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Case Report
Esophageal adenocarcinoma is now the most common type of esophageal
cancer in the United States. Barrett's esophagus and subsequent development of
dysplastic changes increase its risk of conversion to adenocarcinoma. Frequent
monitoring with endoscopic biopsies can detect adenocarcinoma in the very
early stages where treatment can be curative. We report an interesting case where
an initial metastatic disease had an excellent response to chemotherapy but later
another adenocarcinoma developed from the persistent Barrett's dysplasia.
Case Report
A 47-year-old Caucasian man presented with left sided supra-clavicular
lymphadenopathy. His other medical problems included hypertension, gout,
morbid obesity, obstructive sleep apnea and a long-standing history of
gastroesophageal reflux symptoms. He denied any history of dysphagia, weight
loss or loss of appetite. He was a farmer and had smoked heavily in the past with
decreased smoking for the past 10 years. He had moderate alcohol consumption
Clinical Medicine & Research
Volume 4, Number 3: 184-188
©2006 Marshfield Clinic
Received: May 5, 2006
Revised: July 19, 2006
Accepted: July 26, 2006
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Hemender Singh Vats, MD
Department of General Internal Medicine
Marshfield Clinic
1000 North Oak Avenue
Marshfield,WI 54449
Tel: 715-387-5537
Fax: 715-389-3808
Email: email@example.com
Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Arising from Barrett's Dysplasia:
A Case Report of Double Occurrence and Prolonged
Survival after Chemotherapy
Hemender S. Vats, MD; Tarit K. Banerjee, MD, FACP; Jeffrey Resnick, MD; and Qaseem Khan, MD
Keywords: Barrett's esophagus; Dysplasia; Esophageal adenocarcinoma; Gastroesophageal reflux disease
A relatively young patient with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),obesity,smoking,
and alcohol intake presented with widespread metastatic disease in lymph nodes,liver and lungs
from a lower esophageal adenocarcinoma extending into the gastroesophageal junction
associated with Barrett's mucosa and dysplasia.A complete response was achieved with six cycles
of chemotherapy that sustained for more than 4 years without further recurrence.Unfortunately,
there was presence of esophageal metaplasia after complete response which eventually
converted to low to high grade dysplasia and ultimately to a second primary localized lower
esophageal adenocarcinoma that was treated with thoracoabdominal esophagectomy and
lymphadenectomy. No evidence of disease recurrence was seen 2 years later.The pathogenesis
of a recent increase in the incidence of GERD, Barrett's esophagus and lower esophageal
adenocarcinoma are discussed. Surgery, radiotherapy and combination chemotherapy are
effective in the early stages leading to tumor shrinkage and prolongation of life and even cure in
some cases.Lower esophageal adenocarcinoma is frequently associated with Barrett's high-grade
dysplasia. Since there has been a dramatic increase in the incidence of Barrett's dysplasia,
appropriate surveillance with upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and preventive strategies,such as
the use of aspirin, cyclo-oxygenase II inhibitors and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
known to be chemopreventive agents against colon,esophagus,gastric and bladder cancers,need
to be studied.
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in his youth. There was a history of breast cancer in his
mother. His medications included allopurinol, losartan and
A biopsy of the supraclavicular lymph node revealed
metastatic large cell carcinoma,
adenocarcinoma. Detailed evaluation for the primary source
with computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest, abdomen
and pelvis revealed abnormal thickening of the lower
esophageal wall and extensive lymphadenopathy in the left
axillary, left supraclavicular, perihilar, hepatogastric,
perigastric, celiac, superior mesenteric and periaortic regions.
suggestive of
There was also evidence of hepatic metastases along with a
couple of right lung metastases (figure 1, column a).
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) revealed a friable
ulcerated exophytic growth 5 cm in length in the lower third
of the esophagus extending into the gastroesophageal
junction. The proximal and mid esophagus, stomach and
duodenum were normal. A biopsy of the mass confirmed
poorly differentiated invasive adenocarcinoma along with the
presence of Barrett's high-grade dysplasia (figure 2a). The
histology of the metastatic lymph node and esophageal mass
was similar.
Based on the biopsy findings of the esophageal mass and the
imaging studies, a diagnosis of metastatic (stage IV)
adenocarcinoma of the lower third of the esophagus was
made, and the patient was treated with three cycles of
5-fluorouracil (24-hour infusion daily for 4 days via Hickman
catheter and ambulatory pump), cisplatin and paclitaxel (3-hour
infusions of each) every 3 weeks. Three additional cycles
using carboplatin as 30-minute infusions replacing cisplatin
due to poor tolerance were administered. After six cycles of
chemotherapy, there was a complete response in measurable
disease clinically and radiologically (figure 1, columns a and
b). A repeat EGD, after completion of chemotherapy, also
demonstrated the complete response endoscopically with
presence of a benign nodule 0.5 cm at the gastroesophageal
junction. Biopsy revealed intestinal metaplasia but no
dysplasia or malignancy (figure 2b).
The patient underwent surveillance with EGD and CT scans,
as follow-up, and there was no evidence of recurrence of
malignancy. However, Barrett's esophagus persisted and
subsequent biopsies continued to demonstrate dysplastic
changes (figure 2c and 2d). The average length of the Barrett's
segment was 5-7 cm. The grading of dysplasia, over time,
changed from focal high-grade changes to diffuse high-grade
with ulceration. As initial presentation showed diffusely
metastatic disease, surgical treatment was not initially
considered. After 4 years in complete remission, and with
worsening Barrett's dysplastic changes in the lower
esophagus, a surgical consultation was obtained. Surgical
treatment was not recommended as there was no malignancy.
However, photodynamic therapy was considered, but the
patient preferred to have further surveillance.
The patient's EGD at 4 years after initial diagnosis
demonstrated the presence of Barrett's esophagus along with
a mass measuring 4-5 cm in the lower third of the esophagus
and at a location different from the first mass. A biopsy of this
second mass confirmed intramucosal adenocarcinoma arising
in Barrett's metaplasia and high-grade dysplasia (figure 2e).
Endoscopic ultrasonography confirmed a lower third
esophageal mucosal mass extending 35-40 cm from the
incisor with no invasion of the muscularis propria or evidence
of spread into the esophageal wall. There was no
lymphadenopathy or evidence of distant metastases by CT
scan, endoscopic ultrasonography and the positron emission
Figure 1. Computed tomographic (CT) images of chest and
abdomen in (column a) prechemotherapy and (column b)
postchemotherapy period (5 months after initial diagnosis)
demonstrating the excellent response to chemotherapy. Row 1,
Axillary lymphadenopathy. Row 2, Lower esophageal thickening.
Row 3, Liver metastases. Row 4, Periaortic lymphadenopathy.
Subsequent CT scans did not reveal any evidence of visceral
or lymph node malignancy.
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tomography scan. The positron emission tomography scan,
however, demonstrated uptake in the lower esophageal mass.
The patient was diagnosed with a second de novo
adenocarcinoma of the lower third of the esophagus, which
was staged as cT1 N0 M0 (stage I) disease.
The patient subsequently underwent distal esophagectomy
(up to the level of the azygous vein), esophagogastric
anastomosis and pylorotomy by thoracoabdominal approach
with periesophageal and perigastric lymph node dissection.
Cervical esophagogastric anastomosis was not achievable due
to the patient's obesity. Pathology demonstrated intramucosal
adenocarcinoma with no submucosal, lymphatic, lymph node
or vascular invasion, and was staged as pT1b N0 disease
(figure 2f). The surgical margins of resection were free of
malignancy but were involved by Barrett's metaplasia with
low- and high-grade dysplasia. Because of the early stage of
this second malignancy, no adjuvant therapy was
Subsequent follow-up for 24 months postsurgery with EGD
has not demonstrated recurrence of Barrett's dysplasia or
malignancy. He continues to have symptoms from
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that is relieved by
taking a proton pump inhibitor.
Approximately 400,000 cases of esophageal cancer are
diagnosed annually world wide.1Of these approximately
14,250 are diagnosed in the United States with 13,570 people
estimated to die from the disease in 2005.2However, the
incidence of squamous cell esophageal carcinoma has
decreased in the western hemisphere.7
The prognosis for esophageal cancer is dismal, although the
5-year survival has modestly improved from 5% to 15% in the
past three decades. Systemic metastatic disease is present in
50% of patients at the time of diagnosis, and the majority of
the remaining group having localized regional disease at
diagnosis will ultimately develop systemic metastases.8
However, 3-year survival rates range from 44% to 63% in
patients with localized cancer (stage I and IIA) and from 6%
to 10% in those with involvement of regional lymph nodes
(stage IIB and III).9The prognosis is extremely bleak in
recurrent and advanced metastatic disease with most patients
dying within 2 years in this stage.10It is believed that chronic
GERD exposes lower esophageal mucosa to gastric acid and
bile, resulting in lower esophageal epithelium change from
squamous to intestinal columnar type (metaplasia).
Subsequently with genetic changes in P53 and P16, the
epithelium becomes dysplastic and later may progress into
Ordinarily, locally advanced disease can cause dysphagia,
anemia due to ulceration, weight loss, food sticking in
esophagus, regurgitation and aspiration pneumonia, though
our patient did not have any of these symptoms. Obesity,
smoking, alcohol intake and GERD were his predisposing
factors, and he presented with distant metastatic disease in the
lymph nodes, lungs and liver.
Lower esophageal adenocarcinoma is commonly associated
with Barrett's metaplasia, dysplasia and disease extension
into the gastroesophageal junction.12Although Helicobacter
pylori is known to be present in gastric adenocarcinoma and
gastric lymphoma, it is usually found with lower incidence in
GERD.13-15Current debate is taking place over whether
eradication of H. pylori by antibiotics after treatment of
peptic ulcer disease may be giving rise to increased incidence
of GERD and Barrett's esophagus.15
Figure 2. (a) Invasive poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma
arising at the lower end of the esophagus. There is a solid
proliferation of highly atypical epithelial cells with some gland
formation. Note the surface ulcer with fibrinous exudate. (b)
Postchemotherapy endoscopic biopsy (8 months after initial
diagnosis). Cardiac-type mucosa with intestinal metaplasia,
consistent with Barrett's esophagus. There is no evidence of
dysplasia. Note the accompanying squamous re-epitheliazation.
(c) Endoscopic biopsy of lower esophagus 15 months after
completion of chemotherapy demonstrated high-grade dysplasia.
The glands show architectural complexity (manifesting as
crowding) with nuclear stratification and hyperchromasia. (d)
Thirty-months postchemotherapy. High-grade dysplasia persists.
(e) Three and one-half years after chemotherapy intramucosal
adenocarcinoma was found in the background of high-grade
dysplasia. The lower aspect of the figure shows an elongated
nest of neoplastic cells invading the lamina propria. (f)
Intramucosal adenocarcinoma in esophagectomy specimen. The
high-grade dysplasia is accompanied by neoplastic cells
infiltrating the lamina propria and muscularis mucosa. Despite
extensive sampling of the lesion for histologic evaluation, there
was no involvement of the submucosa.
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Treatment options for advanced esophageal cancer have
changed considerably over the past two decades. Initially
surgery alone was the gold standard of treatment (5-year
survival rate of 15% to 20%) for early stage esophageal
cancer.16However, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, in both
pre- and postoperative phases, have started to improve
treatment outcomes. Radiation therapy in the adjuvant or
neoadjuvant setting has been shown to reduce the incidence
of local recurrence but does not provide any improvement in
survival.16Combined chemo-radiation as a definitive therapy
has been demonstrated to be effective.16The results of its use
have been subjected to various randomized controlled trials
comparing this with chemotherapy or radiation therapy alone,
with or without surgery. The Radiation Therapy Oncology
Group 8501 trial showed progression free survival is better
with chemo-radiation as compared to radiation alone.17,18The
intergroup trial has shown that a higher dose of radiation does
not improve survival in combination with chemotherapy.19
Use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy has shown variable results
in different studies. A randomized study conducted by the
Medical Research Council of the United Kingdom reported a
significant benefit in overall survival for patients who
received preoperative chemotherapy.20A retrospective
comparison of neoadjuvant chemo-radiation versus surgery
alone showed dramatic improvement in survival in stage II or
III lower esophageal and gastroesophageal junction
adenocarcinoma with preoperative chemo-radiation.21On the
other hand, the North American Intergroup trial by Kelsen et
al did not report any significant survival benefit with
preoperative chemotherapy.22
Combined use of chemotherapy and radiation before surgery
in locally advanced disease has been studied in various trials.
An analysis of these studies shows that although there is no
significant improvement in median survival, there is
improved resectability, decreased local recurrence and better
symptom relief.21,23A study by Walsh et al,24including only
adenocarcinoma patients, found a significant improvement in
survival with use of neoadjuvant chemo-radiation and surgery
versus surgery alone.
For patients with metastatic disease who are considered
incurable by surgery, palliative chemotherapy, radiation
therapy and deployment of stents can markedly improve
symptoms of dysphagia, pain and bleeding, and leads to
improvement in functional quality of life.10,16,25
We report a case of widely metastatic lower esophageal
adenocarcinoma that was treated initially with chemotherapy.
Single-agent chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil, cisplatin/
carboplatin, paclitaxel, docetaxel, irinotecan, vinorelbine and
vindesine can give rise to 15% to 35% variable responses and
improvement of survival. A combination chemotherapy of
5-fluorouracil plus cisplatin and paclitaxel gave 48%
responses.26In our patient there was a dramatic, complete
response to combination chemotherapy of 5-fluorouracil,
paclitaxel and cisplatin/carboplatin chemotherapy with no
endoscopic, radiologic or histologic evidence of cancer which
was sustained for more than 4 years after initial diagnosis.
Because of poor tolerance, cisplatin was replaced by
carboplatin during later cycles. Serial endoscopies and
biopsies continued to show Barrett's esophagus with evidence
of dysplasia. Subsequent follow-up demonstrated progression
of dysplasia and ultimately development of adenocarcinoma
arising de novo from the dysplastic epithelium. There was no
evidence of any distant metastases on the second occurrence.
At this time the patient was treated as stage I cancer by distal
esophagectomy and lymphadenectomy, and 2 years after
surgery there is no evidence of recurrence of either of the two
This case represents a unique combination of an initial
excellent response to chemotherapy in widely metastatic
disease followed by development of a second de novo primary
adenocarcinoma, in a morphologically different location from
the first tumor, due to persistence of Barrett's dysplastic
changes. This case also emphasizes the importance of close
follow-up of patients with Barrett's high-grade dysplasia with
serial endoscopies and biopsies in order to establish an early
diagnosis and definitive treatment.
A dysplastic change in Barrett's epithelium is a pre-malignant
condition. It is possible Barrett's dysplasia and lower
esophageal adenocarcinoma is increasing due to an increased
incidence of GERD. Endoscopic surveillance at regular
intervals may detect early stage, curable, malignant
transformation of dysplasia. The effectiveness of aspirin,
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs and cyclo-oxygenase II
inhibitors in decreasing the incidence of malignant
transformation from dysplasia needs to be studied.4
The authors thank Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation for
its support through the assistance of Alice Stargardt and
Linda Weis in the preparation of this manuscript.
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Author Affiliations
Hemender S. Vats, MD, Department of General Internal
Medicine, Marshfield Clinic, 1000 North Oak Avenue,
Marshfield, WI 54449
Tarit K. Banerjee, MD, FACP, Department of
Hematology/Oncology, Marshfield Clinic, 1000 North Oak
Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449
Jeffrey Resnick, MD, Department of Pathology, Marshfield
Laboratories, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449
Qaseem Khan, MD, Department of Hematology/Oncology,
Marshfield Clinic, 1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI
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Organizers from the Busan Sailing Federation (BSF) in conjunction with Busan Metropolitan City, Sungwoo Hightech Co., Ltd under the authority of the Korean Sailing Federation, as well as the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC), are all pleased to announce the first-ever ORC Asian Championship will be held as part of the Busan Super Cup International Yacht Race 2014. This is the first ORC continental championship event to be held in Asia with ORCi certificates and scoring, and will feature ORC's new shorter four-day format option for continental championships: six inshore races and one offshore race.
Busan Super Cup
Activities will start with a Pre-measurement period held over April 28-30th, Registration and Measurement will be held over May 1-2nd, and Racing will start on May 2nd and proceed daily through May 5th. Shoreside activities will be held at the Busan Yachting Center Marina, with inshore races held south of Busan in Su Yeong Bay. And weather-permitting, the offshore race will be from Busan to the island of Nam Hyung Je-Do and return, for a duration of 10-12 hours.
Teams with ORC Club certificates can enter the Open section of the event, but only teams with ORCi Certificates may qualify for trophies in the ORC Asian Championship. The ORC technical staff is assisting BSF organizers in the next several weeks to perform the additional measurements necessary to 'upgrade' the fleet from ORC Club to ORCi certificates.
'To sailors and officials from home and abroad participating in the Busan Super Cup, my warmest welcome to you all to Busan, the maritime capital of Korea,' said Hur Nam-sik, Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City. 'Busan City is committed to providing every possible support for the continued development of this sailing event, enabling international sailors to improve their skills and to show off the best of our yachting culture. In this regard, I look forward to your keen interest and full support.'
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Busan has a history of hosting world-class sailing events, going back to the 1988 Olympic Games for Sailing, two Asian Games events, the ISAF/ORC AGM in 2009 and several prize-money Women's Match Race events, to name a few.
'We anticipate many competitive sailors to join us and enjoy racing here in Busan,' said June Lee, a member of the event's Organizing Committee. 'We would like to express our sincere appreciation to ORC representatives in China, Japan, Russia and the ORC staff for their energetic support and advice.'
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Once, George Argyros was merely the most powerful Republican in Orange County. Now, he's also the Bush administration's nominee for ambassador to Spain and Andorra.
And if not for the intervention of another powerful friend, Argyros might also be something else: under indictment for allegedly bilking thousands of tenants in his Arnel Management Co.-run apartments out of millions of dollars in unreturned security deposits.
In February, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, whose 1998 campaign received Argyros' endorsement and a $1,000 contribution, stepped in and derailed a meticulous 15-month probe of Argyros by his own investigators.
First, Rackauckas ordered Argyros' name removed from the complaint against Arnel. Then, approximately 90 minutes after charges had been filed against Arnel, Rackauckas ordered them withdrawn. Next, Rackauckas personally presided over negotiations for an out-of-court settlement. Finally, Rackauckas withdrew the Orange County district attorney's office from the case altogether, referring it to the California attorney general's office.
Steve Douglass, the district attorney's lead investigator on the case, is appalled. He spent nearly all of his 18 months with the DA's office investigating Argyros and Arnel, only to have the case suddenly snatched away by Rackauckas. During his 30 years as a lieutenant with the Downey Police Department and six months as an investigator with the Los Angeles district attorney, Douglass says he has never witnessed such an egregious misuse of power by a law-enforcement official.
Douglass subsequently resigned from the DA's office to spend more time with his ailing wife. But he continues to follow the case closely. Douglass recently shared his observations of the case, culled from his long investigation of Argyros and Arnel, during an hour-long interview with the Weekly.
The conversation took place May 7 in the meticulously organized upstairs office of Douglass' upscale home in Huntington Beach. Wearing carpet slippers, blue jeans and a casual shirt and sitting next to a roll-top desk surrounded by plaques commemorating his decades in law enforcement, the registered Republican referred frequently to notes from a thick file as he painstakingly chronicled the disturbing twists and turns of the final case of his career.
OC Weekly:Let's start at the beginning.Steve Douglass:We started investigating this case at the beginning of November of 1999 after we found several complaints about how tenants were treated with their security deposits—the retention of them by Arnel Management. There seemed to be a common thread that was repeated over and over again. Then we found that a lot of small-claims lawsuits had been filed alleging the same thing. From there, it was like opening Pandora's box. How did you proceed? We looked at it in a number of different ways. I mean, we investigated and interviewed former employees at all levels of the company and former tenants, and we had done a pretty in-depth statistical analysis of all the information that was contained in tenant files to show what they had been charged, how often, what the costs were. And it strongly supported the position that the tenants were being overcharged when they moved out and that it was taken from their security deposits. This goes back pretty far? We have tenants that go back as far as 21 years, but in large numbers, back 15 years. We had hoped to file the case in the latter part of last year, but because of the sensitive nature of the case, obviously it was appropriate to have it reviewed by the DA, Tony Rackauckas, to keep him abreast of what was going on. How did that go? In the beginning, information was presented to him, and he said, "Fine." He was concerned—and I think it was an appropriate concern—that if the case was filed, he wanted to make sure we could win. So the feedback you got was that Rackauckas was concerned that you had enough to make it stick? Right. Because there was already a judgment against Arnel in 1980. There were similar things alleged, but they didn't plead to that. They pled to another count that dealt with misrepresentation and false advertising, something of that nature. [The DA's office] dropped the other charges, and that was the end of that. But there were allegations that Arnel had kept security deposits as far back as 1980.That was based, I think, solely on small-claims cases that were filed at that time, in 1980. There was another case, an investigation by the DA's office, about 10 years ago. And they were finding the same things that we found. But early on, they were ordered to close the investigation [by superiors], even though it was not finished. A copy of that file still exists, with all of the witnesses and victims in that investigation. Did you find these things out in the course of your own investigation? Yes. But, back to this case . . .About June of 2000, there was a meeting among the DA staff and Arnel defense attorneys. So they were aware of the investigation. There had been documents subpoenaed [from Arnel's offices], and there was interaction going on from early 2000. So in June of 2000—June 22—there was a meeting between the defense and the DA's office, in which the nature of our complaint was presented to them. There was a copy of a complaint draft given to the defense at that time. So, this was the beginning?So this was the beginning of the negotiations for a settlement with Arnel back on June 22. How did the negotiations go?On July 18, 2000, the DA's office sent out a 15-page offer to the defense, asking for an injunction that would prohibit them from doing certain things and require them to comply with the law. Also, it asked for $2.5 million in restitution and $2.8 million in penalties. And these numbers were really fairly conservative because the potential violations would be many times that amount. How did you arrive at those numbers?The two main offenses of the Business and Profession code each carry a $2,500 penalty per offense. So, theoretically, if Arnel commits the same offenses with each of the tenants who move out, you've got a potential of $5,000 per tenant. There's about 4,500 units, and each tenant stays [in an apartment] on average about 13 to 14 months. So there's somewhere in the neighborhood of 3,800 people per year at $5,000 per shot. And a four-year statute of limitations, so that's multiplied by four . . . It adds up to a sizable amount. A report in theRegister suggested seven-figure settlements in such cases are unusual. This is an unusual case. We're asking for $5.3 million. One of the class-action suits that have been filed is asking for in excess of $96 million. And I don't know if we've seen the end of that. How did Argyros' attorneys respond to your settlement proposal?Well, that was July 18. On Sept. 29, the DA's office wrote to Arnel's attorneys, saying there must be a counteroffer in order to continue negotiations. There had never been a counteroffer. We were trying to negotiate, but they weren't responding. There was interaction, but they wouldn't counter or discuss any type of settlement. And on Oct. 10, 2000, the deputy DA on the case had a conversation with one of the defense attorneys, who told her they had no interest in submitting a counterproposal. Let's just back up a moment: all of this is significant because . . .I just find it interesting that later on, Rackauckas said he had pulled the complaint that was filed in order to negotiate with Arnel. It had already been negotiated as far as was humanly possible, so what he's saying makes absolutely no sense. I can think of no reason that is legitimate, lawful or reasonable to do the things that he has done. I have yet to talk to anybody who has seen anything like it.
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A judge has given preliminary approval to a settlement that would allow some Mac OS X owners to get a refund. Apple had already reached a tentative agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit that claimed that the company had failed to fully support Mac OS X on some G3-based Macs. A Los Angeles Superior Court judge gave preliminary approval to the settlement at a hearing last month. Under the terms of the deal, owners of certain older Macs can get a refund if they return their copy of Mac OS X or, if they want to keep Mac OS X, they can obtain a coupon for $25 off of a $99 purchase at the Apple Store. Apple also agreed to pay $350,000 to King & Ferlauto, the law firm that brought the suit.
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XtremeMac is expected to introduce a new Bluetooth-based iPod accessory that will stream music from the player - or any music source - to portable speakers, headphones, a home stereo, or even a car, according ExtremeTech: "It sounds simple. Plug the transmitter into the source's headphone or line-out jack and the receiver into either a set of headphones or speakers or, with the right cable, into a home stereo or home theater. But sending audio wirelessly is not so easy."
Integration New Media today announced a new product, adding to its line of Macromedia Director products. INM's Impressario will bridge the gap between multimedia and PDFs and will enable seamless integration of PDFs into Macromedia Director with "a degree of ease and flexibility never seen before. Users will have the ability to add Director's effects to the PDF, (transparency, inks, animation, etc.), customizable toolbars and buttons, and display of multiple PDFs simultaneously. Impressario will support both Windows and Mac. It will ship in November.
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SAS this week introduced JMP 5.1, an update to its advanced data analysis and visualization application for statistical discovery. It supports Linux as well as new statistical platforms that extend your data visualization and modeling capabilities, a powerful new Design of Experiments (DOE) platform for increased experimental design options, and Six Sigma enhancements for measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling critical business processes. Functions include a new surface, parallel, and cell plots; a Space Filling Design platform for modeling complex, nonlinear systems; and the production of Gage Charts, Agreement Reports, and Agreement Comparisons. Upgrades to the $1000 application for Mac OS X 10.1 and later are $150. It is due later this year.
Easy Barcode Technologies today introduced Easy Barcode Reader Pro, a barcode scanner designed to read barcodes into any desktop application. The Easy Barcode Reader Pro features instant, driverless, plug-and-play operation with any USB-based Mac and offers advanced customization options with the included setup booklet. It offers support for over 15 barcode symbologies, including EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC, Bookland EAN ("ISBN barcodes"), Code 39, Code 128, I2of5 (ITF), Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Codabar, Telepen, and MSI/Plessey. It offers impact resistant midnight black finish with detachable USB cable. The $390 device is compatible with Mac OS X 9/X, while the original Easy Barcode Reader remains is $255.
Newer Technology introduced an extra high-capacity NuPower replacement battery compatible with the PowerBook G3 FireWire (2000/Pismo) and PowerBook G3 Lombard (1999/Bronze Keyboard) models. Utilizing the latest Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) cell technology, this new 6600mAH PowerBook battery provides 12.5 percent more capacity than the Apple stock battery for PowerBook G3 Lombard and FireWire models and is available immediately for $160. The new extra high-capacity battery rounds out the line of additional NuPower replacement batteries for G3 and G4 PowerBooks, including the NuPower 5400mAH battery for Pismo and Lombard models, which is available at a reduced price of $146.
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee boasts a capable chassis, comfortable interior that's utility useful or fashion friendly, and some of the most efficient powertrains in its class. It offers the off-road capability that mid-size SUVs should offer, along with substantial towing capability. The SRT puts the Germans on notice that there are super-ute alternatives, and this one costs $20,000-$40,000 less. A Laredo E Off-Road is the most Jeep and the one we want most.
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|Curb weigth:
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|Brakes, f/r:
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PowerStrip (note the brand in the lower-left corner) is very useful software for adjusting low-level settings.
I don't understand why it's so hard to get the FEMALE version of the MDR plug - it's madness. For some reason, it seems nobody makes extensions of these cables.
Well, at the very least, an alternative to the link above to source the plug parts is here: http://www.mouser.com, part #'s 517-10120-3000PE for the plug and 517-10320-52A0-008 for the plastic shell; and then there's about 10 million variations for boardmount, angle mount, etc. But all male; if you want a female one, it seems you MUST get a boardmount, can't get a solderable one. I'm trying to make an extension for the cable, so I ended up buying a panel mount female, and will see if I can somehow manage to solder the wires onto it.
Update: ribbon cable DOES NOT WORK. I dunno if it's because 28AWG is too thin for the wires, or there's crosstalk, or what. But I used the connectors in my post above to build a custom ribbon cable (about 10ft long, wired straight through, pin1->pin1, pin20->pin20, which is how the original cable checks out with an ohm-meter), and I get nothing. Monitor powers up, flashes "no signal", then the speaker starts buzzing. Grr.
Hi, not sure this is the right thread, but here is the schematic of the 26 pin cable for the Xenarc 700CSH, broken out to DVI, USB, VGA, 3xRCA and 3.5mm jack connectors:
Attachment 72268
The plug can be found here:
The shell:
The PCB receptacle:
I only tested the DVI and USB connectors, please let me know if you find mistakes. If anyone wants the eagle files, send me a PM.


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i think that it was less Kirk going after Mitchell to get Mitchell, and more Kirk going to attempt to rescue Dehner.
Kirk would not have realized that she had "turned," and could easily have thought she had left with Mitchell unwillingly.
Otherwise Kirk and the ship would have simply left, and proceeded with the plan to irradiate the planet later.
Oh yes, I had forgotten that Kirk had been unconscious during Dehner's "departure".
A classic "damsel in distress" scenario, very palatable to audiences of the 1960's.
Elizabeth Dehner might have even read telepathically Kirk's noble intentions and then come to realize, despite her intoxication with her new powers, that something wasn't "right" about the whole situation and eventually came to her senses.
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Search our guide to what's happening around Arizona. (Want your event listed? Send an email to Noah Austin at firstname.lastname@example.com. Be sure to include the dates of the event, public contact information (phone and/or website) and a brief description.)
Women Artists of the West National Exhibition : Tucson
November 3 to November 28
This exhibition at the Desert Art Museum includes paintings and sculpture in a variety of media, all of which are for sale. More than 260 members of Women Artists of the West are eligible to submit multiple pieces of art for inclusion in the show.
14th Annual "Chairs of Bisbee" Art Chair Auction : Bisbee
November 27 to November 28
520-432-3554 www.discoverbisbee.com
View chairs, painted and decorated in a variety of media by local artists, available for silent-auction bids both days in the Community Hall at the historic St. John's Episcopal Church.
33rd Annual Historic Home Tour : Bisbee
November 27 to November 28
520-432-3554 www.bisbeehometour.com
Bisbee residents open their doors in the Historic District, giving visitors a glimpse into the town's architectural history. Turn-of-the-century splendor comes to life with docents — some in period costume — leading house tours.
Celebration of Basketry and Native Foods Festival : Tucson
November 14
520-883-2702 www.desertmuseum.org
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum hosts traditional food preparation and professional chef demonstrations, food-tasting, weaving demonstrations, dance performances and an extensive basketry market. Free with museum admission.
Native American Heritage Month Social and Indian Craft Market : Tucson
November 27 to November 29
520-622-4900 www.usaindianinfo.com
This event at the Sheraton hotel (5151 E. Grant Road) showcases Native American crafts and heritage. Admission is free, but scholarship donations will be accepted.
16th Annual Patagonia Holiday Walking Tour : Patagonia
November 27 to November 28
Participants in this tour can experience the artistic creations of local artists and local businesses. There will be open artist studios, guest artists at local businesses and special events both days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Doggie Street Festival : Phoenix
November 28
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This dog and cat adopt-a-thon at Steele Indian School Park also features pet products and services, food, vet tips, speakers, music, a kids area, auction prizes and more. Bring your friendly dog.
15th Annual WOWW Show : Wickenburg
November 28 to November 29
The Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society presents a variety of the Earth's treasures at its annual show and sale. See gems, minerals, beads, jewelry, rocks and fossils of every type for every age.
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November 28
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Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at Pine Community Center with a kids Kraft Korner, a craft festival, music, Christmas carols at dusk, a Jingle Bell Parade in the evening, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
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November 27 to November 28
623-930-2299 www.glendaleaz.com/events
The night sky lights up with 1.5 million twinkling lights, and on the opening nights enjoy holiday entertainment, food, crafts, children's wonderland and snow, horse-drawn carriage rides and special lighting ceremony.
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November 27 to November 28
The Sundial Recreation Center features award-winning, handcrafted items from more than 40 clubs in Sun City, selling every type of craft from calligraphy to wood and metal crafts. Free admission and parking.
37th Annual Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden : Phoenix
November 27 to November 28
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November 28
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Mill Avenue District's holiday theme this year is "Starry Night." The event launches with a parade at 6 p.m. See Santa, plus thousands of sparkling lights and lighted displays. Free.
Arizona Paint Horse Club Arizona Harvest of Color : Scottsdale
November 28 to November 29
The Arizona Paint Horse Club presents a show of highly intelligent, easily trained, companiable and competitive horses at WestWorld.
Doggie Street Festival for Dog and Cat Adoption : Phoenix
November 28
The public and their friendly leashed dogs are invited to this event at Steele Indian School Park. It features more than 20 rescue groups with adoptable dogs and cats, plus music, food, free samples from vendors and more. Free.
Downtown Chandler Concert Series: Trombone Shorty : Chandler
November 28
Trombone Shorty headlines this event, which also includes a tented fan experience lounge with activities, TVs, a full bar and lounge seating. Patrons can enjoy food, beverage and boutique vendors.
Show Low Shines : Show Low
November 27 to November 30
928-532-4140 www.showlowaz.gov/recreation
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with an extravaganza of holiday lights and decorations through the city starting the day after Thanksgiving. Watch the Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Show Low Shines : Show Low
November 27 to January 2
928-532-4140 www.showlowaz.gov/recreation
Enjoy light displays at Show Low City Park, downtown, and a dancing light display synchronized to holiday music at Show Low City Hall, from the day after Thanksgiving through January 2.
Polar Express on the Grand Canyon Railway : Williams
November 6 to November 30
During a one-hour evening train journey, guests enjoy treats and a reading of the classic Christmas story on the way to the North Pole, where Santa boards the train and presents young passengers with bells representing the spirit of Christmas.
North Pole Experience at Little America : Flagstaff
November 20 to November 30
This family-focused holiday attraction that takes visitors on a behind-the-scenes adventure at Santa's workshop, where children and their parents build toys with Santa and the elves, meet Santa and read stories and craft with Mrs. Claus.
AKC Dog Show at Yuma County Fairgrounds : Yuma
November 27 to November 30
Can't get enough of the fabulous and furry? Stop by the fairgrounds for an American Kennel Club dog show.
20th Annual Festival of Lights : Lake Havasu City
November 27 to January 1
928-855-0888 www.golakehavasu.com/events/details/1480
Celebrate the holiday season as you stroll and view more than 500,000 lights on display at the English Village and London Bridge, where Santa visits every Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Free.
29th Annual Ken & Betty Borland Holiday Pageant & Friendship Tower Lighting : Yuma
November 28
928-373-5045 www.caballeros.org
Desert Sun Stadium hosts entertainment by choral and dance groups, and a tower-lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m.


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Paper companies wax eloquent about wax separation process (sidebar)
'Reverse-cleaning' separates wax from fiber
The Xtrax impurities extraction system is designed to function as a stand-alone pulp line in a facility next to a conventional recycling plant. Xtrax has been tested successfully at Thermo Black Clawson's $5 million Technology Center in Middletown OH described by the company as a "full-scale plant that demonstrates processes for virgin and secondary pulp processing" according to Jon Kerr TBC's director of business development. TBC and Inland Paperboard and Packaging are joint patent holders of the Xtrax process. The process begins as waxed boxes as well as curbside and office paper are placed on a conveyor that carries them into a batch hydropulper. The batch process says Kerr is important because it accepts curbside materials which are readily available. Those materials however can include magazine stock ground wood and wet-strength papers. Yet the system can handle that mixture by gradually separating waste first by larger pieces then to the point where it washes out short fibers and smaller particles or fines as well as ash or clay. Kerr says that the Xtrax system controls the fiber at a level between 8% and 11% with roughly 90% water. The two key aspects to the Xtrax process are reverse cleaning/screening and the use of elevated temperatures. "We want to control the temperature in the hydropulper at about one-hundred and fifty degrees Fahrenheit" says Kerr. "That's higher than the normal one-hundred ten to one-hundred twenty degrees in normal OCC repulping. The higher temperatures emulsify the wax and move it into the water phase. "Other systems have separated the wax so that it floats on top of the water and that never worked" he continues "because at lower temperatures the wax would stay with the fibers." Above its 125°F to 145°F melt range TBC contends the wax stays with the water rather than clinging to the fiber. A hydrapurge pressurized screen filters out large contaminants. These are rejected through an extruder. Acceptable material is pumped under pressure through liquid cyclone cleaners that spin out additional rejects. The pulp fiber/waxy water mash then reaches a three-stage counter-current reverse screening system. The mash enters the first cylindrical screen from one end with the water/wax mixture passing through to a clarifier that floats out the wax and any fines. Before passing through the first screen designated P1 the mash contains approximately 35% wax; afterwards wax is reduced to 10%. After P2 it's down to 5%. After passing through P3 and two additional cleaning systems the wax content is less than 1% according to TBC. "The counter-current or reverse screening/washing at high temperature separates the wax from the filter" Kerr explains. "Washing removes the fines that tend to clog up the material. The whole phenomenon of what holds paper together are the bonding sites between the fibers as they overlap." The Xtrax process he contends "exposes more long fibers that give the material greater tensile strength. The longer the fiber is the more opportunity it has to cross over other fibers and create a strong bond. Fiber is nothing more than a cellulose polymer and those polymer chains interlink and bond through their hydrogen sites. That's what holds them together."
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July 30, 2008
Vegas events top performers: 2009 Class
Jerry Meyer
Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
There were a vast number of top prospects in action last week in Las Vegas at the Reebok Summer Championships, adidas Super 64 and The Main Event. Here are the top 2009 performers to catch Rivals.com's eyes.
Along with pumping in 26 points in the championship game, Boynton's signature effort was a 33-point performance early in the tournament against perhaps the best on-ball defender in the country in Avery Bradley. Playing with a great deal of bravado, Boynton proved once again his prowess in the clutch.
With his deft ball handling and blazing speed, Wall was nothing short of a spectacle during the event. He got to the rim virtually at will and made good on a variety of tough finishes. Not only was he the fifth-leading scorer in the event, but he also rebounded the ball at a high level and made his teammates better with his pinpoint passing.
Not only is Bradley a scoring machine with the ball in his hands, he is also a terrific defender. As one of the top talents in the tournament, his competitive fire right out of the gate propelled all the other competitors in the event to a higher level.
Snaer, however, did a lot more than just score the ball. Playing for an undersized squad, he was a beast on the defensive boards and displayed a creativeness and explosiveness off the dribble that caught us by surprise. Bottom line: Snaer made a strong statement to make a sizeable jump in the Rivals150.
With his strength, quickness and sharp skills, Cadougan gave his team proficient outside shooting, a burst into the lane where he both hit shots and found shooters and most importantly confident leadership.
In The Main Event, Hamilton was at his best in a dominating performance against a talented Mac Irvin team. Not only did he score the ball in a variety of ways at all three levels, he also defended nearly every position on the court, controlled the defensive glass and passed the ball like a seasoned point guard in a one-point win.
Leading his team to the semifinals of the adidas Super 64, Favors simply controlled games with his scoring, rebounding and shot-blocking ability.
If the long wing wasn't draining threes, he was making high basketball IQ plays with his movement without the ball and savvy passing. He also demonstrated an ability to make plays inside despite his thin frame.
Playing with a strong competitive fire, the wide bodied post man repeatedly out-positioned the opposition for scoring and rebounding opportunities while also passing the ball at an extremely high level.
With a mature understanding of the game, Creek rarely forced the issue but took advantage of his scoring opportunities to average 18.4 points per game for the event. Along with knocking down a total of 18 three-pointers over eight games, he took care of the ball and played strong defense.
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MS Russ Review
Uglich is one of Russia's most ancient towns dating back to the 10th century and one of the important stops on the itinerary of the 260-passenger MS Russ. The route includes Svirstroy, the famous river village, where visitors can sample authentic Russian cuisine.
with the Russian Orthodox Cruise Company, the largest ship operator in Russia, U.S.-based Imperial River Cruises meander in the waterways of Russia and Ukraine. Its most popular routes are Moscow–St. Petersburg; the Golden Ring cities; the Volga and Dnieper rivers; the Black Sea and Kiev; and Odessa, which includes Yalta, Sevastopol, and Tulcea (Romania). Land tours include the Kremlin, the Hermitage, Catherine's Palace, and Petergoff. Eighteen vessels make their way to UNESCO World Heritage sites, famous monasteries, historic capitals, and rural villages on the banks of spectacular water routes.
Imperial is a member of reputable industry organizations, meeting strict operational, safety, and administrative standards. In recent years the cruise line has handled many corporate travel excursions for American, Canadian, Australian, and European business executives. The company's vast experience enables it to offer land tours in all price categories, from budget to VIP.
For 15 years, Imperial has also provided tours and services specifically for music lovers, orchestras, choirs, and other music organizations, from scholastic to professional. Each spring, culturally savvy passengers can cruise along Russian waters from Volgograd to Moscow with the Russian National Orchestra and have the opportunity to meet and dine with celebrated Russian musicians. Listen to superb classical performances in some of the most beautiful concert halls and on board. The newer ships Fidelio, Rachmaninoff, Litvinov, and Dostoyevsky are popular, offering casual style with modern amenities equivalent to a two- to three-star hotel.


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How holiday shopping mania led to Giving Tuesday
If you end up with a massive money hangover after the five-day holiday shopping mania that stretches from Thanksgiving Day through Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the antidote is Giving Tuesday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: 26 freebies to help you celebrate this December
On your birthday you can have your (free) cake and eat it too!
Lords-a-leaping! The '12 Days of Christmas' items top $34K
Talk about a Black Friday to break the bank!
Cyber Monday is here!
Black Friday shopping is shifting from hours spent in line to more time online.
Amazon drone delivery is much closer to reality
Amazon has unveiled what its unmanned drones for package delivery would look like with a video launched on the prototype of technology it announced two years ago.
Black Friday crowds thin in subdued start to holiday shopping
America's annual Black Friday shopping extravaganza was short on fireworks this year.
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Check out the latest shopping tricks, turkey tips, and Black Friday ads.
9 fresh ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers
Here are a handful of creative ways to use leftovers.
Three ways to curb holiday spending
Ah, the holidays. A time to get together, celebrate with family and make questionable life choices.
Secrets for getting the best pieces of turkey
Tips for making sure your turkey is moist and flavorful this Thanksgiving.
Retailers give shoppers new reasons to use mobile phones in stores
Retailers are using apps for smartphones to help drive shoppers to their stores, and make shopping easier.
De-stress Thanksgiving by simplifying the sides
Here's two veggie sides that can be prepped ahead of time and popped right in the oven alongside the turkey.
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Walmart pulls Cyber Monday forward to Sunday, record sales expected
Walmart has decided that Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the year, should not start on a Monday anymore.
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Three new states have reported E. coli infections of the same strain as the Chipotle outbreak.
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The changing trends of Black Friday shopping.
Breaking up on Facebook is hard to do
The world's largest social network is trying to help people who have split up with a spouse or lover, offering a new feature that spares them from constantly seeing their former partner's posts and pictures in their news feed.
Consumers favor Amazon for online holiday shopping
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$23.15Part Number: 758-455Lance/Wand 24" Extension / 1/4" Quick Connect; Zinc Plated
$31.12Part Number: 758-651Front Entry Gun / 3/8" F Inlet, 1/4" F Outlet
$30.72Part Number: 758-795Rear Entry Gun / 3/8"F Inlet 1/4" F Outlet
$46.08Part Number: 758-799Rear Entry Gun W/14" Extension / 3/8"F Inlet x 22mm Coupler
$10.68Part Number: 758-819Lance/Wand 36" Extension / 1/4"m Inlet x 1/4"m Out Zinc
$99.97Part Number: 758-823Lance/Wand-Dual 40" Extension / 1/4"M In;1x1/4"F & 1x1/8"F-Out