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Radiotherapy research
This page tells you about some of the research going on into radiotherapy treatments for cancer. You can find information about
- Why we need research
- Making radiotherapy more accurate
- Combining external and internal radiotherapy
- Different ways of giving radiotherapy
- Internal radiotherapy during or after surgery
- Combining chemotherapy and radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy and biological therapies
Radiotherapy is a common treatment for many types of cancer. Researchers and doctors have worked to refine radiotherapy treatments to give the best chance of curing the cancer while giving the lowest chance of causing side effects. Research is continuing to try to improve radiotherapy treatments and reduce side effects. There are many clinical trials comparing different ways of giving current radiotherapy treatments or trying out new ways of giving radiotherapy.
The trials and research section has information about what trials are, including information about the 4 phases of clinical trials. If you are interested in taking part in a clinical trial, visit our searchable database of clinical trials. If there is a trial that interests you, print it off and take it to your own specialist. If the trial is suitable for you, your doctor will need to refer you to the research team.
The video below tells you more about clinical trials:
In recent years doctors and researchers have developed new ways of targeting external radiotherapy more accurately. The new techniques give a higher dose of radiation to the tumour and there is less damage to surrounding tissue. The newer techniques include intensity modulated radiotherapy, image guided radiotherapy, tomotherapy, volumetric modulated arc radiotherapy (VMAT) and stereotactic body ablative radiotherapy (SABR). You can read about these treatments on our page about external radiotherapy.
Doctors are carrying out many trials to find the best way of using these newer types of radiotherapy and sometimes combining them with other treatments. Some trials are looking at whether giving fewer doses of IMRT works as well as a longer course of standard radiotherapy. Trials are looking at a short course of IMRT for prostate cancer and increased dose IMRT for head and neck cancer. You can search for IMRT trials on our clinical trials database. Type 'IMRT' into the search box.
Some trials are looking at combining external beam radiotherapy with internal radiotherapy (high dose rate brachytherapy). For example, there is a trial combining external and internal radiotherapy for prostate cancer. The study aims to see whether using internal radiotherapy instead of a booster dose of external radiotherapy can give patients a better quality of life during and after treatment.
Researchers are looking at different ways of giving standard external beam radiotherapy. These different ways include hyperfractionated radiotherapy, hypofractionated radiotherapy and giving lower or higher radiotherapy doses.
Hyperfractionated radiotherapy
Hyperfractionated means giving more than one treatment (fraction) of radiotherapy per day. One type of hyperfractionated radiotherapy is called CHART. It stands for Continuous Hyperfractionated Accelerated Radiotherapy. The whole dose of radiation is about the same as you would have for your cancer with standard radiotherapy. The difference is that you have treatment every day over 12 days instead of over several weeks. You have to stay in hospital because you have as many as 3 treatments every day. At the moment, there are only a few centres in the UK that give radiotherapy in this way. Researchers are looking into hyperfractionated radiotherapy for non small cell lung cancer and hyperfractionated radiotherapy for children with brain tumours called primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET).
CHART without treatments at the weekends is called CHARTWEL. This stands for weekend less CHART. With this type of treatment you have more than one treatment a day, between Monday and Friday. The CH03 trial is using CHARTWEL for head and neck cancers. It is comparing radiotherapy once a day with radiotherapy 3 times a day to see which is better at stopping the cancer from coming back. This trial is closed and we are waiting for the results.
The CONVERT trial is looking at whether it is best to have radiotherapy once or twice a day, when you are also having cisplatin and etoposide chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer.
You can find details of these trials on CancerHelp UK's clinical trials database. Type 'hyperfractionated' into the search box and tick the box for closed trials.
Hypofractionated radiotherapy
Hypofractionated radiotherapy is another area of research. Clinical trials are looking into giving larger doses of radiotherapy per fraction, but giving fewer fractions. Although the dose of each individual fraction is higher, the total dose of radiotherapy you get is lower. Researchers want to find out if this way of giving radiotherapy helps to reduce the risk of the cancer coming back. They also want to know what the side effects are compared to standard radiotherapy.
The CHHIP trial is testing hypofractionated radiotherapy for prostate cancer. It has found that giving a higher dose of radiotherapy per session (fraction), but fewer fractions, is as safe as standard radiotherapy and does not cause more side effects. The next phase of this trial aims to find out whether the higher doses in fewer fractions is better at curing the cancer than the standard treatment.
Giving lower or higher radiotherapy doses
Doctors want to find out if changing the dose of radiotherapy after surgery for early breast cancer can make the treatment work better and reduce side effects. The IMPORT LOW trial is for women who have a low risk of the cancer coming back. It is testing 3 different ways of giving radiotherapy to the area where the cancer was and the surrounding breast tissue. The IMPORT HIGH trial is for women who have a higher risk of the cancer coming back and is also testing 3 different ways of giving breast radiotherapy.
The FORT trial is comparing low dose radiotherapy with standard radiotherapy for people with follicular lymphoma or marginal zone lymphoma.
The ART DECO trial is supported by Cancer Research UK. It is comparing standard and higher doses of intensity modulated radiotherapy for advanced cancers of the voice box (cancer of the larynx) or hypopharynx. The hypopharynx is the part of the food pipe (oesophagus) that surrounds the larynx.
You can find details of these trials on our clinical trials database.
Having standard external beam radiotherapy and going to the hospital every day during the week can be very tiring, especially if you live a long way away. Doctors are looking at simpler, quicker ways of giving radiotherapy to women with early stage breast cancer. These are ways of giving radiation inside the breast tissue, instead of aiming it onto the breast from a machine outside the body. The big advantage is that treatment takes much less time than the usual 6 weeks.
If they are successful, these methods could mean speedier treatment for many women with breast cancer and less pressure on radiotherapy equipment and staff. Doctors hope that the treatment may give a better appearance of the breast tissue too. But we need more research before we will know the true benefit. The treatments include
- TARGIT (TARGeted Intraoperative radioTherapy)
- ELIOT (electron intraoperative radiotherapy)
- Brachytherapy using a new device called MammoSite RTS – used in the FORUM trial
- Electronic brachytherapy (eBx)
You can find detailed information about these treatments on the breast cancer research page.
In some types of cancer chemotherapy can make the cancer cells more sensitive to radiotherapy and make the treatment work better. So doctors are looking at combining chemotherapy and radiotherapy. For example, there is a trial looking at giving temozolomide chemotherapy during or after radiotherapy to see if it is better than radiotherapy alone for people with a type of brain tumour called anaplastic glioma.
Biological therapies are drugs developed from natural body substances or chemicals that change the way particular body processes work. Recent research has found that the biological therapy cetuximab (Erbitux) can be used for quickly growing head and neck cancers alongside radiotherapy instead of chemotherapy. The DeESCALATE study is looking at using cetuximab in place of cisplatin chemotherapy in combination with IMRT for cancer of the throat.
Some studies are trying to find out whether biological therapies can help radiotherapy to work better for other types of cancer. The TACTIC trial is looking at a biological therapy called Tarceva (erlotinib) combined with radiotherapy as a treatment for non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to the brain. The trial has closed and we are waiting for the results. The GEN207 trial is looking at the biological therapy zalutumumab with radiotherapy for advanced squamous cell cancer of the mouth or squamous cell cancer of the voice box (larynx). The SCOPE 1 trial is looking at whether the biological therapy cetuximab can improve the results of chemoradiotherapy for cancer of the food pipe (oesophagus).
The RADICALS trial is looking at radiotherapy and hormone therapy after surgery for early prostate cancer. One of the aims of the trial is to find out whether men need radiotherapy after they have had surgery to remove the prostate gland. Or whether hormone therapy is as good at preventing the cancer from coming back.
A lot of research is looking into using monoclonal antibodies (MABs) to treat cancer. MABs are proteins, made in the laboratory from a single copy of a human antibody. They are designed to recognise abnormal proteins on the outside of cancer cells and stick to them so that cells from the immune system can find and kill them. Scientists are tying to make monoclonal antibodies better at killing cancer cells by attaching radioactive molecules. The MAB then carries radiation directly to the cell. These treatments are called radiolabelled antibodies or radioimmunotherapies. They are being used and tested in people who have lymphoma and myeloma.
Zevalin is a monoclonal antibody attached to a molecule of radioactive yttrium (pronounced it-ree-um). You may see yttrium written as Y-90. Zevalin is now licensed in the UK to treat follicular B cell lymphoma, where it has come back after, or not responded to, rituximab. But the SMC (Scottish Medicines Consortium) have decided not to approve this treatment on the NHS in Scotland. The FIZZ trial is looking at Zevalin as a first treatment for follicular lymphoma. It has closed and we are waiting for the results. The SCHRIFT trial is looking at Zevalin with chemotherapy for follicular lymphoma that has come back. The trial has now closed and we are waiting for the results.
Researchers are also looking at using a radiolabelled monoclonal antibody called BW 250/183 for people with myeloma before they have high dose melphalan chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant.
To find monoclonal antibody trials look at our clinical trials database and type 'antibody' into the search box. Tick the box for closed trials.
Doctors are trying to find better treatments for cancers that have spread to the bone. Radiotherapy liquids given as a drink or injection find their way into the bloodstream and can target the cancer cells in the bone. Early results from the ALSYMPCA trial found that the radioactive injection radium 223 (called Xofigo or Alpharadin) can help some men with advanced prostate cancer to live a few months longer than current internal radiotherapy treatments. It also seemed to cause very few side effects. The trial looked at this treatment for men with prostate cancer that had spread to the bone and where hormone therapy is no longer working.
The TRAPEZE trial is comparing different combinations of treatments including docetaxel chemotherapy, the bisphosphonate zoledronic acid (Zometa) and the radioactive liquid strontium 89 for prostate cancer that has spread to the bones.
The SC20 trial is is looking at whether a second course of external beam radiotherapy can help to reduce pain caused by cancer that has spread to the bone.
Doctors have known for over 50 years that getting oxygen into cells can help radiotherapy work better. Oxygen makes cells 2 to 3 times more sensitive to radiotherapy. But cancer cells often have low levels of oxygen. The BCON trial reported in 2011. It tried 2 different ways of boosting oxygen levels in the cancer cells before radiotherapy for people with bladder cancer. The researchers found that boosting oxygen levels by taking nicotinamide tablets and wearing a breathing mask for a few minutes before and during each radiotherapy treatment helped people to live longer.
Proton and ion beam radiotherapy are more complex types of radiotherapy treatment. You may also hear the treatment being called conformal proton beam radiotherapy, intensity modulated proton beam radiotherapy or spot scanned proton therapy.
Proton beam therapy is currently only available in the UK to treat cancer of the eye. Other countries in Europe, Japan and the USA are using or testing proton beam radiation for other types of cancers. These include spinal cord tumours, sarcomas near the spine or brain, prostate cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer and some children's cancers.
People who have melanoma of the eye can have proton therapy at the Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology. Currently the NHS pays for people to go abroad if they need proton treatment for cancers in other parts of the body. There is more information about proton beam therapy for chordoma, a type of spinal cord tumour, in the question and answer section.
In December 2011 the UK Department of Health confirmed that proton therapy will be made available for patients in the UK. There will be 2 treatment centres, in London and Manchester. Patients will be able to have treatment here from 2018.
Instead of using X-rays, proton beam therapy aims proton beams at the cancer. Protons are part of the centre of the atom, the atomic nucleus and carry a positive electrical charge. They release energy as they travel and slow down. They then cause a peak of energy at their target point – the cancer. Scientists call this point the Bragg peak. Basically the protons release their energy when they stop rather than when they are travelling through tissue. So most of the radiation goes directly to the cancer, reducing damage to the surrounding normal tissue. Ion beam therapy has the same principle but uses carbon ions rather than protons. Carbon ions peak more sharply than protons.
Like conformal radiotherapy, proton beam radiotherapy increases the chance of killing cancer cells by giving a higher dose of radiation straight to the tumour. At the same time, the treatment spares healthy tissue, particularly tissues and organs behind the tumour. Because less healthy tissue is included in the radiotherapy field, you are less likely to have long term side effects. Early results from trials using proton beam radiotherapy are promising. Some reports show the treatment works well, with fewer side effects than standard radiotherapy.
After radiotherapy to the pelvic area, some people have long term side effects including frequent bowel movements, diarrhoea, pain, and bleeding from the bowel. The ORBIT study is looking at which tests and treatment can help people cope with bowel problems caused by radiotherapy.
The HOT 2 trial is looking at whether using a high pressure oxygen treatment called hyberbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy can help to relieve the long term side effects of having radiotherapy to the pelvic area. This trial is for people who have had treatment for bladder, bowel, cervical, ovarian, prostate, testicular and womb cancers. There is detailed information about these trials on our clinical trials database.
Radiotherapy can make the skin go dry, red, itchy and sore in the treatment area. Doctors are looking for ways to lessen this effect but are not sure what is best. A small research study has shown that using a steroid cream may help to decrease radiotherapy skin reactions. So now there is a larger trial testing steroid cream for skin reactions caused by radiotherapy to the breast. The trial is comparing a steroid cream and a non steroid cream.
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cucumbers are immersed in the brine (using super clean fingers, of course).
Now, at this point, you really could just allow them to cool, then store in the fridge for up to 3 months. But if you want to preserve them, you gotta make sure there's not gonna be any harmful bacteria that can grow while they are hanging out in your pantry for the next few months. So you gotta boil the jars for a few minutes.
Put your 3 jars into this handy dandy canning rack.
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Boil for 10 minutes.
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Then gently lift out jars. Allow them to cool. Then store.
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I'm definitely going to make more as I get more pickling cucumbers from my garden.
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After you're done with your jars, you can soak them in warm water for a few minutes and
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August 18, 2013 1-6pm at Brittingham Park. Celebrate Pride, Equality & Diversity at the "Throw Back to The Magic" Pride Picnic Fundraiser in place of the parade, cancelled this year due to circumstances beyond their control.
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3157 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO | Directions 6311838.601153 -90.242784
Mon. - Fri. 11am - 2:30pm;Sat. - Sun. 11am - 3pm
Neighborhoods: Saint Louis, Tower Grove South
Extremely Disappointing this time – We had eaten here many times and enjoyed it but this time was absolutely horrible. This is the first time I left almost my whole dinner uneaten. I have gotten thai hot many places including here. They put so much "hot" in it that we almost choked. It killed all of my tastebuds. I love garlic and ordered the spicey noodles because it had garlic in it but there was no taste of garlic or any pleasant tastes at all. I at first thought they brought me the wrong dish because I did not recognize the noodles. These noodles were like flat dumplings not noodles. They were awful. They were clumpy and very wide. Overall experience was really undesirable. The waiter thought it was funny. We didn't. We will be laughing all the way to other thai restaurants because we will not go back there.
awful – Maybe people in Saint Louis don't understand how good Thai food can be, or actually asian food in general, but this is another in a series of bad asian restaurants that I have experienced during my 6 month stay here. I've gotten cary-out twice, I wanted to give them a second chance. They failed. This time the chicken pad thai had chicken gristle (I hope that's what it was) in it and the curry had little rivers of grease, or some kind of oil running through it. I left it in the refrigerator and the next day it was this congealed hunk of cooking grease. Great. Not.
Not the best Thai I have had... but probably considered good in STL – I have had delicious Thai food in my life... and this place is ok... not nearly as flavourful as Thai should be but the chicken satay was pretty yummy. The salad rolls were rather bland... and the seafood dish came in tin foil and was odd. The Thom Yum soup was too hot at medium and I usually love hot food. The shrimp in the soup was not bad for mid west. I would go again for the satay chicken and because I love different cuisine... but after reading above review from Seatlle person, I will definitely try the Thai Buree place.
What I did notice was the service although slow wasn't because of our waiter - he was very busy and was very fast... but he just had way too many tables but he was friendly enough.
Atmosphere was all right... I had a street light shining in my face but it was the company that I was with that made the experience great... not the food.
Good Thai at a good price – The King and I is your typical Thai dining experience. The menu has a nice selection of Thai and a couple of Chinese dishes. The food is always fresh and well-prepared with one exception-the wait. You usually have no problem getting in and being seated but the issue comes with the wait staff. When my finance and I go there during the weekdays and it always seems like they are understaffed. If there is hardly anyone there, we are usually served pretty quickly. However, if the place starts filling up, it could be a while before you see a server; I've had to ask for someone to take our order a couple of times. On the upside of that, the servers are always pleasant and attentive. Once you order and your food does arrive, it never disappoints; I recommend the Spicy Fried Rice. You are able to select from mild, medium, and spicy. The mild is hardly noticed, the medium has quite a kick, and you'd have to be nuts (IMO) to order the spicy because it's explosive!
So if you have a craving for Thai (and aren't in a hurry to eat) then I recommend The King and I.
Exceptional Thai – The curry is not as "Thai" as you would think it should be.
Servers were actually quite friendly. The interior definately needs some remodeling, as the decorations are outdated. It feels musky and old, not clean and spotless like other restaurants I have experienced.
The menu is not very expansive and definately needs to be worked on.
This restaurant is definately worth checking out, but you wont find yourself coming to eat here every week.
Just 'Okay' Food – I went to this place. The food was just 'okay'. I went there for lunch and ordered Spring Rolls, a spicy Veg. Dish and Thai Tea. Spring rolls and the Tea were quite bad. The Veg dish was just okay.
I am new in St. Louis but this city should have much better Thai restaurent than this. I came from Austin, TX and I loved 2 Thai restaurants over there.
I hope this review helps people taking better decisions.
If you're looking for good Thai food, don't eat here. – I am shocked that this has been rated the best Thai resaturant in St. Louis. Granted, there aren't that many good Thai restaurants in St. Louis, however, there are still other Thai restaurants that put this one to shame. I have eaten here a couple of times. I thought my first dining experience must have been a fluke, as everyone gives rave reviews. However, I will never return as the food is terrible. I ordered a cashew nut chicken which was just dry strips of thigh meat, no sauce, no flavor. Being from Seattle, I am used to great thai food. If you are looking for a good thai dining experience, try Thai Buree instead.
excellent – oh the best Thai food in St. Louis. Love it! You can take kids there very easily and you do not need reservations.
Yummy – I heard about this place, but never tried it until now. The chicken satay and papaya salad were delicious! I had the Pad Ped vegetables for my main course, which was excellent. The service was great, as well as the value for your money. They have cute dining areas for large groups, where you sit on pillows!
One of the best Thai spots. – King and I is the best thai food I've found in St. Louis. The food is so great we find ourselves calling and ordering take out more often than I ever would have thought. The food is fantastic, the portions are large enough for lunch the next day, and for take out they've got it all ready in 10-15 minutes. Everytime I've ordered for take out it's been there waiting when we get there. Eating in is good too. I'd reccomend reservations. Everyone we've taken here from out of town has raved.
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The 37th running of the Thomas Wolfe 8k winds through beautiful downtown Asheville, North Carolina, passing into the Historic Montford District, the Reed Creek Greenway, and Riverside Cemetery, before finishing in front of Thomas Wolfe Memorial House at 52 N. Market St.
On a sunny Autumn morning, the leaves beginning to change, hundreds of runners will try for their personal bests as they race 8 kilometers to benefit the Literacy Council of Buncombe County's Augustine Project (free tutoring for children), Riverlink, and Connect Buncombe. In addition to the awards at the end, this race is unique in that it includes two cash sprints: the 1 Mile Sprint and the 3 Mile sprint, both sponsored by Jus' Running. The fastest male and female runners at each marker will receive a cash bonus of $50.00!!!
The course remains the same as 2012 with the minor change of starting/finishing at T Wolf's Old Home Place. Join us on October 19th at 10am for a festive fall run through historic Asheville. You'll be rewarded with quenching beer, pizza, live music, a keepsake long-sleeve cotton shirt, and incredible awards/raffles.
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I waited 2 yrs to go here, well worth it!! – so i live 3 hours away from this place and for several years my friends have come to this place, coming back to share their stories and pics with me. even after hearing of ridiculous waiting times (weekends usually) they always give me the best ratings for Phils. I finally tried it this past weekend and i was speechless. The bbq here is the best in San Diego and the wait staff was top shelf quality; helpful and sincere and gave their attention- to every detail. I ordered more than I could handle and this was so i can try more things all at once. i am def going back there again whenever i visit San Diego!!
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4575 Clancy Loranger Way Vancouver BC Canada V5Y 2M4
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All VCC members received a link for the 2013-2014 season survey in April's "Totem Tales". We look forward to your feedback and comments to help the Club build for the future.
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Hopes leads Bulls to comprehensive victory
The Queensland Bulls cruised to a comprehensive 8 wicket victory against the Tasmanian Tigers at the Gabba in Brisbane after the home side successfully chased a victory target of just 119.
Bulls skipper James Hopes (65) lead the way with an impressive half century, his 5th in the shortest form of the game to help the Bulls seal victory with 37 deliveries remaining.
Despite losing openers Michael Lumb (2) and Chris Simpson (20) inside the first 3 overs the Bulls didnt panic as Hopes and Lee Carseldine (28) shared a 3rd wicket partnership of 94 to seal victory.
Having started their campaign with an impressive 63 run victory against the Retravision Warriors last week the Tigers came into the game full of confidence but they were blown away by the Bulls.
With only skipper George Bailey (37) offering any sort of resistants the Tigers bowlers will struggle to defend a total of just 119 against the Bulls big hitting top order.
James Faulkner (24) added some valuable runs at the bottom of the order after Bailey was bowled by Nathan Rimmington in the 17th over.
The Tigers struggles were compounded with some poor running between the wickets which resulted in Mark Cosgrove (15) and Travis Brit (12) both run out inside the 8 overs.


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19 Apr 2014
Lee Johnson: "It Was A Vital Win"
Manager Lee Johnson hailed his players after the 1-0 victory over Colchester United which extends his side's unbeaten run to six games.
18 Apr 2014
Latics Defeat Colchester
A deflected Connor Brown goal just before half time secured Latics a vital victory taking them on to 50 points for the season.
17 Apr 2014
Royle Named Oldham's Greatest
Joe Royle has been voted as Oldham Athletic's greatest manager by the club's fans in a poll conducted as part of The Football League's 125th Anniversary celebrations.
16 Apr 2014
Lee Johnson Previews Colchester United
After a weekend off, Latics boss Lee Johnson is gearing up to take his side to Essex to face Colchester United on Good Friday.
16 Apr 2014
Easter Opening Times
Here are the opening times for both the ticket office and the club shop over the Easter period.
15 Apr 2014
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WHY DO SO FEW COMPANIES have green policies in place for their meetings and site selection? I've been asking that question since I joined this industry 10 years ago. The good news: There definitely has been a shift in awareness as of late.
Thanks to years of work by pioneers such as Tedd Saunders of EcoLogical Solutions Inc., hotels now routinely use low-voltage lighting, install energy-efficient windows, compost food in their kitchens, and donate leftover food from functions to food banks.
The Convention Industry Council's Green Meetings Task Force recently released ambitious guidelines for meeting organizers and suppliers. The guidelines state that — at a minimum — planners should choose hotels with recycling programs, where lights and air conditioning are turned down (not up!) when rooms are vacant, bathroom amenities come in dispensers rather than disposable containers, and other such practices.
This summer, thanks to the promotional efforts of the well-organized Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Conventions, the news is out about the importance of environmentally responsible practices at large conventions. At both the Democratic and Republican National conventions, CERC has been working with the organizers to adopt green habits, from convincing the convention's main contractor to re-use the building materials from the stage and media center once they were dismantled to organizing volunteers from Walk Boston, a local group, to encourage visitors to walk around town rather than use taxis or buses.
I wish I could say all these moves were being made out of conviction. In some cases, they are. What has happened is that decision-makers are finally starting to realize that green practices save money. On the small scale, it's just as easy for meeting planners to order reinforced paper cups as it is to buy Styrofoam. Not only are they biodegradable, they're also cheaper. On the large scale, with garbage collection prices through the roof, "it's in the best interest of properties here to keep as much out of compactors as we can," says Jo Licata, who spearheads a recycling program at the Hilton San Francisco. His efforts keep 5,600 pounds of cardboard and 5,000 pounds of glass, plastic, and metal out of landfills each week and have cut the hotel's garbage collection — and collection costs — in half.
Let's finally face it: That's a lot of garbage — and a lot of money. Check out "Going Green," on page 18.
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2011 - With time winding down, the challengers vying for each League's final All-Star roster spot are looking to their fans for every online vote in the final 24 hours of the 2011 All-Star Game Final Vote Sponsored by Sprint (#FinalVote). Will this support be enough to rally them past current leaders Paul Konerko of the Chicago White Sox and Shane Victorino of the Philadelphia Phillies and prevent a pair of wire-to-wire victories? With millions of votes still to come before Thursday's 4 p.m. (EDT) deadline, no margin may be safe.
During the voting, campaign endorsements have come via Twitter from some of the players' most famous fans, including Senator John McCain endorsing a Kennedy, pitcher Ian Kennedy of the Midsummer Classic host D-backs; Shaquille O'Neal boosting support for Victorino; John Wall backing fellow DC star Mike Morse; and American Idol winner David Cook and actress Alyssa Milano rallying for Alex Gordon and Andre Ethier, respectively.
Below are the updated standings with 24 hours left to vote online at MLB.com:
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Fans can campaign for their favorite player on the Final Vote ballot through MLB.com's Final Vote Campaign Manager program, tallying points by getting their friends, family and co-workers to vote through social networking, and competing to be recognized as an "official" Final Vote Campaign Manager for any player they helped support.
MLB.com is giving eligible voters a 10-day free trial of MLB.TV from July 9-19, 2011. Fans will receive an e-mail notifying them of the instructions for redeeming this All-Star Final Vote offer.
MLB.com and Jib Jab debuted a Starring You® campaign featuring each League's five Final Vote candidates in a humorous, animated video of the traditional seventh-inning stretch song, "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." Fans can watch the candidates' Starring You® videos and then cast their online votes for the 2011 All-Star Game Final Vote Sponsored by Sprint here.
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November 2012 was the Sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary, of the Winsted Fire Department. In November 1862, an ordinance was enacted to form a fire department in the Borough of Winsted. Thus began the long and storied history of the Winsted Fire Department.
On behalf of the department, I would like to thank the community, local businesses, surrounding mutual aid departments and all who attended or participated in the celebration, parade and carnival commemorating our anniversary.
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I wanted to close our Vodafone mobile-phone account. That was all. My wife had phoned twice to end our three-year-old arrangement, giving up the first time and learning on the second call that she was not authorised to speak to Vodafone about this service. So I had to call, and I just love dealing with call centres, especially overseas call centres.
My determination sagged when my call was answered by someone in India, when there was no shadow of a doubt that this particular call centre worker was not simply someone with an Indian accent in Melbourne, and for a few seconds I considered hanging up and calling back. But I knew I'd get someone else in India if I called back so I decided to stick it out. Indeed, I was so keen to get this little job done that I didn't even ask if he was in Melbourne, depriving myself of the answer I love, ''Yes please''.
I try to be patient when I am forced to deal with people in an overseas call centre, and I try to imagine that the job is a great opportunity for them and their family, that almost certainly they are working in unreasonable conditions and under unreasonable pressure. I try not to dwell on the fact that the job was a good opportunity for an Australian until the business in Australia sent the job overseas, and as an employee of a company that is about to send 41 of my workmates' jobs overseas I am no less resentful.
We hit a snag straight up. My four-digit pin. No, I didn't know it, could he ask me a security question instead? Instead he wanted me to suggest a few pin combinations, and, naturally, it occurred to me that he could be noting my usual pin numbers to sell to scammers. I was relieved I got it right first time. Should I apologise for having less confidence in people working in a call centre in a country beyond the reach of Australian police?
So we were into the business at hand. One of his sisters has given him her superseded iPhone so he no longer needs the Vodafone phone, and I'd be grateful if you'd close the account today.
So you have your own iPhone yes? Will you talk to someone about a Vodafone deal for the iPhone please? No thank you. Hold the line while I transfer your call to someone who can help you please.
The woman who answered the relayed call was clearly more high powered. Her name was Vimala and she spoke forcefully.
Why do you want to close the account? My son no longer needs the phone. Why not? Is he getting a phone with another company? No, he has been provided with a phone by his employer. (A lie.)
By his employer? But Vodafone can provide a Samsung Galaxy or iPhone for this service. Vodafone will give him a Galaxy or iPhone if he keeps the service? Yes, for a discount. No thanks, please close the account, I have to go.
Please hold the line for two minutes while I make some arrangements.
Two or three minutes later Vimala was back. Since you've been with the company for three years Vodafone can offer you an iPad. At a discounted rate? Yes. No thanks, please close the account.
Will your son be liking a phone service in addition to his employer's phone? No. He could then be keeping his private number. No thank you. Is your son wanting to be using his phone to access the internet? No, he doesn't want your phone service. Then he could be using a data plan for the iPad?
This is an abbreviated version of the exchange, and for a while I was a little worried that Vimala might refuse to close the account. After what seemed like 10 minutes I told her that I'd had enough, that I did not want to keep even the number, and she closed the account in a matter of seconds. Or she said she did. I won't willingly expose myself to that again.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
AMD Refreshes Product Lineup with New Six-Core, Other Chips.
AMD Adds Muscles to Microprocessor Family
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Desktop Bulldozer Processors Will Require New Platforms - AMD.
AMD Zambezi to Use AM3+ Platforms
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
AMD's Next-Gen Server Platforms to Feature TurboCore Technology.
AMD Enables TurboCore for Servers on Bulldozer Chips
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
AMD's Fastest Quad-Core Chip Will Have Two Versions - Sources.
Some of AMD Phenom II X4 970 Chips Will Have Unlockable Cores
AMD to Speed Up Popular Chips on September, 21
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
AMD Readies New Six-Core Microprocessor for Back-to-School Season.
AMD Plans Phenom II X6 1045T Chip for Q3 Launch
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
AMD Running Short of Six-Core Desktop Chips – Report.
Rumours Regarding Shortages of AMD Phenom II X6 Chips Resurrect
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Corsair Memory Sets Memory Overclocking Record on AMD Phenom II.
Corsair Reaches 2287MHz Memory Clock-Speed on AMD Phenom II Platform
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
AMD's "Dream Processor" for Enthusiasts May Never Reach Retail.
AMD Phenom II X4 960T Only Aimed at OEMs at the Moment
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
AMD Unleashes Six-Core Processors for Desktop Computers.
AMD Launches Phenom II X6 Microprocessors
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Mainboard Makers Promise to Enable Additional Cores on Future Quad-Core AMD Chips.
Asrock, Asustek Computer to Transform Quad-Core Chips into Six-Core Processors
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
AMD Reschedules Launch Schedule for Six-Core AMD Phenom II X6 Processors.
AMD's Turbo Core Technology Explained: Up to 500MHz Boost When Half of Cores Active
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Mainboard Maker Reveals Clock-Speeds of AMD Phenom II X6 Microprocessors.
Clock-Speeds of AMD Phenom II "Thuban" Unveiled
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
AMD Launches New Core-Logic with Integrated Graphics.
AMD Speeds Up Integrated DirectX 10.1 Graphics Core
At Least Five AMD Phenom II X6 "Thuban" Chips Incoming in 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
AMD Shows Off Phenom II X6 "Thuban" Processor.
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Is Central Air The Best Cooling Option?
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Record high temperatures have been experienced in many parts of the country during this last summer, and unfortunately not everyone is able to afford central air conditioning, which is the mot efficient cooling option. There are some other options that are available to cool your home during the summer months, and these central air conditioner reviews can help you to decide.
The cost of keeping your home cool is an important consideration for most homeowners and the cost tends to be higher if you live in an older or larger home. You can expect to pay up to $1,000 for a central air conditioning unit, although this figure can be a lot higher if installing a unit will require a lot of duct work.
You should also expect the cost of your electricity bill to be more; in fact it can be up to more than $100 if you have a central unit installed in your home. If you have problems with the unit, you will also have to pay for repairs or servicing.
After the cost, performance and efficiency are important to most homeowners and central air keeps your home at the temperature that you want, much more efficiently than other cooling methods.
The air quality in your home is also better if you use central air, as most central air conditioner reviews will verify. If there is anyone in your home suffering from asthma or another respiratory condition, the filtration system in central units minimizes the risks and ensures they are as comfortable as possible. In addition, mold and stagnant air are kept to a minimum.
Central Air Or Window Units?
Window units are ideal for anyone on a budget, and the initial cost is a lot less than that of a central air unit, even if you buy several window units. However, the biggest drawback is that these units are simply not efficient and will struggle to keep your house as cool as you would like it to be, especially during extremely hot weather. Although the air quality is generally not as good, window units do a good Job of eliminating molds and allergens and you will find that your home is cool for longer even if the unit is not running.
Central Air Or Fans?
Fans tend to circulate the air and prevent it from becoming too stagnant, although they do not do a great job of actually cooling. If you are on a tight budget however, fans are certainly the least expensive option and when combined with one or more window units, can be more effective.
The above alternative cooling systems and central air conditioner reviews should help you to decide which system is best for you. regardless of how you choose to cool your house, it is important to make sure that you are keeping cool, especially during really hot weather. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are all too common and keeping your home, yourself and your pets cool is recommended for everyone.


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How IT Can Establish Better Cloud Control
There's no getting around it: Employees who use SaaS applications are more irresponsible about password security, file transfer and IT compliance. But IT's failure to communicate about risky behavior and provide tools to help employees do their work is part of the problem. Here are steps you can take to bring SaaS back under control.
Mon, February 24, 2014
CIO — Cloud computing, particularly Software as a Service (SaaS), has become a fixture in all manner of organizations today—and with good reason: Cloud computing gives employees greater accessibility and agility than they've ever enjoyed before. But for the IT function, cloud computing can also be a massive headache in terms of both security and the creeping specter of shadow IT.
A recent study by IT services and solutions provider Softchoice reports that employees who use SaaS applications are significantly more irresponsible about password security, file transfer and IT compliance at work—all behaviors that can expose corporate data to unintentional leaks and malicious attacks.
[Related: 10 Cloud Security Startups to Watch in 2014]
With the help of The Blackstone Group, Softchoice surveyed 1,000 full-time employees in the U.S. and Canada about IT compliance, password security and file transfer.
The Problem with Passwords
On the password front, the study found the following:
- SaaS app users are more than two times more likely to display their passwords on sticky notes than non-SaaS users. Fully 25 percent of SaaS app users display their passwords on such notes, while only 10.2 percent of non-SaaS users do the same.
- SaaS app users are 10 times more likely to store their passwords on unprotected or shared drives than their counterparts. The study found 21 percent of SaaS app users store their passwords on unprotected or shared drives, while only 2.1 percent of non-SaaS users do so.
- People using SaaS apps for work are three times more likely than non-SaaS users to keep passwords in an unprotected document. The study found that 29.1 percent of SaaS app users do so compared with 10.4 percent of non-SaaS users.
- Age plays a component. The study found 28.5 percent of 20-somethings keep their app passwords in plain sight compared with 10.8 percent of Baby Boomers.
It's not that SaaS app users care less, Kane says. Instead, much of the blame lies with the fact that employees using SaaS apps for work are saddled with an ever-increasing number of passwords to wrangle.
The study found 36 percent of employees using SaaS apps for work access five or more different apps on the job and the trend seems to be rising. The temptation, Kane says, is either to recycle the same passwords over and over again (or slight riffs on the same passwords) or to use external reminders to keep log-ins straight.
[Related: 5 Tips to Keep Your Data Secure on the Cloud]
"We don't see any kind of malicious behavior," says Michael Kane, director of Cloud & Client Software at Softchoice. "The driving motivation behind this is people are trying to be more productive. As the number of SaaS applications increases day-over-day, they are using an ever increasing number of passwords."


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Plummer Lake is an old gravel pit managed for catchable rainbow trout and warmwater fish.The lake has been planted with rainbow since 1953. It also recieves about 300 triploids prior to the April opener.
Yellow perch, bluegill and largemouth bass can also be found in the lake. This lake is on the east side of I-5 at Centralia, with a fishing season that runs from the last Saturday in April through the end of February each year. Catchable-size rainbow trout are planted for opening day. Public access is limited, but a small car-topper launching area is available at the end of Lewis Street.
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Lake Management TypeMixed species - Trout emphasis
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Fishing closures and openings happen constantly throughout the year. The E-Rules keep you up-to-date.
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As a supply chain specialist I believe that each of us can do our due diligence and encourage strong ethical values in the supply chain. This includes intensive research of the originations of the source. Some of the questions that can be asked are many such as: Where did it come from? How did it get here? What types of production methods were used? Are there ethical concerns that need to be addressed or questioned further?
One issue that has made me concerned is the use of gestation crates in the production of pork. Gestation crates are crates used to house pregnant pigs used for breeding. They often are crammed into the crates and then are immobilized for months even years. It is unethical and not a value that I myself believe in.
For pork buyers or food buyers one must ask yourself not only of the origination of the supply, but were ethical values used? Is it proper to house pigs in gestation crates to become immobile only for the production of pork? What better ways can we change the way we procure goods and services? By refusing to conduct business with unethical suppliers and choosing a better alternative? By suggesting a better method of housing mother pigs besides gestation crates for example?
Some of the ways I believe we can change the way we procure goods and services is by intensively researching the sources of supply. Begin by asking the vendor example questions such as: where the raw goods and materials originated from, what type of labor was used, what are the working conditions of the laborers, what type of housing cages are used for the mother pigs, are there any cases of workplace safety issues, etc.
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Last summer, when a federal judge dismissed a suit brought by employees of John Deere & Co. alleging that they were charged unreasonable and poorly disclosed fees in their 401(k) plans, companies may have been tempted to breathe a sigh of relief. A number of such suits have been brought over the past two years, making companies acutely aware of a fiduciary responsibility that few seem suitably prepared to address.
Turns out that relief was short-lived. In March, the Department of Labor (DoL) lent its weight to the employees' side of the case, filing a brief in support of their claim as they pursue an appeal. It's the latest salvo in the battle over 401(k) fees, namely how to accurately assess and communicate them to employees.
Over the years, as more providers have gotten into the defined-contribution business, their fees and behind-the-scenes revenue-sharing arrangements have become so complex that plan-expense comparisons are virtually unattainable. And that's a problem. If plan sponsors can't ascertain the true cost of their defined-contribution plans, they certainly can't explain fees to plan participants, who pick up many of these expenses. The upshot has been litigation against more than a dozen plan sponsors and intense scrutiny of 401(k) fees by Congress and the DoL. The latter is in the midst of receiving public comment on proposed guidelines to make fees more reasonable and transparent.
Rather than wait for the DoL to issue new regulations, some companies have called in retirement advisory firms to analyze and benchmark the hodgepodge of fees that they and their employees pay for the services rendered by 401(k) providers.
Doubts about the suitability of fees affect a wide swath of plan sponsors. According to a study released in March by Chatham Partners, while 79 percent of plan sponsors believe understanding their 401(k) plans' overall costs is important, only 58 percent feel confident they do. Thirty-four percent said they found it difficult to compare one plan's fees with another's, and only 38 percent say their provider discloses its revenue-sharing arrangements with partner firms.
Were these respondents able to obtain full disclosure of what they're really paying for — many providers give out only a bottom-line number — they would find wide disparity. According to data compiled by HR Investment Consultants, for a plan covering 500 participants with average account balances of $50,000, the shared fees paid by plan sponsors and participants ranged from $211 to $822. "Given today's legal climate, employers should be wary if they are paying more than the average cost [$599]," says Joe Valletta, a principal and co-author of the investment advisory firm's 401(k) Averages Book.
Wariness, indeed, makes sense given the lineup of companies alleged to be in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Companies ranging from Boeing to RadioShack are embroiled in litigation filed by employees over the reasonableness and disclosure of the 401(k)-related fees they have paid.


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6. If space is at a premium, you could add shelves and turn the fireplace into bookcase of sorts. For this "bookcase", a plywood frame was built to be inset in the fireplace and then shelves were cut to fit and mounted from the frame. The back was wallpapered for added drama. If you want to store items that aren't display-friendly, you could choose to cover the opening with a hinged door or screen.
7. While you may only know the meaning inside the hearth if you're told, this remodel shows how symbolism can be used to create a focal point out of a faux fireplace. The interior displays architectural plans while the "screen" to the fireplace was made using metal wire and upholstery tacks.
8. Another spin on the reflective hearth. This look is designed for the fireplace to be the focal point of the room. The mirrored vases placed in front repeat the glam look for even more dramatic flair.
9. This fireplace surround was given a rustic look by trimming it out with salvaged wood from an abandoned school. The schoolhouse vibe is completed with stacked books, a globe and a weathered chair.
10. Logs or stacked logs is probably the most common idea for the unused fireplace. Here is a fresh DIY on stacked wood that uses rolled corrugated cardboard coated with plaster to produce a birch log look. For complete instructions, head over to Design Sponge.
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We've got a non-working fireplace in our second home. We bought an electric coal stove insert, something I thought I would never ever do as I am an anti-faux- anything person. However, it has real coal piled in it with the electric part behind it, so it looks pretty authentic on or off; it provides additional warmth in the room when its on; and it provides such a nice focal point in the room - on or off.
@Dulcibella - In the old country the fire place was the focal point of every sitting room.
If it wasn't the heating system for the house (complete with boiler behind to heat the household water) and was non-working, an electric fireplace insert was there. That familiar glow in the room was a regular thing. And some looked pretty authentic as you say.
Unfortunately, that focal point has largely been replaced by televisions, much to the demise of conversation.
@Dulcibella - In the old country the fire place was the focal point of every sitting room.
If it wasn't the heating system for the house (complete with boiler behind to heat the household water) and was non-working, an electric fireplace insert was there. That familiar glow in the room was a regular thing. And some looked pretty authentic as you say.
Unfortunately, that focal point has largely been replaced by televisions, much to the demise of conversation.
Whoops - is there an echo in here? I don't know how that double post happened. Apologies in advance... advance... advance.....
I have a working fireplace I have no desire to use. I have plants on the hearth; they get good light, and are large enough to do a sufficient job of masking the fireplace itself.
I love the idea of the mirror insets, but all I can see for that in my home is dog nose prints and future kid hand prints!
I had a non-working (found out the hard way) fireplace in my first studio apartment. I installed a venetian blind "door" and hid the sewing machine and vacuum in there. I'm sure a nicer closure could be imagined by someone with a little more money to spare than I had back in the day!
Not only is our fireplace non-working, but there isn't even an insert to decorate -- it's like a mantle glued to the wall. I painted it with chalkboard paint and drew in a roaring fire (thanks to some online inspiration). I think it turned out pretty well!
I don't know...for me, fireplaces are about fire. I don't mind stacked logs or a bunch of pillar candles, but using that space to display & store items that have no relevance to a fireplace has never really made much sense to me.
Like EmElizabeth, we don't even have a non-working fireplace - it's been plastered over and replace with a mantle glued to the wall. I have a big textile collection, and a very successful deployment of this focal point has been to place a quilt rack (built from a kit from Shaker Workshops) in front of the mantle, & drape with favorite small throws & other textiles. We love it!
This reminds me of a fireplace repurpose I pinned awhile back, turning it into a cabinet (in this case, for books):
I believe it was a crashed house on YHL's site.
We have a tv over the fireplace in our house, and while I'd love to put mirrors in it, the last thing I'd want to do is stare at myself watching tv while I'm trying to watch the television.
I had a non-functional fireplace in our Boston apartment and yeah, it made me furious! I wanted a fire! I never did anything interesting with it though.
I own a house now and it doesn't have any fireplace/heart/stove or other source of heat and it drives me bonkers. Thinking of putting in a pellet stove. There's just something about a fire that says home!
Any ideas for how to tastefully childproof a working fireplace? I live in a rental home where i'm not allowed to use it, despite it's functionality. I might consider the mirror (could be fun for the baby) but I want whatever i put over the (very) dirty fireplace to be secure, safe and clean.
I always wanted to put a fitted fish tank in ours. Or a nice terrarium with grow lights for orchids.
designer Kelly Giesen uses the open space to frame a flat screen tv....checkout her designs
at her blog "kelly G design"
I've created a vignette with plant and books in mine - seen in this post http://designgratislondon.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/better-late-than-never.html


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The Christian ministries major is committed to developing a genuine passion for knowing Christ and living out the gospel worldwide. You will have the opportunity to choose one of following five fields of study:
Gordon College has been a leader in the field of Christian ministry education establishing one of the first majors in youth ministries in 1976. Since its inception, Gordon College has always offered strong programs in missions, reflecting the founding of the school as a missionary training institute. In recent years, Gordon College has increased its commitment to the urban context, establishing campuses in the cities of Lynn and Boston. In 2009 the college took another pioneering step into the 21st century by bringing together five academic fields of study to create the Christian Ministries Major with concentrations in Youth Ministries, Juvenile Justice Ministries, Global Christianity, Urban Ministries, and Outdoor Education Ministries.
While each area could be viewed as a major in its own right, they all share a common set of courses, values, theology, and principles while maintaining unique distinctions concerning their ministry contexts and focus. For this reason, Christian ministries majors have the dual benefit of taking common course work alongside other interests and engaging in highly focused course work that is specific to one ministry context of interest.
The major in Christian ministries is designed with contextual concentrations in order to prepare students to serve effectively within various ministries of churches, parachurch organizations, and other agencies engaged in service and ministry. Coupled with Gordon College's broad liberal arts core curriculum and an extensive field experience, the Christian ministries major uniquely prepares students for ministry in a variety of contexts as well as an array of graduate study programs. The major requirements for Christian ministries will also qualify a student for a minor in Biblical studies.
At Gordon College, Christian ministries study includes exploration of the theoretical, philosophical, biblical, and theological foundations of ministry. These topics are taught through a combination of practice and theory, allowing you to construct a philosophy of ministry. From the time you begin your studies, you are involved in asking appropriate questions in your ministry context, studying theories from the arts and sciences, and then relating those principles in real-life contexts. This is known as practical theology, which is where all Christian ministries are rooted. Practical theology begins and ends with the living text of human life which requires critical reflection and response within the specific context of your interest.
All students are involved in ministry opportunities through student ministries on campus, Young Life or church youth ministries, urban ministries, juvenile justice ministries, local regional or international missions organization, or outdoor education ministries. Whatever your gifts and calling, you will choose a ministry and apply what you learn in class that very week—a process that helps develop your own style of ministry.
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LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Feb. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sysmex America, Inc., a global leader in medical diagnostic testing equipment and information systems technology, today announced that Peter E. Shearstone has been named Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs. Shearstone reports directly to John Kershaw, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sysmex America, Inc. Sysmex America is the U.S. headquarters for Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan and has oversight of the corporation's subsidiaries in Canada and Latin America.
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"Peter is a twenty-four year quality professional with exceptional global leadership and medical device industry experience. As an industry veteran, we expect that his national and international expertise in quality management and regulatory affairs will richly support our company's compliance and quality goals. We welcome him to our team," said John Kershaw. Shearstone replaces Peter Osella, who retires in March 2014 after 11 years of service to the company.
Prior to joining Sysmex America, Shearstone served as the Senior Director of Regulatory Communication for Hospira, Inc. Before then, Shearstone was Division Vice President of Global Quality Assurance at Abbott Diagnostics. He also served in senior level positions with Power Medical Interventions and Dade Behring (known now as Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics) as Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance and Vice President of Global Quality Assurance respectively. Shearstone has spent 22 of his 24 years in the diagnostics industry.
Shearstone earned his bachelor's degree in Biology from Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts. Shearstone is a member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS), the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA).
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Sysmex America, Inc., in Lincolnshire, Illinois, the U.S. headquarters of Sysmex Corporation (Kobe, Japan), is a trusted world leader in clinical laboratory systemization and solutions that optimize the clinical utility, operational efficiency and financial performance of the lab. Sysmex America distributes and supports a diversified portfolio of best-in-class automated in vitro diagnostic hematology, coagulation and urinalysis analyzers, reagents and information systems for laboratories and healthcare facilities throughout the Western Hemisphere. The Company's unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and technological innovation is reflected in the Sysmex brand and its distinguished heritage of unsurpassed reliability. Sysmex is reshaping the healthcare of tomorrow at the clinical laboratory level by transcending the boundaries of diagnostic science and serving as the pulse of reliable, accountable care. For more information about Sysmex, please visit www.sysmex.com/us
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Zeotor wrote:When completing part of a solve, such as solving an F2L pair, how do you look ahead to the next part. Specifically, where do you look? Should you just watch one section of the cube and look at the pieces that go by it? Or should you be looking at all areas?
Unicorn wrote:Wow lol I know full pll and most of the oll and f2l tricks, yet im still at a 55 sec average.
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