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Prazosin for Treatment of Patients With Alcohol Dependence (AD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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Prazosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist that has been used successfully in the treatment of trauma nightmares and sleep disturbance in combat veterans with PTSD, and alcohol dependence.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of prazosin (16mg) versus placebo in reducing alcohol consumption and decreasing symptoms of PTSD in patients with comorbid AD and PTSD.
|Alcohol Dependence Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
|Drug: Prazosin Drug: Placebo
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|The Use of Prazosin for Treatment of Patients With Alcohol Dependence (AD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Number of Drinking Days [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]Using the Timeline Follow Back method, a calendar method for assessing drug and alcohol use
- Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5). A higher score is associated with higher severity of PTSD. The score is interpreted as follows: 0-19=Asymptomatic/few symptoms 20-39=Sub-threshold/mild PTSD 40-59=Threshold PTSD/moderate 60-79=Severe PTSD >80=Extreme PTSD
|Study Start Date:
|January 2009
|Study Completion Date:
|October 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Prazosin
prazosin (16mg/day)
Drug: Prazosin
prazosin (16mg/day) 2 times a day
Other Name: Minipress
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Placebo in identical looking capsule blister packs
Drug: Placebo
Detailed Description:
There is a high rate of comorbidity with alcohol dependence (AD) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The rates of PTSD among individuals with AD are at least twice as high as those in the general population. In addition, alcohol dependence is the most common comorbid condition in men with PTSD. Despite this, little is known about how to best treat individuals with comorbid AD and PTSD. The use of an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist represents a novel approach to treatment that may target symptoms of both AD and PTSD. There is evidence of common neurobiological mechanisms that underlie both AD and PTSD. Prazosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist that has been used successfully in the treatment of trauma nightmares and sleep disturbance in combat veterans with PTSD, and alcohol dependence.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of prazosin (16mg) versus placebo in reducing alcohol consumption and decreasing symptoms of PTSD in patients with comorbid AD and PTSD. Methods: Thirty participants with a current diagnosis of AD and PTSD will be enrolled in a 13-week trial. They will be assigned, in a double-blind fashion, to either prazosin or placebo. Significance: This project will be the first to compare prazosin to placebo as effective treatments for reducing alcohol consumption and PTSD symptoms in patients with both AD and PTSD.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|21 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males and females between the ages of 21-65 years old.
- Current alcohol dependence, as determined by a structured clinical interview (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders) (SCID) (First et al. 1996).
- Current PTSD as determined by the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-IV(CAPS) (Blake et al. 1995).
- Patients with current alcohol dependence, with at least one recent episode of heavy drinking (defined as 5 or more drinks per drinking episode) over the past 14 days.
- Medically and neurologically healthy on the basis of history, physical examination, EKG, screening laboratories (CBC w/ differential, TSH, Free-T4, ASAT, ALAT, GGT, BUN, creatinine, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, total protein, albumin, electrolytes, VDRL, urinalysis, beta-HCG).
- For women, negative pregnancy test and use of acceptable method of contraception.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Females who are pregnant or lactating.
- Individuals with a current unstable medical condition such as neurological, cardiovascular, endocrine, renal, liver, or thyroid pathology (LFT 5 times normal, abnormal BUN and creatinine, and unmanaged hypertension with BP more than 200/120) which in the opinion of the physician would preclude the patient from fully cooperating or be of potential harm during the course of the study.
- Patients who meet current SCID criteria for the following major Axis I diagnoses (Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia-type Disorders).
- History of substance dependence (other than alcohol, cocaine, tobacco or cannabis) by DSM-IV criteria in the last 30 days.
- Individuals taking mood stabilizers and antipsychotic medications.
- Individuals with a history of sensitivity to quinazolines or prazosin.
- Individuals taking medications thought to influence alcohol consumption (naltrexone, disulfiram, acamprosate).
- Individuals taking adrenergic medication (e.g. clonidine).
- Agents that may interact with prazosin such as drugs with CNS depressant effects including tizanidine and xyrem.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00744055
|United States, Connecticut
|VA Connecticut Healthcare System
|West Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06516
|Principal Investigator:
|Ismene Petrakis, MD
|Yale University
|Responsible Party:
|Yale University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00744055 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|August 28, 2008
|Results First Received:
|October 27, 2015
|Last Updated:
|March 18, 2016
Keywords provided by Yale University:
alcohol dependence
post traumatic stress disorder
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Stress Disorders, Traumatic
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Pathologic Processes
Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
Mental Disorders
Alcohol-Related Disorders
Substance-Related Disorders
Chemically-Induced Disorders
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Anti-Infective Agents
Central Nervous System Depressants
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antihypertensive Agents
Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists
Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
Adrenergic Antagonists
Adrenergic Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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Muriel Prieto has always seen art as an endeavor guided by its creator's inner spirit.
To her, there is more to a sunset than a brilliant blend of hues across a sky. A river is more than a rush of water pushing its way toward the sea. A mountain, no matter how majestic, is more than the rise and fall of the earth.
For Prieto, such things are precious glimpses of God's work, visual glories that beckon to be interpreted on canvas. But there's a caveat, she says.
"You can never truly do justice to that beauty," Prieto said from her home studio. "You can only try. To me, painting has to come from the soul."
Since retiring from teaching college English 16 years ago, the 76-year-old has devoted herself to pursuing her life's passions, which in addition to painting include playing the piano and writing poetry.
The dozens of paintings that adorn the walls of her home suggest that there have been few idle moments in recent years. In addition to numerous portraits of family members, there are landscapes and seascapes from Puerto Rico, Italy, Florida and the desert Southwest, inspired by Prieto's love of travel.
Prieto, who will be among the featured artists at the Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery's fall exhibit, surmises that her prolific output comes at least in part from her desire to make up for lost time. Her teaching career and raising a family made finding time to paint difficult.
"Painting is something you have to put all of yourself into; otherwise you're just dabbling," she said. "I had to wait for a time in my life where I could devote myself to learning proper technique."
For Prieto, who was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and earned a doctorate in education at Boston University, it meant waiting for the day she would retire from her 25-year career teaching English at the University of Puerto Rico.
In 1991, Prieto completed a painting and drawing program at North Light Art School in Puerto Rico and went on to study with several Puerto Rican painters.
After moving to Spring Hill in 2002, she began working with local art instructors Diane Becker and Carol Rockwell, and later the late Spring Hill artist Tony Caparello, whom she credits with helping her to fine-tune her work.
"I was only able to work with him a few times, but what I gained from him was invaluable," Prieto said.
A member of the Spring Hill Art League, Prieto has had works shown at the Rising Sun Cafe and Easy Street Home Decor in Brooksville and at the West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Branch Library in Spring Hill.
Her exhibit at the Brooksville City Hall Gallery will feature 17 works created over the past several years.
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Birmingham to modernise fleet and waste service
Plans to modernise Birmingham's fleet and waste management service, saving the tax payer over £7 million per year while further improving recycling services and retaining weekly waste collections, will be considered by Birmingham City Council's Cabinet next Monday (26th March).
Focussing on using new technology, more locally tailored services and more efficient ways of working, the 'Future Operating Model' will see greater co-ordination between refuse/recycling services and street cleaning routes.
Key aspects of the new model include:
- No need for redundancies among BCC employees, plus more than 300 new jobs available as the service moves away from a reliance on agency and temporary staff
- A reduction in senior, middle management and administration posts, ensuring maximum resources can be deployed in front line delivery
- An end to the 'one size' fits all approach to crewing rounds, allowing crew and vehicle sizes to be matched to actual loads in specific areas
- A review of specialist services such as clinical and bulky waste collections
- Greater use of mechanical street sweeping equipment and other technologies
Cllr Timothy Huxtable, Cabinet Member for Transport, Environment and Regeneration, said: "This new operating model will provide the platform from which we can provide a modern, efficient and customer focussed service to more than one million residents within the city, designed around their local needs.
"By implementing the model we will not only be able to offer an improved recycling and street cleansing service, but crucially will be retaining weekly waste collections, something we know is hugely important to the majority of residents."
To further promote increased use of recycling services the city council is also in the process of making a bid to a new fund set up by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to encourage retention of weekly waste collections and promoting recycling.
The bid comes in the wake of Mr Pickles citing Birmingham's innovative pilot scheme with Nectar, which sees Nectar points awarded to people who take part in paper recycling within trial areas, as just the type of scheme he has set his fund up to support.
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Valley's highways become one interstate
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The Rio Grande Valley and South Texas has been the largest populated area without an interstate until now.
Cameron County Commissioner Precinct 3 David Garza has been supporting the creation of 1-69 for 13 years and is a proud committee member prepping for the grand unveiling of the signs that will make the dream a reality.
"It begins at Veterans Bridge in Brownsville extends north into Willacy County," says Garza. That is I-69 East, the next portion is in Hidalgo County.
"From the interchange in Pharr going North on 281 is 1-69 C for central leg of the interstate." The third leg is I-69 West which goes through Laredo.
Come Monday 77 and 281 will be replaced by 69 shields just like this one. For Committee members who have worked more than a decade on getting the corridor approved, it's more than a route, it's a sign of big economic changes to come.
"It will bring in a lot more traffic from Mexico, freight, inland ports, sea ports will be directly connected to the interstate." With the state legislation backing the move, a grand unveiling of the new shields to be placed along the interstate in
South Texas will include guest appearances from local and state leaders.
"Congressmen Cuellar, Hinojosa, Vela and a representative of the governor if the governor can't come" Julian Alvarez is the president of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership and says the growth of the valley will finally be acknowledged by the rest of the country and the interstate will be their invitation to travel here and invest in our communities. Ceremonies will be held Monday in Pharr and Harlingen.
The stretch that parallels the border from Harlingen to Palmhurst (83) will be renamed Interstate 2.


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Lynchburg Salvation Army Asking for Fan Donations
Lynchburg, VA-With this recent heat wave the Salvation Army is working to keep folks cool. This summer when the temperature rises above 90 degrees they'll provide a cooling center on Park Avenue, that will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Leaders are also asking the community for fan donations. They've had several requests already this summer, so they've started a fan drive.
"Every summer we get requests for fans, and we never have enough fans to go around. So Captain Dohmann said, 'Let's have a fan drive, ask the community to donate fans to the Salvation Army, and we'll give them away to people in need,'" said Chesley Vohden, Director of Development for the Lynchburg Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army is hoping to collect 100 fans to give out on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you would like to donate a fan you can take it to one of three locations: the Center of Hope on Park Avenue, the Family Store at Fort Hill Village, or the Family Store in Appomattox.


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TPWD News Release — March 21, 2014
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cooking will end at 3 p.m. Tasting will continue until all the food is gone.
Regular admission to TFFC will be charged. Those who preregister will be allowed to taste for a $5 donation to the Friends of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
Persons who do not preregister can still taste by making a $10 donation to the Friends of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center at the event entrance.
Both cooks and tasters may preregister at http://athenseggfest.wordpress.com/. There is no fee to cook.
This year's Eggfest will feature guest cook Tyron Smith, known to Dallas Cowboys fans as Number 77. The TFFC Eggfest can be thought of as an ultimate tailgate cookout. Dozens of Eggheads will fire up Big Green Eggs and bake, smoke, grill and serve everything from breakfast casseroles to pork bellies to wild game to blueberry muffins to pig candy. It will all be cooked on the iconic ceramic cookers, and samples will be available for tasting.
The theme for this year's Athens Eggfest is "Grillin' and Chillin'." An Eggfest is not a cooking competition, it's a tasting frenzy accompanied by cooking instruction. Food will be coming off the Eggs all day long, starting with breakfast-type items in the morning and progressing to heartier foods as the day goes on. While tasting, you can learn how to cook on a ceramic cooker yourself.
"The basic idea behind the Eggfest is to get people outdoors, and what better way to do that than by offering them delicious food," said Allen Forshage, TFFC director. "And while they are here, we hope they will take time to fish in our ponds, walk our Wetlands Trail and learn about the role TFFC and TPWD play in keeping fishing great in Texas."
Demo eggs used at this event will be available for purchase at the end of the day. Click on the link above to reserve a once-used ceramic cooker prior to the event.
The Athens Eggfest is sponsored by Morrison Supply, Paragon Distributing, Brookshire's Food and Pharmacy, Friends of TFFC and First State Bank—Athens.
For more information on visiting TFFC, visit www.tpwd.texas.gov/tffc or call (903) 676-2277.
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Cape Henlopen's Valhalla yearbook has joined other exemplary yearbooks from across the nation as a gold medalist in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Scholastic Yearbook Critique. Every year, the CSPA holds a Medalist Critique in which all submitted yearbooks and online student journalism media are scored; awards may include bronze, silver, or gold medals for journalistic quality. The 2013 Valhalla recently earned its place among other gold publications.
Valhalla has been submitted three years in a row, and this year was its first time receiving gold. The two years before, Valhalla placed in the silver category.
The Valhalla yearbook is as old as Cape Henlopen High School and is in its 42nd publishing year. The 2012-13 yearbook theme was Life in Stereo. In the critique, praise was given for the fresh nature of the yearbook - avoiding clichés - and interesting presentation of memories for the entire school year. The CSPA Yearbook Critique noted, "It shows the work of a dedicated staff and a talented adviser," adding "…students will have a 2013 record of their school year to reread in future years."
The 2012-13 Valhalla co-editor, current senior Kylie Manganiello, was asked how she worked with the Cape publications team to guarantee the Valhalla gold certification. "Going from the 2011-2012 yearbook to the 2012-2013 yearbook," she said, "we really tried to tighten up the technical aspects of the yearbook. We tried to make sure our layouts and the flow of our yearbook was coherent and easy to follow." She also mentioned how the yearbook's theme was emphasized not only on the cover but also throughout the entire book. She also cited adviser Amie King's editing as a strong factor in the quality. "Mrs. King didn't hesitate to send back a page with a typo or a slip-up, and I think that added focus definitely paid off," she said. Manganiello co-edited the 2013 Valhalla with fellow senior Danny Myers.
The others in the 2012-2013 Cape publications staff include current senior Ellie Sutton, as well as juniors Madeleine Bradshaw and current Valhalla editor Aly Fisher. Graduated staff members include Brian Beitzel and Chassity Watson.
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|3,500 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|5 nights
Welcome to Forest View Villa, this is a huge 3,500sf 6 bedroom house located in highly desirable Legacy Park, only within short drive from Disney, Universal Studios and Legoland Theme Parks. Newly renovated with stylish furnishings and modern amenities, this villa has everything you'll need for an amazing vacation.
With 3 King bedrooms with en suite baths, 1 Queen, 2 Full and 2 Twin bedrooms, this villa can sleep 14 guests and a baby in a full size crib, all beds are brand new with Sealy Posturepedic mattresses, ensuring a good night's sleep for your next day's adventures . When you're not out and about, your party can relax and spread out in the truly private pool with no rear neighbors, and an amazing conservation view, or have family game time in 2 game rooms equipped with a Ping Pong table, Foosball table, Darts, Board Games and Xbox 360. Some of you may just want to plop down in front of one of the many new and high tech HDTVs throughout the Villa, with many channels to choose from, or login and watch your favorite Netflix movies and shows. FREE High Speed Internet, FREE Cable TVs, FREE Local and National (including Canada and Puerto Rico) Calls.
Fully equipped gourmet kitchen caters to your dining needs, from frozen pizza to Thanksgiving feast, and no worries of running out of ingredients, Publix supermarket is literally less than 5 minutes away. Walmart and SuperTarget are also just minutes away. When it's time for someone else to cook, a huge selection of restaurants are within a short drive. Also, if you are a coffee lover and a k-cup fan, bring some of favorites along, we have a k-cup coffee machine!
With close proximity to the theme parks, you can take a midday break from the crowds, and come home to rest and relax in the pool, have a snack, play some games, take a nap, or even do laundry with the brand new and high efficiency washer and dryer (ok, that part isn't that exciting).
This villa is also well situated for Golfers who want to try out the world famous Champions Gate and the Southern Dunes Golf Course, or the many other world class courses to choose from, all within minutes. And if you want to hit the beaches instead, just over an hour drive West takes you to Clearwater Beach, one of the top ten beaches in Florida, or an hour drive East takes you to Cocoa Beach.
Come enjoy, most importantly, have fun!
Hi there, my husband and I are both IT Engineers, we live in New Jersey, USA. We have 2 young children who love Disney, having a vacation villa near Disney allows us to visit Mickey more often. When we are not enjoying the villa ourselves, we hope to share it with friends (you!) and families, we love the villa and have enjoyed it tremendously, and we hope you will too :)
Estee C purchased this villa in 2014
We love the location of this villa, it is close to everything, within minutes to themes parks, shopping, restaurants and day trip to the beaches.
We just finished renovating this villa, most everything is brand new, you are among the first to enjoy this beautiful villa. Our favorite feature of the villa is the pool, unlike most villas in this area, we have no rear neighbors! instead, you are looking at the beautiful conservation while soaking in the Spa or swimming in the pool or just relaxing on the comfortable lounge chair.
Hi Estee,
I have been meaning to write you and also post a review but it's been crazy
busy since I returned home.
Thanks so much for your excellent customer service. We had an amazing time
at the villa despite the flies at the start. The villa looked exactly like
the pictures and had more than enough room to accommodate us. The decor is
very tranquil and everybody commented on the clock as a focal point
downstairs. The location was also very central and convenient. We did not
have a chance to use the pool given the weather but it also looked lovely
to sit outside and relax.
I will certainly be recommending the villa to others and you may very well
hear from me soon with another booking :-)
Take care and thanks again for your warm hospitality.
Best regards,
This was my first time reserving a property thru VRBO and I was very pleased with the property. It was decorated beautiful, very spacious for 14 people and it had all the amenities we needed. We decided to stay in for New Year's and had a wonderful time. I would definitely recommend this property.
Thank you for the wonderful memories we made with family/friends.
Miami Lakes family
Very spacious and comfortable place to stay. Owner had great communication before the rental day and after the stay. Very please will definitely stay at this property again. Plenty of towels and linens to change though your stay. Thanks for allowing my family to enjoy your house.
My wife and I rented this property for 7 weeks to be shared with family and various friends over that period.
From the photos and description of the house, pool and other areas of the property we were expecting good things. We were not disappointed as
everything was first class. Not only that but the owner was a very personable and caring hostess and the staff of the management company
were excellent to deal with.
We have rented several properties in areas close to this one but we have ranked this one at the top of our list and will definitely consider staying
there again on our next visit.
Our family had a wonderful Christmas vacation staying at this house. Very spacious & has all the things you would need! The details of this house match what we got perfectly. It was very clean when we arrived & everything was updated. Outdoor bathroom came in very handy while we were relaxing outside in the pool & hot tub. 6 bedrooms were very nice & beds were all VERY comfortable, everyone slept great after our long days at Disney & Universal parks. The only thing we found difficult to use were the TVs in the bedrooms as we're not use to the Roku boxes at home but we managed! The house was in a great location with tons of food & shopping options nearby. The owner was wonderful to work with & prompt with all questions or requests we had for our stay. I would DEFINITELY recommend this house to friends & family & will definitely rent this house again!
We took a 4 day/3 night vacation because one of our girlfriends is getting married in Oct and we wanted a girls getaway and bridal shower for her. I had been doing research online trying to find a place that could accommodate 14 of us and I was so glad to have find this beautiful property!
Given the property requires a minimum stay of 5 nights, I contacted the owner to see if she could allow us just stay and pay for 3 nights. She didn't compromise and I totally understand given the low nightly rates. Even at the end we paid for 5 nights, my friends could not stop talking about how little each of us paid for this wonderful rental!
We are highly satisfied with the rates and quality of property. We rented a BBQ grill and had a poolside party for our soon to be bride. We all had a blast.
All the rooms are nicely decorated and clean. They even have a game room with foosball and table tennis table. Given the short stay, we didn't get to use the game room but this place is a nice amenity for family vacation.
I will come back here again with my family next year when school is out.
Our family of three, together with my in-laws and brother-in-law's family were vacationing in Florida. Because of my in-laws, we wanted to take it easy for this 7 day/ 6 night trip and the villa works really well for our needs. There was a total of 9 of us and the villa is big enough to accommodate all of us (still rooms left unoccupied). All the rooms are tastefully decorated and are kept very clean. The disney Mickey room was an instant hit with the children. Other rooms are very bright and cozy. The AC was working very well, which in my opinion, an important element given the intense heat of Florida summer. We were very happy that the villa comes with a private pool. We actually used the pool everyday during our stay there and all the children claim that it's one of the highlights of their trip. That's the first thing that they asked to do everyday upon returning to the villa from the theme parks. The pool is spacious and there were always enough towels for all of us.
Besides the pool, we also spent a considerable amount of time playing in the game room. The children were having fun with the foosball and table tennis. And the men were playing the Xbox. My in-laws watched a few movies there when the rest of us were out to the Theme Park. And the villa offers free wi-fi; it was working great without any interruption throughout our stay there.
We also used the kitchen quite a lot. We cooked a few meals there. The kitchen is very clean and has everything that we need to serve up 9 of us.
The villa is about 15-20 minutes drive away from Disney. To me this is a non- issue, something that we just have to compromise given the great price. Should we stay somewhere closer to the Theme Park, it could easily cost us several hundred dollars more.
I have recommended this villa to other friends. If we ever come back to this area again, we'll definitely stay in this villa again!
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A Historic New York House with Outrageous Color
The arch of the living room door is repeated on the bookcase. Walls are Benjamin Moore's Shenendoah. Inlaid mirror and rope-backed Orkney Island chair from Mrs. Howard.
Elegant architectural details begin just inside the front door of this Sea Island, Georgia, beach house: Designer Jim Howard collaborated with architect John Rentz on the interior. The curvy balustrade on the second-floor landing is Howard's design.
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On the Amendment S.Amdt. 976: helms amdt no. 976; To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the payment of benefits to individuals confined to public institutions pursuant to court order based on a verdict that the individual is not guilty of a criminal offense by reason of insanity or similar finding.
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Sally Hansen recently launched Nail Effects, precut, stick-on nails in varying colors and patterns. But these aren't your ordinary hard and plasticy fake nails. Nope, these adhesives are thin and stretchy, molding to the shape of your natural nail. And after admiring the eye-catching Misbehaved pattern ($9) on a DailyCandy writer, I knew I had to give them a try.
At around $9 a pop, depending where you get them, these temporary nail designs aren't exactly cheap. They're supposed to last for up to 10 days, so check back later for my report on the eventual wear and tear. But after having them on for just a few hours, I'm surprised at just how pretty a gold-and-black fishnet-stocking manicure can be. See what else I thought when you read more.
While it takes a few moments to get the hang of applying, once I did, I was impressed with just how easy they are to put on. I particularly love the fact that there's no drying time, and that they don't feel heavy or sticky on the nail bed. The only downfall is that on just a few nails, it was really difficult to get the stickers to completely cover each nail, but it doesn't really matter unless anyone is looking closely (or even cares). Also, I'd recommend going with a pattern or a textured design in lieu of a solid color, which might look a bit too fake and ridged, as Bella editor Annie experienced.
But for the fun factor (I have my eyes on those denim ones next) and relative ease of application, I'd say Salon Effects will be making it into my regular polish rotation.


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Plenty of my friends are looking
for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
I am already neutered, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
He caught the eye of a family in CT and has been living with them for about 6 months.
He is a fantastic dog in so many ways...great with other dogs, cats, horses, kids, you name it he loves them. He is house broken, great on a leash, LOVES to go for rides in the car, and is just loves to be with his people. He has basic training (know sit, stay, lie down) as well. Sam's only issue is that he does not like to be left alone.
His family is in and out all day and are hoping he can find a family that will be able to stay with him more often or take him to work with them. He is getting training on how to be better on his own and this training will go with him if needed. If you think Sam would fit into your lifestyle and want to give this sweet guy a great life let us know.
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Brutalities of African Migrants in the Sinai Demand Investigation Followed by the date: November 18, 2012
For the past year, accounts have been trickling out of the Sinai about grave human rights abuses of migrants fleeing war and economic hardship in Eritrea and Sudan. Allegations of slavery,torture, rape and the removal of organs have emerged and estimates of the number of victims range in the thousands. Graphic photographs of corpses with sewn up abdominal cavities and emptied eye sockets pulled from desert pits and mortuary freezers are circulating on the internet and on Egyptian television. Testimonies gathered by activists from various points along known trafficking/smuggling routes are beginning to provide corroboration of such crimes.
COFS is mobilizing in the call for international credible investigations that must be launched to determine the truth about the alleged abuses.
Reports on Sinai Abuses and Potential Organ Trafficking
CNN documentary
17th Nov 2011
Al Youm: Human
organ trafficking war waged between Sinai Bedouins
14th Nov 2011
The Mail Online: Organ
snatchers of the Sinai desert: The doctors harvesting body parts stolen from
live donors to sell to rich patients in Cairo
14th Nov 2011
Assenna.com: Eritrens
in Seattle Hold Candlelight Vigils, Demonstrations
14th Nov 2011
25 minute documentary: Death in the Desert
5th Nov 2011
Refugees smuggled to Israel face organ theft in Sinai
4th Nov 2011
groups, news outlets, condemn organ trafficking
4th Nov 2011
Refugees face organ theft in Sinai
3rd Nov 2011
Daily News Egypt:Eritrean
dissident in Cairo slams human trafficking through Sinai
3rd Nov 2011
Minute News.com: African
Refugees Fall Victim to Organ Theft
Nov 2011
Fact-finding commission on organ trafficking to
1st Nov 2011 (translated in
English 2nd Nov)
7 news: Organ Trafficking (Arabic video)
31st Oct 2011
secrets of organ trafficking in Sinai
31st Oct 2011 (translated in
English 1st Nov)
25online.tv report on the crimes committed in Sinai
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I just made this..I wanted something sweet... I was a little skeptical but OMG it's so goo!
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- 1 tbsp. butter, melted
- 1 tbsp. white sugar
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 3 drops of vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 c. flour
- 2 tbsp. chocolate chips
- In a bowl, mix together the butter, sugars, vanilla, and egg yolk.
- Add in the flour and salt. Mix until combined.
- Add in the chocolate chips.
- Put the dough into a small microwaveable bowl, ramekin, or coffee cup.
- Microwave for 40-60 seconds or until the cookie looks done. Best served warm.


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Women take more medications than men. They also respond differently to medications and are more likely than men to suffer medication-related injuries (adverse drug events). However, women have been underrepresented in clinical drug studies, and much still needs to be learned about the optimal, safe, and effective use of medications by women. Thus, women should be proactive about their medication use, according to Rosaly Correa-de-Araujo, M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D., Senior Advisor for Women's Health at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. She recommends that women take responsibility for their own health and ask clinicians questions about diagnosis, treatment, and medication use.
Women should make sure they understand the need for each medication they are taking and take them at the right dosage and time. They should ask their doctor or pharmacist about side effects, as well as potential interactions with other prescription medications, dietary supplements, herbal products, foods, and beverages. Women who are scheduled to undergo surgery should ask about the need to stop taking medications before their surgery, since some drugs (including herbal products) can interfere with anesthesia or blood clotting.
Women should inform doctors and pharmacists about all medications being taken, any allergies to medications, and if they are pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the near future. Finally, women should learn how to do their own research on medications and always read the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug package inserts for prescription and nonprescription medicines.
In a second article, Dr. Correa-de-Araujo introduces topics addressed in an April 2004 panel meeting of 35 multidisciplinary experts. The meeting was convened by AHRQ to provide a forum for discussing issues related to improving the use and safety of medications for women. Topics ranged from the impact of sex and race/ethnicity on drug formulations, drug delivery systems, and medication effects to ongoing efforts to include women in clinical drug trials and drug company trials of over 350 new medicines for diseases of major concern to women.
See "It's your health: Use your medications safely," and "Improving the use and safety of medications in women through sex/gender and race/ethnicity analysis: Introduction," by Dr. Correa-de-Araujo, in the Journal of Women's Health 14(1), pp. 12-15, and 16-18, 2005. Reprints (AHRQ Publication Nos. 05-R020 and 05-R021) are available from the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse.
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Alpro Hardware, specialist in access solutions has supplied over 100 MFI stores nationwide with purpose built bespoke handles for the stores disabled toilets.
With the new Disability and Discrimination Act 2004 now on the statute books, MFI needed a pragmatic and cost effect solution to ensure compliance throughout their stores with the above legislation.
Known within the UK security and hardware industry for their comprehensive range of quality and aesthetically pleasing pull handles, coupled with their knowledge of the new DDA regulations, Alpro carried out the production of a suitable handle range designed exclusively for MFI.
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STOP! Are you going to be the next person to cause a traffic wreck, or, will you be the next victim?
According to the 2007 Kentucky State Police Crime and Traffic Report, there were 37,750 traffic accidents that occurred in state intersections. Friday had the most of any day of the week - 22,183; and October had the highest monthly total with 11,320.
If parents are unable to fulfill their roles in the family, then one of the children usually steps in. The parents may be unable to do the job of parenting for a variety of reasons: alcoholism, illness, drug abuse, physical or verbal abuse, depression, anxiety and absences from the family.
Often (but not always) the oldest female child will fill this role. She becomes the designated caretaker both for the younger children and possibly for Mom and Dad as well.
While the following characters are fictitious, the stories reflect a real situation for many children.
Four Campbellsville residents have been indicted on drug and other charges in indictments recently unsealed by a Taylor Circuit Court judge.
A grand jury may seal an indictment if there is a possibility that the accused will try to evade police.
Indicted were:
- Jeff Bonar, 42, of 301 Kerr St. was indicted on a charge of second-degree selling codeine.
Bond was set at $15,000 cash. If convicted, Bonar could be sentenced to as much as five years in prison.
Campbellsville University's homecoming celebration two weekends ago attracted more than 2,000 people to our community.
From football to classic cars to pumpkin painting, CU offered many events for graduates, students and community members to enjoy.
And much of it was free.
At a time when money is tight, that's a plus for everyone.
Our hats are off to CU homecoming organizers. We hope next year is even better.
Tamara Parkison
Forty-nine years after his death, Earl Lotter took his last and final ride home to Kentucky.
Early Friday morning, Aug. 12, Lotter's family watched nervously as a vaulted casket was raised with care from his grave in Whitley County, Ind., where Lotter had lain since his death on July 11, 1959. The vault was placed on a flatbed trailer and pulled unceremoniously south on I-65 by pickup truck.
Staff Report
More than 67,000 eligible Kentuckians may have money coming to them from the Internal Revenue Service, but they must act by Oct. 15 to claim it.
Last year, Congress passed an economic stimulus package that provided most low- and moderate-income American families a check for hundreds of dollars.
Brent Schanding
Landmark News Service
Iraq will take a back seat to the economy, while promises of "political change" will ultimately drive Kentucky voters this November.
That's according to a sampling of elected leaders and political professors across the state, who expect the outcomes of this year's 2008 general election to be revealing - if not that surprising - in Kentucky.
Pollsters and political analysts predict the state will again be "red" this November.
State Rep. Russ Mobley, R-Campbellsville, is recovering from surgery performed last week to repair a fractured hip.
According to Mobley's daughter, Suzanne Bennett, he fell in the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 5 when he had gotten out of bed.
Bennett said Mobley had limited mobility before he fell, and fractured his left hip in the fall.
Mobley was taken to Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown. He underwent surgery last Monday afternoon and is currently in rehabilitation.
District Judge Amy Sullivan Anderson, who serves Green, Marion, Taylor and Washington counties, participated in the 2008 District Judges College hosted Sept. 21-24 in Lexington by the Administrative Office of the Courts.
District Court handles juvenile matters, city and county ordinances, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, probates of will, felony preliminary hearings, small claims and civil cases involving $4,000 or less. District judges serve four-year terms.
A Russell Springs man has been arrested and charged with his second DUI offense.
Jeremy A. Vanfleet, 26, of 299 Wilson St. was arrested at 11:42 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.
According to Vanfleet's arrest citation, Taylor County Sheriff's Deputy Rodney Cox stopped him for driving from side to side.
After a search of Vanfleet's vehicle, Cox found a bag that contained a white powder that tested positive for cocaine.
The citation states Vanfleet told Cox the bag had hydrocodone in it.
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Sir Alex hails Nani
Sir Alex Ferguson says he never viewed Nani as being in the shadow of Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Nani has often had to battle against comparisons with his more well-known international and former club team-mate. Even last term when he finished top of the Premier League assist charts in addition to grabbing nine goals, Nani found it impossible to force his way into Ferguson's Champions League final starting line-up.
There were plenty of observers who felt the Portugal international would abandon the Red Devils this summer in an effort to avoid such disappointments in future. However, Nani remains within the United fold and at Wembley yesterday scored twice to help his side emerge victorious in their Community Shield tussle with rivals Manchester City.
"He is only in Ronaldo's shadow because he is Portuguese," Ferguson said.
"That is the only link I can see. He was never in his shadow in my mind. He has always had great potential but some players take longer to mature than others.
"Ronaldo was an exception. He was an incredible footballer. He matured immediately, from 18 until he left us.
"Nani had a fantastic season last year. He was unfortunate that Antonio Valencia came in at a time when we needed a bit of freshness and a boost to the squad. But you have seen Nani's form in pre-season and again yesterday. He will start the season."
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Gov. Dayton is expected to hold a signing ceremony this morning. He will sign the 12 budget and spending bills at the event, putting an end to a state government shutdown that is in its 20th day. Dayton will take the action after the Minnesota Legislature worked into the early morning hours to pass the bills. Dayton called a special session on Tuesday afternoon for them to start their work.
Democrats in both the House and Senate criticized the methods used to balance the state's budget. Dayton and GOP legislative leaders relied on a mix of spending cuts, an extended payment delay to K12 schools and borrowing against future tobacco payments to erase a $5 billion projected budget deficit. Rep. Jim Davnie, DFL-Minneapolis, said he wasn't happy the state was borrowing money to fix the state's budget deficit.
"This budget, this tax bill, mocks Minnesota," Davnie said. "It takes us to places we've never gone before because we knew they were the wrong places to go. To pay ten dollars for every seven dollars we borrow. It's irresponsible spending."
Republicans, who said the budget deal isn't perfect, are focusing on the methods used to rein in government spending.
"We're going to run on this budget," GOP Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch said. "We're going to talk about erasing a $5 billion forecast deficit without raising taxes. That's a big thing."
Koch said she's optimistic that Republican lawmakers will be able to pass other measures that change how government operates when they return for the 2012 legislative session.
But they still have at least one disagreement as they end the 2011 session and it's over the size of the state's two year budget..
Republicans say they stuck to their pledge to spend only $34 billion over the next two years. The Dayton Administration says the tally is $35.7 billion. The difference depends on how you account for the shifts and borrowing.


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In 3 1/2 "boat" days the BREAM team and volunteers have surveyed 18 sites located at 5-km intervals around the Bermuda reef platform (see the yellow start and end points in map above). We have been using the Bermuda Zoological Society RV Endurance to do the research. Sites are centered at 90ft depth, and occasionally extend up to 75ft and down to a maximum depth of 130ft. At each site we are filming a 500m long transect using HD1080 high def video for analysis of coral community structure and fish population composition. We hope to complete 25 sites in total at the 90ft depth range.
The project is funded by the Overseas Territories Environmental Programme, the Bermuda Zoological Society, the Atlantic Conservation Partnership and the Bermuda Government Department of Conservation Services, and supported by the Department of Environmental Protection.
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The 2009 NHL entry draft did not offer a lot of surprises in terms of players selected (Tavares, Hedman and Duchene went in predictable order), but did offer a couple of interesting trades.
Chris Pronger was traded from the Ducks to the Flyers (along with Ryan Dingle) for Joffrey Lupul, Luca Sbisa, two first round picks and a conditional third round pick. Interestingly enough this will be a return to Anaheim for Lupul, and the second time that he has been traded for Chris Pronger. If you ask me, the Flyers gave up too much for Pronger. Pronger only has one year left on his current contract, and is getting up in age. Don't get me wrong, he will be a force for the Flyers this year, but those two first rounders will come back to haunt the Flyers in the long run. Another thing to ponder about this trade is how in the world are the Flyers going to make this work under the cap? They currently have a cap hit of $17.5 million for their top three centres (Briere, Richards and Carter), Simon Gagne ($5 million), Scott Hartnell ($4.2 million), and over $13 million for three defencemen (Timonen, Rathje and Carle). They must believe that Ray Emery can be a difference maker in goal with his cap hit of only $1.5 million, that is when he's not coming late for practice or punching out a trainer.
Speaking of team acquiring high priced defencemen they can't afford, the Calgary Flames acquired the negotiation rights to Jay Bouwmeester, and gave up a third round pick to do it. Now call me crazy, but giving up a third round pick just for the right to speak to a player for an extra week makes no sense to me. Some very good players are found in the third round, for instance, Steve Mason, Cal Clutterbuck, Kris Letang, Kris Russell, Jonathan Quick, Alex Edler, Johan Franzen and Dustin Boyd were all third round picks between 2005 and 2007. Even if the Flames are able to sign Bouwmeester before July 1, how in the world are they going to fit him under the cap? Bouwmeester should command at least $6 million per season, which should require the Flames to have to offload a significant part of their team.
As for how the Canucks fared on draft day, they didn't make any major trades, istead choosing to keep all of their picks. I, for one, am very optimistic about their first round selection, Jordan Schroeder. Schroeder is a small, speedy centre compared to Patrick Kane. He slipped down from the original projections by NHL Central Scouting and Bob McKenzie. He is small (5'8″), which suggests to me that teams were scared off by his size.
The reason I like this pick, is because he seems like a guy that will either become the next Steve Kariya or will become the next Patrick Kane. When you're picking in the first round, I believe you ought to be trying to pick a future all star, and not a future third liner. You should try to pick 3rd liners in the second and third round of the draft. Continuing Canuckz.com's hating on Patrick White (for a good laugh, check out his stats here), here's a look at Patrick White's scouting report by TSN before he was picked in the 2007 draft: "A skilled forward with the ability to make a difference. Strong player with a physical presence. Plays tough in the corners and in traffic. Is good on the right wing and gets his wrist shot off with ease. Sometimes lacks urgency in his play". Sounds like a future third liner to me. Contrast with what they have to say about Schroeder: "He's a dynamic player, a leader and a type of player that has developed into a complete offensive and defensive threat every time he is on the ice. He has a rocket of a wrist shot and he can beat you by putting the puck in the net, going around a defender, or freezing the goaltender and passing it off to one of his wingers". That sounds like a future all star to me.


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I am feeling sentimental lately, maybe it's because I am getting older. I had a conversation the other day with my mom and we realized she and my dad have been married for 50 years. It got me thinking of all of the lessons I have learned from her and decided to create something dedicated to those lessons. Today for Monday Craft Madness I used Tim Holtz Burlap Panels to make a wall decor highlighting all of the lessons my mom has taught me..... So today's theme is:
Create something about or for someone you love; a layout about your grandmother, a card to send to your best friend, or like i did, some home decor that you can look at every day. Here's what I created:
I try to use all of these sentiments in my everyday life. My mother has exemplified each of these sentiments each and every day of my life and I can only hope to be a little like her.
I love that these burlap panels have a little bit of design and texture already there, it was a great base to get started.
I am going to hang these in my craft space so hopefully each and every time I sit down to create, I can get a little inspiration from my mom.
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If all went according to plan, state lawmakers have now given their final approval to an improved version of the K-12 funding reforms championed by Gov. Jerry Brown and variously praised and feared by school district leaders around the state. The plan is part of the $96.3 billion budget.
Votes were scheduled for Friday -- a day before the budget deadline -- in the state Senate and Assembly, and as this is being written, all appeared to be going well. California, for the first time in more than a decade, will have a balanced budget delivered on time.
The new package reflects the changes that should be beneficial to the state's school districts. Locally, that could translate into an additional $335 per student for the Woodland school district. What that means is that the state sends Woodland $6,634 per year for each of its 9,704 students. That amount will now be increased by at least $335, or more, which translates to an increase of 5.3 percent. Not great, but not bad.
Woodland's Board of Education is expected to meet at the end of the month to look at plugging the revised numbers into its budget. How it will use that money is yet to be decided.
For all of this, we can thank the efforts of Gov. Brown -- and the state Legislature.
Brown's general aim has been laudable from the start: Replacing the state's often nonsensical "categorical spending" system with a strategy that sends districts with more poor children, foster children and students learning English a higher share of funding to give those kids the education they need; and giving district leaders more leeway to decide how to spend the funds.
It needed a tweak to smooth out the big spike in funding that would have gone to districts where high-needs students make up a majority of enrollment. The current bill does a version of that, increasing the per-pupil allocation to all districts and restricting this "concentration grant" to districts where high-needs pupils comprise 55 percent of enrollment.
The final version has rightfully won praise from urban and suburban districts and analysts who say it may turn out to be Brown's greatest accomplishment in his second go-round as governor.
The interesting flip-side of this extra money is the effect on educators. If all the money goes for teacher pay, and none for improved educational facilities then it will be difficult to defend poor student test scores. We'll see.
For now, however, we're happy to have a decent budget that has been delivered on time. That's something which will be nice to talk about in the years ahead.