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Dalat, also Da Lat (Đà Lạt), located in the South Central Highlands of Vietnam, was originally the playground of the French who built villas in the clear mountain air to escape the heat and humidity of the coast and of Saigon, now known as Ho Chi Minh City.
Dalat looks like a cross between Vietnam and the French Alps. Many of its hotels and houses are built in a European/ French style. The city spreads across a series of pine-covered hills, with a small lake in the center and surrounded by a man made lake and higher peaks, making for some lovely scenery quite different from the rest of Vietnam. Temperatures are pleasantly warm by day, and quite cool at night, down to perhaps 10 degrees Celcius.
Dalat is very much a niche tourism town, open to some of the more adventurous travelers, or the Indo chic romantics, seeking world class golf. There is a steady flow during some parts of the year of tourist from all walks of life and places, small hotels, cafe's lining its streets and plenty of small shops offering anything from orchids to knitwear. The vast majority of visitors are Vietnamese, although plenty of Americans and Europeans find their way, in their search for this utopian Dalat, a Life style resort destination, either on short package tours, or research and soul searching, drawn by the scenery, vivid blue skies, fresh air, flower-filled parks, and local culinary treats. Dalat is a favorite destination for company weekend outings, family get-aways, and honeymooners. Most guidebooks for overseas visitors describe Dalat as a tourist town with a colorful approach to tourism. Dalat is a very pleasant stop, on a north-south tour, or viceversa. or a pleasant outing from the heat of Saigon. For overseas visitors, it offers mostly a chance to cool down, observe the Vietnamese at play, view a bit of the French legacy, the Indochine legend and its momentous glories and the architecture untouched by the Vietnam conflict left behind,a unique place to enjoy the atmosphere of a unique country and its people.
Dalat is also surrounded by some of the best mountain biking, hiking and canyoning opportunities in Vietnam, with hills of coffee and tea plantations, which evoke images of the colonial hill stations of the north of India.
Dalat's high altitude (1500-2000 m) and fertile landscape make it one of Vietnam's premier agricultural areas, producing varieties of fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee and flowers that don't grow in the lowlands. In markets as far north as Hanoi and Hai Phong, vegetable and flower vendors will tout their "made in Dalat" produce.
Get in
Most local and foreign travellers arrive in [Dalat] by bus, including those travelling on the famous Sinh Cafe Hanoi-HCMC open-tour bus. Mai Linh Express and Phuong Trang run several daily services to Dalat from Nha Trang and HCMC. From Nha Trang, the bus ride is about 5 hours, with the obligatory stop at a dilapidated Cham temple/tourist site. Within the last year or so, a new road from Nha Trang has cut the travel time to 3-4 hours, including a 30-minute breakfast/WC stop about one hour out of Nha Trang. From Ho Chi Minh City, the bus ride is about 7 hours (9 hours if there is bad traffic leaving Saigon). If coming from Mui Ne, be careful as the road is terribly rough most of the way, so try to book a large bus or at least a seat towards the front.
For western visitors it may be best to book a ticket on a bus without a television. The entertainment offered could be loud and unappealing if you prefer sleeping before arriving at their next destination.
There are various travel agencies in the town that can book buses to all parts of the country.
Alternatively, catch a local bus at HCMC, Bien Hoa, Phan Rang, Nha Trang or Buon Ma Thuot.
The airport, is a mere 30 km south of the city linked by a modern and yet scenic two lane highway and offers daily Vietnam Airlines/Air Mekong flights to and from HCMC, Danang and Hanoi. Dalat is being serviced by two airlines at this present time, being Vietnam Airlines and Air Mekong, a new private carrier with additional flights from and to Hanoi, Saigon and other destinations. Checking the timetables and prices being offered is well worth while since competition offers better rates with advanced bookings, Air Mekong like Vietnam Airlines is linked into overseas reservation and ticket issuing through the GDS and airline systems.
Some hotels offer special arrangements with taxi companies to ferry hotel-stayers to and fro the airport at around 200,000 VND.
BEWARE: Hotels can try to rip you off by asking for anything between 300,000 to 400,000 for Airport transfer. Be adamant on 200,000. You can try calling 0633835583 - they have a fix price so 200,000. Malinh asked for 300,000 for airport. Don't even think of going by meter: It comes to around 577,000 by meter (distance: around 35km)
Get around
Depending on where you stay, you can walk to most parts around town. You can catch a Xe Om (motorbike taxi) from most corners, so if you're going somewhere farther out of town, you have a fast way to get there. Taxis are also abundant and reasonable in price, yet watch the meter, as meter fixing is a common practice from north to the south.
There is a local bus which passes near most of the main tourist sites. Heading south you can catch it at the bus shelter by the lake. Otherwise, the bus hub can be found on Khu Hoa Binh street, just up from the market. The last bus each day is at 5PM.
There are many places around town to rent a bicycle, tandem or motorbike. Please consider carefully before you move to rent a motorbike, as according to the Vietnamese law you must be in the possession of a valid Vietnamese drivers license, to be able to operate and drive a motor vehicle in the country, failure to have one, cancels any insurance that the bike might come with and makes you liable according to the law for any damages and remember in South East Asia, you are always liable, as you are always guilty, as you are presumed to have more money then the other party. Hence you will have to pay for damages to the bike and its full value, damages to other people and their property, as well you might have just ruined your own vacation time, due to injury and of course hefty payments to third parties.
Packaged day tours are easily purchased round town, which will take you to a variety of sites, it is recommended to use one of the three licensed operator, as they are registered with the tourism department, offer insurance coverage and in the event of any disputes, or grievances have to respond to the claims against them. Fair pricing policies apply to them, which might not be the case with some of more shady characters in the business, hence ask for the government registered license and receipt with a red invoice when contracting any services. (An indignity not uncommon in the developing world -- visitors from outside Vietnam are often required to pay double what Vietnamese pay for admission to many places when visiting individually, hence going through licensed operators will avoid some of those challenges.
The tourist agency, "Trung Tam Dich Vu Lu Hanh Da Lat," located on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, is not recommended due to their unethical practice of duping tourists by reserving tickets for Sinh Cafe Open Tour bus for $12 (240,000 dong), then contacting the tourist's hotel to change the ticket for a later Phuong Trang bus, for 120,000 dong. The tickets will have extra zeros whited-out to make it look like $12.
Tours typically include a handful of stops like the following:
Other sites of interest:
Lak Lake is a nice stop on a bike-tour in the central Highlights. Staying 1 Night in Dalat i got told, that i will miss the most scenic part of the trip when I go from Dalat to the (anyway so overdevelopped) NHA TRANG and then Take the busy Road 26 to BUON MA THUOT. And he was right, its a beautiful ride down to the Elefant-Waterfall throug Cafeplantations ect. and then up to Lak Lake over a mountain and then through sunny highlands with Rice-Fields. The Road is partly very bad though, but doable.
Most visitors to Dalat are Vietnamese, and most of them leave loaded with stuff. What they like to take home is dried and candied fruits, strawberry preserves, coffee, green and artichoke tea, local wine, dried venison, orchids, strawberries, avocados, and other fresh produce. If you take any sort of organized tour, chances are you will be off-loaded for a half hour at a shop selling these items. Local treats are also for sale in abundance in the large central market located in the area around Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Le Dai Hanh. Part covered and part outdoor, the market has dozens of small stalls selling also fruits and vegetables, clothing, and a wide variety of other goods. There is a supermarket on the top floor selling necessities for travellers. Strolling around the market is a favorite evening activity, and every night it buzzes with thousands of sweater-clad visitors.
Dalat does not offer lot of high-end handicrafts of the sort favored by overseas tourists. Dalat is famous, however, for its beautifully crafted silk embroidered pictures, which can be purchased at a massive mark up from the many galleries around Dalat or at a fraction of the price from the central Dalat market.
Dalat also has an abundance of fruit, vegetables and flowers available for purchase if you plan to stay for a few days and want to liven up your hotel room or cook your own meals.
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Dalat has countless restaurants to serve the diverse visitors, from all walks of life and origins, with offerings ranging from Local Lamdong province, Dalat food, to central and southern Vietnamese dishes and a fair number of Western and French inspired eateries, bars and restaurants, serving every budget and aspirations.
It is an amazing place, good food and cheap price with very nice decoration. The staff speak good English and you can get more information for the area around Dalat.
17 Huynh Thuc Khang, P.4, Da Lat. TEL: 063 382 1126 (or +84 63 382 1126). EMAIL: [email protected] Open until 9PM. Vegetarian restaurant. There are three vegetarian restaurants in Da Lat, and this is probably the best one. They serve primarily Vietnamese food, but the menu does have some English. The servers don't speak much English but the owner does and he is happy to help you out. There are two dinning area, the older original cafe area and the newer classy section. They sometimes have live music. They are located on the same street as the Crazy House (see things to do above), just walk 5 min west of Crazy House until you see their big green sign and some statues out front. Quality food and service.
76 Truong Cong Dinh Street (On the main tourist street in Da Lat), ☎ +84-63-355-5299 ([email protected]). The Art Café features Vietnamese and International dishes which are lovingly prepared from the freshest, carefully-selected, local ingredients available. Staying true to it's name, the Art Café is also the center for local artistic events such as live music acts, group painting sessions, movie nights, team dining extravaganzas, etc. so be sure to check with the cafe to see what offerings are scheduled. And, as they say at the Art Café: Life is Art. Enjoy!
1/1 Bui Thi Xuan, Dalat, Tel (84) (63) 352 0215 Open daily from 7:00 to 22:30. V Cafe is the home of great food and live music in Da Lat. Boasting a unique and fun east meets west atmosphere, excellent service, a large and diverse menu of international dishes, and regularly hosting the best live music in town. There is something for everybody at V Cafe.
No.1 Phu Dong Thien Vuong Street, Dalat Tel: (+84 63) 3821 201 - Cafe, Pro Shop and Clubhouse, open daily from 6 a.m. until about 8PM. If you are craving quesadillas, tacos and haven't had Mexican, Western Food in the months, you will find what you're looking for at the Pro Shop. It's little bit out of the way, but in Dalat everything is round the corner anyways, but the food, the chips with salsa and guacamole, sandwiches and burgers, are excellent. And, the beer is always cold.
No. 12 Tran Phu Street, Tel. (063)825 777, part of the Dalat Du Parc and Dalat Palace compound, French and Western Country Style cuisine, at affordable prices, outstanding service and open from 6 a.m. till 11 p.m., wide selection of traditional dishes and fast food favorites, cold beer and a pretty impressive wine list, besides their famous fresh Dalat fruit juices. Service is great,served by English speaking friendly staff.
12, Tran Phu Street, one of the best fine dining experiences, besides fancy eateries in Hanoi or Saigon, receiving each year visitors just to experience a unique French ~ Vietnamese influenced fine dining experience, second to none. Recipient of numerous international prizes and accolades. Great service, elegant and distinctly old fashioned with class and style, if its unique 1920's atmosphere and cusine and refined service, this is the place in town for that fancy birthday, anniversary, or special moment in life.
No.12 Tran Phu Street, Dalat Palace Hotel, based in the belly of the colonial style hotel, its a bar established by the late American billionaire, philanthropist and controversial bon vivant Larry Hillblom, with a unique colonial - outback bar atmosphere, great music ( live Friday and Saturday evening performances) and the best pizza to be found east of the Mekong river and beyond. The friendly staff have been there for years and know their punters by name and preferred drinks. One of the few waterholes in town to close past the midnight hours, kitchen service until closing moments. Prices are pretty high (e.g. for a personal pizza as of Dec. 11).
No. 4C Chu Van An street, tel: 0633822875, 15' walking from Xuan Huong Lake, 10' walking from "Dinh Bao Dai" (Bao Dai's Summer Palace #2)), well known for "Bún Bò" and "Mì Quảng", the traditional noodle that Vietnamese often have for breakfast. Price: 12,000-45,000 VND. 7AM-10PM.
No.49 Truong Cong Dinh) offers very high-quality French & Vietnamese cuisine at reasonable prices by Western standards.
No. 9A Le Dai Hanh) offering both local and western food along with an excellent selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Small and neat atmosphere, overlooking the city gardens. Either eat alfresco, watching the hustle and bustle of DaLat's streets moving by, with some nice indoor dining. Owner speaks English.
Accommodation in Dalat is very reasonable in the 'off-season', for as little as US$10 per night for a perfectly presentable hotel room with double bed and ensuite. In high season prices rise and advance booking is a good idea - particularly during weekends most hotels in the centre are fully booked.
Tourist and FIT Hotels
12, Tran Phu Street the only 5-star hotel in Dalat, with 43 luxury rooms and suites, one presidential suite, built in the Art Deco style of the 1920's French architecture and refurbished during later stages in a Victorian Art Deco style, with imperial dining rooms and facilities. It has beautiful gardens, it was conceived as the very center of the city and dominates with great views onto the Xuan Huong lake. It also has an 18-hole championship golf course,tennis courts, spa, a unique site and among the most beautiful in Vietnam. It has been home away from home to the famous and scandalous from all over the globe for the past many decades, with historical figures and moments in time, so special and unique that it has inspired many books and novels. www.dalatpalace.vn
Get out
Safe bus (45 seats with A/C) always be ready each 30' to go to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh city), it takes about 190.000 VND/ticket, ~7hrs/trip (~5-6 hrs at night). Contact dalat.thesinhtourist office, 4Bui thi Xuan St.
To Nha Trang, it costs also 120.000 VND/ticket, ca. 4 hrs/trip., to HOCHIMINH city is 190.000VND/pax 7hrs trip., to MUINE beach is 120.000VND/pax , 4hrs trip


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Friday, March 25, 2011
A Paris retreat...
32 comments:
- meenal @ maison marigold said...
what a gorgeous gorgeous apartment...the most beautiful i've come across in a very long time...so quintessentially parisian..thanks for sharing , amanda and welcome back..you were missed!!though you were always on my blog-roll now i'm your latest follower too..hope you'll drop by my blog..and maybe follow it if you like! xx meenal
- March 25, 2011 at 3:37 PM
- First House on the Right said...
Nice to see you back Amanda :) Hard not to be envious of this beautiful abode! Happy weekend, Nicolex
- March 25, 2011 at 4:01 PM
- Lorraine said...
Amanda I would love to be invited for afternoon tea and macaroons!
- March 25, 2011 at 4:03 PM
- chateaudelille said...
Oh wow, I had such a good time! Thanks for the post. I hope one day... Fiona
- March 25, 2011 at 7:27 PM
- design elements said...
gorgeous home! love Place des Vosges. glad to see a new post of you :-) have a wonderful weekend!
- March 25, 2011 at 8:14 PM
- Renée Finberg said...
oh please......
i want get away to paris so badly.
and this is a magnificent apartment.
- March 25, 2011 at 10:06 PM
- Splendid Sass said...
Such a beautiful place. I could spend some time here.
- March 26, 2011 at 12:36 AM
- classic • casual • home said...
So divine. I can imagine myself on the sofa sipping rosé Champagne. Merci!
- March 26, 2011 at 2:06 AM
- email@example.com said...
This time last year this was my reality...oh how I want to be there again walking the square and the gardens...the parks in Paris are just something else! Thanks so much for sharing and taking me back! XO
- March 26, 2011 at 2:56 AM
- A Casa da Vá said...
Hi Amanda just found your blog, I was really captivated by the "Paris retreat" title since I am planning to visit there on the next few months. Probably staying in a cheap hotel thou so I will only dream to experience such a luxury like this apt! Following you, come visit some time!
hugs and kisses from Rio de Janeiro!
- March 26, 2011 at 10:05 AM
A beautiful apartment!
I particularly like the armchairs in the second picture - we only see the back of them.
Can someone tell me what this style of armchair is called?
- March 26, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- Annie@A View On Design said...
oh yes, I gotta stay there sometime!
- March 26, 2011 at 5:42 PM
- Ann said...
Truly a beautiful apartment.
I could move right in and be very happy!
- March 27, 2011 at 10:55 AM
- Beadboard UpCountry said...
Hi Amanda!
Drop everything! Let's just go now!!!! My favorite restaurand is right across the square!!!!!! Absolutely beautiful place.....And I think you should virtually stay longer than a weekend, it will TAKE lyou a wekend to get there! xo Maryanne
- March 28, 2011 at 3:25 AM
- Jones said...
Gorgeous. This home makes we want to become a traditionalist! Chic Rooms
- March 28, 2011 at 8:05 AM
- VictoriaArt said...
Dreams do come true!!!!
What a wonderful space!
LOVE everything, the library ladder is special.
And the soft colors! And that gorgeous parquet!
Thank your lightening up this day!
- March 29, 2011 at 12:03 PM
- Not Perfect But Nice said...
I LOVE La Place de Vosges. It really is my favourite place in Paris. Not many touristes know about it and it 's tucked away and oh so romantique. One of my first dates with my husband was there. That appartement would suit me 100%!
- March 29, 2011 at 6:31 PM
- red ticking said...
hi dear friend... this is soooo gorgeous... and i want you to know that you are in my thoughts... and i would love to go to paris one day together... wouldn't that be amazing???? xoxo
- March 30, 2011 at 1:24 AM
- Trove Interiors said...
Incredible! A beautiful apartment in my favorite city. Thanks for posting.
- March 30, 2011 at 6:27 AM
- Carolyn said...
Gorgeous apartment!
Love your pics!
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- March 30, 2011 at 6:09 PM
- toves sammensurium said...
hmmmm.....didn´t I see just this apartment in my dreams??????
tove,Norway ;P
- April 1, 2011 at 7:15 AM
- college papers said...
No wonder if any one want to shift on these apartments.
- April 1, 2011 at 5:43 PM
- david miller said...
This apartment is truly superb. I lived many years in Paris in Neuilly but always dreamt of living on Pl des Vosges. The area has several gems like this one - I agree with a previous poster about macaroons - strawberry flavored are my favourites. What a fabulous set of pictures - makes me nostalgic for Paris. Interior design is very different where I now live in Finland.
- April 2, 2011 at 12:00 AM
- red ticking said...
hhhmmm thinking about wholesale with you... thoughts? xx
- April 3, 2011 at 1:32 PM
- Millie said...
Off to try & convince Management to have our next Sales Meeting in Paris with my accommodation in this exquisite apartment! Beats the wilds of North Ryde hands down.
Millie x
- April 4, 2011 at 1:08 PM
Ater looking at this blog the other day I have since bought 2 fabulous candelabras (lustres) ceiling lamps in auction. They are originally from Sweden but look very similar to the ones illustrated here. Can't wait ti put them up.
- April 7, 2011 at 7:09 PM
- Exquisite Accessories said...
Ooh wow I would love to have tea in that apartment please can I :)) gorgeous picks glad you had fun Amanda!
- April 13, 2011 at 2:30 AM
- Thesis writing said...
Lovely Windows:)
- April 18, 2011 at 7:15 PM
- L'univers de Swann said...
Really sublime, bravo!!
- July 15, 2011 at 3:38 PM
- Rachellabelle - My Hips Don't Lie said...
That living room is the epitome of feminine perfection. Absolutely sublime! :)
- July 17, 2011 at 11:29 AM
- Valesca Bender said...
I love this blog! Amazing windows. Congratulations.
- July 19, 2011 at 2:15 PM
I stayed near here recently! Such a beautiful area.
- July 19, 2011 at 4:56 PM

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The crews of Discovery and the International Space Station welcomed the addition of another day orbiting the Earth in tandem as they continued to pack for the trip home. Discovery's return will mark the homecoming of the first resident space station crew.
Lead Flight Director John Shannon said shuttle and station managers decided to extend the mission to allow ground controllers more time to analyze the placement and weight distribution of items the crew is sending home aboard the Leonardo Module. He said the decision also reflects added flexibility in station-era timelines, and the availability of sufficient stores of fuel and life-supporting consumables on board. Shannon said the crews, which had been working hard to complete the cargo transfers according to the original schedule, appeared more relaxed after receiving the news about the extension.
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Stem Cell Res Ther. 2017 Mar 22;8(1):74
Intraarterial transplantation of human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells in hyperacute stroke improves vascular function.
Huang L1, Liu Y2, Lu J1, Cerqueira B1,2, Misra V3, Duong TQ4,5.
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Human umbilical cord blood (hUCB) cell therapy is a promising treatment for ischemic stroke. The effects of hyperacute stem cell transplantation on cerebrovascular function in ischemic stroke are, however, not well understood. This study evaluated the effects of hyperacute intraarterial transplantation of hUCB mononuclear cells (MNCs) on cerebrovascular function in stroke rats using serial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
HUCB MNCs or vehicle were administered to stroke rats via the internal carotid artery immediately after reperfusion at 60 min following ischemia onset. Lesion volumes were longitudinally evaluated by MRI on days 0, 2, 14, and 28 after stroke, accompanied by behavioral tests. Cerebral blood flow (CBF) and cerebrovascular reactivity were measured by perfusion MRI and CO2 functional MRI (fMRI) at 28 days post-stroke; corresponding vascular morphological changes were also detected by immunohistology in the same animals.
We found that CBF to the stroke-affected region at 28 days was improved (normalized CBF value: 1.41 ? 0.30 versus 0.49 ? 0.07) by intraarterial transplantation of hUCB MNCs in the hyperacute stroke phase, compared to vehicle control. Cerebrovascular reactivity within the stroke-affected area, measured by CBF fMRI, was also increased (35.2 ? 3.5% versus 12.8 ? 4.3%), as well as the corresponding cerebrovascular density. Some engrafted cells appeared with microvascular-like morphology and stained positive for von Willebrand Factor (an endothelial cell marker), suggesting they differentiated into endothelial cells. Some engrafted cells also connected to host endothelial cells, suggesting they interacted with the host vasculature. Compared to the vehicle group, infarct volume at 28 days in the stem cell treated group was significantly smaller (160.9 ? 15.7 versus 231.2 ? 16.0 mm3); behavioral deficits were also markedly reduced by stem cell treatment at day 28 (19.5 ? 1.0% versus 30.7 ? 4.7% on the foot fault test; 68.2 ? 4.6% versus 86.6 ? 5.8% on the cylinder test). More tissue within initial perfusion-diffusion mismatch was rescued in the treatment group.
Intraarterial hUCB MNC transplantation during the hyperacute phase of ischemic stroke improved cerebrovascular function and reduced behavioral deficits and infarct volume.


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Transitions: Linkages From Jail To Community
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00841711
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : February 11, 2009
Last Update Posted : August 12, 2016
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TRANSITIONS, a novel jail-release program for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), will use evidence-based interventions and adapt them to create a comprehensive transitional program in Waterbury and New Haven County, Connecticut. Evidence-based interventions will include, but not be limited to, enhanced rapid HIV testing within the New Haven Community Correctional Center (NHCCC, local jail), intensive case management, continuity of buprenorphine treatment from the jail to the community setting and a novel Money Management (MM) program.
The HIV in Prisons Program and the Community Health Care Van (CHCV) at the Yale University AIDS Program, in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Correction and the Waterbury Hospital Infectious Diseases Clinic, propose to expand the availability of opiate substitution treatment and to enhance clinical and social services for PLWHA, who are transitioning from the jail to the community setting.
As part of Transitions, we will develop a model Money Management program that we have used in community settings to improve health outcomes for socially and medically marginalized populations and adapt it for a jail-release program. The Transitions program will incorporate these elements into a combined intervention and will result in a clinical trial to compare the additional contribution of a money management program.
|Condition or disease
|HIV Substance Abuse HIV Infections
|Behavioral: Intensive Case Management
|Not Applicable
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|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|127 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Supportive Care
|Official Title:
|Transitions: Linkages From Jail to Community
|Study Start Date :
|September 2008
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|August 2012
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|August 2013
|Behavioral counseling
Behavioral: Intensive Case Management
Transitions involves the integration of evidence-based interventions, intensive case management that incorporates outreach elements similar to assertive community treatment (ACT). Intensive case management goes beyond the tenets of case management and incorporates community outreach. This model of case management has its roots in assertive community treatment (ACT) and has demonstrated a 37% greater reduction in homelessness and a 26% greater improvement in psychiatric symptom severity compared with standard case management treatments. As such, intensive case management is likely to result in important outcomes for the target population, is evidence-based and has been validated in prison-release programs.
- Substance use outcomes measured by self-report [ Time Frame: weekly reporting ]
- Urine toxicology results [ Time Frame: weekly report ]
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV Seropositive
- 18 years of age or older
- male and female
- incarcerated but not sentenced inmates
- releasing to New Haven area
- releasing to Waterbury area
- within 30 days post release from jail
Exclusion Criteria:
Not meeting inclusion criteria
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00841711
|United States, Connecticut
|Yale Clinical Research
|New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06510
|Waterbury Hosp ID Clinic
|Waterbury, Connecticut, United States, 06708
|Principal Investigator:
|Frederick L Altice, MD
|Yale University
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|Yale University
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|NCT00841711 History of Changes
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|First Posted:
|February 11, 2009 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|August 12, 2016
|Last Verified:
|August 2016
Keywords provided by Yale University:
Intensive Case Management
Money Management
Rapid Testing
Substance Abuse
Opioid Dependance
Inmate Population
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Substance-Related Disorders
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Chemically-Induced Disorders
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Erica Ann Eisenlauer and Christopher Robin Drury were joined together in marriage at a nuptial Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento on April 14, 2012
Erica Ann Eisenlauer and Christopher Robin Drury Wed
Erica Ann Eisenlauer and Christopher Robin Drury were joined together in marriage at a nuptial Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento on April 14, 2012 with Father Michael Kiernan officiating.
Christopher is the son of Dale and Florence Drury of Stockton and Erica is the daughter of Craig Eisenlauer, Sr. of Sacramento and Phil and Diane Getman of Carmichael.
Their dinner/dance reception was held at the Elks Tower in Sacramento. They were attended by matron of honor, Heidi Webber, of San Luis Obispo, sister of the bride, bridesmaids Catie Marchini, sister of the groom, of Manteca, and friends of the bride, Kelsey Follet of Folsom, Heather Valerio of Walnut Creek, Victoria Hayes of Sacramento, and sorority sisters Megan Keim of Derby, Kansas, Dayan Kearns of Edinburgh, Scotland, and Lexi Apostolos of Manhattan, New York. Allison Skidmore of South Africa, another bridesmaid, was unable to attend.
Christopher was attended by best man, Patrick Drury, his brother, and groomsmen Craig Eisenlaur, Jr., brother of the bride, Andrew Petrini of Stockton, cousin of the groom, Marco Marchini of Manteca, brother-in-law of the groom, Andrew Webber of San Luis Obispo, brother-in-law of the groom, and fraternity brothers Justin Abels of Los Angeles, Seth McGinnity of Scottsdale, Arizona, Cole Buzdon of Sacramento, and Alex Gonzales of Rocklin.
Flower girls were Maggie Webber of San Luis Obispo, niece of the bride, and Nina Brandstad of Linden, cousin of the groom. Ring bearers were Jack Webber of San Luis Obispo, nephew of the bride, and Anthony Sanguinetti of Linden, cousin of the groom, Altar servers were Jenna and Christian Ruiz of Lodi, cousins of the groom. Readers were sorority sisters Kim Cabral and Stacy Jeffers of Sacramento. The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Emma Brandstad, cousin of the groom from Linden. Presenting the gifts at the Eucharist were Mark Marsenovic, friend of the bride from Sacramento, and Christian Friis, cousin of the groom from Lodi. Present at the celebration were Robin Drury, godmother and aunt of the groom, from Santa Cruz, Frank Arburua, Jr., godfather and uncle of the groom from Stockton, and Nancy McAllister, godmother of the bride, from Carmichael.
Also in attendance were the grandmothers of the groom, Jessie Drury and Catherine Arburua of Stockton and grandparents of the bride, Bob and Barbara Taylor of Yuma, Arizona. Erica's grandmother, Evelyn Eisenlauer of Roseville, was unable to attend. Deceased grandparents were Frank Arburua, Sr. and Leslie Drury of Stockton, grandfathers of the groom, and grandfathers of the bride, Jack Eisenlauer of Carmichael and Tom Connerley of Arroya Grande.
Erica graduated from El Camino High School in Sacramento in 2004 and from California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship in 2008. She was vice-president of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Sorority. She is a legislative manager for the California Department of Public Health.
Christopher graduated from Saint Mary's High School in Stockton in 2003 and the California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 2007. He was the social chair of the Theta Xi Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He is a Deputy Sheriff for Sacramento County.
They spent their honeymoon in Thailand and reside in Sacramento.


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The DX100 controller easily handles multiple tasks including control of up to eight robots (72 axes), as well as I/O devices and communication protocols. The energy-saving DX100 features faster processing speeds, advanced robot arm control, built-in collision avoidance and quicker I/O response. These advanced control functions take advantage of Yaskawa's new Sigma V motor technology to optimize acceleration characteristics and reduce cycle time. The DX100 conserves power during robot idle time, providing up to 25 percent energy savings. All operator controls are located on the pendant, allowing the control cabinet to be mounted remotely.
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Most Municipalities in the US have adopted International Residential Code (IRC for Residential) and the International Building Code (IBC for Commercial) which specify rules for railing design and usage. A brief overview of these railing building codes are outlined below. Note: Code interpretations vary across the country so it is imperative that you consult with your local code official before beginning any building project.
Guard Rails:
Guardrails are used to minimize the possibility of a fall and are generally required on balconies, stairs, ramps and landings that are above 30″ high. Top rail heights need to be 36″ high (in most states) for residential and 42″ high for commercial.
Handrails are a horizontal or sloping rail intended for grasping by the hand for guidance or support. Handrails heights should be between 34-36″ above the nose of the tread.
Guard Rail Openings:
Where guard rails are required on balconies, openings in the railings are restricted to an area no larger than what a 4″ sphere will pass. On stairs the sphere size is slightly larger (see illustration below). In the current IBC and IRC codes, the 4″ ball rule is not a test "under load" rule. The interpretation of this the dimensional test can vary so you should always consult with your local code official before starting any project.
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Post to post spacing, post rigidity and cable tension all work together in a system to prevent a 4″ sphere from passing through the cables. We space our cables at 3″ apart and recommend a maximum post to post spacing of 42 inches. See illustration Below.


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Of course, the Mets would have preferred not to pay Francisco Rodriguez anything, but they obviously didn't think they'd win that battle which is why they worked out a settlement. If they were confident of winning it stands to reason they would have pursued this matter further, even to the point of arbitration.
So, they save $3.1 million in salary for the end of last season, but will owe him $11.5 million for 2011, with an option for $17.5 million for 2012 should he finish 55 games, something he is sure to do if he's healthy and the Mets are competitive.
Based on what they did this summer, I see the Mets being in a competitive situation meaning Rodriguez will get his opportunities. I can't see the Mets playing games and shutting him down to avoid the appearance clause if they are having a good season.
That a solution was reached was desirable, and that Rodriguez will play winter ball to test himself rather than wait until spring training is a good decision.
Unlike Oliver Perez, Rodriguez can still be productive and if winter ball answers all the pertinent questions it alleviates a potential hole.
Rather than a protracted fight which does nobody any good, this was the best possible solution.


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Back-to-school time is upon us once again. Each year, readers ask for my best back-to-school savings tips, and each year I'm more than happy to provide them. Here are a few of my favorites:
School Supplies: Stagger your purchases and buy only loss leaders. Each week, look at your area stores' ads for the best, lowest-priced deals. I'm talking about 25-cent school glue, rulers for a penny, 10-cent spiral notebooks and the like. I'll buy only these loss leaders from the stores, and then wait for another set of sales next the week. I'm usually able to complete the majority of my children's lists with this method, buying just the "cheapies!" Then, a few days before the kids are due to go back to school I'll purchase the remaining items on their lists � the ones that may not have gone on sale. Don't be tempted to purchase the pre-packaged kit of supplies from your school, as you'll be grossly overpaying for your child's basic school supplies.
Clothing: Yes, your children would probably love to have a new outfit for the first day of school, and I'm all for letting them pick out something that's in your price range. I like stores that offer clothing at a significant discount, like Marshall's, TJ Maxx and Ross Dress for Less. These stores can often offer better prices on the same brands and styles as competing department stores carry, as they purchase overstock clothing and shoes directly from manufacturers, then pass the savings on to you. But I'd hesitate to purchase an entire wardrobe right now, as we're also just a few weeks away from Labor Day sales, when prices will take another drop.
Another clothing tip � dump the drawers! Each year, we have a ritual in our house. All three children empty everything (everything!) from their dresser drawers and closets. We go through all of the clothes and take out anything that they've outgrown, and then put the clothes away. It helps me to know exactly what they already have that still fits them and what, if anything, we will need to buy. And, it's got another added benefit � the kids usually discover some items that they haven't worn in a while.
A new survey from Deloitte states that parents will spend an average of $428 on back-to-school expenses, down from 2012's average of $600. I think that both of these totals are extremely high estimates, though they include college students in their surveys too. Naturally, a college student will need different gear than a kindergartener. And, while I don't often discuss the topic of credit in my column, I'm aware that some families may not be able to pay for all of their back-to-school expenses at once. If you're shopping on credit, keep the following things in mind:
Don't fall prey to opening new credit cards at the register. We've all been in the checkout lane and heard offers like, "Open a store card today and you can save $25 off your purchase!" While these offers may seem tempting, they affect your credit score by opening an inquiry. These cards often have extremely high interest rates too. While I don't carry a balance on my credit cards, if you do, you'll feel the sting of interest to the tune of 20 percent or more. This quickly eats up the "large" savings you enjoyed when you got your free $25.
Don't "max out" your card. Make sure you know your balance and how much you can spend, as maxing out your card impacts your credit score. According to CreditSesame.com, even going above 30 percent of your available credit can negatively affect your credit score. They have a great list of more tips for using credit cards wisely at http://www.creditsesame.com/blog/back-to-school-credit-cards-tips/
Smart Living Tip: Not everything your child needs for back-to-school has to be new. My son has used the same pair of scissors each year for three years now, and he's also reusing last year's binder for the new school year. Reusing items helps keep costs down too!
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Biria Newport 3
Biria offers two chainless 3-speeds, the Newport 3 and the Cruz 3. Both can be purchased directly from Biria, for a limited time, with free shipping. The Newport is $360 and the Cruz is $430.
A few specs on the Newport 3:
3-spd Sturmey-Archer internal hub
Alloy frame (men's 17" or 19", ladies' 15")
Puncture-resistant tires (manufacturer not identified)
Suspension seatpost
Alloy wheels, stainless steel spokes
If you have any info about the Newport 3, Cruz 3, or chainless bikes in general, please share in the comments.
11 comments:
- David said...
The shaft drive is an intensely appealing concept, as evidenced by its longevity: the first shaft drive bikes were introduced in the 19th century! I forget precisely why they didn't become popular then, but I'm concerned that those issues may persist. Love to try one - not gunna buy one - yet.
- November 13, 2008 at 9:41 AM
- WestfieldWanderers said...
david; It's probably because shaft drive is somewhat less efficient than chain drive. Chain drive is the most efficient form of transmission yet devised. Derailleur gears are more efficient than hub gears, that's why derailleur is more popular than hub even though it's more vulnerable to dirt and the weather.
Not experienced it myself but I'm told that riding a shaft drive bike is akin to riding through treacle.
Like you. I'd like to try one for myself. Just to see.
- November 13, 2008 at 1:16 PM
- David said...
I think the belt drives that have popped up recently hold more potential for "lube-less" drive. Or old-fashion chain-cases.
- November 19, 2008 at 10:21 AM
- Johann Rissik said...
Not so sure about derailleurs being more efficient than hub gears. Does anybody have the lowdown (facts, not opinion) on this? So much of this stuff is just about OLD ideas being re-hashed and re-marketed. Single, straight chain for me thanks. Shaft drive works just fine on BMW's motorcycles, so why not on a bicycle? Anybody have more hard fact on this? Thanks
- November 28, 2008 at 3:57 AM
- David Hembrow said...
I've tried a shaft drive bike and it was quite obviously inefficient. There are good reasons for this. The bike I tried was brand new (in the late 90s) but the idea has been around for years/
As for efficiency of hub vs. derailleur gears... This has been much debated. Of course, the most efficient thing is a single speed, and in the straight through gear on most hub gears (i.e. 2nd gear on the original Sturmey Archer AW) that's what you get.
Arrange the gearing such that you spend most of your time cruising along in the straight through gear and a hub gear is actually very good.
Even in the less efficient positions they are not necessarily bad, as this report shows.
Also note that it is easier to fully enclose a drivechain with a hub gear. As well as improving reliability, this also improves efficiency by keeping the chain clean and rust free without needing constant maintenance.
That's why hub gear bikes are the most popular in places like this where there is more practical cycling than in most places, and bikes are expected to be reliable.
- December 3, 2008 at 2:43 AM
- David said...
Wow, a comment from DH! Now I know we've hit the big time.
I assumed that inefficiency combined with inconvenient wheel removal was the reason for what can only be described as "persistent failure" of shaft drive bicycles, but since I don't have data or real knowledge to back it up, I ducked the issue. Now I want to know: whence the inefficiency?
My first thought is that there must be a good deal of friction in the bevel gears and the change in direction, relative to the amount of forces or power generated by bicyclists: no problem if you've got a 750cc motor, but no fun if you _are_ the motor.
- December 3, 2008 at 9:10 AM
- Freewheel said...
Informative comment! I will add Mr. Hembrow to our blogroll.
- December 3, 2008 at 10:32 AM
- September 28, 2009 at 5:30 AM
- FurnaceFighter said...
"Derailleur gears are more efficient than hub gears, that's why derailleur is more popular than hub even though it's more vulnerable to dirt and the weather." Not really, modern hubs come very close in efficient, the problems are the weight and the cost of a good geared hub. I prefer the hub gears if you are using the bike every day, no snow and crap getting into the works, more dependable than the derailleur, no one is going to bend it or knock it out of alignment in a bike rack, not going to mess it up carrying it on a bike rack, etc. The modern ones allow you to pedal while shifting, older ones free wheeled between shifts. A very enjoyable hub.
- June 17, 2011 at 6:40 PM
- FurnaceFighter said...
Some info on them http://www.sheldonbrown.com/internal-gears.html
- June 17, 2011 at 6:50 PM
I have one of these 3-speeds and yes it is less efficient, but not horribly so for fairly flat terrain (Gainesville, FL). Certainly not like biking through treacle!
That said, AVOID the Shimano 7-speed hub because it is very doggy in its own right due to the seals being far out on the hub, where they can exert much more drag on rotation than if they were placed close to the axle.
I load this into my girlfriend's van to bike back to my house frequently, and the freedom from soiling her car seats with chain grunge is a big plus here.
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35395, Children's Songbook, The Gospel, The Books in the New Testament, 116-17
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, the Acts and Romans,
First and Second Corinthians,
Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians,
First and Second Thessalonians,
Timothy, Timothy, Titus, Philemon (fie-lee-mawn),
Then to the Hebrews, Epistle of James,
Peter, Peter, John, John, John, Jude, Revelation-
These are the books of the New Testament.
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As Bills fans, most of us have heard about Joe DeLamielleure even though not all of us have seen him play. He was a bit before my time but I've always heard how he was a huge part of the Electric Company that blocked for The Juice. Of course our hero OJ has fallen in stature since those days, but Joe D surely hasn't.
In fact, quite the opposite. Joe DeLamielleure has been fighting for pension increases for players. He's been a harsh critic of how the NFL handled players before the collective bargaining agreement and free agency in the mid-90's. He says that some players that retired before 1994 get under $1,000 a month to live on. He himself gets about $2,100 before taxes – and that's for a guy who played 13 years and is in the Hall of Fame.
But now Big Joe D is fighting for player safety and is trying to shed light on the issue of concussions. Hit that link for a great yet sobering read. To pick out some parts, Joe says that one time he got hit so hard he thought he was working in his Dad's bar because the smelling salts reminded him of the ammonia used to clean the bar. But of course he went right back in the game.
Those guys were TOUGH.
Check this:
Repeated collisions over the years left two permanent divots in his forehead from the bolts in his helmet. "I bled every game for two years," he says. "Some of the football card [photos] I wore a bandana" to hide the wounds.
(I will never complain about my job again.)
And this:
He's lost 60 percent of the hearing in his left ear, a result of opposing linemen, most of them right-handed, slapping his helmet.
But perhaps worst of all is the short-term memory loss and anger problems:
I lose my wallet three or four times a day. I talk extremely fast, which I never did. Then you get a short fuse. Little things [set] you off. And it's constant. I was never that impulsive.
Joe is very active in promoting these issues. To me he's a real hero for the work he does. On his kids playing football he has this to say:
I loved playing. I was addicted to it. Now I won't let my grandchildren play it. I have five grandsons, and I tell my daughters, 'Don't even think about it. Over my dead body those kids will play football until they clean it up.'
Joe D isn't the only former Buffalo Bill to try to make the NFL a safer game. Cornelius Bennett is the chairman of the NFLPA Former Players Board of Directors and he too is fighting for player pensions and better safety. This article at al.com talks about what Bennett is doing as well as how Mark Kelso might have been ahead of his time.
For the younger Bills fans out there, Mark Kelso was a free safety who wore a double-layered helmet that looked oddly way too big for him. He'd had a concussion or two and (smartly) wanted to make sure he didn't have another. (For a little guy he really got into some collisions.) He was laughed at by many and called "The Great Gazoo" – but he didn't suffer another concussion.
Getting back to "The Biscuit", a.k.a. Cornelius Bennet, he had this to say:
We know the bubble helmets protect the head. But no matter what kind of helmet you have, there's no way to protect the brain if you take the wrong kind of hit. A Kevlar helmet won't stop brain trauma with the wrong kind of hit. But we're making changes on a daily basis. Football is a great game, and we'll make it safer."
It's a sad thing that our entertainment can lead to permanent damage to someone to the point where they even want to kill themselves (i.e. Junior Seau). Kudos to these former and current heroes of ours for the work they do and hopefully it will lead to fewer and fewer concussions.
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Wisdom Wednesday – Identify Your Ancestors
Isn't it sad when you receive old photos from family members and there are no names written on the back of the photos or in the scrapbook where the photos are contained? What about when you visit a library or archives and view a collection of materials and most of the photos are unnamed?
I recently had this experience at the University of Illinois-Chicago in their Special Collections while viewing the Italian American collection. So many gorgeous photographs either photocopied or color reproductions and many unidentified. There were some photos that had a sheet attached to it providing some information about the photo, i.e. where it was taken, who is in it, but for the most part there were photos with large groups of people and no information sheet.
The same thing can happen when we scan and import photos into our genealogy databases, file folders or Sort Your Story software. WE may know exactly who the people are in the photos, but THEY (those who come after us) may have no clue.
When you add photos to Sort Your Story, be sure to fully identify the individuals in each photograph. Yes, there are times when you know that woman might be Aunt Jane but you aren't sure, or you cannot identify everyone. Note those things. Include as much information as you can including where the photo was taken. Those clues may help a future generation uncover something we were not able to find.
Make it a goal for 2012 to identify all your photos both in albums, loose, or on your computer. Your descendants will thank you.
© 2012 Lorel Kapke, 19201 Sonoma Hwy. #341, Sonoma, CA 95476-5413
Related articles
- Italian American Records at the University of Chicago Daley Library (examiner.com)
- Wisdom Wednesday – Prepare for the 1940 Census (sortyourstory.wordpress.com)


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The Nissan Frontier can be traced back to the early days of the company when it still manufactured Datsun vehicles. From 1980 to 1983, it was built and marketed as the Datsun 720. Halfway through 1983, the pickup truck started being sold as a Nissan and was officially labeled under the D21 series of utility vehicles. However, this particular model was unofficially branded the Nissan Hardbody. This nickname was given to the D21 series due to its double-wall bed, rugged overall styling, and image as a reliable and strong small pickup. The U.S. market received the D21 from 1986 through 1997.
In 1998, the D21 series ceased its decade-long success and was rebranded as the Nissan Frontier or as the Nissan Navara in some foreign markets. This particular model, classed as a compact-sized pickup truck, would later be replaced with a bigger, taller, and longer design in 2005 onwards. This shift caused the Frontier to be officially classed as a midsize pickup. The new stature gave the Frontier a whole new personality that was well received by the market.
Many truck enthusiasts are familiar with the Frontier's predecessors. Some feel the legacy of the D21 series has been successfully maintained through the current Frontier despite its change in class. Another reason for the Frontier's loyal fan base is the variety of available cab and engine options. The 1999 model Frontier offered three V-6 cab choices and the 2000 model saw the addition of the crew cab version that is still widely used today. Part of the truck's success was credited to its high volume fleet sales. Many businesses opted for the roominess of the new cabin and it's often remembered as the first vehicle in the U.S. to feature four doors in a compact pickup. It was a highly favored work vehicle because while new models grew in size and variety, the price generally remained the same.
From its refined and rebranded appearance and performance specs in 2005, the Nissan Frontier gained position in the midsize pickup segment. It gained lots of attention as a reliable and powerful utility solution for many worksites. Many features from its previous compact design as a compact pickup truck were kept and given new life in a larger model, such as the much favored crew cab. It is also rumored that Nissan plans to revisit the compact truck platform through the release of a separate model Frontier, possibly with a new name. While this remains unconfirmed, the Frontier's popularity as a compact pickup is undeniable.
The current version of the Nissan Frontier comes in two specifications, the king cab and the crew cab, and both share a fair amount of features. There are also some options exclusive to certain sub models. There are five total trim options available. The SV four-cylinder is only available with a king cab, while the SL is only available as a crew cab. The other trims are the S, SV V-6, and the PRO-4X. Both king and crew cabs are options for each of these packages.
The S model is the cheapest of the trims and is a two-wheel-drive five-speed manual truck that is powered by a 152-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. It comes standard with Nissan's Vehicle Dynamic Control (VCD) and an active brake limited-slip differential. It also comes with an anti-lock braking system. The optional tire pressure monitoring system is very convenient and the six standard air bags do well to keep its safety standards high.
The SV four-cylinder is the two-wheel-drive model that is only available as a king cab. It features 16-inch alloy wheels fitted with BF Goodrich Radial Long Trail tires. The instrument cluster has an array of features, such as voltage and oil pressure gauges.
Next is the SV V-6 model, available in both the king cab and crew cab. It comes standard with two-wheel drive and has optional four-wheel drive. It utilizes a slightly more powerful 261-hp 4.0-liter V-6 engine. The off-road hooks that come with the 4x4 version make it even more suitable as an all-terrain vehicle. If the crew cab is chosen, an optional factory-applied spray-on bed liner can be bought.
The PRO-4X is considered the most high-end trim for both cabs. It only comes with four-wheel drive and is an ideal off-road utility vehicle. It uses Bilstein off-road performance shock absorbers and an electronic locking rear differential for greater traction. The 16-inch machined-finish alloy wheels are wrapped in BF Goodrich Rugged Trail tires and the interior is garnished with the unique PRO-4X styling and white-faced sporty gauges.
The SL version is only available as a crew cab and uses the same V-6 engine as the PRO-4X. It also has additional features such as Bluetooth connectivity, a Rockford Fosgate audio system, a Homelink Universal Transceiver, and automatic on/off headlights.
The first generation Frontier was only sold in the U.S. with the second-generation release. It came with an available supercharged engine.
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2012 Nissan Frontier
For the 2011 model year, the Frontier's lineup received slightly revised packaging. Little has changed for 2012, but two new additions include a limited slip and vehicle dynamic control on all four-cylinder models, and a new Sport Appearance Package on King Cab and Crew Cab SV models, which have three optional exterior colors: Brilliant Silver, Metallic Blue and Lava Red.
2011 Nissan Frontier
For the 2011 model year, the Frontier's lineup gets a minor shakeup and some revised packaging. A new SV model replaces last year's SE, and is available with an exclusive Navy Blue exterior paintjob. Short-wheelbase S and PRO-4X Crew Cabs can now be had with a six-speed manual, while SV, PRO-4X, and SL models receive a vehicle immobilizer and bed rail caps.
2010 Nissan Frontier
2009 Nissan Frontier
Most pickup trucks seem to struggle to deliver the best of both worlds, as the majority serve as practical vehicles but are often needed for weekend and family use.
2008 Nissan Frontier
Originally released for the 1998 model year, the Nissan Frontier has continued to grow in popularity due to its practical size for a pick up and superb fuel economy for a car in its class.
2007 Nissan Frontier
The 2007 Nissan Frontier classifies as a midsize pickup truck that sells as either a King Cab (extended cab) or a Crew Cab.
2006 Nissan Frontier
The 2006 Nissan Frontier is a true midsize pickup that shares much of its inner architecture with the full-size Nissan Titan.
2005 Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier is a midsize pickup truck with a full-size engine.
2004 Nissan Frontier
Although one may quickly become overwhelmed by the multiple trim packages and model options for the 2004 Nissan Frontier, not many changes have been implemented since its predecessor.
2003 Nissan Frontier
2002 Nissan Frontier
The 2002 Nissan Frontier pickup truck is available in four trim levels: XE, SE, and SC.
2001 Nissan Frontier
The 2001 Nissan Frontier features a complete restyling of the exterior and interior, along with added power under the hood.
2000 Nissan Frontier
The 2000 Nissan Frontier makes up part of a long history of pickup trucks made by Nissan.
1999 Nissan Frontier
The 1999 Nissan Frontier classifies as a light pickup truck that gives some utility options without sacrificing too much handling in the process.
1998 Nissan Frontier
The 1998 Nissan Frontier is a light pickup truck that gives some utility options without sacrificing too much handling in the process.


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The Twin Willows Bar and Restaurant in Sciota has been for sale for two years but hasn't had many serious offers to buy it.
The Twin Willows Bar and Restaurant in Sciota has been for sale for two years but hasn't had many serious offers to buy it.
So, owner Sable Michado said she had to get creative to try and sell it. First it was listed on Craigslist, then a realty service and then she came up with a new idea — offering $50,000 to anyone who can find a buyer.
After she came up with the idea, told friends and hung fliers around the bar offering the reward that would be paid at the property's closing, she was dealt bad news.
She wasn't allowed to do it, per a realty agreement.
"I thought, 'In today's day and age, who couldn't use that chunk of change?'" said Michado, 52, of East Stroudsburg. "But it doesn't look like we can do it, unfortunately."
Too bad, because bartender Valerie Donnelly said she fields questions about it all the time.
"People are always asking about it," she said. "They're curious."
The bar, opened in 1927, remains up for sale, according to Michado. She is trying to sell it to someone who can revive it "the way it deserves," she said. The list price is $450,000 — down from an appraisal near $700,000 — and she hopes that she can get someone to buy it that can commit to running it full time.
Currently, the bar is open only from about noon to 8 p.m. and doesn't have a full menu because Michado doesn't like "the drama of the evening." However, she said the liquor license allows for the bar to be open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. each day.
Michado is going through family issues that force her to split her time between the Poconos and New Jersey, and is eyeing retirement from the bar business.
She bought the bar with two other partners in 2008 after almost 50 years of one-family ownership. In her research on the history of the building, she found it was the second one in Monroe County to be issued a liquor license, that it started as a hot dog hut in the '20s, and in the 1940s, it operated as a brothel called Margie's.
"I have the original business cards," she said.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Lipscomb men's and women's cross country squads return to action against some of the nation's best teams Friday at the Notre Dame Invite in South Bend, Ind.
Friday's invitational features eight men's and eight women's teams ranked in the top 30 nationally. A total of 1,210 runners are set to compete in the meet.
The meet will serve as a bench mark for the Lipscomb squads as the men have won three meets in a row, while the women have finished first twice and second once. This meet also serves as the first race that Lipscomb will participate in that will offer the chance for at-large points to help qualify for NCAA National Championships.
Of the top-ranked schools in attendance, No. 7 Tulsa tops the men's field. Of the nationally-ranked South Region field, Florida State comes in at No. 26.
On the women's side, Florida State is ranked No. 2 while Duke is No. 4 in the NCAA.
Lipscomb was last on the course on Sept. 21 in Spokane, Wash., where both teams picked up the victory. Dani Walker led the women to a 1-2-3 finish enroute to being named the Atlantic Sun Conference Runner of the Week.
The men were led by Juan Gonzalez who finished fifth overall.
The Lady Bisons start their race at 3:15 p.m. The Bisons race begins at 4 p.m.


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Against my better judgment, I just walked the showfloor of our Extreme Warehouse Sale, starting this Saturday at 7 a.m.
I say that because when I see all the pretty, shiny appliances going for WAY less than they should, I can't help but start shopping. (Don't worry, I didn't actually buy anything.)
So I kept busy by snapping photos:
We've developed a talent for gently picking up jaws that have dropped after walking into our warehouse. I guess it looks unassuming from the street, but it's massive. And every year, we bring more inventory and stretch the boundaries farther.
See all "sneak peek" photos on our Facebook page. What's that? You don't Like us yet. Shame on you…


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Alison Fowler answered questions four years ago when she was walking out the doors of Cherry Creek High School.
She was often asked about New York Institute of Technology which was her college …
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She was often asked about New York Institute of Technology which was her college choice to continue study and volleyball.
"No one really knew where it was," explained Fowler. "I had to tell them where it was and what the region was like for competition."
Fowler, an NYIT senior, is still answering questions, but now mostly about volleyball at the college that has campuses in Manhattan and Old Westbury, New York.
The 21-year-old is the East Coast Conference 2017 preseason Player of the Year. She is a two-time ECC Setter of the Year, the 2016 ECC tournament Most Valuable Player and is the team captain for the third straight season.
Defending league champion NYIT is the ECC preseason title favorite, so expectations are high for Fowler and the Bears.
"I think myself and the team are ready to work as hard as we need to in order to live up to those expectations," said Fowler.
Fowler had 1,110 assists last season, which was eighth all time for a single season in NYIT history. Fowler improved her career total to 142 block assists, which now stands 10th on the school career ladder, and she had 9.82 assists per set in the 2016 season. She is third on the all-time assist list with 3,226.
"After my freshman year when the setter of the year was named, that was my goal," said Fowler. "I worked really, really hard to get that my sophomore year. After I won it, I wanted to do everything I could to win it again.
"I'm always trying to improve my attacking. As a setter you always want to have the element of surprise with a few attacks. One of the main things I worked on last year was to improve my blocking."
Fowler has a 3.2 grade-point average as a mechanical engineering major and she isn't taking 101-level basket-weaving classes. Her class schedule had classes in energy conservation, heat transfer, advanced energy systems and dynamics.
"I've always been math- and science-minded, especially math," she said. "I wanted to focus on that kind of thing. As a setter you are always thinking. It's a very mental position as well as physical. You have to run the plays for the team and set everyone up to score."
Adams 12 lacrosse interest
Lacrosse is a sport with swelling participation, and the Adams 12 school district is trying to decide whether join the crowd.
In Colorado there were 98 boys and girls teams in the 2002-03 season with 3,358 athletes. In the 2016-17 season, Colorado had 187 high school teams with 5,646 participants.
The Adams 12 school district has created an online survey to help determine if there is interest to create lacrosse teams for the 2018-19 season.
Adams 12 didn't field boys or girls lacrosse teams during the 2016-18 cycle. The school district had planned to have a co-op boys team at Mountain Range and a girls team at Horizon, but the decision to not have teams was made because of limited time for planning, preparation and funding.
Planning resumed in late May to offer lacrosse with a single boys and girls team for the 2018-19 season. A survey is available on the district website to help judge interest.
Still, nobody in the Adams 12 athletic office responded to a request seeking to learn the amount of people that have replied to the survey.
Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at email@example.com or at 303-566-4083.
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I have a new HP PC (less than 1 yr old) which runs on Vista. It has the front card slots to insert compact flash and other media cards. It has been running fine all along and all I have to do is insert the card and I can view or import the photos to my PC. Recently, not sure how, the computer will not recognize the inserted cards as photo cards and when I tried to open it, it will ask me to format the drive before use. I did not click yes fearing it will erase all my photos in the compact flash card. I can view the compact flash in the camera with all my photos intact but once inserted in the PC, it will not work. Tried other media cards (from cell phone), same thing. I can see all the pictures in my cell phone but cannot view or import them to my PC using the card slot. Any suggestions? Is that a setting that I've accidently changed on my PC?


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This is unusual, though not unheard of.
I have huge sympathy for Holt, who seemed to be in the best form of his career. As I'd expect, he took it all with great self-deprecation, saying: "I wish there was a video of that match so we could give it to people who were feeling down on themselves. After watching it they'd be outside doing cartwheels and saying 'at least I'm not Michael Holt.'"
At least he's in good company. Even the greats of the game have lost matches from a long way in front.
Steve Davis led Alex Higgins 7-0 in the 1983 UK Championship final and was beaten 16-15; he led Dennis Taylor 8-0 in the 1985 World Championship final and lost 18-17; he led Ryan Day 4-0 in the first round of the 2000 Welsh Open and lost 5-4.
Ronnie O'Sullivan was 8-2 up on Peter Ebdon in the quarter-finals of the 2005 World Championship but was beaten 13-11.
Stephen Hendry led Mark Williams 8-4 in the quarter-finals of the 2001 UK Championship but lost 9-8.
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In the 2001 UK when Hendry led 8-4 and lost 9-8 to Williams, I seem to recall that the other match went exactly the same - 8-4 up at the interval resulting in a 9-8 loss.
(But I forget who the players were!)
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Surely the comeback that sticks in everyone's memory is the Stephen Hendry one against Mike Hallett. Hallet leading 7-0 and 8-2 but losing 9-8 and then finding his house had been burgled the same night. Not sure if that was the downturn in Hallett's career but it would have taken a lot to come back after that.
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Mean't to say that was obviously in the Masters Final in 1991 (I think)
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It was O'Sullivan beating Ebdon from 8-4 down - I remember that well there seemed a certain inevitability about both comebacks at the time.
for the record Ronnie bt Williams in the semi and Doherty in the final
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- Sammy said...
I cried when Holt lost.
So gutted.
- 8:20 pm
- andy said...
Yeah Dave, I'm suprised you forgot the Hendry-Hallet Masters final. :o)
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I remember very well the night O'Sullivan and Williams both turned round 8-4 defecits. I had the next day booked off work to go and watch the action live in York hoping for my two favourite players. I went out the night before for a few ales and left the house with both at 8-4 down feeling thoroughly fed up. When I got home I double checked the scores on teletext thinking the worst and couldn't believe my eyes that both had won 9-8. It took me about 10 minutes before I stopped running around the room punching the air!
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Natural Concerns
Mike: Right.
Erina: So what did your family say about that? Were they supportive?
Mike: Well, when I first got into karate, they were supportive of me mostly because karate is not so much used as a, it's not a martial art used so much for fighting but I used it for a really good experience and discipline and because I started when I was twelve, it was very strict and it taught me really good discipline and it actually, surprisingly enough, it teaches you not to use violence in conflicts and so my family really liked that aspect. The fact that it taught me discipline and it taught me about, you know, how violence is not usually the way to solve problems and it doesn't work well. So of course the aspect of getting injured and doing damage to your body was always there and I think especially my mum was always pretty worried and when I showed her videos of my fights or sparring, she would give a lot of scared reactions and commentary, ooh, ah, that looks like it hurts, are you OK? But all in all, I clearly explained to them the benefits of martial arts and how they discipline not only your body but your mind so my parents were pretty understanding with that.
Erina: Wow. I want to see your fight one day. You said that you don't box any more but I would love to watch your fight.
Mike: Well, yeah, I spar every once in a while but maybe if you get lucky.
Erina: Thank you Mike.
Mike: Yeah, no problem.
martial arts
It's not a martial art used so much for fighting.
A 'martial art' is an Oriental and traditional form of self-defense. Common martial arts are karate, tae kwon do and kung fu. Notice the following:
- I try to do a martial arts class at the gym at least three times a week.
- He tried martial arts for the first time when he was in Asia, and he really like it.
Was your family supportive of your karate?
When you are 'supportive' of something, you encourage someone to do it and think it is a good idea. Notice the following:
- It is a difficult time for her, but her family and friends have been really supportive.
- Has your husband been supportive of you traveling so much for work?
Karate taught me discipline.
Here, 'discipline' refers to repeating a specific action with regularity to improve your skills. Notice the following:
- He has been very disciplined about his diet and still hasn't see results.
- When you do independent studies classes at school, you need to be really disciplined about getting all your work done.
It teaches you not to use violence in conflict, and so my family really liked that aspect.
In this example, 'aspect' can be replaced by 'part.' Many aspects go together to make a whole. Notice the following:
- The location is a big aspect that you want to consider when you're looking to buy a house.
- One of my favorite aspects of this car is the sunroof.
My mom would give a lot of scared reactions and commentary.
'Commentary' is comments, observations or opinions that someone makes about a specific topic. Notice the following:
- I review your essay, and I wrote some commentary on the back about how you could improve.
- Please hold your commentary until after the show.
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When I was a child, I shot my fellow children. When I became a man, I shot myself: Apparently, the pattern of accidental firearms death changes as the shooter ages, with the young being less selfish than the elderly, at least when it comes to targets. A full 78 percent of children under the age of 14 who are shot accidentally were victims of someone else pulling the trigger. The trigger-puller was likely to be a fellow youth, as about 80 percent of the perpetrators of accidental shootings were under the age of 25. By the time the victims are over 55 years old, they were far more likely (81 percent) to have been handling the gun that shot them.
Bad news for gunshot victims—people apparently can't plan ahead for being comatose: This paper gets bonus points for a good title: "Ask a Different Question, Get a Different Answer: Why Living Wills are Poor Guides to Care Preferences at the End of Life." The researchers asked some elderly subjects some questions about end-of-life treatment that are typical of the sorts used for creating a living will for dealing with future medical situations. Then, they actually presented the same subjects with realistic end-of-life medical situations, and asked what they'd prefer. There was little correlation between the two sets of answers, which suggests that many people now have living wills that don't actually reflect their interests.
Never mind the fatal disease, you may look bad: An alternate heading would be "teenagers are idiots," but most people would probably not give that a second glance. Apparently, people can get hooked on artificial tanning beds, a condition that's described as "pathological tanning motives" by a paper that looks into interventions to get them out of the melanoma machines. Apparently, focusing on a horrifying death from aggressive cancer doesn't have nearly the impact that mentioning wrinkles does. "The fear of looking horrible trumped everything else," said one of the authors. "It was the most persuasive intervention, regardless of why they were going to tan."
Although for some, sunbathing pays off: Male damselflies undergo a very elaborate courtship display involving high frequency wing beats, and scientists had expected that this played a major role in mate choices made by females. That turns out to be the case, but the study that demonstrated it found that the courtship intensity was simply a proxy for something far more basic: body temperature. Males that sat in the sun warmed up, courted females more intensely, and, in general, got the girl. The authors speculate that this is good for the females, since they can deposit eggs in a warmer environment, where they'll develop faster.
Our success is confounding our expectations: The press release for this article includes some staggering figures. "In 1962 the median predicted survival for children with cystic fibrosis was 10 years," it notes. "Today, it is 37, and children diagnosed today can expect to live into their 50s." One odd side effect of our improved disease management: we have very little idea of the sorts of issues that older CF patients face. It turns out that there are a variety of gender differences in the disease's timecourse, but even those with the more severe forms of the disease that are diagnosed in childhood show a similar progression if they live long enough.
Building a home beneath the waves: Here's an amazing creature I didn't know existed: the argonaut. It's a pelagic (meaning "open ocean") species of octopus that, from a distance, looks a lot like a shelled creature, the nautilus. It turns out only females build shells, and nobody was quite sure why. Now, researchers have an answer: it's a buoyancy device. The females take the shell to the surface, fill it with air, and then adjust it to reach a neutral buoyancy somewhere in the deep. The authors also speculate it might be very useful for females of a species that normally lives where the bottom might be inconveniently deep because it gives them a place to put their eggs.
Science writer Ed Yong had kindly placed a video of one of these on YouTube.


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Study: Regular Sex Can Make You Look Five - Seven Years Younger
In news that might put Dr. Back Alley Botox out of business, a British psychologist who spent more than a decade studying people's sex lives claims that regular boffing is the best fountain of youth.
"My message is that lovemaking is good," Dr. David Weeks told the British Psychological Society.
Former head of old age psychology at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Weeks said he spent a decade prying into the private lives of thousands of men and women of all ages.
Weeks found that sexual pleasure is a "crucial factor" in preserving youth.
How? Lovemaking releases the human growth hormone, which helps keep the skin elastic and thus less likely to wrinkle, he said.
Sex also released endorphins, which are the body's feel-good chemicals and natural painkillers that ease anxiety and make it easier to sleep, Weeks added.
Nookie boosts blood circulation, which is good for that heart and gives skin that healthy glow, the good doctor said.
Finally, sex burns fat and releases other chemicals that bolster the immune system, he said.
Screw the apple. This is the daily doctor-recommended regimen we can get behind (ahem).
That is the biggest crock I've ever heard. I'm 42, and look younger than a great deal many 20 & 30-somethings I know. And it's not because of that "black don't crack" b.s.
What this researcher forgot to add to his results is how many of these people also drink and/or use drugs. For that is probably a big reason for my youthful look. My new doctor even agreed when I suggested it to her. And I suggested it because of her initial face of shock reading my year of birth (1971) from my records.