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2013 International Whitepaper Competition Results
2013 International Whitepaper Competition Results
itSMFI is pleased to announce the results of the 2013 International Whitepaper Competition.
Nine papers were submitted, representing 6 countries (Australia, Belgium, Korea, Russia, UK and USA). The papers were rated by an international panel of judges against the following criteria:
- Readability
- Relevance
- Technical accuracy
- Currency
- Depth
The top three entries in the competition are:
PRESS RELEASE - AXELOS appoints Kaimar Karu as Head of ITSM
AXELOS appoints Kaimar Karu as Head of ITSM
28 February 2014
AXELOS has continued to grow its management team with the appointment of Kaimar Karu as Head of ITSM (IT Service Management).
Kaimar is an experienced ITSM practitioner who has a career background in IT support, software development and project management.
He has a passion for education and taught in schools and universities in his home country of Estonia before becoming a professional trainer. Over the years he has trained ITSM and project management professionals across Europe.
International Handover Meeting
Dear Colleagues, NEW OFFICE BEARERS ELECTED FOR 2014
At the recent handover Board Meeting of the International Board of Management held in the UK Chapter Offices, the following Directors were elected to office for the 2014 year.
Chairman : Bartosz Górczyński
Vice Chairman : Alejandro Debenedet
Treasurer; Colin Rudd, and
Board Secretary: Harold Petersen.
PRESS RELEASE -Thank you for "Hello itSMF Turkey" event!
ISTANBUL - Jan. 29, 2014
January 29th marked the "Hello itSMF Turkey" event! With more than 25 attendees from 20 different companies, we exceeded our first goal - thank you to who attended, sponsored, and hosted.
itSMF Turkey Board Members;
(from left to right)
itSMF Singapore Annual Conference - "ITSM Leadership Congress 2014"
itSMF Singapore invites you to join its "ITSM Leadership Congress 2014" - a much awaited event for anyone. A lot of areas going to be discussed in this one-day congress that is filled with ITSM Leaders across the region along with industry experts and consultants.
Axelos CEO Peter Hepworth with itSMF in Australia
itSMF Australia hosted a two city speaking engagement by Pete Hepworth, CEO of Axelos, Global Best Practice, the new joint venture charged with commercialising the UK Government's best practice suite including ITIL and PRINCE2.
Events were held in Sydney and Melbourne.


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A disturbing story out of southern Arizona where three girls have been rescued after they were allegedly held captive by their mother and stepfather for more than two years.
Police say a 12 and 13-year-old girl were able to escape and run to a neighbor's house for help. They later told authorities that their stepfather, Fernando Richter, tried to kick in their bedroom door and then threatened them with a knife.
When officers showed up, they not only found the two girls, but also their 17-year-old sister who was locked away in a bedroom.
"During the course of that investigation, it was alleged by the girls that they had been imprisoned within their bedrooms for approximately that last two years," said Tucson Police Capt. Mike Gillooly. "All three juveniles were extremely dirty.. and malnourished and stated they had not bathed within the last four to six months."
"If there was kids, they never came out and played. We have kids all over this neighborhood and they had to try extra hard to keep themselves excluded.. obviously someone would have noticed something," said a neighbor.
The girls told police that they were only fed once a day. And the two young girls say they had not seen their older sister in two years. All three are now in protective custody.
Their mother, Sophia Richter, and stepfather, Fernando Richter, are in jail, facing kidnapping and abuse charges.
Read more at FOX 11 Tucson: Parents of 3 girls face kidnapping, abuse charges
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Alhadi is a nice school, it focuses on islamic values as well as regular academics. I can't wait for the new building, because honestly, the current one isn't exactly... good-looking. But, the teachers are very friendly, and most of the kids are really nice. I really like it here, and encourage you to join.
I used to have a lot of positive things to say about the school but now I'm not so sure. There seemed to be a lot of disorganization under the principal in 2010 and 2011 and hopefully things will improve with the new guy. The preschool has a good staff and has been consistent. No complaints there. The school's website is pathetic. I pay a decent amount of tuition so they can at least keep it up-to-date. There is still stuff from 2010 on there. There is also a picture of a boys soccer team. Since when did the school ever have a soccer team??? Another complaint, all extra curricular clubs and science fair activities seemed to be geared toward third grade and up. They don't seem to have a lot of things for kindergarten through 2nd grade. At my child's old school science fair was mandatory for all grades. My child has also informed me that they don't go to salat everyday. At my child's old school, first grade and up went everyday. It makes me wonder if I'm spending my money in the right place. After all that's why I'm sending my child to Islamic school...Islamic values. Salat is one of the 5 pillars of faith, right?
I have been going to alhadi for 8 years. I have been here ever since 3rd grade and I'm planning to graduate from here as well. Sure this school doesn't have the best facilities or a lot of kids or a lot of teachers. But it is like a family here. You get to know everyone and see them out of school and at Iec and have a lot of fun. We tell personal life stories with the teachers and vice versa. Alhadi makes you acheive a lot of things. I won first place through alhadi at the PSIA competition and went on to state. I was in the future city competition and my friends won first place and went on to Washington. We went to the science olympiad and Science Engineering fair as well. Al Hadi gives a lot of oppurtunities to excell. Its your choice to take it. A bunch of great colleges call people from ALhadi such as UT, Baylor, and UH. I am just saying if you want halal food, namaaz, islam, great courses, and fun family environment, come to alhadi. And yes Al Hadi is moving to a new location which is located at 1500 Caseta Drive Houston Texas. Oh and by the way there are 25 kids in the whole high school who love each other and have fun together. And we have ap courses like ap bio and chem.
I love this school, and so do my children. Unfortunately I had to move and we are too far away to come here every morning, but people are saying there will be a new building? Around the area the school already is or somewhere else? As far as I know the school never said anything about a new building. I hope its true because the school could use a new building. The current one is used by people from Sunday school and Persian school, and some come regularly every friday. And lets be honest, if anyone who didn't know iec was moslty a school would never guess that its a real school where children go every morning. In other words, this school NEEDS a new building. And hopefully it will. Because when I read the reviews saying there will be a new building I was like: "NO WAY THERE MUST BE A MISTAKE. ALHADI GET A NEW BUILDING? NEVER GONNA HAPPEN." but I guess anything is possible...and it will be better because I might be able to bring my kids here again, I still don't know where the school will be. Highly reccommends this school to whoever wants a bright future for their kids. Just because the building was a little trashy doesn't mean the academics are bad too.
I have been going to alhadi since pre k and it wasn't that bad as everyone says and they are planning to get a new building that is only for alhadi and not the rest of iec (sunday school, Farsi school) so yeah its pretty good and the new building also has an indoor pool and a gym. Lol they did lack some major thing but not anymore!!!!! :D
I love this school period. All my friends, best teachers, best students. Right now I am supposed to be doing homework but instead I am sitting here expressing my love for this school ha but seriously. Send ur kids here because it is getting waaaaaaay better than before, new building too, January 21th inshalla. Rumored than elementary,middle, high school will get separate areas/ buildings.
oh yeah and the rules at this school are also very dumb. you're not allowed to have your phone. my kids need their phone to call me sometimes, and the office doesn't let them thats why i tell them to bring their phone to school, you are not even allowed to have it AFTER SCHOOL. i mean come on, thats a bit stupid, don't you think? its after school.
My kids have been going to Al-Hadi for the last 8 years and I am very satisfied with the level of education that each has received. Yes, there is always room for growth and opportunities for advancement, but the overall academic, social, and moral education and environment that my kids have received validates our decision to send them to Al-Hadi. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for quality education for their children at a reasonable cost.
This school had absolutely no focus on academic achievements. This school wastes the students time and the parent's money. Too much talk, no action. Graduates struggle with college life. Staff has poor teaching skills, and the policy of the school is "the favorites come first." In Al-Hadi, it doesn't matter what your grades are or how well of a student you are, it matters who your parents are. Got money? Get opportunities. School has a major lack of organization, and they have no interest in recognizing priorities. After sending my child out of Al-Hadi and into a regular public school, she learned more Spanish in one year than she did in five years at Al-Hadi's spectacular arabic classes, which was scheduled for twice a day. It's time for the school to WAKE UP from their fantasy dreams, and to reorganize.
there is such a negative environment for the kids to be in because not one child likes that school and all we do is complain about the school. not very good academics. the school doesnt seem to want to fix anything in the school. dont send your kids here.
My daughter has been going to Al Hadi for the last 10 yrs. Its the best thing that has happened to us. The school, staff, faculty are just like a family. Education level is really accelerated. I can't even think of any other school. If anyone is thinking of a good Islamic School, Al Hadi is the way to go!
I attended Al-Hadi for eight years. I graduated from this school as well. My educational yeara have been information and just awesome. The teachers and staff work rigoroulsy to provide assisstance to the students as much as they can. Some teachers were like a second mother to me. I attend a private college and yet i still use notes from my high school teachers for my college courses. The environment is great, feels just like another home. Every thing has its negatives and so obviously does al-hadi. However, the effort and determination of the school staff and student make the negative a minor issue. And above all, it's a place where i learned to develop myself spiritually and academically.
I've been going to this school for a while and there is no other place I would rather be. The students and staff are amazing, the teachers care for you like you are their own child and I feel like the school is my second family. This is a great school for anybody who is serious about their future.
Academics are fine; however, kids are very agressive and they are not getting consequences. My three children used to come home with bites, bruces, and scratches on their skin from other kids. School only made me sign a paper where they told me about the incident, but they never did nothing about it. Besides, little kids at daycare are watched by teenagers that do not pay any attention to discipline and safety. I will not leave my little kids at their daycare.
My son had attended this school for 4 years before we took him out for another private school. It did not take us long to realize we made a big mistake and we are planning to take him back to Al hadi where the academic education is much higher than a more expensive private school such as the honor roll school. Teachers and the rest of the staff are very serious about the success of their students.
Al-Hadi School Of Accelerative Lr is a privet school which was established in 1996. This is a great school for anyone who wants success for their children. My daughter has been going to this school for 10 years and has not been into any other school. She has achieved all my educational goals for her and scored well in public and private school tests. In Private school tests held on May 2005, her score was at 99 percentile which meant she did better than 99 percent of all privet school students who took the test. The school has a low student teacher ratio so a close attention is made to every student. School has a low tuition so everyone who wants good education for their children can take advantage of this great school. Other benefits of this school are that it has students from many different countries and cultures.
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UNC supports the research and scholarly activities of faculty and professional staff members by providing travel support to those who are invited to make scholarly presentations at professional meetings or conferences. Presentations of papers, poster sessions, and performances or displays of creative works are eligible activities. Other activities such as teaching or presenting workshops will not be supported.
All faculty and professional staff members are eligible to receive $800 annually to reimburse travel costs allowable under UNC travel procedures. Those individuals serving as the lead principal investigator or project director on an externally funded award that pays the full F&A costs allowed by the sponsor are eligible to receive $1,000 annually during each year the external grant is active, excluding during no-cost-extensions. ASAT awards are tracked by fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), based on the dates of travel.
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The procedures provide a consistent method for handling internal awards to accommodate new university budget guidelines; they apply to Provost Fund Grants, FRPB Grants, OSP Travel Grants, and Summer Support Initiative Awards..
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How to Be Vegan is THE handbook for vegan living! Plus: sneak peek recipe! »
Elizabeth Castoria, former editorial director of VegNews, has the book to give anyone who's ever asked you, "How can I be vegan?" (Or just give it to everyone as the most blatant hint ever!) Seriously, How to Be Vegan covers EVERYTHING!! Details on vegan foods to buy? Yep. Delicious recipes? Duh. Travel tips? You betcha. Holiday gift-giving guide? Of course. Dating advice? Check. You want flow charts? Got 'em. My favorite chapter, however, is on MANNERS. This should be required reading for every vegan (um, and human), regardless of how long they've been on this path.
BONUS! Because we love you guys, here's an awesome-looking recipe from her book(posted with permission!):
Spinach-Tomato Frittata
Serves 4
If you thought eggy dishes like frittatas were off the menu without eggs, think again. Tofu is a great substitute for eggs. Use this recipe as a base and customize according to the seasons or your favorite veggies.
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 14-ounce package firm tofu, drained and pressed (see Note)
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (see Note, page 000)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1∕3 cup oil-packed or reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a deep 9- to 10-inch pie plate or a shallow baking dish and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the spinach and basil and cook until the spinach is tender and any liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Transfer the spinach mixture to a food processor. Add the tofu, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste and process until smooth.
5. Scrape the mixture into the prepared pie plate. Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes and spread the mixture evenly, smoothing the top. Bake for about 45 minutes, until firm and golden brown. Serve hot.
Note: To press tofu, drain it well, wrap the tofu block in a clean kitchen towel, then place it in a rimmed baking pan and top with another baking pan or a cutting board, along with some canned goods to add weight. Set aside for about 30 minutes, then unwrap the tofu. It will be firmer and ready to use in recipes.
You can buy the book at a number of places, including Herbivore!
∞ posted at 10:07 by vegansciencelab
Book Review: Bleating Hearts By Mark Hawthorne »
If you're thinking of reading an animal welfare-themed book this year, make it Mark Hawthorne's breathtakingly well-researched and expertly written new book, Bleating Hearts: The Hidden World of Animal Suffering. Following his activism-focused first book Striking At The Roots, Hawthorne examines the many unseen sources of animal abuse, mistreatment, murder, and exploitation rampant in our world.
Bleating Hearts features lesser-discussed stories in animal welfare that are incredibly relevant in our modern times. As a vegan who considers herself to be relatively well-informed, I am a little embarrassed to admit that I didn't know about many of the specific animal abuses mentioned in Hawthorne's book. There's literally so much shit that people do to abuse animals that Hawthorne has painstakingly uncovered, it's almost unreal. Hawthorne isn't out to shock—he's out to inform, providing generous research and sources to show the reader her blind spots and shines light on societal blights many of us have no idea about.
If I were a gambling woman, I'd bet that many of the readers of this blog have recently enjoyed a 49ers or Raiders game either on the tele or in person. If you're an NFL fan in any capacity, Hawthorne's book provides the not-too-fun-but-super-important awareness that 35,000 cows are killed every year so their skin can be fashioned into NFL footballs. When I read that stat, I pretty much realized I can't watch football anymore (not that Michael Vick did great things for the sport's animal-related PR front). Hawthorne reveals most professional sports kill tens of thousands of cows to use their skin for their balls—and we call them national pastimes.
Have you ever adorned yourself with a pretty fashion feather so popular in fashion in the Bay (and many hippie circles) these days? These feathers didn't just fall from the sky—they were plucked from live roosters who were abused and killed in the process on factory farms. I'm not sure the anti-oppression spirit of Burning Man jives with this. I have definitely seen vegans wearing these, and would urge them to check out the section of Bleating Hearts that covers the abuse in detail.
I love how cleverly participatory Bleating Hearts feels—in addition to tons of resources sprinkled throughout, the book asks you to consider the page span of the physical book itself and shows that the factory farm cages for battery hens are smaller. I knew battery cages were small, I don't eat eggs anyway—but it really hit home when I considered that their miserable lives take place in no larger a space than the book page-span.
Other things Bleating Hearts exposes: the humane seafood myth; the trouble with overfishing these little Omega 3-powerhouses called Menhaden; Austalia is the largest exporter of live animals and wool and sheep used for wool are totally abused—there is no way to ethically wear wool, in case that was ever in doubt.
Hawthorne definitely conveys a lot of painful information, but his perspective that sunshine is the best disinfectant is one with which I can't help but agree and applaud. Bleating Hearts is sad, but it is also incredibly hopeful. It even starts with a story of hope: a story about someone taking a stand against animal abuse. Mark is a tireless activist and it's impossible whether talking to him in person or reading this book not to feel you can be doing more, too. But he's also compassionate—while not going easy on animal abusers, he explains systems that are leading to cruelty. It's not the 20-year old seal clubbers in Canada who are to blame—it's that the industry exists and gives them the option to earn a living while killing.
I learned in Bleating Hearts that Neiman Marcus and other "upscale" stores were selling "faux fur" that was actually made out of animal products. Imagine the disappointment of spending a shit ton on a faux fur coat, only to discover it's "fashioned" from a real dead animal? Devastating to the customer—and of course to the animals who died to make such a travesty. Hawthorne reminds us of the consequences of letting our vegan guards down for even a moment when financial interests are at stake.
A few other little tidbits I really appreciated learning about: the fact that water bottle maker Nalgene started out as making equipment for animal testing (gross!), camel wrestling, horse fighting, human and animal abuses inherent to the silk industries, how animals are used for domestic battery, the gross practice of taxidermy as art, and the sizable demand for animals killed for spiritual rituals.
If you care at all about human- and/or non-human animals, Bleating Hearts is essential reading. There is so much to learn about, and there's no better nor more compassionate guide through the hidden world of animal suffering than Mark Hawthorne. Bleating Hearts: The Hidden World of Animal Suffering is available for purchase here.
∞ posted at 06:37 by queerveganfood
Interview! Rory Freedman on her new book, Beg: A Radical New Way of Regarding Animals »
New York Times bestselling author Rory Freedman is a living legend in the animal rights/vegan world. After launching a revolution with her Skinny Bitch and Skinny Bastard series, Rory Freedman has continued to work tirelessly to promote animal rights issues in Los Angeles and worldwide. The charismatic animal rights champion and kind-hearted dog mom took time out of her hectic book tour schedule to discuss her wonderful and unique new book, Beg: A Radical New Way of Regarding Animals (Running Press).
Vegansaurus: I loved the book! I read it overnight and was really impressed by the depth and feeling you've put into this work. How do you consider Beg to be different for readers who may be familiar with the Skinny Bitch series?
Rory Freedman: I think that the good news for fans of Skinny Bitch is it's the same heart that drove me to write Skinny Bitch that had me writing Beg. I had a spiritual transformation while writing this book, and I'm no longer swearing. The good news is the book is still funny and deep in the way Skinny Bitch is. This language is a lot gentler, for people who might have been offended. Funny.
What inspired you to write Beg?
In Skinny Bitch, I found thousands of people whose lives had been changed and now went vegan. I thought great—now what? Great, these people now know about the animal issues, but will they understand about rodeos, zoos, circuses, animal testing, and other things that cause deaths and misery and torture of millions of animals per year? I thought that people were primed and would get it, so I think it's a natural follow up for Skinny Bitch. Skinny Bitch is really a vegan manifesto cloaked in a diet book. I wanted to write this book once and for all to document everything that happens to animals.
What can animal lovers learn from Beg?
Researching and writing this book was an important part of my transition from a regular-human animal lover to more aware animal lover. It is about learning each of the ways we can do better for animals. As much as I knew about things in broad strokes, as an animal lover and vegan, I had to ensure details were correct and accurate. It's always eye-opening to think about things that go on so easily and are so pervasive.
Even still, a lot of people who are dog and cat lovers don't understand what happens in order for animals to look a certain way we've deemed appropriate for breeds. Tail docking and ear cropping, which I discuss in Beg, are examples of this. I didn't know about this as a child or as a younger adult. Then one day when I was 30 I met a dog that opened my eyes to this. I grew up with a mini schnauzer, and when I was 30 I met a schnauzer that was strange—it had bigger ears than the childhood dog I knew. I didn't know some had bigger ears, but it turned out they all have bigger ears naturally, it's just that some when puppy breeders will have the dogs' ears chopped off or tails dropped off. I stood there astounded when I found this out. I didn't know what they were talking about. Doberman pinschers normally have floppy ears, but they covet that mean, agressive look in breeders. That will come as a shock to animal lovers.
What are some animal activism tips that might surprise Vegansaurus readers?
I've had a transition that's been happening lately and gradually over many years as an activist and vegan. It's evolving so I'm becoming a better activist. I am still as passionate, but I am feeling more diplomatic. I'm allowing this journey for many people to come from where they are now from where we're hoping they'll end up. Animals are suffering each day. I'm really getting that everyone is on their path and I have to love and accept everyone while on this work, and allow that people will find their own way. By the grace of God I found vegetarianism, animal activism, and veganism when I did. It doesn't say anything about me. It just works out the way it did. I have to allow that it will be by the grace of God for others to find their own path. It is important to take action while also being loving. The most attractive thing we can be as activists is loving.
The author with her three dogs
Vegetarians and animal lovers often love seeing animals in films and in cute Internet videos/websites. You discuss animals and entertainment at lengh in your book. Care to elaborate?
We're always being accused of anthropomorphizing animals, of giving animals human qualities we don't have. Sometimes they're wrong. We just understand that animals feel pain, like humans do, but as moviegoers, some might be confused when we see a chimp that seems like he or she is smiling in a movie or TV commercial. Chimps don't smile in the wild. It was something that was new to me when speaking to primatologist while doing research for the book. Chimps have what's known as a "fear grimace." Even though it looks like a smile because it seems like our own, they're actually scared because in the wild when chimps are frightened, they grimace. They don't do it when they're happy. There is also no way to provide for them in entertainment the way mother nature could. We can't provide for their unique needs. We've seen time and time again that movie sets are dangerous for animals.
Some of my friends want to adopt pigs (myself included). You have a pretty intense section about pigs and what happens to them on factory farms. Have you ever considered adopting a rescue pig, and how easy is it to adopt?
I've never been asked that. Adopting a pig has crossed my mind, but not in my adult years as someone in the animal rights movement. I've had dogs now for 12 years. It's such a big responsibility, it's so all-encompassing, I can't imagine adding to my brood right now. I can see the temptation. They're darling animals. They are so smart and individualistic. I can imagine having one would be great fun and it'd be beautiful for anyone who is committed to taking care of one.
What is the "Beg for Change" campaign?
The Beg for Change Challenge Campaign is an exciting way to get people involved, for vegans and activists and "normies." You can hashtag #BegForChange and/or share a picture of your adopted dog. You can brush your dog and share a pic after you've bushed him or her, you can tag a photo of their pile of hair. Then, we can notice leather or animal skins, and use social media to document what we notice. If you spend 15 minutes on peta.org, you can tell the world what you see that is shocking. You can watch "What skin are you in?" and share your experience. This starts off easy to get people involved and becomes more interesting, challenging, and eye-opening, and activists can spread the world.
Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with us, Rory! Thank you for putting this great book out there.
To learn more about Beg and get involved with the Beg for Change Challenge campaign, check out Rory's website.
∞ posted at 05:39 by queerveganfood
Book review: Scott Jurek's "Eat & Run" Plus, run with Scott today! »
This dude running with his dog is Scott Jurek. Scott Jurek could basically kick your ass any day of the week, including days where he hasn't slept the night before, has a broken ankle, and already ran 75 miles. See, Scott is an ultramarathoner, which means he'll run a marathon as a warmup, then run another one, then figure that the race is just getting started. He'll run over mountains and through lightning storms and never stop. "Hallucinations and vomiting, to me and my fellow ultrarunners," he says, "are like grass stains to Little Leaguers." Shit yeah, that shit's for real. Oh yeah, by the way, just in passing, he's vegan, and has been essentially the whole time he's been doing this. (!!!!)
Scott, you're my new hero, I love you! Thank you for writing this book so we can all learn about how amazing you are!
Scott's publisher sent me a copy of Eat & Run and I was like, "Hey, I kinda like running, I'll check that out," despite David Foster Wallace having brilliantly explained, athlete memoirs are pretty much guaranteed to suck. I was prepared to read two pages, tell y'all the book existed, and move on.
Except the book is good! I kept wanting to read it! I read two chapters out loud in the car and my husband wanted me to keep going, even though I was gonna puke because the road got curvy! (See, right there, you can tell I'm not an ultra-athlete: I avoid things that make me puke). I wanted to read the book so much that I almost posted this review too late because I wanted to finish it first!
Too late for what, you ask? FOR YOUR CHANCE TO MEET SCOTT JUREK!
Wednesday, June 13 (that's today!!) in San Francisco:
- 7 to 8 p.m.: Fun run with Scott at Fleet Feet San Francisco, 2076 Chestnut St.
- 8 to 9 p.m.: Eat & Run Experience with Scott at Fleet Feet
Check out his full calendar of events; he's in L.A. soon, and San Diego, and he's even coming to Colorado a couple times, though on days I can't be there, BUMMER.
Even if you're not a runner, you should totally go meet this dude. He's just amazing. And inspiring. I literally got off the couch after reading this book for two hours, put on my shoes, and set off into the sweltering heat the weekend before last, because Scott made me want to.
Oh, one other thing about his book? It's got recipes. Here's one that's also on his website. I haven't tried any of them, but even if they suck I'm still gonna love him.
Green Power Pre-Workout Drink
Hippie Dan first taught me the importance of greens like spirulina and wheatgrass. Spirulina is a green algae said to have been carried into battle by Aztec warriors. Used for centuries as a weight-loss aid and immune-booster, it has lately been studied and shown promising results as a performance enhancer for long-distance runners. Because spirulina is marketed as a dietary supplement rather than a food, the FDA does not regulate its production; buy it only from a health food store and a brand you trust.
Packed with protein (spirulina is a complete protein) and rich in vitamins and minerals, this smoothie is an excellent source of nutrition. For a little extra carbohydrate boost, replace 1 cup water with 1 cup apple or grape juice.
2 bananas
1 cup frozen or fresh mango or pineapple chunks
4 cups water
2 teaspoons spirulina powder
1 teaspoon miso
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend for one to two minutes, until the mixture is completely smooth. Drink 20 to 30 ounces (2 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups) 15 to 45 minutes before a run.
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Cookbook Reviews by Rachel: Love Soup »
This cookbook changed my life. Well, at least my cooking. The recipes in Anna Thomas'* 2009 Love Soup not only make dishes so good you'd sell your babies to eat more of them, but they demonstrate techniques and strategies that can make all your cooking better. It's been one of my main go-to cookbooks for nearly three years. Even if you think you're not into soup, this book will change your mind.
Case in point: the Roasted Turnip and Winter Squash soup I made the other night (those are roasted pine nuts floating in there; Thomas is big on garnishes). As usual, the recipe calls for roasting the key veggies before pureeing them into liquid ecstasy. Stellar trick! Everything tastes better roasted! This soup is divine!
This photo sucks because I took it with my iPad while eating leftovers in my cubicle. These soups don't stick around long enough for pro-looking photography, pshaw.
Another trick she often recommends is to slowly brown onions until they're caramelized and savory. This is so reliably delicious that I pretty much sneer now at any recipe with onions that doesn't have you do this. Translucent, schmanslucent.
Roasting veggies, browning onions, and otherwise coddling your top-quality ingredients does take a while though, which why this is neither a weeknight nor a beginner book. But it'll take your cooking to a new level without requiring you to go all kitchen-wench, either. Usually her extra steps (and the extra dishes to clean) are totally worth the effort and well explained. She might even convince you it's worth making your own stock (it is).
All the Love soups are vegetarian. The majority are vegan and labeled as such; many more of them are a snap to adapt (leave out a garnish, or replace milk or butter).
Thomas organizes the recipes by season and relies mainly on what you should be able to get at the farmer's market that time of year. That strategy makes the book especially useful to, say, someone with a CSA share in Berkeley. So often I'd get a veggie box and wonder, "What can I do with celery root, turnips, and leeks?" or whatever, and Thomas would have the perfect recipe using that exact combo of seasonal ingredients.
This book is best if you own an immersion blender. It'll probably make you want to buy one. And a stock pot. And a CSA share. And you'll want to move to California, though my mother in D.C. loves this book even more than I do, so that's not actually a requirement.
Some family favorites: Caramelized Cabbage Soup (my mom has served this at Christmas dinner), French Lentil Stew with Roasted Carrot and Mint (to die for), and the cohort of Green Soups that involve pureeing things like kale, spinach, and chard (my husband is obsessed).
The non-soup recipes are less spectacular; I've made some of her breads, but that's not her strong suit.
Final Verdict: A fantastic staple for the kitchen library.
Overall Rating: A
Creativity: A
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Best for: Any home cook willing to put a couple hours into making something bomber, especially those who like cooking seasonally.
*For those of you following along at home, why yes indeed, that is the same Anna Thomas who wrote The Vegetarian Epicure back in the olden days. Ten bonus points for you!
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Cookbook Reviews by Rachel: Big Vegan »
This is the first installment in a regular series in which Rachel gets opinionated about cookbooks both classic and new. If you've got one you'd like to see her cover, hit her up at rachel [at] zurer [dot] com.
Chapter 1: Eh
There's a new vegan cookbook in town and it's enormous. But as your mom always says, bigger doesn't necessarily mean better, size isn't everything, don't judge a book by it's cover, and get your elbows off the table (what?).
Case in point: Even though Robin Asbell's Big Vegan is so full of intriguing recipes that I ran out of room for my little slivers of post-it notes, when the olive oil hits the skillet, the book doesn't always deliver. Asbell's instructions sometimes feel wrong, other times arbitrary, and don't leave you with a sense you're in good hands, despite her creativity.
Chapter 2: In Which We Get Deep
As Descartes once inquired, "What's the point of a cookbook?" Or maybe that was Plato. Anyway, the question is even more important now, with the interwebs bursting with free recipes and people trying to sell you special kitchen-friendly iPad cases. Why pay for dead trees?*
One word: relationships.
A cookbook is more than just a collection of ingredients and instructions. Like an art gallery or record label (remember those?), a cookbook curates the vast world of possibilities according to a certain sensibility. Find an author whose taste you like (HAHAHA PUN!), and it's like finding a foodie best friend.**
Except cookbooks go beyond curating. They also teach. And as sappy Hollywood flicks have proven time and again, good teaching matters. A good teacher sets clear goals and articulates the rules. A good teacher anticipates challenges and gives you the tools to meet them.
A good teacher is someone you trust.
Chapter 3: What smells like burnt fish?
I got a free copy of Big Vegan from Chronicle Books in September, and worked hard to test it as much as possible before writing this review. Some stuff, with minor modifications, came out great, like the version of "Lemony White Beans with Fresh Rosemary Vinagrette" I posted for Vegan MoFo and that both Meave and I found orgasmic.
I also used Asbell's recipe for Avocado-Lime Cupcakes as the basis of my entry to the Denver Avocado Takedown. The Jamaican Tofu Chowder with Collards made a hearty addition to a soup potluck, and the Veggie Sandwich Loaves (bread with veggies baked into it) was definitely GOOD. And I should know, I've been baking bread like mad lately.
But here's the thing: If I weren't already an experienced cook, the book would have definitely led me astray. The Tofu Chowder recipe had me put the collard greens in at the end and cook them for just 10 minutes. I thus ended up with tough, icky collards.
The Crispy Sesame Kale was divine (KALE CHIPS!!), but the recipe told me to discard the kale stems. Seriously? You can't give me a hint as to what to do with those besides throwing them away? (Hint: Put them in stock, or chop them up and add them to stir fries. For example.)
The Veggie Loaf called for "bread machine yeast", with no explanation of why or what that was — I couldn't find it at 3 stores, and finally used normal yeast, while ignore Asbell's rising times, with good results.
Worst offense: The "Millter, Ginger, and Edamame One-Pot" called for adding a sheet of nori, "toasted and shredded" at the end. No further instructions. I put a sheet of nori in toaster oven. It caught fire. I put it in for less long. My husband walked in and asked, "What smells like burnt fish?" Against my better judgement, I added it to the food (trying to really TEST this, you know?). ICK. The dish was decent otherwise, but picking out shreds of nori made it way less fun.
Chapter 4: The Bottom Line
Other pros I should mention: A whole chapter on grilling (though I didn't manage to try any); recipes for cultured vegan cheese (still on my to-try list); the paperback has flap at the front and back that are great for saving your page. On the flip side: The majority of the recipes are beyond-weeknight complicated, and many use ingredients I don't tend to have on hand (shao xing rice wine? Kitchen Bouquet? semolina flour?). Very few photos.
Final verdict: This is a book I'll keep using, but it's not a kitchen staple, and I don't trust it.
Overall Rating: B
Creativity: A
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Expert
Best for: Experienced cooks looking for a challenge and wanting to expand their repertoires.
*That phrase is going to be outdated as soon as someone invents the iTunes of cookbooks and it's worth it to buy these books digitally. But I'm sticking with it for now.
**Maybe "guru" is a better term for it, since the admiration only runs one way (as much as I like to pretend Isa's my new BFF because I follow her on Twitter).
∞ posted at 09:27 by reportingrzurer
Book review: The Vampire and the Vegan, Book l: Food »
Jeez, it's like I'm in grade school all over again with my book report, but without all the blacking out and forgetting to breathe due to a very real fear of public speaking. Fuck, just talking in general is sometimes too much for me to handle. Fortunately for me, my social anxiety meds come over the counter in the somewhat inexpensive form of
PBR vitamins and exercise.
All right, let's do this so I can get back to
watching Twilight VERY IMPORTANT other things I have to do! The Vampire and the Vegan is by first-time novelist Merlene Alicia Vassall. Her writing style is fast-paced and easy to read, yet she is a writer that spoon-feeds! I always get the impression authors who do this have no faith in their readers to remember any details, so they must keep repeating themselves over and over and over again. I dislike it immensely. I WANT STRONG CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT! I WANT MYSTERY!
The Vampire and the Vegan takes place in Washington, D.C., through the eyes of a vampire named Pearl. I wish I could give you some background into her character, but there isn't much. It seems her (undead?) life revolves around her dinners, which consist of men hoping to get lucky with her. Pearl chooses her victims based on their "necromantic energy," which lingers in their bodies from the animals that they eat—the more horrifying and hideous the death/slaughter of the meat consumed, the more appealing the energy is to her. Pearl can actually visualize, while feeding on these men, the deaths of the animals they have eaten in their lifetime. This is where Vassell shines as a writer, illustrating in very descriptive terms the inhumane and terrifying ways that factory-farmed animals (even a lobster in a tank) are treated and killed. When it comes to veganism, Vassell can intellectualize it! Unfortunately, that makes parts of this book read more like a "Why Vegan?" pamphlet than a novel.
When Pearl meets her neighbor Salaam, he invites her up to his apartment to share his Thai take-out, which happens to be…VEGAN! She begrudgingly joins him, all the time wondering why she doesn't want to make him dinner, but—OH! his body isn't saturated with the "necromantic energy" she so craves. Tofu just doesn't do it for her—I get it Pearl, I'm a seitan girl myself.
Soon enough, Pearl and Salaam become friends, as Pearl lives a very lonely, isolated life. Salaam begins to teach her everything there is to know about being vegan! She feels so guilty as she keeps consuming human animals!
This book got pretty good reviews on Amazon, and from watching this video featuring Vassar, I have to admit I like her. I just don't think horror/fiction is the right genre for her. The book is not scary, not funny, the sexy times are neither hot nor sexy (maybe because the term "making love" totally freaks me out), the characters are pretty one-dimensional and there is NO VAMPIRE LORE, traditional or made-up (Stephanie Meyer, I'm talking about you and your "vegetarian" vampires). Vassar's background is in grant-writing, and I feel it shows in her writing style. She's excellent at addressing the hows and whys surrounding veganism—describing the slaughters, espousing nutritional information and explaining how to live the lifestyle. Unfortunately, she falls short at transforming and flowing that knowledge into a work of fiction.
Even though I didn't particularly like this book, I still want to applaud Vassel for finding a new and creative way of addressing and promoting veganism. According to most of the reviews on Amazon, her readers want to stop consuming as much meat, even abstain altogether. That, my friends, is a job well done! Admittedly, when I'm drunk on
PBR the wonders of vitamins and exercise, I do things like judge a book by its title. In this case I was hoping for a work of camp-filled horror or lust, ideally BOTH. I'm not going to lie to you, I've seen every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, more than once (culty, not campy—yo, I know my horror genres). Don't take my word for it, I've got an R. Patz calendar hanging by my bed. (My bed covered in Twilight sheets from Hot Topic! JK, I have no idea if Hot Topic carries Twilight sheets. I'm also not almost 30 and sleep in a twin bed. Covered in Edward Cullen sheets.)
Vegansaurus got a hold of this book for free. I don't know how, Laura sent it to me. If you are a single, hot male I will give you my addy as well. J/K, I'm holding out for Robert Pattinson.
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Book Review: Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows »
As I vegan, I know very well why I love dogs, don't eat pigs and don't wear cows. I would just as easily adopt a nice pig or sheep or cow if it could fit in my tiny NYC apartment. But for those of us who ever wondered how it became OK for some to live this way—to choose to eat one kind of animal and not another—there's Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows by Melanie Joy, Ph.D. In her book, Melanie sheds light on a belief system she calls carnism, which allows us to select which animals become our meat (not us, but those other idiots who eat meat), and how it is sustained by complex psychological and social mechanisms. She compares carnism to other "isms" such as racism and sexism, saying that it is most harmful when unrecognized and unacknowledged.
Unlike other books that explain why we shouldn't eat meat, hers explains why people do and how we can make more informed choices as citizens and consumers (i.e., not eating meat!). It was this reverse-psychological aspect of the book that made me really enjoy it. Dr. Joy explains that we have been conditioned to act and feel a certain way toward animals, and different kinds of animals at that—hence the title. She touches on different aspects of carnism, explaining not only how meat is a harmful "mythology," but also how it can be destructive to our bodies. In addition to the really smart narrative, the book contains resources like websites, movies and books for those looking to further explore veganism and animal rights. This one will be going on my shelf right in between Diet for a New America and Face on Your Place. That is, after I pass it along to all my non-vegan friends.
[image via Cute Overload]
∞ posted at 08:02 by bohemianvegan
Book Review: The Better World Shopping Guide »
The other day, Laura and I were shopping for tomato sauce or something. We ended up spending a ridiculous amount of time researching various organic brands on our phones to see who owned them, and weighing the consequences of our purchase. Rainbow Grocery, where we were (and where there is terrible phone reception—is the building lined with lead?) used to have some kind of chart displayed that showed this information, but it seems not anymore.
What we needed was this! The Better World Shopping Guide is a super-convenient, pocket-sized handbook, which ranks brands with grades from A to F, according to their performance in terms of human rights, environmental sustainability, and animal protection. The content is organized into categories, covering everything from airlines to wine. A lot of vegan brands are included, as well. Under meat alternatives, for instance, we discover that Tofurkey wins a B+, while Gardenburger gets only a C, and Boca scores a dismal F (they're owned by Kraft). I was heartened to learn that all my favorite beers earned a B+ or higher, while Guinness and Red Stripe, two beers I know offhand aren't vegan, were both down near the bottom with a D (ha!). I'm sure a lot of this is information that many people already know, but it's nice to have that assurance in your pocket.
Where the book falls short is that it's merely a quick reference guide. There is no real info as to why each company earned the ranking they did. That data is starting to become available on the website's research page. In the meantime you have the assurance that "data is collected over the past 20 years from a wide range of nonprofit sources on the social and environmental responsibility of more than 1,000 companies."
In addition to the book, all of the content is readily available on the website. There is also an iPhone app available! It's $1.99, and makes getting the info that much more convenient and very swanky.
I give this book an A+*!
* [Ed.: ADORABLE].
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Grilled Vegetable and Tofu "Lasagna" with Pesto
To save time, grill and assemble this layered no-bake "lasagna" beforehand, and then serve it chilled or at room temperature. Cheese lovers can replace the grilled tofu with slices of fresh mozzarella.
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- For the marinade:
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 strips lemon zest (1 by 4 inches), plus 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 or 2 lemons)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- For the pesto:
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- For assembling the "lasagna":
- 1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, sliced lengthwise 1 inch thick
- 5 or 6 zucchini and yellow summer squashes (about 2 1/2 pounds), trimmed, and sliced lengthwise about 1/4 inch thick
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 18 large basil leaves
Cook's Note
Step 1
Make the marinade: Heat oil, lemon zest, and garlic in a small saucepan until bubbling around the edges. Remove from heat, and let cool completely. Stir in lemon juice. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Step 2
Make the pesto: Puree pine nuts and garlic in a food processor until a paste forms. Add basil, and pulse to combine. With machine running, pour in oil through feed tube until pureed. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Heat grill to medium. Assemble the "lasagna": Arrange tofu on a double layer of paper towels. Cover with another double layer of paper towels, then cover with a baking sheet. (Weigh it down with 2 cans or something else equally heavy.) Let stand for 20 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, brush zucchini and squash slices with oil, and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill, flipping occasionally, until softened and slightly charred, about 8 minutes. Remove from grill. Whisk marinade, and drizzle half of it generously over zucchini and squash slices.
Step 5
Repeat with tofu and remaining marinade, flipping occasionally, until nicely charred, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly. Slice tofu horizontally into 1/8-inch-thick sheets (they will be layered, so don't worry if they fall apart).
Step 6
Lay 3 slices each of zucchini and squash on a platter to form a 6 1/2-by-8-inch rectangle. Spread 3 tablespoons pesto over tops. Cover with a layer of tofu, and season with salt and pepper. Top with a layer of tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Top with 6 large basil leaves. Repeat layering twice (zucchini and squash, pesto, tofu, tomatoes, basil). Serve cold or at room temperature.
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Michelle Gee 25 Aug, 2014
Absolutely delicious! Light, satisfying, and full of flavor. This served 4 people last night, and I served it alongside grilled artichoke, sangria, and ciabatta.Reply
ancoon 16 Jun, 2014
The serving sizes on MS recipes make me livid! One 14 oz block of tofu is supposed to serve 6 people?! With no meat or starch in this recipe, the tofu essentially serves the purpose of both. I would expect this recipe to serve 2-3 hungry adults. Get real.Reply


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Charting Arena's Path for 2013
Shas is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
So here is a quick overview of what has happened so far: Since the launch of Roche's Xenical 13 years ago, the US market had not seen - and the FDA had not approved - another effective obesity drug for the massive American market and even more progressively massive American consumer.
Caucasian physiology is said to tolerate a higher BMI than say, Chinese physiology; but even with the BMI set at 30, over 30% of Americans are considered obese. According to this report, even the least obese US state, Colorado, is 20% obese, and over 10 states are over 30% obese, Mississippi being the fattest state at around 34%. Colorado is a tragic story because, with all those mountains, you would think people would have to do more exercise!
Jokes apart, considering that a large portion of the population in the US are not Caucasians, a BMI of 30 for obesity threshold is probably too high (I don't have specific data, but common sense tells me this, plus the fact that for Koreans, it is 25, for Chinese, 27) and therefore, a really, really high percentage of Americans were in need of an efficient and safe FDA-approved anti-obesity drug.
After years of R&D, both Vivus (NASDAQ: VVUS) and Arena (NASDAQ: ARNA) lately submitted an anti-obesity drug candidate each to the FDA for approval. The VVUS drug was submitted a little earlier than the ARNA one. Qysemia, the VVUS drug, was a combination of phentermine and topiramate. Phentermine is a weight-loss chemical which works by suppressing appetite and releasing dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine. Topiramate is a seizure-suppressant. Unfortunately for VVUS, phentermine is tainted by association with the American Home Products (now Wyeth) anti-obesity drug once popularly known as fen-phen. Introduced in the 1970s, this drug, a combination of fenfluramine and phentermine, caused potentially fatal heart and lung problems, which ultimately led to $13 in billion legal damages and the drug's subsequent withdrawal from the market. While phentermine was not directly associated at that time with these adverse side-effects, later research has shown that the substance has numerous dangerous side effects. A list can be found here.
I consider the FDA's approval of this drug as unfortunate, given the history of phentermine. I am no doctor, but I have a healthy suspicion for drugs, and generally do not prefer to fill my body with unknown chemicals unless I develop a potentially fatal disease. If I were obese, I would run. I would not ingest a substance that has been part of a story that ended in at least a few deaths and quite a few near fatal diseases. Some readers will definitely tell me how wrong I am, and if some of them are medical professionals, they will cite studies and sources claiming how harmless that substance was. I still wouldn't take it. As I said, I would run; from them, if necessary, which will help me both lose weight and possibly survive.
As an excuse for the rant above, here is the REMS for Qysemia:
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Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)
A Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) is a strategy to manage known or potential serious risks associated with a drug product and is required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure that the benefits of a drug outweigh its risks. The FDA has required a REMS for Qsymia.
The purpose of the Qsymia REMS is to inform prescribers and females of reproductive potential about the:
- Increased risk of congenital malformation, specifically orofacial clefts, in infants exposed to Qsymia during the first trimester of pregnancy
- Importance of pregnancy prevention for females of reproductive potential receiving Qsymia
- Need to discontinue Qsymia immediately if pregnancy occurs
This makes you understand why the FDA had some reservations about the drug, and why the EMA has not approved it after multiple efforts by Vivus. Admittedly, mine is a knee-jerk reaction, and I am exaggerating it some, but most medically less-aware laymen will have a similar reaction. This is the reason you don't see much TV and print ads for Qysemia; same reason why only about 20% of patients are actually receiving reimbursements for it, and many of the rest are not picking up their prescriptions. Probably the very same reason that it is seeing a 50% drop in VVUS stock's price since July, when the drug was approved.
Into this playing field, Arena will enter with its Belviq (Lorcaserin) drug probably early next year, once its DEA scheduling is complete and its marketing partner Eisai starts supplying the drug in the US market. The market perception is that Belviq is less effective but more safe. While the safety issue is probably corroborated widely, its lower efficacy might be an unstudied perception. To be very frank - and many medical professionals will agree - nothing works as well as dieting, exercise and lifestyle changes. If, like me, you have NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease), coupled with Type 2 Diabetes, most medical professionals will tell you to take metformin, a highly efficient liver glucose-suppressant, do a lot of exercise, eat less and not eat much oily food, or starchy food, or food; and maybe, just maybe, and only for a short term, prescribe an anti-obesity drug. None of the anti-obesity drugs thus far in the market really have long term positive effects; some drugs are known to actually increase obesity in the long term.
Given that caveat, I will still say that safety is a more important issue than comparatively lower efficacy, and if Belviq is safer, it will conquer the market - unless Orexigen or someone else develops a better drug.
Because Belviq is coming to the market a few months after Qysemia, it also has the benefit of hindsight. Specifically, it has the following advantages:
- No REMS, so easier to advertise (you don't want to publicize the REMS too much)
- ARNA has a better understanding of how EMA will play the game, since it has seen how Qysemia fared (assuming ARNA has an idea what exactly transpired, of course)
- ARNA knows that without contracting with large pharma, it cannot market Belviq, since it saw how VVUS lacked marketing apparatus because it did not tie up with large pharma. ARNA's tie ups with Japanese Eisai and Korean Ildong are crucial, and big steps in the right direction.
- Pediatric investigation application for Belviq approved by EMA, similar application by Qysemia not approved. Belviq did some things right.
In their latest Earnings Call, ARNA CEO Jack Lief and others discussed a few important issues. Although the details are all there in that transcript - which I urge every ARNA Long to read - I will discuss some of that data in easy-to-read subheadings, with some additional information.
ARNA/Eisai's Marketing and Sales Plan in the US
ARNA has executed its sales strategy well. Its collaboration with Eisai is going to be very important and will give it just the edge it needs against competition. ARNA has already delivered drug supplies from its plant in Switzerland to Eisai in anticipation of the launch. It received a $5 million milestone payment from Eisai out of a total of $65 million that it will receive.
Eisai has a lot of depth in drug marketing around the world. It is one of the top pharmaceuticals in the world. It has a long history of collaborating with other pharmas like Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. It develops, manufactures and/or markets over 30 drugs, with its most popular product being Aricept. The company is widely global; with considerable presence in the US, China, Europe, and a host of other countries.
It is not surprising that Eisai has developed a formidable strategic plan to market Belviq in the US. Its team of 200 reps will target 30,000 physicians "including cardiologists, endocrinologists, internal medicine, obesity specialists and high-value primary care" in the US. Even more important, and with a lesson learned from Qysemia, ARNA and Eisai are making sure there is a payer market for Belviq. They are approaching all the right people - employers, insurance companies and the Government - to ensure proper coverage for the drug.
Regional Collaborators Pay For Regional Developments
I found this very interesting as a strategy that ARNA is making sure its regional collaborators pay for developments in their territories. This will save ARNA a lot of money, and it tells me that Belviq has garnered considerable confidence among drug marketers. As an example:
Eisai is responsible for obtaining 90% of the U.S. cardiovascular outcome trial, and 90% of any required development in the remainder of North and South American territories.
ARNA's Korean Strategy
It is important for investors to know that ARNA is focusing on the non-US markets. As an example of ARNA's focus here, they have collaborated with Ildong, one of Korea's largest pharmaceuticals, to create a market for the drug in that country. The related 8-k filing is here.
According to OECD reports, obesity in Korea is a growing phenomenon.
(Source: OECD)
In the next 10 years, over 35% percent of Koreans will be classified as overweight or obese. Child obesity, especially in boys, is an emerging problem; in the next 10 years, between 35-40% of boys will be obese. With a current population of 50 million, that is a market of roughly 20 million as of now. Korea is a developed country with sound medical insurance schemes, so it will not be difficult for the nation to adapt to a new anti-obesity drug like Belviq. Considering that Ildong has considerable experience in that market, this is a major strategic step forward for ARNA.
The EMA Approval Question
EMA is not an American agency and it likes to say so every so often. It is widely known - and more widely appreciated - that the EMA does not automatically follow the USFDA's cue; unfortunately for Vivus, it had to learn this the hard way that approval by the USFDA does not automatically mean approval by the EMA. In fact, at least two studies (here and here) show that the EMA takes much more time, approves fewer drugs and is generally much more painstakingly meticulous than the USFDA.
In the earnings call, ARNA said that the main issues for the EMA were
- Cancer - tumors in rats from the two-year carcinogenicity study
- Drop on rate in the studies
- Coagulopathy.
According to its latest 8-k filing, ARNA has submitted its responses to the EMA assessment report and list of questions. If all goes well, ARNA will get its Marketing Authorization Applications (MAA) in early 2013.
So, briefly, and in summary, ARNA's path in 2013 (for Belviq) is:
- Launch in the US market - early 2013
- Get approval and launch in Korea - mid 2013
- Get EMA approval - mid 2013
- Find EU partners, either continuing with Eisai or someone else - late 2013
- Open up other potential markets, notably in Latin Americas, China, India and Russia, Australia etc - approval stage, mid 2013, launch stage - over the next 2-3 years.
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"During a recession, even golfers are looking for a way to save," said Assistant Director Marty Storch, who oversees operations at the Metro Parks golf courses. "We're offering this discount on top of the already low rates our golfers pay, and hoping they'll take advantage of it."
Golfers will be able to redeem the coupons through Tuesday, March 31. Metro Parks is also in the process of developing other discount specials throughout the rest of the year. More information on those discounts, in addition to regular rates and fees, will be found in upcoming weeks at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/golf/golfspecials.htm.
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LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Authorities in the Texas Panhandle say a man has been arrested and charged with murder after an elderly woman died in a fire.
The Lubbock Police Department says 23-year-old Austin Hasten was charged with murder in connection with the apartment fire Friday night. He remains at the Lubbock County Jail on $3 million bond.
Jail records show Hasten lives in an apartment in the same complex where the blaze happened.
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports firefighters found the woman's body after they entered her apartment to extinguish the blaze.
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I am lost. My head hangs heavy. My heart is torn apart. I cannot sleep. But I dream about her, so far away, thousands of miles.
I go to Halloween parties, dressing as a tattoo-headed vampire, masking any semblance of my self. The Yankees win on television, a momentary diversion. I see the orange autumn sun stipple brilliant yellow leaves. But the leaves fall and I am sad -- over my Xbox 360.
For the fourth time, she died. As she died, she blinked again and again, blood red. The disease? Red Ring of Death.
I miss her body, sure, that charcoal tone which stood proudly in my living room. And I miss her brain, her hard drive. We like the same things, you see.
But I really miss what's inside. Not the big epic games. Finishing Batman: Arkham Asylum can wait. Borderlands' post-apocalyptic nightmare will be there later.
According to various developers I've interviewed recently, not that many people ever get around to finishing a top game. If 25 percent of gamers finish a longer game, that's considered by publishers to be a pretty huge success. I fall into that category, too, with a lot of games -- maybe more, since I have so many games to look at for an audience.
I mourn for the little things, the DLC. Without downloadable content, I am a gamer traversing the bleak wilderness.
For a while, I survived, if you can call it that, by living in the past. Wasn't it good to go all Super Metroid-retro with Shadow Complex? Wasn't it great to be locked down and in the zone and hit the top-10 leaderboards in Pinball FX?
But then, I began to live again. It's due to what Will Wright calls "generative" stories. At the Game Developers Conference, at a small San Francisco club in February of 2008, Wright explained that the best stories in our culture and our history -- including the tales in the best games -- lead us to re-imagine these tales into our own narratives.
In my Xbox-less mind, Gay Tony meets Demon's Souls.
I'm not the only one.
You've done it.
You, in your own mind, embellish what you've witnessed in games. It could be merely fantasizing about Chun Li or Lara Croft. It could be plotting your next move in Demon's Souls. If I do X, will I get past Y? And then what happens?
Weirdly, it's been DLC that has stayed with me and made me dream stories. DLC doesn't die when the hardware breaks. These gameplay experiences live even when I have no controller in my hands, even when I can't see them on my 50" TV.
See, the characters I end up thinking about offline are the characters whose story I can embrace like those in a fast-paced book, a 20-hour experience as opposed to a 100-hour experience. I wouldn't be ruminating on how Marcus Fenix got his scar. That's because in Gears, I'm more concerned about moving forward in the game, via the pop-and-stop cover system, than I am about story.
But with Shadow Complex, which is exploration-based, I can think about what I have discovered in its 20-hour experience more easily. In my head, I can expound upon what's given in the story and make my own. For instance, where would I fly if I had that jetpack here on the Lower East Side?
Right now, I am thinking about the punky humanity within Rockstar's polished gem The Ballad of Gay Tony. Specifically, I'm thinking about Gay Tony himself. His role is small enough for me to muse about him in my gray matter, whereas Luis' story is so wonderfully big and in my face, I feel I know enough about him (at least right now).
So these characters become richer -- as long as the game itself started full and fat, with sprawling story or branching play that spread high and low.
Tony is like every fancy nightclub owner I've ever known mixed with the ego-filled personalities of what Tom Wolfe called the Masters of the Universe in "Bonfire of the Vanities." Big men. Big balls. Expensive crap everywhere.
Gay Tony's a total ass, but he's cool, savvy, ruthless, psychopathic. But I bet he's not always heartless. Gay Tony makes me think beyond the game.
I remember once that legendary club owner Michael Ault had this debauched Halloween party at a New York City club. Ault came from a fascinating family and once lived in the sprawling manse Robert Redford used for "The Great Gatsby." He went elephant hunting as a kid. He dated the most beautiful models I have ever seen, and always said the right thing.
On that spirit-filled Halloween night, Ault himself was a powerless zombie being led around on a chain in this mix of rich kids and poor pseudo-hipsters such as myself. The amount of creative genius spent transforming that club into a haunted place was staggering. I was happily creeped out.
Blasphemy? Imagine Kratos wearing Jeter Jordans with devil wings sticking out of them.
So in my story, Gay Tony meets Michael Ault in a turf war on Halloween.
Gay Tony controls the catacombs-dark magic of the fiends in Demon's Souls. His skeletal minions, dressed in semi-hip Armani, slash and cut at Michael Ault's minions, many of whom can hack and slash like Kratos in God of War. Except they're dressed in frilly Christian LaCroix dresses with not-that-expensive Jeter Jordans which help them move with alacrity.
Then the shoes sprout red devil wings to make them fly, which gives them the advantage over Gay Tony's monsters.
Me, I don't know where I am, but I can see the proceedings. I feel a choking clamminess.
Everything around me is black, liquid black. I feel a sense of falling from a great height. This panics me and I claw with my nails, ripping to get out of this confinement. There is flesh under my nails and then I bend bone with my fingers. I burst through the rotting flesh of one of Ault's dying, falling demons.
At my disposal, I have various undead supermodels with long, hairy "Where the Wild Things Are" tails that spew blue fire.
Gay Tony's got nothing on us. His glasses melt first. Then, his face.
Wanna hear the one about Point Lookout where I become the fog? Every drop of that musky mist transforms into an incarnation of Freki and Geri, an endless array of vicious ravenous and greedy dogs. We rip flesh wherever we tread.
Wanna hear the one about the DLC for Madden that lets me play the old Buffalo Bills with Jack Kemp? In the chilling blizzard of War Memorial Stadium, on the downtrodden east side of town, I win the championship. And it all has to do with a chicken wing from the Anchor Bar and a team comprised of pierogi-making Polish bakers. Truly.
Such is my imagination when she is away: Thankfully, they don't let me make games.
But I'll tell you one thing. The stories based on games that roll around in my head help staunch the bleeding that comes from being without the Xbox's DLC. The stories make it OK -- almost -- that my Xbox is an Exbox that has to be nursed back to health in some faraway and dusty Texas town.
Come back soon, darlin'. I miss you so much. XOXO.


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"Sovereign citizens is a loose network of people...who don't believe in federal control, federal laws... they really believe in individual freedom," said Robert Futrell, Professor at UNLV's Department of Sociology.
Futrell co-authored American Swastika, Inside the White Power Movement's Hidden Spaces of Hate.
"Some of these folks in this loose network are connected to otherwise more violent cultures, white power culture, particular Christian identity movements," said Futrell.
While Oklahoma City bomber Terry Nichols identified himself with the sovereign citizen movement, Futrell said most sovereign citizens are involved in non-violent protests.
"Opposing issues like drug charges, traffic violations, that sort of thing," Futrell told FOX5.
Futrell said most would not condone a plan like David Brutsche and Devon Newman wanted to carry out against Las Vegas Metro police and other Southern Nevada Law Enforcement officers.
"I think most people who identify with the sovereign citizens would not go to the extreme that these two have been alleged to," Futrell said.
In May, FOX5 profiled a sovereign citizen group who was recording police activities in southern Nevada.
One of those members was Rick, who didn't want to give his last name.
He released this statement to FOX5 about the recent arrests of Brutsche and Newman, stating in part:
"Metro duped these two into 'saying things'. That was it. No one was hurt. Metro played them like a fiddle. Metro started it and finished it. Metro has little real job to do so they make "criminals" out of regular people, and citizens to justify their paychecks to public and make the public think we need them to make us safe."
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It never fails, when you or your child gets sick enough to need a doctor it's after the doctor's office is closed. That often sends people to the emergency room a costly and timely alternative. In fact, a recent study found 70% of ER visits aren't truly emergencies and could be treated in urgent care clinics. As Nancy Naeve Brown tells us that is very reason why Avera Queen of Peace opened an Urgent Care in the Corn Palace City.
When Thomas Baker from Mt. Vernon hurt his foot over the weekend, his mom and dad were worried he'd broken it. Then Rhonda Baker remembered the Avera Urgent Care Clinic was open for business in Mitchell so they brought him here.
Rhonda Baker says, "It was a very convenient fit for my family. It limited my time away from work and limited Thomas's time away from school."
Avera Queen of Peace extensively researched if urgent care was needed in Mitchell and it came back an overwhelming yes. Dr. Darla Edinger is the medical supervisor at the clinic. She tells us it's open 7 days a week and is meant to fill a gap between providers and their patients.
Dr. Edinger says, "Every primary provider tries diligently to provide services for all patients for routine medical care, acute illnesses, but as we all know there are times when you get sick when it's after hours, the clinic is closed or the provider is over booked. This allows patients to come in and be treated acutely and then follow up with their primary care provider."
In the procedure room they can take care of small things like splinting or removing foreign bodies in your eyes, ears, or mouth but there are some things they can't do and that is when you have to go the ER.
Dr. Edinger says, "That's a really important distinction. Urgent Care is an office space facility. Meaning, we treat patients like a provider does in their office. We don't have all the facilities an ER has. So if you have a broken bone where parts are sticking out or you've hit your head and been knocked unconscious and you are going to need a CT scan we can't do those types of things. We do take care of bumps, bruises, fevers; pain on urination anything acutely to get you back to work or school."
Before the Urgent Care opened up, people were forced to go to the ER for everything over the weekend and after suppertime.
Rhonda says, "It just didn't seem like an ER visit."
She was right. An X-ray of Thomas's right foot showed it wasn't broken just a deep bruise. Although his foot hurt, his parents said it felt perfectly right bringing him here. They got peace of mind and no one had to take time out of their schedule last minute on Monday. Avera's Urgent Care is definitely just what the community ordered.
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CONYERS - Heritage's golf teams didn't exactly set the courses on fire this season with low scores and sensational shooting.But that doesn't mean that both the Patriots and Lady Patriots didn't have successful seasons. The Heritage boys played up to par with the Patriot teams of the past before faltering in the region tournament. "We won the Conyers Cup and we won five of the six dual matches we were in. We finished between third and 14th in every tournament we were in, so I think we played pretty well," Heritage boys coach David Buddenbaum said. "We just didn't get the low scores at region that we needed. "Overall, I think we played real well in a few tournaments. We finished third in the Madison County tournament. Cameron (Smith) played real well in that tournament, so did Brett (Whitmire) and Bennett (Mitchell). They all played well that day, and that was good to see." However, the season came to an end at the region tournament as the Patriots were not able to earn a state berth or qualify an individual medalist. "We played real well for nine holes in the region tournament, which I thought was a good thing. We just didn't finish," he said. "I think a lot of them knew what (Eastside golfer) Taylor Smith was shooting, and they probably started pressing a little bit and tried to lower their score. They knew they would have to try and make up for those 15 strokes that he beat everybody by." Buddenbaum said last year's team was a mixed bag of upperclassmen and underclassmen, which led to an up-and-down year. "It wasn't really a rebuilding year. We had three seniors and three underclassmen in our top six, so it was kind of a half-and-half year," he said. "I felt like we had some good, young players. Bennett played really well throughout the year and Harrison Elliott won the Conyers Cup. He played pretty well throughout the year too." Buddenbaum said the key to improving for next year is simply getting out and playing. "More than anything, the guys will have to continue playing golf in the offseason and try to get more tournament experience," he said. On the girls side, Coach Judd Hinton had hardly any experience at all coming back to the team. "I would say this was definitely a rebuilding season. We only had one girl come back who had played golf before," Hinton said. "We didn't have a whole lot of experience." Still, Hinton said that his team began to make strides in the right direction. "I feel that the team definitely improved throughout the season," he said. Hinton also said that his team will need to hit the courses in the off-season if they expect to be better next season. "The girls that want to come out and play next season should try and play during the off-season. That's the biggest difference you can make and it's the easiest way to improve," he said. Brandon Evans can be reached at email@example.com.
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