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U.S. v. Conley

August 1, 1996

GREENBERG, Circuit Judge.

On Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (D.C. Crim No. 91-00178-1)

Argued May 6, 1996

(Filed: August 1, 1996)

A. Factual Background

John F. Conley appeals from a judgment of conviction and sentence entered in this criminal case involving gambling and money laundering on September 29, 1995. This case requires us to determine the constitutionality of section 1B1.2(d) of the United States Sentencing Guidelines. That provision, with its accompanying application note, note 5, requires the sentencing court to determine beyond a reasonable doubt the objects of a multi-object conspiracy after a jury returns a general guilty verdict on the conspiracy charge which does not specify the objectives of the conspiracy. Conley argues that permitting the court to determine the objectives of the conspiracy violates his Sixth Amendment right to jury trial and the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. In addition, he raises two claims not related to sentencing matters. Because we find section 1B1.2(d) constitutional and reject his other claims, we will affirm.

We set forth the facts in the light most favorable to the government as the verdict winner, though we observe that the relevant facts are not contested seriously. United States v. Pungitore, 910 F.2d 1084, 1097 (3rd Cir. 1990), cert. denied, 500 U.S. 915, 111 S.Ct. 2009 (1991). Conley owned and operated the largest video poker machine gambling business in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area. *fn1 At the height of his business, Conley owned thousands of video poker machines in hundreds of businesses throughout western Pennsylvania. *fn2 During the period covered by the indictment Conley made millions of dollars from this business.

Conley operated his gambling business by purchasing video poker machines equipped for gambling and placing them in business establishments with the understanding that they would be used for gambling. The machines had knock-off devices to eliminate points after a payoff and internal accounting mechanisms to allow Conley and the business owners to calculate their profits. Conley persuaded business owners to install his video poker machines by offering to split the gambling proceeds with the owners, supplying start-up money, and promising to provide an attorney and to pay any fines if the owners got into trouble with law enforcement authorities for operating the machines as gambling devices. Conley candidly testified at the trial that his business was a gambling business and all of his video poker machines were used for gambling. His defense was that he operated openly and even obtained municipal licenses for some of the machines. In essence, he regarded his activities as legal.

As the gambling business grew, Conley hired employees to solicit new locations, to move and service his video poker machines, and to collect his share of the proceeds from his hundreds of locations. Some of the 22 persons indicted with him were his employees and others were owners or employees of businesses where his video poker machines were used as gambling devices. To facilitate his operations, Conley opened accounts at the Pittsburgh National Bank for the deposits of his gambling proceeds. The scope of Conley's operation is demonstrated by the fact that between 1985 and 1990 he or his employees deposited over $10,000,000 in the accounts, about 93-94% of which was from video poker machine gambling. Conley used the money in these two accounts to promote his gambling business.

In addition to soliciting business establishments to become part of his gambling operation, Conley purchased buildings and businesses for use of video poker machines. He either paid salaries or wages to his employees at these locations or compensated them on a percentage basis. Conley collected large sums from his most profitable locations, the most notable one being a snack shop in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, called Terry's Snack Shop.

Not surprisingly Conley's wide-open gambling business came to the attention of law enforcement authorities. In 1987, the Pittsburgh police arrested Conley for his part in video poker machine gambling at a particular location. Conley was tried in March 1988 in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County on charges arising from this operation and was found guilty of violating the Pennsylvania anti-gambling law, 18 Pa. Con. Stat. Ann. Section(s) 5513 (1983). The court sentenced Conley to pay a $1,000 fine and to serve two years on probation.

Conley obviously regarded the fine as nothing more than a trivial cost of doing business because he continued his operations. As a result, local, state and federal law enforcement officials began investigating him. These investigations led to searches of his offices and the seizure of hundreds of his video poker machines between 1988 and 1991. A search on September 23, 1988, led to a state grand jury indicting Conley on gambling charges for operating his video poker machine gambling business but the indictment eventually was dismissed.

The law enforcement pressure caused Conley and his codefendants to take measures to thwart the investigatory efforts. Informants would warn Conley of impending law enforcement raids and Conley or one of his employees in turn would warn affected locations so that video poker machines could be removed. Conley instructed others to remove the money contained in his video poker machines, and, on one occasion, all the information in Conley's computer about his video poker machines was "dumped" onto a computer disk which then was hidden in an employee's car.

Furthermore, as a result of increasing law enforcement scrutiny, Conley made changes in how he conducted his business. Thus, Conley instructed his employees on a new method to take the readings off video poker machines designed to prevent law enforcement authorities from accessing this information. After law enforcement authorities started their searches, Conley's collectors no longer took the gambling proceeds to Conley's offices but, instead, at Conley's instructions, took the money to other locations or directly to the bank for deposit. Furthermore, Conley's location owners and operators instituted a policy not to make payoffs to persons they did not know. In one instance Conley counseled an employee to be "careful not to pay a cop or a stranger." Conley, who obviously was not lacking in nerve, on one occasion secretly entered a premises in which United States marshals had secured seized video poker machines and removed the knock-off devices from them.

The law enforcement pressure caused Conley to reorganize his gambling business to make his involvement less apparent. Following a large number of federal searches, Conley transferred ownership of his video poker machines to three companies he had created. Conley installed an employee as a front owner in each of these companies but he retained effective control over them, and their employees and assets. At the same time, Conley created a company to service the video poker machines transferred to the three newly formed companies. Conley then instructed the nominal owners of the three new vending companies to make monthly payments to the service company from their gambling proceeds. Conley determined the amounts of these payments without regard to the level of services rendered. At the time he created the three new companies, Conley transferred the title to his best gambling location, Terry's Snack Shop, to the woman who ran it for him.

B. Procedural History

The foregoing activities led to a federal grand jury in the Western District of Pennsylvania returning on September 26, 1991, a 29- count indictment charging 23 individuals with participation in an illegal gambling operation involving video poker machines. The indictment identified Conley as the central figure in an extensive illegal video poker machine gambling business and covered the period from 1984 through September 26, 1991.

Count one charged Conley and his 22 co-defendants with conspiracy to conduct an illegal gambling business and to launder the proceeds therefrom in violation of 18 U.S.C. Section(s) 371. Count two charged Conley and his 22 co-defendants with conducting an illegal gambling business in violation of 18 U.S.C. Section(s) 1955 and 2. One "part and object" of the conspiracy was that Conley and his co-conspirators conducted an illegal gambling business involving video poker machines "in violation of the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" which, in turn, was in violation of 18 U.S.C. Section(s) 1955. Count one also charged that a "further" "part and object" of the conspiracy was to engage in money laundering to promote the illegal gambling business in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1956(a)(1)(A).

The conspiracy count charged that "an essential part of the illegal gambling business" involved the division of gambling proceeds with a person at the video poker machine locations, the delivery of Conley's share of the gambling proceeds to certain of his employees, and the deposit of the proceeds into bank accounts Conley controlled. Count one also charged that Conley engaged in money laundering activities with the intent to promote his illegal gambling business and that Conley used illegal gambling proceeds to promote his illegal gambling business by purchasing more video poker machines, paying his employees, and depositing the proceeds in the bank. In addition, the overt acts of the conspiracy to launder money included numerous payments to Conley's video poker machine service company. The remaining 27 counts of the indictment charged certain of the defendants with interstate travel to carry on an unlawful activity in violation of 18 U.S.C. Section(s) 1952(a)(3), interstate transportation of gambling devices in violation of 15 U.S.C. Section(s) 1172 and 1176, and money laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. Section(s) 1956.

The proceedings after the indictment was returned were complex. Over the next three years, the district court issued numerous published opinions on scores of motions and we have issued two published opinions in this case. United States v. Conley, 37 F.3d 970 (3d Cir. 1994); United States v. Conley, 4 F.3d 1200 (3d Cir. 1993), cert. denied, 114 S.Ct. 1218 (1994). *fn3 Two of the district court's opinions are particularly significant. In United States v. Conley, 859 F. Supp. 909 (W.D. Pa. 1994), the district court rejected Conley's motions to dismiss the indictment on the grounds that video poker is de facto legal, he was prosecuted selectively, and the government engaged in misleading conduct ("entrapment by estoppel") thereby violating his due ...

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Desmond v. Colvin

United States District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania

March 26, 2014

DONETTA W. AMBROSE, Senior District Judge.

Pending before the Court are Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment. (ECF Nos. 8 and 11). Both parties have filed Briefs in Support of their Motions. (ECF Nos. 9 and 12). After careful consideration of the submissions of the parties, and based on my Opinion set forth below, I am denying Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 8) and granting Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment. (ECF No. 11).

Plaintiff has brought this action for review of the final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security ("Commissioner") denying her application for disability insurance benefits ("DIB") and supplemental security income pursuant to the Social Security Act ("Act"). The parties assert that Plaintiff filed her applications on January 14, 2010, alleging she has been disabled since September 30, 2009. (ECF No. 9, p. 1; No. 12, p. 2). Administrative Law Judge ("ALJ"), John Kooser, held a hearing on July 18, 2011. (ECF No. 5-3, pp. 2-57). On September 22, 2011, the ALJ found that Plaintiff was not disabled under the Act. (ECF No. 5-2, pp. 20-34). After exhausting all administrative remedies, Plaintiff filed this action.

The parties have filed Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment. (Docket Nos. 8 and 11). The issues are now ripe for review.

A. Standard of Review

The standard of review in social security cases is whether substantial evidence exists in the record to support the Commissioner's decision. Allen v. Bowen, 881 F.2d 37, 39 (3d Cir. 1989). Substantial evidence has been defined as "more than a mere scintilla. It means such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate." Ventura v. Shalala, 55 F.3d 900, 901 (3d Cir. 1995), quoting Richardson v. Perales, 402 U.S. 389, 401 (1971). Additionally, the Commissioner's findings of fact, if supported by substantial evidence, are conclusive. 42 U.S.C. §405(g); Dobrowolsky v. Califano, 606 F.2d 403, 406 (3d Cir. 1979). A district court cannot conduct a de novo review of the Commissioner's decision or re-weigh the evidence of record. Palmer v. Apfel, 995 F.Supp. 549, 552 (E.D. Pa. 1998). Where the ALJ's findings of fact are supported by substantial evidence, a court is bound by those findings, even if the court would have decided the factual inquiry differently. Hartranft v. Apfel , 181 F.3d 358, 360 (3d Cir. 1999). To determine whether a finding is supported by substantial evidence, however, the district court must review the record as a whole. See, 5 U.S.C. §706.

To be eligible for social security benefits, the plaintiff must demonstrate that he cannot engage in substantial gainful activity because of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months. 42 U.S.C. §423(d)(1)(A); Brewster v. Heckler, 786 F.2d 581, 583 (3d Cir. 1986).

The Commissioner has provided the ALJ with a five-step sequential analysis to use when evaluating the disabled status of each claimant. 20 C.F.R. §404.1520(a). The ALJ must determine: (1) whether the claimant is currently engaged in substantial gainful activity; (2) if not, whether the claimant has a severe impairment; (3) if the claimant has a severe impairment, whether it meets or equals the criteria listed in 20 C.F.R., pt. 404, subpt. P., appx. 1; (4) if the impairment does not satisfy one of the impairment listings, whether the claimant's impairments prevent him from performing his past relevant work; and (5) if the claimant is incapable of performing his past relevant work, whether he can perform any other work which exists in the national economy, in light of his age, education, work experience and residual functional capacity. 20 C.F.R. §404.1520. The claimant carries the initial burden of demonstrating by medical evidence that he is unable to return to his previous employment (steps 1-4). Dobrowolsky , 606 F.2d at 406. Once the claimant meets this burden, the burden of proof shifts to the Commissioner to show that the claimant can engage in alternative substantial gainful activity (step 5). Id.

A district court, after reviewing the entire record may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision with or without remand to the Commissioner for rehearing. Podedworny v. Harris, 745 F.2d 210, 221 (3d Cir. 1984).

B. Treating Heath Care Provider

Plaintiff argues that the ALJ failed to provide adequate reasons for rejecting the opinion of Plaintiff's health care provider, a certified nurse practitioner ("CNP"), that Plaintiff would not be able to work from November 1, 2009 until October 1, 2010. (ECF No. 9, pp. 7-9; No. 5-8, pp. 15-16). A nurse practitioner is not "an acceptable medical source" in assessing a claimant's disability but, rather, is considered an "other source." SSR 06-03p. Therefore, a nurse practitioner's opinions cannot establish the existence of a medically determinable impairment. SSR 06-03p; Chandler v. Comm'er of S.S., 677 F.3d 356, 361-362 (3d Cir. 2011); see, Hartranft v. Apfel, 181 F.3d 358, 361 (3d Cir. 1999); see also, SSR 06-03p; 20 C.F. R. §416.913(a) and §404.1513(a), (e). Social Security Ruling 06-03p provides, however, that an ALJ will consider evidence from such "other sources" in determining whether a disability exists as they may provide insight into the severity of the impairment and the ability of the individual to function. As such, an ALJ should weigh this evidence with the rest of the evidence using the same factors, including: how long the source has known and how frequently the source has seen the individual; how consistent the opinion is with other evidence; the degree to which the source presents relevant evidence to support an opinion; how well the source explains the opinion; whether the source has a specialty or area of expertise related to the individual's impairment; and, any other factor that tends to support or refute the opinion. Id .

Here, the ALJ assigned little weight to the CNP's opinion that Plaintiff was disabled from November 1, 2009 until October 1, 2010, because: 1) the CNP completed a form without providing any significant explanation or rationale; 2) the CNP's opinion was not consistent with Plaintiff's conservative treatment history; and 3) the CNP's opinion would not be consistent with a finding of disabled because she found Plaintiff to be disabled for less than 12 months. (ECF No. 5-2, p. 32). After a review of the record, I find the reasons stated by the ALJ for assigning little weight to the CNP's checked box form to be supported by substantial evidence of record. See, Mason v. Shalala , 994 F.2d 1058, 1065 (3d Cir. 1993) ("Form reports in which a physician's obligation is only to check a box or fill in a blank are weak evidence at best."); Plummer v. Apfel, 186 F.3d 422, 429 (3d Cir. 1999) (An ALJ can provide more or less weight to the diagnosis depending upon supporting explanations ...

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Thursday, December 31, 2015

~Christmas Day 2015~

Our Christmas was a bit different this year
Allie and Eric were in Colorado with Eric's family
and Carly and her brother Stephen were with us..
we sure missed Allie and Eric
and loved having Carly and Stephen...
as usual all things with Carly are bittersweet
she has become such an important part of our family
yet I get so sad reflecting on all her losses
and Stephen, well the best big brother ever!
Ryan had to work all night on Christmas Eve so we weren't able to see him:(

Our Christmas Eve slumber party was a bit different this year too
Since Allie and Eric were out of town, Julianne and Chris spent the night with his family
so just Gardner and Kendyl had  got to slumber with us...
next year we will have the whole crew again:)
that is just how it goes with married children
all the parents take turns with their kids
I have to say we are so spoiled with all the in laws
we all try to make it as unstressful (is that a word?) for our kids as we can
they all have a bunch of family to see and we all work together
arranging our times for meals etc so it works for everyone
guilt trips are a no no:)
we are blessed to have them in town as it is!!

Madeline's smile makes me laugh
does that not say "MOOOOOOOOM let us go already!!!"
and Gardner....that beard!!!

and she is out of the blocks

so much joy:)

love this kid!

Carly checking out her Santa stash:)

ok so Kendyl and Gardner win the good sibling award this year!!
Kendyl was all about helping with Madeline's cotton candy machine
and putting all of Janie's horses together
Gardner and John David disappeared upstairs to install his graphics card

once Julianne and Chris got home we were trying to get everyone in the living room to open presents
these two were glued to some Christmas program haha

back to the cotton candy machine
we ate a lot of candy all day long:)

only Janie sports her new robe and roller skates at the same time:)

Goldbug had the best day ever playing with Stephen's puppy Knox...
unfortunately this is the only picture I have of Stephen....his legs!!!

We had a nice lazy day
ate too much food
watched football and Christmas movies!!

One more post to go!!!
The Wright/Mounce/Ward/Adams annual get together with cousins!

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Fentanyl Overdose Symptoms, Side Effects & Treatment

If you believe you or someone else is experiencing fentanyl overdose symptoms, please call 911 right away. Fentanyl is an extremely potent potentially fatal drug and should not be underestimated.

Fentanyl, also known as fentanil, is an incredibly potent synthetic opioid pain medication with a rapid onset and short duration of action. This drug is considered to be around 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, while some fentanyl analogues such as carfentali, which are designed to mimic the pharmacological effects of the original drug, may be as much as 10,000 times more potent than morphine. Fentanyl brand names include:

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  • Sublimaze

Individuals who abuse opioids, particularly heroin, are more likely to ingest fentanyl, knowingly or unintentionally. This puts them at an even higher risk of overdose.

In 2015 alone, 33,091 people died due to overdose on opioids like fentanyl.

Learning how to recognize the indications of a fentanyl overdose and getting professional substance abuse treatment may save a life.

Fentanyl Overdose Symptoms: Side Effects of Fentanyl

As an extremely potent opioid drug, fentanyl is very carefully prescribed and dosed by medical professionals. Those who abuse fentanyl may use the drug outside of prescription guidelines or without a prescription altogether, which can drastically increase their risk of lethal overdose.

Fentanyl’s most common side effects of Fentanyl use include

  • Asthenia(weakness)
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth
  • Somnolence
  • Confusion
  • Sweating

Some of the less common side effects of Fentanyl use include:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Anxiety
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  • Anorexia and weight loss
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
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  • Hallucinations
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Dyspepsia(indigestion)
  • Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
  • Hypoventilation
  • Urinary retention abuse

Fentanyl Overdose Symptoms: Risks of abuse

With a powerful drug like fentanyl the risk of abuse is exceedingly high, especially considering the drug’s medical use is so limited to treating extreme cases. So when people take fentanyl in higher doses or more frequently than prescribed it of course elevates their risk for serious side effects and experiencing fentanyl overdose symptoms.

As far as recreational use, fentanyl is extremely dangerous. Using this drug in any way other than intended, such as snorting or injecting it, is not only illicit abuse of the chemical, but potentially life-threatening. In recent years drug dealers have been mixing fentanyl powder with heroin to increase potency or compensate for low-quality heroin. This illegally manufactured, non-pharmaceutical fentanyl cut into other substances caused an outbreak of overdose deaths in the United States and Canada over the past several years.

Combining fentanyl with other drugs can have effects that either compound the already severe side effects of fentanyl or contradict the effect and cause more chaos in the body. Using fentanyl with other substances is very hazardous, especially with drugs such as:

  • Alcohol
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  • Benzodiazepines
  • Antidepressant medication

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a study recently that showed:

  • 82% of fentanyl overdose deaths involved illegally manufactured fentanyl
  • Only 4% were suspected to originate from a prescription

National Forensic Laboratory Information System reported:

  • 942 fentanyl seizures in 2013
  • 3,344 fentanyl seizures in 2014

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Being able to address a possible overdose means being able to recognize and understand some of the possible fentanyl overdose symptoms. While one of these may not be a definite indication, noticing a combination of symptoms may be a more serious issue.

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The effects of fentanyl overdose symptoms on an individual’s respiratory system and heart rate are the most serious relating to risk of death or permanent damage. Not only can this lead to coma or death, but even after surviving the overdose there can still be complications.

If not treated immediately, the impact of fentanyl overdose symptoms on the heart and respiratory system may cause residual problems such as permanent brain damage.

Fentanyl Overdose Symptoms: How Much Is Too Much?

It is difficult to determine the exact dose it would take for someone to experience fentanyl overdose symptoms. According to some medical professionals, 250 micograms of fentanyl might represent a lethal dose of fentanyl. However, most individual’s using heroin and other drugs are unaware that they have ingested the drug at all, let alone know how much fentanyl is in the doses.

At the end of the day, fentanyl overdose symptoms can vary depending on the individual, and the amount it takes to overdose will vary to. Some elements that impact the odds of overdosing includes:

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  • Height
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In the event of an overdose of fentanyl you should seek immediate emergency medical assistance. Some cases require several doses of Narcan (Naloxone), the opioid overdose antidote, to stabilize the individual suffering from an overdose. Even if you have access to Narcan or Naloxone yourself, always contact emergency medical services to get assistance, because when the antidote wears off the overdose could return, or there may be other severe complications.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Halloween Party Food and Drink Ideas - Recipe Roundup

We do a ton of partying at this time of the year. I have been collecting all sorts of good party ideas and I have compiled my favorites here. Hang in there. There's lots to see, and even a chance for you to share your favorite ideas and win an appetizing prize! Below you'll find ideas for:
  • Easy Food & Drink for Grown Up Celebrations
  • Kid Friendly & Quick Crafts and Treats
  • Fun Decorations and Last-Minute Gifts
Candy Corn Pudding
Butterscotch on the bottom, vanilla (dyed with yellow food coloring) in the middle, whipped topping on top. (Make this kid friendly by using clear plastic tumblers.)

Bewildering Beverages
Here are some ideas for grown up refreshments: Yellow Twilight- Lemonade with an Absolut Bite, Morgueritas-a Deadly Lime Libation, Poison Appletinis- Dangerously Sweet

Make the accompanying cards to label your concoctions with this easy spooky house card. The instructions can be found here and were altered to use 4" x 12" cardstock. The windows were made with a grid punch.

Glass Markers
Grab some circle punches, an alphabet set and some other designs and make these easy glass markers. I used a script background to make veins in the eyeballs and flowers and flourishes for the irises. Make a set and decorate this little bag box to make a great hostess gift.

More Eyeballs
The same stamping techniques worked to decorate my Deviled Egg card. The eggs themselves got their red veins from food coloring and vinegar added to a baggy as the hard boiled eggs cooled. Other great savory foods to bring to a party include Mummy Pizzas, Mummy Dogs, and Salty Bones (breadsticks). I found lots of great recipes at Family Fun and Pillsbury.

More Kid Stuff
Mummy Tube Treats- these TP treats would make a good gift or craft. We'll be making them at our Girl Scout Halloween Party next week. If you're looking for a quick treat to give kids, try making some of my Yummy Mummy Candy Bars. (Both crafts use common party streamers for the mummy wrap.) I'll even show you how to make them in this video! (Want more hands on instruction? I have a video for Eerie Votive Candles too!)

A Decoration or a Gift
Make up a bunch of spooky bottles, using these great downloads from KMcKay Designs. Be sure to ink up your bottles with Palette ink. It should be heat set, but will adhere to glass, giving your project that extra creepiness it needs. You could bring a bottle of wine to your hostess, dressed up with these fun labels or even give a set of labels that are ready to stick on to your favorite hostess's wine or even soda bottles. She will love that!

Now for your ideas . . . .
I'd love to hear your favorite tried and true recipe for Halloween. Leave a comment with a link to your favorite recipe (and if you have a paper craft, packaging, label etc. that accompanies it- EVEN BETTER!) The winner will be announced on Friday and will receive the BONE APPETIT STAMP SET! So let's hear 'em!
**Contest Winner: Carolyn from Florida!**

StampinCarol said...

These are wonderful!! Great ideas! I love your projects!

Chris said...

Just stopping in to say that your ideas always rock the house! This looks like so much fun - you've really put a lot of time into these projects. I just ordered my set today, I couldn't resist all of these fun ideas floating around!

Patti J. said...

What cute ideas! Great job! TFS...

Artes Laura said...

great ideas!!! it´s so cute!
visited my web page www.arteslaura.es.tl

cindy said...

I love your spider you use on the Witches Brew!
Do you sell it?
Would love to have it!

Queenie Jeannie said...

Super cool ideas! You rock!!!

an encourager said...

Hi! I hopped over here from Skip to My Lou and loved this Candy Corn Parfait! Thanks for sharing your party stash!

prettypartyplace said...

When party planning, you want to have a healthy mix of people that will be able to enjoy each others company without starting drama. Therefore think your guest list out thoroughly. Also consider the types of party supplies to used .

Noblekatt said...

OMGoodness these ideas are wonderfull! one of my fave halloween "recipes" is chex mix with candy corn, mnms or your favorite halloween treat mixed in, worked great for my daughters preschool halloween party last year! that and frankenstine marshmallow treats, that is what we are working on this year!
thanks for the chance to win!
Jenn Post

Lorie said...

So fun! We actually use banana pudding for our candy corn parfaits. It may not sound like it would be good with butterscotch, but it really is. And it is the perfect yellow color.

Valerie said...

Thanks for the adorable ghost treat idea! They are so cute I just had to make some and fun and easy. Thanks for the inspiration!! Here are the ones I made if you would like to come over and check them out :)


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Our Pray and Display Car Park

or should that be Pay and Display?

Faced with the ever-increasing cost of meeting our Parish Share, and in the knowledge that from 2009 the subsidy from the Church in Wales would disappear, the Benefice found a novel solution.

St Mary’s Church is located in the centre of Betws-y-Coed and had a flat(ish) piece of land in the church grounds. Betws-y-Coed is short of parking spaces – so we built a 43 space car park!

It opened in 2005 and provides us with a useful source of income.

If you are visiting Betws-y-Coed by car, please use the car park and support the work of the parish.

Parking charges are:

Up to 2 hours – £1.50

Up to 4 hours – £2.50

Building the car park in 2005.

Our late Bishop Tony Crockett blesses the car park. The steel cross
came from the local Roman Catholic church which had recently closed.

A view of the car park from the top of the church tower (on a rather quiet day!).


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Kentucky Tourism

Scrapbooking Weekend Dawson Springs, KY

  • Scrapbooking Weekend

20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Lodge
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
Enjoy a spacious table to work all weekend, plus a chance to win prizes at bingo. Registration fee is $30 and is limited to 54 participants. You may come a day early on Thursday if you pay an additional $5. To be added to the email distribution list send a request to
Click Here to download registration form (Adobe PDF)
Sep 15 - Sep 17, 2017  /  Noon - 5:00 P.M.


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Westchester County Sports Hall of Fame

Nominations of candidates are now being sought for this year’s Westchester Sports Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame honors outstanding professional and amateur sportsmen and sportswomen, living or deceased, who have gained prominence in their fields and who have made substantial contributions to sports in Westchester County. Since its establishment in 1968, the organization has inducted 219 individuals into its prestigious membership ranks.

A prospective candidate should be a person of integrity and good character who has gained prominence in either professional or amateur sports as a player, coach, manager, official, owner, writer or broadcaster.

Nominees are reviewed by a committee that selects those who best meet or exceed the criteria of the Hall of Fame. Induction will take place this fall, when each member will be presented with a trophy and have his or her name inscribed on a plaque in the Sports Hall of Fame gallery at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

All nominations must be received by Friday, May 30. Completed nomination forms must be mailed to Westchester Sports Hall of Fame, c/o Kevin Cook, 450 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY 10502.

The Sports Hall of Fame is sponsored by Westchester County Parks. For more information, call (914) 231-4564.


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FUT at a Glance

While many patients are interested in undergoing a FUT strip hair transplant (follicular unit transplant), they often have more questions than answers about the surgery. Here are some of the questions we are most often asked about FUT:

  • Before-FUT

Before and after FUT transplant with 2212 grafts – 6 months elapsed

How does it work?

FUT is a surgical procedure performed to transplant follicular units of hair into balding scalp areas by removing a strip of skin from the permanent zone. The size of the strip depends on the amount of grafts needed by the surgeon to achieve the desired results. After the strip is removed, the wound is closed using internal sutures that are dissolvable as well as staples or sutures that are external. The strip is then cut into groupings of 1 to 4 hairs that maintain a natural appearance once the transplant is complete. Depending on the amount of grafts needed by the patient, the surgery can take 6 to 10 hours.

Are there ideal candidates for FUT?

The ideal FUT candidate is a person who doesn’t plan to wear a short hairstyle because the linear scar that results from the surgery will have to be hidden by longer strands of native patient hair.

How many grafts will be used?

The number of grafts used during the procedure depends on the final results desired by the patient and also the density of hair desired by the patient.

How long is the recovery time?

Since each patient recovers at a different rate, the overall recovery time varies per person. Typically, the surgical wound closes in 7 to 10 days. The staples used to close the wound are removed around the 10th day. There will be some tiny crusts seen with the hair grafts for about a week. Patients often resume normal activities after the 4th day but they need to avoid bending their neck or hyperflexing since the wound is not healed completely. They also need to sleep at a 45-degree angle to help reduce the chances of swelling and use a neck pillow to prevent any movement or rubbing of the grafts while sleeping. Patients might experience some bruising, swelling and bleeding but these conditions should resolve within a few days.

How much does the surgery cost?

The total cost of FUT depends on the amount of grafts used during the surgery as well as fees charged by the surgeon and any facility or anesthesia fees.

Are there any advantages or disadvantages to FUT?

Some of the main advantages of FUT include the larger number of follicular units that can be transplanted during a single surgery which results in less of a total cost to the patient. Disadvantages include the horizontal scar that results from the strip, a longer recovery time than FUE and greater pain after the surgery than other methods of hair transplant.

How long do the results last?

Overall, FUT results should last a lifetime since the transplanted hair comes from the permanent zone of the patient. The transplanted hair will grow for about a month before entering the telogen (resting) phase and then falling out. In the next 2 months, the hair that has been transplanted will enter the anagen (growth) phase and begin to grow again. The final results are visible after 12 months or so and should appear natural enough that the average person will not be able to tell there was a transplant.

Have more questions about FUT? We’ve created a page that covers all of the above questions and even more of the most frequently asked FUT questions.


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Rats Abound in the Guise of Pirates

Piracy is clearly a plague on the Web.  Sites that foster wholesale copyright infringement with illegal downloads or counterfeit goods make money for crooks at the expense of legitimate creators.  Regrettably, there is sufficient disrespect for intellectual property rights that unauthorized copying and distribution is a very lucrative business.  Today’s thieves make Napster look like pure amateurs.

The debate on how to address piracy, however, is complicated.  Certainly, aggressive law enforcement is one approach.  But there simply are not enough cops to chase the hordes of infringers.

One suggestion has been to encourage advertisers not to spend any of their marketing dollars on pirate sites.  Without ad support, the wrongdoers will find it more difficult to finance their crimes.  But it’s not so simple.  While there are known sites operated by pirates that should be shunned by advertisers, many other sites are not so black and white.  In addition, tracking everywhere an ad migrates on the Internet, while possible, is not that easy without devoting a lot of time and money.  Nor is it fair to assume advertisers should become the Net Police where traditional law enforcement fails (although that is certainly a direction many lawmakers favor).  And of course, at least in the United States, there are serious free speech and First Amendment issues as well.

In response, President Barak Obama tasked White House staffer, Victoria Espinel — the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator — to work with industry towards a solution.

After years of efforts, Ms. Espinel announced on July 15, 2013 that “…24/7 Media, Adtegrity, AOL, Condé Nast, Google, Microsoft, SpotXchange, and Yahoo!, with the support of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, committed to a set of best practices to address online infringement by reducing the flow of ad revenue to operators of sites engaged in significant piracy and counterfeiting.”

A step in the right direction, albeit with criticism from the usual pundits who would find fault in motherhood and apple pie if given the chance.  Regardless, time will tell whether these new guidelines will be adopted universally and be effective against the many pirate sites that have not agreed to the standards (and are unlikely ever to do so).

But far more important is the need to educate Web surfers of the harm done when they aid and abet pirates by downloading or purchasing unauthorized copies or knockoffs of intellectual property.  Until users are instilled with a sense of responsibility, all the standards in the world will not stem the flood of infringement.

So before the lawmakers and pundits criticize marketers or expect them to ramp up their policing of the Net, they should address the real problem – a global rejection of intellectual property laws by everyday users of the Internet and the lack of any meaningful international effort by global leaders to find a solution.  While the White House effort and its  2013 Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement are a start, only an international movement will bring about meaningful change.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Reality isn't always your Dream Wedding...

It's true.....your dream wedding doesn't always come true, after all it's just a dream right?
Unless....your a bride with an unlimited budget, Unfortunatly not many couples have an unlimited budget to spend and reality has to take over when the contracts start coming in.

Making your wedding just a little more like your dreams can happen as long has you stick to that magic number....that number is your Wedding Guest List! As a wedding planner I hear every excuse in the book why you have to invite 300 people because.....well you just have to. Why, because you are trying not to make anyone upset in your families, at the office and at church. Guess what.....your office and church are not paying for your wedding and more than likely your families may not be able to contribute as much as they would like to.

Grab your paper and pencil......got it? Now grab that guest list you have been working on, it might be on your computer or iPad.....print it off, I'll wait.......the first page should be printed by now so let's begin.

List A                 List B.                                           List C

Family.                   Friends.                                Work, Church...oh and local bar, gym and book club

Moms, Dads,        Friends of Moms and Dads                    The girl you ran next to on the treadmill
Siblings                                                                                Your favorite bartender

Close Relatives.                                                                        The co-workers next to your cubical

Close friends

List A is all the important people in your life, moms, dads, sisters, brothers along with their spouses and boyfriends or girlfriends as well as their kids (unless you are having Adult Only). Close Aunts, Uncles and their kids, you know the close cousins you grew up with....oh and don't forget their spouses and kids. Close friends, everyone has a few that they need to invite right? Remember their spouses and kids too.
If your from a large family you have the potential of 150 guest just for your list A. A couple years ago I wrote a blog about the guest list if anyone remembers here were the numbers back then if you just cut out 10 guest. One full table can cost so much more these days. See below. You can have your dream wedding as long as you cut that guest list down to where you are comfortable with the per person price point. Below the numbers are low, everyone always just thinks about food per person, but if you add in everything else you could be looking at $85.00 to $160.00 or more per person.

Hope this has helped just one couple think about having the wedding of their dreams.

Food and Bar $60.00 per person = $600.00
Chair cover & Sash $ 4.00 per person = $ 40.00
Centerpiece $60.00 per table = $ 60.00
Invitations $ 5.00 per invite = $ 50.00
Programs $ 2.00 per person = $ 20.00
Favors $ 4.00 per person = $ 40.00
Cake $ 5.00 per person = $ 50.00


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Maestro Victor Vener. Photo courtesy California Philharmonic Orchestra

Everyone enjoys positive news and the beloved California Philharmonic has some to share! This year, the musical magic begins early as Maestro Victor Vener returns with the immensely popular Music, Martinis and the Maestro chamber music series beginning on Sunday, February 12, 2017.

A perfect prelude to the California Philharmonic’s highly anticipated 2017 summer concert series, Music, Martinis and the Maestro offers music lovers an exclusive opportunity to join Vener, on a Sunday afternoon in February, March, April and May, and experience intimate chamber music performances by members of the world-class orchestra.

Taking place at the beautiful Sofia ballroom at Noor in Pasadena, each concert only allows for 240 guests so people are encouraged to purchase tickets, now, before they sell out. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Each concert begins with an in-depth discussion with Vener; characteristic of the pre-concert Talks With The Maestro that have been wowing people for close to two decades during California Philharmonic’s summer series at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The interactive experience offers audience members the chance to participate in an up-close-and-personal conversation with the Maestro as he shares fascinating facts and stories about the music and instruments as well as their history.

“We are thrilled to announce the return of Music, Martinis and the Maestro. One of California Philharmonic’s most popular events, our uniquely entertaining and enlightening chamber music series is another fantastic way to experience captivating music that is performed by world-class musicians, in a more intimate setting than our larger concerts allow,” said Vener whose singular style, vast knowledge and quick wit has become a much-appreciated staple in all of California Philharmonic concerts. “Since this series is designed for small groups of people, we encourage attendees to participate in a collective dialogue, with myself and the musicians, about the music featured in the program of the day.”

“People always want more after experiencing a California Philharmonic concert,” continued Vener. “Now there are four concerts, one in February, March, April and May, that people can attend before we kick off our 2017 California Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall summer concert series which takes place in June, July and August.”

The upcoming 2017 season for Music, Martinis and the Maestro is as follows:

Sunday, February 12, 2017
Mozart Magic
Mozart Oboe Quartet
Mozart Divertimento K.251 for Oboe, two horns and strings
Schubert Quartettsatz
Dvorak American Quartet

Sunday, March 26, 2017
Virtuoso Strings
Tchaikovsky Piano Trio for violin, cello and piano
Mendelssohn Piano Trio for violin, cello and piano
Virtuosic pieces for violin and cello

Sunday, April 9, 2017
Brilliant Brass: 500 Years of Brass Music
California Philharmonic Brass Quintet
Music of Gabrielli, Holst and Lennon/McCartney among many more

Sunday, May 14, 2017
Pezzone and Friends
Pianist Bryan Pezzone with violin, bass and drums
Music selected by Mr. Pezzone both classical and jazz
Music, Martinis and the Maestro previously took place from 2004 to 2008, and again in 2011.

Seats are available at tables; with prices ranging from $50.00, $70.00 or $90.00. Noor has a full bar and offers concert-goers the opportunity to pre-order food from the Noor menu at The Sofia Ballroom in Noor is located at Paseo Colorado, 260 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.

Tickets are available for purchase now at

For questions regarding the series or to purchase tickets, you may also call the California Philharmonic office at (626) 304-0333 or visit

The California Philharmonic is supported by the California Philharmonia Society, a non-profit community benefit organization whose main emphasis at this time is to support the California Philharmonic.


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Paston Ridings
Primary School

Year 5 Woburn Trip

Year 5 had a fabulous day at Woburn Safari Park. All staff and children were very well behaved and had a great time.

The road safari was really interesting. The guide told us lots of interesting information about the animals and the safari park. The lions and tigers were very well behaved. The monkeys took a liking to us and wanted to come back to school with us. They tried to hitch a ride on the top of our coaches. The rhinos were amazing and it was breath taking being so close to them. The giraffes were lovely. They made Ms Dixon giggle when they bent down to graze on the grass!

The foot safari was a great experience. We watched wallabies and Jim emus relaxing in the sun, penguins cooling off in the water, and we got up close to many other animals. Especially, the elephants. Touching an elephant was unique! It was rough and its hair was coarse, nothing like we expected. Watching the sea lion show was lovely and we were amazed by how clever the sea lions are.

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2017 English Channel swim

Friday, January 24, 2014

Cook Strait swim result

My crew and I departed from the North  Island of New Zealand along with Philip Rush and his crew to travel to the South Island. We were informed that weather forecast for later that morning would have increase winds.  With only 4 days left to our trip. We decided to go for it.  Wind conditions on the South Island, was perfect.  However , calm conditions can be deceiving.  My crew and I held hands to pay tribute Matt Rairdon.  His name was written on my upper arm.  My brothers Robbie and Johnny had their names on my forearm.  My crew and I wore our "Westbrook Strong" t-shirts on board .  As I started my swim, I had a 3 hour delay due to swirling currents keeping me in place. Four hours into the swim, conditions worsened. (I will post a video when I return to Maine next week.).  I started having issues with seasickness. However, I felt strong enough to continue. I actually enjoyed swimming in the very choppy conditions.  I noticed the finish line was not getting any closer after nearly 10 hours of swimming.  Swim legend Philip Rush, the organizer of my swim, said the current had changed (pulling me away from the finish)and it would be impossible to make the finish line.   I knew my choices: continue to swim for another 10 hours and be  further out in the Pacific Ocean or call it quits.   I asked Philip to stop the swim.   I felt strong enough to continue with my swim if Mother Nature was on my side. But, she was not.
I was disappointed that I did not finish the swim because this would have been a world record. However, I am not defeated. I will continue with my swim adventures.  I discovered for myself that it's the journey that is more important in life than the destination.   Swimming Cook Strait was a remarkable experience.  I can't thank my crew enough for their support.  Also, many thanks to my family and friends for their words of encouragement.  And finally, I thought of Matt Rairdon and his family several times during my swim. My brother David who was in the smaller boat, held a sign "In memory of Matthew Rairdon".  Domestic violence needs to stop.  It is a growing global problem that needs more attention on prevention.

Henley18 said...

We all share the disappointment and we are once again are reminded of how difficult your quest is. One small person in a vast often unpredictable and wild ocean. You are doing things that most of us have difficulty comprehending. Aside from the personal quest you are doing great things for others along the way.
See you soon back in Casco Bay, although you may want to to enjoy that NZ summer weather while you can.

BC Friends said...

We are sure that your journeys will continue to bring you successes and achievements in whatever fashion you measure them. We continue to be proud of you and to marvel at all you do!
See you soon.

docshock said...

Pat, Fantastic job! I watched the video (from link on Daily News of OWS), and was just amazed - first, that you recovered from your bouts with seasickness each time; second, that your stroke rate and smoothness continued thru the very rough conditions; and third, that you were able to make a hard decision to end the swim without finishing.
Can't wait to see you at P2P if not before! Keep up all the good work.


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AGGRESSION and Diazepam

AGGRESSION Symptoms and Causes

Caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be stressful and overwhelming. It's important to take care of yourself. Ask for and accept help.

Talk to the doctor. Find out what treatments might help control symptoms or address behavior problems. Find a support group. Others who have "been there" may be able to help and will understand.

If there are times of day that the person is less confused or more cooperative, take advantage of that in daily routines. Consider using adult day care or respite services. These offer a break with the peace of mind that the patient is being taken care of. Begin to plan for the future. This may include

  • Getting financial and legal documents in order
  • Looking into assisted living or nursing homes
  • Finding out what your health insurance and Medicare will cover

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AGGRESSION Clinical Trials and Studies

Treatments might be new drugs or new combinations of drugs, new surgical procedures or devices, or new ways to use existing treatments. The goal of clinical trials is to determine if a new test or treatment works and is safe. Clinical trials can also look at other aspects of care, such as improving the quality of life for people with chronic illnesses. People participate in clinical trials for a variety of reasons. Healthy volunteers say they participate to help others and to contribute to moving science forward. Participants with an illness or disease also participate to help others, but also to possibly receive the newest treatment and to have the additional care and attention from the clinical trial staff.
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1 Not yet recruiting A Brief Intervention to Prevent Adolescent Dating Aggression Perpetration
Conditions: Offensive Aggression;   Sexual Aggression;   Dating Violence Perpetration and Victimization
Intervention: Behavioral: Brief Motivational Interview
Outcome Measures: Dating Aggression Perpetration;   Knowledge and Attitudes about Dating Aggression
2 Recruiting Cognitive Behavioral Aggression Treatment
Condition: Aggression
Intervention: Behavioral: Psychotherapy
Outcome Measures: Aggressive Acts;   Brain activation to emotional stimuli
3 Unknown  Healthy Brains & Behavior: Understanding and Treating Youth Aggression
Condition: Aggression
Interventions: Behavioral: CBI;   Dietary Supplement: NUT
Outcome Measure: Diagnostic interviews and questionnaires will be used to see measure changes in Aggression and antisocial behavior. We will also check for levels of Omega-3 before and after the interventions to see whether there are changes in Omega-3.
4 Recruiting Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Disruptive Behavior in Children and Adolescents
Conditions: Disruptive Behavior;   Aggression;   Anger;   Irritability;   Noncompliance
Interventions: Behavioral: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Aggression;   Behavioral: Supportive Psychotherapy (SPT)
Outcome Measures: The Clinical Global Impression - Improvement (CGI-I) Score;   Modified Overt Aggression Scale (MOAS);   The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)
5 Unknown  Preventing Aggression In Veterans With Dementia (PAVED) - Telephone Sub-Study With Rural Veterans
Conditions: Dementia;   Pain
Intervention: Behavioral: Preventing Aggression in Veterans with Dementia (PAVeD)
Outcome Measure: Incidence of Aggression
6 Unknown  Pilot Trial of Neural Correlates of Response to Treatment of PTSD-Associated Impulsive Aggression
Conditions: Impulsive Aggression;   Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Interventions: Drug: Phenytoin;   Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Outcome Measures: change in impulsive aggressive acts measured by OAS-M;   change in regional brain activation as measured by FMRI;   change in PTSD symptoms as measured by CAPS;   change in depression symptoms as measured by BDI
7 Unknown  Aggressive Behavior Induced by Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) During the First Month of Treatment
Conditions: Adverse Effects;   Aggression
Intervention: Behavioral: comparative computer simulation
Outcome Measure: aggressiveness level
8 Unknown  Quetiapine Extended Release (XR) for the Management of Psychotic Aggression or Agitation in Adult Acute Psychiatry
Conditions: Schizophrenia;   Psychosis
Intervention: Drug: Quetiapine XR
Outcome Measures: The primary efficacy variable is the change in Aggression between admission and day 8 of treatment with Quetiapine XR as measured by the OAS.;   Measuring psychotic symptomatology change from baseline in BPRS-Total Score in aggressive, psychotic patients managed with Quetiapine XR;   Measuring the incidence of adverse events (including Extrapyramidal symptoms) by the change from baseline in SAS and BAS and subjective reports;   Measuring the incidence of concomitant benzodiazepine and other permitted medication use
9 Recruiting Treatment of Children With Peer Related Aggressive Behavior (ScouT)
Condition: Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Interventions: Behavioral: Social Skills Training;   Behavioral: Treatment Program with techniques to activate resources
Outcome Measures: total score for peer related Aggression in the Questionnaire for Aggressive Behavior of Children (FAVK) parent rating;   total score for peer related Aggression in the Questionnaire for Aggressive Behavior of Children (FAVK) teacher rating, patient self-report;   ODD-Score of the Symptom Checklist for Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder (FBB-SSV), parent, teacher and patient self-report;   ODD-Score of the Diagnostic Checklist for Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder (DCL-SSV);   Externalizing Problems Score of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), the Teacher Report Form (TRF), and the Youth Self-Report (YSR);   Internalizing Problems Score of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Teacher Report Form (TRF) , and the Youth Self-Report (YSR);   ADHD Symptom Checklist (FBB-ADHS) ,report parent, teacher and patient self-report ADHD Symptom Checklist (FBB-ADHS);   ICU (Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits);   KINDL rating scale for quality of life, parent and patient self-report;   FABEL rating scale for family burden;   Harter rating scale for self-concept;   Modified WFIRS (Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale);   Individual Problem Checklist (IPC);   ScouT-Social Problem Solving Test (ScouT-SPST);   Depression Anxiety and Stress Questionnaire (DASS)
10 Unknown  Effect of Massage Therapy on Aggression in a Psychiatric Inpatient Unit
Condition: Acute Psychiatric Disorders
Intervention: Procedure: Massage therapy
Outcome Measures: Aggression;   Irritability;   Anxiety;   Depression;   Cortisol levels;   Psychosocial climate;   PRN medication;   Incidence of seclusion or restraint;   Duration of hospitalisation
11 Recruiting Buspirone for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Irritability and Aggression
Condition: Traumatic Brain Injury
Interventions: Drug: Buspirone;   Drug: Placebo
Outcome Measures: Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Irritability Domain;   Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Aggression Domain;   Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Distress Irritability Domain;   Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Distress Aggression Domain;   St. Andrews-Swansea Neurobehavioural Outcome Scale;   Personal Health Questionnaire;   Traumatic Brain Injury-Quality of Life Anger;   Global Impressions of Change;   Clinical Global Impressions;   Aggression and Irritability Impact Measure;   Generalized Anxiety Disorder
12 Recruiting Efficacy and Safety Study of ELND005 as a Treatment for Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer's Disease
Condition: Alzheimer's Disease
Interventions: Drug: ELND005;   Drug: Placebo
Outcome Measures: Change from Baseline in NPI-C combined agitation and Aggression subscores;   Change from Baseline in modified-ADCS-CGIC agitation scores;   Change from Baseline in NPI total scores;   Change from Baseline in MMSE scores;   Change from Baseline in ADCS-ADL scores;   Incidence and severity of adverse events
13 Recruiting Phase II Trial of the Gamma-Secretase Inhibitor PF-03084014 in Adults With Desmoid Tumors/Aggressive Fibromatosis
Conditions: Desmoid Tumors;   Aggressive Fibromatosis
Intervention: Drug: PF-03084014
Outcome Measures: Determine the response rate (CR+PR) of PF-03084014 in patients with desmoid tumors/aggressive fibromatosis;   Correlate clinical response to therapy with genotyping data.;   Assess symptoms at baseline/intervals on study.;   Perform genotyping for germline and somatic mutations in APC and CTNNB1 genes.
14 Unknown  The Affect of Orthodontic Treatment on the Periodontal Status of Patients With Aggressive Periodontitis
Condition: Aggressive Periodontitis
Intervention: Procedure: orthodontic treatment
Outcome Measures: periodontal pocket depth;   PAR index
15 Unknown  Efficacy of a Triptan in the Treatment of Hostility and Aggression Among Convicts With a Psychiatric Treatment Order
Conditions: Psychotic Disorders;   Antisocial Personality Disorder;   Impulse Regulation Disorder;   Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Interventions: Drug: naratriptan;   Drug: placebo
Outcome Measures: number of aggressive incidents;   Aggression scores
16 Recruiting Effectiveness of Combined Medication Treatment for Aggression in Children With Attention Deficit With Hyperactivity Disorder (The SPICY Study)
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Interventions: Drug: Valproate;   Drug: Risperidone;   Drug: Placebo;   Drug: Stimulant medication;   Behavioral: Behavioral family counseling
Outcome Measures: Aggressive behavior;   ADHD symptoms
17 Recruiting Memantine on Aggression and Agitation of Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
Condition: Alzheimer's Disease
Intervention: Drug: Memantine
Outcome Measures: CMAI score;   CBI score;   RUD;   NPI score
18 Unknown  Strength at Home Couples Program (PTSD-Focused Relationship Enhancement Therapy for Returning Veterans)
Conditions: Aggression;   Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Interventions: Behavioral: Strength at Home Couples Group;   Behavioral: Supportive Group Therapy
Outcome Measures: Evidence of reduced incidence and frequency of intimate partner physical assault and psychological Aggression assessed by questionnaires and clinical interviews.;   Evidence of decreased risk factors (i.e. PTSD symptoms, anger, relationship satisfaction) implicated in the development of IPA assessed by questionnaires, clinical interviews, and psychophysiological measurements.
19 Recruiting Intuniv vs Placebo in the Treatment of Childhood Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Conditions: Intermittent Explosive Disorder;   Childhood Aggression;   Oppositional Defiant Disorder;   Attention Deficit Disorder
Interventions: Behavioral: Parent Management Training;   Other: Placebo;   Drug: Intuniv
Outcome Measures: Responder vs Non-Responder Assessment Form;   Percent change in score on the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] Rating Scale;   Percent change in the Modified Overt Aggression Scale;   Percent Change in the Score on Hostility Subscale of the Hopkins Symptom Checklist
20 Recruiting Randomized Trial of Aggressive Fluid Hydration to Prevent Post ERCP Pancreatitis
Condition: Pancreatitis
Interventions: Other: Aggressive Intravenous Hydration Group;   Other: Standard Fluids Arm
Outcome Measures: Acute Pancreatitis;   Clinical volume overload;   Serum amylase three times the upper limit of normal;   Increased abdominal pain


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1 Recruiting Improving Management of Breathlessness in Patients With Lung Cancer
Conditions: Breathlessness;   Dyspnea;   Lung Cancer
Intervention: Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Breathlessness
Outcome Measures: Feasibility and acceptability of a nurse practitioner-delivered dyspnea management intervention in patients with advanced lung cancer;   Effect of a nurse practitioner-delivered dyspnea management intervention on breathlessness in patients with advanced lung cancer;   Effect of a nurse practitioner-delivered dyspnea management intervention on quality of life in patients with advanced lung cancer;   Effect of a nurse practitioner-delivered dyspnea management intervention on mood symptoms in patients with advanced lung cancer
2 Unknown  Trial of a Breathlessness Intervention Service for Intractable Breathlessness
Condition: Dyspnea
Interventions: Behavioral: Breathlessness Intervention Service;   Behavioral: Best supportive care (Standard Care)
Outcome Measures: Numerical rating Scale (NRS) for distress due to breathlessness;   Modified BORG;   NRS Breathlessness at best/worst;   Dyspnoea descriptors;   CRQ;   EQ-5D;   HADS;   CSRI;   Charlson Co-morbidity score;   Social Functioning;   Karnofsky;   Experience of breathlessness and expectations/views of BIS;   Burden interview and caregiver Appr scale
3 Recruiting Mechanisms of Exertional Dyspnea in Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease
Conditions: Lung; Disease, Interstitial, With Fibrosis;   Healthy
Interventions: Other: Room air (21% oxygen);   Other: Hyperoxia (60% oxygen)
Outcome Measures: To determine the physiological mechanisms of exertional dyspnea in patients with fibrotic ILD;   To determine the mechanism by which hyperoxia improves exertional dyspnea and exercise time;   To determine any physiological mechanistic differences of exertional dyspnea between participants with fibrotic ILD and healthy control participants.
4 Recruiting Evaluating Sensations of Breathlessness in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Conditions: Lung; Disease;   Cystic Fibrosis;   Healthy
Outcome Measures: To determine if dyspnea is qualitatively and quantitatively different in patients with cystic fibrosis compared with age and sex-matched healthy controls during exercise;   To determine if the dyspnea responses can be explained by differences in the ventilatory response to exercise.
5 Unknown  Vibration Response Imaging (VRI) in Dyspnea Patients Presenting to the ED
Condition: Dyspnea
Outcome Measures: Assess the ability of the VRI to improve clinical outcomes via accurate, early classification of the cause of acute dyspnea as HF or other (i.e. COPD, PE etc).;   Assess the agreement to aid in classifying the cause of acute dyspnea as HF or other of the VRI in comparison to BNP/NTproBNP assays.;   Assess the ability of the VRI to aid in classifying the cause of acute dyspnea as HF or COPD;   Evaluate the ability of the VRI to monitor changes in clinical status following treatment in comparison with other standard testing methods (e.g. ECG, serial chest x-rays, etc.)
6 Recruiting Prehospital Triage of Patients With Severe Shortness of Breath Using Biomarkers
Condition: Dyspnea
Intervention: Other: Supplementary NT-proBNP measurement
Outcome Measures: Proportion of patients with dyspnea caused by heart disease initially triaged to department of cardiology;   Proportion of patients with dyspnea of other etiologies initially triaged to department of cardiology;   Proportion of patients with dyspnea caused by heart disease that receives pulmonary medication;   Length of hospital stay;   Intensive care unit admission rate;   All-cause re-admission;   Proportion of patients not admitted to hospital;   All-cause mortality;   Proportion of patients with dyspnea caused by lung disease, that receives traditional heart failure medication;   Proportion of patients with correct diagnosis of congestive heart failure in the prehospital setting;   Proportion of patients where congestive heart failure is correctly disproved in the prehospital setting
7 Recruiting Self-Management Intervention for Breathlessness in Lung Cancer
Conditions: Lung Cancer;   Breathlessness
Intervention: Behavioral: Self-management Intervention
Outcome Measures: Perceived severity of breathlessness;   Affective distress of breathlessness;   Dyspnea with activities of daily living and exercise;   Self-efficacy and mastery for managing breathlessness;   Beliefs about breathlessness;   Adherence and Use of Self-Management Strategies;   Exercise capacity;   Psychological distress;   Quality of life;   Health care utilization
8 Recruiting Aerosol Inhalation Treatment for Dyspnea
Conditions: Healthy;   Dyspnea
Intervention: Drug: Furosemide
Outcome Measures: Subject rating of Breathing Discomfort (dyspnea);   Multidimensional Dyspnea Profile;   Urine output
9 Recruiting Sensitivity of the Step Test to Detect Improvement in Dyspnea Following Bronchodilation in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conditions: Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease;   Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease;   Dyspnea
Intervention: Drug: Combination ipratropium/salbutamol or placebo (nebulization)
Outcome Measures: Symptom perception;   Cardiac and ventilatory outcomes;   Inspiratory capacity;   Respiratory pressures and diaphragm EMG;   Pulmonary function;   Maximal oxygen consumption;   Maximal inspiratory pressure (PImax)
10 Not yet recruiting Understanding the Importance of Plasticity in the Brain Mechanisms of Dyspnoea Perception
Condition: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Interventions: Drug: d-cycloserine;   Drug: placebo
Outcome Measures: BOLD signal changes;   Grey matter volume
11 Unknown  The Use of a Handheld Fan to Manage Breathlessness - A Feasibility Study
Condition: Dyspnea
Intervention: Device: handheld fan directed to cheeks
Outcome Measures: Primary outcome measure is time in minutes for which breathlessness is improved after 5 minutes use of the fan directed at the face;   Relief from breathlessness noted on relief score after using the handheld fan;   Correlation between VAS and NRS scales
12 Recruiting Acupuncture Feasibility Trial for Dyspnea in Lung Cancer
Conditions: Lung Cancer;   Dyspnea
Intervention: Procedure: Acupuncture
Outcome Measure: Dyspnea
13 Recruiting Study of a Tiotropium Inhaler For Shortness of Breath in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Conditions: NSCLC;   Dyspnea
Interventions: Drug: Tiotropium;   Drug: Placebo
Outcome Measures: 12 question Cancer Dyspnea Scale;   10 point Dyspnea numeric scale;   10 point Cough scale;   Forced Expiratory Volume 1 second (L/s) and Forced Vital Capacity (L)
14 Recruiting EUROpean Dyspnoea Survey in the EMergency Departments
Conditions: Dyspnea;   Emergencies
Outcome Measures: All cause mortality;   All cause rehospitalization
15 Recruiting Registry of Patients With Acute Dyspnea in the Emergency Department
Conditions: Dyspnea;   Heart Failure;   COPD
Outcome Measures: all cause mortality;   demographics and baseline characteristics;   medical care processes;   subjective and objective risk assessment
16 Recruiting Basics in Acute Shortness of Breath EvaLuation (BASEL V) Study
Condition: Dyspnea
Outcome Measures: Diagnostic accuracy for the diagnosis of heart failure;   Prognostic utility in patients with dyspnea
17 Not yet recruiting Dyspnea in COPD: Relationship With Exacerbations Frequency
Condition: Dyspnea
Interventions: Procedure: Spirometry;   Procedure: CO Exhaled breath;   Procedure: P01;   Procedure: FeNO
Outcome Measures: The negative airway pressure generated during the ﬁrst 100 ms of an occluded inspiration, which is an estimation of the neuromuscular drive to breathe. (P01 );   Borg scale;   Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO);   Inspiratory capacity (IC);   Ventilation at rest;   CO exhaled test
18 Recruiting Treatment of Dyspnea in Do-not-intubate Patients
Conditions: Acute Respiratory Failure;   Acute on Chronic Respiratory Failure;   Dyspnea
Interventions: Device: NIV;   Device: CPAP;   Device: Standard oxygen;   Device: HFNC
Outcome Measures: Prevalence of use of Noninvasive ventilation in DNI patients;   Subjects' comfort;   Dyspnea score;   Family members' impressions;   Family member's impressions
19 Not yet recruiting Inhaled Furosemide & Dyspnea
Condition: Dyspnea
Interventions: Other: CWS;   Drug: Furosemide;   Drug: Placebo
Outcome Measure: Sensory intensity (Borg 0-10 scale) ratings of dyspnea at isotime
20 Recruiting Inhaled Ondansetron & Dyspnea
Condition: Dyspnea
Interventions: Drug: Ondansetron;   Other: CWS;   Drug: Placebo
Outcome Measure: Sensory Intensity (Borg 0-10 scale) ratings of dyspnea at isotime


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No, it's probably not a good sign that I'm back on the "ingesting other creative people" to "soak in" their aesthetic abilities kick.

What? It's not like I'd do it. I mean, I wouldn't actually chop off Scott H. Biram's hand, boil it into chili and frame the bones above my writing desk...

It's not my fault. He's the one being so glory hollering, hillstomp brilliant...I wouldn't want to eat him if he hadn't played such a good show on Friday at The Hideout (and every other time I've seen him).

Speaking of The Hideout, its the quintessential Chicago dive bar. Seriously smalls, they aren't joking. It's fucking hidden. You're cruising down Elston and you're in warehouse, workshop country wondering when the hell you are going to get wherever the hell you are going. Then you miss the Wabansia, sidestreet turn, pull a wicked u-ey and find yourself driving down an even more obscure factory corridor where, just before the dead end, there's a balloon frame house waiting for you. It's been waiting the long haul. The house was born in two days and has stood over a hundred years, a haunted, hallowed ground for working class stiffs, hustlers, bootleggers and musicians.

Don't worry. It's cool. They finally have streetlights. Which is swell because the show started at 10 ish and you park in a kitty-corner alley by a chain link fence.

You'll get carded at the door, the ceilings are low, you'll have to gently shove past the PBR parlor, go past the merch table and in the way back, secondary room you'll find a crotch-level stage. And fish on the walls. And wood paneling. Christmas lights too. It's about the size of your parents finished basement, which means - if you try real hard, now - you might can fit about a hundred people.

The Dirt Daubers stepped up first. Or partially so. They were missing their stand up bass player. They play western Kentucky roots music, but you are as likely to hear them play ragtime as traditional ballads. Iffin you're thinking that the Dirt Daubers sound familiar, you might've heard about them through Col. J.D. Wilkes. He's the lead vocals in both the Dirt Daubers and Th' Legendary Shack Shakers. Not that either of the bands are remotely similar, aside from a general Appalachian influence. The Shack Shakers are more of an apocalyptic, dusty Kentucky, country blues group where Wilkes usually draws blood, in the very least tears out hair, and is all manner of dirt punk wild man. In the Dirt Daubers, there isn't room for that. It's a stand and deliver, balladeer trio and it was beautiful. There might not be room for high-octane antics, but both Wilkes and his wife, Jessica, play the finger-pickin' hell out multiple instruments while sharing vocals.

And there was Scott H. Biram.

Let me pause one half minute so I can get my mind out of the gutter, my hand out of my pants and, geez, I mean THAT'S WHAT GOOD MUSIC DOES TO YOU! Or me. Maybe not you. Good goddamn music will get me hot and heavy breathing and ready to write or talk or mess around. It's that prod in the ribs to quit watching movies alone on the couch and get to the living. As Auntie Mame would say, "Yes! Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!"

And hell, Biram writes down on your luck, electric blues that are as likely to contain a yodel as a growl, and that's right fine by me. He's a dirty, one man band with an electrified stomp board, tattoos, a trucker hat, a mustache and lyrics that are as informed by Bill Monroe as they are Black Flag and as liable to build up your heart as gut it through your bottomed-out stomach. Like such:

"We shook it together
'til we shook it right apart.
Then you dragged your crazy fingers
cross my broken heart."

"Rub it in my face, why don't ya baby...'bout your other man
You been tellin' my mother how it's so good to be back in love again."

And he'll come up with images that make me wanna write, man. I have yet to, but will write a story inspired by:

"I'll write your name backwards in the dirt so you can read it from the otherside"

I gush. I GD, Effin-A Gush.

And he's a genuinely nice fella. He'll talk you up after the show, give you a handshake or hug and thank you for coming out, "elsewise he wouldn't get paid," he'll say with a grin.

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Jun. 21st, 2011 03:41 am (UTC)
RSS feed brought this RIGHT to my mail box. I am one lucky sonavagun.

Your Hideout reminds me of my dark bars. I should go there. For, uh, RESEARCH purposes.
Jun. 21st, 2011 03:47 am (UTC)
I go wif you!
Jun. 21st, 2011 03:51 am (UTC)
That sounds marvelous! I love small shows with really talented performers:)
Jun. 21st, 2011 03:53 am (UTC)
If you are ever in Chicago, maybe we can catch a show.
Jun. 21st, 2011 04:03 am (UTC)
Oooh, that would be a worth a trip all by itself:)

I catch most shows up in Minneapolis at The Cedar www.thecedar.org . I love bluegrass and Appalachian influenced music - I have seen Ralph Stanley twice now:)

You might like The Poor Nobodys - I caught them at The Cedar opening for Chicha Libre [whom you might also like] and they are touring this summer. Well, drat, missed them on May 5 @ The Elbo Room.
And I'll be missing this: http://www.thepoornobodys.com/2011/04/25/black-pirate-original-soundtrack/ because of that whole 4.5 hour commute that it would require to attend. Ah, well.
Jun. 21st, 2011 03:58 am (UTC)
That sounds like so much fun!! You really must let me know the next time you go.
Jun. 21st, 2011 04:04 am (UTC)
Also, I'm always happy to get music recommendations:)
Jun. 22nd, 2011 02:32 am (UTC)
I am intrigued by this bone chili you mention. Also by the show itself.
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The Myth of Editors

I was recently listening to a 2-part episode of Fear The Boot which was about the process of getting published. Fear The Boot is actually a gaming podcast, and easily one of the best shows out there on the topic. I strongly urge any of you interested in gaming to check them out.

They do special episodes from time to time, which branch into different areas. Since many of the hosts and regular listeners have an interest in it, they decided to do a show about getting published.

One of the things which came up, since all the guests on this episode are self-published, was the idea that books published traditionally would be subject to major changes. Words like "shredded" were used, and in general I felt there was a big fear among the people on the show that a writer has to give up a huge amount of creative control if they choose traditional publishing.

I wanted to address this today. This is an absolute myth. Or at least, if you have a good editor, it is a myth. A publisher's submissions editor is not going to offer you a contract if your manuscript is in such dire need of re-writing that drastic changes would happen in the editing process. Of course there will be things that need to change. Editors know the industry and the market far better than you, and they know what the average reader is most likely to enjoy. When you're in the editing process, your manuscript has already proven itself to be something a reader is likely to pick up. Your editor's job is to make sure that when that reader has finished it, they want to read more of your work.

Working with an editor is a partnership. There's a lot of back and forth discussion about what you're trying to say in a given scene, and whether you can find a way to say it better. The image of the editor as a harsh taskmaster, returning your manuscript with red lines drawn through swaths of your work, demanding that it be cut or changed so that it's "more commercial" is something I have never experienced.

I have had two amazing editors in WiDo. Kristine Princevalle, who started me on my editing journey for Locked Within, and Amie McCracken, who took over when Kristine left WiDo and is still with me for the sequel. I have learned more about the craft of writing from these two women, in such a short space of time, than I have in all my years reading and keeping my work to myself. A good editor is equal parts partner, critic, and teacher. I would advise anybody who is wary of dealing with an editor to let go of those fears. Whether you have a publisher who assigns you one or you hire yourself a freelancer, your editor is going to be your best friend when it comes to your work, believe me.

  1. Your description of an editor's job sounds a lot more sensible than the evil dragon with the red pen people seem to expect. :-)

  2. This is so true, Paul. A good editor is truly a best friend


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Friday, March 23, 2007

I flashed the doctor my butt

As I was leaving the room, I remember that I wanted to ask about the location of the trigger shot. I'm afraid we have been doing it in the wrong spot and though I'm obviously ovulating each cycle from it, perhaps not properly? I don't know.

Anyways, I asked the doctor if someone could draw me a circle or something to show where the shot should go. So he says, sure no problem, go lean on the table and I'll draw you an x. So I'm leaning against the table, holding my sheet that's wrapped around me with my left hand while trying to maneuver my shirt up and the sheet down a little on the right. Yeah, my left hand failed me and I dropped one end of the sheet. So the doc got a very clear view of my a$$ in the bright lights. Of course I grabbed the sheet right away and covered up and told the doctor I'm sorry and joked it off saying hey, you see these things all the time anyways right? So he draws me my x (which will be so easy to remember from now on because it is literally a couple mm over my tattoo) and I leave the room. As I'm getting dressed all I can think is how it isn't embarassing enough that this guy gets clear views of my you-know-what all the time, now he's gotten a clear view of my a$$ too, not my favorite body part! Oh well, c'est la vie!

Roy said...

One quick butt flash isn't so bad. He's a doctor, I'm sure he was professional about it and realizes that those crappy (cold) paper sheets cover very little and are hard to control. Love your butt, it is taking a lot of pain from you (all those shots), it deserves love.

Roy said...

Oh, and thanks for the comment on my pics. I was going crazy not getting any comments on them (beside's R's and they don't count, he wants to have sex with me so his compliments don't mean as much as those of total strangers).

Sunny said...

I would have died too!

Baby Blues said...

That's hilarious!
I feel there's nothing more that could embarass me infront of my doctor. He has seen everything down there, inside and out. And I always say, once you've seen one, you've seen it all. Doctors are so polite in not saying anything and keeping a straight face.

Dr. John Jones said...

I am a gynecologist myself, and trust me...your doctor wasn't horrified with your flash. I'm glad that you've gotten a "mark" so that your injections will be properly administered.

Like one of my patients said to me one day when I made my usual "this is no big deal" speech as we began the pelvic, "I'm not worried, I know you've seen it all before."

John Jones, M.D.