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Will we ever have a true lie detector?
And will any of them be admissible in court?
The quest for a method to detect deception has been ongoing for several hundred years. Our tradition of oath-taking in court prior to giving testimony comes from a medieval practice of requiring witnesses to swear before God, placing their immortal souls at risk if they were to lie. The notion was that no earthly consequence of misconduct, even being drawn and quartered (look at the closing scenes in Braveheart if you don't know what this is), could trump spending eternity in torment. That method didn't work any better then than it does now.
The polygraph is still the gold standard for truth verification, although there are as many people who condemn the polygraph as are willing to rely on it. Computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) is popular in some circles, possibly because it's neither as expensive as a polygraph nor does it require as much training to learn to use. Unbiased tests of the CVSA place its reliability at about the level of a coin toss, which in most cases will be cheaper than a CVSA machine and the training course.
The latest contender for a deception indicator lies (no pun intended) with research at Columbia University and elsewhere on a technique labeled as voice biometrics. Voice biometrics uses a computer to analyze variations in speaking volume, pitch, tempo and word usage to determine if the statement under the microscope is the truth or a lie. The technology is also useful for determining whether the speaker is angry, stressed or drunk. That might not have as much value in truth assessment, but it could be useful in interviews conducted for other purposes.
There has been a lot of research and training in kinesic interviewing techniques, where interviewers are taught to look for indicators of deception. What qualifies as an indicator of deception depends on who you ask. I've heard one speaker say that someone who looks up and to the left while speaking is formulating a lie, while a glance in the opposite direction indicates truthfulness. Then I heard another "expert" say the opposite. If there really is any science to this, it probably requires that the interviewer first establish a baseline for the subject's behaviors. I know people who never break eye contact while talking, and others who usually look away, glancing back occasionally to see if they still have your attention. I don't think either type is necessarily deceptive as a matter of habit. It's more just the way they behave.
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has been tried as a method of detecting deception, and there is evidence this may be the closest thing we have to a true lie detector right now. Similar to the MRI scans that detect torn rotator cuffs and soft tissue tumors, fMRI indicates portions of the brain or other anatomy that are experiencing momentary changes in blood flow or electrical activity. Neurophysiologists know that certain areas of the brain activate when recalling memories, while others are stimulated when we're being creative, e.g. lying. The idea is that a lie requires some creative thought, while answering a question truthfully relies only on memory. Similarly, a suspect can be shown pictures of a crime scene and their brain activity analyzed to see if the image is registering as something never seen before (because they had not been present at the scene of the crime), or whether this is old stuff to them.
Don't look for your detective division to be adding an fMRI machine anytime soon. They cost a million or two, require metal-shielded rooms and huge power supplies, and require the services of some expensive technicians and other people with lots of letters after their names to run.
The best lie detector is probably a very good interviewer, one who can penetrate the defenses of the subject, gain their trust, and then abuse it. You can learn the basics of that in a short training course, but it's a skill that even the best admit they can't perfect. For every great interviewer, there will always be several more terrific liars.
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Student leader groups spent the week before Orientation training with Student Services staff, honing the skills they'll need to help make the incoming students' transition to College life a smooth one.
Orientation week will come to an end with Convocation on August 28 at 10:30am when the Moore community will officially welcome the Class of 2012.
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Chelsea transfer target: Angel Di Maria
With Chelsea's old guard seemingly on the way out of Stamford Bridge, the rumour mill has been quick to dream up players who could fill the void if the likes of Florent Malouda and Salomon Kalou complete their expected exits.
The latest man to have such an honour bestowed on him is Angel Di Maria, Real Madrid's Argentine winger.
While confirmed admirers are few and far between, Madrid have confirmed themselves that they have they have received a bid for the 23-year-old.
"Di Maria can count on the love and appreciation of the club and we do not want to sell him," sporting director Miguel Pardeza said.
"We are proud that offers are coming in, because that means that signing the player was a success and that he is doing well at Madrid."
Reports suggest Jose Mourinho would only be willing to part with Di Maria for around £38 million, while Di Maria will be keeping an eye on reports suggesting Brazilian Neymar is on the verge of signing for the club.
GMF contemplates whether it would be worth Chelsea taking the plunge.
Di Maria is as genuine a wide player as any in Europe. He possesses pace to burn and is likely to regularly chip in with assists. His 11 in La Liga last season have been followed up by 13 in 12 starts this season.
Di Maria's pace in the on the left, as well as his tricky on the ball, a trait that made helped him catch the eye during his days with Benfica, would make him a real asset to any potential suitor.
His 11 goals in all competitions would have seen him finish above Fernando Torres and midfielder Ramires in the scoring charts at Stamford Bridge last season, however, his tally would be likely to increase if he wins a move away.
English clubs, Chelsea included, are likely to be able to match Di Maria's wages at Madrid, which are inferior comparing to the likes of skipper Iker Casillas.
For a player worth in Mourinho's eyes close to £40 million, and that has the potential to often be the difference in Madrid's big games, Di Maria's often froze when the pressure was on last term.
Bar his showing in the Copa Del Rey final, which saw his stunning cross headed in by Cristiano Ronaldo, Di Maria drifted in and out of the games against rivals Barcelona which eventually put paid to their hopes in the Champions League and La Liga.
There's no doubt that Di Maria possesses all the tools to succeed in the Premier League.
His pace alone would make him one of the divisions' most feared wingers, while his tricks are likely to leave defenders in a spin.
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An Indonesian court has sentenced a British grandmother to death for taking cocaine worth $US2.5 million ($A2.4 million) to Bali in her suitcase.
Prosecutors had sought only a 15-year sentence.
Lindsay June Sandiford, 56, wept when judges handed down the sentence. She covered her face with a floral scarf and declined to speak to reporters on her way back to prison.
She claimed in court that she was forced into taking the drugs into the country by a gang that was threatening to hurt her children.
Indonesia, like many Asian countries, is very strict on drug crimes, and most of the more than 40 foreigners on its death row have been convicted of drug charges.
Sandiford's lawyer said she would appeal. Appeals take several years. Condemned criminals face a firing squad in Indonesia, which has not carried out an execution since 2008, when 10 people were put to death.
A verdict is expected on Wednesday in the trial of Sandiford's alleged accomplice, British man Julian Anthony Pounder.
He is accused of receiving the drugs in Bali. Two other British citizens and an Indian have been jailed in connection with the case.
The British Embassy said in a statement it was in contact with London to discuss the next step in providing legal assistance to Sandiford. It said the United Kingdom "remains strongly opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances".
In its verdict, a panel of Denpasar District Court judges concluded that Sandiford had damaged the image of Bali as a tourism destination and weakened the government's drug prevention program.
"We found no reason to lighten her sentence," said Amser Simanjuntak, who headed the judicial panel.
Prosecutors had been seeking a 15-year prison sentence for Sandiford, who was arrested in May when customs officers at Bali's airport discovered 3.8 kilograms of cocaine in the lining of her luggage.
State prosecutor Lie Putra Setiawan told reporters that the verdict was "appropriate," explaining that prosecutors had been demanding 15 years because of Sandiford's age.
Indonesia has 114 prisoners on death row, according to a March 2012 study by Australia's Lowy Institute for International Policy. Five foreigners have been executed since 1998, all for drug crimes, according to the institute.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has granted clemency to four drug offenders on death row since he took office in 2004.
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The divorce between former politician and convenience store owner Christy Mihos and his wife, Andrea, has been personal and public.
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2007 Newbery/Caldecott/Wilder Banquet
Sunday, June 24, 2007, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us for this special event to congratulate the children's authors and illustrators who have received this year's Newbery, Caldecott, and Wilder medals and honors. This gala evening celebrates the year's most distinguished books for children. Cocktails (cash bar) and mingling prior to doors opening for at 6:45 p.m. This event requires pre-registration.
Tickets: $89
Margaret A. Edwards Luncheon
Saturday, June 23, 2007, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Margaret A. Edwards Award honors an author's lifetime achievement for writing books that have been popular over a period of time with young adults. The annual award is administered by YALSA, the fastest growing division of ALA, and sponsored by School Library Journal magazine. It recognizes an author's work in helping adolescents become aware of themselves and addressing questions about their role and importance in relationships, society, and in the world. Join us for lunch and listen to the Margaret A. Edwards Award winner speak about their writing.
Tickets: $59
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Michael L. Printz Program and Reception
Monday, June 25, 2007, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come listen to the Michael L. Printz winning author and honor book authors speak about their writing, followed by a dessert reception. The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. The annual award is administered by YALSA, the fastest growing division of ALA, and sponsored by Booklist magazine. Click here to register.
Tickets: Advance: $29. Onsite: $35
38th Annual Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast
Tuesday, June 26, 2007, 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Join the winning authors and illustrators of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards for an early morning celebratin that is sure to delight and leave you feeling terrific. If you have never experienced the breakfast give yourself a treat this year and purchase a ticket to this special event.
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Monday, June 25, 2007, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for the presentation of the 36th Annual Stonewall Books Awards.
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AASL Awards Luncheon
Monday, June 25, 2007, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Celebrate the accomplishments of your colleagues and enjoy lunch at the presentation of the 2007 AASL Awards, including the prestigious National School Library Media Program of the Year Award. Immediately following the Awards Luncheon is the AASL President's Reception providing the opportunity to meet and greet the AASL President, Board Members and other AASL leaders.
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Alex Award Winners 2007 Saturday, 4-5:30 (this is a program, not a ticketed event) The 2007 Alex Award winners--what they are and how to booktalk them to young adults--are highlighted in this panel presentation. The 2007 Alex Awards were given to the following 10 adult titles that have appeal to young adults: John Connolly for "The Book of Lost Things"; Ivan Doig for "The Whistling Season"; Michae D'Orso for "Eagle Blue: A Team, A Tribe, and A High School Basketball Season in Arctic Alaska"; Sara Gruen for "Water for Elephants"; Pamela Carter Joern for "Floor of the Sky"; John Hamamura for "Color of the Sea"; Michael Lewis for "The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game"; David Mitchell for " Black Swan Green"; Ron Rash for "The World Made Straight"; and Diane Setterfield for "The Thirteenth Tale".
ASCLA Awards Ceremony and President's Program
Sunday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (this program is not a ticketed event--open to all)
The 2007 ASCLA award recipients will be acknowledged and presented with awards. The President's Program "Is Your Technology Accessible? Section 508 and Libraries" will have guest speakers address the issue of having technology (computer hardware and software, copy machines, telephones, etc.) accessible for people with disabilities. Come to the awards ceremony and program and learn if your organization is accessible.
PLA President's Program and Awards Presentation
Monday, June 26, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (this program is not a ticketed event--open to all)
PLA President Susan Hildreth invites you to attend PLA's premiere event at the 2007 ALA Annual Conference featuring Elizabeth Edwards. A passionate advocate for children and families, as well as an accomplished attorney, Elizabeth Edwards has been a tireless advocate for many important causes. Both Elizabeth and her husband are strongly committed to strengthening communities and expanding educational opportunities for all children. She touched hundreds of similarly grieving families when her own son, Wade, died tragically at age sixteen in 1996. She shared her experiences in Saving Graces, an incandescent memoir of Edwards' trials, tragedies, and triumphs, and of how various communities celebrated her joys and lent her steady strength and quiet hope in darker times. Following her talk and the awards presentation, join PLA President Susan Hildreth for a gala, music-filled reception.
RUSA Awards Ceremony & Reception
Monday, June 25, 4-6 p.m. (this program is not a ticketed event--open to all)
RUSA celebrates the accomplishments and innovations of reference librarians and libraries, reference book publishing and writing for adult readers, and more at this social gathering. You are cordially invited to attend--meet colleagues and make new acquitances at this event. The ceremony and reception is being held immediately following the RUSA President's Program, "Reference and User Services at the Crossroads: the Future." Attend the President's Program too and learn how technological, economical, anthropological, and political forces will shape what it means to provide reference.


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49ers' comeback falls short
Electrifying 2nd-half surge comes up short
New Orleans -- - The franchise known for both peerless quarterback play and wild success in its Super Bowls relied on the right arm of its latest hotshot behind center Sunday to continue its run of perfection in the NFL's biggest game.
This time, however, the familiar script was finally shredded.
With less than two minutes left and 5 yards separating the 49ers from their sixth Super Bowl title in six attempts, quarterback Colin Kaepernick threw three straight incompletions, and a furious comeback fell short in a 34-31 loss to the Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII at the Louisiana Superdome.
On 4th-and-goal, Kaepernick floated a pass into the right corner of the end zone to Michael Crabtree, but it landed beyond the wideout's reach. On the sideline, head coach Jim Harbaugh fired his baseball cap to the turf in disgust and pleaded for a holding a call on Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith.
After the game, Harbaugh met briefly on the field with his brother, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, and they exchanged a handshake and a few brief words. In the locker room, Jim Harbaugh had a similarly brief message for a dejected team that had come tantalizingly close to rallying from a 22-point deficit early in the third quarter.
"He didn't really say anything," right guard Alex Boone said. "Really, all he said was that it really sucks to lose."
The 49ers ripped off four straight scoring drives against a reeling Ravens defense and appeared poised to cap their comeback after Frank Gore's 33-yard run set them up with 1st-and-goal at Baltimore's 7-yard line with 2:39 remaining.
A 2-yard run by LaMichael James leading up to the two-minute warning set the dramatic stage three chances to gain 5 yards.
The 49ers elected not to run the read-option with Kaepernick, who averaged 8.9 yards on seven carries and had scored on a 15-yard run in the fourth quarter. They also didn't hand the ball to Gore (19 carries, 110 yards), who had led a ground game that had gashed the Ravens for 129 yards and averaged 9.2 yards a carry in the second half.
The Ravens were without All-Pro nose tackle Haloti Ngata, who sustained an ankle injury in the third quarter and watched the final plays from the locker room. Ngata and Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees said they expected the 49ers to run the ball. And they weren't alone.
"All I could think of was running a different play, but that's just a player's mentality," tight end Vernon Davis said. Offensive coordinator "Greg Roman, he calls the shots; we have to go with it. We have to respect what is called."
Safety Donte Whitner said he was "a little surprised, but it's Coach's call. I guess they wanted to get the ball to Crabtree. ... If it works, you're a genius, and if it doesn't, you messed it up."
The 49ers' bid to post the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history was launched after one of the more bizarre moments the NFL's biggest game has witnessed.
With 13:28 left in the third quarter, the power went out in the Superdome, causing a 34-minute delay. When the lights returned, San Francisco, which was trailing 28-6, had its power restored.
Ten minutes after play resumed, San Francisco had scored 17 points, outgained Baltimore 103-20 and shaved the deficit to 28-23.
"Guys just made plays," cornerback Carlos Rogers said. "Made plays on defense to get off the field, offense got some momentum and kept moving the ball and scoring points."
Said John Harbaugh: "Both teams had to deal with it. Actually, I thought they dealt with it better, obviously. They were able to turn the momentum of the game."
The rally began when Kaepernick fired a 31-yard touchdown pass to Crabtree, who caught the ball at Baltimore's 15, bounced off two would-be tacklers and strolled into the end zone.
After the Ravens went three-and-out, Ted Ginn Jr. set up a two-play, 20-yard touchdown drive with a 32-yard punt return. Less than a minute later, Gore received a crushing block from tight end Delanie Walker on safety Ed Reed and ran untouched for a 6-yard score.
Two plays later, Baltimore's implosion continued. Ray Rice fumbled after catching a short pass in the left flat, and the 49ers took possession at the Ravens' 24 when cornerback Tarell Brown fell on the loose ball. The takeaway turned into a 34-yard field goal by David Akers.
The wobbly Ravens steadied themselves for a 71-yard field-goal drive to lead 31-23, but the 49ers roared right back. Their fourth straight scoring drive was a five-play, 76-yard march capped by Kaepernick's 15-yard run. Kaepernick's subsequent two-point conversion pass was incomplete, and San Francisco trailed 31-29.
A Ravens field goal bumped their lead to 34-29 and set the stage for San Francisco's final drive, which began at its 20-yard line with 4:19 left.
After the march ended with three straight incompletions, the Ravens celebrated under falling confetti while the 49ers trudged to the locker room to begin an agonizing offseason. They finished with 468 yards of offense, the most ever by a Super Bowl loser.
"We stayed in the locker room for maybe 10 minutes with everybody with their pads, trying to understand what we could have done better as individuals," Walker said. "We got down to the 5-yard line and couldn't win a game."
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St. John of Ruysbroeck
Flemish mystic
Ruysbroeck was born near Brussels in 1293 and was raised by a devout mother who trained him in a life of holiness. At the age of eleven, he went to Brussels to live with an uncle, John Hinckaert, a priest and canon of St. Gudule's. John Ruysbroeck studied for the priesthood and was ordained in 1317. Under his uncle's roof he continued to live a life of retirement and study and began the writings that were to be the basis of his spiritual teaching: The Spiritual Espousals, The Kingdom of Lovers, and The Tabernacle. Together with his uncle and another canon, Francis van Coudenberg, Blessed John Ruysbroeck withdrew to a hermitage near Soignes for a life of greater solitude, and a number of disciples joined them. They decided to inaugurate a formal religious institute and adopted the rule of the canons of St. Victor. John was made the prior of the new institute.
Excellent writings continued to come forth from his pen: The Book of the Sparkling Stone, The Little Book of Enlightenment, and The Book of the Twelve Beguines.John Ruysbroeck's writings are considered classics of spirituality, anticipating the writings of St. John of the Cross in their clarity and doctrine. He strongly opposed the quietist tendencies of many of his contemporaries. His solid theological background and his ability to make clear the sure path of spiritual progress gave him a wide reading, and his books are lucid commentaries on the Augustinian doctrine of the life of grace.
For several years before his death, John lived in a small cell, just outside the cloister of his monastery. In his eighty-eighth year, he asked to be taken to the community infirmary, where he prepared himself for death. He died on December 2,1381. He was beatified by Pope Pius X in 1908.
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Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage is just one of the three works included in this version of St. John of Ruysbroek's (1293-1381) writings. It also includes The Sparkling Stone and The Book of Supreme Truth. St. John is well-known as a Christian mystic of Flemish descent who spent most of his life in solitude, living as a hermit or with a small number of disciples. Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage is a study of the Bible's metaphor of Christ as the Bridegroom and the church as the Bride, a "marriage" that produces perfect union. Union with God is also the theme of The Sparkling Stone and The Book of Supreme Truth, where St. John describes several mystical levels of union with God in which the human body and mind are forgotten. St. John is known for having an extraordinary propensity for theology and philosophy, and his works exhibit his great mind. These classic pieces of spiritual literature are rife with imagistic language and readers will be in awe of this spiritual giant's mind.
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Rovio now has the Force behind "Angry Birds."
The creator of the "Angry Birds" franchise has paired up with Lucasfilm and Hasbro to launch a line of "Star Wars"-themed toys tied to the popular mobile game.
The "Angry Birds Star Wars" line of products, that hit store shelves in November, includes an "AT-AT Attack Battle Game," with codes that unlock new in-app content, and others that incorporate Hasbro's other boardgames like Jenga and recently relaunched Koosh slingshot brand.
Additional co-themed products will roll out in 2013.
New product push is designed to bring the "Angry Birds" app to life for consumers. Timing comes as the franchise recently launched the "Bad Piggies" spinoff. Series has previously paired with 20th Century Fox for the toon "Rio" to expand the exposure of the brand's feathered characters.
"We've developed a selection of innovative toys and games that delivers new ways to play for fans of these two great franchises," said John Frascotti, chief marketing officer for Hasbro. "We're proud of our heritage of delivering 'Star Wars' toys that have entertained generations of kids and we're excited to offer fans of both 'Star Wars' and 'Angry Birds' the opportunity to experience their favorite characters and icons in exhilarating new ways."


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Also, I've been working on my navy and green quilt. I even did the quilting by myself, on my own machine. Simple cross-hatching, but you don't know how proud I am of this achievement. I am usually terrified of ruining my quilts by quilting them myself. I've had a few people ask about this one – yes, I am going to do a pattern. I'm hoping to have it ready soon – or at least when I share the finished quilt.
Awesome yard sale find + progress
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PortiaSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:17 pm
My sister in law has that machine and I borrowed it for the last year until I got a quilting sewing machine. It worked decently well after a good tune up; a little noisy and it weighs a ton!
KarenSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:18 pm
I can't help with the machine but I do like the blue and green quilt. You have done a great effort with the quilting. It looks wonderful.
I was looking at the pic from the soccer match and thinking what a stunning view of the mountains you have in the background!
lifeinredshoesSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:21 pm
ThimbleannaSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Your hand-stitching looks wonderful. And I LOVE that blue and green quilt — it's gorgeous. Congratulations on doing the quilting yourself!
kellySeptember 17, 2011 at 10:22 pm
my mom has that exact machine. she's had it for as long as i can remember and it's still going strong.
Blue Is BleuSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:25 pm
How do you find such amazing things?!?! All I ever seem to find are old, smelly things lol

Beautiful job on the quilting… and I have the same fear! Always!
DebSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:34 pm
One of the better things I ever did was to buy my daughter her own sewing machine when she really wanted to sew. It's HER machine, and really gave her a sense of ownership and confidence.

We now are back to mainly sharing since my machine is more sophisticated than hers – don't estimate the value of needle down for a newbie sewer. It's also set into a table, which just
LeanneSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:46 am
What a great find you got there Amy. Its great you can do your stitching at soccer, I take my stitching to swimming lessons. People look at me strange but it doesn't worry me.
Jackie @ Fred-and-CissySeptember 18, 2011 at 12:55 am
The machine looks like a bargain – well done! I love your quilt too…
Sew Create It - JaneSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:24 am
Love that last picture….looks like a delightful way to spend your time.
cowbell kellySeptember 18, 2011 at 5:09 am
Ug I'm dying for a new machine!! Mine was a Walmart cheapy from 15 years ago and has a total of 1 function:(

I'm a native of Utah Valley currently living in North Carolina and seeing those mountains in the background makes me happy:)
TeriSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:21 am
Awesome picture at the soccer field. You even captured the rainbow.
AnitaSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:53 am
Congrats on your machine find! Do you collect or will you use it? I hope it works nicely for you. =)

I've been at soccer games too…another one today. Love that you work…I'm too busy cheering the kids. =)

Have a great day!
MicheleSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:02 am
That machine was a great find. Good for you.

The blue and green quilt is pretty. I'm afraid of quilting myself too but one day I will make the time to give it a try.

I wish I could sew at swim lessons. But the quilts that I have to bind are too big plus I'm too busy keeping Sunshine busy during Jammer's class.
Jamie LeeSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:17 am
I have that exact machine that I bought at a thrift store for $15 almost 3 years ago. The tune-up was expensive (about $75), but it runs great now. I just have it as a back-up for my Janome, or to use downstairs when I want to do some piecing when I want to be in the thick of things with my kids. It's always nice to have an extra machine!
Ka-LeeSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:20 am
My mom gave me that machine when I was in college. I still have it and hope that someday my daughters will use it. I have sewn a bridesmaids dress on it, my first borns crib bedding, countless curtains, baby girl outfits, the list goes on and on. A pretty good machine, hope your daughter enjoys it.
Miss HollySeptember 18, 2011 at 6:26 am
You hit the jackpot !!!! I love the hexagonal piece your working on…..great colors!!!!
SheilaSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:40 am
I think you got a real good deal , I don't own this machine but have sewn on one at classes years ago and found it to work really well ,I'm sue with a tune up it will be a perfect machine for your daughter .I'm looking for one for my granddaughters now . Love the quilt and congrats on quilting it yourself!
~The Bargain BabeSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:24 am
I don't have that machine so I am no help there. Did want to comment on your blue quilt though. Basically I love it. 🙂 A lot. A whole lot.

Quilting at the soccer games seems like fun too!
Archie the wonder dogSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:44 am
What a good find – looks like a nice solid machine! Love your navy and green quilt – stunning!
DebbieSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:31 am
what a great find! wow. And I love your navy & green quilt – congrats on the quilting! Love the binding too!!
Ann MarieSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:46 am
great find on the machine, and I love that last photo, quilting in the front, kids playing on a sunny field with overcast skies in the back with a rainbow in it too!!! Great shot!
KristieSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:02 am
Both of your quilty WIPs look awesome! Great job on the quilting! See, I am the opposite- I always quilt mine, and while I am not amazing or anything, I am thinking of sending a few to a long arm quilter but I am nervous about THAT. I guess once it is out of my hands and my control, I am worried it won't come out as I imagine!

That photo at soccer with the rainbow over the
DeeRooSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:07 am
Great find and great idea buying this for the kiddo….gotta keep the interest going while it's hot so hopefully it will be a lifelong pleasure!;)

Love the WIPs….I really like how you did the string quilt with the print wider in the middle and the white on either side…brilliant idea!;)

Getting ready to go to the Bluemont Fair!;)
Live a Colorful LifeSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:15 am
The blue and green quilt is really beautiful. I just love the way the white makes the colors pop.
SharonSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:57 pm
I have that exact machine and it has served me well since 1986. I do have a 6-year old Janome that I use full-time for my quilt piecing. The Singer had a tun-up about three months ago, runs great but noisy compared to the newer machines and I sure do miss the needle up/down function — spoiled one that I am! Your daughters will put it to good use I'm sure.
RhondaSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:00 pm
loving your blue and green quilt! and a fantastic find on that sewing machine!!
Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:52 pm
I had that machine for over 20 years!! LOVED it!! I am sooo jealous!
ANudgeSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Nice find – your daaughter will love it – even without the up/down feature.

Beautiful quilt!
AquilterSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Love bargains like your sewing machine. I picked up a vintage Pfaff that I just love. Absolutely crazy about your green and blue quilt–it's way cute.
IzzySeptember 18, 2011 at 7:21 pm
Wow – what a great find. I think I should start stopping at those yard sales! I just love your blue and green quilt and great job on the quilting. Oh and those mountains – how beautiful are they!? One of these day, I'll make my way to Utah.
bethanndoddSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:21 pm
Yay for finding the machine for your girls! I am still swooning over your green and blue quilt…looking forward to the pattern coming out! Oh, and you did great on the quilting…good for you!! Smiles~Beth
John'aLeeSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:25 am
OH good for you!!! I'm so glad your kiddies have a machine to use of their own.
Your quilts are beautiful!
CJ & MelSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Love those fabric choices in the navy / green quilt. Looks great!
Nanette Merrill and daughtersSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:58 am
What a find! I'm glad it came to a happy home. The hexies are lovely and your blue quilt is really darling. IT has charm and style. I want to make it.
AnnieSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:06 pm
I have that machine! I got it as a gift this summer. It had a problem with a part snapping (apparently common with this machine) but I replaced it for around $20 and it is my go to machine! I LOVE it. Sews sooo much better than my last one.
amySeptember 22, 2011 at 7:35 am
ooh, that little peek at the hexagons is exciting… looks adorable! xo amy
lesleyjeanSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:43 am
I don't have that exact machine, but I have one that is very very similar and probably from right around the same year. Mine is fabulous for an older machine. It definitely does the trick. The drawback…there is no quarter inch foot, which is the main reason I plan on buying a new machine this Christmas.
TinaSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:29 pm
YES, I STILL have this machine. It was my very first machine and well I haven't had the heart to ever let it go. It does remind me I need to get it out and run it!
TaraOctober 26, 2011 at 10:48 pm
I grew up on that machine. My mom had it for twenty-some years, and it worked great. I got a viking about ten years ago while I was in college, and my mom followed suit shortly after that, lol. We both love our new ones, but the singer was still going strong when it was replaced. She gave it to a friend, and it's still working as far as I know.
J-MoneyMarch 25, 2012 at 11:45 pm
I realize this is an old post, but I have just now discovered your blog. I love it by the way. Just wanted to make sure that you realized there is a great rainbow in that last picture. Awesome blog by the way!


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Thursday, Oct. 18 'Tuition Free' Day• October 18, 2012 Share:
Today is "Tuition Free Day" at Wabash College. It marks roughly the point in time in the school year when the bill for a Wabash education stops being paid for by students and their families, and starts being paid by the generous gifts of Wabash alumni and friends.
"Our goal for this day is to get the current Wabash men (students) to recognize and appreciate the fact that their Wabash education is possible because of the generosity of alumni and friends who believe in the mission of the College and demonstrate their support annually with a financial contribution," Associate Director of Alumni Relations Michael Warren said.
"It's not about the size of the gift but rather the participation and we have a challenge for the students to begin paying it forward now."
The highlight of the day will be a Chapel Talk by NAWM Board President Greg Castanias. The 1987 graduate will tell students he wouldn't have made it Wabash without the College's financial support.
"There's no way I could have afforded to attend Wabash College without the opportunity provided to me by some scholarships funded by alumni who came before me, and allowed me to attend Wabash essentially tuition free," Castanias will tell the students.
The College offices of alumni affairs and development will make it easier for students to start the habit of giving to Wabash. After the Chapel talk, small piggy banks will be handed out to each student. The students will be asked to put their change in the bank and turn it in at the start of the next semester. Those students who turn in a piggy bank with change will get a "Seriously Generous" green t-shirt.
Green is the color for just one day at Wabash. Just take a look at the website. Many members of the staff and faculty will be wearing green to help make the point.
The day was chosen somewhat at random. Obviously, tuition free day would not occur at the same time for each student. But for the vast majority of students, their tuition contribution expires about one-third of the way into each school year.
Greg Castanias is a member of the class of 1987, the current President of the National Association of Wabash Man, and a Washington, DC-based partner at the international law firm of Jones Day. In his law practice, he represents clients from all over the world in the US courts. He has argued three cases before the Supreme Court of the United States, and almost 40 of the highest-stakes patent cases in the country before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington. He lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, Jane, and his two daughters, Alex and Ella-Anne


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With the deadline for a restricted free agent offer sheet come and gone, Victor Cruz's options are limited.
But Giants co-owner John Mara sounded an optimistic note Monday night, saying a deal for the wide receiver will happen.
"It will get done at some point," Mara said, via Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger. "Just be patient."
That's easy for Mara to say, his financial future is fairly secure.
Cruz is now limited to staying away or playing out this year on his $2.8 million tender — unless the Giants choose to replace on June 17 it with a 10 percent raise over last year (which would be $594,000).
Doing so would not help their efforts toward making him happy with a long-term contract, but at the moment, the leverage is theirs.
Mara didn't comment further on the situation, and Cruz didn't talk to reporters on his way into the same charity event.
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Muscle Mustangs & Fast FordsNews & Views
My Take On Technology - Power Shiftin'
Editor's Letter
I'm old enough to have experienced carburetors, drum front brakes, and manual steering on my daily driver. While I don't miss any of that stuff, driving cars with antiquated equipment allowed me to greatly appreciate technology in today's vehicle components.
You have to turn the clock back pretty far to find "manual" anything (save for a transmission) on a new car, or even for systems that are not electronically controlled. Even the first Fox-body Mustangs came with power steering and power disc front brakes, and it's virtually impossible to find a new car with roll-up windows.
While antiquated, those basic vehicle systems were easy to work on and inexpensive to replace. Frankly, I prefer the improved driveability that we enjoy on modern cars and trucks. I don't miss sitting in cold weather, pumping the throttle, hoping your car would start—and then sitting there shivering while keeping the throttle cracked to get the engine warm enough so it wouldn't stall. I lived that scene many times—it's a long way from hitting a remote-start button and watching your windshield deforest from your living room.
Electronic fuel injection has made our lives easier—it's made our cars faster, too. Yes, carburetors still work and I'm glad I experienced the days of carburetors on the street, but I revel in the beauty of EFI. You just can't beat the driveability. But, like anything, some would argue that fact.
New cars are anything but simple and this is intimidating if you are new to the hobby or just like to use a screwdriver and some sockets. It's also more expensive to modify a new car.
On the plus side, today's cars are safer, more efficient, they handle better, and they are way more reliable. Engines last twice as long, if not longer than they used to. When I first started driving, it was customary to dump a car before it reached 100,000 miles. That mark was like a curse. Forget about modifying one, you'd never even buy a car once the odometer rolled over. Now, it's no big deal to get a Mustang with 125,000 on the clock and toss on a blower.
But it goes beyond the engine. EFI was once the most exotic thing on a new Mustang, now electronic systems control so much more. Electronic driver assists can be found in traction control, stability control, launch control, ABS braking, not to mention navigation, seat belts, airbags, transmissions, tire pressures, and so on.
Each new model brings more electronics and the 2015 Mustang will feature creature comforts, not to mention the upgrade in overall performance. Ford's goal is for the base GT to outperform the 2014 Boss 302, and that is a lofty goal. The 2014 Boss can scoot around a road course with race-car-like precision and darn near run 11s stock. If a GT can beat that, imagine one with a few mods!
On top of that, we hear rumors of SVT working on something special, and it's quite likely the Shelby GT350. We're banking on a sick 5.2L Coyote with a flat-plane crankshaft, revised heads, cams, and intake, that will be capable of over 520 naturally aspirated horsepower!
Its looks are said to be outrageous and we'd expect nothing less from the engineering group who most recently brought us the 662hp GT500 and the amazing Raptor. And with Ford announcing a 700-lb reduction in weight to the F-150, rumors are flying about a Lightning, but don't count on it. Clearly, by calling the next Shelby the GT350, Ford is leaving the door open for a Shelby GT500 and hope it's mind-blowing with compound boost or something equally as wild. EJS


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OrangeX Juicer
A favorite in juice bars and restaurants, this commercial-grade citrus tool, now available for home use, tool presses only the fruit (not the bitter rind oil), so you enjoy the purest-tasting juices. Just press the handle to squeeze fresh, healthy juice for beverages or to use in your favorite recipes.
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Jesse Byrd made an immediate impact during his first campaign at UCSB, averaging 6.5 points and 5.4 rebounds...Was second on the team in rebounding average...Played in 23 games, making all 11 starts in first 11 games of the season...Missed eight games at mid-season after suffering a knee injury...Byrd led the team in scoring and in rebounding in back-to-back games, averaging 15 points and 10 rebounds in two game span...Scored a career-high 17 points and pulled down eight rebounds against Illinois State...Two double-doubles on the year, including 10 points and a career-high 14 rebounds at Weber-State...Scored in double-digits six times during the season, contributing 13 points in one point victory over Long Beach State...Played a season-high 31 minutes in win at Utah Valley, where Byrd grabbed 12 rebounds and scored 13 points...Highest field-goal percentage on the team, shooting .566 from the floor...Led the team in rebounding nine times, including five straight games where Byrd averaged 9.8 rebounds per game.
Byrd sat out the 2007-08 season after transferring from San Francisco.
Byrd played two seasons at the University of San Francisco...As a sophomore, he averaged 2.0 points and 2.7 rebounds per game in 27 games...Made 41% of his shots from the field and 81% from the free throw line...Had a season-high of six points, to go with seven rebounds, against Loyola Marymount...Had a personal-high of nine rebounds against St. Mary's...His six points against Pepperdine included the game-winning basket...Averaged 3.2 rebounds and 13.4 minutes per game in WCC play...Had one start as a sophomore...In 2005-06, his freshman season, Byrd averaged 1.5 points and 3.0 rebounds per game...Shot 37.8% from the field...Played in 26 games, starting six, and averaged 13.8 points minutes per game...Tallied career highs of 12 points and 10 rebounds against Cal State Fullerton...Made 5-of-7 shots against the Titans to lead the Dons to the championship of the USF Invitational...Equaled his high of 10 rebounds against Pacific.
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Byrd attended Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, Calif....A two-time All-Hayward-Area Athletic League choice...Selected All-City by the Oakland Tribune as a senior...Averaged 20.1 points and 11.1 rebounds per game as a senior when he led Bishop O' Dowd to the California State Championship Regional championship game...Had a caree-high 30 points against San Lorenzo HS...Collected a personal-best 19 rebounds against Notre Dame St. Joseph's HS during his junior season...Averaged 17 points and 9 rebounds as a junior when he paced Bishop O' Dowd to the regional championship and the state title game...Played on a pair of CIF North Coast Section championship teams...Played for Mike Phelps in high school.
Jesse Byrd, Jr., was born April 18, 1987 in Berkeley, Calif....The son of Jesse Byrd, Sr., and Mary B. Morrison...His favorite author is his mom...Also competed in soccer, tee-ball and flag football...Selected all-city after leading his team to the city flag football championship...Favorite novel is the Autobiography of Malcolm X...Coming to America and Friday are Byrd's favorite movies...Enjoys watching the Family Guy, South Park, and the Dave Chappelle Show...His most memorable sports moment was when, during his final high school game, he dunked and brought down the padding around the backboard with him...Roots for the Oakland Raiders and the New York Yankees...Majoring in sociology at UCSB.
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A swarm of bees delayed today's Arizona-Colorado game in Denver for several minutes during the top of the fifth inning, as the mass of winged insects invaded the first base line and Rockies' dugout before eventually gathering near a photographers' well on the the right field line.
That well was, understandably, very quickly evacuated. (Despite the bravado shown on television, camera operators eventually came to their senses and found shelter.) Any regular picnicker knows bees will find their way into an open can of beer sooner than later, but we had no idea they were attracted to Coors Field, too. Later on, some helpful advice appeared on a Twitter scroll on the broadcast:
[Root Sports]
Update (5:32 p.m.): They are removing the bees with what appears to be a vacuum cleaner!


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By Juliana Menasce Horowitz, Special to CNN
Editor's note: Juliana Menasce Horowitz is a senior researcher at the Pew Research Center. The views expressed are her own.
When U.S. President Barack Obama travels to Mexico this week, he will encounter a Mexican public that has far more positive attitudes about the United States than at any time in the last several years.
America's image south of the border fell sharply in 2010, when Arizona passed a "show me your papers" law aimed at identifying, prosecuting and deporting immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally. But Mexican views have rebounded since then, and U.S. favorability ratings are now at their highest point since 2009. The prospects for U.S. immigration reform may be, at least in part, the source of renewed Mexican approval of their neighbor to the north.
A new Pew Research Center poll found that 66 percent of Mexicans have a favorable opinion of the U.S., up 10 percentage points from a year ago and up 22 points from May 2010, immediately following the enactment of Arizona's immigration law. The last time America's image was as strong among Mexicans was in 2009, when 69 percent said they had a favorable opinion.
Opinions of Obama, though more positive than in 2012, are still mixed – 49 percent express confidence in the American president, while 39 percent have little or no confidence in him, compared with a year ago, when 42 percent of Mexicans said they had confidence in Obama and 46 percent said they did not.
This boost in America's image comes amidst rising expectations that Washington may soon reform U.S. immigration laws.
More than 11 million native-born Mexicans live in the U.S., including about 6 million who are in the country illegally – by far the largest segment of the undocumented population, according to estimates by the Pew Research Center. In June 2012, Obama authorized the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, giving more than one million undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children the chance to apply for temporary but renewable work permits and avoid deportation. It is estimated that 70 percent of those eligible for the program are from Mexico.
Obama carried the Latino vote by 71 percent to 27 percent in his 2012 reelection victory. Since then, the president and a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators have been working on legislation that would remove the risk of deportation and open a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally. These legislative developments have been followed closely by the Spanish-language media.
But this resurgence in goodwill for America coexists with continued skepticism about Uncle Sam's intentions and influence in Mexico. And Obama himself, although now more popular than a year ago, receives only lukewarm ratings there. The president's trip, which is being billed by the White House as an "opportunity to reinforce the deep cultural, familial and economic ties that so many Americans share with Mexico and Central America," is also a chance for Obama to improve his own image on several key issues regarding the U.S.-Mexico relationship.
One challenge will be to convince Mexicans that Washington sees them as a full partner. About half of Mexicans say their neighbor to the north takes Mexico's interests into account; 45 percent say it does not. And while the vast majority of Mexicans generally sees the benefits of strong economic ties with the U.S., their opinions are more mixed about the impact America is currently having on Mexico's economy, with 33 percent saying U.S. influence is positive and 28 percent saying it is negative.
Besides talks on economic ties and collaboration on immigration and border security, Obama is likely to hear from Mexico about the U.S. role in the country's ongoing fight against drug traffickers. Currently, 56 percent of Mexicans blame both the U.S. and their own country for the drug violence in Mexico, while one-fifth say the U.S. alone bears most of the responsibility.
Mexicans welcome their neighbor's cooperation in combating this serious problem, with about three-quarters saying they want U.S. help in training Mexican police and military to combat drug trafficking, and 55 more than half saying they approve of the U.S. providing money and weapons to their country's police and military. But they draw the line at any American boots on the ground, with 59 percent rejecting the deployment of U.S. troops to their country to fight narco-traffickers.
The drug war, immigration and the economic relationship between the U.S. and Mexico are among the items bound to be on the agenda when Obama visits Mexico this week, and Mexican opinion regarding U.S. involvement on these issues has shifted in a somewhat more positive direction in recent years. The question now is whether the two countries can build on the promise fostered by the proposed immigration policy and cement some the progress that appears to have been made.
Mexico needs the US. Where else would their illegals go?
The real history: Spain illegally claimed most of the western north America, central America and South America. The Mexican government inherited this illegal booty. The U.S. took some of it away.
The modern claims of Mexicans over what is now U.S. territory and their attempt a "moral high ground" on this issue is nonsense. In California, General Vallejo of the Mexican army wanted to break away form Mexico.
How does the Mexican government treat U.S. citizens who are in Mexico illegally? They are arrested.
One can feel pity for the downtrodden people of Mexico, but it is their own bad government that is the cause. Just a few very wealthy families, a small middle class and a huge amount of extremely poor.
Did OBAMA sign the (I-864) law for each of the 11 million illigal mexicans he sponsard for citizenship?,,Obama has to garentie each person 125 % of the yearly wage law to not be useing any goverment food stamps or services??
When we think of Mexican Americans most of average middle class American's think of someone running across the border, trying to find a better life in the United States of America another illegal immigrant trying to deplete our social welfare programs and taking our jobs away from us. This is the old stereotypical viewpoint of Mexican Americans not wanting to fit into American society, this further away from the truth most Mexican Americans like Santana the famous Mexican American guitarist who is well educated makes his living by selling his music cd's which can be heard on radio stations across the USA and the world for music listeners to enjoy. Most Mexican Americans are well educated with more then high school diploma and they are our auto workers who assemble cars and trucks for Ford and GM, and work as our Customs Border patrol agents keeping American travelers safe from Mexican terrorists groups. Mexican American's view America as the land of freedom to create a better life for their family's, and to live the American Dream like all Americans getting a better job after graduating from college and university and buying that big house with the two cars in the driveway. As Americans we come from different parts of the world which makes our great nation a melting pot of a diverse of cultures from Mexican Americans to Hispanic Americans who come from their war torn nations and seek a better life for their family's and help our nation if it's to fill the shortage of doctors who care for our stupid ass when we have a gunshot wound in the chest and need's medical attention right away after a local fight in the bar. Without better culture programs to understand the Mexican American's living in America will they feel like second class citizen's living in a society that only knows about the stereotypical Mexico culture from watching the local news's and not experiencing the true Mexican American culture for years to come.


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Tim Burke of Orlando, Fla., won the Re/Max World Long Drive Championship on Wednesday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, hitting his fourth shot in the final round 427 yards.
England's Joe Miller was second.
The two advanced from the final field of eight that began the night, battling chilly weather conditions, and hitting the ball toward the bright lights of the famed-Las Vegas Strip in the distance.
A FEAT WITH NO FEET: Jamie Sadlowski hits a 327-yard drive – on his knees!
Burke and Miller each got six drives, over two rounds of three shots apiece, with the longest shot that stayed within a 50-yard wide grid on the racetrack's front-straight infield counting toward their final score. Burke, who was second to Ryan Winther in the 2012 event, earned $250,000 for his victory.
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Belvoir Road could barely handle two-way traffic Monday, as curious onlookers drove around parked news vans lining the short, normally quiet street. But news of the tragic murder of two sisters by their brother has united the community in shock, grief and even in prayer for the family.
Belvoir Road could barely handle two-way traffic as curious onlookers drove around parked news vans lining the short, normally quiet street.
"In such a small town, it seems like everyone wants to drive by and see where it happened," one neighbor said.
The onlookers came to see the two-story white house at 7 Belvoir Road, the scene of an unthinkable crime Saturday afternoon. Kerby Revelus, 23, stabbed one sister to death and decapitated another, who was celebrating her fifth birthday. Police shot and killed Revelus before he could kill a third sister, 9-year-old Sarafina, who is recovering at Boston Medical Center from stab wounds.
But news of the tragedy has united the community in shock, grief and even in prayer for the parents and the surviving victim.
Milton-related violence
March 28, 2009: Samantha ``Princesse'' Revelus, 17, and her 5-year-old sister, Bianca, are stabbed to death by their 23-year-old brother, Kerby, in their Milton home. Kerby is shot to death by police as he chases and stabs his 9-year-old sister, Sarafina, who survives.
July 26, 2008: Rodney Almond, a 37-year-old father from Milton, and Asa Finley, 26, a father of three from Mattapan, are killed in a drive-by shooting in Milton. The incident is the third drive-by shooting in a month in communities south of Boston.
March 28, 2007: Rico Perry, 19, leads police on a high-speed chase through Quincy and Cohasset and shoots at a state trooper after being stopped in Milton. He is convicted Feb. 20, 2009, of armed assault with intent to murder, auto theft, reckless driving and other charges.
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Her youngest daughter usually walks to the Tucker Elementary School around the corner with Sarafina Revelus, and she's finding it very hard to cope.
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00132821
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : August 22, 2005
Last Update Posted : January 12, 2017
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|Condition or disease
|Tobacco Use Cessation Sleep Disorders
|Drug: Bupropion Drug: Transdermal Nicotine Patch Drug: Placebo Bupropion Drug: Placebo transdermal nicotine patch
|Phase 4
The majority of attempts to quit smoking end in failure due to unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. One such symptom is sleep disturbances. Bupropion, effective in assisting with smoking cessation, commonly causes sleep disturbances as a medication side effect. In addition, a number of NRTs also cause sleep disturbances. This study will aim to characterize the effect of smoking cessation and smoking cessation treatments on sleep by measuring central and autonomic nervous system arousal. The study will also evaluate the impact of smoking cessation treatments on daytime sleepiness and mood as well as their effect on smoking relapse.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups. Participants will receive either bupropion (150 mg for 3 days and 300 mg for 60 days) or placebo, starting one week prior to smoking quit day. They will then receive either active NRT (21 mg for 6 weeks, 14 mg for 1 week, and 7 mg for 1 week) or placebo, starting on quit day. Participants will be studied for up to 5 nights in a sleep lab. Sleep studies will include polysomnography measurements, including electrooculography of both eyes, activity of mentalis muscle and both anterior tibialis muscles, EEG, ECG, oxygen saturation, airflow, and respiratory efforts. Sleep studies will occur on the 2 nights prior to quit day, the quit night, and the 2 nights after quitting. Each sleep study will be followed by daytime measures. These will include a series of self-report instruments, sleepiness and performance measures, and physiological activity measures. Carbon monoxide levels will also be a daytime measurement and must fall below 10 ppm on the post quit days. All participants will receive bimonthly phone counseling for 12 months, starting on quit day. Participants will have follow-up evaluations at Months 3 and 12 in order to measure carbon monoxide levels and complete self-report instruments.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|59 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Factorial Assignment
|Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|Impact of Smoking Cessation on Sleep
|Study Start Date :
|August 2005
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|May 2009
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|May 2009
Active Comparator: A
Drug: Bupropion
Days 1-3, 150 mg Bupropion in am; days 4-63, 300 mg Bupropion (150 mg in am and 150 mg in pm)
Other Name: Zyban
Active Comparator: B
Transdermal nicotine patch
Drug: Transdermal Nicotine Patch
21-mg nicotine patch applied in AM for 6 weeks, starting on the morning of quit day; 14-mg patch applied in AM for 2 weeks; 7-mg patch applied in AM for 1 week
|Placebo Comparator: C
Drug: Placebo Bupropion
Days 1-3, 150 mg placebo Bupropion in am; days 4-63, 300 mg placebo Bupropion (150 mg in am and 150 mg in pm)
|Placebo Comparator: D
Drug: Placebo transdermal nicotine patch
21-mg placebo nicotine patch applied in AM for 6 weeks, starting on the morning of quit day; 14-mg placebo patch applied in AM for 2 weeks; 7-mg placebo patch applied in AM for 1 week
- Pre- and post-cessation sleep measures by in-laboratory polysomnography [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days post-cessation ]
- Smoking cessation status confirmed by carbon monoxide levels [ Time Frame: Up to 12 months ]
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:
|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Meets DSM-IV criteria for nicotine dependence
- History of smoking at least 20 cigarettes each day for 2 years prior to enrollment
- Expired carbon monoxide level of at least 10 ppm
- Body mass index less than 30 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
- Meets DSM-IV criteria for dependence on substances other than nicotine and caffeine
- Substance abuse within the year prior to enrollment
- History of DSM-IV diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, or chronic depression
- Current diagnosis of major depression
- History of neurological illness or trauma (e.g., stroke, seizure disorder, febrile seizures, electroconvulsive therapy)
- Family history of seizure disorder
- History of head injury with loss of consciousness for longer than 1 hour
- Currently diagnosed with a sleep disorder
- Currently diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia
- Severe or chronic cardiovascular, lung, kidney, or neurological disease
- Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes
- Use of medications contraindicated with bupropion
- High frequency alcohol use or binge drinking in the month prior to enrollment
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
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): NCT00132821
|United States, California
|SRI International
|Menlo Park, California, United States, 94025
|Principal Investigator:
|Gary Swan
|SRI International
|Responsible Party:
|National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00132821 History of Changes
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|First Posted:
|August 22, 2005 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|January 12, 2017
|Last Verified:
|June 2009
Nicotine dependence
Sleep disorders
smoking cessation
Sleep Wake Disorders
Nervous System Diseases
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