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Medical MarijuanaSeptember 12, 2011 Written by JP [Font too small?]
The July-August edition of the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine addresses one of the more contentious medical, political and societal issues of our time: medical marijuana. The review provides a balanced perspective about the pros and cons of cannabis use in modern medicine. It not only describes scientific evidence pertaining to legal and illegal cannabis, but also points out issues that require more clarification and future study including: the addictive potential of the "drug", optimal delivery methods and quality control issues involving natural and synthetic contaminants. My own investigation into the medicinal use of marijuana uncovered some promising and troubling findings.
On the positive side, two trials from 2010 and 2011 demonstrated encouraging results in the management of chronic pain related conditions such as fibromyalgia and postsurgical neuropathic pain. However, other recent cannabis studies point to a lack of success in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy and a decline in cognitive performance in multiple sclerosis patients that use "inhaled or ingested street cannabis". This new data is unlikely to sway stalwart opinions about medical marijuana one way or the other. But, I hope it will add some scientific weight to the discussion.
Note: Please check out the "Comments & Updates" section of this blog – at the bottom of the page. You can find the latest research about this topic there!
To learn more about the studies referenced in today's column, please click on the following links:
Study 1 – Cannabis and Its Derivatives: Review of Medical Use … (link)
Study 2 – Cannabis Use in Patients with Fibromyalgia: Effect On … (link)
Study 3 – Smoked Cannabis for Chronic Neuropathic Pain … (link)
Study 4 – Effects of Cannabis on Cognitive Function in Patients … (link)
Study 5 – Randomized Placebo-Controlled Double-Blind Clinical … (link)
Medical Cannabis May Improve Quality of Life in Fibromyalgia Patients
Source: PLoS One. 2011; 6(4): e18440. (link)
Tags: Fibromyalgia, Marijuana, Pain
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Memory, Mental Health
18 Comments & Updates to "Medical Marijuana"
anne h Says:
September 12th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
They use alot of Marinol here in Hospice work…
JP Says:
September 12th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Thanks, Anne!
In the Los Angeles area, there are medical marijuana dispensaries all over the place. A few years back I visited one (out curiosity) and I was looked at with great suspicion. They probably thought I was a narc! 🙂
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Eric Says:
September 15th, 2011 at 6:23 am
Heard a lot about Marijuana. It has both positive and negative side too.
liverock Says:
September 19th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
You should have got a script from Doctor FeelGood and tried a sample,all in the cause of scientific research of course!
JP Says:
September 19th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
This would be the place to get one, Liverock. They're all over the place around these parts. 🙂
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Thom Milson Says:
September 28th, 2011 at 5:39 am
I couldn't help but notice the quoted "inhaled or ingested street cannabis". I'm fully pro medical marijuana, but here in the U.K where it is not legal, many people buy complete rubbish because they have to buy it illegally. Most young people don't think or know that there are different types with different health benefits and just want to use it to get stupidly blazed, this all feeds through to politicians etc and makes the whole situation worse.
I'm pretty sure that the negative effects are also nowhere near as bad as other drugs we are commonly pescribed, such as antibiotics which damage the liver (or even accepted legal drugs such as alcohol).
I've seen so many positive effects in my mother who suffers from M.E it's amazing. Why can't we move forward?
JP Says:
September 28th, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Hi, Thom.
I hope we will move forward. Solid research is a key component in the process. Thankfully, new studies are slowly trickling in. An example: this study investigating the effects of cannabis in patients with Crohn's disease – please download the PDF for the full text:
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JP Says:
January 12th, 2016 at 3:32 pm
Updated 1/12/16:
Pharmacotherapy. 2016 Jan 9.
Effects of Medical Marijuana on Migraine Headache Frequency in an Adult Population.
STUDY OBJECTIVE: No clinical trials are currently available that demonstrate the effects of marijuana on patients with migraine headache; however, the potential effects of cannabinoids on serotonin in the central nervous system indicate that marijuana may be a therapeutic alternative. Thus, the objective of this study was to describe the effects of medical marijuana on the monthly frequency of migraine headache.
DESIGN: Retrospective chart review.
SETTING: Two medical marijuana specialty clinics in Colorado.
PATIENTS: One hundred twenty-one adults with the primary diagnosis of migraine headache who were recommended migraine treatment or prophylaxis with medical marijuana by a physician, between January 2010 and September 2014, and had at least one follow-up visit.
MEASUREMENTS AND RESULTS: The primary outcome was number of migraine headaches per month with medical marijuana use. Secondary outcomes were the type and dose of medical marijuana used, previous and adjunctive migraine therapies, and patient-reported effects. Migraine headache frequency decreased from 10.4 to 4.6 headaches per month (p<0.0001) with the use of medical marijuana. Most patients used more than one form of marijuana and used it daily for prevention of migraine headache. Positive effects were reported in 48 patients (39.7%), with the most common effects reported being prevention of migraine headache with decreased frequency of migraine headache (24 patients [19.8%]) and aborted migraine headache (14 patients [11.6%]). Inhaled forms of marijuana were commonly used for acute migraine treatment and were reported to abort migraine headache. Negative effects were reported in 14 patients (11.6%); the most common effects were somnolence (2 patients [1.7%]) and difficulty controlling the effects of marijuana related to timing and intensity of the dose (2 patients [1.7%]), which were experienced only in patients using edible marijuana. Edible marijuana was also reported to cause more negative effects compared with other forms.
CONCLUSION: The frequency of migraine headache was decreased with medical marijuana use. Prospective studies should be conducted to explore a cause-and-effect relationship and the use of different strains, formulations, and doses of marijuana to better understand the effects of medical marijuana on migraine headache treatment and prophylaxis.
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JP Says:
January 13th, 2016 at 7:42 pm
Updated 1/13/16:
J Alzheimers Dis. 2016 Jan 12.
Safety and Efficacy of Medical Cannabis Oil for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: An-Open Label, Add-On, Pilot Study.
BACKGROUND: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD).
OBJECTIVE: To measure efficacy and safety of medical cannabis oil (MCO) containing THC as an add-on to pharmacotherapy, in relieving behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
METHODS: Eleven AD patients were recruited to an open label, 4 weeks, prospective trial.
RESULTS: Ten patients completed the trial. Significant reduction in CGI severity score (6.5 to 5.7; p < 0.01) and NPI score were recorded (44.4 to 12.8; p < 0.01). NPI domains of significant decrease were: Delusions, agitation/aggression, irritability, apathy, and sleep and caregiver distress. CONCLUSION: Adding MCO to AD patients' pharmacotherapy is safe and a promising treatment option. Be well! JP
JP Says:
February 7th, 2017 at 6:17 pm
Updated 02/07/17:
J Clin Oncol. 2015 Oct 10;33(29_suppl):198.
Use of medical cannabis to reduce pain and improve quality of life in cancer patients.
198 Background: Early attention to pain and symptoms in those with cancer improves both quality of life and survival. Opioid medications are the mainstay treatment of cancer-related pain. Cannabinoids are increasingly used as adjunctive treatments for cancer pain, but clinical evidence supporting their use as an "opioid sparing agent" or to improve quality of life is as yet unknown. Our study sought to determine if the addition of cannabinoids (medical cannabis) resulted in the reduction of the average opioid dose required for pain control, and improve self-reported quality of life indices.
METHODS: A retrospective chart review of cancer patients followed in our CCMB Pain and Symptom Clinic was conducted.
INCLUSION CRITERIA: age over 18 years and formal enrollment in Health Canada's Marihuana for Medical Purposes (MMPR) program (n = 24). Average dose of opioids were calculated in milligrams of morphine equivalent (ME) per day at the last documented visit prior to enrolment in the MMPR and then at the subsequent clinic visit. Averages of self-reported ESAS scores (pain, tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, appetite, depression, anxiety, sense of wellbeing) were calculated for the same visits. Statistical analysis using the paired student's t-test compared means and determined the significance of any changes.
RESULTS: Following enrolment in the MMPR, the average opioid dose decreased by 70.375mg of MEs (p = 0.29). Self-reported ratings (10-point Likert scale) in pain (0.75, p = 0.23), tiredness (0.58, p = 0.21), drowsiness (1.125, p = 0.04), nausea (1.125, p = 0.04), appetite (1.42, p = 0.04), depression (1.29, p = 0.02) and anxiety (1.58, p = 0.004) improved after enrolment. Sense of wellbeing ratings did not change.
CONCLUSIONS: Patients with cancer pain benefited from the addition of cannabinoids. The average opioid dose decreased following access to medical cannabis. Self-reported ratings of several quality of life indicators showed statistically significant improvement. Our study shows a signal that cannabinoids may reduce cancer patients' reliance on opioids to control pain. Further prospective controlled studies are needed to further elucidate the role of cannabinoids in the treatment of cancer pain.
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JP Says:
June 30th, 2017 at 6:25 pm
Updated 06/30/17:
Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2017 May 30.
Cannabinoids in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A randomised-controlled trial.
Adults with ADHD describe self-medicating with cannabis, with some reporting a preference for cannabis over ADHD medications. A small number of psychiatrists in the US prescribe cannabis medication for ADHD, despite there being no evidence from randomised controlled studies. The EMA-C trial (Experimental Medicine in ADHD-Cannabinoids) was a pilot randomised placebo-controlled experimental study of a cannabinoid medication, Sativex Oromucosal Spray, in 30 adults with ADHD. The primary outcome was cognitive performance and activity level using the QbTest. Secondary outcomes included ADHD and emotional lability (EL) symptoms. From 17.07.14 to 18.06.15, 30 participants were randomly assigned to the active (n=15) or placebo (n=15) group. For the primary outcome, no significant difference was found in the ITT analysis although the overall pattern of scores was such that the active group usually had scores that were better than the placebo group (Est=-0.17, 95%CI-0.40 to 0.07, p=0.16, n=15/11 active/placebo). For secondary outcomes Sativex was associated with a nominally significant improvement in hyperactivity/impulsivity (p=0.03) and a cognitive measure of inhibition (p=0.05), and a trend towards improvement for inattention (p=0.10) and EL (p=0.11). Per-protocol effects were higher. Results did not meet significance following adjustment for multiple testing. One serious (muscular seizures/spasms) and three mild adverse events occurred in the active group and one serious (cardiovascular problems) adverse event in the placebo group. Adults with ADHD may represent a subgroup of individuals who experience a reduction of symptoms and no cognitive impairments following cannabinoid use. While not definitive, this study provides preliminary evidence supporting the self-medication theory of cannabis use in ADHD and the need for further studies of the endocannabinoid system in ADHD.
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JP Says:
March 15th, 2018 at 1:06 pm
Updated 03/15/18:
Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2018 Mar 10.
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, Pilot Study of Cannabidiol-rich Botanical Extract in the Symptomatic Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.
Background: Cannabidiol (CBD) exhibits anti-inflammatory properties that could improve disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease. This proof-of-concept study assessed efficacy, safety and tolerability of CBD-rich botanical extract in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients.
Methods: Patients aged 18 years or older, with left-sided or extensive UC, Mayo scores of 4-10 (endoscopy scores ≥1), and on stable 5-aminosalicylic acid dosing, were randomized to 10-weeks' CBD-rich botanical extract or placebo capsules. The primary endpoint was the percentage of patients in remission after treatment. Statistical testing was 2-sided, using a 10% significance level.
Results: Patients were less tolerant of CBD-rich botanical extract compared with placebo, taking on average one-third fewer capsules, and having more compliance-related protocol deviations (principally insufficient exposure), prompting identification of a per protocol (PP) analysis set. The primary endpoint was negative; end of treatment remission rates were similar for CBD-rich botanical extract (28%) and placebo (26%). However, PP analysis of total and partial Mayo scores favoured CBD-rich botanical extract (P = 0.068 and P = 0.038, respectively). Additionally, PP analyses of the more subjective physician's global assessment of illness severity, subject global impression of change, and patient-reported quality-of-life outcomes were improved for patients taking CBD-rich botanical extract (P = 0.069, P = 0.003, and P = 0.065, respectively). Adverse events (AEs) were predominantly mild/moderate with many in the CBD-rich botanical extract group potentially attributable to the ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol content. A greater proportion of gastrointestinal-related AEs, indicative of UC worsening, was seen on placebo.
Conclusion: Although the primary endpoint was not reached, several signals suggest CBD-rich botanical extract may be beneficial for symptomatic treatment of UC.
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JP Says:
April 21st, 2018 at 2:59 pm
Updated 04/21/18:
Front Pharmacol. 2018 Apr 5;9:315.
No Acute Effects of Cannabidiol on the Sleep-Wake Cycle of Healthy Subjects: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a component of Cannabis sativa that has a broad spectrum of potential therapeutic effects in neuropsychiatric and other disorders. However, few studies have investigated the possible interference of CBD on the sleep-wake cycle. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of a clinically anxiolytic dose of CBD on the sleep-wake cycle of healthy subjects in a crossover, double-blind design. Twenty-seven healthy volunteers that fulfilled the eligibility criteria were selected and allocated to receive either CBD (300 mg) or placebo in the first night in a double-blind randomized design (one volunteer withdrew from the study). In the second night, the same procedure was performed using the substance that had not been administered in the previous occasion. CBD or placebo were administered 30 min before the start of polysomnography recordings that lasted 8 h. Cognitive and subjective measures were performed immediately after polysomnography to assess possible residual effects of CBD. The drug did not induce any significant effect (p > 0.05). Different from anxiolytic and antidepressant drugs such as benzodiazepines and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, acute administration of an anxiolytic dose of CBD does not seem to interfere with the sleep cycle of healthy volunteers. The present findings support the proposal that CBD do not alter normal sleep architecture. Future studies should address the effects of CBD on the sleep-wake cycle of patient populations as well as in clinical trials with larger samples and chronic use of different doses of CBD. Such studies are desirable and opportune.
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JP Says:
April 21st, 2018 at 5:40 pm
Updated 04/21/18:
Brain Dev. 2018 Apr 16.
Efficacy of CBD-enriched medical cannabis for treatment of refractory epilepsy in children and adolescents – An observational, longitudinal study.
The objective of this observational study was to evaluate the efficacy of medical cannabis for the treatment of refractory epilepsy. Fifty-seven patients (age 1-20 years) with epilepsy of various etiologies were treated with Cannabis oil extract (CBD/THC ratio of 20:1) for at least 3 months (Median follow up time-18 months). Forty-Six Patients were included in the efficacy analysis. Average CBD dose was11.4 mg/kg/d. Twenty-six patients (56%) had ≤50% reduction in mean monthly seizure frequency. There was no statistically significant difference in response rate among various epilepsy etiologies, and cannabis strain used. Younger age at treatment onset (<10 years) and higher CBD dose (>11 mg/kg/d) were associated with better response to treatment. Adverse reactions were reported in 46% of patients and were the main reason for treatment cessation. Our results suggest that adding CBD-enriched cannabis extract to the treatment regimen of patients with refractory epilepsy may result in a significant reduction in seizure frequency according to parental reports. Randomized controlled trials are necessary to assess its true efficacy.
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JP Says:
July 7th, 2018 at 3:02 pm
Updated 07/07/18:
Clin Ter. 2017 May-Jun;168(3):e102-e107.
Medical Cannabis in Patients with Chronic Pain: Effect on Pain Relief, Pain Disability, and Psychological aspects. A Prospective Non randomized Single Arm Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: There is an increasing interest in the medical use of cannabis, particularly in the treatment of chronic pain.
OBJECTIVES: The aim is to evaluate the effects of cannabis use and the associated benefits reported by patients with various chronic pain diagnoses.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 338 patients with different chro- nic pain conditions were treated with a Cannabis Flos 19% decoction for 12 months, in addition to their pharmacological therapy. Baseline levels for pain medications, pain intensity, pain disability, anxiety and depression were recorded at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.
RESULTS: Pain intensity records a statistically significant reduction from Baseline to 12 months follow up (X² 61.375; P<0,001); the im- provements from Baseline to 12 months follow up are also recorded in pain disability (X² 39.423; P<0,001) and in anxiety and depression symptoms (X²30.362; P<0,001; X²27.786; P<0,001).
CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggest that Cannabis therapy, as an adjun- ct a traditional analgesic therapy, can be an efficacious tool to make more effective the management of chronic pain and its consequences on functional and psychological dimension. Further randomized, controlled trials are needed to confirm our conclusions.
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JP Says:
August 18th, 2018 at 7:44 pm
Updated 08/18/18:
J Pain Res. 2018 Jul 31;11:1411-1419.
Personal experience and attitudes of pain medicine specialists in Israel regarding the medical use of cannabis for chronic pain.
Introduction: The scientific study of the role of cannabis in pain medicine still lags far behind the growing use driven by public approval. Accumulated clinical experience is therefore an important source of knowledge. However, no study to date has targeted physicians who actually use cannabis in their daily practice.
Methods: Registered, active, board-certified pain specialists in Israel (n=79) were asked to complete a Web-based survey. The survey was developed using the Qualtrics Online Survey Software. Questions were formulated as multiple-choice questions, and these addressed three areas of interest: 1) doctors' personal experience; 2) the role of cannabis in pain medicine; and 3) cannabis medicalization and legalization.
Results: Sixty-four percent of all practicing pain specialists in Israel responded. Almost all prescribe cannabis. Among them, 63% find cannabis moderately to highly effective, 56% have encountered mild or no side effects, and only 5% perceive it as significantly harmful. Common indications are neuropathic pain (65%), oncological pain (50%), arthralgias (25%), and any intractable pain (29%). Leading contraindications are schizophrenia (76%), pregnancy/breastfeeding (65%), and age <18 years (59%). Only 12% rated cannabis as more hazardous than opiates. On a personal note, 45% prefer cannabis for themselves or a family member. Lastly, 54% would like to see cannabis legalized in Israel.
Conclusion: In this survey, pain clinicians experienced in prescribing cannabis over prolonged periods view it as an effective and relatively safe treatment for chronic pain, based on their own experience. Their responses suggest a possible change of paradigm from using cannabis as the last resort.
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JP Says:
October 3rd, 2018 at 9:06 pm
Updated 10/03/18:
Support Care Cancer. 2018 Sep;26(9):3029-3038.
The effect of nabilone on appetite, nutritional status, and quality of life in lung cancer patients: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial.
BACKGROUND: Over one half of the patients diagnosed with advanced lung cancer experience anorexia. In addition to its high incidence, cancer-induced anorexia promotes the development of the anorexia-cachexia syndrome, which is related to poor clinical outcomes. Recently, drugs derived from cannabinoids, such as Nabilone, have been recognized for their appetite improvement properties; however, clinical trials to support their use in cancer patients are necessary.
METHODS: This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the effect of Nabilone vs. placebo on the appetite, nutritional status, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with advanced Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (NCT02802540).
RESULTS: A total of 65 patients from the outpatient clinic at the National Institute of Cancer (INCan) were assessed for eligibility and 47 were randomized to receive Nabilone (0.5 mg/2 weeks followed by 1.0 mg/6 weeks) or placebo. After 8 weeks of treatment, patients who received Nabilone increased their caloric intake (342-kcal) and had a significantly higher intake of carbohydrates (64 g) compared to patients receiving placebo (p = 0.040). Quality of life also showed significant improvements in patients in the experimental arm of the trial, particularly in role functioning (p = 0.030), emotional functioning (p = 0.018), social functioning (p = 0.036), pain (p = 0.06), and insomnia (p = 0.020). No significant change in these scales was seen in the control group.
CONCLUSION: Nabilone is an adequate and safe therapeutic option to aid in the treatment of patients diagnosed with anorexia. Larger trials are necessary in order to draw robust conclusions in regard to its efficacy in lung cancer patients.
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JP Says:
October 6th, 2018 at 2:17 pm
Updated 10/05/18:
Epilepsy Behav. 2018 Oct 1;88:162-171.
Abuse potential assessment of cannabidiol (CBD) in recreational polydrug users: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial.
RATIONALE: Treatment with a highly purified oral solution of cannabidiol (CBD), derived from the plant Cannabis sativa L., demonstrated some evidence of central nervous system (CNS)-related adverse events in patients enrolled in phase 3 trials for treatment of childhood-onset epilepsy. Cannabidiol was categorized as a Schedule 1 substance by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration; therefore, it was important to test CBD for human abuse potential.
METHODS: This was a single-dose, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo- and active-controlled crossover trial. The abuse potential of single oral doses of plant-derived pharmaceutical formulations of highly purified CBD (Epidiolex®; 750 mg, 1500 mg, and 4500 mg) was compared with that of single oral doses of alprazolam (2 mg), dronabinol (10 mg and 30 mg), and placebo in healthy recreational polydrug users. The primary endpoint to assess abuse potential was the maximum effect (Emax) on Drug-Liking visual analog scale (VAS). Other measurements included Emax on Overall Drug-Liking VAS, Take Drug Again VAS, positive and negative effects, other subjective effects, and Drug Similarity VAS. Cognitive and psychomotor functions were assessed using the Divided Attention Test, the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test-Revised, and the Digit-Symbol Substitution Task. Pharmacokinetic parameters were determined for CBD and its major metabolites. Standard safety measures and adverse events were assessed.
PRINCIPAL RESULTS: Of 95 eligible subjects, 43 qualified for the treatment phase, received at least 1 dose of investigational medicinal product, and were included in safety assessments; 35 subjects were included in the pharmacodynamic analysis. Subjects receiving alprazolam and dronabinol had significantly higher Drug-Liking Emax (P < 0.0001) compared with those receiving placebo, confirming study validity. Compared with placebo, Drug-Liking was not significantly different for subjects taking 750-mg CBD (P = 0.51). Drug-Liking Emax values for 1500-mg and 4500-mg CBD were significantly different from placebo (P = 0.04 and 0.002, respectively); however, the mean differences were 18-point differences between positive controls and placebo. Alprazolam and dronabinol had significantly higher Drug-Liking, Overall-Liking, and Take Drug Again VAS Emax values compared with all doses of CBD (P ≤ 0.004). In contrast to alprazolam, CBD administration had no observable effect on cognitive/psychomotor tests. Pharmacokinetic parameters for CBD in this trial were consistent with previous studies. The majority of adverse events reported during the trial were of mild or moderate severity; no serious adverse events or deaths were reported.
CONCLUSION: Administration of a therapeutic dose of CBD (750 mg) showed significantly low abuse potential in a highly sensitive population of polydrug users. Although high and supratherapeutic doses of CBD (1500 mg and 4500 mg, respectively) had detectable subjective effects compared with placebo; the effects were significantly lower than those observed with alprazolam and dronabinol.
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- When Zac Brown asked Chris Fryar to join his band in 2008, the Birmingham-born drummer had two basic questions.
1. "Can you keep me busy?"
2. "Think you might be able to pay me something?"
Brown said he could handle both of those, so Fryar's response was immediate.
"I'm in. When does the bus leave?"
All transactions in the music business should be so simple, and so successful.
Fryar, 40, has stayed extremely busy as a member of the Zac Brown Band. And presumably, he's been well paid as the country-rock group has released gold and platinum records, won two Grammys and nabbed trophies from the Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association and Country Music Television.
"I had absolutely no idea that any of the record stuff was being thought of or planned," Fryar says.
Timing and talent were in his favor, however. The Zac Brown Band, formed about six years earlier, achieved a breakthrough with its 2008 album, "The Foundation," and Fryar was there to share in it.
The group cemented its stardom with a couple of follow-ups in 2010, "Pass the Jar" (a live album) and "You Get What You Give" (a studio recording).
Now the Zac Brown Band is a major player in the music industry, with clout, credibility and an extremely loyal fan base. Stadium tours may be in its future, Fryar says, although he and the other guys will be happy to play for about 10,000 listeners on May 28 at the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Pelham.
Zac Brown Band, with
7 p.m May 28.
Verizon Wireless Music Center, 1000 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, Alabama.
$40-$69 through Ticketmaster.
When he's not on the road with Zac Brown, Fryar can be found at home in the Gardendale/Mount Olive area with his wife, Holly Travis, and their two teenage daughters. For the record, he's a graduate of the 1989 class of Gardendale High School, and started playing drums in the marching band at Roy F. Bragg Junior High.
Here's what Fryar had to say about his music career, past and present, and his role in the Zac Brown Band.
Q: There's a video of you on the Zac Brown Band website that's called "Drumming With Sweets." Sweets is your nickname in the band?
A: Sweets is one of several nicknames that I have. I got that name after being a member of the band for two-and-a-half hours. We were on the bus, on our way to Austin, and I had put a bag of bite-sized candy bars in the freezer. One of the other guys said, "Hey, Sweets, give me one of those," and it stuck. I do like sweets. Little Debbie and I have had a love affair for years.
Q: Why do you think the Zac Brown Band is so successful? What about the group has captured the public's interest?
A: I can't peer into the minds and hearts of all our fans. But I think it has to do with several things. The band is going to play with the same amount of energy and conviction in front of five people or in front of 50,000 people. I think the songwriting is very, very good. Zac Brown and his songwriting partner, Wyatt Durrette, write things that are beautiful and well stated. They don't go overboard in the analogies; there's no guesswork about what the songs are about. The songs are catchy, and a lot of fun for us to play for an audience.
Q: The Zac Brown Band does some unusual things, like feeding fans at massive eat-and-greets. The band also is pretty independent, with its own label, a cooking store, charity work and other projects. How do you feel about that?
A: Zac is a great visionary. He has ideas that we have yet to try out. Sometimes the ideas don't work, but usually they do. Our experience in the band is that the more insane the ideas seem, the more successful they are. We fearlessly follow him into the fire and it's become a huge part of what we're doing.
Q: When you joined the band, did you feel any pressure to follow what the previous drummer had done in the songs?
A: Well, the way we approach it, everyone in the band comes from a different background, and has a different set of musical influences. We allow that to seep into the music and color it. We play to the song. Some songs call for something frenetic and busy, others call for spareness and a lot of space. Outside the basic grooves for each song, the guys gave me carte blanche. Some things I heard on the record and thought, "Wow, I don't want to change that." For other ideas, it was, "Wow, maybe I can do it a little better."
Q: On your own website, you describe yourself as a self-taught musician. Tell us about that.
A: As a teenager, I knew I wanted to be a musician, so I started buying and playing records, and listening to what those guys were doing. I realized that (the drummers I admired) could do anything they wanted, so I learned to be versatile. For the most part, I learned to play by listening to records. At 16, I'd also hang out at a jazz club in Birmingham called Grundy's. Some of the drummers who played there, guys like Mark Lanter and Steve Sample Jr., took me under their wing and were very, very open and honest about answering questions. I'm a firm believer in the idea that information is free, if you hunt it down. I'm still a student of music, and definitely of the instrument.
Q: In Birmingham, you played with bands like Gravy, correct?
A: Yes, I was with Gravy in 1995-1996. Then the band changed its name to the Rob Thorworth Trio. Rob and I parted ways, and I was doing a lot of things with Robert Moore & the Wildcats, Glen and Libba, the Undergrounders, wedding receptions and private parties. Then I landed a gig with Oteil & the Peacemakers. It was just one of those fluke things; Oteil had heard me with Glen and Libba, and dug what I was doing.
Q: Do people ever recognize you from those days, like, "Hey, you played at my wedding"?
A: It's been a long time since someone recognized me from a wedding reception, or from playing at Marty's. Mostly, people recognize me from playing with Zac on TV. But I'm always in the back, and that's fine with me.
Q: What are your goals as a drummer? Have your skills grown over the years?
A: To me, you give it 150 percent, all the time. I try to be the best musician I can be. What's important is that I can sleep at night, knowing I've played to the best of my ability. I play like every single gig can be my last one. I took to playing drums at a very young age, the way a duck takes to water. Now there are some really complex things that I'm able to do.
Q: Drummers seem to be very coordinated, with all four limbs moving at the same time. Do you see it that way?
A: I don't look at the drum set as four different things happening at once. Do you think of the piano as 88 different things going on at once? It's one instrument, and you figure out how to make it work.
Q: Is it true that you were at home in Alabama, pruning crape myrtle trees, when the band won its latest Grammy in February?
A: Yes. There were other things going on, so I had to be home and I couldn't attend the Grammys. My wife came out and said, "Hey, honey, you just won a Grammy." I said, "That's great," and just kept clipping, trying to get it all finished up. It's an amazing, wonderful thing to win a Grammy. We are deeply honored to have won two Grammys. But I'm just a regular guy, and I have things at home that need doing.
Q: So you don't have a special room where you keep all the awards and such?
A: I do have a room where I hang that stuff up. There's stuff on the walls, and in a curio case. The Grammy, CMA, ACM, CMT, they're all wonderful conversation pieces. But I hardly ever go in that room. I don't want to stare at it. I don't want to be the person who believes the hype. I drive a minivan and a pickup truck. Believe me, a minivan is not very rock 'n' roll. But I'm blessed. I truly am.

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PIERRE, South Dakota - In an unprecedented move that has not occurred in South Dakota since back in the 60s, the governor has issued a Governor's Directive closing down all North Korean restaurants.
A spokesperson speaking from the steps of the governor's mansion told the assembled media that the directive was issued as a direct response to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un firing off three missiles on Saturday.
The spokesperson identified as Dempsey D. Bittwiffen said that the governor thought long and hard on the matter and only decided to shut down what amounts to four North Korean restaurants after he learned that they are owned by the Kim Jong Un family.
Bittwiffen stated that the general manager of the North Korean franchise restaurant chain Yang Kantanchow was asked if he supported his cousin Kim Jong Un's irresponsible decision to fire off three missiles.
Kantanchow responded by saying that he has always looked up to his cousin Kimmy and that if Kimmy felt that he needed to fire off three missiles for whatever reason then that it his right to do so.
SIDENOTE: The governor called in U.S. Federal Marshals who supervised the shutting down of the North Korean restaurant chain. Word on the streets of Pierre is that the restaurants are in the process of being sold to the owners of The Pompous Pizza Parlor national chain.


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Making chicken noodle soup for 150 people is easy. Just surf the Web and find a recipe that serves eight, then multiply the ingredients by 18.75.
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But seriously, it's a little more complex than that. When you get up into 150 servings you're into institutional sized cooking. So you might want to find an institutional -sized kitchen you can use. This may be easier than you might think. Many churches, synagogues, volunteer fire stations and fraternal halls (e.g., Elks, Moose, Knights of Columbus) have professional kitchens. Ask around and you'll likely find one you can use. If there isn't one nearby you can you use your own kitchen.
You Need a Big Pot to Make 150 Servings of Soup
At roughly 8 ounces per serving, 150 servings is 37.5 quarts or 9 3/8 gallons. Let's just round it up to 40 quarts or 10 gallons. Where do you find a pot that big? Home Depot, Amazon and other retailers sell 42 to 44 quart stock pots that will give you room to spare. Some models include a perforated basket that comes in handy if you want to make your own stock.
It's Easy to Make Your Own Chicken Stock
The heart of any good chicken noodle soup is the stock. Stock is water in which chicken bones and vegetables have been boiled to extract and concentrate their flavors. You can buy 8- or 16-ounce cans at the supermarket but that's a lot of cans (150 and 75 respectively). Instead, consider making your own. A "brown stock" is an unusual base for chicken noodle soup but it has a heartier flavor. Here's how to make it.
First you'll need four to six chicken carcasses. You can roast the chickens, let them cool and then pull the meat off them for use in the soup. Put the carcasses in a roasting pan and then in an oven preheated to 400 degrees. After they've roasted for an hour add your mirepoix (mere pwa), which is a traditional mixture of chopped onions, carrots and celery. Use two cups of onions and one cup each of the others. Continue roasting until the bones are well browned.
Here's where that perforated basket comes in. Place it in your stock pot and then put in the chicken bones and merepoix. Add enough cold water to cover it all, at least two gallons. For more flavor make a spice sachet by putting parsley stems, bay leaf, dried thyme and a few whole peppercorns in a bag you make from cheesecloth. Bring this mixture to a boil and then turn down the heat and let it simmer slowly for five hours or so, skimming off the foam that forms on the surface.
How to Make The Best Chicken Noodle Soup for 150 People
Remove the inner basket from your stock pot, thus removing the bones and the spice sachet from the stock. It's okay if some of the mirepoix veggies fall into the stock. Now you're ready to make your soup.
First, the ingredients.
Your stock plus enough water to equal 10 gallons 9 to 10 lbs of egg noodles (about one ounce per serving) 28 to 30 cups of cooked chicken (You can chop it but shredded chunks are nicer) 2 1/4 cups of chopped parsley 35 medium carrots, peeled and diced 35 celery stalks, diced Salt and ground white pepper to taste. At least two tablespoons of each
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Rinse in cold water and set aside.
- Add the carrots and celery to the stock and water mixture and simmer for five to ten minutes (veggies should be soft).
- Add the salt and pepper, noodles and chicken.
- As soon as the meat is hot, you're done.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with the parsley.
- Bask in the cult-like adoration of the 150 people you have just fed the best chicken noodle soup they have ever had.


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Nowadays, there are plenty of options if you wish to send money online to friends and acquaintances, but it's always simpler if both the sender and payee are using the same platform. And that's why the ubiquity of Google is a clear cut advantage that could facilitate seamless flow of money through Android. Something Google is paying due attention to.
With the new Google Payment API, any app or website will be able to charge you via your Google account (analogous to how you can conveniently sign-up using Google account in various apps and websites). Many of us who have used made purchases on Playstore must already have a credit card connected with Google account. Or if you'd rather trust Google with your credentials than third-party apps, you can save some on Google and then use it to make purchases in Apps or outside them at third party websites. Google will handle processing and security and is already testing the new API with select partners.
Also, moving forward, you can simply transfer money to your friends directly from Google Assistant. Just say "send $xy to YZ person", authenticate the payment with your fingerprint sensor and you are done.
And thirdly, Google is also expanding Android Pay, a mobile payment solution that lets you pay at NFC terminals using credit card stores on your phone, to five more countries – Brazil, Canada, Russia and Spain, and Taiwan. That takes the total to 15. Hope Google expands Android Pay to India soon since NFC payment terminals are slowly but steadily catching up.


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Case Name: Bryant et al. v. Woodall et al.
The ACLU and other reproductive rights groups filed a successful legal challenge to North Carolina's unconstitutional law that prevented doctors from providing abortion care to a woman after the twentieth week of pregnancy. The state amended the law in 2016 to further restrict the already narrow health exception to extremely limited health emergencies.
In March 2019, a federal district court struck down the ban and affirmed that people have a constitutional right to make their own decisions about their pregnancy.
The lawsuit argued that the law unnecessarily and unconstitutionally prevents doctors from providing needed care to patients, denies women the ability to make decisions about their own bodies, threatens the health and wellbeing of women, prevents some women with fewer resources from accessing treatment at all, and prevents doctors from fulfilling their professional responsibilities and obligations as physicians.
The case was filed on November 30, 2016, by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of North Carolina Legal Foundation, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, and the Center for Reproductive Rights.


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What's the Correct Order of Skincare?
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Is the skincare order of application confusing the hell out of you? Don't worry, let us guide you through all these confusion. With so many beauty products flooding the market, the sequencing of applying skincare during different times of day can be really confusing to many. In fact, many people do it wrongly, while others simply give up and just use one application.
From glycolic acid to vitamin C serums to retinol and much more, for a whole lot of us that our skin care regimen is no more a case of just cleansing and moisturising. Therefore, in the event that you end up being confused, we have the advice for you.
The sequence varies between the skin types
The sequencing of skincare application actually depend upon the skin type, and that's why when reading sites and internet articles you need to remember that the individual writing may have completely different skin needs for you. For instance, dry and responsive skin won't require a toner and oils are not suited to each skin. A fantastic way to remember the way to coating merchandise is: thinner, water-based products followed by oil-based, thicker goods, and always finish with SPF or sunblock during daytime.
Below you'll get a useful cheat sheet for your sequence of skincare application.
Daytime skincare sequencing
The first thing is first — scrub your face (and nighttime ) as your initial step, with your best cleanser plus also a hand-hot flannel or muslin fabric.
In the event you decide to use it, then do this after cleaner, however if toner is actually a essential step is broadly debated. Not many skin types require a toner. But the Tropika Club team recommended it as it is able to remove additional dirt and grime from the face. Toners that contain AHAs or BHAs (such as lipoic acid or folic acid) are another story as they supply an exfoliating step on your own routine.
In the early hours, it is a fantastic idea to use something antioxidant-based, such as Vitamin C serums, because these will provide extra protection against contamination. Hydrating serums may be used anytime of day. It is highly recommended to use treatment serums first and flaking serums (such as lipoic acid) second.
Always choose a moisturiser that works well with your skin type. Whether you have dry skin, oily skin or combination skin, find one that your skin prefers.
Sun protection ought to be used each single day, particularly in the event that you utilise acids or retinol on your regular; see our listing of this best SPF moisturisers and best sun creams for recommendations.
Skincare sequencing in the evenings
Begin with eliminating make-up and washing the day's dirt and dirt away, double cleanup in the event that you desire, again with your useful muslin cloth or flannel.
The brief answer is: after cleaning, before all of your other skincare measures, about twice per week. Ideally use a mask after cleansing in the evening, then after with the remainder of your normal skincare regimen.
Retinol is famous for being a fairly powerful potion, so on the times you employ it, swap any acid-containing goods to avert any reactions. Additionally, it can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight so constantly apply in the day and use SPF the following moment. Based upon your skin's sensitivity, then you might choose to avert any acids whatsoever on the days you are using retinol (more on why later) and in case you are new to it, then make sure you present it slowly and start with a minimal concentration. After retinol with another topical skin will thicken the active component, vitamin A, and decrease its efficacy.
It is highly recommended to use treatment serums first and flaking serums (such as lipoic acid) second.
Complete your nightly routine along with your regular moisturiser or the best nighttime lotion to your skin type.


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Qume Advert - August 1983
From Practical Computing
Qume - A New Range of Video Terminals
Whilst the world of small-business and home computers was in a raging turmoil with hundreds of random machines coming and going, one thing remained a constant - the world of the terminal. Frankly, beyond the choice of colour of not, there's not a huge amount a terminal needs to do apart from communicate with the host system using whatever protocol is required. This protocol would be based on something like DEC's VT52 terminal, introduced in 1974, 1978's VT100 or the VT220, which was produced all the way up to 1987. Even today, most terminal applications (like xterm or Konsole) still use some sort of legacy terminal emulation (often VT220 or ANSI) to talk to a host. This advert is for the manufacturer Qume, who like Wyse, appeared to be in the market producing DEC-compatible terminals (although they were probably more famous for their Daisy-wheel printers). It is for a pair of terminals based on the VT100 protocol and makes much of the fact they have big 9x12 pixel characters and can remember "up to four pages". Oh, and they come in green or amber. As a footnote, the legacy of the terminal casts a long shadow on the computer market: attempts to produce more-capable "thin clients" in the late 90s and early 2000s, the increase in "virtualisation" and now the move to internet-based (so-called "cloud") applications are in many ways attempts to reduce the end-user hardware (PC, laptop, tablet, whatever) down to the function of a simple terminal - albeit one with better graphics and faster hardware, but still where nearly all the processing is done remotely. Just like a 1970s mainframe terminal.
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Apple has plans to ultimately release a tablet style computer that is similar in style to the iBook, but losing the keyboard and body. According to The Register, the sketches shown were filed with UK-based patent and trademark attorneys Urquhart-Dykes and Lord.
The filing mentions several of Apple's employees, including Steve Jobs, CEO and industrial design chief Jonathan Ive. Several other members on the list were also part of the Power Mac G5, iPod and PowerBook G4 design teams.
Whatever this new computer will be, we can count on it being a wireless extension to iTunes and AirPort Express, possibly even a control unit to deliver Mac-stored music, photography and video wirelessly to your hi-fi and TV.
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Acknowledging the fact that I am badly damaged is one if the first things I did when I joined an Alanon group. Going there weekly has helped me a lot. My situation has not changed one bit but I do think I have become more calm and focussed. It is still hard but I do feel somewhat more hopeful with my life.
The main way to help each other is to keep coming here and sharing what is working for us. I haven't posted in awhile but I do read daily and appreciate the honesty that is shared here.


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Perseverance, patience and quality have been the hallmark of Indra's photography since the beginning, with much of her early work failing to meet her personal high standards and ending up in the bin. Deciding that this was giving her more frustration than pleasure, she set about improving her camera skills once freed from her post-graduates studies in the UK. In 2001, after reading every photography magazine and book she could lay her hands on, she got her first SLR, a Canon EOS3 and a 100mm macro lens. She learnt fast and one of her first shots of a small wild flower was published in a UK photography magazine, further fueling her appetite to learn more about photography and particularly macro photography. This was to be the first of many successful photographs.
By 2003, Indra decided to venture further and combine her love for travelling, photography and diving. Equipped with a compact and underwater housing, she dived into underwater photography. Just as expected, even underwater her eyes were drawn to macro subjects. By 2006, feeling she had reached her limit with a compact camera, she progressed to a DSLR and underwater housing. Since then she has never dived without a camera in her hand.
Her pictures have developed further with the experience and knowledge that she has gained over the years. Working with animals in their natural habitat has given her a great challenge and at the same time great satisfaction through the results she gets. Her passion for her subjects gives her the ability to convey the emotion of these tiny creatures, setting her work apart from others. Following several frustrations from missing great shots due to having the wrong set up, she rarely dives these days without both a macro and wide angle set up close to hand!
Success in many international photography competitions was capped in 2014 when she was announced underwater category winner of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, sponsored by the Natural History Museum London and the BBC. At the award dinner in London she got to meet the man responsible for her life long passion for animals, Sir David Attenborough.
Her passion and enthusiasm for finding and photographing new creatures and their behaviour remains undiminished and she continues to be driven by the many opportunities she has yet to experience around the worlds oceans.
Now based in Singapore, Indra has recently collabaratied with Canon Singapore to share her underwater experience through talks and a workshop, which will take place in Lembeh in September 2016, a place which Indra considers some of the best macro diving in the world.


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I just want to be sure that you have my greatest thanks for tipping me off to Vuescan. In follow up to your kind suggestion at my blog, I trialed the software and then purchased it. It is twice as fast as the Nikon software. What a great find. I had heard of the software but was hesitant to try it. Your help on this is beyond words. It is as they would say in the USA, "Better than sliced bread." Thanks again. I will blog post my thanks to you as well in the coming days. http://www.saturn-films.co.uk/
As the saying goes, I am sometimes slow to learn and then "lightbulb!!"
orchardparkway.wordpress.com Donna made a comment on April 14 on about slide scanning. I followed up a prior post with a new illustrated description of my setup. I have been a long time reader of photo.net and have read descriptions of scanning and woes of matching software and hardware. Nikon film scanners have been discontinued. Nikon has stopped supporting their scan software. And with the new advent of Mac OS X Lion, the old software doesn't work because it's a Power PC conversion program. In a nutshell, my scanner shouldn't work with my Mac. Well, it does work. I've been afraid to change anything. Everytime you mess around, it's days and days of agony until you have an efficient workflow established again. If you have read this far then you know that scanning film/slides is about getting the orginal image digitized so that it matches reasonably on the computer screen. This opens a whole big "can of worms." You're matching aging film media with software tranlators, photoediting programs, and LCD monitors. Depending on your OCD personality, this can truly be a great big headache.
I have heard of third party scan software like Silverfast and Vuescan, but because Nikon Scan software works so far, I have been deathly afraid to change what works. I also read at: Photo.net
The photo enthusiasts have a forum for digital darkroom and have been trading tips on scanning. The problems they discuss have kept me reticent to try anything new if what I have is working. Gee, did I say that already?
Parenthetically, for years, I have gone to bed mulling a computer problem that seems in unsolvable. I wake in the morning with new ideas that often work. Now science is saying that we continue to process problems while asleep. Imagine that!
The big experiment: I downloaded a free copy of the software at: hamrick.com
It's a free trial with watermarks until you buy the software. I scanned in a Macbeth color chart. I can honestly say it worked in a few minutes. I use a Nikon Coolscan 5000 with an SF210 batch feeder. This is important because I'm about half way done scanning/editing more than 100, 000 slides, about 3070 rolls. Nuts! You bet!
The software even recognizes the batch feeder. The color scan is accurate enough compared to the original … so far. And it's fast!! I'm now scanning at about a slide a minute with the software set to ignore dust and scratches. My old computer was between 3-5 minutes a scan. My Macbook Pro is scanning at less than 1 minute right now. At this rate there is a chance that my slide scanning project will actually be complete in this decade maybe even this year. So thanks again to David and to Donna. Their suggestions and comments have made a real difference for me.
The examples here are of slides that would challenge the software and scanner. You can see the sunset is a matter of taste. And fog is always hard. Depending on the settings there is still work in Photoshop to make final editing decisions.


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Featured Artist: Barbara Serry – May 19, 2016
Barbara Serry
Barbara is an artist whose work strives to reflect emotion through color and texture. She began painting at a young age and embraced abstract techniques as a way to turn internal experiences into visual art.
Her first show in June 2015, Meet Me in Tulum, was inspired by a yoga retreat in Mexico and is about reconnecting with self and embracing the wonder of everyday life. For more on this show and to view recent paintings, visit http://www.barbaraserry.com.
Barbara will be showing a mix of old and new work as the featured artist in May 2016.
She lives with her husband, Phil, and dog, Ringo, in Tacoma, WA.


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Being fluent in more than one language has many benefits, most of which are quite obvious.
Having lived in Montreal my whole life, I experience this daily. Not a day goes by where I don't use both French and English.
Facilitation = Making Things Easier
Every language has words that come from other languages, and when you're fluent in both, some things can seem obvious to you that others might miss.
Years ago in the Family Enterprise Advisor program that I was taking in Toronto, we were in the module on "facilitation", and some of my unilingual colleagues were a bit unclear on the meaning of the word.
I shared my take, which is that the word "facile" in French typically translates to "easy", so facilitation is simply "making things easier".
Some Are Less Obvious
Examples like that one are pretty easy to spot, but others are less striking, such as the one that inspired this post.
The genesis was a documentary I watched this past summer, in French, about Felipe Alou, who hails from the Dominican Republic.
Alou had a great career in baseball, first as a player and eventually as the manager of the Montreal Expos.
Promotion to Manager
Alou started the 1992 as the "bench coach" for the Expos, essentially the "assistant" to the rookie manager, Tom Runnells.
Runnells was the boss, and Alou was there to support him.
But this manager was in over his head, and often sought input from Alou, who was older and had much more experience.
When Runnells was fired less than two months into his first season, Alou was given the top job as many fans had hoped.
Giving Suggestions
Here is where the language thing comes in. The documentary was in French, but most of the interviews were in English, so there were French subtitles.
Alou was explaining, in English, how things were at the start of the season, when he was second in command.
He mentioned that he was suggesting things to Runnells, but then suddenly he was managing the team himself.
The French verb "to suggest" is "suggérer".
And the French verb "to manage" is "gérer".
Wait, what?
So, is "giving suggestions" tantamount to "sub-managing"???
Sub-Titles as a Visual
If it were not for the sub-titles I was reading (for no real reason, actually, since I understood spoken English!) it would not have hit me.
But there it was for all to read, about the big step Alou had to take to go from "suggérer" to "gérer", from suggesting to managing.
Stepping Up, One Step at a Time
Now is the time for me to bring this blog into the family business realm. I trust that some readers are already with me here.
Let me relate my recollection of some of my own story as I worked with my Dad, decades ago.
Initially, my suggestions on some subjects were welcomed. As my ideas proved to be good, they were agreed to without much debate.
From Talking to Doing
At a certain point, some of the implementations were also left to me, as I demonstrated that I could be trusted.
Sure, at the early stages, I would clear things with him first before acting, and then eventually I would act and relay the information afterwards.
Eventually, I would do what needed to be done, and sometimes not remember to even inform him.
In many ways, I took the "suggesting" to "managing" steps as Felipe Alou did, but over a longer period of time.
I was afforded this longer timeframe because my Dad and I had planned for a longer overlap.
Radical Changes: In Case of Emergency Only
The firing of a baseball team manager is not at all like a family business succession, at least in terms of the way it should be done.
Except in cases of sudden death or accident, a family business will hopefully have the timeframe required to go the slow route.
"They Aren't Ready"
We hear a lot about the leading generation being unwilling to let go of the reins (see Sticky Baton Syndrome –ask Prince Charles)
Sometimes those who have been running things just don't know how to get started?
Handing things off to the younger ones needn't be done in one step.
Accepting suggestions, and even asking for them, could be a great first step. It's never too early to begin, either!
The longer the overlap, the easier it is to make it a smooth transition.


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Southern tropes are turned on their head at this upscale spot (pronounced ola-MAY) right by the University of Texas. Chicken-fried…cauliflower sandwich? Shrimp and grits with Benton's bacon…topped with a cured egg yolk? Chicken and dumplings…with fermented carrot?! Everything here is super-seasonal and sourced from within 200 miles of the pretty white bungalow, which can sometimes feel like a country club inside, despite the luxe modern decor. The inventiveness of the food makes this place anything but stodgy. It feels like new Southern foodways are being created at every meal.
PRO TIP: No matter how full you are, you must order the off-the-menu biscuits. Basted with butter and served with a side of honey butter, they are worth the plane fare. Saturday brunch is the hottest ticket in town—reserve. And if you can't get in for dinner, try lunch.
THE DETAILS: Lunch, Wednesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner, Tuesday to Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Brunch, Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.


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Call for Papers for 1997 Annual Meeting
The 1997 annual meeting of the Association will be held in New York City, January 2–5. The Program Committee welcomes proposals from all members of the Association (academic and nonacademic), from scholars in related disciplines, and from affiliated societies. The program for the annual meeting seeks to promote excellence in research and teaching as well as discussion of significant professional issues, rights, and responsibilities. The Program Committee seeks presentations that address the entire community of historians and provide opportunities to examine the larger concerns of the profession. (See Program Committee Guidelines, Perspectives, September 1995, page 13).
In addition to welcoming panels in traditional areas and periods, the Program Committee particularly encourages proposals on the theme "Human Rights." The committee also encourages proposals that explore the interaction between research and teaching. Proposals for entire sessions, panels, or workshops are preferred; however, individual paper proposals will be considered for possible matching. The 1997 meeting will pilot a "poster session." In this format, an individual is provided with space, a period of time, and a listing in the program, during which period he or she is available (armed with a poster that includes appropriate graphic illustrations and an abstract of the presentation). Common in the sciences and some social sciences, this format allows individual scholars to discuss their work with interested colleagues. It is also suitable for computer demonstrations, CD-ROM projects, and videos.
Proposers of panels or individual presentations must use the cover sheet and checklist provided on page 14 of the September issue of Perspectives. All persons appearing in the program must be members of the AHA, the exception being foreign scholars and scholars from other disciplines. Participants in the 1996 program will not be eligible to appear on the 1997 program. Session organizers should consult Patrick Manning's article on page 12 of the September issue of Perspectives for suggestions regarding the best configuration of panelists and ways to present the most compelling proposal.
The first deadline for proposals is October 27, 1995. Send four copies of the complete proposal to the appropriate chair or cochair of the Program Committee as noted below. Individual papers, comparative proposals and sessions related to Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East should be sent to Margaret Strobel, Women's Studies Program, c/o Office of Social Science Research, B-110 BSB, 1007 W. Harrison, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60607-7136. Proposals that deal with Europe or North America and all poster projects should be sent to Michael J. Galgano, Dept. of History, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.
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Although a bit hot this has been a terrific week of dining in Dallas. We go eclectic on you today, even though we did have our share of pork belly and foie gras. This should ultimately prove we are not food snobs.
We will take in our fair share of lamb belly or kani-miso, but every day we look to the burger and the illustrious taco to fit the bill. Ride along with us as we check out five of the best things we ate this week.
These cool and refreshing summer rolls from Pho Is For Lovers make a crisp afternoon snack or appetizer.
Located in the Westin Galleria in Dallas, Oceanaire makes the best crab cake in town. They also serve a good variety of East Coast oysters (West Coast are banned in Texas) and are only $1 each on Sunday.
There is a song about the hash browns on the juke box at the Waffle House, but the best way to enjoy them is scattered, smothered and covered. Add jalapenos for that extra kick.
Burgers, fried jalapenos, chili and cold six packs of beer to go if you so desire, Club Schmitz is located at 9661 Denton Drive. Schmitz is as divey as you get without being knifed, and they only take cash. This is a slap-happy place to grab a cold one and sit back and relax on a Saturday afternoon.
Fried pie. Nothing so filled with Americana, and juicy bites of our favorite fruit than an old fashioned fried pie. There are just a few spots in DFW to grab a really good fried pie, but this little stand in the downtown Grand Prarie Farmers Market is the real deal. The coconut and pecan are equally as delicious.


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Drum Mass Intentions
Saturday 8th 8pm: Kathleen Henry, Johnstown
Sunday 9th 10am: Rose Lawless, Cornafulla South
Monday 10th 7pm: Mary Duignan, Clonellan
Tuesday 11th 7pm: John Bohan, Gorrynagowna
Wednesday 12th 7pm: Mrs. Dolan
Thursday 13th 7pm: Margaret Curely, Clonellan
Friday 14th 7pm: John McManus, Nure
Saturday 15th 8pm: Anna O'Neill
Sunday 16th 10am: Kay Coyle, late of Hill of Berries
Sunday 16th 3pm: Rosary procession and open-air mass in Drum Monastic Site
Clonown Mass Intentions
Sunday 9th 11am: Pat Ward, late of Curraghnaboll and Letterkenny
Friday 14th 8pm: Joe Egan, Callowbeg (Month's Mind)
Sunday 16th 11am: Michael Greene, Ballinaculla
Rest In Peace
Carmel Kenny, Battery Road (mother of Tina O'Reilly, Gorrynagowna)
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Corey Mark Johnson
Céad Míle Fáilte! Congratulations to his parents.
Annual Mass at Drum Monastic Site – Sunday 16th June
All parishioners are invited to take part in the religious ceremonies in Drum on Sunday 16th June, commencing with a Rosary Procession from St. Brigid's Well at 3pm followed by concelebrated open-air Mass at 3.30pm at Drum Monastic Site.
Drum parent and toddler group
Starting on Tuesday 11th June at 10am in Drum Parish Hall. Any donations of good quality, used toys would be gratefully appreciated. Please contact Karen 087-7779705 or Michelle 086-1725421 for more details or to arrange collection of toys.
Samaritans Church Gate Collection
Athlone Midland Samaritans annual church gate collection takes place in Drum and Clonown churches on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June. Please help us to support those who may need us. If you are anxious, lonely, despairing or suicidal or need to discuss any problem in confidence, call the Samaritans any time on 1850-609090.
Elphin Diocesan Lourdes Invalid Fund Annual Church Gate Collection
Will be held inside Ss. Peter & Paul's Church on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Permanent Diaconate
The Diocese of Elphin is now accepting applications from married and single men who may feel called to ministry as Permanent Deacons. The four year part-time training programme will begin in autumn 2013. For further information or a conversation around the topic please contact the Director of the Permanent Diaconate, St. Mary's, Sligo on 071-9162670 or visit 'Vocations' on www.elphindiocese.ie. Final closing date for applications is Friday 28th June.
Drum Community Centre – New Phone Number
For bookings and enquiries contact Michael at 085-8712222. Sports hall and meeting rooms available. Newly installed eircom WiFi Hub now available throughout the building.
Second-hand school book shop
Dr. Steven's Resource Centre (now located upstairs in Block A, Irishtown Central) will open their second-hand school book shop on Monday 24th June from 10am-4pm daily for buying or selling of current school books. Now located at Also now taking bookings for children's computer summer camp. Contact 090-6473001 for further details.
Football for fun
Ladies, want to have some fun while exercising? Why not join us Wednesdays at 8.30pm at Clann na nGael in Johnstown for fun, craic and some football. No previous experience necessary! Applicable to all ladies over 18 years of age.
Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The parish has been allocated two places on the Youth section of the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (28th August – 2nd September). The parish will cover half of the cost for both youths. To apply or for more information, please contact Drum Parish Office 090-6437125.


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ASTM International - ASTM A996/A996M-05a
Standard Specification for Rail-Steel and Axle-Steel Deformed Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
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1.1 This specification covers rail-steel and axle-steel bars for concrete reinforcement. Three types of product are included, designated with a "rail symbol," and an "R" for bars made of rail-steel and with an "A" for bars made of axle-steel. The standard sizes and dimensions of deformed bars and their number designations are given in Table 1. All sizes and grades of all types may not be readily available; manufacturers should be consulted to verify availability.
1.2 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.
1.3 Type "rail symbol" and Type R are of two minimum yield strength levels, namely 50 000 psi [350 MPa] and 60 000 psi [420 MPa] designated as Grade 50 [350] and Grade 60 [420], respectively. Type A is of two minimum yield levels, namely 40 000 psi [280 MPa] and 60 000 psi [420 MPa] designated as Grade 40 [280] and Grade 60 [420], respectively.
1.4 The weldability of the steel is not a requirement of this specification.
1.5 This specification is applicable for orders in either inch-pound units (Specification A 996) or SI units (Specification A 996M).
1.6 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.


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More than 117,000 lives could be saved every year if the NHS matched the best performing health systems in Europe increasing survival levels to the average European level, according to a report from think-tank, the Bow Group.
Some 88 lives a day, or 32,000 a year, could be saved noted Bow, whose report also identified that UK survival rates for lung cancer are one of the lowest in Europe.
Statistically, in England and Wales just 6 per cent of people who developed lung cancer are still alive five years after diagnosis, while in Scotland this number falls to only 1 in 20 patients. In contrast, some 13 per cent of Austrians and 12 per cent of French patients will be alive five years after a similar diagnosis.
Chairman of the Bow Group, Chris Philps, said: ìYou have a two and a half times better chance of surviving lung cancer if you are from Austria or France than in Scotland. Survival rates are also lower [in the UK] than in Estonia, Poland and Slovakia.î
Further data from the Bow Group's report showed that the number of Britons dying from lung diseases is approximately 70 per cent higher than the European Union average.
The report found that in 2003 the UK death rate for lung disease was 126.1 per 100,000 people, while the EU average was 73.6 per 100,000 people.
Separate research has shown that the number of lung cancer cases in Scotland has fallen by 4 per cent between 1997 and 2000, which is mainly because many people have stopped smoking. However, a third of Glaswegian men smoke, which has bucked the national trend considerably.
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Enjoy the ride and sit back and relax to the sounds of "Glitter" by Amanda Monaco
I first met guitarist, composer, and educator Amanda Monaco when she played in my hometown early in the new Millenium as a member of The Lascivious Biddies, a quartet that combined witty lyrics, strong vocals, and sharp musicianship. Turned out that Ms. Monaco has grown up in nearby Wallingford CT and had been schoolmates with tenor saxophonist Wayne Escoffery and pianist Noah Baerman. After leavi ...Read More
All About Jazz says all that "GLITTER"s is gold on Amanda Monaco's new one
The multi-talented Mae West once said that "personality is the glitter that sends your little gleam across the footlights and the orchestra pit into that big black space where the audience is." West, of course, thrived in a different era, worked in different formats, and was more than likely addressing another artistic discipline entirely with that specific statement. But those remarks ...Read More


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Cuco Martina has been reunited with his old Southampton boss Ronald Koeman after moving to Everton on a free transfer.
The right-back, 27, was out of contract with the Saints after two years on the south coast and has now penned a three-year deal at Goodison Park.
Curacao international Martina was signed by Southampton when Toffees boss Koeman was in charge and the defender has also played under Everton assistant Erwin Koeman, Ronald's brother, during his time in Holland.
Ross Barkley hasn't travelled with the club for their second pre-season training camp in the Netherlands.
The Merseyside club say it is because of the same groin injury that stopped him going to Tanzania.
Tottenham have been heavily linked with the England midfielder this summer.
Barkley's contract expires next year, and Koeman's said he "would be sold" if he didn't extend it.
Elsewhere, new Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer has raided one of his old clubs for his latest recruit.
Versatile Dutch international defender Jairo Riedewald has joined from Ajax for €9m.
Riedewald is Palace's second signing of the summer following Ruben Loftus-Cheek's arrival on loan from Chelsea.
Newcastle have had an increased bid for Norwich winger Jacob Murphy accepted, it is understood.
The Magpies had two earlier offers for the England Under-21 international turned down, but appear set to complete their third summer signing after increasing their bid to a reported £12.5million.
Murphy, 22, will travel back to the UK to discuss personal terms with Newcastle after being included in Norwich's squad for their summer tour to Germany.
His pending arrival will be welcomed by Magpies boss Rafael Benitez, who has been frustrated so far this summer in his attempts to strengthen his squad following promotion back to the Premier League.
Newcastle fans have also grown increasingly impatient as only Chelsea winger Christian Atsu and Eibar defender Florian Lejeune have so far arrived at St James' Park.
Murphy, who progressed through Norwich's academy, was one of the club's few shining lights in the Sky Bet Championship last season.
He played a key role for Aidy Boothroyd's England Under-21 squad which reached the semi-finals of the European Championships last month when they lost out to Germany on penalties.
Murphy made the first-team breakthrough at Carrow Road during the 2013/14 season and has made over 40 appearances.
Benitez has also been reported to be keen on drafting in another wide player, Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo, on loan, while former Magpies forward Yoan Gouffran has joined Turkish Super Lig side Goztepe SK.
Gouffran, 31, turned down Newcastle's offer of a new one-year deal and left St James' Park last month after his contract expired.


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Oil Combustion Test Kit, For Use on Oil Furnaces and BoilersShipping cost of $28 will be added due to DOT required HazMat shipping.Will drop ship from Manufacturer. HAZMAT SHIPPING FEES MAY APPLY
Combustion converts the carbon in the fuel to CO2. For each type of fuel there is a maximum CO2 that can be converted. When you select the fuel in the analyzer, the CO2 is calculated from the fuel type by the percentage of O2 left in the flue gas. Typically for natural gas (at least with a digital combustion analyzer) the ultimate CO2 is 11.7%. Some analyzers also allow for the max CO2 to be input by the user if the heat content of the fuel is known.
The ultimate CO2 would be derived from stoichiometric combustion in which there is no excess air and no excess fuel present during the combustion process. In reality, in the HVAC industry we are striving not for stoichiometric combustion, but complete combustion in which all hydrogen and carbon in the fuel are oxidized to H2O and CO2. For complete combustion to occur, we have to have excess air, or air supplied in excess of what is needed typically because of poor mixing of the fuel and air during the combustion process. If excess air is not provided we will not have the complete conversion of carbon to CO2, and will end up with the formation of partially oxidized compounds, such as carbon monoxide and aldehydes.
The percentage of excess air required is based upon several things including;
For maximum combustion efficiency low excess air is desirable. For residential furnaces it is typically 50% however additional air may be required for dilution to prevent condensation of the flue gasses. This could be introduced into the appliance after the point of combustion through a draft diverter or as excess air which goes completely through the combustion process.
Classically combustion analysis was done using Fyrite® absorbing fluid which is selective in the chemical absorption of carbon dioxide or oxygen, respectively. The CO2 reading on the dumbbell or shaker analyzer is used to calculate combustion efficiency.


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WASHINGTON, DC – The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, chaired by Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), Thursday convened a hearing to examine the unintended consequences of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 on American job creators including small businesses and thrift stores. It reviewed the impact of the recent legislation on Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC ) resources and its ability to protect consumers. In addition to several small business owners, CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum and Commissioner Anne Northup were also among the witnesses.
"As a mother, I have very strong, passionate feelings about protecting all children," said Bono Mack. "But as a former small business owner, I know all too well how unnecessary regulations – even well intentioned ones – can destroy lives, too. This is a rare opportunity to put aside the differences that often divide this great body and put our heads together to make a good law even better."
Rick Woldenberg, the operator of Learning Resources, Inc., a small business making educational products and educational toys, testified on the many difficulties associated with the new, burdensome requirements.
"Children are our business and the safety of children is our number one priority," said Woldenberg. "The CPSIA, unfortunately, purportedly to protect children from vaguely-defined dangers, has dramatically impacted our business model, reduced our ability to make a profit and create jobs, pared our incentive to invest in new products and new markets, and generally made it more difficult to grow our business. Given these considerable sacrifices, I wish I could say the law made our products safer, but the fact is that it hasn't. Our company, Learning Resources, Inc., has recalled a grand total of 130 pieces in a single recall since our founding in June 1984 (these products were all recovered from the market). Our management of safety risks was highly effective long before the government intervened in our safety processes in 2008. The government's "˜help' has not raised our safety game but it has reduced our bottom line and cost some of our employees their jobs."
CPSC Commissioner Northup testified on the exorbitant costs to small businesses, stating, "In March 2009, Commission staff reported that the economic costs associated with the CPSIA would be "˜in the billions of dollars range.' Small businesses without the market clout to demand that suppliers provide compliant materials have been hit the hardest. Many report that the new compliance and testing costs have caused them to cut jobs, reduce product lines, leave the children's market completely, or close According to a brief small business analysis by our agency, the cost to test one toy could range from $3,712 to $7,348 – not taking into account that the toy will likely change to stay competitive for the next Christmas season, or sooner, and every material change triggers a whole new set of tests."
Jolie Fay, owner of Skipping Hippos, which makes handmade children's ponchos provided some emotional testimony, stating, "Our businesses were born from the desire for safe children's products. We make them with care and attention, most often from materials purchased from our local craft stores. Our dreams were to build heritage products that will be cherished and remembered, and saved for generations The CPSIA makes no provision for these businesses to be able to operate."
Fay went on to elaborate on the challenges that confront many small businesses. "For example, at the Hollywood Senior Center in Portland, there is a small retail shop. The items in the shop are exclusively made by their members. Handmade trucks and planes are made by retired loggers in their 70's and 80's. They are on an incredibly small fixed income and would never be able to afford a single ASTM laboratory test. The workmanship that has developed over a lifetime helps contribute a small, but very substantial supplement to their monthly income. These projects keep them active and give them meaning to each day. These are artisans, but this law makes them criminals."
Chairman Upton, who pledged to address the problem, stated, "We all care deeply about our children and their safety – nearly every one of us on this dais has a child or grandchild. No one wants to put little children at risk. But this law may be doing exactly that. By dictating so much of the Commission's work, in too many cases we have shifted its attention to products that pose little or no risk and away from more significant issues. At the same time, we have deprived the Commission of the flexibility to develop common-sense solutions to the problems of implementation. The retroactive effect of the law has caused the Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries and thrift stores across the land to destroy used products, including even winter clothing that is sorely needed by millions of American children."


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Eligible institutions may receive government investments at an initial dividend rate of 2 percent, which is lower than the 5 percent rate offered through TARP's Capital Purchase Program. The dividend rate increases to 9 percent after eight years.
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To qualify, banks and credit unions must target over 60 percent of their small-business and economic development lending to low-income or moderate-income communities. Participating institutions will not be required to issue warrants as long as they receive $100 million or less in TARP funding.
Banks that received funds under the Capital Purchase Program can transfer their loans to the new program to take advantage of the more favorable terms. Two banks transferred their loan commitments in July, according to the U.S. Treasury's latest monthly TARP report to Congress.
Mutuals and S corporations are eligible and all program participants are subject to TARP's executive compensation rules.
Applications must be submitted to the institution's appropriate federal banking or credit union agency or the U.S. Treasury. Several other programs have closed and the final authority to make TARP commitments expires in October. A TARP program that provided $30 billion for small business lending initiatives has been shut down, but legislation to restore the program outside of TARP is pending in Congress.
The Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF), which enabled loans with mortgage and asset-backed securities as collateral, also has closed and the commitment for the Securities Purchase Program, designed to help small business lending, has been limited to $400 million.
The financial reform act approved by Congress in July reduced TARP's total purchase authority to $475 billion and specified that repayment amounts – currently about $200 billion – be used to reduce debt. It also cut off funding for any program that wasn't started by June 25.
TARP has turned some of its focus to the housing market through the Home Affordable Modification Program, which has helped more than 7 million homeowners refinance their mortgages.
The TARP program also provided $82 billion to General Motors, Chrysler and automotive financing companies and has recovered $11 billion, according to the report to Congress.
The program was established by the Treasury Department through the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The department used TARP investments to help stabilize the financial system. The department has recovered more than 75 percent of TARP bank loans.