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Thermostatic Mixing Valves
The Dangers of Hot Water
Every year, thousands of people suffer serious thermal shock or scalding injuries in their bathtubs, sinks and showers. Additional untold numbers become ill due to water-borne bacteria, such as Legionella.Problem: Thermal Shock
Often, injuries in the shower are caused by slips and falls in reaction to a sudden increase or decrease in water temperature. Ideally, if the supply of cold or hot water is lost, the water flow should be shut down immediately. Termination of flow would eliminate the instinctive but dangerous reaction to move quickly away from a too hot or too cold water stream.Solution:
Watts Thermostatic Mixing Valves maintain and limit mixed hot water to a desired, selectable temperature, helping to minimize thermal shock.Problem: Scalding
More than 90% of scalding incidents occur in the home. The tender skin of very young children and the slow reaction time of the elderly and the handicapped make them most vulnerable to serious hot water burns.Scalding injuries are tremendously painful, and the effects can last for years. Scalding occurs for a variety of reasons. In some cases, water heater thermostats are faulty, or set too high. In others, temperature regulating valves at the domestic hot water source are either malfunctioning or missing altogether. Water heaters are normally set to temperatures above 55C (131F) to prevent development of harmful bacteria, such as Legionella, in the water supply. Water at temperatures above 41C (106F) are painful. At a temperature of 55C (131F), a child can be scalded in less than 4 seconds.Solution:
Watts Thermostatic Mixing Valves maintain and limit the mixed hot water to a desirable selectable temperature, helping to prevent scalding injury.Problem: Legionella Bacteria
Legionella is the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires Disease, an acute bacterial infection of the lower respiratory tract. This bacterium was first identified in 1977 by the Centers for Disease Control as the cause of an outbreak of pneumonia that caused 34 deaths at a 1976 American Legion Convention in Philadelphia. Pontiac Fever is a less severe, non-pneumonia, flu-like disease that is associated with and likely caused by Legionella bacteria. Legionella is a fairly common water bacteria and has been found to exist widely in many surface water sources such as; lakes, rivers, streams and ponds. It can also be found in ground water sources and some soils. At the levels found in these naturally occurring sources it typically does not pose a threat to public health. When the bacterium enters a domestic water system
it can find an ideal host environment of warm water temperatures (40-46C), stagnant water areas (storage tanks and dead-end piping legs) and ample food sources (sediment, scale, deposits and biofilm). Under these conditions Legionella can rapidly colonize, forming higher concentrations that can pose the public health threat of Legionnaires Disease.
There are many methods of controlling colonization of Legionella bacteria. However, a widely accepted and preferred method is to maintain the hot water system storage temperature continually at or above 60C. Unfortunately, the elevated temperature necessary to minimize the growth of and kill Legionella bacteria has the potential to cause serious thermal shock and scalding injuries.Solution:
Watts Thermostatic Mixing Valves maintain and limit the mixed hot water to a desirable, selectable temperature allowing for the storage of domestic hot water at the higher temperatures necessary to reduce the risk of Legionella growth in the system.
The Limitations of Pressure Balanced Mixing Valves
Many shower and combination tub/shower mixing valves in todays homes use a pressure balanced design. Unfortunately, pressure balanced type valves do not automatically control outlet temperatures, nor do they automatically limit outlet temperatures should the supply temperatures dramatically increase or decrease. Such limitations are potentially dangerous. Further, to prevent users from adjusting the valve beyond a safe operating temperature, pressure balanced valves require setting of the limit stop by the installer. In addition, to accommodate future changes in the hot or cold water temperature, the limit stop would need to be re-set. By contrast, Watts Thermostatic Mixing Valves offer precise control of the outlet temperatures, no matter how the supply temperatures or pressures vary over time.
Watts Makes It Safe
Since 1874 Watts has set the standard for the latest valve technology. Whether it is our pressure reducing valves to regulate steam or water, relief valves to ensure safe operation of water heaters or boilers or backflow prevention devices to help prevent cross-contamination of water supplies, Watts has earned a reputation for safety, reliability and innovation.
With widespread industry attention over the safe storage and distribution of domestic hot water due to concerns of tap water scalding, thermal shock and Legionella, Watts has again taken a leadership role by providing a complete line of thermostatic mixing valves, which provide safe, accurate control of hot water from its source through to its final use.
If you have any questions or would like additional information on how to protect against the dangers of scalding, thermal shock and Legionella growth, please visit our Danger Scalding Lurks page, or contact your local authorized Watts Representative.
Governing Standards
The Canadian national code stipulates that hot water installations in new residential construction requires water delivered to fixtures to have a controlled maximum temperature of 49C (120F).
CSA B125 / ASSE 1016 covers the delivery of water at the individual fixtures that are adjusted and controlled by the user. Therefore, it addresses very precise and immediate temperature regulation requirements. This standard covers three types of valves: Pressure Balancing, Thermostatic and Combined Pressure Balancing/Thermostatic. Watts ASSE 1016 listed valves meet the thermostatic requirements of this standard.
CSA B125 / ASSE 1070 is a recently approved standard and the newest of the three standards. It covers control of maximum temperature to a fixture or group of fixtures; such as sinks, lavatories or bathtubs. The device may either be the final temperature regulation or have water further tempered downstream with the addition of cold water.
CSA B125 / ASSE 1017, on the other hand, does not address final temperature control at fixtures and appliances. It is concerned with valves used at the source of hot water for distribution to the supply system, and therefore allows wider variation of the outlet temperature at higher flow rates.
ASSE 1017 listed devices should never be used to deliver water directly to the user. These valves should be used in combination with an ASSE 1016 and/or ASSE 1070 listed devices.
For more information, please check the CSA web site at: www.csa.ca
and the ASSE website at: www.ASSE-plumbing.org.
How They Work
Upon use of tempered water, a thermostat in the mixing chamber of the valve senses the outlet temperature. The thermostat automatically positions a seat assembly which controls the flow of hot and cold water supplied to the mixing chamber. If the mixed outlet temperature increases, the thermostat will expand moving the seat assembly to allow the cold water inlet port to open more fully and at the same time restricting the hot water inlet port. Conversely, if the mixed outlet temperature decreases, the thermostat will contract moving the seat assembly to allow the hot water inlet port to open more fully and at the same time restricting the cold water inlet port. In both cases the mixed outlet water temperature is automatically and continually maintained at the preset temperature within the tolerances of the valve. In the event of a cold or hot water supply failure, the seat assembly moves to an extreme position shutting off the hot or cold inlet water port. A mechanical adjustment permits selection of the desired outlet water temperature within range of the valve.
Why They Are Used
Supply Systems
Mixing valves provide the following benefits:
- The water temperature that is discharged directly from a water heater can vary 10C or more. This can be due to tolerance of control devices, inlet water temperature changes and stacking (higher water temperatures at the top of the water heater). Use of a thermostatic mixing valve assures constant outlet water temperature even with variations in hot or cold water supply temperature.**
- If a water heater is operated at lower temperatures, high flow demand situations can result in a reduction of hot water supply temperatures if the recovery time of the water heater is not sufficient for the flow demand. Using a hot water extender or mixing valve allows the water heater to be operated at higher temperatures, extending the effective system flow rate and preventing the growth of Legionella.
- To be able to supply peak demands for domestic hot water it is often necessary to provide high capacity water heaters with high recovery rates. Use of a hot water extender can reduce the size/BTU requirements needed to provide capacity for peak system demands.
At the Fixture
Heat loss in the system piping can result in varying temperatures of the hot and cold water supplied to fixtures. The use of thermostatic mixing valves assures constant safe hot water temperature at the point of delivery to the fixture.
** Please refer to specification for the selected model to determine the allowable inlet temperature range to maintain a desired outlet temperature.
Design Considerations
Heat Traps
- All mixing valves used at the source of supply should be trapped. Trapping the valve helps reduce mineral deposits and premature component wear.
- Heat traps help reduce convection loss also know as thermosiphoning, increasing system efficiency.
Stop Valves
- All mixing valves should be installed with a means to isolate the valve for service and repair.
Check Valves
- Check valves assure flow of water in one direction. They prevent thermal siphoning of hot water to the cold water supply.
- The addition of check valves should be considered whenever the potential exists for extreme differential pressures between the hot and cold water supply.
- Check valves are a requirement for compliance with ASSE Standard 1017 applications. Watts Series USG, MMV and 1170 come standard with integral check valves.
- Water supply systems should be thoroughly flushed prior to placing mixing valves in service.
- Installation of additional strainers in the supply piping is recommended in systems where water can contain particles that could impede the proper operation of the mixing valve. Watts Series MMV and 1170 include inlet filters to provide protection against supply line debris.
Maximum Pressure
This is the maximum pressure that the valve could be subjected to during normal operation. Normal residential water system pressures should be limited to 80psi (552 kPa) as required by national codes.Maximum Temperature
This is the maximum temperature that the valve could be subjected to during normal operation. Exceeding the maximum temperature could cause failure of internal components.Minimum Flow
A minimum flow of water through the valve is required to provide accurate temperature control. Water flow below the listed minimum could result in increased outlet deviations.Minimum Inlet Differential
This is the minimum difference between the hot and cold temperature that is required to produce the desired outlet temperature.
CautionsAt the Fixture
Delivery of water to fixtures intended for use in bathing or washing should always be controlled by valves listed to ASSE Standard 1016 Type T or ASSE Standard 1070 such as Watts Series MMV, L111 and USG mixing valves. ASSE 1016 listed valves provide the user with both scald protection and thermal shock protection. ASSE 1070 listed valves provide the user with scald protection only. These valves should never be set to exceed a maximum temperature of 49C (120F). (Watts recommends the maximum temperature of 43C (110F) for shower and bathing fixtures.)Supply Systems
The control of water temperature for the source of supply should be controlled by mixing valves such as ASSE 1017 listed Watts Series 1170, L1170 and MMV. These valves can also be used for re-circulation systems to maintain domestic hot water supply temperatures at levels (temperatures above 55C (131F) that prevent the growth of harmful bacteria such as Legionella.Radiant Heat Systems
Either a Watts 1170 or an L1170 mixing valve can be used for radiant heat systems. However, it is important that a boilers high temperature limits do not exceed the maximum temperature rating of the system components. This will protect against component temperature failure should dirt, sediment or other mechanical failure cause a mixing valve to become inoperable.Periodic Inspection
Regular inspection of mixing valves is recommended to assure maximum valve life and a properly functioning system. Corrosive water conditions, unauthorized adjustments or repairs can be detected during inspection and service of the valve. The frequency of cleaning depends upon local water conditions.
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It's already happened with Zabrina and Joe Jer in the Amazing Race Asia. They were the first all-female team to win any edition of the race so it is possible. For the US version, the Beauty Queens had the best shot and almost won All-Stars. I do think it's possible. It will have to take some effort, but I do think if the race casts a strong all-female team (and I don't mean physically) like the BQ's, I think it will happen. The Southern Belles don't look like that team, but you never know.
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Cynwise in Disguise!
Graciously, he said he would oblige! And so off to his server I went, and I took Azadelta along, for he is a massive Cynwise fan - being a lock and all.
Cyn came to meet us in Elwynn Forest, and picked us up and took us to Stormwind for a nice photo. I have had very little opportunity to explore Stormwind except to hide from alliance so going to the Slaughtered Lamb was an interesting experience, and also going to the Warlock training grounds of old as well.
Aza and Cynwise talked warlock talk - Az was thrilled to meet his lock hero in the pixel! Cyn was dressed like an NPC, a ruse so as to avoid attracting attention in a battleground. I'm not so sure about that. I think people would just see his name and run screaming from him. But as I have said before, I never look at what people are wearing, I look at their health bars and have notice them running around on the field, I have little time to notice what gear they've got on.


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SANTA ANA, Harry Wilson: According to the New York Times story, "White House warns of budget cuts' broad impacts" [News, Feb. 23], America will suffer major consequences if spending cuts are not avoided. Federal employees will be furloughed and services limited.
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The dirty little secret is that there are no cuts to the federal budget. What President Barack Obama and the White House press corps claim is a cut is really a reduction to the automatic increase in the federal budget. The budget will still increase next year but at a slower rate. Americans are being played with scare tactics.
President Barack Obama denies these so-called cuts originated in the White House as an incentive for Congress to come up with a budget. Well, the Republican-controlled House has passed several budgets while the Democratic-controlled Senate under Majority Leader Harry Reid has not even submitted a budget for more than four years. Moreover, the budget Obama submitted was so heavy with additional spending, his own party would not vote for it.
We are more than $16.5 trillion in debt with no way to pay it back, and the simple fact is, Obama doesn't care.
TUSTIN, George L. Vance: It is past time for the Republican Party, the Tea Party, Libertarians, conservatives, the Cato Institute, the Heritage Foundation and, especially, the Orange County Register to do what President Barack Obama tried to get Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to do in last election: give American voters specifics. Enlighten us on what programs should be cut, by what percentage, and who exactly would be affected (positively or negatively).
Furthermore, they should tell us what programs will affect them (their families, jobs or corporations, their communities and their states) that they would eliminate. Also tell us what business regulations should be eliminated and/or changed, why, and how they would affect actual human beings.
I won't wait for these groups to give Americans the specifics they deserve because they want the president and the Democratic Party to take the blame for cuts that come out of the sequester and the budget process. They understand, after losing so many major voting blocs last November, that giving specifics will hurt their chances in upcoming elections.
BUENA PARK, Margaret Morell: The mainstream media has done a poor job in pointing out that sequestration is a cut in the rate of increase. The government will have more money to spend than it did last year.
The last seven years before my retirement, I worked for a company run by an innovative and intelligent man who is an ardent Democrat. During the first six years, I received a pay rate increase of at least 5 percent. The last year, it was only 3 percent. I asked him why I had gotten a pay cut, and he said, "But my dear, you didn't. You will be taking home more money this year than you did last year."
This exchange shows that Democrats in the real world know the difference between a pay cut and a cut in the rate of increase.
IRVINE, Katherine Brown: I am so concerned about our country because, as I understand the president and the news media, if sequestration is allowed to be implemented, we will no longer have teachers, policemen, firefighters or even animals in the zoo. Wait a minute, isn't sequestration about lowering spending just 2.4 percent? Less than 2 1/2 cents per dollar?
Well, Mr. Obama, my gasoline prices have raised more than 100 percent, food prices have raised up to 40 percent, utility prices are up, health care payments have been raised, and I am taking home less since you have become president. So how about it? Let's see if you can lower spending just 2.4 percent. Come on, you can do it.
And, by the way, can we just skip the histrionics?
HAWTHORNE, Barry Levy: There are reports that, with the sequester cuts set to happen March 1, there will be serious cutbacks. And since the sequester cuts were proposed by the White House and signed off by President Obama, why is he not accepting responsibility for his actions?
It is easy to blame, easy to campaign but difficult to lead successfully. Obama tells us his plans are balanced, but he gets no votes on his budget, still can't deal with any cuts to a bloated government that starves the engine that runs the economy.
The current 8 percent unemployment, or the real unemployment rate, at more than 14 percent, is not acceptable.
Recession tug-of-war
TUSTIN, Dale K. Babb: Former President George W. Bush is no longer president. If President Barack Obama wants to blame someone for the sluggish economy, the persistent high unemployment numbers, for soaring gasoline and electricity prices and so on, he simply has to look in the mirror.
Yes, Bush overspent and added $4 trillion to the debt over an eight-year period. Yet, Obama has racked up $6 trillion in just four years.
Bush inherited a recession, and the dot.com boom went bust just before he took office. The economy was severely devastated by 9/11. Bush's tax and economic policies turned around the economy, and we had 52 months of economic growth with much lower unemployment than we now have. Yes, this ended due mainly to the subprime lending fiasco, even though we were assured by Democrats former Rep. Barney Frank and Rep. Maxine Waters that this lending policy was OK and that everything was just fine with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Pro-growth and pro-business policies will crank up the economy, get people back to work and create tax revenue that will pay down the deficit.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Herb Niles: Letter-writer Tom Parker recalls with fondness the "good old days" of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney and gas below $2 a gallon ["More 'protection' for U.S.," Feb. 23]. While I don't think we saw that price for much of their tenure, I concede the point. However, I will remember their two terms less fondly for some very different reasons.
Just to name a few: the 9/11 attacks, squandering a budget surplus and creating record deficits, an ill-advised foray into Iraq resulting in thousands of our soldiers losing their lives and more with horrific injuries, double-digit unemployment and a financial meltdown that brought us to the brink of a depression.
Even these "oil men" could not sustain $2 per gallon gasoline prices.
Sotomayor's 'wisdom'
HUNTINGTON BEACH, R. L. Carpenter: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took issue with statements made by a U.S. prosecutor who said that African-Americans, Hispanics and "a bag full of money" all together probably meant "a drug deal" ["Sotomayor criticizes prosecutor for remark," News, Feb. 26]. Justice Sotomayor considered that to be a racist comment and that the question was "pernicious in its attempt to substitute racial stereotype for evidence." I agree.
However, isn't this the same Sonia Sotomayor who, when being considered for the U.S. Supreme Court, said in so many words that a Latina was better- suited to sit on the Supreme Court than white males?


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Vidya Perera, a final year PhD student in theFaculty of Pharmacy, has found that people from South Asia could need lower doses of these medicines because they are likely to have lower levels of CYP1A2, an enzyme that metabolises drugs.
"Vegetables such as cabbages, cauliflower and broccoli are known to increase levels of CYP1A2, as was demonstrated in this study and previous studies in people of European background. The lower levels of CYP1A2 in South Asians, however, appears to be due to the common practice of cooking these vegetables in curries using ingredients such as cumin and tumeric, ingredients known to inhibit the enzyme, overriding the effect of the vegetables," Mr Perera explained.
Mr Perera has just been declared the NSW winner of the AusBiotech/GlaxoSmithKline Student Excellence Awards as a result of his research.
"I started out looking for genetic differences between the two groups to account for the differences in CYP1A2 activity. What was fascinating to discover is that genetic differences only accounted for 3 per cent of variability in CYP1A2 activity, while environment and lifestyle factors accounted for 35 percent of the differences," Mr Perera said.
A total of 332 people took part in the study - 166 South Asians and 166 Europeans. CYP1A2 levels were measured by giving participants a caffeine tablet, and analysing CYP1A2 enzyme activity in saliva samples four hours later. Demographic, dietary and lifestyle information was obtained using a questionnaire.
"Most drugs are approved in clinical trials conducted in Europe and North America using healthy, middle-aged European men," Mr Perera explained. "This is the first study to look at CYP1A2 activity in South Asians. Understanding the correct dose of a medicine is crucial to achieving beneficial results and avoiding adverse drug reactions."
Professor Andrew McLachlan, Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Mr Perera's PhD supervisor, commented on the significance of this research.
"The development and testing of medicines is a global enterprise. The highest population growth is occurring in South Asia, yet we know relatively little about how to translate research findings between different populations of people."
"This research, for the first time, unpacks the complex interplay of factors that can affect how people breakdown and eliminate medicines from their body."
"Past research has attributed differences between people from different geographical regions to result from genetic differences. This important research highlights how dietary and cultural factors can impact on pharmacological response."
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GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a global research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare company. It collaborates with local researchers and doctors to discover new ways of treating and preventing disease. Mr Perera is the recipient of the Peter Coates Postgraduate Scholarship in Ethnopharmacology, supported by GSK.
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Congress passed a tax bill in January extending the PTC to projects that start construction before the end of this year, a hard-won victory for industry lobbyists who faced resistance from lawmakers wondering when the 20-year-old incentive would end. Several suggested publicly that it was time the industry considered backing a phase out of the credit.
At the height of the debate in December, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) sent a letter to tax-policy writers in Congress suggesting that a six-year phase out, which would ramp down credit to 60% of its current value before ending in 2019, would preserve "a minimally viable industry, able to continue achieving cost reductions".
AWEA's assessment was not meant to be a proposal or a plan, says Peter Kelly, vice-president for public affairs at AWEA. "It is simply an analysis of what it would take to sustain the wind industry," he explains. How it might play into discussions to extend the PTC again before the end of this year is not clear, he adds. "It's really too soon to say what's going to be possible in this Congress," Kelly says. "We're happy to return to that discussion when they get around to legislation that would affect us."
Wider reform
What is clear is that AWEA does not want to be the only one at the table when it comes to talking about phasing out incentives. The discussion has to be part of some wider effort to implement tax reform or craft a broad-based energy policy for the US that would assess the future of government support for all parts of the energy sector, says Kelly.
"That makes a big difference," he adds. "Why should the wind energy be the only industry to lose its primary incentive, while everything else is left untouched?"
The idea of a PTC phase out has gathered steam since December. A coalition of CEOs from some the country's leading companies called for the gradual elimination of the credit in a February report. Right on the heels of that, the Bipartisan Policy Center recommended Congress develop a plan that would see the PTC end three years earlier than AWEA's best-case scenario.
"Phasing out the production tax credit for renewable energy by the end of 2016 would align the incentive programme with actual and expected reductions in wind project costs and increases in energy revenues," said the Washington-based think-tank's 20-member panel of key stakeholders, led by former senators Byron Dorgan, a Democrat, and Trent Lott, a Republican,
One approach for all
But, echoing Kelly's concerns, the centre cautioned against "piecemeal efforts to target a particular industry or technology" and urged policymakers to also develop a strategy that would phase out tax benefits to all mature energy technologies.
With uncertainty that tax reform will progress this year and congressional action on energy policy unlikely, however, the US wind industry is once again left waiting to see what will happen to the PTC at the end of the year.
The frustration at the ongoing uncertainty was evident among speakers at this year's Infocast Wind Power Finance and Investment Summit. "It's really depressing year after year to have only a visible lifetime of 12-18 months. I think this is very detrimental to the market," says Tristan Grimbert, CEO of EDF Renewable Energy.
With gridlock in Congress and strong opposition to the PTC from some Republicans, few in the industry hold out hope that a long-term extension of the full credit is possible. But pursuing a phase out, several industry players suggested, is a tradeoff that could give the sector the planning horizon that it needs.
A risk worth taking
"I think the six-year extension would be a good option for the industry," says Declan Flanagan, chief executive of Lincoln Renewable Energy. "It would be taking a risk that we could lower the installed cost of equipment over that time to make up for the difference we are gradually losing.
"It is also a bet on the price of gas settling out in the $4-5/mmBTU range," Flanagan added. "But it's a bet worth taking rather than the uncertainty that exists today." Natural gas prices in the US averaged about $2.70/mmBTU in 2012, making it difficult for wind to compete.But expectation is that the price will increase.
A clear path to the end of the PTC would give all parts of the value chain the predictability they need to reduce costs and become more competitive, says David Zwillinger, vice-president of private-equity firm DE Shaw & Co.
Having an on-again, off-again policy, on the other hand, results in disruption and inaction. "I think the inertia has been a massive negative," Zwillinger says. "I actually have the view that if the PTC extension hadn't happened, everybody would be complaining in 2013, but the industry would be fixed by 2014 or 2015."
Short-term extensions are a problem for the industry, agrees Jim Spencer, chief executive of Everpower Wind Holdings. "I was probably in a camp of people who was half hoping the PTC would not be extended. I would be in favour of the six-year phase out if I thought we would have the PTC for six years, because at least you would have certainty," he says.
"It's not clear to me that all of the political capital that was spent by AWEA and everyone else for this latest extension was really worth it," adds Spencer. "We kicked the can down the road in terms of future uncertainty and really haven't achieved that much."
The US wind industry's efforts to find new sources of low-cost capital received a boost earlier this year when both a coalition of top US CEOs and President Barack Obama's science advisers recommended giving the sector access to a tax break used by the fossil-fuel industry. But the road to actually making it happen remains a long one, experts say.
So-called master limited partnerships (MLPs) are traded on stock exchanges like corporations but pay no corporate taxes. Instead, unit-holders pay personal income tax on any profits. The ability to access stock-market investors, combined with the favourable tax treatment, allows MLPs to raise equity more cheaply.
With a question mark hanging over the future of the production tax credit - now worth $0.023/kWh - wind advocates are ramping up their calls for equal access to the benefit.
"I'm a huge fan of the MLP. I think that's the panacea," David Zwillinger, vice-president of private-equity firm DE Shaw & Co said.
One of the headwinds facing the industry, however, is the growing popularity of MLPs at a time when lawmakers are under pressure to balance the books. Congress's Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that they will cost government $1.6 billion a year by 2016, about four times more than previously thought.
Sensitive timing
"I think the existing beneficiaries are pushing against the topic being raised, because in this environment, that's likely to lead to a discussion about how the existing benefits get cut, not necessarily amended - and certainly not broadened," says Martin Torres, an executive director at financial-services firm Morgan Stanley.
Keith Martin, a partner at law firm Chadbourne and Parke, says wind is not the only industry pushing to be included under the MLP umbrella, and it is likely that policymakers will only act on the issue as part of comprehensive tax reform. "At that point, Congress will have to decide who can operate without paying corporate income taxes."


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An unabridged audio collection of the "best of the best" science fiction stories published in 2010 by current and emerging masters of the genre as narrated by top voice talents. Stories in this year's collection include "Under the Moons of Venus" by Damien Broderick; "The Shipmaker," winner of the 2011 British Science Ficiton Association Award for short fiction, by Aliette de Bodard; Flower, Mercy, Needle, Chain" by Yoon Ha Lee, "Re-Crossing the Styx" by Ian R. MacLeod; "Eight Miles" by Sean McMullen; Elegy for a Young Elk" by Hannu Rajaniemi; "The Emperor of Mars," winner of the Asimov's Readers' Award for best novelette, by Allen M. Steele; "Alone" by Robert Reed; "A Letter from the Emperor" by Steve Rasnic Tem; and "The Things" by Peter Watts.
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- Howard
- 05/12/2011
Good stories, narrators, Bad production
Would you listen to The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 3 again? Why?
Yes, several of the stories were thought provoking and I would like to listen again and see if there was anything I missed.
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The stories are well chosen and I thought the narrators did a decent job, although they came off a bit flat or uneven on occasion. However, the audio quality was just horrible. Everything was understandable, but it sounded as though the entire book was recorded over a phone using a mono tape recorder. I think this detracted from my enjoyment of the first story, but I got used to it. Overall, worth the money and the time. I will be looking some of these authors up for more.
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Some good some more mondane.
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Good sci-fi explores the unknown. To me, good sci-fi explores concepts of space and time, and adds characters that hold it together. Sometimes profundity is obtained. Some of these stories had enough to be good sci-fi, some ( one in particular ) seemed to be trying to hard to be profound. About half way through, and although I hope to be delighted with some of the short stories. I have been quite satisfied so far with 2/3 stories. 'The Emperor of Mars' is read really really well !
- Linda B
- 13/08/2012
Better than usual anthology
Like all compilations of stories, there is a variety in terms of quality. However, this one leans toward high quality. There are some really great stories in this one - particularly Alone by Robert Reed, and The Things by Peter Watts which was a real surprise and which I had read before, but which was well done in this narration.... and several others that were memorable and original. The narrations are pretty uniformly well done too. This one is definitely worth a listen and worth the credit as the good outweighs the average and there really isn't anything bad. Fun to come across well written science fiction stories!
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Feds: Ex-Chelsea housing head underreported pay
Michael McLaughlin charged with falsifying salary
The former director of the Chelsea Housing Authority was paid as much as $120,000 more than he claimed, according to prosecutors who charged him Wednesday with falsely reporting his salary to the federal government.
Investigators from U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz's office allege Michael McLaughlin knowingly falsified his salary in annual housing authority budgets from 2008 to 2011 and submitted them to the state Department of Housing and Community Development. The reports are also required by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Investigators allege that in the 2011 fiscal year, McLaughlin, 67, reported that his annual salary was $160,415, when he knew his actual salary was at least $283,471 and his total compensation was at least $324,896.
Prosecutors allege McLaughlin also falsely reported his income in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
McLaughlin's lawyer Thomas Hoopes declined to comment Wednesday.
McLaughlin, who lives in Dracut, faces a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 on each of four counts.
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, whose office participated in the investigation, said McLaughlin "exploited his position as housing authority director to knowingly and intentionally commit fraud against taxpayers in violation of federal law."
McLaughlin stepped down in 2011 following Gov. Deval Patrick's demand for his resignation after it was shown he was one of the country's highest-paid public housing officials. The housing authority's board of commissioners also resigned and the authority was temporarily placed into receivership.
The housing authority, which oversees distribution of state and federal funding, manages about 1,450 housing units in eight developments in the city of 35,000 residents just northeast of Boston.
The governor has proposed consolidating the state's public housing management system into six regional offices he says would improve accountability.
The Boston Globe reported last year that McLaughlin had also run an extensive political operation for Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray.
While acknowledging that McLaughlin had been a political supporter, Murray said he was unaware of the hefty salary.
Murray also asked the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance to investigate whether McLaughlin improperly raised money for Murray's past political campaigns.


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With all the bad news of late, it's heartening to read some hopeful news, especially about poverty. Stephen C. Smith, an economist and longtime Sojourners reader, points to some creative solutions to seemingly intractable problems, such as access to clean water. Ever heard of Play-Pumps? They're water pumps being used in South Africa and elsewhere that serve about 400 people each. Plus, they're fun--they double as merry-go-rounds for kids of all ages. The hard part is getting children off of them.
Promising stirrings in the ecumenical world also give reason for hope. For too long, our ecumenical bodies have remained strangely segregated, without the membership and insight of our pentecostal, evangelical, and Catholic brothers and sisters. Wesley Granberg-Michaelson, former Sojourners managing editor who now heads the Reformed Church in America, looks at why this is, and why true ecumenism must reflect the actual makeup of the 21st century church.
Another writer with Sojourners connections reports from Greensboro, North Carolina, on the first truth and reconciliation commission in the United States. Deanna Wylie Mayer, who volunteered in our office for a few weeks last year, tells the story of a terrible event that took place in Greensboro 25 years ago, and the hard--but hopeful--work of reconciliation.
And while we wish wed had a direct connection to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the example of his life, which began 100 years ago this month, offers much in the way of hope. The question he and others in the Confessing Church movement tried to answer--how are we to live faithfully as Christians today?--is as pertinent as ever. The Editors


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UPDATE: At its meeting on March 8, 2011, City Council adopted Berkeley's Open Government Ordinance (Ord. No. 7,166–N.S.).
On January 27, 2009, the Council directed staff to analyze a Sunshine Ordinance that was provided by a group of Berkeley citizens. A report on the fiscal impacts of the ordinance was provided to council on June 2, 2009. A staff report on the legal and procedural impacts was scheduled for the fall of 2009. On November 17, 2009, the citizen group submitted a significantly revised version of the ordinance. Staff analyzed the revised version and a council worksession was scheduled for March 23, 2010. However, the worksession was put on hold due to a petition being circulated to place an item on a ballot.
On February 5, 2010, a citizen group submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to circulate a Charter Amendment petition and requested a Title and Summary from the City Attorney.
On February 18, 2010, the citizen group withdrew the Charter Amendment and submitted a NOI to circulate an initiative ordinance petition and requested a Title and Summary from the City Attorney.
The Title and Summary was provided to the proponents on March 15, 2010. The proponents also submitted their petition for review by the City Clerk on March 15, 2010. The first version was found to have defects, but a revised version was submitted and approved as to form on March 17, 2010. The proponents published the Notice of Intent (NOI) to Circulate and Title and Summary in the newspaper prior to circulating the petition. The Registrar of Voters has verified the signatures and placed it on the November 2012 General Election ballot.
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Hey, it's been itching at the back of my mind that there are still a lot of infections in the game that lack unique endings, so I was thinking that we should try to get a complete list of all of them. I'll edit this post to add in infections as people submit them here.
Automaton (no endings as they'll need to tie into possible police station outcomes)
Bird of Paradise
Blue Chaffinch (no endings as they need to be tied to Icarus)
Blue Gel
Corrupted Spawner
Dark Elf
Fire Elemental
Fruit Bat
Inflatable Vulpine (to be tied to Bubble)
Latex Ermine
Latex Mistress
Magic Drake (still in production)
Math Teacher
Ocelot (production on hiatus)
Pink Gel
Purple Gel
Quilled Tousky
Salamander (to be tied to Newt/Athanasia)


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Last weekend my brother and I met up with Gaby of Hopelessly Devoted and Marianne from Esme and the lane way to do a photo shoot for Gaby...
Last weekend my brother and I met up with Gaby of Hopelessly Devoted and Marianne from Esme and the lane way to do a photo shoot for Gaby's new collection of accessories.
My brother did all the photography and Marianne was our gorgeous model. I kind of just hung around and took some lomo photos. It was my first time at a photo shoot and it was lots of fun!! We started out with some photos inside then went for a walk to the local gardens to shoot the rest. I've posted just a few from the day here, my favourite ones are still being edited but I couldn't resist posting these!
Well happy weekend! what's everyone's plans? I have an open house on both Saturday and Sunday because of my place being for sale. boo.
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Your brother is pretty darn good! So Love the photos!ReplyDelete
these are beautiful!!ReplyDelete
hey I have that top! It's one my mum kept from back in the dayReplyDelete
Very pretty!ReplyDelete
I love the second photo a lot...
Have a lovely weekend, dear!
I love these pictures, I saw them on Gabys blog today and was wondering who the photographer was, your brother is a very talented!ReplyDelete
Oh I love her blog! These photos look so dreamy. Hope your open house isn't too stressful!ReplyDelete
ooh gosh, these are devine! i'd love to see the lomo photos, and the others when they are edited. i love the one of Marianne blowing the petals - how gorgeous!ReplyDelete
i would love to go on a proper photo shoot, it be a great experience to see how everything is done.
oh and if you visit my blog there are the details to an art swap you may be interested in :)
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These are amazing. The second one is especially lovely :)ReplyDelete
these pictures are beautiful! can't wait to see the rest. i'm not up to much this weekend, just enjoying relaxtion and seeing my family tomorrow. hope the open house isn't too painful for you!ReplyDelete
I love those pictures :)ReplyDelete
Beautiful photos. I love Marianne's Blog. Good luck for your Open House xxReplyDelete
love the the colors and the setting, and a stunning model of course!ReplyDelete
pretty.the bow is fun!ReplyDelete
So beautiful! Perfect for Spring :)ReplyDelete
Laura Mackness for Weekday and Benefit treats to win on my blog if you're interested!
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Waw! What an AMAZING collaboration of wonderful people! Your brother did a marvellous job at capturing the beauty :)ReplyDelete
absolutely divine!!!!!ReplyDelete
sounds like you had a wonderful experience. i love that bow!ReplyDelete
my big weekend plans: studying, studying, and more studying.
xo Alison
lovely pictures. i have no idea what im going to do this weekendReplyDelete
awesome photos from your brother. boo about your place getting for sale. don't worry, i'm sure you'll find a new better place somewhere :)ReplyDelete
these pics are so ispirational...great great greatReplyDelete
Very pretty pictures. It must have been fun!ReplyDelete
love the photos, great colors, like a vintage touch!, love the second headband so femenine and cuteReplyDelete
i love those photos! The second one especially! the bow is so cute :)ReplyDelete
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Very lovely.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous photography!ReplyDelete
Great pictures, I love the last one!ReplyDelete
i love marianne, she's such a gorgeous lady! i read her blog all the time, she's fabulous.ReplyDelete
Lovely lovely photos!ReplyDelete
Wow great photos. And I love Lomo cameras :) xReplyDelete
The pics are gorgeous! You look so lovely!ReplyDelete
xx EMi
such gorgeous pics!ReplyDelete
beautiful blog!
so gorgeous photos !ReplyDelete
im in love :)ReplyDelete
Gorgeous photos, love your latest follower :) xxxReplyDelete
Adorable photos!ReplyDelete
Lovely photos, the bow is cute!ReplyDelete
Beautiful photos, the pin klooks just amazing on her, and your brother is clearly very talented too.ReplyDelete
How fun I've never been on an actual photoshoot. Can't wait to see the post-production shots!ReplyDelete
It was such a fun day! Jono is very talented, and you were very helpful – follow the finger! :D Definitely put my nerves at ease :) It was so lovely to meet you all, and I can't wait to see your Lomos.ReplyDelete
I hope the open house(s) went ok, and were over quickly.
I love the pink bow. So darling :)ReplyDelete
Oi! I adore it! Love the feel of the photos; its exactly what I strive to capture. Natural light I'm guessing?ReplyDelete
These are so pretty!! I love the colours, so simple and natural.ReplyDelete
Hello Alice, welcome to wonderland.ReplyDelete
so pretty... i was instantly drawn to these photos. i love all!ReplyDelete
It's a beautiful photoshoot..Your photos are niceReplyDelete


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The Mardi Gras parade routes are long, and you can find plenty of places to stand—some more crowded than others. Depending on your age, whether or not you have kids and your parade-watching preferences, there are various parts of the route that might be best suited for you. Here are a few of the best spots you can try on your visit.
Grandstands on St. Charles Ave
Depending on the parade, tickets to the grandstands on St. Charles Ave can be fairly cheap and absolutely worth it. When the floats pass, they are just a few feet from where you can stand. And instead of competing with huge crowds on the ground, you can have a place to sit and be more comfortable. Just bring a huge bag for all the beads and trinkets you're likely to get! Prices range from as low as $5 to $50 a pop depending on the parade, and they can be purchased at https://www.neworleansparadetickets.com/.
For Young Adults: St. Charles Ave near Napoleon Ave Corner or between Amelia and 2nd Streets
Around St. Charles Ave and Napoleon Ave are some of the most popular bars at which you can catch the parades. Fat Harry's is a big spot for young adults to congregate, as it always makes itself a Mardi Gras hub for parade-goers.
Superior Grill at St. Charles and Antonine St and the surrounding blocks are one of the most popular spots for young adults to catch the parades as well, again as there are several bars (and Superior Grill's famous margaritas) with easy access along this corridor.
Parades With Kids in Metairie: Severn Ave or Bonnabel Blvd
The best parts of the parades at Severn Ave and Bonnabel Blvd is that the parades go both up and down the street, so you can enjoy twice as much fun! This is particularly true if you can get a spot in the prime real estate of what's known as the neutral ground, which is the grassy area that separates both sides of the street. Kids will love getting to see the floats, bands and dance troupes twice—plus twice the amount of beads!
Parades With Kids in the city: Napoleon Ave or Garden District
Catching the parades at Napoleon Ave is preferable when you have kids because this is where most of the parades start, so the parades will end the earliest here. Parades can go on as late as 10 or 11pm near the end of the routes, so catching it in the beginning is good for getting the kids back home or to the hotel at a reasonable hour. The Garden District is another great place for families, as many families will already be posted up there having picnics, throwing around footballs and chatting.
There are many, many parts of town to catch parades along their hours-long routes. Try these out or do some exploring to find a spot where you can see the parade and enjoy your time to the fullest.


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Lisa Barnes, a Crest High graduate and county native, is holding an extras casting session Friday for her independent film, "Misguided Trust."
BOILING SPRINGS -- Have you ever wanted to be an extra in a film?
Now's your chance, right here in Cleveland County.
Lisa Barnes, a Crest High graduate and county native, is holding an extras casting session Friday for her independent film, "Misguided Trust."
The session, open to the public, is at noon at Boiling Springs Elementary School.
The thriller and suspense film is about a young, psychotic mother who returns from a mental hospital to seek revenge against a preacher who adopted her son.
Barnes will be filming in the Broad River area near Boiling Springs and in rural locations around Cleveland and Rutherford County.
�We need quite a few extras,� said Barnes. �We need them to appear in a church funeral scene and for a cemetery scene.�
Barnes plans to film the movie between Aug. 24 and Sept. 7, and hopes to film the funeral and cemetery scenes sometime near Labor Day weekend on a Saturday or Sunday.
How do you sign up?
Filmmaker Lisa Barnes said the session will be in the elementary school�s media room and will start at noon. The doors will be locked, but Barnes said she will have an assistant up front to direct people to the side door of the media room.
What does casting involve?
Potential extras will come to the session and Barnes will take down their information. She might take your picture. Then, she�ll add them to the list of people who have already responded to an extras casting call earlier this year.
�We need quite a few of the non-paid volunteer extras,� she said. �I hope I have a good group of all ages and races, from children to any age.�
How many extras are needed?
�I�d like to have about 40 extras,� said Barnes. �The setting for the movie is a rural Appalachian church. It�s a small-town church, so I�d say if I could have 40, that would be good."
How to contact Lisa Barnes:
Reach Molly Phipps at 704-669-3339, at email@example.com or on Twitter @MollyAPhipps.
Movies and shows with scenes filmed in Cleveland County include:
- �The Abyss� (1989)
- �The Hunger Games� (2012)
- Television show �Homeland� (2013)
- Television show �Banshee� (2013)
- "An Evergreen Christmas," with Naomi Judd (Not yet released)


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Now that summer is unofficially over, I thought I'd write about the results of my Summer Strategizing. At the beginning of the summer, I wrote this post about how I was planning on filling up my kids' summer days with summer school, chores and summer activities. You know that saying, "The best laid plans of mice and men, often go awry?" I think my summer was a bit like that.
I did have some success in engineering the kids' summer school programs. Olivia completed the SAT prep course and Drivers Education. Nico and Erica both completed their High School entrance exam course, and Eric even did an Algebra review course and a painting class. Diego, well, he had the most fun, taking a science and geography class. All in all, I think it's safe to say we spent about a small fortune keeping our kids in school this summer. Did they learn anything? I hope so. I do know that the girls learned how to navigate public transportation pretty well, so if Olivia can't pass her driving test, at least she'll know how to ride the bus.
One of the other plans I had for my kids this summer was to work on some chores. I intended for them to start dinner while I was at work. Yeah. That didn't go so well. I still found myself rushing home from work, faced with four hungry kids who apparently didn't know how to cook anything but a Lean Pocket in the microwave. There was one day, when Olivia had an urge to bake and when I got home from work I saw this:
Lemon bars and an apple pie. Both were delicious, and since she had even washed all the dishes, I guess I can overlook the fact that no one really cooked dinner while I was at work. Oh well.
Another task I set up for the kids was to complete their summer homework. Each of the kids had summer reading to do and Nico and Erica both had to write essays on their books. Watching Nico sit at the computer to compose a paragraph is like watching paint dry. On the other hand, getting Erica to read her assigned books is like pulling teeth. I don't know if she finished reading Pride and Predjudice and the Watsons Go to Watsonville, but she is so crafty, that one, she should be able to write her essay even if she didn't finish the books.
Now that Labor Day has come and gone and summer is unofficially over, I can say that while I certainly did manage to fill my kids days with activities, I did not really enjoy the season. There were some fun days, but with my grandmother's passing, and the hectic pace at work and home, I feel like I just got through it. Barely. I think part of it had to do with the fact that this summer we did not not really getaway. Not that we really go anywhere glamorous, but at minimum our family goes camping. Sad to say, we didn't even do that. I think it makes a difference to get away and break up the routine. I hope we can manage some type of getaway next summer.
A vacation would be great in the Fall but unfortunately, my life has become all about studying. In August, I received news that my job was offering promotions in Spring 2012. Unfortunately, in order for me to be eligible for a promotion at my government agency job, I have to take a test and rank high enough to be placed on a promotability list. The test will be given in October and will cover materials in these notebooks:
I have to say that studying law and policies as a 48 year-old with a family of four kids, while working full-time, is a lot more challenging then studying law and policies and having a social life as a 28 year-old law student. So, I hope you will hang in there with me if I am not able to post regularly for the next six weeks. After October, I hope to back to my regularly scheduled life. Until then, I better check on dinner. No, the kids aren't cooking (still), and after dinner I have to hit the books.
Happy end of Summer. Welcome Fall.


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A Comparative Study of Combination Antiretroviral Therapy in Children and Adolescents With Advanced HIV Disease
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To compare the antiviral activity, safety, toxicity, and steady-state pharmacokinetics of zidovudine, didanosine, and nevirapine used in combination in patients with HIV infection.
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The duration of clinical benefit from zidovudine (AZT) may be limited because of development of viral resistance to the drug. Use of combination antiretroviral therapy can potentially reduce viral load and prevent emergence of multidrug resistance.
In Stage 1 of the study, a minimum of 22 patients are randomized to each of three treatment arms: didanosine (ddI) plus AZT plus nevirapine (NVP); ddI plus AZT; and ddI plus NVP. After 12 weeks of treatment, the study proceeds to Stage 2 provided at least 40 percent of patients in Stage 1 show a reduction of at least 40 percent from baseline ICD p24 antigen of greater than or equal to 70 pg/ml AND fewer than two patients experience grade 4 rash. Patients in Stage 1 continue treatment for an additional 36 weeks. In Stage 2, additional patients are randomized to each original treatment regimen until a maximum of 130 patients per arm have been entered. Stage 2 patients receive treatment for at least 48 weeks.
AS PER AMENDMENT 02/12/97: As of 2/28/97, patients receiving study drugs will be offered blinded study drugs for an additional 16 weeks (until 6/30/97). Patients will be unblinded on or about 5/23/97.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Enrollment :
|390 participants
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Comparative Study of Combination Antiretroviral Therapy in Children and Adolescents With Advanced HIV Disease
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|November 1998
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
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|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria
Concurrent Medication:
- Erythropoietin.
Concurrent Treatment:
- Transfusion.
Patients must have:
- Progressive HIV disease.
- At least 24 weeks prior cumulative nucleoside analog antiretroviral monotherapy or combination therapy.
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Co-existing Condition:
Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:
- Active malignancy requiring chemotherapy.
- Currently receiving therapy in an ACTG primary therapy or salvage protocol who have NOT met an endpoint on that study.
- Known intolerance (other than hematologic) or toxicity to ddI, AZT, or NVP at the doses used in this study.
Concurrent Medication:
Excluded (unless exemption made by study chair):
- Oral anticoagulants (warfarin, dicumarol).
- Oral contraceptives.
- Digitalis glycosides.
- Phenytoin.
- Theophylline.
Patients with the following prior conditions are excluded:
- History of clinical pancreatitis.
- History of grade 2 or worse peripheral neuropathy.
Prior Treatment:
- Acute treatment for a serious bacterial, viral, or opportunistic infection within 14 days prior to study entry.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00000814
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|Study Chair:
|Burchett S
|Study Chair:
|Luzuriaga K
|Responsible Party:
|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00000814 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
11222 ( Registry Identifier: DAIDS ES Registry Number )
|First Posted:
|August 31, 2001 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|April 3, 2012
|Last Verified:
|March 2012
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
Drug Therapy, Combination
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
AIDS-Related Complex
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immune System Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
HIV Infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Anti-HIV Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inducers
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inducers


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A new report indicates many homeowners are feeling confident about the economy and are ready to embark on the renovations they put on hold during the recession.
The Spring 2013 U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report found that nearly 60 percent of Americans report that the economy is having minimal effect on their plans for remodeling, which is up from the low of just 33 percent in the middle of the recession. Additionally, the average estimated cost for the planned remodels has reached $114,000 to remodel or add on an average of 3.6 rooms. During the recession, the average budget was $80,000 to renovate 2.6 rooms.
"The influences of the recession are continuing to diminish," RemodelOrMove.com's Dan Fritschen recently told the Denver Post. "The report shows that homeowners are remodeling again, doing bigger projects and even hiring more contractors than they have since the recession."
The good news for homeowners is that many builders are eager to work and are willing to negotiate on price. However, individuals planning any sort of renovation must continue to do their homework and plan ahead to ensure a positive outcome to their project.
The Seattle Times recently offered some advice for individuals thinking about making some changes to their home.
Visit a showroom
While home improvement television programs and the internet offer a lot of good information, those considering a remodel should take the time to investigate as many different options as possible. This will not only help individuals find products and finishes they absolutely love, but shopping around helps ensure they get the best price possible.
Visiting a design center may also open your eyes to items you may not have previously considered. For instance, a flooring contractor may be able to give you information about the benefits of installing an infloor heating system while putting new floors in. Homeowners who have splurged on warm floors report superior comfort and improved heating with lower overall energy costs than traditional duct-based heating systems.
Schedule contractor/designer visits to the home
Having a professional come into the home will ensure homeowners get a much more accurate plan and cost estimate. They will be able to get the information they need first-hand in order to help improve the odds of the individual being satisfied when the project is finished.
Prepare for work to begin
Once an individual has decided on which professionals they'll be working with, it's time to finalize the plans. Ordering materials and confirming they are on the way is recommended before ripping out any existing items to minimize the time spent living in a construction zone.
Setting up a temporary food prep area for a kitchen remodel or making a plan for how and when family members will shower and use the restroom for a bathroom project is also a good idea. But remember that living with the dust, chaos and noise will all be worth the hassle in the end!
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The Festival opening weekend focused on strategies used by artists to explore the concept of durational experience, through music, live performance and film across Newcastle and Gateshead.
From the sustained music of Phill Niblock, Yoshi Wada, Susan Stenger and John Cage at The Sage Gateshead; to Hanne Darboven's century of composed time and Kenneth Goldsmiths' weather diary; to the slow shifts from dawn to dusk in the films of James Benning and Sharon Lockhart.
This weekend included new commissions and UK premieres, plus special guest appearances and talks by the artists.
Highlights included: the pairing of films by James Benning and Sharon Lockhart screened as dusk descended over the Festival; performances by Yoshi Wada with the City of Newcastle Pipe Band; Kenneth Goldsmith's epic reading in the unique environment of Morden Tower; and the closing concert of Hanne Darboven's Requiem.
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Take a Seat
This is one most definitely from the archives that has been begging me to edit it for a very very very long time, and I figured that as I've now hit 4,000 followers (not even the faintest idea how that happened!), then now would be an ideal time to dust things off and throw it out there. This is from a past visit to the previously infamous Potters Manor, a once wonderful manor house sadly abandoned. I'm not even sure it's still standing, as I know from the last pictures I saw, it had been robbed of any remaining character it may once have had, and everything that wasn't nailed down, and sadly most things that WERE nailed down too.
Hopefully someone bought it, with the intention of restoring it to its former glory.
Steely Solitude
A few more shots from the day spent exploring the abandoned steel mill…
The light on the day was pretty perfect, streaming through all the holes in the steel cladding of the buildings, and that was fortunate given the utter lack of lighting or power within the buildings themselves. It sure was extremely dark in places, which the shots belie. Sometimes the only way to focus was with the aid of torchlight.
Looking forward to the next trip, that's for sure. Someday… soon… hopefully…
Quiet Abandonment
I have to confess that there's little that appeals to me more than wandering around an old abandoned steel mill with camera and tripod, spare batteries and cards, a working flash-light and my own never ending curiosity. Especially when there's some pretty amazing light streaming through the holes in the walls and roof.
The pictures seriously do NOT give an accurate idea of exactly how dark it was in there though, and trying to navigate between various levels in almost total darkness was decidedly entertaining… especially when venturing right up on top of the roof!!.. Ladders and ascents not for the feint hearted, especially with all the necessary camera gear in tow.
The doorway shown above, at the end of the narrow walkway was the one that led out on to a narrow platform before the final ladder to the roof, and maybe gives a better idea of how dark it actually was. Fun fun fun :)
Rumour is that there's a possible buyer for the place though, so maybe this was my final abandoned adventure there, unless I manage to squeeze in another one obviously. Still have a few shots left to post at least. :)
Down By The River
Just occasionally, it is actually worth getting up early in the morning…
Pepperpot Sunset
Looks peaceful and serene eh !!.. Yeah RIGHT !!..
This is St Catherine's Oratory, better known as the "Pepperpot". It's a medieval lighthouse first lit way back in 1328.
As for the serene part though, this was most definitely NOT. To reach said lighthouse was probably only about a mile from the car park, but the car park was at the bottom of the downs, and the pepperpot at the top of the downs. The climb must have easily been 45° !!, or at least that's what my knees were telling me.. If that wasn't bad enough though, this particular evening was a tad bit breezy… Breezy enough that I had to physically hang on to my tripod to prevent it blowing away whilst taking the shots.. I kid you not, and no more than a few miles from here they recorded 82mph gusts later that night.. It was so strong that my youngest WAS actually blown clean over.. Not that I laughed at all… Strangely enough though, she wasn't too keen on my holding on the the cords of her jacket, and flying her down the hill like a kite !!.. No pleasing some kids !!.. I thought they all loved kite flying !!..
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Girls in an abandoned girls school !!… Who'd-a-thought it…


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Gold Futures---Gold futures in the February contract is currently trading at 1,290 an ounce after settling last Friday in New York at 1,285 up about $5 for the trading week still unable to crack the critical 1,300 level on a closing basis.
Gold prices are trading above their 20 and 100 day moving average as the trend still remains to the upside as I've been recommending a bullish position from around the 1,252 level and if you took that trade place the stop loss under the 10 day low which now stands at 1,276 as the chart structure is outstanding at the present time due to the low volatility.
The U.S dollar hit a 2 month low in this week's trade as that has been supportive gold prices, but for the bullish momentum to continue we have to break the January 4th high of 1,300 and then I think prices could run up to the 1,350 level as there is still strong demand for this commodity at the current time.
The Federal Reserve looks like it will take a pause on raising interest rates as that is also a bullish fundamental factor towards gold as I'm also recommending bullish positions in silver and platinum so stay long and continue to place the proper stop loss.
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Pesto Lasagna
This is a great lasagna for summer. It contains no meat and there is no tomato sauce. It makes use of that great summer basil and it can either be a side dish to grilled meats or a main dish.
If you want to save some cooking time, you can use no-boil lasagna noodles. Keep in mind, though, that these noodles require a lot of liquid or sauce in order for them to cook properly. They absorb a lot. So if you use these instead of regular cooked lasagna noodles, you have to make sure each layer is covered in plenty of sauce.
Pesto Lasagna
for a printable recipe, click here
makes an 8x8 pan
4-8 servings
* note: for this recipe in an 8x8 pan, you can make a smaller size lasagna using only 10 noodles (5 layers with only 2 sheets per layer). You can also make a larger lasagna in this pan, using all the space by having 4 noodles per layer.
note on lasagna noodles: I find that regular lasagna noodles work best with this recipe. That is, lasagna noodles that you cook first. Fresh sheets of pasta, cooked, also work as well. If you are using lasagna noodles which you have cooked, you don't have to use quite as much bechamel sauce. If you are using the "no-boil" lasagna noodles, the noodles must be coated heavily with sauce, so that they cook properly. They tend to absorb a lot of sauce. I don't like them as well, but they will work alright if you want to save some time. Just be sure to wrap the lasagna tightly with foil while cooking.
for the pasta:
- 10 - 20 no-cook lasagna noodles or fresh pasta sheets, cooked or regular lasagna noodles, cooked *
for the pesto:
- 3 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano, cut into chunks
- 1-1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
for the bechamel:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk (whole or lowfat)
- 1 chicken bouillon cube (half, if using Knorr)
- 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
for the assembly and topping:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Make the pesto:
Place the chunks of Parmigiano cheese into the food processor and process until finely ground. Add the basil, garlic and pine nuts to food processor. Process, using pulses, till finely chopped. With machine running, add the olive oil until pesto is smooth.
Make the bechamel:
In a heavy medium saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and stir for a couple of minutes, until the flour is cooked. Add the bouillon cube and allow to dissolve. Whisk. Add about a third of the milk, slowly, and whisk over medium heat. Add the nutmeg and pepper. When the sauce is smooth, add another third of the milk and whisk. When the sauce is smooth again, add the rest of the milk and whisk until smooth. Transfer to a heat proof bowl or Pyrex cup and let cool slightly.
Assemble lasagna:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In an 8x8 pan, place about 1/3 cup of the bechamel to coat the bottom of the pan. Lay first layer of lasagna noodles. Add enough bechamel to coat the noodles. Add some pesto and spread into the bechamel. Add a handful of the grated Parmesan. Continue to layer the noodles, bechamel, pesto and Parmesan until the last layer of noodles. On top of this, just spread the bechamel only, add the rest of the Parmesan and top with the mozzarella. Sprinkle the oregano on top. Wrap tightly with foil (preferably Reynolds No-Stick foil).
Bake for one hour (if using regular, cooked noodles) or one hour and 15 minutes (if using no-boil noodles). Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes more, until top is golden. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 15 minutes before slicing.
Lots more lasagna recipes:
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CT - Groups challenge new Catholic official
Priest was convicted of killing a nun on his watch
SNAP says Catholic officials hurt police investigation
Even in prison, murderer remains a priest & hasn't been defrocked
New Hartford archbishop should post names of predators on website
Holding signs and childhood photos at a sidewalk news conference, a clergy sex abuse victim and a concerned Catholic will challenge Hartford's new Catholic archbishop to
--explain his actions during the investigation of a priest, who murdered a nun,
--use his influence to try and get the priest defrocked, and
--post on the archdiocesan website the names, photos and whereabouts of current and former Hartford area priests, nuns, seminarians and other child molesting clerics.
They will also urge Connecticut Catholics and citizens to report known and suspected clergy sex crimes and cover ups to police and prosecutors, not to church officials.
TODAY, Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 11:30 a.m.
On the sidewalk outside the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue (corner of Sigourney) in Hartford, Connecticut
A child sex abuse victim who belongs to a support group called the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), and two Catholic parishioners who belong to a reform group called Voice of the Faithful (VOTF)
The new head of the Hartford Catholic archdiocese ran the Toledo diocese for a decade - before, during and after a diocesan priest was convicted of brutally and ritualistically murdering a nun. Clergy sex abuse victims say Archbishop Leonard Blair, the newly-elevated leader of the Hartford archdiocese, impeded a police investigation and should explain his actions in the case.
Initially Bishop Blair's staff provided police with three pages of documents about Fr. Gerald Robinson, who had long been a suspect in the 1980 slaying of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl. Believing church officials were withholding records, Toledo police twice executed "no knock" search warrants on Blair's diocesan offices. They found scores and scores of more documents, some of which implicated Fr. Robinson.
Blair's lawyers then went to court to block the release of what was found. Church officials won. To date, those files have never been released.
But in 2006, a jury found Fr. Robinson guilty of murder. He is now serving a 15 year prison sentence.
Fr. Robinson has never been defrocked. Despite being arrested in 2004 and convicted in 2006, he remains a priest today.
SNAP wants Blair to explain his actions in the case, tell his lawyers to try to unseal the records, and work harder – and enlist his flock's help to pressure the Vatican to get Fr. Robinson defrocked.
Roughly 30 US bishops have posted many of the proven, admitted and credibly accused child molesting clerics in their dioceses on their websites. Blair posted a partial list, largely in response to public pressure. For the safety of kids and the healing of victims, the two groups want him to do so in Hartford too.
Here's a list of bishops who HAVE posted such lists:
More on the Fr. Robinson case:
Toledo journalist David Yonke wrote a book about the case: "Sin, Shame & Secrets."
Gail Howard 203 644 0387, email@example.com, Claudia Vercellotti 419 345 9291, firstname.lastname@example.com (from Toledo), David Clohessy 314 566 9790, firstname.lastname@example.com, Jayne O'Donnell 860 335 4259, email@example.com
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(talking about the native hugging all the girls) "if I did that I would be considered some sort of a creep or something"
Cochran is hilarious this season. I love his assessments of the other castaways.
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We've known for a couple months that Space Invaders: Infinity Gene, last year's hit iPhone app, would get versions on both Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network. A video on the game's official site says it will arrive in September.
No more specific date or pricing than that. If you want to know more about how the game plays, check our review of it on the iPhone.


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