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Test ID: NTXPR
NTX-Telopeptide, 24 Hour, Urine
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
1. An adjunct in the diagnosis of medical conditions associated with increased bone turnover
2. The differential diagnosis of osteomalacia versus osteoporosis
3. Identifying individuals with osteoporosis with elevated bone turnover and consequent increased risk for rapid disease progression
4. Prediction of bone densitometry response to antiresorptive therapy of osteoporosis
5. Monitoring and assessing effectiveness of therapy in patients treated for osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget disease, or other disorders treated with antiresorptive therapy
6. An adjunct in monitoring response to other therapeutic intervention in diseases with increased bone turnover (eg, rickets, osteomalacia, hyperthyroidism)
Indications 3 through 5 have been endorsed by the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee of HCFA and are therefore federally reimbursed.
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Human bone is continuously remodeled through a process of osteoclast-mediated bone formation and resorption. This process can be monitored by measuring serum and urine markers of bone formation and resorption. Approximately 90% of the organic matrix of bone is type I collagen, a helical protein that is cross-linked at the N- and C-terminal ends of the molecule. The amino acid sequences and orientation of the cross-linked alpha 2 N-telopeptide of type 1 collagen make it a specific marker of human bone resorption. N-terminal telopeptide (NTx) molecules are mobilized from bone by osteoclasts and subsequently excreted in the urine. Elevated levels of NTx indicate increased bone resorption.
Bone turnover markers are physiologically elevated during childhood, growth, and during fracture healing. The elevations in bone resorption markers and bone formation markers are typically balanced in these circumstances and of no diagnostic value. By contrast, abnormalities in the process of bone remodeling can result in changes in skeletal mass and shape. Many diseases, in particular hyperthyroidism, all forms of hyperparathyroidism, most forms of osteomalacia and rickets (even if not associated with hyperparathyroidism), hypercalcemia of malignancy, Paget's disease, multiple myeloma, and bony metastases, as well as various congenital diseases of bone formation and remodeling can result in accelerated and unbalanced bone turnover. Unbalanced bone turnover, usually without increase in bone turnover, is also found in age-related and postmenopausal osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Disease-associated bone turnover abnormalities should normalize in response to effective therapeutic interventions, which can be monitored by measurement of serum and urine bone resorption and formation markers.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
All units are reported in nmol Bone Collagen Equivalents/mmol creatinine.
<6 years: 576-1,763
6-13 years: 307-1,367
14-17 years: 102-1,048
> or =18 years: 21-66
<6 years: 576-1,763
6-13 years: 307-1,367
14-17 years: 55-378
> or =18 years: 19-63
Values are based on Mayo in-house studies of 75 children and adolescents age 3.5 to 18.5 and >100 adults.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Elevated levels of N-terminal telopeptide (NTx) indicate increased bone resorption.
Most patients with osteopenia or osteoporosis have low, but unbalanced, bone turnover, with bone resorption dominating over bone formation. While this may result in mild elevations in bone turnover markers in these patients, finding significantly elevated urine NTx levels is atypical. Therefore, if levels are substantially elevated above the young adult reference range (>1.5- to 2-fold), the likelihood of coexisting osteomalacia, or of an alternative diagnosis as described in the Clinical Information section, should be considered.
When alternative causes for elevated NTx have been excluded in an osteopenia/osteoporosis patient, the patient must be considered at increased risk for accelerated progression of osteopenia/osteoporosis.
A 50% or greater reduction in this resorption marker 3 to 6 months after initiation of therapy indicates a probably adequate therapeutic response.
The Negotiated Rulemaking Committee of HCFA also recommends:
"Because of significant specimen to specimen collagen crosslink physiologic variability (15%-20%), current recommendations for appropriate utilization include: 1 or 2 baseline assays from specified urine collections on separate days; followed by a repeat assay about 3 months after starting antiresorptive therapy; followed by a repeat assay in 12 months; thereafter not more than annually, if medically necessary."
Patients with diseases such as hyperthyroidism, which can be cured, should have a return of bone NTx levels to the reference range within 3 to 6 months after complete cure.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
The intraindividual coefficient of variation of urine N-terminal telopeptide (NTx) measurements is approximately 30%. Part of this variation is due to diurnal fluctuations, and a 24-hour collection is preferred. However, a second-morning void and other random collections are acceptable. In the latter case, it is recommended that the measurement is repeated at least once in order to allow a more accurate estimation of the true average bone turnover in a patient.
Very dilute specimens may not allow measurement of a urine creatinine level and, therefore, reporting of NTx values normalized to creatinine becomes impossible.
Inadvertent collection of urine for NTx measurements in a collection bottle that contains an acidic preservative results in substantial artifactual elevations of apparent NTx concentrations; such specimens are unacceptable.
Clinical Reference Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Harper KD, Weber TJ: Secondary osteoporosis. Diagnostic considerations. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 1998;27:325-348
2. Miller PD, Baran DT, Bilezikian JP, et al: Practical clinical application of biochemical markers of bone turnover: Consensus of an expert panel. J Clin Densitom 1999;2(3):323-342
3. Delmas PD, Eastell R, Garnero P, et al: The use of biochemical markers of bone turnover in osteoporosis. Committee of Scientific Advisors of the International Osteoporosis Foundation. Osteoporos Int 2000;11(6):S2-S17
4. Harris SS, Soteriades E, Dawson-Hughes B, et al: Secondary hyperparathyroidism and bone turnover in elderly blacks and whites. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2001 August;86(8):3801-3804


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Invasive Species
During the past two centuries, invasive species have significantly changed the Great Lakes ecosystem. In turn, the changes have had broad economic and social effects on people that rely on the system for food, water, and recreation.
An "invasive species" is a plant or animal that is non-native (or alien) to an ecosystem, and whose introduction is likely to cause economic, human health, or environmental damage in that ecosystem. Once established, it is extremely difficult to control their spread.
Invasive Animal Species
At least 25 non-native species of fish have entered the Great Lakes since the 1800s, including round goby, sea lamprey, Eurasian ruffe, alewife and others. These fish have had significant impacts on the Great Lakes food web by competing with native fish for food and habitat. Invasive animals have also been responsible for increased degradation of coastal wetlands; further degrading conditions are resulting in loss of plant cover and diversity.
Zebra Mussels
Non-native mussels and mollusks have also caused turmoil in the food chain. In 1988, zebra mussels were inadvertently introduced to Lake St. Clair, and quickly spread throughout the Great Lakes and into many inland lakes, rivers, and canals. Since then, they have caused severe problems at power plants and municipal water supplies, clogging intake screens, pipes, and cooling systems. They have also nearly eliminated the native clam population in the ecosystem.
The spiny water flea (Cercopagis pengoi) was the most recent species to enter the Great Lakes . This organism, a native of Middle Eastern seas, is a tiny predatory crustacean that can reproduce both sexually and, more commonly, parthenogenically (without fertilization). This allowed them to quickly populate Lake Ontario.
Invasive Plants
From left to right: cattail, common reed, purple loosestrife
The Great Lakes have also been troubled by fast-growing invasive plants such as common reed (Phragmites australis), reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), curly pondweed (Potamogeton crispus), Eurasian milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae), and two types of non-native cattails (Typha angustifolia and Typha glauca).
Some of these plants are prolific seed producers, which allows them to spread rapidly over large areas. Invasive purple loosestrife, for example, are 2-3 meters tall and can produce 2.7 million seeds each year. Others reproduce from fragments of root or rhizome, which hinders removal and control. All have become established quickly in the Great Lakes, displacing the native plant populations that support wildlife habitat and prevent erosion. Their prevalence in recreational waters also hinders swimming and boating.
In the St. Lawrence River, studies have found that disturbances by boat or fish may facilitate the spread of common reed, a very persistent invasive plant. Dense beds of common reed may threaten local fish and bird habitats.
What EPA and Other Agencies are Doing
Man tying a large freighter to the dock
To prevent and control additional invasions in the Great Lakes, coordinated efforts are under way by U.S. and Canadian governments, eight state governments, two provincial governments, and regional and local programs.
Ballast Water Regulation
Ballast water is taken onto or discharged from a ship as it loads or unloads its cargo, to accommodate changes in its weight.
Thirty percent of invasive species have been introduced in the Great Lakes through ballast water. In the early 1990's, the U.S. Coast Guard began requiring ships to exchange their ballast water, or seal their ballast tanks for the duration of their stay. The Coast Guard later used their success in the Great Lakes to develop a ballast management program for the entire nation. Currently, the Coast Guard is in the process of developing ballast water discharge standards.
Preventing Potential Invaders
Man holding large Asian carp
Based on the problems caused by non-native species, scientists are also closely watching other species that have invaded nearby ecosystems. Asian carp are of particular concern because they have been found in nearby waterways that eventually connect to the Great Lakes. In 2004, EPA and other state and local agencies began construction of a permanent electric barrier to prevent the fish from entering Lake Michigan (more about the barrier).
EPA is also studying how existing invasive species have become established in the Great Lakes. These studies will help develop new techniques to predict future invasions.
Related Links
General information
- List of non-native
species in the Great Lakes
From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Great Lakes Aquatic Nuisance Species
Great Lakes Commission's Web page on invasive species
- Report
on exotic species
This section of Great Lakes Program Report on the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement shows how invasive species have effected the Great Lakes
- Visualizing the
Great Lakes - Issues - Invasive Species
Links to high-resolution photos of various invasive species in the Great Lakes
Regulations and Research
- Great Lakes
Nonindigenous Invasive Species - Briefing Paper
(PDF, 101 pp.,
A Product of the Great Lakes Nonindigenous Invasive Species Workshop, 1999, sponsored by EPA
Predicting the Identity, Spread, and Impact of Future Non-indigenous
Species in the Great Lakes
An EPA-funded study by the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago
Zebra Mussels
- Basic
information about zebra mussels
General facts from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) about zebra mussels and their effects on the Great Lakes
Study: Reestablishing the Native Clam Population of Metzger Marsh,
Lake Erie
Zebra mussels readily colonize clam shells, disrupting feeding, movement, and reproduction. Clams generally die within 1-2 years after infestation. This die-off has been well-documented in the Great Lakes
Study: The Effect of Zebra Mussels on Cycling and Potential Bioavailability
of PCBs: Case Study of Saginaw Bay
The aim of this work was to understand and quantify the effects of zebra mussels on cycling and bioaccumulation of PCBs in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron
Spiny Water Fleas
Asian Carp
- Preventing Asian Carp in the Great Lakes
EPA's Web page on the electric barrier that will help prevent Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan


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A natural and practical leader in the clone army, Cody was a good fit for General Kenobi, to whom he was particularly loyal. Cody's keen ability to strategize, combined with his fierce combat style in the heat of battle, earned him the respect of the Jedi, and of his fellow clones as well. He often worked with Captain Rex, with whom he became friends. Cody enjoyed a close relationship with Kenobi, often sharing a tension-busting joke with him during intense moments on the battlefield. When Darth Sidious gave Order 66, however, Cody's loyalty to Kenobi was eclipsed by his clone indoctrination, and he ordered his troops to fire on the Jedi.
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Clone Commander Cody discusses strategy with Obi-Wan Kenobi before their assault against the Separatists on Utapau.
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On Ryloth, General Kenobi hands off the attack strategy to Cody, who insists on a surgical strike against the Separatists to minimize collateral damage to civilian Twi'leks and their villages.
Cody Receives Order 66
After receiving his final commands from General Kenobi, Cody receives the treacherous Order 66 from Palpatine, ordering the annihilation of Kenobi and the Jedi.
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Cody accompanies Obi-Wan and Anakin in their search for Poggle the Lesser within the catacombs on Geonosis.
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Purged from the otherwise complete Jedi Archives is all evidence of the mysterious world of Kamino. A lonely world beyond the Outer Rim and just south of the Rishi Maze, few could have predicted that Kamino would become a key contributor to a massive shift in political power in the final days of the Republic. Kamino is a planet of endless oceans and storms. Few features mark its surface, save for massive stilt-mounted cities wherein reside the planet's natural inhabitants, the Kaminoans. From Tipoca City, the planet's Prime Minister rules. Lama Su closely monitored the operations of Kamino's most prized export: clones.
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Hotel Good Palace, situated at Ajmal Khan Road, is very close to the commercial and shopping arcades and provides almost every conceivable luxury facility of today's age.
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Hopefully after reading this instructable you will be able to take your first step into robotics. Ard-e cost about $90 to $130 depending on how much spare electronics you have lying around. The main costs are:
Arduino Diecimella- $35 https://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKSP1
Bulldozer kit- $31 http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=70104
Servo- $10 I got mine at a local hobby store
Worm gear Motor- $12 http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=72004
Various other Electronics- around $10 radioshack or digikey.com
Sensors- anywhere from 0 dollars to $28 depending on how many you want and how extensive your pile of junk electronics is
So with spending around $100 you get a remote control robot with a pan and tilt system that could be used to aim a camera, a hacked airsoft gun ( http://inventgeek.com/Projects/Airsoft_Turret_v2/Overview.aspx ) or you could attach a laser to it because thats what you have lying around. If you wanted to be really cruel you could attach a dvd laser to it and burn whatever you wanted ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgJ0EpxjZBU )
In addition to making the pan and tilt system that is remote controlled you can also buy about three dollars worth of chips, attach sensors to Ard-e and make him fully autonomous. For around a hundred dollars you can build your own robotics system that has most of the functionality of a roomba or a lego-mindstorms robot: It can sense when it bumps into something be programmed to avoid what it bumps into, it can follow the brightest light, smell pollutants, hear sounds, know precisely how far it has gone, and be controlled by an old recycled remote control. All of this for about half of the price of commercial units.
This is my entry into the RobotGames robot contest so if you like it make sure to vote for it!
Note- Originally I was going to enter the remote controlled version only as my entry to the contest but since the deadline was pushed back Im gonna show you how to make Ard-e run himself.
So on to how to build Ard-e
awesome robot and instructable, i´m trying to build a roomba bot while learning robotics (my knowledge go as far as H-bridge..), also i was thinking about buying an arduino board, now i´m ordering one stat!
int potPin = 2; // selects the input pin for the potentiometer
Servo servo1;
int val = 0; // variable to store the value coming from the potentiometer
void setup() {
servo1.attach(8); //selects the pin for the servo
void loop() {
val = analogRead(potPin); // read the value from the potentiometer
val = val / 5.68; //convert the value to degrees
servo1.write(val); //make the servo go to that degree
Servo::refresh(); //command needed to run the servo
The IDE seems to have a problem with the following line in your code:
Servo::refresh(); //command needed to run the servo
do you have a solution for this error?
I'm running the latest version of Arduino IDEs version 0023.
and try using Servo.refresh();
Would this be caused by the first motor (#1) in line with the + would cause a voltage drop to motor (# 2)?. Would placing a resistor in line with M#1 control the voltage better?
Another possible work around for this is to use the chip to control the ground circuit from the motor.
Just a thought, as most DC motors in automotive interiors use "Hot" motors and use the PCM directly or the PCM controls micro relays to control the ground to operate.


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Bangkok to Phuket Road Cycling Tour
Thailand, Bike - Road Cycling, 11 days - from £1,345 (land only) - from €1,885 (land only) - from $2,045 (land only)
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Thailand is bordered to the west by Myanmar/Burma and the Indian Ocean, to the south and east by Malaysia and the Gulf of Thailand, to the east by Cambodia, and to the north and east by Laos. Central Thailand is dominated by the Chao Phraya River. The fertile floodplain and tropical monsoon climate, ideally suited to wet-rice (tham na) cultivation, attracted settlers to this central area over to the marginal uplands and the highlands of the northern region or the Khorat Plateau to the northeast. By the 11th century AD, a number of loosely connected rice-growing and trading states flourished in the upper Chao Phraya Valley. They broke free from domination of the Khmer Empire, but from the middle of the 14th century gradually came under the control of the Ayutthaya Kingdom at the southern extremity of the floodplain. Successive capitals, built at various points along the river, became centres of great Thai kingdoms based on rice cultivation and foreign commerce. Unlike the neighbouring Khmer and Burmese, the Thai continued to look outward across the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea toward foreign ports of trade. When European imperialism brought a new phase in Southeast Asian commerce in the late 1800s, Thailand (known then as Siam) was able to maintain its independence as a buffer zone between British-controlled Burma to the west and French-dominated Indochina to the east, but losing over 50% of its territory in the process. Fortunately, most of the areas lost contained a non-Thai population. The Thai-speaking heartland remained intact.
Time Zone
Thailand Time Zone is GMT +7hrs
The national language of Thailand is Thai and there are several regional variations. Few locals will speak English outside of the main tourist areas that we visit and very few tourists make the effort to learn a little of the local languages. Therefore, it really impresses the locals to hear a few phrases in their own language and this is a great way of enhancing your cultural experiences along the way. Don't be discouraged by laughter, this is genuinely a sign of their appreciation; it is all part of the fun to try out your vocabulary. We recommend you take a pocket phrase book such as the Lonely Planet or Berlitz and learn some basics.
There are 3 main seasons in Thailand. The rainy season coincides with the monsoon and lasts from June to October. From November to March it is relatively cool and dry. Whilst April and May are unbearably hot. The best time for a visit is from November to March when the weather is at its best.
The currency is the Baht (THB). For up to date exchange rates please visit: www.xe.com
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just to clarify -- my suggestion was to take a break from stressing over and going 100mph on this CircleDock stuff, and just to try clear your mind and get some perspective on it. we all need to do that every once in a while.
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8 slices
oatnut bread
1/2 (8 ounce) package
cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup
seedless raspberry jam
eggs, beaten
1/4 cup
1 1/2 teaspoons
almond extract
1 tablespoon
This recipe had a very fun flavor that my husband and I enjoyed very much. I did change it a little, instead of making it like a sandwhich I used Texas Toast, sliced a pocket into it and filled it using a sandwhich baggie with the corner cut off. Just perfect!
Followed the recipe except used Texas toast. I thought this was okay but my husband seemed to like it very well. I thought the filling had a tart flavor that was a little overpowering for the toast. I would make this again with strawberry jam.
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Unfortunately, I only had white bread the morning I made this. It was good, but I would rather have used oat nut or whole grain bread. I also substituted strawberry jam for the raspberry jam. Next time I would like to try substituting mascarpone for the cream cheese and trying different extracts, maybe adding a little more than called for. Also, if you use fat free cream cheese, it will harden up a bit and almost seem curdled.
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This recipe was a big hit!! I used french bread and blackberry fruit spread. I also topped them off with powered suger. Yummy!!
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All I can say is "yummy"! My husband even liked it and I was afraid it would be too sweet for him. I used Raspberry Simply Fruit and it was delicious.
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If you have a complaint against an institution, you should try to resolve that complaint directly with the institution that falls within the Department's jurisdiction. If you are uncertain whether an institution is regulated by the Department, the Consumer Resources Division can assist you.
Our offices are open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CST. You can reach us by telephone, e-mail, fax or mail:
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If you are unable to resolve the dispute directly with the institution, you can file a complaint with the Department. In order to ensure proper documentation, the Department asks that you fill out a consumer complaint form.
Once this form is completed, you can either mail or fax it along with any supporting documentation that you may have. If you attempted to resolve the complaint with directly and you received correspondence from the institution, you can also send that information. Once the form and additional materials are received, the complaint will be assigned to a Consumer Resources Specialist who will review the complaint. If more information is needed, the assigned specialist will contact you.
The complaint with supporting documentation will be sent to the financial institution or the licensee. The entity will provide a written response to the Department once the complaint is reviewed. The specialist assigned to your complaint will review the response and respond to you in a timely manner. However, additional time may be necessary to review -- and respond appropriately - depending on the complexity of the complaint.
The Department can only attempt to resolve complaints between state-chartered institutions and licensees. In addition, if the complaint stems from a contractual dispute, the Department can not resolve those disputes. Only a court of law can resolve those disputes. Please note: The Department can not act as your attorney, give legal advice or represent you in a court of law.
Institutions that have the words "national," "N.A." (national association), or "federal" in the institution's name are nationally or federally chartered. The Department of Financial Institutions does not regulate these institutions.
If you wish to file a complaint against a nationally-chartered bank or its operating subsidiary or a nationally-chartered credit union, you have two options: you can file the complaint with the Department and we will forward to the appropriate regulator for their response OR you can file a complaint directly to the nationally-chartered institution's primary regulator.
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Friday, February 20, 2004WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2004) - The East Tennessee State men's tennis team lost their second consecutive close match to a ranked opponent, falling to No. 42 Wake Forest, 4-3, Friday evening from the Wake Forest Tennis Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Bucs began the match on a positive note, winning the doubles point to go up 1-0. The Buccaneer team of freshman Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) and senior Alejandro Salazar (Arequipa, Peru) defeated Derek Spice and Brett Ross of Wake Forest at No. 1. The Demon Deacons then picked up a win as Todd Paul and Andrew Hamar were victorious over junior Fernando Fiuri (Villa Maria, Argentina) and freshman Felix Insaurralde (Asunción, Paraguay), 8-6, at No. 2. The Bucs won the decisive doubles match as senior Diego Iglesias (Mar del Plata, Argentina) and junior Moises Serrano (Bucaramanga, Colombia) won an 8-5 decision over Andrew Simpson and David Loewenthal of Wake at No. 3. Down, 1-0, Wake Forest stormed back and won four out of six singles matches to clinch the victory. At No. 1 singles, Wake's Spice defeated ETSU's Salazar, 6-3, 6-4. Posada came back won for the Bucs at No. 2 over No. 77 Andrew Hamar, 5-7, 6-4, (13-11). At No. 3, Wake's Paul defeated ETSU's Iglesias, 6-1, 7-5. The Demon Deacons picked up another point at No. 4, as Ross downed East Tennessee State's Serrano, 6-3, 7-5. The Bucs fought back with a win at No. 5, as Fiuri defeated Wake Forest's Andrew Simpson, 4-6, 6-4, (10-3). Wake won the final singles match as Joe Bates was victorious at No. 6 over ETSU's Insaurralde, 7-6 (4), 6-3. With the win, Wake Forest raises their record to 4-3 on the season while the Bucs fall to 4-3. The Bucs will play in North Carolina again on Saturday, traveling to face N.C. State at 1 p.m. from Raleigh, N.C. No. 42 Wake Forest 4, ETSU 3 Singles 1. Derrick Spice (WFU) def. Alejandro Salazar (ETSU), 6-3, 6-4 2. Oscar Posada (ETSU) def. #77 Andrew Hamar (WFU), 5-7, 6-4, (13-11) 3. Todd Paul (WFU) def. Diego Iglesias (ETSU), 6-1, 6-4 4. Brett Ross (WFU) def. Moises Serrano (ETSU), 6-3, 7-5 5. Fernando Fiuri (ETSU) def. Andrew Simpson (WFU), 4-6, 6-4, (10-3) 6. Joe Bates (WFU) def. Felix Insaurralde (ETSU), 7-6 (4), 6-3 Doubles 1. Posada/Salazar (ETSU) def. Spice/Ross (WFU), 9-7 2. Paul/Hamar (WFU) def. Insaurralde/Fiuri (ETSU), 8-6 3. Serrano/Iglesias (ETSU) def. Simpson/Loewenthal (WFU), 8-5
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Roundabouts: Questions and Answers
Roundabouts, rotaries, traffic circles – they're all the same, aren't they?
Are roundabouts better than traffic signals for pedestrians?
Are roundabouts appropriate everywhere?
Can roundabouts accommodate large vehicles such as fire engines, school buses and horse trailers?
What should I do when I'm in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle arrives?
How about riding a bicycle through a roundabout?
How is the size of a roundabout determined?
Q1: Roundabouts, rotaries, traffic circles – they're all the same, aren't they?
A1: No. Other than sharing a circular shape, a modern roundabout operates much differently than other traffic circles, including rotaries. A modern roundabout requires entering traffic to yield the right–of–way to traffic already in the roundabout. This keeps the traffic in the roundabout constantly moving and prevents much of the gridlock that plagues rotaries, for example. Modern roundabouts are also much smaller than rotaries and thus operate at safer, slower speeds. The design of a modern roundabout allows capacities comparable to signals but with generally a higher degree of safety. [back]
Q2: Are roundabouts better than traffic signals for pedestrians?
A2: A roundabout can offer an improved environment for pedestrians compared to a traffic signal. Depending on the number of pedestrians and vehicles that use the intersection. A pedestrian crossing at a roundabout makes two simple crossings of one-way traffic moving at slow speeds. A pedestrian crossing at a traffic signal must contend with vehicles turning right or left on a green light and vehicles turning right on a red light. Vehicles running red lights, usually speeding directly through an intersection, are a danger to pedestrians. Roundabouts will not allow speeding vehicles to proceed straight through an intersection. [back]
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A3: No. Each intersection must be evaluated individually to determine whether a roundabout, stop signs or a traffic signal is more effective. The volume and speed of traffic, the number of pedestrians using the intersection, and additional factors must be considered. [back]
Q4: Can roundabouts accommodate large vehicles such as fire engines, school buses and horse trailers?
A4: Roundabouts are designed specifically to accommodate large vehicles including fire trucks, school buses and trucks with horse trailers. As drivers approach the roundabout, they should stay close to the left side of the entry. As they pass through the roundabout, the vehicle trailer may pass over the special apron around the central island - the apron is designed specifically for this purpose. [back]
Q5: What should I do when I'm in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle arrives?
A5: If the roadway in the roundabout is wide enough, safely pull to the right and allow the emergency vehicle to pass. However, if there is time, it is generally better to drive out of the roundabout and pull over on the right side of the street. [back]
Q6: How about riding a bicycle through a roundabout??
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Q7: How is the size of a roundabout determined?
A7: The size of a roundabout is determined by capacity needs, the size of the largest vehicle, the need to achieve appropriate speeds throughout the roundabout, and other factors. To handle typical trucks with overall wheelbases of 45 feet or more, a single–lane roundabout needs to be at least 120 feet in diameter and is typically 110 to 130 feet in diameter. [back]
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The rise of V2 Cigs has been nothing short of meteoric. In barely three years the company has become America's largest volume online retailer of electronic cigarettes with more than one million customers across the country. This V2 Cigs review will attempt to analyze what has made the brand so successful, as well as expose its pitfalls.
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V2 Cigs electronic cigarettes aim to provide smokers with a healthier, greener, cheaper, and more socially acceptable alternative to tobacco cigarettes.
The liquid solution vaporized by V2 ecigs does not contain tar, or tobacco residue, that causes lung cancer. It also has none of the thousands of toxic chemicals associated with regular cigarettes.
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The Ultimate Kit offers big value with all the gadgets you need – three batteries (any size, color, and style), 25 flavor cartridges, a smart charger, wall/car adapters, a portable charging case, a metal carry case, one Power-Cig (USB cigarette designed for desktops), and a V2 Cigs lanyard.
If you are not yet ready to commit to a full kit, you can try V2 Cigs in a single-use package. V2 Disposables are equivalent to two packs of cigarettes each and are available in robust tobacco and refreshing menthol flavors, in 1.8% or 0.6% nicotine strengths.
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V2 Cigs uses a proprietary solution of propylene glycol, water, and flavorings in different nicotine strengths. This formula is available in e-liquid, pre-filled cartridge, and disposable formats in 12 fantastic flavors.
V2 Red is a classic American tobacco blend. Hearty Virginia tobacco flavor with a hint of sweetness, this bold flavor is a top seller. If you are fan of Marlboro, Pal-Mal, Winston, Basic, Lucky Strike, Doral, and Chesterfield, V2 Red is for you.
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Live Q&A at 3:00PM Eastern: Why do the choices we make about the seafood we eat play a part in a complex and interconnected ecosystem?
In her new TED Book, The Whole Fish, author and food writer Maria Finn will discuss her recent journey into the 'whole food' cooking movement, one that advocates eating the entire fish from gill to adipose fin. It's an approach that can not only improve your heath, happiness, and sex life, but also help save the complex ecosystem that supports the ocean.
The Whole Fish includes seafood recipes from some of the best chefs in the business; get ready for fish head soup, broiled collars, brined eggs, relish from the fatty bellies, baked skins for "fish bacon," dried bones for grinding into "salt."
Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/The-Whole-Fish-Adventurous-ebook/dp/B009W4BOL4
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-whole-fish/id573208529?mt=11
And here's an article about the book in The San Francisco Chronicle: http://www.sfgate.com/books/article/Maria-Finn-dedicated-to-using-The-Whole-Fish-4067417.php
Author Maria Finn will be joining us here for a one-hour Q&A Thursday, January 3rd, from 3:00-4:00pm. Mark your calendars!
Jim Daly
Jan 3 2013: We are nation struggling with lifestyle diseases such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and Type 2 diabetes that could be avoided for many if we changed our diets, as you suggest. Do you see efforts in schools to get kids interested in the whole foods movement? Eating a whole fish might be a little off-putting to a child.
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Jan 3 2013: Hi Jim,
I think what we eat, and like to eat comes from habit and culture. In Norway, people eat herring for breakfast; here, people rarely touch it. If we make parts of the fish something children will enjoy and put them in dishes they like, then they will start to eat them. Children will reach for sugar and fats before a vegetable and fish, but if they get good habits when they are young, this will help with their lifestyle as they become adults.
take care,
MariaJan 3 2013: Hey Maria! So, my New Year's resolution (which I made in public, foolishly) was to try not to eat fish at all, inspired by Sylvia Earle. But I am really struggling, both because fish is really delicious and because it's such a healthy food.
My question for you is: Have you ever felt that same urge, just to abandon fish altogether?
Jan 3 2013: Hi Emily,
Why would you do that? Just eat sustainable fish. Sardines are plentiful and considered Very Sustainable by Seafood Watch. (My favorite are Wild Planet--a great company). Also, wild Pacific salmon is sustainable. There are some wonderful tilapia farms in the United States where the fish help fertilize crops. As well, oyster farms are good for the environment. You can also join a Community Supported Fishery and help support our small fishing boats who are trying to fish responsibly. So eat seafood, just make conscious choices.
Thanks for the question,
Maria Finn
Jan 3 2013: Hi Rachel,
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Thanks so much for having me on.
Years ago, I went to Alaska to make lots of money in the fishing industry. I made very little money, but had the adventure of a lifetime working eight fishing seasons in Alaska. At first I worked on commercial boats and had a young female skipper for salmon and herring fishing. Experiences out at sea taught me tremendous awe and respect for the ocean and its creatures. Later, I worked along rivers off the road system in remote field camps monitoring the salmon swimming upstream for the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. While on the Yukon Delta, I had a lot of interaction with the local Yupiks and many of the women showed me how they prepared salmon to dry for the winter. They also used the heads, bellies, eggs-- all the parts.
Currently, I live in the San Francisco Bay area and write about food quite a bit. There's been a trend with foodies in using all parts of the animal as a way to show respect, waste less, and save money. My experiences in Alaska seemed to come full circle, particularly as sustainable seafood and states of our oceans are reaching critical points.Jan 3 2013: I'm afraid our time is almost up. Maria, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. I look forward to seeing what you write next!
To our participants, thank you as always for sharing your excellent questions. We hope to see you again soon for the next TED book chat!Jan 3 2013: Overfishing is my greatest fear. Our oceans will die without the life they support. E. O. Wilson, Jonathan Safron Foer, Bjorn Lomberg, Michael Pollan, and Thomas L. Friedman have been instrumental in shaping my opinion of the way we consume. I wonder how drastically even eating an entire fish will reduce the amount of bycatch and overfished areas of ocean. Do you think it will make that big of a difference?
Jan 3 2013: Hi Jordan,
Honestly, I don't know. I feel like we are coming up with small solutions for enormous problems. Overfishing is one of them and so we can avoid species that are overfished--Chilean Sea Bass and many types of tuna come to mind. And we can support the small fishing boats and try to outlaw large factory trawlers. The shark finning industry kills 8 million sharks a DAY. Shark fin soup is on menus in San Francisco. As well, we have ocean acidification as a very real problem that will threaten our estuaries and oysters. And there's rampant habitat destruction going on around the world. But I think we are starting to learn about the consequences of our behavior and that there will be real consequences for all of us, so hopefully we can change our habits--eating, transportation, farming, waste, all of it, and help turn things around.
take care,
James Botwen
Jan 3 2013: Is the preparation of the multiple parts of a fish hard to do? More-so, will I jeopardize my health by preparing something wrong, or is it all beneficial. This would then lead to me to wonder about the taste of "everything" and the importance of preparation...
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Jan 3 2013: Hi James,
I'm not sure any parts are dangerous, but the gills taste bad and I'd avoid them. And like any food preparation, you want to make sure the fish is fresh as possible. (Fresh frozen can be good as well). The prime fillets or the perfect oysters don't need much of anything, but a fish head I use for stock and add ginger and seaweed. So yes, preparation is important.
Aja B.
Jan 3 2013: A question from Facebook... why eat the gills/bones/etc, versus tossing them in the compost?
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Jan 3 2013: Hi Aja,
Toss the gills and bloodline into the compost. As for eating the other parts, think of it as a culinary adventure and the skin, collar and eggs are the oil parts of the salmon with the highest concentrations of Omega-3s, so they are the healthiest.
M.Jan 3 2013: The issue of fish farming is interesting... what makes a sustainable fish farm v. one that is bad for the environment?
Jan 3 2013: There are lots of ways a fish farm can be unsustainable. With salmon farms, they often have 500,000-750,000 fish in an offshore pen. Due to the crowding, they have to be administered antibiotics, sometimes very high levels. These, along with the fecal matter, kill everything around them. They are often Atlantic salmon being farmed in the Pacific, so if they escape and mix with wild stock, or their sea lice get on wild salmon, they can spread disease. As well, three pounds of wild caught herring and sardines are made into feed to produce one pound of farmed salmon. In regions these forage fish are being overfished, the entire eco-system could collapse. Also, shrimp farms are often very problematic as they pollute coastlines, and often times mangroves or important estuary areas are destroyed to farm them. As well, they can get really overcrowded and filthy. I think people wouldn't want to eat shrimp farmed abroad if they knew the details. So fish farms that are closed systems, so they don't pollute local waterways, feed fish a vegetarian diet, or a very low ration of wild caught fish to farmed fish, and don't overcrowd and use antibiotics are considered much more sustainable. Oyster, mussel and clam farms are in bays and estuaries, but these are actually very good for the environment as they work as filters to clean the bays. And, as we learned from Hurricane Sandy, they might have helped protect NYC and New Jersey from the storms.
MariaJan 3 2013: Maria, I'm curious if you've seen Dan Barber's TED Talk on a better method of farming fish, and if so, what your thoughts are on the future of farmed vs. wild fish? http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_barber_how_i_fell_in_love_with_a_fish.html
Jan 3 2013: Hi Aja,
I did see that wonderful TED Talk by Dan Barber. I think it's an exciting new frontier. Right now salmon farms are unsustainable. They pollute the surrounding waters and use wild fish from the ocean to feed them. I wrote about a project in Nova Scotia about integrated aquaculture, which is similar to the Dan Barber talk. In the way that permaculture farming uses diversity, aquafarms can do this as well. There are some great projects underway. One example is McFarland Trout in Northern California that uses vegetarian fish feed and the waste from the fish is used to fertilize pastures. As well, it's powered by the local stream. So not all are bad, just some,(mostly tuna and salmon) and in particular the huge industrial fish farms.
MariaJan 3 2013: Maria - So interesting that you saw a trend burgeoning years ago in Alaska that is now hot in the food culture....tell us a little bit about how this kind of eating helps the environment, specifically what you call the "sea web"?
Jan 3 2013: Hi Rachel,
The "sea web' refers to the interconnectness of everything. Today I just read that the company Unilever that makes facial cleanser uses microbeads made of plastic. These go down your drain and into our ocean. So from how we fertilize our lawns to the products we use on our face, not to mention the carbon monoxide released into the air, all impacts the ocean and the fish we eat. So we can no longer think that everything is separate or disconnected. Using "The Whole Fish" is actually a metaphor for our ecosystems that are inter-related.
MariaJan 3 2013: Hi Maria! Wow, it sounds like you lead a fascinating life! Okay, so I have to ask... the whole fish? Even the bones? :)
Jan 3 2013: Hi Aja,
Yes, even the bones! The chefs at C Restaurant in Vancouver contributed a recipe for salmon salt. Dry the bones, grind them up and mix one part salt to bones. Also, the chef at Prospect Restaurant in San Francisco contributed a recipe for smoked salmon bone chowder that is wonderful.
take care,
Jan 3 2013: Fascinating! I'd certainly be willing to try it. :)Jan 3 2013: Hello all, and welcome to this live Q&A with author Maria Finn!
Maria, thank you for joining us. Your book, The Whole Fish, has some fascinating ideas about how eating the whole fish can help the environment.
To start off, I wanted to ask… how did you come up with the idea for the book? I understand that you worked as one of a few female fisherwomen in Alaska and learned a lot from Native Americans?


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We've been following LA-based Taalman Koch Architects and their development of a systematized method for building sustainable prefab houses for the past few years. Now, a completed itHouse has landed outside of Joshua Tree National Park in what is going to become a new planned community called Three Junipers. If you have been reading along with us, you would know that the house is off-grid and powered solely by photovoltaic and solar thermal technology. Not to mention, the modest home makes minimal disturbance to its site, has a small footprint (1,600 sq ft), and uses native plants in its landscaping. This high-desert version of the itHouse adds to their previous work with more efficient energy systems, and new furniture and accessories.
Much like other prefabs, this house is a made up of parts that are prefabricated off-site in order to minimize waste and maintain a high level of quality control over the finished product.
The house is primarily constructed of glass panels that fit into prefabricated aluminum frames, which create the effect of bringing nature indoors. Each room was specifically designed to have framed views and sun shading. Despite the transparency of the home's exterior, its location in the high desert and the vast surroundings of rock and juniper trees will still afford the home privacy from the two other homes planned for the Three Junipers community.
The 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house is totally off-grid, powered by both pv and solar thermal. Additionally the house uses passive heating and cooling, natural ventilation, radiant floor heating and energy efficient appliances and equipment. As there are very few walls to paint, it is naturally low VOC.
Comfortable living is integral in the design of the house. With an open floor plan, the itHouse capitalizes on the southern California climate with outdoor courtyards and living areas that maximize space. Additionally, elegant design elements like the Fireorb fireplace, Poliform chefs kitchen, and an outdoor solar-heated plunge pool add an eco luxurious feel. The landscaping uses native plants to create minimize impact on the surroundings and water consumption. The few trees removed for the building were also replanted nearby.
This completed home is meant to serve as a "model" for Taalman Koch's system of building houses- and is making customizable designs available. The basic home begins at 1,100 sq ft for two bedrooms, one bath, and double courtyard. Houses are expected to start at around $750,000 a piece and can be custom built to specification. Design packages can include glass walls coated with privacy enhancing patterns, Bulthaup kitchen systems, specialty furnishings and decorations. The itHouse components are created off site, flat-packed and shipped to your building site.
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October 24, 2008 at 1:32 pm
This house, like many others like it, is a massive failure. If you read the Dwell article on this same house, the owner/architects admit that the house gets "really hot" and "really cold". In other words, it is not doing it's job of keeping the occupants comfortable, protecting them from the environment (drastic temperature swings) and conserving energy.
I personally am getting a little tired of seeing the promotion of these "ultra cool looking" glass houses that are somehow supposed to be green just because they use a pre-fab system. The lifetime energy consumption of the house is a larger factor!
We are nearing completion of a straw bale house. and while not as "off the shelf" as these trendy system houses, it is already staying warm (during the night) and cool (during the day) with no mechanical systems help (and we haven't even insulated the attic or installed garage entry doors yet!
750K for an 1100 sq ft house that doesn't work? A tent from Wal-mart is a better deal!


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