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What is START?*
- START (Safety Trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis with REMICADE® Therapy)1
- A 54-week, randomized, multicenter, double-blind, 3-arm, parallel-group, phase 3 study of the safety of REMICADE® in combination with methotrexate (MTX) in subjects with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (N=1082)
- The study assessed the risk of serious infections following 22 weeks of REMICADE® + MTX therapy
- At Week 22, Groups 1 and 2 combined, with Group 2 being allowed to escalate their dose. This objective of this stage of the study was to further characterize the safety profile of REMICADE® during 1 year in patients with moderately to severely active RA
Serious and sometimes fatal side effects have been reported with REMICADE® (infliximab). Infections due to bacterial, mycobacterial, invasive fungal, viral, or other opportunistic pathogens (e.g., TB, histoplasmosis) have been reported. Lymphoma, including cases of fatal hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma, and other malignancies have been reported, including in children and young adult patients. REMICADE® is contraindicated in patients with severe hypersensitivity reactions to REMICADE® and certain patients with congestive heart failure. Other serious side effects reported include melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma, hepatitis B reactivation, hepatotoxicity, hematological events, hypersensitivity, neurological events, and lupus-like syndrome. Please see related and other Important Safety Information.
- The recommended dose of REMICADE® is 3 mg/kg given as an intravenous induction regimen 0, 2, and 6 weeks followed by a maintenance regimen of 3 mg/kg every 8 weeks thereafter for the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. The dose may be increased up to 10 mg/kg or given as often as every 4 weeks for patients who have an incomplete response, bearing in mind that the risk of serious infections is increased with higher doses of REMICADE®
- Through Week 54, 7 cases of active TB were reported in South America (n=1) and Europe (n=6); all patients were PPD-negative at baseline according to local guidelines1,2
- Data on file. Janssen Biotech, Inc.
- Westhovens R, Yocum D, Han J, et al; for the START Study Group. The safety of infliximab, combined with background treatments, among patients with rheumatoid arthritis and various comorbidities. Arthritis Rheum. 2006;54:1075-1086.
- Rahman MU, Strusberg I, Geusens P, et al. Double-blinded infliximab dose escalation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2007;66:1233-1238.
- REMICADE® (infliximab) Prescribing Information. Janssen Biotech, Inc.
Patients treated with REMICADE® (infliximab) are at increased risk for developing serious infections that may lead to hospitalization or death. Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. Discontinue REMICADE® if a patient develops a serious infection or sepsis.
Reported infections include:
- Active tuberculosis (TB), including reactivation of latent TB. Patients frequently presented with disseminated or extrapulmonary disease. Patients should be tested for latent TB before and during treatment with REMICADE®.1,2 Treatment for latent infection should be initiated prior to treatment with REMICADE®.
- Invasive fungal infections, including histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, candidiasis, aspergillosis, blastomycosis and pneumocystosis. Patients may present with disseminated, rather than localized, disease. Empiric anti-fungal therapy should be considered in patients at risk for invasive fungal infections who develop severe systemic illness.
- Bacterial, viral, and other infections due to opportunistic pathogens, including Legionella and Listeria.
The risks and benefits of treatment with REMICADE® should be carefully considered prior to initiating therapy in patients with chronic or recurrent infection. Closely monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with REMICADE®, including the possible development of TB in patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy.
Risk of infection may be higher in patients greater than 65 years of age, pediatric patients, patients with co-morbid conditions and/or patients taking concomitant immunosuppressant therapy. In clinical trials, other serious infections observed in patients treated with REMICADE® included pneumonia, cellulitis, abscess, and skin ulceration.
Postmarketing cases of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of T-cell lymphoma, have been reported in patients treated with TNF blockers, including REMICADE®. These cases have had a very aggressive disease course and have been fatal. All reported REMICADE® cases have occurred in patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis and the majority were in adolescent and young adult males. All of these patients had received treatment with azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine concomitantly with REMICADE® at or prior to diagnosis. Carefully assess the risks and benefits of treatment with REMICADE®, especially in these patient types.
In clinical trials of all TNF inhibitors, more cases of lymphoma were observed compared with controls and the expected rate in the general population. However, patients with Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or plaque psoriasis may be at higher risk for developing lymphoma. In clinical trials of some TNF inhibitors, including REMICADE®, more cases of other malignancies were observed compared with controls. The rate of these malignancies among patients treated with REMICADE® was similar to that expected in the general population whereas the rate in control patients was lower than expected. Cases of acute and chronic leukemia have been reported with postmarketing TNF-blocker use. As the potential role of TNF inhibitors in the development of malignancies is not known, caution should be exercised when considering treatment of patients with a current or a past history of malignancy or other risk factors such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma have been reported in patients treated with TNF-blocker therapy, including REMICADE®. Periodic skin examination is recommended for all patients, particularly those with risk factors for skin cancer.
REMICADE® is contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe (NYHA Class III/IV) congestive heart failure (CHF) at doses greater than 5 mg/kg. Higher mortality rates at the 10 mg/kg dose and higher rates of cardiovascular events at the 5 mg/kg dose have been observed in these patients. REMICADE® should be used with caution and only after consideration of other treatment options. Patients should be monitored closely. Discontinue REMICADE® if new or worsening CHF symptoms appear. REMICADE® should not be (re)administered to patients who have experienced a severe hypersensitivity reaction or to patients with hypersensitivity to murine proteins or other components of the product.
TNF inhibitors, including REMICADE®, have been associated with reactivation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in patients who are chronic carriers. Some cases were fatal. Patients should be tested for HBV infection before initiating REMICADE®. For patients who test positive, consult a physician with expertise in the treatment of hepatitis B. Exercise caution when prescribing REMICADE® for patients identified as carriers of HBV and monitor closely for active HBV infection during and following termination of therapy with REMICADE®. Discontinue REMICADE® in patients who develop HBV reactivation and initiate antiviral therapy with appropriate supportive treatment. Exercise caution when considering resumption of REMICADE® and monitor patients closely.
Severe hepatic reactions, including acute liver failure, jaundice, hepatitis, and cholestasis have been reported rarely in patients receiving REMICADE® postmarketing. Some cases were fatal or required liver transplant. Aminotransferase elevations were not noted prior to discovery of liver injury in many cases. Patients with symptoms or signs of liver dysfunction should be evaluated for evidence of liver injury. If jaundice and/or marked liver enzyme elevations (eg, ≥5 times the upper limit of normal) develop, REMICADE® should be discontinued, and a thorough investigation of the abnormality should be undertaken.
Cases of leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and pancytopenia (some fatal) have been reported. The causal relationship to REMICADE® therapy remains unclear. Exercise caution in patients who have ongoing or a history of significant hematologic abnormalities. Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention if they develop signs and symptoms of blood dyscrasias or infection. Consider discontinuation of REMICADE® in patients who develop significant hematologic abnormalities.
REMICADE® has been associated with hypersensitivity reactions that differ in their time of onset. Acute urticaria, dyspnea, and hypotension have occurred in association with infusions of REMICADE®. Serious infusion reactions including anaphylaxis were infrequent. Medications for the treatment of hypersensitivity reactions should be available.
TNF inhibitors, including REMICADE®, have been associated in rare cases with CNS manifestation of systemic vasculitis, seizure, and new onset or exacerbation of CNS demyelinating disorders, including multiple sclerosis and optic neuritis, and peripheral demyelinating disorders, including Guillain-Barré syndrome. Exercise caution when considering REMICADE® in patients with these disorders and consider discontinuation if these disorders develop.
Treatment with REMICADE® may result in the formation of autoantibodies and, rarely, in development of a lupus-like syndrome. Discontinue treatment if symptoms of a lupus-like syndrome develop.
In clinical trials, the most common REMICADE® adverse reactions occurring in >10% of patients included infections (eg, upper respiratory, sinusitis, and pharyngitis), infusion-related reactions, headache, and abdominal pain.
Concomitant use of REMICADE® with anakinra, abatacept, tocilizumab, or other biologics used to treat the same conditions as REMICADE® is not recommended because of the possibility of an increased risk of infection. Care should be taken when switching from one biologic to another, since overlapping biological activity may further increase the risk of infection.
Live vaccines or therapeutic infectious agents should not be given with REMICADE® due to the possibility of clinical infections, including disseminated infections.
Bring pediatric patients up to date with all vaccinations prior to initiating REMICADE®. Exercise caution in the administration of live vaccines to infants born to female patients treated with REMICADE® during pregnancy.
For more information, please see full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for REMICADE®.
Provide the Medication Guide to your patients and encourage discussion.
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1.American Thoracic Society, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Targeted tuberculin testing and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2000;161:S221-S247.
2. See latest Centers for Disease Control guidelines and recommendations for tuberculosis testing in immunocompromised patients.
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I found this pillow way to hard. After sleeping on it 1 night I woke up with pain in my back. I am sure because my head was way out of line with my back all night. It was no hope for this pillow. I used the return label that I got from overstock, why did they deduct *** from my original purhase price and so my return price was *** less, I had no idea they would do that. I would not recommend this pillow way to hard.
This pillow was purchased for my husband, he absolutely loves it. takes it with when we travel, can't sleep on anything else but this pillow. Great price, also very nice large size! Hold it's shape beautify. Great buy!!!
It is comfortable and has helped my back. However, it does either trap odors or create new ones, even after 6 months.
The pillow they sent was heavy as lead, as soft as 100 year old hand mixed concrete. They want over $9.00 to ship this so called memory foam pillow back, so I'm keeping it to prop up the corner of my foundation of the 110 year old 2 story pile of bricks I live in The questions they ask for returns are all geared to make the customer look at fault, not the product or maybe they shipped the wrong thing. This is the last time I deal with overstock. They don't care. Just like the T.P.
I use this product for my recliner seat for a softer cushion. It's not quite as thick as I would like, but it does return to form when I get up. When I see Memory Foam, I think, Great, now I'll have a soft cushion to sit on, etc. But it's never quite enough! It squishes down to a hard place that's slightly better than before, but hard nonetheless, then bounces right back! So that part works. Oh well, someday a magic cushion will come along that does the job. Perhaps I needed more thickness (inches), a different type, or several types fused together, etc. I understand that you can customer order such at great expense. Might be worth it to get what I want.
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Yeah, that call has kids all over Canada shaking their heads.
Yeah, that call has kids all over Canada shaking their heads.
"You emerge victorious from the maze you've been travelling in." Oct 21,2012- Best Fortune Cookie Ever!
The US got a good last goal, but anyone who knows an OUNCE about this game knows that "refereeing" was the worst I have ever seen in a woman's soccer match. The bias was so alarmingly blatant. The amount of US handballs not called, the b/s "penalty" called that wasn't a penalty, the purposely trying to injure our players at the end of the game... I've never had so much disrespect or ill will for one team in my entire life. All I can say is go Japan!
USA! They never gave up and kept fighting til the end! Alex Morgan () and Megan Rapinoe are rockstars!
Also, mad props to Sinclair for her hat-trick!
What was Condoleeza Rice doing at the Brazil vs Spain men's basketball match?
My landlady has switched the channel to boxing and I just don't get it. I can't for the life of me tell which boxer is meant to be winning.
I thought the British guy was getting slaughtered by the German, but the British was declared the winner (unsurprisingly, commentators and audience content). In the second match, the Indian guy appeared to be slaughtering the Uzbek, but the Uzbek is declared the winner. This time, the commentators and audience boo loudly.
Now, it's Japan v Turkey and I still have no clue what's up. The Japanese is declared the winner and bursts into tears it seems, before promptly gathering himself and resuming his boxing demeanor. The Turk was certain he'd won and is in disbelief.
I watched a bit of it at work and then managed to get my daughter home in time to see the end of the US-Canada game. She loved it! USA! I didn't see the bad call, but it is hard to feel sympathy when the Canada's head coach was complaining even before the game started. I don't follow soccer very closely, but what I've read indicates that there is quite a bit of irony in the Canadian team saying that the US team is too rough. From what I saw of the game, both teams are very physical!
Creating drama!
Congrats to Cyprus for winning their first ever medal. They earned a silver in Sailing.
The Canadian coach's comments were about plays/positions the US takes when the ball in kicked in from the corner. I don't understand what he meant but some "talking heads" in Canada felt it was to take the pressure off his players and onto himself.
As for the game itself -- well that just reinforces why I don't watch much soccer. Two really bad calls against Canada with resulting US goals. One call was against the Canadian goalie for holding the ball too long. Supposedly they should only hold it for 6 seconds but I counted how long the US tender held the ball and it was longer than 6 seconds but no call. Then there's a hand ball call when a Canadian player gets hit on the hand by a moving ball yet not one of many hand balls by the US were called. I can put up with shady calling -- as long as it's the same both ways but it wasn't in this game. Should be interesting to see if the US gets the benefit of those same calls when they take on the world champs.
Canada -- time to reset and play for bronze. Getting that medal would be sweet as it would end the drought of this country never having won an olympic medal.
Gold medal match -- meh! Don't really care one way or the other who wins -- six of one, half a dozen of the other. Good luck to the four teams still playing soccer.
Crazy about sports!
It wasn't a physical foul, it was a technical foul. It seemed like a made up call- legal- but like a costume deduction on a outfit that had been worn three times before and not received a deduction.
My son plays soccer and basketball. I just roll my eyes when I hear people talk about how much more fair referreed sports are over judged ones. The only fair sport I've seen is curling- the players police themselves.
"You emerge victorious from the maze you've been travelling in." Oct 21,2012- Best Fortune Cookie Ever!
So synchro swimmers can hold their breathe forever, huh? Also the camera that shows underwater at the sake time as above is awesome.
I didn't see the bad calls, so I cannot say whether they were really bad or not (well, even if I had seen them, I wouldn't be able to say ). But for those who are alleging consistent bias against Canada, what are you suggesting is the motivation?
Creating drama!
Does anyone know enough about kayaking to explain the technique? It looks like they are pedalling, their knees move so much. When I learned to kayak the legs were passive. At first I though it controlled a rudder, but in tandem, both are doing it, so it can't be that.
To me is not an anti canadian bias but a PRO USA one, if a team has a reputation of champion a lot of referees turn blind to possible faults or "help" them with out of the blue free shots or penalties... This is also pretty obvious in men football, specially for Brasil.
Of course that happens in a lot of sports when the great players (or skaters) always receive the benefit of the doubt.
The gold Royal Mail boxes in each medalist hometown is the coolest idea yet!


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Are you in charge of a community event in which food is served? Does your service club, youth group, school or political organization sell food at community events, such as fairs and festivals? If so, you need to be aware of state law (California Retail Food Code Law or CALCODE) governing the sanitation requirements for Temporary Food Facilities.
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- How is multiple myeloma treated?
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Stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma
This has become a standard treatment for younger myeloma patients in otherwise good health. Many centers are using this treatment for older patients as well. Several studies have shown that this treatment increases survival compared to standard chemotherapy (chemo).
The first step is to treat the myeloma to reduce the amount of cancer in a patient's body. Many different drug combinations can be used (see the section, "Chemotherapy and other drugs for multiple myeloma").
There are 2 types of stem cell transplant (SCT): autologous and allogeneic.
Autologous stem cell transplant
This type of transplant uses the patient's own blood-forming stem cells. These transplants are fairly safe and have a low risk of serious complications. To collect the patient's stem cells, often the drug cyclophosphamide and a white blood cell stimulating drug are given. Then blood-forming stem cells are removed from the patient's blood by a process called leukapheresis. In this process, blood is removed from the patient or donor, the stem cells are separated by a machine, and then the blood is returned to the patient. In some patients, the stem cells come from their bone marrow.
The stem cells are preserved by being frozen while the patient receives high-dose chemo. This chemo destroys almost all the cells in the patient's bone marrow. This includes the blood-forming stem cells as well as plasma cells. After the chemo, the frozen stem cells are given back to the patient. Stem cells are given IV (in a vein) like a blood transfusion. They travel to the bone marrow and start to grow and make new blood cells.
The chemo can cause many problems. Many patients have high fevers from infections. These are treated with IV antibiotics. Another common problem is mouth sores which can be very painful. Morphine may be given to reduce the pain. The chemo also kills cells in the intestines, which may lead to cramps and diarrhea. Transfusions of red blood cells and platelets are often needed until the bone marrow can again produce enough of these cells.
Because this type of transplant is fairly safe with a low risk of serious complications, it can be used in elderly patients. Unfortunately, even high-dose chemo doesn't kill all the myeloma cells, so the myeloma eventually comes back. Some patients are free of myeloma for quite a long time, but they aren't really cured.
Some doctors recommend that patients with multiple myeloma have 2 autologous transplants, 6 to 12 months apart. This approach is called tandem transplant. Studies show that this may help patients live longer than a single transplant. The drawback, of course, is that it causes more side effects.
Autologous transplants are better than traditional chemo at treating myeloma and can help patients live longer. They are a standard part of myeloma treatment.
Allogeneic stem cell transplant
This type of transplant has more risks than autologous transplants, and so it is used much less often to treat multiple myeloma. For this type of transplant, the stem cells come from someone else. The donor is usually a close relative (like a brother or sister). Less often, an unrelated donor is used, someone whose tissue type is closely matched to the patient. Allogeneic transplants are much riskier than autologous transplants, but they may be better at fighting the cancer. That is because transplanted (donor) cells may actually help destroy myeloma cells. This is called a graft vs. tumor effect.
A patient must be fairly young and healthy to withstand the side effects of this kind of transplant (most myeloma patients are elderly). The transplant also requires a donor matched to the patient. These factors tend to limit the use of this type of transplant in myeloma.
Non-myeloablative stem cell transplant: This is a type of allogeneic transplant in which low doses of certain kinds of chemo drugs are used. The chemo doesn't completely wipe out the bone marrow, but it does enough to let the transplanted stem cells take hold. Then it is hoped that the new cells will kill the myeloma cells (graft vs. tumor effect). Because lower doses of chemo are used, this type of transplant is sometimes called a mini transplant. The lower chemo doses mean that older patients can have this type of transplant.
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My mom and aunt were really close. So close that my mom moved from San Diego to Las Vegas when I was a kid just to be with her. My dad was in another state, and I really didn't have a father figure growing up, but my uncle brought me under his wing and raised me and my cousin like brothers. I looked up to him and idolized him. He made me the man I am today.
He passed away today at 12:23 pm. His heart was so bad. Only 1/4 of his heart worked over the last few years and today it finally gave up. He endured hardships, internment camps, and discrimination as a Japanese American. He is finally at peace.
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What are the roots of Thailand's first state society? Join an archaeological dig to learn clues at Non Ban Jaark, this expedition's mysterious site.
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Join Earthwatch to help excavate the Thai countryside in Non Ban Jaark.
Explore Non Ban Jaark, a fascinating site that holds clues to how organized society formed in this part of the world. The artifacts at Non Ban Jaark date from the beginning of the AD calendar to about 700 AD. Here, volunteers will unearth the foundations of what would become Thai society.
Those who join the team will likely uncover the remains of towns and early cities. Unlike older settlements, which had structures made of wood that have long since rotted away, the people who built at Non Ban Jaark used clay as a construction material. That means walls and foundations are still there to be excavated and studied. The researchers also expect to find even older human remains underneath these clay structures.
Spend your days unearthing these signs of Thailand's rich past. You'll dig in excavation pits and sometimes do very fine, detail-oriented work to extract delicate artifacts. You'll also help clean and sort newly discovered finds and help map the archaeological features of the site. You might also visit the nearby museum founded by these researchers and local community members. In other words, you can connect with Thailand's past and present on this expedition.
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Help these researchers make the connections between Thailand's prehistoric people and those that founded its first state society.
Join this research expedition as it digs into new territory—the emergence of a state political system in ancient Thailand.
The excavations at Non Ban Jaark are the beginning of a new chapter for this research project, which Earthwatch has supported for nearly two decades. Up until recently teams have worked at Ban Non Wat, a nearby site rich in prehistoric artifacts from early hunter-gatherers and rice farmers. So far, the finds at Non Ban Jaark come from a later period, when an organized state society began to emerge in the region.
Your work will help fill in details about this period in Thai history. Around the world, state societies first began to form in places where large-scale agriculture had already developed. In some parts of the world, this happened over five thousand years ago. But the transition came much later in Non Ban Jaark—closer to two thousand years ago. What accounts for that time difference?
Help with tasks such as excavating archaeological sites and logging artifacts.
Excavations at Non Ban Jaark could help answer that question. Archaeologists think that state societies may have developed later in tropical areas because hunter-gatherers found it easier to survive in such climates, and therefore had less motivation to lay the foundations for an organized state. You'll help these researchers develop a detailed and accurate picture of what happened here in Thailand.
Your home base is in the town of Phimai, once a major regional capital of the Angkor Empire. The center of the modern town is still dominated by the impressive stone temples and walls of the ancient city.
Rice fields dotted with trees characterize the area outside Phimai. In addition to farming, some people raise Brahman cattle and water buffalo. Domestic elephants and their owners, called "mahouts" often travel through Phimai.
Thailand is a beautiful country to visit. While traveling around the project's region, you will see richly decorated wats (Buddhist temples) and monks on their alms rounds (if you get up early enough). During January and February, many of the temples have lively festivals. Much activity in Thailand happens around the various markets, and in Phimai, you can visit the daily morning market near the hotel and the evening market in the town center, as well as the nearby Monday-night traveling market.
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You can choose to join this team for either one or two weeks.
You'll spend most of your days excavating archaeological sites and cleaning and sorting artifacts fresh from the soil. When not working with artifacts, you may have the chance to explore by mapping sites that have yet to be fully explored. You'll also contribute to the most important aspects of good research: organizing and entering data.
The researchers may shift the emphasis from team to team, depending on how the research progresses. But no matter what you work you're doing, your efforts will help deepen the understanding of Non Ban Jaark's fascinating past and contribute to the security of its future.
When you're not in the field, you can enjoy the company of your teammates and get to know the town of Phimai. You'll share almost all meals with researchers and teammates, and on one day of each team you'll dine outdoors at a local restaurant; many pleasant places line the banks of the Mun River. On some days, work will finish early or begin late, giving you the chance to visit the Phimai Museum, the historical park in the center of Phimai, or the nearby prehistoric site of Ban Prasad. Occasionally, you may have the exciting chance to attend one of the festivals in the Phimai historic park.
Note: Field conditions and research needs can lead to changes in the itinerary and activities. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Help deepen the understanding of Non Ban Jaark's fascinating past and contribute to its future.
Join Dr. Chang in the field.
Earthwatch archaeologist Dr. Nigel Chang of Australia leads the ongoing dig at Ban Non Wat in northern Thailand, exploring the history of an area that once included the seat of the Khmer Empire.
You'll stay at the comfortable Phimai Inn, about 45 minutes away from Non Ban Jaark. The inn offers a large swimming pool, hot showers, conventional Western plumbing, and air-conditioned rooms. Delicious Thai meals will be served under the pavilion next to the swimming pool, and the hotel will provide lunches each day to take to the dig site. The hotel is close to Phimai center, where you can visit the traditional market and a small supermarket that has some Western snacks.
Thai cuisine is often spicy; chilies often take center stage in Thai cooking. The spice level on your meals will be toned down from the local versions, but you can still expect a little fire! You'll enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning. Lunches and dinners will include a wide array of Thai dishes, mainly featuring rice, seafood and meat.
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Mary Belcolore | Tuesday, February 11, 2014
When I saw a huge gecko crawling up the wall of my hotel room my first night, I wondered what the heck I had gotten myself into! But this turned out to be one of the most incredible experiences of my life. To actually work on an archaeological dig, to carefully scrape the dirt, to help put pottery back together, to share in the excitement of the discovery of a burial jar, to see the fruits of years of work exhibited in the local museum, to participate in a local parade and festival, to try to learn some of the language, to try the local food and drink - priceless! If you get the chance to volunteer for this project, take it!
Terry Parsons | Sunday, February 09, 2014
Was great opportunity to observe and participate in various aspects of an archeological dig rather than watching one on TV. Not to be overlooked is the opportunity to meet and work with local villagers as well as working side-by-side with experts in their field.
Jennifer Lauer | Friday, February 07, 2014
I was here in 2007. It was a very well-organized expedition, clearly it had been running for enough years that the kinks were largely worked out. Although there was a lot of excavation in the pit by grad students and local employees, during the team I was on most of the Earthwatchers' work was actually up top, cleaning and reassembling pots that had been excavated from the pit. That was an exercise in 3D puzzle skills, and I got pretty good by the end of figuring out these pots went together and then gluing them back into place.
The food was amazing. The accommodations were good: the hotel we were at had a pool, and that was a huge relief after the really hot days at the site. It was a plus to get an air-conditioned room, which we really appreciated.
Tara Thara | Thursday, February 06, 2014
Best organized expedition.
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With the construction of the formula 1 race track in Austin, and the NCAA Sweet 16 being hosted in the Frank Erwin center this year, Austin is becoming more noteworthy than it already was among sports fans.
But did you know that Austin was already noteworthy among the world of Rollerderby fans?
Why, you may ask? The Texas Rollergirls league helped put Austin on the map for Rollerderby fans.
The Texas Rollergirls is a non-profit organization that started in 2003. As the the only sports league of its kind, the Texas Rollergirls Rock-n-Rollerderby started today's Flat Track Derby movement. Because of Austin's local Texas Rollergirls there are now more than 300 Flat Track Derby leagues worldwide!
The Texas Rollergirls league has four home teams. The team names are Hell Marys, Hotrod Honeys, Honky Tonk Heartbreakers, and Hustlers. There is also a fifth team, comprised of all-star members of the four teams called Texecutioners. With quirky team names, why would you not want to see the Texas Rollergirls in action?
Old fans and new fans, come and support the Texas Rollergirls down at the Austin Convention center (4th street and Red River) on June 2nd! There are two bouts. The first bout is the Honky Tonk Heartbreakers vs Hustlers at 6 p.m. and there's another bout with the Hell Marys vs the Hotrod Honeys at 7:30 p.m. Door open at 5:15 p.m. and tickets get you into both games! Come early, stay late, come to one game, or come to both games! Tickets are 10$ for students/military, $12 for general admission, $15 for day of general admission, and $22 for VIP! Kids 12 and under are free! This is the last home team bouts before playoffs, so come and support the girls!


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Salmon is not just popular and a favorite to fish lovers, but also enjoyed by those who rarely eat fish mainly because it contains healthful benefits. Having classified as an oily fish, it also has exceptional nutritional value containing omega-3 fatty acids, high protein and amino acid.
Another favorite among fish lovers is this firm and flaky white meat which is delicately sweet in flavor. Halibut are among the largest of the saltwater fish and the largest of all the flatfish. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein and minerals, it is low in sodium, calories and fat and contains few bones; with a gray-brown skin that is also edible.
Often boiled alive, crabs are prepared and eaten as a dish in various ways all over the world. Like other fish and seafood, crab is an excellent source of high-quality protein. It is low in total fats and cholesterol, low in calories and contains no carbohydrates. Crab is also a good source of B complex Vitamins and several minerals, which makes it a healthful food choice to add to your nutrition plan.
This small swimming crustacean can make an outstanding contribution to your meal plan. Aside from being a good source of heart-healthy Vitamin B12 and energy-promoting iron. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids and low levels of mercury. Shrimp is easily accessible and its mild flavor blends well in lots of dishes making it popular and loved by many.
Clams belong to the class Pelecypoda (also called bivalvia or bi-valve mollusk) that digs in the sand. Salt water clams rank higher for eating purposes although it is native to both salt and fresh water. A clam is a good source of calcium and it is also high in protein.
One of the most environmentally sound types of shellfish available are the mussels. These little creatures are inexpensive and plenty. Mussels can be prepared smoked, boiled, steamed, roasted, barbecued or fried in butter.
The flaky white, mild flavored flesh of cod is available throughout the year. It is popular as a food, a great alternative for meat protein and its versatility makes it readily adaptable to all methods of cooking. Cod livers are also processed to make cod liver oil, which is an important source of vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA).
Octopuses are larger cephalopods similar to squid. It has several health benefits and can be prepared in various ways, making it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. It is a good source of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin A and several B vitamins, as well as some omega-3 fatty acids. Octopus lives longer than squid, making them tougher and therefore a bit more tricky to prepare. But, prepared and cooked well, octopus can be delectable.
Considered as a luxury food. These saltwater creatures, has many varieties found all over the world. They are an ideal source of low-fat protein, zinc and B-12 which makes it a recommended food for lovers. The sweet flesh is best enjoyed by cooking them simply, either boiled or steamed, halved and grilled or baked.


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Naomi and Sam continue having loads of unattached sex. But Sam tends to disrupt the romping to talk shop with Naomi as if his coup never happened. That'll make her knees weak, Sam!
On neighboring treadmills, Addison and Pete try one upping each other with their crazy personal lives. With each confession they increase their speed. When Pete divulges that the receptionist said he was a great luvah, Addison goes flying off the treadmill. Mildly injured, she heads to St. Ambrose where she's tended to by Dell, now a hospital nurse. Charlotte attempts and fails to recruit Addison into surgery for the day.
Sam pompously urges Violet to book shorter appointments. Frustrated, Violet complains to Naomi only to learn that she is sleeping with "the enemy." Addison returns to the office, receives a frosty greeting from her colleagues, and then accepts Charlotte's offer.
[break]Pete meets with Frank, a firefighter captain who's coping with post-traumatic stress by wearing lingerie beneath his uniform. He admits his fear of having his secret discovered by the men he commands, and wants Pete's help. Pete urges Frank to seek counseling.
MIA since their last date, "Swat cop" Kevin arrives with donuts to woo Addison. They have a quick outdoor lunch, during which Kevin asks her on a "real date." About time!
Violet meets with Linda, a distressed widow who's concerned her son Jesse may be a sociopath. Violet sits down with Jesse, who refuses to open up. When she gives him a personality test where the results are inconclusive, Linda confesses that she sleeps with a hammer under her pillow, afraid of what Jesse might do to her.
[break]Naomi visits Dell at St. Ambrose, pleading with him to return to Oceanside. He gives her the cold shoulder. Meanwhile, Frank lands in the Ambrose ER, suffering terrible burns. Pete gets him stabilized, but not before a group of firefighters see Frank's purple bra. Later, Frank tells Pete he'll resign, but Pete puts things in perspective: Everyone has a vice, and Pete wishes he had one that worked as well for him as the undergarments do for Frank.
Addison is running from surgery to surgery, brushing off a patient's husband—stating his wife will be "fine" as she rushes past—but when the patient starts bleeding again, the husband blames Addison for rushing. Addison is deeply affected by the confrontation with her patient's husband. She thanks Charlotte for the job offer but ultimately passes.
[break]Violet drives to Jesse's school to meet with his teachers, but is met by Jesse instead—holding a bat. He gets emotional as he reveals his dog had cancer and had to be put down. Knowing his Mother didn't have the money, he killed the dog. Back at Oceanside, Violet confronts Naomi about using her in place of Addison. She explains they had that kind of friendship once, until Addison arrived. Violet tells Naomi to work it out with Addison and stop sleeping with Sam.
Dell gives Sam a list of demands needed for his return. When Sam refuses, Naomi unleashes all she's held back since their reconciliation, telling him she will no longer be his sounding board. Dell is needed to keep the practice going. We're just glad to see someone put Sam in his place.
[break]Cooper tells Charlotte that he's worried that the others are blaming him for the practice's financial woes. She tells him to toughen up, yet resists opening up about her own woes. But after Cooper's urging, she finally talks about her bad day.
Addison and Kevin's "real date" takes place at a shooting range. When it's time to talk, they decide talking is overrated. Instead, they kiss. HAWT, we say.
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SSgt Raymond Gonzalez (USAF-SEP) has worked the streets of New York City as an Emergency Medical Technician, chased bad guys with the New York City Housing Police Department and explored the world as a Flight Medic with the United States Air Force. After serving his country, he pursued his entrepreneurial goals owning car dealerships in the Saint Louis Metro East, Southern IL region.He lives in Plymouth, MA, has worked remotely for Shop.com deploying eCommerce enabled websites and social media solutions for small businesses and recently stood up the Business Development Center for Honda of Plymouth. Currently he is the Massachusetts Veteran Program Coordinator for Vantage Mobility International and founder of the American Wheelchair Van Society connecting disabled warriors with State, Federal and Private funding for the purchase of specially adapted wheelchair vans in Boston, MA. His work has afforded the heroes of Massachusetts the independence and mobility they deserve.
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We often take weeks or even months to pick out our furniture and make sure it's perfect for our family and our home. But have you ever wondered where your furniture comes from? More and more people are feeling that the origin and crafting of their furniture is just as important as the look, style and feel of it. Families want to know that they have made a socially and environmentally responsible choice with regard to how their furniture is made.
Over the past several years, over half of our handcrafted furniture has been made with natural cherry wood. It's not a species that grows very well in Vermont so we use wood from the Allegheny forest region of Pennsylvania, which is known for its sustainable forest management practices.
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Three points were achieved at the weekend thanks to some accurate and incisive passing, and dominance in direct combat.
Frank Lampard scored his 201st Chelsea goal, taking him to within one of Bobby Tambling's club record. Sunday's strike came against his 38th different Premier League opposition. That equals the record held by Andy Cole.
Chelsea recorded a healthy 24 shots on Sunday afternoon, with eight on target. Goalkeeper Michel Vorm was probably Swansea's outstanding performer with some impressive saves.
Four of those came from Demba Ba, who attempted a game-high eight shots over the 90 minutes. Swansea's most threatening attacker was right-back Angel Rangel, who was on target with both his two shots. Top scorer Michu had three off target.
Rangel also linked up well with Pablo Hernandez down the right, and the pair were responsible for Swansea's best chances. They exchanged 24 passes.
Anyone who thinks Swansea are already on holiday should take a look at their nine blocks made from Chelsea shots in and around the area. West Bromwich Albion made as many on March 4, but nobody has made more since QPR's 11 in January.
Two tidy sides completed just shy of 900 passes between them, Chelsea shading possession with just under 52 per cent, with 459 complete passes at a rate of 85 per cent. Despite possession being close, Chelsea dominated territory as the ball spent 61 per cent of its time in the Swansea half.
Nobody made more successful passes than Ki Sung-Yueng. He made 62 accurate passes, and just two inaccurate. David Luiz, again prominent in midfield, was our top man with 55 from 67 attempts. Ashley Cole lost the ball just once from his 34 passes.
Eden Hazard's wizardry created five chances for team-mates to score, none of which were taken. The Belgian and Juan Mata each made 30 successful passes in Swansea's final third, Oscar 27. Hazard also made four successful dribbles.
The Blues won an impressive 14 of 16 attempted tackles (David Luiz and Oscar each won four of five), and made 17 interceptions, one more than the Swans. Their captain Ashley Williams was important in defence, making four interceptions and three blocks, with eight successful clearances - all game highs.
We were dominant in the air, winning 16 of 22 aerial duels. David Luiz bossed midfield with nine out of nine. Nobody else won more than two, and Michu none from five.
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Area companies and private individuals generously provide funds for awards presented at the Juried Student Art Exhibition. Awards are given in the form of Merit Awards, Purchase Awards, Scholarships and certificates for art supplies. Awards are given for the quality of student artwork, and are awarded at the discretion of the juror. Merit awardees, scholarship recipients, and certificate winners retain possession of their work. Scholarships are based on the overall merit of the student's work and are applicable to USI only. Purchase awards become part of the USI Art collection. Degree students (Level V) are only be eligible for the Degreed Student Award.
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Dianne Anderson, a corporate meeting planner for the Huntington Beach, CA office of the Boeing Company (formerly McDonnell Douglas Aerospace Company before the August merger), plans about 170 meetings and events a year that involve "customers." By that word, she means everyone from the armed forces to foreign dignitaries to government officials and others.
"The protocol can get a little tricky," says Anderson, "especially when an event involves people from foreign countries, say a Chinese diplomat or a Russian cosmonaut. Everything becomes a matter of protocol, such as the proper way to fly flags, the order in which people's names are announced, what side of the stage they stand on." Even within the United States military, she adds, "the rules are a little different for each branch."
Not only is Anderson responsible for ensuring that proper procedure is followed during the meetings and events, she also briefs corporate executives beforehand. "I'll distribute copies to the executives to remind them that within a certain culture it might be impolite to point or to write on a business card," she says.
Anderson finds the challenges of her job to be extraordinary because of the nature of her company. "We might plan to do a rocket launch," she says, "and then find it scrubbed at the last minute because of weather. We have to get everyone back on the bus and start all over again tomorrow--duplicating the food, the social aspects, everything down to the last detail. But that's just part of this job."
In addition to meetings, Anderson plans product roll-outs, training events, dedications, company tours, and other special events. To help keep her decisions on track, she always asks herself three questions: Is it safe? Is it healthy? Is it logical? "If I can answer yes to those three questions, I can move forward."


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Medicine cabinet must-havesFrom combating coughs to closing up cuts, your medicine cabinet should have it all. But are we stocking up on the right stuff? Dr. Travis Stork from "The Doctors" joins Easy Does It host Ereka Vetrini to talk about some medicine cabinet must-haves.
First, says Dr. Stork, your medicine cabinet should not have eye drops and nasal sprays that are designed to treat redness of the eyes and congestion in the nose. "Kids ingesting less than half a teaspoon of these were being admitted to ERs with nausea, vomiting, lethargy, fast heart rates, even coma in some cases." If your child does ingest these, call poison control immediately.
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"Think of your medicine cabinet as minimalist space," explains Dr. Stork. He recommends having necessities for pain, colds, and allergies, as well as emergency or first aid solutions.
According to Dr. Stork, it's important to understand the difference between the various pain medications that are available, including acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin. "They all act a little differently and they all have potential side effects in certain people," he says. "I mean a lot of people don't realize acetaminophen, if people take it the wrong way, is actually the number one cause of acute liver failure in our country. Ibuprofen can cause ulcers in susceptible people, kidney problems in others." While these are safe medicines overall, Dr. Stork explains, "it's always wise to know why you're taking a medicine and what you're using it for. You don't want to take more than the recommended amount."
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In addition, Dr. Stork notes that we all tend to overstock our medicine cabinets with cold remedies. "The problem is a lot of these products combine ingredients. And so if you take two or three different cold remedies, it's easy to overdose," he cautions. Dr. Stork recommends instead treating colds with natural remedies, adding, "I'm a big believer, with colds, of keeping it simple with things like neti pots and saline nasal sprays."
As for handling allergies, Dr. Stork recommends keeping an antihistamine and saline nasal spray in your medicine cabinet. He adds, "If you have someone who's ever had an anaphylactic reaction which is life-threatening, I think you should always have an epinephrine auto injector in your medicine cabinet, in your purse, in your car. These are things that really could make a big difference."
Finally, when it comes to stocking an emergency kit for your home, Dr. Stork recommends buying one rather than putting it together yourself. "You want something with all the necessities," he explains "A lot of these packages have all the little things we've already talked about. A good first aid kit goes a long way."
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Sunday, June 30 - Sunday, July 7, 2013 - Atlanta, GA
The NEA Representative Assembly is the largest democratic deliberative assembly in the world. California sends more than 1,000 delegates to the NEA RA each summer. During this annual meeting, CTA members help set policy and chart the direction of NEA business through participation on various committees, constituencies, caucuses, and leadership groups.
NEA RA 2013 kicked off with NEA President Dennis Van Roekel's keynote speech and the association's launching of its Raise Your Hand Campaign urging delegates to take on leadership roles, fight for social justice and work together to create positive change for students. New Business Items were also a focal point of the agenda.
CTA President Dean Vogel spoke on behalf of the delegation in support of New Business Item 3. With this NBI - which passed! - the NEA called for a moratorium on high stakes testing.
Delegates stayed connected to our Facebook page during the event and viewed pictures as they were posted to our FlickR Feed. They also followed the activities via Twitter by using the hashtag #NEARA13.
At the NEA Representative Assembly, where 9,000 educators from the US deliberate policy - 1,000 of them from California - Jerry Brown was named "America's Greatest Governor."
"Governor Brown has been a compassionate and creative partner with California's educators on many vital issues," said CTA President Dean E. Vogel. "His commitment to public education is clear. And students and teachers benefit from his practice of including educators and CTA in policy discussions."
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COLLIER COUNTY — A former Collier County deputy accused of molesting a 15-year-old boy at Coastland Center mall made a brief appearance in court on Wednesday.
Charles Bullock, 52, is charged with one count each of lewd and lascivious battery of a child over 12 and official misconduct, felonies that could land him in prison. He was fired from the Collier County Sheriff's Office following his arrest in April 2010.
Collier Circuit Judge Fred Hardt delayed Wednesday's hearing, a pretrial hearing, for June 29. He set a new trial date of July 11. Bullock, who is free on bond, appeared with attorney Jerry Berry.
Naples Police detectives say Bullock performed a sex act by force on the teenager in restrooms at the Coastland Center mall in January and February 2010.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Katy65 Spa experience I took my daughter to stay at the Sheraton and use the spa to celebrate her 16th birthday. We stayed on the club floor and enjoyed all the facilities. The spa was out of this world and luckily for us the sun was out while we were in the hydro pool. And the spa wasn't busy so we were really able to relax and enjoy every aspect. A wonderful experience. We're thinking of making it an annual event. 17 aprile 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jon666 Excellent staff The highlight for me is the quality of staff service in the hotel and One Spa. Managed to injure myself in the Spa (entirely my own fault) the staff were very attentive, Gemma even ringing me afterwards to check I was ok. Look forward to staying here again 14 aprile 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by sijomil Room Cost I am very dissapointed to find out that i could of booked the Castle View Room cheaper on the day when we checked online! the rate was £185 and i was charged £215! i thought are SPG was supposed to recieve the best rates! very dissapointing and we will not be returning unless thhis is corrected. 7 aprile 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Raffster Ticks all the boxes I have travelled the world enough to know when a hotel gets it right and the Sheraton Grand ticks all the boxes. I would return here and recommend this hotel to any traveller in a heart beat! Staff are first class, the welcome great, the rooms extremely comfortable , and take my tip and ensure you have a castle view room which is out of this world. The club lounge is also first class and the staff obliging to a point they belong in Michellin star restaurants. Starwood should bottle the recipe and have all their properties work to the benchmark of this great hotel and even better team running it. 31 marzo 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kaneo Relaxing Overnight Stay We thorougly enjoyed our stay at the Sheraton. From check in to check out we were treated extremely well. The staff were extremely attentive and accommodating. The only disappointment was we were not offered at check-in the option to have access to the Club area and spa offer. This may have been because we had breakfast included in our deal. We still would have added it to our stay though if offered it. We did also hear music being played in the early hours of the morning which did disturb my husband sleep. These are only tiny issues, otherwise, everything was wonderful and we made use of the pool. We ate at the hotel which had excellent service and breakfast was wonderful. 31 marzo 2014
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omg my thoughts on shiprocked and godsmack
Picure this. in the middle of the ocean, you got your favorite drink in your hand, your got your close buddies right there with you, and dont forget godsmack.
only thing that could make this better. sully shirtless on stage lol
omg i cant wait.
i thnk my friends and family are going to form a lynch mob to shut me up lol
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Man accused of stalking at Streamwood elementary
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Peter A. Surges, of East Pine Street in Streamwood, was charged Friday with two counts of stalking a student at Oakhill Elementary School, Streamwood police announced.
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STREAMWOOD — A 53-year-old substitute lunch and recess supervisor was charged Friday with stalking after reportedly initiating "inappropriate communications" with a 9-year-old he was acquainted with at Oakhill Elementary School.
Peter A. Surges, of East Pine Street in Streamwood, was charged Friday with two counts of stalking, police said. Police declined to say whether the incident or incidents allegedly occurred at the school or elsewhere.
Surges has worked as a substitute "noon-hour supervisor" for Elgin School District U46 since March 2010, U46 spokesman Patrick Mogge said. He helped supervise students for about two hours at lunch and recess at nine different schools in the district, some for as little as one day, Mogge said.
Noon-hour supervisors typically work on teams of three or four, Mogge said. "There's little to no one-on-one time between students and noon-hour supervisors," he said.
U46 officials had been contacted by Streamwood police Wednesday morning, he said. Police then arrested Surges on Wednesday at the school, he said.
Since then, Mogge said, "We have been cooperating fully in participating with police the past few days."
A police press release Friday said the man had been arrested that day. Police declined to comment further.
The Streamwood man appeared in bond court Friday, where his bail on the charges was set at $300,000, according to police.
Streamwood police said the department, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and Elgin School District U46 all continue to investigate the alleged inappropriate conduct "to ensure the health, safety and well-being of both the community and our students."
The police department urged anyone with information or concerns to contact its investigations division at 630-736-3700. Anonymous information also can be left on the department's crime tip line at 630-736-3719.


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Andrew Frank joined The Johns Hopkins University in June 2010 as the first special adviser to the president on economic development.
The position was created to work with internal and external partners to develop and implement strategies to strengthen Baltimore City and the neighborhoods around the student campuses. His priorities are the Homewood Community Partners Initiative, which encompasses ten neighborhoods around the Homewood campus, and the East Baltimore Development Initiative, a $1.8 billion neighborhood transformation involving new housing, lab space, community school, retail, central park, and hotel. Frank set up the governance structure, negotiated key agreements with the school district and operator, and serves as owner's representative for the construction of the Henderson-Hopkins school, the first new East Baltimore school in 25 years.
Before joining Johns Hopkins, Frank worked with the City of Baltimore for 15 years, with three years as First Deputy Mayor for neighborhood and economic development. As First Deputy Mayor, Frank's responsibilities included oversight of a wide range of city departments and offices, including the Department of Housing and Community Development; the Office of Employment Development; the Planning, Public Works and Transportation departments; and the Baltimore Development Corporation.
Before moving to City Hall, he was executive vice president of the BDC for six years, involved in attracting and retaining businesses, redevelopment, commercial revitalization, and urban design and planning, among other issues. He also served as Inner Harbor coordinator, supervising implementation of the 2003 Inner Harbor Master Plan, chairing the intra-agency Inner Harbor Task Force, and managing the $5 million renovation of the West Shore Park.
Frank has a bachelor's degree in urban economics from Rutgers University and a master's degree in city planning from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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» by D.L. Chandler (@dlchandler123) February 4, 2014, 14:13pm
John Belushi
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The actor and Saturday Night Live star died in 1982 at the age of 33.
This is so sad! Heroine should be the easiest
drug NOT TO DO!
It seems like such a vile & desolate drug!
Like a real self hate drug!
I would never want to be in such a sad state.
I wish a ***** *****a would tell me to try
some ***** like that, I would punch them in
there face!
But Rest in Peace to all of them!
The Coco Channel bit is what is known as 'reaching'. She was 87...let's chuck that down to natural causes, shall we?
Never knew she was a heroin addict? Cigarettes maybe, but heroin???
Also Layne Staley from Alice in Chains. His life and death was very interesting and tragic.
That is exactly what I was thinking... How could they not put Layne on this list, especially when most of his songs were about battling his addiction. RIP Layne!!
Where in the hell is Layne Staley at on your list!!? One of the best singer/songwriters of all time isn't on this list?? Plus the majority of what he sung about was his battle with heroin addiction----I think he should definitely be on this list. RIP Layne Thomas Staley
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