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The Superior Court of San Bernardino County has released plans to reorganize local cases when the new Justice Center in downtown San Bernardino opens.
Attorneys and judges were advised earlier this month about the significant changes, which includes sending all family and civil cases from the courthouse in Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino.
The plans will take effect in May.
"These changes will allow this court, which has been historically underfunded and is dealing with several consecutive years of budget cuts, to manage its scarce resources as effectively and efficiently as possible," said Presiding Judge Marsha Slough.
The reorganization looks like this:
San Bernardino district criminal cases, both felonies and misdemeanors, will be heard in the new San Bernardino Justice Center.
Countywide civil cases, including those from Rancho Cucamonga, will be moved to the new San Bernardino Justice Center.
West Valley Superior Courthouse in Rancho Cucamonga will only hear West End criminal cases. Felony and misdemeanor cases in Fontana will be reviewed to determine which courthouse – San Bernardino or Rancho Cucamonga – is better equipped to hear them.
The Rancho Cucamonga courthouse will also have temporary hearings on both civil and domestic violence restraining order matters.
San Bernardino family law cases will stay in the historic San Bernardino building. Rancho Cucamonga family law cases will move to the historic courthouse in San Bernardino.
Family law cases in Victorville will stay where they are.
Cases of small claims, landlord tenants and traffic/non-traffic infractions from the San Bernardino, Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga districts will be heard in Fontana.
The new Justice Center, which the restructure revolves around, is scheduled to be open for business on May 28.
"This is an opportunity for us to really evaluate how we do business as efficiently and effectively and smartly as we can," Slough said.
The reorganization is one of the solutions intended to offset the court's darkest hour.
Slough said within the county court system, 86 judges are doing the work of 156, and 866 employees are doing the work of about 1,500.
And in the last year and a half, courthouses in Chino, Needles and Big Bear have closed due to budget cuts. And there is only one courtroom currently open in Barstow, which is scheduled to close July 1.
With each of these changes, officials have had to shift the workload, Slough said.
"But the re-structuring deepens our ability to handle this massive caseload that we have been carrying," she sad. "We have to be as effective and efficient as we can be with our business."
However, there is criticism toward the new plans.
David H. Ricks, an attorney with the Inland Empire Law Group in Rancho Cucamonga, said he is especially frustrated with the plan to move all family law and civil matters out of the West Valley area. He said local lawyers and judges should have been consulted before the changes were decided.
"I personally have not found a single person who supports the move. Without openness and discussion, we as attorneys and many of the judges, are left in the dark watching the access to justice and court services dwindling unnecessarily," Ricks said.
He's worried that the new plan will do more harm than good.
"Our courts in San Bernardino (County), especially in Rancho Cucamonga, were a model of efficiency. The Judicial Council came to see how it was that judges handling between 400 to 800 cases each could get those cases resolved or tried so efficiently," Ricks said.
"Frankly, the efficiency stems from the close relationship between the attorneys and the judges, who work together to find solutions to the disputes. Now with the judges at a further distance, less connected to the cases and the attorneys, efficiency will be lost and the relationship previously built between the bar and the bench will disappear."
Ricks, also the president-elect of the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association, is also worried that once the cases are moved, the West End will not see a local civil court again.
"San Bernardino County residents are the big losers in this move," Ricks said. "An outcry needs to come from the public to keep the services their tax dollars pay for."
Ricks cited several negative examples that could come from the changes.
"Instead of having personal injury cases tried in the community where the injured person resides, that person will have to travel significant distances to call upon the courts for compensation for his or her losses," he said.
Ricks also talked hypothetically about how an abused woman reliant on public transportation could miss her court appointment and "will not be able to present her case, thereby denying her access to justice."
And "family law attorneys will be required to charge clients for increased travel time thereby increasing the cost for these services to those struggling with difficult circumstances," Ricks said.
"In civil matters, including personal injury claims and business disputes, the costs associated with handling these matters increase (and those costs are ultimately passed on to the western Inland Empire residents and businesses)."
While there is some sacrifice required in the new plans, Slough said they are working to provide as many services as they can.
The court is working to implement more online services regarding family law issues or domestic violence protective orders, and they are trying to reduce wait time in mediation by looking into re-engineering how they process cases.
"This plan maximizes limited services, but it does have a cost," said Stephen Nash, court executive officer for San Bernardino County Superior Court.


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Betsey Johnson took a tour through the Wild West on Sunday, showing off a newly model-slim Kelly Osbourne as her head bandito.
Some of the looks — inspired by saloon girls, vagabonds, gamblers and other ne'er-do-wells — will be available immediately in Betsey Johnson stores, a nod to the reality of fast fashion. Other looks showed in eight days of previews at New York Fashion Week won't be available until fall, though customers — and copycats — are eagerly watching online.
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Sunday TV Showdown Looming
It's that time of the year again for NASCAR. Sunday afternoon, the Sprint Cup Series will go head-to-head with the NFL for TV ratings. It's a moment of choice for fans of both sports.
While the action from the Saturday night race in Richmond was certainly an attention-getter, the NFL also had a memorable opening weekend. This is the time of the season when ESPN is alone in presenting the Sprint Cup Series races.
It's a tad ironic that ESPN just unveiled a massive new NFL TV package. It has already resulted in new programming on multiple ESPN networks and substantial expansion of existing series. ESPN and the NFL have cemented a relationship that will exist for a very long time.
This was also the week that ESPN2's NASCAR Now, the only NASCAR-themed program on any ESPN network, was relegated to the 3PM Eastern timeslot. Even the later airing for West Coast viewers was cancelled. Since 2007 this series has aired on weekdays at 5PM ET.
Last year we had this discussion and found many NASCAR fans to be upset. While the Chase for the Championship format was designed to counter NFL interest, it was not the Chase fans disliked. Instead, it was the way ESPN covered the final ten races of the Sprint Cup Series season.
Fans of drivers outside of the Chase found no TV coverage of those teams, unless the car was leading the race. Literally from the time the green flag fell there would be four hours without a full field recap, any reference to non-Chase teams or even updates on how non-Chase drivers got to where they were running on the track.
Often, drivers would seemingly appear from nowhere to win the races. It was a fundamental disconnect between a TV network covering a Chase and fans who were watching a race. Nothing could shake ESPN from focusing on the top Chasers for the entire telecast.
One basic truth about the NASCAR fan base was seemingly missed by the ESPN production team. Fans do not change driver favorites when the Chase starts. That group of fans wearing Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle or Mark Martin gear wants to be provided the same amount of information about those teams as they have been all season.
The argument that the Chase drivers deserve the lion's share of the TV coverage has been proven wrong by the disastrous TV ratings and negative fan response over the last four years. Time and time again, it's been suggested that ESPN take the Chase races and simply produce them as events, letting the scoring ticker and the pit reporters handle the Chase point updates.
One new wrinkle brought to the table by ESPN this season is the side-by-side commercial format. Branded as NASCAR Nonstop, the new format will be used for the second half of each Chase race. The first half of each race will feature full-screen commercials as usual.
This is at least a bow to one of the biggest problems TV has with the sport. In order to pay for the races, the Sprint Cup Series networks have to hammer commercial breaks into live events without being able to stop the action. NASCAR Nonstop is at least a first step that will hopefully convince ESPN to use this format full time for 2012.
The other big advantage for ESPN is the presence of Allen Bestwick. Love him or hate him, Bestwick is superb at directing traffic on the air and working to keep fans updated on the information about the race. This will be his first time trying to walk the tricky line of the race vs. the Chase.
It really helps to have someone in the lap-by-lap announcer position who has direct experience in the role. That is something Dr. Jerry Punch and Marty Reid did not. It was a bold move by ESPN just days before the network's Sprint Cup Series coverage began to move Bestwick into the TV booth. We will see on Sunday if it pays off.
What is your mindset as you try to make the decision about Sunday TV viewing? Putting aside the usual complaints about the Chase, Brian France and Junior how about sharing with us what you will be watching on Sunday and why.
To add your opinion on this topic, just click the comments button below. Thanks for taking the time to stop by The Daly Planet.
26 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Well congratulations JD, your persistance has paid off. ESPN will air 9 of the 10 chase races online as well as the espn app, PLUS RACEBUDDY, and Nationwide races as well as Nascar Now will also be available online and through the app.
Daly Planet 1, Espn 0
- September 13, 2011 at 9:13 PM
- Kieth said...
Its a shame that the agencies who determine vewership for programming can't measure DVR recording. Personally, I watch the race and record the football games I want to watch due to the ever increasing stoppage of play for commercials. Others may do the opposite, so I wish the ratings were a little more accurate.
As discussed here, racing is not a sport that has planned TV time-outs, so I choose to watch the race live.
- September 13, 2011 at 9:15 PM
- Anonymous said...
The chase better be GREAT to keep me from channel hopping to the NFL.
NASCAR ratings have been up for 2011 but NFL football is back, don't look for increased ratings for the next 10 races.
- September 13, 2011 at 9:15 PM
- Anonymous said...
Great news! So happy to see that they decided to play together nicely and allowing the races to be made available. Now for FOX to play nicely & the groups to keep it going ALL YEAR LONG! <3
I'll be watching racing, it would take a lot for me to flip from it. Even if it's "boring" I generally just multi-task and do something else while keeping an ear out.
If something good is happening I'll see it on Twitter & SBNation or elsewhere will have a clip :)
- September 13, 2011 at 9:28 PM
- Charlie said...
I will be watching the Green Bay Packers at 1 pm. I will probably record the race and may watch the last of the race after the Packer game is over. Espn has changed how fans are presented the race. They zoom in on a car, talk about that car and driver and then move on to another car and driver. They no longer show a race as a fan in the stands gets to see it so why should I waste my time watching a poor broadcast when I can watch an NFL game where they show me the game as a fan would see it. I am not sure why Espn decided on the 2 pm time slot. Do they think people watching an NFL game are all of a sudden going to switch the Tv to the race at 2 pm, maybe, that is what Espn is hoping they will do. It would make more sense to start the race at Noon and see if they can keep the viewer from changing the channel at 1 pm.
I may watch the race on Oct. 9th because the Packers play that evening but that is just a maybe. I have followed or watched Nascar for over 30 years and I am getting to the point where I just don't care about Nascar and one main reason is how the races are shown on Tv.
- September 13, 2011 at 9:33 PM
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- September 13, 2011 at 9:38 PM
- Roland said...
Im a Nascar fan. I will watch racing. I might be the only person left in this country who does not care for the NFL. I can watch college football till my eyes bleed. I love it. But never got into NFL. Id rather watch Espn self destruct during the chase than watch those overpaid sissies. Call me when the Super Bowl is on.
I am however a massive Atlanta Braves fan, and even though its getting down to cruch time and we are slowly giving up our once massive lead in the wild card,any race takes precedence over the Braves game. I would even record a playoff game. Not missing a race.
- September 13, 2011 at 9:40 PM
- ChrisK said...
I'll be interested to see how well the NASCAR Nonstop works. If all they do is follow the leader around, it will be pretty useless. It also depends on how large a box they put the race in.
Also, they probably won't use it during the local commercial breaks. I'm not sure how often those come along though.
- September 13, 2011 at 9:56 PM
- Zetona said...
Anon 9:13, where did you hear that? A cursory glance at the ESPN3 website shows no NASCAR listings. They do, however, have Sepak Takraw!
- September 13, 2011 at 10:12 PM
- Daly Planet Editor said...
Thanks for your patience. There is a new post up on the RaceBuddy and Watch ESPN news.
We will keep this focused on the NASCAR vs. NFL debate going on across the country this week.
It's a tough one!
- September 13, 2011 at 11:04 PM
- Jonathan said...
Its all Nascar all the time here.. Plus I will be at the race Sunday so. NF WHAT???? LOL
- September 14, 2011 at 4:28 AM
- SD80MAC said...
Roland, you are not the only guy who does like the NFL. I am a race fan only. I do not watch any kind of football or other stick and ball sports. And I watch all kinds of racing that involves vehicles with 4 wheels that turns left or/and right.
- September 14, 2011 at 5:36 AM
- GinaV24 said...
good job, JD. This is awesome news. A lot of my viewing will depend on 2 things - how well does ESPN actually cover the race and how nice is the weather?
I like football and have definitely turned the channel from NASCAR to football if the ESPN coverage is annoying me or when they are in commercial break. The side by side commercial format may help keep me from doing some of that.
But if ESPN simply pounds chase, chase, chase coverage on me, regardless of the actual race taking place, I won't sit inside on a nice fall day and watch an entire race. I'll watch the beginning and the end.
- September 14, 2011 at 8:43 AM
- Marsha said...
The NFL Red Zone became available for the first time last Sunday on my cable provider. I watched it during the second afternoon game - it was wonderful to see games not available in my area that I had an interest in. It worked perfectly because the Cup race was on Saturday night.
This Sunday I'll turn to the race when it starts (but won't be watching pre-race as I'll be watching NFL and its pre-race activities). If it is a good race and telecast, I'll stick with the race; otherwise, it will be back to the NFL. When rake leaving season is here, I'll more likely listen to Cup on the radio while outside.
Since we now also have the NFL Network, don't know if it will result in football overload. Time will tell, but for now, I'm very excited about the new NFL opportunities.
And, I am a very long time Nascar fan, but coverage on just a few drivers has caused me to drift from telecasts the past few years.
- September 14, 2011 at 9:38 AM
- allisong said...
I am a NASCAR fan, first and foremost. Beyond that, I watch a few IndyCar and F1 races. I am not a fan of any other sports, not even casually, so I won't be flipping over to anything else, including the NFL.
Bring on the Chase!
- September 14, 2011 at 11:56 AM
- Anonymous said...
Sorry NASCAR, you are just the ugly girlfriend to me. You have a nice personality, and fun to be around, but now the smoking hot babe of the NFL is now available, I'm now off with her.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed my Sundays with you, though the NFL has you outclassed in just about every way possible.
- September 14, 2011 at 12:46 PM
- GinaV24 said...
IMO, ESPN has got to focus on the race, not the chase if they want to get the long time NASCAR fans to stay engaged in the race.
the other variable as far as watching the race for me is - what track will they be racing on? Some simply aren't worth spending 4 hrs of my day on - at least in my opinion.
Happily I plan to be at both Charlotte and Martinsville this year.
- September 15, 2011 at 10:32 AM
- Anonymous said...
JD, you are so right about ESPN being overly obsessed with the Chase teams and no one else. The other 31 drivers might as well not even show up to the race, based on TV converage. I'm surprised this hasn't been taken care of ealier. You would think the sponsors of the non-Chase drivers would be furious and demand NASCAR do something about it.
- September 15, 2011 at 1:27 PM
- Anonymous said...
Richmond was on the opening day of college football season, and a look at the stands told the story.
As for the NFL, once again fans will vote with their remotes for the product they want to see. In the past the results have been obvious, I suspect they will be again this year.
- September 15, 2011 at 1:53 PM
- Anonymous said...
Will start watching the races then will stop if the race is boring as they have been until last few laps. Also as long as they talk about only a few drivers as they always do then sponsors will continue to leave NASCAR. Why spend money when your product gets almost no coverage
I know this blog is about tv media coverage but I find it unbelievable that reporters are not all over the menard spin. One just said that they have not heard the radio feed from menards radio. A huge story and they have not even taken the time to listen to the proof. But they ask harvick and plan to ask menard. Come on, like they will say sure he did it on purpose. I guess I have completely misunderstood the job of NASCAR reporters. Ls
- September 15, 2011 at 2:01 PM
- John in Chico said...
Don't know what the problem is here, motor racing comes first in this house period.
Without expanding on the dedication it takes in this sport, the precision that everyone involved has to preform, from the frame shop through to the paint shop and of course the drivers and crews. There's no coach standing outside every turn telling the driver what to do next, they make their own decisions, many times a lap, without steriods even.
Stick and ball buys their tools, by the case, motorsports makes their equipment to extreem precision and exacting standards.
San Jose is going to vote on a billion dollar stadium for the San Francisco 49ers, a publickly owned facility for a privately owner team. How many major league race tracks are there that are not privately owned? Zero.
When the season is complete we'll tune in the Raiders and the 49ers and wait for on-line testing or the first laps of practice at Daytona.
Haven't seen a driver climb the stands trying to assault a fan or better yet pull out of a "game" for a hang nail.
Stick and ball can't compete, sorry. Our athleats don't die in their 50's as a result of the damage done in their "playing" days.
Motor racing, all forms, far exceeds anything professional "sports" does.
- September 15, 2011 at 2:59 PM
- Anonymous said...
The Race ....Talk to me about NFL in November
- September 15, 2011 at 3:10 PM
- Anonymous said...
JD, watchespn doesn't show commercials, so will NASCAR Nonstop be featured on watchespn or just the actually TV broadcast?
- September 15, 2011 at 4:20 PM
- Anonymous said...
I'll watch NFL anytime over what we get from the race. I'll keep up with the race by reading the comments on this site. Why? cookie cutter tracks, cot, gas milage races, fake debris, ZOOM IN CAMERA SHOTS, BUMPER CAMS, ROOF CAMS, REAR CAMS, IN CAR CAMS, SIDE CAMS, UP YOUR CUSS CAMS, A.D.D. CAMERA SHOTS, CHASE. Like Charlie said, when they start broadcasting the race to the home viewer like a person at the race would watch, then I will be back. Also, I will no longer watch anything with a KW, DW, or MW. I had enough. MC
- September 15, 2011 at 5:49 PM
- Jimm57 said...
I'm with John in Chico 100%. He hit the nail on the head. I plan my week around Nascar, and altho I may be disapointed in the actual broadcast, there's nothing like hoping the 48 will spin himself out AGAIN!!
- September 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM
- Anonymous said...
My need to split my time between two states at the moment has actually given me the ability to enjoy better race coverage. At home, I have standard cable TV and a wireless internet card (5 gig a month limit with unreliable streaming) meaning when I'm there, I TiVo and watch the race while listening only to the TrackPass scanner. I follow Twitter on my phone.
However, away from home like I am this weekend, I have DSL plus DirecTV, meaning I get Hotpass along with whatever looks good and works in TrackPass and RaceBuddy. I pick a driver for Hotpass and toggle the "previous channel" function on the TV between that and the race. I have the DVR recording both channels so I can go back later to review something I might miss. On my laptop I'll have my driver's scanner in one browser and a leaderboard in another. Twitter's on the phone. Football? No interest ever.
The thing is, what I do isn't unusual. Many fans follow races using multiple media sources. It's too bad that they aren't ALL tracked for ratings, but people these days are so obsessed with privacy that it may never happen. I do opt in to tracking whenever possible -- with my TiVo at home and on my laptop. I've allowed the Nielsen folks to track my activity for years, and while I don't know for sure if they track interest in things like TrackPass and RaceBuddy, I like to think they do.
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Russia's children rights ombudsman on Tuesday lashed out at the U.S. authorities for hastily performing an autopsy into a January death of a 3-year-old Russian boy adopted by a West Texas couple, whose death has fanned opposition to American adoptions.
An autopsy report released to the Odessa American on Monday said that Max Alan Shatto had more than 30 bruises and other marks on his body as well as signs that he was routinely injured by accident. Pathologists could not find the specific injury that caused the internal bleeding leading to the boy's death on January 21 which was ruled accidental. A grand jury declined to indict the parents, Alan and Laura Shatto, who also adopted his half-brother, Kristopher.
Russian authorities and state media have used Max Shatto's death to fan opposition to American adoptions after Moscow adopted a law in December, barring Americans from adopting Russian children. Americans have adopted an estimated 60,000 children from Russia over the last two decades, at least 20 of whom have died.
The latest news from around North Texas.
Pavel Astakhov said on Tuesday that Russia wants Max Alan Shatto's parents to face justice. Astakhov said in a statement that Russia "cannot accept this probe and its results as final and objective."
He criticized the autopsy results as "biased and hasty" and complained that American authorities have not forwarded him the report. He said he found about it from the media.
The boy, born Maxim Kuzmin, died Jan. 21 after Laura Shatto found him unresponsive outside their home in Gardendale, Texas.
A medical examiner's investigator wrote in the report that Laura Shatto found abrasions, scrapes and bruises from head to toe on Max's body. Alan Shatto told authorities that the boy hit his head against items in the home and had serious behavioral problems.


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Q. I know that driving more slowly is one of the main things you can do to save gas and lower emissions from your car, but why is that, exactly?
– Jake, MT
A. This sounded like a question for Expert Champion Hypermiler Wayne Gerdes. He's that dude you may have read about in the news, who gets five billion miles (hardly an exaggeration) to the gallon in his plain old Honda Accord. So that's exactly who we asked.
Here's what Wayne has to say about why it pays to resist putting the pedal to the metal:
Above 50 miles per hour, aerodynamic drag overcomes the tire rolling resistance mechanical drag. The engine mechanical drag is somewhere in the middle, but it increases as speed increases with RPM. Above 50, aerodynamic drag begins to overwhelm all other drag, or energy losses in the vehicle. This is not specific to any vehicle, I'm giving you an average. Right around 50 mpg is where things go south. Above 55 miles per gallon you really begin to get burned.
This from a man who (no exaggerating now) gets 50-55mpg in his 2005 Honda Accord in summer, and 40-45 mpg in the winter. That's twice what the EPA estimates he should be able to get in a 2005 Honda Accord, so you know you better listen up.
Now try this at home, kids: Gerdes suggests you shell out $150 for a fuel consumption display (if your car doesn't already have one built in), take her out on a flat highway some day when it's not particularly windy, and get a sense of where that fuel economy point maxes out. Once you find your sweet spot, stay there. Whenever possible. If your car's sweet spot is 40mpg, roll with it. Don't go so slowly that you're a safety hazard on the highway, of course, but also don't forget to enjoy how incredibly annoying you are to the other gas-guzzling cars on the road. And how much money you're saving! Gerdes says you'll earn back your $150 in just 3-4 months of driving at your vehicle's sweet spot speed. Go on — drive like grandma.
Story by Tobin Hack. This article originally appeared in Plenty in September 2008. The story was added to MNN.com.


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How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
This is a combination product containing two medications in the form of a gel: levodopa and carbidopa. It is used to treat Parkinson's disease in people who are responsive to levodopa treatment, have tried other types of Parkinson's disease medication combinations but continue to have symptoms. Levodopa - carbidopa intestinal gel is given using a small portable pump and tube that connects directly into the gut. The medication is given throughout the day, which allows a constant amount of medication to be in the blood and decrease the Parkinson's symptoms.
Levodopa helps to control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease by correcting the chemical imbalance in the brain that produces symptoms. The addition of carbidopa lowers the amount of levodopa that is required and may reduce some of the side effects of levodopa, such as nausea and vomiting.
Although levodopa helps relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease, it does not slow down the progression of the disease.
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
100 mg/10 mg
Each mottled blue, oval, scored compressed tablet, engraved "100/10" on one side and "NOVO" on the other side, contains levodopa 100 mg and carbidopa 10 mg (as monohydrate). Nonmedicinal ingredients: FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, and starch.
100 mg/25 mg
Each mottled yellow, oval, scored compressed tablet engraved "100/25" on one side and "NOVO" on the other side, contains levodopa 100 mg and carbidopa 25 mg (as monohydrate). Nonmedicinal ingredients: D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, and starch.
250 mg/25 mg
Each mottled blue, oval, scored tablet engraved "250/25" on one side and "NOVO" on the other side, contains levodopa 250 mg and carbidopa 25 mg (as monohydrate). Nonmedicinal ingredients: FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, and starch.
How should I use this medication?
Treatment with levodopa - carbidopa should be started slowly and increased gradually to reduce the risk of side effects while gaining maximum benefit from the medication.
The recommended starting dose for people not already taking levodopa is 1 tablet, containing levodopa 100 mg and carbidopa 25 mg, 3 times a day. Your doctor will usually increase the dosage by 1 tablet daily every 3 days until the best results occur with the least amount of side effects. When the daily dose rises above 3 tablets daily, the dose should be divided into 4 to 6 daily doses. The maximum daily dose of levodopa is 1500 mg.
If you have already been taking levodopa and are starting levodopa - carbidopa, the dose will be much lower than the dose of levodopa taken as a single medction.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
The controlled release (CR tablets) form of this medication should be swallowed whole with fluids. Do not crush or chew the medication as this will destroy the time-release property of the medication.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice. If you miss more than one dose, check with your doctor.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Do not use levodopa - carbidopa intestinal gel if you:
- are allergic to levodopa, carbidopa, or any ingredients of the medication
- cannot take sympathomimetic amines (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine)
- have a history of stomach or pancreas problems such as swelling or obstruction that prevents placement of a PEG tube (a type of tube that connects to the gut in order to use this medication)
- have an active infection of the abdominal space
- have active uncontrolled or severe heart disease, blood-related diseases, endocrine disease, liver disease, lung disease, or kidney disease
- have narrow-angle glaucoma
- have suspicious undiagnosed skin lesions or a history of melanoma
- have or have had a stroke in the last 6 months
- have used an MAO inhibitor (e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine) within the past 2 weeks (as an exception, selegiline can be used safely at the recommended dose with levodopa - carbidopa intestinal gel)
What side effects are possible with this medication?
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
As this medication is delivered using a pump-tube delivery system, complications can occur from the surgical procedure required to create the small opening in the stomach wall for the intestinal tube and with long-term use of the intestinal tube. This risk should be discussed with your doctor to determine if this medication is a good choice for your treatment.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
- constipation
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- increased sweating
- loss of appetite
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- weight loss
Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- abnormal thinking – developing urges to gamble, increased sexual urges, excessive eating or spending, and/or other intense urges that could harm yourself or others
- anxiety
- cold, burning, tingling, prickling sensations in the hands, feet, arms, or legs
- falling asleep without warning
- falls
- feeling lightheaded or faint after standing
- hallucinations
- involuntary movements, muscle cramps
- signs of depression (e.g., poor concentration, changes in weight, changes in sleep, decreased interest in activities, thoughts of suicide)
- signs of skin cancer, irregular or new skin lesions
- a sudden return of your Parkinson's disease symptoms
- surgical-procedure-related problems (e.g., abdominal pain, redness or swelling around the surgical wound, infection around the tube, air or gas in the abdomen etc.)
- symptoms of irregular heart beat (e.g., chest pain, dizziness, rapid, pounding heartbeat, shortness of breath)
The following side effects may be caused from the tubing as you should check you with your doctor as soon as possible if any occurs:
- tube blockages
- dislocation of the tube
- inflammation or infection around the tube leading to swelling or leakage
- stomach pain, nausea, vomiting
- worsening movement (or slow movement)
Seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
- severe abdominal pain which may be associated with fever, vomiting, abdominal tenderness, or swelling of the abdomen
- signs of a serious allergic reaction (e.g., abdominal cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, redness, itching, or swelling of the skin, face and throat)
- vomiting of blood or noticing blood in your stools
- with reduced dosing or stopping the medication resulting in a high fever, muscle rigidity, involuntary movements, altered consciousness, mental status changes such as more frequent breathing, sweating or dizziness
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Are there any other precautions or warnings for this medication?
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
Activities requiring alertness: There have been reports of sudden onset of sleep by individuals taking levodopa and carbidopa combination. The doctor should be informed immediately if any episodes of suddenly falling asleep occur.
Behavioural and mood changes: This medication has been known to cause mood swings, changes in behavior, and symptoms of depression. If you have depression or a history of depression, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. You may notice compulsive behaviour, such as gambling, increased sexual activity, or inappropriate spending. If you experience symptoms of depression such as poor concentration, changes in weight, changes in sleep, or decreased interest in activities, contact your doctor as soon as possible. If you notice compulsive behaviour or signs of depression in a family member, ensure that they see their doctor.
Blood pressure and heart: This medication can cause blood pressure changes, making symptoms of heart conditions worse. If you have an existing heart condition, you should discuss with your doctor about how your condition may affect your medication dosage, or how your dosage may affect your medical condition.
Device-related complications: A sudden decrease in treatment response with increased symptoms of Parkinson's disease may be due to problems with the tubing or pump device, including tube blockages or dislocations. The doctor should be informed immediately if this occurs.
Diet: Protein-rich diets such as diets that contain a lot of meat, poultry, or fish may reduce the beneficial effects of levodopa. Discuss appropriate diet options with your doctor.
Glaucoma: This medication may make symptoms of glaucoma worse by increasing the pressure in the eye. If you have chronic wide-angle glaucoma, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Medical conditions: People with epilepsy, peptic ulcer or previous surgery in the upper part of the abdomen, heart disease, lung disease (e.g. asthma), liver disease, kidney disease, or hormonal disturbances, should be frequently monitored by their doctor while taking this medication.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): Very rarely, levodopa - carbidopa can cause a potentially fatal syndrome known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). If you notice the symptoms of NMS such as high fever, muscle stiffness, confusion or loss of consciousness, sweating, racing or irregular heartbeat, or fainting, get immediate medical attention.
Seizures: If you have seizures or a history of seizures, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Skin cancer: People with Parkinson's have been shown to have 2 to 6 times the risk of developing skin cancer compared to the general population. It is unknown if this is caused by the medication or the Parkinson's disease. You should discuss with your doctor regarding regular monitoring of your skin.
Sudden onset of sleep: There are reports of people who use levodopa - carbidopa falling asleep with no warning or drowsiness. If you have a sleep disorder, discuss this with your doctor. If you experience drowsiness while taking this medication, avoid driving or using machinery.
Surgeries: Except in emergencies, levodopa - carbidopa intestinal gel should be stopped 2 to 3 hours before any surgeries that require general anesthesia. Use of anesthesia and this medication together may cause changes in blood pressure or abnormal heart rhythms. Levodopa - carbidopa intestinal gel can be restarted after surgery as soon as the doctor allows you to drink fluids normally.
Pregnancy: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for pregnant women. Levodopa - carbidopa intestinal gel should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if levodopa - carbidopa passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking this medication, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel have not been established for use by people less than 18 years of age.
What other drugs could interact with this medication?
There may be an interaction between levodopa - carbidopa intestinal gel and any of the following:
- alfuzosin
- alpha agonists (e.g., clonidine, methyldopa)
- angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; captopril, enalapril, ramipril)
- angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs; e.g., candasartan, irbesartan, losartan)
- antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine, clozapine, haloperidol, olanzepine, quetiapine, risperidone)
- barbiturates (e.g., butalbital, pentobarbital, phenobarbital)
- beta-adrenergic blockers (e.g., atenolol, propranolol, sotalol)
- brimonidine
- bupropion
- calcium channel blockers (e.g., amlodipine, diltiazem, nifedipine, verapamil)
- conivaptan
- diuretics (water pills; e.g., furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene)
- duloxetine
- glycopyrrolate
- iron supplements (e.g., ferrous gluconate, ferrous sulfate)
- isoniazid
- kava kava
- medications for irregular heartbeat such as amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, procainamide, quinidine, or sotalol
- methylphenidate
- metoclopramide
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs; e.g., moclobemide, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine)
- multivitamins
- obinutuzumab
- pentoxifylline
- phenytoin
- phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil)
- prochlorperazine
- pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
- sapropterin
- tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, trimipramine)
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
- stop taking one of the medications,
- change one of the medications to another,
- change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
- leave everything as is.
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
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The New Entrant Motor Carrier Safety Program, administered by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in conjunction with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), is designed to assist the new motor carrier operations to understand the complex federal and state regulations that motor carriers are required to follow. This program was implemented in response to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, which aimed at reducing the number of safety incidents involving new motor carriers and drivers by providing increased training. In Arizona, ADOT and FMCSA conduct all new entrant safety audits.
All new interstate motor carriers are considered a new entrant after they register with FMCSA and receive an Identification number from the U.S. Department of Transportation and are subject to an 18-month safety-monitoring period. New Entrants carriers are required to have a Safety Audit conducted within 12 months for Property carriers, 4 months for Passenger Motor Coach carriers, and all other Passenger carriers within 9 months. During this safety-monitoring period, the carrier will receive a safety audit and have their roadside crash and inspection information closely evaluated. The carrier will be required to demonstrate it has the necessary systems in place to ensure basic safety management controls. Failure to demonstrate basic safety management controls may result in the carrier having their new entrant registration revoked.
All new entrant motor carriers must complete an application package consisting of a MCS-150, and/or a MCS-150B for the registration of the USDOT number. This application may be completed online, or by contacting the (FMCSA) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration headquarters office at 800.832.5660 to requesting an application by mail.
Carriers operating in interstate commerce must register for a USDOT number. The USDOT number must be displayed on all Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) operated by the carriers, as per Regulation (Part 390.21).
The following carriers are required to have a USDOT Number:
For-hire motor carriers must complete an OP-1, or OP-1(P), the BOC-3, and pay a $300 filing fee. This application may be completed online, or by contacting the FMCSA headquarters office at 800.832.5660 and requesting an application by mail.
Companies that operate as for hire carriers (for a fee or other compensation) that transport passengers or federally regulated commodities, or arrange for their transport, in interstate commerce are required to have interstate operating authority. The FMCSA operating authority is also referred to as an "MC" number.
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"Well, this is day one," said Ray Nowowieski, general superintendent for Bozzuto Construction Co., wearing his hard hat and surveying the phase 1 work already under way as redevelopment of the Rotunda mall began.
Baltimore City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke stopped by to see what was going on and to help Bozzuto and Hekemian & Co, the redeveloper, get permits to open an office inside the mall, where only two retail tenants, Rite Aid and the Rotunda Cinematheque movie theaters were still open. A third retail tenant, the eatery Casa Maria, which has a long-term lease, is expected to return in January.
Other retail tenants, who were on monthly leases, are gone, including Hair Cuttery and Radio Shack, both of which have joined the relocated Giant at the nearby Green Spring tower Square shopping center on 41st Street.
Nearly 60 office tenants upstairs in the mall, including a Social Security Administration office, will remain open during construction, but must put up with the noise of construction and demolition, said Nowowieski and Hekemian senior vice president Chris Bell, who stopped by to see the start of the roughly $100 million redevelopment project that has been talked about since 2005 but stalled in 2008, due to a bad economy.
Early Tuesday morning, the front parking lots on 40th Street were blocked off and mall traffic was diverted to the back lots. A lower lot was already being milled to rip up asphalt and a chain link fence was erected between the usable back parking lots and a lower lot at Elm Avenue and 38th Street. Near the fence in the east corner, Hampden-based Potts & Callahan, one of an estimated 50 or more subcontractors, already had a construction trailer. Potts & Callahan will be doing a lot of the grading and sediment control work, said job foreman Richard Sussan.
Hekemian & Co. plans to redevelop the mall with a mix of apartments, town houses, restaurants, additional retail and an eight-story parking garage for mallgoers. Construction of the garage and work on the interior of the mall would be finished sooner than the rest of the project, probably by early 2015, said Al Barry, a local land use consultant to Hekemian & Co.
On the first day, parking was reduced to 267 spaces, a loss of by about 60 or 70 spaces. No longer available was parking in the front, but Hekemian got back some parking spaces that had been leased to Roland Park Pace, a retirement community, Bell said.
"The Rotunda is open for business. There's plenty of parking," Bell said.
Not much work was being done in the mall's interior, although partitions were put up to separate pedestrians from construction as the project unfolds, Nowowieski said.
Leaving the mall after a doctor's appointment, Sarah McWilliams, 22, of Homeland, said she didn't know enough about the project to render an opinion on it. But she had one immediate observation.
"The parking is a little annoying," she said.
But Guilford resident Tom Boyce, an insurance agent, liked what he saw.
"I'm impressed by it," he said, stopping his car to ask Nowowieski about the project. "Nobody likes new things, but time marches on and people need places to live."
The Baltimore City Planning Commission in February voted to approve the design of the Rotunda redevelopment project. Plans call for 382 apartments, 182,000 square feet of additional retail and 153,000 square feet of office space. The interior of the mall would be closed and storefronts would be turned outward, facing a central plaza.
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The redevelopment project is significantly scaled back from an original $180 million proposal that called for a 22-story apartment building, a hotel and underground parking.


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The Lumia 920 is a heavy phone. At 6.5 ounces – much heavier than Apple's new iPhone, which is just shy of 4 ounces – the Lumia is big and chunky and not shy about it.
It's as if, with its new flagship Windows Phone device, Nokia has crafted a physical token representative of the weight it would like to wield in the smartphone market.
Nokia has delivered a heavyweight player (pun intended) to take on the other smartphones, Windows Phone or otherwise.Among all Microsoft's hardware partners betting on the Windows Phone platform, Nokia has the most to lose, and potentially the most to gain. Analysts and carriers have said again and again that the smartphone market needs a third platform to compete against iOS and Android. And with the arrival of Windows Phone 8, it looks like we finally have a three-horse race. Should Windows Phone succeed, Nokia could reap untold benefits. If the Windows smartphone market stays lukewarm, Nokia will continue to wilt.
But I have to admit that when I started using the HTC Windows Phone 8X, a device that directly competes with the Lumia 920, the future started looking more grim for Nokia. It seemed as though HTC had beat the Finnish company at its own game, making a gorgeous Windows Phone handset, bright colors and all.
That's not quite the case, though. After days of using the Lumia 920, it's hard to deny Nokia has delivered a heavyweight player (pun intended) to take on the other smartphones, Windows Phone or otherwise.
First off, the Lumia 920 is very well-designed. It looks like a slightly larger, more polished Lumia 900. It has the same rectangular polycarbonate shell, with rounded edges and flat tops. However, the polycarbonate now surrounds a sculpted, 4.5-inch curved Gorilla Glass display. With its rounded edges, it looks more fluid than the flat display of the Lumia 900.
The polycarbonate also now comes in glossy and matte textures. The black model of the phone that I tested has a matte body, which I prefer over the glossy finish I saw in the red and yellow models. The phone also comes in white and cyan. Like other Windows Phones, there are capacitive Home, Search and Back buttons below the screen. Three physical black buttons – a volume rocker, a lock button, and a dedicated camera shutter button – line the right edge. On the inside, there's a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 32GB of storage, 1GB of RAM and a 2000 mAh battery. Windows Phone 8 was snappy and responsive as usual, and I had no problems with battery life.
This isn't a small, or necessarily pocketable phone. It's more than 5 inches tall and almost 3 inches wide. And as I mentioned, it's a relatively heavy device, weighing 185 grams (or 6.5 ounces) compared to the HTC 8X's 130 grams (or 4.6 ounces) and the iPhone 5's 112 grams (or 3.95 ounces). The heft might deter people who prefer to carry their phones in jean pockets.
But that's one of the few drawbacks to the Lumia 920. Otherwise, it's a stunning device with two killer features: An amazing display and an excellent camera. The 1280x768 pixel PureMotion HD+ display is one of the best I've seen. My one complaint is that whites seemed slightly off, with a hint of yellow, even in the brightest mode. Still, reading on the Lumia 920 was a joy, also thanks to the expansive size of the screen.
Most importantly, the Lumia 920's camera is a winner. Nokia has been touting its PureView technology since the 41-megapixel monster showed up in the 808 PureView Symbian smartphone. The company has ported the software technology over to Windows Phone and slapped in a more modest 8.7-megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens. Photos are super-sharp, and taking photos in low light is impressive. I tested it against the iPhone 5 and found that the Lumia 920 was able to capture more light in dim and dark settings than the iPhone.
My only problem with the Lumia 920 camera is that when using the stock Windows Phone camera app, it doesn't give you a live preview of what the image is going to look like. In iOS, you can select which specific part of the image you want to use to set the exposure for the whole frame, and the viewfinder adjusts accordingly to show you what your image will look like. All of my low-light photos shot with the Lumia 920 ended up looking like they were in direct light, which is great for certain situations, but not all. If you want a low-light photo that actually looks like you're in a low-light environment, you'll need to fuss with the settings, and even then you might not get what you expect. (Usually going down to the lowest possible exposure should do the trick.)
Nokia has thrown in some exclusive software, as well: Nokia City Lens, Nokia Drive, Nokia Maps, and Nokia Music. The camera also has several exclusive "Lenses," software add-ons that work in conjunction with the camera app. These include Cinemagraph (moving-image-maker), Smart Shoot (group-photo-taker), and Panorama (take a wild guess).
Of all the built-in apps, I was most surprised that I really liked Nokia Music. The app organizes your personal music, and you can use it to purchase songs like you would in iTunes. But more useful is the Mix Radio option, which has a catalog of 15 million tracks and streams music like Pandora. And it's all free with no ads. The app lets you create your own mixes or choose from a list of pre-made Nokia jams like "Rock the Vote," "The Sound of Nashville," and "Atlanta Rap." Best part: You can download mixes for offline listening.
The wireless charging feature was incredibly simple to use.Nokia Maps works great, and has public transportation directions, unlike the more basic Windows Phone 8 Maps. Nokia Drive is still in beta, but it worked great on short drives from my house to the grocery store. You can also choose to download certain maps, say the California map, for offline use. All the Nokia-made apps look great, with big fonts and graphics.
The wireless charging feature was incredibly simple to use. I used a little wireless charging pillow by Fatboy, and had no problem getting the phone to immediately start drawing juice as soon as I plopped it down. But technically, the set-up is not totally wireless. The pad still needs to be to plugged in, with yes, a wire. The advantage you gain by using an accessory like this is convenience – you can quickly throw down your phone and pick it back up without having to physically plug and unplug it. It probably only saves you a few seconds for each charging session and nominally reduces mechanical wear, but I can see it being handy to have a wireless charging rig in your office while your wired charger stays by your bedside table, or vice versa.
Nokia has stuffed the Lumia 920 with top-shelf features, and it all adds up into a software and hardware amalgamation that gives the phone unique appeal over competitors like HTC's phones. It's also a big step up from the Lumia 900, and it's the first Nokia Windows Phone device we've seen that's technologically on par with high-end Android devices, and even the iPhone 5. Just don't expect it to be as comfortable to carry in your skinny jeans.
WIRED Sleek, tasteful design with a curved glass screen. Stunning camera. Bright display with excellent color and sharpness. Nokia-built software like Nokia Maps and Nokia Music are actually very useful, well-made and great to have built into the phone.
TIRED It's big – time to reconsider the aversion to salads? Windows Phone still low on apps compared to iOS and Android. Camera's preview mode is weird, so images may turn out different than expected.


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Why Typing Technique is So Important!
November 10, 2015 by Art Willer #UltraKey typing keyboarding technique importance0
Why Typing Technique is So Important
Experienced touch-typing teachers place the greatest emphasis on typing technique.
They do this before emphasizing speed or accuracy, and they avoid relying on games or moving on to advanced activities before the fundamentals are taught. Why?
Fluent keyboarding requires the right body position, hand position, striking technique, habits, knowledge and attitudes that form the foundation for learning to type. With this foundation in place, typing speed and accuracy are the natural result.
Some people ask, "As long as I can poke along at about 20 words per minute, why does it matter how I type?"
The expert answers, "Without the foundation of good technique, you will always be limited to that slower speed instead of reaching the fluent 60 to 100 words per minute, which you are capable of."
Playing games can sometimes be helpful in building typing fluency, but with two cautions:
First, technique has to be taught first. Without technique, students will just be learning to get good at a game, not becoming fluent typists.
Second, the games have to encourage excellent technique, not work against it such as teaching students to race.
UltraKey is not game-based but success-based, setting individual goals with users and giving them lots of positive reinforcement as they build the fundamentals. The UltraKey Manager Guide, the More Info section installed with the software, and our How to Teach Keyboarding book all offer game suggestions for UltraKey, which avoid racing and allow teachers to lead their students in good technique as they play.
Competition can also be a great motivator and fluency developer, which is why Bytes of Learning supports the Davis School District Annual Keyboarding Challenge. Teachers don't have to run a district-wide challenge like the Davis School District does -- they can have the same level of fun and adventure running a challenge within their own school or organization.
We are happy to discuss this, or any other questions you may have about best practices in typing instruction. Please contact us.


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Dear Santa,
As I sit curled up on my couch in my silent living room admiring the little colored lights twinkling on my beautifully decorated Christmas tree, I can't help but reflect on the past year. I smile as Bing Crosby's melodic voice softly fills the air and the scent of freshly baked gingerbread wafts in from my toasty kitchen signaling the commencement of the holiday season. While my kids are sleeping soundly in their beds, I'm sipping creamy eggnog from a crystal glass and taking a few minutes to write to you.
I suppose I should start by saying that the whole first paragraph is a big fat lie. I guess you already know that, huh? What with you being Santa and all. I mean, if you know when we're sleeping and when we're awake, then I guess you know that my kids aren't sleeping soundly in their beds at all. One is passed out on the floor of the living room after throwing a tantrum because I wouldn't let her eat the gingerbread ornaments she made 3 years ago. Another one is playing Xbox in his room, the sounds of gunfire coming through his closed door.


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Illinois—Where Astronomical Photometry Grew Up
Barry B. Beaman
Michael T. Svec
Presented at the 100th Annual Meeting of the AAVSO, October 7, 2011; received January 21, 2012; revised February 2, 2012; accepted February 6, 2012
In 1903 Dr. Joel Stebbins joined the University of Illinois faculty as an astronomy instructor and Director of the University of Illinois Observatory. In 1905 he and F. C. Brown began experimenting with selenium sell photometry and developed the equipment and many of the photometric practices used then. Those practices formed the foundation on which present day photometry processes are based. This paper will trace the history of Stebbins' career and his development of photoelectric photometry from 1903 to 1922. This story explains how Stebbins' wife, May, caused a change in astronomical observing that continues today.


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Ceramicist Chris Staley, the 2012-13 Penn State Laureate and Distinguished Professor of Art at the University, is discussing topics related to creativity and the intersection between art and life in a series of videos to be shared during the 2012-13 academic year, aiming to expand people's ideas on art and serve as a catalyst for further conversation.
Locations will range from Staley's studio to horse stables to a football field, and the videos will include interviews with Penn State sports coaches and other distinguished members of the University community. The 3- to 4-minute videos, co-produced by College of Arts and Architecture staff member Cody Goddard, will appear weekly during the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters on Penn State Live and in the Penn State Newswires.
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Learning to swing: Boogaloo group fills in the spaces
Like Cream, CSN&Y, or The Traveling Wilburys, Phatback Boogaloo is an all-star super-group, although of the homegrown variety. The four members of this jazz act all currently play in other well-known local groups– though these have a decidedly more rockish slant.
Ralph Edwards plays bass in the classic/modern rock group Betty Gone Bad, along with guitarist Jaye Urgo. Alto sax player Max Hoecker is a member of the amazing '70s soul-inspired Kimystery (I've mentioned my appreciation for their "long-lost '70s soul hits" writing style between these covers before), and Spencer Lathrop keeps the beat in the Guano Boys and the Hogwaller Ramblers.
Taking their name from the '60s Latin Jazz style known as Boogaloo, the group arose when Urgo suggested to Hoecker that they get together and "see if we could learn some jazz." After practicing tunes by "Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, and many others," the two took to rehearsing with Edwards and Lathrop at the latter's record store, Spencer's 206, after-hours.
Last Wednesday was the group's fourth performance at Dürty Nelly's, but already I could tell they had a little jazz following going. Urgo took the center position, Hoecker to his right, and a seated Edwards (who would intermittently look at the UVA-Duke game on the monitor above the group) was to his left. Immediately behind them and crammed in the corner of the stage was Lathrop, to the effect that you had to really try to catch a glimpse of the musical institution.
The group started out with saxophonist Cannonball Adderley's version of the song "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," which is an up-tempo poppy jazz tune with a verse-chorus-verse structure. As Urgo played the chords, Hoecker played the melody lines on his sax with a light airy feel.
Next up was Herbie Hancock's '60s hit "Cantaloupe Island," which to me sounded like the perfect meld of blues and pop. Urgo took to soloing in the middle, during which Hoecker mostly dropped out. The group's third song was an original called "Sweet Vanessa," a blues-type shuffle number with a tasty walking bass line.
The rest of the set featured numbers by Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, and Dizzy Gillespie, as well as more originals. All were played with a relaxed feel, few mistakes, and just a general air of musicians having a good time- they were a delight to see.
One thing Urgo mentioned later was how much the group enjoyment playing at a lower volume than most of the members were used to I appreciated it, too, as it gave me a chance to talk to my date while I was digging the tunes.
Actually, Wednesday nights at Dürty Nelly's are perfect for couples early in the dating game- you can talk to each other at a normal volume if you want to, but rely on Phatback Boogaloo to make sure there are no uncomfortable silences.


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Sbukowski necesitaba un nuevo diseño de impreso o envases y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 214 diseños de 28 diseñadores freelance.
PM Realty Group
We're a 55 year old commercial real estate firm based in Houston, TX. We're seeking to step up our image in a more "contemporary" manner without being too quippy or too creative just for the sake of being creative. We lease office space to people (companies) who are looking to relocate their business, grow their business, change their current location, etc. We need an eye catching sign that displays our leasing teams contact info so that our buildings can be leased fully. We are in the process of redesigning our website so our current website will not give you much direction but our testing site will: http://test.6ft.com/pmrg.
Anyone driving past an office building or retail center (big or small) who is interested in leasing office space. These signs will be seen across the states in front of the buildings we represent.
Sign must be 4'x8' - vertical. Must contain our logo (typically at the bottom right corner but am open to placement as long as the logo is easily read). Must contain the building address, leasing contact information. I have attached some examples below of our current sign (boring) and some of the signs we have liked but haven't quite caught our attention for final sign-off. Sign must contain our main brand color (PMS 541M) but could also contain supporting colors or Warm Gray 4 or a 66% or 33% shade of 541 M.
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2) current leasing sign (with old company logo)
3) competitor signs (included so you can see what everyone else is doing)


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Steve Wozniak carries around four mobile phones -- two iPhone 4Ss, a DROID RAZR and a Nokia Lumia which runs Windows 7.5.
When asked which is his current favorite, Wozniak said that it was the Lumia because it was fast and reliable, according to tech blog A New Domain.
He loves the interface. Even though that smartphone's hardware specs are impressive — and its camera is hobbled — the phone runs best, fastest and and most reliably, he told us today.
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After listening to the podcast, it was difficult to hear what Wozniak was saying, but we could hear that when choosing based on "looks and beauty" the Windows phone had it all over the others. While he did mention it was better than Android at one point, he said that the elegant interface was better than his other phones, including the iPhone 4S -- which he called sometimes awkward to use.
However, Wozniak was clear that the Windows Phone wasn't his phone of choice because of the lack of apps. That's not news to us, nor is it that Wozniak said that the iPhone was still his phone of choice "for many reasons." Surely at least one is because you're the co-founder of Apple?


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YANKEES: Pettitte sharp in win over Blue Jays
TORONTO -- Andy Pettitte pitched effectively into the eighth inning, Travis Hafner homered and had two RBIs, and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Friday night.
Lyle Overbay and Vernon Wells also went deep against their former team as the Yankees won for the eighth time in 10 games.
Scratched from his previous scheduled start because of back spasms, Pettitte (3-0) was pitching for the first time since April 9 at Cleveland. He showed few signs of rust, however, striking out four in a row at one stretch in his 7 1-3 innings.
The veteran left-hander allowed three runs and six hits, walked one and struck out a season-high five.
Shawn Kelly got the final five outs for the Yankees.
Jose Bautista hit a two-run homer for Toronto and J.P. Arencibia had a solo drive in the ninth but the Blue Jays lost for the third time in four games.
Bautista returned to the lineup as the designated hitter after missing the previous four games with a sore back. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Bautista will likely DH in all three games against the Yankees this weekend before returning to right field in next week's series at Baltimore.
New York jumped on Blue Jays right-hander Brandon Morrow with two runs in the first. Robinson Cano had a one-out double and Kevin Youkilis was hit by a pitch before Hafner hit an RBI double to left. Vernon Wells followed with a grounder.
Toronto answered in the bottom half when Rajai Davis hit a leadoff triple and scored on Melky Cabrera's grounder.
Hafner made it 3-1 with a leadoff longball to left in the third, his fifth.
Wells followed with a single and Ichiro Suzuki doubled before Eduardo Nunez flied to center. Colby Rasmus threw home when Wells bluffed a start at third, but Rasmus' one-hop throw bounced off Arencibia and into the Yankees' dugout for an error, allowing both runners to score.
The Yankees chased Morrow when Overbay hit a one-out homer in the sixth and Francisco Cervelli followed with a double to right. Brett Cecil came on and gave up an RBI triple to Brett Gardner and an RBI grounder by Cano.
Morrow (0-2) remained winless in four starts, allowing seven runs, five earned, and nine hits in 5 1-3 innings. He walked one and struck out four.
Bautista clubbed a homer into the second deck in center in the sixth, but Wells connected in the bottom half, his fourth, making it 9-3.
NOTES: Pettitte needed just four pitches to record his final four outs. ... Yankees manager Joe Girardi said 1B Mark Teixeira (right wrist) and OF Curtis Granderson (right wrist) have both started taking "light swings." ... Gibbons said R.A. Dickey felt better Friday, one day after leaving his start against the White Sox after six innings with neck and back soreness. Dickey is scheduled to throw a bullpen Saturday. ... Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson threw out the first pitch.