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Darkness Will Never Defeat Light
Here is a tested truth: light will always defeat darkness.
Try it out. Take a candle and light it. Put it in the middle of a room and turn off the lights, close the blinds, make the room as dark as possible.
No matter how dark a room becomes, the darkness will never be able to block the light from that single candle. In fact, the darker the room, the more evident the light from the candle will become. The darkness is powerless against the light of the candle.
The world, for now, is under the rule of Satan. Satan loves darkness and he rules in darkness. He uses the darkness to blind the minds of unbelievers to the truth of the gospel of Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:4)
But Jesus said, "You are the light of the world." (Matthew 5:14) Out of the darkness of our own hearts, God brought light through salvation.
Though the darkness cannot prevent our light from shining, we can. The light radiating from the believer results from an inward transformation. The more we grow in wisdom and knowledge and understanding of His Word, the closer we draw to Him, and the more intimately we walk with Him, the stronger and brighter our light becomes. But, when we are focused on ourselves and on the pursuit of worldly things, our lights are dim and harder to distinguish from the darkness. If we find ourselves ashamed of the gospel and afraid to take a stand for what we believe, we hide our light under a cover and no one can see it.
In Matthew, Jesus continues, "Let your light shine before men so they will see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
Too often we focus on doing good works – works in our own power – the ones we choose to do, the easier works, the ones that require little sacrifice on our part. We feel good about ourselves and about the good we are doing. Sometimes we even like to get in a little bragging. But those works too often point others to us instead of bringing glory to our Father in Heaven.
When the light in us shines brightly, when that inner transformation is what causes the brightness of our lights to shine, it illuminates the good works that we do out of a deep love for our God and others see Him because of the light in us.
We have seen that light in the lives of the families of our brothers and sisters who lost their lives in the shooting this past Wednesday night.
A dark evil descended on Charleston. One fueled by hatred and ignorance. The evil committed had the potential to give rise to more hatred, violence, and evil. It had the potential to throw the city of Charleston into turmoil, like the turmoil we just witnessed in Ferguson. But it didn't because the darkness descended around followers of Jesus who chose to respond to the evil as their Savior commanded. Out of the darkness emerged a brilliant light; one that the darkest of darks could not extinguish.
Because of their response, the enemy was defeated. What the enemy meant for evil, God used for good. (Genesis 50:20)
To the families who lost their loved ones Wednesday night, first know that you will be constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Also know that as your brothers and sisters in Christ, we thank you for showing the world what it looks like to walk in the footsteps of our Lord and Savior. Thank you for showing all of us what it looks like to love and forgive in the wake of what seems to be an unforgivable act.
We have seen your light shining brightly in the darkness and it is beautiful to behold.
Greater Love
Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for a friend.
The Message puts John 15:12-13 this way, "Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends."
This, so far, is my favorite picture from Becca's wedding last Saturday, really, for a couple of reasons.
One, it's just typical of how our family rolls. We don't just bustle a wedding gown, that would be too easy, and boring. Nope, we turn it into a, for lack of a better word, fiasco.
The dress had multiple layers that had to be bustled before Becca entered the reception. Knowing this, my daughter in law, Sarah Kathryn, and I practiced our bustling several times. We had it down pat. We were ready, or so we thought.
Well, when time came to bustle, we could not for the life of us find all the buttons and loops that we needed to find. It was hot, we were sweating, and gnats were flying up our noses. We had layers of wedding gown over our heads, which of course made things even hotter. Then to make things even more frustrating, we had irritating husbands trying to rush us. It was about to get ugly, fast.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What services does the Expat Center East Netherlands offer?
Help you and your family to settle in and familiarise yourselves with your new living and working environment.
Assist you with the formalities like collecting the visa and work permit, registration at municipality, obtaining your social security number and opening a bank account.
Support you in finding a house, visiting the international school, and employment for your partner.
Put you in contact with our reliable partners for tax and financial advice and language courses.
Connect you with other expats in the Twente region by inviting you to our regular events.
Inform you about upcoming social events in the region.
Answer any questions you may have on daily issues.
How do I obtain a Social Security (BSN) number?
When arriving in the Netherlands you have to register at the municipality of your residence. The municipality will issue a BSN number, this might take a few days. If you register via the Expat Center East Netherlands we will invite you to our Welcome Center and you can register at the municipality of Enschede, pick up your residence pass and receive your BSN all at once. Ask your employer to contact us and we gladly make all the arrangements.
Where can I pick up my residence pass?
You can pick it up on Mondays at our Welcome Center in Enschede, here an officer of the IND will hand out your pass. The Welcome Center is open from 11.00-16.00. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.
Can I also have my Biometrics taken in Enschede?
Yes, this is also possible. Please have your employer contact us so we can make an appointment for you. This service is meant form knowledge migrants, scientific researchers, persons with start up visa and orientation year (search year) visa.
How can I change my driving licence?
Depending on your nationality you can either exchange your foreign driving licence at the municipality where you are registered or you have to take lessons and an exam.
For more information go to this section of our website or that of the RDW (National Vehicle Administration Agency).
30% ruling
If you make use of the 30% tax facility, you will have some benefits; it's easier to exchange your driving license, some relocation costs can be refunded and you can opt to be treated as a partial non-resident tax payer even if you are a resident taxpayer. This means that you will not be taxed on income out of investment and savings from outside the Netherlands. For more information, please check the website of the Tax Administration or contact the financial advisor of the Expat Center East Netherlands: Elfrink Ten Bokum.
How can I find a (new) job in Twente?
Apart from using your own network, general search engines like "Indeed" and "Monsterboard" and Linked-in you can find a lot of job vacancies for internationals on Twente.com

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Take Heart
Stepping Out in His Presence and Power
'Take heart, it is I. Do not be afraid' – Jesus (Matthew 14).
The presence of Jesus inspires courage, dependence and resolve. This resolve has marked the journey of City on a Hill, from a small group of 12 meeting in an apartment, to the church family we see today across four locations and three cities. As we look to the future, the presence of Jesus continues to compel us to 'take heart'.
On Sunday October 23 we're going to come together and give thanks to Jesus for nine amazing years as His church.
Together we will be celebrating the many evidences of God's grace, hearing from people who've recently given their life to Jesus, we will sing and hear from God's word, and make a very special announcement about our next church plant.
Join us to celebrate God's faithfulness to us and pray that Jesus would continue to compel us to 'take heart'.
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The next meeting of the Cornwall Social Media Café will take place on Tuesday, 8th November at 6.00pm at County Hall in Truro (click here for travel info).
Cornwall Council entered the brave new world of social media some time ago, but has really stepped up its efforts in the past year, not only using platforms such as Twitter and Facebook in an attempt to engage but also webcasting, using a live chat feature to allow the public to be involved in meetings and give their views.
They thought it was about time they invited the local social media community into County Hall, to share their new public space and wifi and talk about what they are trying to achieve – both as a Council and in using social media and innovation. They would really welcome your views as to how they're doing.
Chief Executive, Kevin Lavery, will take time to talk to us about Cornwall Council's future plans, and why social media is important to Cornwall.
Hannah Rees, Communications Manager will talk to us about the small steps Cornwall Council has taken to engage with the public using social media. There will then be chance to ask questions of Hannah and several of the councillors who are keen Twitter users.
If you're into social media – for work, study or play – and you've never been to a Cornwall Social Media Café meeting before, we'd love to see you. Each month CSMC brings together a great crowd of people from Cornwall's business, academic, media and public sectors – sometimes just for informal networking and sometimes to hear a guest speaker talk about an interesting aspect of social media and the digital world.
Membership is free – all we ask is that you register your attendance in advance so we have some idea of numbers on the night.
We look forward to seeing you on the 8th!
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Minnie says she's worth R1 million in lobola
The entire nation knows that Cassper Nyovest is completely smitten with Minnie Dlamini.
He's even openly admitted that he'll marry her in a heartbeat.
Even though Minnie has 'friendzoned' the rapper on numerous occasions' this hasn't stopped him from believing she would one day be his.
So if that day ever came- Cassper is willing to fork out R1 million for lobola in exchange for Minnie's hand in marriage' as he's mentioned in songs before.
In a totally unrelated post Minnie shared a picture of herself' speaking about how a good personality outlives good looks.
"A pretty face gets old. A nice body will change. But a good woman' will always be a good woman'" she said.
A fan commented on Minnie's post saying that a good woman didn't need a R1 million lobola.
"A good woman don't need a milli' she deserves a milli'" responded Minnie.
Talk about knowing your worth!
Meanwhile, The first lady of West Ink Records Babes Wodumo has sent a very sweet message to her 'friend' Boity. Babes posted a picture of her and Boity with a sweet message on Instagram that reads, ""They're the few people who accept silence over conversation. A relationship like this denies silly promises and persuasion. You don't feel the need to second guess thoughts or measure words. Their love comes in wholes, not halves, not thirds."
Boity replied with "I love you too Sugar" to the sweet post.— Sowetan.


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Itron Expands OpenWay Riva™ Ecosystem with Wasion Partnership
OpenWay Riva-enabled Wasion meters to expand customer choice and capabilities in global smart metering markets
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With OpenWay Riva technology embedded in Wasion electricity meters, utilities will have another choice of metering platform to enable highly differentiated capabilities and value for their smart metering projects. These capabilities include high-performance communications with assured connectivity in all types of services environments as well as data processing power in edge devices to provide unprecedented grid awareness that extends to every service delivery point. These capabilities enable OpenWay Riva-equipped meters to deliver applications that provide significant improvements in grid reliability, efficiency and safety, as well as a powerful platform to deliver new services to customers.
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Long-Distance Moving Quotes: Tips For Savings Of Up To 35%
So you're getting ready to move! As you settle in for the long haul-pun intended-you've got to realize that the path to your new home starts at just one other place besides this website.
You must visit the website of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). We have summarized some basic information about long distance moving quotes for you:
As you obtain your long distance moving estimates, you've got to be certain you are dealing with authorized companies. You want to be among the majority of people who have no complaints or problems with your movers. For that reason, you should ask each company that quotes to provide its docket number. You can visit the FCMSA website and put in the docket number.
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Long Distance Moving Quotes Tips:
The importance of a docket number:
Having checked its docket number, you will learn if they are licensed, insured, and bonded. You also want to be certain you are dealing with a moving company and not a broker. A broker will make a deal with you to have someone move your goods, and then he steps out of the deal. If something goes wrong, you have no recourse with a broker.
The FMCSA's rules govern moves that involve transporting your household goods over a state line. If you are moving long distance but within the same state, check out your state movers association. The FMCSA website has a list of them.
Build a decision matrix:
Draw a grid on a piece of paper so that you can track the information you compile from each company. If you're computer-handy, use a spreadsheet application for this purpose.
Along one axis list the names of the relocation companies that are providing you with long-distance moving quotes. In the various columns, fill in additional information as they give it to you. One of the first things you will enter is the docket number we mentioned in step above and whether or not it checks out with the FMCSA.
An in-house moving quote is what's valid:
Do not allow a company to give you a final quotation over the phone. That's a red flag! It's acceptable to get some estimated long-distance moving quotes over the phone, but the moving company should be ready and willing to visit your home for a visual inspection of what you have to move.
Binding vs. unbinding quotes:
Ask your mover if your long-distance moving quote is binding or nonbinding. Movers will charge more for a binding quote, but you will be more protected in the long run. That's because the mover cannot charge you more than 10% above the estimate.
To conclude:
Following this rule is how you avoid those horror stories about moving scams – people whose goods were held hostage until they paid the mover thousands of dollars more than the original estimate. But you must be thorough in your negotiations with the movers.
Ask if one truck will carry your goods from your old home to your new home, or if a contracted carrier has to help with part of the trip-and say no to that, unless you're moving to Timbuktu as an example to a far remote location.
Don't forget to read the FMCSA's Frequently Asked Questions and the webpage detailing your rights and responsibilities. For any kind of long-distance moving, quotes are essential, but that's just the beginning. You've got to arm yourself with every available bit of knowledge.
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Reckon your takeaway habit is out of control? Well we're here to tell you just how much you're contributing to the Irish economy every time you order a 3-in-1.
Y'know, to save you the guilt and legitimise treating yo'self every now and then...
A new report on the Irish takeaway sector produced by DKM Economic Consultants, and commissioned by JUST EAT, has revealed just how much the takeaway sector adds to the Irish economy. in Ireland.
The DKM analysis found that the takeaway industry is directly responsible for 24,900 direct jobs in 2,995 establishments selling takeaway food. With direct, indirect and induced employment considered there are 29,100 jobs supported by the takeaway sector in Ireland.
You can download the full report here.
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We wanted to give you, our partner network, the first look at this exciting new product and ensure you have the information you need. Over the next few weeks we will be providing you with marketing materials, hosting webinars, publishing press releases, and standing by, ready to support you and the success of this impressive new product.
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On Sunday, April 2nd I ran the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run in Washington, D.C. This was my first time running in D.C. so I was super excited to get the opportunity to run this race.
The Cherry Blossom 10 Mile and 5k are done via lottery so you register before the lottery close date and then find out a few weeks later if you get into the race (and they charge your credit card). I registered with a team that included some ladies from my running group and we found out in December that we were lucky enough to get in!
We drove into D.C. on Saturday morning, getting to our hotel around 1. We stayed in Capitol Hill, about 2 blocks from the Captiol building. We were able to check in (yay for our room being ready) and walk about 10 minutes to the National Building Museum for packet pick-up. We were directed upstairs to pick-up our bibs, which were color coded according to our assigned corral. From there we went downstairs to pick up our shirts. A purple cotton shirt was included in registration or you could pay a little bit more for a tech shirt. I opted to just get the cotton shirt because I do NOT need anymore tech shirts. haha. In addition, you could pay a little bit more to get a medal, which myself and my group all did (more on that later). I wrote down that the race cost me $60 (which I believe included the medal) so it is overall very affordable. We walked around the expo for a bit, and I purchased a Cherry Blossom Ten Miler Sweaty Band (can't ever have too many headbands.. lol). There were vendors for anything you'd need but it was also pretty crowded so we didn't spend a ton time there. We eventually left and roamed the city a bit before going to dinner at Dino's Grotto.
The next morning I woke up around 5:30 to eat my cereal. We left the hotel a little bit before 7.
I was dressed perfectly in capris, a tank top and arm sleeves. I actually didn't end up pulling the sleeves off during the race, but had I been without them I'd probably be fine too. The sunglasses were a must because it was pretty sunny. It was a little chilly on the walk to the start but I had a few old heat sheets we wrapped up in to stay warm. I hoped that being chilly before the start would mean pretty perfect running weather!
The race started at 7:30 but since we went to the last corral to run together, we wouldn't be actually starting until closer to 8. We got to the race area right around 7:30 and had time to check a bag before getting in the purple corral. One cool thing about the bag check is that they gave me a wristband and a sticker (for my bib) that had the bag check tent information on it. I loved this idea since it's sometimes hard to remember where you checked your bag after running a long race!
Our corral left right on time. We started by heading towards the memorial bridge and doing an out and back on it before mile 2. The beginning of this course has a number of out and backs so it gives you a pretty cool view of runners running in all different directions. The first three miles or so were also very congested since there were a lot of runners (17,000!) and a lot of turns. We were never alone during this race. If you plan to race this race you definitely need to make sure you are in the appropriate corral. We were all about having fun and enjoying the day though (I hardly looked at my watch), so we had a blast taking in the sites enjoying the perfect weather.
(Photos are mostly from my friend Loren.)
And those Cherry Blossoms!
Around mile 4.5 you head across a bridge over the Tidal Basin and we stopped on the other side for a group photo with the blossoms!
Many thanks to the random stranger who took this photo. 🙂 From there we headed out along the Potomac river (and away from the finish line) and the trees were just gorgeous.
This was probably the toughest portion of the race for me but really it all felt like it was going SO fast. I was enjoying it all.
At mile 7.5 we turned back towards the start. From there you head around the Tidal Basin before going up a little hill and down into the finish line.
We finished really strong – our first 5 miles were a little bit all over the place because of crowding and the photo stop, but our last 5 miles were negative splits. We all felt really good and finished in 2:02:36. I was just glad to be out running after being sick all week and since our goal was to enjoy ourselves we were happy with our time.
After finishing we grabbed our bag from the bag check and walked over to the tent to pick up our medals. They check your bib, which says if you purchased one or not.
The medals this year were pretty and pink and sparkly. 🙂
We also grabbed some photos by the Washington Monument, as you do when you're in D.C. (and hey it was right there).
Overall, I really loved this race. It was a great tour of DC and had some gorgeous scenery and great spectators. We lucked out with amazing weather too! I definitely recommend this one for your running bucket list!


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A Connecticut man was arrested and charged with third-degree assault and third-degree sexual assault after he was accused of being involved in an incident that happened in an apartment complex in Stamford.
According to reports, the 34-year-old woman was coming home and pulled into the apartment complex's parking garage around 12:30 in the morning. The woman told police that the 21-year-old man first tried to talk to her and then physically assaulted her when the door opened to the elevator. The woman allegedly pushed the man off of her, and he left the scene.
The police investigation found that a surveillance tape had recorded the incident and told reporters that the tape appeared to match the woman's account, allegedly showing the 21-year-old outside of the parking garage and then entering after the woman. The man also allegedly admitted that he was in the area and had taken part in the incident. He was being held in custody with bail set at $250,000.
It's important for defendants to remember that anything they say can be held against them if the case goes to trial, which means that it is crucial to have an attorney present during questioning to help protect your rights. Charges of sexual assault can have a permanent, negative impact on your employment opportunities and standing in the community, and presenting a defense is important. An attorney can go over the details of your case and help you understand what may happen if the case is brought to trial and what other options, like a plea bargain, you may have so that you can make an informed decision.
Source: Stamford Patch, "Police Charge Man With Sexual Assault in Stamford Apartment Complex," Barbara Heins, May. 04, 2015


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Qiwi is launching a crypto investment bank in Russia
Qiwi, which is one of the biggest e-payment providers in Russia, has announced about launching a crypto investment bank.
The bank called HASH, will advise investors and help Russian companies tokenize their assets. It will be based on Qiwi's fintech subsidiary Qiwi Blockchain Technology, created in March.
HASH will manage clients' ICOs, help them build their blockchain networks and raise funds.
Financial director of Qiwi Blockchain Teсhnologies Yakob Barinski told in an interview with Kommersant that the project is already cooperating with dozens of global crypto investment funds, the largest of which manages around $100 million USD.
"We are helping companies to pass the phase of fundraising. We receive our commission fee after the company raises funds in the market with our support," he noted.
According to Barinski, HASH will be responsible for developing the projects' financial structure, while Qiwi Blockchain Teсhnologies will act as technological subcontractor.
QBT will also support companies to raise capital through Initial Coin Offering (ICO) model. But the company notes that it will provide its ICO-as-a-package service based on Russian regulations, which are currently in development.
Qiwi Group CEO and biggest stakeholder Sergey Solonin will act as a strategic investor in the HASH project.
Let us remind, that QIWI is a leading provider of e-payments and financial services in Russia and the CIS. It has deployed over 20.3 million virtual wallets, over 149,000 kiosks and terminals, and enabled merchants and customers to accept and transfer over RUB 79 billion ($1bln 250 mln USD) cash and electronic payments monthly connecting over 47 million consumers using its network at least once a month.


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Team Gregory/Sheaf Named As Team England Ambassadors
8th November 2016
England's top Beach Volleyball pair Chris Gregory and Jake Sheaf have today been announced as key members of the Team England Athlete Ambassador programme, which will see Commonwealth Games England (CGE) work closely with 30 English athletes in the build-up to the Gold Coast Games.
Commonwealth Games England's President Denise Lewis is leading the programme and will work with Ambassadors from a range of Commonwealth sports.
Denise Lewis, President of Commonwealth Games England and former Olympic, European and Commonwealth champion, said: "We are delighted to have a great selection of some of England's greatest, and most promising, athletes involved in the Team England Athlete Ambassador programme. We will work with them and their sports to raise the profile of Team England and create excitement for the nation ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
"Chris and Jake are fantastic athletes. Their experience will also be vital in helping Team England prepare for the Gold Coast Games in just over 500 days' time."
The Team England Athlete Ambassador programme was unveiled at Commonwealth Games England's Annual General Meeting in London today.
The Athlete Ambassadors will support CGE to raise the profile of Team England and its values, develop a strong Team England ethos amongst athletes, the organisation and the nation, and prepare Team England for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Chris Gregory said:"It's a huge honour to have been selected by Team England as an Athlete Ambassador. Multi-sporting environments are extremely tough and working closely with Team England, and other athletes will enable us, and our peers, to be well prepared for the challenge ahead."
Jake Sheaf said: "This is the first time Beach Volleyball will feature at the Commonwealth Games and it's an experience that we are all looking forward to. Working with Team England in the build-up to the Games will help us massively."
Commonwealth Games England also today revealed at its AGM detailed plans that are in place to create the best performance environment for Team England to deliver success for the nation at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
As part of its plans to send the best prepared team to the Gold Coast, CGE will hold a Team England preparation camp in Australia, create a dedicated performance centre inside the Commonwealth Games Village, offer a full programme of support services and send a team of around 600 athletes and staff, in what will be England's largest ever sporting team to represent the nation abroad.
Team England at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will include around 400 athletes who will compete in 18 sports, including 38 para medal events in what will be the largest ever para-sport programme.
The Team England Athlete Ambassadors announced today are:
Athletics – Niamh Emerson
Badminton – Lauren Smith
Beach Volleyball – Chris Gregory & Jake Sheaf
Boxing – Frazer Clarke
Cycling – Evie Richards
Diving – Freddie Woodward
Gymnastics – Kristian Thomas & Mimi Cesar
Hockey – David Ames, George Pinner & Sam Ward
Lawn Bowls – Ellen Falkner & Paul Brown
Netball – Joanna Harten
Rugby Sevens – Phil Burgess, Tom Mitchell
Squash – Laura Massaro & Nick Matthew
Swimming – Aimee Willmott & Ollie Hynd
Table Tennis – Will Bayley
Weightlifting – Zoe Smith & Ali Jawad
Wrestling – George Ramm


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I'm a Linux kernel developer for IBM's Linux Technology Center. We work on Linux support for IBM POWER processors.
There's more work-related information on my LinkedIn profile.
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Tonight I had one of my most lackadaisical runs in a very long time. I kept telling myself that I would be unstoppable if I could only get started. This got me the motivation to get started but it didn't help on the actual run. In the end, I took the 1 mile route out and then cut it short on the way back for a total of 1.58 miles with both Pups.
While the run was a let down, when I entered the data into my running spreadsheet, I crossed 300,000 calories burned. This equates to over 85 pounds directly lost (or not gained) as a result of running.
I know that the calorie count from my Garmin watch isn't 100% due to weight fluctuations and the like, I'm still proud of the achievement (Not to mention going over 2000 miles last month). Pictured below are the two best running partners ever.
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Hi. I'm Lorrie and I'm the Chief Everything Officer, here at the Vintage Knit Crochet Pattern Shop. You may know me from Todays Treasure Pattern Shop, which I've been operating since 2011. Due to a number of technical issues with with the domain provider (Highwire E-commerce), it became necessary to change to a new location -- I chose BigCommerce. As this business is 100% about knit and crochet patterns, it only made sense to make the name change as well.
Now, particularly since this is a one woman show, moving to this new site is going to take some time. Patterns are being transferred one at a time. I estimate it will take approx. 2 - 3 months before everything is established. At that time, I will close down the Todays Treasure Pattern Shop. There will be, of course, a big grand opening.
I'm quite excited about this move. Big Commerce offers a variety of functionality I've not had before, and I'm evaluating potential ways to improve.
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I recently got offered the opportunity to get a sneak peek at a Supermen: A Story of British Wrestling, a documentary featuring interviews from a number of different British wrestling personalities.
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Filmed over a year in 2012, it seems as if the documentary may have struck lucky with the talent available to it at this time and where they have gone onto. Firstly, there's Dave Finlay, who had been released by WWE in 2011 (after a house show incident, where he authorised The Miz to interrupt the US national anthem), and made only a handful of appearances on the UK independents (including Southside Wrestling Entertainment, one of the filming locations for the film) before being rehired by WWE in 2013. Then there's Doug Williams, who was working a more reduced schedule in TNA than years previous, meaning he was working the UK scene more often (including Brit-Wres Fest, another filming location) and on the opposite end of the scale, Rockstar Spud, who began filming TNA British Bootcamp in 2012 and has since gone on to become a major part of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV in the US and Challenge over this way. Veteran wrestler Robby Brookside has become a trainer for WWE's developmental league NXT, whilst Joel Redman has morphed into NXT's Oliver Grey winning the tag titles alongside Adrian Neville (the former PAC) as part of British Ambition. Alongside some other upcoming British names such as Robbie X and Jimmy Havoc, as well as more veterans in the form of Danny "Boy" Collins and Dave Taylor, this hours worth of footage feels star studded from the outset, and the big names draw the audience in, allowing some of the lesser known guys to really shine in this.
The documentary kicks off with a series of personal tales about getting into the business, which produces some interesting incites, non more so than that of than former TNA British Bootcamp star Marty Scurll , who talks about how wrestlers replaced his father as male role models in his life. The passion that Scurll feels for the business emanates through the screen, and it's difficult to not want to see him succeed further in wrestling after hearing his words. Matt Jarrett and his mother Lorraine also become stars early, as they tell about Jarrett's troubles, the pair are an enjoyable double act who crop up intermittently throughout.
We transition nicely into talk of the old days of British Wrestling, and whilst Robby Brookside and Ray Robinson's talk of how breaking into the business used to be, won't be particularly surprising to any seasoned wrestling fans, Rockstar Spud's talk about missing those veterans in the locker room, to learn from, is the real point of interest for me here. Brookside's talk about worrying that the British style is being superseded by that of America and Japan is an interesting one, especially with Brookside now working as a trainer for WWE.The crisp editing pays of as Dave Taylor and Jimmy Havoc chat about their diverging styles presented almost as a conversation between the two parties, cutting between each man at the relevant point to allow the other to retort. Whilst it isn't particularly new ground, at times, I began to wish that you could see this conversation for a real, as almost a wrestling version of Question Time. Promoters Ashcon and Abbas Rezazadeh's talk about the old British style being dead has more than just a hint of hyperbole about it, but there is certainly a following for their deathmatch style of wrestling, even if it's not something that I'm particularly fond of myself. (And yes guys, I'd much rather see a World of Sport legend than Matt Morgan)
A trip to Wickes with Ashcon and SOME GUY sheds more light on the deathmatch, as they pick up all they need from the hardware store, including a tub of barbed wire, who knew?! Whilst this is mildly entertaining, it's the look at Havoc's match with Mike Mason that stands out as a highlight. Following the pair around as they recover and then give their thoughts on the match is reminiscent of the scenes following Randy The Ram's deathmatch in The Wrestler. A really intriguing look into that type of wrestling and the damage it can do to the bodies of the performers who chose to go down that route.
The theme of injures develops with a number of interviewees chiming in on this one, including Jamie Hadley's casual mention of having a pain killer addiction. It's at this point that as fan you remember that what you see in the ring has an effect on the performers long after they get behind the curtain. This often get's forgotten in discussions amongst fans, so it's definitely a good thing to see it presented in that way here.
As he has been on TNA television over the past few months, Rockstar Spud continues to shine here. He comes across as a humble guy, contrasting with the character we see on Impact Wrestling, as he talks about not knowing anything until he has worked for WWE (I wonder if he still holds this viewpoint?) and regretting not spending more time with Robby Brookside. We hear from one of Brookside's students, Jimmy Meadows, as well as seeing some fascinating footage from Brookside's training school in Leicester.
It's then the turn of veterans Fit Finlay and Doug Williams to get the focus, as Finlay talks about dealing with the stardom that being on television for WCW and then WWE afforded him, alongside a great tale from Brookside of how Finlay kept his hardman image in Germany. We hear from both Williams and his wife Claire, as they tell us how wrestling has effected their relationship, with a number of wrestlers chiming in with their own experiences, as Williams mentions never being in WWE, and began to imagine how that would have effected their relationship further.
We close up with the cliché question "What does wrestling mean to you?" which is a mixed bag of ending for me. Whilst many talk about wrestling being their life, Alex Shane decides to talk about wrestling as a metaphor for life. It seems like he's trying too hard to say something clever, at times trying to convince himself that what he's saying is actually making sense. The two stars of the documentary for me, Robby Brookside and Rockstar Spud round things out nicely, with feel good answers, in fitting end to the documentary.
I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary, it was complete joy to sit an watch for an hour, as you can probably tell from reading the above. I would've have liked to have seen certain stories explored deeper, and more footage looking at the lives of wrestlers interspersed between the talking heads would have been fantastic. Personally, I think the documentary had scope to go at least half an hour longer than the version I saw, if not another hour, but whether someone else would sit and watch for that long is a different kettle of fish.
Below is some information about how the film will be made available (taken from the press release). I reccomend that you at least go and watch the film on it's Saturday 5th April (the day before Wrestlemania XXX) and if you don't think it's worth at least a FIVER to get your own copy on DVD then we might have to have some words.
The film will be available for FREE on www.supermenfilm.co.uk and hosted on YouTube. Viewers will be able to 'tip' money via PayPal which will help go to covering the costs of production. Donating £5 offers the viewer a physical copy of the standard edition DVD to be released in May. Donating £10 offers the viewer a physical copy of the Collector's Edition DVD also to be released in May. Adding £2.50 to any of those offers will upgrade them to BluRay HD versions.
The standard edition DVD/BluRay will feature a standard copy of the film.The Collector's Edition DVD/BluRay is a doubledisc pack that comes with the standard copy of
the film, and a bonus second disc with additional full interviews of Rockstar Spud and Dave
Finlay, and additional match material. There is potential for these extras to change, depending on viewer feedback.


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On February 2nd, the Chicago Blackhawks visited the Arizona Coyotes as part of their six game road trip. Early goals by Patrick Kane, Ryan Hartman, and Marian Hossa led the Blackhawks to a 3-0 lead in the first period.The 2nd period was a hectic one with goals from Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Christian Dvorak, and Brendan Perlini, along with a lone goal from the Blackhawks' Artemi Panarin. The Blackhawks went into the 3rd period hoping to defend their one point lead as they were up 4-3. A strong performance by Corey Crawford in the 3rd held off the Coyotes goal scorers and lead the team to a much needed win after a three game skid.
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Hello beautiful people. How are you all doing? I guess you guys have noticed my headwrap, that's because I can't go out without covering my hair. So about today's outfit, i decided to wear an orange pant with a matching white and orange stripped deep blue baseball jacket. The long boot is a lifesaver in this cold season ,because it has alot of fur inside and it's very warm . I also added a pair of black gloves and a cream muffler to tone the whole look down. It was so sunny today, so the black shade was a must.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Please just pray...
Right now Matt is in a medically induced coma, and is on a ventilator. His organs are either shutting down or going crazy, his liver level has exceeded dangerously high, and today they are testing for brain activity, so if in some sort of a miracle, we can see what the recovery will be like. Matt also has ammonia secreting from his liver into his body, so they are trying to fight that off with some strong medicines.
Right now we are in a wait and see pattern. Eric and I are staying put until we know more, or until they try to bring him out of the coma and off the vent. Matt is stable for the most part, and that's because he is in the coma and they can regulate his body easier that way then if he was awake.
This didn't just happen one night, there were many things that lead up to this, but for the sake of Matt's privacy, I am not going to say what those things are. But nonetheless this is very difficult for Eric's family. My in-laws have literally been to Hell and back with Matt over the years, and right now I am sure they would say they are there again. It's hard for us being here and they are there, back in Ohio. But we know right now we need to save our trip there for when it truly matters. It will be touch and go until we see more progress the medicine is making in his body. I am not going to lie, there a chance he may not make it, and there is a chance he will make it, but his quality of life may be drastically different then it was on Sunday. So many unknowns right now, which also makes it difficult.
So please pray for God's will to be done whatever the outcome, and that we are all at peace with what the outcome is. Pray for the doctors, nurses, and other medical specialists that are working on Matt's case, and please pray for Eric's parents, Eric, and his older brother, Scott. My prayer is that God is glorified through this entire situation, that every step of the way is guided and directed by him and that we feel his presence at all times.
Thank you all so much, I truly appreciate you praying for our family. I will keep you updated when we learn more. And on a joyous note...Happy 11 months to Miss Lucy.
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i will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers
- November 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM
- Amy said...
- November 2, 2011 at 10:56 AM
- Debby@Just Breathe said...
Praying for Matt.
- November 2, 2011 at 11:04 AM
- HappyascanB said...
Oh, Kate. O am so sorry to read this. Please know I will be praying so very hard for everyone involved. May God fill all of you with a peace that passes all understanding.
- November 2, 2011 at 12:17 PM
- Jenilee said...
praying for your family. things like that are just so hard. and prayer really is the best thing.
- November 2, 2011 at 12:24 PM
- Unknown said...
Praying for Matt and for your whole family!! Sending a big hug your way!
- November 2, 2011 at 12:49 PM
- Alison said...
Praying right now!!!
- November 2, 2011 at 1:18 PM
- Kelly said...
Definitely will keep the whole family in my prayers!
- November 2, 2011 at 1:44 PM
- Veronica said...
Praying right now, Kate! To the Lord be the glory in every single trial we face.
- November 2, 2011 at 2:23 PM
- Amanda said...
Kate! So Sorry, friend. What a difficult time for you all. Praying for God to be so real to you all today and in the next days as this all unfolds.
- November 2, 2011 at 4:07 PM
- Kristin said...
My goodness, Kate.....I will definitely be praying for him and for your entire family.
- November 2, 2011 at 7:54 PM
- Unknown said...
Praying for Matt and for all of the family. I am hoping he can recover with the quality of life as before. I know God can make it happen.
- November 3, 2011 at 5:28 AM
- Linda said...
Praying for your BIL and for your husband and his family...and for you and the kids.
Take Care!
- November 4, 2011 at 8:37 PM


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Emergence of a Digital UnderclassNew research from Dr Ellen Helsper shows that a digital underclass is forming in Britain. Characterised by unemployment and lower education levels, this group is much less likely to access the internet and is less digitally skilled, despite gains made in the last several years. This evidence follows a recent analysis by the University College Union that showed that one in nine adults in the UK lack any qualifications contributing to divisions between "haves and "have-nots".
Helsper warns that as the government plans to make public services 'digital by default' these individuals will be unable to access them, not because of a lack of infrastructure but because of a lack of (effective) take up of the available connections.
These individuals rely most on the government services that are now becoming 'digital by default' and will continue to do so. Those who need access to services most, from where the biggest cost savings through the digitisation of services are supposed to come, are the least likely to take these up even when access is available
A dossier, also released today, on digital inclusion traces the policies and programmes designed to increase digital access and use in various disadvantaged groups. However, the findings of Helsper's research show gaps based on education and employment persist independent of age or other characteristics. They therefore represent a problem that is unlikely to go away even with better infrastructure or as younger generations grow up.


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It's hard to put out yet another add/reminder. Nevertheless, we
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page will be probably open 1-2 days after the official deadline) — you can still
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which is organized in the framework of the forthcoming IMA2010 meeting
(Budapest, Aug. 21-27, 2010).
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invited speaker for our session (to be advertised on the homepage as soon as
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George Monbiot suggests that it is time for a government commission on post-growth economics which would invite contributions from those already investigating the possibility of moving towards a steady state economy: one that seeks distribution rather than blind expansion; that does not demand infinite growth on a finite planet.
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Such a commission, Monbiot points out, should ask the questions that never get asked:
- Why are we wrecking the natural world and public services to generate growth when that growth is not delivering contentment, security or even, for most of us, greater prosperity?
- Why have we enthroned growth, regardless of its utility, above all over outcomes?
- Why, despite failures so great and so frequent, have we not changed the model?
As MP Zac Goldsmith says, introducing his excellent book, the rainbow-titled Constant Economy: how to create a stable society:
"Since the industrial revolution, our economies have grown at the expense of the natural world. But as pressure mounts on the earth's finite resources, we can no longer pretend that business-as-usual is a realistic option.
"One way or another we will have to change. The longer we delay, the more our societies will be at the mercy of events and the harsher the eventual adjustments.
"There is an alternative: a constant economy. The constant economy operates at the human scale and, above all, it recognises nature's limits. In a constant economy:
- resources are valued not wasted,
- where food is grown sustainably,
- goods are built to last,
- energy security is based on the use of renewable sources,
- and strong communities are valued as a country's most effective hedge against social, economic and environmental instability".
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Gourmet's Studios
This recipe calls for sweet Gewürztraminer, but any other sweet white wine (excluding dessert wines) should do.
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional sitting time.
- Yield
- Makes about 4 cups, serving 4
- 1 lime
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cantaloupe (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- 3/4 cup chilled sweet Gewürztraminer (see note, above)
- Garnish: fresh mint leaves
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Clinical Trials
Text Messaging Intervention to Improve HIV Adherence in Rural Drug Users (TEXTR34)
University of Virginia
Information provided by (Responsible Party)
Karen Ingersoll, University of Virginia
First received: April 26, 2011
Last updated: February 13, 2018
Last Verified: February 2018
History of Changes
The investigators will develop and test the feasibility and promise of a combined HIV
adherence assessment and intervention application for rural drug users using an available,
familiar technology whose reach will grow exponentially: text messaging via mobile phones. By
2007, 84% of U.S. residents had mobile phones, with near 100% mobile phone penetration
projected by 2013. While technology adoption is often slower in under-served communities, the
trend is different with mobile phone technology. African-Americans are using more mobile
phone minutes per capita and increasing their use at a higher rate compared with other ethnic
groups. This technology has great potential to reduce health disparities. In this project,
the investigators will develop and test the feasibility and promise of a text messaging
application and system using Ecological Momentary Assessment methods to detect nonadherence
and drug use and immediately intervene to improve HIV treatment adherence in drug users
living with HIV/AIDS who reside outside major metropolitan areas. This R34 is a Stage 1b/2a
project in the Stage Model of Behavioral Therapy Development that will develop novel
interventions and methods, and generate preliminary estimates of effect sizes that will
determine whether a larger clinical trial with extended follow-up and cost-effectiveness
evaluation is warranted.
The specific aims of this project are:
- To identify assessment and intervention features relevant to the adherence barriers and
drug use patterns of rural and non-urban HIV+ drug users using formative methods
- structured interviews and focus groups to identify specific barriers to adherence and engagement in care and needs related to drug craving and drug use that should be addressed by the intervention
- iterative usability testing of components and drafts of the intervention
- To create a text messaging mobile phone application and system (Treatment Extension by Texting, Text) to assess and improve HIV treatment adherence and drug use in real time
- -Text will be built upon a piloted unidirectional personalized text phone application
and system, STeM, and will include pre- and post-programming usability testing
- To test the feasibility and promise of the assessment and intervention tool in a
randomized pilot trial of rural HIV+ drug users with detectable viral load (VL)
comparing Text to usual care
- Feasibility: Identify recruitment rates, consent rates, participant flow, completion rates, and variance of key covariates and outcome variables
- Promise: determine point estimates and the precision of effects for primary and
- To test the feasibility and promise of the assessment and intervention tool in a randomized pilot trial of rural HIV+ drug users with detectable viral load (VL) comparing Text to usual care
HIV Infections
Behavioral : Text messaging plus EMA
Behavioral : Treatment as usual
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|RCT of a Text Messaging Adherence Assessment & Intervention Tool for Rural HIV+ Drug Users
Further study details as provided by Karen Ingersoll, University of Virginia:
Primary Outcome Measures
Missed Visit Proportion (MVP)
[ Time Frame: 6 months ]
The primary outcome measure for ADHERENCE is missed visit proportion (MVP) across a 6 month follow-up period, used to derive the sample size for this stage 1 RCT. The primary outcome measure for DRUG USE is a Timeline Follow-back to gather 90 day retrospective reports of daily drug use.
- pharmacy refill data
[ Time Frame: 6 months ]
Secondary outcome measures for adherence will be unannounced telephone pill counts and pharmacy refill data; these will be assessed and used to plan a larger, more definitive study, if the intervention shows promise. Pharmacy compliance can be measured directly in the large subset of patients who fill their prescription through the Virginia ADAP Program. Unannounced pill counts conducted by phone can be assessed for all participants and used to measure medication adherence.
- Secondary: text messaged adherence and drug use data
[ Time Frame: during 12 week intervention period ]
We will have daily data from participants' text messages about their adherence behavior. Comparing texts sent by participants about adherence to TLFB will allow us to test the level of agreement about adherence by two distinct measures, one (TLFB) with known properties. Differences in the magnitude and direction of the effect of the intervention for different outcomes will help us choose an outcome for the larger trial, and may shed light on the particular aspects of behavior that the text messaging tool can influence.
|Study Start Date:
|May 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2013
|Primary Completion Date:
|September 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Text messaging
Participants randomized to this arm will receive a mobile phone if needed, and the 12 week personalized text messaging/EMA intervention
Text messaging plus EMA
Personalized, tailored text messaging to prompt medication adherence, with EMA random queries about nonadherence and drug use, and two-way messaging for participants to report critical events
Active Comparator:
Treatment as usual
Participants randomized to this arm will receive treatment as usual in the ID clinics and in the communities for nonadherence and drug use problems
Treatment as usual
usual care in one of the three participating ID clinics, along with usual care (if any) in the community for problematic drug and alcohol use
Detailed Description:
Active illicit drug use, regardless of diagnostic category (i.e., abuse or dependence), along
with medication non-adherence, are the problematic behaviors targeted for change in this
study. The investigators will develop and test an innovative mobile-phone delivered text
messaging intervention designed to reduce drug use and increase HIV medication adherence.
In the first phase of our work (quarters 1-2), the investigators will use qualitative, formative methods with user input to develop the assessment and intervention contents, while our technology partner develops the mobile phone application shell with which the investigators will conduct initial pre-coding usability testing. Focus groups will be used to inform the final design of the text messaging application, and participant input will provide important information to help us determine the number and rate of messages.
The investigators plan to recruit 1-2 focus groups from three participating clinics and will spend a day to two days in each location to conduct the groups and to conduct individual interviews with participants who prefer a private interview. In the past, the investigators have succeeded in recruiting groups of 5-8 participants by using flyers, word of mouth, and reminders from providers to prompt participants to call our study staff to arrange participation. The investigators also have typically scheduled groups with several weeks' notice, in both daytime and evening hours, to accommodate the schedules of employed and unemployed participants. The investigators plan to provide lunch or snacks, and to compensate participants for their time.
The purpose of the focus groups and individual interviews is to develop the content of the phone application, and to address their adherence barriers and drug use patterns, so that the investigators can program messages (queries) that are the most appropriate for this population. Other topics to be covered in focus groups and individual interviews will include preferred rate of messaging, types of messages desired, use of language and terms that participants understand for random and scheduled queries, followed by iterative user testing of the pre-programming shell of the program to determine whether they understand the flow, understand all terms and symbols, etc. The investigators will gather quantitative (count) data as well as qualitative (free response) data, which the investigators will analyze for rates and themes, respectively. Themes will be derived by analysis of transcripts of interviews and focus group sessions, then grouped into related categories to determine common and unusual concerns of participants. The investigators will ensure that the program addresses all common issues, and the investigators will decide on a case by case basis whether and how to incorporate unusual issues. However, unusual issues may be important ones, representing likely crisis intervention topics to plan for. The count data will provide raw numbers in which to anchor the thematic data. Given that people who text may send and receive 50 or more messages per day routinely, it does not seem overly burdensome to request that they respond to the system 5 times per day, but this issue will be addressed directly in the focus groups. This formative work will be used to generate appropriate content and structure for the intervention that best fits the needs of this unique rural, HIV+, drug using population.
The revision of our existing text messaging tool, Stem, will take approximately 6 months, proceeding iteratively. The investigators will iteratively test the acceptability and usability of components of the tool with the target population before finalizing its programming by conducting guided sessions with participants who will review the program via screenshots. The resulting product will be the novel mobile phone application, Text, which the investigators will test with users on the phones in their homes for a 2 week period in quarter 2 to identify any remaining programming needs to finalize the system for the pilot trial.
There are three distinct types of messaging events planned Random queries will be sent at a rate of 4 per day during normal waking hours for that participant, as recommended by the leading Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) researchers. The second type is a medication dose reminder, which for most patients will occur once or twice per day with current ART medication regimens. The third type is an event-contingent message, which the PARTICIPANT initiates, for events like drug craving, drug use, etc. Therefore, most participants will receive 5 or maybe 6 messages per day from the system, and may send 1-2 messages confirming taking their medications, or may send us more messages if they report a critical event.
The current Stem system is programmed on a web-based application. A staff member interviews the participant to determine which kinds of messages they want to have sent with emphasis on personal meaning and concerns for confidentiality. The staff member then types the message into the web-based program while the patient is present. The investigators have an archive of previously used personal messages that new participants could review and reuse or create their own messages. For the enhanced TEXT application proposed here, the investigators will use the same procedure to develop messages. Staff members will also assist the participants in programming the cell phone with appropriate numbers and reviewing its relevant features. Therefore, staff members will do all of the programming, with the participant's guidance about what messages will be helpful to them. When literacy is an issue, the investigators will use a combination of simple textable icons along with a few words to assist the participant in understanding the message.
The finalized intervention will be compared to usual care in a small pilot randomized trial that will demonstrate the feasibility of the approach, and yield evidence of promise (estimates of effect sizes) as recommended by recent publications on conducting pilot work. In this phase, the investigators will test the new Text intervention in the field with real participants who will be assessed at baseline, then randomized to receive the phones and Text intervention or usual care over a 12 week period (quarters 3-6). The investigators will assess participants again at 3 and 6 months as a post-treatment follow-up, and complete data cleaning, analyses, and reporting during the final months of the project (quarters 5-8). The investigators plan to begin enrollment of participants in the pilot trial in quarter 3, enrolling 8-12 participants per month until the investigators have enrolled 70 people, which will occur during quarter 5 or 6. This will permit a 6 month follow-up of all participants.
Hypotheses: Based on the rates of change the investigators saw in the two pilot studies, the investigators expect that: 1).The intervention will result in a 20% decrease in Missed Visit Proportion (MVP) compared to usual care. 2).The intervention will result in a 20% increase in adherence by pharmacy refill data compared to usual care. 3).The intervention will result in a 25% decrease in drug use over 30 days compared to usual care. Lastly, while not a formal hypothesis, the investigators expect that the intervention will be feasible and acceptable for participants, and the investigators will measure this using an exit interview.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 or older
- has a detectable viral load
- reports use of at least one illicit drug in last 30 days
- requires ART
- able to receive mobile phone service at home address
Exclusion Criteria:
- lack of English proficiency
- planning to move out of area in the next six months
- inability to provide consent.
Contacts and LocationsChoosing 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, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01343654
Locations Show More
|United States, Virginia
|UVA Infectious Diseases Clinic
|Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22903
Sponsors and CollaboratorsUniversity of Virginia
|Principal Investigator:
|Karen S Ingersoll, Ph.D.
|University of Virginia
More Information
|Responsible Party:
|Karen Ingersoll, Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01343654 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|April 26, 2011
|Last Updated:
|February 13, 2018
|Individual Participant Data
|Plan to Share IPD:
Keywords provided by Karen Ingersoll, University of Virginia:HIV medication adherence
drug use
nonadherence to HIV medications
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on June 02, 2020
This information is provided by ClinicalTrials.gov.


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Male Homosexual Behavior and the Effects of AIDS Education: A Study of Behavior and Safer Sex in New Zealand and South Australia
Male Homosexual Behavior and the Effects of AIDS Education: A Study of Behavior and Safer Sex in New Zealand and South Australia
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a menace threatening lives, economies, and cultures throughout the world. Many lives have already been lost. Billions of dollars have been spent to treat this illness, understand its mysteries, develop treatments, and prevent its spread. Certain cultures are in danger of becoming extinct. Minority and the culturally disenfranchised populations are most vulnerable. the dramatic proportion of this pandemic cannot be told in numbers, but rather in the stories of those affected.
Upon reading Dr. Rosser's extensive study of male homosexual behavior and the effects of hiv education, one is horrified by the injustice and ineptitude of many societies in effectively addressing this pandemic. Lives are lost because we will not talk about sex, understand human sexual behavior, appreciate sexual diversity, invest money in prevention programs, and foster research in psychosocial aspects of hiv. On the other hand, Dr. Rosser's research points the way out of this shameful situation. Instead of reacting to this pandemic with fear, prejudice, ignorance, and ineptitude, societies can use the tools they have for scientifically understanding human sexual behavior and preventing the further spread of hiv. If we applied our resources for the psychosocial understanding of hiv transmission to understanding the virus itself we could stop this pandemic. It's as simple as that.
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I know you wrote you probably won't finish it, but still, it would be nice to see it continued
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The Rise of Choral Polyphony in Burgundy
- Introduction
- Roots of polyphony
- Effects of the new style
- The main representatives
- Guillaume Dufay
- Gilles Binchois
- Johannes Ockeghem
- Antoine Busnois
- Conclusion
- Works cited
In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, there was a flourishing of culture in the Netherlands with the rise of humanism and the patronage of the Dukes of Burgundy. With the advances in trade and commerce, there was also a general prosperity which contributed to the wealth of artistic endeavors. This extra capital the Netherlanders spent not only on domestic genre paintings for their walls, but also aural stimulation in the form of music. Visitors to Antwerp commented on the omnipresence of music, whether in processions, churches, or flowing out of windows to the pleasure of passersby on the street. Netherlandish music was not just important in the homes of the middle class, however, it was indispensable in the courts of nobles and kings, and Franco-Flemish composers of the time were sought after by rulers from the Pope to the Kings of France. Such composers as Guillaume Dufay, Josquin des Prez, Johannes Okeghem, and Orlando di Lasso were among those in Netherlandish school who were instrumental in the rise of choral polyphony; they were the indisputable leaders of the style in their time and contributed invaluably to the development of Western music.
[...] These two developments went hand in hand, for in fauxbourdon compositions, the cantus firmus is found in the topmost voice or superius rather than the tenor, [14]and it was this melody which was incorporated into all the parts of the mass to achieve unification.[15] Dufay worked in both Italy and France, employed by the Burgundian court, but is most closely associated with the cathedral of Cambrai. He was proficient in both sacred and secular music and was actually known as a poet as well as a composer. [...]
[...] This period marks the end of Franco-Flemish leadership in the world of music and the rise of the great Italian composers, as well as the Spanish school of Church composers.[49] It is interesting that the Italians, who are commonly most associated with polyphony, were in fact inheriting the style from Flemish composers who had come to work in Italy. It is to them that we owe the birth of the madrigal; the Franco-Flemish composers were the vital link that helped music to break out of the Church chanting tradition and give it a direction in which to develop through the Renaissance into the Baroque and beyond. [...]
[...] Arthur Jacobs, A Short History of Western Music (London: Penguin Books, 1972) 56. Isorhythm is characterized by the repetition of identical rhythmic patterns called taleae usually stated several times in the tenor. Ulrich and Pisk 110. Bukofzer 273. Ignace Bossuyt, Guillaume Dufay and Burgundy insert, trans. Paul Rans, De Vlaamse Polyfonie series, (Leuven: Davidsfonds/Eufoda, 1995) 11. Jacobs 55. Ulrich and Pisk 113. Ulrich and Pisk 114. Ulrich and Pisk 118. Ibid. Edward Wickham, Ockeghem: Missa Caput insert (London: Proudsound, 1998) 1. [...]


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