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Currently, while FDA approves the ingredients used in medicines, responsibility for regulating their use by compounding pharmacies largely rests with state boards of pharmacy. [© sil - Fotolia.com]
Compounding pharmacies are bracing for new regulation following the lethal fungal meningitis outbreak that authorities have attributed to contaminated steroid injections distributed by a Massachusetts manufacturer of custom medications.
As of Oct. 22, according to CDC, the outbreak resulted in 23 deaths of patients in seven states, among 285 fungal meningitis cases reported to authorities in 16 states. CDC and state health departments have estimated that about 4,000 patients may have received injections from three lots of methylprednisolone implicated in the cases, with some 97% of patients contacted for further follow-up. The deaths and illnesses have been traced to a steroid used in treating back pain, known as preservative-free methylprednisolone acetate. The steroid in question was prepared at New England Compounding Center (Framingham, MA), a large-scale compounding pharmacy that shipped more than 17,500 vials of the medicine to 23 states.
NECC has ceased operations and recalled all of its products, while criminal investigators from FDA and Massachusetts state authorities investigate the company's actions for possible wrongdoing.
"NECC is alleged to have been operating outside of the law and we are eager to learn from the investigation exactly what occurred there. Most important, whatever results from this situation must not disrupt legitimate patient care," David Miller, executive vp & CEO of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP), said in a statement to GEN. IACP represents more than 2,700 pharmacists and other professionals engaged in pharmacy compounding—the making of custom versions of approved medications produced by pharmacists specializing in the practice.
"NECC is alleged to have been operating outside of the law and we are eager to learn from the investigation exactly what occurred there. Most important, whatever results from this situation must not disrupt legitimate patient care," David Miller, executive vp & CEO of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP), said in a statement to GEN. IACP represents more than 2,700 pharmacists and other professionals engaged in pharmacy compounding—the making of custom versions of approved medications produced by pharmacists specializing in the practice
"If additional regulation or legislation could prevent another situation like the one we are dealing with now, then we stand ready to work with Congress and state legislators to make that happen," Miller said.
That's a change from a decade ago, when IACP led the way in rolling back regulations that compounding pharmacies feared would curb their industry, especially smaller pharmacies that account for most compounding acvitity. But with the death toll rising in the meningitis outbreak, nobody wants to appear on the side of the NECCs of the world.
Massachusetts has begun requiring all of the state's compounders to sign an affidavit swearing that they follow state regulations, and that they do not mass-produce medications as NECC did. On the federal level, Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Edward Markey (D-MA) earlier this month promised they would introduce bills in Congress to bring drugs from compounding pharmacies under the regulatory eye of FDA. The members of Congress said their legislation aims to clear up the long-lasting legal limbo surrounding compounded drugs: While FDA approves the ingredients used in medicines, responsibility for regulating their use by compounding pharmacies largely rests with state boards of pharmacy.
All acknowledge the need to maintain a compounding practice designed to meet the needs of individual patients. They can range from children who want a sweeter flavor for the pill they don't want to take, or need a junior-sized dosage of an adult medicine; to adults who need alternatives to a commercially-available drug to which they have an allergy, or who need a drug that manufacturers have stopped making.
But as more drugs have succumbed to manufacturing shortages, more doctors have scrambled to find alternative sources through compounders, helping add to the number of compounding pharmacies. According to IACP, more than half the nation's roughly 56,000 community-based pharmacies provide some basic compounding services to local patients and physicians; while 7,500 U.S. pharmacies specialize in advanced compounding services, of which approximately 3,000 provide sterile compounding.
Another source of growth for compounded drugs has been the veterinary medicine market: "Animals come in all different sizes, so it's very hard for a manufacturer to address every size animal often and to accommodate every flavor needs. For example, what a snake likes is going to be very different than what an elephant likes," Joe Cabaleiro, a registered pharmacist and executive director of the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board, told GEN. PCAB promotes, develops, and maintains standards for practicing pharmacy compounding, assists compounding pharmacies seeking accreditation, and aims to raise public awareness of quality pharmacy-compounding practices.
Starting in 1992 with a compliance policy guidance, FDA signaled willingness to end the legal limbo and address regulation of compounded drugs on its terms. Five years later, President Bill Clinton enacted the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997, which required the agency to ensure compounded drugs met standards for production and labeling, and banned compounding pharmacies from advertising their products.
Industry opposed the law, however, and seven compounding pharmacies successfully persuaded the U.S. Courts for the 9th Judicial Circuit to strike down the advertising ban as infringing their First Amendment rights of commercial speech—a ruling upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in Thompson v. Western States Medical Center (2002). The following year, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) held a hearing on what the federal and state roles should be in drug compounding, but no legislative solution emerged, and the issue has remained in limbo until now.
"The law is very unclear as to what constitutes a pharmacy, and where a pharmacy crosses a line into compounding. So that's one of the things that needs to be really clarified," PCAB's Cabaleiro acknowledged.
FDA sought to stake out ground for regulating compounding about a decade ago. In his Oct. 23, 2003, testimony before Senate HELP, the then-head of FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Steven K. Galston, M.D., outlined four areas where tighter federal regulation was appropriate:
Those are good areas to start increasing FDA's scrutiny, though the agency shouldn't necessarily always act along with states given the patchwork of rules each state maintains. FDA should hold clear authority over the states in enforcement of compounding standards, though it could deputize states to act on its behalf in overseeing of smaller pharmacies based on volume or other measures.
"There should be some very clear national quality criteria that pharmacies have to meet. They should be standardized and national," Cabaleiro said.
Sounds good, though PCAB envisions every state board of pharmacy switching to a singular set of rules based on the nonprofit U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, whose standards for identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines FDA already has power to enforce. Yet state boards have not always articulated uniform standards on other issues, and it remains to be seen whether they would respond with urgency to a single national standard envisioned by Cabaleiro, or whether the boards will go their own ways once the meningitis outbreak fades from the headlines.
"The Food and Drug Administration has more regulatory authority over a drug factory in China than over a compounding pharmacy in Massachusetts," declares Kevin Outterson, an associate professor who teaches corporate law and health law at Boston University's School of Law and School of Public Health, on his blog The Incidental Economist. The rising toll in meningitis deaths and sick cases should finally change that, and soon.
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I just wanted to see if anyone else has any trouble viewing LGW forums on a tablet? I use my iPad a lot, especially when I am unable to use my PC for whatever reason and the forums can't be used about 95% of the time. There is an ad that takes up almost the entire screen and it takes about 10 seconds for the little X to pop up on the upper right corner of the ad to close it. However, if you click the X, or anywhere at all on the screen, it redirects me from LGW to the website the ad is for anyways. I say 95% of the time because I've been lucky in less than a handful of times where the X actually closed the ad for a few pages, until it showed its ugly face again.
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This year, May 28 will be Memorial Day, a government holiday and a day sometimes thought of as the official beginning of summer, with Labor Day marking the end of summer.
Memorial Day will be a day of family picnics and barbecues, parades, many flags unfurled, the Indianapolis 500 auto race, fireworks, baseball games and ceremonies most everywhere.
This will include wreath laying and, of course, the annual national Memorial Day observance to honor America's fallen military servicemen and women that will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. Also, there will be a presidential armed forces wreath-laying ceremony at the tomb of the unknowns.
This day is a day of remembrance of those who have died in our nation's service - this says it all.
You see, sometimes, maybe we forget the real meaning of this holiday as we partake in some good old family outings and feasts. Are we forgetting those who have fallen for the cause of our country and the true meaning of this sacred holiday?
They say that many Americans seem to have forgotten the traditions of this day. Some towns and cities no longer hold parades. Some think that this is a day of honoring all deaths.
Every family gathering and picnic or whatever the occasion may be on this day should at least have a moment of silence and thanks for those brave men and women who have departed this world in the service of their country, making it possible for all of us to survive. Any living veteran and present service person should be given a simple thank you just for their service alone.
Most of us seniors can remember it being called Decoration Day. It was originally proclaimed on May 5, 1868, by Gen. John Logan and was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.
As they say, the first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. Waterloo, N.Y., was the official birthplace. By 1890, it was recognized by all of the northern states. The south refused to acknowledge the day until after World War I, when the holiday changed to honoring any Americans who died fighting in any wars.
Moina Michael was so inspired by the poem "In Flanders Field" by John McCrae, who wrote his poem while serving in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I, that she replied with her own poem, "We Shall Keep the Faith."
"We cherish, too, the Poppy red that grows on fields where valor led, it seems to signal to the skies, that blood of heroes dies."
She was the one who conceived the idea to wear red poppies in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was also the first to wear one.
In 1922, the Veterans of Foreign Wars became the first veterans organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later, their Buddy Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans.
Should we even need to be reminded of the true meaning of Memorial Day?
Locally, we can all be proud. There will be many observances, ceremonies and parades on Memorial Day in many towns and cities in our valley. All veterans groups will be present, plus auxiliaries, scouts, trustees, marching bands, lawmakers, military leaders and military personnel. And, of course, our grand old flag will be flying high with pride.
So if you would on Memorial Day, enjoy your family and the picnics and barbecues, horse shoes and baseball games, but please have a moment of silence and thought to those who have passed on and served so valiantly making this country the greatest of them all.


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As the Bill Turns...Episode 7
What an amazing month it has been for oral anticancer treatment access legislation in the Mid-West! We have seen movement in three states where legislation has been stuck for over three years: Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin! Let us look back and look at what is happening now... Click here to read more.
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Spotlight: A Day at the Capitol in Madison
Aimee Martin, the IMF's Grassroots Liaison, traveled to Madison, Wisconsin last week to train and support local advocates during a day of successful meetings with their state legislators. The advocates met with their state senators and representatives to discuss the Wisconsin Cancer Treatment Fairness Act, telling their legislators why equal coverage for oral anticancer treatment is so important for patients. Check out Aimee's photo blog to see how the day unfolded and read about how the advocates impacted their legislators
Take Action on Federal Legislation
The Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act: HR 1801
The PACT Act: HR 4277
Still Mystified by the Affordable Care Act?
As we approach January 1, 2014 and the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we have received many questions and concerns from our advocates. In response, the IMF has created an FAQ document with answers to some commonly asked questions. We will continue to add questions to the document as we receive them. Click here to see the list so far.
The IMF is hosting a webinar on navigating the new health insurance marketplaces on Thursday, November 21 at 7 pm Eastern/ 4 pm Pacific. Save this link to join the webinar!
Representative Higgins Addresses Members of Congress on HR 1801
On Tuesday, the lead sponsor of our bill, the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act, addressed his fellow members from the floor of the House and asked for their support of HR 1801. Watch his speech and email your Representative today!
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**One way to get the whole family to support myeloma patients this holiday season is to set up your computer in the living room and open up http://advocacy.myeloma.org Your friends and family can send an email to legislators in two minutes and support myeloma patients in the comfort of your home. - Jenny, Florida ACTION Team Member ***
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MIDLAND - Renell Cummings has been automatic.
An eighth grader at Midland, Cummings recently completed a feat that even professional basketball players have yet to accomplish.
On Dec. 12, Midland picked up a 56-51 victory at Aliquippa. In the game, Cummings led all scorers with 49 points, an amazing total. Yet, how he got to 49 points is the truly amazing part.
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Cummings shot 25 free throws in the contest and connected on all 25.
Last spring, the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki sank 24-of-24 from the charity stripe to set a new NBA record.
"That game was honestly one of the most impressive performances I've seen at any level by one individual player," Midland coach Kevin Patterson said. "I don't know if anyone realized at the time how incredible it is to shoot 25-of-25 from the line, and score another 24 points on top of that. And what really makes it special is that Renell isn't one of those players who is a foot taller than everyone else in eighth grade. He's a point guard, he's 5-foot-1. He earned every point he got."
Just to show it was no fluke, Cummings scored 37 points in Midland's next game including 9-of-9 free throws.
According to Patterson, Cummings' effort at Aliquippa was even more impressive considering the environment in which it took place.
"The atmosphere in the gym at Aliquippa was almost hostile," Patterson said. "It started out calm, but as the game progressed and came down to the wire, the crowd noise continued to grow. The gym was packed. Every time he got to the free throw line, the fans got louder than the last time by shouting, yelling, and pounding on the bleachers. He just continued to knock down shot after shot, unaffected by the crowd and atmosphere.
"At the time, I knew he made a bunch in a row, but I had no idea it was upwards of 25. After the first dozen though, our bench sort of expected every shot to drop in. I'm not sure if Renell realized how many he had made in a row. He was more focused on winning the game, rather than how many points he had scored. Sometimes he gets into this zone, where he takes games over and no one can stop him. He had that look in his eye like he was going to win the game and no one could stop him from doing so."
Patterson said that his team doesn't practice free throws very often. He ventured to guess that Cummings shot more free throws against Aliquippa than he had at every practice combined this year.
"His form is very consistent. He has the same routine and same motion from the line every time, and he shoots with confidence," Patterson said. "At that age, confidence plays a big role in foul shooting."
Pressure is something Cummings obviously handles well.
The Midland basketball team, which is currently 4-2 on the season, has turned to Cummings on several other occasions in late-game situations. Cummings has won two games for Midland this year against Riverside by hitting a game-winning shot in the final two seconds.


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There is a limit of six transfers, ACH or otherwise, per statement cycle on savings accounts as mandated by the Federal Reserve board Regulation D, which defines the rules of each account type and its reserve requirement. Why is this important? With the advent of online savings accounts and the chase for a better interest rate, ACH transfers into and out of savings accounts are becoming more frequent. Before online savings accounts like ING Direct [3] and Emigrant Direct [4], when you actually had to visit a bank to initiate an ACH transfer; a limit of six transfers on a savings account wasn't really a problem. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to initiate six in a year, let alone six within a statement month. Now, you can initiate six ACH transfers within a statement cycle without really realizing it and that can be cause to terminate your account!
The reason for this is because your savings account is classified as a "saving deposit" and the reserve requirement on a "saving deposit" is 0%, compared to something like 10% on a "transaction account." A reserve requirement is how much of the balance the bank must keep in reserve and not give out in loans. So when Emigrant Direct gets your $1,000 in your saving account, it doesn't need to hold any of that in its reserves, it can loan all thousand dollars because the reserve requirement on a savings account is 0%. (hence the attractive rates) On a checking account (a transaction account) however, they must retain 10% of the balance on hand because the assumption is you will be drawing on your funds more frequently.
So, why did I look this all up? Because when I was reading the Emigrant Direct's disclosure statement (link [5]), I stumbled upon this rule:
Federal regulations require that no more than six (6) transfers per statement cycle may be made to (1) an account at another bank or financial institution, including your External Account, (2) to another EmigrantDirect account or (3) to a third party by means of a preauthorized or automatic electronic transfer. We reserve the right to close your Account for violation of the above restriction.
This is nearly an exact copy of Section 204.2(d)(2) of Regulation D of the Federal Reserve Board's definition of a "savings deposit:"
the depositor is permitted or authorized to make no more than six transfers and withdrawals, or a combination of such transfers and withdrawals, per calendar month or statement cycle . . . to another account (including a transaction account) of the depositor at the same institution or to a third party by means of a preauthorized or automatic transfer, or telephonic (including data transmission) agreement, order, or instruction, and no more than three of the six such transfers may be made by check, draft, debit card, or similar order made by the depositor and payable to third parties. (reference [6])
So, be aware of the six transfer limit on online savings accounts [7] or you might be in for a surprise!


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Cowboys in their second week of organized team activities
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Cornerback Morris Claiborne (24) talks to another player during Dallas Cowboys OTA's at Valley Ranch in Irving, on May 28, 2013.
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Local Artist Jerome Washington's Work on Display- Albion
Local caricature artist Jerome Washington currently has his Originals on display throughout downtown Albion. Strolling through town, one can spot caricatures of Elizabeth Schultheiss and Denise Porter from the Albion Community Foundation on display at Parks Drug Store. Find other caricatures on display at local businesses such as at Performance Automotive and the General Store & Hardware. Mayor Joe Domingo is also on display. Can you locate him?
While you and your children are out looking for Waldo, of Where's Waldo fame, during this next month, be sure to look for Jerome's Originals located throughout downtown Albion. One lucky winner of the Where's Waldo Contest will be awarded their very own Washington Original as a keepsake, thanks in part to a contribution from the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau.
For further information about the Where's Waldo contest, to enter, or for information about the Where's Waldo Grand Prize Giveaway, please contact Dorothy Dickerson at Books & More (517) 629-7560.


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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
The Berkeley County School District's 2013 Stuff The Bus campaign was the most successful in the program's three-year history, raising $46,407.67.
Campaign results were announced at the school board's Aug. 13 meeting at the district office in Moncks Corner.
The district has sponsored the campaign for the last three years to provide school supplies to underprivileged students. Residents donated 12,526 items with a gross retail value of $14,179.83. The items will be distributed among the district's 41 schools.
"It is our goal to bring our schools together with meaningful initiatives that benefit children," BCSD communications director Amy Kovach said.
Donations included 22 boxes of elementary school supplies with a value of $252.74 per box; 10 boxes of middle school supplies valued at $452.74 each; and nine high school boxes at $365.10 each.
Three fundraisers were held in support of the drive.
A June golf tournament raised $13,740.84. Last month's "Shaggin' Under the Stars" raised $1,317. A rally on Aug. 3 raised $170, bringing the cash donations to $15,227.84.
Free media exposure for the event, including TV, was valued at $17,000.
To request supplies, parents should see their child's principal or call (843) 899-8553.
In other business:
• BCSD Superintendent Rodney Thompson announced that upgrades to Timberland High School's heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit are finished. The upgrades were completed on time and under the budget allotted.
The school board honored Perry Fogle for being named the 2012-2013 South Carolina Bus Driver of the Year. David Jerideau was also recognized; he was named the 2012-2013 South Carolina Transportation Support Person of the Year.
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I grew up in Northern Michigan, but I've been a Flint transplant since 1991 when I joined Cars 108, so this area feels like home. (That's a good thing, right?) I think of myself as pretty average. You know, doing my best to keep my head above water, wishing there were more hours in the day, and always battling with a few extra pounds. OK, maybe it's more than just a few, and I don't always fight that hard… Whatever. My wife Denise and I live in Durand with our twin sons Nick and Dave. They're 18, and I beam with pride at what great young men they're becoming. Nick has begun picking up a few hours here doing behind-the-scenes work at the stations. I'd love to connect with you on Facebook! Click the button below, and stay in touch.


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Obama Cracks Jokes at White House Correspondents Dinner
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WASHINGTON—At the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday, President Barack Obama poked fun at the clumsy rollout of his health-care reform plan, relations with Congress and Vice President Joe Biden's presidential aspirations.
A few thousand finely-dressed guests packed into the Washington Hilton ballroom for the event, which marked the 100th anniversary of the White House Correspondents' Association, founded in 1914 with the mission "to advocate for reporters on that historic assignment."
The crowd of journalists, influential Washington leaders and a smattering of celebrities at the dinner got the chance to see Mr. Obama and comic actor Joel McHale deliver humorous remarks, as is traditional at the event.
Mr. McHale delivered one of his best lines in a prerecorded video prefacing his live act, in which he said he's very politically minded, "which is why I'm on the E Channel."
Mr. Obama brought his "A" game to Saturday's dinner. In his remarks, Mr. Obama joked about the launch of healthcare.gov, saying "it could have gone better" and saying a theme of his presidency was "control alt delete."
He said he was a bit offended when daughter Sasha asked former President Bill Clinton to speak to her class for career day, rather than him. And he jabbed at Congress, saying if you want to get paid for not working, you should have to run for Congress.
Mr. Obama mentioned Hillary Clinton having to dodge a flying shoe, referring to an April incident in Las Vegas where a woman threw a shoe at her during a speech. The remark was illustrated with an image of her potential Democratic presidential rival, Vice President Joe Biden, winding up to throw a sneaker.
The first White House Correspondents Dinner was held in 1920. Today, it's best known as the once-yearly occasion when the sitting president breaks bread with journalists and thousands of guests. More informally, it's known as the "nerd prom," or "Hollywood for ugly people."
Says the association's website: "The journalists of today's WHCA share the spirit of those early forerunners, pushing for access to the president and members of the administration amid the challenges of a modern media landscape."
Celebrity attendance surged for Mr. Obama's first dinner, as many of those present funded or stumped for the nation's first African-American president.
But according to the Hollywood Reporter, only few A-list celebrities were scheduled to attend the dinner this year, six years into Mr. Obama's tenure as president. Robert DeNiro was among them, along with "House of Cards" actress Robin Wright, whose haircut is much imitated in D.C. Cast from the Duck Dynasty show also attended.
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Obama Brings Out Sebelius to Troubleshoot Tech
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New Verizon phones due out by the end of the year
0. phoneArena 19 Jul 2009, 06:51 posted on
One of our tipsters informed us of some new Verizon phones that are due out over the next 5 months...
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1. mulda71 (Posts: 42; Member since: 25 Jun 2009)
omnia 2 expected "by Christmas"..... ouch. What happened to July? I'll bet the TP2 doesn't get released until next summer... right about when the "TP3" is being advertised.
2. bigfanboyred (Posts: 141; Member since: 17 Jan 2009)
your probably right! vzw usually gets them last, just like the palm treo 800W! the phone has been out since LAST year& their not getting it until feb of 2010! WTF! TP2 would be nice to get on VZW, but i bet they'll be the last of the bigger four carriers to get it!!!!
9. jrg11 (Posts: 65; Member since: 12 Jun 2009)
8 exclamation points in two and a half sentences huh? You know there is this little thing called a period on your keyboard. It's located 2 keys to the right of the M key, directly above the ALT key. If you need further directions let me know and I'll try to be more specific......
11. vzw fanman (Posts: 1976; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
maybe he just feels really strongly about it.
13. B_Adams (Posts: 24; Member since: 25 May 2009)
thee guy was just postn a comment; its not like he was writing an essay and gettn graded.
20. vzwcody (Posts: 14; Member since: 22 May 2009)
You have a full keyboard at your finger tips. It's not hard to type a few extra characters to look at least a bit educated. God help you all if you get a desk job that requires you to type something.
63. B_Adams (Posts: 24; Member since: 25 May 2009)
That's different. It's a job. Of course you are going to do it right.
3. Arielnyc2006 (unregistered)
I really hope that the W755 replacement will be available for prepaid.
28. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
I am 100 % certain it will be.
4. xcalibur (Posts: 49; Member since: 18 May 2009)
looking at this line up i proably leave verizon, mainly because no TP2
21. ICanAffordVZW (Posts: 123; Member since: 15 Dec 2008)
You probably work for one of VZW's competitors anyways, xcalibur. So let me get this straight, you would leave a company so close to LTE launch and lock yourself into a 2yr contract because of a WINMO phone? Because we all know that WINMO is NOT the way to go. lol
24. facts&truth (Posts: 42; Member since: 15 Jul 2009)
Well, the fact of the matter is, Sprint will have Wimax, Tmobile's 3g when completed will be highest standard in america because of frenqencey and umts,hsdpa, and wcdma, and AT&T is currently updating therir 3g to european stndards which is way faster than american 3g. LTE is GSM based. All AT&T and Tmobile has to do at that time is minor updates which will leap frog into LTE. Verizon has to build a whole new GSM base factor in which you may ecounter the cost there of. Possibly
29. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
Facts & Truth, Your leave out some important information. WiMax will be ahead of LTE by about another 12 months but once LTE launches it will make WiMax look like an endangered species. The data that has been collected shows that LTE is much more faster than WiMax. Now as far as ATT&T goes, I agree with you that they are in fact putting a lot of money in improving their 3G speeds to make them faster than other carriers. However, this is coming at a cost. They're timetable for LTE is expected to launch a minimum of a year after Verizon launches LTE. The infrastructure for Verizon switching to GSM will be no different than what ATT & T and Cingular/Sprint and Nextel have been going through in order to get all of their customers under one network. They all the existing customers of the current carrier to continue to use the existing cell towers and as they come in to upgrade they will either purchase a hybrid device (similar what Verizon will offer with CDMA/GSM) or go completely to GSM depending on the time frame.
31. facts&truth (Posts: 42; Member since: 15 Jul 2009)
Yes this is true to an extent. ATT already has the infrastruture for LTE. So, Verizon has to get ahead of the the game because it will take them much longer and a whole lot more money to get into motion because they are cdma and lack the proper infrastruture unlike their co owner Vodafone. And U see what Sprint did. I was reading on Saturday night that when in motion it wont be much of a difference in LTE and WiMax. I looked at some of the speeds that are out right now and compared them to upoming LTE and personally I didn't see a difference except in technology and that it 30% cheaper to build and it wont be a world standard so far.
64. Kiltlifter (Posts: 742; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
So let me get this straight ICanAffordVZW, you probably work for VZW, and you say that WINMO phones are NOT the way to go. So, you most like are a retail sales rep who owns a useless blackberry device... the only thing that blackberry has that winMO doesn't completely trump in every way is BBM. Windows phones have more ram more processing speed, more functionality, are cheaper to run from an IT standpoint for an Exchange server, are easier to develop applications for, and proved at least 100X more customization to the device... but you are right... WINMO phones are totally NOT the way to go.
67. ICanAffordVZW (Posts: 123; Member since: 15 Dec 2008)
I do work for VZW, but I am not a retail sales rep. WINMo devices need more RAM because if they dont have it, then their phones r u n v e r r y s l o w. My last reason why WINMO is not the way to go is that: Name a windows device that is worth its purchase price. Treo? HTC Touch? Diamond? 6900? 6800? 6700? MOTOROLA Q...?lol
6. DonLouie (Posts: 594; Member since: 22 Dec 2008)
The mighty Touch Pro 2
7. npaulseth (Posts: 2; Member since: 06 Mar 2009)
The 800w is just a terrible device. I hope plam re-did litterally everything to that phone so that it's nothing like the current 800w. The Treo Pro on the otherhand rocks.
8. EraserXIV (Posts: 38; Member since: 16 Jul 2009)
no date for the chocolate touch? i really hope it measures up with the BL40, WiFi and all.
10. souleater93 (Posts: 86; Member since: 20 Mar 2009)
I doubt it verizon likes to get rid of those features. I just want to see one chocolate phone actually work properly
18. WKlingbeil (Posts: 215; Member since: 26 Dec 2008)
The Chocolate 3 is a great phone, it's lasted for me with no issues since I got it last year.
12. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
I don't believe that the omnia II will be release in December, I think it will come sooner. I think I learned my lesson on trusting phonearena remember that "tipster" who said a July release.. What makes this guy any different from the other one, for all I know it could be the same person who sent that crap. I know I got proof of a July release because I emailed them and they told me they anticipate on selling this month but I think that info was false( proof: samsung-omnia.org under samsung omnia II (i8000))
14. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
I was actually the one who posted some of this information on another site that will remain nameless. Most of the information that was posted over here was accurate....The storm II will be launching around the same time as last year as to allow those unhappy storm users to early upgrade to the new device. I can tell you that this new device will rid your mouth of that vomit taste you get whenever you here the words: "Blackberry Storm". The Omnia II will also have a similar launch date. Also, unless someone else is info that I do not, the Samsung 450 will not feature MediaFlo. However, the new PTT Samsung Convoy will. Also the Touch Pro 2 will be released but because of software issues we may be looking at January. At the same time it all depends on competitive advantage so it may be launched at the same time Sprint does. Any questions, ask away
15. PhoneArena Team (Posts: 258; Member since: 27 Jun 2006)
Thank you for the information. The FCC site lists the Samsumg U450 as supporting MediaFLO.http://www.phonearena.com/html
16. EraserXIV (Posts: 38; Member since: 16 Jul 2009)
does the samsung rouge look like it's going to be released early august or late august? also do you have any info on its size, particularly its thickness?
17. xcalibur (Posts: 49; Member since: 18 May 2009)
lol i know what site it was.... verizon needs to stop launching their phones like the touch pro2 so far behind their competitors
19. ckeegan (Posts: 24; Member since: 20 Sep 2005)
First of all, this list was supposed to be comprised of "low to mid-range handsets", so it's makes sense that the TP2 isn't on the list. Also, no other carrier has released the TP2 in the US yet, and T-Mobile is the only one with a semi-confirmed release date. Therefore, don't assume Verizon will be that far behind everyone else. After all, the Tour was released by Verizon at the same time as other carriers, and the Snap (Ozone) was released around the same time as other carriers too, but Verizon's version is superior to all of them, since it is the only one with CDMA/GSM capabilities.
23. facts&truth (Posts: 42; Member since: 15 Jul 2009)
The GSM is only for out of the country travel. Why is bigred so superior, then why were they the 2nd largest for 4 years. Not to mention they are co owned by Europoe's Vodaphone which is GSM.
25. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
Why is the o2 coming out so late? So that email they sent me of a July release was fony? I am not waiting that long for that phone, and who are you..do you work behind the scene of verizon?
27. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
Well I guess you learn something every day lol
30. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
I would say around the mid to late August. Samsung wants it ready for back to school promos
34. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
Are u saying it's a possiblity the o2 might come that early, I hope so I start my last year of highschool on august 24th, but my upgrade is September so I hope it be out by then instead if dec.
38. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
Im sorry I guess I am getting thrown off by all the questions. The Rogue will be launched by mid to late August. Everyone wants a date for phones but the fact of the matter is, there is no set date yet so I can only give my best estimate. No matter what I say it will be considered bullsh*t. I wont throw out a date unless I am certain. My best educated guess based on my position with Verizon would be: Storm 2 - 2nd or 3rd week in November Omnia 2 - similar date as Storm Rogue - Mid to Late August Touch Pro 2 - Mid to late December (Possibly January depending on this next round of testing)
41. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
my job with verizon is exactly what my screen name states. I havent made up any info and all the phones I have leaked have been verified by phonearena.
47. ckeegan (Posts: 24; Member since: 20 Sep 2005)
Can you explain how Verizon is having software issues on a Touch Pro2 when the internal hardware is virtually identical to the existing Touch Pro? Is Verizon having trouble getting their App Store on the Touch Pro2? I seriously don't understand what software delay their could be. Also, Verizon does know that releasing a business device after the first of the year would negatively impact sales, right? Business owners (like myself) are looking for little end-of-the-year write-offs in the 3rd and 4th quarter, not at the beginning of the year when we're trying to get marketing campaigns off the ground. Why doesn't Verizon just stick with providing good customer service and coverage, and let the grown-ups over at xda and ppcgeeks handle the software customizations?
55. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
ckeegan, That isn't completely true. Without going into boring details there is quite a few hardware changes as well as software. I agree that a proper working phone is more valuable launching in the 4th quarter than the 1st but they found out the hard way that launching a phone before its ready (i.e. the storm) is much more costly. A phone who's hardware is bad can be written off as being defective and Verizon can send it back to the manufacturer and recoup their money for the cost of that equipment. Now, a customer who returns equipment because the keyboard is frustrating, its freezes, etc. is different. Verizon must eat all that money when its software related. That is what we are trying to avoid. But I am just a simple messenger so I would appreciate if people could be polite (not directed at you ckeegan). thanks
57. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
ummmm.......did we forget that Verizon was bigger than Cingular before they merged with ATT & T?
22. prettyboy1974 (Posts: 56; Member since: 16 Mar 2009)
C'mon, Verizon when the hell are you gone to get it. I love Verizon service but when it comes to your phone line up WTF. I have constantly had your back against AT&T fanyboys and Sprint or T-Mobile but you don't make it easy. We, the people that actually give two shits about phone technology are having a hard time understanding why the hell you back company's like Motorola, and don't do everything in your Power to get high end high tech phones like the Pre and frankly you should have been all over HTC's ass once you heard about the launch of there 2009/2010 phones, but again no dice. How about android, heard of that? You make it very difficult to love you when you obviously don't know what the hell consumers want. Do you think that a 49yr old women that went from a clam shell to an Iphone has any Idea how to use it, probably not, she just knows it cool. Those people are called consumers they spend money. C'mon Verizon I would like to be cowboys from the West or Pimps from Oakland, grow up Count chocolate(dig) .
26. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
so is is the o2 getting released around the same time as the storm 2 or later?
32. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
I don't know the answer to that quite yet. Like I said, there are some factors that are slowing down the launch. I promise I will let everyone know as soon as I get more info
33. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
Thank you kind sir, at least someone is giving us the low down on these phones. I hope the o2 come out soon because my phone is falling apart and I am eligible for an upgrade in September..so I hope it comes out around that time!
35. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
Allright, so today I found out some pretty cool news and who better to share it with than complete strangers! The Motorola Android phone that has been rumored for Verizon is not as far away as we originally thought. It is considered a Smartphone and will be classified as the Motorola A855 (It currently doesn't have a name though I am sure they will go through about a 1,000 different names like they did with the Storm). As soon as I get my hands on this bad boy I will share more info!
36. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
some kid on facebook said that his dad works for samsung and he told his dad to emailed the head people. he said that they are going to release it in october not december...so how accurate is your info, i have to believe it when i see it. i hear a july, august, october, and a decemeber release which one is more likely i hope august!!!
37. charlie bucket (Posts: 1; Member since: 20 Jul 2009)
do you mean Q3 release versus Q4? September/October or winter? This is the best sounding news I've heard from verizon in a while I just don't know how long I can wait, have been off contract for the past year and need something badly. I don't want to go get an Omnia and have the O2 released next month or an Android soon after. Thanks for your help.
39. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
believe what you will but anyone that gives you a firm date is probably just blowing smoke.
40. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
Hi Charlie, I promise I will provide updates as soon as I get it.
42. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
No offense but you are probally the one blowing smoke, at least his dad got some kind of inside information because he works there. Since the o2 got FCC approval in June phones do have a pattern of hitting the market 4 months when approved so October looks right around the target for me. Anyways you didn't tell me who you were again I kinda missed that little detail?
43. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
See I am having a hard time believing that verizon will release two Major phones at the same time. I believe the o2 will come a little sooner since the storm 2 is a little popular..that's just stupid, verizon is doing bad business do they even know that there customers is threating to leave for the iPhone because of bad decision making? I wish this phone can come sooner my chocolate 2 can hold out much longer. Do you guys read the samsung forums on whta we wantwww.samsung-omnia.org is a great site please tell vzw to read
44. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
See I am having a hard time believing that verizon will release two Major phones at the same time. I believe the o2 will come a little sooner since the storm 2 is a little popular..that's just stupid, verizon is doing bad business do they even know that there customers is threating to leave for the iPhone because of bad decision making? I wish this phone can come sooner my chocolate 2 can hold out much longer. Do you guys read the samsung forums on whta we wantwww.samsung-omnia.org is a great site please tell vzw to read
46. ckeegan (Posts: 24; Member since: 20 Sep 2005)
If you think the Storm2 and Omnia2 appeal to the same type of customer, then you literally have no clue what you're talking about.
49. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
Oh I know what I am talking about who would release two major phones at the same time?..verizon is doing bad decision making, and by the way I wasn't talking to you I was asking him why is verizon releasing these two at the same time..huh conversation but inners
50. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
Htc phones are garbage, only thing good about it is there UI
51. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
Htc phones are garbage, only thing good about it is there UI
56. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
One second your calling me kind sir and now your telling me I am blowing smoke? I really could care less and have no desire to play a kids game of "my dads better than your dad because......" . And to answer your question I work out of the Southlake, TX testing faciliity for VZW.
58. VZWProductTestr (Posts: 56; Member since: 03 Jul 2009)
Verizon has launch 2 major phones at the same time....The Omnia and Storm were only a few weeks apart. I will say that I am nowhere near a position of any kind of "decision making" but my coworkers are just as passionate about these phones as you guys are and none of us go around making suggestions like, "gosh this phone could use some more firmware, I hate options; I feel like I am ordering at the cheesecake factory!" But in all seriousness, I wanted to make myself available to other consumers so that I can pass along suggestions so that we can distribute a better product. But I won't stick around and get hazed by some people.
59. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
Well who cares I already got the info I need which is a Q4 release. I am probally not going to wait on the o2 if it's a Christmas release..huh verizon sucks!!!!!RELEASE THE DARN PHONE ALREADY!! You can tell them that for the people who want it!
60. kjack628 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Jul 2009)
your info is useful it's the fact that why is it taking so long for vzw to announce something? I want the o2 bad, people who have the gsm o2 are complaining already and calling it shity. So what makes the o2 CDMA version better?..I apologize about my rudeness but the waiting is just pissing me off a bit, because while everyone else is getting it early we will see ours by Christmas and something much better will be out by then.
45. YouLostTheGame (Posts: 441; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
Oh I would love it if VZW let us early Storm adopters upgrade early to a Storm 2! Keeping my fingers crossed.


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Through a combination of zealous righteousness and post-punk experimentalism,
became one of the most popular rock & roll bands in the world -- equally known for their sweeping sound as for their grandiose statements about politics and religion.
The Edge
provided the group with a signature sound by creating sweeping sonic landscapes with his heavily processed, echoed guitars. Though
the Edge
's style wasn't conventional, the rhythm section of
Larry Mullen, Jr.
Adam Clayton
played the songs as driving hard rock, giving the band a forceful, powerful edge that was designed for arenas. And their lead singer,
, was a frontman with a knack of grand gestures that played better in stadiums than small clubs. It's no accident that footage of
parading with a white flag with "Sunday Bloody Sunday" blaring in the background became the defining moment of
's early career -- there rarely was a band that believed so deeply in rock's potential for revolution as
, and there rarely was a band whose members didn't care if they appeared foolish in the process.
During the course of the early '80s, the group quickly built up a dedicated following through constant touring and a string of acclaimed records. By 1987,
's following had grown large enough to propel them to the level of international superstardom with the release of
The Joshua Tree
. Unlike many of their contemporaries, they were able to sustain such popularity in the '90s by reinventing themselves as a postmodern, self-consciously ironic, dance-inflected pop/rock act, owing equally to the experimentalism of late-'70s
and '90s electronic dance and techno. By performing such a successful reinvention, the band confirmed its status as one of the most popular bands in rock history, in addition to earning additional critical respect.
With its textured guitars, the band's sound was undeniably indebted to post-punk, so it's slightly ironic that
formed in 1976, before punk had even reached their hometown of Dublin, Ireland. Larry Mullen Jr. (born October 31, 1961; drums), posted a notice on a high-school bulletin board asking for fellow musicians to form a band.
Paul Hewson
, May 10, 1960; vocals),
the Edge
David Evans
, August 8, 1961; guitar, keyboards, vocals),
Adam Clayton
(born March 13, 1960; bass), and
Dick Evans
responded to the ad, and the teenagers banded together as a
cover band called the Feedback. They then changed their name to the Hype in 1977. Shortly afterward,
Dick Evans
left the band to form
the Virgin Prunes
, and the group changed names once again, this time adopting the moniker of
's first big break arrived in 1978, during the members' final year of high school, when they won a talent contest sponsored by Guinness. By the end of the year,
the Stranglers
' manager, Paul McGuinness, had seen
play and offered to manage them. Even with a powerful manager in their corner, the band had trouble making much headway, and failed an audition with CBS Records at the end of the year. In the fall of 1979,
released their debut EP,
U2 Three
. The EP was available only in Ireland, where it topped the national charts. Shortly afterward, they began to play in England, but they failed to gain much attention away from home.
scored one more chart-topping single, "Another Day," in early 1980 before Island Records offered the group a contract. Later that year, the band's full-length debut,
, was released. Produced by
Steve Lillywhite
, the album's sweeping, atmospheric but edgy sound was unlike most recordings by
's post-punk contemporaries, and the band earned further attention for its public embrace of Christianity; only
was not a practicing Christian. Through constant touring, including opening gigs for
Talking Heads
were able to take
into the American Top 70 in early 1981.
, also produced by
, followed in the fall, and it became their British breakthrough, reaching number 11 on the charts. By early 1983,
's "I Will Follow" and
's "Gloria" had become staples on MTV, which, along with their touring, gave
a formidable cult following in the U.S.
Released in the spring of 1983, the
's breakthrough release, entering the U.K. charts at number one and elevating them into arenas in the United States, where the album peaked at number 12.
had a stronger political message than its predecessors, as evidenced by the international hits "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "New Year's Day." During the supporting tour, the band filmed its concert at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheater, releasing the show as an EP and video titled
Under a Blood Red Sky
. The EP entered in the U.K. charts at number two, becoming the most successful live recording in British history.
had become one of the most popular bands in the world, and their righteous political stance soon became replicated by many other bands, providing the impetus for the Band Aid and Live Aid projects in 1984 and 1985, respectively.
For the follow-up to
entered the studios with co-producers
Brian Eno
Daniel Lanois
, who helped give the resulting album an experimental, atmospheric tone. Released in the fall of 1984,
The Unforgettable Fire
replicated the chart status of
, entering the U.K. charts at number one and reaching number 12 in the U.S. The album also generated the group's first Top 40 hit in America with "(Pride) In the Name of Love," a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
supported the album with a successful international tour, highlighted by a show-stealing performance at Live Aid. Following the tour, the band released the live EP
Wide Awake in America
in 1985.
had become one of the most successful rock bands of the '80s, they didn't truly become superstars until the spring 1987 release of
The Joshua Tree
. Greeted with enthusiastic reviews, many of which proclaimed the album a masterpiece,
The Joshua Tree
's first American number one hit and their third straight album to enter the U.K. charts at number one; in England, it set a record by going platinum within 28 hours. Generating the U.S. number one hits "With or Without You" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For,"
The Joshua Tree
and the group's supporting tour became the biggest success story of 1987, earning
the cover of respected publications like
decided to film a documentary about their American tour, recording new material along the way. The project became
Rattle & Hum
, a film that was supported by a double-album soundtrack that was divided between live tracks and new material. While the album
Rattle & Hum
was a hit, the record and film received the weakest reviews of
's career, with many critics taking issue with the group's fascination with American roots music like blues, soul, country, and folk. Following the release of
Rattle & Hum
, the band took an extended hiatus.
reconvened in Berlin in 1990 to record a new album with
. While the sessions for the album were difficult, the resulting record,
Achtung Baby
, represented a successful reinvention of the band's trademark sound. Where they had been inspired by post-punk in the early career and American music during their mid-career,
delved into electronic and dance music with
Achtung Baby
. Inspired equally by late-'70s
and the Madchester scene in the U.K.,
Achtung Baby
was sonically more eclectic and adventurous than
's earlier work, and it didn't alienate their core audience. The album debuted at number one throughout the world and spawned Top Ten hits with "Mysterious Ways" and "One."
Early in 1992, the group launched an elaborate tour to support
Achtung Baby
. Dubbed Zoo TV, the tour was an innovative blend of multimedia electronics, featuring a stage filled with televisions, suspended cars, and cellular phones.
devised an alter ego called the Fly, which was a knowing send-up of rock stardom. Even under the ironic guise of the Fly and Zoo TV, it was evident that
were looser and more fun than ever before, even though they had not abandoned their trademark righteous political anger. Following the completion of the American Zoo TV tour in late 1992 and preceding the launch of the tour's European leg,
entered the studio to complete an EP of new material that soon became the full-length
. Released in the summer of 1993 to coincide with the tour of the same name,
demonstrated a heavier techno and dance influence than
Achtung Baby
and received strong reviews. Nevertheless, the album stalled at sales of two million and failed to generate a big hit single. During the subsequent
tour, the Fly metamorphosed into the demonic MacPhisto, which dominated the remainder of the tour. Upon the completion of the
tour in late 1993, the band took another extended break.
During 1995,
re-emerged with "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me," a glam rock theme to
Batman Forever
that was produced by
Nellee Hooper
Soul II Soul
). Later that year, they recorded the collaborative album
Original Soundtracks, Vol. 1
Brian Eno
, releasing the record under the name
the Passengers
late in 1995. It was greeted with a muted reception, both critically and commercially. Many hardcore
fans (including drummer Larry Mullen Jr.) were unhappy with the
project, and
promised their next album, to be released in the fall of 1996, would be a rock & roll record.
The album took longer to complete than usual, ultimately being pushed back to the spring of 1997. During its delay, a few tracks, including the forthcoming first single "Discotheque," were leaked, and it became clear that the new album was going to be heavily influenced by techno, dance, and electronic music. When it was finally released,
did indeed bear a heavier dance influence, but it was greeted with strong initial sales and a few positive reviews. Demand for the album lessened in the following months, however, and
ultimately became the band's least popular album in over a decade. In late 1998, the group returned with
Best of 1980-1990
, the first in a series of hits collections issued in conjunction with a reported 50 million dollar agreement with Polygram. Included in the comprehensive track list was a remixed version of "Sweetest Thing," originally released as B-side in 1987, which charted well in multiple countries.
Three years after the mediocre response to
teamed up with
once again to release
All That You Can't Leave Behind
in fall 2000. The album was heralded as a return to form, melding the band's classic sound with contemporary trends. It topped charts around the world, reached number three in America, earned Grammy Awards for the singles "Beautiful Day" and "Walk On," and became the band's biggest-selling record in years. (The Elevation tour that followed also brought
a hefty paycheck.)
Steve Lillywhite
, producer of the early-'80s landmarks
, and
, returned to the helm for
's next record,
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
. Released in November 2004, it hit the top of the
charts and quickly gained platinum status. The album also garnered eight Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and Song of the Year (for "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own," which
had written for his father).
were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in early 2005 and launched an international tour soon after, selling out arena venues in the U.S. and outdoor stadium shows abroad. The Vertigo Tour became the highest-grossing tour of 2005; by the time the entire tour concluded in late 2006, its gross of $389 million had made it the second most successful tour ever.
returned to the drawing board in 2006 by partnering with veteran rock producer
Rick Rubin
. Two songs from those sessions appeared on the compilation
U218 Singles
, but the remaining material was ultimately scrapped. The band then turned to longtime friends
Brian Eno
Daniel Lanois
, and
Steve Lillywhite
, all of whom helped shape the sound of
's 12th studio effort. Entitled
No Line on the Horizon
, the album was originally slated to appear in October 2008, although the release date was ultimately pushed back to March 2009.
No Line on the Horizon
was met with enthusiastic reviews but failed to yield a big radio single; even so, the band embarked on another lucrative tour that summer. A second leg, originally planned for 2010, was postponed when
suffered a slipped disc and underwent emergency back surgery. Touring resumed the following year, and the so-called 360 Tour was ultimately named the highest-grossing concert tour in history. Meanwhile,
the Edge
also worked on music for the Broadway musical
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
, which opened in June 2011.
Not long after completing the 360 Tour,
turned their attention to recording their 13th album, a process that turned out to be rather complicated. Initially, the group worked with such dance-oriented producers as will.i.am and David Guetta, but as the sessions progressed, the concept of the record changed, as did the producers, with the band trying out Ryan Tedder and Flood before eventually settling in for the long haul with Danger Mouse. The first fruits of these sessions appeared in late 2013, when "Ordinary Love" was released as part of the soundtrack to the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom; the song was nominated for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe. The next song up was "Invisible," which appeared to be the opening salvo for a new album as it soundtracked a commercial for Super Bowl XLVIII and the group played it on the inaugural February 17 2014 episode of
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
. Commercial response to the single was lukewarm and the band retreated into the studio for several more months, unexpectedly emerging with a completed album called Songs of Innocence on September 9, 2014. Available in its first month-and-a-half as a free download, Songs of Innocence saw a physical release in October. Upon that release, it debuted at nine on the Billboard 200, selling 25,000 copies; in comparison,
No Line on the Horizon
sold 484,000 copies in its first week of release.
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As the gruesome details of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings emerged, even the staunchest gun rights supporters cringed.
On Friday morning, 14 of the 20 children murdered in Newtown, Conn., were huddled together in a school bathroom, their teacher unable to stop the barrage of bullets fired from an assault rifle at the 6- and 7-year-olds.
The crazed gunman, Adam Lanza, just 20 years old himself, dressed in black as if portraying himself as a messenger of death, pumped multiple bullets into each small child at close range, according to police forensic reports revealed at a press conference on Sunday.
After Lanza left a pile of dead bodies in the school bathroom, he moved on to kill six more children and six faculty members before he heard police arriving and turned a handgun on himself.
All totaled, Adam Lanza took 28 lives, including that of his mother, Nancy. "Her cause of death is multiple gunshot wounds and the death has been ruled a homicide," according to the Connecticut state police report.
The Sandy Hook massacre might be called one of the most unspeakable crimes ever committed on American soil.
As the names and photos of the murdered children became public, emotions range from deep sadness to outrage at the lack of action by lawmakers to address obvious problems surrounding easy access to assault weapons in America.
However, all that might be about to change.
At a prayer service in Newtown on Sunday, President Obama said, "We can't tolerate this anymore. These tragedies must end. And to end them we must change. … We can't accept events like this as routine."
Among the president's most potent remarks included asking if America wanted to remain "powerless" to overcome the "politics" of gun control laws.
Gun-control legislation has met resistance from lawmakers who have valued support from the National Rifle Association more than a desire to keep the American public safe, particularly from assault weapons. Congress failed to renew a 10-year assault weapons ban in 2004.
There are several reasons why lawmakers appear to be little more than puppets of the NRA. For one, the NRA has about 4 million members who fund the group through membership fees. The NRA also makes money promoting gun manufacturers. When gun sales go up, so do profits. So it behooves gunmakers and the NRA financially to sell as many guns as they can. The multibillion-dollar gun industry uses some of its money to fund the political campaigns of candidates who will keep gun laws weak, or face well-financed opposition in elections.
Since the Sandy Hook murders, there is a growing movement to reverse that trend. Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said on MSBNC Monday that politicians who do not vote for stronger gun-control legislation will face voters wielding more power than the NRA. He also said that lawmakers should be willing to risk losing an election in order keep America's children safe.
As some pundits have pointed out, military grade assault weapons and massive amounts of ammunition have no legitimate use in the hands of civilians – except to commit mass murder.
No one is saying the right to own guns should be eliminated. But that right must be balnced with the rights of others to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
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Heptares will join the group of European academic and industry researchers in its five-year program to study drug target classes—namely protein kinases, proteases, and G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR)—by providing it with access to expertise and stabilized GPCRs as well as its broader GPCR discovery platform. That know-how includes the company's Biophysical Mapping™ technology, designed and developed to screen and study the binding kinetics of small molecules and antibody fragments within the stabilized GPCRs or "StaRs®".
In return, Heptares said, it will receive grant funding from the European Union that will enable it to develop its expertise and capabilities further. The Consortium is part of the EU's €2 billion (about $2.6 billion) Innovative Medicines Initiative, and is funded with over €20 million (about $26 million) from the EU and contributions from members of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations.
Bayer HealthCare and Leiden University will coordinate the consortium, which aims to demonstrate the value of kinotypic information to early drug discovery and establish kinotype analysis as a routine part of lead compound optimization. The consortium will include 20 partners with expertise in structure elucidation, bioanalytical technologies, computational drug design, and pharmacology from top academic institutions, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical companies across Europe.
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Yes, it's safe to get a flu (influenza) shot during pregnancy. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a flu shot for anyone who's pregnant during flu season — typically early October through late March.
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When you get your flu shot, request the flu shot — not the nasal spray vaccine. The flu shot is made from an inactivated virus, so it's safe for both mother and baby during any stage of pregnancy. The nasal spray vaccine is made from a live virus, which makes it less appropriate during pregnancy or while you're trying to conceive.
If you're allergic to eggs, check with your doctor before receiving a flu shot. The flu vaccine contains tiny amounts of egg protein. If you have an egg allergy or sensitivity, you'll likely be able to receive a flu shot — but you might need to take special precautions, such as waiting in the doctor's office for at least 30 minutes after vaccination in case of a reaction. There's also a flu vaccine that doesn't contain egg protein, approved for use in adults age 18 and older. Also check with your doctor if you had a severe reaction to a previous flu vaccine.
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Tax relief for working Ohioans and small businesses would provide an enormous boost to the state's economy. And, of course, the 20 percent income tax cut proposed by Gov. John Kasich certainly would be welcome in most households.
Kasich's proposal is in trouble, however, because of the method the governor initially proposed to fund it. Legislators debating a state budget for the next two years have all but killed the plan.
There are some legitimate concerns. Part of Kasich's proposal to offset revenue lost through cuts in the income tax and small business taxes is to increase the severance tax on oil and natural gas. Some Ohioans worry that might dampen enthusiasm for drilling gas and oil wells. The target Marcellus and Utica shale formations underlie several states, after all.
Kasich's plan to lower the sales tax on some consumer sales, but to apply it to a host of new types of sales, also has drawn substantial criticism.
Without new revenue or massive state spending cuts, Kasich's tax relief campaign will be dead on arrival at the Statehouse.
But there have been reports the governor and legislative leaders are not ready to give up. Good. Again, the amount of good tax relief envisioned by the governor would accomplish is enormous.
Perhaps other ways of offsetting revenue lost from the tax cuts can be found. That seems to be the hope in both Kasich's office and among legislators.
They should persist in combing through the budget for ways of making the tax relief package a reality. It may be that a less hefty increase than Kasich planned in the severance tax and a more limited expansion of the sales tax base can be combined with other revenue sources to make the governor's good idea a reality. Efforts to do that should continue.


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Did 'Cranky Consumers' Force Yahoo Out of Korea?
Did South Korea's "cranky consumers" play a part in Yahoo's decision to close its Korean operations?
That's one of the questions being debated online in South Korea on Friday, triggered by a blog post that local media have portrayed as being from a former Yahoo Korea employee.
In the post, titled "Foreign firms leaving Korea: Is this a victory for a homeowner who has driven out invaders?" the author, who didn't give a name and didn't respond to emailed questions, disputed a recent report by YTN Cable News Network that Yahoo's departure was caused by the company's failure to catch up with South Korea's fast-changing IT trends.
In the rebuttal, the author says the departure was brought about by the fact that "Korea is not a place for foreign companies to pursue success in an efficient way." The writer notes Yahoo's own statement about its departure and other statements made by global firms in announcing their withdrawal from South Korea:
The company will "…focus more attention on markets where we are best positioned to compete effectively" – Motorola
"The move is part of the Taiwanese manufacturer's efforts to … focus on selling handsets in markets where it stands a better chance of success" — HTC
We will '…focus our resources on building a stronger global business that's set up for long-term growth and success' –Yahoo!
On New Year's Eve, Yahoo closed its Korean operations for good, ending 15 years of business in the country where the local portals Naver and Daum dominate the search market. Yahoo Korea – once a force in the early 2000's – accounted for less than 1% of search just before closing down. In October, the company said that "the Korean operation has been faced with a lot of challenges and has slowed Yahoo's overall business growth for the past few years."
Motorola, HTC, and Research in Motion closed their South Korea country offices in 2012. Goldman Sachs Asset Management in mid-November decided to leave the market and HSBC is trying to sell its retail banking business in South Korea.
The blog author cited three factors that create unfavorable conditions for foreign businesses: cranky consumers, highly competitive market conditions, and Korea's somewhat "ambiguous" appeal for foreign businesses compared with the huge Chinese market and other emerging markets like Vietnam and Indonesia.
The writer said Korean consumers need to be more willing to try out different services to have a more global perspective even though that might cause some inconvenience. Insufficient foreign competition will ultimately result in bigger dominance by Korean firms, which in turn will narrow the scope of options for consumers, the author warned.
The blog post received a mixed response. Here's a selection of comments from online forums.
"I agree that Korea is increasingly turning into a market that foreign investors aren't enthusiastic about and that global firms leaving the country might give investors a negative image about Korea."
"Who would use bad service? Now I know why they (Yahoo) had no choice but to leave. It is their mindset to blame consumers for their own faults."
"I don't think what he's saying is totally wrong. Monopolies infringe upon consumers' rights. The government should take some action about it. But Yahoo will just be forgotten because it didn't try hard enough. For many Koreans, Yahoo isn't 'foreign' because it started its service very early. It is just not fair to think that Yahoo was ill-treated because it is a foreign firm."
"It was no surprise that it was kicked out because it came to 'invade.' If it had come here to live harmoniously, it could have still been operating. But one thing we need to think about is how to solve the monopolization by local companies."
As the blog post gained increasing attention, the author added: "This is my personal opinion. Yet it stirred more controversy than I had expected."
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I recycle holes myself, but am unaware of any strength-testing for such placements. My opinionated hunch is that if the screw twists into the ice and you meet resistance the entire way, it's not much different than boring a brand-new hole.
Sometimes, however, the existing hole has melted out and can be larger in diameter than your screw, or your screw might have a smaller diameter than the one that drilled the hole. Using a sloppy hole isn't cool because screws rely on the bite of their threads to hold, and that bite is minimized if the hole is oversized. On popular climbs where the ice is as perforated as Sponge Bob, you may, for want of untapped ice, have to use the existing hole. Place the screw, but recognize that your levitation training will do more for you in a fall.Besides melt-out, consider the hole's location. Did the dimwit ahead of you set his screw in a bulge, plate or chandeliered formation that could blow out? If so, your screw could screw you even if it felt snug going in.While the benefit of reusing screw holes sounds substantial, it is becoming less relevant as screw designs continue to advance. I tested the latest BD Express Ice Screw and compared placement times starting from scratch to those of reusing a hole. Best case, placing a screw in an old hole shaved off just five seconds, or the time required to initially engage the screw in a new placement. Once either screw was set, both spun in equally quickly and with the same effort. Compare those five seconds saved to eternity, and the choice becomes clear. Gear Guy has spoken!
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