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"Sonya is amazing to work with. My company hired her to work with me extensively for the past 2 years and I have learned so much from her insights and coaching. I went from one way of thinking about myself as a leader to expanding my leadership skills and empowering my team. My image and brand has accelerated and I am now in a position I have worked for after intense work. She makes me feel safe while showing me how to present myself not just in my Texas style dress, but how I communicate with my peers and my team. I would recommend her for anyone who's looking to take their career to the next level."
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High 5 on High StreetSunday, July 11th, 2010
As I have said before, for some reason, wearing a camera on your head seems to attract high 5's. this one was on High Street. We also see another dog who might provide possible hi-jinx in the future to keep an eye out for.
Day 12 in a row
Wheels: Day 4
Bearings: Day 9
2/5: C-Dog trying to go leash-free @ Mitchell (Denied by camera!) and P-Dog w/token chase behind fence,
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Michigan athletic director David Brandon, right, and football coach Rich Rodriguez after a news conference to announce self-imposed sanctions on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in Ann Arbor. / JULIAN H. GONZALEZ / DFP
Here's a sampling of quotes from Michigan athletic director David Brandon and football coach Rich Rodriguez today about the school's report regarding NCAA violations.
Even though Brandon mentioned that some of reporting was not accurate in terms of the seriousness of wrongdoing, would the issues ever have come to light without that reporting?
One of the most hurtful things that you can say about a coach or a program is that they somehow abuse or take advantage of or dont think about the health and welfare of the student-athletes. In the early stages of all this, that seemed to be the theme, and what we want to make very clear to everyone and anyone who is interested, that the NCAA came in and scrubbed this program as hard as you can scrub a program. We dont see any instances where any of that was a point of fact. As it relates to failure of chain of command and communication breakdowns and systems and processes, God, Id like to believe when the new athletic director came in, all those things would have gotten better in a New York minute. At the end of the day, I dont know. I dont know how many of these situations would have surfaced quickly. But weve had our wake-up call.
I dont think this is a black eye. This is a bruise. We did some things wrong. We fumbled the ball. We had breakdowns in the chain of command. We had breakdowns in the communications. We had systems in place that were backup systems to prevent problems from happening, and those systems failed. We bear the responsibility of all of that. But you have to look at the body of work at the University of Michigan. Weve been playing football for 130 years. Weve got 25 sports here. Weve got a lot of coaches, a lot of student-athletes that work really hard to build the brand that were all so proud to be associated with. I refuse to believe, because weve made a few mistakes here -- and we are going to be held accountable, as we should -- that that somehow detracts from who we are, what were about and the values that were going to continue to follow as we move forward.
Do you think this will satisfy the NCAA in terms of probation and not something larger?
We hope so. We believe, based on the counsel that weve received and the analysis that weve done of previous cases, that weve done a good job of balancing the penalties that were imposing on ourselves to correlate with the violations, what they were and the level that they rose to. Ultimately, that decision will be made by the NCAA. They have the final decision, in terms of whether these penalties are appropriate. But we believe weve done the responsible thing.
Asked about his commitment to Rodriguez: Let me nail this, because this is the question Im sick of hearing. So let me just make this perfectly clear with anybody who is interested: Richs contract has a clause in it that if he is found guilty of a major NCAA infraction, it could be cause for termination. The reality is, when we looked at these allegations as they were presented to us in February, I got up in front of many of you and said, based on the nature and scope and scale of these allegations, we do not believe they rise to the level of impacting the status, the employment status, of our head football coach. I can tell you now, several months later, after completing our internal investigation, I am even more convinced that the things that occurred, the violations, we own them. Were not going to deny them. Were not going to play the game of geez, somebody else is doing it, so it makes it OK for us. Were not going to play the game of we dont like the rules, so we dont have to follow it. Were not going there. We have been found to violate certain rules with the NCAA, and were standing up, and were taking responsibility for it. But I want you to know that the way that these things happened was not attributable to any one person and shouldnt be.
On how the reduction in the quality-control staff and restrictions on the remaining staff will hurt the football program: "Its a significant detriment to the program, simply because youve got a lot of kids out there on that field. Youve got a lot of activities going on. And the more arms and legs you have to coordinate activities, to communicate with all the drills -- the reason these quality-control positions exist is because the coaches need support. The NCAA has put a limit on nine coaches. And at some point, most of the programs across the country started coming to the conclusion that they needed more help. Now, theres a very clear line between being a full-fledged coach and being a quality-control support person. There were moments where we crossed that line, and were being held accountable. But our remedy is to reduce the number and take the remaining quality-control staff and put them in a position for a period of a year where theyre not going to help the program at all, at least not on the field. They will help the program in terms of some administrative functions. ... Thats different than every other school out there. Thats a penalty were going to incur that other schools will not have.
Rich Rodriguez
On whether it is hurtful to listen to questions about whether the coach should be fired and claims that he fostered an atmosphere of noncompliance: Its probably tougher on the families of the coaches. But theyve handled it very well. We mentioned it earlier to the print media, that the thing that probably bothered me the most when this whole thing initially started was some insinuations about student-athlete welfare.
The thing we take the most pride in is looking after the best interests of our student-athletes. One thing about this very thorough investigation, I think its at least shown that there is not any student-athlete welfare issues and that our players enjoyed what was going on in the program. There are issues and certainly mistakes that were made, but there were no student-athlete welfare issues. At least I can take relief in that part of it.
Does this ratchet up the pressure to win: Fair question. I was surprised it took this long to be asked. I think its inherent in the profession, inherent in my job that youre going to have that every year, anyway. Ive probably said this before, and its not just coachspeak, but I think coaches themselves put enough pressure on themselves and their program to have success every year that anything on top of that really isnt going to make much of a difference. Is there a sense of urgency? Sure. But there was a sense of urgency last year, the year before and 20 years ago, when I was coached at Glenville State College.


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Much to chew over before mulching
The soil has finally dried out a little and the weeds have not yet begun their yearly onslaught; a combination that means mulching time has finally arrived. Mulch is any product that is applied to the soil surface to suppress weeds, stabilize soil temperatures, and stave off moisture loss. There are many different mulches on the market, each of which have their own positives and negatives.
Here is the skinny on a few popular mulching products.
Aged manures: I use manure as mulch on my perennial gardens and vegetables. In order to avoid possible pathogen exposure, be sure any animal manure you use is fully composted and a minimum of a year old. And use only manures from animals with a primarily vegetarian diet. Think horse, cow and sheep. Be warned, though, that manure can contain a lot of weed seeds and always wear gloves while working with it. The nutrient content and pH of manure depends on the type of animal and the bedding used to house them. In general, animal manures contain small amounts of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous, as well as many trace nutrients.
Compost: A personal favorite, finished compost is useful for many different reasons. It's always available from either your own pile or for purchase, and it's often quite affordable. Compost adds more organic matter back to the soil faster than other products and it often comes with a slight nitrogen charge to boost your plants. I also like how easily it spreads since its fine particles sift down around the plants rather than burying them. The pH of compost averages between 6.0 and 8.0, though its ingredients do impact the pH of the finished product. On average, compost contains 50 percent organic matter and moderate amounts of both macro- and micro-nutrients. Composts containing biosolids (sewage sludge) can be too high in nitrogen and should be avoided as a mulching product to prevent nitrogen burn.
Straw: I use straw in my vegetable garden because it's inexpensive, easy to apply and takes a season or more to fully break down. I use it to mulch the walkways and larger vegetable plants like tomatoes and peppers. It also works well beneath cucumber and melon vines, where it helps keep the developing fruits off the soil and away from pests and diseases. Spreading a few layers of newspaper beneath the straw serves to prevent weeds even more, especially in the pathways.
Shredded bark or hardwood: Though dyed bark mulches should be avoided as they are often made from possibly contaminated recycled wood products and do not break down to add organic matter to the soil, uncolored shredded wood products are a great mulching option. I like to use shredded bark around my "woody" plant material like trees and shrubs. Many landscape suppliers have single-, double-, and even triple-shredded wood products. While single-shredded lasts longer, it's coarser in appearance than the finely graded triple-shredded mulches. Choose whichever suits your gardening style. Be warned, though, that shredded bark mulches are in a fresh state and, unlike finished compost, they are actively decomposing. As wood-mulching products decompose they do indeed "steal" a little nitrogen from the soil and, though this nitrogen is eventually returned when decomposition is complete, it can cause a temporary lack of nitrogen in the top few inches of the soil beneath. Not a big deal around deeper-rooted trees and shrubs, but with more shallow-rooted perennials, annuals and veggies, this may cause a nitrogen deficiency in some plants.
Leaf mold or leaf compost: This type of compost is comprised of a single ingredient: leaves. It can be made commercially from municipally collected leaves or at home from leaves collected on your own property each autumn. Leaf compost is a favorite for its friable, loose texture and lack of weed seeds. Though it is fairly low in nutrients, the amount of organic matter leaf compost adds to the soil is substantial. I use it over my entire vegetable garden as well as in many of my perennial beds. It was once thought that the types of leaves used to make the compost influenced the finished product's pH and nutrient levels, but some recent studies have confirmed that the pH and nutrient content of leaf compost is fairly stable, regardless of what types of leaves were used in its creation.
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From Mark & Sue Moranz,
Mountain Home:
Hello. I'm the Mountain Home, Baxter County resident who feels they are Nobody. Nobody is the person who thinks their purchases on the Internet and outside Baxter County doesn't affect them.
But, in fact, if everyone would review the money they have spent, that would make them Somebody.
If more money was spent locally, would we really need new taxes for our jail and a landfill? No one likes taxes, but they are necessary. Would you like to pay for your street repair, fire protection and law enforcement in a lump sum out of your own pocket? Or, would you rather pay 7-8 percent in sales tax to support those agencies?
For every $100 spent out of Baxter County, we lose $7 to $8; multiply that by 20,000, 30,000 residents, and the loss is $140,000 to $240,000 - daily, weekly, monthly?
Drive around Mountain Home and see the businesses that were locally owned, that you dealt with for 20 or 30 years and now are gone. Why? Nobody knows.
Of course, this area doesn't have everything, but it's better than the large metro areas with their crime, traffic and pollution.
Before buying online or going out of town, check with local businesses. You'll pay taxes, receive it faster and help your community in the process.
Crawford disrespected the process
From Louis B. "Bucky" Jones Jr.,
Elections are serious business and should be taken seriously by voters and especially by candidates.
On Oct. 23, AETN and AARP sponsored a one-hour televised debate and invited all four candidates for Congress in the First Congressional District to participate. All candidates except Congressman Rick Crawford accepted the invitation and participated in the debate. In fact, Congressman Crawford was the only "no show" of the 15 candidates for Congress in Arkansas this election cycle.
The debate covered many issues important to voters in the First District, including the farm bill now pending in Congress; jobs and the economy; Social Security and Medicare; and public and higher education. Steve Barnes of AETN was the moderator, and three journalists from Dewitt, Jonesboro and Mountain Home were on the panel which questioned the candidates.
The job of a congressman is to have discussions, debate and vote on issues affecting his constituents. Since Rick Crawford was not willing to participate in the debate with the other candidates, how do we know he truly represents his constituents' best interest and needs in Congress in Washington, D.C.?
Debates and elections are serious business. The process we use to select our representatives in Congress should be respected by all candidates for those offices. Although he won the election, I respectfully submit that Congressman Crawford disrespected the process.
I am currently a resident and voter in Fayetteville (Third Congressional District), but I was born ans raised on a cotton and soybean farm in eastern Arkansas near Forrest City in St. Francis County. To this day, I follow with interest news from family and friends in that part of the Arkansas Delta in the First Congressional District.
Finally, my congressman, Steve Womack of Rogers, participated in the debate with all three candidates from the Third Congressional District. Womack respected the election process, and he got my vote.
Touched by the shadow of death
From Teresa Jackson,
As God walks with me through the shadow of death, it's heartbreaking that I had to put my son, Tyler Dixon, to rest, being only 26 years old. No parent, not one, should have to do this. To read in the paper that his death wasn't a tragedy breaks my heart even more.
Tyler D. Dixon is my son. He's a father who has a brother, sisters, grandparents, uncles, nephews, cousins and friends that loved him and will miss him. I can't imagine what he was thinking or how he felt out in the cold, in the dark, all alone. And yes, I blame myself.
Tyler was a beautiful young man that, when there was just enough food to feed us, he let his dog eat first. He was loving, caring and will be missed by many. Tyler donated all his organs to save others.
The Bible says don't judge unless you'll be judged. And I, the mother of Tyler Dixon, pray that when death is at your door that the world will be kinder to you than it's been to me and our family as I hang my head and walk through the shadow of death, grieving my son, Tyler.


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Codename Project Ion, is a series of initiatives from BlackBerry to help businesses easily connect people, devices and machines, and derive value from these connections. Project Ion is a cornerstone of BlackBerry's vision to offer end-to-end solutions for the Internet of Things as laid out by Executive Chairman and CEO John Chen when he took the reins of the company late last year.
According to Forrester Research, Inc., "New smart products and the systems that connect them will eventually provide users with more personalized experiences. By collecting and combining both personal data and contextual information from the surrounding environment in real time, these products will give individuals experiences that serve them in their immediate moment of need."
"As connectivity costs continue to fall and connected technologies become pervasive, a new market is emerging—the Internet of Things," said Chen. "Billions of connections, generating trillions of transactions and exabytes of data daily, will require platforms that can operate securely on a global scale. No other company is in a better position than BlackBerry to provide the technological building blocks, applications and services needed to enhance productivity, improve real-time decision making and deliver on the vision of the Internet of Things."
Use Cases
Project Ion will offer the resources necessary to access massive amounts of data from multiple disparate sources and distill it into meaningful, actionable information using open source and third-party analytic tools. This deeper insight will empower companies and organizations across a range of industries.
These include doctors and caregivers who require real-time diagnosis information to improve patient care, consumer products companies seeking new ways to better understand and engage with their customers, insurers pursuing more accurate risk profile information and manufacturers in need of better logistics and control data.
Project Ion will focus on developing a host of Internet of Things resources, including:


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Nothing could be more energizing for Maryland Democrats than knowing The Baltimore Sun thinks we are the underdog ("Is Gov. Hogan unbeatable?" Oct. 5).
We have been written off before. Folks said we were finished after the 2002 election. GOP operatives started planning to pick off 14 Democrats in the House of Delegates and five in the Senate. A self-funding Republican challenged Sen. Barbara Mikulski. The sky was the limit for Maryland Republicans.
Then Marylanders went to the polls again.
Senator Mikulski humiliated her opponent, and John Kerry carried...


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Move over, zombies -- serial killers are TV's new "It" girl.
Serial-killer characters -- long used as chum for feeding voracious story-line beasts such as "Law & Order," "CSI," "Criminal Minds," "Bones," "NCIS" and "The Mentalist" -- have emerged as hot new stars of crime dramas for networks looking to "grab people by the shoulders and force them to watch," as NBC programming honcho Jennifer Salke put it.
Problem is, there's now such a crush of serial-killer dramas, it's hard to get noticed.
In addition to Showtime's preexisting "Dexter," there's Fox's newly added "The Following," BBC America's "Ripper Street," NBC's coming "Hannibal," CW's "Cult" (which premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19), A&E's "Bates Motel" and one or two others we're probably forgetting in the crush.
FX thinks it has the answer: a border-hopping serial killer.
The NewsCorp cable network has ordered "The Bridge," which is based on a Scandinavian series about a serial killer working on both sides of the Danish/Swedish border.
For FX, the show will be geographically adjusted and the killer will split his time between El Paso, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico.
Diane Kruger ("Inglourious Basterds") plays Detective Sonya Cross, who, naturally, has an undiagnosed disorder on the autism spectrum. Demian Bichir ("Weeds") is the family-man homicide investigator for the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, who's one of the last good men in a corrupt and apathetic police force outgunned by powerful drug cartels.
The pilot has been penned by two vets of CBS's "Cold Case": Meredith Stiehm and Elwood Reid.
"For years, networks have been trying to develop a drama series set on the U.S.-Mexican border without any success," FX President John Landgraf said.
"I'm thrilled to say that Meredith Stiehm and Elwood Reid have become the first to crack that creative code, and they have done so magnificently," he continued.
"There have been great films set in that world -- 'No Country for Old Men' and 'Lone Star' come to mind -- but never a great TV series. This one is special."
What: "Cult" series premiere
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19
Where: CW


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November 28, 2015
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers who fail to pay taxes could
soon face sanctions from a legislative ethics committee.
Gov. Sonny Perdue signed the ethics bill into law on Tuesday.
It came after the state Department of Revenue revealed earlier
this year that 22 state lawmakers - about 10 percent of the General Assembly - are delinquent on their taxes.
Only three of those lawmakers' names have been made public.
Legislators said they can't consider sanctions unless they know who they are.
The bill Perdue signed on Tuesday clears the way for state
revenue officials to release the names of the offenders to the
chairmen of the House and Senate ethics committees.
The lawmakers would have 30 days to correct the problem.
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Anthony J. Olszanski, MD, RPh
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497
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Dr. Olszanski's
Patient Stories
- Mary Carr - Colon Cancer Patient Stories
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Director of Early Clinical Drug Development
Co-Director, Cutaneous Oncology and Melanoma Program
Director, Phase I Program; Research Review Committee Member
Meet the other members of the
gastrointestinal cancer treatment team
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thoracic cancer team.
Clinical Expertise:
Phase I trials, gastrointestinal cancer and melanoma
Medical Oncology
Clinical Pharmacology
Internal Medicine
I believe that the path towards treating any disease is best navigated by thoroughly understanding not only the disease, but also the patient. Good communication between a physician and a patient is especially critical in the treatment of cancer. Each patient has a right to be both respected and heard. In addition, relying on a team of experts to help manage the complexities of treating cancer is essential for success. As a physician, I strive to provide personalized and scientifically sound care to each of my patients.
My medical career started out as a pharmacist, specializing in oncology, where I prepared chemotherapy regimens and studied the effects the body has on drugs (pharmacokinetics). When I went to medical school, it was for the sole purpose of eventually becoming an oncologist. During my hematology/oncology and clinical pharmacology fellowships, I spent a great deal of time in early clinical development, with a goal of finding new effective therapies for patients with cancer. I honed my knowledge of drug discovery by spending five years in the pharmaceutical industry where I led multiple programs aimed at treating patients with cancers that didn't respond to traditional chemotherapy. Today, my interests include early drug development for all types of cancers, and understanding how each medication may best be used. In addition I specifically focus on the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies and melanoma.
In many situations, the best medical care a patient with cancer can get is on a clinical trial. These clinical trials offer patients potentially promising new therapies and very close follow up supplied by a team of experts. Fox Chase Cancer Center, with its leading-edge technology and dedicated medical professionals, offers numerous clinical trials and is helping to advance the care of all patients with cancer.
The staff at Fox Chase Cancer Center continually impress me with their unified commitment towards reducing the burden of cancer. When you step through the doors at Fox Chase Cancer Center, it is obvious that focusing on the patient is the top priority. I am proud to be a member of the caring community at FCCC, where oncology research and science is tailored and personalized for each patient.
Medical Education
Biostatistics, Dartmouth Medical School Center for Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Hanover, NH 2003;
MD, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, 1996
BS Pharmacy, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 1990
Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH 1996-1999
Clinical Pharmacology/Toxicology Fellowship, Oncology Phase I Program, Department of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH 2002-2004;
Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, Department of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, 1999-2002
Honors and Awards
Robert L. Krigel memorial award: Excellence in teaching and clinical oncology, 2014
Professional Societies
American Society of Clinical Oncology;
American Board
of Clinical Pharmacology
Research Interests
Early clinical drug discovery trials (phase 1 trials)
Dr. Olszanski on MY NCBI
Peer Reviewed
Slingluff CL, Petroni GR, Molhoek KR, et al., and Olszanski AJ, Clinical activity and safety of combination therapy with temsirolimus and bevacizumab for advanced melanoma: A Phase II trial. JCO, In press
Twelves C, Chmielowska E, Havel L, et al., and Olszanski AJ, Randomized phase II study of axitinib or bevacizumab combined with paclitaxel/carboplatin as first-line therapy for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. In preparation
Martin LP, Kozloff MF, Herbst RS et al. and Olszanski AJ, Phase I study of axitinib combined with paclitaxel, docetaxel, or capecitabine in patients with advanced solid tumors. British Journal of Cancer, 107; 1268-1276, 2012
Kozloff MF, Martin LP, Krzakowski M et al. and Olszanski AJ, Phase I trial of axitinib combined with platinum doublets in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer and other solid tumours. British Journal of Cancer, 107; 1277-1285, 2012
Rini BI, Schiller JH, Fruehauf J et al. and Olszanski AJ, Diastolic Blood Pressure as a Biomarker of Axitinib Efficacy. Clinical Cancer Research, 17; 3841-3849, 2011
Michael MM, Vlahovic G, Khamly K, et al. and Olszanski AJ, Phase Ib study of CP-868,596, a PDGFR inhibitor, in combination with docetaxel with or without axitinib, a VEGFR inhibitor. British Journal of Cancer, 103(10); 1554-61, 2010
Schiller JH, Larson T, Ou IS, et al. and Olszanski AJ, Efficacy and Safety of Axitinib in Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Results from a Phase II Study. Journal Clinical Oncology, 27 (23); 3836-3841, 2009
Lewis NL, Lewis LD, Eder JP, et al. and Olszanski AJ, Phase I study of the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of oral CP-868,596, a highly specific PDGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor in patients with advanced cancers. Journal Clinical Oncology, 27 (31); 5262-5269, 2009
Mita AC, Olszanski AJ, Walovitch RC, et al. Phase I and Pharmacokinetic Study of AI-850, A Novel Microparticle Hydrophobic Drug Delivery System for Paclitaxel. Clinical Cancer Research, 13 (11);3293-3301, 2007
Perez RP, Lewis LD, Beelen AP, Olszanski AJ, et al. Modulation of Cell-cycle Progression in Human Tumors: A Pharmacokinetic and Tumor Molecular Pharmacodynamic Study of Cisplatin Plus the Chk1 Inhibitor UCN-01. Clinical Cancer Research, 12 (23); 7070-7085, 2006
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Chen K, Olszanski AJ, Farma J, Donor transmission of melanoma following renal transplant. Case Reports in Transplantation, In press
Skarbnick, AP, Olszanski AJ, Does the order of factors affect the product? Lessons learned from the TORCH trial. Transl Lung Cancer Res Sep 20, 2012. DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2218-6751.2012.09.09
Patson B, B Cohen R, Olszanski, AJ, Pharmacokinetic evaluation of axitinib. Expert Opinions in Drug Metabolism and Toxicology, 8 (2); 259-270, 2012
Olszanski AJ, Rigas JR, Docetaxel and gemcitabine: A non-platinum combination for non-small cell lung cancer. Clinical Lung Cancer, 1(S1):15-19, 2000
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Rixe O, Puzanov I., LoRusso P, et al and Olszanski AJ, Dose-escalation Phase 1 study of cabazitaxel (Cbz) + gemcitabine (Gem) in patients (pts) with metastatic or unresectable advanced solid malignancy. ESMO (2012) Abstract 497P
Slingluff CL, et al and Olszanski AJ, Clinical activity and safety of combination therapy with temsirolimus and bevacizumab for advanced melanoma: Phase II trial with correlative studies. ASCO (2012) Abstract 8530
Astsaturov IA, et al and Olszanski, AJ, A phase 1 evaluation of vandetanib plus paclitaxel, carboplatin, 5-fluorouracil, and XRT induction therapy followed by surgery for previously untreated locally advanced cancer of the esophagus and GE junction. ASCO (2012) Abstract 74
Faivre S, Olszanski AJ, et al. Phase 1 and pharmacokinetic (PK)/pharmacodynamic (PD) study of LY2334737, an oral gemcitabine prodrug, in patients with advanced solid tumors. ASCO (2012) Abstract 2554
Mendelson DS, et al. and Olszanski AJ, First-in-human dose-escalation safety and PK trial of a novel humanized monoclonal CovX body dual inhibitor of angiopoietin 2 and vascular endothelial growth factor. ASCO (2011) Abstract 3055
Kozloff MF, et al. and Olszanski AJ, Axitinib (AG-013736) Combined with Paclitaxel/Carboplatin, Gemcitabine/Cisplatin, or Pemetrexed/Cisplatin in Patients with Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Other Solid Tumors. 13th WCLC (2009) Abstract 7656; Oral presentation
Martin L, et al. and Olszanski AJ, Phase I Study of Axitinib (AG-013736) in Combination with Chemotherapy in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumours. ESMO (2008) Abstract 472P; Poster
Rini BI, et al and Olszanski AJ, Association of diastolic blood pressure (dBP) > 90 mmHg with overall survival (OS) in patients treated with axitinib (AG- 013736). ASCO (2008) Abstract 3543; Oral presentation
Michael MM, et al. and Olszanski AJ, Phase Ib study of CP-868,596, a PDGFR inhibitor, in combination with docetaxel (Doc) with or without AG-013736, a VEGF inhibitor. ASCO (2008) Abstract 3549; Poster
Lewis LD, Reddy NJ et al. and Olszanski AJ, Pharmacokinetics of an Oral Film-coated Tablet of CP-868,596,a PDGFR Inhibitor, in Patients with Advanced Cancers. ACR/NCI/EORTC (2008) Abstract 585; Poster
Schiller JH, et al. and Olszanski AJ, Efficacy and safety of axitinib in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a phase II trial. ASCO (2007) Abstract 7507; Oral presentation
Cohen RB, et al. and Olszanski AJ, Axitinib (AG-013736) in combination with paclitaxel/carboplatin in patients with advanced solid tumors. AACR/NCI/EORTC (2007) Abstract A157; Poster
Michael M, et al. and Olszanski AJ, Phase 1b study of oral CP-868,596, a highly specific PDGFR inhibitor, in combination with docetaxel. ACR/NCI/EORTC (2007) Abstract A148; Poster
Lewis N, et al. and Olszanski AJ, Phase 1 Study of the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Oral CP-868,596, a Highly Specific PDGFR Inhibitor in Patients with Advanced Cancers. AACR/NCI/EORTC (2005) Abstract A228; Oral Discussion Poster
Olszanski AJ, et al. Phase 1 and pharmacokinetic study of AI-850, a novel microparticle hydrophobic drug delivery system (HDDS) for paclitaxel. ASCO (2004) Abstract 2048; Poster
Olszanski AJ, Lewis LD. Molt-4 rho(0) cells up regulate stress-induced survival genes in an attempt to overcome the potentially lethal consequence of mitochondrial DNA depletion. ASCPT (2004) Abstract; Poster PI-54
Olszanski AJ, Lowrey CH, Sporn MB, Suh N. The Synthetic Triterpenoid 2-Cyano-3,12-dioxooleana-1,9-dien-28-oic Acid (CDDO) Inhibits Proliferation and Induces Apoptosis of Myeloma Cells in a Time and Dose-Dependent Fashion. Blood 100(11):816a (2002) Abstract 3224; Poster 644
Olszanski AJ, Lowrey CH, Sporn MB, Suh N. Human hematopoietic colony formation is highly sensitive to the novel synthetic triterpenoid 2-cyano-3,12-dioxooleana-1,9-dien-28-oic acid. Blood 98(11):119b (2001) Abstract 4128
Eyer CL, Olszanski AJ, Smith JR, Anderson AC, and Irem SO. Effects of Perfluorodecalin and Perfluorooctylbromide emulsions on peak contractile force and ATP levels in the guinea pig left atrium. Biomat. Artif. Cells Artif. Org. 19(4):719-729 (1991)
Olszanski T, and Eyer CL. Effect of perfluorocarbon emulsions on contractility of oxygen-deprived guinea pig atria. Proc. West. Pharmacol. Soc. 33:149-151 (1990)
Olszanski AJ. Perfluorochemical Applications. Clerks Comments, University of Montana, School of Pharmacy. (1990)
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How can he be for Obamacare and care about the budget?
Let's see this desktop warrior tackle the lack of employment problem. Manchin, dude: it's both sides of the equation: cut spending, make more taxpayers (= jobs). Try: holding up funds for the wars, and raising tariffs a bit. Oh, and not a big fan of giving corporations the right to tax us (Obamacare).
How about we drill for oil here and fix alot of our economic woes!!
We will trade Olympia Snowe for Joe Manchin, any takers?
Too bad that more Democrats in the Senate do not the cojones to do the right thing on the deficit, the global warming charade and the huge leadership vacuum at 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue....of course, a tough re-election can help to crystalize one's thinking, correct Mr. Manchin...
Having said that, more power to Mr. Manchin...
He is much better than the guy he replaced, much better(Byrd)
Thank you Joe....it's time for leadership instead of denial. Our collective futures hang in the balance. Indifference is not an option anymore.
Is Joe A DINO? Perhaps; and more power to him. Party labels are beginning to peel off. Responseability is rearing its head on both sides of the aisle. Perhaps some consideration will be given to Rand Paul's plan that gets us the road to really cutting out that which is not needed, not Constitutional, and what threatens both our economic well-being and our individual freedoms. Both tax and entitlements need a complete overhaul.
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Which brings me to the baffling subject of Syria. Like many observers of the Obama administration, I've been confused by its unwillingness to take even the relatively modest steps required to bring about a decisive end to the regime of Bashar Assad. More than 30,000 people have been killed since the beginning of the uprising against him, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, and untold numbers have been wounded, tortured or raped.
The Syrians who are rebelling are in dire need of the sort of support that the United States can best provide. The U.S. has the capability to efficiently neutralize Syria's air defenses and impose a no-fly zone to ground Assad's attack helicopters. Only the U.S. can lead a multinational effort to establish safe corridors between the Turkish border and the besieged city of Aleppo. If Aleppo was under the stable and permanent control of Syria's rebels, it would spell the end of Assad's regime and its appalling brutality.
So what explains President Barack Obama's hesitancy?
Perhaps the caricature of liberals is true: In Libya, where Obama deployed the Air Force against the regime of Moammar Gadhafi - whose crimes were terrible, but not as terrible as Assad's - there were only marginal national-security interests at stake. In Syria, the national-security interests are profound. It doesn't seem plausible that Obama is hesitating because the U.S. self-interest is so nakedly apparent. Yet a better explanation for his passivity is elusive.
Could Obama simply be avoiding a messy foreign entanglement during his bid for re-election? If this were true, it would make him guilty of criminal negligence. Is he the sort of man who would deny innocent and endangered people help simply because greater engagement could complicate his re-election chances? I truly doubt it.
Here's another possible explanation: Perhaps Obama isn't quite the brilliant foreign-policy strategist his campaign tells us he is. Of course, he has had his successes. I'm not sure you're aware of this, but Osama bin Laden is dead (killed, apparently, by Obama, who used only a salad fork and a No. 2 pencil). And, despite Republican assertions to the contrary, he has done far more to stymie Iran's nuclear ambitions than his predecessor, George W. Bush, ever did.
Yet Obama's record in the Middle East suggests that missed opportunities are becoming a White House specialty.
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Yet all we have from Obama is passivity, which is a recurring theme in the administration's approach to the Middle East. So is "aggressive hedging," a term used by the Brookings Institution's Shadi Hamid to describe Obama's strange reluctance to clearly choose sides in the uprisings of the Arab Spring.
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March 18, 2014
By Christina Corrales-Toy
The pressure is on for the Liberty High School boys soccer team.
After the school's girls team brought home the state championship, the way junior captain Ryan Graham sees it, it's the boys' turn to collect some hardware.
"They have their trophy, now we want to have our trophy," he said. "That would be fantastic for the school."
That's the message behind this season's team motto, "BTH," which stands for "Bring This Home."
Last year's team won the KingCo Championship, earning an automatic bid to state. Liberty didn't make it past the first round, though, losing to Shorecrest, the eventual second-place finishers.
The Patriots lost a lot of talent to graduation, including the team's three first-team All-League selections.
"Defense is a little bit of a question mark," Liberty coach Darren Tremblay said. "That's where we lost a majority of our seniors."
Liberty is seeing the return of second-team All-League midfielder Colton Ronk, though, who Tremblay described as the quarterback of his team.
Tremblay also said he expects big things from returning juniors Noah Anderson and Tyler Jensen.
"They're both not very big guys, but they're kind of crafty and they can score goals," he said.
Sophomore Tyler Wray and Graham will look to fill the defensive voids left by graduated stars Joe Dapper and Jake Ericksen, Tremblay said.
"They were the heart of the team," Graham said of the seniors, "but I mean we have a lot of juniors that will kind of, in a way, replace the seniors that left and shoulder the responsibility that they had."
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The light-hearted personality of this year's team members might just help them as they traverse a long, tough conference schedule, Graham said.
"We're a bunch of goofballs on this team," he said. "We have fun and we joke around in practice, but when it comes to game time, our heads are in it to win it."
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I felt the vibration of the car before I realized what it was.I saw the pitch black interior of the trunk before I realized where I was.And I felt her body, still warm but completely frozen, crumpled next to me before I remembered who she was.The smell of the ocean combined with the rank odor of death lying next to me, filling my nostrils and catalyzing the bile in my throat.A thick, dried and crusted layer of what I can only assume to be blood was smeared across my cheek and forehead.It crumbled away in flakes as I scratched my finger nails over it.
The car spun around a curve causing the body next to me to crash into the carpeted wall.I braced myself against the sides, holding a hand over my mouth to keep from vomiting.The sound of her lifeless corps being thrown from side to side was almost as sickening as the idea of being left for dead in the trunk of a car.
Suddenly, the transmission sputtered and I felt the car gain speed, my once vivid companion rolling uncontrollably towards me.Instinctively, I pushed and kicked her away from me, not remembering how kind she had been, just visualizing her decomposing limbs draped over mine.My feet and fists made contact with her and the car, her malleable form much more forgiving than the metal cage I was being held in.
Then, before I could brace myself, we were both thrown toward the front of the car, her body shaking next to mine as the doors were slammed shut.A dim, creeping light filled the trunk as it was opened.I watched as the light illuminated her blood soaked hair which was plastered to her pale face.The gaping wound in her skull made her almost unrecognizable.Her eyes and mouth were open in horrific panic, displaying the last emotion of her life.Her broken neck bone was grotesquely jutting against the skin like a needle attempting to push through fabric.Scrambling, I pushed away from her and closed my eyes as I hung my torso out of the car, vomiting onto the ground below me.I inhaled deeply, appreciating the crisp ocean air as it filled my nose and lungs.
With my head dizzy from confusion and nausea, I slowly raised my eyes and my vision came to rest on a solemn face.This man, tall with abrupt and harsh features, was standing over me much like a predator would threaten its prey.The car shook again as another door slammed and two more faces appeared behind the one who had been holding my gaze.
"What the fuck is this?You said they were both dead."The face on the right was speaking, his expression as scared at it was confused.
"I thought they were," the tall man's lips moved slowly as if he didn't believe what he was saying.
"What are we supposed to do now, Ray?"The man on the right had turned his attention away from me, making it difficult for me to determine what he was saying.His small frame was blocked almost completely by the man in the middle.
"Kill her."His lips were still moving slowly but he was no longer uncertain about what he was saying.
I started to shake my head, as if I could convince them to spare my life.I looked back to the man on the right, perhaps he would disagree with Ray, but his eyes had returned to me without a trace of remorse for what he was about to do.The third man, the one on the left who had until this point nearly escaped my attention, moved quickly, grabbing me by the shoulders and throwing me from the car.My body ached as it was dragged across the bumper then over the rough ground.My clothes were ripping as I kicked my legs furiously, trying to find my footing so I could stand.As soon as I was on my feet, I felt a hard body press against my back, holding me up and pinning my arms in front of my chest with one strong hand around my wrists.His other hand was fingering the material of my shirt, flipping the ends of my hair, and pointing to my shoes.I couldn't see the man who was holding me but his grip was firm yet not painful.His rough fingers would gently leave my skin or hair when he touched me.Ray and the other man were staring at us, their faces brightening as if I were being presented as a prize.
"The basement?It could work."Ray nodded at the man behind me then his eyes forced mine into another stare.
"What's your name?"
I didn't open my mouth as a scene flashed through my mind.There we were, standing by the side of the road, our thumbs raised in an eager gesture, hoping to find our way back to a city of reasonable size.The beach had been pleasant during the day, but now the wind was picking up and the area between the road and cliff's edge offered no protection.It was becoming dark outside so she stepped in front of me, turning to explain that her white shirt would be more visible than my dark blue one.The car came around the bend, completely out of control and the last thing I remember was her head cracking the windshield as I was thrown over the hood of the car.
Julie.Her name was Julie.
Ray was waving his hands in front of me as he approached.His step was confident and his eyes never moved from my face.
"What is your name?"He repeated his question.They hadn't realized.
The wind was biting at my nose and chin and I couldn't keep my hair from flying between us.But Ray didn't seem to mind and moved within inches of my face as the arms that were binding me hugged me tighter.
"What. Is. Your. Name."The words flew from Ray's lips as his anger rose, his face reddening at my silence.
I jumped as I felt warm breath on my ear and turned my eyes away from Ray.The man holding me had his lips close to my face and he was saying something I couldn't understand from this angle.He was staring away from me but even in the dreary glow of the night, his eyes shone like emeralds from behind his black lashes.
Harsh fingers grabbed my chin and turned my face away."Answer me!"
I could feel the force of Ray's demand on my face, the vibrations from his forceful yell resonating through my skin. His breath smelled of rum. I struggled to free one of my hands, stretching my fingers when one was finally released.
R-A-L-E-I-G-H.I spelled my name, knowing they wouldn't understand.
"What the hell was that?"Ray was laughing now as he turned back to the smaller man who was still standing by the car.
"Sign language?"Ray's attention suddenly returned to me.I took a deep breath and brought my free hand to the side of my face.My fingers went to my ear, tapping lightly, as I shook my head.
Ray stood up straight as he realized what I was communicating.
"Shit.She's deaf," he said to the man behind me.
I was spun around and came face to face with the green eyes of man who had been holding me so tightly.He stared at me, a curious expression on his face.His dark eyebrows furrowed beneath his black hair which hung to his eyes and swept across his forehead.His cheekbones were high and chiseled, his jaw square and strong as his muscles clenched.
"Can you read lips?"
I nodded slowly.
His eyes flickered to Ray behind me and his lips twitched into a sly and sordid smile.
"Can you speak?"
I didn't answer at first, not sure if I wanted them to know the truth.Maybe it would be easier if they didn't know everything I was capable of.So I shook my head, swallowed my answer in my throat, and lied.Silence hadn't scared me this way since I was six years old.
My shoulders were still held tightly in his strong hands.I felt them close around the bones and muscles even more and if I had been blind instead of deaf, I would have thought it was an encouraging gesture.However, the look on this man's face was telling me otherwise.This gesture was one of domination and it terrified me.
Suddenly and without warning, I was thrown over his shoulder, my body hanging carelessly down his back.I nearly vomited again from the pain in my chest but I managed to look under his arm as the smaller man pulled Julie from the car, her head and arms bouncing as she fell from the trunk.He pulled her by the feet to the cliff's edge with Ray's help and I could only imagine the fate of her body as she was rolled out of sight into violent waves below.
As I was thrown back into the trunk, I clung to the shirt of the man with the green eyes.The car shook as doors closed and the engine burst to life.He allowed me to struggle in vain, pulling myself from the dark emptiness of the back of the car by the thin fabric of his plaid flannel.The smile faded from his face and was replaced by a concerned glare as his hands pinned my shoulders to the carpeted floor I was now lying on.
"Stop.You'll hurt yourself."
My silent world went black as the door closed on top of me.My senseless screaming did nothing but cause my throat to burn.If a tree falls in the forest when no one is around to hear it, does it still make a sound?If I scream in the silence, will anyone be around to hear it?
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WASHINGTON - Faced with the looming threat of furloughed air traffic controllers by the end of September, which would result in severe disruption of air travel, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association today strongly urged the Bush Administration to declare "emergency spending" money already appropriated by Congress for the Federal Aviation Administration.
"We are happy Congress has taken up the emergency supplemental bill and the $75 million for the FAA is of great importance," NATCA President John Carr said. "Without that $75 million, the FAA must begin furloughing controllers. It is imperative that the administration declare this section of the bill as emergency spending." Without that declaration, that money won't be available to the FAA and the consequences, Carr warned, would be devastating to the entire country.
"The aviation community and the national economy just cannot take this kind of a hit after everything that's happened since Sept. 11," Carr said. "FAA Administrator Jane Garvey spoke yesterday about the importance of air travel to this nation and stated one in seven U.S. jobs are related to aviation or travel. We call on the administration to immediately declare this money as essential."
A furlough order would mean sidelining a controller for up to eight days before the end of the fiscal year - Sept. 30 - taking them away from a job that is already straining to meet the demands of the system and in need of increased staffing, both now and in the future to take over for an expected wave of retiring controllers.
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The words 'eerie' and 'scary' aren't really how you want to be described by your friends — unless you're an artist, of course. Or, should that be, unless you're David Flinn. The New York artist experiments with sculpture, installation and organic elements, all of which is embodied in his latest work, The King is Dead.
Having spent most of his life between NYC and Turin, Italy (oh, how terrible!), this twenty-something creative is inspired by his "dual lifestyle", and the binary oppositions of the manmade and the natural.
"I'm heavily influenced by spaces both architectural and organic and having to always adapt to my surroundings," he said. "I really try and empathize with a space and create a dialogue with it which manifests itself in my work."
It is these architectural and organic spaces and objects that form the basis of The King is Dead, and David's work as a whole. The installation was a part of the Spring/Break New York Art Show last month, and David works closely with Evnoy Enterprises gallery that represents him. The confinement of the wood and nature within infrastructure and this closed space is somewhat stark — with the natural elements paired with mass produced industrial hardware.
This short, but surprisingly potent, film collaboration with Nicolas Mezger has strong sense of foreboding, and emanates that eerie feeling. I know he's only using that chainsaw to chop some wood but, man, it may as well be a body! David says that he immediately felt comfortable with the director transposing his work into film.
"I really wanted him to follow me in my creative and work process while he worked in his own giving each other no direction or input," Flinn said. "When he sent the final cut, all I wanted to know was 'how long have you been stalking me'."
"He really captured the work and my process with no filter or angle."
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"I have a great respect for nature and art and in the same way nature elegantly pushes itself around and moulds our surroundings, I think art needs to be something beyond 'human' as well," David says. "A psychological shape shifter, and if you remain in the 'cube', how will you ever evolve?"
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The International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago features more than 2,000 exhibitors introducing innovative and inspiring ideas and tools to grow the housewares business.
Vibrant and stable.
It has been a while since those words could be used to describe the housewares industry. Yet that is exactly what officials for the International Housewares Association (IHA) are saying as the International Home + Housewares Show approaches.
They say consumers are purchasing housewares products across every segment of the category, ranging from kitchen basics and bakeware, to the latest gadgets and small appliances. That news bodes well for all retailers—including grocers. Currently, the grocery channel accounts for 9% of housewares sales and according to IHA's State of the Industry report, the biggest share of housewares sales in grocery is in cookware, bakeware, cleaning products, tabletop, stick goods, kitchen tools and accessories.
"Retailers who want to grow housewares sales would be well-served to play up these areas," says Perry Reynolds, vice president, marketing and trade development for Rosemont, Ill.-based IHA.
On a broader scale, smart appliances and products than can multitask are among the trends manufacturers predict in 2013. Classic color combinations of black and white are also expected to make a comeback this year, while energy-saving features will become a new norm.
At the same time, another macro trend expected to be seen this year is the move to feature more casual products in the home. Consumers, especially younger generations, says Reynolds, are open to changing the appearance of their living space more frequently through the use of subtle, inexpensive updates. This interest, he adds, has resulted in more color being seen in home products as well as in unique shapes and sizes of kitchen appliances.
Despite the large amount of competition for shoppers' dollars, industry observers say grocers are in an ideal position to build sales in the housewares category by offering relevant, high-margin, housewares sections. "The grocery store environment provides an exceptional opportunity to attract housewares shoppers as this is where thoughts of meal planning, home cleaning issues, kitchen prep and organizational needs are most top of mind. When this is combined with creative promotional, seasonal and cross-merchandising strategies, grocers can successfully attract these shoppers and build sales in the category," says Reynolds.
The exhibitor count for the annual International Home + Housewares Show is up and Reynolds says attendees can expect to see a number of hot products highlighted at the show, which takes place March 2 – 5 in Chicago at the McCormick Convention Center.
The following is a closer look at what some companies are planning to feature at the show:
Bradshaw International
Bradshaw International leads off 2013 with a completely new look and rebranding of its entire Good Cook product line. According to Tom Barber, vice president of product development for the Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.-based company, a bold new logo now adorns all kitchen gadgets, tools, bakeware and cookware.
Good Cook products on display at the show include a new flour sifter that can measure flour before it is time for sifting and the Stuffed Burger Press designed to make perfectly formed stuffed burgers.
"Good Cook is also reinventing the simple tools this year," says Barber. "For instance, we are introducing an elegant Spoon Rest that cradles utensils in two different positions with a simple change of configuration." It was designed so that the chrome wire stand can easily detach from the ceramic base allowing the user to stand the kitchen tool vertically or horizontally. The base, he adds, is heat resistant and dishwasher safe.
For fun gadgets to go with fun food, Good Cook is expanding on the Popcorn Baller idea, with new shapes to mold candied popcorn. Using melted marshmallow or caramel, these colorful molds can help create party snacks for kids' birthdays or for getting together for the big game, says Barber.
Candle-lite, a division of Cincinnati-based Lancaster Colony, will be focusing on two collections at the show. Mark Cunningham, vice president, sales and marketing says Candle-lite's Sheer Simplicity line features classic feminine and masculine influences conveyed with complex oriental, woody, floral and fougere scents. "Our Vanilla Bloom fragrance, for instance, offers a softer interpretation of vanilla for a more luxurious appeal," he says. "The candles are featured in an upscale jar styling and white wax so it can be enjoyed in every décor and room in the home."
Candle-lite will also be unveiling the Candle-lite CityScapes collection at the show. The candles feature what Cunningham describes as destination fragrances, which have the ability to "transport consumers to another place." The candles also feature stylized black and white artwork that let the flame flicker through the cylinder jar. The artwork is derived from the landmarks and architecture of six prominent cities of the world—Shanghai, New York, Paris, London, Rome and Rio de Janeiro.
Cool Gear International
Hank Roth, principal with Cool Gear International, based in Plymouth, Mass., says retailers can expect to see a number of key trends standout in 2013. One of which is food storage. As such, the company will be focusing on value and freshness through its new Collapsible and Take Home lines. Roth says Cool Gear will also continue the expansion of Cool Gear Chillers, which will feature holiday and Christmas themes with snow globes, motion and light ups.
"Another trend retailers can expect to see from us this year is our Super Hot Cool Gear Cans, which we believe will be the next hot hydration theme," says Roth.
Core Home
Among the top trends anticipated for this year, according to Alan Bram, president of Core Home, based in New York, will involve colors and mixed materials. Bram says the company creates its housewares products with a "function meets design" aesthetic, so not only are its products top of the line quality, they add value through the use of vibrant colors and interesting materials. "We combine the durable, scratch resistant qualities of bamboo with stylish accents in stainless steel, silicone, and ceramic," he says. In addition, another growing trend for 2013, says Bram, are cheese serving sets and at-home entertainment pieces. "We are seeing a growing demand from grocers for counter display units which showcase cheese sets that they can display next to their cheese counters."
Core Home will be launching a new line of innovative kitchen tools and gadgets called Core Kitchen at the show. As a complement to their bamboo housewares, this collection expands into the kitchenware area with a vast number of tools, gadgets, cutting boards, knives, accessories and more. "Keeping with our function meets design initiative, this line uses a wide range of materials in unique shapes and sizes," says Bram. Featuring tools constructed from nylon, silicone and stainless steel, bright colored polypropylene cutting boards and high carbon stainless steel knives, Bram calls the collection a one-stop shop for all types of food prep. In addition, the collection features a range of cast iron kitchen accessories that are an update to the classic styling. "Fun shapes, vibrant colors and interesting materials make Core Kitchen a line that every retailer will sell successfully. We have developed a variety of CDU's and racks to merchandise this new range effectively in a grocery environment," says Bram.
Hanna's Candle Co.
When officials at Hanna's Candle Co. launched the 6-ounce Aromabeads Candle line in the summer of 2012, they immediately knew they had a hit on their hands. Based on this success, the Fayetteville, Ark.-based company expanded the line with a seasonal-themed candle collection for Valentine's Day, autumn and holiday, featuring names such as Frosted with Love Cupcake, Sugared Cinnamon Hearts, Romantic Passion Flower, Pumpkin Patch, Sugared Pecan, Candy Corn, Peppermint Perfection and Frosted Sugar Cookie.
"The Aromabeads are an innovative prill wax that enhances oxygenation to process the fragrance at a higher speed. This allows the fragrance of the candles to quickly penetrate the room," says Helen Hattabaugh, senior brand manager.
Hattabaugh says Hanna's Candles is about to launch an Aromabeads candle collection called "Nite Cap," whose theme is cocktails. Fragrances that will be available starting spring/summer 2013 are: Vanilla Crème Cosmo, Salted Lime Margarita, Frosted Mango Daiquiri, Mixed Berry Spritzer, Fresh Peach Sangria, Bahama Dream Bellini and Red Appletini Royal.
Mizco International
Mizco International will be debuting the most recent addition to its portfolio of brands, Mizco Sports, a line of professional sports team logoed travel and portable power products. The line of Mizco Sports travel and portable power products feature NFL licensed team logos and will be available beginning in spring. According to Sam Mizrahi, executive vice president for the Avenel N.J.-based company, near future plans include expanding the line to comprise the other key licensed entities in sports and entertainment.
Among the products being introduced at the show are USB car and wall chargers that are compatible with most mobile devices. Also being introduced is a series of car chargers for Apple devices. Compatible with all 12V power supplies, the charger has a dedicated Apple connector, a one-hour charge time and saves device battery power, say company officials.
Also to be highlighted its 3-in-1 Car/Wall USB chargers, which are compatible with smartphones, tablets and other USB devices. The 3-in-1 device features dual USB ports that allow for two devices to be charged simultaneously and folding AC blades and car charger connector for maximum portability and easy storage. Each product will be available with every NFL team's logo and team colors. Mizrahi says this is a critical distinction that provides retailers with a major advantage in selling to their customers. Mizco Sports will be introducing a complete range of self-merchandising displays with the product roll out, to provide retailers with a turn-key in-store sales and a merchandising program that will maximize sales all through the football season and beyond.
Now Designs
Bradley Kalmek, major accounts manager for Now Designs, says the retro theme as well as strong, vibrant colors into the kitchen continues to be a positive trend in the home textiles market. Licensed products also continue to be a top trend. The Blaine, Wash.-based company will be highlighting the launch of its Coca-Cola licensed Housewares collection.
"Our grocery assortment is primarily comprised of aprons, mitts, potholders, tea towels and mugs," says Kalmek. "We are thrilled with our new relationship with Coca-Cola and feel we can offer grocery chains great Coke branded products and extremely competitive pricing."
ShurTech Brands
Color and functionality will be key considerations for consumers in 2013, says Vanessa Delgado, category manager for shelf liners at ShurTech Brands. The Avon, Ohio-based company will be adding to its Easy Liner brand of shelf liners at the show. Delgado says the Diamond Grip Easy Liner features an innovative, first-of-its kind grip-style PVC-free shelf liner that offers up to two times the grip of most other non-adhesive shelf liners on the market. "This new, lightweight product also addresses—and eliminates—one of the biggest complaints of shelf liner users: slipping and bunching," she says. Company officials say the Diamond Grip Easy Liner features a smooth surface that wipes clean easily, helping to make the clean-up of spills and splatters quick and easy.
"We will also be rolling out new shelf liner options to help users add a subtle touch of design and color, while staying within neutral hues," says Delgado. "While taupe and white remain popular, grays and soft yellows in both solid and patterned formats can also be added in to complement."
Wahl Clipper Corp.
At home personal grooming has hit an all time high, say officials at Wahl Clipper Corp. The Sterling, Ill.-based company will be featuring its stainless steel Lithium Ion + Grooming Kit. The product was initially introduced in early 2012 and it will be going into nearly all major retailers by the second quarter of 2013 say company officials. "We want to make sure the market is aware of this breakthrough in technology and the opportunity retailers have to develop a grooming department within their stores," says Steven Yde, director of marketing.
The company will also be featuring its Lithium Personal Trimmer Set. "Based off the successful launch in 2012 of the Micro Groomsman Lithium Trimmer, we are following up with a complete three-piece personal groomer powered by Energizer's Ultimate Lithium battery technology. This partnership will provide the most advanced personal grooming product with the most advanced disposable battery technology," says Yde. Wahl will also be focusing on its new Lithium Ion Clipper kit. In the pain relief department, the company will have its hot/cold massager on hand, an item that was first launched in fourth quarter 2012. It continues Wahl's focus on pain relief with a product that massages hot or cold depending on the individual needs of the user. Yde says retailers can also anticipate being among the first to learn about Wahl's newly extended line of wet pet products which will compliment their successful pet shampoo line launched in 2012.
Whink Products Co.
Officials for Whink Products say taking the time to understand consumers' unique needs has helped Whink create effective household cleaning products. Steve Throssel, president and CEO of the Eldora, Iowa-based company, says this understanding is reflected in one its newest products, Uniform Wash.
Throssel predicts the product, which is packaged in a 22-ounce squeezable container, will be a big hit with a broad range of consumers because of the untapped need it meets. "It's not for grease monkey mechanics, but rather designed for people who work around light oils (food service workers), bodily fluids (healthcare workers) or who encounter dirt and grass stains (sports and lawn service workers). You can't miss it in its distinctive red bottle," he says. Whink's other new product is their 97% natural Carpet Stain Remover, also in the new 22-ounce squeezable container. "Carpets get dirty enough without adding non-biodegradable ingredients to the mix," says Throssel. To help these products stand out, Whink has paired them with colorful action-oriented labels. "Whink believes that the best innovations are the simple ones—something that works every time," he says.


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Dr. Black serves as Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery, Director of the Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute, and Director of the Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Brain Tumor Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. An internationally renowned neurosurgeon and scientist, Dr. Black joined Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in July 1997 and was awarded the Ruth and Lawrence Harvey Chair in Neuroscience.
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As I mentioned, last week's English meet-up involved a book exchange, where people donate their used books to the group in exchange for reading other member's books. I went home with a short stack of books myself, including two from very well-known authors. One book that I read was written by Mary Higgins Clark, who… Read More ›