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In Abu Dhabi, Renault finally introduced this new, Red Bull-inspired front wing, which had been expected to appear at Suzuka last month. Run solely by Vitaly Petrov, the more flexible design differs from the previous version in several ways and is intended to boost downforce. The main plane has a...»
Yas Marina is a tough circuit on brakes so Red Bull have kept their drum ducts, complete with ventilation fins on the outside, on the RB7s. In the drawing you can also see the distinctively low placement of the brake calipers. These are supplied by Brembo to both Red Bull and Toro Rosso and their...»
The Abu Dhabi race will be the penultimate time long exhausts can be used to blow air into the side channel of a car's rear diffuser to boost downforce. The Red Bull solution can be seen in the drawing. Next season blown diffusers will be banned, with exhaust exits having to be positioned periscope...»
On Friday afternoon in Abu Dhabi, Ferrari added an additional carbon skin on the pivoting point of their new Red Bull-style front wing on Felipe Massa's car (red arrow). The solution, however, failed to stop the wing from fluttering dramatically at certain speeds so the team decided to revert back...»


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Our auction raised well over 400k, click below to read our live blog from the night
Our Wow! Gorillas auction raised over £400,000! Click here to read our live blog from the event
The gorillas are back! Click here for more info
In the year that Bristol Zoo Gardens celebrated its 175th anniversary, Wow! Gorillas brought a world class mass public art event to the streets and parks of Bristol over the summer. Bringing together residents, visitors, schools, artists and businesses for a truly memorable shared experience for the whole city, the event was a resounding success, bringing joy to the people of Bristol and raising over £400,000 for vital gorilla conservation work and for local Bristol charity Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal.
Wow! Gorillas really showcased the creative genius that has given Bristol its unique and vibrant culture. Artists decorated life-size gorillas, sponsored by local businesses which were then placed around the city for 10 weeks between 6 July and 6 September.
A map showing the locations the gorillas were placed in the summer can be found here.
Wow! Gorillas certainly seemed to capture the imagination of tourists and Bristolians alike, the Facebook page has well over 13,000 likes, we've also had lots of blogs and individual Facebook accounts pop up for the gorillas. A selection of some of the quirkier blogs and Facebook pages can be viewed below:
Wow! Gorillas official Facebook page
Irene the Bristol Rovers gorilla Facebook page
Alfred the Bristol City gorilla Facebook page
Going, gone gorilla Facebook page
Wow! Gorillas...Nearby Foodie Favourites blog - a guide to the best eateries close to each gorilla 3D Wow! Gorillas photography blog (get your 3D glasses ready!)
Bristol Gorillas - Information and photos of the gorillas, created by one of our fans
The Gorillas also went digital this summer - we launched a Facebook competition and mobile phone apps for iPhones and Android phones to make gorilla spotting even easier!
Check out our Wow! Gorillas Facebook page
Click play below to watch a video of our Gorillas visit London.
Our auction raised well over 400k, click below to read our live blog from the night
Find out how Bristol Zoo's sister organisation BCSF helps to protect gorillas and their natural habitat
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Restaurant Revisited: It's All Greek to Me at Angelo's
by Maria Russo in Shows, June 23rd, 2013In Woodstock, Ill., two cousins — Angelo Paloumbis and Angelo Mourelatos — have come together to run Angelo's, their Greek-style restaurant founded by their fathers. Although this family business is now decades old, not much has changed since it opened 40 years ago; the unexciting menu, standard diner decor and family tension remain, and all are contributing to the business' failure. Robert Irvine and his Restaurant: Impossible team had just two days and a $10,000 budget to offer Angelo and Angelo a new outlook on their professional relationship, plus give their eatery an updated design and the tools to create fresh, flavorful food. FN Dish checked in with Angelo Paloumbis a few months after the transformation of Angelo's to find out how the business is doing today. "Business is up 20 percent and is holding steady," Angelo tells us, adding that the restaurant is now making at least a 10-percent profit. "We're paying down debt with it," he explains.
In terms of the decor, Angelo's has taken advantage of the open floor plan Robert's team created, even hosting large private parties in the redesigned space. Angelo adds that "the younger crowd loves" the updated style, and many of the servers have adapted well to their new station. The menu at Angelo's is a mix of items from the original menu and the offerings Robert created. "We kept some things (sandwiches, salads, half the entrees, the appetizers) [and] added some of our prior entrees that people were requesting," Angelo says. "The fried chicken, the roast turkey, the new hamburgers, the Greek lamb burger" are some of the most popular dishes. Many guests have been wowed with the fare at Angelo's, and they're especially pleased that they can pay with credit cards for the first time.
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Joe Willy's Seafood House (April 14)
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FOOD NETWORK and Smithfield Meats are being boycotted by myself and friends because of the Paula Deen dismissal
Who cares. Paula Deen made racist remarks and they shouldn't be tolerated. I myself will watch more Food Network – she was by far my least favorite personality. She peddles nasty unhealthy food that made her a diabetic and only fuels the obesity problem in the country.
She made a racist remark many years ago once, in public.
I hear her show was failing and Food network was going to let it go anyway. But cancelling a book that is #1 on Amazon or the Walmart dropping her products when they sell crap by folks like Chris Rock.
Give me a break.
This isn't about Paula Deen, it's about Angelo's restaurant. Did you get lost?
Big whoop…no one cares. Go eat Paula's southern fried slop and quit whining.
Less salty fatty Smithfield cr*p is better for you anyway!
Our family never misses an episode of RI! Great Show! Also, tell FN we SUPPORT PAULA DEAN!!
We enjoyed this episode, and the family store line, but we, too, felt that the inside of the restaurant should have helped to reflect the historicity of the their town square in some fashion. It was a bit too modernistic for the unique community situation it sits in. Lynn (sp?) did give it the old clock tower clock, but somehow the only shots which came through on the show were of that shiny wall, etc. And we groaned when we saw the chairs. Especially when the introductory diners were folks of considerable size…we could tell by visualizing those new chairs would nt fit the typical clientele Angelo's. Perhaps that community is going to do some downtown primping and Robert was helping them to revamp into a more modern tone? I'm not sure. But it looked like a downtown which was still thriving and alive. I sure hope so.
We also enjoyed the incorporation of the town high school in the voting.
When Angelo the manager shut down the first service he said that all the food was on him. I didn't realize the people who the R.I. team lines up for these initial services had to pay for eating below par and sometimes unsafe food. Food Network should cover these checks!
It is really impressive if that demonstration with the high school was truly arranged overnight.-
I think Angelo just misspoke. He probably didnt realize that the people didnt have to pay.
My mom and I visited Angelo's for breakfast a few weeks ago. When we first walked in we were pleasently surprised at the change. It looked modern and clean…at first glance. After we sat down we noticed some sad/disturbing details. The paint was already rubbing off the tables, there were weird patched areas that looked to be covered in tape and were then painted over as if to disguise imperfections, and everything looked generally cheap. I couldn't wait to see the episode because I knew the cameras and lighting would make it look so much better than it actually is. I feel so bad for Angelo and his family. They really got a poor design that doesn't keep up with beautiful historic downtown Woodstock, and it wont last. It makes me wonder if all the renovations on this show are this bad and simply made to look good with dim lighting and fancy camera work. I, like others was not impressed with the food or service. The staff seemed discouraged and lost by all the change. There was no one at the "host stand" (if you can even call it that…) and our server (who I think may have been the owners wife) made a comment about only keeping up on new procedures until after Robert came back to check in on their progress. This historic restaurant has lost it's spirit and I don't think it will be found. So sorry to say.
I agree completely Jamie. You said it better than I. The re-do is done with cheap materials, it looks like it's falling apart, and yes, the restaurant has lost it's spirit. Sadly. However, they've been there a long time, and have a following…perhaps they'll recover. I really don't think this is end of them.
I think it depends. Yes they do try to do it on the cheap. However I have eaten at Trails – which is nearby me, and two years after the episode (I believe it has been that long) the decor still looks nice, (though the ball jar lamps could use a dish wash)
Trails is a smaller restaurant, so 10 grand can go further. At Angelo's they had to redo a larger space with more issues, and had to add the electronics for the credit card.
Interestingly, though some of the design is done on the spot. The designer was able to see the restaurant several months before, and they ship some of the materials in advance of the show.
I was excited to visit Angelos after the RI makeover. The restaurant did look more modern but without personality to match the Square. The menu was too limited and had trouble finding something we wanted. We finally decided on a burger and a lamb burger. My burger was OK but my friend did not care for the lamb one. The fries were warm, obviously left overs from another order. I, too, feel that Angelos did not get a fair attempt at a makeover from Robert. Perhaps if he had taken time to see who eats there a more appropriate menu would have been put in place. The FN says business is up; word in the area is the opposite. Angelos still needs help!!!!! Can RI do a makeover II?
I didn't like the silver wall and am so hoping those chairs aren't plastic. I've not been impressed with this decorater in the past either. That being said, I hope the food is delicious, the younger crowd loves the place, and they enjoy many years of success!
I like the renovation. I can see why some people miss the old restaurant because of the familiarity and memories. It's good food at good prices. Not sure why everyone thinks they're a restaurant critic all of sudden? So whatt??? you're food wasn't perfect and neither are you. Get over it.
My family and I went to Angelo's to eat. We used to go there all the time when we lived in Woodstock. We were in shock when we walked through the doors and saw the change in environment. We had no clue that Restaurant Impossible had been there. We ordered our food and it was excellent, as was the service. I wish Angelo's the best of luck and hope to be able to visit again the next time I come to Illinois for a visit. Miss you guys.
The restaurant could use a little more of the Woodstock Square old town style. The menu is good, but a little too limited. Check with the customers that come in to see what menu items they would like. I don't want to see Angelo's go out of business for anything. If you (Angelo's) want to contact me, please feel free to do so.
If I was that owner I would be so angry. That place looked like a half finished garage. What was with this metal walls. It reminded me of the tool boxes they put in the back of trucks. The wood wall looked unfinished and those chairs looked like plastic lawn chairs. Plus I am sure there are some queen sized ladies and some king sized gentlemen in the area and those chairs looked a little less than sturdy and a bit narrow for a good sized set of hips.
I'm always disappointed when I see Lynn show up on RI. Haven't really liked any of his designs, that said, it's always frustrating to see locals whining about how much better things were before RI.
If the food and decor were so awesome, why was the place going out of business? It seems like a lot of people expect small family run places to be able to turn a profit with the same sort of enormous menus and prices that big chains that prepare their foods in central kitchens and reheat do and that's just not realistic.
If the food and service is still bad, then that's on the management, but I'm willing to pay for good food and don't expect every restaurant to serve everything I might possibly want to eat.
I agree with you about Lynn, he has never been one of my favorite designers. I almost groan when I see his face.


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People are wanting to fly to international destinations for vacations but planning a holiday getaway can easily turn into a stressful venture when the matter of costs comes up. However, airfare can be very expensive. Air fare by itself can kill the excitement. And when people already factor in accommodations, food, and shopping, or any other would just give up and stay home.If you think on taking a vacation that requires any sort of wide planning, such as out of the country or worldwide even to a popular destination in a different state, it is probably going to be necessary for you to enlist the services of a travel agency.
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Travel, the very mention of it arouses great feelings in our minds even if it is for business as travel provides with unbound opportunities to mix fun with work. Leave that for a moment as it may; it may not surprise you to know travel is a big industry the world over. The travel industry comprises of multiple and interdependent complex network of hotels, resorts, transport sector which in turn includes airways, car rentals etc making you feel very proud of being the prime mover of the mammoth travel industry. So, welcome to the exotic exercise called as Travel.
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Travel provides ample opportunities for career aspirants. At the entry level, there are opportunities like travel agents, tourist guides, front officers with all hotels, airlines and advertising agencies etc. Travel also provides opportunities for small entrepreneurs who want to operate a fleet of cars, coaches etc. In the deep jungles of Africa, small tour operators double-up as guides and drivers on a game safari.
On a still bigger scale, travel operators own a fleet of well-maintained buses on profitable routes where public movement is high on any given date even when one doesn't take into consideration the tourists.
For most of you who want to take up travel as profession, there are exams to pass, which qualifies you for certifications for various levels like air ticketing agent, tourist guide etc. You must have noticed by this time that a tourist guide needs to know (and must be fluent) in at least 3-4 international languages in addition to his native tongue so as to be able to converse with international tourists.
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5.Medication – If all else fails, there are a variety of off the shelf medication that can help.


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Former Hernando County Director of Public Safety Mike Nickerson lost his position and was demoted this month to deputy fire chief but did not receive a corresponding decrease in pay.
Nickerson's new title is deputy fire chief and he continues to make $94,411, which is only some $3,500 less than his new boss, Mike Rampino, who was recently promoted to fire chief.
Rampino's pay went up 5 percent, from $93,288 to $97,952.
The seeming discrepancy between pay grades has become an issue for at least two county commissioners, who have directed the county administrator to look into the matter and report back at this Tuesday's board meeting.
Asked whether action will be taken on balancing out salaries due to recent promotions and demotions in county government, County Administrator Len Sossamon said Thursday he was still compiling data.
"It's hard for me to say," Sossamon said of Nickerson's salary. "I think that was the directive that some commissioners had asked us to look into. It's yet to be determined."
Another case: Director of Administrative Services Cheryl Marsden makes $6,000 more than her boss, Chief Procurement Officer Russ Wetherington, whose pay shot up 20 percent to $90,000 last week after he was named one of four new administrative assistants.
Marsden said the county has a promotion policy that kicked in when the county named its new assistant administrators in Wetherington, Budget Manager George Zoettlein, Land Services Director Ron Pianta and Director of Transportation Services Brian Malmberg.
Marsden said the methodology behind which employee receives a pay raise or who gets a decrease is not clear-cut.
She said pay grades are determined by such factors as experience, educational degrees, supervision and decision-making.
"Our job descriptions are all graded and don't go by volume of work," Marsden said.
Budget Manager George Zoettlein said his title has been changed four times in the last six years but his job responsibilities never changed.
This latest 5 percent pay hike is the first during that whole period, he said.
County Commissioner Jim Adkins blames much of the disparity in salaries on a former County Commission-sanctioned 2007 report called The Mercer Study, which a former board used to justify salary increases for scores of employees.
The report said Hernando County lagged behind other municipalities.
"How we correct it without legal action is going to be an interesting situation," Adkins said recently.
County Commissioner Wayne Dukes decided to put the matter on Tuesday's agenda because he believes it is time to re-examine the salary grades and positions of all managers and directors to make sure they are in line with the new management system in place with the four new administrators.
That may mean adjusting job description titles, he said.
"What's happened is we have had people's responsibilities decreased but their salaries have stayed the same," Dukes said. "I think it's time to look at some balance at exactly where we are with some of these salaries."
If the county has a policy to reward employees with higher pay for more job duties than there needs to be a policy that works in reverse, he added.
"Ultimately, that decision should be more in line with the administrator's decision than the policy," Dukes said.
Sossamon assured the board that the pay increases to his four assistants, which are required by personnel policy because of the job promotions, will be "revenue positive" because of streamlining efforts that saved the county some $36,000.
That, he said, is more than enough to pay for the hikes, which totaled $29,000.


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Nokia Lumia 920 VS HTC 8X
Windows Phone 8 has been launched by Microsoft. After a long time of speculation regarding Windows Phone 8, including some leaked screenshots and videos. Many people, including the Windows Phone users speculated that their phones would be upgradeable to Windows Phone 8. But Microsoft put an end to all the speculation by formally announcing that existing phones won't get an upgrade to Windows Phone 8, but rather to Windows Phone 7.8, as a sort of compensation for trying out Windows Phone.
Soon after the launch, Nokia and HTC, the two giants who used to release Windows Phone, launched Lumia 920 and 8X respectively. Both had Windows Phone 8, one had the durability of Nokia, while the other promised creativity. It was a sort of the clash of the titans because both were top phones from giants, and it turned out to be an exciting contest.
Nokia Lumia 920 VS HTC 8X
Build, Design and Construction
Lumia 920 has the same polycarbonate uni-body design from the 800 (which borrowed it from the Meego-powered N9). It's a bit thicker and slightly bulky for those who have S3, or the Nexus devices. But it doesn't matter much once when you get used to it.
Its uni-body means that its battery is non-removable which may disappoint many people.
HTC 8X also has a unique design too. Its lower part is removable which reveals slots. HTC 8X has a 4.3 inch screen compared to 4.5 inch screen of 920, which makes holding, using and carrying 8X easily. Both have the Gorilla Glass 2 screen protection making the phones scratch-resistant from even the harshest treatment.
Lumia 920 has 8.7 megapixel Pure-view camera that has been advertised by the company as one of the best in the vast market of smart-phones. Pure-view technology had been previously been displayed in Pure-view 808. It can click pictures of the greatest quality even in low light. This was the most innovative feature of Lumia 920 which had beaten many high end smartphones.
The 8X has 8 mega-pixel camera with auto-focus and LED-flash. Many users feel that due to the position of the camera of its phone, it sometimes give pictures that even beat that of Nokia Lumia 920.
Windows Phone was notoriously famous because of the absence of the memory card slot. Windows Phone 8 has arrived and the two leaders of the devices still lack it (though it is present currently in all other phones.)
Nokia Lumia 920 features 32 internal memory card with only 16 GB available to the HTC 8X.
Both the devices are high-end so it's a must that they have something exclusive. Nokia has been very innovative with the device maximum in terms of camera and touch. It had introduced Pureview technology and Puremotion HD+ which was not present in any phone released lately. The Optical image stabilization was also perfect and Curved Gorilla glassed technology was owned by none but the Lumia 920. In terms of applications Nokia works very hard providing update every now and then and all of its applications are quite precious.
If we look in HTC 8X this device has been powered with Beats Audio which makes it perfect for audio lovers. Also it has got a new feature which has been given to front face camera that is wide angle capture. In terms of apps it's quite low in comparison to Nokia and also less innovative features. But yes the device is quite slim and light.
According to our comparison Lumia 920 wins the case in terms of innovative technology and Camera while in terms of dimension and sound HTC 8X is the winner. But this makes sure that Lumia 920 is a must buy as it has the most potential features that would drag customers more than the HTC 8x.
About the Author – PrIyAnGsHu is a web entrepreneur from India who recommends you to read about gadgets on his technology blog and also covers android tutorials on knowtechbetter.com.


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Glitzy, Glamorous, Gay Grammys
Gene Lalor | January 28, 2014
When the "Popular Christian gospel singer Natalie Grant walked out on the Grammys after witnessing a series of performances that even the mainstream entertainment media admitted were occult in nature" (Prof. Paul Joseph Watson), Ms. Grant made an unequivocable statement concerning her opinion of the awards show.
Despite being nominated for two Grammys, she later obliquely tweeted on the cause of her early departure from the festivities yet made it vividly obvious that what she had witnessed stood in gross conflict with her Christian beliefs.
Professor Watson believes she "was probably referring to Katy Perry, [a daughter of Pentecostal pastors] who was surrounded by demons as she danced around an upside down broomstick before being encircled by fire during a performance of her song 'Dark Horse' " while costumed in a bizarre get-up featuring an illuminated Knights Templar cross.
I don't know precisely when Ms. Grant took her leave but I'm guessing she hadn't seen nothing yet!
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards Show, telecast Sunday on CBS starting at 8pm on both coasts and 7pm central time to insure that America's families and teenagers were tuning in to Katie Perry's sexually-suggestive performance of "Dark Horse" in which she first appeared inside a crystal ball and ended with her standing in front of a hellish fire.
Perry had followed the opening spectacle of Beyoncé's amazingly explicit act. Semi-dressed in a see-through black thong bodysuit over fishnet tights, Beyoncé sang "Drunk In Love" alongside her husband Jay Z and left no doubt as to their favorite indoor sport.
Still, the Grammy people weren't done yet trashing American culture and trying to seduce Americans into thinking their "stars" represented all there is in our country.
Far from it.
The real highlight of the evening at the Staples Center were marriages, specifically on-air weddings of 33 both straight couples, Hollywood's over-the-top answer to Tiny Tim's 1969 farcical wedding to Miss Vicky on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show."
Serenaded by gay rappers Macklemore & Ryan Lewis who were nominated for seven Grammys and who won four awards, their homosexual "Same Love" became the theme song for the 33 newlyweds, "weddings" officiated by Queen Latifah along with the rapidly aging Material Girl, Madonna. The "queen" officiated as the couples exchanged rings while she pronounced the gays man and spouse or woman and spouse as Madonna passionately sang "Open Your Heart."
At the conclusion of what HuffPo characterized as a "historical television moment," the Beatles Ringo Starr said to Paul McCartney, "Let's all renew our vows."
Dubbed the "Gaygrammys" by many, what happened at Sunday's Grammys was indeed historic, although not for the reasons Macklemore and Ryan and Latifah and Madonna and two over-the-hill Beatles may assume. The 2014 56th Annual Grammy Awards Show may have marked the night gays and their fellow travelers convinced some Americans that the aberration of homosexuality is normal. And, as Mr.Conservative.com pointed out, just "more Liberal nonsense trying to cram their 'tolerance' and acceptance down our throat whether we like it or not."
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In reality my finals week is not that bad compared to others. A lot of pharmacy majors especially have finals one right after the other so that is way worse than mine! My problem is just I have a lot of busy work and no idea how to manage my time right now.
I only have two finals, but the rest of the things that I have due are time consuming! My first final is tomorrow in my world of plants class. I love the professor of this class, but this is possibly one of the hardest classes I have ever taken. I have never studied harder and still end up with terrible grades. Basically my goal on this final is to at least get a C, which sounds terrible, but at this point I am dying in this class.
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Giotto looks as though it could be part of a chain, but it is not. The cleanly decorated space is owned by Antonio Polzella and Renato Viola, who, if we are to believe the menu, are "two of Italy's most famous and talented pizza chefs."
Whatever. Fact is, the pizza here is notably fresh and tasty, and Giotto turned out to be a pleasant surprise.
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The $5 portion was perfect, and it's a delectable little pie -- the crust, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil all fresh, light, and flavorful. They let the dough sit for 72 hours so it can rise through "natural levitation." It sounds as though they may employ a yogi rather than a maestro to handle that, but that's not really our business.
Regular pies come in some two dozen varieties. All but the Hawaiana Erika Moon -- with pineapple, ham, and basil -- sound sanely alluring. That means the toppings run more along the lines of fresh fior di latte cheese, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and traditional garnishing meats such as bacon, sausage, and pepperoni. There is no barbecue chicken pizza on the menu, which is refreshing.
The most interesting concoction is a star-shaped pie, with the points of the star stuffed like calzone and the exposed center of the pie garnished with pepperoni, ricotta, and mozzarella ($15.50). For dessert you can get pizza dough smeared with Nutella ($13).
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The only other item on the menu is a salad. You can get a base of romaine lettuce for $5 and then add vegetables for 50 cents each and more involved additions (chicken, tuna, fresh mozzarella, assorted Italian cold cuts) for $2.50 to $2.99 apiece.
Giotto might look like a chain, but it operates like a more personal pizzeria. The pies are baked per order, and the various foods looked as though they were being assembled with care. The freshness and quality of ingredients are impressive, the prices register as fair, and there's take-out and delivery -- so next time you're considering Domino's, you might want to go with Giotto instead.
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NovoCure Ltd.
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Venture capitalist William Doyle must raise $35 million for a portfolio company with a promising, novel cancer therapy, just as global capital markets are imploding in the fall of 2008. NovoCure, Ltd., has developed an electrical-field-based therapy, called Tumor Treating fields, for the treatment of cancerous tumors. The therapy has shown significant efficacy with no side effects after five years of testing in human patients. Doyle believes NovoCure has the potential to become an important company with a major new cancer therapy platform, but must complete pivotal (Phase III) clinical trials and receive FDA approval. Doyle's venture capital firm, WFD Ventures, has invested $25 million in three rounds to fund pilot clinical trials for glioblastoma and other non-small cell lung cancer, and the first pivotal clinical trial for glioblastoma. Additional financing is needed to proceed with the strategically important second pivotal trial. In the fall of 2008 Doyle was negotiating the final terms of an investment by two prominent hedge funds when the liquidity crisis caused the hedge funds to withdraw from the transaction. Dole must now reevaluate his options for securing the needed financing for this promising young company.
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"NovoCure Ltd." explores the issues confronting venture capitalists in the fall of 2008 as they work to continue funding promising young portfolio companies during the global liquidity crisis. The case spotlights a novel, electrical-field-based cancer therapy, called Tumor Treating Fields, that has shown promising pilot trial results for the treatment of glioblastoma and non small-cell lung cancer.
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Effect of Computer-Assisted Interviewing on Self-Reported Sexual Behavior Data in a Microbicide Clinical Trial
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In a microbicide safety and effectiveness trial (HPTN 035) in Malawi, 585 women completed the same questionnaire through a face-to-face interview (FTFI) and an audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI). Concordance between FTFI and ACASI responses ranged from 72.0 % for frequency of sex in the past week to 95.2 % for anal intercourse (AI) in the past 3 months. Reported gel and condom use at last sex act were marginally lower with ACASI than FTFI (73.5 % vs. 77.2 %, p = 0.11 and 60.9 % vs. 65.5 %, p = 0.05, respectively). More women reported AI with ACASI than FTFI (5.0 % vs. 0.2 %, p < 0.001). Analyses of consistency of responses within ACASI revealed that 15.0 % of participants in the condom-only arm and 28.7 % in the gel arm provided at least one discrepant answer regarding total sex acts and sex acts where condom and gel were used (19.2 % reported one inconsistent answer, 8.1 % reported two inconsistent answers, and 1.4 % reported three inconsistent answers). While ACASI may provide more accurate assessments of sensitive behaviors in HIV prevention trials, it also results in a high level of internally inconsistent responses.
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- Title
- Effect of Computer-Assisted Interviewing on Self-Reported Sexual Behavior Data in a Microbicide Clinical Trial
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AIDS and Behavior
Volume 17, Issue 2 , pp 790-800
- Cover Date
- 2013-02-01
- 10.1007/s10461-012-0302-2
- Print ISSN
- 1090-7165
- Online ISSN
- 1573-3254
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- ACASI interviewing
- Microbicides
- Sexual behavior reporting
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Pamina M. Gorbach (1)
- Barbara S. Mensch (2)
- Marla Husnik (3)
- Astou Coly (1)
- Benoit Mâsse (3) (8)
- Bonus Makanani (4)
- Chiwawa Nkhoma (4)
- Lameck Chinula (5)
- Tchangani Tembo (5)
- Stan Mierzwa (2)
- Kimberly Reynolds (5)
- Stacey Hurst (4)
- Anne Coletti (6)
- Andrew Forsyth (7)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Department of Epidemiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Box 95-1772, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1772, USA
- 2. Population Council, New York, NY, USA
- 3. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
- 8. CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- 4. College of Medicine-Johns Hopkins University Research Project, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi
- 5. UNC Project, Tidziwe Centre, Kamuzu Central Hospital, Lilongwe, Malawi
- 6. Family Health International, Medford, MA, USA
- 7. National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA


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Everyone knows – or at least every Jew knows – the story of Hanukkah's origins, the story of how just a tiny amount of oil miraculously burned for eight days. And they know that, in the spirit of that story, Hanukkah is celebrated in part by eating foods fried in oil, such as latkes and doughnuts.
But in much of the world, Hanukkah also is celebrated by eating salty cheeses. And for that, there is another and equally fascinating – though, in the U.S., lesser known – story.
The short version goes something like this: Around 2 B.C., a Jewish widow saved her people by ingratiating herself with an enemy general, plying him with salty cakes of cheese, then wine to quench the thirst it brought. When he fell into a drunken stupor, she lopped off his head with his own sword.
When this story became associated with Hanukkah is unclear. Jewish cookbook author Joan Nathan says that Hanukkah most likely was originally celebrated around the winter solstice and that the role of oil was related to the light it helped create during this darkest time of year.
Olive oil became an important part of this "festival of lights" and the foods eaten during the celebration were a nod to this, as was the story of the miraculous and essential oil. Latkes, or pancakes fried in oil, were initially made of eggs and flour or sometimes cheese, and this could be when the story of the salty cheese cakes took off.
Jews in Southern Europe gravitated toward the Hanukkah dairy tradition and often prepared a variation of savillum, a traditional Roman cheesecake made with ricotta, eggs, flour and honey.
Roman Cheesecake with Orange-Scented Honey
6 fresh bay leaves
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grated zest of 2 oranges, divided
1½ cups whole milk ricotta cheese
½ cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup honey (orange blossom if possible)
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the bay leaves in the center of the parchment in an 8-inch circular pattern.
In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, vanilla and half of the orange zest. Beat in the ricotta, then the flour. The mixture should form a thick batter. Scoop the batter onto the arranged bay leaves on the prepared baking sheet. Use a silicone spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the batter into an 8-inch circle over the bay leaves.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and puffy.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the honey and remaining orange zest. Heat for several minutes until thin and warmed.
When the cake is done baking, use a wooden skewer to poke holes in the top of the cheesecake. Drizzle a third of the warmed honey over the cake, letting it soak into the surface. Place a serving plate over the cake, then overturn so that the cake is on the plate. Use the skewer to poke holes in the surface again, then drizzle the rest of the honey over the cake.
Let the cheesecake rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the honey to soak in. Sprinkle with poppy seeds, then cut into 6 wedges and serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 6.
Per serving: 240 calories; 90 calories from fat (38 percent of total calories); 100g fat (6g saturated; no trans fats); 90mg cholesterol; 27g carbohydrate; 1g fiber; 16g sugar; 11g protein; 75mg sodium.


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Adjust Your Parenting Style to Suit Your Child's Personality
Kids who have more control over their emotions and actions thrive when their parents use a light touch, while children with less self-control can benefit from less autonomy.
So say the results of a recent University of Washington study published in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, in which 214 children and their mothers were observed for 3 years. The children in the study, whose average age was 9 at the start, were more stable if their moms' parenting style was a good match for their personalities. If the parenting was not a good match, however, the children were twice as likely to suffer symptoms of anxiety and depression.
"We hear a lot about over-involved parents, like 'tiger moms' and 'helicopter parents," Liliana Lengua, co-author of the study, said in the news release. "It is parents' instinct to help and support their children in some way, but it's not always clear how to intervene in the best way. This research shows that parenting is a balance between stepping in and stepping out with guidance, support and structure based on cues from kids."
The implication of this study--that no one parenting model will work for all children--makes sense to me. I already see it in my 2-year old twins. Each one reacts differently in different situations. And it's more complicated than just a matter of which one has more control of her emotions. They react very differently to aspects of the daily routine--getting dressed, taking naps, getting in their car seats, brushing teeth, and so on--that any parent of toddlers knows can be emotionally fraught. So we have to adjust our strategy for getting through these tasks for either kid.
What's worrisome for me about the idea that different kids need different parenting approaches is not just the effort of constantly toggling between siblings, but the complaints from the kids of: "You're not being fair!" It's probably inevitable anyway, as anyone with siblings can attest to, but if you consciously have different expectations, rules, and consequences for either kid, it would be hard to argue against that charge.
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Cuero High School senior uses love for math and science to earn 9 gold UIL medals
Sonny Long
April 6, 2010 at 6:01 p.m.
Updated April 6, 2010 at 11:07 p.m.
Cuero High School senior Nick Gamez has been named as one of the 2010 San Antonio Express-News All-Regional/All-City A-Team scholars. Gamez and the other students selected for the honor will be honored at a luncheon in San Antonio on Tuesday, April 20.
In addition to his success in UIL academic competition and on the football field, Nick Gamez also played saxophone in the marching band and took part in track and baseball until his senior year. He is also a member of the National Honor Society, Anchor Club and was the team captain for the 2009 CHS Junior Engineering Technical Society team (a test of engineering aptitude, math and science) that ranked first in state competition and 16th in the nation.
CUERO - When Cuero High School senior Nick Gamez was younger, his grandfather used to test his math skills.
During trips to Victoria for karate lessons, he'd give Nick math problems to work.
"That's what sparked my interest in math," Nick said.
Nick took those lessons he learned from grandfather Jasper Quintero as a kindergartner and first-grader and built on them.
In the recently completed District 28-3A University Interscholastic League academic competition, Nick won five individual gold medals and was a member of four first-place teams.
The individual wins came in math, number sense, science, chemistry and physics. The team victories were in cross-examination debate, math, number sense and science. The debate competition was held earlier in the year.
Cuero High School principal Mike Cavanaugh said Nick is believed to be the most decorated student in CHS history, with more than 100 UIL academic medals to his credit.
The regional UIL academic meet will be Saturday, April 24, in Corpus Christi.
Nick goes into the regional meet ranked first in the region in number sense, tied for first in math, and second in science.
Much of Nick's success in UIL competitions have come in math, particularly number sense.
He has only lost twice in number sense competition the last two years and those were at the regional and state meets, he said.
"That's my favorite; that's my best event," he said of the 10-minute, 80-question test that has to be completed mentally with no math done on paper.
With math coming naturally to the 18-year-old who will study chemical engineering at Texas A&M University, he has concentrated his efforts this year in science.
"I've studied science a lot," he said. "I've got a passion to learn more. I think science has become my better subject."
He credits much of his interest in science to teacher Linda Colman, who is also the school district's UIL coordinator.
"She's the only teacher I have had all four years in high school," Nick said. "She's been a big help. She loves science and UIL and I love it, too."
"A lot of days we'll sit there and work on a physics problem for 30 minutes. We just have to grind it out," he said.
Colman said it's no secret why Nick has been successful at UIL competition.
"Nick has gotten to where he is today because he works hard. He has an outrageous work ethic," said Colman, who has been teaching in Cuero for 22 years. "He is always thinking about learning and he's naturally inquisitive."
Colman said Nick might take four or five practice tests a day to keep his skills honed.
She added that Nick's demeanor, too, contributes to his success.
"Nick is intense, but never urgent," she said. "He's laid back and unassuming. He's not in it for the medals or the recognition. He likes to do it and he wants to learn. He challenges himself each time."
She also acknowledges Nick's natural math abilities, but said he has also learned to harness that skill in the science areas.
"He understands that math is a tool, and he uses it to work his chemistry and physics problems," she said.
Cavanaugh is naturally proud of Nick's academic success, but the principal said the senior's achievements are not limited to personal ones.
"The thing I am most proud about Nick is that he is one of our peer tutors, seniors tutoring seniors. Kids who are struggling with the TAKS," Cavanaugh said. "That one little thing a couple of days a week has made a huge difference in a couple of kids."
Nick, who has also excelled as a co-captain on Gobblers football team as an all-district defensive end and offensive lineman, said being a tutor came naturally.
"I love helping people," he said. "They needed math and science and they are my strong suit. It's a chance to help my friends."


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It was the first Classic win for the angler, whose brother Bobby also competed in the tournament. The event was expectected to bring thousands to Shreveport-Bossier and pour millions of dollars into the local economy.


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Here are a few important factors that can make a huge difference in the quality of instruction either you or your child will receive. Considering these basic guidelines when choosing a dance studio will help you achieve the overall satisfaction and enjoyment found within a dance program.
1. WHAT IS THE TEACHING STAFF'S BACKGROUND? A teacher's education and experience should demonstrate a commitment to safety, professionalism, and ongoing education. Our studio highly values the quality of instruction provided to our students. Each instructor has been specifically selected to teach classes based on their area of expertise and training. Our faculty loves what they do and is fully committed to your development and training. Our teachers work professionally and bring their expertise and knowledge to the classroom. The Studio's owner danced professionally for 10 years in California and New York prior to moving to Colorado.
2. IS THERE A WELL-DESIGNED CURRICULUM IN PLACE? Dance is a very technical form of art. A well-designed curriculum should both challenge and inspire the beginner to the most seasoned dancer. This balance between a challenging, yet inspiring program must contain proper technique, sequence, and terminology at all levels. The mixture of fun, creativity, energy, and the proper music are also big factors when determining if a program has been designed for optimal learning and enjoyment.
3. CAN I GET IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE? In many studios the teacher conducts classes and does the administration. By trying to do two jobs at once, the class may suffer as the teacher has to use class time for customer service issues, or the studio may have no customer service available if the teacher is in class. To have a good experience it is important to choose a studio that can assist you with details like costumes or schedules, even if a teacher is occupied in a class. Our studio has office staff on hand during all regular class times, so you can get immediate assistance.
As a parent, I have been very encouraged to see The Studio go to the competition world and take with it modest costuming, beauty, and purpose to dance. It was so evident the differences between The Studio dancing/dancers as compared to those studios represented and because of this, we as Christians were bringing God's light and love to a dark part of our world.
My daughter says: "I enjoyed going to Denver to compete with other dancers. I thought the other dancers were really good and they made me want to become better myself. I also enjoyed rehearsals with Miss Rachel. I LOVE dancing!"
The competition world has stretched my daughter in two ways. First, she realized the differences between The Studio and the other dancers and she was able to see her mission to spread the light of Jesus to others who may not know Him through the communication of dance...this can be challenging and exciting at the same time. And second, she saw some extremely talented dancers and she came home desiring to learn more, push herself, and become a better dancer herself. -SW


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Judith Hanson Lasater
Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, PT, has taught yoga since 1971 and has been president of the California Yoga Teachers Association for many years. She holds a doctorate in East-West psychology and is also a physical therapist. One of the founders of Yoga Journal magazine, Judith is the author of eight books, including Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times; Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana; and What We Say Matters: Practicing Nonviolent Communication. Judith was personally given a Senior Teaching Certificate by B. K. S. Iyengar in 1983, and continues to teach throughout the United States and abroad. www.judithlasater.com and www.restorativeyogateachers.com
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Odyssey Programs
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
Entering grades 2-3-4
Instructor: Katy Bernheim
Pick up your pencils, pens and paints. We will make our own sketchbooks, and in the spirit of curious naturalists, we'll venture out into the world to see what plants, insects, animals and people are up to on a summer morning. We'll do observational drawings and paintings, and brainstorm ideas to create our own storybooks inspired by our artwork. Along the way we will also explore various bookmaking and paper engineering techniques. Back at the studio we will put it all together to make dynamic, colorful, illustrated graphic narratives.
Entering grades 2-3-4
Instructor: Frank Marrero
Love the outdoors? Students will engage their minds and sense of wonder as they are led to explore the natural world. Activities and instruction will be balanced with ecological concepts and guided play. Students will create ecosystems, play habitat games, and act as owls searching for (toothpick) prey. Art projects in nature, using natural objects, will compliment habitat sensitivity and service to our environment. Sharing nature with children is a natural summer odyssey.
Entering grades 3-4-5
Instructor: Julie Levinson
Enjoy science and math that will help you understand the amazing worlds of electricity and problem solving. Check out these exciting subjects with a range of fun experiments, creative projects, and challenging activities. Learn about magnets, create electrical circuits, build a telegraph, experience pointillism, play games, and solve puzzles. These brain-stretching activities will allow you to experience science and math in a fun and exciting way.
Entering grades 4-5
Instructor: Beth Kraft
Ready for a journey into the world of wonder and boundless imagination? Want to take a closer look into familiar objects that surround us and uncover mysteries that you've not seen before? In this class, we will infuse art, science, and writing. Through close observation, questioning, and artistic expression students will develop higher order thinking skills, increase creativity, and build a deeper connection and empathy with the natural world. Using several different magnifying tools, we will increase the scale of objects and thus, increase the wonder. Students will use a variety of art mediums to creatively display the magic they discover. The artist, writer, thinker, and poet will emerge as students learn to express themselves through analogy, metaphor, and similes.
Entering grades 4-5-6
Instructor: Ruth Leader Kraft
Do you love a creative math challenge? We challenge you to use your brain power and your creativity to problem solve by creating spirographs, building models, manipulating tiles, experiencing pointillism, playing games, solving puzzles, and drawing geometric designs. These brain stretching activities will allow you to experience math like you have never experienced it before. Bring your skills of persuasion to explain how and why these puzzles work, after having stumped your friends and family. Warning; this is not your everyday math class.
Entering grades 4-5-6
Instructor: Libby Silvestri
Do you have a load of song lyrics stuck in your head? Do you find yourself humming and singing to yourself... and to others? Do melodies and song lyrics seem like they are telling your story? Thought of writing a song but don't know quite how to get started?
Using both classic and contemporary songs and jingles, this workshop will explore the basic structure of a song, identify song genres and themes, examine what makes a song stick in your head, and what makes another last over decades - even centuries! The concept of music as a reflection of the times will be a focal point as well. We will also be breaking out the art supplies and set to visual the lyrics to one of your own favorite songs.
Come get a fine-tuning to last you a lifetime and increase your musical and lyrical pleasure, appreciation and talents.
Entering grades 4-5-6
Instructor: Nancy Wilson
Do you dream of writing a book someday? Interested in using your drawing skills to illustrate your ideas? If so, you should know that your someday has just arrived. Join our publishing company and learn how to tap into both sides of your brain. Then use your new-found creative power to not only write but also illustrate an original book in a very short period of time. No pressure -- just lots of fun and excitement (and lots of writing and illustrating)!
Entering grades 5-6-7
Instructor: Ron Pembleton
How would you like to build and launch a real rocket? From paper airplanes to plastic bottle rockets, you will learn the principles of flight and put them into action. You'll construct your own solid-fuel rockets from Estes kits and send them into space. You'll learn how to determine just how high your rocket could go, and the best way to bring it back. This class is always a real blast!
Entering grades 6-7-8
Instructor: T.C. Moore
Ever wanted to go on a Safari? Take an Art Safari, where we will explore animals, their forms and movement. You will develop your understanding of how to draw and model animals with an emphasis on coat, colors and movement. Highlights will include constructing a phenakistiscope, and a thaumatrope, to see your favorite animals move whenever you wish. This is a great opportunity for you to express your love for animals, as well as, increase your understanding of what makes them so fascinating.
Entering grades 6-7-8-9
Instructor: Molly Blauvelt
Open your eyes and use your hands to express your imagination. We will explore a range of sculpture ideas and a variety of materials including clay, which we will glaze and fire. Projects will include Southwestern style pinch pots, mask-making and sculpture with found objects and recycled bits. We will be inspired by nature, art history and folk art from around the world. Individual ideas and creative problem solving are encouraged. Each artist will draw daily in their individual sketchbook.
Entering grades 6-7-8-9
Instructor: Kate McDougall
How would you like to be lead counsel in the Big Bad Wolf 's criminal trial? Did he eat the bacon or was he framed? Would you like to be the judge? Learn how a real criminal trial operates as we take famous "characters" to court. In this exciting simulation, students will form teams for both the prosecution and defense, act as presiding judges, witnesses and defendants, and serve on juries. Prosecutors and the defense will learn how to offer evidence and how to shape a good argument. Judges and jury will determine how to listen critically for the truth, and everyone will have loads of fun.
Entering grades 6-7-8-9
Instructor: Peter Gavin
Itching to become a famous screen writer? Are you interested in creating memorable characters and realistic dialogue? What makes certain scripts superior and others forgettable? Discover why some movies grab you from the opening scene, while others are so boring you demand a refund. Learn about dramatic structure, screenplay paradigm and script format. Discover how to analyze both classic and contemporary films from a screenwriter's point of view. Who knows, this class may be the launching pad for your Hollywood screenwriting career?
Note: as part of the class we will view many scenes and scene sequences from a wide variety of G, PG, and PG-13 movies.
Entering grades 7-8-9
Instructor: Micah Franks
Witness the beauty in the universe and recreate it using math tools, your artistic taste, and your mind's desire to see logic and order out of the chaos that surrounds us. We'll use geometric constructions, origami, collage, and a cornucopia of color to design circular and linear patterns, explore symmetry, reflection, transformation and isometry. We'll build 3-dimensional modular origami structures as well as create a frustum, a truncated pyramid, out of nothing more than a circle.