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Hi new here,and would kindly like to learn how to take care of the passion flower I inherited on our move to central California. What a surprise on this gangly vine when it bloomed this flower. Gee I thought it westeria or something. I woud'a took the westeria too! But what a surprise. Now I'd like to learn to care for it. It's in a pot and I've houseplant fertilized with liquid . Found out it will wilt when dry. How long does it live ? Should I move it in winter? What about transplanting to larger pot?please help me make it live along time . I've picked off caterpilers already that ate leaves. And moved them to some bushes .
passiflora sp.or passion flower?
Most Passiflora are considered tropical plants and should do very well planted in the ground in your Planting Zone 9 area. Here is some plant care info for you.
But, if that is not an option, here is some info on container growing also.
I used to grow one inside my conservatory in a large pot, each spring I re-poted it into a larger sized pot till I felt it was large enough and once it was in the very biggest pot I then just removed the top 2-3 inches of soil from the pot and added fresh with some bonemeal with blood /fish already mixed from the garden store, we get this mix in a box and a handful per pot would be enough, this is a slow release fertiliser so I also added a liquid plant feed half strength every week till it began to show flower buds, at that time I did full strength liquid feed but, only going by directions on bottle.
These vines can live for many years and you should be able to grow your vine on a frame / trellis ect, after flowering or fruit has passed, you can trim it back to keep it a manageable size but remember they are large plants / vines once they are growing well,
You need to make sure the plant wont dry out but don't allow it to sit in a saucer of water, after watering, wait an hour and pour off any excess water left in the saucer, don't re-water till you have stuck your finger into the soil and if dry, the plant needs water, if still damp then leave off watering till the soil is dry.
Hope this helps you out and you have many years of pleasure from your Passion flower vine.
Good luck, WeeNel.
sorry it took me so very long to reply to your wonderful postings. be assured i'm very gratefull for them. Yes !haveing this plant for along time in my life is important to me. thanks again !! I will try my best!! Teri(Nervonahh)
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Our Verdict: The Lenovo IdeaPad Y530is a capable multimedia laptop with exceptional sound and a nice frameless display. But aside from adding an HDMI port, Lenovo has done little to address the problems that plagued this laptop's predecessor. Read More…
- What We Liked…
- Frameless display
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 Review
By December 15, 2008reviewed
The Lenovo IdeaPad Y530's 15.4-inch (1,280x800) glossy screen, textured "light weave" lid, excellent speakers, and HDMI port all make for excellent multimedia experience for the $949 price. But aside from that HDMI port and slightly better CPU and graphics performance, Lenovo didn't change much in this successor to the IdeaPad Y510.
Weighing 6.6 pounds and measuring 1.4x14.2x10.3 inches (HWD), the Y530 is light enough for commuters. Like its predecessor, it sports a textured material on the lid that sets it apart from Lenovo's business laptops. A brushed-aluminum plate surrounds the keyboard, adding a distinct bit of style while keeping fingerprints at bay, and a pleasing orange button for volume--along with orange backlit touch buttons for controlling media playback and the EQ presets--are functional and aesthetically pleasing. But we question how often most people actually use sound profiles such as Jazz, Classical, Dance, and Pop, and we think the buttons could have been put to better use.
The Y530's keyboard works well enough for productivity, but it isn't backlit, as the Gateway MC7803u's is. Our biggest beef with the keyboard is the Function key, which Lenovo placed in the left corner that usually belongs to the Control key. It might not be a deal breaker, but touch typists will find it annoying. We were also surprised when one part on our test machine--the plastic section above the keyboard that houses the touch-sensitive buttons--popped out a bit on the right side. No amount of prodding could get it to stay back down, and considering that we barely moved this regular production unit around our office, that's not a good sign. We hope it's just a fluke, as Lenovo is typically known for its solid build quality.
The frameless screen has a glossy finish that goes all the way to the edge of the lid. It looks great at first, and it's certainly up to the task of making games and movies look good. But when we watched Terry Gilliam's Brazil, it became obvious that this screen works best for a single viewer. Tilting the screen just a couple of degrees forward or back resulted in major glare, and off to either side, colors quickly washed out. Because of the IdeaPad's fold-over hinge design, the screen won't lay flat, either.
Aside from HDMI, the left side of the Y530 sports a VGA port, two USB ports, an Ethernet jack, and an Express Card slot. A 6-in-1 multimedia card reader adorns the front edge of the laptop, and audio jacks, a third USB port, FireWire, and a phone jack accompany the 8x optical drive on the right side. A 250GB hard drive is housed inside.
The Y530's sound was superb for a laptop, thanks to its five speakers: two below the screen, two along the sides of the keyboard, and one small, downward-facing subwoofer that actually manages to kick out a fair amount of bass. Don't expect to rock the house, but there's plenty of volume to kick out some serious living-room jams.
In our tests, the laptop never got more than slightly warm to the touch, but it didn't exactly burn up the Futuremark tests, either. The Y530 scored 3,161 in PCMark Vantage, which is below average, but not by much. The 3DMark Vantage test wouldn't run because the Y530 doesn't meet the test's minimum resolution requirements, and on more gaming-centric 3DMark06 test, the laptop managed a score of 2,084 in 1,024x768 resolution. The Y530 averaged just 16 frames per second (fps) in that resolution in our F.E.A.R. test, and 12fps in Company of Heroes with all the bells and whistles turned on. With a 1.66GHz Core 2 Duo processor and Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS graphics, we didn't expect to be wowed; serious gamers will definitely want to opt for the somewhat beefier 9500M G graphics option. The Y530 is by no means a stellar system for gaming, but at this price, you can't expect excellence. We would prefer at least a 2GHz processor, but Lenovo includes a hardware video decoder, which makes that a bit less of an issue.
The laptop's score of 4,036 in Cinebench 10 is surprisingly above average but still not stellar. It finished our iTunes conversion test in 4 minutes and 48 seconds and our Windows Media Encoder test in 7 minutes and 42 seconds. The battery lasted 2 hours and 4 minutes in our DVD rundown test, slightly below average and 11 minutes less than the $999 Gateway MC7803u's score, though that laptop sports a larger, eight-cell battery.
On the software side, exclusives like VeriFace, a security feature that uses the Webcam to identify your face, and the OneKey Rescue System, a one-touch factory reset button, are nice enough. You also get a 90-day trial of Microsoft Office, and the one-year warranty on parts and labor is standard.
For $949, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 is a capable multimedia laptop with excellent sound and a good-looking screen, provided you can live with a fair amount of glare. Its specs are on the low end of multimedia laptops we tested in our recent roundup, but so is the price. If you own a Y510, the HDMI port is the only reason to upgrade. If you don't, you'll be hard-pressed to find an option with better performance for less than $1,000.
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Error-Alerts.com is a browser extension that can be useful for internet surfing for users who want to make some beneficial custom on the web. But these browser extensions annoy users with the popping-up windows like all bundled browser extensions. If you did not install the extension or you repent that the program is installed, so you are welcome to read the article entirely and perform the removal instructions that will be useful to remove Error-Alerts.com. If you want the fast effective solution to delete this browser extension, so you can install the handy program from this website.
Automatically Manually From browsers
Main options of Spyhunter 4:
- Removes all elements created by Error-Alerts.com.
- Can solve browser problems and protect browser settings.
- Has System and Network Guards, so you can forget about computer threats.
What is Error-Alerts.com?
Error-Alerts.com is not a harmful program since it cannot affect other computers, but it can be downloaded with diverse freeware. This fact sensitises that Error-Alerts.com is a virus.
But, actually, it is only an nerve-racking browser extension that tortures you with promo announcement in the form of pop-ups. Almost every user has undesired programs for browsers like Error-Alerts.com and is eager to remove it.
1. Install Error-Alerts.com Removal Tool:
Step 1. Click Start
Step 2. Click Control Panel
Step 3. Find and highlight the unwanted software and select Uninstall
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Registry Entries:
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Uninstall Error-Alerts.com from Firefox:
- Help=>Troubleshooting Information
- Reset Firefox
- Finish
Delete Error-Alerts.com from IE:
- Run inetcpl.cpl
- Advanced=>Reset
- Delete Personal Settings=>Reset=>Close
Remove Error-Alerts.com from Google Chrome:
- C:\Users\"your username"\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\User Data
- Rename Default folder to Default2
- Open Google Chrome
- Do not open Opera
- Remove Profile and Cache folders in:
- C:\Users\User_Name\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software\Opera Stable
- C:\Users\User_Name\AppData\Local\Opera Software\Opera Stable
- Open Opera
- Open your browser
- Settings->Reset Safari
- Reset
Every person should understand that all the programs for browsers including Error-Alerts.com, no matter if they are useful, are the areas of weakness for a browser where they are installed. The vendors that created browsers release update patches periodically, due to which the browser safety is protected. The presence of any browser add-on can make the effort to protect the security of the browser impracticable. And, as a result, some online offenders can infect your PC or thieve your private information. If you are not able to fancy your life without browser extensions, then I suggest to install add-ons from dependable vendors only, perhaps it will promote you to protect the computer. But you should understand that it is better not to download any extensions at all.
You should know that any installed extension has already got the allowance to see your sensitive data that you impart when fill in some forms on the web. The data, including your telephone number, your name, number of your credit card, etc. Can be sold to some public relations. Be careful using any browser add-ons and do not install them, if there is not a real need in it.
Error-Alerts.com is an advertising browser add-on that installs some other dangerous objects. Is there any warranty that the deals are 100% real? No doubt, no. So, you should not confide the popping-up windows and its promises. Also you should not visit the landing pages of the displayed promotions as they can be viral and so, as consequence, your PC will be infected with a real virus in your system.
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|Removal From Browsers
|Removal with Free Antivirus
|Removal with Spyhunter
|Infected computers (USA)
|Infected computers (Europe)
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Error-Alerts.com like other adware software has several common symptoms that will help you to define if your system is infected with it or not. Here is the list of them:
- Many block of ads shown by Error-Alerts.com
- Very slow PC
- Antimalware detects some dangers
- Changes in your browser (toolbars, homepage, search engine)
- Search results are hijacked
- Presence of Error-Alerts.com files, DIRS and registry entries
Manual and Automatic Removal Methods?
You should know that manual removal instructions that remove Error-Alerts.com from browsers are completely safe and you can execute them not being afraid that you harm your system. I should notice that these methods are efficient, so you will get the wanted result and the extension will be removed together will all its manifestations. It is an easy way of removal as well; it yields only to the automatic way of removal. But sometimes, using this way of removal users detect that the adware returns to the browser and they need to fulfill any other methods to remove it.
Also there is one more manual removal method where you should remove files, folders and registry entries. The way of removal is safe in situation if you will perform it gingerly or commit it to the experienced person who knows what and why should be removed. In order to make this process more secure you should do the backup of the registry. Do not forget that only the itemized parts of the extension should be enumerated and no other ones otherwise your PC will not load. If you do not realize what registry value is and where it should be found, then you are welcome to use automatic method not to break your computer.
Still the most effective and the safest instructions are automatic. Installing any antimalware software that includes Error-Alerts.com in its signature base, you will remove this undesired browser extension more quick and it will not bother you again as the antivirus will protect your PC hereafter.
Concerning the sums of money that users may spend on the removal of the virus I should say that some removal techniques are 100% free of charge, for example manual removal from browsers, manual professional removal (in the case if you will do it by yourselves), free antivirus program and the removal from Control Panel. But not all of them are powerful. The information about the effectiveness of these methods I describe in the table that is called 'Removal methods statistics' below. Speaking about the paid methods of virus removal, I should list the Computer Repair Shop Service and paid Antivirus software.
These methods are the most forceful. In spite of the great difference in the price (Repair Shop service depends on the complexity of the problem and may cost up to $300, but paid antivirus costs up to $60) these removal ways are almost equal in the effectiveness and in the results. I should also say that paid antiviruses always has support service (sometimes free) that will remove the virus like in an expensive computer repair shop.
Removal methods statistics
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|Paid Antivirus
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|up to 3 hours
|From Control Panel
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|Manual Removal (Professional)
|up to 4
|Removal from browsers
|up to 1 hour
Are you seeking for the software that is able to remove Error-Alerts.com absolutely? In that case I want to recommend you Spyhunter because it is the best Error-Alerts.com Removal Tool and even more. The program detects and deletes all undesirable browser extensions and, besides, is able to protect your system, eliminating all up-to-date viruses.
Enigma Software created Spyhunter to be a efective antispyware and antimalware utility that can protect the computer against all modern viral objects, including rootkits and trojans. Thanks to the regularly renewed signature base Spyhunter uninstalls all the latest computer threats that are written by malware writers daily.
Spyhunter 4 differs from its previous versions with its outstanding and handy interface, its efficiency, effective guard and with the ability not to conflict with other antispyware tools installed on the computer. So now, you can havemore than one antispyware programs at the same time if you want.
Spyhunter gives real-time protection, has Integrated SpyHunter Compact OS that let to remove the most stubborn viruses and the ready-to-help live technical support. Spyhunter is compatible with Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Seven/8, it needs 256 MB of RAM, 75 MB of available hard disk space.
How to use Spyhunter
First of all you should download Spyhunter on your PC. You are welcome to click the download link from this post. After that you should install Spyhunter like all other antivirus software. I believe that the program is very easy-to-install and it is intelligible for most foreign users owing to the numerous languages that you can choose. This makes Spyhunter almost unreserved leader among all other world antivirus tools.
When Spyhunter is installed, you should update it, if the program doesn't do it by itself when you run it for the first time. After the update it is time to run the Scan process. Ordinarily it is enough to start fast scan to define and delete all the viruses and undesired items in the system.
View the list of the determined computer threats when the scan will be finished. If you find some useful for you utilities in the list, so you need to eliminate the tick near it, otherwise Spyhunter will remove the software. It pertains to the uncommon and special software that users download for their work. But usually, you need not eliminate any ticks. After that you need to click Fix Threats button. If you have already bought the license, then the computer threats will be deleted. In case you did not, then you will have the opportunity to pay for the license key.
I believe the guide was helpful for Error-Alerts.com Removal. But to guard your PC from other resembling browser extensions and from all other computer threats, then you are welcome to download any antispyware and antivirus software. You should download a program that has a enlarged base of signatures, regular update release and real-time protection. Merely the utility of this sort has the opportunity to protect the computer. It is better to scan your computer for computer threats at least once a week. Should have a broad virus database and regular updates. The best antiviruses has real-time protection. It is the 100% guard that is able to find computer threats on your computer when it is just trying to infect your PC.
If you do not know what antivirus protection to choose, then I advise you to download Spyhunter. The software will absolutely eliminate all the viruses and will create a real-time hurdle to guard the PC from the incoming viruses. It is very easy to scan your system with Spyhunter and it is so effective that is able to detect and eliminate rootkits and trojans and other computer infections that are recondite deep in the system. If you have any needed program for you work, but Spyhunter detects it as a computer threat and you are absolutely sure that this software is not a computer infection, so you can add it to Exclusions list and Spyhunter will not determine it as a computer infections. If you want to scan just one folder, then you are welcome to select Custom Malware Fixes feature. You should also take advantage of Process Guard or Registry Guard of the antivirus program for your convenience.
I also want to provide you with some helpful things that will protect your computer from Error-Alerts.com and other malicious objects in the future:
- Do not install any free of charge programs from unknown creators. If you do not want to pay for browser add-ons, then you should be very watchful during the installation of this application. You should not miss the checkbox (usually small letters) that is responsible for the download of any other software. You should remove the tick from this checkbox.
- Do not visit any malicious websites (porn, for adults, websites of unknown free software), they usually contain some trojans or other variants of viruses.
- Do not use torrents or other sharing web services, because you can download exe file instead of the wanted file.
- Do not open file send per email from unknown people. It can be one of the computer viruses.
- Install any antivirus software and scan your system at least once a week.
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HTTP Server Deployment for WAS Network Deployment
I am using the Midvision SaaS on AWS to deploy a WAS ND deployment. I was able to deploy the deployment manager and create 2 WAS node and federate them to the deployment manager and create a WAS cluster using the 2 Nodes.
I need to create a HTTP Server that can spray requests to the WAS Cluster. Does Midvision provide the IBM HTTP Server as a service on AWS ? If yes where is it available in the AWS Marketplace ? If no, how to I go about installing IBM HTTP Server in the WAS ND environment ? Do I need to manually install the HTTP Server myself or is there an alternate or automated way ?
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At the moment we don't offer IBM HTTP Server as a standard image on AWS. This is something we are considering offering if there is enough demand. So for now, you'll need to install it yourself on a clean AWS image.
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Published online Jun 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i24.3891
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Published online: June 28, 2006
AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of postoperative serial assay of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and cytokeratins for the detection of recurrent disease in patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma after radical surgery.
METHODS: Between 1993 and 2000, 120 patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma underwent radical surgery in the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Federal University of São Paulo-Escola Paulista de Medicina, São Paulo, Brazil. Periodic postoperative evaluation was performed by assaying markers in peripheral serum, colonoscopy and imaging examination. Presence of CEA was detected using the Delfia® method with 5 μg/L threshold, and cytokeratins using the LIA-mat® TPA-M Prolifigen® method with 72 U/L threshold.
RESULTS: In the first postoperative year, patients without recurrent disease had normal levels of CEA (1.5 ± 0.9 μg/L) and monoclonal tissue polypeptide antigen-M (TPA-M, 64.4 ± 47.8 U/L), while patients with recurrences had high levels of CEA (6.9 ± 9.8 μg/L, P < 0.01) and TPA-M (192.2 ± 328.8 U/L, P < 0.05). During the second postoperative year, patients without tumor recurrence had normal levels of CEA (2.0 ± 1.8 μg/L) and TPA-M (50.8 ± 38.4 U/L), while patients with recurrence had high levels of CEA (66.3 ± 130.8 μg/L, P < 0.01) and TPA-M (442.7 ± 652.8 U/L, P < 0.05). The mean follow-up time was 22.3 mo. There was recurrence in 23 cases. Five reoperations were performed without achieving radical excision. Rises in tumor marker levels preceded identification of recurrences: CEA in seven (30%) and TPA-M in eleven individuals (48%).
CONCLUSION: Intensive follow-up by serial assay of CEA and cytokeratins allows early detection of colorectal neoplasm recurrence.
Citation: Fernandes LC, Kim SB, Saad SS, Matos D. Value of carcinoembryonic antigen and cytokeratins for the detection of recurrent disease following curative resection of colorectal cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12(24): 3891-3894
Serum tumor markers are substances that can be assayed in peripheral blood. Raised levels of these markers indicate the possible existence of neoplasia in the organism, and thus they form an important instrument in the therapeutic management of such patients[1]. In colorectal adenocarcinoma, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) discovered by Gold et al[2] in 1965, has been distinguished as a tumor marker with the best characteristics. It is an antigen with high serum levels at the embryonic stage and low levels in adult individuals, and forms the standard for different instances of evaluation[3,4]. Its diagnostic capacity oscillates around 40%[4]. It has a correlation with staging especially among patients with lesions at stage IV[4] of the TNM classification[5] and validity for determining prognostic indices[6]. It can be used as an instrument for determining tumor recurrence[7].
A variety of markers have been developed for better assessing patients with colorectal malignant neoplastic processes, such as CA 19-9[8], CA 242[9], CA 72-4[10], cytokeratins[11], vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)[12] and p53[13]. Of these, cytokeratins deserve special attention because of their characteristics. The first method developed for detecting cytokeratins was the tissue polypeptide antigen (TPA) method in 1978[11], evolving into the tissue polypeptide-specific antigen (TPS) method in 1992, using a reagent to identify the M3 epitope of the TPA molecule[14]. Subsequently, in 1994, monoclonal tissue polypeptide antigen (TPA-M) was developed with monoclonal antibodies directed against various epitopes of three different cytokeratins: 8, 18 and 19[15,16]. It has been studied to evaluate whether it can be utilized for identifying patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma[15,16] and neoplasias in various other organs, such as prostate[17], ovary[18], lung[19], bladder[20] and breast[21].
The objective of the present study was to investigate the value of postoperative serial assay of cytokeratins and CEA, for detecting recurrences of tumors of the colon and rectum, with the aim of determining their possible clinical advantages.
Between December 1993 and March 2000, 120 patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma underwent curative surgical treatment in the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Federal University of São Paulo-Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP-EPM), São Paulo, Brazil. Among the patients 69.2% were white, 20.1% brown, 7.7% yellow and 3% black, and 43.2% were male. At the time of diagnosis, their mean age was 62.16 years, ranging from 19 to 89 years. The location of the lesion was the rectum (54.4%), left colon (18.9%), transverse colon (3.6%) and right colon (23.1%). The mean diameter of the tumor was 6.1 cm, ranging from 1 to 17 cm.
The patients were treated according to a protocol approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the institution. The patients were made aware of the study, and signed a statement of consent to their participation in the investigation. Patients with other neoplasias on earlier occasions or those who received previous anti-neoplastic therapy were excluded from the investigation. The operation was considered curative or palliative in accordance with evaluation of the preoperative staging tests, intraoperative evaluation of whether there was residual macroscopic lesion, and verification of the anatomopathological report.
Staging of the neoplasias was done according to the TNM scheme. Stage I was found in 29, stage II in 21, stage III in 29, stage IV in 41 patients respectively[5]. It was proposed to the patients that evaluations should be made 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 60 mo after the operation. Follow-up was performed by clinical assessment, laboratory tests and supplementary examinations such as colonoscopy, computerized tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis, and radiography (X-ray) of the chest using posteroanterior (PA) and lateral views. Opaque enema, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and bone scintigraphy were requested in accordance with the clinical indication in each case.
The CEA and TPA-M markers were evaluated for all patients in the study following the operation, and calculated by patient category (with or without recurrence of neoplasia) for each collection time. The initial collection of blood for assaying the tumor markers was performed while inducing anesthesia prior to the surgical operation. The blood samples were centrifuged with collection of peripheral serum, and stored at -20°C. The serum assays of tumor markers were performed in the Clinical Analysis Laboratory of Hospital São Paulo, UNIFESP-EPM. The CEA concentration was determined using the Delfia®method, taking 5 μg/L as the limit for normalcity[4,7]. Cytokeratins were quantified using the LIA-mat® TPA-M Prolifigen® method, taking 72 U/L as the limit for normality.
In the first postoperative year, patients without tumor recurrence had normal levels of CEA (1.5 ± 0.9 μg/L) and TPA-M (64.4 ± 47.8 U/L), while patients with recurrences had high levels of CEA (6.9 ± 9.8 μg/L, P < 0.01) and TPA-M (192.2 ± 328.8 U/L, P < 0.05) (Table 1). The serum levels of the tumor markers CEA and TPA-M were measured during the first postoperative year. These parameters could predict recurrences of neoplasia during the second postoperative year. The accuracy was 0.59 (0.43-0.76) for CEA and 0.76 (0.63-0.89) for TPA-M (Figure 1A).
The second postoperative year was the principal period for identifying tumor recurrence. During this year, the CEA levels were normal (2.0 ± 1.8 μg/L) in patients without tumor recurrence, and high (66.3 ± 130.8 μg/L, P < 0.01) in patients with recurrences (Table 1), with an accuracy of 0.68 (0.43 - 0.93) (Figure 1B). The circulating TPA-M levels remained normal (50.8 ± 38.4 U/L) in patients without tumor recurrence and high (442.7 ± 652.8 U/L, P < 0.05) in patients with recurrences (Table 1), with an accuracy of 0.78 (0.62-0.94) (Figure 1B).
Three (2.5%) out of the 120 patients were lost their follow-up after surgery. The mean time of follow-up was 22.3 mo, ranging 0.2-75 mo. Recurrence of neoplasia was observed in 23 patients (19.2%) during the study period, which was found by clinical, radiological and endoscopic examinations at an average of 18 mo after the initial operation, ranging from 6 to 48 mo. This was preceded by a rise in CEA in 7 patients (30%) and TPA-M in 11 patients (48%).
Among the 23 patients with recurrence of neoplasia, 18 (78.3%) presented multiple tumor recurrences, while 5 (21.7%) who were considered operable underwent surgery for the new lesions. They continued to present residual disease after surgery. Four of these patients died during the postoperative follow-up.
One year after the operation, the CEA level was around 1.5 μg/L in the patients without tumor recurrence and around 6.9 μg/L in those with tumor recurrence with an accuracy of 76%. The mean level of TPA-M was around 64.4 U/L in the patients without tumor recurrence and around 192.2 U/L in those with recurrence with an accuracy of 59.1%. In the second postoperative year, the mean CEA level was around 2.0 μg/L in patients without tumor recurrence and around 66.3 μg/L in those with recurrence with a sensitivity of 50% and a specificity of 76.9% and an accuracy of 67.9%. The mean level of circulating TPA-M was around 50.8 U/L in the patients without tumor recurrence and around 442.7 U/L in those with a recurrence, with sensitivity of 75%, a specificity of 71.8% and an accuracy of 78.2%.
Various investigations have suggested that raised level of serum CEA is an important indicator for the recurrence of colorectal neoplasia[4,7]. However, it is not unanimous because of the lack of practical results obtained through clinical follow-up of patients[24]. Nonetheless, periodic postoperative assay of CEA is considered an effective low-cost measure for identifying tumor recurrence[25]. No studies have been undertaken to analyze the efficiency of cytokeratins in detecting recurrences originating from colorectal adenocarcinoma. The present study demonstrated that TPA-M and CEA were comparable in terms of sensitivity, specificity and accuracy in the detection of recurrences. Further studies are needed for evaluating and confirming the importance of TPA-M in following up patients with colon or rectum cancer after surgery.
According to the 2000 consensus of the American Society of Clinical Oncology[25], a postoperative finding of raised CEA concentration in peripheral blood indicates that closer endoscopic and radiological follow-up should be undertaken until such possible tumor recurrences are located. It is certain that patients with colorectal rumor recurrence are never completely cured. Such patients still carry neoplastic cells that are capable of developing when conditions are suitable.
The question is therefore whether intensive follow-up is effective. The medical literature presents conflicting opinions in this respect. One option is to follow up with assay of tumor markers in patients and additional tests if higher than normal concentrations are found[4]. Another alternative is to undergo periodic tests, such as radiological examinations and endoscopic procedures, for rapid identification of reoccurrences of neoplasia and prompt reintervention[6]. Nonetheless, no significant improvements have been achieved in patient survival obtained through close medical follow-up for recurrences of colorectal neoplasia. Minton et al[26] showed that reoperation can achieve a five-year disease-free survival. Moertel et al[24] carried out interventions in 417 patients with recurrence, and found that 2.3% of them have no relapse in more than one year. Lucha Jr. et al[7] achieved a five-year survival in three reoperated patients (1.1%) out of 285 who were given radical treatment. None of the patients in the present study with recurrence of colorectal neoplasia after the initial resection could be cured. The tumor marker levels are increased in peripheral blood before recurrence of the neoplasia can be identified, which has been confirmed by a recent study[7]. Early surgical intervention at the site of tumor recurrence might become possible through improvements in the imaging methods available[4].
There are some possible explanations why the rates of curative resection of tumor recurrence are low. Sometimes, when resection of a metastasis in a given organ is carried out, the patient may still have micrometastases in other organs, and thus the surgery must be classified as non-radical. Institutional delays cause patients for reintervention with disease that is more advanced than it is when the recurrence is discovered, thereby always obtaining worse results. Moreover, metastases are often multiple, making it difficult to obtain complete resection and thus compromise the cure for the patient.
Whether intensive follow-up prolongs patient survival is unclear. Ohlsson et al[27] evaluated 107 patients in Sweden who were divided into intensive and non-intensive follow-up groups after curative surgery for colorectal neoplasia, and found that there is no statistical difference in the two groups. Secco et al[28] followed up 216 patients with colon or rectum cancer undergoing curative surgery for lesion resection (127 of them had intensive follow-up), and found that adherence to a strict medical follow-up program can prolong survival of colorectal cancer patients. There is a consensus that the ideal marker for colorectal neoplasia does not yet exist[29].
Intensive follow-up in the present study enabled early detection of recurrences of colorectal neoplasia, through levels of the tumor markers CEA and TPA-M were increased, which even occurred before the recurrence site was located. Increased CEA and TPA-M levels prior to locating the recurrences occurred in 30% and 48% of the patients with recurrences. However, although reoperation was performed, no cure was obtained.
In conclusion, intensive follow-up by serial assay of CEA and cytokeratins allows early detection of colorectal neoplasm recurrence.
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Sengottai Trailer (1996)
Thirumoorthy (Rajan P. Dev), a corrupt politician, dreams to become the prime minister and hires an terrorist to kill the current prime minister. In jail, Sekhar (Arjun Sarja) is engaged by a terrorist and they escapes from the jail. He reveals that he is a police officer, kills some terrorists and catches the leader. He is praised for saving the prime minister by his superiors. Yamuna (Rambha) is in love with Sekhar.
Watch the official Sengottai 1996 trailer in HD below or find more Sengottai videos on Vidimovie.


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So, the thought of reformatting everything to bring it up to current website standards is just daunting. I'l love to do it, but ... maybe I should put the donate button back up - if people really want it to be upgraded I'd be happy to take donations to defray the expenses of doing so!
The above snowplow stands at the OC&E Trail trailhead at Olene Oregon.
It has since been repainted bright yellow by the OC&E Rails to Trails Organization.
Roger Bailey remembers it being in the Beatty yard back when he worked on the OC&E;
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Y Combinator, TechStars, StyleSeat, Milk, Strata, Where 2.0, Berkeley Mixer and more. By Angie Chang (Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0)
Big news came from Y Combinator this week. For the first time, teams can apply for the prestigious Palo Alto-based incubator program without a startup idea. The team, not the particular idea, is what power a startup's success. The deadline to apply is March 28, 2012 for the June - August program. Y Combinator application here.
Another startup accelerator program, Boulder-based TechStars, is currently accepting applications for the Boulder class of startups through today (March 16). The TechStars program in New York announced a class of 14 startups, 6 of which are female founded. That's almost half!
Fundings & Acquisitions
StyleSeat, co-founded by Melody McCloskey who is building "OpenTable for salons", raised an additional $775k in funding from investors including Founders Fund, Ashton Kutcher and actress Sophia Bush.
Meanwhile, Kevin Rose and the Milk team were acquired by Google this week. We bookmarked entrepreneurial Milk engineer Amber Reyngoudt as a woman to watch - she previously co-founded SkullNinja.
Women's Participation In Tech
Strata (October 23-25 in New York) opened their call for speakers - check out the suggested speaking topics here. Deadline to submit is April 23, 2012.
Here's your chance to win a free ticket to Where 2.0 Conference in San Francisco April 2-4, 2012 - leave a comment here.
Want to pitch your startup at a upcoming Berkeley mixer? Practice makes perfect.
About the writer: Angie Chang co-founded Women 2.0 in 2006. She currently serves as Editor-In-Chief of Women 2.0 and is working to mainstream women in high-growth, high-tech entrepreneurship. Previously, Angie held roles in product management, web UI design, and entrepreneurship. In 2008, Angie launched Bay Area Girl Geek Dinners, asking that guys come as the "+1" for once. Angie holds a B.A. in English and Social Welfare from UC Berkeley. Follow her on Twitter at @thisgirlangie.


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What does Windows Live have to offer Developers?
Have you ever wanted to...
... add Virtual Earth to a website?
... use the Live platform to build Messenger activities?
... build Search on your site?
... write your own Gadgets?
... perform authentication and authorization with Live IDs?
... or -- do something else with the other components of Windows Live?
I've just discovered the Windows Live Dev beta, your one-stop shop for the Windows Live Platform. It includes information on getting started with Windows Live services, the latest documentation and APIs, samples, access to community areas and relevant blogs, and announcements of future releases and innovations.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Floating castle rough paint
[EDIT:3/9/09] The eternal n00b here,
Finally got back around to editing this, and fixing it up (sorry never got ta take you up on that tut, Nate! >< life has been insane! so shall do that next time i can catch a skuntch.) So I went and got some ref and listened to the little voices in my head (& msn)...and we have this.
2 comments:
- Stigall said...
Feels very "Harry Potter" to me. Good stuff!
- December 16, 2008 at 2:20 PM
- Nate Storm said...
Hey Angie, welcome to the blog.
I like the sky castle a lot, the hinted detail in the sillouhette is nice too. I think the background mountains could use some love. There are some very simple brush tricks you can do to get a nice mountain effect, bob ross style. I'll show you at one of these skuntches
- January 10, 2009 at 11:03 AM
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Pure Fishing - Monitor and Mitigate SAP Security Risks
Pure Fishing, a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, is a leading global provider of fishing tackle, lures, rods and reels. A complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, third-party SAP add-ons and hundreds of users was creating a security risk and internal Jarden compliance challenge.
Watch this recorded webinar with Wes Strange, Information Systems Engineer to learn how Pure Fishing uses ObserveIT to eliminate the guesswork of who's doing what within SAP and satisfy internal Jarden compliance requirements.
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Hotel Garden
About the Hotel
Property Location
Located in Kota Kinabalu (Downtown Kota Kinabalu), Hotel Garden is minutes from Signal Hill Observatory Platform and Gaya Street Sunday Market. This hotel is within close proximity of Wisma Merdeka and Atkinson Clock Tower.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a nightclub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Extended parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
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- Nightclub
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- Total number of rooms - 19
- Luggage storage
- Number of floors - 3
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Express check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
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- Iron/ironing board (on request)
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STOCKPILING nutritious foods needn't send you bust from the shopping bill. Amy Molloy discovers the best ways to buy good-quality food in quantity
Buying in bulk used to be something only available to business owners or members of a buyers' club, but a number of high-street and online stores now allow consumers to take advantage of wholesale discounts that come with purchasing substantial amounts.
The benefits of buying in bulk aren't only financial - it could also boost your willpower. Think about it; you'll be more inclined to continue to eat healthily if you have a cupboard full of nutritious food to get through. Just don't eat it all in one go!
There are a growing number of retailers specialising in unpackaged food that can be bought in bulk. One of these is The Source Bulk Foods (thesourcebulkfoods.com.au), which has stores in Sydney, Melbourne and Byron Bay. It sells more than 350 bulk options including gluten-free cereal, grains, honey and oils.
The walls of the store are lined with large bins full of loose stock and customers are encouraged to bring in their own containers to refill. When orders are placed through the online store, which ships nationally, they arrive packaged in wax-lined, sealed, brown paper bags.
"In a supermarket, you often pay a premium for packaging," founder Paul Medeiros says. "What we offer is not only more environmentally friendly, but customers can buy exactly as little or as much as needed."
There's a misconception that there's no point buying in bulk unless you're part of a big family, but Medeiros says that if products are stored correctly, they will maintain a long shelf-life. "Keep beans and lentils in sealed glass jars to stop them sprouting," he says. "Also keep wholegrain flour, nuts and seeds in the fridge."
Ensure that you're aware of use-by dates and, if refilling old packaging, it's a good idea to write the date of purchase on the bottle or box every time you top it up.
The best savings can often be made by shopping over the internet. The online store Shop Naturally (shopnaturally.com.au) has options to super-size many of its products, including five-litre tubs of Coconut Magic coconut oil, which makes it 50 per cent cheaper than a small jar.
If you're a fan of healthy home baking, Bulk Whole Foods (bulkwholefoods.com.au) sells jumbo boxes of ingredients such as quinoa and buckwheat flour and almond meal, with free delivery on orders of more than $100 in Victoria, NSW, ACT, Tasmania and SA. Another good resource is eBay, where a search for chia seeds brings up a range of bulk options, including 10kg boxes.
It can often be cheaper to buy directly from a brand. If you want to stock up on smoothie ingredients, Nuzest (nuzest.com.au) has brought out a 1kg version of its bestselling Clean Lean Protein powder, which is 20 per cent cheaper than a 500g pack. Similar savings can be found on the 600g pack of its Good Green Stuff blend, which contains powdered goji berries, spirulina, red marine algae and wheatgrass.
Similarly, popular organic superfood brand Loving Earth (lovingearth.net) sells 25kg jars of its low-GI sweetener agave syrup and multi-packs of its raw coconut sugar chocolate bars.
A case of coconut water from Natural Raw C (rawc.com.au) contains a dozen 1-litre cartons, which you can have delivered to your door for a small extra cost.
If you prefer to shop local, search for a food co-op in your neighbourhood. These community-run groups bulk-buy goods and pass on the savings to members. The main advantage is that you can buy in small quantities, but still get the same discount.
Some co-ops are run out of volunteers' homes or community halls, such as the Bondi Food Collective (bondifoodcollective.org).
Others have shop premises, such as The Food Co-op in Canberra (foodco-opshop.com.au), where members receive a 15 per cent discount if they volunteer at the store.
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Individual Camouflage, Concealment, and Decoys
Each soldier is responsible for camouflaging himself, his equipment, and his position. CCD reduces the probability of an enemy placing aimed fire on a soldier.
Use natural and artificial materials for CCD. Natural CCD includes defilade, grass, bushes, trees, and shadows. Artificial CCD for soldiers includes BDUs, camouflage nets, skin paint, and natural materials removed from their original positions. To be effective, artificial CCD must blend with the natural background.
Noise, movement, and light discipline contribute to individual CCD:
- Noise discipline muffles and eliminates sounds made by soldiers and their equipment.
- Movement discipline minimizes movement within and between positions and limits movement to routes that cannot be readily observed by an enemy.
- Light discipline controls the use of lights at night. Avoid open fires, do not smoke tobacco in the open, and do not walk around with a lit flashlight.
Dispersal is the deliberate deployment of soldiers and equipment over a wide area. It is a key individual survival technique. Dispersal creates a smaller target mass for enemy sensors and weapons systems. Therefore, it reduces casualties and losses in the event of an attack and also makes enemy detection efforts more difficult.
Every soldier should have a detailed understanding of the recognition factors described in Chapter 3 of FM 20-3. While all of these factors remain important when applying individual CCD, the following factors are critical:
- Movement. Movement draws attention, whether it involves vehicles on the road or individuals walking around positions. The naked eye, IR, and radar sensors can detect movement. Minimize movement while in the open and remember that darkness does not prevent observation by an enemy equipped with modern sensors. When movement is necessary, slow, smooth movement attracts less attention than quick, irregular movement.
- Shape. Use CCD materials to break up the shapes and shadows of positions and equipment. Stay in the shadows whenever possible, especially when moving, because shadows can visually mask objects. When conducting operations close to an enemy, disguise or distort helmet and body shapes with artificial CCD materials because an enemy can easily recognize them at close range.
- Shine and light. Shine can also attract attention. Pay particular attention to light reflecting from smooth or polished surfaces (mess kits, mirrors, eyeglasses, watches, windshields, starched uniforms). Plastic map cases, dust goggles worn on top of a helmet, and clear plastic garbage bags also reflect light. Cover these items or remove them from exposed areas. Vehicle headlights, taillights, and safety reflectors not only reflect light but also reflect laser energy used in weapon systems. Cover this equipment when the vehicle is not in operation.
Red filters on vehicle dome lights and flashlights, while designed to protect a soldier's night vision, are extremely sensitive to detection by NVDs. A tank's red dome light, reflecting off the walls and out through the sight and vision blocks, can be seen with a starlight scope from 4 kilometers. Red-lensed flashlights and lit cigarettes and pipes are equally observable. To reduce the chances of detection, replace red filters with blue-green filters and practice strict light discipline. Use measures to prevent shine at night because moonlight and starlight can be reflected as easily as sunlight.
- Color. The contrast of skin, uniforms, and equipment with the background helps an enemy detect OPFOR. Individual CCD should blend with the surroundings; or at a minimum, objects must not contrast with the background. Ideally, blend colors with the background or hide objects with contrasting colors.
Study nearby terrain and vegetation before applying CCD to soldiers, equipment, or the fighting position. During recon, analyze the terrain in lieu of the CCD considerations listed above and then choose CCD materials that best blend with the area. Change CCD as required when moving from one area to another.
Exposed skin reflects light and may draw attention. Even very dark skin, because of natural oils, will reflect light. CCD paint sticks cover these oils and help blend skin with the background. Avoid using oils or insect repellent to soften the paint stick because doing so makes skin shiny and defeats the purpose of CCD paint. Soldiers applying CCD paint should work in pairs and help each other. Self-application may leave gaps, such as behind ears. Use the following technique:
- Paint high, shiny areas (forehead, cheekbones, nose, ears, chin) with a dark color.
- Paint low, shadow areas with a light color.
- Paint exposed skin (back of neck, arms, hands) with an irregular pattern.
BDUs have a CCD pattern but often require additional CCD, especially in operations occurring very close to the enemy. Attach leaves, grass, small branches, or pieces of LCSS to uniforms and helmets. These items help distort the shape of a soldier, and they blend with the natural background. BDUs provide visual and NIR CCD. Do not starch BDUs because starching counters the IR properties of the dyes. Replace excessively faded and worn BDUs because they lose their CCD effectiveness as they wear.
Inspect personal equipment to ensure that shiny items are covered or removed. Take corrective action on items that rattle or make other noises when moved or worn. Soldiers assigned equipment, such as vehicles or generators, should be knowledgeable of their appropriate camouflage techniques.
Individual Fighting Positions:
While building a fighting position, camouflage it and carefully dispose of earth spoil. Remember that too much CCD material applied to a position can actually have a reverse effect and disclose the position to the enemy. Obtain CCD materials from a dispersed area to avoid drawing attention to the position by the stripped area around it.
Camouflage a position as it is being built. To avoid disclosing a fighting position, never:
- Leave shiny or light-colored objects exposed.
- Remove shirts while in the open.
- Use fires.
- Leave tracks or other signs of movement.
- Look up when aircraft fly overhead. (One of the most obvious features on aerial photographs is the upturned faces of soldiers.)
Reference FM 20-3 Camouflage, Concealment and Decoys


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If you've been to the craft store recently you probably noticed they are already gearing up for the changing of the seasons. I figured why not take their cue and start trying out some ideas I have so I'm not pulling my typical, wait until last minute and be running around like a crazy woman, or worse, the I'll do it next year routine. When I think of fall, I think of turkeys and giving thanks, brown and yellow, orange and red. I had this idea that this year I would like to use some beautiful brown turkey/ and or pheasant feathers in my decorating. I went with the idea and came up with the idea to use the feathers like quill pens. Once the ball idea was rolling I decided to use napkins to create envelopes and torn construction paper for name tags.
To create the envelope napkin fold you need a set of square napkins. Four simple folds later you'll be setting your table!
I ironed each of my folds to create a crisp paper-like look that stayed in place well.
1. Fold napkin in half corner to corner.
2. Fold one end in 2/3 along fold.
3. Fold opposite end in 2/3 along fold crossing over end from step 2.
4. Fold top tip down to create envelope flap.
Tada! Envelope napkin! Place a name tag on top pr tuck a note inside. You may even skip a blank piece of paper inside for each guest to write a note to the host or a message of thanks to be shared!


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ST Annes Old Links will take on Lancaster in the final of the Fylde Amateur League knockout cup early next month.
The two scratch teams made it to the decider in very contrasting fashion.
While Old Links scored a whitewash 6-0 victory over Fleetwood, Fairhaven suffered the misfortune of going out to Lancaster in over-time in a sudden-death play-off in fast-fading light.
The final will take place at a venue to be decided on June 4.
Despite the emphatic nature of the scoreline, home team Old Links had to be at their best against a Fleetwood side that still gave a good account of themselves.
Fleetwood had experience in the form of Carl Smith and Paul Anderton, while Alex Croston and Michael Zworts supplied the promise of youth.
Bob McLean got Old Links off to a good start, while Sam Crowther showed his undoubted class in a relatively comfortable win in match two.
Skipper Brian Dickie enthused: "Sam is going to be some player and shows that our assembly line of talent is still productive."
In match three, Colin Greenall beat Zworts.
Dickie remarked: "Colin seems to be as competitive at scratch golf as he was as a professional footballer."
The consistent Richard Galley and Alex Snape both recorded fine wins.
The performance of the evening, however, was probably that of Simon Denye, who beat the impressive Croston in a fierce battle with both players under par at the end.
Dickie said: "All in all, it was an excellent performance from the team, who are now determined to avenge last year's extra time loss in the same competition."
Results (Old Links names first): Bob McLean beat Paul Rayner 2 and 1; Sam Crowther beat Simon Alder 4 and 3; Colin Greenall beat Michael Zworts 3 and 2; Alex Snape beat Paul Anderton, 1-up; Richard Galley beat Carl Smith 5 and 4; Simon Denye beat Alex Croston 2-up.
Fairhaven's home semi-final with Lancaster could hardly have been tighter.
At the end of the six matches, there was nothing to split the teams, so at 3-3 it went into a sudden-death play-off in which Fairhaven skipper Darren Carlisle took on Lancaster's Mike Hanson.
In the match proper Carlisle had won his match 2 and 1, resulting in the match going into overtime, involving the two players.
The first hole was halved, and so the match went to the second extra hole, a par three.
Carlisle missed a putt from 10 feet, while Hanson holed for a birdie two from five feet to win the contest.
Carlisle said: "It was getting so dark by the time we finished that we would have struggled to go to an extra hole.
"Mike had birdied the same hole earlier on, so it's one he would like to take around with him!"
Scores (Fairhaven names first): Alex Leung beat Sam Lavelle 2 and 1; Mark Lewis lost to Adam Stone 7 and 5; David Gregory lost to Toby Roberts 4 and 3; Lee Williams lost to Daniel Sefton 2-down; Lee Majors beat Kit Rockerby 5 and 4; Darren Carlisle beat Mike Hanson 2 and 1.


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Owned for how long?
4 months year(s)
Buy this make again?
Price and equipment10.0/10
cheaper than euros, and made in australia
Under the bonnet10.0/10
more than enough power
How it drives10.0/10
comes into its own in the wet, very safe to drive
Comfort and practicality10.0/10
excellent ride
Servicing and running costs10.0/10
excellent on fuel, 11.5 per hundred on the freeway, 14.5 with gal trailer, two bikes and all the gear
Aesthetics and styling8.0/10
rear end takes time to get used to, but a good looking car
Safety and security8.0/10
could of had stability control
Quality and reliability8.0/10
slight movements in body around doors going over twisting terrian
Overall verdict10.0/10
My wife drives it and loves it, we wont be selling for a long time, unless HSV come up with another type in VE wagon. Highly recommended, forget what the critiques said, its the type of car that you have to own, not just test drive, to get the full benefits. Performance can also be upgarded, imagine a lowered supercharged one? or stroked. I have had FORD drivers rate it highly as well!!! Last Car, VY SS Wagon, this one is much more practical, and my wife can throw it around over speed humps etc. thats why she loves it/


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Lovely, Well Positioned Finca in perfect condition with Wonderful Views and a Completely Flat Plot.. The property is all on one level as follows: Entrance hall, living room with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with direct access to the porch, three double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and 2 bathrooms. Master bedroom with en suite and direct access to the outside. Exterior: Beautiful pool area with pergola and garden with very open views. Elegant entrance with imposing gates and ample parking for numerous vehicles. Easy maintenance garden. Fully fenced plot of 6.000m2 with very clean and drinkable well spring. Total built area 142,33m2. Living area 121,70m2. Porch 20,63m2. Pergola 15,25m2. Pool 50,97m2.
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Dylan Muckerman joins the Board of Directors
We are happy to announce that Dylan Muckerman has joined our Board of Directors! Dylan is one of the most dedicated volunteers at the Refuge. He participates in animal care and barn cleaning on a weekly basis. He has helped on many barn building days, animal health check days, and also shows up for our social events. He has a very gentle way with the animals and as a result has become good friends with most of our residents. We are so lucky to have Dylan on our team and we are thrilled that he has chosen to become even more involved with the Refuge!
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5 medium yellow-fleshed potatoes
1 bunch (8-10 leaves) kale, stems and center ribs removed
1 1/2 cups rich, unsweetened non-dairy milk or creamer (such as Califia)
3 scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons non-dairy butter (optional)
Chop or tear kale into thumb-sized pieces. Wilt the kale in a large pan or skillet, stirring frequently so it doesn't stick. When kale is wilted, remove from heat and set aside.
Peel and cube the potatoes. Simmer until fork tender, drain, and return to pan.
While the potatoes are simmering, prepare the scallions and combine with the milk in a small saucepan. When potatoes are almost cooked through, put the saucepan over low heat and bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
While milk is heating and potatoes are almost finished simmering, preheat your broiler on low, and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish (8- or 9-inch square).
Begin mashing the potatoes, adding milk in small increments (be sure to add all of the scallions) as you go. Small chunks are fine. Fold in the kale, and season to taste with salt and pepper. The potato mixture will be a little wet – this is fine, as they will lose moisture in the oven.
Transfer the potato mixture to the baking dish. Potatoes should be distributed evenly, but do not need to be smoothed out. Put under broiler until top is nice and brown. Depending on your broiler, this may take anywhere from five to fifteen minutes.
If you want to serve with butter, you can make little wells on the top when you take the potatoes out of the oven, and put little dollops of butter into the wells. Place back in the still-warm oven briefly, until the butter is melted.
Yield: 2 main or 4 – 6 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes
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Nutmeg medjool date scones
These scones have medjool dates and fresh nutmeg, but the recipe can be easily adapted. Just swap out the nutmeg for 1/4 teaspoon of another spice (or omit it completely), and replace the dates with 1/2 cup of any combination of fruit, nuts, or chocolate.
2 cups spelt flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons demerara sugar
Pinch of kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 tablespoons cold vegan butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 medjool dates, pitted and chopped (this should be just over 1/2 cup
2/3 cup rich, heavy nondairy milk (soy, coconut, or almond work best)
Additional milk for brushing the scones
Position rack in center of oven. Preheat to 400. Line baking sheet with parchment.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Cut/rub in the butter until the pieces are pea-sized. Mix the dates in with your hands, so that the pieces are separated and lightly coated with flour. Stir in the milk. The batter will be stiff and dry; finish mixing with your hands, kneading gently until a craggy (but not sticky!) dough forms. Turn out onto parchment, shape into a 1-inch thick disc, and cut into 8 wedges. Space the wedges a couple of inches apart. Brush top of scones with milk.
Bake on center rack of oven at 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes, until tops of scones are golden.
Taste best eaten same day, preferably warm.
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Pineapple banana smoothie
2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
2 large bananas, frozen and cut into 1-inch chunks
Splash of orange juice, optional
Ice cold water
Place the pineapple and banana into the canister, add a splash of orange juice, and just enough ice water to cover. Blend until smooth.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Active time: 5 minutes
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Cinnamon crunch muffins
3 large ripe bananas
1/3 cup plain nondairy yogurt
1/3 maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1 1/2 cups spelt flour
1/4 cup chocolate chips, optional
4 to 5 teaspoons turbinado sugar (or another large-crystal sugar, such as demerara)
Position an oven rack in the center position, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a jumbo six-muffin tin, or add liners.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the yogurt, maple syrup, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, and beat with a wooden spoon until the batter is smooth and free of most lumps (a few small lumps of banana are okay). Gently fold in the spelt flour and chocolate chips. Portion the batter into your muffin tin cups in 1/4 cup increments – if any batter remains, distribute evenly. Sprinkle 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the turbinado sugar over the top of each muffin and bake for 20-25 minutes. The muffins are done when they spring back when touched.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Active time: 35 minutes
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German no-egg rolls
2 vegan sausages, chopped
1 medium potato, steamed, peeled, and mashed
1/3 yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup sauerkraut, patted dry
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/3 cup vegan cheese shreds (optional)
6 vegan egg roll wrappers, such as Frieda's (can sub spring roll wrappers)
Olive oil, for brushing
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Combine the filling ingredients and mix well.
Have a small bowl of water nearby, which you'll need to seal the egg rolls. Place a wrapper in front of you in a diamond shape. Spoon two tablespoons of the filling into the center, fold the bottom corner up, and tuck it in nice and snug. Wet your finger and moisten the remaining three corners. Fold in the side corners, then gently roll your egg roll up from the bottom and secure the top. Use additional water if necessary to secure it in place. Place the egg roll seam side down on the baking tray. Repeat until all of the egg rolls are wrapped. Brush the egg rolls lightly with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, and continue baking until golden brown, another 5-10 minutes.
If you have an air fryer, fry them at 380 degrees for 9 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serve with mustard.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Active time: 1 hour
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Roasted garlic walnut alfredo
1 head garlic
Olive oil
1 cup walnuts
1/4 cup raw cashews
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoon Marsala (or lemon juice)
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Salt, to taste
2/3 cup water
8 ounces fettuccine
Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Peel most of the loose, papery skin from a head of garlic, and trim off about 1/4 inch from the top. Set the head of garlic, cut side up, into a piece of foil. Drizzle with olive oil, enough so that it sinks down between the cloves. Wrap tightly, and place in the oven for 45 minutes.
While the garlic is roasting, prepare the fettuccine according to its packaging. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, drain the rest of the water off, and set the noodles aside.
Once the garlic has finished roasting, gently squeeze the roasted cloves into a blender or food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
Toss with the noodles, using some of the reserved cooking water if necessary to keep the noodles from sticking.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Active time: 1 hour
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Recipes from Vegan Holiday Cooking
Here are the recipes from our cooking class, Vegan 101: Vegan Holiday Cooking, along with links to other things that came up in conversation during our class.
Mashed potatoes
Mushroom dressing
Not turkey quinoa loaf
Pumpkin Pie
Topics of interest
The gravy that Tessa was going to serve with her potatoes can be found here
Miyoko Schinner's Un-bird
Article on rejuvelac
Edward and Sons Not Chicken Bouillon (Amazon link)
Vegan cookbook with the cheese recipes Monika talked about (Amazon link)
Homemade butter recipe #1
Homemade butter recipe #2
Vegan croissants made with butter
Vegan croissants made with coconut oil
TVP mushroom gravy
1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP)
2 tablespoons non-dairy butter, such as Earth Balance
2 tablespoons flour (if making gluten free, use sorghum or oat flour)
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 white onion, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons Marsala wine
2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire
1 teaspoon ground fennel
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups water
1 Edward and Sons Not-Beef Bouillon Cube


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A look into the life of Mike Love
Grammy® Winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Member, Michael Edward Love, grew up under the Southern California sun where he soaked up a life of music, surf, sand and sport. Beginning their singing careers as teenagers, Mike and his cousin, Brian Wilson, frequently sang at family get-togethers and holiday gatherings. These early influences served as the inspiration to form the legendary group, The Beach Boys, which first consisted of Mike and his cousins, Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson along with neighbor David Marks and High School friend Alan Jardine.
On April 30th 2016, Mike kicked off his 50 Years of Good Vibrations tour. The hit "Good Vibrations," which is widely considered one of the greatest masterpieces in the history of rock and roll, celebrates its 50th anniversary on October 10 th of this year. In honor of this prolific time in the life of the Beach Boys, Mike will release his highly-anticipated memoir titled GOOD VIBRATIONS: My Life as a Beach Boy, on September 13th. The book will be published by Blue Rider Press, a member of Penguin Group (USA).
In the fall of 1961, Mike wrote the lyrics and melody to The Beach Boys' first song, "Surfin'," along with Brian Wilson. This led to the signing of the band by Capitol Records. Following the song's debut, Mike and his cousin Brian went on to co-author numerous tracks, which included eleven Top 10 singles in the first five years of the band. Hit after hit, Mike created many of the concepts, and wrote or co-wrote the lyrics and hooks to several of the most performed songs in pop music history including: "Good Vibrations," "Fun, Fun, Fun," "I Get Around," "Surfin' Safari," "Help Me Rhonda," "Do It Again," "Kokomo" and the incomparable "California Girls," which featured Bruce Johnston's debut vocal recording as a member of The Beach Boys.
For more than fifty years, Mike Love has been the lead singer and front man of The Beach Boys, taking the sounds of America's band to every corner of the globe. His distinctive and iconic vocal range is synonymous with fast-paced rock 'n' roll tracks, as well as many of the band's softer ballads. Mike's vocal versatility is central to many of the bands signature hits including: "Surfin' U.S.A.," "I Get Around," "California Girls," "Little Deuce Coupe," "Be True to Your School," "Little Saint Nick," "When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)," "Fun, Fun, Fun," "That's Not Me," the bridge on "Sloop John B" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice" which is featured on the iconic Pet Sounds album. Beyond his unique persona and sound as the lead singer, Mike's dynamic bass vocals provided the foundation of the group and anchored the legendary Beach Boys harmonies. Love's voice is a style of its own. He combines his steady bass/baritone with a whimsical intonation— indicative of the ultra-cool, self-confidence and innocence of the early 1960s.
In December of 1967, The Beach Boys were invited to Paris to perform at a benefit for UNICEF. The curtain opened to a very distinguished front row including Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, George Harrison and John Lennon. At Maharishi's invitation, Mike, along with Carl, Alan and Dennis were initiated into the practice of Transcendental Meditation. Mike was profoundly affected by the first meditation experience, stating, "If enough people were to practice TM, the world would be a better place." He continues to practice TM today and supports organizations such as the David Lynch Foundation, which promote the vast benefits of Transcendental Meditation.
In 1979, Mike's idea to celebrate July 4th with a free concert annually culminated into two shows in 1985 where The Beach Boys would play Philadelphia during the day and the Washington D.C. Mall later that evening. This resulted in record- breaking attendance— with The Beach Boys performing live for over 1.5 million people in a single day.
In 1988, Mike and the other members of The Beach Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That same year, Mike co-wrote the #1 hit "Kokomo," with John Phillips of the Mamas and Papas, and producer Terry Melcher. This was 22 years after Mike co-authored the Beach Boys' #1 hit of the 60's, "Good Vibrations,"— marking the longest span of time between number one records of any artist in music history. Both "Good Vibrations" and "Kokomo" were nominated for Grammy® awards. "Kokomo" was also nominated for a Golden Globe ® Award.
In 2001, the band was the recipient of the Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 1990, Mike was the first artist to respond to President George H. W. Bush's call for service as part of the Thousand Points of Light Initiative. Mike began StarServe, as part of The Thousand Points of Light "Students Taking Action and Responsibility to Serve," enlisting high profile celebrities and athletes to inspire young people to serve their communities. More than twenty years later, Mike continues his commitment to young people. For his work in continued education, Mike was the recipient of the 2013 Seven Generations Award by City Year, a national education organization that identifies at risk students and encourages them to reach their full potential through mentorship. Mike is also an Advisory Board Member of the Surfrider Foundation, and a longtime supporter of environmental causes. In 1992, Mike was a speaker at the Earth Summit in Rio De Janeiro, and again on Earth Day 2000 on the Mall in Washington, D.C. In 2002, Love proudly carried the Olympic torch for the Salt Lake City, UT Olympic Games.
In 2012, Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks reunited for their 29th studio album, That's Why God Made The Radio, and The Beach Boys' 50th Anniversary Tour.
In 2013, The Beach Boys released a career-spanning, six-CD collection titled Made In California, which chronicled the band's 50-year storied career from their earliest demos to their most recent recordings. Love executive-produced the new box set, which showcased more than seven and a half hours of Beach Boys classics and more than 60 previously unreleased gems including home demos, alternate takes and mixes and live concert, television and radio performances. The box set also featured an original, previously unreleased Beach Boys track "Goin' To The Beach," written by Love.
In 2014, Mike debuted a solo single "Pisces Brothers" in tribute to The Beatles singer and fellow Piscean, George Harrison. The track, which was released on George's birthday, was inspired by the time the two spent together in India in 1968.
In 2014, Mike received The Ella Award, a lifetime achievement award by the Society of Singers. He joined a prestigious array of honorees including Ella Fitzgerald, Smokey Robinson, Elton John, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra. The night was filled with one-of- a-kind performances and tributes from a host of legendary performers and artists, including Mike's fellow Beach Boys (Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston) and the children of The Beach Boys (including Carnie and Wendy Wilson), as well as music legends, Bill Medley, Dean Torrence, Micky Dolenz, Christopher Cross, America, Rita Wilson and David Lee Roth.
Throughout his career, Mike has co-authored more than a dozen Top 10 Singles, cementing The Beach Boys legacy, alongside The Beatles and Michael Jackson, as the only artists to have produced twelve Top 10 Singles, within 5 years.
Today, Mike is happily married to Jacquelyne, and is the proud father of eight children. Mike primarily resides on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. He continues to enjoy life on the road, performing over 150 sold-out shows a year all over the world. The endless Summer Tour will continue in 2016 as The Beach Boys celebrate fifty years of Good Vibrations and Pet Sounds…


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Raise and care for lovable pets with their own personality and interests in this unique game for the Nintendo DS. Take your pets online with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and take part in fun mini-games with other owners as well as trade for items to enjoy with your special furry friend.
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- Online compatibility with the GoPets PC game – an existing online community of more than 400,000 gamers
- Communicate online with players from around the world using IKU, the game's icon-based language
- Easy and fun pet care using the Nintendo DS touch screen
- Expansive single player game based around life on a tropical island
- New pets, items and mini-games found only in the Nintendo DS version of the game
GoPets: Vacation IslandPublisher: KonamiRelease Date: March 26, 2008MSRP: 24.99 USD


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VIP Films Production, Lebanon Specializes in TV commercials, short films and documentaries production. Has produced some of the finest and best-loved television commercials in the middle east for over 20 years.vipfilms.com
Grey Worldwide - Lebanon Global advertising, marketing and public relations firm based in Cyprus with offices throughout the Middle East and North Africa.greyme.com
Ipsos-Stat, Lebanon Pan Arab market research and statistics company including media research and media monitoring, specialized quantitative and qualitative research, advertising, media and distribution research.ipsos.com
L&R Communications, Lebanon Advertising agency based in Beirut, providing clients with a range of marketing and advertising solutions.lr-me.com
PromoTeam Advertising and exhibition services.promoteam-ltd.com
Barbour Group, Lebanon Lebanese company offering a range of media services, including outdoor advertising, media advertising, signsboards, events festivals and more.bgroup-lb.com
Visuals, Lebanon Advertisng, promotion and graphic design company in Lebanon. Services, portfolio and projects.visuals.com.lb
Advertising & Marketing Firm (AMF), Lebanon Advertising and marketing firm in Lebanon. Services include public relations, mass marketing, outdoors advertising, online advertising, social networking advertising and email marketing. Also provide web development, design and printing for the adverts.amf-lebanon.com
Promofix Advertising, Lebanon Creative advertising agency with offices in Beirut, Dubai, Muscat, Erbil, Damascus, Khartoum and London.promo-fix.com
Talks International, Lebanon Advertising agency with offices in Beirut and Muscat. Specialized in above the line and below the line advertising for all media, including social media production.talksinternational.com
Icetulip Conceptual Advertising, Lebanon Branding, conceptual advertising and digital media agency based in Lebanon, with satellite office in the UK and affiliate office in Canada, Qatar, UAE and Kuwait. Also, focuses on collaborative, client driven web development and graphic design solutions.icetulip.com
Ways Group Active in three segments of the advertising industry: Direct Marketing, Sponsoring and Media House.waysgroup.com.lb
ProBrandz, Lebanon Marketing and communication boutique based in Beirut, Lebanon. Specialized in brand management, business development, product launches, advertising campaigns management, consumer product marketing and market research.probrandz.com