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Although disturbed sleep has been frequently reported in patients with seizures, little is known about insomnia and epilepsy. The aims of this study were (1) to analyze the prevalence and degree of insomnia in patients with epilepsy, (2) to examine the clinical features and correlates of insomnia in these patients, and (3) to evaluate the impact of poor sleep on their quality of life.
One hundred-fifty-two patients with epilepsy (mean age 46 years) completed the following questionnaires: Insomnia Severity Index, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Beck Depression Inventory-II, Quality of Life in Epilepsy Inventory-31. Patients with other known sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, were excluded from the study. Regression analysis was conducted for adjusting for age, years since epilepsy onset, number of antiepileptic drugs, comorbidities, and depression scores.
More than half of the participants (55%) suffered from insomnia and more than 70% were "poor sleepers." Insomnia and poor sleep quality were significantly correlated with the number of antiepileptic medications and scores of depressive symptoms. After controlling for covariates, insomnia and poor sleep quality were significant predictors of lower quality of life.
These results suggest that insomnia and poor sleep are common in patients with epilepsy and may adversely impact quality of life. Further studies should examine whether improvements in sleep can improve seizure control and quality of life of these patients.
Vendrame M; Yang B; Jackson S; Auerbach SH. Insomnia and epilepsy: a questionnaire-based study. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(2):141–146.
Disturbed sleep and sleep breathing disturbances are common in patients with epilepsy.1–5 Polysomnogram studies of patients with epilepsy have shown disrupted sleep with increased sleep onset latency, increased number of nocturnal awakenings, and altered sleep architecture.6–9
Despite the increasing recognition of sleep disturbances as predictors of quality of life in these patients,1,10–12 insomnia in epilepsy has been poorly investigated. Some studies have focused on the impact of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) on sleep quality.13–15 Overall, the available information on the prevalence and the predictors of insomnia in this patient population is limited.16–18
The aims of this study were (1) to analyze the prevalence and degree of insomnia in patients with epilepsy, (2) to examine the clinical features and predictors of insomnia in these patients, and (3) to evaluate the impact of poor sleep on their quality of life.
This retrospective study presents an analysis of descriptive data collected at the baseline assessment of adult epilepsy patients seen at the Boston University Neurology outpatient clinic. Data were collected consecutively between July 2010 and October 2011. Assessment of sleep and depressive symptoms with questionnaires was part of standard clinical practice in the epilepsy clinic, and institutional review board approval from Boston University was obtained to review these data retrospectively. Patients older than 18 years of age with a physician-confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy were included in the study. In addition, patients with non-epileptic spells and pregnant patients were excluded from the analysis. Patient with history of cardiovascular accidents and history of mental retardation were not excluded, as none of these conditions involved language disability or mental disability of the degree to preclude reliable survey response. Of 195 patients eligible for entry in the study, 14 were excluded because of incomplete questionnaire data. Another 29 patients were excluded because of known history of sleep disorders fulfilling diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders and confirmed by a sleep specialist.19,20 Comorbid sleep disorders included obstructive sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorders, narcolepsy, REM behavior disorder, periodic limb movement disorder, and restless legs syndrome. Patients with preexisting diagnosis of insomnia were not excluded from the study.
Current Knowledge/Study Rationale: Despite significant research on the prevalence and health impact of sleep disorders in patients with seizures, there is a relative paucity of data on insomnia among these patients. This study describes the prevalence and clinical features of insomnia in epilepsy patients and its impact of their quality of life.
Study Impact: Our study increases the awareness that insomnia and poor sleep quality are common in a clinical cohort of patients with epilepsy, and these may adversely impact their quality of life. These findings highlight the need for increased screening by healthcare providers, and for further research exploring whether treatment of insomnia may improve seizure control in these patients.
Specifically, when diagnosis had to be supported by polysomnogram findings, obstructive sleep apnea was defined as apnea-hypopnea index ≥ 5 events per hour, and periodic limb movement disorder was defined as a periodic limb movement index ≥ 15 events per hour.19
Demographic and clinical data were collected using a structured data collection instrument. For each patient, we recorded age, gender, and clinical characteristics, including seizure types, seizure frequency, relationship of seizure to sleep, number of years from epilepsy diagnosis, medications, current number and types of AEDs, electroencephalography (EEG) results, Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and comorbidities.
Insomnia and sleep quality were measured with the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The ISI is a self-report questionnaire measuring the patient's perception of his or her insomnia. The ISI consist of 7 items assessing the severity of sleep onset and sleep maintenance difficulties, satisfaction with current sleep, interference with daily functioning, degree of impairment attributed to the sleep issue, and degree of concern caused by the sleep problem.
The PSQI measures self-reported sleep quality and disturbances over the last 1 month time period.21 The scale includes 19 items and measures 7 components of sleep quality: subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleeping medication, and daytime dysfunction. The global PSQI score is obtained by the sum the 7 component scores (range = 0–21). The PSQI global score differentiates "good sleepers" (PSQI total score ≤ 5) from "poor sleepers" (PSQI > 5) with sensitivity of 89.6% and specificity of 86.5%.21 The PSQI has validated psychometric properties such as internal consistency and test-retest reliability.
We used the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) to measure depressive symptoms. The BDI-II is a validated 21-item measure designed to assess depressive symptoms.22 The total score is obtained by summing the scores for the 21 questions (each item range 0–3; total range = 0–63). A total score of 0–13 is considered minimal range, 14–19 is mild, 20–28 is moderate, and 29–63 is severe. As the BDI-II contains one item referring to sleep patterns, these were omitted from the analysis to avoid false associations with PSQI scores. The BDI-II is known to have high internal consistency and high test-retest reliability.22
The Quality of Life in Epilepsy Inventory-31 (QOLIE-31) is a widely used epilepsy-specific self-administered instrument.23 The 31-item questionnaire contains 7 subscales (emotional well-being, social function, energy/fatigue, cognitive function, seizure worry, medication effects, and overall quality of life) and one question about overall health status. Raw scores are converted to 0–100 range scores, with higher scores indicating better quality of life. Total and subscale scores were calculated according to the QOLIE-31 scoring manual.
Data analyses were conducted using SPSS version 16.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL). Summary statistics were presented as mean (standard deviation) for continuous variables and as frequencies for the categorical data. Independent-sample t-test was used to examine differences between values of normally distributed variables, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for variables which were not normally distributed. The χ2 test was used to analyze differences between categorical variables. Correction for multiple comparisons was not performed. Bivariate relations between continuous variables were examined with Pearson product-moment correlation. Hierarchical regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between ISI and PSQI scores and quality of life, while controlling for covariates. The following covariates were entered in the first step of the regression analysis: Age, Years since epilepsy onset, Number of comorbidities, Number of AEDs, Depression scores (BDI-II). ISI and PSQI scores were independently entered in the second step of the regression analysis. The total QOLIE-31 score was used as outcome variable.
A total of 152 patients with epilepsy were included into the analysis. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants are presented inTable 1. The mean age of the group was 46 years, ranging from 20 to 88. Comorbid mood disorders were found in 48%, although the majority of the patients (81%) had a BDI-II score representing minimal level of depression (0–13). Of the 74 patients (48%) with mood disorders, major depression was the most common (n = 50), followed by bipolar disorder (n = 11), generalized anxiety disorder (n = 7), dysthymia (n = 2), posttraumatic stress disorder (n = 2), panic disorder (n = 1), and obsessive compulsive disorder (n = 1). Neurological conditions included headaches (25), cardiovascular accidents (15), neuropathies and chronic pain conditions (20), mental retardation (9), neoplasm (6), and head trauma (6). The whole sample had an average QOLIE of 70.3.
Clinical characteristics of all patients (n = 152)
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Overall, the ISI scores indicated that 78 (51%) participants suffered from insomnia (moderate severity and severe insomnia). According to the PSQI data, the whole sample included 72% "poor sleepers" (with PSQI > 5). ISI and PSQI scores in respect to their demographic and epilepsy-related clinical characteristics are presented in Table 2. In both groups of insomniacs and poor sleepers the female gender predominated (58% in both groups, p = 0.03 and 0.02, respectively). There were higher numbers of participants on AED polytherapy among the insomniacs and poor sleepers than the non-insomniacs (p = 0.03 and p = 0.04, respectively). The most commonly used AED in monotherapy and polytherapy was levetiracetam (n = 25 in both monotherapy and polytherapy). Data on prevalence of insomnia complaints per specific AED, when used in monotherapy or polytherapy, are shown in Table 3. No differences between prevalence of sleep complaints among different AED types were found. Poorer sleep quality and higher degree of insomnia were associated with higher number of AEDs and higher degree of depressive symptoms (BDI-II) (Table 4). The ISI score and the PSQI global score were significantly correlated with the QOLIE total score and all 7 domains of the QOLIE (significance for all p < 0.01).
Insomnia (ISI ≥ 15) and poor sleep (PSQI > 5) for each AED therapy
Correlations between ISI/PSQI scores and continuous variables
Multivariate analysis adjusting for covariates was performed in order to examine the associations between sleep quality and insomnia complaints and quality of life (QOLIE score) (Table 5). Depressive symptoms were significantly associated with QOLIE (β = −0.88, p < 0.01). After controlling for age, years since epilepsy onset, number of comorbidities, number of AEDs, and depression symptoms, insomnia was a significant predictor of QOLIE (β = −0.43, p < 0.01). After adjusting for the same above covariates, sleep quality was also a significant predictor of QOLIE (β = −0.40, p < 0.01).
Regression analysis for insomnia and sleep quality predicting quality of life (QOLIE)
This hypothesis-generating study suggests that insomnia by ISI and poor sleep quality by PSQI correlate with number of antiepileptic medications, and higher scores of depressive symptoms. After controlling for covariates, insomnia and poor sleep quality were significant predictors of lower quality of life.
In epilepsy, AED polytherapy is generally needed in pharmaco-resistant cases, and the higher the number of AEDs needed, the higher is the degree of severity of pharmaco-resistance. Therefore the tight relation between insomnia scores and AED polypharmacy suggests that insomnia may occur as a consequence of the disease itself, or it may be secondary to the effects of medications. Although some studies have suggested that specific AEDs may have detrimental effects on sleep,24 in the present study we did not find any correlation between specific AEDs and insomnia scores. These results may have been confounded by differences in dosages of AEDs and differences in length of therapies.14
Contrary to what may be suggested by other investigations,16,18 we did not find that insomnia correlated with poor seizure control. It is accepted that prolonged awakening is related to increased cortical excitability and susceptibility to seizures,25 and that regulatory mechanisms of sleep-wake cycle can affect the expression of epilepsy.26–28 For example, epileptiform discharges are activated during SWS, while seizures are promoted during lighter NREM sleep stages.29 Given this intrinsic relationship between sleep and epileptogenesis, we could hypothesize a relation between insomnia and seizures at the clinical level. In the present study there were no polysomnographic data taken into account, and the small sample size may have limited the analysis. Larger prospective studies should evaluate the impact of insomnia and poor sleep on seizure control.
More than half of the participants (55%) suffered from insomnia and more than 70% were "poor sleepers." These prevalences of insomnia in our sample are higher than those of the general population.30,31 Khatami and colleagues examined 100 clinic patients with epilepsy and found sleep onset insomnia in 33 of 98 subjects (34%) and sleep maintenance insomnia in 50 of 97 subjects (52%).17 Lower prevalence of insomnia in epilepsy patients has been reported by Piperidou and colleagues, who found that only 24% of their cohort of 122 subjects suffered from insomnia, as measured with the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS).32 We may relate this discrepancy to different assessment instruments. Both ISI and AIS are brief self-report instruments comprising 7 items assessing the severity of sleep-onset and sleep maintenance difficulties and their impact in daily functioning. In conjunction with the ISI, we used also the PSQI which contains 19 items measuring sleep quality and disturbance over the last month.21 We could also attribute differences in prevalence of insomnia to differences between the studies populations, as the study by Piperidou examined the a population from three University Hospitals of Greece, while our study included patients from a major inner city hospital of the United States.
About 48% of our sample had history of a mood disorder, and depressive scores strongly correlated with both ISI and PSQI. Most patients were found to have low depressive scores, and this may be secondary to partial and/or successful treatment. Depression represents one of the most common comorbidities of epilepsy and has profound negative impact on the quality of life of patients.33–35 It has been hypothesized that in patients with seizures dysregulation of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis may cause deficit in the raphe-hippocampal serotonergic transmission and predispose to depression.36 Similar mechanisms involving the alteration of serotoninergic transmission may explain the apparent clinical link between epilepsy and insomnia.
Insomnia correlated negatively with all the seven subscales of QOLIE-31. After adjusting for covariates poor sleep quality was a significant predictor of quality of life. Our results are similar to those of Piperidou and colleagues in a sample of epilepsy patients16 and other studies showing a negative impact of insomnia on quality of life in the general population.37,38
The present study has several limitations. Given that sleep apnea is common and often unrecognized in patients with epilepsy,2,3 results may have been confounded by excluding only patients with a known diagnosis of sleep apnea. Given that sleep apnea per se may present with insomnia symptoms,20 results may have been confounded by including patients with undiagnosed sleep apnea. We only assessed insomnia with subjective measures consisting in questionnaires on self-reported sleep disturbances and insomnia symptoms. The collection of sleep logs and objective measures such as actigraphy would yield a more global assessment of insomnia39 and enable further exploration between sleep features and epilepsy variables. Additionally, our evaluation of insomnia and sleep quality consisted in a one-time only assessment. Longitudinal collection of data and information on outcomes of insomnia treatment will allow gathering further knowledge on the impact of insomnia on seizure control and quality of life for these patients.
Taken together, these results suggest that insomnia and poor sleep are common in patients with epilepsy and may adversely impact quality of life. Insomnia may occur as a direct consequence of the disease itself or may be secondary to associated factors, such as depression or the effects of medications. Interventions to improve sleep hygiene can be suggested to patients as part of more comprehensive epilepsy education programs.40,41 Management of insomnia in patients with seizures should be individualized to each patient's needs. The type of insomnia and any underlying causes of disturbed sleep must first be determined, paying particular attention to underlying mood dysfunctions and polypharmacy.
This was not an industry supported study. The authors have indicated no financial conflicts of interest.
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Photographer's Note
One of several 'Disneyesque' pirate boats, that shuttle tourists back & forth between the small town of Moto Hakone & the Togendai wharf on Lake Ashi (noko).
"Lake Ashinoko (芦ノ湖, Ashinoko) was formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone, after the volcano's last eruption 3,000 years ago. Today, the lake with Mount Fuji in the background is the symbol of Hakone."
Source: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5201.html
If you look carefully, you'll spot a Japanese flag, rather than a Jolly Roger flag with skull & crossbones!
I bought a package ticket in Odawara that included this, so thought I may as well use it, to get to & from Okakudani cablecar & lookout over Mt Fuji, even though such kitsch attractions don't normally interest me.
I've added a workshop, showing a wider angled view of the lake, taken from inside the bg building at right. There was no outdoor lookout, so I had to repair some reflections off the glass. I thought it was more important to get the fg pier uncropped in camera, than the upper flag on the boat, which would have meant cutting the fg pier in half. Taken from a moving boat too, with little time to compose & shoot.
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mirosu (16313) 2012-05-02 1:34
Wonderful image. Very nice with great sharpness, amazing colors, details and DOF. But you should not cut the top of the ship.
dkmurphys (71170) 2012-05-02 1:36
Hi Chris,
Wonderful ship in great colors and details. I like it, well captured!
Royaldevon (49812) 2012-05-02 1:38
Hello Chris,
I smile at the ingenuity of entrepreneurs to interest us and persuade us to part with our money. But, honestly, what a great way to travel across the water! With props like this, the mind's imagination can do the rest!
Yes, it is a pity that you lost the top of the masts but, as you explain, unavoidable. Apart from that, it is well composed, eye-catchingly colourful and a fine dof.
Have a great day,
Bev :-)
jhm (169914) 2012-05-02 2:27
Hello Chris,
A lovely decoration of the ship, nice placed beside the pier.
Very high quality and sharpness picture.
Composition and presentation are pleasant. TFS.
Nice day,
lakshmip1949 (19081) 2012-05-02 2:43
Hello Chris,
A nice ornate ship. The ship is very carefully crafted. I like the combination of red, white and golden colors. Very nicely presented with a beautiful view.
Miguel82 (27750) 2012-05-02 4:22
Hello Chris
Beautiful boat, jetty and nice place around
fine colors and excellent sharpness
Budapestman (82620) 2012-05-02 5:18
Hi Chris,
a spectacular photo from this attractive boat, the composition is superb, beautiful colours and lovely details, Tfs! Have a nice week! Kellemes hetet kívánok!
timecapturer (49288) 2012-05-02 5:52
Hi Chris
"a-ha me hearties" - this looks so un-Japanese but I suppose all countries succumb to the whims of the tourist in the end. Shame they do not fly the Skull and Crossbones flag just to give that extra touch of authenticity. Looks immaculate and you have captured it superbly. Interesting and evocative image.
Regards - Brian.
Sergiom (98920) 2012-05-02 6:55
Bonjour Chris,
Un peu bébelle comme bateau, mais pourquoi pas. A tout le moins, il attire le regard à cause de ses couleurs et de ses formes. Une belle construction d'image.
pierrefonds (77731) 2012-05-02 7:29
Hi Chris,
The distance between the boat and the mountain is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the pirate boat. The afternoon light is bringing out the colors. Have a nice day.
jjcordier (79297) 2012-05-02 10:43
Je suis étonné de trouver ce bateau-pirates pour touriste ici, mais pourquoi pas? je crois que j'ai une petite préférence quand même pour la vue large de ton WS sur ce très beau lac.
rychem (51075) 2012-05-02 11:33
What a colorful boat, very attractive, great colors and sharp details
jusninasirun (17529) 2012-05-02 20:34
Hello Chris.
This is a well crafted ship looking like the one belonging to Captain Hook :-)
Nice details and fine day with beautiful sky.
Thanks and have a nice day.
emka (117195) 2012-05-02 23:58
Hi Chris,
These pirate ships on the lake Ashinoko! Very kitchi but funny. I also had such ticket with some attractions, and why not, made a trip with it. (and on my boat was also a pirat climbing!). You were more fortunate with the weather here. It rained whan I was and I haven't seen mount Fuji :((. Thanks for the memories
delpeoples (60240) 2012-05-03 3:47
Hi Chris
Yeah it does look like the Disney ship. So lovely and colourful. I like how you've positioned it so close to the right hand side of the frame, although finf it a little too cropped at the top. Anyway, a photo with great colours, light and sharpness.
Thanks for sharing
Cricri (135618) 2012-05-03 6:27
Hi Chris
Un style attractif de ce bateau de pirates pour touriste
beaucoup de détails et de couleurs, belle complémentaire en WS
Belle journée
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- Date Taken: 2011-02-04
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- Camera: Nikon D 90
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AT&T quietly raises upgrade prices, non-iPhone handset purchase prices
Date: Monday, April 4th, 2011, 07:54
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Ok, you're not going to be happy about this one.
According to AndroidCentral, wireless carrier AT&T has quietly raised early and exception upgrade pricing for iPhones and other smartphones. A notice to store staff has warned that, as of Sunday, users are paying US$50 more. The move would change the premature upgrade price from US$249 for an iPhone 3GS to US$299, and up to US$449 or US$549 for an iPhone 4 before normal eligibility comes up.
A separate memo both confirms the price hikes and showed across-the-board pricing increases. With the exception of the iPhone, pricing will go up sharply for anyone buying a phone contract-free or a shortened one-year contract. Those without a contract will pay at least US$50 more, AndroidCentral saw, while one-year buyers will spend US$150 more.
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Williams is weighing up several options for its 2013 driver line up and will make a decision before the end of the year.
Neither Pastor Maldonado nor Bruno Senna have a contract for next season and both are under pressure after the team has struggled for results at recent races despite the car's strong underlying performance.
Maldonado brings substantial financial backing to the team and after scoring the team's first victory since 2004 earlier this season is expected to stay. Senna's position is less certain with test driver Valtteri Bottas waiting in the wings after completing a series of Friday morning practice sessions in Senna's car this year.
However, executive director Toto Wolff told ESPNF1 that the team is exploring "many options" for 2013.
"[An announcement] is going to be this year, but we don't know about the timing yet because we want to concentrate on this season and focus on our current drivers - that's important," he said. "There are many options that we are looking at at the moment and it's not an easy one."
He added: "It's a very tough decision. First of all we have been working with those guys for quite some time and of course that influences the decision a lot. It is about weighing up short-term and long-term options and sometimes the best short-term option isn't the best long-term option."
Senna and Maldonado have four races left this year to make an impression, but Wolff said the team already has a good idea of what its drivers are capable of.
"Good performances help always and it's the last race which counts. But at the moment we have seen it all and we have made up our judgement and it is about looking at all the possible options and the best for the team."
Wolff is also confident Williams can rediscover its form from earlier this year after struggling for points at recent races.
"[We're] very disappointed [with recent results], but we know the reasons why," he added. "It's just about getting everything together and I think we have seen of Korea that many other teams are having ups and downs.
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a) File I/O - Text and binary with a couple of different methods would be preferable
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c) Common sorting method (and their pros and cons)
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Dart Industries, Inc.
List of Deals
- 1971 public offering of $60,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 7 1/2% subordinated debentures due April 1, 1996
- 1972 public offering of $20,000,000 principal amount of 4 3/4% subordinated debentures due August 15, 1987 (exchangeable on and after September 1, 1973, for common stock of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company)
The origin of Dart Industries dates to 1903 when the United Drug Company was founded in New Jersey. In the first few decades of its existence, United Drug acquired or merged with another company nearly every year. It often created various subsidiaries and other corporations that it would later dissolve or to which it would transfer assets. The end result was that by 1946, when United Drug changed its name to United-Rexall Drug Company, it operated 565 retail drug stores. It also manufactured drug store merchandise and owned over 300 trademarks, including such well-known trademarks of the time as Rexall, Puretest, Firstaid, Klenzo, and Kantleek.
United Drug manufactured and sold a diverse range of products, from hot water bottles to grape juice, chocolate bars, stationary, and pharmaceuticals. Sales in 1945 amounted to $158.2 million with earnings of $1.9 million. By comparison, six years earlier in 1939 sales were $89.4 million and net income was $1.1 million. In May 1946 the company changed its name to United-Rexall Drug, Inc., and in the following year it was changed once again, to Rexall Drug.
During the postwar years, the company continued with an aggressive acquisitions policy. In 1953 it merged with Lane Drug Stores and Mansfield Chocolate Company. In 1955 Rexall merged with Hudson Valley Food Company, and in 1957 it acquired a controlling interest in Blum's of San Francisco. In 1958 it added Tupper Company, Tupperware Home Parties, Inc., and Chemtrol Corporation. In early 1959 the company acquired Chippewa Plastics, Inc., Carnegies of England, Injection Molding Company, and Albert Tool & Gage Company. In April 1959 the company's name was changed to Rexall Drug & Chemical Co.
During the 1960s, Rexall continued to expand, especially through non-U.S. acquisitions. In 1960 it added Darwin Laboratories of Los Angeles and the ethical pharmaceutical division from Schenley Industries, including Schenlabs Pharmaceuticals. It also established Consolidated Thermoplastics and the Rexall Chemical Company. In 1961 Rexall acquired White Metal Manufacturing and also a majority interest in Kettlehack G.m.b.H., a West German pharmaceutical concern. In 1962 it added Evanston Argentina SACIF, a Buenos Aires drug company, and SAREX of Switzerland, a producer of plastic molding machinery.
Through the remainder of the 1960s, Rexall added thirty-two more companies. They ranged from manufacturers of outdoor illuminated plastic signs to cosmetics companies. While the majority were U.S. companies, others were in France and Spain.
The name of the company was changed from Rexall Drug & Chemical to Dart Industries in 1969, after J.W. Dart, the chairman and president.
By the early 1970s Dart, through its acquisitions program, had grown into a large highly diversified conglomerate. Sales in 1971 were $808.9 million as compared to $483.9 million in 1966. The company had six major operating groups: chemicals and plastics, consumer products, glass containers, land development, and direct selling (such as Tupperware). The sixth and oldest segment of the company, Rexall Drug and Retail, now only accounted for about 15 percent of company sales.


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Examining the numbers behind San Jose's retirement costs
City of San Jose may be opening their books for a state audit. CA lawmakers representing local districts requested the audit today. Read More
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April 17, 2009
Kellan Gushes Over AnnaLynne McCord
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That's so cute! I get to meet him on May 9&10!! So excited!! :)ReplyDelete
Oh no...too private no way, couldn't watch it! lol! Poor Kellan.ReplyDelete
I agree thats a little too private.ReplyDelete
I feel guilty for watching.ReplyDelete
That's really too private...Poor Kellan!!!How did that get on the internet?ReplyDelete
Not fair for him neither for her...
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That's cool TCA.ReplyDelete
I will say this: he sounds like a super sweet loving bf.
Wow. I agree, I feel uber-guilty having watched that. Good move TCA. That being said he does appear to be a total sweetheart.ReplyDelete
i saw it on TMZ...which I hate watching but some how end up watching it anyways. they are a bunch of jerks at TMZ. anyways!! that is a very private little vid, and Kellen is super sweet...Anna is very lucky.ReplyDelete
I feel really terrible that I saw it. I flagged it on youtube so hopefully they'll take it down. Please do the same everyone, let's protect Kellan's privacy!!ReplyDelete
I think this was filmed by the paps - I don't think this was a private video.ReplyDelete
Clearly, Kellan is doing the filming - when he's kissing her, his left arm is holding the camera because it's not around her. So he gave her the video to remember him and either she or someone close to her gave to the press. That makes me sad...ReplyDelete
The song he is singing "This Little Light of Mine" is a song most kids sing in sunday school at church. I remember he talked about his faith in God in an interview and I think it's adorable he's singing it to her because he wants her to do well. Yes, it's personal but it shows he's really a sweet and thoughtful person.
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Olympic silver-medalist Lauren Tamayo from Asheville was among the 460 riders from 18 states who pedaled the scenic roadways, byways and Blue Ridge Parkway during Haywood County's Blue Ridge Breakaway, Aug. 17.
The event featured rides of varied distances, from 24 to 105 miles, up and down the Appalachian Mountains.
The breakaway, in its fourth year, is sponsored by the Haywood Chamber of Commerce.
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The City of Burbank's Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy delivered the annual State of the City address on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, during a luncheon sponsored by the Burbank Chamber of Commerce. More than 350 people packed the Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel for a presentation that included a video of the Mayor answering questions posed by Chamber of Commerce members. Questions included the impact of the ongoing 1-5 project, the status of the new terminal at the Burbank Bob Hope Airport and what the city is doing to retain and attract digital media companies. During her speech, the mayor outlined changes in executive City management and the City's financial health and major infrastructure projects, such as the Verdugo Pool reopening, Northwest Library seismic upgrades & rebuilt Reservoir 1.
Chief Robert Castro is the 12th Police Chief for the City of Glendale and will take over beginning December 2013. Chief Castro his way up through the ranks to Chief of Police. "I am very confident that Chief Castro will sustain our positive momentum. He understands and appreciates our organization's values, he is an innovative leader, and he appreciates and respects the role of community support in maintaining Glendale as a very special and safe place," said Scott Ochoa, City Manager, City of Glendale. Chief Castro is active in regional policing efforts in the San Gabriel Valley as a means of delivering quality, cost-efficient service. Through his leadership, Glendora maintains a strong regional profile in areas such as helicopter/air support, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), jailing services, and public safety radio systems.
The City of Glendale's 4th Annual Glendale Health Festival in November offered free medical screenings and health education to the community on conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity and proper nutrition, cancer awareness, diabetes, and more. Multilingual medical staff also provided health-related information and advice. Also present at the free festival were insurance specialists with information regarding the new insurance exchange and the expanded Medi-Cal program. This event was hosted by the Armenian American Medical Society (AAMS) in collaboration with Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, Glendale Healthy Kids, Office of State Senator Carol Liu, Office of Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Glendale Community Services and Parks Department, Northwest Glendale Lions Club, and the Armenian American Nurses Association.
The Valley Economic Alliance will be hosting "The Valley of the Stars-Reaching New Heights" event, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake at California State University, Northridge on Friday, January 17, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Valley Economic Alliance will celebrate the outstanding economic growth and countless new achievements which have taken place since the earthquake and recognize several remarkable heroes whose exceptional courage helped thousands of citizens on that devastating day. Guests will be able to attend free morning disaster preparedness workshops and network with various exhibitors. Followed by an awards reception to salute individuals, community leaders and businesses who elevated the Valley to new heights over the past 20 years. Reservations and tickets required for reception. For reservations, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities please contact email@example.com or visit www.thevalley.net.
Pasadena's annual Veterans Day Ceremony, co-sponsored by the Pasadena Veterans Day Committee and the City of Pasadena, took place on October 1, 2013 at the Pasadena City Hall's Centennial Square. The theme of the celebration was "honoring our youngest vets," and saluted those who have served during the long wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Committee member Leonard Torres, a Marine veteran explained, "We want to honor all who have served. By 2015, there will be over 2 million young civilians who are veterans of these Long Wars." Speakers included Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard, L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca, a Marine veteran, and PCC professor Harold Martin, with an invocation by Lt.Col. (Rabbi) Gilbert Kollin USAF (ret) of Pasadena Jewish Temple. Also present were former mayors William Paparian and Bill Thomson, Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, Pasadena Firefighters Association and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 446.
Robert G. Carmen, President and CEO of Adventist Health, has announced his retirement and will conclude his 44-year career with the health system which spans the states of California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on April 1, 2014. "Bob is a leader who has successfully navigated many challenges and shifts within this industry. He has made tremendous contributions to Adventist Health and has assembled a senior leadership team to continue this legacy of service," stated Ricardo Graham, chairman of the board. During his six-year tenure as president, Carmen has championed rural health clinics, innovation, quality and growth. Carmen's accomplishments also include the formation of Adventist Health Physician Services, clinics and out-patient services. These sites which are now in excess of 180 are bringing more health care and preventive services to hundreds of communities across four states.


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This isn't your father's Murder World.
Avengers Arena #1
Its easy to look on Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, or any comic book website (The Outhousers is the best) and see all the whining about Avengers Arena and just want all these kids to die just to spite these people who have been whining for (feels like) two years about a book that hasn't even come out yet.
It's really easy.
But, instead, and this is the weird part, I decided to read the book before deciding if it was worse than Honey Boo-Boo and because I like some of the characters and not morbid curiosity.
First and foremost, the main reasons I wanted to read Avengers Arena are named Darkhawk and Arcade (yes, I'm old.) Darkhawk was always that hero that you knew could be cool if he could just catch a break, and that break came with The Marvel cosmic event War Of Kings by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and continued into Realm Of Kings. On the flip side, Arcade was that silly villain who reminded me of early Bond baddies, with overly elaborate plans when a gun would do, and, yet, I've held out hope that, someday, he'd become the creepy toymaker worthy of the name Murder World. Avengers Arena #1 is sorely lacking in the Darkhawk department, but WOW is Arcade finally a badass.
Spoilers for Avengers Arena #1 to follow (to avoid them do a "ctrl-F" for "Thus endith the spoilers" and then scroll fast so you don't see whats above that line)
All we know from the "before the credits" scene is that Hazmat and X-23 are in their 23rd day of something very unpleasant. It's so unpleasant that Hazmat ends up burning off X-23's face, so that happened. After the credits page, the comic opens on Christmas Eve at the Avengers Academy campus, where boys play with their sentinels, living weapons learn how to play Ping-Pong, and teenage love is in the (radioactive) air. Next thing we know, our heroes awaken in stasis, being monologued at by a long haired, taller, skinnier version of Arcade than I've ever seen. This isn't just artistic license. There is something going on here with Arcade that is different then before. Something awesome. He is "not the villain here. [He is] the God!" His new powers are not explained in this issue, but if I were to venture a guess, take a look at the New Avengers ad in X-Men #39 for a hint to what I think happened.
New and improved Arcade's monologue confirms what we already knew: teenage heroes kill each other for his amusement. It's a total rip off of something that was a rip off of something else (but that thing is Japanese so we ignore that it too was a rip off as well). Arcade even gives a nod to his inspiration for his new Murder World:
"Got the idea from a couple of kids' books I read."
But, so what? That is Arcade taking an idea and making it (more) violent, like a pinball machine. That Arcade ripped off Hunger Games makes sense in the book, in continuity, and in character.
After the requisite fight where one bad guy defeats a group of heroes, we catch up with Mettle and Hazmat as they discuss their plans. Hazmat wants to beat in Arcade's head. Mettle wants to do whatever they can to survive. While all this is going on, Arcade is counting down from 10; if the kids don't decide who dies first, who the weak link is, he does. At five, Hazmat tries to burn Arcade to the ground and fails. Thus, Arcade's choice is made for him, unless some one wants to step up.
Enter Mettle, making himself Arcade's tribute, who is immediately blown up. There you go. There is your big controversy for issue one, Mettle died.
He died protecting the girl he loves.
Thus endith the spoilers
Avengers Arena #1 is a good comic book.
We can complain all we want about deaths in comics for shock value, that it wastes opportunities, that they don't matter anywas, or that they are just plain played out. All of these are valid critiques of the current comic book industry and its bad comics, but, they are not applicable when a book is entertaining in spite of these complaints, and this one is.
Hopeless' writing is spot on for these characters, from Arcade's self-assurance, to the teenagers fear, confidence, and love. Its been a while since a villain in a Marvel book really creeped me out and made me actually fear for the heroes, but Hopeless was able to pull it off, with Arcade of all people. He deserves a medal just for that alone.
Kev Walker's art reminds me of a cleaned up version of Chris Bachalo's run on Shade, The Changing Man – and I mean that as a compliment. Looking at the last page is almost worth all the impending deaths on its own. Arcade's smug look, combined with Hazmat's horror at her situation, makes for a compelling "to be continued" image.
At least it did for me. I want to know what is going on. I want to know what the twist will be. I want to know why none of the adults noticed that the students are gone. I want to know, and this is most important, if I'm a right about Arcade's new powers.
Take away drummed up controversy, hipster screams of "so and so did it first," and crazy internet ramblings, and you are left with a good comic book that has a lot of potential for success or failure, depending on where it goes and how drawn out the initial "kill all the heroes" story-line goes.
That is, if you bother to read it before having an opinion.
When this book was announced, I was in the "wait and see what people say" camp. Now I'm in the "where is issue two already?!" camp.
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by GHERU » Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:03 amPlease be kind when pointing out typos
by habitual » Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:32 amI've heard next issue they resurrect Mammomax to quiet down the haters.
by sdsichero » Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:08 pm
Messaging you something...
by e_galston » Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:41 pmi really liked the first issue... And i'm a HUGE fan of pretty much every teen character out there. Granted i don't think everything is as it seems...
by GHERU » Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:48 pm
thank you
by sdsichero » Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:07 pm
De nada.
I'll find out in a couple months when I get around to reading it. I hope it's good.
by DMM » Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:29 pmThe art looks fantastic. Hmmm...
by Porcelain38 » Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:00 pmMy letter got printed in the back of this issue!
by ElijahSnowFan » Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:02 pmFirst things first: What a cynical premise for a comic book. I don't quite know why Marvel is doing this...do books with young characters not sell anymore? Or did they look at their projections and simply see no use for these particular characters?
That being said: I said I would try the first issue because of one thing: I said it before, but years ago, I thought Kyle & Yost's X-Force of hunters and killers was the stupidest idea I ever heard...but the book turned out to be really good. Then I said they couldn't duplicate it again with Uncanny X-Force...and that book was very good, as well.
So, I decided to give this first issue a chance, because if there's one thing I believe about comics right now, it's that unusual ideas just might lead to unexpectedly good stories.
I'll say it: I liked this issue. Don't get me wrong, I think the death component is ridiculous in the book, and I don't know that it won't ever be ridiculous.
But I thought the execution of this issue, from the writing to the art, was good. It was.
I think this book is something that can and will be retconned at some point, in some way. Whatever characters die pointless deaths here will be brought back, and I'm approaching it that way.
But I am interested in seeing if the book can continue to be executed at a high level. I'm truly curious about that. I'm not familiar with every one of the 16 characters in the book, so I'm curious if Dennis Hopeless can introduce them and make me care about them over the span of the story. That is what I'm trying to see in this book, and I thought he did a pretty good job of it in this first issue, because while I was relatively familiar with Hazmat and Mettle, it was interesting to see the interaction between them before the outcome.
Arcade, too, was written well.
So, for me...
Story: 1 (the premise is pretty cynical, which is sad to say)
Writing: 8
Art: 8
I'll definitely check out the next issue, to see what Marvel's trying to do with this thing.
by fieldy snuts » Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:29 pmWhat was this New Avengers ad you're talking about?
Really good book though and the death was done really well. Bring on more murder!
by GHERU » Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:41 pm
The New Avengers ad I saw mentioned Infinity Gems, that made me think that all the blue around Arcade when he used his powers might be the work of him having a gem
just a theory
by e_galston » Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:21 pm
i'm actually thinking this is a big computer game or something, i mean each character had a "health bar." And as you said Arcade looked different than he normally does, so its possibly his "ideal" image of himself as an in-game avatar
by 3MJ » Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:27 pmI'm apprehensive about this, now I have heard "Everything might not be what it seems"
Looking forward to it though. Reviews are very positive (obviously)
by IvCNuB4 » Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:09 amSince they based this series on two movies why not continue that theme for the ending also ?
"Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2" perhaps ?
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The US Olympic basketball team demolished the Dominican Republic 113-59 in an exhibition game last night.
But during the telecast, Scottie Pippen threw himself into the Dream Team vs. 2012 Team discussion by saying the '92 team would kill this year's version.
"I think we could probably beat this team by 25. I'll go out on a limb and say that," he said.
The rationale:
"We would have attacked this team. From inside, we would be able to attack them with our bigs. Defensively we would have shut them down because we would get up on them as they're trying to do to this Dominican team."
Due to injuries, this 2012 isn't anywhere near as strong as it could have been. Derrick Rose, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, LeMarcus Aldridge, and Blake Griffin are all out.
But this team still has LeBron, Durant, Kobe, and Paul, so 25 seems a bit steep.


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Three Minor Leaguers suspended for PED use
By Cash Kruth / MLB.com
Three Minor Leaguers were suspended on Thursday for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
Phillies right-hander Gustavo Armas, currently with the Venezuelan Summer League Phillies, received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a metabolite of Nandrolone.
Tigers shortstop Moises Bello, also in the Venezuelan Summer League, was suspended for 50 games after testing positive for a metabolite of Boldenone.
White Sox catcher Nicholas Parent, currently at Rookie-level Bristol, received a 50-game suspension for testing positive for metabolites of Stanozolol. Parent is the son of White Sox bench coach Mark Parent.
All suspensions begin immediately.
Cash Kruth is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @cashkruth. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Not only is Red Cloud Indian School freshman Justin Mesteth excelling at archery—he won the competition at the Black Hills Powwow and Lakota National Invitational three years in a row—he's also a straight A student.
"My goal is to win nationals this time, and then move on to the Olympics," said Justin Mesteth, according to a Red Cloud press release.
Justin, 14, learned to use a bow from his father, Gabe Mesteth, both Oglala Lakota. Gabe learned the skill from his older brother.
"I used to use a rifle to hunt, but there is no sport in that," Gabe said in the release. "Using a bow was a challenge. You actually have to stop, track, and sight. It's a different skill set."
Gabe feels as though Justin has learned patience through archery, and Justin agrees. For the time being, Justin isn't hunting with his bow. He stalks the animals and is waiting for the ceremony that will signal adulthood and the privilege of bowhunting.
For now, he practices daily for at least two hours.
"It helps to have tunnel vision," Justin said in the release. "You just need to focus. My dad is always reminding me not to worry about other peoples' targets or whether I'll shoot a bull's-eye or not; it's all in your mind."
Justin started archery at Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary in Porcupine, South Dakota—his hometown. The school is part of the Red Cloud Indian School system, which has had an archery program for a number of years.
"It is nice to have students who started at Our Lady of Lourdes on the Red Cloud High School team because they set a higher standard that the newer archers can work toward," said Shannon McConnaughey, an archery coach and science teacher at Red Cloud, in the release. "Justin and the others do a good job of being positive role models and using their experience to support and lead others."
Justin doesn't spend all his time practicing archery though. He's a straight A student and has a 4.0 GPA.
"He's incredibly modest," said Clare Huerter, Justin's English teacher. "You would never know that he was a top student, but he works incredibly hard. He is very concerned about his grades and on top of his work."
Gabe believes his son has excelled in archery because he is committed to his schoolwork. "I have always insisted that his academics come first over sports," Gabe said.
Justin also plays football, baseball and basketball at Red Cloud in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, and is a traditional powwow dancer.
"He is an outstanding athlete. He is a hard worker and does whatever it takes to win—a real competitor," said Christian McGhee, the high school's athletic director and basketball coach. "Justin is just one of those kids that you love to have on the team because of his attitude on and off the floor."
Justin's currently preparing for the National Field Archery Association competition coming up in April.
"You can't get intimidated," Justin said. "It's all in your mind—whether you will hit a bull's-eye or not. If you believe in yourself, you will."


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Discussion in 'Science Fiction & Fantasy' started by Skywalker, Mar 21, 2011.
That chart is funny. I hadn't seen it before coming to the thread.
Time to bring back a seasonal classic Fox Trot comic, to help celebrate the opening of "The Hobbit":
It's times like this I miss Fox Trot. It was at its best when it was full-on nerdy.
It's still around on Sundays, no?
Yeah, but it's just not the same as when it was a weekly strip and Amend could tell extended stories.
That and I haven't really followed it since it went to the Sunday-only format. It's not in the Sundays for Stars & Stripes which is the main newspaper I'm able to read these days and I haven't bothered looking for it online.
Do we have any idea yet when we can expect the first trailer for The Desolation of Smaug?
I heard it was going to play on all New Year's Day IMAX 3D HFR screenings.
(or maybe I just made that up )
I would think they could do a teaser trailer soon and a real one over the summer, but I haven't heard anything.
On a more serious note, they did do the AUJ teaser last December, so having one out soon-ish is not unrealistic. Still, I think they're going to wait until at least the end of AUJ's release before turning attention, publicly, to the next film. Meaning a teaser during the spring movie season likely and certainly no later than Man of Steel.
I think Man of Steel (June 14) would be late in the summer movie season for that trailer.
Jack the Giant Slayer (March 1) would probably be the best fit, but it would also be early. 42 (April 12) wouldn't fit at all. The Great Gatsby (May 10), maybe?
First pic from DOS!!!!
I think I've seen that photo but it's still pretty cool nonetheless.
As for the teasers and trailers, does anyone remember how the trilogy did it? I know they didn't show any teasers during the runs of the previous films.
Spiffy duds he has on, presumably courtesy of Thranduil...
If I remember correctly, the trailers for Two Towers and Return showed up in the spring, either near the end of the theatrical run of the preceding film or just after the theatrical run.
In which case, Jack and the Giant Killer might not be such an unreasonable time for the trailer for Desolation to surface.
The compressed time to the final film, though, makes me wonder if its trailer won't be attached to Desolation, perhaps as an after-credit sequence.
That would be a pretty cool treat for the fans and a fun way to upgrade from a bonus scene. Has any other franchise done this before?
The first that comes to mind was The Matrix Reloaded's credits leading into a teaser trailer for The Matrix Revolutions.
I believe Back to the Future, Part II ended with a teaser for Back to the Future, Part III.
Ah, right, I forgot about that.
I did think of this one but wasn't sure if that was something made up in my head or not.
The first trailer for The Two Towers started showing in the latter part of the run for Fellowship, and was shown at the end of the credits. This was maybe in January following its release. I saw the trailer when I saw Fellowship for my umpteeth time at a second run theater, when the manager told me he'd attach the new trailer to it.
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NY police unions seek stop-and-frisk appeals ruling
Unions say that a judge insulted officers last summer when she ruled that the tactic was carried out in a discriminatory manner
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NEW YORK — Police unions want the courts to decide whether a judge legally ordered changes to the New York Police Department's stop and frisk program.
They say that aspect should still be examined if the city drops its appeal.
Unions for police officers and their superiors filed federal appeals court papers Friday in Manhattan. They say that a judge insulted police officers last summer when she ruled that the tactic was carried out in a discriminatory manner.
Last month, the new administration of Mayor Bill de Blasio asked the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to let it withdraw its appeal of the judge's ruling in hopes of reaching a settlement. The appeals court has not yet ruled on the request.
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New kind of wristband could help monitor environmental health
Launched in 2004, the "Livestrong" bracelet started a trend of popular wristbands that have come to represent and popularize different causes. From starting as a token to raise monies and awareness to combat cancer, the wristband has been used to promote hundreds of other avenues.
Besides donning these bands for your favorite charity, new research suggests that a version of these bracelets may have some other benefits. By wearing the popular fashion, scientists have come up with an idea that could help us identify potential disease risks of exposure to hazardous substances.
Kim Anderson and colleagues note that people breathe, touch and ingest a mix of many substances at low levels every day. But figuring out if natural and synthetic compounds can lead to disease is difficult. Thousands of these compounds are in common consumer products and industrial processes, but not all of them have been tested for toxicity. Research suggests that there's a link between some of these substances and human health problems. However, establishing cause and effect definitively requires long-term measurements.
These issues lead Anderson and her team to look for a better way to more accurately assess an individual person's exposure to possible toxins.
For a solution, they turned to commercially available wristbands because they're made of silicone, which absorbs a wide range of compounds. After volunteers wore (modified) cleaned wristbands for various periods of time, the scientists could measure what the silicone had absorbed: 49 different substances, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), some of which have been linked to cancer, plus compounds from pesticides and consumer products.
"We can screen for over 1,000 chemicals that may accumulate in the wristbands," says Anderson. "Currently, PAHs, pesticides, flame retardants, PCBs, industrial chemicals and consumer and pharmaceutical products have been quantified in wristbands." They conclude that the bands could be a valuable tool for finally determining individual exposures and what compounds are safe and which ones come with risk.
Scientists reported the development in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology.
Read more at the American Chemical Society.
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Menlo Park sells Hamilton Avenue land
Original post made on Nov 14, 2012
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a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Nov 14, 2012 at 6:46 am
Amazing Menlo Park did not consider this land for their low income senior housing project, rather than Sharon Heights. Why not, I wonder.
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Nov 14, 2012 at 7:42 am
Susan, the city here is the successor to the now defunct redevelopment agency that owned this property. I believe the city must sell off the assets of the RDA and give the profits to the county.
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Nov 14, 2012 at 8:36 am
what is the zoning of these lots? The city could ensure these are zoned to allow such housing!
a resident of Menlo Park: Belle Haven
on Nov 14, 2012 at 12:21 pm
I believe that the residents of Belle Haven have already taken more than their proportional share of high density housing. That is why other locations are being considered. BH is not just where stuff goes that no one else wants. That's not a very fair solution.
a resident of Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks
on Nov 14, 2012 at 1:13 pm
@dawn, why wouldn't Belle Haven want more high-density, low income housing and the "vibrancy" that comes with it? If you're strictly interested in the equitable distribution of this housing then it's time for West Menlo and Sharon Heights to buck up and start planning for it.
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Nov 14, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Except for that apartment strip along Willow, I can't think of any high density development in Belle Haven. Whereas other neighborhoods in Menlo Park, like Linfield Oaks, have been burdened with more of their share. Traffic is also lighter in Belle Haven, and the schools have plenty of capacity. Seems to me that it's time for Belle Haven to step up to the plate, and the Hamilton sites would be ideal, located near public transit and city amenities.
a resident of Menlo Park: Belle Haven
on Nov 14, 2012 at 3:38 pm
I'm sorry, Justice, but have you been to Belle Haven? Traffic is lighter? I drive both the ECR corridor and the Willow/Marsh mess every day and I think we've got the bad traffic award cornered. I'm pretty sure Belle Haven already has higher population density per acre than anywhere else in MP. Though to be fair, I'm making assumptions about that. I'm curious about these nearby city amenities - besides the beautifully updated Kelly Park which is used by our entire town pretty regularly, and the branch library with mostly only children's books and reduced hours, the pool with significantly fewer available hours/days, and sporadic bus service (is that the public transit you meant?). If, as you suggest, you want the new housing to be near amenities and public transit, and maybe a grocery store just for fun then West of 101 seems like the argument you're making.
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Nov 14, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Land is less expensive in Belle Haven so it's more likely that any housing built there will be more affordable. That's just arithmetic.
It's my understanding that Belle Haven wants grocery stores and other amenities that don't exist there today. One way for business owners to justify such things is for there to be a critical mass. Again, it's just arithmetic.
Around here, a lot of higher density housing could be attractive to young workers, students of local colleges, staff, etc. It doesn't have to be ghetto housing!
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Nov 14, 2012 at 5:00 pm
I work in the Belle Haven area. I agree that Willow is a nightmare during commute hours, comparable to El Camino on the other side of 101. But the rest of the streets? Much less traffic, people drive at the limit, are respectful of other drivers and pedestrians. Not that it's a good idea to take away that laidback ambiance, but if the choice is between adding a little more traffic to Belle Haven and overloading an already intolerable situation, well, no contest.
My comment about the schools stands. I realize Ravenswood is a troubled district, but by building more housing and inviting young families to move in, you may get enough people who are invested in the community to make a difference. In any case, Ravenswood has room, and MPCSD and LLESD don't.
The pool and library will stay open more hours when people use them. It's up to the people who live in an area to make that happen. The main library has to kick people out when it closes at 9. If hardly anyone sets foot in the BH branch, why would the city be motivated to keep it open longer?
Finally, as already noted, Belle Haven is much more affordable than other MP neighborhoods. A developer can build a house in Belle Haven, sell it for $300,000, and make money. On the other side of the freeway, that house costs four times as much, which means that it's not affordable for a lot of people. Too many people in Belle Haven are renters, so they may not care what happens in the neighborhood. Give people homes they can afford to buy and you have more stability, and that will ultimately attract more retail too!
a resident of Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks
on Nov 14, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Instead of bickering between neighborhoods about where the unwanted high-density housing will go, we should all be uniting against it going ANYWHERE in Menlo Park. I don't want high density housing in Linfield Oaks. I don't want it in Sharon Heights. I don't want it in Belle Haven. Or anywhere along the peninsula, for that matter. No, No, No, and NO! ABAG can shove it. Would someone please explain WHY we must cave to this bag of garbage with the acronym ABAG?
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Nov 15, 2012 at 1:05 am
Let's see, the city forced the previous owners to sell, most of them small businesses paying taxes, and now sells the property - and doesn't even make a profit. Menlo Park marches on and on and on...
a resident of another community
on Nov 15, 2012 at 8:55 am
To Enough - by way of the explanation you asked for, a real short civics lesson. Federal Law trumps State law, State law trumps Municipal/County law. This requirement is contained in State law. Menlo Park, just like every other city in CA, must abide by State law.Under State law, municipalities, such as Menlo Park, derive their power to govern land use/development issues from State law; one requirement of that law is that the municipality must have an approved (by the State) General Plan (an element of which relates to housing).
a resident of Woodside: other
on Nov 15, 2012 at 9:15 am
My understanding - which may be inaccurate - is that ABAG is not an official government entity. It is an ASSOCIATION of Bay Area Governments.
Except for voluntary enforcement by their member agencies, I didn't know their decisions had the power of law.
a resident of another community
on Nov 15, 2012 at 10:20 am
Pogo, you may very well be correct. My expanation wasn't really directed at ABAG, but rather the reason that MP, which let its Housing Element lapse over two expirations, really cannot just say we're not going to have an up to date Housing Element in its General Plan.
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Nov 15, 2012 at 10:24 am
You are correct, POGO. ABAG is run by people who are appointed, not elected, and who have no power. You don't have to dig too far to see who is behind all this: lobbyists representing big money interests in Sacramento. It's not about planning for the future. It's about enriching certain wealthy industries. And it's time -- past time -- for communities to stand up and reclaim our cities, as Palo Alto is starting to do.
I agree with Enough, no one in Menlo Park should have this imposed on us. Our city is built out, and we simply cannot accommodate thousands more housing units. The real estate interests who stand to benefit from this building don't care about our schools or our traffic or our retail. We do. Time for Menlo Park to stop hiding behind lawsuits and step out of the pot.
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Nov 15, 2012 at 10:32 am
Who, the housing element is a separate issue. There are even members of our council who don't understand this! The housing element requirement has been around for decades, one of many elements that are also supposed to be updated every few years. Menlo Park hasn't been very prompt about updating any of the elements(Open Space, last updated in 1973!) and for the most part, the state doesn't really care.
The current problems result from recent legislation that was passed by an ideologue-dominated California legislature. Using bogus projections, the housing industry-backed legislators insist that millions of people will be moving into this state and that we need to build to accommodate them. Google SB 375 for starters. Underneath a facade of environmental awareness, they're foisting their agenda on our cities. The people who stand to benefit from destroying our cities don't care -- they will profit and move on!
Wake up, Menlo Park!
a resident of another community
on Nov 15, 2012 at 11:29 am
Heat, I absolutely agree with everything you said. My previous post was simply an explanation as to how the current laws work and to point out that the problem can't be solved by just ignoring the law. The change has to come in Sacramento, and it will take a lot more than one small town on the Penninsula to make it happen. Those who would blame a City Council and Staff who had a gun to their head are directing their criticism in the wrong place.
a resident of Woodside: other
on Nov 15, 2012 at 11:37 am
Here's an idea... why don't our cities and towns simply ignore mandates from ABAG about low income housing? Our federal and state governments ignore laws and propositions passed by the people ALL THE TIME.
What's the worst that will happen, we will get sued? So?
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Nov 15, 2012 at 1:53 pm
"What's the worst that will happen, we will get sued? So?"
That's what just happened and our city council folded like a house of cards. It cost us plenty to make the lawyers go away. It's also probably flagged us as suckers for every two bit schiester lawyer that wants to make some money off of us for not having a low income housing element. That's the "So." It sucks, but until state law gets changed, we're screwed.
a resident of another community
on Nov 15, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Pogo, its my understanding, and in this instance I might be incorrect but think I have it right, if MP had not settled the suit in a way acceptable to the plantiff's, regardless of how the issue would have been judged in the courts(which could have taken a long time to resolve), in the meantime, the plantiffs could have used State law to have the State revoke MP's ability to approve land use/development projects--a moratorium prohibiting new development. That would have effectively stopped the FB deal, implementation of the downtown specific plan, and any other projects that might be planned. No growthers might think thats a good thing, but rational people knowing that the City needs new revenue sources know better.
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Nov 15, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Right, because the entire state was standing by, waiting to do the bidding of a small public interest law firm. Happens all the time.
People filing lawsuits can make whatever demands they want. Doesn't mean they'll get their way. You have to get a judge to agree first. Let's take the oft-cited city of Pleasanton, which enacted an ordinance that violated state law and refused to amend it. Finally, after 10+ years, a judge threw out the ordinance and established the moratorium, after which Pleasanton quickly settled and the moratorium went away. It's not clear that the moratorium had any actual impact, and I doubt you'll find any other accounts of similar moratoria. Pleasanton was in an unusual situation.
Menlo Park's situation was different. We hadn't violated any laws. A lot of our neighboring cities have outdated housing elements. Highly unlikely a judge would have intervened in such a punitive fashion.
This isn't about "no growth," it's about whether the city should have the right to create its own destiny or whether we should accede to centralized planning of the type prevalent during the Stalinist era in the USSR. Especially when we know who is behind those dictates.
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Upward Bound, Beloit College's pre-college program, has been awarded a five-year, federally funded grant in the amount of approximately $1.7 million from the U.S. Department of Education.
"I am elated with this fantastic news, especially in the midst of such difficult economic times," said Stephanie King, director of Upward Bound and Help Yourself, both pre-college programs. "May many more young people's lives be positively changed as a result."
Beloit's Upward Bound program serves first-generation, low-income high school students primarily from Beloit Memorial and South Beloit High Schools. It currently serves 76 students, an increase of 10 from the previous grant.
Beloit's grant was recently announced by U.S. Senator Herb Kohl from Wisconsin. Beloit was one of 11 higher education programs in the state to receive a total of $15 million over five years through the Department of Education's Upward Bound Program. Nationwide, Beloit was one of 780 programs to be funded.
"It is not an easy journey from high school freshman to graduating college senior," Kohl said in a statement. "This funding helps students along the way by giving them access to resources that will help them receive a secondary education before entering the workforce."
Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO program that provides high school students with educational opportunities designed to prepare them for college. Upward Bound assists students through academic advising, tutoring, admissions and financial aid activities, college visits, cultural and career activities, counseling, and mentoring programs. Over 90 percent of all Upward Bound seniors go on to pursue a college education, immediately upon graduating from high school.
For more information on Upward Bound, visit www.beloit.edu/upwardbound.