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I'm not a big fan of meatzas (dare I say, too much meat?), and I haven't tried the cauliflower crust yet (but I'm also not a huge fan of the cauliflower taste), so what is a hungry girl to do? I'm so glad I found this recipe; the dough turned out so fluffy. I can see a lot of pizza variations in my future. As for the toppings, I really enjoyed adding the tomatoes on top instead of combining it with the lamb. It gave the dish an extra pop of fresh flavor.
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1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, minced
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp cinammon
4 oz ground lamb
1 small onion, grated or finely minced
1/2 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Mini heirloom tomatoes, halved (I got these from Trader Joe's - plum/grape/cherry tomatoes is fine)
Salt, to taste
1. Mix oil, tomato paste, parsley, cayenne, cumin, paprika, and cinamon; whisk vigorously.
2. Add lamb, garlic, onions, and chiles. Season generously with salt.
3. Spread on top of flatbread; finish baking per flatbread recipe below.
Adapted from Saveur
Coconut Flatbread
2 tsp coconut oil
1/2 cup coconut flour
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup coconut cream, chilled
1 tsp baking soda
1 garlic clove, minced
1. "Coconut cream" is just coconut milk in a can that has been chilled. The milk separates, and when you open the can, there is a bunch of stiff cream at the top. I like to chill my can for at least a day. The recipe I referenced just called for coconut milk, but I found that using the cream made the mixture thicker and easier to work with.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place wax paper onto a baking sheet, and grease it with coconut oil.
3. Mix the eggs, coconut cream, and eggs. In another bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Combine the two mixtures thoroughly. It was be thick, but nearly as dry as regular dough.
4. Pour the mixture onto the greased parchment, and spread thin (about 1/4" or thinner, if possible).
5. Bake for about 15-20 minutes; keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't start browning too much.
6. Remove from oven and from sheet, lay a new piece of parchment, and flip the dough onto the sheet. Carefully peel the used parchment off the dough; it's okay if a little dough comes off but do it slowly because it tears easily.
7. Add your toppping, and return to the oven for about 10 more minutes. Again, keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn.
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This is the kind of dish that convinces me that I can eat this way forever, that I'm not "dieting", and that homemade meals are the best. I've been hankering for some gyros, and this is a more than suitable replacement. Don't be scared of the lamb meat! It was super easy to prepare.
Spiced Lamb Kebobs (Middle East/Mediterranean)
1 1⁄4 lbs. ground lamb
1/4 onion, grated or finely chopped
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp crushed red peppers
1 tbsp salt
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano leaves
2 tsp dried mint leaves, crumbled into small pieces
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper
1. Combine lamb and grated onion in a bowl.
2. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add all of the spices to the skillet, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds. Don't skimp on the salt - the lamb needs the seasoning love! Mix the spices thoroughly into the lamb/onion mixture, trying not to overwork the meat.
2. Divide the mixture into 4 portions, and roll each portion into a long and thin cylinder (a kebob) about 1" thick. Stick the skewer in each kebob, and pack the meat around it. Place kebobs on a sheet of aluminum foil, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes so they firm up.
3. Fire up the broiler or grill, and cook the kebabs for about 4 minutes per side, turning only once (about 8 minutes total). The kebob should be slightly charred/crispy on the outside, and medium (I made mine medium-well) on the inside.
Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup homemade mayo
1 small cucumber
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp dried dill
1 tsp salt
1. Squeeze all the moisture out of the cucumber; try to get a lot of the moisture out so the sauce won't separate when chilled (but you can always stir it, and it will be fine). You can do this with a paper towel.
2. Throw all the ingredients into a blender, and blend until thoroughly mixed and liquified.
3. Sauce will store in fridge for up to a week.
Can we all agree on one thing? Paleo can get a little boring sometimes. How many different combinations of meat, veggies, fruits, nuts, and seeds can there be? Sure, I mixed it up a bunch during my Whole30 by drawing inspiration from different countries, but that took a lot of time and planning. In reality, a lot of people eat grilled meat with veggies on the side. That's maybe fun for the first week, and then not so much. This pistachio sauce is sooooo easy to make, and it will really change the dynamic of your meal. Just add it to your favorite grilled meat (I used steak; I wanted to use quail or another type of game bird), and you've got yourself a fabulous not-so-boring meal.
Pistachio Sauce (Morocco)
1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, toasted and coarsely ground
3 tbsp. roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tbsp. roughly chopped fresh mint
1 clove garlic, smashed and minced into a paste
1 red Fresno or Holland chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1. Combine pistachios, parsley, mint, garlic, chiles, and lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly with a fork until the sauce is well combined; season with salt and pepper.
2. Cover sauce and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour before serving. Sauce will keep, refrigerated and covered, for up to 3 days.
From Saveur
Man, this dish was a real pleaser. I have been getting so sick of eating eggs, but apparently I fall back in love with them everytime I prepare them a different way. Can't stand them fried (over-medium) or scrambled anymore. But hard boiled? Poached? Yes, PLEASE! Saveur claims that this dish originated in Libya, but I got some Instagram comments from users saying that they know this dish from Israel and Egypt. How cool! I was super rushed for time this morning, and didn't wait very long for the tomato sauce to thicken; still tasted perfect!
Shakshuka (Libya)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
8 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. paprika
1 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
Kosher salt, to taste
8 eggs
1 tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
1. Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Add chiles and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and paprika, and cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is soft, about 2 more minutes.
2. Put tomatoes and their liquid into a medium bowl and crush with your hands. Add crushed tomatoes and their liquid to skillet along with 1/2 cup water, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 20 minutes. Season sauce with salt.
3. Crack eggs over sauce so that eggs are evenly distributed across sauce's surface. Cover skillet and cook until yolks are just set, about 5 minutes. Using a spoon, baste the whites of the eggs with tomato mixture, being careful not to disturb the yolk. Sprinkle shakshuka with parsley, and serve warm.
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I wanted some dessert to go with my roulade and knödel; what better than flammkuchen? Ok, that sentence is so ridiculous and full of fun words. A flammkuchen pretty much a tarte. It is usually savory with creme fraiche, bacon, and onions on top but you can also make it sweet. I opted for apple butter, apples, and cinnamon.
Flammkuchen (Germany)
1 cup coconut flour
1 cup water
2 tbsp oil
1 egg, beaten
1 pinch salt
3 tbsp apple butter
1 apple (I used Gala)
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Mix flour, oil, egg, salt, and 1/2 cup of water. Add water until mixture has the consistency of dough. I found that mine fell apart easily, but I got it wet enough to retain its form.
3. Place dough on a greased baking sheet. Form into a thin rectangle.
4. Spread apple butter all over the top of the dough.
5. Thinly slice the apple, and place slices neatly on top of the apple butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
6. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
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The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism by Kate Winslet
It was the cover art that attracted me to The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism. That cover features a b/w photo of Kate Winslet with Keli Thorsteinsson, an autistic youth featured in the documentary, "Sunshine Boy" released in the U.S. as "A Mother's Courage:Talking Back to Autism". While providing the English voice over for the film, Kate was introduced to Keli and his mother, Margaret Ericsdottir who coauthored the book. It's clear that Winslet has built close relationships with the film-makers and has then adopted autism as one of her causes, forming The Golden Hat Foundation dedicated to eliminating barriers for people with autism around the world, and creating an environment that holds these individuals as intellectually capable. This book is a fund-rising effort and features celebrities including taking their own photos with Winslet's trilby and including a quotation. For me, the photos and the quotations were the least interesting part of the book. In fact, some of the quotations were 'odd'. The book draws its power from Winslet's narrative, Thorsteinsson's poetry, and the agonizing story of his mother's attempt to communicate. I learned more about the human side of autism in this relatively slight book, than in many of the other titles out there. Be prepared to be amazed by the human spirit as you read The Golden Hat. This book along with the documentary would be an excellent launch for discussions about autism and disabilities in many environments, but especially with teenagers, who form its focus.
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Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12) today hosted more than 30 leading women from across New Jersey for a dialogue with Congressional, executive branch, and non-profit leaders about issues facing American women, including the Family Medical Leave Act, women's health parity, domestic violence, and pay and educational equity.
"I am honored to welcome this group of distinguished women to Washington today," Holt said. "We have made great progress in Congress advocating for issues that affect women, but we still have work to do. I appreciate today's discussion and look forward to hearing from these women again in the future."
Throughout the year, Holt hosts "D.C. Days", bringing representatives of various New Jersey groups to Washington for discussions with policy makers and opinion leaders. Participants heard today from Reps. Diana DeGette, Rosa DeLauro, and Zoe Lofgren; former Congresswoman Pat Schroeder; Juley Fulcher, Executive Director, Break the Cycle of Violence; Jody Calamine, Deputy Director of Labor Policy for the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor; Luisa Blanchfield of the Congressional Research Service; Lisa Maatz, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations for the American Association of University Women; Victoria A. Lipnic, Assistant Secretary for Employment Standards at the Department of Labor; Dr. Kathleen Uhl, Assistant Commissioner for Women's Health at the Food and Drug Administration; and Jen Maurer of RESULTS.
Attending the day-long event were more than 30 leaders from across New Jersey, including representatives from AAUW-Central NJ, Coaching Associates, Crossroads of Health and Wellness, the Latin American Legal Defense Fund, New Horizons Montessori, New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, New Jersey Natural Gas, Policy and Capacity Building Experts, Princeton University, Raritan Valley Community College, and Womanspace.
"Since coming to Congress, I have fought for women's interests on multiple fronts," Holt said. "Working for fairness in health care coverage, protecting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, supporting equal pay for equal work, and seeking gender equity in schools are some of the many issues affecting women that I continue to fight for here on Capitol Hill."
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OTTAWA (Reuters) - The lead singer of the popular Canadian band the Barenaked Ladies will fight a recent cocaine charge in the United States, the band said in a statement posted on its website on Thursday.
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Ludhiana, Aug. 16 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Friday has criticised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his unconventional attack on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Independence Day, and described it as a crass and cheap attempt which should not be given importance.
"There is no question of competition. The Prime Minister addresses the nation from the Red Fort as a symbol of faith and aspiration of 120 crore people. If one thinks that he can compare himself from the Prime Minister's address made from the Red Fort, then nothing can be more ridiculous than this," Tewari told media here.
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Get an overview of this hotelRomantic Quartiere XXXII Europa hotel in EUR with free breakfast
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Located in EUR, this romantic hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Museum of Roman Civilization and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and dry cleaning are onsite.
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All 47 rooms provide free WiFi, room service, and LCD TVs. Hair dryers, safes, and showers are among the other amenities that guests will find.
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The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast as well as a complimentary manager's reception (may not be available daily). Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center, limo/town car service, and a meeting room. This romantic hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. A complimentary area shuttle within 2 km is available for guests. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Orto di Roma has designated areas for smoking.
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- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Free breakfast
- Express check-out
- Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- One meeting room
- Express check-in
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
- Bar/lounge
- Laundry facilities
- Business center
- Rooftop terrace
- Luggage storage
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Free self parking
- Free area shuttle
- Train station pickup (surcharge)
- Free grocery shopping service
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free reception
- Television in common areas
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Room service (limited hours)
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower only
- Desk
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Hair dryer
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- In-room safe
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Orto di Roma has a restaurant serving breakfast only.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals on site
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5 per night.
- Pets stay free
- Specific rooms only
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one way)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10 per night
Hotel Name
- Orto di Roma
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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport. Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. This property allows pets in specific rooms only. Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


text: RPTD 340 Report post Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) A simple problem: calculate two limits for 4 points at the same time. Using GLSL this would look like this: vec4 testPoint, limitA, limitB = ... bvec4 result = lessThan( testPoint, limitA ) & greaterThan( testPoint, limitB) Problem is, this is not possible in GLSL it looks like. Compiler says there is no operator for "bvec4 & bvec4". I tried also with && but the same, no operator for "bvec4 && bvec4". I even tried something like multiplication (since using 0 and 1 as false and true it would work with 0*0=0, 0*1=0, 1*0=0 and 1*1=1) but again no operator for "bvec4 * bvec4". How is one supposed to make a component wise AND operation on two bvec4 in GLSL? Or has GLSL overlooked this very important operation? Edited July 18, 2013 by RPTD 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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The Knowles-Carter Family Finally Releases A Statement On Elevator-Gate
"As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident. But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it.
Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family.
The reports of Solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior throughout that evening are simply false," the statement continued. "At the end of the day families have problems and we're no different. We love each other and above all we are family. We've put this behind us and hope everyone else will do the same."
HA! Not likely. But I'll try. Solange Knowles and Jay Z (and presumably also Beyonce) released an exclusive statement to the Associated Press about the now notorious elevator fight following the Met Ball, which came to light on Monday when security footage was posted to TMZ. To remind you, in case is hasn't been playing on loop in your mind like it has in mine, the footage showed Solange wailing on Jay Z in an elevator as Beyonce looked on and a security guard tried to intervene. A whole mess of theories about what the fight could have been about have been circulating since and it doesn't look like Solange, Jay or Bey is gonna give us any further details. Therefore, I shall continue to assume Jay farted when the elevator doors shut and Solange was not havin' that. [AP]


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Threatening weather postpones Lions match
WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- A scheduled doubleheader between Southwestern Assemblies of God University and Oklahoma City University on Saturday afternoon was called due to lightning activity in the area.
The women's team had just walked out for pre-game introductions when a flash of lightning led game officials to withdraw the teams from the pitch.
As per NAIA rules, any such lightning within a three mile radius of an outdoor game calls for a minimum of a 30-minute delay. The storm moved in for an extended stay, leading to the decision to postpone the games.
SAGU and OCU are members in the Sooner Athletic Conference, so the league games will likely be rescheduled. An announcement is forthcoming.
The Lady Lions (1-6) have lost four in a row. Their next game is on Friday, October 6, against Mid-America Christian University. MACU is 5-2 overall. The contest starts at 2:00pm in Oklahoma City.
The Lions (3-5), who have finished on the wrong side of the scoreboard in their last three matches, will face MACU (4-2-1) at 4:00pm on Friday. The teams have enjoyed a spirited history in recent seasons.
In 2012 the Evangels won, 1-0, with a goal in double overtime. SAGU had controlled the play and had command of the statistics, but couldn't finish. MACU had a 9-7-2 record last fall.
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Jackie Miller hopes people can forget about life's problems when they enter his Williamstown store.
He considers Jack's General Store in the Midway Plaza to be "a dying breed," a mom-and-pop store where you never know what you may find.
Food Lion in Dry Ridge will be closing its doors at the end of the month.
Delhaize America, a North Carolina-based grocery chain operating seven Food Lion stores in Kentucky, including one in Dry Ridge and Cynthiana, is closing all seven locations. The announcement was made on Jan. 11.
According to one employee, who asked to remain anonymous, the employees at the Dry Ridge store were told at 9 p.m. on Jan. 11, just before the announcement was made public.
Grant County has bucked the trend, at least this year when it comes to harvest yields.
While the heat and dryness of the summer were hard on corn and soybeans, especially in central Kentucky, as well as many other parts of the nation, Grant County experienced a good year, especially for tobacco.
"This crop was probably the best tobacco crop we've raised in at least five years," said Chris Ammerman, Grant County Extension Agent for Agriculture.
Virginia McKenney is on a mission.
But it's not one for personal gain, but rather to see that the servicemen and women buried at the Kentucky Veteran's Cemetery North in Williamstown are honored with a wreath.
McKenney, a long-time volunteer for a variety of causes including Wreaths Across America, is hoping businesses and individuals will step up and donate the $2,200 still needed.
"I'm begging anyone who will listen," McKenney said. "I do believe it's an attainable goal."
It's not hard to find Lori's Café, tucked inside Dry Ridge Toyota, just follow your nose.
The smell of breakfast – bacon, eggs and biscuits – will lead the way.
Lori's Café opened in September 2010 when the new car dealership opened.
The head chef is Lori Walters Henry. Her goal is to serve healthy breakfast and lunches at affordable prices.
The self-professed "foodie" also wants to introduce Grant County palettes to different tastes such as lentils and turkey burgers.
Forcht Bank announced today the selection of Craig Houchens as its new Market President for Grant County.
Craig Houchens has more than 21 years of banking experience, and has served Grant County his entire banking career. He has spent the last 17 years at the Dry Ridge Banking Center in various capacities in management, customer service and lending.
Doug Stanley, of Williamstown, representing Elliston-Stanley Funeral Homes in Williamstown and Crittenden and Hamilton-Stanley Funeral Home in Verona was elected the sergeant-of-arms for a one-year term at the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky's 129th annual convention.
Participants received 10 hours of continuing education and heard from speakers concerning topics such as stress management and humor, finance and mourning and celebrations.
A joint venture for an aquatic center/classroom addition is moving along and the next step in the process is to get some public input.
The Williamstown City Council and Williamstown Board of Education will hold a joint meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Williamstown High School and the public is invited to share their ideas.
The idea of an aquatic center that could be used by the community and the school district coupled with the need for more classrooms at Williamstown, brought the two entities together.
The Sports Card and Gaming Exchange wants to be your full service hobby and collectibles store.
Open for just a few months, they're gaining momentum. The shop has been generating word-of-mouth "buzz" and they are beginning to build a clientèle, according to owners Rick and Amy Shy.
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This handmade wrap is made with magnetic hematite and glass (crystal) beads and metal spacers. It can be worn as a bracelet, anklet, or necklace. Just pair the hematite beads to each other and they will magnetically stick together. No clasp is necessary. I used glass beads, as opposed to gemstone, so the weight would not be too much for the hematite beads to hold. While Etsy's policies forbid me from listing healing properties, I do recommend researching magnetic hematite so you may understand the benefits ;)
Hematite assists with mental clarity, memory enhancement, original thinking and technical knowledge. Provides a calming atmosphere. Aids in stress reduction. Balances yin/yang energies, emotions, and energies. Grounding stone.
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PecFent Healthcare Professional Guide
PecFent (fentanyl citrate) nasal spray - Important risk minimisation information for healthcare professionals
PecFent 400 micrograms/spray nasal spray, solutionEach ml of solution contains 4,000 micrograms fentanyl (as citrate)1 spray (100 microlitres) contains 400 micrograms fentanyl (as citrate)Each bottle contains 1.55 ml (6,200 micrograms fentanyl) Excipients with known effect:Each spray contains 0.02 mg propylparahydroxybenzoate (E216).For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
PosologyPecFent should be titrated to an effective dose that provides adequate analgesia and minimises adverse reactions without causing undue (or intolerable) adverse reactions, for two consecutively treated episodes of BTP. The efficacy of a given dose should be assessed over the ensuing 30 minute period. Patients should be carefully monitored until an effective dose is reached.PecFent is available in two strengths: 100 micrograms/spray and 400 micrograms/spray.One dose of PecFent may include administration of 1 spray (100 microgram or 400 microgram doses) or 2 sprays (200 microgram or 800 microgram doses) of the same strength (either 100 microgram or 400 microgram strength). Patients should not use more than 4 doses per day. Patients should wait at least 4 hours after a dose before treating another BTP episode with PecFent.PecFent can deliver 100, 200, 400 and 800 microgram doses as follows:
|Dose required (micrograms)
|Product strength (micrograms)
|One spray administered into one nostril
|One spray administered into each nostril
|One spray administered into one nostril
|One spray administered into each nostril
Initial dose• The initial dose of PecFent to treat episodes of BTP is always 100 micrograms (one spray), even in patients switching from other fentanyl containing products for their BTP.• Patients must wait at least 4 hours before treating another episode of BTP with PecFent.
Method of titration• Patients should be prescribed an initial titration supply of one bottle (2 sprays or 8 sprays) of PecFent 100 micrograms/spray.• Patients whose initial dose is 100 micrograms and who need to titrate to a higher dose due to a lack of effect can be instructed to use two 100 microgram sprays (one in each nostril) for their next BTP episode. If this dose is not successful, the patient may be prescribed a bottle of PecFent 400 micrograms/spray and instructed to change to one 400 microgram spray for their next episode of pain. If this dose is not successful, the patient may be instructed to increase to two 400 microgram sprays (one in each nostril).• From treatment initiation, patients should be closely followed and the dose titrated until an effective dose is reached and confirmed for two consecutively treated episodes of BTP.
Titration in patients switching between immediate-release fentanyl containing productsSubstantial differences may exist in the pharmacokinetic profile of immediate-release fentanyl medicinal products, which result in clinically important differences in the rate and extent of absorption of fentanyl. Therefore, when switching between fentanyl containing medicinal products indicated for treatment of breakthrough pain, including intranasal formulations, it is essential that patients are again titrated with the new medicinal product, and not switched on a dose-for-dose (microgram-for-microgram) basis.
Maintenance therapyOnce an effective dose has been established during titration, patients should continue to take this dose up to a maximum of 4 doses per day.
Dose readjustmentGenerally, the maintenance dose of PecFent should be increased only where the current dose fails to adequately treat the BTP for several consecutive episodes.A review of the dose of the background opioid therapy may be required if patients consistently present with more than four BTP episodes per 24 hours.If adverse reactions are intolerable or persistent, the dose should be reduced or treatment with PecFent replaced by another analgesic.
Discontinuation of therapyPecFent should be discontinued immediately if the patient no longer experiences breakthrough pain episodes. The treatment for persistent backgound pain should be kept as prescribed.If discontinuation of all opioid therapy is required, the patient must be closely followed by the doctor as gradual downward opioid titration therapy is necessary in order to avoid the possibility of abrupt withdrawal effects.
Special populations
Elderly (older than 65 years)In the PecFent clinical trial programme, 104 (26.1%) of patients were over 60 years of age, 67 (16.8%) over 65 years and 15 (3.8%) over 75 years. There was no indication that older patients tended to titrate to lower doses or experience more adverse reactions. Nevertheless, in view of the importance of renal and hepatic function in the metabolism and clearance of fentanyl, additional care should be exercised in the use of PecFent in the elderly. No data on the pharmacokinetics of PecFent in elderly patients are available.
Hepatic or renal impairmentPecFent should be administered with caution to patients with moderate or severe hepatic or renal impairment (see section 4.4).
Paediatric populationThe safety and efficacy of PecFent in children and adolescents aged below 18 years have not yet been established. No data are available.
Method of administrationPecFent is for nasal use only.The bottle should be removed from the child resistant container immediately prior to use and the protective cap removed. The bottle must be primed before first use by holding upright and simply pressing and releasing the finger grips either side of the nozzle until a green bar appears in the counting window (should occur after four sprays).
2 spray bottle:The 2 spray bottle cannot be re-primed and once both doses are used, or if longer than 5 days since priming, the bottle and contents should be discarded as described in section 6.6.
8 spray bottle:If the product has not been used for 5 days, it should be re-primed by spraying once. The patient should be advised to write the date of first use in the space provided on the label of the child resistant container.To administer PecFent the nozzle is placed a short distance (about 1 cm) into the nostril and pointed slightly towards the bridge of the nose. A spray is then administered by pressing and releasing the finger grips either side of the nozzle. An audible click will be heard and the number displayed on the counter will advance by one. Patients must be advised that they may not feel the spray being administered, and that they should, therefore, rely on the audible click and the number on the counter advancing to confirm that a spray has been delivered. The PecFent spray droplets form a gel in the nose. Patients should be advised not to blow their nose immediately after PecFent administration. The protective cap should be replaced after each use and the bottle returned to the child resistant container for safe storage.
Respiratory depressionThere is a risk of clinically significant respiratory depression associated with the use of fentanyl. Patients with pain who receive chronic opioid therapy develop tolerance to respiratory depression and hence the risk of respiratory depression in these patients is reduced. The use of concomitant central nervous system depressants may increase the risk of respiratory depression (see section 4.5).
Chronic pulmonary diseaseIn patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, fentanyl may cause more serious adverse reactions. In these patients, opioids may decrease respiratory drive and increase airway resistance.
Increased intracranial pressurePecFent should only be administered with extreme caution in patients who may be particularly susceptible to the intracranial effects of CO2 retention, such as those with evidence of increased intracranial pressure or impaired consciousness. Opioids may obscure the clinical course of patients with a head injury and should be used only if clinically warranted.
Cardiac diseaseFentanyl may produce bradycardia. PecFent should, therefore, be used with caution in patients with previous or pre-existing bradyarrhythmias.
Impaired hepatic or renal functionIn addition, PecFent should be administered with caution to patients with hepatic or renal impairment. The influence of hepatic and renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics of the medicinal product has not been evaluated; however, when administered intravenously the clearance of fentanyl has been shown to be altered in hepatic and renal impairment due to alterations in metabolic clearance and plasma proteins. Therefore, special care should be taken during the titration process in patients with moderate or severe hepatic or renal impairment.Careful consideration should be given to patients with hypovolaemia and hypotension.
Abuse potential and toleranceTolerance and physical and/or psychological dependence may develop upon repeated administration of opioids such as fentanyl. However, iatrogenic addiction following therapeutic use of opioids is rare.Athletes should be informed that treatment with fentanyl could lead to positive doping tests.
Serotonin SyndromeCaution is advised when PecFent is coadministered with medicinal products that affect the serotoninergic neurotransmitter systems.The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome may occur with the concomitant use of serotonergic medicinal products such as Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Serotonin Norepinephrine Re-uptake Inhibitors (SNRIs), and with medicinal products which impair metabolism of serotonin (including Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors [MAOIs]). This may occur within the recommended dose (see section 4.5).Serotonin syndrome may include mental-status changes (e.g., agitation, hallucinations, coma), autonomic instability (e.g., tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia), neuromuscular abnormalities (e.g., hyperreflexia, incoordination, rigidity), and/or gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea).If serotonin syndrome is suspected, treatment with PecFent should be discontinued.
Route of administrationPecFent is only intended for nasal use, and must not be administered by any other route. Due to physico-chemical properties of excipients included in the formulation, intravenous or intra-arterial injection must be avoided in particular.
Nasal conditionsIf the patient experiences recurrent episodes of epistaxis or nasal discomfort while taking PecFent, an alternative method of administration for treatment of breakthrough pain should be considered.
PecFent excipientsPecFent contains propylparahydroxybenzoate (E216). Propylparahydroxybenzoate may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed) and, exceptionally, bronchospasm (if the medicinal product is not correctly administered).
Serotoninergic medicinal products:Coadministration of fentanyl with a serotoninergic medicinal product, such as a Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor (SSRI) or a Serotonin Norepinephrine Re-uptake Inhibitor (SNRI) or a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI), may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition.PecFent is not recommended for use in patients who have received monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors within the previous 14 days because severe and unpredictable potentiation by MAO inhibitors has been reported with opioid analgesics.The concomitant use of partial opioid agonists/antagonists (e.g. buprenorphine, nalbuphine, pentazocine) is not recommended. They have high affinity to opioid receptors with relatively low intrinsic activity and, therefore, partially antagonise the analgesic effect of fentanyl and may induce withdrawal symptoms in opioid dependent patients.Concomitant use of nasally administered oxymetazoline has been shown to decrease the absorption of PecFent (see section 5.2). The concomitant use of nasally administered vasoconstrictive decongestants during titration is, therefore, not recommended as this may lead to patients titrating to a dose that is higher than required. PecFent maintenance treatment may also be less effective in patients with rhinitis when administered concomitantly with a nasal vasoconstrictive decongestant. If this occurs, patients should be advised to discontinue their decongestant.Concomitant use of PecFent and other medicinal products (other than oxymetazoline) administered via the nose has not been evaluated in the clinical trials. Other nasally administered treatments should be avoided within 15 minutes of dosing with PecFent.
PregnancyThere are no adequate data from the use of fentanyl in pregnant women. Studies in animals have shown reproductive toxicity (see section 5.3). The potential risk for humans is unknown. PecFent should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary.Following long-term treatment, fentanyl may cause withdrawal in the new-born infant. It is advised not to use fentanyl during labour and delivery (including caesarean section) because fentanyl passes through the placenta and may cause respiratory depression in the foetus. If PecFent is administered, an antidote for the child should be readily available.
BreastfeedingFentanyl passes into breast milk and may cause sedation and respiratory depression in the breast-fed child. Fentanyl should not be used by breastfeeding women and breast-feeding should not be restarted until at least 5 days after the last administration of fentanyl.
FertilityThere are no clinical data on the effects of fentanyl on fertility.
Summary of the safety profileTypical opioid adverse reactions are to be expected with PecFent. Frequently, these will cease or decrease in intensity with continued use of the medicinal product, as the patient is titrated to the most appropriate dose. However, the most serious adverse reactions are respiratory depression (potentially leading to apnoea or respiratory arrest), circulatory depression, hypotension and shock and all patients should be monitored for these.The clinical studies of PecFent were designed to evaluate safety and efficacy in treating BTP and all patients were also on background opioid therapies, such as sustained-release morphine or transdermal fentanyl, for their persistent pain. Therefore it is not possible to definitively separate the effects of PecFent alone.
Tabulated list of adverse reactionsThe following adverse reactions have been reported with PecFent and/or other fentanyl-containing compounds during clinical studies and post marketing experience (frequencies defined as very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000); very rare (<1/10,000); unknown (cannot be estimated from available data)).
|Infections and infestations
|Pneumonia Nasopharyngitis Pharyngitis Rhinitis
|Blood and lymphatic system disorders
|Immune system disorders
|Metabolism and nutrition disorders
|Dehydration Hyperglycaemia Decreased appetite Increased appetite
|Psychiatric disorders
|Drug abuse Delirium Hallucination Confusional state Depression Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder Anxiety Euphoric mood Nervousness
|Nervous system disorders
|Dysgeusia Dizziness Somnolence Headache
|Loss of consciousness Depressed level of consciousness Convulsion Ageusia Anosmia Memory impairment Parosmia Speech disorder Sedation Lethargy Tremor
|Ear and labyrinth disorders
|Cardiac disorders
|Vascular disorders
|Cardiovascular insufficiency Lymphoedema Hypotension Hot flush
|Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
|Epistaxis Rhinorrhoea Nasal discomfort
|Upper airway obstruction Pharyngolaryngeal pain Rhinalgia Nasal mucosal disorder Cough Dyspnoea Sneezing Upper respiratory tract congestion Nasal congestion Intranasal hypoaesthesia Throat irritiation Postnasal drip Nasal dryness
|Respiratory depression
|Gastrointestinal disorders
|Vomiting Nausea Constipation
|Intestinal perforation Peritonitis Oral hypoaesthesia Oral paraesthesia Diarrhoea Retching Abdominal pain Tongue disorder Mouth ulceration Dyspepsia Dry mouth
|Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
|Hyperhydrosis Urticaria
|Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
|Arthralgia Muscle twitching
|Renal and urinary disorders
|Anuria Dysuria Proteinuria Urinary hesitation
|Reproductive system and breast disorders
|Vaginal haemorrhage
|General disorders and administration site conditions
|Non-cardiac chest pain Asthenia Chills Face oedema Peripheral oedema Gait disturbance Pyrexia Fatigue Malaise Thirst
|Withdrawal syndrome*
|Platelet count decreased Weight increased
|Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
|Fall Intentional drug misuse Medication error
Description of selected adverse reactionsOpioid withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, anxiety, chills, tremor, and sweating have been observed with transmucosal fentanyl.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactionsReporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
Mechanism of actionFentanyl is an opioid analgesic, interacting predominantly with the opioid µ-receptor. Its primary therapeutic actions are analgesia and sedation. Secondary pharmacological effects are respiratory depression, bradycardia, hypothermia, constipation, miosis, physical dependence and euphoria.
Pharmacodynamic effectsA double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled crossover study has been conducted in which 114 patients who experienced on average 1 to 4 episodes of break through pain (BTP) per day while taking maintenance opioid therapy were entered into an initial open-label titration phase in order to identify an effective dose of PecFent (Study CP043). The patients entering the double-blind phase treated up to 10 episodes of BTP with either PecFent (7 episodes) or placebo (3 episodes) in a random order.Of the patients entering the titration phase, only 7 (6.1 %) were unable to be titrated to an effective dose due to lack of efficacy and 6 (5.3 %) withdrew due to adverse events.The primary endpoint was the comparison between the summed pain intensity difference at 30 minutes after dosing (SPID30), which was 6.57 in the PecFent-treated episodes compared to 4.45 for placebo (p<0.0001 ). The SPID for PecFent-treated episodes was also significantly different to placebo at 10 15, 45 and 60 minutes after administration.The mean pain intensity scores (73 patients) for all PecFent-treated episodes (459 episodes) compared to those treated with placebo (200 episodes) were significantly lower at 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes following administration (see Figure 1).Figure 1: Mean (± SE) Pain Intensity Scores at Each Time Point (mITT Population)The superior efficacy of PecFent over placebo was supported by data from secondary endpoints including the number of BTP episodes with clinically meaningful pain relief, defined as a reduction in pain intensity score of at least 2 (Figure 2). Figure 2: Clinically Meaningful Pain Relief PecFent vs placebo: % Patients' Episodes With ≥2 Point Reduction in Pain IntensityIn a double-blind, randomized comparator-controlled study (Study 044) of similar design to Study 043 conducted in opioid-tolerant patients with breakthrough cancer pain on stable doses of regularly scheduled opioids, PecFent was shown to be superior to immediate-release morphine sulfate (IRMS). Superiority was demonstrated by the primary endpoint, Pain Intensity Difference within 15 minutes, which was 3.02 in patients treated with PecFent compared to 2.69 in patients treated with IRMS (p=0.0396).In a long-term, open-label, safety study (Study 045), 355 patients entered the 16-week treatment phase, during which 42,227 episodes of breakthrough cancer pain (BTP) were treated with PecFent. One hundred of these patients continued treatment for up to 26 months in an extension phase. Of the 355 patients treated in the open-label treatment phase, 90 % required no increase in dose. In the randomised, placebo-controlled study (CP043) 9.4% of 459 PecFent-treated BTP episodes in 73 patients required use of any further (rescue) medicinal products within 60 minutes of dosing. During the longer-term, open-label study (CP045) this was 6.0 % of 42,227 episodes in 355 patients treated with PecFent during up to 159 days of treatment.
General introductionFentanyl is highly lipophilic and can be absorbed very rapidly through the nasal mucosa and more slowly by the gastrointestinal route. It is subject to first pass hepatic and intestinal metabolism and the metabolites do not contribute to fentanyl's therapeutic effects.PecFent utilises the PecSys nasal drug delivery system to modulate the delivery and absorption of fentanyl. The PecSys system allows the product to be sprayed into the front area of the nasal cavity as a fine mist of droplets, which gel on contact with the calcium ions present in the nasal mucosa. Fentanyl diffuses from the gel and is absorbed through the nasal mucosa; this gel-modulated absorption of fentanyl restrains the peak in plasma concentration (Cmax) whilst allowing the attainment of an early time to that peak (Tmax).
AbsorptionIn a pharmacokinetic study comparing PecFent (100, 200, 400 and 800 micrograms) with oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate (OTFC, 200 micrograms), fentanyl was shown to be rapidly absorbed following single dose intranasal administration of PecFent, with median Tmax ranging from 15 to 21 minutes (Tmax for OTFC was approximately 90 minutes). The variability of the pharmacokinetics of fentanyl was considerable following treatment with both PecFent and OTFC. Relative bioavailability of fentanyl from the PecFent treatment compared to the 200 microgram OTFC was approximately 120 %.The main pharmacokinetic parameters are shown in the following table.Pharmacokinetic parameters in adult subjects receiving PecFent and OTFC
|Pharmacokinetic parameters (mean (%CV))
|100 micrograms
|200 micrograms
|400 micrograms
|800 micrograms
|200 micrograms
|Tmax (hours)*
|0.33 (0.08-1.50)
|0.25 (0.17-1.60)
|0.35 (0.25-0.75)
|0.34 (0.17-3.00)
|1.50 (0.50 -8.00)
|Cmax (pg/ml)
|351.5 (51.3)
|780.8 (48.4)
|1552.1 (26.2)
|2844.0 (56.0)
|317.4 (29.9)
|AUC (pg.hour/ml)
|2460.5 (17.9
|4359.9 (29.8)
|7513.4 (26.7)
|17272 (48.9)
|3735.0 (32.8)
|t1/2 (hour)
|21.9 (13.6)
|24.9 (51.3)
|15.0 (24.7)
|24.9 (92.5)
|18.6 (31.4)
DistributionFentanyl is highly lipophilic and is well distributed beyond the vascular system, with a large apparent volume of distribution. Animal data have shown that, following absorption, fentanyl is rapidly distributed to the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys and spleen followed by a slower redistribution to muscles and fat.The plasma protein binding of fentanyl is 80 85 %. The main binding protein is alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, but both albumin and lipoproteins contribute to some extent. The free fraction of fentanyl increases with acidosis.
BiotransformationThe metabolic pathways following nasal administration of PecFent have not been characterised in clinical studies. Fentanyl is metabolised in the liver to norfentanyl by cytochrome CYP3A4 isoform. Norfentanyl is not pharmacologically active in animal studies. It is more than 90 % eliminated by biotransformation to N-dealkylated and hydroxylated inactive metabolites.
EliminationDisposition of fentanyl following intranasal administration of PecFent has not been characterised in a mass balance study. Less than 7 % of an administered dose of fentanyl is excreted unchanged in the urine and only about 1 % is excreted unchanged in the faeces. The metabolites are mainly excreted in the urine, while faecal excretion is less important.The total plasma clearance of fentanyl following intravenous administration is approximately 42 L/h.
Linearity/non-linearityDose-proportionality was demonstrated for Cmax and AUC in the dose range 100 micrograms to 800 micrograms.The effect of renal or hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics of PecFent has not been studied.
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8 spray bottle:3 yearsAfter first use: 60 days
2 spray bottle:o Aim the spray away from themselves (and any other people) and expel remaining spray until the red number 2 appears in the counting window and there are no more full therapeutic sprays obtainable from the bottle.o After the counter has advanced to 2, the patient should continue to push down on the finger grips (there will be some increased resistance) a total of four times in order to expel any residual medicine from the bottle. o After the 2 therapeutic sprays have been emitted, the patient will not hear a click and the counter will not advance beyond 2; further sprays emitted will not be full sprays and should not be used therapeutically.
8 spray bottle:o Aim the spray away from themselves (and any other people) and expel remaining spray until the red number 8 appears in the counting window and there are no more full therapeutic sprays obtainable from the bottle.o After the counter has advanced to 8, the patient should continue to push down on the finger grips (there will be some increased resistance) a total of four times in order to expel any residual medicine from the bottle. o After the 8 therapeutic sprays have been emitted, the patient will not hear a click and the counter will not advance beyond 8; further sprays emitted will not be full sprays and should not be used therapeutically.As soon as PecFent is no longer needed, patients and members of their household must be advised to systematically dispose of any bottles remaining from a prescription as soon as possible by returning them to their child-resistant container and discarding them, according to local requirements or by returning them to the pharmacy.
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About 1,000 students from high schools throughout Southern Nevada participated in the 56th annual Sun Youth Forum on Nov. 20. The students were divided into groups to discuss a variety of topics. A representative was chosen from each group to write a column about the students' findings. Lauren Lung of Coronado High School writes about issues covered by her group, Teen Topics.
Should we be able to legally drink at the age of 18 since we can vote at that age? Is bullying ever preventable? Is the rising cost of college tuition affecting not only students but the community as a whole? On Nov. 20, high school juniors and seniors from all over Clark County came together to discuss such topics concerning the youths of today.
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