The research advances emanating from Yale’s Section of General Internal Medicine (GIM) require constant and consistent funding. Private philanthropy often provides critical early support to researchers who wish to pursue creative but untested approaches to important questions, allowing investigators to collect the initial data needed to successfully compete for external funding. Your generosity can fuel research that will lead to tomorrow’s treatments and cures. Current-use gifts may be directed for specific projects, while endowments can generate perpetual support for investigators just launching their careers or for a senior professor with a sustained record of accomplishment. To find out more about how to contribute to GIM’s research projects, contact Richard Galiette at 203-436-8529 or richard.galiette@yale.edu.


It is possible to reduce your cholesterol significantly by modifying your diet.
Dr. David Williams recommends:
1. Eating more alkaline producing foods and less acid producing foods.
2. Eggs - The lecithin in the yolk can actually reduce blood chholesterol levels!
3. Onions - Raises the good HDL cholesterol numbers and reduces the potential for blood clots!
4. Fiber including oats, oat bran, legumes, apple pectin, grapefruit pectin, psyllium and guar gum.
5. Fish and fish oil, which lowers triglycerides as well as cholesterol levels, lowers the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and clogged arteries.
6. Flaxseed - Flaxseed is rich in alpha linolenic acid, which has a similar effect as fish oil.
You should consult your physician prior to changing your diet or taking supplements since certain foods and/or supplements are contraindicated to take with specific drugs!
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UChicago SSA CWRU Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Principal Investigators: Robert Chaskin, PhD; Mark Joseph, PhD Brief #6 - Why Do So Few Residents Return to Mixed-Income Developments? Insights into Resident Decision-Making In the largest public housing reform effort in any city in the U.S., several high-rise public housing developments in Chicago have been demolished and are being replaced by mixed-income developments. Advocates for public housing residents have worked hard to negotiate a “right to return” to these new developments, which contain a mix of public housing replacement, affordable, and market-rate housing. Yet, as in other cities across the country, only a small percentage of residents, about 11 percent, have so far returned to the mixed-income developments. As a result, relatively few relocated public housing residents are directly benefiting from the major investment being made in mixed-income housing.
In this brief, we explore the factors that influenced relocated public housing residents’ decisions to return or not return to a mixed-income development. Through interviews with relocated public housing residents of three mixed-income developments in Chicago—Jazz on the Boulevard, Oakwood Shores, and Westhaven Park—as well as a group of residents who chose not to return, we find that the following issues significantly influenced resident decision-making:
Attachments to place and people Time pressures and other constraints Anticipated benefits from the mixed-income environment Trade-offs and risks associated with moves to mixed-income developments This brief is based on a longer paper, Mixed-Income Developments and Low Rates of Return: Insights from Relocated Public Housing Residents in Chicago (Joseph and Chaskin, 2012, Housing Policy Debate 22(3): 377-405).


Parliament's Budgets Committee on Wednesday proposed a solution to break the deadlock with EU governments over financial support for Slovenia, Croatia and the Czech Republic under the Solidarity Fund. These countries were hard hit by flooding in 2010 but the scheduled aid (€19.5 million) has not yet come through due to a dispute between Parliament and Council over where the money should come from.
Background to the dispute The Solidarity Fund contains no money as such. When natural disasters occur, aid funding must come from other budget lines, via a procedure called "redeployment". At the start of any given year, it is difficult to assess for which budget lines money might remain available at the end of the year. Therefore, in the course of the budget procedure for 2011, it was agreed that fresh money would be added in the case of unforeseen events requiring funding. However, despite a written declaration to do so, the Member States keep insisting on finding money within the budget, rather than adding the agreed 'fresh money'. This led to using a so-called 'negative reserve' for earlier support to countries hit by floods. Now the Council is proposing that the necessary €19.5 million be taken from the European Social Fund.
Parliament's proposal Parliament's Budgets Committee disagrees with this Council proposal. It would rather use the money that - according to the European Commission - will not be spent on major energy projects this year (due to delays in implementation) to finance the €19.5 million for these three countries. It also supports the proposal of rapporteur Sidonia Elżbieta JĘDRZEJEWSKA (EPP, PL) to use €182.4 million of these unspent energy funds to restore the negative reserve that was used for previous solidarity aid. And thirdly, the committee members agree with Ms Jędrzejewska's proposal to use €50 million of these unspent funds to add to the European Globalisation Fund (EGF).
Ms Jędrzejewska believes this is the best solution to all three issues: compensating Slovenia, Croatia and the Czech Republic, balancing the negative reserve and refilling the EGF line. "I hope that Council will share our position", she concluded.
15.06.2011 In the chair : Alain LAMASSOURE (EPP, FR)


Signing Up Step 1: Things You Ought to Know Why should I rotate my car's tires? Rotating your tires regularly (yearly) ensures that they will wear at a similar rate, ensuring that your car handles like it should. A car with uneven tire wear may handle erratically, especially in poor road conditions, and can make emergency maneuvers unnecessarily dangerous.
Why shouldn't I rotate my car's tires? In some cases, tire rotation is unnecessary or even inadvisable. If your tires are equally worn front and back, you probably don't need to bother. Also, if your car uses different-sized tires in the front and rear (common in high-end rear-wheel drive vehicles), tire rotation can drastically and negatively impact your car's handling.
Is there a pattern I should follow? Yes. The pattern in which you rotate your tires is entirely dependent on which wheels are driven on your car. For a front-wheel-drive car, the front tires should move straight back, with the rears moving diagonally across the car. Rear-wheel drive is just the opposite. For 4-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles, all four tires should move diagonally across the car. This ensures that tire wear is as consistent as possible, even if you tend to turn one direction more than the other.
The car used in the illustrations is front-wheel-drive.


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The answer to this question deeply concerns parents. They want to know how they can best raise their children. A common belief today is that nothing can be done to foster the development of healthy heterosexual orientation in children. But the clinical experience and professional research of Dr. Nicolosi and others indicates otherwise.
In this groundbreaking book Joseph and Linda Ames Nicolosi uncover the most significant factors that contribute to a child's healthy sense of self as male or female. Listening to moving recollections from ex-homosexual men and women who describe what was missing in their own childhoods, the Nicolosis provide clear insight for identifying potential developmental roadblocks and give practical advice to parents for helping their children securely identify with their gender.
Replete with personal stories from parents, children and ex-homosexual strugglers, A Parent's Guide to Preventing Homosexuality offers compassion and hope for all those parents who seek to lay a foundation for a healthy heterosexual identity in their children.


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repeat this information, but rather attempt to integrate that work with the emerging literature on the social psychology of stigma. Using a social-psychological approach, we explore the literature on age stigma with respect to both potential perpetrators (society, younger adults) and potential targets (older adults).1 Specifically, in the first section we review the literature on perceivers of older adults—namely, younger adults—and their stereotypes, attitudes, and behaviors vis-à-vis older individuals. In the second section we focus on the targets—older adults—and their self-concepts, self-stereotyping, and coping in the face of ageism.
AGE STIGMA FROM THE PERCEIVER’S PERSPECTIVE
Chronological age, similar to sex and race, is a dimension on which individuals categorize others rather automatically (Brewer, 1988; Fiske, 1998). Cues to age are perceived from physical appearance, such as hair and facial morphology, as well as from verbal and nonverbal aspects of individuals’ communications (Bieman-Copland and Ryan, 2001; Hummert, Garstka, and Shaner, 1997; Montepare and Zebrowitz-McArthur, 1988). Upon presentation of these cues, age is readily perceived, perhaps even unconsciously, often shaping interactions between younger and older individuals. For instance, younger individuals often use stereotypes associated with advanced age to make inferences regarding older adults’ intentions, goals, wishes, and capacities and guide their behavior accordingly. First we examine the perceptions, attitudes, and stereotypes associated with older adults. Next, we consider the ways in which these stereotypes and attitudes shape behavior toward older adults. Last, we investigate potential directions for future research that may eventually change ageist stereotypes and attitudes.
Attitudes and Stereotypes
In general, individuals express predominantly negative attitudes and beliefs toward older adults, especially in comparison to their attitudes to-
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We would like to emphasize that our approach is not the only framework through which to investigate attitudes and stereotypes about aging and older adults. The structure of the review conforms to the norms of social psychological literature on social stigma. We acknowledge the limitations of such an approach, for instance, limiting the discussion of aging to stereotypes, attitudes, and discrimination; however, we believe that such a focus affords the integration of previous research on beliefs about aging and older adults with basic research and theoretical work on stigma in social psychology. Such an integration is likely to reveal both the consistencies as well as the contradictions between these literatures, as well as suggest new directions for investigation.


Driven entirely by a drop in revolving credit, consumer credit unexpectedly fell $3.3 billion in July. This broke a streak of ten consecutive monthly increases. June’s consumer credit was revised upwards from $6.5 billion, to $11.8 billion. Consumer credit shrank at a 1.5% annualized rate, well below previous months. July’s decline in consumer credit was driven entirely by a $4.8 billion drop in revolving credit. Revolving credit has recovered some, but still remains 17% below its prerecession peak. Non-revolving credit has increased for eleven consecutive months but at a much smaller rate than previous months. Non-revolving credit grew only $1.6 billion in July, its smallest gain in nearly a year. Read the Federal Reserve release.


by Devon M. Herrick, Linda Gorman
National Center for Policy Analysis
March 21, 2013
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was initially expected to provide coverage for 32 million uninsured individuals and families when fully implemented. About half of the newly covered were expected to obtain private coverage, while the other half would enroll in an expanded Medicaid program. The ACA contains financial incentives designed to strongly encourage states to expand Medicaid eligibility. The Obama administration, and advocates for the poor, and have touted the benefits of expanding Medicaid: The federal government promises to pay most costs for those newly eligible. However, a thorough discussion of the costs, obstacles, alternatives and potential pitfalls is critically important.


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Centre College values education, as stated in its oft-quoted trademark, "Personal Education, Extraordinary Success." Even in its motto, "Doctrina Lux Mentis," we find that indeed "Learning is the Light of the Mind." True to a liberal arts education, Centre encourages its students to go beyond the classroom for knowledge—whether in a residence hall or across the ocean. Centre prides itself on its array of study abroad options and annually sends students to nearly every corner of the globe.
I would've found many of those options compatible with my educational interests, since a liberal arts education knows no boundaries, but my personal interests have always been in the Middle East, particularly the Arab world. When I approached the study abroad office, my academic advisers, and the registrar's office about taking a leave of absence for a semester to study in Amman, Jordan, for six months, I received encouragement and ideas. As I meticulously assembled my journey from the patchwork, I've discovered that when a liberal arts education and study abroad combine, an adventure is born.
I admit that self-designing one's own study abroad experience is a daunting and challenging experience, which may not allure most people. My own experience leading up to my present arrival has been marked with stress and uncertainty at times, yet through it all, I found the necessary support from my academic advisers and the study abroad office who caringly listened to my worries, advised when they could, but most importantly, encouraged me to push ahead and not give up.
In time, Centre College may offer its own program in the Middle East, but for those whose interests may not necessarily fit the current offerings, know that Centre will not limit one's pursuit of knowledge, no matter the location.


September 22, 2009 – Safety violations, suspended licenses and possible drug use have forced hundreds of bus and tractor-trailer companies to be shut down. However, many of these companies have managed to resume business by reemerging under a different name, often evading fines and avoiding performing the necessary corrective actions.
Between 2007 and 2008, at least 20 of the roughly 220 commercial bus companies and over 1,000 commercial trucking firms that had been fined and ordered out of service by federal regulators reemerged under a new name, often using the same owner name, address, employees and contact numbers.
Unfortunately, it is difficult to track those carriers who have been previously cited for safety issues and ordered “out-of-service”. It is estimated that although the number of these reemerging carriers is small, they pose a significant safety threat to motorists across the country.
In an effort to stem this practice, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) has put in place new oversight measures. One measure includes a computer program, which can compare and match new applicants to poor-performing motor carriers dating back to 2003. However, this program cannot detect minor spelling changes or other deception efforts. Another measure is the requirement that all newly licensed carriers must undergo a safety audit within 18 months of approval.
Once FMCSA has determined the existence of a rogue and reemerged business, they must overcome many legal obstacles, such as proving corporate successorship, to force them out of service.
The Law Firm of Jason Crawford has represented accident victims and their families for more than 14 years. If you or your family needs to talk to an experienced accident lawyer, please call us today at (303) 741-0249.
For more information, please visit our website www.DenversAccidentLawyer.com.


This brief provides an analysis on how the global crises has contributed to exacerbating an already deteriorated context in the Arab region which is marked by political repression, lack of democracy, economic and social marginalisation, and human rights violations. Within this context, this brief highlights the gender gaps and employment disparities in Arab countries, and it examines how chronic development challenges and the global crises triggered peoples revolutions with women at the centre of the revolutions and uprisings witnessed in the Arab region since the end of 2010.


The BRICS countries represent almost 3 billion people, with a combined GDP of US$14.9 trillion and an estimated US$4 trillion in foreign reserves - see video.
Investment in the BRICS markets represent a diverse yet significant opportunity - given the need for Irish companies to expand so as to achieve scale.
See KPMG’s Expanding into BRICS video: http://youtu.be/Wyy7nX1rysg
The government has encouraged Irish companies to look at BRICS countries as a largely untapped opportunity. And, speaking at the launch of the guides, KPMG Tax Partner, Sharon Burke, observed that though "Government support for Irish business looking to the BRICS markets has been well flagged", the "potential benefits of overseas expansion are clear but the serious pitfalls may be hidden". In that context she held that "these specially tailored guides with their country specific information will be a useful resource for Irish business as they look to expand internationally".
Personal Tax Incentives
Sharon Burke also highlighted the personal tax incentives for those working for Irish companies in BRICS countries: "The government introduced a Foreign Earnings Deduction Incentive some time ago. This is a relief currently available to Irish-based individuals spending part of their working time in BRICS countries. Where an individual meets the qualifying criteria for the Foreign Earnings Deduction, the income they receive in relation to their work-days in the overseas location may be exempted from Irish tax".
In a further comment, she noted that "the recent extension of relief under the Foreign Earnings Deduction is a welcome addition to the last budget and is aimed primarily at companies expanding into these locations".


Root Canal Endodontic (root canal) treatment allows the dentist to remove infected nerve and pulp from the tooth while preserving the structure of the tooth for restoration and function.
When the nerve or pulp within the tooth becomes inflamed or necrotic (dead) it can cause toothache and infection. Endodontic treatment (root canal) is a method that preserves the placement and function of a natural tooth even when the nerve and pulp must be removed. Once the nerve and pulp are removed, the tooth is filled with inert material and restored with a filling or crown.


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DRI DIETARY REFERENCE INTAKES: Applications in Dietary Assessment
For some nutrients (e.g., fluoride, phosphorus, vitamin C) the distribution of usual intake would need to include intake from all sources, while for others (e.g., magnesium, folate, niacin, vitamin E) only the distribution of usual supplement intake would be needed.
Figure 6-1 provides a hypothetical example of the relationship between population median intakes and the risk function for intakes at all levels. It can be seen that the percentage of the population at risk would differ depending on the steepness of the risk function. As noted above, however, the risk function (the dose-response curve) for all nutrients is unknown.
Figure 6-2 illustrates a distribution of usual nutrient intakes in a population; the proportion of the population with usual intakes above the UL represents the potential at-risk group. An evaluation of the public health significance of the risk to the population consuming a nutrient in excess of the UL would be required to determine if action was needed.
If no discernible portion of the population consumes the nutrient in excess of the UL, no public health risk should exist. However, if
FIGURE 6-1 Hypothetical example of risk of adverse effects compared to population intake. The fraction of the population having usual nutrient intakes above the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is potentially at risk; the probability of adverse effects increases as nutrient intakes increase above the UL, although the true risk function is not known for most nutrients. NOAEL = no-observed-adverse-effect level, LOAEL = lowest-observed-adverse-effect level.


Mixing Mechanics: Improving blend uniformity by controlling particle size
One of the biggest causes of nonuniform powder blends is a wide difference in the ingredients' particle size distribution. If the ingredients' particle sizes are widely distributed, the particles can segregate regardless of your mixer type. It happens with rotating shell units, such as V-blenders and double-cone mixers, and stationary shell units, such as ribbon and plow blenders. When a blend's particles have uniform size or a very narrow size range, segregation is rarely an issue. In this column I'll explore the segregation that takes place both in the mixer and during or following discharge and how you can prevent it.
When segregation occurs As a general rule, you're more likely to run into segregation problems if your powder blend is free-flowing. If your powder blend flows with difficulty, then it probably won't segregate. This is because the cohesive forces that make the blend balky hold the particles together, preventing segregation...


Saturday May 25, 2013 Washington News Boehner Predicts No Major Tax Reform
The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction continues to meet daily in its efforts to find a deficit solution. If seven of the 12 Supercommittee members do not agree on a solution that meets the $1.2 trillion or greater standard, then automatic spending reductions take effect. Over 10 years, there could be $600 billion in Defense Department reductions and $600 billion in reductions in payments to Medicare providers.
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) stated on October 27 that he does not expect the Joint Select Committee to recommend major tax reform. He stated, "I've never believed the Supercommittee could rewrite the tax code. I think that's the appropriate role of the committee process in the House and Senate and I would expect it would stay that way."
While Supercommittee members have not commented publicly, it has been widely reported in Washington that both the Democratic members and Republican members have submitted plans.
The Democratic proposal would reduce the deficit by $3 trillion over 10 years. This plan includes approximately $1.3 trillion in revenue and $1.7 trillion in spending cuts. The spending cuts reportedly include a $500 billion reduction in Medicaid. Republican members have publicly indicated opposition to the tax increases in that plan.
The Republican plan includes $2 trillion in spending reductions. Approximately $685 billion of this total is through healthcare savings. House Ways and Means ranking minority member Sander Levin (D-MI) indicated that supercommittee Democrats would not accept the Republican proposal.
Editor's Note: The deadline for an agreement is rapidly approaching. While the bill must be published by November 23, 2011, it has to be scored by the Congressional Budget Office in order to be certain that it meets the $1.2 trillion target number. CBO Director Douglas Elmendorf stated that he would need two weeks to do the economic scoring of the bill. Therefore, his hope is that the Supercommittee bill will be available the first week of November.CRFB Proposes "Going Big" Maya MacGuineas, President of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), recently published recommendations for the Supercommittee. MacGuineas suggests that the Supercommittee should "go big" and seek to develop a $4 trillion solution.
CRFB states that the solution will involve both "shared sacrifice" and "economic gains." The shared sacrifice will necessarily involve a combination of reductions in discretionary government spending, entitlements and other government programs, while also requiring some measure of increased revenue.
CRFB suggested that a $4 trillion deficit solution is necessary to stabilize the debt. Under the current policies, the public debt is expected to reach 79% of the economy by 2021. With a $4 trillion solution, the public debt would be 67% of the economy in that year, and potentially could stabilize and be reduced as a percentage of the economy in the future.
The CFRB solution involves a combination of specific changes to both spending and revenue.
Editor's Note: This organization and your editor take no specific position on the CFRB solution. This analysis is a reasonably clear picture of the substantial actions necessary to produce savings of this magnitude. It is offered as a service for that reason.Published October 28, 2011
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Today's consumers seek to address health problems and reduce the incidence of obesity and conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. They want food and beverage products that are good for them, but which also taste good.
This consumer shift is creating a growing Health and Wellness market opportunity and our objective is to capture a significant share of it by capitalising on our technology innovation portfolio TasteSolutions™. One example is TasteSolutions™ Salt.
Fragrances uplift everyday tasks by communicating freshness, cleanliness, softness, calmness or relaxation, and by contributing to our sense of well-being. Fragrances evoke a positive emotional response in each of us and fragrance technologies draw on various methods to ensure the perfume experience occurs at exactly the right moment in product use, whether for personal washing, laundry or home care. This technology has been commercialised in Mechacaps™.
Flavour example: Salt reduction
Givaudan's latest sensory innovation – Sense It™ Salt – is a key breakthrough in helping our customers respond to a global demand for reduced salt levels in foods, from soups, sauces and ready-meals to snacks and cereals. Sense It™ Salt is a unique sensory language that enhances our ability to accurately assess the consequences of reducing salt and the performance of flavours or ingredients that are used to restore the taste of salt. The ultimate goal is to meet increasing nutritional requirements and government regulations regarding sodium content without compromising the taste that consumers love. In achieving these goals, we further strengthen our role as a key partner to food manufacturers worldwide as they develop products in the Health and Wellness category.Fragrance example: Mechacaps™
Our Mechacaps™ perfume encapsulation technology is a shell encapsulate which allows a significant increase in perfume material delivery on laundry, as well as a controlled-release of perfume over a period of time. This means that the scent experience from both the washing and drying of clothes is enhanced. This technology, combined with the underlying fragrance, has generated significant interest in the market with sales already having a positive impact on business performance. This technology is an example of our collaboration between flavour and fragrance research in the area of taste and smell delivery.


Prostitution
What is Prostitution? Prostitution is defined as a criminal act that includes thetrade, barter, or exchange of sexual acts with the hopes of the receipt of economic gain or opportunity. The sexual acts expressed within legislation addressing the act of Prostitution can include copulation, stimulation, copulation, or intercourse. The notion of ‘gain’ expressed in the definition of Prostitutionmay vary in its classification, due to the fact that the implicit nature of any ‘gain’ will itself varywith regard to personal circumstance case-by-case basis. While the nature of products or services exchanged within the activity of Prostitution will vary, the qualification of Prostitution is contingent in a commercial exchange for sexual favor(s).
Types of Prostitution Akin to the varied definition of ‘gain’, the varied methodology and facilitation exists within the classification of Prostitution; the following are common forms of Prostitution: Human trafficking is defined as illegal transport of human beings with the expressed intent of engaging and arranging forced sexual activityin the form of Prostitution; this type of Prostitution can involve victims ranging from adults to children Brothels are commercially-based criminal operations in which the clandestine facilitation of Prostitution occurs within a structured and organized commercialized endeavor Child Prostitution is a type of Prostitution that involves individuals classified minors within the legal spectrum; these individuals are considered to be below the age of consent to engage sexual activity; Prostitution through the facilitation of children is considered to be one of the foremost egregious crimes that an individual can commit – a child Prostitution can exist in tandem with child abuse, child molestation, and the endangerment of a child’s welfare Legal Terminology Associated with Prostitution The following legal terminology is commonly associated upon the mention ofProstitution:Solicitation Within the scope of a Prostitution charge, Solicitation is defined as the interpersonal criminal act involvinga solicitorwho presents an opportunity or prospect to another individual – or individuals. Within the expressed solicitation of Prostitution, Prostitution can be defined as the intention proposition to participate in sexual activity resulting in the illegal and unlawful exchange of goods, services, or monies; Due to the fact that prostitution is rooted in Solicitation, an individual can be charged with prostitution regardless of participation in any actual sexual activityEntrapment Entrapment is the criminal act of soliciting the participation of an individualwithin the prospect of criminal activity in order to incriminate them upon agreement rather than indict them for a charge relating to the actual criminal activity in question. Within the scope of Prostitution, the actual solicitation must present itself in a manner that presents the notion that an individual acted on their own behalf in lieu of a manufactured circumstanceWhat Dangers are Latent within Prostitution? Since Prostitution is deeply-rooted and facilitated within sexual activity, it is considered to be contributory to a variety of negative outcomes that include the spreading of disease, physical harm, and accidental – and unplanned – pregnancy. Due to the fact Prostitution is a crime, the methods of personal protection undertaken by prostitutes is typically illegal in its construct, as well; prostitutes are oftentimes exploited by those patronizing their services, as well as threatened by individuals colloquially known as ‘pimps’, who demand illicit fees for spurious protection provided.
NEXT: Sexting


By Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D., and Tania Stegen-Hanson, OTR/L
Does your child refuse to eat foods from a specific food group?
Does your dinner table turn into a battle ground during mealtimes?
Are you working with a student who is anxious or scared of eating new foods?
If your answer is yes , then Just Take A Bite is the perfect resource with easy, effective answers to these troubling questions. This long-awaited book is written for parents and professionals working with children with food aversions and eating challenges.
Dr. Lori Ernsperger and Ms. Tania Stegen-Hanson provide clear and concise strategies and practical lessons for assisting children in eating a balanced diet. This valuable resource contains a comprehensive treatment plan for solving mealtime struggles.
Just Take A Bite clearly explains:
Characteristics and criteria of a resistant eater
Typical oral motor development and the stages of eating
How sensory integration dysfunction can compromise the child's performance at mealtimes
Factors contributing to resistant eaters
Specific oral-motor activities
A comprehensive treatment plan
Fundamentals of how to create positive mealtime environments
Sensory lesson plans for exploring new foods


Making a Difference with your Money monicadear Money is an expression of our energy, and the way it flows in and out of our life is indicative of our values.
How does money come into your life? Usually, it enters through:
your earnings through your workplace investments and dividends rents and royalties inheritance an ongoing gift alimony How does money go out of your life? Usually, it leaves through:
your purchases the vendors and providers you spend money with gifts, presents, payments to others philanthropic donations or charitable contributions you make Did you know that your money is your vote?
Did you know that every dollar, yen, rupee, euro, or unit of currency you spend is an example of your belief system?
Did you know that your feelings whenever you receive a payment can give you great insight about how you feel about your mission and purpose?
Did you know that the flow of money into and out of your life is a representation of who you are?
Your money is a reflection of your presence in the world. Your feelings about money are a reflection of your feelings about life, your purpose, your character, and your presence on the planet. Your emotional response to earning money and spending money can give you clues into your internal, deeply-held assumptions about yourself.
If you enjoy and feel gratitude about earning and spending money, or if you feel dirty and ashamed about earning and spending money --- or somewhere in between --- you can take a step back and understand your feelings. By understanding your emotional responses, you can gain greater clarity about your motivations and fundamental understandings about money.
Your earning and spending behaviors are windows into your soul, just as money is an expression of your spiritual presence, just as your day-to-day interactions and routines are an expression of your physical presence.
We each have a choice about where and how we earn our money, and where and how we spend our money.
By becoming more consciously aware every time we spend or earn money, and by making choices that bring us closer to our desired values and goals, we gain more clarity. Check in with yourself anytime you pay a bill, buy something, or receive a check or cash --- and become more closely aligned with your individual mission, vision, and values.


27. October 2010 23:31
The second stage is now set in an epic legal question over a weighty and emotional matter of public policy: Whether patents connected to naturally occurring genes can be granted by the federal government.
For Myriad Genetics, a lawsuit over its patents that concern two human genes related to ...
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21. June 2010 22:43
On Tuesday, June 9, 2010, several plaintiffs, including a breast cancer patient and a cancer advocacy group, sued in a Sydney, Australia federal court to invalidate Myriad Genetics’ patents on the breast cancer susceptibility genes BRCA-1 and 2. According to published reports and comment...
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18. June 2010 00:39
Just over two months ago, in a widely publicized decision we characterized as “a nearly complete victory for the plaintiffs and their supporters,” a district court judge in New York invalidated a number of Myriad Genetics’ patent claims, including the company’s paten...
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8. June 2010 00:02
A landmark court case is set to challenge the legality of an Australian-issued patent for a breast and ovarian cancer gene.
If successful, the case could set a precedent leading to other gene patents being overturned.
The case could also strengthen calls by researchers, doctors and heal...
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nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide (N2 O) is a dissociative drug that can cause analgesia, depersonalization, derealization, dizziness, euphoria, flanging of sound, and slight hallucinations. Nitrous oxide, dinitrogen oxide or dinitrogen monoxide, is a chemical compound with chemical formula N
2 O. Under room conditions, it is a colorless non-flammable gas, with a pleasant, slightly sweet odor and taste. It is used in surgery and dentistry for its anaesthetic and analgesic effects, where it is commonly known as "laughing gas" due to the euphoric effects of inhaling it.
Since the earliest uses of nitrous oxide for medical or dental purposes, it has also been used recreationally, because it causes euphoria and slight hallucinations. Only a small number of recreational users (such as dental office workers or medical gas technicians) have legal access to pure nitrous oxide canisters that are intended for medical or dental use. Most recreational users obtain nitrous oxide from compressed gas containers which use nitrous oxide as a propellant for whipped cream or from automotive nitrous systems. Users typically inflate a balloon or plastic bag with nitrous oxide and inhale the gas for its effects. These include disorientation, fixated vision, throbbing or pulsating auditory hallucinations, similarly pulsating visual hallucinations, increased pain threshold, and deeper mental connections.
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Concept 14 Mendelian genetics cannot fully explain human health and behavior. Cross pure-bred pea plants to identify dominant flower color. HI! Charles Davenport's Eugenics Record Office (ERO) had a lot of human pedigrees, which tracked many different traits. These pedigrees were usually obtained by field workers and students of genetics. This pedigree is adapted from one sent to the ERO in 1933 by a student at the University of Wyoming. Three generations of this family are shown (I, II, III). In the second generation there is a pair of twin boys. According to this pedigree, is the inherited trait sex-linked? Yes. No, both males and females can inherit this trait. No. That is correct. Both males (squares) and females (circles) can inherit this trait. According to this pedigree, how is this trait inherited? There isn't enough data for a conclusive answer. That is correct. This is a dominant trait. Dominant inheritance can explain this pedigree. Affected people inherit a dominant allele from the affected parent. This is a recessive trait. Recessive inheritance can explain this pedigree. Affected people inherit a recessive allele from each parent. Dominant or recessive inheritance can explain this pedigree. If the trait is dominant, then the father in I is heterozygous for the trait. If the trait is recessive, then the father in I is homozygous for the trait and the mother in I is heterozygous. If this is an inherited dominant trait, then what can you conclude about the twins? These are Siamese twins. No, you can't possibly tell if these are Siamese twins or not. These are fraternal, non-identical twins. That is correct. These are identical twins. No, if these were identical twins, they would share the same genetic makeup. If this trait is dominantly inherited, then these twins must be non-identical, fraternal twins. Identical twins have the same genetic makeup and would have had the same phenotype. This in fact is a pedigree tracking the "inherited" interest in carpentry. Can this pedigree be explained without using genetics? How? All of the following. That is correct. Interest in carpentry was encouraged as a hobby by family members. Family members often share similar hobbies and activities. "Interest" is subjective, and is not easily measured. A interest in carpentry may be defined as building a house or watching others work with wood. The experimenter was biased and trying to prove a point. This pedigree was sent in by a student of genetics. It is possible that he wanted to prove his case. A pedigree like this can be explained without using genetics. An "interest" in carpentry can be encouraged by other family members. An "interest" is also difficult to quantify. The student who worked on this pedigree could have "led" participants to the "correct" answer. With pedigree analyses like these, eugenicists attributed a lot of human behavior to the science of genetics.


Gain measures how much of the energy sent from the radio to
the antenna is concentrated in a specific direction, and in which direction
the antenna has the greatest “reach” when receiving a signal.
The gain of the antenna is stated in decibels (dB) and measures
the increase in field strength of the antenna when compared to a reference
antenna, which
can be either an isotropic antenna (dBi) or a dipole
antenna (dBd). Comparisons
can be made between dBd and dBi as follows: dBd=dBi-2.15
Some manufacturers
use their own “Marine Gain”, stated as plain “dB”,
which is not a true measurement, and simply allows them to put higher gain
figures alongside their antennas. This can mislead customers into thinking
that they are getting more gain for their money.
To allow comparisons of our
antennas with antennas which state performance in “Marine Gain” we
list both true gain in dBi and “Marine
Gain” in dB.


Rana Malas wanted a garden that felt like the ones she grew up with near the Mediterranean Sea. That meant aromatic foliage plants like scented geraniums, lavender, rosemary, and thyme.
Malas insisted on a few edibles, such as a fruiting olive tree. "In the Middle East, an olive tree is a lucky plant," she says. "It brings you riches." A grapevine was also a necessity. "Living so close to the beach, I knew we might not get much fruit. But I love having the leaves handy to use in cooking."
Malas's ideal garden had to include lots of clay pots in classic shapes. Many contain her favorite herbal plants, but others ― especially the large ones ― are left empty, to be appreciated for their own beauty.
Fortunately for Malas, her Mediterranean garden vision and Laguna Beach's weather were a perfect match. The plants she wanted all thrive in Southern California's climate. Her herbal garden may not be as colorful as some of the English cottage gardens in the neighborhood, Malas says, but it makes up for that by providing aromatherapy. Take a deep breath on a warm afternoon and all your tensions disappear, she says. "It's very peaceful here, isn't it?"
DESIGN NOTES
Play up details. Pay attention to compact groupings of plants or objects. Such details can enrich a garden ― especially a small one. Use pots as focal points. Fill containers with herbs, such as oregano, trailing rosemary, salvias, or thyme. Display them in prominent places. Soften hardscape. Plant creeping thyme between pavers, and edge paths with soft-foliaged plants such as hardy geraniums and yarrow. Include a few workhorses. To add color to a mostly herbal garden, rely on a few shrubs that bloom nearly year-round, such as lavatera and groundcover roses. Design: Theresa Clark Studio, Capistrano Beach, CA (949/248-5404)


Download the white paper: A highly conserved neutralizing epitope on group 2 #Influenza A viruses by #Crucell Don’t miss the opportunity to download the latest white paper by Robert Friesen, Vice President of Preclinical and Clinical Research at Crucell, which will share insights, strategies and challenges on novel development in immunotherapy and prophylaxis against Influenza A groups I and II at the European Antibody Congress 2011.
The identification and characterization of CR6261-like antibodies has already sparked considerable advances, including 1) their detection in some individuals and 2) design of immunization strategies that efficiently elicit stem antibodies in mice, ferrets, and monkeys (20, 25). Thus, the identification and characterization of CR8020 should facilitate similar advances for group 2 viruses, bringing us one step closer to the ultimate goal of a universal vaccine for influenza.


September 2008 Design Considerations for Active Chilled Beams
Modular active chilled beams provide substantial cooling with excellent energy performance, often by using only ventilation air. This article covers how these beams reduce the total air handled by the ventilation system, and shows how they can be used with dedicated outdoor air systems, water-to-water heat pumps, closed-circuit fluid coolers, and geothermal heat pumps. This article also discusses how to use chilled beams for energy savings, especially in retrofit projects when space is at a premium.
Authors: By Darren Alexander, P.Eng.; and Mike O’Rourke Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 50, no. 9, September 2008Pages: 50-54, 56, 58Publish Date: September 2008Publisher: ASHRAE
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Friesl, M and Silberzahn, R (2012) Challenges in establishing global collaboration:temporal, strategic and operational decoupling. Long Range Planning, 45 (2-3). pp. 160-181. ISSN 0024-6301
Abstract Collaboration among the subsidiaries of multinational enterprises (MNEs) can lead to major synergies and efficiency gains. Despite these benefits, global collaboration is still only partly corporate reality. Research indicates that major obstacles still lie in establishing subsidiary collaboration. Initiating global collaboration requires strategic renewal with profound implications for MNEs’ local operations. In this article we investigate the process of strategic renewal leading to global collaboration and the challenges involved. We present a longitudinal case of an international IT company and its effort to establish global collaboration among its subsidiaries. The case analysis reveals that the establishment of global collaboration was affected by a decoupling of headquarters and subsidiaries along three dimensions: temporal, strategic and operational. Our findings have implications for research on global collaboration as well as strategic renewal. Practitioners can benefit from a discussion of challenges in the establishment of a collaborative strategy in MNEs and suggestions for how these challenges can be overcome.
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Document Type Article
Publication Date 1999
Source Publication Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services
Abstract Research has established a significant relationship between certain parental characteristics. such as income or parenting practices, and the development of child behavior problems. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a parenting program for low-income parents of children one to five years old which was offered through community-based family resource centers. Seventy-one mothers completed the program and showed significant decreases in their use of verbal and corporal punishment and significant increases in nurturing behaviors: their children’s behavior also improved significantly. Forty-five percent of parents also met Jacobson and Truax’s (1991) criteria for clinically significant change. Implications for practitioners working With this challenging population are discussed.


The keystone of every nutritional product line is a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement. At Thorne, they believe this is the starting point for every individual's supplementation needs and that these products should contain all the essential nutrients. They also believe that by using the purest, most bioavailable raw materials those without unnecessary additives and preservatives every individual's outcome will be optimized.
Why should everyone take a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement? Nutrition experts agree that, due to the state of the current food supply and because few Americans eat the recommended five servings daily of health-giving fruits and vegetables, a multiple vitamin-mineral formulation should be taken daily.* Even the Journal of the American Medical Association, not known as a supporter of dietary supplements, has finally agreed that everyone should take a multi. A multi could be considered "dietary insurance," a small price to pay to be sure you get all the essential nutrients daily, even if you don't eat right.* Even greater health benefits can be realized if you eat a healthy diet in addition to taking a multi.
Al's Formula is a comprehensive multiple vitamin-mineral formula designed to support the metabolic functions of the mature man.* Al's Formula contains saw palmetto extract, extra zinc, and the amino acids alanine, glycine, and glutamic acid for nutritional support of the prostate.
Pure betaine and hawthorne extract are included to promote cardiovascular function.* Al's Formula does not contain iron, as iron is generally not necessary and potentially harmful for some older men.
Like all Thorne Research multiple vitamin-mineral supplements, Al's Formula contains the active forms of vitamin B2 (riboflavin 5'-phosphate), vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5'-phosphate), vitamin B12 (adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin), and folic acid (folinic acid and L-5-MTHF).
Cost Per Serving: $1.77 Additional notes: Store in cool dry place Brand: Thorne Research SKU: THR004 Delivery type: Vegetarian Capsule Contraindications: As Vitamin K interferes with the effect of anticoagulant drugs (like Coumadin), the concurrent use of these agents should be avoided.Folinic acid and 5-methyl-tetrahydrofolate supplementation is not recommended concurrently with methotrexate cancer ther MPN: VMM Serving size: 8 Capsules Servings per container: 30
Vitamin A (12,500 IU from Mixed Carotenes and 2,500 IU as Palmitate) 15,000 IU - Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 850 mg - Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) 1,600 IU - Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl) 400 IU - Vitamin K (as Vitamin K1) 100 mcg - Thiamin (as Thiamin HCl) 40 mg - Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate) 11 mg - Niacin (130 mg as Niacinamide and 30 mg as Niacin) 160 mg - Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) 16.9 mg - Folate (500 mcg as Calcium Folinate and 500 mcg as 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) 1,000 mcg - Vitamin B12 (225 mcg as Adenosylcobalamin and 225 mcg as Methylcobalamin) 450 mcg - Biotin 400 mcg - Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) 413 mg - Calcium (as Calcium Citrate-Malate) 300 mg - Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate-Malate) 285 mg - Zinc (as Zinc Picolinate) 30 mg - Selenium (as Selenium Picolinate) 200 mcg - Copper (as Copper Picolinate) 1.5 mg - Manganese (as Manganese Picolinate) 6 mg - Chromium (as Chromium Chelidamate Arginate) 200 mcg - Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Picolinate) 100 mcg - Potassium (as Potassium Citrate-Malate) 90 mcg - Saw Palmetto extract (fruit) (Serenoa repens) 160 mg - Choline Citrate 100 mg - Glycine 100 mg - L-Alanine 100 mg - L-Glutamic Acid 100 mg - Hawthorn extract (flowering tops) (Crataegus laevigata) 50 mg - Boron (as Boron Picolinate) 3 mg - Vanadium (as Vanadium Picolinate) 100 mcg -
Ingredients Vitamin A,Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Chromium, Molybdenum, Potassium, Saw Palmetto extract, Cho
Other Ingredients Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Silicon Dioxide, Leucine.
Suggested Use Take 4-8 capsules daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner.
Warnings ALLERGY WARNING
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. Iodine may occasionally cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.
PREGNANCY WARNING
If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.
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The Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS) is based on a sample of students who enrolled in postsecondary education in institutions located in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for the first time in a specific academic year. Two BPS surveys have been conducted thus far; one followed students who first began their postsecondary education in 198990 (BPS:90/94) and a second followed students who began in 199596 (BPS:96/01). Unlike other NCES longitudinal surveys (such as the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988), which follow age-specific cohorts of secondary school students, the BPS sample includes nontraditional students who have delayed their postsecondary education due to financial need or family responsibilities, or other reasons. Students who began their postsecondary studies before the base year of the study, or who stopped out, and then returned to their studies in the base year were not included, nor were students who were still enrolled in high school. Eligible students for the BPS samples were identified from participants in the two corresponding National Postsecondary Student Aid Studies (NPSAS:90 and NPSAS:96).
The BPS survey samples, while representative and statistically accurate, are not simple random samples. Instead, the samples are selected using a more complex three-step procedure with stratified samples and differential probabilities of selection at each level. First, postsecondary institutions are selected within geographic strata. Once institutions are organized by zip code and state, they are further stratified by institution control (i.e., public; private not-for-profit; or private for-profit) and highest degree offering (less-than-2-year; 2-year to 3-year; 4-year non-doctorate-granting; and 4-year doctorate-granting).
A computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI) was conducted with BPS students twice after the Base Year survey. The final follow-up survey for BPS:90/94 took place about 5 years after college entry (in 1994), while the final follow-up survey for BPS:96/01 took place 6 years after (in 2001). The CATI collected information concerning enrollment, program completion, education financing, employment, and family formation; graduate school access and enrollment; and civic participation.
The BPS survey data underwent several data quality evaluations, which included both online data editing procedures and post-data collection editing. The online data editing ensured that the data collected fell within legitimate ranges and where feasible, items were cross-checked against other related items. After data collection, the data were cleaned and edited using several steps including verification of one-way frequencies for each item, cross-tabulations of related items, standard variable recoding and formatting (such as dates), the determination of outlier values, and logical imputations. After the CATI data were cleaned and edited, composite variables for specific data analyses were created, which were subjected to similar cleaning and checking procedures.


Examine whether contaminants in your water supply met two standards: the legal limits established by the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the typically stricter health guidelines. The data was collected by an advocacy organization, the Environmental Working Group, who shared it with The Times.
St Joseph Water System St Joseph, Tennessee . Serves 1,242 people.
No data was available for this system.
Units: ppb: parts per billion, pCi/L: picocuries per liter, ppm: parts per million, mrem/yr: millirems per year, MFL: million fibers per litre


Cluster Munitions Manual Religions for Peace can play a leading role in supporting and coordinating the efforts of senior religious leaders to address the challenges of cluster bombs.religious leaders are uniquely positioned to share these concerns with their own communities. They can also urge their governments to implement a ban on cluster munitions.This toolkit is designed to assist religious leaders as they provide leadership on these two fronts. Importantly,this toolkit also addresses the link between religious communities and providing care to victims of cluster munitions.Providing care is a significant contribution that people of faith can make towards healing wounds made by these weapons. Attachment Size RFP Cluster Munitions 876 KB


Developing a Governance Board How Will You Motivate Them? There are many reasons why individuals might choose to make a difference by supporting your organization and helping to guide it. Some of these might be:
To contribute to a good cause To be involved in a dynamic grassroots organization To associate with other exciting and inspiring individuals To assist a related cause, for example, your condition might cause heart disease and someone might wish to impact heart disease in a very focused way A personal connection: an individual is a friend or relative of a person affected by the condition Once you understand what motivates people to serve, you can recruit individuals you think will create the right culture for your board.
Key Board Principles Genetic Alliance recognizes the importance of board development for its member groups. To help these organizations reach optimal board functioning, Genetic Alliance has developed its Organization Incubator program, based on Jim Collins' book, Good to Great . This program helps participating boards adopt key organizational and operational principles, including
Level 5 Leadership - Recognizing, supporting, and recruiting for leadership of the highest caliber. First Who¦Then What - Getting the right leaders involved before deciding what to do. Confront the Brutal Facts with Unwavering Faith - Adopting a climate of truth-telling and open communication. Defining - Specializing in a limited number of areas. Culture of Discipline Combined with an Ethic of Entrepreneurship - Combining responsibility with freedom. The Flywheel and the Doom Loop - Building momentum up to and beyond a breakthrough point. Self-identification - Understanding how what is said may be true about one's self. Deeper understanding - Getting to the deeper essence of an issue. Authentic interactions - Being real and true even when it is uncomfortable. Self-evaluation - Assessing whether one is achieving his or her potential. Everyone monitors quietness from members - Maintaining engagement from all board members. Everyone monitors over activity from members - Having group responsibility for balanced discussion. Members can't disappear - Ensuring that issues are addressed once presented. Dialogue and debate - Teaching board members to avoid case-building or coercion. A climate where truth is heard - Developing transparency on the board. Review/reflect on successes - Acknowledging accomplishments when they occur.


Dig up the plants as soon as their main production is over and replace them with seedlings for a different crop. As the weather warms, cool-season crops, such as peas, are completing their production. Have young squash or cucumber plants ready to take their place on the trellis. As soon as the broccoli is finished, have tomato plants ready to take its place in the bed. A planting area that's never idle produces a surprising amount of food.
Sharp scissors Trowel Young transplants Slow-acting fertilizer Water 1. After seedlings have developed two or three sets of leaves, they'll be crowded and need thinning. Remove extra plants to achieve the correct spacing and allow the remaining plants room to grow.
2. Thin a crop of young plants by snipping off the stems at the soil surface. For larger plants, this is preferable to pulling them, when you might damage the roots of neighboring plants.
Continued on page 2: Continuous Planting


While the recession officially ended more than two years ago, the jobs crisis that began with the recession and has yet to be resolved, continues to take a toll on unionization rates. Despite a stemming of the tide of job losses in the private sector, decreases in the unionization rate nationally and in California continue, while the unionization rate for the Los Angeles region remained essentially flat over the past year. Although it decreased to 16.9 percent in 2010-11, the unionization rate in California remains around its average for the past decade. However, at 11.8 percent, the unionization rate in the U.S. is at an historic low. UCLA’s Insitute for Research on Labor and Employment publication, The State of the Unions in 2011: A Profile of Union Membership in Los Angeles, California and the Nation provides an analysis of the recent trends in unionization in the United States, California, and Los Angeles. Appelbaum is the ILRE research director.


Haulage, bus and coach operators who are unwilling or unable to comply with safety regulations will continue to be excluded from the industry, the North West regulator has warned in her annual report to the Secretary of State for Transport.
Beverley Bell, the Traffic Commissioner responsible for licensing businesses running haulage operations or carrying passengers in the North West, has used the report to outline her continued commitment to ensure that operator licensing regulation is proportionate and effective.
Reflecting on work carried out at public inquiries, Mrs Bell noted that revocation remained high. 30% of HGV operators lost their licences during the year, while a quarter of bus and coach operators were told they could no longer carry passengers.
She noted that other sanctions imposed on operators were also effective.
“Much of the value in our public inquiry work lies not just in revocation cases but in those cases where orders for curtailment and suspension are made,” she said.
Just over 11% of HGV operators and almost 14% of bus and coach operators were suspended, which prevented them from running their fleets for a specified period of time.
Close to a quarter of HGV firms were subject to a curtailment order – which reduced the number of vehicles they could put on the road at any one time. Mrs Bell also reflected on the positive aspects of the industries in the report.
and the examples of good practice she saw whilst engaging with them.
She noted that drivers and managers had explained the problems they faced trying to keep vehicles and employees safe.
“I also heard from them about how seriously they take their obligations working as professionals – and how they welcome guidance from their local commissioner.”
“Attending the North West Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport industry awards reminded me of the many examples of best practice, commitment, professionalism, drive and determination shown by entrants and brought a welcome balance to those whom I met at public inquiry last year,” she added.
The regulator also used the report to outline her concern over bus punctuality and reliability in the region.
“When interviewed for the post of Traffic Commissioner I was asked what passengers wanted from their bus service. The answer was not difficult – they want the buses (and their drivers) to be safe, punctual and reliable.
“I take this opportunity to remind operators who read my report that they must monitor their registered services and that they must proactively manage them,” she added.
“Far too many still are not and they can expect no sympathy from VOSA as the enforcement agency or me as the regulator.”
The Traffic Commissioner concluded her report by expressing gratitude to Greater Manchester Police for their continued liaison with her office to notify convictions sustained by those applying for, or involved in, the operation of commercial vehicles in the region.


Jonathan Wadley, PhD Visiting Professor
Jonathan Wadley, PhD, began teaching at the University of San Diego in 2011. He teaches undergraduate courses on international relations and food politics. His research centers on the politics of everyday life, particularly on sexuality and food. The former was the subject of his doctoral research, which examined the effects of prostitution and human trafficking policies on migrant populations in Europe. The latter is the topic of his current work. In addition to his academic duties, he serves as the founder and CEO of a nonprofit organization that employs emerging technologies to cultivate political communities among animal welfare advocates.
Education Ph.D., University of Florida, Political Science B.S., University of Florida, Business Administration B.A., University of Florida, Political Science
Scholarly and Creative Work Wadley’s research focuses on the (seemingly nonpolitical) topics of sexuality and eating. Most of this work to date has explored the ways in which sexual norms have shaped government policy. His dissertation – a piece of which was published in an edited volume titled Gender and International Security: Feminist Perspectives – examined the rapid development of prostitution and human trafficking policies within the European Union in the 1990s. It argued that those policies were shaped by specific notions of sexuality, which made them less effective at meeting the needs of the female migrant populations they purported to serve. His current research focuses on political consumerism in the American food production system, particularly as it relates to animal welfare standards.
Teaching Interests Wadley has taught a wide range of courses in the subfields of international relations, political theory, and American government. At the University of Florida, he designed and taught three courses born of his research: Gender and International Relations, Women in World Politics, and Sexual Politics in Europe. During that time he was recognized by the UF Department of Political Science with the Best Graduate Student Teacher award. His recent course offerings include Food Politics in the U.S.A. and an Honors course in political theory.


Monitoring bill update Licensing Bill Stands Despite Opposition By Deborah L. O'Mara Despite opposition by industry leading alarm installing and central station companies, the New York Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NYBFAA) continues its quest for a new statewide licensing law for monitoring firms.
Some of the top revenue-generating companies who monitor customer accounts in the state, including ADT, Rapid Response Monitoring Services, Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Protection 1 Security Solutions, Vivint, Sonitrol, MACE CSSS, Doyle Security Systems, Direct Alarm, Legacy Security Systems, Security Solutions, C.O.P.S. Monitoring-have unequivocally stated their opposition to the proposed legislation. The legislation, Article 6E
"Business of Alarm Monitoring," seeks separate licensing of central station monitoring companies. Currently, only alarm companies selling, installing and servicing alarms are licensed (Article 6D, 1992). According to SD&I sources, the number of monitored accounts in the state could amount to some seven figures.
"We are categorically opposed to the legislation," said Jeffrey Atkins, president of Rapid Response Monitoring Services. In a letter submitted to the NYBFAA on behalf of Rapid Response, Russell MacDonnell, chief executive officer stated: "We strongly urge you not to support proposed Article 6E. The Article should be dropped and the state of New York should focus on more serious issues at hand."
Ina Staris, legal counsel for Stanley Convergent Security Solutions also wrote: "Stanley CSS strongly opposes the proposed Article 6E and believes it should be abandoned. It is not the time to further burden monitoring companies with more costs and bureaucracy in managing their business."
While the NYBFAA contends their open discussions on the issue began in 2008, John Lombardi reiterated to SD&I magazine that no one in the industry responded or provided little or no comment with regards to the draft, until early 2011. He also stated that while he is a member of the committee that drafted the legislation, the issue is currently in the hands of the board of NYBFAA and "whether or not it goes through will be up to them, but I believe it will." Lombardi is president of Commercial Instruments & Alarm Systems in Fishkill, N.Y.
"Just because it's more licensing doesn't mean it's bad," Lombardi said. "I maintain that this may be the foundation for national reciprocity." He added that the NYBFAA is a benevolent group focused on the well being of the industry.
Time for national licensing? The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) also "opposes the proposed New York Licensing bill," it wrote in a statement distributed to media. "CSAA's official position on this matter represents the will not only of its board and members but also numerous non-members in the central station industry who have communicated their concerns to CSAA about the proposed New York State licensing legislation." In an interview with Ed Bonifas, vice president of Alarm Detection Systems of Illinois and president of CSAA, he said: "CSAA is actively looking at proposing a national licensing bill and will move forward quickly in that direction."
However NYBFAA has different interpretations of the numerous letters submitted and believes they are inconclusive. It stated that the Board of Directors will "review the comment letters submitted by those unable to attend the February 10 meeting." The directors are adding an agenda item for their next scheduled meeting to review additional comments. According to Joseph Hayes, president of the association and owner of All County Security in Putnam Valley, N.Y., in a letter issued on his behalf by Dale Eller, executive director of the NYBAA, the organization will at this time "stop all actions seeking prospective legislative sponsors."
The process will take time, with the NYBFAA board to meet in May 2011, at which time it will assess letters and other comments and make a determination whether or not to proceed. For more information, check out the SD&I February issue archives at www.securityinfowatch.com and the Integrator Insights blog on the site.


Once a juvenile
offender case has been referred to the Third District Youth Court Program the
case is screened by Youth Court staff. If the case meets Youth Court criteria
the respondent along with his/her parents or guardians must agree to have the
case heard by a jury of their peers and must agree to all eventual sentencing
and probationary proceedings. Court proceedings are monitored by a Judge to
ensure that both the victim’s rights, and the juvenile’s rights are recognized
and that justice has been served.
All youth participating in Youth Court have admitted guilt to a crime or an offense and will appear for a sentencing hearing before a jury of peers. The jury is presented with evidence relevant to sentencing, deliberates, and passes sentence. By agreeing to proceed in Youth Court, an offender obtains certain benefits and waives certain rights that otherwise would attach in traditional criminal justice processing. Benefits include a decision by a jury of peers aimed at assisting the young person in desisting from criminal conduct, and an opportunity to participate positively in the criminal justice system. If the offender successfully completes the sentence, the case is ultimately dismissed and the youth does not have a record of conviction. Rights waived in Youth Court include the right to an attorney and to a trial for determination of guilt.


When it comes to bread, you have no choice but to choose from among the various gluten-free bread brands. Fortunately, many grocery stores these days carry frozen gluten-free bread, and you can order online to get your particular favorite.
I periodically run across claims that people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity can eat breads with ingredients such as sprouted wheat or Einkorn wheat (an ancient form of wheat). Don't believe them. If the ingredients on the bread include wheat, do not buy that bread it's likely to make you sick.
Gluten-Free Snacks If you're looking for baked snacks like cookies or cakes, you'll obviously have to stick to gluten-free labeled items. Again, we're fortunate that most stores carry at least a handful of gluten-free cookies and may even carry such products as gluten-free bagels and gluten-free frozen waffles in their freezer sections.
Also, there's now a wide variety of gluten-free pretzels available for snacking, along with many different energy bars that are labeled gluten-free.
Several manufacturers, including Kettle brand, make gluten-free chips (especially gluten-free potato chips) and label them as such. You'll also find many brands of gluten-free corn chips look for those specifically labeled gluten-free (for example, Fritos now labels its lightly salted corn chips as gluten-free, but not its flavored chips).
If you want something sweet, multiple candies are considered gluten-free to 20 parts per million; here's my list of gluten-free candy.
Gluten-Free Cereal, Pasta Choices Improving You've got multiple choices when it comes to gluten-free cereal: many major brands now are making some favorites, such as General Mills' Chex and Kellogg's Rice Krispies, gluten-free. Here's a comprehensive list I've developed of gluten-free cereals, including cold, hot, granola and kid-friendly products: Gluten-Free Cereal Options
As with breads and snacks, don't buy a cereal unless it's specifically marked gluten-free.
The same goes for pasta if it's not labeled gluten-free, don't buy it. Fortunately, there are plenty of gluten-free pasta options available, in sizes and shapes ranging from fettuccine to linguine.
You can choose pasta made from corn, rice or more unusual gluten-free grains, such as quinoa. Many people have a favorite brand (you'll need to do some experimenting to discover your own), and it's possible to create pasta dishes that taste just like the gluten originals.


Anti-Israeli campus groups have made inroads at American universities by using the campus media, creating strategic partnerships with mainstream left-wing groups, and supporting certain members of the faculty and staff. Pro-Israeli activists who wish to combat this threat must respond to all three of these avenues by getting organized, utilizing the media, and maintaining relationships with organizations, campus influentials, and the Jewish community. The Coalition of Hopkins Activists for Israel (CHAI) was created in September 2000 to enact these steps in seeking to preempt potential anti-Israelism on the Johns Hopkins University's Homewood campus.
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Conclusion
Anti-Israeli activism - often called pro-Palestinian activism - stands on three legs: strategic relationships, professors, and the media. Each must be addressed systematically by pro-Israeli activists. Although CHAI, like most other pro-Israeli organizations on American campuses, began as an ad hoc, quick-response group addressing bias and misinformation, it quickly developed a larger mission. It geared its strategy to the specific character of JHU and concentrated on the types of activity most likely to succeed there. Since JHU tends to be cerebral and not actively political (that is, while many students study politics, they are not involved in political protests, debates, and large-scale campaigns), education campaigns, with emphasis on exposing bias in the media, were deemed the best approach.13 At the same time, CHAI established its niche in the university's Jewish community.
Once the on-campus approach proved successful, it was important to forge relationships within the university and the larger Jewish community. By involving university officials in the planning and execution of events, CHAI maintained a significant profile within the university. By planning events that drew the larger Jewish community to the campus, CHAI became an integral part of the Baltimore pro-Israeli community. Relationships with alumni and professors have also been critical in effecting long-term change on the campus. Finally, CHAI's connections with a broader pro-Israeli network have proved important for training activists and for planning and refining the group's activities.
Four years after CHAI's creation, all its original founders have graduated and left the area. However, the mark of success is that CHAI members now play a role in all the major campus organizations, and have maintained the ties with the university officials and faculty. Indeed, this campus has never become prone to extreme or violent anti-Israeli activity.
The main lesson from CHAI's experience is that it is crucial that pro-Israeli activism be conducted strategically.


In Reply: We appreciate Dr Colwell's commentson our work. We agree with Dr Boissel's1 editorial, that each individual patient should be evaluated regarding hisor her risk and potential benefit from long-term aspirin therapy.Our meta-analysishas demonstrated that aspirin therapy reduces risk of myocardial infarctionand ischemic stroke, but increases risk of hemorrhagic stroke. In patientswith prior cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction, unstableangina, chronic stable angina, ischemic stroke, and transient ischemic attacks,the benefits of aspirin use outweigh the potential for adverse effects, andaspirin therapy should be recommended for all such patients.2 However, in patients without prior cardiovascular disease, the decision tostart aspirin therapy should be individualized based on the risk-benefit ratio.Patients with diabetes are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, mainlymyocardial infarction. Therefore, the ADA has wisely recommended aspirin therapyas a primary prevention strategy in diabetic patients with additional riskfactors for cardiovascular disease.3 Becausemost of the trials included in our meta-analysis were not conducted in diabeticpatients, the risk of hemorrhagic stroke related to aspirin therapy in thispopulation could not be estimated. However, based on the high absolute riskof myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke in diabetic patients, the benefitshould outweigh the risk.


Original Research Influence of a Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Beverage on Performance and Blood Homeostasis During Recovery From Football
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This study compared the efficacy of a 7% glucose polymer beverage containing electrolytes (GP) versus a nonnutrient, nonelectrolyte placebo (P) in maintaining blood homeostasis during recovery from football and determined whether consumption of the GP beverage improved anaerobic performance immediately after football competition when compared with the placebo. Forty-four high school football players participated in a 50-play scrimmage designed to simulate game conditions. At each of six periods before and during the scrimmage, players consumed 170 ml of the GP or P beverage. Eight maximal-effort 40-yd sprints (40-sec rest intervals) were performed before and after the scrimmage to assess the decrement in anaerobic performance from the scrimmage. Venous blood samples were drawn before and after the scrimmage and analyzed. The pre- to postscrimmage differences in mean and peak sprint velocities did not differ between treatments, nor did body weight and plasma. In contrast, the percent decrease in plasma volume was significantly greater in the P group. Postscrimmage increases in glucose and insulin were greater in the GP group. These data suggest that CHO-electrolyte drinks do not prevent a decline in anaerobic performance when compared to water, but a CMO-electrolyte drink is more effective in maintaining PV than water during recovery from anaerobic exercise.


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Many household items can’t go in the mail. Hazardous materials come in a wide variety of forms and can be chemical, biological, radioactive, or a combination. The US Postal Service's™ definition of a hazardous material includes many common household and consumer products. They may not be dangerous on your shelf at home, but they can become a hazard when shaken or when the temperature or pressure changes. Common hazardous materials include:
•Perfumes
•Nail polish
•Flea collars or flea sprays
•Aerosols
•Bleach
•Pool chemicals
•Paints
•Matches
•Batteries
•Fuels or gasoline
•Airbags
•Dry ice
•Mercury thermometers
•Cleaning supplies
•Items previously containing fuel
•Glues
•Fireworks
Additionally, University personnel (including students) should be advised not to send alcohol, consumer products, prescription drugs, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, or handguns. Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or liquor) are not considered hazardous but can’t go in the mail. If you’re reusing a box displaying alcohol brands, all logos and labels need to be covered up. Prescription medications can only be mailed by registered practitioners or dispensers. Similar laws apply to over-the-counter medications
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Hormonal Therapy Hormones are natural substances produced by the body that control reproduction, growth, and metabolism.
Certain body tissues, such as breast and prostate, require hormones to develop. When cancer originates in these tissues, it responds to hormones. This means that the cancer responds to hormonal manipulation, which includes the administration of hormones, the withdrawal of hormones, or interference with hormone function. For example, by using chemicals that block the action of these hormones, it is possible to slow down, or even stop, the growth of cancer cells.
Rarely given as a single agent to attempt to cure cancer, hormones are often used to prevent or delay recurrence of cancer after other modalities of treatment have removed the gross primary tumor and chemotherapy or radiation therapy have treated systemic and regional micrometastases.
An example is a breast cancer patient who had the primary tumor and positive axillary nodes removed surgically, received systemic chemotherapy and regional radiation, and was placed on tamoxifen, a synthetic antiestrogen, to prevent or delay recurrence.
Hormones can be administered orally, intravenously, or intramuscularly. Surgery may also be used to prevent the body from producing hormones. For example, a patient with prostate cancer may have an orchiectomy to prevent the production of testosterone.
Some types of cancer may originate from organs that require hormones to develop, but they may not be treated with hormonal therapy. A sample of the tumor can be sent to a special lab to determine if hormonal therapy is likely to be effective.


The 2007 Atlantic hurricane season had been running for several months before it saw its first hurricane, Dean. Dean began as a wave-like disturbance in the cloud bands off South America, which gathered together to form a storm system on August 13. By August 18, Dean had grown in power to become a Category 4 hurricane, swirling in the Caribbean Sea. The storm caused great damage to Jamaica and Grand Cayman Island, among other Caribbean islands, and as of August 19, it was forecast to come ashore on the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula not far from the border with Belize. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center were also expecting the storm to continue to gather power to Category 5 strength.
While weather and Earth science satellites are known for getting a perspective on storms as they orbit the Earth, they were not the only sensors viewing Hurricane Dean from high above. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station and the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavour passed over the storm on August 18. These two photographs were taken by astronauts on Endeavour moments from each other. The first is a close-up of the eye of the storm, the second is a wider-angle view, both taken by a handheld camera around noon local time.
Hurricane Dean showed a deep and well-defined eye at the center of the storm, with powerful thunderstorms around the eyewall sending up tall towers of clouds. In the close-up view, these towering clouds appear to be casting shadows on the cloud deck below them. The deep eye of the storm has a clear three-dimensional shape in these oblique angle photographs, but the camera angle does not allow us to see down the bottom of the storm. At the time of these photographs, Hurricane Dean was passing just south of Jamaica as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds as high as 240 kilometers per hour (150 miles per hour).


Handbook of Electrochemistry Edited by Cynthia Zoski, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, USA Electrochemistry plays a key role in a broad range of research and applied areas including the exploration of new inorganic and organic compounds, biochemical and biological systems, corrosion, energy applications involving fuel cells and solar cells, and nanoscale investigations. The Handbook of Electrochemistry serves as a source of electrochemical information, providing details of experimental considerations, representative calculations, and illustrations of the possibilities available in electrochemical experimentation. The book is divided into five parts: Fundamentals, Laboratory Practical, Techniques, Applications, and Data. The first section covers the fundamentals of electrochemistry which are essential for everyone working in the field, presenting an overview of electrochemical conventions, terminology, fundamental equations, and electrochemical cells, experiments, literature, textbooks, and specialized books. Part 2 focuses on the different laboratory aspects of electrochemistry which is followed by a review of the various electrochemical techniques ranging from classical experiments to scanning electrochemical microscopy, electrogenerated chemiluminesence and spectroelectrochemistry. Applications of electrochemistry include electrode kinetic determinations, unique aspects of metal deposition, and electrochemistry in small places and at novel interfaces and these are detailed in Part 4. The remaining three chapters provide useful electrochemical data and information involving electrode potentials, diffusion coefficients, and methods used in measuring liquid junction potentials.
Audience Electrochemists of all levels working in physical or analytical chemistryHardbound, 934 Pages
Published: December 2006
Imprint: Elsevier
ISBN: 978-0-444-51958-0
Contents Part One: Fundamentals 1. FundamentalsPart Two: Laboratory Practical 2. Practical Electrochemical Cells 3. Solvents and Supporting Electrolytes 4. Reference Electrodes 5. Solid Electrode Materials: Pretreatment and Activation 6. Ultramicroelectrodes 7. Potentiometric Ion-Selective Electrodes 8. Chemically Modified Electrodes 9. Semiconductor Electrodes 10. Microelectrode ArraysPart Three: Techniques 11. Classical Experiments 12. Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy 13. Electrogenerated Chemiluminesence 14. SpectroelectrochemistryPart Four: Applications 15. Determination of Electrode Kinetics 16. Metal Deposition 17. Electrochemistry in Small Places and at Novel InterfacesPart Five: Data 18. Electrode Potentials 19. Diffusion Coefficients 20. Liquid Junction Potentials


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Relational isolation concerns individuals who have very few contacts with others. Two social groups are particularly vulnerable: seniors and socially underprivileged individuals, especially those with low incomes and no qualifications. With isolation can come a certain depression. One in four isolated individuals feels lonely or bored as opposed to one in ten non-isolated individuals. Given that these people combine relational isolation with depression, they are particularly fragile psychologically and socially. The social composition of sensitive urban areas increases the risk of relational isolation.
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We withhold recommendation on proposed funding for the Child Welfare Services Case Management System ($2.5 million General Fund) and recommend that the department report, during budget hearings, on the concerns raised in this analysis. Background. Chapter 1294, Statutes of 1989 (SB 370, Presley), requires the implementation of a single statewide child welfare services case management system (CMS). The primary goal of the CMS is to provide a statewide data base, case management tool, and reporting system for the program.
The budget proposes $9.9 million ($2.5 million General Fund and $7.4 million federal funds) for state operations to develop the CMS in 1995-96. The budget also proposes $2.7 million ($0.8 million General Fund and $1.9 million federal funds) for local assistance for the ongoing costs of pilot implementation in 1995-96.
New Special Project Report (SPR) Approved. In June 1994, the Department of Finance approved a new SPR for the CMS project. The latest approved SPR makes several changes to the previous SPR, including:
Needs Not Considered in Original Plan. While some of the changes were due to new federal and state requirements, many were included to address needs that had not been accounted for in the previous SPR. These changes were related to case management, county support, integration of state and county systems, implementation, and other areas.
Costs Higher Than Reflected in the SPR. The previously approved SPR estimated total project costs to be approximately $90 million for a nine-year period. Statewide implementation was scheduled to be completed in January 1994. The new SPR estimates total project costs to be approximately $119 million (an increase of 32 percent), with statewide implementation to be delayed 30 months, to July 1996.
We believe that the $119 million estimate contained in the most recent SPR understates the costs of the project. This is because the SPR fails to include the increased state costs which will occur due to the vendor's contract obligations being reduced by 17 months. Adjusting for this factor, the project will cost $140 million, or $21 million higher than reflected in the latest SPR.
Ongoing Vendor Dispute. The vendor is asking for $147 million (75 percent over the amount included in the new SPR for the vendor's component of the project) to complete the CMS as proposed in the SPR. The department indicates that the vendor's position is without justification. Additionally, the department states that it is pursuing this issue through negotiations.
Delays Could Jeopardize "Enhanced" Federal Funding. Federal law allows states to claim 75 percent federal funding for the planning, design, development, and installation of a statewide automated child welfare system, effective for federal fiscal years 1994, 1995, and 1996. In subsequent years, the federal match decreases to 50 percent.
The new SPR schedule assumes statewide implementation of the CMS by July 1996, which would allow the state to receive enhanced federal funding at 75 percent for these costs. The General Fund costs proposed for the CMS in 1995-96 are based on this assumption. To the extent that the project is delayed beyond this schedule, the state could lose anticipated federal funds which could result in further increases in General Fund costs for the project. The department has indicated that it is considering seeking a federal waiver to extend the time limit on enhanced funding.
Difficulties in Contract Management. The department has experienced difficulties in managing the vendor contract. In addition to the dispute over the contract price, the department has indicated that the vendor has failed to meet certain obligations. The department has acknowledged the need for assistance in managing the contract by including in the new SPR funding for a Quality Assurance Advisor who will help ensure that the vendor complies with all the terms and requirements of the contract. We believe that this assistance would be beneficial.
Recommendation. Depending on the outcome of the vendor dispute, the costs for the CMS in the budget year may differ significantly from the amount proposed. Consequently, we withhold recommendation on the proposed funding for the project and recommend that the department report during budget hearings on the concerns raised in this analysis, including (1) the status of the vendor dispute, (2) the impact of the vendor dispute on the budget, (3) the likelihood of securing federal approval to extend the time period to claim enhanced federal funding, and (4) steps that will be taken to improve contract
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OBJECTIVE: Few controlled studies have addressed the issue of which antidepressant medications should be recommended for outpatients who have not responded to multiple treatment trials. This study compared the efficacy of switching to mirtazapine to that of switching to a tricyclic antidepressant (nortriptyline) following two prospective, consecutive, unsuccessful medication treatments for nonpsychotic major depressive disorder.
METHOD: Following lack of remission or an inability to tolerate an initial trial of citalopram for up to 12 weeks (first step) and a second trial with either monotherapy involving another antidepressant or augmentation of citalopram with bupropion or buspirone (second step), adult outpatients (N=235) with nonpsychotic major depressive disorder were randomly assigned to 14 weeks of treatment with mirtazapine (up to 60 mg/day) (N=114) or nortriptyline (up to 200 mg/day) (N=121). The primary outcome, symptom remission, was defined a priori as a total exit score of </=7 on the 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression. The 16-item Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Self-Report (QIDS-SR(16)), obtained at treatment visits, provided secondary outcomes of remission (score </=5 at exit) and response (>/=50% reduction in score from baseline).
RESULTS: For mirtazapine, remission rates were 12.3% and 8.0% per the Hamilton and QIDS-SR(16) scores, respectively. For nortriptyline, remission rates were 19.8% and 12.4%, respectively. QIDS-SR(16) response rates were 13.4% for mirtazapine and 16.5% for nortriptyline. Neither response nor remission rates statistically differed by treatment, nor did these two treatments differ in tolerability or adverse events.
CONCLUSIONS: Switching to a third antidepressant monotherapy regimen after two consecutive unsuccessful antidepressant trials resulted in low remission rates (<20%) among patients with major depressive disorder.


Gentle, low-impact prenatal exercise during the day will give you the muscle and energy release necessary for you to fall asleep easily and deeply at night. (Exercise when you're pregnant? Yes, we went there. No, don't hate us!)
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Food Security Cluster Augmentation in Response to the continued Humanitarian Situation in Somalia
Over the past 8 years, the humanitarian community in Somalia has responded to three major crises (2005-2006, 2008-2009 and 2011) with the most severe emergency leading to the declaration of Famine in July 2011. However, over the past 10 years, the pastoral, agro-pastoral and agricultural livelihoods within Somalia have fluctuated between Famine/Emergency/Crisis and Food Secure/Stressed. As a result of a combination of shocks such as poor rainfall, global price fluctuations and eruption of resourced-based or regional inter-state conflict, between 3.4 and 6.5 million Somalis have, to some degree, lost their assets and remained food-insecure.


Ammori has long been a leader in addressing public policy challenges for the online distribution of video. This video includes television shows, films, and user-generated content.
Powerful incumbents, from movie conglomerates to cable and phone companies, have attempted to crush the disruptive potential of video on Internet-based platforms. Their methods implicate copyright law, network neutrality, bandwidth caps and metering, set-top box restrictions, and anti-competitive agreements.
In addition to his experience on these issues, Ammori authored an important report forming the basis of antitrust complaints by leading consumer groups regarding anti-competitive “authentication” agreements. These complaints were filed shortly after announcement of the Comcast-NBC merger and influenced the focus of the FCC and DOJ merger review that resulted in merger conditions aimed at enhancing online-video competition.