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Study of Nifedipine GITS and Candesartan Combination Compared to Monotherapy in Patients With Essential Hypertension (DISTINCT)
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The purpose of this study is to determine the blood pressure lowering responses of various dose combinations of nifedipine GITS and candesartan as compared to treatment with each component on their own (monotherapy) and placebo (a look-alike tablet without active ingredient). The drugs - nifedipine GITS and candesartan - which are being investigated are currently approved for use in patients with essential hypertension alone or together with other antihypertensive drugs (combination therapy), but the optimal dose of nifedipine GITS and candesartan used together in the treatment of essential hypertension has not been established yet. In this study patients will be treated with various doses of nifedipine GITS and/or candesartan or placebo. These different regimes will be administered once a day and will be assessed based on their blood pressure lowering effects (mean sitting diastolic blood pressure) in subjects with mild to moderate essential hypertension.
Drug: Candersartan
Drug: Nifedipine (Adalat, BAYA1040)
Drug: Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan
Drug: Placebo
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Multicenter, Multifactorial, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Dose Finding Study of Nifedipine GITS and Candesartan in Combination Compared to Monotherapy in Adult Patients With Essential Hypertension
- The primary efficacy variable is the change from baseline in mean seated diastolic blood pressure (MSDBP) at Week 8 [ Time Frame: Baseline taken at Visit 1; primary outcome variable assesed at 8 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Change in mean seated systolic blood pressure (MSSBP) at Week 8 [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Control rate at Week 8 [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Response rate at Week 8 [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Peripheral Edema [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
|Study Start Date:
|April 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|May 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|May 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: Arm 1
Drug: Candersartan
Candersartan 8 mg
|Experimental: Arm 2
Drug: Candersartan
Candersartan 16 mg
|Experimental: Arm 3
Drug: Candersartan
Candersartan 32 mg
|Experimental: Arm 4
Drug: Nifedipine (Adalat, BAYA1040)
Nifedipine GITS 20 mg
|Experimental: Arm 5
Drug: Nifedipine (Adalat, BAYA1040)
Nifedipine GITS 30 mg
|Experimental: Arm 6
Drug: Nifedipine (Adalat, BAYA1040)
Nifedipine GITS 60 mg
|Experimental: Arm 7
Drug: Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan
Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan 20/8 mg
|Experimental: Arm 8
Drug: Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan
Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan 30/8 mg
|Experimental: Arm 9
Drug: Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan
Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan 60/8 mg
|Experimental: Arm 10
Drug: Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan
Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan 20/16 mg
|Experimental: Arm 11
Drug: Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan
Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan 30/16 mg
|Experimental: Arm 12
Drug: Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan
Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan 60/16 mg
|Experimental: Arm 13
Drug: Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan
Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan 20/32 mg
|Experimental: Arm 14
Drug: Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan
Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan 30/32 mg
|Experimental: Arm 15
Drug: Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan
Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan 30/16 mg (1 week) => Nifedipine GITS/Candersartan 30/32 mg (7 weeks)
|Placebo Comparator: Arm 16
Drug: Placebo
Placebo once daily in the morning
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male and female subjects 18 years or older. Female subjects must be either post-menopausal for one year, surgically sterile, or using an effective contraceptive method. Hormonal contraceptive use is disallowed.
- Subjects must have mild to moderate essential hypertension (Grade 1 and 2 WHO classifications) as measured by calibrated standard sphygmomanometer. (MSDBP of ≥90 mmHg and < 110 mmHg at Visit 1 (placebo run-in), and MSDBP of ≥95 mmHg and < 110 mmHg at visit 2 (randomization)
- Subjects must have an absolute difference in their MSDBP of less than 10 mmHg between Visit 1 (placebo run- in) and Visit 2 (randomization).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe hypertension (Grade 3 WHO classification; MSDBP ≥110 mmHg and/or MSSBP ≥ 180 mmHg)
- Inability to washout of antihypertensive drugs (even if prescribed for another indication) safely for a period of 14 weeks.
- History of hypertensive retinopathy - known Keith-Wagener Grade III or IV
- History of hypertensive encephalopathy
- Cerebrovascular ischemic event (stroke, transient ischemic attack [TIA])within the previous 12 months
- History of intracerebral hemorrhage or subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Evidence of secondary hypertension such as coarchation of the aorta, pheochromocytoms, hypersaldosteronism, etc.
- Type I diabetes mellitus (DM) or poorly controlled DM Type II as evidenced by a glycosylated hemoglobin [HbA1C] of greater than 9% on visit 1.
- Allergies or known intolerance to one of the investigational drugs/drug class or to one of their ingredients
- Any history of heart failure, New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification III or IV
- Severe coronary heart disease as manifest by a history of myocardial infarction or unstable angina in the last 6 months prior to visit 1.
- Clinically significant cardiac valvular disease
- History of malignancy in the last 5 years, excluding basal or skin cancer
- Uncorrected hypokalemia or hyperkalemia: potassium outside 3.0-5.0 mmol/L
Surgical or medical conditions that might alter the metabolism, excretion or distribution or absorption of any drug
- Gastrointestinal disease or surgery resulting in the potential for malabsorption
- Severe gastrointestinal tract narrowing; kock pouch (ileostomy after proctocolectomy)
- Cholestasis or biliary obstruction or history of pancreatic injury or clinical significant increase of lipase, amylase, or bilirubin.
- Liver disease or AST/ALT levels >3 x ULN
- Renal failure, creatinine level >1.4 mg/dL, or on hemodialysis
- Investigation trial participation with receipt of investigational study drug within the last month
- Previous assignment to treatment in this study
- Female subjects who are pregnant or lactating.
- Subjects who have night employment (night shift).
- Subjects with an aortic aneurysm that, in the opinion of the investigator, will be unsuitable to be enrolled in the study.
- Thought by the investigator for any reason to be unsuitable for participation in a clinical study
- Systemic use of known cytochrome P450-3A4 inhibitors (e.g cimetidine, anti-human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] protease inhibitors e.g. ritonavir, azole anti-mycotics eg. ketoconazole,) or inducers (e.g rifampicin, anti-epileptic drugs eg. phenytoin, carbamazepine and phenobarbitone) or some P450-3A4 substrates (e.g quinidine, digoxin, tacrolimus)
- Present severe rhythm or conduction disorder:
- Atrial fibrillation
- Second or third degree heart block without a pacemaker.
- Baseline QTc >450 msec
- History of non-compliance, alcoholism or drug abuse that in the opinion of the investigator will compromise successful completion of the study.
- If differences greater than 20 mmHg for SBP and 10 mmHg for DBP are present on 3 consecutive BP readings, the subject should be excluded from the study.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01303783
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|Study Director:
|Bayer Study Director
Additional Information:
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Additional publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01303783 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|14725, 2009-017077-37
|Study First Received:
|February 24, 2011
|Last Updated:
|June 5, 2015
|Health Authority:
|Argentina: Administracion Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnologia Medica
Belgium: Federal Agency for Medicinal Products and Health Products
Brazil: Ministry of Health
Canada: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Italy: National Monitoring Centre for Clinical Trials - Ministry of Health
Lithuania: State Medicine Control Agency - Ministry of Health
Russia: Pharmacological Committee, Ministry of Health
South Africa: Department of Health
South Korea: Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs
Spain: Ministry of Health
Ukraine: State Pharmacological Center - Ministry of Health
United Kingdom: National Institute for Health Research
United States: Food and Drug Administration
Keywords provided by Bayer:
Nifedipine GITS
mild to moderate Hypertension
Combination therapy
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Candesartan cilexetil
Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists
Antihypertensive Agents
Calcium Channel Blockers
Cardiovascular Agents
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Reproductive Control Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Tocolytic Agents
Vasodilator Agents
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The natural dangers of a well-stocked pantry are to take certain products for granted or forget what's hiding in the back rows. That is, until you need them. Then you find out gnats have taken up residence in the oatmeal or "someone" left the lid off the corn syrup. And what cook hasn't discovered in the middle of their fanciest meal preparation that the bottle of cooking sherry or vanilla is more "fumes" than liquid?
The beginning months of the year are ideal for taking stock of your pantry, then replenishing missing components or refreshing outdated products. The good news is that most staple items have long shelf lives and, when well cared for in a cool, dry space, can usually outlive your need for them. To avoid overstocking and clutter, purchase specialty items - saffron, oyster sauce, wild rice - only as needed and in the smallest quantity possible; then consider disposing of them after making that once-in-a-blue-moon recipe.
I'm offering tips for keeping your pantry in tip-top shape and a suggested list of what every good cook should have in a well stocked pantry. Conduct a re-stocking assessment of your pantry to see what's there, what's missing, what needs to be replaced in fresh supply. Then set a date - e.g., your birthday, your busiest cooking holiday, when you change your clocks back - for an annual pantry check. A well stocked pantry will make your kitchen hum like a well-oiled machine.
Pantry tips
* At least once a year, wipe down your pantry containers with a clean, hot cloth to remove dust, oils, etc.
* Whenever returning bottled containers to their pantry spot, clean off built-up ingredients from the lid and bottle top and screw top back tightly.
* When you replenish a pantry item, mark the date of purchase on the container with a waterproof marker.
* To counter the "out of sight, out of mind" habit, re-arrange your pantry items occasionally to rotate items to the front.
* If you don't cook regularly, minimize your pantry supplies only with items you use frequently.
Pantry checklist ***DO YOU HAVE A CUTE CHECKED BOX TO USE INSTEAD OF BULLETS ON THE FOLLOWING?***
* Oils: Rachel Ray's favorite mantra is EVOO! Extra-Virgin Olive Oil is a must-have staple. (Note: Olive oil is a fruit juice that can go bad. If yours has a musty odor or none at all, replace it.) Also consider: non-fat cooking spray for general use; vegetable, peanut and/or sesame oil for other recipes.
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* Salts & Peppers: Sea salt for cooking, finer versions for accent; Whole peppercorns and ground peppers.
* Flour & Powders: White/whole wheat flour; baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch; consider cake flour if you bake a lot.
* Sugars: Cane and brown sugars are minimal; consider confectioner's and fine sugars if you bake a lot.
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* Soups & Broths: Chicken and beef broth (preferably low-sodium) is a must; bouillon cubes are a good backup. A couple cans of your favorite soup for comfort food and flu days.
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* Frozen Vegetables: Frozen corn, beans and peas are good additions to most casseroles or as side dishes. Buy re-sealable family bags and remove portions as needed.
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Chitosan nanoparticle-based neuronal membrane sealing and neuroprotection following acrolein-induced cell injury
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1 Center for Paralysis Research, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
2 Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
Journal of Biological Engineering 2010, 4:2 doi:10.1186/1754-1611-4-2Published: 29 January 2010
The highly reactive aldehyde acrolein is a very potent endogenous toxin with a long half-life. Acrolein is produced within cells after insult, and is a central player in slow and progressive "secondary injury" cascades. Indeed, acrolein-biomolecule complexes formed by cross-linking with proteins and DNA are associated with a number of pathologies, especially central nervous system (CNS) trauma and neurodegenerative diseases. Hydralazine is capable of inhibiting or reducing acrolein-induced damage. However, since hydralazine's principle activity is to reduce blood pressure as a common anti-hypertension drug, the possible problems encountered when applied to hypotensive trauma victims have led us to explore alternative approaches. This study aims to evaluate such an alternative - a chitosan nanoparticle-based therapeutic system.
Hydralazine-loaded chitosan nanoparticles were prepared using different types of polyanions and characterized for particle size, morphology, zeta potential value, and the efficiency of hydralazine entrapment and release. Hydralazine-loaded chitosan nanoparticles ranged in size from 300 nm to 350 nm in diameter, and with a tunable, or adjustable, surface charge.
We evaluated the utility of chitosan nanoparticles with an in-vitro model of acrolein-mediated cell injury using PC -12 cells. The particles effectively, and statistically, reduced damage to membrane integrity, secondary oxidative stress, and lipid peroxidation. This study suggests that a chitosan nanoparticle-based therapy to interfere with "secondary" injury may be possible.


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Agate Studio have a dream that world can be a happier place to live. That's what drives us in Agate Studio, where we craft fun experiences to enrich the way of enjoying life.
Agate Studio (PT. Agate International) was founded in April 2009 by 18 founders, started with almost no capital forced everyone to go bootstrapped with only $5/month payroll for almost 6 months. Even more challenging back then, we started with almost zero management knowledge and no experience in the game industry (even the industry state is still immature). Luckily, since the beginning, we've got a very strong passion, spirits, big vision to strive for, and surprisingly we've met lot of crews that join forces with us in the same spirit. As shown in our motto, 'Live the fun way', we wish for everyone to live the life as fun as it could be and wish to grow to be a sustainable company that will live hundreds of years with the happiness foundation.
Agate Studio quickly grew to be one of the largest Indonesian's game development company, consists of top talents in the industry. We're very happy that in these recent years we've transformed from a small studio developing web games titles for International market, into top-of-mind game development company in Indonesia with various range of services and products.
Nowadays, the gaming industry scene in Indonesia is growing very fast, the market is also growing rapidly. We see a big opportunity lies ahead as our main engine of growth, and we will always strive to create products and services that able to deliver the excellent fun experiences to our customers. In addition to bolster our growth and customer experience that we can deliver, we're also actively seeking for strategic partnership. Let's grow together, and of course, let's 'Live the fun way'..! :D
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Stephen and Sherry Walden of Winder announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Grinnan of Winder, to Brad Weeks of Buford, son of Mike and Becky Beard Weeks of Buford.The bride-elect is the great-granddaughter of Mary Brown of Winder and the late Bruce Brown and Louise Sauls of Winder and the late George Sauls. She is the granddaughter of Peggy and Ronald Hewatt, Charles and Linda Walden, David and Kathy Brown, all of Winder, and Betty Atkinson of Dacula. She is a 2003 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and a 2007 graduate of Brenau University, where she received a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. She is employed with Buford City Schools. The future groom is the grandson of Joy Beth Weeks of Valdosta, the late Bill Weeks, the late Beatrice Weeks, the late William Harvey Beard and the late Mildred Beard. He is a 1999 graduate of Buford High School and a 2005 graduate of North Georgia College and State University, where he received a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in criminal justice. He is employed with Chattahoochee Properties of Buford as a real estate broker. The wedding is planned for May 1 at First Baptist Church in Gainesville.
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A Brush with Conscience
When we think of Trader Joe's, we typically salivate, thinking of our favorites such as chili lime organic corn tortilla chips, frozen steel cut oatmeal and Sir Strawberry juice. Tucked in a corner of the store, however, is a small but worthy section of truly unique household, health and beauty products. The Recycline Preserve toothbrush is one of them.This simple toothbrush has a fascinating story behind it and I can honestly say I'm impressed.
At first glance, the Preserve is quite plain. The no-frills plastic handle is a solid color of smooth plastic with an odd curve. There are no racing stripes and multi-colored bristles like the better-known brands. A photo of a fern with dew drops on it serves as the package insert. It seemed to me a casual attempt for some company to sell recycled or recyclable toothbrushes to the environmental crowd. Not so. This is one well thought-out product.
The Preserve handle is made from 100% recycled plastics - polypropylene from recycled Stonyfield Farm yogurt cups, to be exact. Though that sounds yucky, the more sophisticated among us know that recycled plastics pass the same cleanliness tests as virgin plastics. I, however, had to read it on their website. It also explained why the bristles are virgin nylon rather than a natural bristle. Natural bristles harbor more bacteria than nylon. More importantly, they are stiffer and can harm enamel. Don't fret. They are recycled along with the handle.
At this point, I wondered to myself just how big a problem used toothbrushes were and sure enough, the Recycline website stated that used toothbrushes contribute 50 million pounds to our waste every year and that's considering the average American changes toothbrushes 1.5 times a year versus the ADA recommended four times a year. To make it even easier, Recycline provides a postage paid envelope, which Trader Joe's carries, so you can send it to the company to be recycled.
The packaging is also a conveniently reusable toothbrush holder with tiny ventilation holes. Is this enough for me to spend an extra 75 cents or so on the Preserve? Not yet. Clicking around the website, I learned that the odd curve, called a "reverse curve", happens to be the result of two years of research with dentists and peridontists. It is some special design to encourage the optimal position for most effective brushing. Geeky oral health nuts, click here to read about the Bass Technique.
Now that I've inspired you all to save the Earth of used toothbrushes and maybe replace your own brush more often, let me tell you about another neat little feature. The Recycline website offers a subscription to the Preserve toothbrush for $13. You get 4 toothbrushes in the color, firmness and even frequency (all at once or sent to you every 2-5 months) of your choice.
Rather than being an afterthought, the Preserve toothbrush is a smart and useful innovation. Next time you are at TJ's swing by and have a look.


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Snively Visiting Professorship in Family Medicine
The Department of Family and Community Medicine was pleased to welcome Dr. Denise V. Rodgers on November 4, 2014, as its Snively Visiting Professor in Family Medicine. Dr. Rodgers is Vice Chancellor for Interprofessional Programs in Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. She also serves as the Hunterdon Chair in Interprofessional Education at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School where she is a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health.
Prior to her appointment with Rutgers, Dr. Rodgers served as the fifth and final president of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) from January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. As a result of state legislation, on July 1, 2013, most of the schools of UMDNJ became part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. From April 2006 to June 2013, Dr. Rodgers led UMDNJ's academic and clinical operations as Executive Vice President.
Dr. Rodgers has devoted much of her career to advancing primary care and addressing health disparities among minority and underserved populations and communities. She has lectured and published in the areas of primary care, community health, culturally competent care, and diversity in health care. In 2009 she received the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Recognition Award, in 2010 she received the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Physician's Award and in 2012 she was named a Distinguished Alumna by the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Other accolades include the New Jersey Primary Care Association Women's Health Advocate Award, the Hyacinth Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Fight Against AIDS, the Champion of Health Equity Award from the Northern New Jersey Maternal Child Health Consortium. She is also a past president of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
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April 17, 2012: Anthony Iton, M.D., J.D., MPH, Senior Vice President for Healthy Communities at The California Endowment.
April 17, 2012: Anthony Iton, M.D., J.D., MPH, Senior Vice President for Healthy Communities at The California Endowment.
February 28, 2012: David Ansell, M.D., MPH, Professor, Rush University Medical Center, author of "COUNTY: Life, Death and Politics at Chicago's Public Hospital", Academy Chicago Publishers; First Edition (May 31, 2011). Please click here to see video of the presentation.
October 11, 2011: Richard Deyo, M.D., Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR. Title: A billion here, a billion there…Is Medical Overuse Crippling the U.S.? Please click here (PDF) for Dr. Deyo's presentation.
April 14, 2011: Robert Berenson, M.D., The Urban Institute, Washington, DC. Title: Prospects for Primary Care Payment Improvement: Good Policy Meets Political Reality. Please click here (PDF) for Dr. Berenson's presentation, and here to see the video.
January 18, 2011: Robert Reid, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA. Title: Reinvigorating Primary Care in the Form of the Patient Centered Medical Home. Please click here (PDF) to view a handout of Dr. Reid's presentation, and here to see the video.
November 3, 2010: Kevin Grumbach, M.D., UC San Franciso, Department of Family & Community Medicine, San Franciso, CA. Title: Health Care Reform and the Future of Primary Care (click here to see video of the presentation)
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'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — George Lucas Says "I Have Not Spoken to J.J. Abrams"
When George Lucas handed the reins of 'Star Wars' over to Disney, it was understood that the man behind the most popular science fiction universe of all time would only be involved in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' in a limited capacity. However, we didn't realize just how limited it was! Lucas recently spoke out about his involvement in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' and revealed that he hasn't spoken to director J.J. Abrams. Like, at all.
Weekend Box Office Report: 'Man of Steel' Soars to Number One
After months of feverish anticipation and a marketing campaign that left everyone at ScreenCrush practically speechless, 'Man of Steel' has arrived (amidst a flurry of mixed reviews) and taken its place at the top of the box office chart. Although the latest Superman film broke June box office records, it's yet to be seen whether or not the film is truly prepared for the long road ahead.
The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Won't Appear in 'The Avengers 2′
One of the great joys of the Marvel movie universe has been watching the various characters and storylines overlap and converge in surprising and exciting ways. However, fans shouldn't get too excited about a potential 'Avengers' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy' crossover anytime soon. According to Joss Whedon, that isn't happening. (At least not yet.)
Elementary School Teacher Shows 'Saw' to His Class, Says "This Will Be Your First Horror Movie"
We've all had that teacher at least once in our lives. You know the one. The oddball. The eccentric. The one whose bizarre worldview and teaching methods have a lasting (and not always positive) impact on his or her students. However, the award for the year's strangest teacher undoubtedly has to go to Jean-Baptiste Clément, a sixth grade math teacher who subjected his students to James Wan's horror film 'Saw.'
'White House Down' Clip: Watch Out! President Jamie Foxx Has a Rocket Launcher
Few summer movies look as fun as 'White House Down.' After getting to see eight minutes of footage during a special presentation, hosted by director Roland Emmerich and stars Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx, we see this as a nice change of pace from all the superhero and sci-fi offerings of late. Now the latest clip from the film only makes its charm and sense of humor stand out more from the familiar "Die Hard in the White House!" formula.
'Cinderella' Scoops Up 'The Borgias' Star Holliday Grainger for a Wicked Stepsister
Despite its fair share of early development problems, Disney's upcoming 'Cinderella' movie finally seems to be getting its act together. The most recent news from the production is that 'The Borgias' star Holliday Grainger is in final talks to join as one of the title character's cruel stepsisters.
'Captain America 2′ – Check Out Cap's New Costume!
In the comic book world, superheroes modify their costumes on a pretty regular basis, so it's not surprising that Chris Evans' cinematic Captain America has already gone through three costumes. In 'Captain America: The First Avenger,' his suit was tough and WWII era-appropriate. In 'The Avengers,' he upgraded to a more streamlined and stylish look. But what about his new uniform for 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'? Well, a newly leaked piece of concept art gives us our best look yet at the redesigned outfit.
New 'White House Down' Extended Trailer Dares You Not to Love It
A prospective Secret Service agent must save and protect the President and his daughter when terrorists attack the White House.
'The Hobbit 2′ Poster: Martin Freeman Faces the Desolation of Smaug
With the summer movie season in full swing, it's about time we got a poster for what's sure to be one of the big events of 2013. The first poster for 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' has arrived, and it's sure to send a chill or two down the spines of Middle Earth fans the world over.
Weekend Box Office Report: 'The Purge' Wipes Out 'The Internship'
For the second week in a row, a David has taken down a Goliath. Last week, a little magician thriller handily derailed a Will Smith juggernaut and this week, the tiny horror film 'The Purge' took 'The Internship' down a peg or a dozen. We're one month in and this summer movie season has already given us plenty of surprises at the box office.
'Escape Plan' Poster: Schwarzenegger and Stallone vs. the Prison System
'Escape Plan' (previously titled 'The Tomb') feels like a movie we've been waiting 30 years to see: a team-up between action icons Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Technically, the two musclebound actors appeared together in the 'Expendables' films, but that was a glorified cameo on Arnie's part. This one is the real deal. The first poster for this sure-to-be-amazing-even-if-it's-not film has arrived and it has us pumped.
'Expendables 3′ Making Mel Gibson the Bad Guy?
With 'The Expendables 3' already casting every washed-up actor in the history of ever, it should come as no surprise that Sylvester Stallone is apparently courting Mel Gibson. It's a development that Stallone has teased before, but now the Oscar-winning actor and director is rumored to have signed on to the project in a crucial role.


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If you're an artist, and by artist I mean that in the broadest sense, how do you stand out in a world where everyone is an artist and has the ability to distribute their work easily and broadly? It's a tough question, one that every artist grapples with and answers in a way that works best for them. For Greg Burney the answer was making drawings of his Twitter followers. For free.
I grabbed a few minutes of Greg's time to ask him some questions about this project:
Rick Liebling: How important is personalization in something like this? Do you think you would have had the same response if you had offered just an original drawing, as opposed to an original drawing of each person?
Greg Burney: I think it's absolutely essential that the drawings are of each person. This project is all about connecting to people in a personal way, and that would be totally lost if I offered them just an original drawing.
Rick Liebling: How important is "the story" in this? One guy trying to draw all these Twitter followers. That's a different dynamic than artist sitting at the cafe, charging $10 for a quick sketch.
Greg Burney: I guess its a very simple premise. I'm not asking for anything, but offering something. I'm one guy, I'm not an illustrator, I'm rubbish at drawing, I'm working from home. I like to think its a nice, honest project that makes people smile and takes advantage of today's immensely powerful social media.
Rick Liebling: I'm interested in the value exchange of this project. The followers receive a unique, personalized piece of original art. What are you getting from this project?
Greg Burney: A sore hand. No, it really is a buzz seeing people's reactions. I like to think the little bit of happiness I give with every drawing accumulates to a massive impact. I also get many supporting messages every day and I have cool conversations with many of my new followers. It's fun to be part of a huge project. The thought of it being finished is very exciting.
Rick Liebling: What would have been your response if a brand had approached you to be part of this in some way? Would you have been open to such a proposition?
Greg Burney: I'm not sure how I would react. I'd like to think I would say no. As soon as there are third parties involved, I no longer have 100% control of the project, and the premise stops becoming so simple. It might also lead people to be suspicious of what the real intention of the project is, fun or money. Saying that, if the right brand came along, perhaps one that supports illustrators, or large scale internet projects such as the wonderful Ze Frank, who knows.
Greg brings up several issues that perfectly illustrate why so many brands struggle with connecting with people online. How many brands can create personalized engagements with each person? How many brands can create simple, honest engagements? How many brands looks to create engagements where the value generated goes to the consumer, not the brand? And what brand is willing to take the time to do more than just slap their logo on an idea, and really support the content creator?
I'm not saying it isn't or can't be done, I'm just saying that it is rare. But I think it's a solid recipe for success.


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Acting Coach Joseph Pearlman Sets Out to Empower Clients
Having started coaching while he was a student at Tisch School of the Arts, Joseph Pearlman has a knack for inspiring and empowering actors, both on set and at Pearlman Acting Academy.
Acting Coach Joseph Pearlman Sets Out to Empower Clients
Having started coaching while he was a student at Tisch School of the Arts, Joseph Pearlman has a knack for inspiring and empowering actors, both on set and at Pearlman Acting Academy.
Blanca Valdez Offers Advice to Latino Actors
Beginning her career as a dancer, Blanca Valdez has experience in all types of performance casting, focusing especially on commercials for the Latino market and the Hulu series "East Los High."
Broadway LIVE! Producer Marcus Lovingood on Giving B'way an Online Upgrade
The former Broadway dancer is focusing his social media prowess on the Great White Way and helping to create livestreaming service Broadway LIVE!
Jason Robert Brown Shares What He Looks for in Actors
The composer-lyricist of the new Broadway musical "The Bridges of Madison County" shares what attracts him to performers.
Getting to Know the Geffen Playhouse
Whether they're commissioning original work from big-time playwrights such as Neil LaBute and Donald Margulies or hosting the L.A. premiere of new plays, the Geffen Playhouse offers actors meaty roles.
Anthony Meindl Is More Than an Acting Coach
Though he runs a successful acting program, Meindl's advice isn't just for actors—and his coaching goes beyond the stage and set.
Under the Radar Festival's Meiyin Wang on the Avant-Garde Scene
NYC's Under the Radar festival, spotlighting artists in the experimental and avant-garde fields, is celebrating its 10th installment Jan. 8–19.
Maker Studios' Courtney Holt Empowers Performers
Maker Studios' COO Courtney Holt on the challenges and opportunities facing content creators today.
Vuguru CEO Larry Tanz on the Future of Scripted Programming
The multiplatform studio Vuguru was founded in 2006 by Michael Eisner. It has licensed original scripted programming to AOL, Yahoo, Hulu, the CW, Syfy Digital, and other networks in the U.S. and abroad.
Jen Rudin Spills the Secrets of Auditioning in 'Confessions of a Casting Director'
Child actor-turned-casting director Jen Rudin (formerly a Disney casting executive) is adding author to her credits with "Confessions of a Casting Director."


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Joe and Josh sat in a pair of Golden thrones and looked out at their finished project; for the party, they had rented out an extremely large condo in the Resort Area and decorated it for almost three days straight. It was worth it, however, as they basked in their own awesomeness..
Outside the condo, a large swimming pool sat, its water rippling slightly with the soft breeze in the morning sun. To the left of the pool was a large hot tub, its bubbles already going. When one would step into the condo, they would see an abundance of black decorations mixed with all the colours of the rainbow, all sparkling beautifully.
The boys' thrones sat by the wall nearest the door, and in front of them was a large dance stage. A disco ball spun above it, and two tables stood either side of it; the left for food, the right for drinks and a plethora of alcohol. Several TVs were against the back wall, each hooked up to a Wii, and in the back-left corner, something strange stood…
A marble desk stood there, an extravagant back piece raising to form an oval. A large photo of a woman was attached to the marble oval, her black hair flowing and turquoise eyes sparkling. A candle stood either side of the photo, and a large pot of water directly in front of it.
The boys' eyes began to water upon seeing their mother, but they quickly snapped out of it as someone knocked on the door, They hastily got up and walked to open t.
A boy, not much older than them, stood there. He also had black hair, but it was straight, his bangs so long they covered his eyes. He smirked upon seeing the boys.
"Happy Birthday, Clones." he said, walking into the room.
"Anon!" Joe and Josh beamed, hugging him, They let go rather quickly, however, as they knew his fear of.. touching.
"Here," he said, giving them a rectangular package. They tore it open at once to reveal a picture. It was the three of them, no older than ten or eleven, arms around each other and smiling awkwardly for the camera.
"When was this taken?" asked Josh, passing the picture to Josh.
Anon seemed to think over what he said before he said it. "Just before you guys started your journey." he said eventually. He had almost said "Just before your mum died." but thought it best not to. He turned around to look at the room, saw the marble, memorial type thing, and said "We have to pay respects, I assume?"
Josh nodded as Joe went to put the picture on the presents table. Anon walked over to the corner of the room and knelt down. He looked into the eyes of Joe and Joshes mother as he dipped his fingertips into the pot of water. Still looking at her, he flicked a small amount of water over left candle, and then the same to the right. Th art of doing it was that you used enough water t make the flame waver, but not s much that it would go out completely.
Anon released his other five pokemon (his sixth, which was an Eevee, was already on his shoulder) and the Smeargle, Ditto, Castform, Rotom and Geodude went to sit around the large pokemon tablr in the opposite corner of the room, the Clones' Pokemon already there.


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Mesa police arrest man suspected of burglary, trespassing in Mesa neighborhood
MESA, AZ - Mesa police arrested a man Friday morning suspected of burglary and trespassing in a neighborhood
According to the Mesa Police Department, a woman called police around 1:30 a.m. because a man, identified as Jonathan Lorenz, was reportedly going through her car in the neighborhood near Signal Butte Road and University Drive.
When officers arrived, they heard a car alarm go off on a nearby street.
Police said while officers were searching the area, another woman contacted authorities saying a man had entered her house through the back door, but ran out when she confronted him.
Police located Lorenz sitting on the back patio of a house near the home he allegedly entered
and police took him into custody.
The car burglary victim identified Lorenz as the man who was inside her car, according to police.
Officials said Lorenz was booked on two counts of Burglary in the 3rd Degree, two counts of Criminal Trespass in the 1st Degree, one count of Possession of Burglary Tools and one count of Prohibited Possessor.


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February 23, 2008 – January 3, 2016
Museum: Freer Gallery of Art
Location: Galleries 10 & 11 (American Art)
Some 23 oil paintings represent a choice selection of the more than 1,300 paintings, prints, and drawings by James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) from the gallery's collection. The works on view were chosen to exemplify both Charles Lang Freer's philosophy of collecting and Whistler's own self-conscious synthesis of western and Asian artistic traditions. Highlights include a sequence of views of the Thames from Whistler's Chelsea residence; an ensemble of Nocturnes (Whistler's term for his paintings of the moonlit urban landscape), and a pair of full-length portraits, including the magnificent Arrangement in Black: Portrait of F.R. Leyland, which depicts the patron of the renowned Peacock Room, adjacent to this exhibition.


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This answers whether Australia can produce a complex shiraz. From the bottle it tastes like licking the melted tar from the freshly paved road and then kissing a full ashtray! Give it 2 hours decanting and it'll transport you to the outback where your sitting on a verandah staring up at the milkyway on a cool night but there's still some warmth re-radiating up from the earth. Big plummy notes, dark purple colour, spices, yet not over the top and jammy like other Australian shirazes. Lovely.
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New York Times bestseller J.A. Jance reunites two of her most popular series characters—Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady and Seattle detective J.P. Beaumont—in Fire and Ice, as the separate investigations into grisly homicides in two different states shockingly intertwine. As Jance proved in her previous Beau/Brady pairing, Partner in Crime, when these two join forces, fireworks happen. Fire and Ice is not to be missed.
As the threads of their two seemingly separate murder cases wind together, Seattle detective J.P. Beaumont and Cochise County, Arizona, Sheriff Joanna Brady must put aside their shared past, as they are once again drawn into an orbit of deception. Available in a tall Premium Edition.
In Seattle . . . six women have died terrible deaths—wrapped in tarps, doused with gasoline, and set on fire—their charred remains unceremoniously scattered in various dump sites around the city. Investigator J. P. Beaumont is working overtime to unravel a killer's grisly pattern.
In the Arizona desert . . . Sheriff Joanna Brady of Cochise County investigates the cold-blooded slaying of the elderly caretaker of an ATV park, heartlessly run over and left to die—the innocent victim in a brutal turf war . . . or possibly something far more sinister.
Two cases separated by thousands of miles are drawing closer together by the hour—and drawing Beau once more into Brady country. Sparks flew the last time they joined forces. This time, it'll be murder . . .
Seattle investigator J. P. Beaumont is working a series of murders in which six young women have been wrapped in tarps, doused with gasoline, and set on fire. Their charred remains have been scattered around various dump sites, creating a grisly pattern of death across western Washington.
At the same time, thousands of miles away in the Arizona desert, Cochise County sheriff Joanna Brady is looking into a homicide in which the elderly caretaker of an ATV park was run over and left to die. All the man has left behind is his dog, who is the improbable witness to some kind of turf warfare--or possibly something more sinister.
Then a breakthrough in Beaumont's case leads him directly to the Southwest and into Brady's jurisdiction. When the two met on a joint investigation years earlier, sparks flew. Under different circumstances, both of them admit, even more could have happened.
But here, as the threads of their two seemingly separate cases wind together, Beaumont and Brady must put aside echoes of their shared past as they are once again drawn into an orbit of deception. Except this time it's not just their own lives that are in danger but those of the people closest to them as well.
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J. A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the J. P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, the Ali Reynolds series, and five interrelated thrillers about the Walker family, as well as a volume of poetry. Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, Jance lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington, and Tucson, Arizona.
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Take to the water this Summer and explore some of London's exciting events that are taking place along the Thames.
Macs magazine has chosen three events that we would recommend taking part in for an interesting and different timeout in London.
Architecture on the Thames Sunset Tours
This Saturday 7th or Wednesday 15th of June enjoy a fascinating trip along the Thames and see some of the Capital's most iconic architecture in the process. The river trip will focus on the importance of the river front architecture and how there is such an architectural diversity along the Thames. All taking place as the sunsets, cruise along the river and taking in the beautiful surroundings. Take on board the fantastic commentary provided from your guide Benedict O'Lonney who has a true interest in the architecture of the buildings and bridges along the Thames. With ticket prices at £35.50 this is certainly a trip not to be missed. Bookings must be made in advance and tickets are set to sell out quickly.
For more information visit http://open-city.org.uk/activities/yearround/boat.html
Beginners Evening Paddle
This is an event that has been set up in London to get people in to canoeing and kayaking. This summer take to the water at Westminster Boating Base for a three hour training session. All the equipment is provided and a session costs as little as £13. With experienced trainers on hand you are certain to learn the essentials of canoeing along the Thames. It is important you bring a change of clothes, as you're guaranteed to get wet, but it being sunny and hot should mean you dry off pretty quickly. If you are aged between 18 and 80 then this will be a fantastic experience for you.
For more information visit http://www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk/activities/kayak-canoe
River Rat Race – 16th August 2014
The River rat race is London's first water based obstacle course. The 10 Kilometre challenge is fundraising for the homelessness charity Shelter. Every participant's entry includes a £10 donation to Shelter. Participants will need to run, jump, swim, kayak and climb their way across the course at the Docklands in Excel East London. The biggest obstacle to overcome is the 20ft plummet into the Thames. There is expected to be a huge crowd of spectators lining the banks of the Thames to cheer on the participants. We definitely recommend this event as it will be great fun and part of your ticket goes towards charity.
For more information on the river rat race visit http://www.londonriverratrace.com/
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Gehlot denies any links with Asaram Bapu
Denying any links with spiritual guru Asaram Bapu, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Friday accused him of making baseless and "cheap" statements.
He was reacting to the godman's reported statement in which he said that he had links with Gehlot.
"I had met him about 12-15 years ago, when a cow shelter home was being inaugurated in Tonk's Niwai town. Now he is saying that he has links with me. It is not good on his part.
"Society respects saints and they should think 50 times about what message their words will convey," said Gehlot while talking to media here on Friday.
Gehlot also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of adopting double standards on the issue.
"BJP has come in support of Asaram. If an allegation has been levelled against him, police should be allowed to do its job of unbiased investigation. We want that if he is guilty, he should severely punished," he said.
The girl had made a complaint at a police station in Delhi Aug 20, accusing Asaram Bapu of sexually assaulting her at his ashram in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city. The spiritual leader has denied the allegation.
The girl, who studied at Asaram's ashram in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara and stayed in a girls' hostel there, alleged that she was sexually assaulted by the spiritual guru's ashram near Jodhpur Aug 15.
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Fall is on its way -- and this weekend, some big stars celebrated the final days of summer in style.
Celebs spent Labor Day weekend doing anything but work, as they were seen hitting pool parties, beaches, parks and more in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, Miami and even Venice, Italy.
In Los Angeles, there were a lot of family sightings. P!nk, Cindy Crawford, Alessanda Ambrosio, Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian all stepped out in Malibu with their adorable kids ... most of them attending the annual Chili Cook-Off.
Other cute family sightings included Katie Holmes with Suri in NYC and Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart in Miami .... where they played poolside with J.Lo's kids Max and Emme.
Couples like Kim Kardashian and Kanye West and superstars Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z also stepped out for some fun in the sun.
And in Vegas, there were no kids to be seen ... as the real partying happened in the pools and clubs!
Michael Phelps celebrated his retirement at Surrender Nightclub and Encore Beach Club, Jenna Jameson hosted Crazy Horse III in a very risque outfit, Ice-T and Coco hit up LAX nightclub, Diddy hosted a bash attended by Chris Brown and Jennie Garth showed off her bikini bod at Palazzo's Azure pool.
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Room To Breathe is a surprising story of transformation as struggling kids in a San Francisco public middle school are introduced to the practice of mindfulness meditation.
Topping the district in disciplinary suspensions, and with overcrowded classrooms creating a nearly impossible learning environment, overwhelmed administrators are left with stark choices: repeating the cycle of trying to force tuned-out children to listen, or to experiment with timeless inner practices that may provide them with the social, emotional, and attentional skills that they need to succeed.
The first question is whether it's already too late. Confronted by defiance, contempt for authority figures, poor discipline, and more interest in "social" than learning, can a mindfulness teacher (Megan Cowan from Mindful Schools) succeed in opening their minds and hearts?
Room to Breathe is the first mainstream documentary about bringing mindfulness into education. It is an authentic representation of what it's like to teach mindfulness in a truly challenging environment. By providing a raw and realistic look at the process, it shows how even the most difficult classrooms can be turned around with patience, teaching skill, and partnership with school staff.
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Active Questions
|Sex & Intimacy / 5:26 PM - Monday April 12, 2010
He wants to tie me up.
That's fine with me. He's done it before. He'll come right home from the office, whip off his tie and wrap it around my wrists.
- Asked by hannasu, A Sweet Sarah, Female, 26-28
If you are gagged you have to make sure it's something that he will notice and can't be overlooked. For example, a sharp pinch might be better than a foot signal that he might not notice if he is preoccupied, although it's hard to pinch if your hands are bound, so you might have to resort to a kick, which is not exactly a subbie thing to do! I like bondage just fine, but will not wear a gag for that reason. Once I was playing in a field where the wind was blowing very hard and loudly, and the guy didn't hear me use a safe word, and it was a terrifying few minutes. So I always make sure I can be heard now. I have a bondage necklace that I can wear like a gag but can drop out of my mouth if I need to speak. It has the same look as a gag, but I control it. You can fashion this out of clear plastic tubing fit over a short necklace of your choice. I like it better over a cloth corded necklace which is softer and you can buy at a craft store.
- Response by abitspoiled, A Thinker, Female, 56-65, Who Cares?
Belts leave bruises. Silk ties (as a rule) do not. Do you want marks or not?
- Response by buffalothighs88, A Hippie Chick, Female, 56-65, Other Profession
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There's nothing wrong with you that medication and intensive counseling won't cure.
- Response by A Rebel, Male, 46-55
the bottom/submissive is gagged or handicapped from speech in some other way, a safe "gesture"
- Response by galdeen, A Creative, Female, 36-45, Administrative
mmm Bondage always a good thing. I say trust is a big key with bondage. You just need to make sure the boundrys are known before things go to far. because i see it hard for you do saw anything with your mouth gaged and unable to move with your hands tied. mmm
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Hold a marble above a metal pot. *CLANG* is the safety word of the gagged... :)
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Many garden nurseries will sell two- year-old perennials and if it is a plant that you really want to have relatively immediate returns on, it is worth the slight increase in cost to purchase the older plant.
Perennials are the garden gift that keeps on giving, with a little patience and planning. I have a friend who, with good planning, has divided perennials year after year, spreading her harvest out as gifts to friends and family, while also increasing the variety and scope of her own beds. By year four, many perennials will start to show visible signs of needing to be divided. With our cold winters, spring is actually the best time to divide (for most perennials) because it gives the plants a full growing season and the milder early falls to re-establish their root systems.
So why do your perennials need to be divided? The answer is quite simple: when a plant's performance begins to decline, when the center becomes bald, if the plant has outgrown the bounds of where you have placed it, or if it is flopping over, all are good reasons to consider dividing. Many seasoned gardeners will automatically divide after a particularly good year, not waiting for the plant to show signs of needing the division. When this is the case, it is far more economic and allows you to spread your excess perennials around to other beds and borders, rather then spending the money on new plants.
With that said there are a few plants that deeply resent division, as I have found out the hard way. A few years ago, I had a santolina I was very proud of. In three years this plant had become an almost perfectly shaped dome, about 30 inches in diameter. But it needed to be moved and after a brief discussion with a fellow gardener at a local nursery, I thought I would try to divide it. Very big mistake and the bottom line is that I lost the plant completely.
Santolina heads the list of plants that seem to resent division, along with peony, lavender, columbine, Russian sage, candy tuft, lupines, baby's breath, oriental poppy and balloon flower. This list is not complete, but these are some of the more common perennials grown on the Cape and may give you incentive to research a plant if you have any concerns about dividing it. On to the list of plants that will thrive when divided regularly. Again, this is not comprehensive but a list of the more common perennials that Cape gardeners regularly include in their yards. Daylilies, astilbe, black-eyed Susans (or rudebeckia), hostas, coreopsis, bearded iris, purple coneflowers (echinacea), asters, creeping and garden phlox, and yarrow are just a few perennials that will flourish with division and are relatively easy plants to start with.
For beginning gardeners, it's natural to be nervous the first few times you attempt the process of division. Even seasoned gardeners make mistakes and get carried away. But for the most part, plants recover quickly and are better for the divisions. And we all end up (even when some of the divisions don't take root and die) with more plants than we started with, so we consider it a success.
The basics are pretty simple. Overcast days are best (and we certainly have had plenty of those on the Cape this spring). Make sure you have a hose nearby. Start with a long and narrow spade. Some gardeners like to start at the drip line (anywhere from four to eight inches out from where the shoots begin) Try to get as many of the roots as possible. Dig up the entire clump and pry it from the ground. Transport the clump to a nearby tarp. Pick up the clump and drop it a few times or if you prefer, hose down the root system. Basically you want to knock off the loose soil and expose the roots. Then you will need a knife. I use an old bread knife, but really as long as it is sharp, any knife will do. Look at the roots and see if there is a simple and obvious place to begin your division. If there isn't, be brave and just plunge in, cutting the root clump in two. From there you can continue. Usually I divide into quarters, but many gardeners will seek to divide so that they are using the outermost edges of the plant (especially when the center has become unproductive).
If you haven't already dug the holes for where the new divisions will be planted, keep the plants shaded and moist while you do that. Place in peat moss after a good wetting down, or in a bucket of water. What you don't want is for the roots to be drying out in the hot midday sun.
Make sure after planting that the divisions are well watered then mulch to keep the moisture content of the soil even.
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Photo: three step corner © climbfan
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madeleine - Lead O/S - 24/Jul/15 with Ry
With the nice boulder problem at the start that had been chalked up.jamesgr87 - Lead O/S - 07/Apr/15
Joe42m - 2nd - 03/Aug/13 with stewart robertson
mattjgreen88 - Lead O/S - 26/Apr/13
Am sure that second flake moved!!! Felt easier than last time too.CyberTaff - TR rpt - 09/Sep/12 with Grant G, Mathew
Swore all the way up.This was the hardest climb of the day and the others were meant to be VS 4C!!! First time I have belly flopped onto a ledge (first flake) and then repeated it again on the 3rd. Severe my arse!!CyberTaff - TR dog - 02/Aug/12 with Tash
Ridiculously dirty! Needs a lot more traffic!Moonstone Hippy - Lead dnf - 15/Apr/12 with Big John
D_Wills - Lead O/S - 05/Aug/11
Scott_vzr - 2011
Scottish78 - 2011
bommer johnston - Lead - Sep/10
getting over the second flake was interesting. nice bold climb. found a fiver, made my day!climbfan - Lead O/S - 01/Aug/10 with Ian Cameron
sailingneil - 2010
Scott_vzr - Jun/09
Felt way harder than most severes I've done. Big flake halfway up, so scariest gear I've every placed.subflux - Lead O/S - 19/Apr/09 with Mark Bryars
watch out on the middle flake. a large section of it near the edge about half way up wobbles under pressure, despite there being no crack lines. The top flake is very pleasant to climb.KeithAlexander - 2nd - 2009 with Graeme Diack
hmmmm indeed....andymoin - 2nd O/S - 24/Sep/08 with Sean
hmmm...Sean Bell - Lead O/S - 24/Sep/08 with Andy
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· 253 - Total number of lawmakers in the House and Senate.
· 2,600 - Approximate number of legislative staffers.
· $82,026 - Annual pay for state legislators.
· 2005 - Year of the infamous midnight pay raise for lawmakers.
· $277.5 million - Approximate cost to operate the General Assembly.
· 2001 - Year that lawmakers increased their pensions by 50 percent.
· $159 - Lawmaker per diems.
· 28 - Number of lawmakers convicted and sentenced for corruption in the last decade.
What does it all add up to?
No, not literally.
That's the easy-to-remember number of a bill recently introduced by House Speaker Sam Smith that would reduce the size of that legislative body. The numbers above amount to a pretty strong argument in favor of the bill, which would cut 50 seats from the 203 member House.
Pennsylvania has one of the most expensive legislatures in the nation. Every year, taxpayers fork out more than a quarter of a billion dollars - just for legislative sausage making.
Meanwhile, our roads and bridges are crumbling. Our schools struggle to pay for teachers, books and buildings - piling those expenses on property tax payers because lawmakers would rather pin the blame for rising costs on unpaid school board members than show leadership and properly fund schools.
Look at those legislative numbers. Do you feel like you're getting your money's worth from this corruption-plagued body?
Our lawmakers - both Republicans and Democrats - love to talk about cutting the fat out of state government. But in so many ways, they are the fat.
We've all heard the excuses for such a large and expensive legislature. For instance: Constituent service. Lawmakers say they need staffers to help constituents navigate, say, the PennDOT licensing and registration labyrinth. Of course, they could eliminate the labyrinth - make the agency more efficient. But then how would they get credit from grateful voters for having staffers navigate it for them?
Any legislative measure that would reduce the cost of our bloated General Assembly would be welcome.
Speaker Smith is pushing HB 1234 mainly to boost legislative efficiency - though he said reduced costs would be an added bonus. Representative democracy is important, but it does seem like we could get by with 50 fewer House districts - and probably fewer Senate districts as well.
Yes, we've seen this film before. How many bids to cut the Legislature and improve efficiency have gone down in flames in recent years?
Perhaps, backed by the House speaker, this bill has a fighting chance. But it's a long process, involving a state constitutional amendment, and it won't be as easy as 1,2,3,4.
The reduction wouldn't go into effect until after the next census, but you can be sure asking lawmakers to eliminate seats would result in a vicious, political game of musical chairs.
Still, wish Speaker Smith luck.
Maybe in 10 years, after a decade of legislative inflation, a smaller Legislature would trim costs back to 2013 levels.
Right back where we started.
Sad to say, in Pennsylvania that might count as progress.
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Sara Glines, publisher
James McClure, editor
Scott Fisher, editorial page editor
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Search underway for UGA vice president for development and alumni relations
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Dean and Hosch Professor Rebecca H. White and alumnus and U.S. District Court Judge Steve C. Jones (J.D.'87) have been selected to serve on a committee that will coordinate a national search for the university's next vice president for development and alumni relations. The committee will recommend finalists to succeed Tom Landrum, who will be retiring at the end of the academic year after nearly 40 years of service to the institution.
Georgia Law finishes strong in national civil rights moot court competition
Monday, October 14, 2013
Congratulations to third-year law students Ellen R. Clarke and Constance A. Parks for making it to the semifinal rounds of the Emory National Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition. Additionally, third-year law students Allison L. Hill and Antoinette A. Newberry took home the trophy for the best brief and finished as quarterfinalists.
Best Value Law Schools
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Georgia Law was once again recognized as a "Best Value Law School" by The National Jurist magazine. The school placed 11th in the publication's annual ranking that looks at which schools across the nation offer students the best investment in their future. The magazine analyzes tuition, cost of living expenses, bar passage rates, debt accumulation and employment success.
Conference to look at the overlap of law and politics in the state of Georgia
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Georgia Law will present the Third Annual Georgia Association of Law and Politics Symposium Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Larry Walker Room of Dean Rusk Hall. Through three panel sessions, this year's conference will focus on challenges faced by women in politics, Georgia's new juvenile justice code and the federal judicial nomination process. Additionally, former governor and 1972 Georgia Law alumnus Roy E. Barnes will deliver the noon keynote address. Preregistration is required.
SCOTUSblog Supreme Court podcasts from UGA event go online; C-SPAN to broadcast
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Podcasts of "SCOTUSblog: Supreme Court Coverage and Cases," hosted Sept. 9 by the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Peabody Awards and the UGA School of Law, are now available for viewing online. Broadcast of the day-long program by C-SPAN is anticipated sometime in October.


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Chalcedony stamp seal
Neo-Babylonian, about 700-550 BC
From Mesopotamia
This pyramidal stamp seal depicts on its base a scene of a worshipper before an altar with the symbols of the gods Marduk and Nabu. Marduk was the patron deity of Babylon and his symbol is a triangular spade or hoe, the marru, which may reflect his origin as an agricultural deity. From around 1000 BC it was believed that Marduk's son was Nabu, god of writing, whose cult centre was at Borsippa near Babylon. Nabu's symbol is either a wedge, or as here, perhaps a writing stylus set. On the sides of the seal are two protective deities which are also depicted, on a monumental scale, on Assyrian reliefs from Nineveh.
Seals were used to make a mark of authority or act as a signature but, probably as here, could also have amuletic properties.
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Length: 2.400 cm
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Readership: Practitioners in international relations law, government and NGO legal advisors, officials in international organizations, and diplomats
Edited by Duncan B. Hollis, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Temple University Beasley School of Law
Duncan B. Hollis is Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Temple University's Beasley School of Law. Professor Hollis's scholarship focuses on treaties and other forms of international agreement, examining the formation, interpretation, and application of treaties and political commitments in international, comparative and constitutional contexts. He co-edited and co-authored National Treaty Law & Practice (2005) and his writings have appeared in journals
such as the American Journal of International Law, Harvard International Law Journal, Texas Law Review, and the Virginia Journal of International Law. Prior to joining the Temple faculty, Professor Hollis served from 1998 to 2004 in the Office of the Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State. During his tenure at the State Department, he worked for several years as the attorney-adviser for treaty affairs, addressing legal and constitutional issues associated with U.S. treaties.
"The Oxford Guide to Treaties is an impressive work. It will beyond doubt constitute an essential point of reference for scholars, practitioners and students seeking expert guidance on issues relating to the law of treaties." - Maria Xiouri, International Community Law Review
"The Oxford Guide to Treaties brings clarity to a topic of central importance to policymakers, practicing attorneys, and a wide range of academics. Comprehensive in its scope, and equally valuable both to those coming to treaties for the first time and to those who have spent many years poring over texts, the Oxford Guide provides the reader with detailed
explanations of the key rules and issues that mark contemporary international treaty law and practice. With contributions from leading scholars and practitioners, and expertly edited, the Oxford Guide will serve as the authoritative reference volume in this field for years to come." - ASIL Award Citation
"The Oxford Guide to Treaties fills some important voids ... The Guide forms an excellent starting point for further research on such grand topics as interpretation, while some chapters on the narrower issues are so complete that the practitioner will find all she needs ... useful point of (first) reference for both practitioners and academics." - Tim
Staal, European Journal of International Law
"Hollis' book marks a refreshing and welcome change of pace and focus ... The volume is and will long remain an essential reference for any one working with treaties either in a practical or academic way." - Mark Weston Janis, NILR
Duncan Hollis: Introduction
Part I. Foundational Issues
1: Duncan B Hollis: Defining Treaties
2: Anthony Aust: Alternatives to Treaty-Making: MOUs as Political Commitments
3: Olufumi Elias: Who Can Make Treaties? International Organizations
4: Marise Cremona: Who Can Make Treaties? The European Union
5: Thomas Grant: Who Can Make Treaties? Other Subjects of International Law
6: Kal Raustiala: NGOs in International Treaty-Making
Part II: Treaty Formation
7: George Korontzis: Making the Treaty
8: Curtis A Bradley: Treaty Signature
9: Robert E Dalton: Provisional Application of Treaties
10: Arancha Hinojal-Oyarbide and Annebeth Rosenboom: Managing the Process of Treaty Formation-Depositaries and Registration
11: Edward T Swaine: Treaty Reservations
Part III: Treaty Application
12: Syméon Karagiannis: The Territorial Application of Treaties
13: David J Bederman: Third Party Rights and Obligations in Treaties
14: Jutta Brunnée: Treaty Amendments
15: David Sloss: Domestic Application of Treaties
16: Gerhard Hafner and Gregor Novak: State Succession in Respect of Treaties
17: Geir Ulfstein: Treaty Bodies and Regimes
18: Christopher J Borgen: Treaty Conflicts and Normative Fragmentation
Part IV: Treaty Interpretation
19: Richard Gardiner: The Vienna Convention Rules on Treaty Interpretation
20: Catherine Brölmann: Specialized Rules of Treaty Interpretation: International Organizations
21: Basak Çali: Specialized Rules of Treaty Interpretation: Human Rights
Part V: Avoiding or Exiting Treaty Commitments
22: Jan Klabbers: The Validity and Invalidity of Treaties
23: Bruno Simma and Christian Tams: Reacting against Treaty Breaches
24: Malgosia Fitzmaurice: Exceptional Circumstances and Treaty Commitments
25: Larry Helfer: Terminating Treaties
Part VI: Treaty Clauses and Instruments
Initial Decisions on Treaty-Making
Conditions on Joining a Treaty
Constituting the Treaty and its Dissemination
Applying the Treaty
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