younger patients who've experienced symptoms that are elusive is also rewarding. I have a passion for women's cardiovascular health and enjoy seeing women of all ages ? diagnosing and treating ? to give them the best quality of life possible."
Dr. Whie Oh, a Lake County cardiologist who practices at the same clinic location, said, "Dr. Divakaruni is skilled in advanced coronary interventions. She is able to perform structural interventions, patent foramen ovale and atrial septal closure, both advanced procedures related to congenital heart disease. She is definitely an asset to the practice and to the community. "
Oh and Divakaruni are part of the Adventist Heart Institute, a heart center made up of a team of experienced cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons who serve patients in Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties. Divakaruni accepts patients at 15250 Lakeshore Drive, Suite C, in Clearlake. Call 995-3764 to schedule an appointment.


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CORRAL DE TIERRA, Calif. — Bob Gray, chief executive officer of the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation, and food safety consultant Laura Giudici Mills were among the honorees at the National Steinbeck Center's Valley of the World awards.
The Salinas nonprofit gave its Ag Leader awards to Giudici Mills and Gray, former chief executive officer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods, April 25 at Corral de Tierra Country Club.
"Bob chose a career in produce over a professorship in the mid-1970s," Joe Pezzini, chief operating officer at Ocean Mist Farms, said as he introduced Gray. Pezzini is a past award recipient.
"As you look at Bob's history, it's safe to say that this young Marshall scholar and postgraduate student has been a scholar and a teacher of leadership ever since," Pezzini said. "That has served the industry and the state of California well."
Gray spent 29 years with Duda in various roles. In 2007 he became chairman of Western Growers Association, the first non-owner to do so. He's also a past chairman of the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California. In 2009, he became president and chief executive officer at the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation.
"Leadership is akin to teaching," Gray said. "One of my bosses at Duda described me once as a student of the business. That was close. I actually thought I was a student of the people in the business. I was fascinated by the fact that market situations could create such different responses in growers, packers and shippers.
"It taught me that market information is imperfect. It wasn't a completely level playing field. It was based on what you knew about your environment and your tolerance for risk."
Bob Martin, King City general manager of Rio Farms — another past recipient — called Giudici Mills a deserving choice.
"Back in the 1970s when I was one of the original King City Young Farmers, Laura looked up to me as a leader," Martin said. "She just told me this the other day. Now I look up to her."
Giudici Mills' produce career included sales and management positions with The Nunes Co. and Tanimura & Antle. She was director of food and workplace safety at Metz Fresh for three years. Her company, LGM Consulting, advises on food safety, traceability, crisis management and regulatory compliance.
She said the late Jim Manassero, longtime vice president of D'Arrigo Bros. Co. of California, was one of her most important mentors. The two were colleagues on the Salinas River Channel Coalition, founded after massive flooding hit Monterey County in 1995.
Also on April 25, the Hall of Fame award was given to vintner Jerry McFarland of Gonzales-based M.B. McFarland & Sons Inc., and posthumously to Myron McFarland and Myron McFarland, Jr. Education awards went to Neil Ledford, retired program leader of the Agricultural Business and Technology Institute at Hartnell College; and to the Grower-Shipper Association Foundation's AgKnowledge program.


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Ziprasidone in Bipolar Disorder With Comorbid Lifetime Panic or Generalized Anxiety Disorder(GAD) (Pfizer Anxiety)
This study has been completed.
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
University of South Florida
Lindner Center of HOPE
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
patricia suppes, VA Palo Alto Health Care System
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: April 16, 2010
Last updated: March 16, 2012
Last verified: March 2012
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Detailed Description:
The specific aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of ziprasidone monotherapy in comparison to placebo in the treatment of ambulatory bipolar disorder with co-morbid lifetime panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder and current at least moderately severe anxiety.
|Bipolar Disorder Panic Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder
|Drug: Ziprasidone Drug: Placebo
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Ziprasidone in Bipolar Disorder With Comorbid Lifetime Panic or Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: bipolar disorder
MedlinePlus related topics: Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Panic Disorder
Drug Information available for: Ziprasidone hydrochloride Ziprasidone Ziprasidone mesylateU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by patricia suppes, VA Palo Alto Health Care System:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- CGI-21 [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]The primary outcome measure is the Clinician Global Improvement Scale for Anxiety Symptoms (CGI-21)
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Sheehan Panic Disorder Scale (SPS), (HAM-A), Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), Sheehan Irritability Scale (SIS), Rapid Ideas Scale RISC, MADRS, PGI-21 symptoms, CGI-BP, Family Impact Scale (FIS), Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS). [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]Sheehan Panic Disorder Scale (SPS), (HAM-A), Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), Sheehan Irritability Scale (SIS), Rapid Ideas Scale RISC, MADRS, PGI-21 for anxiety symptoms, CGI-BP, Family Impact Scale (FIS), Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS).
|Study Start Date:
|April 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|October 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: ziprasidone
Drug: Ziprasidone
The minimum dose during study participation will be 40 mg/day, and the maximum dose allowed will be 160 mg/day.
Other Names:
|Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Drug: Placebo
Inactive control
Other Name: sugar pill
Detailed Description:
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel-group, 8-week trial of ziprasidone compared to placebo in outpatient subjects with a lifetime bipolar I, II, or NOS disorder, a lifetime panic or generalized anxiety disorder, and current diagnosis at least moderately severe anxiety symptoms. Approximately 50 subjects will be randomized. Subjects will be randomized to ziprasidone or placebo in a 1:1 ratio. No concomitant psychotropic medication will be allowed throughout the study except for prn lorazepam during the first two weeks for the management of affective and anxiety symptoms, prn zolpidem and zaleplon for the management of insomnia and benztropine for the management of EPS. Throughout the study, psychiatric scales will be used to assess psychiatric symptoms and the presence of treatment-emergent adverse events will be monitored and recorded.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects must at least age of 18 years of age and not older than 65.
- Subjects must have lifetime bipolar I, II, or NOS disorder as defined by DSM-IV TR criteria (26).
- Subjects must have lifetime panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as defined by DSM-IV criteria (except clause "does not occur exclusively during a mood disorder" of Criterion F for GAD).
- Subjects' bipolar symptoms must be no more than moderate in severity, defined as a CGI-BP< 4 (27).
- Subjects' anxiety symptoms must be at least moderate in severity, defined as a CGI-S > 4 (28).
- Subjects must not be receiving regular mood stabilizing, antidepressant, antipsychotic, or anxiolytic medication for at least one week prior to baseline. Patients receiving fluoxetine or depot antipsychotics should be off these medications for at least four weeks prior to baseline.
- Subjects or their legally authorized representative must sign the Informed Consent Document after the nature of the trial has been fully explained.
- If female, subjects must be: postmenopausal, surgically incapable of childbearing, or practicing medically acceptable effective method(s) of contraception (e.g., hormonal methods, barrier methods, intrauterine device) for at least one month prior to study entry and throughout the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects who do not have lifetime bipolar disorder by DSM-IV-TR criteria (26).
- Subjects who do not have lifetime panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder by DSM-IV-TR criteria (26).
- Subjects who are receiving treatment with an anti-manic or mood stabilizing medication (lithium, valproate, carbamazepine, or an antipsychotic), and in the investigators' judgment, require ongoing treatment with that medication.
- Subjects whose bipolar symptoms are presently more than moderately severe (CGI-BP > 5) (27).
- Subjects whose anxiety symptoms are presently less than moderately severe (CGI-S < 3) (28).
- Subjects with clinically significant suicidal or homicidal ideation.
- Subjects with a current DSM-IV TR Axis I diagnosis of delirium, dementia, amnesia, or other cognitive disorders; a DSM-IV TR diagnosis of a substance dependence disorder within the past six months; a lifetime DSM-IV TR psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder).
- Subjects with serious general medical illnesses including hepatic, renal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, neurological, or hematological disease as determined by the clinical judgment of the clinical investigator. Subjects with hypo- or hyperthyroidism unless stabilized on thyroid replacement > 3 months.
- Subjects with a clinically significant abnormality in their pre-study physical exam, vital signs, EKG, or laboratory tests.
- Subjects who are allergic to or who have demonstrated hypersensitivity or intolerance to ziprasidone.
- Women who are pregnant or nursing.
- Subjects who have received an experimental drug or used an experimental device within 30 days.
- Subjects who have a history of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
A patient with diabetes mellitus (DM) fulfilling one of the following criteria:
- Unstable DM defined as enrollment glycosylated hemoglobin (HbAlc) >8.5%
- Admitted to hospital for treatment of DM or DM related illness within the past 12 weeks
- Not under physician care for DM
- Physician responsible for patient's DM care has not indicated that the patient's DM is controlled
- Physician responsible for patient's DM care has not approved the patient's participation in the study
- Has not been on the same dose of oral hypoglycemic drug(s) and/or diet for the 4 weeks before randomization. For thiazolidinediones(glitazones)this period should not be less than 8 weeks before randomization.
- Taking insulin whose daily dose on one occasion in the past 4 weeks has been more than 10% above or below their mean dose in the preceding 4 weeks
Note: If a patient with DM meets one of these criteria, the patient is to be excluded even if the treating physician believes that the patient is stable and can participate in the study
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01172652
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01172652
|United States, California
|VA Palo Alto Health Care System & Stanford School of Medicine
|Palo Alto, California, United States, 94304
|United States, Florida
|University of South Florida Institute for Research in Psychiatry
|Tampa, Florida, United States, 33613
|United States, Ohio
|Lindner Center of Hope University of Cincinnati Medical Center
|Mason, Ohio, United States, 45040
Sponsors and Collaborators
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
University of South Florida
Lindner Center of HOPE
|Principal Investigator:
|Trisha Suppes, MD, PhD
|VA Palo Alto Health Care System & Stanford School of Medicine
More Information
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Keywords provided by patricia suppes, VA Palo Alto Health Care System:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 19, 2017
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
Suppes T, McElroy SL, Sheehan DV, Hidalgo RB, Cosgrove VE, Gwizdowski IS, Feldman NS. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of ziprasidone monotherapy in bipolar disorder with co-occurring lifetime panic or generalized anxiety disorder. J Clin Psychiatry. 2014 Jan;75(1):77-84. doi: 10.4088/JCP.12m08297.
|Responsible Party:
|patricia suppes, Director, Bipolar and Depression Research Program, VA Palo Alto Health Care System
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01172652 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|April 16, 2010
|Last Updated:
|March 16, 2012
Keywords provided by patricia suppes, VA Palo Alto Health Care System:
Bipolar disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Panic Disorder
Pathologic Processes
Mental Disorders
Bipolar and Related Disorders
Serotonin Antagonists
Serotonin Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antipsychotic Agents
Tranquilizing Agents
Central Nervous System Depressants
Psychotropic Drugs
Dopamine Antagonists
Dopamine Agents
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 19, 2017


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Utility man Galvis can play nearly every position
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Freddy Galvis has played everywhere in the infield except first base and everywhere in the outfield except center field.
Has he played catcher?
"PlayStation, maybe," he joked Tuesday morning at Bright House Field.
Galvis, who essentially has made the Phillies' 25-man roster as a utility player, started Tuesday's 10-1 victory over the Rays in left field. It is just another way for manager Charlie Manuel to get one of his favorite players onto the field, although Galvis has made some noise this spring with his bat. He is hitting .300 (21-for-70) with seven doubles, two triples, three home runs and 11 RBIs. He has 12 extra-base hits, which is tied for second most in baseball this spring.
"I would say just an emergency-type situation," third-base coach Ryne Sandberg said of Galvis' chances to play outfield regularly at this point, although he showed good instincts there on Tuesday. "It could be another piece to the ballclub. It could create some more opportunities for him. If he shows he can play out there and take the defense he'd normally bring to the infield to the outfield in a game situation, then he'll be ready."
Galvis, who played a few innings in right field Saturday, is content with that.
"I love baseball," he said. "That's what I have to say. Wherever they put me, I'm going to try to do the job."
Galvis has played shortstop his entire life, so that is where he is most comfortable. He played second base like a Gold Glover last season when Chase Utley missed nearly three months because of bad knees. He also played a little bit of third base in winter ball, and he regularly caught fly balls in the outfield during batting practice using the lefty glove of Phillies teammate Ender Inciarte.
Galvis, who is a right-hander, has his own outfielder's glove these days after using Minor League outfielder Carlos Tocci's for a bit.
But Galvis is an infielder, first and foremost, so expect to see him in the infield more often. If Galvis shows an aptitude at third base like he has at shortstop and second base, he could spell Michael Young on occasion.
"It's good," Galvis said of his limited time at third. "It's a little bit harder than shortstop and second base because it's quicker. The ball gets quicker to you. But I like it."
He also will like making his second Opening Day roster. He is a virtual lock at this point.
"It looks like," he said. "They don't tell me nothing yet, but it looks like it. I'm going to keep working and see what happens."
Todd Zolecki is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Watch out kids, here comes Instagram.com
Instagram rose to fame and fortune as a mobile app. That it was only accessible to those who downloaded it on their phones was no doubt part of what made its predominantly young users feel like it was a community of their own.
(Everyone knows mum and dad only know how to use the internet on their computers.)
Since becoming part of the Facebook family, the prototypical "mobile-only" start-up has outgrown that limitation.
Last year it rolled out "photo pages" and then web profiles. This week, it announced that it will finally offer access to your photo feed via the website as well.
That means that you can now do pretty much everything on Instagram.com that you can do on the mobile app – except take or upload a photo.
That and filters are among the few remaining distinctions between the features available on Instagram and those offered through Facebook, which released its own mobile camera app last year.
Facebook is fast becoming a mobile-first company in its own right, with more users now reaching it via mobile devices than the web.
Instagram's further colonisation of the web should reinforce its ascent to mainstream status. But as the once-trendy start-up's convergence with its parent company continues, people – especially the young and reckless – may start to question its raison d'etre.
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Manufacturing stakeholders and reshoring leaders from all industries and regions will gather for the inaugural Reshoring Summit: Bringing Manufacturing Back to the U.S. produced by Infocast. The event, scheduled for March 12-14, 2013, will take place in Cleveland, OH, at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown in the Key Center. As part of the opening day events Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative, will present "The Reshoring Assessment: A Total-Cost Analysis."
The in-depth presentation will focus on establishing the proper procedures when considering reshoring. The two-hour session will take a comprehensive look at what factors companies must evaluate when making manufacturing and sourcing decisions. One such factor Moser will discuss is assessing the total cost of offshoring compared to the cost of U.S. manufacturing or sourcing. Additionally, he will review the necessary cost components for determining accurate financial scenarios.
The Reshoring Summit brings together manufacturers, suppliers, governmental development organizations, site selectors, consultants and key reshoring leaders for an opportunity to discuss the issues surrounding the reshoring movement. The event will include educational sessions, case study reviews and interactive panels. The three-day summit will also offer participantsthe opportunity to build valuable relationships through critically informed networking.
"The Reshoring Summit is the first national event of its kind focused entirely on reshoring," states Harry Moser. "This is a unique opportunity for manufacturers to discover the benefits of making better sourcing decisions. Throughout the summit, attendees will learn how to sell against offshore competitors, obtain tools to retain and attract companies to their regions, and receive additional reshoring support."
In addition to Moser, summit faculty will include Walter Snodell of Peerless Industries, Tobias Schoenherr of Michigan State University, Hope Paolini of Suarex Manufacturing, Scott Paul of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, and Kristi Tanner of Jobs Ohio.
For more information or to register, please visit the www.infocastinc.com/reshoring.


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Parnell credits knuckle-curve for success
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Bobby Parnell credits much of his recent success -- and the resulting ninth-inning duties that he is on track to obtain -- to the knuckle-curve Jason Isringhausen taught him back in 2011. Initially fooling with the pitch late that year, Parnell committed to it during Spring Training 2012 as he scrapped his slider altogether.
It's a valuable pitch, yet advanced metrics reveal that Parnell's slider was actually a more effective offering than his knuckle-curve. That Parnell improved his overall numbers in 2012 was thanks in large part to some much-improved control, and also to a better fastball.
So what gives? Pitching coach Dan Warthen said Parnell's fastball has become a more effective weapon due to a greater separation of velocity between it and his breaking ball. Whereas Parnell used to throw his primary breaking pitch in the upper-80s, he now throws his knuckle-curve in the lower 80s. As a result, hitters have a more difficult time adjusting from one pitch to the other.
"The spread of velocity always works," Warthen said. "It's a big difference, a seven- or eight-mile an hour difference."
Warthen also noted that Parnell tends not to throw many flat knuckle-curves, which had been an issue for him with the slider.


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Category — Homes + Interiors
Back Alley Living: A Bohemian Carriage House
The rains are settling in for the long haul, days are getting shorter and I'm starting to feel like quite the homebody these days. Not that I'm complaining…we had a fantastic summer that stretched far into fall but I'll be the first to admit that I'm a West Coast girl at heart and love a cozy evening indoors while the rain pours down outside. It's also pushing me to put some more effort in decorating our new house (can I still call it "new" when we've lived here 7 months?) and I'm excited to finish a couple of small projects and maybe even paint (or wallpaper!) a room or two. I absolutely love white walls but have been feeling the urge to add some colour to our bedroom (I'm thinking a deep moody teal, on the navy end of the spectrum…thoughts?) and came across this carriage house on a Pinterest search last week. Located in a Prohibition-era back alley of Washington, DC, this once derelict space has been transformed into a Bohemian home ready to entertain…
Garden & Gun | Photo by Patricia Lyons
Garden & Gun | Photo by Patricia Lyons
Garden & Gun | Photo by Patricia Lyons
So full of personality, isn't it? You can see more great photos of this small space over at Garden & Gun so be sure to check them out. On another note, I'm going to cut down to only a couple of blog posts a week but you can always keep tabs on what I'm up to over on my Instagram feed in the meantime. Wishing you a frightfully good Halloween and a sugar-filled weekend ahead!
October 30, 2014 0 Comments
A Messy Meal: Kinfolk Dinner, Vancouver 2014
Along with some other fantastic partners, some of our rental pieces from were invited to take part in this year's KINFOLK dinner in Vancouver a few weeks ago and it came together to be a truly beautiful evening in every way. This year's event was an intimate gathering and dinner at Union Wood Co.?s new warehouse and was based around the theme A Messy Meal: Embracing Wabi-Sabi in the Everyday. One of my partners, Elisa, and our store manager, Breanne, attended the dinner and had an amazing experience, sampling chef Juno Kim's seasonal and local multi-course meal and meeting new friends in Union Wood Co.'s cool new space. Have you ever been to a long table dinner? It's remarkable how many real connections can be made when we step out of our comfort zones and break bread with strangers, isn't it? Britney Gill captured the event perfectly and I wanted to share just a few of my favourite pics. You can see many more over on Britney's blog as well as Spruce Collective. Our reclaimed wood benches and enamel pitchers looked right at home at the long table gathering, don't you think?
All photos by Britney Gill
All photos by Britney Gill
All photos by Britney Gill
Britney Gill Photography | Union Wood Co. | Niche Wine Co. | Victory Gardens | Piccolo Design Co. | Pallet Coffee Roasters | Postmark Brewing | Juno Kim Catering | Tantalus | Earnest Ice Cream | Written Word Calligraphy | Greenstems | Woodlot | Dahlhaus | Vintage Rentals by Spruce Collective
Collaborations are a beautiful thing, aren't they? Have a fabulous Monday!
October 27, 2014 3 Comments
House Tour: A Peek at Emily Henderson's LA Home
Hey, there! This week has already been chugging along at a fine pace and the school district decided to throw in some half days and a Pro-D (just to spice things up!) so the next few days will be even more of a juggling act. So it goes sometimes but, thankfully, I've got family and friends to help me out with the kids in a pinch and Brad will be home this weekend so I'm confident that my daily grind will be eased somewhat by next week. Thank God! It's been a loooong month. Anyway, onto more exciting things, like a little peek inside one of my all-time favourite designers, Emily Henderson's, gorgeous home in Los Angeles. It was featured in Domino last month and is absolutely everything I would have expected and then some. Be sure to check out both Domino and Emily's blog for many more great photos and details on the furniture and decor throughout. Come take a look:
Photos by Brittany Ambridge for Domino | Style by Emily Henderson
Photos by Brittany Ambridge for Domino | Style by Emily Henderson
Photos by Brittany Ambridge for Domino | Style by Emily Henderson
I just love how clean and curated Emily's family home is. Everything looks intentional, there because it's loved or has meaning, and although it's packed with stylish finds it doesn't feel cluttered or "trendy" in the least. Full of personality, mid-century bones and an eclectic mix of old + new make it a definite win in my books! Hope you're having a great week so far :)
October 22, 2014 0 Comments
Friday Faves: 3 Links to Love this Week
Boom. Just like that, another week bites the dust! Anyone else wish that time would slow down just a tad this Fall? My days are full (we're talking full) to the brim with kids/work/driving/life and I'm definitely counting down these final 8 days until Brad gets home from the wilds of Manitoba! Here's a little roundup of some links I've loved this week but I didn't quite make it to the usual 5 for Friday as I ran out of steam by number 3 ;)
1. I love everything about this gallery wall and eclectic bedroom spotted over at The Everygirl yesterday:
The Everygirl | Michelle Lange Photography
2. Um, how flipping adorable is this Maria costume?!? I love The Sound of Music (I mean, who doesn't) and think this is the most darling idea ever. See how to make this cutie and an astounding amount of other sweet costumes over at Oh Happy Day:
Oh Happy Day | The Sound of Music Maria Costume | Photo by Paul Ferney
3. I've wanted to make homemade caramels forever (I think since reading about Laura making pulled taffy in The Little House on the Prairie books when I was little…anyone else remember that?) but never have for some reason. These salted butter confections look too decadently delicious not to try:
Salted Caramel Caramels | A Beautiful Mess | Photo by Emma Chapman
Any exciting plans for the weekend happening out there? Mine's looking fairly quiet, other than being surrounded by my brood, but it's always a treat to take a break from the schooldays routine and put my feet up…like, before 9pm ;) Cheers to the weekend!
October 17, 2014 0 Comments
Bright in BC: Leslie Shewring's Light-filled Studio
We were supremely spoiled with sunshine and warm temperatures this summer so it's hard not to feel a little under the weather (so to speak ;) as the West Coast rainy season rolls on in. British Columbia winters may have a gloomy reputation but I like to think we make up for it with bright spaces that maximize natural light and this amazing studio is no exception! I spotted Leslie Shewring's creative hub over on Decor8 last week and was blown away by Kelly Brown's photos and studio tour. White brick walls are the perfect backdrop to this light-filled space located in Victoria's Chinatown and although it's somewhat minimal in design, it's incredible rich in style and bright pops of colour. Here are just a few of my favourite images but you can see many more over at Decor8. Enjoy!
Leslie Shewring's Studio | Decor8 Feature | All photos by Kelly Brown
Leslie Shewring's Studio | Decor8 Feature | All photos by Kelly Brown
Leslie Shewring's Studio | Decor8 Feature | All photos by Kelly Brown
Leslie Shewring's Studio | Decor8 Feature | All photos by Kelly Brown
We've been dreaming of a huge studio space for Spruce Collective right from the very beginning and I can just imagine the creativity that could flow in a workspace like this! I'm super envious, in the most well-wishing sort of ways :) Be sure to check out more of Kelly Brown's pics over at Decor8 and see what type of projects Leslie is working on over at her blog, A Creative Mint. Have a wonderful Wednesday!
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Urban and regional studies offers students an opportunity to develop the insight, knowledge, and technical skills needed to deal effectively with the far-reaching challenges of contemporary urban society. It prepares students to become educated world citizens through a solid foundation of core courses emphasizing skills and tool subjects, broad introductory courses at the freshman and sophomore level, and more demanding courses at the junior and senior level which explore topics at a greater depth.


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"For God's sake, this is the umpteenth time something like this has happened!" says one angry priest. "The Louisiana case [that initiated the wave of lawsuits against the Church] was 1985! This is 2002! How does Law have the hubris to stand in front of cameras and say that now, now he's come up with a policy?"
Accurate estimates of the amount of money the Catholic Church has paid in damages and settlements to victims of clergy abuse are impossible to come by, but informed sources within legal and abuse-survivors' circles put the number at between $600 million and $1.3 billion since 1984. The Church is hemorrhaging both money and the trust of its members. Morale among priests, the vast majority of whom serve with integrity, has suffered. And many place the blame squarely at the foot of the American bishops, whom they accuse of placing the "good" of the institutional Church over the welfare of the flock.
"The bishops have the mindset of company men," observes one priest. "Being company men is fine when the company is on a growth curve. But not when your company is Enron."
The analogy to the disgraced energy corporation collapsing under the weight of its leaders' own malfeasance may sound extreme, but consider what happened in Dallas in 1997, when a jury returned a staggering $120 million judgment against the diocese in a molestation case egregious even by the abysmal standards of such matters. Church officials, pleading that the Dallas diocese would be bankrupted, convinced the plaintiffs to settle for $31 million instead. Had the victims not agreed, the 400,000 Catholics in Dallas could have witnessed the selling off of many of their schools and parishes.
"It is disgusting. It is revolting. It tries your faith," says a veteran clergyman, a Dallas native. "But priests who try to speak out just get crushed."
The scandals involving Porter and Geoghan are arguably the worst in modern times, but they are by no means the only ones to receive national attention. Consider these high-profile cases, all from the last decade:
The ongoing crisis began, as a public matter, in 1985, when a Louisiana priest named Gilbert Gauthe was convicted of molesting a number of boys in the Diocese of Lafayette. On the heels of the Gauthe conviction, the American bishops and heads of religious orders received a confidential report co-authored by the Rev. Thomas Doyle, a canon lawyer working in the Vatican embassy in Washington. The lengthy document warned the bishops that the Gauthe case was likely to be only one of many, and that if they didn't act swiftly and decisively to clean out their stables, the Church could lose an estimated $1 billion over the next ten years. It also cautioned that conventional methods for treating pederasty are not effective.


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Ke$ha defends herself after axed Malaysian show
Ke$Ha was banned from performing a concert in Malaysia on Saturday (26Oct13) after officials declared the pop star too risque for fans in the conservative country. The TiK ToK singer's gig at a Kuala Lumpur stadium was cancelled at the last minute, with authorities insisting her performance would "hurt cultural and religious sensitivities" in the Muslim-majority nation.
Ke$ha took to Twitter.com to defend herself, telling followers she would have been put behind bars for going ahead with the show.
She tweeted, "To be clear. I did NOT cancel. I was not allowed to play. And then I was going to play anyways and was threatened with imprisonment."
She later added, "Yesterday was hard for me… I just wanna share my music and life with you guys."
Promoters at Livescape Asia reveal Ke$ha had agreed to adjust her lyrics and tone down her racy wardrobe to comply with Malaysia's strict regulations.
In a statement, firm bosses explained, "Livescape would… like to go on record to applaud and thank Ke$ha and her team for working closely with us and having agreed to modify the show to suit the Malaysian culture and sensitivities."
Other stars have previously run into trouble over gigs in Malaysia, including Rihanna and Black Eyed Peas star Fergie, who were ordered to cover up and tone down their raunchy routines, and Beyoncé, who cancelled shows in the country in 2007 and 2009 after reportedly falling foul of Malaysia's conservative Muslim groups.


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Have you ever wandered through a store and noticed that each aisle held something that you wanted? Have you ever had trouble deciding how to spend your money? Did you know there are organized ways to make a decision on how to spend your money? This lesson will teach you different ways to make the best decision!
You will be given an amount of pretend money and you will use two types of graphic organizers to decide what to buy.
Here are your symptoms: you want more than you can buy, you want things and want things and want more things, and you never have all you want.
Here is your diagnosis: You have the ECONOMIC WANTS!
Don't worry, everyone has this diagnosis. It's not a sickness. It's just the way we humans are. You see, people's wants are unlimited, but resources are limited. There is only so much cotton, metal, trees, apples, silk, diamonds, fabric, people to make cars, factories to produce DVDs, etc. Even if we had an unlimited amount of money, resources would still be scarce. SCARCITY is the basic economic problem that everyone has!
So, what do you want? I bet we can divide those wants into two categories: goods and services. When you want a good, then you want something that you can hold. Goods are things like orange juice, CDs, computers, basketballs, books, etc. Services are activities that are done to you or for you--things like haircuts, education, entertainment, etc.
If you can't have everything, then you have to make choices on what you want. Do you want to rent a movie or buy the movie? Do you want to buy a sweatshirt or a t-shirt? Do you want that fast-food meal supersized? Do you want your backpack to have a water-bottle holder or a place for coins? That's why we have to choose: We can't have it all!
When you make a budget, you are really making choices on how you want to spend your money. Or, you may make the choice NOT to spend your money. Wow! Even when you don't do anything, you are making a choice!
Scarcity is the reason people must make choices. Are there good choices and bad choices? How do people make right choices or the wrong choices? Is there a trick that someone can learn that will help them make the right decision? YES!
There are several ways to help people make good decisions, but in this lesson you will need to know how to use a decision-making grid.
Let's pretend you have $20 to spend. Your parents want you to save some amount of the $20. You would like to have a shirt, but it costs $25.00. You would like a video game, but it is over $20.00 also. Then there is that CD for $14.00: that will work, won't it? You don't need a decision-making grid for this choice. Most decisions are harder than that.
Now let's say you have that same $20, but you want three things that cost $14.00. How would you decide? This is where a PACED decision-making grid can help. First define the Problem. (What should I buy with my $20?) Then list the Alternatives. (t-shirt, CD, or hat?) Now think about the Criteria you have for your choice. In other words, what do you consider really important about your choice? (Must have money left over to save, must be able to use in school, and must be clothing because you have grown so much.) Then you Evaluate them. Based on your evaluation, finally you make the Decision.
All of the choices will leave you with money left over. You can't wear hats in school. You need t-shirts because you've grown out of your other ones. If you buy the t-shirt, then you have made a wise choice!
Click here to see what your decision-making grid would have looked like: decision making grid
Another way to make wise choices is to list the cost and benefits to each item you would like to buy. The item that has fewer costs and greater benefits is the one you should buy.
A COST is what you give up when you decide to do something. A BENEFIT is something that satisfies your wants. Click here to see how it works on our little problem: T-chart Activity
Looking at all those should make you see that the t-shirt was a good buy. When we budget, we are looking for choices that are wise for the amount of money we have. We also are thinking about what criteria we have before we spend the money.
Sales Tax
The United States government buys goods and services too. Do you know HOW the government buys those goods and services? The agencies pay money for goods and services. So, where do these government agencies get the money? From our taxes!
The United States government has a budget. It has a HUGE budget! Every government agency receives part of the money that people pay in taxes. There are different kinds of taxes. We have income taxes, property taxes, and sales tax. In this lesson, we will talk about sales taxes.
Sales tax is charged when people buy goods or services from a store. When you purchase something, you need to remember to have enough money to also pay the taxes. Different cities and different states charge different amounts of taxes. Some places don't have a sales tax at all!
Now you are ready to see if you can make wise choices! Go to the "Banking on our Future " website. You will have to click on "Guest/Individual Registration" and create a login profile. There will be a short introduction and seperate modules through the site. Once you get to "Budgeting" you will be able to see if you are able to make the right choices regarding your own budget.
Budgeting means you must make choices about spending your money--or even to NOT spend your money. You learned two different ways to help you make decisions about spending or saving your money.
Now that you know how to use a cost-benefit chart and a decision-making grid, see if you can apply these tools to some real-life problems. Think of all the things you would like to buy and pretend you only have money for one or two. Set up a decision-making grid and see what a practical solution would be. How would you go about budgeting your money so that you could purchase those items?
Lots of links on kids and money are at:
Kids' Money Kids' Page
EconEdLink lessons on decision making:
Jelly Belly Jam: A Lesson on Decision Making
Dynamic Decision Making
Hawaiian Economics: From the Mountains to the Sea
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Devizes deputy town clerk Simon Fisher hopes Wiltshire can compete with Yorkshire in welcoming pro-cyclists, including Sir Bradley Wiggins, when the Tour of Britain hits the county.
His ambitions were given a boost when Team Sky boss Sir Dave Brailsford confirmed Sir Bradley would be his team leader for the Tour of Britain, which reaches the county on September 12.
The town clerk said: "We really want to make the most of this opportunity for a big sporting event to be coming through Devizes and for people to see it could be a good place to visit."
"We are hoping to have schools all along the route as the race comes into Devizes, so we are identifying safe places for children to stand."
One highlight will be a time stage in Bath Road. Riders who finish in the first three spots gain points towards the overall title of top sprinter.
Top British sprinter Mark Cavendish looks set to be in contention, after recovering from shoulder injuries sustained during the Tour de France.
Mr Fisher has written to town businesses and asked them to decorate shops with bicycles. Bunting put up for Devizes Carnival may also stay in place.
He said: "We are having some special banners made and Hills Waste will be organising a bike safety event on The Green.
"The cyclists will pass through quickly, but we hope to have things on The Green that will keep the crowds entertained for longer."
Devizes Area Board chairman Simon Jacobs is also hoping the town will support the event.
He said: "We haven't got any money to put towards this, but I hope traders and schools will support the race."
Roads along the route will start to shut from 10.20am, as the riders approach Wiltshire through Bradford on Avon. Rolling closures will be used ahead of the peloton.
Council leader Jane Scott said: "We are really looking forward to seeing our local communities come out to support the riders at the roadside.
"I hope that, by seeing the race first hand, it will inspire people to get out and about on their bikes across the many beautiful cycle routes that we offer in Wiltshire.
"We hope schools will take the opportunity to allow children to see the race and show their support for the elite riders."
Trowbridge pupils will watch the race pass County Hall.


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'Meanwhile, the Flyers were bitter at a pair of officiating decisions. A goalie interference penalty to Brian Savage resulted in Buffalo's second goal by J.P. Dumont. Replays clearly showed Savage was pushed into Ryan Miller by a Sabres defenceman. Late in the third period, Gaustad appeared to attempt a knee-on-knee hit on the Flyers' Petr Nedved, who immediately dropped to the ice. No call was made. "You've got to call that," said Nedved, who escaped with just a sore muscle.'
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Ahoi Puja, or Ahoi Ashtami Vrat, is observed by mothers on the eighth day during the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of Kartik month in
North India. Puja and fasting dedicated to Hoi Mata is the main observance on the day, which falls before Diwali. The fast begins at sunrise and ends with the sighting of moon or star. Here is a simple step by step guide to how to observe Ahoi Vrat.
The fasting is from morning to sighting of moon or stars in the night sky. It is a complete fast. But many devotees drink water and eat food made using Sabudana or fruits.
After the morning prayers, mothers do their normal work.
Most women in the neighborhood gather for the puja in the afternoon or an hour or so before sunset for the Ahoi Puja.
Water in a pitcher or bowl or jug is placed on the left of the picture of Ahoi mata.
The jug or bowl containing water is covered using a red colored thread. Turmeric and kumkum is smeared on the thread.
Locally available Grains are placed on a tray or plate and are kept in front of the picture of Ahoi mata.
Prasad or food offerings that are made are also placed in front of the idol. The Prasad made may include pooris, halwa, sweets, boiled channa or jowar.
Some people also place the money intended to be distributed before the photo of Ahoi Mata. The money is given to children or the poor after the puja.
There is also an important tradition of making garland using coins or currency notes by some families. Some people make garland using something very unique that is found in the region or something that is important to the family. This garland is passed on for generations. Some people make a new garland each year; others make a new garland if something highly auspicious happened in the family during the year.
Once all the puja items are ready, women listen to the Ahoi Ashtami Vrat katha from an elderly lady. Those mothers doing the puja can also either listen to the story on audio or CD or read the story.
Once the star or moon is spotted, an arati is performed before the portrait of Ahoi Mata. Women pray for a couple of minutes or mediate before Ahoi Mata. They pray for the well being of their children.
The fast is broken by eating some Prasad. The Prasad is also shared with family members and neighbors.


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Welcome to Making Biscuits. I started humanely trapping local cats in June 2009. Two of them were pregnant, which I didn't realize. And I was also given a box of 4-day old kittens whose mother hadn't come back for them. Needless to say, I've been deeply launched into my first experience with foster mommyhood. I just want what's best for these guys—good homes, good food and clean water, veterinary care and lots of love and attention. As with all pets, they deserve it. These cats and kittens live with me in my home and in foster homes until they're adopted, however long that takes. They live in very clean environments, they have toys and cat trees, a view of the world outside and they get a lot of love and attention (I've coddled each and every one of them). Please spay and neuter your pets, and thanks for checking us out.
As of June 2010, Making Biscuits is a registered 501c3 organization.
Before you go through the process of filling out the application, there are a few things you should know. If you do not already have a cat/kitten/dog, unless otherwise noted, I prefer my cats/kittens be adopted in pairs. They do better emotionally. After all, cats live in colonies in the outdoors. They groom each other, play, eat and sleep together. Especially if you're gone all day at work. These guys have been raised on premium (that doesn't necessarily mean high-priced) cat food. You will be required (on contract) to feed your new family member(s) one of the foods suggested from the long list provided. I have done a ton of research on manufactured pet foods. More people need to be made aware of the ingredients and they're meanings, and I'm doing my best to make sure that happens and keep these babies from disease and illness in the long run. Proper diet/nutrition is a preventative. Most pet parents only realize that after its too late. You should know too, that I do make home visits to check in on the kitties. It's very important to me that they be adjusting to their new home environment.
If at any time you are unable to continue to care for your pet due to unforeseen circumstances, you MUST call me. Either I will take them back, or we'll discuss making arrangements for someone else to foster them until they can be properly rehomed. I feel that I am responsible for each and every one of my kitties for the rest of their lives. That could mean 15 years from now I'll still figure out a way to help you and them. If they need a new home, I can make sure they find a new one safely through the adoption process. It's important that I always keep track of where they are and in who's care. I am always available for questions or concerns on any subject regarding my adopted kitties whether it be food choices, vet choices, kitty goes missing (there are things to be done immediately and I can provide you with all that information as well as helping with a search), health questions, where to find boarding or petsitter, etc. No matter the circumstances: for example if you have a balcony and kitty has fallen off and disappeared, CALL ME. I not only want to know what's going on, I am more than willing to help however I can. For this reason, I do kindly ask that adopters occasionally send a quick email or post a pic now and then to stay in touch. I sleep better that way because it helps me know I've made the right choice in you, for them!
I reserve the right to refuse adoption to anyone. Please be aware that I'm looking for people who meet certain criteria only for the kittens/cats well-being. I truly just want what's best for them, as I've worked hard to make sure they are healthy, loved, mentally stimulated, clean and well-fed up to the point of their adoption. They deserve the best. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.
Adoption is $120. Two cats/kittens $180. This is all non-profit. The cost of adoption comes nowhere near the amount it cost to raise these babies. It includes spaying/neutering, defleaing, deworming, testing for FIV/Felv, microchipping and vaccinations.
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NOTE: Some shelters have physical locations you can visit; some of these shelters may only have pets for a limited time, so please do not wait for a reply—just go visit the shelter! Other organizations are rescue groups run by busy volunteers who may take a while to reply. You can find information about the shelter or rescue group caring for this pet, and their adoption procedures, on the pet's details page on Adopt-a-Pet.com.


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Using the Digital EEG Spectral Analysis in Assessing Neuroelectrical Processing Abnormalities in Autism
This study has been withdrawn prior to enrollment.
(grant was not approved.)
Yellen & Associates, Inc.
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: June 5, 2008
Last updated: October 1, 2009
Last verified: October 2009
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Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder will have abnormal DESA® results. Our objective is to use neuroelectrical measures to determine the degree of processing abnormalities in individuals with Autism. The study will survey processing patterns and will locate and evaluate the degree(s) of abnormalities for further study. The abnormal results of comprehensive neuroelectrical evaluations of individuals with Autism when compared to the normative database will provide objective, verifiable, neurophysiological information with which to form novel approaches to the disorder.
|Autistic Disorder Autism, Early Infantile Autism, Infantile Asperger Syndrome
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|Observational Model: Case Control
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|Using the Digital EEG Spectral Analysis in Assessing Neuroelectrical Processing Abnormalities in Autism
Further study details as provided by Yellen & Associates, Inc.:
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|January 2010
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|December 2012
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|January 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Detailed Description:
The research method will be: gathering, analyzing and utilizing data.
We will observe research subjects through neuroelectrical instrumentation, then, compare results to retrospective information collected from research subjects and a normative database.
A qualified neurologist thoroughly familiar with electrophysiology will interpret the data, and analyze it to explore the abnormalities.
The hypothesis will be evaluated.
We will, then, utilize the results to find data-based forms of treatment for those with the disorder.
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Study Population
The study population includes individuals with Autism without exclusion on the basis of sex, gender, race or ethnicity. There will be 100 research subjects, with a ratio of four males to one female, and those being approximately sixty-five children and thirty-five adults.
Inclusion Criteria:
- The study will include children between the ages of five and eighteen, adults from the age of nineteen to twenty-five, and those with the diagnosis of Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Exclusion Criteria:
- those with mental retardation
- those with any other neurological disorder
- those that cannot sit in a chair for one hundred and fifty minutes
- those that have been previously diagnosed with a seizure disorder
- those who are blind and/or deaf
- those who are not ambulatory
- those who cannot understand English
- those that are not a resident of Los Angeles County
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Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00693953
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00693953
|United States, California
|Yellen & Associates, Inc.
|Northridge, California, United States, 91326
Sponsors and Collaborators
Yellen & Associates, Inc.
|Principal Investigator:
|Andrew G Yellen, PhD
|President, Yellen & Associates, Inc.
|Study Chair:
|Thomas Schweller, MD
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
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|Dr. Andrew G. Yellen, Yellen & Associates, Inc.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00693953 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|June 5, 2008
|Last Updated:
|October 1, 2009
Keywords provided by Yellen & Associates, Inc.:
Evoked Potentials
Evoked Potentials, Auditory
Evoked Potentials, Visual
Brain Mapping
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Autistic Disorder
Asperger Syndrome
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Mental Disorders
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For three years, Mike Baird as treasurer has been promising to build infrastructure, return NSW to a position where it is ''living within its means'' by reining in expenses and to use the dividends to protect the state's most vulnerable.
In his first budget, newly installed Treasurer Andrew Constance has delivered on Baird's word.
A key line is repeated twice in his budget speech: ''We are now in control of the budget; the budget is not in control of us.''
The government continues to spend on its existing infrastructure promises, while flagging the possibility of more.
And while there are few genuinely new announcements in what has been revealed on Tuesday, support for social services is a highlight.
Constance has announced more than $1 billion in spending to protect at-risk children, and bolster disability support and homelessness services.
For a pre-election budget, though, there is a curious lack of new, big spending announcements.
If there is a political edge, it is the promise to direct the lion's share of what significant new spending there is toward western Sydney. The region is, of course, where the government will be seeking to consolidate its wins at the 2011 election.
But even much of this remains a promise. The budget is littered with ''feasibility studies'' worth a few million dollars each to explore the potential for roads and hospital-building – all of which would take place after next year's election.
A standout example is Constance's declaration that a ''centrepiece'' of the budget is ''the rebuilding of Westmead Hospital''. While this is slated as a $1 billion commitment, there is only $5 million in the budget papers for planning. The same is true for consideration of an M9 orbital motorway.
What Constance appears proudest of is what the government has already achieved in terms of reining in expenses through public service job cuts, efficiency dividends imposed on government departments and asset privatisations.
This means there is not much real excitement in Constance's first effort, but neither are there savage cuts or tax increases.
It is a trust-building budget that says ''look at how we've done precisely what we promised three years ago by reining in spending and securing billions of dollars for new infrastructure''.
The hope is that come next March the electorate will trust it enough to carry out its biggest proposal yet – the partial privatisation of the electricity network to fund a new Sydney Harbour rail crossing and rapid transport network and extensions to the $33 billion WestConnex motorway.


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So where is the disc entry point of you throw your disc across a stream but it hyzers back or gets blown back by wind into the stream without contacting any part of the course on the far bank that is not OB? Is it the point where it first entered OB, or the point where it reentered OB after exiting?
Does the answer change if the disc lands on the opposite bank and then rolls down into the stream? What if it hits a tree on the the other side and deflects back into the stream?


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- Foray 300 is design to give you sharper smashes and at the same time let you enjoy the precise drop shot and netting play.
- The racket was developed with the Extreme Power Frame design that made the frame durable and stable. Overall improve execution with Power and more Control.
- With its light body, enable you to move the racket like a sword and to deliver a very clean and sharp execution.
- The racket is a medium flex racket that will deliver more power even for beginners, as it will have a kind of sling shot effect.
- The Foray 300 is developed to suit power based players who want more control or those seeking to produce instant power for smashes.
- This racket is very well balanced and awesome to play with, and with the price over performance, it gives you the best value for money.
|Apacs Foray 300 Specifications
|Frame Meterial:
|Hi Modulus Graphite + Extreme Power Frame
|Shaft Material:
|Hi Modulus Graphite
|86g +/- 1 (4U-G2)
|674mm +/- 2
|Max Tension:
|285mm +/- 3
|72 holes
|Special Features
|Isomectric head frame
|Equalizes the length of main and cross strings in the stringbed, enlarging the sweet-spot for more consistent accuracy even on off-center hits.
|High Tension Frame
|With the Hi-Tension Frame the maximum Horizontal String tension is 38lbs and Vertical string tension is 36lbs.
|Hi Modulus Graphite
The HMG is adopted in both sides of the frame in order to give strength and perseverance and to produce a high repulsion power.
|Extreme Power Frame
|Durable, Stable frame and rounded edge design reduces air resistance. Resulting in instant power during smash and making control easy.
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So for anyone who has a teenage boy and owns an Xbox 360, you probably know about Forza Motorsports - the exciting racing game that uses today's hottest supercars. Well, when deciding what "theme" to do in my son's room in the new house, I let him decide. And wouldn't you know it? He said he wanted a supercar / Forza themed room. So.. here's what I did. . .
First, I kept his existing furniture, bedspread, nightstands, desk, etc from his previous room (which had a Japanese anime theme) - we kept his colors of grey (walls) red and black (bedding and accessories).
I pulled out the handy dandy projector and hand painted several logos for some of his favorite cars including the Forza logo, Tesla, McLauren and the good ol' fashioned DeLorean (circa 1985 and Back to the Future).
I found some cool posters online and bought 2 large ones and printed smaller pics at home on photo paper.
My BF had the amazing idea of putting tire tracks on the wall and I bought them through a decal dealer online on Etsy (there was NO WAY I was painting that part!
The last thing pending is the valance which I want to do out of metal, you know the diamond shaped stuff you see on trucks. I want to do a straight cornice in that and maybe swap out his blinds for a cool mesh looking roller shade.
All in all, Im really happy with the look and can't wait to show it to my son when he comes back from his dad's tomorrow!


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Vincent van Gogh's 'Flower Beds in Holland'
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Farmers sell crops that they grow. Pretend you are a farmer. On a sheet of paper list two crops you would like to grow on your farm.
Oh no! You only have land to grow one crop. You have to make a choice. Circle the crop you would like to grow most. The crop you didn't choose to grow is your opportunity cost. Put a line through that crop.
In this lesson you will recognize that farmers can't grow everything they might want to grow; they must choose which crops to grow. You will also discover that the crop that is not grown is the opportunity cost.
Now turn your paper over and draw a picture of your farm with the one crop you circled growing in a garden.
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to find a picture painted by a famous painter named Vincent van Gogh.
This link shows a farmer on his farm in Holland. He is growing a special crop on his farm.
|Vincent van Gogh's Flower Beds in Holland
Once you have had a chance to look at the painting, take this short quiz to test your knowledge.
Farmers have only so much land. Therefore, they cannot grow everything they might want to grow.
Because they can't grow everything, farmers must choose to grow the crops that will suit them best. When farmers choose to grow one crop, they cannot grow another.
The crop they did not choose to grow is their opportunity cost.
Click on the link to see the picture painted by Vincent van Gogh again. This farmer could have grown only blue flowers. He made a choice between growing only blue flowers and growing flowers of many different colors. What did he choose? What was his opportunity cost?


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Phishing Alert | Email Subject: "Email Box Exceeded Its Maximum Limit"
OIT has been receiving notices of a phishing email making it's way into people inboxes. The email reports the recipient's "GB currently running low due to hidden files and Folder in your mailbox." The email goes on to ask the recipient to "validate" their mailbox and increase their quota.
If you have received this message in your Google Apps @ UA email account, you can report the message as a phishing attempt using Google's Report Phishing tool.
If you received this message in any other email account, please delete the message.
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The email asks the recipient to go a web form. The form asks for an Email Address, Username, Password, and Confirm Password.
If you provided your Username and Password, you should immediately change your password using ELMO.
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"Evans, Kurt R" <email@example.com>
- The email asks you to "validate" your mailbox to increate your quota.
- The email illudes to an impending problem if you don't act.
"Failure to follow this link and validate their quotas can be the loss of important information in your mailbox / or cause Limited access to it."
- The login page is not a University of Alaska login page.
- The form URL is not a University of Alaska address.
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SUNYANI, GHANA--(Marketwire - November 28, 2012) -
Upon approval African Global Pharma GH would be the only manufacturer of Golderp® in capsule form in Ghana. This would allow AGP to readily manufacture and distribute the anti-malarial medicine in an affordable and timely manner throughout Ghana and other West African countries. It will be produced in (AGP) Sunyani, Ghana manufacturing facility.
Gloderp® is used for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria caused by falciparum, vivax and or malariae. Each capsule will contain Dihydroartemisinin 40mg and Piperaquine Phosphate 320mg.
About African Global Pharma, Ghana
African Global Pharma (Ghana) Limited is an affiliated company of African Global Pharma Corp. of Canada with business partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Sunyani to distribute all our manufactured drugs to the Catholic Mission Hospitals. African Global Pharma's production facility in Sunyani, Ghana was fully rehabilitated and built by African Global Pharma Corp, Canada. The plant and its operations are headquartered in Sunyani at the Diocesan Bldg.
For more on AGP click here http://www.globalpharmacorp.ca/african-gp-ghana.html
About Emerging World Pharma Inc.
Emerging World Pharma Inc. is an investor in generic based pharmaceutical companies manufacturing within developing nations.
The company focuses its investments on generic pharmaceutical companies that have contracts with three major buyer groups; church, government and wholesalers. Market research shows that these branches are the most secure, protected and reputable for the distribution of medicines.
For more on Emerging World Pharma Inc. click here http://www.emergingpharma.com/
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Ortiz still limited, trying to stay patient
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- David Ortiz is trying to be patient with his right Achilles tendon injury, but he admits that it's not easy.
The slugger is still getting sore after he cools off from running drills, and he still can't go full bore on a daily basis.
Ortiz had hoped to do extensive running drills like he did on Monday, but the designated hitter instead was reduced to a lighter day on Thursday like the one he had on Tuesday. And this came after a scheduled day off on Wednesday.
"Still feeling soreness, especially after I have a good day," Ortiz said. "They say it's part of the process. I'm just waiting. This [stuff] has been driving me crazy. I've got no choice but to wait. I hope it goes away soon so I can get back into action."
As of yet, Ortiz has not given up on his goal to play on Opening Day. At the same time, Papi knows that he needs to have progress soon if that's going to stay realistic.
"We have three and a half weeks until Opening Day," Ortiz said. "That's my goal, to be there, but it doesn't depend on me anymore. Yes, it depends on me, but you know what I mean."
What Ortiz means is that his right Achilles will ultimately make the decision for him, based on how it responds.
"I definitely want to be out there. I would like to be out there today, you know what I'm saying?" said Ortiz. "But it is what it is. I've had to deal with injuries before, but you don't see this one too often, and when you do, it's pretty much the same with everybody."
The problem with an Achilles injury is that it's all but pointless to make a timetable for recovery.
"I just keep on talking to people that have had that injury before, and they say the same thing," Ortiz said. "It takes a while. That's about it."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Since the beginning, we added the capability to upload a logo to visually identify you and your API. In order to support this feature, we designed an interface defining basic operations on the uploaded images: load, save, move and delete.
Thankfully, our FileManager is no longer running like this Image credit: https://flic.kr/p/4EsmJw The first implementation was simple and fast to deliver: an abstraction of the local filesystem. This was fine during the development phase, on our laptops. However, it was not possible to scale with this solution as every server would have his own copy of the files locally. Hence,…
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ABC's World News Highlights Walters Wondering How Obamas Get It On: 'How Do You Keep the Fire Going?'
ABC News had to wait two weeks to get on air Barbara Walters' interview with the Obamas -- and then the network's evening newscast decided to focus on her asking Barack and Michelle Obama about their sex life.
"An ABC News exclusive," fill-in World News anchor David Muir teased, "Barbara Walters at the White House, asking Michelle Obama if she'll run for office next. And a personal question, too." Viewers were then treated to a clip of Walters with the Obamas: "How do you keep the fire going?" The two laughed as Mrs. Obama giggled: "That's a good question!"
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The silly Walters session with the Obamas, which ran on Wednesday night's December 26 Nightline as "Christmas at the White House with Barbara Walters," was originally scheduled to air as a 20/20 special on Friday night, December 14, but had to be postponed because of the mass murder that day which led to an ABC News special that night.
The two-and-a-half minute excerpt aired on Wednesday's World News started with Walters asking about daughter Malia's dating life, before Walters moved on to the sex life of Malia's parents:
Mr. President, Mrs. Obama. There is a photograph of you that went viral, became the most shared photograph in the history of Twitter. How do you keep the fire going?
Walters next pushed Mrs. Obama to follow in Hillary Clinton's footsteps:
You know Mrs. Obama, you told me at one point that you would never run for political office. You've said that you don't have the patience for political life. Patience for what?
The subsequent Nightline was all light-hearted, starting with a tour of White House decorations, a lot of time delighting in pet dog Bo and questions from kids. The Nightline segments included another hard-hitting exchange previewed on the December 14 Good Morning America: "You have an iPad...What's your favorite app?" (Answer: Scrabble)
See Scott Whitlock's "Barbara Walters Tosses Softballs to 'Charming' Obama: 'What's Your Favorite App?"
From Wednesday morning, by Jeffrey Meyer: "ABC Hypes Obamas' Love Life, Barely Mentions Impending Fiscal Cliff"
-- Brent Baker is Vice President for Research and Publications at the Media Research Center. Click here to follow Brent Baker on Twitter.


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"I think he likes the attention," zookeeper Nikki Finch said of the Fort Wayne Children Zoo's most reliable artist, Hugh the penguin.
The zoo uses painting as one of many enrichment activities for its animals — a little bit of playtime that offers stimulation, said Cheryl Piropato, the zoo's education and communications director.
The zoo then uses the animals' creations for fundraising, selling them at the annual Zoobilee gala dinner and auction and using them as gifts for people, Piropato said.
Animals probably have been painting at the Fort Wayne zoo for about 10 years, Piropato said.
The trend started about 15 years ago in zoos with elephants, which began painting with their trunks, she said.
Some Fort Wayne zoo animals that have "painted" include dingoes, orangutans, lorikeets, black swans, Australian wood ducks, mongooses, honey badgers, and, of course, penguins.
The zoo uses the same type of tempura paint young children use for painting and finger painting.
Some animals have to be enticed to let flow with their creative side.
Mawson, one of the seven dingo pups born in January 2012, demonstrated his painting skills for food treats.
Zookeeper Kierra Klein squirted red, yellow and green paint in a metal food pan. Using food treats, Klein then enticed Mawson to put his front feet in the pan and then step with them on a sheet of art paper laid on the boardwalk of the Australian Adventure aviary. Klein occasionally had to lift his front feet into the pan so he could soak up more paint.
As with many animal artists, his work created a colorful collage of footprints going in a variety of directions.
"He definitely is the most willing to (paint)," Klein said. "His little sister doesn't like to get her feet wet."
Orangutans Tengku, Melati and Tara use a different painting style. It also usually takes food treats to inspire them to make art.
Tuesday, Tara did her first painting by using a special brush with her hands and also with her mouth, holding the end of the brush between her lips like a drinking straw.
Zookeeper Angie Selzer stuck the handle end of the brush through the strong mesh side of Tara's off-exhibit enclosure while zookeeper Kristin Sliger tried to keep a canvas board in front of the wildly waving brush's wet paint end.
A bolt through the brush prevents the orangutans from pulling it into their enclosures.
Tengku, the zoo's 240-pound male orangutan, only paints while holding the paint brush in his mouth. Melati prefers to hold the paint brush with her hands.
The orangutans' art features bold brush strokes sweeping across the canvas board to create a colorful, abstract pieces.
Back in the penguin area, Hugh's easel is a slab of old, blue foam board laying on the ground.
Zookeeper Samantha Emberton lays a sheet of clean art paper in the middle of the foam board while Finch prevents the artist from losing focus and wandering off.
At one end of the foam board, Emberton squirts on paint and uses a gloved hand to smear it around into a small damp spot. Then she or Finch lift up Hugh and set him down — his legs kicking like a baby excited to dip its feet in bath water — into the wet paint.
The artist waddles across the paper, leaving a unique pattern of webbed footprints. After several passes across the paper in pink, yellow and green paints, another masterpiece is done.
And, being a penguin, Hugh always is dressed for his first exhibit grand opening.


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Griner's 50 points set Big 12 mark as No. 1 Baylor cruises
Updated 11:36 pm, Monday, March 4, 2013
WACO — Brittney Griner finally gave Baylor fans what they have been waiting so long to see again at home: a slam dunk.
Along with another record performance in her final regular-season game for the top-ranked Lady Bears.
Griner's 14th career dunk, her first at the Ferrell Center since her freshman season, came as the two-time All-American scored a Big 12-record 50 points in a 90-68 victory over Kansas State as the Lady Bears wrapped up their second consecutive undefeated conference title.
"It means everything to just go out with a bang like that," Griner said. "Got a dunk finally at home, scored 50. I mean there's not a better way to go out."
Baylor (29-1, 18-0 Big 12) is the first team to twice go through Big 12 play without a loss. The Lady Bears have won a record 46 consecutive Big 12 games, including tournament games, and have won 55 in a row at home.
The defending national champions play their Big 12 tournament opener Saturday in Dallas and host an NCAA regional in three weeks.
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"Postseason, it's here. It's time," Griner said. "It's time to bring it."
The 6-foot-8 Griner got her first career dunk as a freshman in November 2009, then had two in a game at home against Texas State on Jan. 2, 2010. The last 10 slams had been on the road, including six already this season.
"She's been getting a lot of questions about, 'When's the next time you're gonna dunk it at home,'" coach Kim Mulkey said. "I guess she saved it."
With 16:56 left, Griner got a pass from fellow senior Kimetria Hayden, took a step around a defender along the baseline and went up for a one-handed slam that sent the record-tying crowd of 10,627 into a frenzy.


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In Regional Roundup, we've gathered the top stories from each of our eight weekly newspapers every Thursday. Here are the regional stories you don't want to miss from May 1 to May 7, 2014.
Aurora multi-use zoning issue, schools renewal levy, Portage Park District pass
Voters in the May 6 primary election overwhelmingly favored creating a multi-use zoning district for some 550 acres in the northern part of Aurora, while a 1.5-mill permanent improvements renewal levy for the schools also passed.
Meanwhile, a 0.5-mill additional levy to raise funds for the Portage Park District also was OK'd.
Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls man charged with burglary after he tried to pawn guitar in Akron
Cuyahoga Falls and Akron police teamed up to nab a man who allegedly broke into a home in the Falls and stole several items including a guitar.
Ian Matthew Richardson, 29, of Cuyahoga Falls was arrested April 29 and charged with burglary, a second-degree felony, following an investigation that led Falls police officers to Akron, according to a press release posted on Facebook by the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department.
Health department investigating suspected case of measles at Evamere Elementary School
The Summit County Public Health department and Hudson City School District officials are investigating a "suspected" case of measles at Evamere Elementary School.
"We have had a suspected, not confirmed, case of measles in an Evamere student," Hudson Schools Communications Manager Sheryl Sheatzley said May 6.
Update: 'Good and quiet' morning at SMFHS; police presence to continue
UPDATE: Stow-Munroe Falls High School Principal Chris DiMauro told the Stow Sentry Tuesday morning that it had been a "good and quiet morning" at the high school, following the discovery of graffiti using the word "bomb" on Monday afternoon.
DiMauro said police officers remained at the school throughout the night and a sweep of the building this morning before classes did not turn up anything. Police are working out shifts, he added, in order to provide 24-hour coverage of the school. Another sweep is planned for Wednesday morning.
Shelter Care of Tallmadge seeks conditional zoning to expand teen pregnancy shelter
City Council approved a request for a change in zoning that will allow The Highlands teen pregnancy shelter to serve more moms and babies.
Shelter Care Inc., located at 32 South Ave., requested City Council to grant a conditional zoning certificate for special nonresidential development for its shelter down the street at 262 South Ave. The request was approved 7-0 at Council's April 24 meeting. The certificate will allow the capacity of The Highlands to increase from a maximum of five people to 12 at one time.
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Nordonia High School student arrested over tweet
Police arrested a Nordonia High School student on charges of inducing panic, a second-degree felony, and aggravated menacing for a tweet sent Wednesday.
Police say the student tweeted at 2 p.m. about the shooting at Chardon High School and that "he hoped that it would happen at Nordonia High School."
District hopes Straight A Fund grant can help expand STEM offerings
Streetsboro City Schools is planning to expand its STEM offerings, hopefully with help from a Straight A Fund grant.
The district plans to purchase a variety of equipment aimed at enriching offerings in its science, technology, engineering and math curriculum, according to Director of Curriculum Aireane Curtis.
Rep. David Joyce wins GOP primary for U.S. House District 14
Incumbent Congressional Rep. David P. Joyce (R, U.S. Ohio-14) will move on to November's general election after defeating Republican challenger Matthew Lynch (R, Ohio House-76) in the May 6 primary election.
Joyce, of Russell Township, won the GOP primary with 55.05 percent (26,903 votes) of the vote at press time, with challenger Matt Lynch taking 44.95 percent (21,968 votes) of the vote at press time, according to unofficial results from the Ohio Secretary of State's Office.


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