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Methylphenidate HCl USP is a white, odorless crystalline powder. Its solutions are acid to litmus. It is freely soluble in water and in methanol, soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in chloroform and in acetone. Its molecular weight is 269.77.
CONCERTA™ also contains the following inert ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, carnauba wax, cellulose acetate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose, phosphoric acid, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene oxides, povidone, propylene glycol, sodium chloride, stearic acid, succinic acid, synthetic iron oxides, titanium dioxide, and triacetin.
System Components and Performance
CONCERTA™ uses osmotic pressure to deliver methylphenidate HCl at a controlled rate. The system, which resembles a conventional tablet in appearance, comprises an osmotically active trilayer core surrounded by a semipermeable membrane with an immediate-release drug overcoat. The trilayer core is composed of two drug layers containing the drug and excipients, and a push layer containing osmotically active components. There is a precision-laser drilled orifice on the drug-layer end of the tablet. In an aqueous environment, such as the gastrointestinal tract, the drug overcoat dissolves within one hour, providing an initial dose of methylphenidate. Water permeates through the membrane into the tablet core. As the osmotically active polymer excipients expand, methylphenidate is released through the orifice. The membrane controls the rate at which water enters the tablet core, which in turn controls drug delivery. The biologically inert components of the tablet remain intact during gastrointestinal transit and are eliminated in the stool as a tablet shell along with insoluble core components.
Methylphenidate HCl is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. The mode of therapeutic action in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not known. Methylphenidate is thought to block the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine into the presynaptic neuron and increase the release of these monoamines into the extraneuronal space. Methylphenidate is a racemic mixture comprised of the d- and l-isomers. The d-isomer is more pharmacologically active than the l-isomer.
Methylphenidate is readily absorbed. Following oral administration of CONCERTA™ to adults, plasma methylphenidate concentrations increase rapidly reaching an initial maximum at about 1 to 2 hours, then increase gradually over the next several hours. Peak plasma concentrations are achieved at about 6 to 8 hours after which a gradual decrease in plasma levels of methylphenidate begins. CONCERTA™ qd minimizes the fluctuations between peak and trough concentrations associated with immediate-release methylphenidate tid (see Figure 1). The relative bioavailability of CONCERTA™ qd and methylphenidate tid in adults is comparable.
Figure 1. Mean methylphenidate plasma concentrations in 36 adults, following a single dose of CONCERTA™ 18 mg qd and immediate-release methylphenidate 5 mg tid administered every 4 hours.
The mean pharmacokinetic parameters in 36 adults following the administration of CONCERTA™ 18 mg qd and methylphenidate 5 mg tid are summarized in Table 1.
Mean ± SD Pharmacokinetic Parameters
CONCERTA™
(18 mg qd)
(n=36) Methylphenidate
(5 mg tid)
C max (ng/mL)
3.7 ± 1.0 4.2 ± 1.0
T max (h)
AUC inf (ng·h/mL)
41.8 ± 13.9 38.0 ± 11.0
t 1/2 (h)
No differences in the pharmacokinetics of CONCERTA™ were noted following single and repeated qd dosing indicating no significant drug accumulation. The AUC and t 1/2 following repeated qd dosing are similar to those following the first dose of CONCERTA™ 18 mg.
Dose Proportionality
Following administration of CONCERTA™ in single doses of 18, 36, and 54 mg/day to adults, C max and AUC (0-inf) of d-methylphenidate were proportional to dose, whereas l-methylphenidate C max and AUC (0-inf) increased disproportionately with respect to dose. Following administration of CONCERTA™, plasma concentrations of the l-isomer were approximately 1/40th the plasma concentrations of the d-isomer.
Plasma methylphenidate concentrations in adults decline biexponentially following oral administration. The half-life of methylphenidate in adults following oral administration of CONCERTA™ was approximately 3.5 h.
Metabolism and Excretion
In humans, methylphenidate is metabolized primarily by de-esterification to (alpha)-phenyl-piperidine acetic acid (PPA) which has little or no pharmacologic activity. In adults the metabolism of CONCERTA™ qd as evaluated by metabolism to PPA is similar to that of methylphenidate tid. The metabolism of single and repeated qd doses of CONCERTA™ is similar.
After oral dosing of radiolabeled methylphenidate in humans, about 90% of the radioactivity was recovered in urine. The main urinary metabolite was PPA, accounting for approximately 80% of the dose.
Food Effects
In patients, there were no differences in either the pharmacokinetics or the pharmacodynamic performance of CONCERTA™ when administered after a high fat breakfast. There is no evidence of dose dumping in the presence or absence of food.
In healthy adults, the mean dose-adjusted AUC( 0-inf ) values for CONCERTA™ were 36.7 ng·h/mL in men and 37.1 ng·h/mL in women, with no differences noted between the two groups.
In adults receiving CONCERTA™, dose-adjusted AUC( 0-inf ) was consistent across ethnic groups; however, the sample size may have been insufficient to detect ethnic variations in pharmacokinetics.
The pharmacokinetics of CONCERTA™ has not been studied in children less than 6 years of age.
Renal Insufficiency
There is no experience with the use of CONCERTA™ in patients with renal insufficiency. After oral administration of radiolabeled methylphenidate in humans, methylphenidate was extensively metabolized and approximately 80% of the radioactivity was excreted in the urine in the form of PPA. Since renal clearance is not an important route of methylphenidate clearance, renal insufficiency is expected to have little effect on the pharmacokinetics of CONCERTA™.
Hepatic Insufficiency
There is no experience with the use of CONCERTA™ in patients with hepatic insufficiency.
CONCERTA™ was demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in three double-blind, active- and placebo-controlled studies in 416 children 6 to 12 years old. The controlled studies compared CONCERTA™ given qd (18, 36, or 54 mg), methylphenidate given tid over 12 hours (15, 30, or 45 mg total daily dose), and placebo in two single-center, 3-week crossover studies (Studies 1 and 2) and in a multicenter, 4-week, parallel-group comparison (Study 3). The primary comparison of interest in all three trials was CONCERTA™ versus placebo.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edition, of the American Psychiatric Association (DSM-IV) provides criteria for three subtypes of ADHD (Combined Type, Predominantly Inattentive Type, or Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type). These criteria were used for diagnosis in all three studies.
Symptoms of ADHD were evaluated by community school teachers using the Inattention/Overactivity with Aggression (IOWA) Conners scale. Statistically significant reduction in the Inattention/Overactivity subscale versus placebo was shown consistently across all three controlled studies for CONCERTA™ qd. The scores for CONCERTA™ and placebo for the three studies are presented in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Mean Community School Teacher IOWA Conners Inattention/Overactivity Scores with CONCERTA™ qd (18, 36, or 54 mg) and placebo. Studies 1 and 2 involved a 3-way crossover of 1 week per treatment arm. Study 3 involved 4 weeks of parallel group treatments with a Last Observation Carried Forward analysis at week 4. Error bars represent the mean plus standard error of the mean.
INDICATION AND USAGE
CONCERTA™ is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The efficacy of CONCERTA™ in the treatment of ADHD was established in three controlled trials of children aged 6 to 12 who met DSM-IV criteria for ADHD (see ).
A diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; DSM-IV) implies the presence of hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment and were present before age 7 years. The symptoms must cause clinically significant impairment, e.g., in social, academic, or occupational functioning, and be present in two or more settings, e.g., school (or work) and at home. The symptoms must not be better accounted for by another mental disorder. For the Inattentive Type, at least six of the following symptoms must have persisted for at least 6 months: lack of attention to details/careless mistakes; lack of sustained attention; poor listener; failure to follow through on tasks; poor organization; avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort; loses things; easily distracted; forgetful. For the Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, at least six of the following symptoms must have persisted for at least 6 months: fidgeting/squirming; leaving seat; inappropriate running/climbing; difficulty with quiet activities; "on the go;" excessive talking; blurting answers; can't wait turn; intrusive. The Combined Types requires both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive criteria to be met.
Special Diagnostic Considerations
Specific etiology of this syndrome is unknown, and there is no single diagnostic test. Adequate diagnosis requires the use not only of medical but of special psychological, educational, and social resources. Learning may or may not be impaired. The diagnosis must be based upon a complete history and evaluation of the child and not solely on the presence of the required number of DSM-IV characteristics.
Need for Comprehensive Treatment Program
CONCERTA™ is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include other measures (psychological, educational, social) for patients with this syndrome. Drug treatment may not be indicated for all children with this syndrome. Stimulants are not intended for use in the child who exhibits symptoms secondary to environmental factors and/or other primary psychiatric disorders, including psychosis. Appropriate educational placement is essential and psychosocial intervention is often helpful. When remedial measures alone are insufficient, the decision to prescribe stimulant medication will depend upon the physician' assessment of the chronicity and severity of the child's symptoms.
Long-Term Use
The effectiveness of CONCERTA™ for long-term use, i.e., for more than 4 weeks, has not been systematically evaluated in controlled trials. Therefore, the physician who elects to use CONCERTA™ for extended periods should periodically re-evaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).
CONCERTA™ is contraindicated in patients with marked anxiety, tension, and agitation, since the drug may aggravate these symptoms.
Hypersensitivity to Methylphenidate
CONCERTA™ is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to methylphenidate or other components of the product.
CONCERTA™ is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma.
CONCERTA™ is contraindicated in patients with motor tics or with a family history or diagnosis of Tourette's syndrome (see ADVERSE REACTIONS ).
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
CONCERTA™ is contraindicated during treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and also within a minimum of 14 days following discontinuation of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (hypertensive crises may result).
CONCERTA™ should not be used to treat severe depression.
CONCERTA™ should not be used for the prevention or treatment of normal fatigue states.
Long-Term Suppression of Growth
Sufficient data on the safety of long-term use of methylphenidate in children are not yet available. Although a causal relationship has not been established, suppression of growth (i.e., weight gain, and/or height) has been reported with the long-term use of stimulants in children. Therefore, patients requiring long-term therapy should be carefully monitored. Patients who are not growing or gaining weight as expected should have their treatment interrupted.
Clinical experience suggests that in psychotic patients, administration of methylphenidate may exacerbate symptoms of behavior disturbance and thought disorder.
There is some clinical evidence that methylphenidate may lower the convulsive threshold in patients with prior history of seizures, in patients with prior EEG abnormalities in absence of seizures, and, very rarely, in absence of history of seizures and no prior EEG evidence of seizures. In the presence of seizures, the drug should be discontinued.
Potential for Gastrointestinal Obstruction
Because the CONCERTA™ tablet is nondeformable and does not appreciably change in shape in the GI tract, CONCERTA™ should ordinarily not be administered to patients with preexisting severe gastrointestinal narrowing (pathologic or iatrogenic, for example: small bowel inflammatory disease, "short gut" syndrome due to adhesions or decreased transit time, past history of peritonitis, cystic fibrosis, chronic intestinal pseudoobstruction, or Meckel's diverticulum). There have been rare reports of obstructive symptoms in patients with known strictures in association with the ingestion of other drugs in nondeformable controlled-release formulations. Due to the controlled-release design of the tablet, CONCERTA™ should only be used in patients who are able to swallow the tablet whole (see PRECAUTIONS : Information for Patients ).
Hypertension and other Cardiovascular Conditions
Use cautiously in patients with hypertension. Blood pressure should be monitored at appropriate intervals in patients taking CONCERTA™, especially patients with hypertension. In the laboratory classroom clinical trials (Studies 1 and 2), both CONCERTA™ and methylphenidate tid increased resting pulse by an average of 2-6 bpm and produced average increases of systolic and diastolic blood pressure of roughly 1-4 mm Hg during the day, relative to placebo. Therefore, caution is indicated in treating patients whose underlying medical conditions might be compromised by increases in blood pressure or heart rate, e.g., those with preexisting hypertension, heart failure, recent myocardial infarction, or hyperthyroidism.
Symptoms of visual disturbances have been encountered in rare cases. Difficulties with accommodation and blurring of vision have been reported.
Use in Children Under Six Years of Age
CONCERTA™ should not be used in children under six years, since safety and efficacy in this age group have not been established.
CONCERTA™ should be given cautiously to patients with a history of drug dependence or alcoholism. Chronic abusive use can lead to marked tolerance and psychological dependence with varying degrees of abnormal behavior. Frank psychotic episodes can occur, especially with parenteral abuse. Careful supervision is required during withdrawal from abusive use since severe depression may occur. Withdrawal following chronic therapeutic use may unmask symptoms of the underlying disorder that may require follow-up.
Hematologic Monitoring
Periodic CBC, differential, and platelet counts are advised during prolonged therapy.
Patients should be informed that CONCERTA™ should be swallowed whole with the aid of liquids. Tablets should not be chewed, divided, or crushed. The medication is contained within a nonabsorbable shell designed to release the drug at a controlled rate. The tablet shell, along with insoluble core components, is eliminated from the body; patients should not be concerned if they occasionally notice in their stool something that looks like a tablet.
Patient information is printed at the end of this insert. To assure safe and effective use of CONCERTA™, the information and instructions provided in the patient information section should be discussed with patients.
Because of possible effects on blood pressure, CONCERTA™ should be used cautiously with pressor agents.
Human pharmacologic studies have shown that methylphenidate may inhibit the metabolism of coumarin anticoagulants, anticonvulsants (eg, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), and some antidepressants (tricyclics and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Downward dose adjustment of these drugs may be required when given concomitantly with methylphenidate. It may be necessary to adjust the dosage and monitor plasma drug concentrations (or, in the case of coumarin, coagulation times), when initiating or discontinuing concomitant methylphenidate.
Serious adverse events have been reported in concomitant use with clonidine, although no causality for the combination has been established. The safety of using methylphenidate in combination with clonidine or other centrally acting alpha-2 agonists has not been systematically evaluated.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, and Impairment of Fertility
In a lifetime carcinogenicity study carried out in B6C3F1 mice, methylphenidate caused an increase in hepatocellular adenomas and, in males only, an increase in hepatoblastomas at a daily dose of approximately 60 mg/kg/day. This dose is approximately 30 times and 4 times the maximum recommended human dose of CONCERTA™ on a mg/kg and mg/m 2 basis, respectively. Hepatoblastoma is a relatively rare rodent malignant tumor type. There was no increase in total malignant hepatic tumors. The mouse strain used is sensitive to the development of hepatic tumors, and the significance of these results to humans is unknown.
Methylphenidate did not cause any increases in tumors in a lifetime carcinogenicity study carried out in F344 rats; the highest dose used was approximately 45 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 22 times and 5 times the maximum recommended human dose of CONCERTA™ on a mg/kg and mg/m 2 basis, respectively.
In a 24-week carcinogenicity study in the transgenic mouse strain p53 + /-, which is sensitive to genotoxic carcinogens, there was no evidence of carcinogenicity. Male and female mice were fed diets containing the same concentration of methylphenidate as in the lifetime carcinogenicity study; the high-dose groups were exposed to 60 to 74 mg/kg/day of methylphenidate.
Methylphenidate was not mutagenic in the in vitro Ames reverse mutation assay or the in vitro mouse lymphoma cell forward mutation assay. Sister chromatid exchanges and chromosome aberrations were increased, indicative of a weak clastogenic response, in an in vitro assay in cultured Chinese Hamster Ovary cells. Methylphenidate was negative in vivo in males and females in the mouse bone marrow micronucleus assay.
Methylphenidate did not impair fertility in male or female mice that were fed diets containing the drug in an 18-week Continuous Breeding study. The study was conducted at doses up to 160 mg/kg/day, approximately 80-fold and 8-fold the highest recommended human dose of CONCERTA™ on a mg/kg and mg/m 2 basis, respectively.
Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects
Pregnancy Category C: Methylphenidate has been shown to have teratogenic effects in rabbits when given in doses of 200 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 100 times and 40 times the maximum recommended human dose on a mg/kg and mg/m 2 basis, respectively.
A reproduction study in rats revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus at oral doses up to 30 mg/kg/day, approximately 15-fold and 3-fold the maximum recommended human dose of CONCERTA™ on a mg/kg and mg/m 2 basis, respectively. The approximate plasma exposure to methylphenidate plus its main metabolite PPA in pregnant rats was 2 times that seen in trials in volunteers and patients with the maximum recommended dose of CONCERTA™ based on the AUC. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. CONCERTA™ should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
It is not known whether methylphenidate is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised if CONCERTA™ is administered to a nursing woman.
The safety and efficacy of CONCERTA™ in children under 6 years old have not been established. Long-term effects of methylphenidate in children have not been well established (see ).
The premarketing development program for CONCERTA™ included exposures in a total of 755 participants in clinical trials (469 patients, 286 healthy adult subjects). These participants received CONCERTA™ 18, 36, and/or 54 mg/day. The 469 patients (ages 6 to 13) were evaluated in three controlled clinical studies (Studies 1, 2, and 3), two uncontrolled clinical studies (including a long-term safety study), and one clinical pharmacology study in children with ADHD. Of the 469 patients in this program, 68 CONCERTA™-treated patients in one uncontrolled dose-initiation study were naive to any pharmacologic therapy for their ADHD. Safety data on all patients are included in the discussion that follows. Adverse reactions were assessed by collecting adverse events, results of physical examinations, vital signs, weights, laboratory analyses, and ECGs.
Adverse events during exposure were obtained primarily by general inquiry and recorded by clinical investigators using terminology of their own choosing. Consequently, it is not possible to provide a meaningful estimate of the proportion of individuals experiencing adverse events without first grouping similar types of events into a smaller number of standardized event categories. In the tables and listings that follow, COSTART terminology has been used to classify reported adverse events.
The stated frequencies of adverse events represent the proportion of individuals who experienced, at least once, a treatment-emergent adverse event of the type listed. An event was considered treatment emergent if it occurred for the first time or worsened while receiving therapy following baseline evaluation.
Adverse Findings in Clinical Trials with CONCERTA™
Adverse Events Associated with Discontinuation of Treatment
In the 4-week placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial one CONCERTA™-treated patient (0.9%; 1/106) and one placebo-treated patient (1.0%; 1/99) discontinued due to an adverse event (sadness and increase in tics, respectively).
In uncontrolled studies up to 12 months with CONCERTA™, 6.6% (29/441) patients discontinued for adverse events. Those events associated with discontinuation of CONCERTA™ in more than one patient included the following: twitching (tics, 1.8%); anorexia (loss of appetite, 0.9%); aggravation reaction (0.7%); hostility (0.7%); insomnia (0.7%); and somnolence (0.5%).
Adverse Events Occurring at an Incidence of 1% or more Among CONCERTA™-Treated Patients
Table 2 enumerates, for a 4-week placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial in children with ADHD at CONCERTA™ doses of 18, 36, or 54 mg/day, the incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events. The table includes only those events that occurred in 1% or more of patients treated with CONCERTA™ where the incidence in patients treated with CONCERTA™ was greater than the incidence in placebo-treated patients.
The prescriber should be aware that these figures cannot be used to predict the incidence of adverse events in the course of usual medical practice where patient characteristics and other factors differ from those which prevailed in the clinical trials. Similarly, the cited frequencies cannot be compared with figures obtained from other clinical investigations involving different treatments, uses, and investigators. The cited figures, however, do provide the prescribing physician with some basis for estimating the relative contribution of drug and non-drug factors to the adverse event incidence rate in the population studied.
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Events 1 in a 4-Week
Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of CONCERTA™
(n=106) Placebo
Abdominal pain (stomach ache)
Anorexia (loss of appetite)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Cough Increased
Events, regardless of causality, for which the incidence for patients treated with CONCERTA™ was at least 1% and greater than the incidence among placebo-treated patients. Incidence greater than 1% has been rounded to the nearest whole number.
In a long-term uncontrolled study (n=407 children), the cumulative incidence of new onset of tics was 8% after 10 months of treatment with CONCERTA™.
Adverse Events with Other Methylphenidate HCl Products
Nervousness and insomnia are the most common adverse reactions reported with other methylphenidate products. Other reactions include hypersensitivity (including skin rash, urticaria, fever, arthralgia, exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme with histopathological findings of necrotizing vasculitis, and thrombocytopenic purpura); anorexia; nausea; dizziness; palpitations; headache; dyskinesia; drowsiness; blood pressure and pulse changes, both up and down; tachycardia; angina; cardiac arrhythmia; abdominal pain; weight loss during prolonged therapy. There have been rare reports of Tourette' syndrome. Toxic psychosis has been reported. Although a definite causal relationship has not been established, the following have been reported in patients taking this drug: instances of abnormal liver function, ranging from transaminase elevation to hepatic coma; isolated cases of cerebral arteritis and/or occlusion; leukopenia and/or anemia; transient depressed mood; a few instances of scalp hair loss. Very rare reports of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) have been received, and, in most of these, patients were concurrently receiving therapies associated with NMS. In a single report, a ten year old boy who had been taking methylphenidate for approximately 18 months experienced an NMS-like event within 45 minutes of ingesting his first dose of venlafaxine. It is uncertain whether this case represented a drug-drug interaction, a response to either drug alone, or some other cause.
In children, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, weight loss during prolonged therapy, insomnia, and tachycardia may occur more frequently; however, any of the other adverse reactions listed above may also occur.
DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
Controlled Substance Class
CONCERTA™, like other methylphenidate products, is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance by federal regulation.
Abuse, Dependence, and Tolerance
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Signs and symptoms of acute methylphenidate overdosage, resulting principally from overstimulation of the CNS and from excessive sympathomimetic effects, may include the following: vomiting, agitation, tremors, hyperreflexia, muscle twitching, convulsions (may be followed by coma), euphoria, confusion, hallucinations, delirium, sweating, flushing, headache, hyperpyrexia, tachycardia, palpitations, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, mydriasis, and dryness of mucous membranes.
Recommended Treatment
Treatment consists of appropriate supportive measures. The patient must be protected against self-injury and against external stimuli that would aggravate overstimulation already present. Gastric contents may be evacuated by gastric lavage as indicated. Before performing gastric lavage, control agitation and seizures if present and protect the airway. Other measures to detoxify the gut include administration of activated charcoal and a cathartic. Intensive care must be provided to maintain adequate circulation and respiratory exchange; external cooling procedures may be required for hyperpyrexia.
Efficacy of peritoneal dialysis or extracorporeal hemodialysis for CONCERTA™ overdosage has not been established.
The prolonged release of methylphenidate from CONCERTA™ should be considered when treating patients with overdose.
As with the management of all overdosage, the possibility of multiple drug ingestion should be considered. The physician may wish to consider contacting a poison control center for up-to-date information on the management of overdosage with methylphenidate.
CONCERTA™ is administered orally once daily in the morning.
CONCERTA™ must be swallowed whole with the aid of liquids, and must not be chewed, divided, or crushed. See PRECAUTIONS : Information for Patients .
CONCERTA™ may be administered with or without food and should be administered once daily in the morning.
Dosage should be individualized according to the needs and responses of the patient.
Patients New to Methylphenidate
The recommended starting dose of CONCERTA™ for patients who are not currently taking methylphenidate, or for patients who are on stimulants other than methylphenidate, is 18 mg once daily.
Dosage may be adjusted in 18 mg increments to a maximum of 54 mg/day taken once daily in the morning. In general, dosage adjustment may proceed at approximately weekly intervals.
Patients Currently Using Methylphenidate
The recommended dose of CONCERTA™ for patients who are currently taking methylphenidate bid, tid, or sustained-release (SR) at doses of 10 to 60 mg/day is provided in Table 3. Dosing recommendations are based on current dose regimen and clinical judgement.
Recommended Dose Conversion from
Methylphenidate Regimens to CONCERTA™
Previous Methylphenidate Daily Dose
CONCERTA™ Dose
5 mg Methylphenidate bid
or 5 mg Methylphenidate tid
or 20 mg Methylphenidate-SR
18 mg q am
10 mg Methylphenidate bid
or 10 mg Methylphenidate tid
Other methylphenidate regimens: Clinical judgement should be used when selecting the starting dose.
Daily dosage above 54 mg is not recommended.
Maintenance/Extended Treatment
There is no body of evidence available from controlled trials to indicate how long the patient with ADHD should be treated with CONCERTA™. It is generally agreed, however, that pharmacological treatment of ADHD may be needed for extended periods. Nevertheless, the physician who elects to use CONCERTA™ for extended periods in patients with ADHD should periodically re-evaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient with trials off medication to assess the patient' functioning without pharmacotherapy. Improvement may be sustained when the drug is either temporarily or permanently discontinued.
Dose Reduction and Discontinuation
If paradoxical aggravation of symptoms or other adverse events occur, the dosage should be reduced, or, if necessary, the drug should be discontinued.
If improvement is not observed after appropriate dosage adjustment over a one-month period, the drug should be discontinued.
CONCERTA™ (methylphenidate HCl) Extended-release Tablets are available in 18 mg and 36 mg dosage strengths. The 18 mg tablets are yellow and imprinted with "alza 18". The 36 mg tablets are white and imprinted with "alza 36". Both dosage strengths are supplied in bottles containing 100 tablets.
18 mg 100 count bottle NDC 17314-5850-2
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from humidity.
American Psychiatric Association. Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 4th ed. Washington DC: American Psychiatric Association 1994.
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INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS TAKING CONCERTA™ OR THEIR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS
CONCERTA™ (methylphenidate HCl) Extended-release Tablets CII
This information is for patients or their parents or caregivers taking CONCERTA™ Extended-release tablets CII for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Please read this before you start taking CONCERTA™. Remember, this information does not take the place of your doctor' instructions. If you have any questions about this information or about CONCERTA™, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
What is CONCERTA™?
CONCERTA™ is a once-a-day treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. CONCERTA™ contains the drug methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant that has been used to treat ADHD for more than 30 years. CONCERTA™ is taken by mouth, once each day in the morning.
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
ADHD has three main types of symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Symptoms of inattention include not paying attention, making careless mistakes, not listening, not finishing tasks, not following directions, and being easily distracted. Symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness include fidgeting, talking excessively, running around at inappropriate times, and interrupting others. Some patients have more symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness while others have more symptoms of inattentiveness. Some patients have all three types of symptoms.
Many people have symptoms like these from time to time, but patients with ADHD have these symptoms more than others their age. Symptoms must be present for at least 6 months to be certain of the diagnosis.
How does CONCERTA™ work?
Part of the CONCERTA™ tablet dissolves right after you swallow it in the morning, giving you an initial dose of methylphenidate. The remaining drug is slowly released during the day to continue to help lessen the symptoms of ADHD. Methylphenidate, the active ingredient in CONCERTA™, helps increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.
Who should NOT take CONCERTA™?
You should NOT take CONCERTA™ if:
You have significant anxiety, tension, or agitation since CONCERTA™ may make these conditions worse.
You are allergic to methylphenidate or any of the other ingredients in CONCERTA™.
You have glaucoma, an eye disease.
You have tics or Tourette' Syndrome, or a family history of Tourette' Syndrome.
Talk to your doctor if you believe any of these conditions apply to you.
How should I take CONCERTA™?
Do not chew, crush, or divide the tablets. Swallow CONCERTA™ tablets whole with the help of water or other liquids, such as milk or juice.
Take CONCERTA™ once each day in the morning.
You may take CONCERTA™ before or after you eat.
Take the dose prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the amount of drug you take until it is right for you. From time to time, your doctor may interrupt your treatment to check your symptoms while you are not taking the drug.
What are the possible side effects of CONCERTA™?
In the clinical studies with patients using CONCERTA™, the most common side effects were headache, stomach pain, sleeplessness, and decreased appetite. Other side effects seen with methylphenidate, the active ingredient in CONCERTA™, include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, nervousness, tics, allergic reactions, increased blood pressure and psychosis (abnormal thinking or hallucinations).
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Ask your doctor about other side effects. If you develop any side effect, talk to your doctor.
What must I discuss with my doctor before taking CONCERTA™?
Talk to your doctor before taking CONCERTA™ if you:
Are being treated for depression or have symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness.
Have motion tics (hard-to-control, repeated twitching of any parts of your body) or verbal tics (hard-to-control repeating of sounds or words).
Have someone in your family with motion tics, verbal tics, or Tourette' syndrome.
Have abnormal thoughts or visions, hear abnormal sounds, or have been diagnosed with psychosis.
Have had seizures (convulsions, epilepsy) or abnormal EEGs (electroencephalograms).
Have high blood pressure.
Have a narrowing or blockage of your gastrointestinal tract (your esophagus, stomach, or small or large intestine).
Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of the above conditions or symptoms while taking CONCERTA™.
Can I take CONCERTA™ with other medicines?
Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking. Your doctor should decide whether you can take CONCERTA™ with other medicines. These include:
Other medicines that a doctor has prescribed.
Medicines that you buy yourself without a prescription.
Any herbal remedies that you may be taking.
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CONCERTA™ may be a part of your overall treatment for ADHD. Your doctor may also recommend that you have counseling or other therapy.
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We won! Judge orders AL Secretary of State to hand over data on purged voters
Oct 31, 2022 | Blog
On October 4, Judge Myron Thompson from the U.S District Court for the Middle District of Alabama ruled in favor of Greater Birmingham Ministries in a lawsuit seeking to compel the state of Alabama to comply with federal law and turn over records related to purged voter lists and people denied the right to vote because of felony convictions.
The opinion rules in favor of Greater Birmingham Ministries on all counts and directs Secretary Merrill to send Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM) all the requested records. The opinion also points out that time is of the essence, as the voter registration deadline for Alabama is October 25th and GBM's efforts to conduct voter outreach have already been impeded by the state's refusal to comply with the National Voter Registration Act.
"Greater Birmingham Ministries strengthens our democracy by bringing more Alabamians into the democratic process. This work is impossible to do when the Secretary of State stonewalls access to voter purge records that they are required to disclose under the law," said Danielle Lang, senior director of voting rights at Campaign Legal Center. "At a time when Alabama's discriminatory voting policies are under a microscope, this ruling is a win for transparency and will allow Greater Birmingham Ministries to help more voters make their voice heard."
GBM engages in voter outreach efforts for its community members, including ensuring Alabamians maintain their active registration and helping eligible Alabamians with prior felony convictions apply for rights restoration and register to vote. Access to up-to-date public registration records, which Alabama is required to make public under the National Voter Registration Act, is critical to conducting this work.
"This victory is bittersweet. GBM has been trying for well over a year to get these records released pursuant to the NVRA. The time, money, and effort wasted by the Secretary of State giving us the run around is shameful," said Tari Williams, Organizing Director at Greater Birmingham Ministries. "These resources could have been put to better use by correcting erroneous denials of voter registrations, informing tens of thousands of Alabamians with felony convictions of their immediate eligibility to vote upon enactment of the 2017 Moral Turpitude Law, and/or the process for rights restoration (where applicable), and implementing stronger protections against flawed voter purging. GBM will continue to be a watchdog, protector and advocate of voting rights for all Alabamians. "

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Linda Kasabian wearing a flat brim! Wow!!
From what I can tell, her family is quite diverse these days. I'm sure one of the kids slapped that on her!
Anyone see "BlackList" last night. It was about a "rejected" child who grew up to "create" babies and have them placed in middle class homes all accross America. Made me think: What IF Charlie Manson was - by proxy - placing himself in the life HE never had, in homes all over the place?
Will WE ever know where ALL the new and improved Charlie's are living?
For a moment, I stepped back and asked myself: Why did/does the media make such a thing about the MANSON Family - even to this day - 40 some years later? Just look at the photos on this blog, my website, ebay, etc. The real question is; How could the media NOT make such a thing about the Manson Family. These photos sent a major WAR and every other news story into the "who-cares" barrel.
HOW do you guys do it? I'm impressed, Thanks!
She, to me, is the most intriguing female member. I wish she would write a book. Although I'm sure it would be full of BS.
Snowing in NC. Just a dusting so far mind you. Car accidents abound. I'm dead stopped in traffic. The grocery stored are right now looking like stores in Soviet era Russia, and I guarantee no school for a few days. Unreal.
I don't think Linda will be writing a book any time soon, if ever. She, along with the others convicted of the Tate murders, is named in the civil suit that Bartek Frokowski won against all of them and there is still a hefty outstanding balance. If she wrote a book she wouldn't see a penny of the proceeds. It would be nice if she did write a book if only to pay her debt but if it hasn't happened by now it probably never will.
Interesting Deb that Linda is still in debt to the Frykowskis. Patty wonders, a few years back, did a TV network pay for her appearance on Larry King, or did they just get her a plane ticket and a fancy suite? How do statute of limitations work for criminal vs. Civil suits? Thanks for sharing all your cool knowledge with us.
Great to see some new pix of OG family members!
Patty, Bartek has an attorney that keeps the civil suit alive. Apparently the suit continues until the debt is satisfied. The last paperwork I saw on it was from 2009 when Susan Atkins paid about $1,500. to Bartek. It still has a giant balance though.
I believe Linda's a great-grandma now. She looks happy and content.
Bartek died a strange death just like his father, Bartek's daughter is the one that now receives the money.
He died from knife wounds on the night of 7 to 8 June 1999 at the estate Karolina Wajda in Gluchy (in family court Norwid). Investigators concluded that it was a suicide death. He was buried in the Old Cemetery Street. Garden in Lodz.


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Q: How do I create a dynamic ISBN 13 barcode image in C# I need to be able to pass in a 13 digit ISBN and have the barcode display as an image on a website dynamically. I have tried some web services at maschup.com and so far unable to get this to render correctly.

A: You can use the following class to generate ISBN-13 barcodes:
public class Bookland : IDisposable {

  public Image BarCode { get; private set; }
  public byte[] BinaryImage {
    get {
      return ms.ToArray();
    }
  }
  private StringBuilder BinaryText { get; set; }
  private int LineBuffer { get; set; }

private MemoryStream ms = new MemoryStream();

public Bookland(string ISBN) {
  // TODO: Regular Expression Replace all but 0-9
  // TODO: Check Length and Convert 10 to 13 if necessary
  this.BinaryText = new StringBuilder();
  this.LineBuffer = 21;

  char[] isbn = ISBN.ToArray();

  this.BinaryText.Append("101");
  this.CalculateFirstSet(isbn);
  this.BinaryText.Append("01010");
  this.CalculateSecondSet(isbn);
  this.BinaryText.Append("101");

  using (Bitmap bmp = new Bitmap(135, 105, PixelFormat.Format32bppRgb)) {
    using (Pen pen = new Pen(Color.White)) {
      using (Graphics g = Graphics.FromImage(bmp)) {
        g.Clear(Color.White);

        Rectangle r = new Rectangle(10, 72, 10, 15);
        g.SmoothingMode = SmoothingMode.AntiAlias;
        g.InterpolationMode = InterpolationMode.HighQualityBicubic;
        g.PixelOffsetMode = PixelOffsetMode.HighQuality;
        g.DrawString("9", new Font("Courier", 8), Brushes.Black, r);

        r = new Rectangle(26, 72, 42, 15);
        g.DrawString(ISBN.Substring(1, 6), new Font("Courier", 8), Brushes.Black, r);

        r = new Rectangle(72, 72, 42, 15);
        g.DrawString(ISBN.Substring(7, 6), new Font("Courier", 8), Brushes.Black, r);

        g.Flush();

        char[] binary = this.BinaryText.ToString().ToCharArray();

        int[] delim = new int[] { 0, 1, 2, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 92, 93, 94 };

        for (int i = 0; i < binary.Length; i++) {
          pen.Color = binary[i] == '1' ? Color.Black : Color.White;

          if (delim.Contains(i)) {
            g.DrawLine(pen, this.LineBuffer, 20, this.LineBuffer, 85);
          }
          else {
            g.DrawLine(pen, this.LineBuffer, 20, this.LineBuffer, 70);
          }

          this.LineBuffer++;
        }

      }
    }

    bmp.Save(ms, ImageFormat.Png);
    this.BarCode = Image.FromStream(ms);
  }
}

private void CalculateFirstSet(char[] set) {
  for (int i = 1; i <= 6; i++) {
    switch (set[i]) {
      case '0':
        if (i == 1 || i == 4 || i == 6) {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0001101");
        }
        else {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0100111");
        }
        break;
      case '1':
        if (i == 1 || i == 4 || i == 6) {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0011001");
        }
        else {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0110011");
        }
        break;
      case '2':
        if (i == 1 || i == 4 || i == 6) {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0010011");
        }
        else {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0011011");
        }
        break;
      case '3':
        if (i == 1 || i == 4 || i == 6) {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0111101");
        }
        else {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0100001");
        }
        break;
      case '4':
        if (i == 1 || i == 4 || i == 6) {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0100011");
        }
        else {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0011101");
        }
        break;
      case '5':
        if (i == 1 || i == 4 || i == 6) {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0110001");
        }
        else {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0111001");
        }
        break;
      case '6':
        if (i == 1 || i == 4 || i == 6) {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0101111");
        }
        else {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0000101");
        }
        break;
      case '7':
        if (i == 1 || i == 4 || i == 6) {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0111011");
        }
        else {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0010001");
        }
        break;
      case '8':
        if (i == 1 || i == 4 || i == 6) {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0110111");
        }
        else {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0001001");
        }
        break;
      default:
        if (i == 1 || i == 4 || i == 6) {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0001011");
        }
        else {
          this.BinaryText.Append("0010111");
        }
        break;
    }
  }
}
private void CalculateSecondSet(char[] set) {
  for (int i = 7; i < set.Length; i++) {
    switch (set[i]) {
      case '0':
        this.BinaryText.Append("1110010");
        break;
      case '1':
        this.BinaryText.Append("1100110");
        break;
      case '2':
        this.BinaryText.Append("1101100");
        break;
      case '3':
        this.BinaryText.Append("1000010");
        break;
      case '4':
        this.BinaryText.Append("1011100");
        break;
      case '5':
        this.BinaryText.Append("1001110");
        break;
      case '6':
        this.BinaryText.Append("1010000");
        break;
      case '7':
        this.BinaryText.Append("1000100");
        break;
      case '8':
        this.BinaryText.Append("1001000");
        break;
      default:
        this.BinaryText.Append("1110100");
        break;
    }
  }
}

public void Dispose() {
  this.BarCode.Dispose();
  this.ms.Dispose();
  this.BinaryText = null;
}

Here are two examples of its use:
For Windows Forms
using (Bookland isbn = new Bookland(9780495806431) {
  PictureBox.Image = isbn.BarCode();
}

For MVC 3
public ActionResult barcode(string id) {
 byte[] isbn = null;

  using (Bookland bookland = new Bookland(id)) {
    isbn = bookland.BinaryImage;
    return File(bookland.BinaryImage, "image/png");
  }
}

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Rubik's Riches is an incredibly addictive slot-based game that has been smashed in to the form of a Rubik's cube. Normally, I dislike slot-based games where you simply click a button and hope for the best, but Rubik's Riches has some awesome payouts and an amazing bonus round.
It is disappointing that you can't twist the Rubik's cube for yourself or that there isn't more interaction with the game. However, maybe that's a good thing if you think about the number of times you fantasized more about throwing the cube than solving it.
Rubik's Riches gets one of the highest fun ratings that I'm ever going to give for a game like this.
I wanted to give Rubik's riches a low score like I did with similar slot-based games like Slotblox and Jenga, but that was before I decided to keep on playing rather than writing this very review. It's very addictive. In fact, I'm going to go for a few games after I've finished.
If you take Rubik's Riches for what it is (a funky slot game), I know that you'll love to play it. Sure, the interactivity isn't there in any way, but Rubik's Riches makes up for that with a genuinely great fun bonus round and sickly sweet graphics.
Rubik's Riches has taken the Rubik's cube to a better place. It's half the stress and double the fun.
The basics of this Rubik's cube online game.
Set the Rubik's cube in motion.
As I said, it's just like a slot machine, so you can leave your brain at the door on this one and just enjoy the pretty colours.
You can see three faces of a Rubik's cube in front of you.
After each spin, you want to make as many lines of the same colour as possible.
Lines can be made horizontally or vertically, which means that up to 18 lines can be made in total in one spin.
The more lines you make, the more you will win.
If an entire face is the same colour, you win load o' money again. The more faces the same colour the better.
No one colour in Rubik's Riches is more valuable than another, which makes it easier to follow the game. All you have to worry about is making a line of any colour.
Making faces (the profitable kind).
In addition to lines, you can also win money through complete faces on the Rubik's cube. As you can guess, you can only make a maximum of 3 faces in one game.
The bonus round is best part of Rubik's Riches. It's fun, exciting and everything in between (whatever that may be). Getting on to the Rubik's Riches bonus round is pure luck, and as far as I'm aware there is no rhyme or reason as to when or why you make it to the bonus round.
Freeplays. More free plays according to the number on the sticker.
Extra cubes. Extra cubes according to the number on the sticker. You can have up to 9 cubes in one bonus round.
Eventually you will peel off a "Start" sticker, which will start the bonus round.
The bonus round will run through all of your free plays before it finishes. All of the cubes in the bonus round will count toward wins, which will greatly increase your chances of winning a good amount of money.
During the bonus round, the "Rubik's" bonus word can light up again, and it's far more likely to happen with all those extra cubes flying around. When this happens, you will be rewarded with more free plays or extra cubes.
As I'm sure you're starting to figure out, the bonus round in Rubik's Riches is pretty lucrative.


Happy Birthday America! Here's a great 4th of July Menu that I'm sure you will enjoy. The 4th of July is a great national holiday and to help you celebrate this day I've included six delicious recipes to make your weekend complete.
Don't forget the Italian sausage to accompany some of these other great dishes.
In 6 quarts of water cook the pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes.
Wait until pasta is cool and add the celery, carrots, red and green peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, provolone cheese and salami.
In a small bowl whisk the salad dressing and the mayonnaise together and pour over pasta and toss.
In a large frying pan sauté the asparagus in the oil and butter until tender.
Transfer to a serving plate and pour the butter and oil over the top.
Marinate the shrimp in the salad dressing overnight in the refrigerator.
Wrap each shrimp in a piece of bacon and secure on a metal skewer.
Grill or broil for about 10 minutes turning once until bacon is crisp and shrimp is cooked through.
Serve on a bed of French fried onions.
Place the hens breast side down in a large baking dish or in a large plastic bag.
In a bowl whisk together the garlic, onion, sage and oregano in the oil and wine.
Pour the wine mixture over the hens and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight turning every couple of hours.
Place the hens on the grill breast side up in indirect heat, cover and cook for around 40 to 50 minutes.
Place the beef on indirect heat and cook turning once for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours.


I hope that some of you sang along to that…because I did while I typed it.
I think when it is rainy outside we have a natural tendency to focus on the fact that the weather is bad and therefore start our day off in the worst way possible…with a gloomy outlook.
I normally have one message to many of the youth that come to some of our youth events; you will get out of it what you put into it. I think this message can apply to just about any situation in your life.
Today, I was thinking about a few events of this past week. Yesterday I had the opportunity to do something that I have not done in a while…paint.
Probably not what you thought I was going to say. A little known fact about me is, yes, I am an artist. In high school and through college I studied studio art. I have spent countless number of nights not sleeping but staying up to finish a painting or project, or compiling my portfolio for a show. For the longest time my dining room table was a drawing desk and the room was used as a studio space instead of a living room. Art consumed my life.
One thing is bound to happen if you study art long enough…you will have a teacher that you truly and genuinely disagree with on just about everything. If you have ever taken an art class, you know what I am talking about.
I was lucky enough to have this teacher on two separate occasions. Even though I combined the styles of art that I knew she hated to make one of my projects, we did get along rather well. One class we made to do this exercise that I still remember and hate to this day.
First, every student in the class was called up one at a time to put their stool in the middle of the room. This served two purposes…1. We were not allowed to sit during class anyway and 2. We were making a still life so that we could draw it.
"Uh…ok," as we all began gathering up our supplies and paper to change locations, but then we were stopped.
Uh, oh heck no lady, you must be crazy!
I had left my future master piece, that I had just spent 30 minutes using vine charcoal outlining and preparing to go into detail and now I was stuck using dark stick charcoal on a piece that already had covered in dark, inerasable lines that were not where I wanted them. So we all begin to dive in and try to fix what was already there and to make that piece look more like something we would do.
This continued until we had gone all the way around the circle and ended up back at our original desk. The only metaphor I can think of to describe the feeling would be to imagine that you started writing a paper. You had solid outline and knew what you wanted to do with it, you had a really good introduction…and then you step away from it. When you return to it 20 other people had finished writing it…but each person wrote in a different language.
By the time I returned, I did not recognize my own work. I couldn't even see many of the original lines that I had so carefully and thoughtfully sketched out.
For some reason, this was what I thought of today. A combination of the weather and painting again…this is where my mind went.
It also made me think of a line in Paul's letter to the Philippians.
Especially on gloomy rainy days like today, it is so easy to just see the negative and become upset or irked. And just like I tell my youth, you will get out of it what you put into it.
If you start your day off thinking it is going to be bad…chances are, you will have a bad day.
Just like my teacher made us do while trying to draw those stools…change your perspective.
Maybe by looking at it in a different light we will be able to see the truth in it. The honor in it. How it is just or how it is pure. You can see how it is pleasing or commendable or excellent. Or even if there is anything, even the smallest thing, that is worthy of praise…then think of these things.


I was doing a training weekend at the Boulder Shambhala Center in November 2003, and in the midst of a meditation session I had a sudden haiku-piphany.
I know you're supposta let go of all thoughts during meditation, even the good ones, but that one I held on to. It summed up too well all the yearning of my past and present and seemed like some kind of compass for the future.
To protect ourselves we withhold so much about our experience from each other. Sometimes we flat out lie. It leaves us all feeling so alone in our experience. And it feels so good when someone else finally confesses a truth that relates to and validates our experience.
I realized it was the MeToo feeling that connected me to all my favorite writers. For some of my thoughts and feelings I was only MeToo'd by authors, even tho we might be separated by great distances and even by decades and centuries. And I decided that was exactly the experience I wanted to leave for my potential audiences.
I started writing my novel The Reality Traveler in June of 2005. It was originally intended to just be a story about me going on a cross-country road trip to a wedding, but it soon became intertwined with the concept of MeToo. Thru all my adventures and misadventures on that trip the yearning of relation, in even the smallest, most mundane way like liking the same old song, was the common thread. A "Reality Traveler" was the term I invented for those I saw, like myself, who were called upon by The Gods to MeToo the people of the world and provide a necessary counterweight to The MeNotzies, the ones who make us feel ashamed for being different.
This project was beyond me at first, and I hadta keep rewriting it cuz I continually felt like a more wise and skilled writer after every draft. It was not just that I wanted the world to see the best of what I could do, but I felt like the message was too important to screw up.
In 2008 the open mics started to become a real core part of my life, and MeTooing became as tangible as ever. By a laugh or a nod you could actually witness an audience relating with you in real time. While I'd been venturing into some more abstract writing until that point (thanks Naropa), from then on I focused on just being simple, fun, and relatable.
Many people who've known me and my work are well aware of my attachment to the phrase "MeToo." My first three books (2008-2009) were all titled or subtitled "MeToo Poems." And my other book Pizzas and Mermaid (2014) was subtitled "MeToo Stories." I've also held MeToo reading events in which everyone shares personal first-person writing, and the audience are required to shout out "MeToo" whenever they relate.
The Reality Traveler continued to challenge and burden me. I would write a new draft every single year from 2009 until 2016. I finally at the end of last year told myself this latest draft will be the final one for better or worse. I had it professionally edited and submitted to agents and publishers in 2017. It got no response, and by October a new challenge arose.
That was when Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's history of sexual assault was revealed, leading to a cascade of revelations about inappropriate male sexual behavior, and victim's bonding together on social media under #metoo.
It would be too simple to say I felt like they took my phrase. Obviously they're words everyone uses all the time. And any time they're said it's a good thing which brings people together. I'm also a supporter of the movement, as I am with anyone who feels like they've been treated unfairly. It's also caused me to look into my own past and recognize moments when I objectified women and/or wanted to will my desires upon others. Revealing experience which was previously concealed cuz of shame and intimidation is the essence of MeToo.
But the complication is that the phrase seems to have now become synonymous with the women's movement. As a male, I'm aware that my use of the phrase may now be perceived as trying to re-appropriate it or diminish the movement. I don't expect any publisher to want to touch my manuscript now because of it.
I would just step aside and surrender my attachment to it, except that it's inseparable from the novel I spent 12 years writing and the message I want to bring the world. I've decided the best thing to do is just put it out there myself and face whatever reaction comes. As of today I've started posting a free online serial version on my new website therealitytraveler.com. And I'll be releasing ebook and print versions sometime soon.
I wonder if it can connect with a similar spirit as the #metoo movement, and perhaps show its further possibilities. I believe, at its best, the phrase is synonymous with compassion itself. What can we all MeToo about? Can we actually MeToo about everything? even bad stuff? Maybe that's how we forgive and let go and foster real peace in the world.
At any rate, I'm excited to finally bring The Reality Traveler out in the world this year. I needed to do it for myself, and I hope others can find it insightful, entertaining, and soothing.


SeaMonkey saves your personal information such as bookmarks, passwords, mail and news messages, installed add-ons and user preferences in a set of files called your profile, which is stored in a separate location from the SeaMonkey program files.
Any changes you make while using SeaMonkey are stored in files so that they can be used the next time you run SeaMonkey. These changes can be obvious, like your home page, mail and news messages, or changes you've made to the toolbar, but also include things like your history, what sites you've visited, which messages you have read, and text you've entered into forms like search fields. They're all stored in the same location, called a profile folder.
These files are kept separately from the program files that SeaMonkey uses to run, which don't change. This means that you can uninstall SeaMonkey without losing your settings, and that if something goes wrong with an update your information will still be there. It also means you don't have to reinstall SeaMonkey in order to clear your information, or troubleshoot a problem.
Those are the typical locations used by SeaMonkey 2.0 and later. When managing profiles, you can manually select different locations.
SeaMonkey 1.x does not share this location of the profile folder and uses data from an independent location.
See SeaMonkey's integrated help system (available by opening the Help menu and selecting Help Contents or by pressing the F1 key) for detailed explanations of how to create, manage and delete profiles.
See the Knowledge Base article on Profile Migration for the steps you need to take in order to migrate a profile from Netscape, Mozilla, Thunderbird or SeaMonkey 1.
See the Knowledge Base article on Moving Your Profile Folder for the steps you need to take in order to move your profile (relocate it on disk).


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James S. Baron
Meeting halfway
The Gateway to the West provides setting for ATSSA midyear event
The ATSSA Midyear Meeting is scheduled for Aug
The ATSSA Midyear Meeting is scheduled for Aug. 22-25 in St. Louis to bring ATSSA members together to network and discuss critical issues to advance roadway safety.
When you arrive in St. Louis' Lambert Field International Airport, shuttle service to the host hotel is available near the carousel at baggage claim area 2. The cost for the shuttle is $10 per person one way. Travel time is approximately 40 minutes, but be aware, this is not a direct trip. The shuttle stops at several hotels along the way. Return shuttle service also is available from the hotel to the airport, or if you choose, the one-way taxi fare between the airport and the hotel is approximately $20.
Lodging for the meeting has been established at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis, located in the heart of the city at One St. Louis Union Station. This recently renovated hotel is a large complex that contains retail shops, restaurants and entertainment. The MetroLink Light Rail to the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium and the airport also is conveniently located nearby.
There are several openings still available for those who wish to participate in a golf outing on Aug. 23 to benefit ATSSA's Roadway Safety Advancement Fund (RSAF). The RSAF supports and implements proactive initiatives to educate the public and elected officials on various roadway safety and funding issues. Additionally, the RSAF provides ATSSA with "quick-strike" resources when combating policies that hurt the roadway safety industry and ultimately cost lives.
The golf outing will be held at the Missouri Bluffs Golf Course in St. Charles.
In addition to great networking opportunities with peers in the roadway safety industry, the technical committees will meet in St. Louis to discuss guardrail, intelligent transportation systems, NTPEP, pavement markings, signing and temporary traffic control issues. Also scheduled are discussions on e-commerce, government relations and training for work-zone workers and supervisors. Additionally, all ATSSA committee meetings are considered "open." Therefore, visitors to these meetings are always welcome.
Report to ATSSA
The last time the committees met officially was in February at the Convention and Traffic Expo in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. During those meetings, ATSSA's President-elect Kathi Holst suggested that the Safety Committee lead a task force to examine an important OSHA moving vehicles issue in which citations are being issued by OSHA in work zones based on references and information contained in former editions of the MUTCD.
Following Holst's discussion, and approval by the Operating Committee to proceed on Feb. 20, the Safety Committee took the administrative lead of the task force to explore possible solutions to alleviate these citations. The Pavement Marking Committee and the Temporary Traffic Control Committee also formed similar task forces for the purpose of developing a "best practices" document regarding this issue. A conference call was held in July to discuss this topic, and the three-committee task forces will discuss the outcome of that discussion in St. Louis.
The Safety Committee Lead Task Force is made up of Tom Rodenkirch (chair), Doug Bernard and Gary Thompson.
Also in Ft. Lauderdale, the Sign Committee formed two subcommittees and three task forces, all of which are scheduled to report on their progress in St. Louis.
Subcommittees were created to monitor errata and proposed changes to the Millennium Edition MUTCD to help identify marketplace growth opportunities and to educate SMD members how to utilize TEA-21 funding for signing opportunities.
The Sign Committee task force objectives were to accelerate mandatory compliance to selected MUTCD standards and market and sell the "Sign Installation and Inspection Course."
The Pavement Marking Committee appointed Brad Meyer to work with the ATSSA staff to amend the current DOT Pavement Marking Exemption, identifying chemicals that are transported on trucks and to examine ways to increase tank sizes on the trucks that carry those materials.
The Pavement Marking Committee task forces also will discuss construction laws that relate to hours of service in efforts to obtain an exemption for the pavement marking industry by either proposing a new law or modifying existing ones. Karen Bornstine and Curt Larson will lead a discussion on examining ways to update the "Stripers Survival Guide" training video.
A Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) task force chaired by Henry Ross was formed in Ft. Lauderdale to assist the FHWA in updating future editions of the MUTCD. The National Committee is still considered the main source for comments. However, the FHWA requested additional input from this committee's task force.
A separate TTC task force chaired by Keith Callaway will meet in July to review the TTC's strategic plan. The task force will discuss the outcome of that meeting in St. Louis. The TTC also appointed three separate task forces to review several TTC-ATSSA research topics with interim reports expected by midyear.
The Guardrail Committee is busy in the development stages of an all-new "Guardrail Installation Training Course," with plans to debut the test course in Tennessee in November.
The Education Committee also is working on developing a new "Traffic Control Design Specialist Training Course," with plans to hold the first course in Dallas at the 2002 Convention and Traffic Expo.
Registration for this event can be accomplished online (www.atssa.com) where complete schedules and other information are located at the "2001 Midyear Meeting" link. Members without Internet access can call 800/272-8772.
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 Шу — бог воздуха в Древнем Египте.
 Шу — город в Казахстане на реке Шу (бывшее название города — Чу).
 Шу — название реки на территории Казахстана (на территории Киргизии называется Чу).
 Шу — железнодорожная станция в Шуском районе Жамбылской области Казахстана.

Персоналии
 Шу, Джин (1931—2022) — американский профессиональный баскетболист и тренер.
 Шу, Кви (Шу, Ки) — тайваньская актриса.
 Шу, Робин (род. 1960) — голливудский актёр китайского происхождения.
 Шу, Теодор (1892—1965) — католический епископ, член монашеского ордена вербистов, ординарий епархии Яньчжоу.
 Шу, Фрэнк (род. 1943) — американский астроном.
 Шу, Элизабет (род. 1963) — американская актриса.

Другое
 Шу — китайский боевой шест.
 Шу () — пирожное из заварного теста.
 Шу (, пиньинь: Shǔ Hàn) — одно из трех царств Эпохи Троецарствия Китая, существовавшее в 221—263 гг.
 Шу (, пиньинь: Shǔ) — княжество эпохи Чжоу в Китае.

Аббревиатура
 ШУ — шаг угломера
 ШУ — шахтоуправление
 ШУ — шина управления
 ШУ — шкаф управления
 ШУ — штамп угловой
 ШУ — шкаф участковый

См. также
 Чу
 Чуй (значения)

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There are many things I love about living in Italy. The food is one. Here you are in good hands of the mamas behind the furnace. They might have a few emancipated papas also... ha!
Restaurants plenty. And the average quality is way up there. Even from the down-to-earth "family restaurants around the corner". Plus living right at the sea, gives plenty of sea food offerings too. I was raised at the Belgian coast, as you might know, so I never say "no" to fresh fish.
The Italian way of cooking is straightforward. Nothing fancy. Concentrated on the food, not the presentation (unlike French food). However, the Italian servings are a bit complicated… They strictly separate certain dishes, we (the other members of the world) would normally see as part of a main course, into different courses. Antipasti (the appetizer), Primo (typically the pasta), Secondo (the meat or fish main course).. Easy once you get used to it.
The main challenge for foreigners, however, remains the language barrier. Not many visitors to this country speak Italian. So often I see people choose blindly. Hoping they will not be served bull testicles on vinegar or seasoned intestines. In addition the average Italian speaks little or no other languages. No lack of trying. Even though the effort sometimes leads to more confusion, in this land which thrives on (trying to be politically correct here!) utter confusion and comic anarchy.
That also goes for the food and the restaurants. They try. But the more they try, the more confusion it often creates (sounds like their politics).
And: "The chef is to illustrate and to propose the consequential alternatives from the fished fresh.".
Or: "The fish from the navies tirreniche of Anzio and Brings Saint Stephen, and from the navy of Mazaro of the Go him/it." Eh.. Sounds pretty good, no?
Well, what can I say? At least they try. And that is more than other nationalities would do! I am sure this menu must attract tourists too. Who want to have a laugh while they eat!


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Land Division / Combination
The Application for Land Division or Combination (PDF), must include the following:
Proof that the parcel(s) to be divided or combined were in existence as of March 31, 1997 (the effective date of the Michigan Land Division Act): If a portion of any property transferred owners after this date, then you must complete and submit Treasury Form L-4260a (PDF) which concerns the transfer of division rights.
You may also obtain a form at our office.
Proof that the applicant is the fee simple owner of the parcel(s) or a brief letter signed by the owner giving permission to divide or combine the parcel(s) of property: If the applicant is not the owner when the application is submitted, the applicant must become the fee simple owner before receiving approval for any building plans by the Assessing Office. A complete Property Transfer Affidavit (PDF) must be included with the application, if the property was purchased after 1994.
2 copies of a section map (obtained at our office) showing all existing parcels to be included in the division/combination: The section map will be "Exhibit A" which you will write at the top of the map. "Exhibit A" represents the parcels to be divided or combined as they exist before the division or combination has occurred. Label the before parcels as "Parcel 1, Parcel 2, etc.". Also, include the legal description of each before parcel.
2 copies of a survey map, drawn to scale, of the proposed parcels: The survey map must be prepared by a licensed surveyor or civil engineer. This registered survey must show the legal description and dimensions of all created parcels and the location of existing and proposed structures, land improvements, easements, streets, driveways, and ingress and egress to public or private streets. This map must be at a scale of at least one inch equals 100 feet and should show the location of wetlands or flood plain areas, the zoning of proposed parcels, and the location of existing buildings, streets, or driveways within 50 feet of the property lines. The survey map will be "Exhibit B" and will represent the parcels after the division or combination has occurred. Label the newly created parcels as "Parcel 1, Parcel 2, etc." The application should include two copies of site plans for the proposed development.
Tax payment: Taxes must be paid. Property taxes, special assessments, water bills and invoices attributable to the land, including delinquencies, MUST be paid in full, when billed, before the land can be divided or combined.
A non-refundable application fee: The fee is to be payable to the "City of Sterling Heights" of $520 for land combinations and $620 for any type of land division.
Address Fee, payable to the "City of Sterling Heights" of $29 per new address.
Review Period
Section 27-5(a) of the Land Division Ordinance states that the City Assessor shall approve or deny a complete application within 45 days. If an application is found to be incomplete by a department's review authority, the applicant will be notified in writing of what is required to make the application complete. If the applicant does not comply within 60 days, the application will be officially denied by the City Assessor.
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President Ron Heymann About to call the meeting to order.
Dr. Page lead the club singing a patriotic song: "God Bless America" - "I'm Looking Over A Four-Leaf Clover" & "Bill Bailey"
In attendance were 29 Club Members. 34 total attended the meeting.
Visiting Guests: Linda Mills, guest of Rotarian Vince Cavallo - James Piper, guest of Rotarian Eric Belley and Eric's wife Bonnie Belley.
Rotarian Larry Melnick had some great trivia and information for us this week.
Our exchange student Simon Varnauskas was in attendance and doing well....having a great time!
Pocket Park on Centre Street was converted into the gathering and registration area for the 33rd Annual Taste of Amelia last Saturday, Nov. 3. This year's event was re-formatted by its new host, the Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach, to a "Culinary Crawl," taking participants to the venues whose offerings they were tasting. Pictured (above/below), club members (l-4) Dana McCoy, Eric Belley, Ray Whitehead and Nick Klein, set up registration and directions to the 20+ participating restaurants. Also pictured (above/below) at the BBQ station run by club president Ron Heymann and set up outside Marlin & Barrel, is club member Tony Baia and a few of the hundreds of participants who tasted the offerings at the participating restaurants, including Marlin & Barrel. Proceeds from the event benefit the Club's Foundation and scholarship awards for local public high school seniors.
A meeting will be arranged for everyone to get together soon and talk about what we can do better, different, etc. for next years Taste of Amelia. Next years event is being scheduled for the middle of October.
Rotarian Larry Myers announced that he had received excellent feedback about our event and that we have raised the bar on bringing back the Taste of Amelia back to a local major event moving forward. President Ron announced that maybe Larry should Chair the event for next year! We agree!!
Barbara and Ray are having our first meeting in two weeks to turn our focus on the February Scholarship Luncheon Event. Time forthcoming but most likely to be around 11am before our normal Wednesday meeting on the 5th of December just to get things started. Specific details soon.
December 15th, Rotary will be ringing the bell at Publix. A sign up sheet was distributed for "teaming up" with another fellow Rotarian. Please see Nick to sign up.....thank you!
For anyone who took some wine at the social, please make a small donation to the Clubs Foundation. Honor system. Also.....for anyone who took a Rotary Shirt, please pay for them at the next meeting. Really appreciate that!
A Happy Thanksgiving to All you Rotarians!!!!
Deb announced that we will be submitting for a Grant with Wells Fargo to cover the expenses for the Dictionary Project. No word yet.
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Pope Francis makes it faster, easier to get an annulment
Tom Kington
Pope Francis made it faster, easier and cheaper for Roman Catholics to obtain marriage annulments on Tuesday, marking one of the biggest shake-ups of the Vatican's rules on marriage in centuries.
In the declaration, issued as motu proprios, or papal rulings, Francis ordered fast track annulments when the cases were "backed by particularly evident arguments" and scrapped the current two-tier system that automatically required a second ruling.
Francis also decreed that annulments would henceforth be free except for the "fair compensation of the court workers."
The moves, which could see some marriages annulled in as few as 45 days, could appease Catholics who have long argued that the procedures are too lengthy and too costly, though it does not affect the reasons why they can seek to have their marriages ended.
Marriages can be annulled in the Catholic Church if it is ruled they were invalid from the outset, due to reasons including an unwillingness by one spouse to have children. Vatican courts also have been known to hand down unusual reasons to annul, including husbands who are too attached to their mothers.
The new measures give more power to local bishops to handle annulments, a move seen as helping Catholics in areas where ecclesiastical tribunals are not located. Appeals to a Vatican court will become rarer, boosting Francis' bid to decentralize Vatican authority.
Tuesday's orders were issued as two motu proprio documents, one modifying procedures in Latin Rite canon law, the other for Eastern Rite Catholic Churches.
The reforms are based on the findings of a task force that Francis set up in August 2014 to speed up annulments. Father Pio Vito Pinto, the head of the Vatican's appeal court for annulments, said the changes were probably the most significant in annulment procedures since the 18th century papacy of Pope Benedict XIV.
About 50,000 annulment procedures were started last year.
The papal statement did not tackle another sometimes controversial issue involved with ending Catholic marriages.
Catholics who currently seek to end their marriages by divorcing in a civil court, rather than by annulment, and then remarrying are considered adulterers by the Church, which does not recognize divorce.
The denial of communion to divorced Catholics who remarry was at the center of debate at a synod on the family held at the Vatican last year, following complaints from remarried Catholics that they are permanently excluded from communion while repentant murderers can participate.
The debate is likely to return at a follow-up synod next month, where liberals may feel placated by the acceleration of the annulment procedure while conservatives may see it as debasing marriage.
The pope's rulings Tuesday will resonate in the U.S., which accounts for about half the annulments carried out in the world and where Francis is due to visit this month.
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Tintin is a million-dollar business and has been raised into art
Tintin is a million-dollar business and has been raised into art. Join us on our visit to Brussels. If you think Tintin is merely a comic strip, you're wrong.
By Mads Qvortrup & Jan Rørkær. Camera/editor: Jan Rørkær.
http://www.comicscenter.net/ - a comic strip museum in the centre of Brussels.
http://www.museeherge.com/ - The Hergé Museum. The museum, which opened this year, is designed and built soley for the works of Hergé. It is situated 20 minutes east of Brussels.
Produced by: Anette von Benzon, avbenzon@jyskebank.dk
Bio: Professor Mads Qvortrup
Mads Qvortrup has served as an adviser to the British government and a speech writer for Tony Blair, among others.
Mads Qvortrup is the author of five books on politics, including a book on Danish prime ministers, Fogh, Kragh, Schlüter og Stauning (Borgen 2009), as well as A Comparative Study of Referendums (Manchester University Press 2005). He has written for such newspapers as the Guardian, the Glasgow Herald and the Sunday Express, and he often appears as an expert on BBC World and Danmarks Radio (Danish Broadcasting Corporation).
In addition to being a journalist and adviser, Mads Qvortrup taught for five years at the world-famous London School of Economics and was a guest professor at the University of Sydney in Australia.
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Please note: this course description is not fully up-to-date for the academic year 2019-2020. A new version with marginal changes will be presented on this page shortly.
Students enrolled for the Bachelor's programme "CA-DS" at Leiden University who have passed the Propedeuse. Only ONE third year's course at level 300 is obligatory according to your programme.
Students enrolled for the Minor CA-OS who have not followed another CA-OS course on level 300.
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Developmental models have long assumed that economic growth would result in the privatization and eventual decline of religion. In short, religion and modernity have been considered incompatible. The resulting secularisation paradigm was fundamentally challenged at the end of the twentieth century, when worldwide political movements emerged identifying themselves first and foremost in religious terms. In the US, in many ways the proverbial heartland of 'late' modernity, religious movements continue to inspire politics and the same is true for many other political arenas worldwide. The renewed inspiration that religions provide in times of globalisation has also posed new challenges to the presumed disparity between religion and secularism. Rather than perceiving religion and secularism as constituting distinct realms, both appear embedded in broader discourses on (for instance) knowledge, claim-making and difference. Consequently, social scientists increasingly consider from an academic perspective that 'religion' cannot fruitfully be set apart as a category. Rather, it should be studied in relation to social and political phenomena as varied as political movements, healing practices, and eschatological knowledge.
This course approaches 'religion' as a social phenomenon, that is, as a category acknowledged and referred to in the social contexts studied by anthropologists and sociologists. Approaching religion across various levels of scale allows for differentiation between people practising religions, and groups or organisations who claim religious authority over others. A critical understanding of religion, in its experiential, performative and political dimensions is an important requirement for anthropologists and sociologists engaged in either academic or policy-related research, or a combination of the two.
• learn how to analyse religious movements in their historical and political contexts.
• acquire an understanding of key debates in the anthropology of religion.
• become familiar with key terms in the anthropology of religion.
• identify, analyse and problematize the religious dimensions of social matters in the contemporary world.
Dates and room numbers can be found on our website, under "3e jaar, Semester 2, Hoorcolleges".
Re-takes for assignments/ papers are possible only if final grades are below 6, and then only if students have actively participated in the course and submitted all the required assignments/ papers.
The blackboard module will be active.
All participants must register for this course on Blackboard.
• A Companion to the Anthropology of Religion, Edited by Janice Boddy and Michael Lambek, Chichester: John Wiley (2015) (paperback edition), ISBN10:1119124999 & ISBN13:9781119124993. The book is available at bol.com or at amazon.de. Students may use the kindle or e-book editions.
• Readings that are electronically available for download through the Leiden University Library webportal.
• Registration for examination is NOT necessary because this course has no final examination.
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