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A trial looking at treatment for high risk chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL 210)
This trial is looking at a new combination of treatment for high risk chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). High risk CLL is more difficult to treat and more likely to come back after treatment. This trial is supported by Cancer Research UK.
Doctors often treat chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) with chemotherapy or biological therapy. This can work well and there is no sign of the leukaemia (it goes into remission). But sometimes it doesn't work very well and doctors are keen to improve treatment so that more people go into remission.
Some leukaemia cells have a faulty (mutated) or missing gene called p53. If the cells have this fault, the leukaemia is classed as high risk.
There are 2 parts to this trial. The first part is looking at a new combination of 3 drugs known as ROD (Revlimid, ofatumumab, dexamethasone). This is called induction therapy and the aim is for the leukaemia to go into remission. The drugs are
- Ofatumumab (Arzerra) - a type of biological therapy called a monoclonal antibody
- Dexamethasone - a steroid
- Lenalidomide (Revlimid) - a biological therapy that affects how the immune system works
Please note people who agreed to take part in this trial before 11th September 2012 had the following combination of drugs - alemtuzumab, dexamethasone and lenalidomide (CamDexRev).
The second part of the trial is looking at the longer term use of lenalidomide. This is called maintenance therapy and the aim is for the leukaemia to stay in remission for as long as possible. About half the people who join this part of the trial will have lenalidomide, the other half won't.
The aims of this trial are to find out
- How well ROD works as induction therapy for high risk chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
- How well lenalidomide works as a maintenance therapy
- More about the side effects
- How these treatments affect quality of life
Who can enter
You may be able to take part in this trial if you have chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that is classed as high risk. SLL is almost the same as CLL. High risk means either
- You have CLL or SLL that didn't go into remission with treatment containing fludarabine, or
- You have CLL or SLL that has come back within a year of having treatment containing fludarabine, or
- At least 1 in 5 (20%) of your leukaemia cells have a faulty or missing p53 gene
As well as that, you must
- Have satisfactory blood test results
- Be well enough to be up and about for at least half the day (performance status 0, 1 or 2)
- Be prepared to use reliable contraception
You cannot enter this trial if you
- Have leukaemia or lymphoma in your brain or spinal cord
- Have had ofatumumab or lenalidomide before
- Have had steroids for your CLL before and they didn't work
- Have had surgery in the last 4 weeks
- Have taken part in another clinical trial in the last 4 weeks
- Have an infection
- Have inflammation of the stomach or a stomach ulcer
- Have diabetes or high blood pressure
- Have had blood clots in the past
- Have got Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV
- Have CLL that has changed into a fast growing diffuse B cell lymphoma (this is called Richter's transformation)
- Have had any other cancer in the last 5 years, apart from non melanoma skin cancer that was successfully treated
- Have any other serious medical condition
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Trial design
This is a phase 2 trial that will now recruit 101 people with high risk CLL or SLL.
People recruited before 11th September 2012 had the monoclonal antibody alemtuzumab instead of ofatumumab. The researchers decided to change to ofatumumab because it became difficult to get alemtuzumab from the manufacturers. They expect the combination of lenalidomide, ofatumumab and dexamethasone (ROD) to work just as well as alemtuzumab, dexamethasone and lenalidomide (CamDexRev). They also expect it to have fewer side effects.
When the combination was changed 16 people had been recruited to have CamDexRev. The trial will recruit another 85 people to have ROD. This will make a total 101 people recruited into this trial.
Everyone taking part has ROD induction therapy for the first 6 months. During that time you
- Take dexamethasone tablets for a few days each week for 4 months
- Take lenalidomide capsules every day for 5 months
- Have ofatumumab as an injection into the vein once a week for 8 weeks then once a fortnight for 8 weeks
After this the doctors will look to see how well the treatment has worked. What happens next will depend on the results.
If the treatment has not worked very well you will stop being part of the trial and continue to see your own doctor for treatment.
If the treatment has worked well and you are suitable, you will be offered a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
If the treatment has worked well and do not have a bone marrow or stem cell transplant, you will join the next part of the trial.
The next part of the trial is randomised. This means that you are put into a treatment group by a computer and have an equal chance of being in either treatment group. Neither you nor your doctor will be able to decide which group you are in.
Group 1 don't have any further treatment.
Group 2 take lenalidomide every day until the leukaemia starts to grow again. This is called maintenance treatment and the aim is to delay the leukaemia growing again.
Hospital visits
You see the doctors and have some tests before you can take part in this trial. These tests include
- Blood tests
- Physical examination
- CT scan
- Bone marrow test, if you haven't had one in the last 6 weeks
The treatments in this trial are either tablets or injections you have into the skin. So you should be able to have treatment as an out patient or at home.
You have blood tests regularly during the trial. You have a CT scan and bone marrow test about 6 months and 2½ years after joining the trial.
If you take part in the randomised part of the trial, you will go to the hospital every 2 weeks to begin with. But you gradually go less often. After your treatment has finished, you will see the trial doctors every 2 months.
You fill out a questionnaire before you start treatment and then 6 times during the trial. It will ask about side effects and how you've been feeling. This is called a quality of life questionnaire.
Side effects
As with all treatments, those used in this trial have some side effects. The most common side effects of dexamethasone are
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Water retention causing swollen hands or feet
- Increase in blood sugar levels
- Changes in mood or behaviour
- Increased blood pressure
- Increased risk of infection
The most common side effects of ofatumumab are
- A drop in blood cells causing an increased risk of infection, bleeding problems, tiredness and breathlessness
- Pain, swelling or redness at the injection site
- Infection
- A short term increase in proteins (enzymes) produced by the liver
Another side effect of ofatumumab is something called an infusion reaction. This is more likely to happen with the first dose and is usually mild, but can be more serious. If you do have a reaction, it will be less of a problem with other doses. Signs of an infusion reaction include a rash, chills or fever, a cough or sore throat, shortness of breath, itching and a change in blood pressure or pulse rate.
The most common side effects of lenalidomide include
- A drop in blood cells causing an increased risk of infection, bleeding problems, tiredness and breathlessness
- Tiredness
- Muscle cramps and pain
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Constipation
- Increased risk of blood clots
Lenalidomide can cause birth defects in children. So you must not become pregnant or father a child while taking it.
There is more information about side effects of dexamethasone, ofatumumab and lenalidomide in our cancer drugs section.
Location of trial
For more information
Please note: we cannot help you to join a specific trial. Unless we state otherwise in this trial summary, you need to print this page and take it to your own doctor to discuss.
Find out how to join a trial or contact our cancer information nurses for other questions about cancer by phone (0808 800 4040), by email, or at
Cancer Research UK
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This is Cancer Research UK trial number CRUKE/09/035.


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I had a nice summer growing Salvia darcyi and watching the hummingbirds work the red flowers. I got the starter plant from Richard DuFresne's nursery.
Now to see if it will survive a Zone 7a winter. Joseph
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- Posted by desertsage 7b USDA Sunset 10 (My Page) on Thu, Oct 11, 12 at 10:21
Here is mine with some S.greggii growing among it. This plant is 3 years old doubles every year and survived 0 here in the mountains of Arizona. I do throw a blanket over it in the cold times(no winter here:). I see there is some S. elegans in the photo to the right, this one goes into the barn at 34 degrees. |
Very nice. Just how col;d has it been for your darcyi? I would love more real tolerance numbers from gardeners. |
- Posted by rich_dufresne z7 NC (My Page) on Mon, Oct 15, 12 at 14:31
Panayoti Kelaidis of the Denver Botanical Gardens has seen it do well in Colorado. He wrote up some experiences in the blog Prairie Break. Check the comment section also. I need to contact Acantholimon |
Here is a link that might be useful: Burning Bush: Salvia Darcyi?
I had mixed results maybe 6 or 7 years ago. My home garden is in a cold spot in 7a and there it didn't survive the winter. Another plant was taken to a public garden in Cape May County NJ where it is a bit warmer, close to 7b, and there it survived for several years. I do wonder what soil conditions it likes other than dry in winter. Recently I have seen several reports of plants surviving zone 5 winters in the midwest but recent winters have also been warmer than normal. |
Thanks for the info. For us, in general, plants in our very well drained sandy loam survive much lower temps than those in silty-clay or clay loam. We have had S. dorisiana stay in flower (but with burned leaves) at 16 degrees in sand, but die to the ground where the feet are wetter. |
Kermit, it is true for us here too. The reason I ask the question is that the park's gardens have some areas with the poorest dry soil I have ever seen in the east off a sand dune. One area by the nature center building won't grow microphylla San Carlos Festival more than 6 inches tall. |
- Posted by desertsage 7b USDA Sunset 10 (My Page) on Thu, Oct 18, 12 at 9:59
I believe the key is dry feet when cold temperatures are around. I also grow S. apiana, and S.clevelandii, with great results. |
Dry feet it is, thanks for the feedback. |
- Posted by rich_dufresne z7 NC (My Page) on Wed, Oct 24, 12 at 22:03
I'll second that for Salvia greggii x karwinskii from UC Riverside. The Daniel Stowe BG outside Charlotte, NC lost one in damp clay soil, and the one growing in a raised sandy area survived. Some high-quality humus in the soil (not mineral fertilizer) also contributes to longevity. |
- Posted by squirrelspur 7A NC (My Page) on Sun, Nov 4, 12 at 17:16
Salvia darcyi has survived several 7A winters in my raised bed. It has become a huge giant...need another raised bed for my other salvias. I don't cut anything back until spring. We do get wet winters here (North Carolina) and it has survived temps in the single digits. I don't protect it at all. |
- Posted by hummersteve 6 (My Page) on Fri, Jan 25, 13 at 16:25
Salvia darcyi doesnt seem to like my zone 6 winters. I havent gotten one thru yet but we will see what this spring brings. Although lately my winters would more resemble 7a. Like a previous poster said I also had a giant in an area that you wouldnt even think it could grow , a 2' square of soil surrounded by concrete on all sides. This turned out to be my largest one yet at about 6' in all directions. Its been a few years since my giant but heres some shots of it. Havent grown one near that scope sent then. Here it is just beginning to get its wings, notice concrete all around it. here it is spreading more about to take over my garage and starting to look a little ratty. |
Nice pictures, hummersteve. We have been growing the trademarked variety Vermilion Bluffs(r) whose proper name is Salvia darcyi 'Pscarl'. Problem is our pictures from last year suck. Anyone growing this clone? We really like it! |
- Posted by rich_dufresne z7 NC (My Page) on Sat, Jan 26, 13 at 13:39
Kermit, do you know Panayoti Kelaidis of the Denver Botanical Garden? He's written about this plant on his Prairiebreak blog. I very much hope he'll attend the Salvia Summit this MArch |
Here is a link that might be useful: Salvia Vermillion Bluffs introduction
- Posted by voodoobrew 9 Bay Area, CA (My Page) on Sat, Jan 26, 13 at 23:30
He is the last speaker on Friday: http://www.seedhunt.com/program.htm |
- Posted by hummersteve 6 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 8, 13 at 11:42
Kermit and others I would say mine grows in silty clay loam as opposed to the sandy loam you mention, thats a thought I may have to try. When a raised bed is mentioned what exactly are you referring to and how is it achieved? The only experience I have with a raised bed is boxing in a 20" area for honeysuckle plants in low areas. It seems that raised beds would be more exposed to the weather or are you saying that raised beds are just so they are not water retentive. |
Raised beds are advantageous for drainage, especially where the native soils are horrid clays and ill drained highly organic types. In those difficult-to-use soils the tactic of amending in the planting hole (no matter how large) just creates a place for water to collect. In marginal soils I have had success by mounding - that is planting at the top of a gently sculpted mound of native soil perhaps five feet across and six inches high at the top. Sometimes that is all that is needed. |
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Any tips for painting sayings on my walls? I figured I could print out my sayings/words on the computer, in what font I like and trace them onto the wall, but then do you just use acrylic paints to fill in....do I need to shadow or outline around the letters? Anyone got any pics of anything they've done, and even some cute sayings for the kitchen, living room or bedroom |
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- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Wed, Apr 18, 07 at 11:55
Hi mlea, I haven't tried doing any writing on walls, but it sounds like you have the right idea on how to do it. Acrylic paints will work great for that. I know there are websites for words on walls. This one is in my Romantic Country magazine--you might check it out for ideas. It is www.wellsaid.net and also www.wallwords.com--hope those will be helpful to you. Someone else here may have more information to help you. Please be sure to come back and post a pic for us when you finish, we would love to see it. Luvs |
Hi mlea~ I painted words around the top of my stand up shower. I did exactly what you said...printed out my words, used tracing paper to put them up and then just painted them with acrylics. The battery is charging on my camera, but as soon as I can I'll take a picture for you. The words I used came from a French friend. Lavez, Rincez, Sechez, Dansez. (We wash, we rinse, we dry, we dance) I did mine several years ago and in the wet climate of the shower the acrylics have had no problems. ~Anj |
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Thu, Apr 19, 07 at 0:03
Mlea, take a look at these walls. Hope it helps you find a saying that you like. Luvs http://www.wonderfulgraffiti.com/photo_album.php?pid=181 |
Luvs~ what a great site!! I love the one that says "I cooked once and decided it was a bad idea" !! ha I may have to do that one. I only got to scan thru them, but I'm gonna go thru them again later. I saw one in a restaurant in Florida "Unruly children will be cooked and eaten". I've been wanting to do that one on a sign for my kitchen. Ok, my sense of humor is a little whacked, but it cracks me up. :D ~A |
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Thu, Apr 19, 07 at 20:12
If your sense of humor is whacked, then so is mine--I thought both of those were funny too. Also, really liked a couple of the nursery ones. I hope Mlea comes back to see our responses to her post. Luvs |
Thanks to all you who responded. I loved those sayings on the walls.....and it'd going to be fun trying to pick out one. "We wash, we rinse, we dry, we dance" is such a cute one too. Thanks again! |
- Posted by craftylady-2006 (My Page) on Fri, Apr 20, 07 at 7:02
Saw this on a card and it has become my favorite saying: The Secret to Life is Enjoying the Passage of Time. Sal |
I am at a loss as how to do this- How do I trace it on the wall? How to keep it straight is also a concern- Thank you for any help you can give me |
Sorry, I totally forgot to put the pics I promised on here. Hi Jules~ I just printed out the words in a font I liked in my Word program at all the same height on my paper.(I did them on the bottom of the pages) Then you can just tape it up and use some kind of tracing paper underneath to trace it onto your wall. I had a ledge in my shower that helped me line mine up so I didn't have to worry about keeping it straight, but I guess you could use a ruler and chalk to make a straight line where you want it to be? Then just paint in your words with acrylic paints. That's all I did and mine's been in a shower in wet conditions for probably around 4+ years and had no problems. Hope that helps? ~Anj |
Thank you Anj! I ended up just doing mine free hand looking at the simple font I found online this afternoon. We just painted the room and I really wanted to get this done- I get ambitious like that and just go with it. I love your saying so that is what I used above my kitchen sink where I do dishes- thank you for all of your suggestions and I may use them when I write again. I have several walls I want to express myself on. Jules |
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Quote I like: What I am looking for is a Blessing that is not 'In-disguise'. |
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Cupcakes! Gluten-Free Cupcakes! Fabulous, gluten-free, grain-free, yummy-in-the-tummy cupcakes!
Did I get your attention? Good. Because you need to read this post. If you like cupcakes, that is. If you don't like cupcakes, well… I just can't help you then. You are a lost cause. Sorry. But it's the truth. I know it is a trend, and some people don't like to be one of the lemmings, but come on… Cake in cute papered, individually wrapped portions. Well, that's if you eat just one. We all know how easy that is to do. Hah!
OK. Now that I have picked myself up off the floor from laughing so hard, let's get on with it.
My friend, Elana from Elana's Pantry (you know you love her), has written another fabulous cookbook, all about cupcakes. (You can click here for my review of Elana's other cookbook, The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook. Also fabulous.) The cupcake cookbook came out a while ago, but you know, my life all in upheaval and all that jazz. So, I am finally getting around to reviewing it.
So, here is what you are getting in this post:
- My opinion of the cookbook.
- Cute pictures that I took of the cupcakes Max and I made.
- A recipe for Lime Cupcakes from Elana's book.
- A chance to win your very own copy of Gluten-Free Cupcakes!
Seriously?!?! Can you top that? OK, maybe if I was giving away a copy to everyone, but let's get real. A girl has to pay her own bills, too, right?
But, everyone does get the recipe for Lime Cupcakes with Vegan Coconut Frosting! Whoo-hoo! These are the ones we are making next. I made the Chocolate Banana Cupcakes because I wanted to use what I had on hand. We ALWAYS have chocolate and bananas. Two very important staples of life, in my opinion.
So, here is my opinion of the cookbook, Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour, if you haven't guessed it already. Fabulous! Amazing! Phenomenal! Tasty! Yummy! Uh…and all of those other adjectives. Loved the cupcakes we made and have the book all dog-eared up to make more.
Cute picture of cupcakes with fake bunny pretending to eat them. (I'm not a big frosting person, so my cupcakes are sans frosting.) And another picture of Max helping me make said (delicious) cupcakes.
Now, for the recipe that you can make right now. Lime Cupcakes!
Gluten-Free Lime Cupcakes
Serves | 10 |
Prep time | 30 minutes |
Cook time | 22 minutes |
Total time | 52 minutes |
Allergy | Egg, Tree Nuts |
Dietary | Gluten Free |
Meal type | Dessert |
- 1/2 cup Coconut Flour
- 1/2 cup Blanched Almond Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Grapeseed Oil
- 1/2 cup Agave Nectar
- 2 tablespoons firmly packed Lime Zest, plus more to decorate (about 3 limes)
Step 1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 10 muffin cups with paper liners. |
Step 2. | In a large bowl, combine the coconut flour, almond flour, salt, and baking soda. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, grapeseed oil, agave nectar, and 2 tablespoons lime zest. Blend the wet ingredients into the coconut flour mixture with a handheld mixer until thoroughly combined. |
Step 3. | Scoop 1/4 cup of batter into each prepared muffin cup. |
Step 4. | Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 1 hour, then frost, sprinkle with the remaining lime zest, and serve. |
Vegan Coconut Frosting
Dietary | Gluten Free, Vegan |
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
- 1/2 cup Agave Nectar
- 1 tablespoon Arrowroot Powder
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 cup Coconut Oil (melted over very low heat)
Step 1. | In a medium saucepan, bring the coconut milk and agave nectar to a boil over medium heat. Whisk the ingredients together, then decrease the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, to reduce just slightly, stirring frequently. |
Step 2. | In a small bowl, dissolve the arrowroot powder in water, stirring to make a slurry. Increase the heat under the saucepan to medium-high so the mixture is bubbling. Add the arrowroot slurry to the coconut mixture, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and turns opaque and shiny, about 1 minute. Once the mixture becomes shiny, remove the pan from the heat and gradually blend in the coconut oil with a handheld mixer until well combined. |
Step 3. | Allow to cool on the counter for 15 minutes. The mixture will not look like frosting yet—don't worry; this is okay. |
Step 4. | Chill the frosting in the refrigerator for 1 to 11/2 hours, until the frosting fully solidifies and looks opaque white in color. Remove from the refrigerator and whip with a handheld mixer until thick and fluffy. The frosting will be sticky looking and lumps will dissolve during whipping. |
Step 5. | Use immediately or store in a glass Mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow the frosting to soften a bit after removing from the refrigerator. Stir with a flexible spatula until spreadable. |
Disclaimers –
- Reprinted with permission from Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour. Copyright © 2011 by Elana Amsterdam, Celestial Arts, an imprint of Ten Speed Press, a division of the Crown Publishing Group, Berkeley, CA. Photo Credit: Annabelle Breakey (for the Lime Cupcake photo).
- I received the cookbooks for free to review and giveaway.
- Opinions, as always, are my own.
And, for the giveaway… (I was going to write coup de grâce, but then I looked up what it really means. Ew. Nope. Not gonna use that phrase again.)
So, here's the deal. It's easy. I am giving away a copy of this fantastic book to one you beautiful readers. Just leave a comment below telling me which one of Elana's recipes on her site, Elana's Pantry, that you would like to try for yourself. I did it this way before, and I got some great ideas for recipes to try. Thanks!
Of course, there are the usual ways to get extra entries.
~Post about this giveaway on your blog and/or share it on Facebook. Leave a separate comment here saying that you did.
~Tweet about this giveaway using @GlugleGFree and @elanaspantry. Leave a separate comment here saying that you did.
~Subscribe to Glugle Gluten-Free via reader or email (upper right-hand corner of page). Leave a separate comment here saying that you did.
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If you already follow or like, go ahead and leave a comment saying that you already do. That counts.
Until later, here's to…Living better, easily!™
PPS – The giveaway for the Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook ends June 28th, at 9pm, PST has ended. Congratulations to Hedy! I will emailed the winner, and you will have 48 hours to get back to me. After which, if I have not heard back from you, another winner will be drawn.


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Mon, Oct 13, 03 at 13:28
Do any of you have any receipes for mixing essential oils? I've been searching for a relaxing and an energizing mix to add to bath salts and haven't found anything to tickle my fancy :o( . |
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You will find a lot of recipes here, but you have to register to be able to read the forum. Most of the people who post here use Essential Oils; I use fragrance oils. I still enjoy reading this forum, as it covers all kinds of soap and bath and beauty projects. Susan |
Here is a link that might be useful: Bath and Beauty Forum
- Posted by Red_Confetti (My Page) on Tue, Oct 14, 03 at 23:42
Take a look at the link below, Nookie. It is for bath oil recipes, but you could easily adapt for bath salts. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Aromatherapy Bath Recipes
- Posted by Red_Confetti (My Page) on Tue, Oct 14, 03 at 23:48
This site may 'tickle your fancy,' Nookie. Lots and lots of recipes. Check under Reference at the top, too, for more info and tips on essential oils. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Luxury Lane - The Original Toiletries Library
Wow!! These are great sites!! I've been surfing all three of them all morning and have added them to my favorites!!! Thank-you so much everyone!! You guys are great! |
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Shocking news (for some):
As of their latest website update and catalogue last week, Logee's has discontinued Rothmannia capensis (Candle tree). It was a stroke of fate, it would seem, that I had just ordered mine in time. I was told that they were not up to size, and would be notified by email when the growers had them ready. The item had been discontinued, but since I had already ordered mine, they would still ship. This plant has captivated my interest for a long time. I was excited to finally order one. Logee's has seemed to be the only widely available source for Rothmannia, so I know this will be a dissapointment for a number of people. In their description, the company had always mentioned that Rothmannia was a slow growing plant, and that it was seed grown. I suppose either, this fact had dettered to many would be buyers, or that it had become unprofitable for them to propogate. I am not a capital seed starter, but the seeds of Rothmannia capensis, as well as a handfull of other Rothmannia species are readily available online for those who are. I know that Rothmannia does take a while to bloom from seed though. If you want a Rothmannia plant, I suggest a grassroots movement be started to petition - or at least flash money in the face of - Logee's. Perhaps with the interest of enough willing buyers, Logee's will relist Rothmannia, at least in their online catalogue, or perhaps even offer it to gardeners by special request. I receieved some very large healthy plants for Logee's yesterday, and was well pleased. Chief among the notables were Tree Jasmine (Holarrhena pubescens), Egg Magnolia((Talauma candollei) (Magnolia lilfera)), and, though not fragragrant, but an enormous 'Art Hodes" Begonia, with leaves life football vinyl. I bought it on a whim, since it was on sale for $5. Often I have purchased a Begonia, and recieved - what is smaller than a cutting? A clipping? A snippet? - but 'Art Hodes' turned out to be a beautiful mature plant. I will share photos if other members would like to see them, but I have already transfered them into larger pots, in order to catch today's rain. You would have to imagine how outlandishly large they looked in the little 2.5 and four inch pots. I will wait patiently for the Rothmannia. If anyone has more information to share on Rothmannia, I would be very glad to hear. Below is a thread on Logee's Rothmannia from a little while back.
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fragrant/msg1018031010468.html Best wishes,
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Rothmannia capensis is new to me, but one local horticulture society member showed a flowering branch of Rothmannia globosa last year. I remembered that the flowers were about 1" long, bell-shaped, and had a clean fragrance. The Holarrhena is also new to me. It is funny that I also bought a few plants from Logees but I did not see these plants listed under either Fragrant or New for 2011 categories. What I got is a Talauma candollei, a Randia ruziana, and a Citharexylum spinosum. They are all quite healthy and really need to be liberated from their tiny 2" containers. Thanks. |
I got my Rothmannia from Logee last year. It grows slowly but steadily. Someone on this forum said it flowered at 3-4' so maybe another 1 or 2 years for me to wait. Easy plant; carefree. It can bounce back from a severe dehydration within an hour with no problem at all. |
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I've sort of resisted writing about Apple's capital return thingy because, yeah, that basically makes sense, they have more money than they know what to do with and more coming in each day, so their choices are pretty much (1) give some of it back, (2) find something super-awesome to spend it on, (3) find something dumb to spend it on, or (4) engage in weird experiments in macroeconomics and/or exponential growth where they end up having more money than there is in the world. I don't have any super-awesome ideas to spend it on (and also I trust Apple to know better than I do what it's good at doing); spending it on dumb things seems … dumb; and I don't think the weird experiments will work though you never know! That leaves "give some of it back." So you can say something like "yeah this makes sense" or "I would've done it slightly differently," or you can go and say something silly. Like:
Gregory Milano of Fortuna Advisors, which advises Fortune 500 companies on maximizing their market value, did some quick math. Milano considers buybacks to be like any other investment a company can make. Buybacks must offer a good return in order to be deemed a smart use of capital. That is, if a company buys its stock at $10 a share and it rises to $12 next year, it's earned a 20% "return on investment" for shareholders. Because the average business's capital costs run 10% a year, between debt and equity expenses, most companies should seek buybacks to return more than 10% a year if they want to build shareholder profit.
In Apple's case, returns on capital are extraordinary. The tech giant earns around a 40% return on its operating capital, far exceeding its capital costs. So what's a good hurdle rate, or minimum rate of return, for its buyback? Milano thinks a 20% "return on investment" is fair.
For the buybacks to deliver that return, Milano says Apple's stock price will have to rise 128% to $1,368 over the next five years. For a meager 10% buyback return, the stock needs to hit $984 in five years.
Can the stock reach those heights?
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Hello. I am planting garlic for the first time (German Red Toch). I put them in a week ago and a few are sending up leaves already... so I am guessing I am likely to get scapes soon...
Do I cut the scapes? |
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I think you have plenty of time to figure out if you want to cut the scapes or not. The won't come out till April-May. Below is a link to help you learn more about growing garlic. (And, yes, you should cut the scapes when they happen.) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Gourmet Garlic
- Posted by stevelau1911 6a (My Page) on Sun, Sep 30, 12 at 5:21
If you leave the scapes on, the bulbs should be a bit smaller however it will produce bulbils which can be planted that fall, and they can turn into decent sized bulbs in 2 years which varies depending on how big the bulbils are on the scapes. If you are trying to increase your planting material, then I would suggest leaving the scapes on and live with slightly smaller bulbs, but if you already have plenty of bulbs, then it should be fine to cut them off. |
Based on my experience if you leave the scapes on I think that "a bit smaller" is a drastic understatement. I'd say 'much smaller" is more accurate. My med-large hardnecks average 2 1/2" across. If I miss breaking off a scape the heads are closer to 1". I've been curious as to how effective it is to save and replant bulbils to increase stock. I'm not sure it's worth saving bulbils to plant, if it decreases head size so much. |
- Posted by stevelau1911 6a (My Page) on Sun, Sep 30, 12 at 23:37
Wow, that's a huge difference. It seems like my species typically only lose around 20% in weight if the scape is left on. The varies from species to species. I guess it probably depends on how big the seed heads are. As far as saving bulbils, and replanting them to increase stock, it is many times more effective as long as you make sure the seeds are mature, you dry them out, and plant them at the appropiate time. Some varieties can produce as many as 100 bulbils per plant while the bulb itself can be re-planted however with smaller cloves. I find that it only takes 2 years of growth to get to full sized bulbs as long as they get very favorable treatment until then. With the species that I am already producing a ton of, I usually allow 5-10% of them to produce scapes so that I have a few hundred of them to plant in my bulbil beds. |
Very cool. I've only tried one time before to plant the bulbils and lost the little plants in the weeds. That deterred me from trying again. I'll have to give is a shot again next year and keep the plants in a special bed to give them extra attention. Thanks for the details. |
stevelau1911- what varieties of garlic are you growing? |
- Posted by stevelau1911 6a (My Page) on Mon, Oct 1, 12 at 1:01
I'm growing artichoke softneck, and for the hardnecks, I have german red, magic, german white, chesnok red, and maybe a few others. About 60% of the 2000 garlic cloves are the artichoke softneck since I have so many of them, and still haven't built up a stock of hardnecks yet. |
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There are those that kiss their Tzitzis during Shema at Shacharis as per Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 17:7 and the Kaf HaChaim 18 and there are those that do not. What is the source and reason for those that do not kiss their Tzitzis during Shema at Shacharis?
I have not the exact halachic sources but read that some poskim considered those kissings during the shema as hefsek, for example : The Vilna Gaon, Chazon Ish, The Steipler, Rav Moshe Feinstein (read there : http://halachafortoday.com/questionsandanswers.aspx) Also I read once that some don't even grasp their tzitzios during shema like for example Rav Chaim Soloveitchik but that's an other subject. |
The Bet Yosef says (paraphrase, see comments) 'some say it is pride to kiss the Tzitzis while praying Shema. And some say there is no pride because it is a very common practice. And the second one is the Minhag.' I guess some people are still Hoshesh to the Isur of Yuhura. |
Ma'ase Rav Siman 39 says that the GR"A would not kiss his Tzitzit during Keriyat Shema. The Kovetz Mepharshim (printed on the side in the Weinrab edition) supposes that he did so because he held that when saying the third paragraph of Keriyat Shema one should gaze at his tzitziyot (see biur hagra O"H on Siman 24 seif katan 8), and kissing them breaks his focus. |


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Rated 5 out of 5 by mrsgoggins A good product
Go smoothly through the hair and do a good job which lasts a few days.
May 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by MrsT A simple but massively effective product
Love my new GHD's and equally love that they were an affordable price. They make such a difference
to hair styling.
May 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by alimac This product is great for perfect straightening
Love my new GHD's. Perfect for quick styling on the go, especially when you are in a hurry. Best straighteners byfar.
May 28, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Footballslave Excellent product
As usual, excellent product - however, I wish you would do something about the tangling lead. So annoying you have to continually un-tangle it before, during and after use.
May 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by alidea excellent
Much improved on my last straighteners which often burnt my hand.(not ghd's). Heat up fast. Work well. Ordered and arrived the next day.
May 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Clarkey Fabulous
I bought these for my daughter and she just loves them. Her hair looks amazing.
May 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Olderwoman GHD hair straighteners
Great product very quick heat up easy to use. With having short fine hair my hair is done in no time at all.
May 28, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Bradders Prefer the first original ghd syulet
Prefer the original ghd straighteners but they are still good.
May 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kazzab Excellent quality product! Highly recommended
I love this product - the quality is first class!!
May 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by fzbyrne I love it !!!
This is my second GHD IV after wearing out my first one from several years ago. The fact I bought the same model again says it all!
May 27, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by AFSussex What happened to the euro socket?
Don't get me wrong they are still the best straighteners out there but where did the really useful euro plug go? I used to just remove the english part when I went on holiday but now it's a plain old plug.
A bit disappointing....
May 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by tabitha34 Great product
Always thought ghd straighteners were expensive and a bit hyped! However, tried them for myself on my very thick, very curly hair. They are brilliant. Plus point is they heat up so quickly and keep my hair under control. So glad I made the investment.
May 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bethsmum Excellent for long, thick hair.
I bought this item for both myself and my teenage daughter. We both have very thick hair and have had trouble straightening it in the past, but not now! These straighteners work really well on our hair and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
May 27, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Harry Over rated
First time with ghd straighteners thought I would treat myself .. Read reviews which was all good so what could I lose !! But have to say I was and still am disappointed with them as they do no different then my old straighteners or the ones before them and so on !! They seem to pull my hair and am left with stands in the straighteners and I only put a small amount of hair in at a time.
May 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Shane01 No features
Styler has been great, easy to use and very happy that I purchaed it. Will definitely recommend the product.
May 27, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by AliE Fast
I've had a few straightening irons, and borrowed a friend's ghd one day. Bought myself one the following week and have never looked back. So much faster to use, and kinder to my hair than the others, which are now in the bin.
It has no features to speak of, other than fast heat up and a long cord. My hair is fairly straight anyway, so I am having trouble getting it to curl. I think I need more practice?
May 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Annette14 So glad I bought this
This is my second, beware of cheap imitations. I bought another brand a couple of years ago and ended up throwing it in the bin. The GHD one is the best, heats up superquickly and is kind to your hair. Does wonders with my unruly hair and makes styling less frustrating. I am hoping it will last for many years!
May 26, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by misshappy1 Hair straighteners couple of weeks old and broke again
I recently purchased ghd hair straighteners and have used them a few times but they have stopped getting hot, the led is indicating its working but clearly they are not.i will not purchase ghd products again as these are the second set of ghd straighteners ive purchased and both have suffered with the same fault.
May 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Taylor22 Controled heat and fast to obtain the correct heat.
Easy to hold and lightweight.
Heat up fast and maintain the correct heat.
May 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sab1977 Brilliant
These ghd's are the best I have had. I bought the latest ones before I purchased these but they didn't close together and was pulling on my hair. I took them back and bought the ghd iv and they are brilliant!
Would definatly recommend.
May 26, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by Diya25 I thought this product had good features
This product stopped working 2 months after I bought it !
May 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Floydster Continuing excellence
Have been using GHD's for many years and this is my 3rd set. Great product. Heats up quickly, straightens hair in one go. Does no damage hair, even though I use them every day. My last two pairs lasted many years and I expect these to do so as well. Quality product.
May 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Chilled Slightly disappointed
My daughter bought a styler like this 2 mo ths prior to me purchasing mine. Although mine arrived in good time I did buy the item to enable me to sue it both in my home in the uk and my holiday home abroad, unfortunately mine did not arrive with the dual electric plug like my daughters and as I was going away again for a month, I was unable to return them. Expensive error on my part perhaps.
May 25, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Shell96 Fantastic product
Wish I had invested in this years ago ! Hair is shiny doesn't look dry ! Quick heat up time which is ideal with my job !
May 25, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Casper Nothing other than fantastic!
I have the wide plate straighteners as I have very long frizzy hair. It takes no time to do it at all. I do it section at a time and it takes about 20 minutes and each day I just run my GHD through my hair to sort it until I need to wash it again. There's no frizz just sleek straight hair.
In the past I had cheaper straighteners and the narrow plates and it was horrendous trying to do my hair. I couldn't do without them, the best buy every!!!
May 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by NUTTER very good ghds
I am very pleased with this product i already have used ghds so i knew they were good heat up very quickly and overall a very good product to use.
May 25, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Chicken Excellent product
No other straightner can beat ghd's. I wouldn't consider buying anything else!
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In what may be another step toward the end for the new and controversy-filled CHLPA, the three remaining law firms that were working for the fledgling players' union withdrew their services on Friday, less than 24 hours after two other law firms - one in Alberta and another in Quebec - decided to part ways with the association.
The exodus follows reports that some junior hockey officials had concerns over the identity of mysterious CHLPA spokesman Derek Clarke, thought by some to really be convicted felon Randy Gumbley.
Gumbley is a former coach and minor-team owner who was found guilty on two occasions of defrauding young players and their families with bogus hockey-skills programs.
"All the law firms have withdrawn," Ontario Hockey League head David Branch told QMI Agency, adding that CHLPA director Georges Laraque and a man claiming to be the real Derek Clarke had already resigned from their positions with the association late Thursday.
"We are no longer acting as counsel to the CHLPA," said lawyer Michael Mazzuca of the Ontario-based firm Gibson and Barnes, adding that his firm would nonetheless continue to support the unionization of junior players.
Denis Bradet, reportedly a CHLPA board member, is a Quebec lawyer who pulled out Thursday. Bradet told another Toronto newspaper that "we became aware of certain allegations concerning a person in the association and we decided to terminate the (agreement)."
As of late Friday afternoon, Mazzuca's firm remained on the CHLPA website, as did the BC-based Victory Square Law Office and the US-based Willig, Williams and Davidson. The lawyers from those firms who were acting for the CHLPA - Sebastien Anderson and Stuart Davidson, respectively - did not return calls.


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In celebration of the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando later this month, the Nike Foamposite 'Galaxy' sneakers are set to hit stores soon.
Sticking with tradition, Nike will release a limited-edition sneaker in correlation with the NBA All-Star Weekend. The Nike Foamposite 'Galaxy' is inspired by host team, the Orlando Magic—a team that has a star for its logo and a city that has close ties to the NASA program. The galactic graphics are extremely detailed, and the color combination is another nod to the Magic's blue and purple hues.
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Hands all over? way too many later year soundgarden songs for my liking.
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Deadweight should be up there
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I can't even look at the rest of this list if 12 Golden Country greats is worst.
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Do we get annoyed when things don't happen fast enough? Do we beep the horn impatiently in traffic or keep looking at the clock when waiting in line? Do we rush through life so fast that we miss the beauty around us?
Our scripture readings this week remind us of the importance of being patient. Contrary to the hectic pace of the holiday season, Advent is meant to be a time of calmness. For Christians, it is a time to wait and prepare with hope and patience for the coming of Jesus Christ.
If we're only looking for a baby in a manger, we won't recognize the true message of the season. We must learn to see the coming of the Lord in our own lives.
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Mary Frances Early became the first African American to graduate from the University of Georgia (UGA). Her accomplishment has been overshadowed by that of Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes, who enrolled at UGA in January 1961, becoming the first African Americans to attend the previously segregated institution. Early remembers, "I sent in my application just after Char and Hamilton were evicted from campus for their own safety after a riot. . . . And I thought, 'Well, they have been brave enough to open up the undergraduate school, so somebody needs to step forward to open up the graduate school—why not me?'" She transferred her graduate work from the University of Michigan to UGA and graduated with a master's degree in music education in 1962, a year before Hunter and Holmes finished their undergraduate studies.
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Noetix(R) Corp., a software provider that automatically generates business intelligence (BI) content from enterprise applications, today announced that its revenue for the first half of the year has increased nearly 50 percent over the first half of 2005, with the second quarter of 2006 representing the largest quarter in the company's history.
"Noetix solutions dramatically reduce the time, effort, and costs associated with extracting data from enterprise applications," said Noetix CEO Morris Beton. "This focus has made our business so successful that we continue to see growth that outpaces the BI industry as a whole."
Demand for Noetix BI solutions continues to increase as the company added multiple enterprise customers, including CH2M Hill, ESCO Corporation, Guidant Corporation, HNTB Corporation, Henrico County, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, POWER Engineers, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Additional Q1 and Q2 Noetix 2006 highlights include:
-- Increased license revenue by 47 percent over the first half of 2005.
-- Launched Noetix Platform tailored for OEM partners, a new initiative that provides Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) with a robust, low-cost BI offering for their customers. Noetix added several new OEM customers this year including InstantService and Campus Management.
-- Continued demand for the Noetix Dashboard solution with the addition of numerous dashboard deals.
-- New product enhancements including Noetix Platform 5.5 and NoetixViews 5.6 for Oracle E-Business Suite, and Noetix Dashboard 3.5.
"Extracting data out of transactional applications continues to be the most time and cost intensive piece of BI projects," said Dan Everett, Research Director at Ventana Research. "Consequently, companies are looking to vendors such as Noetix that have preconfigured tools and functionality to speed deployment of reports and dashboards."
According to a recent study by Ventana Research, many organizations have already implemented Application BI to gain understanding of their operations by examining the data stored in transactional or planning applications. Furthermore, the number of respondents indicating they plan to increase the size of their deployments shows that Application BI deployments have been successful. Ventana found that what organizations value most about Application BI systems is the ability to reduce maintenance and implementation costs, enable end-user self-service, and assure consistent, accurate data for analysis.
"The implementation went very well and everyone is happy with NoetixViews and the ability of the software to access the data in the system," said Violet Wise, supervisor, Business Systems & Analysis, Universal Weather and Aviation. "I used the solution recently myself and found it extremely easy to use. I had to create a vendor file for our bank to review for a new project we are working on. It took me a very short time to get the data which was easily organized in the format they wanted."
Noetix is the only software provider that automatically generates metadata from enterprise applications enabling immediate access to data, and thereby accelerating query, reporting, and analysis. Unlike most BI tools that require weeks of extensive manual mapping to be set up and maintained, Noetix uses patented technology to automatically discover and produce metadata based on customers' specific implementations of enterprise applications.
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