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Definitions Ultimate Shirt
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Definitions Ultimate Shirt
Seamlessly fusing smart-chic with laid back cool for an office-inspired finish
Focusing on smart, sophisticated investment pieces for your office, evening, casual and occasion wardrobes, Definitions is all about strong statements.
Smart and sophisticated, this long sleeve shirt by Definitions will quickly become one of the go-to pieces of your 9-5 wardrobe.
In a stretch cotton, the fit of this top is superior and personal, seamlessly following the contours of your figure. Long sleeves are held together by a single contrast button and channel the alpha female of the boardroom when they're rolled up. Buttons to the placket secure the fit and allow versatile styling options - undo the top two buttons for a more relaxed style.
Introduce colour into your outfit with the Definitions peacock print pencil skirt and Fearne Cotton's chunky heeled peep toe platforms.
Whatever you do, do it in style
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- Long sleeve shirt by Definitions
- Stretch cotton for superior fit
- Button fastenings to front
- Single button cuffs
Fearne Cotton Lace Hem Shirt
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Fearne Cotton Pink Shirt with Floral Lace Hem
This pretty pink shirt by Fearne Cotton mixes a masculine classic with vintage charm for a beautiful spring update for your casual wardrobe.
The classic shirt style comes in a regular fit, while the contrast black collar adds further sophistication to this piece. In true Fearne style, the lace floral hem goes gothic vintage adding a fun, flirty twist, while the pink hue plays with your feminine side.
All you Fearne lovelies will look cool and casual when wearing this shirt with a pair of stonewashed skinny jeans, heeled gladiator sandals and a cute blazer over the top.
Please note: This shirt must be hand washed only.
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- Shirt by Fearne Cotton
- Contrast collar
- Floral lace hem
- Regular fit
- Button through placket
South Three-Quarter Sleeve Shirt (2 Pack)
A sleek addition to your work wardrobe this pack of two shirts by Savoir will give you two versatile looks for the office.
Featuring three-quarter sleeves these shirts are ideal for warm, summer days when you need to look smart. Available in a range of packs you can keep your look fresh in white, classic in black or chic in blue.
Wear these shirts tucked into your Savoir Confident Curves straight leg trousers and slip into a pair of point court shoes to lift your look.
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- Shirts by South
- Value two pack
- Three-quarter sleeves
- Button fastenings to front
South Frill Neck Sleeveless Top
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South Frill Neck Top
The perfect piece to complement your day-to-night wardrobe this frill neck sleeveless top by South is understatedly elegant.
This simple top available in black or cobalt blue is the perfect pick to pair with printed pieces and your favourite denims alike. Its high neck design is simple and chic while the frill detail adds a feminine finish.
Wear this frill neck sleeveless top with South black trousers and Shoe Box pointed court shoes for effortless style.
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- High neck design
- Frill to neckline
- Sleeveless cut
South Zip Neck Blouse
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South Zip Neck Blouse
This zip neck blouse by South is a versatile staple to add to your 9-5 looks.
This shirt is the perfect day-to-night piece and thanks to its zip feature it's easy to dress up or down. With a tailored fit and pleated shoulders this top makes the most of your feminine curves.
Wear this blouse with ankle grazers, court shoes and a blazer for a sleek work wear outfit.
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- Blouse by South
- Zip neck feature
- Pleat shoulder detail
- Full-length sleeves
South Geo Lace Shell Top
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South Geo Sleeveless Lace Shell Top
This shell top by South is an essential part of your autumn and winter wardrobes - it's a great layering piece and the chic simple style makes it an easy favourite.
This lace top features an understated cut and the sleeveless style means you can wear it on warmer days and evenings, too. The lace panels to the top add a dash of detail while the choice of bright pink, classic ivory or versatile black ensure you'll have one for every mood and outfit.
Wear this South sleeveless lace shell top with skinny trousers or bootcut mix and match trousers. Add a fitted jacket for the office, or wear with an embellished clutch bag for evening.
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- Sleeveless shell top by South
- Lace panel detail to the top
- Available in a range of colours
Love Label Longline Tunic with Asymmetrical Hem
This sleek, chic tunic by Love Label is the perfect office to party pick for the glam girl on the go!
The sheer, lightweight fabric makes this blouse a flirty, easy to wear piece that's perfect for going straight from work to meet friends. Slip a cami underneath to maintain your modesty ensuring your look works at the office and afterwards! A dipped hem adds plenty of coverage and a sleeveless cut gives you loads of laidback cool.
Team this tunic with a pair of black cropped cigarette trousers, stiletto courts and an armful of bold bangles for an office look you'll be proud to parade post 5!
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- Longline tunic by Love Label
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- Dipped hem to back
- Round neckline
- Sleeveless cut
- Sheer fabric
South Long Sleeve Shirt
Adding the finishing touch to your chic day-to-evening looks
This long sleeve shirt by South captures the smart, tailored styling that the brand is known for giving your look a definite edge.
Available in a range of colours this utility shirt will liven up your office wardrobe in blue, keep it classic in black, add a playful touch in paisley and bring out your wild side in snake print. Front buttons secure the fit, while the two front pockets give this piece its workman style attitude that's a favourite this season.
Wear this shirt tucked into a pair of cigarette trousers and mix up the palette for a serious colour clash that your wardrobe craves.
Whatever you do, do it in style
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- Long sleeve shirt by South
- Button through placket to front
- Two chest pockets with buttons
- Available in a selection of colours and prints
UTTAM BOUTIQUE Mon Cherie Pussy Bow Blouse
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Uttam Boutique Mon Cherie Pussy Bow Blouse
Pleat detail to the shoulders. Beading to the cuffs and end of neck tie. Gold button fastening to front and cuffs.Colour: Black. Polyester. Hand wash only.
Savoir Lace Top
This short sleeved top by Savoir adds lashings of luxurious vintage inspired style to your autumn look.
In gorgeous lace this short sleeved top has a beautiful texture that makes it great for evening or for the office. The lining to the inside perfects the fit of this top while the colour options give you plenty of style choice. This lace top is an elegant piece that's available in black, ivory, mink or pink – so make sure you pick one up for every occasion on your social calendar.
Wear this lace top with a fitted pencil skirt and court shoes. Pair with skinny jeans and a biker jacket for a stunning off-duty style.
Useful info:
- Ladies lace top by Savoir
- Short sleeves; round neck
- Lined for a smooth fit
Savoir V-neck Stud Detail Shirt
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Savoir V-neck Ladies Shirt with Stud Embellishment
This long sleeve shirt by Savoir gives the masculine classic a fresh, feminine update for summer.
Available in three colours, this blouse is classic 9-5 in white, zesty in lime and transitional in navy. The full length sleeves give you plenty of coverage this season, while the V-neck gives the traditional cut a womanly edge. Stud details add attitude to this piece for a statement finish.
Wear this shirt with a pair of Confident Curve black skinny jeans and wedge sandals for an off-duty look. Opt for smart black trousers and court shoes for an office-ready style.
Useful info:
- Ladies shirt by Savoir
- Full length sleeves
- Stud detailing
- Fixed placket
- Front pocket
French Connection Printed Shirt
This sheer print shirt by French Connection is a cool, lightweight addition to your office-to-off-duty wardrobes.
The animal inspired print gives this shirt an edgy appeal, while the textured fabric is a treat for your fingertips. Sheer fabric adds a touch of sultry styling that makes this piece work for the day and especially in the evening.
Wear this blouse with a pair of the French Connection 'Vintage' skinny jeans and a pair of shoe boots - add a knitted jumper on cooler days. Why not try PU leather look trousers with cut-out ankle boots for a grungy band look?
Please note: This piece must be hand washed only to keep its colours and shape.
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- Shirt by French Connection
- All-over print
- Sheer fabric
- Rounded hem
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ATLANTA (AP) - Mike Minor struggled early before recovering to throw seven strong innings, and also hit a go-ahead double that led the Atlanta Braves over Homer Bailey and the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 Saturday.
The Braves, who lost starting outfielders Jason Heyward, B.J. Upton and Justin Upton to injuries in the first two games of the series, found success with their fill-ins. Jose Constanza, recalled from AAA Gwinnett, started in left field and hit leadoff with Reed Johnson in center and rookie Joey Terdoslavich in right.
The patchwork outfield combined for seven hits, including three by Constanza. Brian McCann and Dan Uggla hit home runs.
Minor (9-4) snapped a streak of 5 straight starts without a win. The left-hander allowed two runs on six hits and one walk - including only one hit in his last five innings.
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"You have no idea what's coming."
Bryan Cranston's character is extremely worried and for good reason! Godzilla is back and wreaking major havoc on New York City!
The latest trailer for Godzilla only shows a few short glimpses of the King of the Monsters. However, its easy to see that this ain't Matthew Broderick's lizard!
Previous movies blamed nuclear testing in the 1950's for the creation of Godzilla.
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Godzilla opens in theatres on May 16!
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Steve Harmon says God brought him and his wife to an old car wash on Van Dyke in Detroit. Four years ago they worked out a deal. Pay the back taxes on the building and it's yours. It's now home to Bikers for Christ and Ladonia Gill's mobile welding business.It is also their home. They park their five wheeler inside."Because of the area, if you're not here, they rob you blind," Gill said.They are proud of their businesses and home, but could lose it all. They said they went to the Wayne County Treasurer's Office to pay their delinquent taxes, missing the extended deadline by just a few days, but were turned away."I said, 'Well, I'll pay it all off.' I handed him the $1,700. They pushed it back through the window. They said, 'It's impossible.' I started crying. I [said], 'Why not?' They said, 'And it's not only you. It's 6,000 people,'" Harmon explained."I think it's absolutely ridiculous. I'm trying to give you $1,700. If you're broke, I would take it," Gill said.It's hard to imagine Wayne County, which is struggling financially, would turn any money down. Deputy Treasurer David Szymanski said it comes down to a new state law that gives local communities a month to decide if they want to buy thousands of foreclosed properties, and the county can't interfere. If no one scoops them up by July 30, the owners can work with Wayne County to get them back."The clock hasn't run out, but it has stopped for a period of time here. We're going to start it up again, but that's why we tell these taxpayers please come in, work with us. When they wait this long, they just have to wait a little bit longer," Szymanski said.The county said it is taking names of property owners and plans to contact them after the deadline is up.Meanwhile, if the property is sold, this couple said they will be gone for good."I'll go back to the suburbs, and then my money will also go back to the suburbs," Gill said.If you find yourself in this situation, you can go to the Wayne County Treasurer's website or to the office and fill out a contact information form. If your property isn't sold by July 30, the treasurer's office will contact you sometime in August to try to work something out.
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This safe and stable device allows either the extinguishing of mox or holding of moxa whilst collecting ash. 30mm in diameter.
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One of the oldest estates from Chateauneuf du Pape is Chateau La Nerthe which has its origins in the 12th century. It is also unusual in that it uses all the 13 grape varieties authorized for Chateauneuf du Pape. The importer of this estate's wines, Straits Wine Company, organized a dinner at the Makati Shangri-La's Red restaurant showcasing several vintages of La Nerthe going back to 1988. On hand to provide commentary on the wines was La Nerthe's Export Director, Christophe Bristiel and Red's Sommelier Daniel Blais.
Upon arrival I was immediately handed a glass of Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2011. This wine is dominated by a talcum powder aroma. Light to medium bodied with mineral and lemon notes, a fine acidity frames the wine. This shows good length as well. Very good.
Chateau La Nerthe Blanc 2011 by jaylabrador.winesteward, on Flickr
The first wine poured after we were seated was the Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 1993. Light orange/gold. Quite honeyed on the nose with a touch of oxidation as well. This has a gentle butterscotch sweetness that made me think of an aged, low-puttonyos Tokaji. Slightly bitter on the finish but with good length. A rather lightish wine but I like the way it's put together. Excellent. This was accompanied by a poached white prawn with a Peckhams Triumph pear compote, prosciutto bits and Madagascar vanilla oil powder. Mr. Blais commented that the pear notes in the compote would complement the pear notes in the wine but I wasn't convinced by the pairing. It was neutral at best to my taste.
Chateau la Nerthe Blanc 1993 by jaylabrador.winesteward, on Flickr
Poached prawn, pear compote, prosciutto bits, Madagascar vanilla bean oil powder by jaylabrador.winesteward, on Flickr
This was followed by two vintages of their top Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc called Clos de Beauvenir. This is from a one hectare vineyard that produces only about 3000 bottles annually. The 2010 has a pale cast, nose of talcum powder again, and with flavors of nuts and some tropical fruit. The 1990 was much darker, almost gold, with a strong oxidative note. I thought this was not showing well as it seemed hollow and tired. It reminded me of a very light amontillado sherry. Although it wasn't to my taste, Noel, who was seated beside me seems to have had a better opinion of this wine. The Beauvenirs were matched by an oven-poached spring chicken with butter and thyme, sautéed asparagus, soubise cream and savory almond crumbs. The 2010 was a great match for this dish, bringing out the creaminess in the wine while the wine cut the richness of the chicken. This was my favorite pairing of the dinner.
Clos de Beauvenir '90 and '2010 by jaylabrador.winesteward, on Flickr
Oven poached spring chicken with butter and thyme, sauteed aspargus, soubise cream and savory almond crumbs by jaylabrador.winesteward, on Flickr
Done with the whites, we moved on to the reds. First up were two of the regular Chateauneuf bottlings. The Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape 1988 was the oldest wine we had. This was still quite dark and with a strong earthy, barnyard, leather nose. Light to medium weight. There's prune and some oxidation however, there is also some sweet black fruit still showing beneath the characteristics of age. There's some meat as well. This was one of my favorite reds. Apparently, our table got one of the better bottles as Richard, one of our friends at another table complained that theirs was completely dead. I gave him a taste from our bottle and he thought it was much better than the one they were given. Served beside this was the Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape 2008. This was already quite soft with dark fruit and liquorice notes. Already good to drink but not showing too much character. This needs a few years to flesh out and develop more interesting nuances. These were matched by a very good home-made panzerotti with lamb ragout and prunes, eggplant salad, coffee jus and pink peppercorn husk. The match was spot-on. I wish the dish were bigger, though as it was only good for two forkfuls.
Chateau La Nerthe '88, '08 by jaylabrador.winesteward, on Flickr
Panzerotti stuffed with lamb ragout and prunes, eggplant salad, coffee jus and pink peppercorn husk by jaylabrador.winesteward, on Flickr
The highlight of the evening was the three magnums of the top wine Cuvee des Cadettes. The oldest of these magnums was the 1989. This is a rich wine with soft tannins. Very complex with leather, tar, asphalt, coffee and earth. There's also still quite a bit of ripe dark berry present which gives some sweetness. Excellent wine. This was served alongside the 2009 Cuvee des Cadettes. Very primary, black fruits, plum and berry, cedar and espresso. Very good but obviously young and primary. These two were served with Braised beef cheeks and grilled sirloin, mushroom ragout, wilted sprout leaves and balsamic sauce. A good match. I preferred the beef cheeks, though, as the sirloin was a bit tough.
Braised beef cheeks and grilled sirloin, mushroom ragout, wilted sprout leaves and balsamic sauce by jaylabrador.winesteward, on Flickr
Cuvee des Cadettes '89, '99, 09 by jaylabrador.winesteward, on Flickr
The last Cuvee des Cadettes, the 1999, was served with the cheese course of Reblochon with chunky fig and walnut jam and oat cakes. This wine is still primary, showing all fruit. Sweet plum and blackberry; full and rich with soft tannins. Good to drink now but not really compelling at the moment. Needs more time.
Reblochon with fig and walnut jam, oatcakes by jaylabrador.winesteward, on Flickr
The dinner ended with an excellent Bitter Belcolade dark chocolate and yuzu tart with cherries mascarpone and cocoa nib tuiles. Overall, it was a good dinner with an excellent showing by all the wines, except for the 1990 Beauvenir.
Bitter Belcolade dark chocolate and yuzu tart, cherries mascarpone and cocoa nib tuiles by jaylabrador.winesteward, on Flickr


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Did you know that your makeup expires? Even if your products don't have an expiration date printed on them they do expire.
Here's a list of when products expire:
Mascara - 3 months! After 3 months bacteria can cause infections! Then why don't they put it smaller tubes?
Liquid Liner - 6 months. For the same reason mascara expires.
Foundation - 6-12 months. Your foundation can change consistency and even color after a year.
Lip Gloss - 1 year. Anything liquid can change consistency over time.
Concealer - 1 year. Same reason as foundation.
Nail Polish - 2 years. It can actually change color. Obviously it changes consistency too.
Lipstick - 2 years. It can dry out and change color.
Powders - 2 years. If you keep brushes clean it can last up to 2 years.
Eye shadow, bronzer, and blush - 2 years. Again if you keep your brushes clean.
Pencil eyeliner - 2 years. I guess it's more economical to go old school and buy a pencil eyeliner.
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New Studies Highlight the Value and Timing of Colonoscopy
Two studies of colonoscopy screening reported in the May 24 and 31 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) fortified evidence of the test's value, and "address two very important and unresolved questions," according to an accompanying editorial.
Is 10 years the right amount of time to wait for a second colonoscopy after a negative initial colonoscopy exam? Absolutely, according to researchers at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, who conducted a retrospective population-based analysis using a cohort of 35,975 patients screened over a period of 15 years from 1989 to 2003.
The second question is whether people 80 years of age and older will increase their life expectancy by colonoscopy screening. Read more
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Last week, the world lost one of its most important public health leaders, Dr. Lee Jong-Wook, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). It's not often that the passing of a single individual is mourned by people worldwide, but in the case of Dr. Lee, it's absolutely true.
And that's because his work touched so many. Dr. Lee dedicated his life to improving the health of children and adults on every continent - orchestrating programs that have had a substantial impact on reducing the rates of diseases such as tuberculosis and polio, and have led to the proliferation of new and better vaccines to protect children from preventable but often deadly diseases. Read more
New Studies Highlight the Value and Timing of Colonoscopy
Two studies of colonoscopy screening reported in the May 24 and 31 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) fortified evidence of the test's value, and "address two very important and unresolved questions," according to an accompanying editorial.
Is 10 years the right amount of time to wait for a second colonoscopy after a negative initial colonoscopy exam? Absolutely, according to researchers at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, who conducted a retrospective population-based analysis using a cohort of 35,975 patients screened over a period of 15 years from 1989 to 2003.
The second question is whether people 80 years of age and older will increase their life expectancy by colonoscopy screening.
The answer here, according to researchers who followed 1,244 individuals after colonoscopy screening at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, is yes, but not by much: Those over age 79 gained only 0.13 years by screening, which is just 15 percent of the 0.85 years gained by those aged 50 to 54.
"Very elderly patients and their physicians are using individual judgment to decide whether to undergo screening" with colonoscopy, explains lead author Dr. Otto S. Lin. While studies show that high rates of colorectal neoplasia are likely to be detected, he adds, the slow rate at which these cancers progress means they are much less likely to be the cause of death in the elderly. And those considerations must be weighed against the risks associated with screening, including bowel perforation and gastrointestinal bleeding.
The Canadian study, led by Dr. Harminder Singh, examined how risk changes over time in those whose index colonoscopy detected no polyps. Researchers compared the incidence of colorectal cancer among the cohort with that of the general population of the province of Manitoba. Colonoscopy screening reduced cohort members' risk by 31 percent 6 months after the initial exam.
Over the next 10 years, their risk of colorectal cancer actually decreased because any cancers that were missed by the initial screening presented themselves sooner rather than later, thus leaving truly cancer-free people in the cohort. At 1 year, risk is down to 66 percent compared with the general population; at 2 years, 59 percent; at 5 years, 55 percent; and at 10 years, risk falls to 28 percent.
These results reinforce the current recommendation by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), which is based on observational studies: By age 50, individuals should undergo a colonoscopy every 10 years. Since the cost of screening 1 in 10 Americans over age 50 each year is more than $4 billion, reasoned Dr. Timothy R. Church of the University of Minnesota in the editorial, "it may well be time" for a randomized controlled trial to definitively assess the efficacy of colonoscopy.
Although colonoscopy is preferred by ACG, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Cancer Society, each recommends slightly different guidelines for different populations, including at least four other tests that are routinely available: the fecal occult blood test (FOBT), flexible sigmoidoscopy, digital rectal exam, and double contrast barium enema.
What is clear, said Dr. Asad Umar, acting chief of the Gastrointestinal and Other Cancers Research Group in NCI's Division of Cancer Prevention, "is that the majority of Americans over 50 are not getting screened every 10 years via colonoscopy. Following alternative recommendations, everyone should be screened by FOBT annually, or by flexible sigmoidoscopy or double contrast barium enema every 5 years because three out of four colorectal cancers strike people with no family history or other known risk factors, and are very treatable when detected early."
While colorectal cancer is expected to kill 55,170 Americans in 2006, it's estimated that 33,000 of these deaths could be prevented if people aged 50 years or older underwent regular screenings.
By Addison Greenwood
Guest Update by Dr. Mark B. Clanton
Continuing the Legacy of a Great Leader
Last week, the world lost one of its most important public health leaders, Dr. Lee Jong-Wook, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). It's not often that the passing of a single individual is mourned by people worldwide, but in the case of Dr. Lee, it's absolutely true.
And that's because his work touched so many. Dr. Lee dedicated his life to improving the health of children and adults on every continent - orchestrating programs that have had a substantial impact on reducing the rates of diseases such as tuberculosis and polio, and have led to the proliferation of new and better vaccines to protect children from preventable but often deadly diseases.
Not surprisingly, Dr. Lee's reach extended directly into the global prevention of cancer. In 2004, he helped oversee the development and ratification of the global Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. More recently, during last year's WHO World Health Assembly (WHA), he was instrumental in the passage of the first-of-its-kind global cancer prevention and control resolution.
Resolution WHA58.22 (cancer control) calls for improved cancer prevention measures, improved early detection and treatment, and more palliative care in all WHO Member State countries. Dr. Lee was charged with developing and implementing this global strategy and, over the course of the last year, created two groups within WHO to help do so: the Director-General's Cancer Advisory Committee and the Cancer Technical Working Group, on both of which I have the privilege of serving as the NCI representative.
The Cancer Technical Working Group, which includes some of the world's leading cancer control researchers, was charged with writing a global comprehensive cancer control plan. Over the past year, the group has drafted modules that span cancer control planning, prevention, early detection, treatment, and palliative care.
These modules currently are in various stages of review. In addition to the scientific expertise that NCI is providing to WHO in this initiative, NCI also has provided a grant to support the eventual publication and dissemination of the entire strategy document.
I'm also the NCI lead for another important project with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as part of a program called the Program of Action for Cancer Therapy, or PACT. IAEA has provided radiation therapy machines in low-resource settings for the last decade, giving support to treatment centers in developing countries so they can deliver appropriate radiation therapy to patients. Using the funds it received for winning the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize, IAEA is now greatly expanding these cancer control activities through the launch of the PACT Alliance - an alliance of cancer organizations from across the globe to help develop and implement cancer control programs in developing countries.
NCI will help support a pilot of this expanded PACT program, including bringing together a team of experts in cancer control from the United States to assist in its development and implementation.
Dr. Lee's death is a sad and unfortunate event. The impact of his life and work will be felt for decades to come, and his legacy is one of a tireless drive to improve the health of all humans, regardless of race, gender, age, or religion. I'm honored to be part of any effort associated with Dr. Lee and am proud - as I believe the entire U.S. cancer community should be - of NCI's continued commitment to reducing the global cancer burden.
After Gleevec, Targeted Drugs Acquire More Targets
Targeted therapies were the big news last year at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, where researchers presented results showing that many patients had benefited from drugs that interact with one particular molecule.
This year's meeting, which opens in Atlanta on Friday, will preview the next generation of targeted therapies, such as drugs for patients who cannot take the first-generation drugs and "multitargeted" drugs that interact with a small number of proteins rather than just one.
Like imatinib (Gleevec), trastuzumab (Herceptin), and other drugs created to hit a single target, the newer medicines are much less toxic than chemotherapy. And the hope is that by engaging more targets, these drugs will work when others do not and possibly against multiple cancers.
This idea was validated in January, when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its first dual approval for a drug. The agency approved sunitinib (Sutent) for kidney cancer and for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) when the primary treatment, imatinib, fails.
Sunitinib was designed to inhibit several proteins involved in two key aspects of cancer - cell growth and the formation of blood vessels that feed tumors, or angiogenesis.
"After starting with very nonspecific medicines such as chemotherapy, we're now going around a corner again toward more broadly targeted agents that hit multiple genetic pathways," says Dr. George Demetri of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who led the clinical trials for sunitinib.
"The good news is that the more broadly targeted drugs may be applicable to different cancers, as we've seen with sunitinib," says Dr. Demetri.
In his research on GIST, Dr. Demetri has gone from being "laser focused" on a single protein to focusing on multiple pathways, or interactions, that involve many proteins inside the cell.
He points out that the word "targeted" has caused confusion, even among scientists, because all drugs have targets, including chemotherapy. But compared with chemotherapy, targeted drugs do a better job of killing only cancer cells.
Their stunning selectivity was first illustrated in the late 1990s, when researchers reported that imatinib could shut down a single mutant protein in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), often sending the disease into remission.
But imatinib stops working in some patients eventually, while others cannot tolerate the drug. Two medicines for these patients have been in clinical trials, and one of them, dasatinib, will be reviewed by an FDA drug advisory committee at ASCO on Friday.
Dasatinib targets nearly all the genetic mutations that cause resistance to imatinib and is "an important step forward," for many patients, says Dr. Neil Shah of the University of California, San Francisco, who will present findings from dasatinib trials at ASCO.
For some CML patients who do not tolerate imatinib, it can be devastating to learn that they cannot take "one of the great advances in cancer medicine," says Dr. Shah. But many of these individuals benefit from dasatinib, and "that's quite exciting."
ASCO will also feature results from trials involving another multitargeted drug, lapatinib (Tykerb). GlaxoSmithKline recently announced plans to seek FDA approval for lapatinib as a treatment for metastatic breast cancer.
Interest in multitargeted drugs is high right now in part because researchers are not as worried as they once were about side effects associated with less specific drugs, says Dr. Brian Druker of Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute, who led the development of imatinib.
"There's been a change in thinking," he says. It used to be that the more specific drugs were preferred in order to limit side effects. But clinical studies have shown that most targeted drugs are well tolerated, and today there are fewer concerns about toxicity.
"This is a complete turnaround in how people think about targeted therapies," he says.
Another factor driving interest in multitargeted drugs is economics. "Companies realize that if they can get away with a less specific drug, they might have a bigger market for it," says Dr. Druker.
Meanwhile, studies have suggested that some targeted drugs hit targets they were not intended to hit. Rather than seeing this as a design flaw, however, some view the ability to bind multiple proteins - a trait known as promiscuity - as an asset.
"Promiscuity can be a virtue," says Dr. Longgui Wang of the New York University School of Medicine, who has written about promiscuous drugs. "Cancers often have a number of abnormalities, and we have found that in these cases single-target drugs produce poor results."
Dr. Wang and others are now asking a question that will be explored in the years ahead: What is the best strategy for treating cancer - using multitargeted drugs or combining single-target drugs into "cocktails" like those used to treat HIV/AIDS?
The decisions will be made based on a mixture of efficacy, safety, tolerability, and even cost, says Dr. Demetri. He has programs testing a combination of three single-target inhibitors and others using promiscuous drugs designed to hit multiple pathways at once.
"We haven't made a decision yet, and in the end, we'll let the data speak for itself," he says.
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RNA Interference Technique Causes Toxicity in Mice
The idea of silencing aberrant gene expression by interfering with the RNA product after transcription holds promise in the field of cancer gene therapy. One possible technique under study for RNA interference is the delivery of short hairpin RNA strands (shRNA) that are complementary to the target aberrant RNA, by way of a viral vector. However, a study published in the May 25 Nature highlights the risk of unintentional inhibition of cellular microRNA (miRNA) by shRNA overexpression, which led to fatalities in mice.
After further experiments to clarify the cause of the toxicity, the investigators found evidence of oversaturation of the endogenous shRNA processing machinery. This processing machinery is also needed by normal cellular miRNAs, which play an important role in the cell cycle and cellular development. The authors "therefore speculated that highly expressed 'toxic' shRNAs competed with miRNAs for intracellular processing, to such an extent that affected cells died."
Additional in vivo and in vitro experiments provided more evidence for this competition model, and identified a protein - nuclear karyopherin exportin-5 - that is likely a limiting factor in the shared processing pathway. The investigators caution that, in future use of shRNA, "monitoring and controlling intracellular shRNA levels is imperative for guaranteeing stable in vivo gene silencing while mitigating adverse effects."
Cryoablation for Small Renal Tumors Shows Promising Results
Results from the study of the largest cohort of patients who have been followed for at least 5 years after cryoablation for small renal tumors were presented on May 21 at the American Urological Association's annual meeting. Dr. Nicholas Hegarty, a clinical fellow at the Cleveland Clinic, reported the follow-up data from 60 patients in their study, which began accrual in September 1997.
In cryoablation, tumor tissue is frozen and destroyed using small probes during open or laparoscopic surgery, or percutaneously under local anesthetic, depending on the tumor location.
Out of 60 patients treated with cryoablation for a solitary sporadic renal lesion, only 3 developed local tumor recurrence. All three underwent nephrectomy and remained disease free after the second surgery, though one patient died from other causes while on dialysis. One additional patient presented with distant metastases 6 months after cryoablation, but the investigators believe that the patient likely had occult metastases at the time of initial treatment. Because of the indolent nature of the disease, patients in the cohort will continue to be followed to acquire long-term survival data.
Advantages of the technique for surgeons include relative ease in performing the procedure, explained Dr. Hegarty. "A surgeon familiar with laparoscopic surgery typically will be able to perform this," he said. "We do not need to expose the renal vasculature, we do not need to clamp it, and there is no complex reconstruction like in a partial nephrectomy."
MRI Screening Is Cost Effective for Some BRCA Carriers
Women who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations and undergo regular screening for early breast cancer have the option of mammography alone or with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Now researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System have come up with a cost per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) for each option. Their findings are published in the May 24 JAMA.
The researchers used a computer model with a simulated cohort of BRCA1/2 mutation carriers who were born in 1980 and followed them over their virtual lifetimes, beginning in 2005. The model incorporates a natural history of breast cancer based on SEER data. It also includes screening sensitivity, specificity, lead time, and overdiagnosis rates for MRI and mammography, as well as treatment outcomes.
The results showed that among women aged 25 to 69, the QALY for BRCA1 mutation carriers with the addition of MRI to annual mammography was $88,651, compared with $188,034 for BRCA2 carriers. The combination of MRI and mammography was more cost effective for women at specific ages: the QALY was lowest between the ages of 40 and 49 at $43,484 for BRCA1 carriers ($18,952 with mammography alone) and $111,600 for BRCA2 carriers ($28,421 with mammography alone).
The authors conclude that with a threshold of $100,000 per QALY gained, adding annual MRI is cost effective for BRCA1 carriers between the ages of 35 and 54, as well as for BRCA2 carriers with especially dense breasts, for whom mammography is insensitive. They note that in the future, digital mammography and chemoprevention could affect QALY for these groups.
Transfusions During Surgery Linked to Cancer-Related Mortality
Receipt of blood transfusions during surgery for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and prostate cancer significantly increases the risk of a patient dying from the disease compared with patients who receive fewer or no transfusions, Mayo Clinic researchers reported last week.
At a minimum of 5 transfused units, prostate cancer patients had a threefold increased risk of cancer-related mortality at 5 years. In kidney cancer patients, however, there was a dose-specific response to blood transfusion, with increased risk seen after the transfusion of a single unit, and incrementally increased risk associated with additional transfused units.
Speaking at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association in Atlanta, Ga., last week, Dr. Jonathan C. Routh reported that, of the more than 2,400 patients with RCC who had surgery at Mayo, the 5-year survival rates were 51.7 percent for those who received a transfusion and 83.1 percent for those who did not. The more units transfused, he said, the greater the mortality risk. More than 7,500 patients were included in the study of patients with adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
In both studies, the increased mortality risk associated with transfusion persisted even when potentially confounding factors such as tumor size and the stage of the cancer were taken into account. "Though these were the largest series to date to examine this phenomenon, these were retrospective studies, so there may have been biases that we did not correct for," Dr. Routh said.
Nearly 150 similar studies covering multiple cancer types have been performed, with differing conclusions on a possible transfusion-associated effect, Dr. Routh explains. Several theories have been put forth to explain the increased risk.
"Our laboratory is looking at whether this might be a T-cell mediated phenomenon," he says. "We have some very interesting preliminary data, but at this point nothing concrete to report."
The NCI Cancer Bulletin Archive allows you to search every issue of this online publication since January 2004. That's over 100 weeks' worth of articles on a variety of cancer research topics and updates.
School-Based Interventions to Prevent Obesity
Announcement Number: PA-06-415
New Application Receipt Dates: June 1 and Oct. 1, 2006; Feb. 1, June 1, and Oct. 1, 2007.
This is a renewal of PA-04-145 and will use the R01 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3476. Inquiries: Dr. Amy Lazarus Yaroch - email@example.com
School-Based Interventions to Prevent Obesity
This is a renewal of PA-04-145 and will use the R03 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3477. Inquiries: Dr. Amy Lazarus Yaroch - firstname.lastname@example.com
School-Based Interventions to Prevent Obesity
This is a renewal of PA-04-145 and will use the R21 award mechanism. For more information, see http://cri.nci.nih.gov/4abst.cfm?initiativeparfa_id=3478. Inquiries: Dr. Amy Lazarus Yaroch - firstname.lastname@example.com
Flavopiridol for Previously Treated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Name of the Trial
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Why This Trial Is Important
In this trial, researchers are testing a drug called flavopiridol (also known as alvocidib) in patients with relapsed CLL. Flavopiridol was originally tested in the 1980s, after laboratory studies showed it had activity against CLL and other types of cancer cells. In these trials, however, the drug was not effective when given intravenously over 1 to 3 days. Subsequently, interest in it waned.
Recently, Ohio State University (OSU) researchers showed that the effectiveness of flavopiridol may depend on its route of administration, and a phase I trial testing a large dose of the drug given over 30 minutes followed by an additional dose given over 4 hours has shown promising results in patients with previously treated CLL. The current phase II trial seeks to confirm these results with a larger group of patients.
"Approximately 50 percent of patients who had relapsed after multiple treatments responded to flavopiridol in our study. More importantly, this drug is highly active in patients with high-risk genetic features who respond to few if any standard treatments," said Dr. Thomas Lin of OSU, principal investigator of the phase I trial.
Who Can Join This Trial
Study Site and Contact Information
An archive of "Featured Clinical Trial" columns is available at http://cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/ft-all-featured-trials.
NCI and the Health Research Board of Ireland have announced a call for applications for the Joint Research Fellowships in Cancer program.
Qualified applicants include postdoctoral researchers in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the United States working on a defined research project of mutual interest in any cancer-related discipline. Each potential research fellow must apply as part of a team, which should include an Irish principal investigator (PI) and a U.S. PI who is an NCI intramural researcher or NCI grantee.
Fellowships are awarded on a full-time basis over 2 years. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to spend 1 year with an Irish PI and 1 year with a U.S. PI. Up to five fellowships with a start date in 2007 will be awarded. Applicants must be eligible for an appropriate visa.
For more information, visit http://www.hrb.ie/display_content.php?page_id=165 and http://www.allirelandnci.org.
The deadline for this call for applications is September 1, 2006.
Coffee, Tea, & Chats at Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center
Begun by Dr. Lori Wiener of NCI's Pediatric Oncology Branch in September 2005, the chats cover a variety of topics requested by parents, such as creatively managing pain; helping other at-home siblings; nutrition; and dealing with fear, depression, and body image.
In addition to chats in English, some are conducted in Spanish, and others are open forums for families from Spanish-speaking countries.
The chats are held twice a week from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in 1-NW Pediatric Unit Family Room. A calendar of chats can be found outside of the clinic and 1-NW.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Wiener at 301-451-9148.
IARC Welcomes India and Korea
India has a long tradition in the study of cancer, and has recently made significant investments in cancer research and biotechnology. Because the population of India is growing and aging, even if the risk of cancer remains constant, there is potential for a large increase in cancer incidence. Thus, effective cancer prevention is currently a top priority.
The Republic of Korea has experienced rapid economic and social development, and cancer research and treatment have evolved rapidly. The National Cancer Centre in Seoul has excellent clinicians and researchers, and the country continues to make important investments in cancer.
UC Davis Cancer Center
Director: Dr. Ralph deVere White • 4501 X Street, Sacramento, CA 95817 • Phone: 916-734-5800 • Web site: http://cancer.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Patient Care
The center participates in the Southwest Oncology Group, for which UC Davis is the top-accruing institution; Radiation Therapy Oncology Group; Children's Oncology Group; and the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group. The center also co-leads the NCI-supported California Cancer Consortium in phase I and phase II clinical trials - along with the City of Hope, the University of Southern California, and the University of Pittsburgh - and leads a multi-institutional investigation of simultaneous care in which patients with advanced disease are offered both palliation and participation in clinical trials.
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- Come to a Study Abroad 101. Explore study abroad options with an NMU adviser and former study abroad students. See the Winter 2014 schedule here.
- The NMU Study Abroad Fair is held every fall semester. This year's fair took place in Whitman Commons on September 19 from 10 am - 7 pm. Keep checking the International Programs home page for updated information about the next fair..
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Should a parent cultivate a competitive streak in a child?
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Should a parent cultivate a competitive streak in a child?
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To me that is kind of a leading question. I'm going with other.
I feel the competitive instinct is natural, and when given a healthy outlet, beneficial.
On the other hand - MOST kids have their own, as I said, inborn competitive streak. You don't typically need to cultivate it and that can sometimes lead to the violent or extreme examples we see. Given a healthy and appropriate outlet, though, I have no problem with it.
So, a very long-winded, in most cases no (no need to cultivate) but for a very few kids it might not be such a bad thing.
But if the question were, "Do you need to discourage a competitive streak?" I guess I would question your definition of a competitive streak. Unless it were excessive or spiteful or harmful, my answer again would be no.
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C. I believe that some kids are competitive by nature, so no need to nurture it, and there is no way to squash it.
Well, I missed the part about how it may have to be channeled, but you had already covered that, so I didn't feel like adding it.
Mandy, there's no value judgment implied in "competitive streak", at least in my mind (so no intent to lead with choice of words). I define it as an inner drive to want to excel beyond others, and might even add "as a self-measure of one's own efficacy". The question here is whether or not that's a good or bad thing. I'm guessing "competitive streak" reads with a negative connotation?
Good answers so far. I think I disagree that it can't be quashed, though. For example, a kid doesn't come in first in a race and - out of that innate sense of competitiveness - is bitterly disappointed. I think a parent can choose to give that kid a little perspective on how winning isn't everything and tell him to just be glad he tried his hardest, or the parent could stoke his desire to win by saying something like "you'll get him next time, Tiger." A childhood filled with one type of feedback vs. another could shape a kid's competitive reflexes, couldn't it?
I honestly don't know if it's a good or bad thing. Both DH and myself are not competitive by nature. And I sometimes wonder if we want to raise B to have more of a drive to dominate than we do. Being on the more relaxed, accepting side of things, I've observed that more competitive personalities than mine tend to get more of what they want because they're not satisfied if they're not on top. They're the hard bargainers. They tend to be the ones in charge, not necessarily due to talent, but because they're willing to agitate to have things their way. And they don't hesitate to let themselves be obnoxious without the least bit of self-consciousness. Yes, they often come off as nasty, but if they're not aware of it, what harm is that doing to them?
On the other hand, I've never met an uber-competitive type who didn't have high blood pressure. And I have to wonder about the quality of their friendships.
Here's a bonus, somewhat related question: Do you think it's important for a child to participate in team sports?
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As you describe it, I think it is a healthy aspect of human nature. Some people have it more strongly than others (and yes, it does seem to be correlated with high blood pressure). Still, I don't see a problem.
You do often see the concept "competitive streak" with a negative connotation, though.
With your example in a kid losing a game, it's such a normal reaction in a child B's age - and conversely, such as strikingly over-the-top reaction in a child just a few years older. I'd consider it dysfunctional at 7 and actually was something I often worked on as an aspect of speech therapy with my kids on the autism spectrum. We did a lot of games such as Go Fish to teach the concept of turn-taking, and consequently I was constantly dealing with meltdowns that tended to ensue. Given how atypical it appeared in those children's same-age peers I suspect there is a very significant maturation effect. Kids do outgrow that as they get more experience in competing. How a parent handles it (i.e. encouraging that exaggerated response vs. encouraging healthy fair play) goes far to determine how a child will view competition.
Wow, that was long-winded.
And team sports? Definitely not for me. I may not be the most socially sophisticated person in the world, but no thank you. But I took voice lessons in high school and competed for things like spaces in a choir, and scores in the regional/all state music competition, etc. Definitely a growth experience for me.
DH took a class in sports psychology and learned a lot about the role of a coach in mentoring kids, not just in a game, but in working together cooperatively. Actually I learned a lot from DH and what he learned in that class.
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That's so interesting about the kids on the autism spectrum, Mandy! I wonder if what develops through maturation is the ability to just conceal one's inner sore loser or the ability to genuinely suppress it?
Now that I think about it, I guess the reason "competitive streak" doesn't have that negative connotation for me is a dear friend that I love and miss tons... we'd play games like Brain Age on the Nintendo DS and Back Alley Bridge, and she was the most ungracious winner, but in a comical way. She used to just smile broadly and announce "I have a competitive streak" whenever she won anything. It was her way of expressing her pleasure at winning.
Note to self: write to old Lori and see how that crazy chick's doing.
Two things: emotional maturity around age 7 (yes, Bridget) and understanding of social give and take.
You reminded of me of one of my dear old friends. We used to play Zork together. LOL! So not competitive but the gaming thing took me back.
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Personally, I think it is more important to cultivate cooperation. A successful athlete or competitor of any kind will benefit far more from the art of cooperation. Being "competitive" is not necessary to win. Working really hard and doing your best is necessary to win. I would like to see my children focus on their personal goals rather than "beating" Johnny. Not that I expect them to carry Johnny across the finish line on their backs or anything but I certainly want them to shake his hand, win or lose. I would worry that too much cultivation of competitiveness would take away from the focusing on the core values that I hope my children learn. Hope that makes sense.
I believe too that kids are naturally competitive or they're not. Kids who like to compete should be put in things where they can feed off that desire such as sports or debate team. Kids who don't like to compete would do better where they can work with their peers but not be "against" another team, such as drama and chorus and things like that. I think no matter what the kid seems to thrive on it should be nurtured in a healthy way.
As a hyper competitive person, I can tell you that there is no way to quash it. You can channel it, you can teach someone how to lose gracefully (it will sting, but we learn to internalize it, because as a 40 year old, tantrum throwing is not socially acceptable), but you cannot make a competitive person not so. And just because someone is competitive does not mean that they will be competitive in everything. Someone like me, I pick and choose things where I know I can compete successfully. The bad part of that is that I am extremely reluctant to participate in things where I cannot excel, because losing sucks, and I am a sore loser (gracious, but very, very sore inside).
And I honestly think that laid back is better all around. Better for health, and easier to live with. DH is even more assertive and competitive than I am, and I can assure you that he is very nearly impossible to live with. He would probably say the same about me.
As for team sports, no, I don't believe kids need to do team anything. They should have extracurricular activities, but it could be just about anything that makes them happy (dance, music, team sports, individual sports, art, etc.), and is healthy for them.
A lot was written while I was thinking. No, I was not on any teams, except the occasional gymnastic team, but it wasn't like every weekend. We moved a lot and often lived far away from anywhere. I also think band/music was a group activity, but it wasn't competitive against other groups, although I always went for first chair. I did marching band in jr. high school, and drama in high school, so I had play practice. Oh, I guess I did soccer in high school for a little while, too, but that wasn't very much because there was snow on the ground for so much of the year we only had a few games.
See? And I love Suja, so how can a competitive streak be a bad thing? ;) Race you on foot to the middle of the country, Suja!
I know a few parents who are absolutely insistent that their kids are on team sports. Their weekends are totally dominated by practices and games. I'm having a hard time imagining a life like that, but if B wants to play soccer, that could be me.
Who here was on teams growing up? I played basketball, volleyball, softball, track and tennis until I was in 9th grade. Then decided I was too cool and just wanted to smoke and hang with the Drama crowd.
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I never really thought about this and not sure that I really see a need to try to foster or squash it. For success in life, I really think that helping to foster resiliency is high up there. Being able to adapt to change is such an important skill.
As for team sports....I would like my kid to at least try some kind of sport/physical activity. Don't really care much what one it is.
I will say that I do consider music to be a team event. Very rarely in all my years of orchestra was it a solo event. So much more was everyone playing their parts at the right time, moving bows together, supporting those that had a solo....and some competition for things like solos or first chair, second chair, that sort of thing.
Suja, how did your parents talk to you about winning/losing? Did they try to discourage competitiveness in you and fail?
(Sorry I just saw this and am responding late. You're too cool to be seething inside about a late reply from me anyway. Smiley_sunglasses2.gif)
I thought about this some more - initially under the pretense that I was not a competitive person, but after some thought.... I think I am a bit competitive, but not in an outward way. I compete, but not with others - with myself. I don't know if that makes any sense at all. I always have to outdue myself, do better than what I *think* I can do and enjoy (selfishly) doing better than my peers.
This is speaking purely academicly. I am not competitive in the work environment. I just can't embrace that mentality in an environment where I think it is best to work with each other and competitiveness can result in people working against each other. This is of course my interpretation and experiences that I have had and I am sure that there are instances where competitiveness is valued and even neccesary. I am also not a team sports player, I suck at sports, in every sense of the word.
I am much like Suja in that I will not do something that I don't think I can excel at, I don't enjoy failing or not doing 'the best'.
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I think it's not in anyone's best interests to try to foster competition. There is plenty of innate competition in people and kids, and a higher degree of competition, especially when they haven't developed more maturity or coping strategies, doesn't necessarily lead to more success but more frustration.
I also don't think team sports are necessary. I think it's nice to participate in group activities, and I think physical activity is important, but it doesn't have to be competitive. I took gymnastics for most of my school years. I did do some competitions, but honestly, I hated the thought of it. I wanted to do my best all the time, but didn't like it when everyone was watching me or when I felt like I was responsible for the team performance. Same for team sports. I could do them, and liked running around, but didn't ever like feeling like I might be the person who could make the whole team sink or swim with one missed goal. I do not like the feeling of anxiety I get when everyone is counting on me.
I can be quite competitive, but I don't get angry when I lose. I just like winning. And I like to do my best. I have fostered my own ability to try to improve myself over time, and not to try to do better than everyone else. I like playing games, like card games (spades) and backyard games (like croquet), although I am getting kind of sad thinking it's been years since I've done anything like that. I always did well in school, not because I wanted to be THE best but because I wanted to do MY best.
DH and I tried to have the twins compete to see who could get ready for bed faster, when we were having trouble getting them to do it. It resulted in a lot of hurt feelings and crying and yelling. We stopped it after a few weeks, when we realized they were just getting upset and often it didn't even help them get ready for bed sooner. It's been more than a year since we did that, and if one is getting teeth brushed and the other one still doesn't have pajamas on, there may be occasional tears on some nights because of that competition.
We've also been getting into one-upmanship here and at school.
I didn't do any extra curricular activities. I was in a chorus in elementary school and we had a shakily run 'theater group' in middle school, but thats it. My parents couldn't afford for me to really do any activities, nor did they have the time to pick me late after school or run me around on the weekends.
DH is pretty excited about getting Nolan into sports, I just hope Nolan likes them otherwise poor DH will be so disappointed. He always wanted to play sports as a kid, but his family also couldn't afford/had time for such things. So we both want to be sure that opportunity is afforded to Nolan. Though we've had the 'it is his life, not yours' conversation since I worry he'll push it. I guess that's what I am here for though, to make sure he doesn't get too... enthusiastic and lets Nolan choose what he enjoys most
I am competitive and do not like to lose. It's not something my parents ever cared about, but I do remember my dad telling me to always try my best. I'm not obsessed about winning, though.
We have encouraged Travis to join the local soccer team. He enjoys it; otherwise, I wouldn't make him do it. He is having a hard time, though when his team loses. He has proper little fits where he shouts things like, "stupid idiots!" We've told him that as long.as he's trying his best, that is all he can do.we've told him that it's not realistic to win all the time.
I played basketball for a year in high school and gave it up to take band more seriously. Even though it wasn't a sport, the band worked as a team and I worked towards individual goals of winning medals at competitions.
Competitive rehab won't work on me. I'd just figure out what they want to hear, perfect it and pitch it to them, so I can get out and go on my merry competitive way.


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All four propositions in the City of Tyler and Smith County Precinct 2 have passed, opening the doors for beer and wine sales.
In Smith County Precinct 2, Proposition 1 passed 17,138 to 6,772. Proposition 2 passed 16,695 to 8,850. Tyler voters also voted overwhelmingly in support of the ballot issues. Proposition 1 passed 22,767 to 8,450. Prop 2 passed 21,225 to 10,670.
Tyler's Planning and Zoning Commission met earlier Tuesday to discuss what changes will be made to the city code should voters approve the alcohol proposals on the Tyler ballot.
"The citizens are very proud of the natural beauty of Tyler," said Tyler City Planner Heather Nick. "We want to make sure that we mitigate any effect from the passing of this proposition."
Nick presented three amendments to the city code at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The first Unified Development Code amendment requested the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider recommending an ordinance to regulate beer and wine sales in seven parts.
The second UDC amendment requested an ordinance to adopt zoning regulations to regulate drive-through service areas that allow for passage of motor vehicles and are used primarily for the retail sale or delivery of pre-packaged foods or beverages for off-premises consumption, if located in a M-2 zoning district and through issuance of a Special Use Permit. That ordinance will not affect current restaurant drive-through lanes.
The third amendment recommendation was an emergency item added to Tuesday's meeting. That amendment simply clarifies the city zone change application fee covers the review of zoning to clarify state distance requirements for alcohol sales.
All three amendments were approved.
Local group Buy Local First was quick to voice their excitement.
"The people have overwhelmingly stated they want to legally be able to purchase beer and wine in their grocery stores, supermarkets and convenience stores," the group said in a news release.
"As for the opposition, we hope they will see tonight as a sign that the battle is lost and to give up their efforts whose only benefit is to delay the will of the people."
The two ballot issues were in jeopardy a day ago when Matthew Thigpen, managing partner of Ladd and Thigpen P.C., filed a temporary restraining order to delay the vote. Thigpen's clients - Delores Radford, a resident of Smith County JP 2, and Richard Lanham, a Tyler resident - claimed many of the signatures weren't up to Texas election code.
"We knew that the restraining order would be a difficult - it would be a difficult burden to meet," Thigpen said. "However, we felt it was appropriate based upon the importance of this matter to our community."
Thigpen told visiting Judge Andrew Kupper that 6,242 signatures had problems with Texas election code because they are missing data, like failing to provide a registration number or a proper birth date or were signed by people who didn't live in JP 2 or who signed the petitions twice.
Thigpen also Judge Kupper today that there are 3,733 signatures on pages that did not have the date of issuance on them from the county, which violates another state election code.
A visiting judge denied the temporary restraining order Monday night.
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"Basically, and I'm speaking to the Blizzard guys in the back: we need to stop writing a fucking book in our game, because nobody wants to read it," he explained.
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