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Japan is spending more than $1 billion to resurrect the area around the wrecked Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant as the country's "Innovation Coast."
The region is trying to capitalize on technology developed in the five years spent cleaning up the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, including Hitachi Ltd. and Toshiba Corp. robots that slither like snakes or cruise through radioactive water like speed boats to investigate the flooded reactors.
Fukushima Prefecture — like Beirut or post-bankruptcy Detroit — is ripe to develop a strong tech community, according to Samhir Vasdev, an innovation consultant at the World Bank.
"To lead the future from Fukushima, we must overcome our failures," Fukushima Gov. Masao Uchibori said at the Foreign Press Center in Tokyo last month. "Creating new industries will attract new people, which will be vital to revitalizing the region."
Public and private investment in "Innovation Coast" projects has topped ¥150 billion ($1.3 billion), according to data compiled by central and regional governments. The nuclear disaster that started in March 2011 and its fallout is estimated to ultimately cost ¥11 trillion.
The government plans to invest nearly ¥200 billion over the year to March 2017 to revamp old industries and promote new ones. Japan is working with Germany and Denmark to collaborate on renewable energy and aims to attract talent with cutting-edge facilities for research in robotics, nuclear safety and radiation medical science.
And in order to foster an interest in robotics among the younger generation, Fukushima is promoting Robot Festa, a trade show of the latest toys next to the machines being used to work inside the ruined reactors.
The need to work at the Fukushima site — an environment still lethal to humans — has proved a catalyst to attract funding and robot development in Japan, said Keiji Nagatani, a professor of robotics at Tohoku University whose robots were among the first to enter the wrecked reactor buildings.
Much more will need to be invested in robots for the cleanup, according to Barry Lennox, a professor at the University of Manchester, who's part of a group developing a submersible robot that will be able to operate inside the reactor.
"The very latest robots struggle with what might seem basic tasks — walking up to a door, possibly over rubble, opening the door and walking through it," he said by email. "Research must be completed to design robots that can adapt to their surroundings."
With the goal of being powered 100 percent by renewables by 2040, Fukushima has moved away from nuclear and carbon-emitting energy. Since the meltdowns, the prefecture has become host to the world's biggest offshore wind turbine.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced plans for the prefecture to produce hydrogen fuel cells to power 10,000 vehicles a year in time for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
Tokyo-based companies have accounted for most of the more than two dozen robots that have plumbed the depths of Fukushima's reactor buildings. With work on the nuclear facility expected to drag on after central government reconstruction aid runs out in 2021, the prefecture is trying to spur homegrown robot development.
"We are concerned about what happens after (central government) funding ends in five years, because when it comes to a nuclear power plant disaster, it isn't solved that quickly," Uchibori, the prefecture's governor, told reporters at the Tokyo briefing.
The success of Fukushima's efforts may ultimately depend on whether people can be enticed to the area. About 7 percent of Fukushima Prefecture remains uninhabitable because of radiation still leaking from Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s stricken Fukushima No. 1 reactors. About 100,000 people have left the prefecture since March 2011 — the biggest decline for any region since the massive earthquake and tsunami.
If Fukushima can attract talent, then it has a good shot at becoming a tech hub, Satoshi Tadokoro, a professor at the International Research Institute of Disaster Sciences in Tohoku University, said by email.
"If not, (it) cannot be, even if heavily funded," he said.


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Wow my last post was full of typos. Gotta love posting from a phone.
Thanks Technosavant for the links
I didn't get to bring the glock home
but it felt good in my hands.
So I'm kinda back to where I was.
Loved the feel of both guns.
Out of the box the glock fit my hands better but like I suspected of my natural aim was high. I know I can overcome that with practice
The Sig seemed to have better sights but is heavier and think I'll need the smaller grips.
Even with the new grips I'm looking pretty much the same money.
Wish I could just buy both
I'm going to see if a range here has one of each I can rent for a session... Now if I just can find ammo
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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday
All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. In addition to these titles, you can also check out the indie comedy Smiley Face, starring John Krasinski and Anna Faris.
3:10 to Yuma
This remake of the classic 1957 Glen Ford Western is a fine example of how to make a Western film that will be palatable to modern audiences. There's action and intrigue, danger and betrayal, with Christian Bale and Russell Crowe providing solid performances.
The film takes place in late-1800s Arizona where struggling rancher Dan Evans (Christian Bale) finds himself in the presence of famed outlaw Ben Wade (Russell Crowe), and with the promise of a sizable reward, Dan agrees to help deliver Ben to the 3:10 PM train that will take him to the Yuma prison. Yet Ben's men are hot on Dan's trail, and the stakes get even higher when Dan's son William joins the group, trying to help his father get Ben on that train.
Special features on the DVD include a making-of documentary, audio commentary with director James Mangold, a featurette on the history of Western film and a featurette on the role of real-life outlaws in the history of the Old West.
Two more new titles, so
Eagle vs. Shark
One of the year's sweetest and most offbeat love stories, Eagle vs. Shark also gets credit for introducing me to Jemaine Clement, the drolly hilarious New Zealander who took TV by storm in Flight of the Conchords this summer. In Eagle vs. Shark, Clement plays Jarrod, a lovable loser who doesn't know he's a loser — and who's bent on exacting revenge on a high school rival. Things get complicated when he meets Lily (Loren Horsley), a gawky oddball who doesn't quite know how to deal with Jarrod's self-important quest. To check out my full review of the movie, along with a trailer, click here.
A favorite among sci-fi enthusiasts, Sunshine follows a spaceship crew (which includes Cillian Murphy and Damages' Rose Byrne) in the year 2057 who have been tasked with reigniting the dying sun.
The DVD features plenty of extras, like an audio commentary by director Danny Boyle as well as an audio commentary by physicist Dr. Brian Cox. There are also deleted scenes, an alternate ending and cast interviews.


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UNESCO witnesses ravages, helps build resilience post-HaiyanLess than a week after the Typhoon Haiyan, UNESCO established its presence in the disaster-hit country. UNESCO expert shared his experience in the aftermath of what many are calling the worst storm in recorded history.
Day to day coverage of the UNESCO Global Forum on Media and Gender (2-4 December 2013, Bangkok, Thailand) by student journalists from Thammasat University
Policy Review of TVET in CambodiaThis report responds to an invitation from the Government of Cambodia to UNESCO to conduct a review of the country's TVET system and to engage in a policy dialogue on its future development.
EFA Goal 3: Life Skills and Lifelong LearningThe Asia-Pacific End of Decade Notes (EDNs) on Education for All's series "EFA Goal 3: Life Skills and Lifelong Learning"
Traditional Knowledge for Adapting to Climate Change - Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Pacific20-page brochure on strengthening resilience to natural disasters and combating climate change through culture in the Pacific
"Learning to Live Together" CalendarThis 2014 Learning to Live Together (LTLT) calendar features photos and images from the LTLT image contest.
Media Regulation in the Mekong and Opportunities for the Development of Public Service and Community BroadcastingThis report analyses current legislation in Cambodia, Laos PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam and examines the opportunities for the development of public service and community broadcasting. The paper also includes useful references to Singapore.
Asia Pacific Ministerial Forum on ICT in Education 2012: Outcome DocumentOutcome document from Asia Pacific Ministerial Forum on ICT in Education 2012 (AMFIE): The Power of ICT in Education Policies: Implications for Educational Practices.
Culture and Learning: Reconstructing Research on Learning for Students in Asia and the Pacific, Education Policy Research Series Discussion Document No. 2
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10/04 Mountain Music Ensemble
|Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
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|L'Aube Enchantee sur la Raga "Todi"
|Ravi Shankar (b. 1920)
|Spanish Dances
|Enrique Granados (1867-1916)
|Arr. Eythor Thorlaksson
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|Three Waltzes
|Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
|Moment Musical
|Two About Two
|Loretta Notareschi (b. 1977)
|Contando Estrellas
|Marcia Marchesi (b. 1969)
|Christopher Caliendo (b. 1959)
Mountain Music Ensemble
Becky Weidman-Winter, flute
Tenly Williams, oboe
James Cline, guitar
James Cline is the Director of Guitar Studies at Regis University, where he teaches Beginning and Intermediate Class Guitar, coaches Guitar Ensembles and teaches Private Guitar. He also teaches Music Appreciation at Front Range Community College and Private and Group Guitar at the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts. In addition to an active teaching schedule, James performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician, and operates his own recording studio, Little Ernie Productions.
As part of the Mountain Music Ensemble, he has commissioned and premiered several new works by Colorado composers, including "Ciranda" by Marcia Marchesi and "Two About Two" by Loretta Notareschi, both featured on tonight's program. James is also a founding member of the Colorado Guitar Quartet. He holds the Doctorate and Master of Music degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He earned the Bachelor of Music degree from Utah State University. James has had the honor of performing in Masterclasses for some of the finest guitarists in the world, including Christopher Parkening, John Williams and Sergio Assad.
Tenly Williams is a member of the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, principal oboist of the Steamboat Springs Orchestra, and founding member of the Mountain Music Ensemble. Her career has included positions with the Binghamton Philharmonic, Colorado Chamber Orchestra, and Fort Collins Symphony, as well as performances with the Denver Municipal Band, Colorado Symphony, Greeley Philharmonic, Austin Symphony, Cheyenne Symphony, and San Antonio Symphony Orchestras.
A Colorado native, Tenly is happy to be living in Denver after completing her Master of Music degree at the University of Texas at Austin in 2005 and her Bachelor of Music degree at the Eastman School of Music in 2001. She has performed at numerous summer festivals around the world from Dublin, Ireland to Banff, Canada, and most recently with the Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra in Durango, Colorado.
Also an active educator, Tenly teaches students of all ages and abilities at Parlando School for the Arts in Boulder and the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts in Lafayette. A commercial reed maker for Midwest Musical Imports since 2004, Tenly presents reed making workshops in addition to master classes, entrepreneurship seminars, and recitals.
Becky Weidman-Winter teaches flute and music theory at Western State College. She has won the Flute Society of Kentucky (2008) and Mid-South (2007) Young Artist Competitions, received honorable mention in the Myrna Brown Young Artist Competition (2008) and participated in the Jean-Pierre Rampal Competition in Paris, France (2001).
She is a founding member of the Mountain Music Ensemble and performs with the Crested Butte Music Festival and Lake City Chamber Music Festival. She has performed as a guest artist and clinician across the U.S. and given world premieres of chamber works for the flute including "Contra Songs" by Catherine McMichael and "Landscapes" by Chappell Kingsland.
Becky has been a member of the Las Colinas Symphony and band Tin Roof Tango in Dallas, Texas and performed frequently with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. She holds degrees from the University of North Texas (DMA), University of Colorado at Boulder (MM), and Oberlin Conservatory (BM). Her principal teachers include Michel Debost, Alexa Still, and Terri Sundberg.


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COVINA – A pair of burglary suspects are due in court today after being caught red-handed exiting the scene of one of their crimes, authorities said.
Lamarr Dean, 24, and Kimaris Taylor, 19, have been charged with residential burglary after detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Burglary/Robbery Taskforce watched them enter and exit a residence on the 4700 block of Fenimore Ave. in Covina Tuesday morning.
Sheriff's Sgt. Michael Maher said the suspects ransacked the residence, taking jewelry and other items.
Maher said an intitial attempt to stop the suspects as they drove out of the neighborhood was unsuccessful, and a short chase ensued before they were detained. Dean, the vehicle driver, was also charged with felony evading.
Maher said the pair were suspected of involvement in burglaries over an area of Los Angeles extending from the South Bay to the San Gabriel Valley.
Each was being held in lieu of $50,000 bail and due to appear in Pomona Municipal Court today, according to county inmate records.


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Tony Nominee Montego Glover Joins Music Conservatory of Westchester's Broadway Revue Lineup, 6/23
Montego Glover, who received a Tony Award nomination for Lead Actress in a Musical and won both the Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards for her performance in the Broadway musical Memphis, has been added to the Music Conservatory of Westchester's Broadway Revue lineup at the Whippoorwill Club in Armonk on Monday, June 23. The Conservatory, a not-for-profit music school in White Plains, will honor Tony winner Barbara Cook and conductor John Mauceri at the event. Glover, who made her Broadway debut in The Color Purple and currently recurs on the Fox thriller The Following, will join Tony winner Alice Ripley, Tony nominee Laura Osnes, and Broadway veterans Craig Schulman and John Treacy Egan at the event.
The Broadway Revue Dinner is part of the Conservatory's 13th Annual Golf and Tennis Classic, which traditionally features a day of golf or tennis followed by an awards dinner and live auction. Proceeds from the event will go toward scholarships for low-income youth (The Conservatory provides $100,000 in scholarship assistance each year for approximately 80-85 students) as well as music therapy for children with disabilities and the Conservatory's new Healing Our Heroes program, which provides music therapy and music instruction for returning military veterans.
Founded in 1929, the Conservatory provides quality music education for all. 2014 marks the Conservatory's 85th year of serving students throughout greater Westchester.
To purchase tickets to the Broadway Revue Dinner and/or participate in the golf outing, contact firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.mcwevents.org. Space is limited.


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Unadilla MX is proud to announce today the next event in the MX Rewind program: The Unadilla Marquis Bike Show. The Unadilla Marquis will consist of forty of the best and most historic off road bikes on the planet, and with a number of prestigious awards that will be determined by a panel of judges that include respected industry leaders and innovators.
There will be 12 classes to enter including: The Classics (Pre-1970); Classic Iron (Pre 1960); Vintage Bikes (1970's Era); Retro (1980's Era); Classic Contemporary (1990's Era); Factory Works Bike; Mini-Competition; Mini-Entry Level; Woods Bike/Enduro; Pit Bike; Best European Bike; Rarest Bike.
For those who have a vintage bike that they are proud of but may not quite fit the "Marquis" level, MX Rewind has a spot for you too. There will be a "Ride 'Em Don't Hide 'Em" bike show for those bikes that fans and racers just wish to show off and let others admire. This non-juried show is open to all.
"We are really excited to feature the best vintage bikes out there" said Unadilla's Greg Robinson. "We have had smaller vintage bike displays at other events and have watched how popular they are with our fans, as they able to see history live, and right in front of them. This is a great chance to bring together a large number of the best classic bikes all in one place. At the same time, we also know that a lot of people take great pride in their bikes and the work they have put into them. While these bikes may not be the best of the best, they deserve to be seen as well. That is why we chose to offer both levels at the MX Rewind bike show."
To enter "The Marquis" or the "Ride 'Em Don't Hide 'Em" Bike Show, go to www.unadillamx.com/rewind/show.html.


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A heavyweight bout between Travis Browne (15-1-1 MMA, 6-1-1 UFC) and Stipe Miocic (10-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) is being targeted for a December UFC event, as announced on last night's edition of "UFC Tonight."
Travis "Hapa" Browne will be looking for his third consecutive victory when he takes on Miocic this winter. "Hapa" was last seen at August's UFC on FOX Sports 1 card in Boston, where he scored a come-from-behind KO victory over former Strikeforce heavyweight champ, Alistair Overeem.
Prior to that, the Hawaiian ran through previous heavyweight #1 contender Gabriel Gonzaga at "The Ultimate Fighter Season 17 Finale." Browne's lone octagon defeat came at the hands of "Bigfoot" Silva, in the headliner of UFC on FX 5 in Minneapolis. Browne tore his left hamstring in that bout, which resulted in his first and only professional defeat to date.
Meanwhile, Miocic recently scored a high profile win over Roy "Big Country" Nelson at June's UFC 161 event in Winnipeg, Canada. The victory over Nelson got Stipe back in to the win column, as he had previously suffered his first career loss to Stefan Struve at 2012's UFC on FUEL TV 5 event in Nottingham, England.
No date or event has been established for this potential pairing; however, both UFC 168 and UFC on FOX 9 are scheduled to take place this December.
Stay tuned to BJPENN.com for further updates regarding this proposed match-up.
In the meantime, do you like this heavyweight pairing? Let's hear it Penn Nation!Tags: alistair overeem, featured, Gabriel Gonzaga, Roy Nelson, Stipe Miocic, Strikeforce, travis browne, UFC 161, UFC 168, UFC on FOX 9, UFC on FOX Sports 1, ufc on fuel tv 5, ufc on fx 5


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Video: "Gonna drive this old Sierra down the B1159" Fond childhood memories inspire folk band's tribute to Norfolk road
PUBLISHED: 14:30 22 August 2014 | UPDATED: 14:42 22 August 2014
It may lack the rock and roll glamour of America's famous Route 66.
Band facts
Addison's Uncle is a six piece band formed just a year ago.
They are Philip Pearson , Aaren Bennett, James Maas, Joseph Hartley and Georgia Shackleton.
They feature two guitars, three vocals, a fiddle, mandolin, ukulele, bass and kick drum.
B1159 is released as a digital single today August 23, with an accompanying music video.
The band is doing a mini launch tour.
Saturday; Sedgeford Hall Twisted Melon festival (9pm headliners).
Sunday; Calm festival Loddon (1pm), Norwich Rocks, Gibraltar Gardens (6pm), River Garden Yarmouth Road Thorpe (9pm headliners).
Monday; Brickfest Brickmakers Norwich (6.30pm)
An album including a Live DVD of the band's performance at Festival Too at King's Lynn will be released in September.
Visit the band's website addisonsuncle.co.uk or Facebook page.
But Norfolk's humble rural roadway the B1159 has inspired a local band into song.
The US highway is a Mecca for road trip tourists getting their kicks in muscle car Mustangs or on burbling Harley Davidson bikes.
It takes them through iconic places such as St Louis, Missouri, Amarillo, Oklahoma, Flagstaff and San Bernadino.
In contrast the B1159 song rides along in an old Ford Sierra, via villages including Bacton, Sidestrand and Overstrand as it wends between Caister and Cromer.
The band behind the song is Addison's Uncle, who describe themselves as a "stampy" English Folk band.
Songwriter Philip Pearson, who grew up at Horsey where his parents still live, said the song was penned from childhood memories of the family journey along the road.
"We used to travel to see the family in Nottingham. Dad could have taken the A47, but he used to like going along the coast road and we used to stop off and have an ice cream.
"I wondered why we used to take such a big detour, but I can see the reasons now because it is a beautiful area."
The car was a cream Y-registered Sierra Ghia. In the song video it has become a black Escort - and the band is seen dropping in at other coastal delights such as Happisburgh lighthouse, Cromer pier and children's funfair - putting at Beeston Hill before ending up at Philip's local the Horsey Nelson's Head to perform the song.
Mr Pearson, who like most of the band now lives in Norwich, said: "It is an upbeat happy song, which showcases how beautiful Norfolk and what fun it is to be in a band."
• B1159 lyrics
Gonna drive this old Sierra down the B1159
Sure there may be faster routes that could take half the time The kids have almost gone insane the wife and I don't mind
Gonna drive this old Sierra down the B1159
On our way back from Nottingham to see family & friends
Staying with the in-laws sure drives you round the bend
But instead of heading straight back home to bring pain to an end
Gonna take the longest route I can; through Bacton, Sidestrand, Overstrand (it's such a kinda local joke)
Got held right up through Grantham and boy I swore & cursed Yelled, don't you know I've got to go, and M's dying of thirst But the 47 through Kings Lynn is too direct at first
And the speed limit is much too quick "it's 60 at its worst"
Back when we were courting we would used to come this way
Fuel back then was half a crown and you paid the bloke in hay
And fish and chips at Potter Heigham and Nelson place to play Dominoes with uncle Rod a legend round this way
Was chatting with our landlord about a week ago
Told him of our journey home, the route we liked to go
And he paused, for a minute, thinking something up y'know
And all that he retorted was "that's not the way to go"
Gonna drive this old Sierra down the B1159
If it's the last thing I do before my kids kill me


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so I hope he doesn't mind.
But this place is dead & I want to see if there is any thoughts on this.
From the Kravits thread U.B. typed.
"Bottom line if the Pacers do have to trade Artest, then the whole team needs to be re-thought. It won't mean a re-building process, but big changes will be needed."
Let's assume for a min. he is right. Let's go one step further & pretend they do trade Ron & get a player of less than equal value in return & a high draft pick for the next summer or whatever.
How would you go about fixing what ails the Pacers if that trade goes down.
Do you fix the center spot?
The small forward?
The shooting guard?
The point guard?
The power forward?
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Sergio Aguero and Gareth Barry give Manchester City double fitness boost
Manchester City striker
Sergio Aguero is expected to be out of action for less than a month following the knee injury he suffered against Southampton on Sunday.
City boss Roberto Mancini feared that the 24-year-old had sustained major ligament damage after falling awkwardly during the side's 3-2 win.
But a scan found no serious injury had occurred to the forward, who hit 23 Premier League goals last season.
And Mancini now hopes to have the Argentinean back in contention for City's trip to Stoke on September 15.
'We were very worried a couple of days ago because we feared he could be out for six months or maybe even more which would have been very bad news,' the City boss said.
'I don't think he will be out for long, we are hoping he will be back after the international break which is obviously fantastic news for him and for us,' Mancini added.
The Premier League title-holders were further boosted by news that both Gareth Barry and defender Micah Richards are also recovering quicker than had been thought.
Midfielder Barry is back in training as he recovers from an abdominal problem that ruled him out of Euro 2012, while Richards is ahead of schedule after injuring his ankle while playing for Team GB at the Olympics.
'Gareth is training again and I don't see him being out for any longer than one month and hopefully, maybe just a couple of weeks,' Mancini said.
'Micah's injury is more serious… but we are hopeful he could be ready in about one month.'


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Ten teachers in Alamance-Burlington schools will participate in the Governor�s Teacher Network.
Gov. Pat McCrory, in partnership with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, established the network to recognize and reward teachers who can help advance Race to the Top-funded education efforts.
The ABSS teachers are:
▪ Dawn Baldwin, South Mebane Elementary School
▪ Kelly Baumgarner, Western High School
▪ Jennifer Keefe, E.M. Yoder Elementary School
▪ Dwayne Lynn, Southern Middle School
▪ Kristen McDonald, Haw River Elementary School
▪ Jordan McNeill, South Graham Elementary School
▪ Meredith McNeill, Southern Middle School
▪ Georgia Morrison, Highland Elementary School
▪ Kristin Osborne, Southern Middle School
▪ Robert Daniels, Eastlawn Elementary School
About 450 teachers from the state�s 115 school districts were selected for one-year terms, this summer through next spring, as content experts and professional development creators and facilitators.
Network Teachers remain in their current roles but also gain a deeper understanding of the state�s RttT-funded work. They develop projects designed to spread understanding and use of new resources and practices in their schools and districts.
The teachers were selected through a rigorous application process. They receive training related to their projects and support from NCDPI staff over the course of the year. They are paid a $10,000 stipend.


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Arroyo Loma Vineyard, Monterey
Marilyn Remark Winery, $35
For nearly 12 months I've had the fun and privilege of reviewing wines for residents of the greater Danville community via Danville Weekly. As you may have determined by now, my column's premise is to focus solely on wines found in local wine shops. However, for this one review I am making an exception since this outstanding, ultra-boutique Syrah is not found anywhere in the Tri-Valley area, according to www.wine-searcher.com. It's a single vineyard beauty surely deserving your attention.
On a recent business and family excursion to the Monterey Peninsula, I had the good fortune to visit Marilyn Remark Winery in Salinas. With a small metal barn and adjacent crush pad accounting for the entire operation (including a humble tasting "room"), it's a little winemaking oasis on River Road surrounded by lettuce fields, cow pastures and horse ranches. This is where Joel Burnstein is working diligently to transform a couple's dream into reality.
The Pacific Stock Exchange trader-turned-winemaker along with life and business partner, Marilyn Remark, specializes in varietals native to France's Rhône Valley. A "magical" trip to the Rhône in 2001 provided an epiphany and the inspiration for both Joel and Marilyn to return home and pursue their passion. Fulfilling a dream, especially in luxury-tier winemaking, requires long hours and single-minded dedication.
Joel contracts long-term for the best possible grapes, ferments and ages in small lots that permit the unique varietal character and Monterey terrior to show themselves. In addition to her partnership in the winery, Marilyn also has a very gratifying, full-time career as a Social Work Supervisor.
Here are my tasting notes:
* Color: Pure red, ruby and crimson. Medium-to-deep intensity.
* Nose: Assertive, extremely ripe. Thick, multi-layered perfume of smoked meat, white pepper, wildflower, sweet oak and cranberry.
* Palate: Weighty, yet nimble. Moves across the palate adeptly with bright, lively notes of red raspberry, loganberry, tart strawberry, red cassis and plum. Cured meatiness in the background. Lands heavily, then fleshy lushness takes over.
* Finish: Candied cherry and plum. Invigorating and very fresh. Long, round and tannic.
Production of the '05 Arroyo Loma Vineyard Syrah is microscopic: 177 cases. Should you wish to give this wine a swirl, shop online at www.remarkwines.com or call (831) 455-9310.
Joel's food pairing suggestion is quite simple: lamb, prepared any way you wish. Who would know better than the winemaker?
Thank you and let your palate be the judge ...
Have comments or questions about wine? Gregory Peebles, wine industry professional and East Bay resident, can be contacted at email@example.com.


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Precious firstborn returns home with facial hair
Oh, they'll be home soon enough. Yes, they'll be back for their fall midterm break, or at the very least, the November holiday. It seems like yesterday that you sent them off to college with all the dreams and expectations on that road to success they talked about at their high school commencement.
But that road to success might just have taken some unexpected turns. If I were you, I would call before I embarked to pick up that freshman student from college. You see, you have to treat this much like an airline reservation. The plane is never on time and often delayed or cancelled. For some reason that first year tends to be a fog for a lot of students. It particularly rolls in heavily if it's been a tradition from junior high school.
There will be a lot of changes in the short amount of time since you last set eyes on them; you might want to bring a photo. Their appearance will be a little different. They will have grown what is very popular now, facial hair around their jaw, leading up to their ears. Not a lot; it is very thin and worn by all the professional athletes you see before playoffs in hockey and football games. And that is just the girls. Just kidding, of course; well maybe, actually not so much.
And of course they will be wearing someone else's clothes. This is a rite of passage in college, not to know where your underwear is hanging out, or for that matter whose underwear you are wearing, at least for about a month. In fact, most students don't realize that they basically are down to wearing molecules of cloth. You can see dust particles surrounding them like a halo.
You will always remember that student, your precious firstborn, wearing that coat and tie at baccalaureate. The school photos show him in a sweetheart innocent pose. Now it's a Hawaiian shirt, unlaced sneakers and a bag of laundry the size of an aircraft carrier slung over his shoulder. It's best not to bring up that the weather is in the sub-zero range. And for heaven's sake, never, never, ever bring up anything about their appearance. It's a lot easier just to cancel that family photograph you booked over the holiday.
Of course you will have to make room in the car for a new dog they will bring home. The dog is a campus classic, usually about the size of Ohio, never small or housebroken. This is another rite of passage, adopting a stray animal that has been roaming the campus for so long, he's already outlived three deans and has earned an honorary degree in the humanities.
Appearances, tardiness and animals are a small thing to consider when you arrive home and get to enjoy all those wonderful dinners, conversation and companionship. And that's just with the dog. Still, it fills up the time and makes the house rock with laughter and joy. It's not that your son or daughter is antisocial; in fact, just the opposite. But they will be busy social networking with complete strangers. So it is a good thing to have an animal in the house. And nobody says you can't redecorate.
Well, no matter how you find the new graduate when they arrive home for their break, the best thing to do is buckle up and enjoy the ride.
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Salt Lake Tribune environmental reporter Judy Fahys joins "Radio West" host Doug Fabrizio and Utah Department of Environmental Quality toxicologist Steve Packham at 11 a.m. Wednesday for a discussion about summer smog in Utah.
The program is broadcast live on KUER 90 FM or you may listen to a live stream at www.kuer.org. KUER rebroadcasts "Radio West" at 7 p.m.
Fahys and other program participates will discuss summer ozone pollution and its effects. They also will talk about a new app under development to monitor how air-pollution might be expected to affect an individual's health.


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Testosterone Benefits
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Nancy P. in Santa Monica CA wants to know: Are there really Testosterone Benefits for Women? My twin sister has been telling me about how her physical relationship with her husband is back as it was when they first got married since she began treatment for a deficiency. We are both smack dab in the middle of menopause, and I find myself with little interest in sex these days. Needless to say, my husband is not too happy with me. Between the hot flashes, mood swings, and feeling scatterbrained all the time, I just don't feel that romantic. Should I look into treatment like me sister did?
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The brilliant inventiveness and virtuosity of Mozart's D Major Divertimento is, to echo the words of Alfred Einstein, "a masterpiece of masterpieces, on the smallest possible scale." It is followed by Bach's Piano Concerto No. 1, among the first concertos written for keyboard. The concert concludes with Schubert's famous Mass No. 2 in G Major, composed in less than a week in 1815. All but unknown during Schubert's life, it has become one of his most popular sacred works.
Featured performers include Gabriela Martinez, piano, Julie Keim, soprano, Robert Petillo, tenor and Kerry Wilkerson, bass. Victoria Gau conducts.
A free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the Concert Hall at 6:45PM.


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Study Comparing Ranibizumab Monotherapy With Combined Verteporfin Therapy in Subfoveal CNV
This study has been completed.
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: January 31, 2007
Last updated: April 6, 2009
Last verified: April 2009
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This pilot study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravitreal ranibizumab used in combination with verteporfin photodynamic therapy (Visudyne®) compared to ranibizumab monotherapy for the treatment of subfoveal CNV secondary to AMD
|Choroidal Neovascularization Age-Related Macular Degeneration
|Drug: intravitreal ranibizumab Drug: intravitreal ranibizumab & photodynamic therapy
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Randomized, Phase IIIb Study Comparing Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy Between Lucentis® Administered in Conjunction With PDT With Visudyne® and Lucentis® in Patients With Subfoveal CNV Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: age-related macular degeneration
MedlinePlus related topics: Macular Degeneration
Drug Information available for: Verteporfin RanibizumabU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- First injection with PDT [ Time Frame: monthly ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Monthly clinical evaluation of safety and necessity of re-intravitreal injection of ranibizumab after three initial injections [ Time Frame: monthly ]
|Study Start Date:
|July 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|June 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|June 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: A
intravitreal ranibizumab used in combination with verteporfin photodynamic therapy
Drug: intravitreal ranibizumab & photodynamic therapy
intraocular injection photodynamic treatment (LASER) after intravenous injection
Other Name: Visudyne
Active Comparator: B
intravitreal ranibizumab
Drug: intravitreal ranibizumab
intraocular injection
Other Name: Lucentis
Detailed Description:
Intravitreal ranibizumab has shown to increase average vision in patients with subfoveal CNV secondary to AMD. However, the treatment does not provide benefit to all patients and the treatment regimen requires monthly intravitreal injections. Ranibizumab is an anti-VEGF-A monoclonal antibody fragment. Verteporfin photodynamic therapy acts through occluding newly formed vessels. The combination of these therapies acting through different modes of action bears the potential to provide a more convenient and less frequent therapy while maintaining/improving the increase in vision improvement observed with ranibizumab monotherapy. The strategic goal is to evaluate whether intravitreal ranibizumab in combination with verteporfin photodynamic therapy is an effective, safe and convenient treatment for patients with subfoveal CNV secondary to AMD and explore potential advantages of such treatment compared to ranibizumab monotherapy
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|50 Years to 95 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
patients over 50 years, subfoveal CNV of any type secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), no "macula-treatment for the last 30 days (e.g. with PDT, TA, Laser, Macugen®).
- the area of the CNV must occupy at least >50% of the lesion (total lesion size under 5400 microns in greatest linear dimension)
Occult CNV:
- recent disease progression
- bleeding
- VA decreased the last three months >5 letters or 2 or more than two lines (Snellen)
- 10% increase of the lesion size the last three months
- Best corrected visual acuity score between 24-73 letters (20/40 to 20/320) (ETDRS 4 m)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior treatment with mit Laser, PDT, Macugen, TA
- Prior treatment with radiatio, vitrectomy, transpupillary thermotherapy
- History of surgical intervention in the study eye within two months preceding day 1
- concurrent use of systemic anti-VEGF agents
- previous treatment with or participation in a clinical trial involving anti-angiogenic drugs (Pegaptanib, ranibizumab, anecortave acetate of corticosteroids).
- Ocular disorders in the study eye that may confound interpretation of the study results, including retinal detachment or macular hole (Stage 3 or 4), active intraocular inflammation (grade trace or above) or persistent macular edema due to uveitis or other inflammatory diseases
- Retinal pigment epithelium tear, vitreous hemorrhage or history of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment or macular hole in the study eye
- History of idiopathic or autoimmune-associated uveitis in either eye, active infectious conjunctivitis, keratitis, scleritis or endophthalmitis in either eye
- Extracapsular extraction of cataract with phacoemulsification within two months preceding day 1, or a history of post-operative complications within the last 12 months preceding day 1 or a history of post-operative complications within the last 12 months preceding day 1 in the study eye (uveitis, cyclitis, iritis etc.)
- Glaucoma with IOP>25 mmHg despite therapy
- Aphakia or absence of the posterior capsule in the study eye
- Spherical equivalent >-8
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00429962
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00429962
|University Eye Clinic
|Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, 4031
Sponsors and Collaborators
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
|Study Director:
|Ulrike Schneider, MD
|University Eye Clinic Basel
More Information
Keywords provided by University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Selim Orgul, University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00429962 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|January 31, 2007
|Last Updated:
|April 6, 2009
Keywords provided by University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland:
subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV)
age-related macular degeneration
ranibizumab monotherapy
combined verteporfin-therapy
Lucentis® (ranibizumab)
photodynamic therapy
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Macular Degeneration
Neovascularization, Pathologic
Choroidal Neovascularization
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Diseases
Eye Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Choroid Diseases
Uveal Diseases
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Angiogenesis Inhibitors
Angiogenesis Modulating Agents
Growth Substances
Growth Inhibitors
Antineoplastic Agents
Photosensitizing Agents
Dermatologic Agents
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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Special to the Ukiah Daily Journal
Mendocino College Theatre Arts department infuses William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure with an edgy feel this spring under the able direction of Professor Reid Edelman. Along with his team of talented designers, Edelman has created a memorable environment. The audience sits onstage, immersed in a dangerous, industrial world. Imagine a cocktail of different time periods, real and imagined: one part medieval dystopia, two parts present-day metropolis; shake well and add a twist of futuristic decay. This is the peculiar concoction audience members imbibe, one that tastes remarkably post modern for a play more than four centuries old.
The story takes place in a decadent, morally bereft Vienna. The Duke Vincentio watches his homeland spiral into chaos as prostitutes roam the streets and bandits murder at random with no fear of retribution. In a desperate attempt to stem the tide of anarchy, Vincentio appoints Angelo, his deputy, to rule the city. Angelo decides to enforce an old law that makes sex out of wedlock punishable by death. Two young lovers, Claudio and Juliet, get caught in the crossfire of Angelo's wrath; since he does not accept the validity of their informal marriage, Claudio is sentenced to death. Claudio's friend, Lucio, begs Claudio's sister, Isabella, to intercede with Angelo and attempt to save her brother's life. Isabella, who is about to enter a convent, agrees to try. When Angelo finds himself irresistibly attracted to Isabella, sinister plots, trickery, violence and underhanded deals ensue.
While the large cast of performers all help to bring this creepy version of Vienna to life, there are a few performances that deserve particular recognition. Jim Williams infuses Angelo with a chilling mixture of moral righteousness and lecherous evil. Randy Moore performs the role of Vincentio with notable skill and precision. Jason Edington, Gabriel Suddeth, and Kai Krasts pepper the play with humor throughout. Mendocino College newcomer Lhassa Summers does a remarkable job teasing out the nuances of Isabella's virtue, a bright white flower amidst a chaotic backdrop of blood and grime.
The environment is made even more vivid by the design team. Kathy Dingman Katz has created the imaginative costumes; Amanda Katz gets inventive with hair and makeup. The moody lighting and striking sets are the work of Larry L. Lang. Professor Rodney Grisanti of the Mendocino College Music Department has created an enchanting soundscape full of eerie environmental touches and hip original music. Melanie Katz choreographs a series of dance interludes that reinforce the image of a city full of vice and debauchery.
Measure for Measure opens on Friday, March 21. Performances will run for two weekends only, through March 30. Performances are Friday, March 21 at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 22 at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 23 at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 28 at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 29 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m..
Tickets ($20 general; $15 students and seniors) are available at the Mendocino Book Company, at Mendocino College Bookstore, and online at www.ArtsMendocino.org. The performance on Thursday March 27 is a special discount night, with all tickets costing only $10. Audiences are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as seating will be very limited. This play is recommended for ages 14 and older. For more information, visit the college Theatre Department web site at www.mendocino.edu/theater/deptindex.html.or call (707) 468-3172.
Jody Gehrman is a Professor of English and Communications at Mendocino College. She is the author of numerous published novels and plays. Visit her at www.jodygehrman.com.


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Nathaniel Katz
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- Onset of pain relief with rofecoxib in chronic low back pain: results of two four-week, randomized, placebo-controlled trialsNathaniel Katz
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02464, USA
Curr Med Res Opin 20:651-8. 2004..The objectives of this report are to present data regarding the onset of efficacy of rofecoxib from these trials and propose methods for reporting onset...
- Methodological issues in clinical trials of opioids for chronic painNathaniel Katz
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
Neurology 65:S32-49. 2005..Opioid analgesics should be studied in a manner that is clinically relevant, and that supports internal validity. More systematic attention is needed to clinical research methodology...
- A 12-week, randomized, placebo-controlled trial assessing the safety and efficacy of oxymorphone extended release for opioid-naive patients with chronic low back painNathaniel Katz
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
Curr Med Res Opin 23:117-28. 2007..Determine the efficacy and tolerability of oxymorphone extended release (OPANA ER) in opioid-naive patients with moderate to severe chronic low back pain (CLBP)...
- Preliminary development of a responder index for chronic low back painLee S Simon
Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02465, USA
J Rheumatol 34:1386-91. 2007..The aim of the OMERACT Special Interest Group was to discuss the development and validation of a preliminary responder index in CLBP...
- Lidocaine patch 5% reduces pain intensity and interference with quality of life in patients with postherpetic neuralgia: an effectiveness trialNathaniel P Katz
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Pain Med 3:324-32. 2002..To assess the effectiveness of the lidocaine patch 5% (Lidoderm), a targeted peripheral analgesic, in reducing pain intensity/interference with quality of life (QOL) among patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)...
- Efficacy and safety of rofecoxib in patients with chronic low back pain: results from two 4-week, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, double-blind trialsNathaniel Katz
Pain Trials Center, Brigham and Women s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 28:851-8; discussion 859. 2003..Two replicate, 4-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, trials of rofecoxib 25 and 50 mg versus placebo for chronic low back pain...
- Role of urine toxicology testing in the management of chronic opioid therapyNathaniel Katz
Pain Trials Center, Brigham and Women s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Clin J Pain 18:S76-82. 2002..The authors conclude that, although further research is urgently needed, at this time it is appropriate to conduct routine urine toxicology testing in patients with chronic pain treated with opioids...
- Opioids for neuropathic painNathaniel Katz
Inflexxion, Inc, 320 Needham Street, Suite 100, Newton, MA 02464, USA
Curr Pain Headache Rep 9:153-60. 2005..Opioids have an important role in the treatment of neuropathic pain; however, skillful opioid use balances the benefits with management of side effects and prevention and treatment of abuse and addiction...
- Measuring attractiveness for abuse of prescription opioidsStephen F Butler
Inflexxion, Inc, Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Pain Med 11:67-80. 2010....
- Morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride extended release capsules in patients with chronic osteoarthritis painNathaniel Katz
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
Postgrad Med 122:112-28. 2010....
- Update on prescription monitoring in clinical practice: a survey study of prescription monitoring program administratorsNathaniel Katz
Inflexxion, Inc, Newton, Massachusetts 02464, USA
Pain Med 9:587-94. 2008..The purpose of this study was to provide a benchmark of the current status of PMPs for healthcare providers upon which to engage PMP administrators...
- Estimating attractiveness for abuse of a not-yet-marketed "abuse-deterrent" prescription opioid formulationStephen F Butler
Inflexxion, Inc, Newton, Massachusetts 02464, USA
Pain Med 11:81-91. 2010..A second online sample rated the extent to which these features applied to particular products they had actually used/abused. These data were used to model the abusers' overall preference for prescription opioids they had used/abused...
- Development of a budget-impact model to quantify potential cost savings from prescription opioids designed to deter abuse or ease of extractionAlan G White
Analysis Group, Inc, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Appl Health Econ Health Policy 7:61-70. 2009..As well as public health and safety benefits, use of an abuse-deterrent/resistant RxO (ADO) that may deter abuse, dependence and misuse could also generate cost savings...
- ALO-01 (morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride) extended-release capsules in the treatment of chronic pain of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safetyNathaniel Katz
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts Analgesic Research, Needham, MA 02494, USA
J Pain 11:303-11. 2010..4; ALO-01, 2.3, P = .31), WOMAC change-from-baseline (mean pain, physical function, composite scores), and adverse event frequency were similar. ALO-01 and ERMS provided similar relief of osteoarthritis pain...
- Development and validation of the Current Opioid Misuse MeasureStephen F Butler
Inflexxion, Inc, Newton, MA 02464, USA
Pain 130:144-56. 2007..The COMM was found to have promise as a brief, self-report measure of current aberrant drug-related behavior. Further cross-validation and replication of these preliminary results is pending...
- Internet surveillance: content analysis and monitoring of product-specific internet prescription opioid abuse-related postingsStephen F Butler
Inflexxion, Inc, Newton, MA 02464, USA
Clin J Pain 23:619-28. 2007..This study describes the development of a systematic approach to the analysis of Internet chatter as a means of monitoring potentially abusable opioid analgesics...
- Development and validation of an Opioid Attractiveness Scale: a novel measure of the attractiveness of opioid products to potential abusersStephen F Butler
Pain and Opioid Division, Inflexxion Inc, Newton, MA, USA
Harm Reduct J 3:5. 2006..We developed a scale to measure the 'attractiveness' of prescription opioids to potential abusers, and used the scale to measure the relative attractiveness of 14 opioid analgesic products...
- Illustration of a statistical process control approach to regional prescription opioid abuse surveillanceJames C Benneyan
Center for Health Organization Transformation, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
J Addict Med 5:99-109. 2011..To investigate and illustrate the use of statistical process control (SPC) for prospective monitoring and detection of regional changes in prescription opioid abuse rates...
- Internet-based survey of nonmedical prescription opioid use in the United StatesNathaniel Katz
Inflexxion Inc, Newton, MA 02464, USA
Clin J Pain 24:528-35. 2008..An Internet-based survey of nonmedical opioid users visiting informational drug websites was used to measure rates of nonmedical use and characterize users...
- Enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal trial designs of analgesics: focus on methodologyNathaniel Katz
Analgesic Research, Needham, MA, 02494, USA
Clin J Pain 25:797-807. 2009..To systematically identify and critically assess clinical trials that use enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal (EERW) trial design as a methodology for assessing the effect of analgesics pain...
- Coxibs: Evolving role in pain managementNathaniel Katz
Department of Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
Semin Arthritis Rheum 32:15-24. 2002..Decreased GI and antiplatelet effects of coxibs compared to traditional NSAIDs provide the potential to incorporate coxibs into the pain management algorithm used to treat cancer pain...
- National addictions vigilance intervention and prevention program (NAVIPPRO): a real-time, product-specific, public health surveillance system for monitoring prescription drug abuseStephen F Butler
Inflexxion, Inc, Newton, MA 02464 1594, USA
Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 17:1142-54. 2008....
- Usefulness of prescription monitoring programs for surveillance--analysis of Schedule II opioid prescription data in Massachusetts, 1996-2006Nathaniel Katz
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 19:115-23. 2010..We analyze herein 11 years of Massachusetts PMP data to evaluate trends in opioid prescribing, dispensing, and usage...
- Development of a bedside pain assessment kit for the classification of patients with osteoarthritisEric Osgood
Analgesic Solutions, 232 Pond Street, Natick, MA, 01760, USA
Rheumatol Int 35:1005-13. 2015..Further research is needed to confirm these subgroups and determine their validity in predicting response to treatment...
- Tampering with prescription opioids: nature and extent of the problem, health consequences, and solutionsNathaniel Katz
Analgesic Solutions, Natick, MA, USA
Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 37:205-17. 2011..Transdermal and solid oral prescription opioid (PO) formulations can be abused by ingesting (with or without tampering), snorting, or injection (both requiring tampering)...
- Efficacy and tolerability of buccal buprenorphine in opioid-experienced patients with moderate to severe chronic low back pain: results of a phase 3, enriched enrollment, randomized withdrawal studyJoseph Gimbel
aArizona Research Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA bDepartment of Neurology, Craniofacial Pain Center, Tufts University Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA cAnalgesic Solutions, LLC, Natick, MA, USA dTufts University, Boston, MA, USA eEndo Pharmaceuticals Inc, Malvern, PA, USA fFormerly of Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc, Malvern, PA, USA gBioDelivery Sciences International Inc, Raleigh, NC, USA
Pain 157:2517-2526. 2016..5% vs 2.3%). These findings demonstrate the efficacy and tolerability of BBUP in opioid-experienced patients taking around-the-clock opioid treatment for chronic low back pain...
- The impact of opioids on the endocrine systemNathaniel Katz
Analgesic Research, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
Clin J Pain 25:170-5. 2009..However, their negative effects on the endocrine system, which have been known for some times, are barely discussed in modern medicine. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review of the impact of opioids on the endocrine system...
- Direct costs of opioid abuse in an insured population in the United StatesAlan G White
Analysis Group, Inc, 111 Huntington Ave, 10th Fl, Boston, MA 02199, USA
J Manag Care Pharm 11:469-79. 2005..g., inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, drug, other) from the perspective of a private payer...
- Ultrasound-enabled topical anesthesia for pain reduction of phlebotomy for whole blood donationChristopher P Stowell
Department of Pathology, Blood Transfusion Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
Transfusion 49:146-53. 2009..Ultrasound-facilitated delivery of topical anesthetics has been used to achieve effective anesthesia within 5 minutes for venipuncture and the insertion of intravenous access devices, but has never been studied for blood donation...
- The impact of pain management on quality of lifeNathaniel Katz
Pain Trials Center, Brigham and Women s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
J Pain Symptom Manage 24:S38-47. 2002....
- Treatment of postherpetic neuralgia: a review of therapeutic optionsCharles E Argoff
Cohn Pain Management Center, North Shore University Hospital, Cohn Pain Management Center, Bethpage, New York 11714, USA
J Pain Symptom Manage 28:396-411. 2004..Well-designed, multicenter, controlled clinical trials are needed to develop a treatment algorithm that provides an evidence-based, rational approach to treating PHN...
- Relative analgesic potency of fentanyl and sufentanil during intermediate-term infusions in patients after long-term opioid treatment for chronic painLowell Reynolds
Center for Pain Management, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA
Pain 110:182-8. 2004..5; mean potency ratio was 7.44 (95% confidence interval 6.8-8.2). During titrated, intermediate-term infusions in patients previously treated with opioids for chronic pain, sufentanil is approximately 7.5 times as potent as fentanyl...
- Abuse-deterrent opioid formulations: are they a pipe dream?Nathaniel Katz
Analgesic Research, 109 Highland Avenue, Suite B2, Needham, MA 02494, USA
Curr Rheumatol Rep 10:11-8. 2008....
- Opioids: after thousands of years, still getting to know youNathaniel Katz
Analgesic Research, Needham, MA 02494, USA
Clin J Pain 23:303-6. 2007
- Reporting of clinical trials of analgesiaNathaniel Katz
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 127:605; author reply 606. 2004


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"General...The time has come.! Take command in one of the biggest conflicts during the early 20th century. Coming generations will know this as World War One- and they'll also remember the brave generals who fought in the trenches. How will you be remembered? It's your choice and the battle starts now!"
In the light of the First World War, you'll take on the role as a general who's capable of changing the world's fate. Fight for the your country's honor and defend it as only you can! Annihilate your enemies, and use your military power against thousands of players. Spy, trade and fight on your road to victory. With the war closing in from all sides, take to the battle with an alliance and explore new strategies for warfare!
Wars take more than blood and sweat to ensure victory, you'll need an economy that runs smoothly. Don't let the supply lines and production of your factories come to a deadlock. Keep your resources growing and your troops on the front lines!
Take part in quick skirmishes or dig in for the long battles. Join in on exclusive game events while you show your skills by becoming a top ranked player! Use your diplomatic abilities and the right strategy to change the course of politics and make history!


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NEW YORK (Oct. 8)
The World Jewish Congress in New York today received a request from a West German court to help find witnesses in connection with the prosecution of a war-time Nazi security chief in Kiev.
The district attorney of the Karlsruhe district court is conducting an investigation into the case of former SS Commander Erich Ehrlinger, who was commander of the Security Police in Kiev. Ehrlinger is said to be responsible for numerous arrests and mass-executions of Jews carried out in Kiev during the years 1942-1943.


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State's residency laws throw 'snowbirds' for a loop
Determining residency for tax purposes often proves challenging for Minnesota's population of "snowbirds," retired individuals who head south each winter.
Last year, Governor Mark Dayton made an attempt to enact a snowbird tax, expanding the number of people required to pay Minnesota income taxes.
While that particular law did not pass, a measure imposing a 9.85 percent tax on upper-income earners did become law, giving certain individuals good reason to question their residency as it relates to Minnesota's tax laws.
"Not surprisingly, states with no income tax or a rate much lower than ours are increasingly popular locations to maintain a second residence," said Michael Niznik, a CPA at Carlson Advisors, LLP in Minneapolis. "It's important for taxpayers who live in more than one state to consult a tax professional who can help them determine their residency status. If you don't understand the rules, it's relatively easy to unintentionally break the law."
Minnesota uses various criteria to determine taxpayer residency, including statutes, regulatory factors and individual behavior.
To offer some clarity, the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) explains the standard rules of determining residency:
● Any individual who is physically present in Minnesota for 183 or more days in a year is automatically considered a resident of the state. Regardless of other factors, persons exceeding this day count are required to pay Minnesota resident taxes.
● If a person is present in the state for fewer than 183 days, Minnesota uses a set of 26 regulatory factors to determine whether he or she qualifies as a resident.
These factors include voter registration, issuing state of valid driver's license, where your vehicles are registered, professional licenses and involvement in local organizations.
If filers maintain any of these aspects of their identity in Minnesota, they are eligible to be considered residents of the state.
● If an individual owns property in Minnesota but rents and lives in a dwelling in another state, Minnesota may assume that person's residency has not been severed.
● If residency is still unclear after all of the previous factors have been considered, Minnesota may look to see if the taxpayer's overall behavior (i.e., participation in a place of worship, involvement in community organizations, etc.) has changed since moving to his or her new home.
● Taxpayers should be wary of how their hobbies and lifestyle reflect their residency status. For example, persons participating in competitive sailing may be affected, for tax purposes, by the place they choose to dock their boat or the state in which they do some or all of their racing.
A CPA can help navigate the challenging issues of determining residency and other complex and emerging tax-related questions. To connect with a CPA, visit CPAmeASAP.com.


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We try and avoid the cliches, we really do. But sometimes they're just too gosh darned suitable for the situation. Take these monk-strapped desert boots for instance. On a normal (albeit slightly lazy) day, we'd call this a classic with twist. And that's what we're gonna it today. Sometimes you can't improve on a cliche. But what you can improve on is a shoe style. Desert boots are now a staple and look to stay that way for a while yet – so any twist on the formula is much appreciated. Monk straps have a tendency to age the wearer by 20 years, so it's nice to see it applied on a more casual shoe. (My Wardrobe)
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Unintended Consequences: Raising Retirement Age Could Cause Spike in Disability Payments
The purpose of raising the retirement age, we're told, is to
increase cat food sales save money and put Social Security on a path to long-term solvency. But the bean-counting geniuses Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson didn't take one thing into account: it could actually cost more to the system if people go on disability in those later years because they're unable to work. And this wasn't the National Hippies Foundation who made this assessment, it was the Government Accountability Office.
The projected spike in disability claims could harm Social Security's finances because disability benefits typically are higher than early retirement payments, the Government Accountability Office concluded.
The report, obtained by The Associated Press ahead of its scheduled release Friday, provides fodder for those opposed to raising the eligibility age for benefits, as proposed by the leaders of President Barack Obama's deficit commission.
"There's more to consider than simply how much money the program would save by raising the retirement age," said Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis., chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging. The report shows an unequal effect on certain groups of people, he said Thursday, and many of them "would have little choice but to turn to the broken disability program."
The GAO report really opposes raising the age for early retirement, because of the disability issue. Less remarked-upon than the increase in the age for full benefits from 67 to 69 in the Bowles-Simpson report was their proposed increase of the early retirement age from 62 to 64. The two claim that a hardship exemption for people with stressful jobs would allow for retirement at 62, but GAO found it would still add to the overall cost of the system.
Bowles and Simpson are fond of saying that everyone has to sacrifice. Apparently that also means the long-term solvency of Social Security, which would be harmed by raising the early retirement age.


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The second-annual Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) kicks off next week at the Hawker Pacific Business Aviation Centre FBO at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport in China, and it promises to play a vital role in stimulating and facilitating growth in the adoption of business aircraft as productivity tools in the region.
As the show prepares to open on Tuesday, show organizers NBAA and Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) are expecting approximately 7,000 attendees, almost double last year's numbers. At the same time, they said that 84 percent of last year's exhibitors have returned and the overall number of exhibitors has increased from 156 in March last year to 175 this year.
The static display will see 30 aircraft, up from last year's 27. This will include Gulfstream's new and fast-selling G650, reflecting China's current preference for new ultra-long-range, large-cabin jets, However, there will also be some smaller aircraft on display, ranging from Beechcraft's Bonanza piston single to Embraer's Phenom light jets. Other aircraft will include the Dassault Falcon 7X, Bombardier Global 6000, Airbus ACJ318 and Boeing BBJ.
AIN will be publishing three daily editions of ABACE Convention News on the main days of the event, and sister publication Business Jet Traveler will be distributing a Chinese edition of its 2013 Business Aircraft Buyers Guide there. AINalerts will be publishing extra issues at ABACE next Monday and Wednesday, and live news, photos, podcasts and videos from the show will be posted on AINonline starting on Monday.


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Grill'd, Australia
by Fabio Ongarato Design
Fabio Ongarato Design (FOD) completed a re-imagining of the interior and environmental graphics scheme for the restaurant chain Grill'd as part of the overall regeneration of the brand.
The environmental graphics consist of a flexible, lo-fi poster application to walls and ceilings that showcases the work from a rotating artist commission program, 'The Grill'd Collective'.
FOD, having developed the original branding and environmental graphics, conceived of and curated the program that selects illustrators from around the country to respond to a range of statements that reflect the attitude and irreverence of the brand.
Magic Sweater, Chris Wahl, Jumbo
and James Jirat Patradoon


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Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville spoke with the media Monday morning about game three of the Stanley Cup Finals in Boston tonight.
NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS: BRUINS v BLACKHAWKS
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Game Three
Q. Stalberg is in today. What are you looking for from him?
COACH QUENNEVILLE: I think we need some speed from him. I think we need energy. I think that he's a threat off the rush, in zone, defensively responsible.
You know, bring energy.
Q. Is this a case of what you want out of Stalberg or is it a case of what you weren't getting out of Bollig?
COACH QUENNEVILLE: I think Bollig gave us a couple real strong games. You can talk about the last play. Certainly you like the predictability of his game. I thought he did a nice job. Viktor, we're just looking for more. I think offensively, defensively, giving us some more in both those areas.
Q. Just to clarify, Stalberg is in tonight, and do you have any other lineup changes, switching guys around?
COACH QUENNEVILLE: That would be the only lineup change, Viktor coming in.
Q. Having not been in this building in a while, is there anything extra the guys have to prepare for? Block it out like you've done in every other round during the post‑season?
COACH QUENNEVILLE: Being on the ice here for the first time, some of these guys haven't been in this building at all. The boards are a lot livelier. Some of the buildings we played in the playoffs, like Detroit, you get to check out the ice, we expect a loud building, we expect an amazing pace to the game.
But let's make sure it's what we do and let's be excited about the challenge we have coming in here. Let's not wait for things to happen; let's try to dictate and be proactive in that area.
Q. When it comes to Stalberg's speed, is that more important to have in a road game?
COACH QUENNEVILLE: You can measure that either way. I think as we've gone along here, I thought home or away, it's a great asset to have. Using it the right way, he's a threat, gives us some speed on all lines. It gives him something at least to contend with.
Q. Team struggled in Game3s. Anything you told them or do differently moving into this one?
COACH QUENNEVILLE: Mentioned yesterday, I thought two of the three games we weren't happy with the way we played when we were up 2‑0. In the case in Detroit, we thought we played the right way when it was 1‑1.
Whether we're comfortable at 2‑0, or 1‑1 having a better appetite, we got to make sure we are looking for a response the way things ended the latter part of last game. Knowing let's be ready, be excited about the challenge. Knowing you have to get something out of here, so let's go.
Source: ASAP Sports