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The images of the West in Joaquin Miller's immensely popular poetry and prose constitute a major example of late-nineteenth-century American mythmaking. Especially for readers in the East and Europe, Miller's works evoked an exotic and romantic land notable for its escapist appeal if not its verisimilitude. Miller's posturing, his often amateurish versifying of the simple, sentimental, and superficial, his portraying faults of the region such as its tendency to violence and mistreatment of the Native Americans--none of these things undermined the basis for Miller's contemporary fame and influence. He is significant largely because of his reputation as man and as writer rather than for his work. His celebrity status as wild westerner and creator of a fanciful fictive world outweighs the intrinsic aesthetic demerits of his writings. Miller's life and works merge and reveal much of the values and tastes of his audience, just as his diminished reputation...
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Arseblog as usual gives a well balanced summation and my two cents is that the "killer instinct" message should be obvious by now. It cannot be emphasized enough but now it needs to be internalized. I also think it comes from a leadership vacuum on the pitch.
This season, most matches need at least two goals for padding. Throw in Arsenal's propensity for individual mistakes and bad breaks and you need more. The casualness with which Arsenal played after the second goal was picked up by Zola and his players, who started pushing up.
Clichy's ballooning crosses met no one except empty space and the opposite sideline. And as Arseblog mentions, Mannone has done a creditable job considering his sudden elevation to first goalkeeper but that was some poor stuff that gifted Carlton Cole his goal. It would be good to put Fabianski back in the Carling Cup squad just to warm up his hands but also to give some more depth in the goalkeeping chart. Almunia looked pretty miffed yesterday and it must be a bit of a shock seeing how he had very little competition for his position just weeks ago. The message that he cannot take his starting position as guaranteed must have been received loud and clear.
Fabregas was less assertive in midfield and Arshavin except for a few brilliant cameos seemed to be more intent in trying potshots from midfield.
On a day when the top teams struggled to put space between themselves, we could have done better.

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A suicide bomber struck a mosque in a Pakistani tribal region during Friday prayers, killing at least 40 people and wounding 85 others.
The attack came during the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, sharing and heightened community spirit for Muslims.
No group immediately claimed responsibility, but the Taliban and other Islamist militants have previously targeted mosques, especially if they believe enemies - such as army soldiers or anti-militant tribesmen - are using the facilities.
The mosque is in Ghundi, a village in the Khyber tribal region which has long been a base for Islamist militants.
Khyber is also a key region for the US and Nato, because a large portion of non-lethal supplies heading to US forces in Afghanistan passes through it.
Some 300 people had gathered for prayers in the Sunni mosque, and many were on their way out when the explosion occurred.
"All the evidence we have gathered confirms that it is a suicide attack," said an official.
Saleem Khan, 21, said people panicked after the blast, and that amid the smoke, cries and blood, several ran over him when he fell.
"Whoever did it in the holy month of Ramadan cannot be a Muslim," he said from a hospital bed in the main north-west city of Peshawar. "It is the cruellest thing any Muslim would do."
Also today, two US missiles struck a house in a tribal region that was once a Pakistani Taliban stronghold, killing four people, intelligence officials said.
The strike came as Pakistani-US relations are struggling since the unilateral American raid that killed al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden.
The two missiles hit a house in the South Waziristan tribal area, according to Pakistani intelligence officials.
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This is a running joke at our house...I always tell my DHh that we would never live in Seattle b/c REALLLY bad things happen there all the time! Hopsital hostages, school hostages, ferry crash, bus crashes, sink hole, airplane crashes...etc. So when she said that we were both cracking up laughing that one of them finally realized that an amazing amount of bad things happen at their hospital!!!
I was irriated that Lexie died. I think they could have done more if someone else did. But maybe she asked to leave the show. Oh - and I always DVR and start 15 minutes late so I can skip the commercials.


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In a sharp escalation of tension over Chinese expansionist manoeuvres in the region, Ali Alatas, the Indonesian Foreign Minister, warned of 'mutually destructive confrontation in the South China Sea' if the rival claims to the islands were not settled peacefully. And Fidel Ramos, President of the Philippines, said there was an 'urgent necessity to seek a solution . . . lest the unsettled situation lead to perilous developments'.
The two men were speaking at the opening of a week-long meeting in Manila of the six-member Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean). The other four members of Asean are Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
Regional security concerns are dominating this year's Asean meeting, because China appears to be preparing to expand its military influence just as US forces prepare to leave Subic Bay, their last big base in South-east Asia, by the end of this year.
'China slept for a long time under a soporific ideology,' said Raul Manglapus, the Philippines Foreign Minister, last week. 'Now it is waking up. China is merely living up to historical expectations that, being such a big country, it would not fail to flex its muscles.'
In February, China passed a law reasserting its sovereignty over, and right to use force to defend, three disputed island groups - the Spratlys, the Paracels and the Senkaku chain. The Spratlys are also claimed by Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines. Taiwan and Vietnam have claims to the Paracels, and the Senkaku chain is disputed with Taiwan and Japan. The islands themselves are of little interest, but the surrounding seas are thought to have oil reserves.
In May, Peking announced it would co-operate with a US oil company to explore for oil around the Spratlys. Earlier this month the Chinese navy constructed a beacon on one of the islands, drawing protests from Vietnam. In 1988 the Chinese sank three Vietnamese ships off the islands. The building of the beacon also infuriated other South-east Asian countries, because it was timed to coincide with a meeting to discuss joint exploitation of the islands by the rival claimants.
Officially, China denies it has any plans to fill a potential vacuum left by US forces leaving South-east Asia, and says it seeks a peaceful solution to the Spratlys issue. Qian Qichen, China's Foreign Minister, who is in Manila, said 'when conditions are ripe, we can start negotiations'.
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The most hilarious and fun activity we did during our Martha's Vineyard vacation had nothing to do with a beach, or a seafood stall, nor anything you would even remotely associate with a New England island. No… the best activity of all was visiting an ALPACA FARM!
When a friend told me to track down "Island Alpaca" on the Vineyard, I thought she was pulling my leg. One associates alpacas with South America, not a random island in Massachusetts! But I typed "Alpaca" into my smartphone map search, and sure enough, directions popped right up. We were guided to the center of Martha's Vineyard, just minutes from our Edgartown hotel (click for info) and the Oak Bluffs Gingerbread houses.
In the first of many lovely surprises in alpaca land, entrance was just a suggested donation of $5 in an honor system box. What enjoyment I got for that measly $5! Upon entering the farm, we observed two outdoor yards for the alpacas, and one giant indoor barn. A farm worker greeted us and said we could feel free to caress the alpacas. The majestic beasts would have their summer shearing that Saturday, so we lucked out in encountering them in their maximal fluffiness. They were heaven to touch!
But what did our baby think of the alpacas? Well, he just stared. No cries, no smiles, just hypnotized staring. The alpacas stared back, chewing their hay reflectively. Would love grow between these adorable mammals by the end of our visit? Only time would tell.
The hairstyles of the alpacas varied widely, from afro puffs to spiked punk attitude. I wanted to climb on the back of every alpaca and bury my face deep in their fur! (I suppose buying out the gift shop's alpaca wool clothing would have been the next best thing.)
Once I calmed down from giggling at the alpacas themselves, I began to read the alpaca sales signs around the farm, and commenced laughing again. Allow me to excerpt some of these informational signs for you.
One sign entitled, "The Alpaca Advantage: Pet Quality" declared the following: "Companionship, great entertainers, and a wonderful lifestyle… and the most quiet and environmentally friendly lawnmowers! Alpacas give you terrific fleece that you can process into beautiful yarn for friends and family. They will leave "behind" the most fabulous fertilizer for you! They will also provide specific tax advantages as a fiber producer." Oooo! Alluring reasons! And quality poop pun.
I began to yearn to own an alpaca. However, my husband and baby, ever thrifty, were not convinced. It was then that I saw a second sign with the heading, "Is it OK to own just one alpaca?" Breathlessly, I read the answer, and my heart sank. "Generally, no. Alpacas have very strong herd instincts and need the companionship of at least one other alpaca to thrive."
Oh my! I wanted my alpaca (if I owned one) to thrive! But at over $2,000 a pop, a two-alpaca-purchase would be pushing it. Just then, the farm worker hollered, "Rodrigo! Come here and meet the visitors!" A snowball-fluffy alpaca bounded out of the shed to get a loving rubdown. "They respond when called by name?!" I gasped, awed. "Just a few of them," replied the lady. Sigh… I will probably never have the big bucks to own an alpaca (or rather, two), but my love for the beasts expanded yet again.
As we headed back to our car, I smiled at the "Alpaca-Lover Parking" sign marking our spot. "That's me!" I sang as we piled into the seats. Our baby raised his eyebrows, paused, then gave us a grin. Another alpaca lover was born!
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22 Responses to "The Most Fun Thing on Martha's Vineyard: Alpaca Farm!"
Alpacas are amazing animals! I am lucky enough to work on a farm in Maine with alpacas! As cute as they are their fiber is even more amazing! Its soft like cashmere and keeps you so warm.
Love this. I'm a sucker for any kind of farm…with cute animals, and Alpacas?! The cutest!
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It has never crossed my mind to visit Marthas Vineyard… until you told me there are alpacas!
Right?! I would have visited way before if I'd known!
Alpacas are awesome. Your son was probably envisioning how all those stuffed animals would look in his room. 😉
Love them when they have their shaggy coats the most and they don't seem to spit like llamas do. That being said, how was the smell?
Smell wasn't bad!
What amazing-looking creatures — like real-life stuffed toy animals. I can see why you were tempted!
That alpacas fur are soooo fluffy! I think I can sleep lying with the alpacas. How I wish I could also touch it!
I lived in Woods Hole for 4 years and never knew about this?! I love alpacas!
Alpacas are amazing! I live in Spain, and have alpacas on my farm near Cordoba!
I love it! Alpacas are just too adorable. We recently saw some on this eccentric family farm in Finland, and those, along with the Highland Cattle, were almost too cute to handle 🙂
What a neat find! I bet that was a fun experience for all involved. It's nice to do something different. Thanks for sharing.
I love the photo with your young child. They make great memories and you are right I never knew MV had Alpaca's I will have to look next time I go
Alpacas are amazing, and you got some cute pictures!!
…Despite the fact that baby refused to smile due to his alpaca hypnosis!
I remember seeing some alpacas while biking on my way to the beach one day on MV. I'm not sure if that was the alpaca farm you visited, there were only three of them outside and they were all firmly sitting underneath trees in the shade (it was very hot!). They're basically little mini sheep giraffes. Sheep with a long neck. My college roommate's family bred alpacas and sold the fibers (wool?) to make money. She had so many pictures of them on her computer, they are so awkward looking but very sweet.
Oh my gosh, you're right– they ARE sheep plus giraffes!!!!
Huh. First Jaws and now alpacas? What's next? That's something I haven't heard of before on the island. I'll have to check it out. Great shots. Especially the one of that punk! Lol
It will be the best $5 you spend all year! 😀
The world's cutest animals! 🙂
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EU hotspots - Budapest
It's a place where you can get cheap premises and reliable, well educated workers. Best of all, it bridges the gap between east and west Europe, bordering with Austria on one side and the Ukraine on the other. Most Budapesti's speak another language, which is just as well as Hungarian is one of the hardest languages to learn in the world. Fact.
First, the elephant in the room. Hungary has the highest VAT in Europe (27 per cent), but prices are knee-buckling cheap if you're used to Western European prices. Otherwise, the cheap premises (you can still buy a one bedroom apartment for £12,000), extremely fast wifi connectivity (it ranks 6th in the world for best value wifi), and a strong and established start up community.
Tax breaks are generous too - if you have a one person company and you earn less than $2,2500 per year, all you have to pay is $185 a month in tax. There are around 300 start ups in Budapest and there is a welcoming start-up family in the city. There's no shortage of events either for those wanting to network further - Start-up Hungary run a jam-packed start-up event calendar and meetup groups for potential entrepreneurs include Skill Goulash, Budapest Hackathons, and Business Meetup.


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red/black 24" dx or brown wood style 24" dx?
Hello everyone,
I've been riding a 20" lx torker for a while and I'm looking into a new unicycle. The unicycle will be for mainly muning with a tiny tiny amount of very noobie flat land and trials. So my question is does anyone know the specs for the red/black 2010 dx? The only thing I have found is that the 2010 is a little heavier compared to the 2011. any input on the subject is welcome. Thanks in advance, EvilMrTopHat |
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Take a look at the cranks, I think the red/blank model still had an older style of cranks.
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I'm pretty sure that the 2010 DX didn't come in red/black. They did come in black, but they had black cranks, rim, pedals, seat... They may have had a little red in the sticker, but I can't remember for sure. I don't think they made much of a change between '10, and '11. The only thing I'm pretty sure about is that in '11 they went to a 36 spoke Weinmann rim instead of the 48 spoke Alex. They are pretty much the same weight, and both ISIS. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. I also seem to recall that they use a standard BMX mid BB bearing rather than a unicycle ISIS bearing. To me that's a bit of a bonus since you can get the bearings at any bike shop.
The older black/red ones were tanks. They are heavy, and they have limited parts availability. I wouldn't pay more than a hundred for an old DX. If you can get one cheap enough it could be decent, but you won't be able to change crank length easily, and when you need new bearings be prepared to pay.
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The red/black DX is 2009 or prior.
This model had odd sized bearings, and would not fit a 3" tire. The 2010 model was all black, had off the shelf bearings, and came with a 2.6" tire, but would fit a 3". 48 spokes, no brake mounts. (I have this model) The latest (woodgrain) model now has 36 spokes, and possibly a different sized bearing again (not sure). I am really happy with the 2010 DX, and the seat seems like one of the more comfortable ones out there. I think the DX is known as a heavier uni - but I haven't found it unusually so. It's also known as a strong uni. If I were to do it again, I might consider the Nimbus rather than the Torker though, since it comes with brake mounts and a 3" tire standard. Haven't compared seats though, and that could be a deciding factor for me.
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Stupidity gets you 2 of these:
The all black DX was 2005 and did not have clearance for a 3" tire, and I don't think had brake mounts.
The red/black is the 2006-9 uni. It did have clearance for all 3" tires except the Nokian Gazoladi (has been out of production for 4 or 5 yrs, but may still be able to find one for sale). This DX did have brake mounts, a 38 mm wide 48 spoke rim, and odd 40mm bearings. The 2010-11 DX has more tire clearance, ISIS hub and cranks, a slightly wider 40 mm 48 spoke rim, and standard 41.5 mm bearings (IDK if they can be interchanged w/ the more common 42mm parts). The prototype did not have brake mounts, but the one on UDC looks like it might, I can't really tell. Since the Nimbus 24" Muni (or 26) is the same price, slightly better in several areas, and several colors, I dodn't know why anyone would get a DX anymore (although the stock Nimbus cranks are weaker). The Nimbus has, the standard 42 mm bearings, a lighter & wider 42 mm 36 spoke rim (most feel 48 is overkill), upgradable to KH cranks at minimal cost, and DOES have brake mounts.
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well amazon had a red/black dx listed at 2010 but I think I'll trust you guys over them. The main reason I was considering a older version was amazon had them for close to $200, however I don't think I'll be doing this.
I am considering the nimbus muni series but I just wanted to find out the differences between the dx models first. Thanks everyone for replying! |
Stupidity gets you 2 of these:
If you can only spend ~ $200, I'd get one of those inexpensive aluminum Koxx One's around right now, while they last. Although, it's slow, you can do your Muni on that. while you save for a good 24"+ Muni.
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Risk Assessment Documentation & the new European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
The European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC clearly calls out the requirements for the "Technical File". Per this new Directive companies should consider that the risk assessment is required compliance documentation. This requirement is specifically detailed in the General Principles section of Annex I. In the earlier Directive there was always a need to access the hazards, but now the complete assessment process in included. Additionally, Annex VII of the new Directive also requires the entire risk assessment as part of the "Technical File". In my opinion, machine builders need to realize that compliance to the new Directive includes documenting their risk assessment procedure.
I bring this out because over the last ten years there have been plenty of discussions about the new risk assessment requirements as machine safety vaulted to the top of considerations around the world. Wasn't it back in the late 1990's when the robotics world here in the U.S. declared that all robots will be supplied with risk assessments as part of their documentation from 1999 going forward? Throughout the next ten years I can personally count over a dozen machine standards that have included normative requirements for risk assessments as they completed their 3 to 5 year update cycles. Many standards now require that the risk assessment be initiated during the design stage and that it's a "living" document for the life cycle of the machine.
With all this said, it seems that there is still confusion on one hand as to what is really required by regulation and on the other hand as to what will actually be supplied in the documentation. Yes, a dichotomy seems to live on! What are the possible drivers for suppliers of engineering or machinery to possibly not fully embrace supplying the risk assessment details? Do they consider some of the details to be proprietary? Is it that they don't fully understand the risk assessment process? Is it an added expense which impacts narrow profit margins? Maybe it's because they've made this machine for several years and there's never been a serious hazard based incident? Or do some feel that this information slightly opens the liability door openly acknowledging that their machine might include a hazard?
I believe that all of these considerations (and more) play a role in the dichotomy discussion and that most of these perspectives have some basis on the issue of residual risk. Daily if not weekly I'm reminded that the awareness of residual risk is not openly acknowledged by machine builders. The fact that residual risk for any hazard will never reach zero – is in itself an acknowledged intellectual fact. But, it's like the word "safety" in the 1970's and 80's which was feared if it appeared in print. We've advanced too far today to still hang onto old behaviors. I suggest that we learn from history to actively and smartly embrace these new requirements and carve out new pathways for sustainability.
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Before the calendar turned, 2016 already had the makings of a pivotal year for manufacturing, and for the world.
There were the big events for the year, including the United States as Partner Country at Hannover Messe in April and the 2016 International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago in September. There's also the matter of the U.S. presidential elections in November, which promise to shape policy in manufacturing for years to come.
But the year started with global economic turmoil, as a slowdown in Chinese manufacturing triggered a worldwide stock hiccup that sent values plummeting. The continued plunge in world oil prices has resulted in a slowdown in exploration and, by extension, the manufacture of exploration equipment.
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Department of Health – Center for Health Development Region 6 RN-HEALS 3 Online Application is now open for Western Visayas Nurses!
The DOH in collaboration with DSWD spearheded the Training Deployment Project of RN-HEALS 3 for the currently unemployed nurses for the
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The RN-HEALS III project will help the eradication of poverty and hunger, promotion of gender equality, reduction of child mortality
and improvement of maternal health as this project is in line with the human resource requirements of the DSWD's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P's) or Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT)
RN-HEALS III aim to improve the delivery of health care and social services and create a pool of registered nurses with enhanced clinical and preventive
health management competencies for the national and local public and private health sectors.
RN-HEALS III Online application procedures:
1. RN-HEALS III Western Visayas Applicants shally apply
to the training program via http://chd6.gov.ph
2. Only Nurses with valid PRC Licenses will be eligible to applu
3. Criteria for selection will be as follows
a. Physically and Mentally Fit
b. Not over 30 years old at the time of employment
c. Resident/s of the identified municipality/ies
4. Not able to receive any renumeration in the practice
of nursing profession for the past 3 years
5. Not a recepient of NARS and RN-HEALS I Programs
7. RN HEALS APplicants will be rankes based on the following
– PRC Rating
– Results of Written Examination
– General Weighted Average (BSN)
– Performance evaluation rating from previous supervisor (for those who rendered voluntary service in health facilities)
Period of RN-HEALS III Online application will be on January 19-31, 2012. Deployment will be on February 2012.
The successful implementation of the project shall require partnership with other agencies and organization like the Department of Labor & Employment, Professional Regulations Commission – Board of Nursing, Philippine Nurses Association, counterpart regional/provinical and Local Government Units.
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region6 bah?western visayas?????talaga!!!january 16,2012,nag inquire ako for RN heals..tapos na nga daw ang hiring!!!diba…..ayos nga eh!
my sister is filing a complaint against Athela Desierdo… an RN Heals assigned in estancia, Iloilo. She is a major flirt, and does not work. she flirts with the Municipal Health Officer.. which caused resentment and work related discontent among other nurses… they do not contribute anything to decongest the work load of the health center, worse they are just crowding the already pathetic state of the center. Right now she is assigned at the mayor's office of this town and as we understand it is not within the purview of their work… we are writing to request her transfer to another facility or maybe to the Jesus M. Colmenares district hospital.
She had a string of illicit relationship wherever she is assigned but she continuously gets her way because her mother is connected with the DOH as a rep. The mother is Lourdes Desierdo, who turns her head on this issues. When Athela Desierdo was assigned in Carles Town, she also had an illicit relationship with another staff of the health center which ended violently when the wife found out. last week, this Athela was accosted by the wife of the man she had AGAIN an illicit relationship…. we appeal to the regional director to please pull her out of this unit.


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23 GPWEEK OPINION >> THERE will be plenty of worried faces and sleepless nights over at the headquarters of the Honda Racing Corporation. Actually, that's probably a pretty normal state of affairs. And has been for far too long, in the motorcycle side which was the original core of Honda's empire, and its specialised racing branch. Because Honda has been having a really horrible time in grand prix motorcycle racing for an awfully long time now. The marque dominated the last years of the 500 class, and likewise the first years of the 990s. Honda's place at the top of racing seemed assured. But the last World Champion to ride a Honda was Nicky Hayden in 2006 -- a win that was favoured with luck largely because of sundry problems for Rossi. -- including a Yamaha that was not as reliable as Nicky's V5 Honda. But it had all started to go wrong a couple of years before and, again, Rossi was the determining factor. Like other Honda riders before him, he had begun to feel unloved by a company that holds engineers in higher regard than throttle jockeys. The machines had given him a hat-trick of championships from 2001 through to 2003. But the feeling he got from his employers made it more attractive to try to beat them than to stay on and carry on winning for them. He wanted to prove that the rider was more important than the machine. And the success of that proof has resounded every year since, with a succession of false moves and ultimately even engineering weakness from a company whose overweening confidence had been dealt a paralysing blow. After Rossi, Honda thrust the mantle on Alex Barros and Max Biaggi, both of whom fell short. Biaggi's time with HRC was more than merely unsuccessful. The difficult Italian was so disruptive that he even managed a fist fight in pit lane with easy-going team-mate Hayden at an early test (Max had a fondness for frightening rookies and slower riders by passing with millimetres to spare, and then brake-checking them). Then came Dani. And who is to say he might not yet do it, given a year free of injury and tyre problems? Though after four years with just two wins a year, the Dani Show is getting less and less convincing. But this time the engineers are also to blame. Four-stroke masters Honda somehow managed to get wrong-footed by the switch to 800cc, and have been lagging ever since. The RSV is, as ever, a beautifully crafted motorcycle, but up against Ducati and Yamaha, it just lacks that final gloss to the power curve. Senior management changes over the past year or so have seen Shuhei Nakamoto come in as vice-president, fresh from an equally embarrassing and abruptly terminated spell in Formula One. Can he do enough to prevent the same thing in MotoGP? MICHAEL SCOTT MotoGP Editor opinion t double act ... looking at braking points. Fernando acknowledges this: ""Winning with Michael on the track has more value". Michael appreciates the sentiment, and pats the Spaniard's shoulder. He bowed out before Alonso beat him. He has since said, after 15 years of campaigning in F1, he was tired. Now he has recharged his batteries. Another journalist perks up: "You're twice a winner here. What do you think about the circuit?" Michael's response is instant: "Bring on number three ..." It was, therefore, deflating for him to discover he was, to use Michael's description, "a bit rusty". Nico Rosberg was ahead of him all weekend. The majority of press here (most, bar the Germans) have been giving Michael a hard time about this. One photographer called out to Nico as he walked past: "Oi, make sure you blow that old man away". Rosberg's response was unreservedly cold: "I will." Despite his legion of fans, Schumacher's not very popular within F1. But he's been away a long time -- give the guy a break. Besides, he was out-qualified by his team mate for his first race for Ferrari. That order didn't last long. Ross Brawn will always defer to Michael, and he will end up running Mercedes just as he did Ferrari. Over the next few races, the car will be changed to his liking and steered away from Nico's preferences. Then Michael will begin winning again ... as soon as we return to Europe.
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IDT announced yesterday a whole bunch of internal executive changes in the company. Does not look like they are infusing any new blood into the mix but rather just shuffling around a whole bunch of executives! Brace yourself as I am now going to try and describe the changes. Yonah Katz Former CEO if IDT Telecom is now COO of IDT Telecom Motti Lichtenstein Former COO of IDT Corporation is now CEO of IDT Telecom, a postion he held once before. Mikhail Leibov Former head of Corbina (Russian IDT Venture) will step into the newly created position as President of IDT Telecom Marcelo Fischer Former IDT Corporation CFO is now the CFO of Telecom Ely Tendler Former General Counsel for IDT Corporation now goes back to being Chief General Counsel of IDT Telecom, a position he held once before Steve Brown Former CFO of IDT Corporation is now COO of IDT Corporation I might have missed someone but for the most part it looks as if IDT is making a play to solidify its Telecom division as more of an independent entity so they can better position it on the market as an independent asset that can be leveraged or maybe even sold on the open market. Hey I would never put these two things past Mr. Jonas based on his past success with flipping companies. They also announced that executive compensations were being more closely tied to better performance, which I guess means they are all getting a pay cut until the company does better. I guess its only fair considering they have been laying off people like flies in recent years.
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Stop & Shop announces store closings in New Hampshire
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. LLC, a Quincy-based chain with 63,000 employees and more than 400 stores, disclosed plans Tuesday to close its six Stop & Shop stores and three gas stations in New Hampshire because they are not achieving their performance goals.
The closings are scheduled to occur on or before Sept. 21, the Quincy-based chain said in a press release.
After Sept. 21, Stop & Shop will no longer have a presence in New Hampshire, but its Peapod home delivery service will still be available in many southern New Hampshire communities, a Stop & Shop spokeswoman said.
The stores set for closing are located in such communities as Bedford, Hudson, Exeter, Milford, and Manchester.
"We continually assess our stores and operating performance," Joe Kelley, president of the Stop & Shop New England Division, said in a statement. "Our six stores in New Hampshire have not achieved performance goals after many years of investment, and we have made the difficult decision to close these underperforming stores. This action will allow us to focus our investment and resources on continuing to grow our business in other areas of the Northeast."
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You are invited to participate in the FREE Legends for Youth Clinic presented by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association!
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This clinic is being held thanks to the Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation.
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She always spoke so softly, her voice smooth and elegiac, but this time her words were different.
"I don't want you to keep doing this to yourself."
He didn't reply, didn't even turn his head, but she knew her point had been conveyed. She stood beside him, her hands white where they rested on his shoulders. He shivered once and pulled his black jacket tighter around him, but otherwise didn't change position, even though his knees had begun to protest nearly half an hour ago.
"Scott, you need to go home. Freezing your ass off out here isn't going to change anything, except possibly the state of your health. So help me, if you catch a cold for my sake, I'll- "
"Mel, I miss you," he whispered hoarsely. The wind almost took the words away before they could be spoken. "I just- "
"I know you do." She slowly rubbed his upper back, trying to soothe. "And you know I'll always be here when you need to talk."
"I don't know what to do with myself anymore. Home isn't the same without you." He rubbed a hand over his face, eyes closed. The other hand rested on the ground, fingers twisting through the short, soft grass.
"Oh, silly, you'll be perfectly fine. You've gone without me before, after all." She laughed once ruefully, almost choking. He just shook his head slowly.
"Tell me what to do, Mel. Please." His hand left his face and settled on the black granite in front of him, blindly tracing the lines and cracks that time, rain, and many hands had carved into it.
"What do you think I've been doing, Scott? Get up off your knees. Go and live your life. Stop coming around here." Her voice broke on a little sniffle. "You don't belong here, and I don't belong out there anymore. The flowers... they're beautiful, really. I love them. I don't know where you managed to find lilies this time of year, but I appreciate the gesture. Don't think I don't."
He sighed once deeply, almost a sob, and she paused before continuing.
"Like I was saying, this just isn't right, and I can't stand seeing you like this. If you keep coming back, I'm gonna' have to keep telling you the same thing over and over again. You know that, right? Scott, please!" She stepped in front of him and knelt where she was eye-to-eye with him, her hands framing his face.
He shivered again.
"Being here like this, Mel... it almost feels like we're really together again."
She pressed a single soft kiss to his lips and then pulled away. He was shaking.
"Mel, I'm gonna' go now. I'm so sorry; please understand. Mel, I love you so much." He leaned forward and pressed his lips once softly to the granite slab, rose to his feet, and walked away without another backward glance.
She watched him walk away and then sat down on the stone, absently tracing what was left of the fading letters, the numbers long since worn smooth under a loving hand...
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A Queen walked among us dressed as an Angel; she ruled hearts, changed minds, and told stories. She left us different than she found us, and here the Beloved Lady sleeps.
As he walked out of the cemetery, a slim, pale figure lingered behind, seated on the stone, one hand raised in farewell before vanishing like a thought on the chill wind.
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This little chapel is in the woods at a beautiful campground called Forest Home. In the back they keep a prayer book, and if you look to the left of the picture you can see volumes of books they've kept for years.
The picture is of my 11 year old son who, throughout the entire camping trip was more interested in his friends then anything else, decided to write down his prayers. I know it will be there for decades and hope someday he'll come back with his family to write in it again.
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So hot!!!
Please try to convince Almar Gueverra as your model? He is hot too!!!
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Very beautiful boy and nice video, Peter…although it is impossible to find a boy as beautiful, mysterious and sexy as you are. 🙂 There is only ONE Peter Le !!
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Monday, October 15, 2012
~Tarnished & Loved~
Throughout the years I've collected silver pieces.
Some are brand new and others are very aged.
Taking some pieces out for the fall,
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Of all the dinner parties,
family celebrations & (just being together).
I always wondered who owned it first.
I love the dried hydrangeas next to them.
Timeless but, a classic look.
I found the perfect place on a cupboard shelf that I can light up at night.
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Grant County Historical Society: 11 a.m. Sept. 9, Ephrata American Legion Post, 276 8th Ave. N.W. Guest speaker following lunch will be Mike Lehman, speaking on the history and collection of postcards. Lunch is $5 and reservations must be made by calling 754-2761 or 750-4555. The public is invited. Contact: Rita Mayrant, 750-4555
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Lot 105: Belle Epoque Platinum, Seed Pearl, Painted Enamel and Diamond Bracelet-Watch, Verger Freres, Vacheron & Constantin
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Belle Epoque Platinum, Seed Pearl, Painted Enamel and Diamond Bracelet-Watch, Verger Freres, Vacheron & Constantin
Mechanical, centering an octagonal-shaped painted dial depicting three cherubs in the clouds and black Arabic numerals, set within a rose-cut diamond-set bezel, diameter approximately 20 mm., completed by a four row white and gray seed pearl bracelet with rose-cut diamond bar clasp, movement signed Vacheron & Constantin, Swiss, no. 388503, case with maker's mark for Verger Freres and French assay mark, no. 7074, circa 1910. Length 6 1/4 inches.
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Pearls: creamy and light gray, dull luster.
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this unit at setia impian 4 built within a guarded community, near the shoplots and also near gatehouse.
The educational facilities in Setia Alam are –
I Primary Chinese school called Pin Hwa which started 2 years ago.
II 2 Government Schools are still under construction ( Primary to operate by mid 2010 and the secondary starts early 2011.
III Tenby International School has been in operation since last year.
The new Setia City Mall in Setia Alam will be completed by end 2011 and will consist of 250 local and international specialty stores, major anchor retailers and an entertainment precinct.
Setia Alam is part of a vibrant new township conveniently located between Shah Alam & Petaling Jaya. It is just 8 minutes from Subang, 20 minutes from KL, PJ & Port Klang, 30 mins from KLIA.
It is accessible directly via Jalan Meru or the NKVE-Setia Alam Link which connects directly to North Klang Valley Expressway.
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Land Area: | 20 x 70 sq. ft. |
Built-Up: | 1,800 sq. ft. |
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This property located within the Coega Industrial Development Zone offers 519 Ha, is privately held and offered exclusively to potential purchasers by Engel & Völkers Port Elizabeth Commercial property division.
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This is my friend Alan. One day i was over his house and walked into his room and was amazed at the amount of skating stuff he had. He has been skating for about 9 years and has broken just about everything you can imagine. Despite this he still skates every day and loves it.
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Children's friendships change as they grow. As babies, they tend to play side-by-side with some limited interaction. But the real fun begins as they get older, and by the time they hit school-age, kids are forming friendships and developing social skills at a rapid pace. As kids develop at different ages and their preferences and personalities take shape and grow, they'll rely less on parents to help form friendships and will pick good friends on their own.

But not every friend your child makes will always be a good person or a kind child. Just as with adults, kids may encounter toxic personalities among their peers, and someone who seems like a friend or has many attractive qualities may have some very negative traits that make it necessary for you to create some distance between your child and that friend.

Here are some telltale signs to look for that may indicate that your child's friend may be a bad or toxic friend:

 She criticizes your child. Instead of being supportive and encouraging, she may find negative things to say to bring your child down. She may make fun of your child and put down things about her such as her clothing or hair or her looks. She'll wear down her self-esteem until your child becomes insecure and unhappy about herself.

 He is jealous and/or constantly competitive. This friend may have a habit of always checking to see if he has the best test scores and may get upset if someone else does better than him. He may want your child's toys or games, and will jealously covet the things your child owns. He will not be happy for your child if he succeeds at something or gets a great gift for his birthday because this green-eyed friend will be too busy wanting those things for himself and being angry that the things are not his.

 She thrives on constant drama. If your child's friend constantly pulls your child into fights and then makes up only to do it all over again, it's a big sign that your child is in a toxic friendship. Every friendship hits some bumps in the road, and it's perfectly normal for even the best of friends to fight occasionally. But a constant cycle of tears and trauma is a sign that something is wrong with the friendship.

 He is overly clingy and possessive. If your child's new friend is almost immediately asking your kid if he's his best friend (and is demanding that the answer be "yes"), constantly calling or emailing or texting or trying to set up play dates, and declaring that he is your child's only friend and becomes angry and jealous when he plays with other kids, keep an eye on the development of this friendship. If your child seems uneasy with the neediness of his friend or if you feel like this could all turn in a dime and the friend could become angry with your child, get some distance between your child and this friend.

 She is overly controlling. All kids go through phases where they want to assert their will and want things a certain way, and some kids are wired to be more bossy than others. But when a child always wants her way and steamrolls over anything your child says or wants, it's time to take stock of this friendship.

 He is a bully. If your child's friend just loves to make other kids cry or ropes your child into helping him intimidate or mock others, this is a toxic friend you should separate your child from until the friend can stop his bullying behavior.

 She lies and manipulates. All kids experiment with lying, but a child who lies constantly and does it to manipulate others into doing what she wants or to get her way could set a bad example for your child.

 He hits or yells. If your child's friend is prone to losing his cool at the slightest setback and yells at or hits your child, separate them as soon as possible. It could be that this child's parents regularly use corporal punishment or yelling to discipline him, or he simply hasn't learned that aggression and violence are not the way to solve problems. Whatever the reason for this behavior, remove your child from the situation.

Once you've determined that your child is in a relationship with a toxic friend, take steps to separate your child from her friend. Work with your child to help her understand why the break was necessary, and be supportive while she adjusts to not having her friend around and forming new friendships.


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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Kazumi-chan's new book!
When I arrived home yesterday after a lovely bike ride with friends along Kandagawa to Kichijoji, I found a little present from Kazumi-chan! It was a copy of her new book! In her book Kazumi-chan shows us how to make seasonal craft for the entire year long. Cute Christmas wreaths, birthday party crowns, hanging mobiles, paper flower sticks and much more. Her new book is designed by Segawa-san who also designed our new wrapping book.
My eyes lit up when I saw a little paper cup with the name 'Ebony' written on it!!! Ureshiiii!!! And a little secret is, that in my new book I put a little 'Kazumi-chan' on one of the wrapping ideas too! I loved this little secret exchange!
You can pick up Kazumi-chan's new book online here.
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I love how colourful the book is ~ looks like it has loads of great ideas.
That's cute how you give tiny mentions of each other in both your work, kind of reminds me of how sylvester stallone arnold schwarzenegger mention each other in their movies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-xm-CEAbgs) although yours is much sweeter :)
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THE ARTISTS: Jean Etienne Liotard |
1702 |
22 December. This is the date of birth of the twins Jean Etienne and Jean Michel Liotard, in Geneva; they are the youngest sons of Antoine Liotard (Montélimar en Dauphiné 1661 - Geneva 1740) a shopkeeper and Anne Sauvage (Montélimar 1659 - Geneva 1731). |
1721 Date of birth of Madame de Pompadour |
1723/ 1735 |
The first stay in Paris. He begins three years of a poor apprenticeship by Jean-Baptiste Massé (1687 - 1767). |
1735 | David and Abimelech ( on catalogue n° 15), the only one religious painting of Liotard doesnt pass the competition at the Académie. The artist goes to Naples with the Marquess of Puysieux, the new French Ambassador in Italy. Then goes to Rome. |
1736 |
The first four months of the year Liotard is in Naples, then in Rome. He paints the portraits of Clement XII (on catalogue, n° 18), of the cardinal Biancheri (n° 17), of James Stuart (n° 19) and his family (n° 20). In a cafè he meets William Ponsonby (1704-93), in 1758 Earl of Bessborough). |
1737 |
Liotard goes to Rome and then in Florence. |
1738/ 1742 |
The journey to Constantinople. He takes a ship from Naples the 3 April, with Lord Ponsonby and the Earl of Sandwich; goes to Malta, Milos, Paros, Chios (in May),
Smirne, Constantinople (from August 1738 to September 1742). In this city Liotard begins to wear in Turkish style. |
1742 |
He has an invitation by the prince of Moldavia and goes to Romania, where he arrives the 15 of October to spend ten months there. There arent portraits of this period, save for a few drawings. |
1743/ 1745 |
The stay in Vienna. Liotard arrives the 2 September wearing a Turkish costume. He is introduced by the Duke (Emperor in 1745) Francis and his wife, The Empress Marie Therese. She will remain a good friend of him. |
1745 The arrival of Madame de Pompadour at the court |
1745/ 1746 |
From February 1745 Liotard stays in Venice, where he increases his income with a few paintings. He makes the portrait of the Earl Algarotti, meets Rosalba Carriera and his twin, and has a lover. He maybe goes to Milan. |
1746/ 1753 |
The second stay in Paris, where he lives a luxurious life in Rue de la Corderie in the Marais district. Has a daughter, Marie Nicolle, from his partner, Mlle Raymond; later he will adopte the child, who will grow up in Geneva with his legitimate children. She dies in 1780-82. |
1751 |
As Peintre ordinaire du Roy, he has an exhibition of six of his paintings at the Académie de Saint Luc; among these works there is the Belle liseuse. |
1752 |
Another exhibition at the Académie de Saint Luc, with 15 paintings, 3 miniatures and 10 drawings. Liotard becomes Peintre du Roy et Conseifer de lAcadémie de saint Luc. The envious members of the Académie forced him to buy a professional qualification (maitrise). |
1753/ 1755 |
In London. Horace Walpole writes a letter about the artist (4 March 1753):
Mr. Liotard, the painter, has just arrived...he comes from Geneva but, due to his stay in Constantinople, wears in Turkish style and his beard is so long that touches his belt.
1755/ 1756 |
The Netherlands. Liotard visits his nephews in Delft and then goes in The Hague, to portraits the local aristocracy. |
1757/ 1762 |
After a short stay in Paris, he goes to live in Geneva. He begins a friendship with Francois Tronchin, and portraits his family. |
1758 |
The 11 October he buys a house in rue St. Antoine des Chaudronniers. The 18 November is the date of birth of Jean-Etienne (Liotard-Crommelin, who dies in Amsterdam in 1822). |
1760 |
The 11 June his daughter Marie Antoinette dies after a few hours from her birth. |
1761 |
In summer he has the visit of the Baron of Reiffenstein. |
1762 |
In spring he takes a journey to Vienna and returns in December. He paints the portraits of the royal couple and, aux trios crayons, of their eleven children. |
1763 |
The 12 January is the date of birth of Marìe Therese (who dies in 1793) who is the god-daughter of the empress. In august the artist spends 18.000 livres
to buy a house in Confignon, a village south-west of Geneva, to live there with his own family and two of his elder brothers.
1764 The death of Madame de Pompadour |
1764 |
The 10 June is the date of birth of Jean Daniel (who dies in the XIX century). |
1765 |
the 2 September he writes a letter to Rousseau (see catalogue, n° 275). |
1766 |
A short journey to Turin. |
1767 |
The 3 August is the date of birth of Marie Anne Françoise (who dies in the XIX century). |
1770 |
In Lion, Liotard portraits Rousseau who, dissatisfied, refuses it. |
1771/ 1772 |
At the beginning of the year, Liotard is in Paris to portrait Marie Antoinette. |
1773/ 1775 |
London, great Marlborough Street. His exhibition at the Royal Academy lasts for two years, with a remarkable success. He keeps on wearing in Turkish style, with a long beard. |
1775 |
The visit of the Margrave of Baden. |
1776 |
The Earl of Bristol invites him (A. J. Hervey) in Nice. |
1777 |
The 14 July the Emperor Joseph II visits Liotard who, the 4 September, goes to Vienna with him and his elder son. In Zurich the artist visits Lavater and Gessner.
The 5 November he arrives in Vienna where, thanks to the Empress, he and his son stays at the castle.
1778 |
Liotard is in Vienna. Apart from the royal portraits he doesnt have work orders so tries to sell his paintings, without success. In April he visits Roslin, his rival. In June he returns to Geneva.
Claude-Joseph Vernet goes to visit him.
1779 | Not having many work orders, he makes a few engravings and writes the Traité.BR> |
1781 |
Because of political reasons he stays in Lion from May until September and publishes the Traité. |
1782 |
Fearing of being arrested he goes to Confignon. His wife dies. Liotard paints still lives.
The 10 September his elder daughter writes a letter to him, saying:
It is a lot of money and didnt yield anything. She marries François de Bassompierre.
1783 |
The visit of the prince of Ligne. He paints still lives. |
1784 |
In January Liotard is named Member of the Great Council of Geneva. In June he sells his estate in Confignon for 16.000 livres. The prince of Prussia goes to see him. |
1786 |
In spring he goes to live with his daughter in Begnins sur Nyon, where he takes up painting on enamel and on big porcelain plates. He even paints flowers (see catalogue, n° 361-364). |
1787 |
His staying in Nyon. |
1788 |
He returns in Geneva. |
1789 |
12 June: the artist dies. His collection is divided among the five sons; later most of it will be inherited by the descendants of his elder son. |
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
Cavuto Warns That Wall Street Was Right About Reagan and Carter Early On
Neil Cavuto pointed out on his Saturday morning show that Wall Street was right about Carter and was right about Reagan early on.
That may not please the Obama Team.
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According to uniquenutrition.net: L-Huperzine A is a natural plant alkaloid (extracted from Huperzia serrata), which quickly and potently boosts memory, learning, and concentration. Used worldwide for decades in adults and high school students. Is considered the most potent short term memory enhancer available. What's the best place to buy this? |
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Resilience Promotion in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes: Preventing Negative Outcomes
This trial is active, not recruiting.
Condition | type 1 diabetes |
Treatments | healthy thinking in teens, advanced diabetes education. |
Sponsor | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago |
Start date | October 2011 |
End date | September 2016 |
Trial size | 280 participants |
Trial identifier | NCT01490619, RO1 DK 090030 01A1 |
Adolescents with type 1 diabetes are at increased risk for depressive symptoms, poor coping and problem-solving skills, poor regimen adherence, and negative diabetes-specific health outcomes. Although a handful of psychological interventions targeting adolescents' poor behavioral and emotional functioning demonstrate beneficial effects on disease management and outcomes, no prevention programs exist that equip adolescents with behavioral skills and cognitive strategies necessary to reduce these risks. Therefore, the proposed research will test whether a diabetes-specific adaptation of a resilience promoting, depression-prevention intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes will reduce both the risk of poor psychological functioning and the risk of negative health outcomes over time.
Study Design
Allocation | randomized |
Endpoint classification | efficacy study |
Intervention model | parallel assignment |
Masking | open label |
Primary purpose | prevention |
Primary Outcomes
Measure |
Change in Depressive symptoms from baseline to post intervention and change in Depressive symptoms over the two year study period.
time frame:
baseline, 4.5 months, 8.5 months, 12.5 months, 16.5 months, and 28.5 months
Secondary Outcomes
Measure |
Change in Glycemic Control from baseline to post-intervention and change in Glycemic Control over time during the two year study period.
time frame:
baseline, 4.5 months, 8.5 months, 12.5 months, 16.5 months and 28.5 months
Eligibility Criteria
Male or female participants from 14 years up to 18 years old.
Inclusion Criteria: Study participants will meet the following inclusion criteria: - 14-18 years old, - diagnosis of T1D according to ADA criteria for at least 1 year, - daily insulin dosing of at least 0.5 units per kilogram per day, - fluent in English, and - provide assent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: - other chronic, physical disease or condition except for celiac or thyroid disease, - diagnosis of major depressive disorder determined at screening visit, - current treatment with an antidepressant, - diagnosis of major mental disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, thought disorder, anorexia nervosa), - diagnosis of developmental disorder (e.g., mental retardation, autism, asperger's), or ward of the state. Adolescents must have established T1D, uncomplicated by other chronic diseases so any observed changes in glycemic control during the study cannot be attributed to other diseases or to endogenous insulin production seen in the 'honeymoon' period.28 Adolescents cannot have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder because that diagnosis warrants more intensive intervention. Further, adolescents cannot be on antidepressant medication treatment at the time they start the trial because it may impact psychological outcomes and cause unmeasured treatment effects. Finally, adolescents need to be without developmental or learning problems as that may make participation difficult, especially in a group format.
Additional Information
Official title | Resilience Promotion in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes: Preventing Negative Outcomes |
Principal investigator | Jill Weissberg-Benchell, PhD |
Description | 1. Scope of Problem: Adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) must balance a complex daily treatment regimen while also facing the emotional, social and academic demands of this developmental period. Not surprisingly, adolescents are at increased risk for anxiety and depressive symptoms, poor coping and problem-solving skills, poor regimen adherence, and negative diabetes-specific health outcomes. The mental and physical health risks of T1D add to its already staggering economic burden; the annual cost of diabetes in the United States for direct medical care exceeds $116 billion and individuals with diabetes have twice the healthcare costs of their peers without diabetes. A handful of psychological interventions targeting adolescents' poor behavioral and emotional functioning demonstrate beneficial effects on disease management and outcomes. However, no prevention programs exist that equip adolescents with behavioral skills and cognitive strategies shown to reduce both the risk of poor psychological functioning and the risk of negative health outcomes over time. Although none of the effective prevention programs developed for healthy youth have been adapted for adolescents with T1D, the Penn Resilience Program (PRP) is a viable candidate because it is a well-established prevention program shown to promote resilience and prevent depression. The current study will test a diabetes-specific adaptation of PRP for adolescents with T1D and fill a significant gap in the scientific literature. This study's significance lies not only in its focus on preventing depression, a prevalent, critical factor influencing diabetes-specific health outcomes, but also in its emphasis on ultimately preventing suboptimal glycemic control, a common, expensive, and dangerous problem in pediatric diabetes. Individuals with both depression and diabetes incur 4.5 times the health care costs as those with diabetes alone. The focus of the intervention on resilience promotion is innovative because of its potential to fundamentally change risk for depression and set adolescents on a trajectory toward improved adherence and health outcomes. Moreover, documenting the mechanisms of change that impact critical psychosocial and health outcomes in youth with T1D via a longitudinal, randomized, controlled design facilitates generalizability to other chronically ill populations given similar management demands on the individual and family, and associations with depression. 2. Summary of Procedures: Investigators will employ a randomized, controlled design and compare PRP T1D to a diabetes education intervention, (EI; developed by two CDE's, specifically focused on adolescent learning and adolescent needs) on resilience characteristics, depressive symptoms, adherence behaviors, and glycemic outcomes. Investigators will recruit 280 adolescents with T1D across two cities (Chicago and Cincinnati), measuring outcomes at baseline, post-intervention, and at five surveillance visits spanning an additional 24 months. All adolescents will participate in 9 sessions, lasting approximately 90 minutes each session. Assessments occur at baseline (0 months), post-intervention (4.5 months), and during the surveillance period (8, 12, 16, and 28 months). PRP T1D will be led by master's level graduate students enrolled in clinical psychology PhD programs. EI will be led by CDE nurses. This EI group is preferable to either untreated control or wait-list control groups as it allows for the experimental control of attention, peer group sessions, and dose on treatment outcomes. Both program leaders will receive over 20 hours of training in the program they are leading. Data Collection and Measures. Measures assess two primary outcomes (depressive symptoms and glycemic control) and two mechanisms of change (resilience and adherence). Assessments occur at baseline, post-intervention (4.5 months), and 4 surveillance visits (8, 12, 16, and 28 months). To keep participant burden at a manageable level and to increase retention rate, all eligible families will be invited to complete the questionnaires on a secured web-site that they can access while with the research study staff, or while at home, work, in a public library or while in clinic. Investigators will use the SNAP Survey Software system, which allows for electronic completion of surveys with data directly transferred to data management software in a HIPAA-protected framework. The SNAP software eliminates the need for manual data entry, reducing the risk of missing data as well as reducing the risk of violating the confidentiality of the data. Hemoglobin A1c will be collected via a small sample of blood and sent to a central laboratory. The Diabetes Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Missouri (http://www.diabetes.missouri.edu/)will be used. This laboratory served as the reference laboratory for the DCCT and NHANES III and IV studies. They have extensive experience serving as a central laboratory for A1c values. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM; iPro sensor and transmitter by Medtronic) will assess glycemic variability. The certified diabetes educator (CDE) or study physician will assist each participant with the insertion and calibration of the device. For this study, adolescents will be blinded to the CGM values for safety reasons; we do not want participants adjusting insulin levels or dietary intake based on sensor readings. Adolescents will wear the sensor and transmitter for 3 days. After use, the sensor/transmitter will be collected by the research team via a pre-paid mailing container. Once the transmitter is returned, the data are downloaded to study computers, typically with 290 values per day. Investigators then calculate three indicators of glycemic variability: SD of the mean of the sensor values, mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE), and percentage of time spent within glucose ranges. The amount of time spent "within target" (values between 70 and 180), "below target" (values below 70), and "above target" (values above 180) will be calculated. All three indicators are well-established metrics of glycemic variability. Enhancing Treatment Fidelity. Per the NIH Behavior Change Consortium,27 a randomized, controlled design is the most effective mechanism for finding treatment effects. Further, it is vital to insure all interventions are delivered as proposed and participants receive the same treatment dose within and across the intervention conditions. To achieve this, Investigators will make uniform reminder calls, use treatment manuals, and interventionists will meet every other week with the study PIs for group supervision to discuss relevant topics, problem areas, and plans for future sessions. Sessions will be audio taped so relevant points can be discussed in supervision. Ratings of audiotapes will be conducted by the PIs for 25% of the sessions, based on a list of key components. Frequent staff trainings is the key to delivering interventions as intended and to prevent drift. Therefore, staff training will occur twice annually in years 1-3 and once annually in years 4-5. Study PIs will coordinate the trainings which will be delivered collectively by the PIs and co-investigators. Training will cover delivery of the prevention program, coordinator activities (e.g., processing of blood samples for A1c), and treatment fidelity. 3. Risks: The risks in this study should be minor as many of the intervention components have been employed previously in research and clinical settings with minimal adverse events. The risks that come along with any study in which emotional and behavioral factors are discussed include the possibility of discomfort when completing questionnaires and during discussions in the intervention sessions. Further, given the nature of diabetes management, stress or patient-parent conflict may occur when uncontrolled blood sugars are documented. The research staff is trained to identify such distress or discomfort early and provide support in the intervention. Patients agreeing to participate in the studies will experience the usual risks associated with the treatment of type 1 diabetes: the most significant risk is hypoglycemia, which is present for all patients undergoing treatment for diabetes with insulin. Another risk associated with this study is the threat to privacy and confidentiality if the secured website is somehow breached. However the SNAP software system and the secured web-site has been reviewed and approved by CMH's IT officers (Ron Isbell and Jason Ruprecht) and CMH's PHI officer (Valerie Witmer), and the PI has been using this secured website in another study without difficulties. Participants will access the questionnaires through the secured web-site and each participant will be assigned a unique study ID code number. Names, initials or other identifying information will not be used on any of the measures. There may be other unknown risks for which investigators will monitor. An additional risk is the potential threat to privacy and confidentiality. Investigators believe that these represent minimal risks as defined by the DHHS office of Human Research Protection. |


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Shutting off the services
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Municipalities across York County are seeing an upswing in delinquent sewer and water bills - a sign, they say, of tough economic times.
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Jun 12, 2012
you have to feel sorry for these people, the jobs are not out there. the employers are taking advantage of the economic situation. as the year rolls on this crisis is gonna get worse.
Jun 18, 2012
. That the government of a people is too weak, may be the fault of those betrusted with its administration. It may be owing to their weakness; or to their indolence, or slowness in doing business; or to their excessive lenity; or to their not being of a virtuous character, or not paying a due attention to the strict regularity of their own lives. These particulars, suffer me cursorily to go over.
When the rulers of a land are children; whether in understanding, or in firmness and stability of mind, we are not certainly to expect that the reins of government will be guided with discretion, and held with sufficient force. To govern well, at least in the higher and more difficult offices, considerable theoretic knowledge, some experience, and more than common natural powers, are altogether necessary. And so is that degree of courage and inflexibility, which will enable a man to maintain his post, and to persevere in what appears to him the plain path of duty; unmoved by noisy oppositionundaunted by popular clamorundismayed by imminent danger. To support an efficient government, rulers must likewise be men of vigilance and activity.He that ruleth, says an apostle,*with diligence. And of Jeroboam it was said,*Solomon, seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph. A commonwealth, under the superintendency of indolent men, will resemble the field of the slothful which we read of, that was all grown over with thorns; the face of it covered with nettles, and the stone wall thereof broken down. Or, though rulers be not slothful in business; they may be so slow in transacting it, and in bringing any thing to a termination, as very much to lower the tone, and defeat the salutary designs, of civil government. When courts of justice are so dilatory in their decisions, and such endless evasions, and reviews, are admitted; that a man had better lose almost any debt or damage, than commence a legal process for a recovery, the protection of law must be lamentably weak. |
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