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- Feb 14:
- Single? Aware? Then be happy on SAD
- Feb 13:
- Anti-Valentine's Day events in the Bay Area
- On Wine: Sweet wines for Valentines
- Forgot Valentine's Day? Zero to dinner in two hours flat
- Five anti-Valentine movies to warm (or stab) your heart
- Feb 12:
- Harrington: Katy Perry, Miguel, Frank Ocean top my Valentine's playlist
For many singletons, Valentine's Day falls somewhere between root canals and DMV visits on the likability scale. Luckily, we've come up with some activities that we guarantee are enjoyable any day of the week, whether you are single, dating, married or on your seventh divorce. Two are free. One involves black eyeliner. And another lets you scream as loud as you want. We heart you.
Public pillow fight
This free flashmob-style feather-buster has become a Bay Area tradition for thousands to let off steam -- and maybe even meet that special someone. Just grab your favorite pillow and head to Justin Herman Plaza at 5:30 p.m. on Valentine's Day. 1 Market St., San Francisco.
Picnic in the cemetery
Celebrate Valentine's Day like a goth with a picnic in the 226-acre Mountain View Cemetery in the hills of Oakland. The fountains, gardens and panoramic views are the perfect setting for a pensive dinner for one or stargazing with the crew. 5000 Piedmont Ave., Oakland.
A beer lover's valentine
Grab your buds for a fantastic three-course dinner with beer pairings and a gift to take home. We won't hold the Champagne and candlelight against those other guys. $30. Pyramid Alehouse, 1410 Locust St., Walnut Creek. www.opentable.com.
Secret Santa, valentine style
Who needs a valentine when you and your girlfriends have each other? Round them up, whip up some margaritas, and draw names from a hat so everyone gets a little gift. Then head out for some karaoke or watch chick flicks all night.
'80s power ballad sing-a-long
Raise your lighters in the air and join this mass karaoke tradition as you sing along to anti-valentine tunes by Guns N' Roses, REO Speedwagon, Warrant, Bon Jovi and Journey. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., San Francisco. $12 at the door. www.sfindie.com.

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SANTA CLARA -- Vernon Davis indicated he might sit out this week, even as the 49ers open mandatory minicamp Tuesday.
Forty-Niners fans will be monitoring the tight end's contract status.
Wall Street will be, too.
The first athlete to sell shares tied to the value of his future income, Davis is trying to use his self-described holdout as leverage for a pay raise.
Davis already skipped the recent voluntary OTAs. Instead, he seemed to be everywhere else during that time, popping up at a Santana Row fashion show, his Gallery 85 art studio, behind the counter of Jamba Juice (Davis owns a franchise in Santa Clara) and at the New York Stock Exchange.
He's also been making the national media rounds.
"Every decision that I make is in the best interest of my brand," Davis said during one such stop, on the "Jay Mohr Sports" radio show last Wednesday.
That phrasing, one he repeated often during his media tour, seemed plucked straight from the playbook of Fantex, Inc., the San Francisco-based company that orchestrated Davis tracking stock. Fantex, on its website, offers athletes a chance to "grow his brand's awareness, increase his brand's longevity, and potentially generate more lifetime brand income."
Fantex CEO Buck French said in a phone interview that the company is supportive of Davis' wide-ranging off-field pursuits but added that his decision whether to attend 49ers' camps is solely his own.
"Vernon is, as he would even say, the CEO of his brand," French said. "When he says, 'the best interest of his brand,' he means both his football brand and his overall brand. He has multidimensional aspects. He's taking all of that into consideration."
Davis, 30, had been vague when asked if he is dissatisfied with his contract but clarified in a story he wrote for Sports Illustrated's MMQB.com website that he does feel underpaid and is "holding out." He has two years left on the six-year, $42.7 million contract he signed in 2010 and is in line this year to be the third-highest-paid tight end in the NFL. Davis is coming off a season in which he had 850 receiving yards and tied his career-high with 13 touchdowns.
"It's all about getting paid what you deserve. It's not that complicated," he wrote. "I want the 49ers to win the Super Bowl, and I want to be on the field this summer working towards that goal, but I have to worry about my future first. ... I can't listen to anyone but my family and my advisers, because those are the people who are going to be there when football inevitably dumps me."
In the Fantex deal, the two-time Pro Bowler signed away 10 percent of his future income from playing contracts, corporate endorsements and appearance fees. In exchange, Davis received $4 million through the IPO, which sold 421,000 shares.
Fantex originally made a similar arrangement with Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, who had agreed to receive $10 million for 20 percent of all football-related earnings. But Fantex had to scrap that stock offering because of back surgery that cut short Foster's 2013 season.
Fantex's promotional material now warns that "an athlete's brand income would be negatively impacted if they are injured or retired prematurely." But it notes that there is still earning potential to be had in endorsements, business ventures or broadcasting.
Davis' life outside of football is part of the reason Fantex secured a deal with him in the first place. He has an entrepreneurial, philanthropic and artistic side that, the company says, gives him earning appeal beyond his performance on the field.
"Vernon gave us not only a Pro Bowl tight end, but the core essence is that he's a multidimensional individual," French said. "Fantex's goal is to build the brand beyond being an athlete and to really show the full picture in the person behind the brand.
"His brand is interesting because he is an artist. He finds that a passion and an outlet (that) we think people would be interested in. He's also a philanthropist. He helps underprivileged kids. And he also has his own personal story about how he grew up in a very difficult situation in Washington, D.C., and overcame tremendous obstacles."
Bob Dorfman, the creative director of Baker Street Advertising agency in San Francisco, wonders just how far Davis' renaissance pursuits will get him in terms of advertising appeal. Dorfman's agency is the one behind the Giants' "Together We're Giant" advertising campaign. Asked about the Davis stock, Dorfman was in no hurry to purchase shares.
"It seems like a horrible investment to me," he said.
The problem, he said, is that Davis is neither an MVP nor a quarterback -- which means he is unlikely to reach the strata reserved for lucrative endorsement deals. He said Davis is merely a productive tight end -- "a midlevel star."
"I don't know that he's in his prime anymore," Dorfman said. "I don't know what to say about Vernon Davis. He's an interesting guy. He's good. (But) is he a highly marketable player? Meaning he's going to get lots of national endorsements?
"I don't think so. ... He is very worldly and intelligent, but the guys that really make the big money off the field are the quarterbacks. Peyton Manning is the most obvious example, obviously, as the most successful endorser in football. He just has a very guy-next-door, likable, make-fun-of-myself personality. Companies are sort of drawn to that."
Roger Noll, a professor emeritus of economics at Stanford, called the Davis stock deal "an amazing thing" in part because it's so unusual.
Noll pointed out that there's something akin to this in tennis, where young players will sell a share of their future earnings to a small group of investors during the startup phase of a career, when expenses greatly exceed revenue. The idea there is that "players will get a chance to improve enough to start accumulating serious payoffs in tournaments," Noll wrote in an email.
But basing the earning potential on a brand? The closest thing Noll could think of was Oprah and Martha Stewart, two decidedly non-NFL types who figured out how to corporatize themselves.
Fantex, meanwhile, has plans to expand its stable beyond Davis. Tracking stocks are in the works for Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel and Cincinnati Bengals receiver Mohamed Sanu, and French said the company will soon be partnering with athletes in other sports as well.
As for the original client, Davis might be back on the field this week. Where will his brand be five to 10 years down the line?
"Wherever Vernon wants to be," French said. "Our goal is to build the awareness around the broader picture of who he is so that he has a sustainable brand. We believe that if we execute and do our job, he's the type of individual you could see doing a whole host of different things.
"The sky is the limit for what he wants to do. If he puts his mind to it, he usually gets it done."


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This pumpkin was purchased when we visited a local pumpkin patch. We bought two pumpkins and hayride tickets for $9. I found the Happy Harvest sign at Hobby Lobby for $4.99. It was on sale for half off.
I picked this banner up at Target. It's hanging above the windows in our kitchen. I don't remember how much I paid for it, but it was inexpensive.
I bought window clings at Dollar Tree. I bought three pages for $3. These are also in the kitchen.
This is our mantle in the living room. I didn't have a lot of space to work with since our flat screen sits up there.
Miss Witchypants was $1 at Dollar Tree.
Mr. Frankenstein Face was also $1.
Here's the other set of fabric pumpkins I grabbed at Target for $2.50.
This is the other pumpkin we purchased at the pumpkin patch.
These candy dishes were in the dollar bins at Target. Score!
These towels were also in the dollar bins at Target. They came as a set. Little Bit takes them down all the time. I find them in the oddest places.
Can I just say how much I love the dollar bins at Target? This cute Halloween rug was also only ONE DOLLAR. Little Bit runs off with this too.
This is our front door. The witch was $4.99 at Target. When I turn the outside light on at night, she kind of glows because she's glittery. I also put a couple of window clings up there to keep her company.
Here's a closer look.
So, that is how I decorated my house for Halloween on a budget. I think it turned out pretty good... simple, but nice.
Now, I'm off to clean my dirty house so I can get ready for Little Man's birthday party tomorrow. I'm expecting 33 people. Please pray for me.


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Howdy Scouters! Can you believe its time for another issue of the InsaneScouter newsletter? All is going here in Las Vegas, including the weather. Summer is just around the corner, but boy is it getting hot here, almost hitting 100 degrees already.
Over the last week a massive number of updates have been happening. A few things you might notice include: updates to the home page, changed how top pages works, adding top pages to the right side, adding scouting news item to the right side, cleaned up categories pages, cleaned up news page, created a new and improved way to get resources "all on one page", and removed page ratings. If you stumble across any problems please let me know.
Do you have a few minutes to spare? Would you like to help tens of thousands of Scouters world wide? I am looking for people to help me go through content category by category. The object is to make sure the content is in the right category, that it is not obsolete, maybe it should be removed because it relates to the Order of Arrow, etc. You may also notice spelling or other such problems that need to be fixed. If you can help, please let me know.
I have been thinking about creating a "InsaneScouter Honor Wall". The idea would be for all of you to submit Scouts, Scouters, parents, sponsors, businesses, etc that have a positive impact on the program. Then InsaneScouter will choose one of them to honor each month. If you would know someone who should be honored please send me an email to email@example.com with subject of "honor wall" and the body of the email should explain why they should be honored.
I would like to welcome our newest sponsors:
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Also, please don't forget our main sponsor ScoutManage.com a great way to track Cub, Boy Scout and Venture Crew advancement online.
On top of all of the updates on InsaneScouter, a number of updates have been done to my other site RoadCEO.com. Please go check it out, I do blog their about camping and the outdoors. You can also find campgrounds and tourist attractions all over the nation.
Lastly, I am looking for new clients to tutor in computers anything from the basics for Grandma all the way up to advanced website management. My going rate is $15 an hour, but is negotiable. Additionally, if you know anyone who has a website that would like help with the day to day tasks involved in running the site, please have them contact me.
Thanks for reading... You all are true Insane Scouters!
Brown meat and garlic. Add enchilada sauce and tomato sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes. Tear tortillas and layer pan with tortillas, meat, cheese. Repeat with cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
2 lb. lean ground beef 1 green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tbs garlic flakes 2 one lb cans tomatoes 2 tbs chili powder 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp cumin 3 dashes Tabasco 1 cup hot water 2 15oz cans chili hot beans 1 15oz can whole kernel corn
Cook beef, green pepper, onion, and garlic in Dutch oven until beef is slightly browned. Drain off excess grease. Add all ingredients except corn and beans. Simmer uncovered 1 hour. Stir in undrained beans and corn. simmer 30 minutes longer. Serve. For the brave, Jalapeno pepper may be substituted for the green pepper or added. Or you may add additional Tabasco sauce. Guten Appetit.
On The Trail
Once a long time ago a hound was out with his master trailing a mountain lion. The hound came to a place where a fox had crossed the trail, and the hound decided to follow the fox instead of the lion.
A short time later, a rabbit crossed that of the fox, and again the hound changed direction. Why should he chase a fox when a rabbit might be easier to catch?
When the hunter finally caught up with his hound, the dog was barking at a small hole in the ground. The hound had brought to bay a field mouse instead of a mountain lion.
Well, how about you? Have you set out on a trail to achieve your ambition? Are you able to follow it, or are you sidetracked by easier trails that cross it from time to time?
Don't be like that hound. Find out what it takes to achieve your ambition, and then get started. The best way to achieve anything in life is to set a true course for it and then stick to that trail.


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For information about Race Season Two, please check out this announcement!
To see your points in the current season (and its prizes), go to this page.
Top Prizes:
The overall top player by experience will receive 3 Reward Points.
The top 20 players of each class by experience will receive:
- #1 player of each class: Demigod's Triumph (Unique Golden Wreath) and 10 Reward Points
- #2 player of each class: 6 Reward Points
- #3 player of each class: 5 Reward Points
- #4 player of each class: 4 Reward Points
- #5 player of each class: 3 Reward Points
- #6-10 player of each class: 2 Reward Points
- #11-20 player of each class: 1 Reward Point
Quest Prizes:
The first player to complete each of these quests wins the prize listed.
- Normal difficulty Hillock (Twilight Strand): 2 Reward Points
- Normal difficulty Medicine Chest (Tidal Island): 2 Reward Points
- Normal difficulty Fairgraves (Ship Graveyard): 2 Reward Points
- Normal difficulty Deep Dweller (Flooded Depths): 2 Reward Points
Full-clear Prizes:
The first player to kill all of the monsters in any of the following areas will receive:
- Normal difficulty Fetid Pool: 2 Reward Points
Random Prizes:
Each Reward Point you earn in this race counts as a ticket in a random draw for one of the following items:
- Alternate Art Onyx Amulet Item (3 available to be won)


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Before Edward Snowden became a household name and launched the NSA surveillance controversy, there was a glimpse of our future called "Watch Dogs." Ubisoft revealed it in 2012, and it immediately captured gamers' imaginations.
It envisioned a Chicago run and monitored by a program called the ctOS. The operating system controls every streetlight. It tracks everyone's movements. And all of this is done in the name of security. Amid this world, there's a hacker named Aiden Pierce, a vigilante who has found a way to manipulate the system for his own vendettas.
He can use ctOS resources to spot and track his marks; once he eliminates them, he can escape by activating roadblocks and turning Chicago's resources on his pursuers. For players, it's a world full of gameplay promise, but for those up on current events, it's eerily prescient and brings up worrisome issues.
For almost anyone, "Watch Dogs" will touch some kind of nerve.
The title plays like an open-world "Splinter Cell." For all his computer prowess, Aiden is still vulnerable to bullets. This is a game where players must adopt a slow and methodical approach, rather than rushing in. It's focused on hacking to scout the environment and thin out the enemy ranks before disposing of the rest of your adversaries through stealthy attacks.
The mission design mixes this premise up occasionally, sometimes letting players direct allies away from manhunts or tailing persons of interest on a motorcycle before infiltrating their base. The developers expertly crafted these scenarios so that they work within the framework of the narrative and don't feel too redundant. Every encounter is a joy, as players experiment with the exploits, weapons, gadgets and a focus ability that slows time so that Aiden can aim weapons easily.
Adding a twist to the single-player campaign is a multiplayer mode that's integrated seamlessly. Players can invade random strangers' campaigns as a bad guy, and the target will have to fend them off in a hide-and-seek-like minigame. If that's not their thing, players can compete in races, team-based matches and other activities. There's even a mode that pits a player against a rival using an Android tablet or iPad.
What's smart is that Ubisoft Montreal incorporated the multiplayer and side missions into the player progression system, so there's incentive to do all the gang missions or tackle the investigations.
The foundation for "Watch Dogs" is great, but where it stumbles is in the pacing and characters. It starts off uneven and gets bogged down in the second act, but it quickly recovers and clears up the convoluted beginning. Although the world Ubisoft creates is fascinating, Aiden is less so. The family history surrounding him, his sister and nephew are boring compared to the dirty politics, crime and business deals that are mentioned behind the scenes.
That's where the intrigue lies, and "Watch Dogs" missed a golden opportunity in an otherwise stellar entry to explore these elements more deeply.
Contact Gieson Cacho at 510-735-7076 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him at Twitter.com/gcacho.
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Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC,
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Psychosocial Interventions for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer - Part 1Cherith J. Semple, BSc(Hons) Nursing; Kate Sullivan, DPhil; Lynn Dunwoody, DPhil; W. George Kernohan, PhD
A diagnosis of head and neck cancer, like any cancer diagnosis, is often accompanied by much fear and uncertainty. In addition, patients with head and neck cancer face difficulties in eating, chewing, drinking, breathing, speaking, as well as changes in appearance. Simultaneously, the burden of head and neck cancer is often manifested in psychosocial dysfunction, which can have a negative impact on quality of life. Although a phenomenon well recognized, little is known about many factors that influence or impact psychosocial dysfunction in individuals with head and neck cancer. Even less is known about the effective management of psychosocial dysfunction. To date, there is evidence to suggest that psychosocial interventions generally provide an overall positive effect. Moreover, some intervention studies, such as education alone, have failed to achieve the desired results. In addition, some studies suggest an advantage of cognitive- behavioral therapy over other forms of psychological treatment. With the growing impetus to investigate factors associated with psychosocial dysfunction, and considerable advancement in the development and validation of many global and disease-specific measures, there is an opportunity for further research to develop an appropriate clinical intervention program for such patients.
Many individuals have described a diagnosis of cancer as devastating, producing a more alarming response than that of any other disease process. [1] Newly diagnosed patients find themselves thrust on a journey that disorganizes their daily function, and is surrounded with much fear and uncertainty. At the outset, patients have to assimilate important information about their condition and treatment options, and many embark on treatment regimens, all of which can threaten their physical and psychological well-being. [2]
Patients with head and neck cancer have very specific and vast needs that are beyond the needs of most other patients diagnosed with other types of cancer. [3] Frequently, many of these patients cannot conceal the effects of treatment because of the very visible nature of their condition and obvious functional difficulties. They must also embrace the reality of profound changes in relation to their speech, ability to swallow, taste, as well as noticeable alterations in appearance. Such factors led Koester and Bergsma to describe head and neck cancer as more emotionally traumatic than any other type of cancer. [4]
Despite significant investment in research to investigate different treatment regimens for head and neck cancer, limited improvement in patient survival has been achieved in the last 30 years in many countries. [5,6] One reason for this is that head and neck cancer is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage. In addition to survival, assessment of quality of life issues after treatment has gained increased attention within cancer research. Quality of life goes beyond physical and functional dimensions and what may be more important is how the patient with head and neck cancer functions within society after treatment. [7,8] Herzon and Boshier observed that patients placed immense importance on reentering society in a meaningful way and that this often precedes even fear of reoccurrence. [9] In conjunction with the reporting of problems in social functioning, head and neck cancer has been identified as an actual and potential source of considerable emotional distress. [5,10,11] Hammerlid et al assessed prospectively the level of psychiatric morbidity and mental distress in newly diagnosed Swedish and Norwegian patients with head and neck cancer. [12] Their findings highlighted that one third of the participants were classified as possible/probable cases of major mood disorder using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). [13] Such findings have been replicated in other studies, which demonstrate that anxiety and depression is experienced by approximately 30% to 40% of patients following treatment for head and neck cancer. [11,14] One outcome of depression is suicide, with Boulnd noting that patients with head and neck cancer form a relatively large proportion of suicide cases in cancer patients. [15] This has also been acknowledged by Farberow et al, who concluded that 2 head and neck sites alone (tongue and pharynx) accounted for almost 20% of the total suicides among male patients with cancer. [16] Paradoxically, while psychosocial dysfunction is often the major burden for patients with a head and neck cancer diagnosis, it has received relatively limited, systematic, prospective investigation, and, therefore, little progress has been made to develop an effective rehabilitation program to enhance the quality of life for this group of patients.
Much of the earlier work on factors associated with psychosocial dysfunction in patients with head and neck cancer was based on qualitative information. Although qualitative research provides a rich source of information from the patients' perspective, it often lacks standardization, which means replication is difficult, if not impossible. Moreover, few definitive conclusions are permitted because of small sample sizes on retrospective heterogeneous cohorts. Methodological weaknesses are also apparent in much of the quantitative data available within the last decade, due, in part, to the predominance of retrospective studies, with an overrepresentation of patients with positive outcomes, that is, patients who have survived head and neck cancer treatment. Also, the majority of investigations lack an explicit theoretical model or utilize definitions of psychosocial concepts. There is therefore a need for prospective studies in this area encompassing representative samples with appropriate statistical power.
In addition to methodological problems, there has also been minimal research into effective psychosocial intervention programs for patients with head and neck cancer. Conversely, an increased amount of evidence is available on psychosocial interventions for the generic cancer population, such as education, emotional support, or psychotherapy. In general, several randomized controlled trials have been carried out that demonstrated that significant psychological functioning could be achieved with relatively brief interventions. [17] It must however be noted that not all studies have achieved the positive desired outcome of reduced levels of depression and anxiety, such as intervention studies using education alone and peer support group. [18]
Moreover, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has evolved with a robust evidence base, which makes it the currently preferred form of treatment for a wide range of anxiety and psychological disorders. [19] Researchers' use of CBT has demonstrated substantial benefits in cancer care, [20-22] and in heterogeneous samples of patients with facial disfigurement. [23] These studies determined that psychological therapy based on the principles of CBT significantly reduced psychological morbidity, [20-23] providing justification for further investigation of the efficacy of cognitive behavioral interventions in patients with head and neck cancer.
Head and Neck Cancer: Prevalence, Histology, Etiology, Treatment Modalities, and Prognosis
Cancer of the head and neck is a term used to describe neoplasms that arise from the surface mucosa of the upper aerodigestive tract. Head and neck cancer may occur in diverse structures and sites such as the lip, oral cavity, tongue, pharynx, larynx, nasal cavity, and sinuses. Neoplasms of other associated structures such as the ear, orbit, skull base, and salivary glands are also included within the scope of head and neck cancer management. Skin cancers of the head and neck region have not traditionally been included in the definition, since the risk factors and treatment can differ in many respects from neoplasms at other head and neck sites. Likewise, neoplasms affecting the brain are categorized separately.
Head and neck cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the world, [24] and in the United Kingdom, it accounts for 4% of all malignant cancers. [25] There is a concern that the incidence is increasing, particularly in younger patients and in women. [26] The male/female ratio is less than 2:1, and this gap is closing steadily. [22] This shift in trend appears to result from changes in adult smoking prevalence, where the proportion of men who smoke has decreased and the proportion of young females who smoke has increased. [28] More than 20% of patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer will develop a second or third primary tumor, most often within the oral cavity, due to susceptibility of the mucosa to carcinomatous change. [29]
The majority of head and neck neoplasms are squamous cell carcinomas (approximately 80%). [29] Other less common types of malignant neoplasms are adenocarcinomas, sarcomas, melanomas, and lymphomas.
The most common head and neck cancers, squamous cell carcinomas, have a different pathology from the rarer salivary gland neoplasms, whose origin is largely unknown. The primary and most influential etiological factor for squamous cell carcinoma is tobacco use, with 80% to 90% of patients having a history of smoking. [30] There is also substantial evidence to indicate that alcohol not only acts in synergy with tobacco to amplify the risk, [31] but also is an independent risk factor. [32] For example, Andre et al quantified that head and neck cancer is 34 times more likely to occur in a person who drinks more than 1.5 L of wine a day than in a nondrinker. [33] There are a number of other risk factors that have been postulated, including chronic candidal infection, nutritional and vitamin deficiency, and exposure to high levels of dust and chemicals. [34]
Treatment Modalities
Curative treatment is directed toward elimination of the primary neoplasm and any neck nodal metastases, with minimum morbidity to the patient. [25] Surgery and radiotherapy remain the primary modalities of therapy, often in combination. Chemotherapy is increasingly being used as an induction therapy or as an adjuvant to radiotherapy, with or without surgery, for curative intent. Also, laser surgery is increasingly being used with a spectrum of treatment aims, ranging from a primary treatment modality to palliative management.
The 5-year survival for all stages of head and neck cancer is 35% to 50% and this is believed to be due, in part, to late presentation. [6] Five-year survival rates are dependant on stage and site of tumor, with stage I and II survival rates ranging from 40% to 95% and stage III and IV survival rates ranging from 0% to 50%. [6] It is predicted that at least one third of all patients with head and neck cancer will ultimately die as a result of their disease. This 5-year mortality rate for head and neck cancer has not altered significantly in the last few decades, despite advances in treatment modalities. [35] The annual mortality for head and neck cancer is of the same magnitude as that of malignant melanoma or cervical cancer, [36] both of which have been subject to intense media interest, educational campaigns, and screening programs. [26] It is interesting to ask why there appears to be less interest in head and neck cancer despite the emotional, functional, and aesthetic importance of this particular area. It could be concluded that the importance of patient education and regular screening by dentists and doctors should be emphasized if there has to be a shift in patient survival figures.
The Challenge of Head and Neck Cancer for the Patient
There are 2 main parameters of impairment with head and neck cancer, namely, disfigurement (structural change) and dysfunction. [37] To a variable degree, both disfigurement and dysfunction are the result of the most common treatment modalities (surgery and radiotherapy) or as a direct consequence of tumor growth.
This instantaneously ascribes problems for patients with head and neck cancer as individuals place enormous importance in the head and neck area, more than any other part of the body. This is because the face is perceived as an important determinant of our internalized sense of who we are. [38] In conjunction with this, social interaction, emotional expression, and functional capabilities such as swallowing depend vastly on the integrity of this area.
Patients may have real and compounding problems in the social and family setting, which are often directly related to the change in many basic functions such as eating, speaking, and breathing. In a retrospective study on the incidence of side effects specifically related to eating in 25 patients with oropharyngeal cancer, 72% of patients required modified diets and 80% suffered from xerostomia for more than 1 year after curative treatment. [39] These researchers concluded that following curative intervention for head and neck cancer, most patients could not return to normal eating. Other undesirable side effects of treatment, such as poorly intelligible speech and drooling, can cause embarrassment and have a significant impact not only on social and family interactions but also on more internalized feelings of low self-esteem. [40]
For many patients, the signs of head and neck cancer cannot be concealed. Therefore, they are subjected to unwanted intrusion such as staring or comments. [41] This perceived hostility has led Mc Grouther to describe facial disfigurement as the last bastion of discrimination in the country. [42] However, Partridge concluded that there was more evidence of uncertainty than open hostility toward disfigurement from the observer. [43] However, it has been widely reported that many people with facial disfigurements feel stigmatized in society [10,44,45] and also report difficulties making friends, obtaining jobs, and with their sexual attractiveness. [29] As a consequence of these difficulties, patients can experience depression, social anxiety, reduced self-esteem, sexual difficulties, and a generalized sense of reduced quality of life. [41]
In addition, pain is often a problem with any type of cancer diagnosis. It is one of the most feared symptoms in cancer and can have a significant impact on both the quality of life of patients and their families. The International Association for the Study of Pain describes pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience with actual or potential tissue damage. [48(p232)] Saunders established the concept of total pain, embracing not only the physical components of pain but also mental, social, and spiritual aspects. [46] Thus, the meaning individuals place on their pain is significant, and, therefore, affects their ability to cope with pain, their perceived level of pain, and their affective state. [47] Pain can be an extremely complex concept, and, for optimal pain management, a multidisciplinary team approach is often essential.
It can be suggested that the significance of pain for the patient with head and neck cancer is augmented because of the vital functions encompassed in this area, such as communication and eating. Chaplin and Morton reported that 48% of patients with head and neck cancer had pain at diagnosis, and 25% and 26% at 12 and 24 months, respectively. [48] Furthermore, logistic regression analyses indicated that the presence of pain had an adverse effect on life satisfaction at 1 ( P = .04) and 2 years ( P = .01) after treatment.
Quality of Life
Within the realm of cancer management, it is no longer satisfactory just to measure the effectiveness of treatment on survival alone, as cancer and its subsequent treatment may cause physical, emotional, and psychological difficulties for individuals. In other words, it is not only quantity of life that is important but also quality of life. Therefore, today the measurement of quality of life should be an adjunct to the traditional end points of overall survival, disease-free survival and tumor response in cancer management. [49]
Quality of life studies have particular importance in many clinical trials, especially where there are 2 treatment options and neither provides any clear survival advantage. [50] It is then essential to ascertain which treatment is most acceptable to the patient undergoing the often difficult regime in terms of quality of life. Thus, in clinical practice, informed decisions can be increasingly made on other criteria, such as treatment-related side effects, rather than on only survival data.
It is difficult to elucidate a completely satisfactory, all-inclusive definition of quality of life [51] because quality of life may mean different things to different people. The theoretically related concepts have brought about much confusion and have preoccupied a wide range of disciplines, dating back to Aristole (384-22 BC) and early Greek philosophy. [52] The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQoL) group, in their comprehensive definition of quality of life, describe quality of life as individuals' perception of their position in life in the context of culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns. [53(p551)] The WHOQoL acknowledges the primacy of subjective perceptions and also the role of objective or contextual factors. In cancer care, poor quality of life has been explained as the gap that exists between one's actual status and one's ideal standard. [54] Others, such as Dolbeault et al, discussed the term quality of life as a person's perception of his/her ability to function in meaningful areas of living after illness as compared to before illness. [55] Both these definitions also emphasize the subjective and evaluative nature of the concept. Despite the difficultly in finding a universal definition of quality of life, most authors agree that it is, at its most fundamental level, subjective, multidimensional, and dynamic as it changes over time and situations. [56,57] This reinforces the need for longitudinal assessment of quality of life, to ensure that strategies to optimize quality of life are appropriately implemented for specific needs and circumstances at a given time.
Generally, under the quality of life umbrella, most of the following domains or constructs are found, namely, life satisfaction, physical functioning, psychological functioning, social relationships, occupational performance, and adverse effects of treatment. [58] In general, the term quality of life encompasses all aspects of patients' well-being and may include the impact of living standards and environmental factors. Clinicians and clinical researchers are usually more specific and ascribe to the term health-related quality of life (HRQoL) , which refers to the aspects pertaining to a health or medical concern. [59] Therefore, HRQoL can be considered synonymous with subjective health status assessment. Assessment of HRQoL has been advocated as a means of translating how a patient's response to treatment is experienced by that patient. In oncology settings, the term quality of life is more popular than is HRQoL. [60] A possible explanation for this discrepancy is that it feels intuitively inappropriate to discuss health in patients diagnosed with a potentially fatal illness.
It is evident that there has been a significant increase in interest in quality of life issues and studies in recent years. Talmi noted that although a MEDLINE search revealed only 6 articles with quality of life as a key word in 1970, this increased to 234 in 1980, 1383 in 1990, and 4797 in 2000. [61] It is, therefore, of no surprise that quality-of-life issues for patients with head and neck cancer have also attracted an expansion of attention. Recent studies, within the head and neck cancer field, on quality of life have predominantly provided information on the evaluation and validation of disease-specific head and neck cancer instruments and how different treatment modalities affect quality of life. Patients with head and neck cancer have multiple, unique, and challenging symptoms due to their disease and treatment side effects, which will have an impact on the patient's quality of life; thus, the concept of quality of life is extremely important for patients with head and neck cancer. However, while researchers and clinicians are beginning to find out more about the problems encountered by patients with head and neck cancer, many factors influencing their quality of life still remain poorly understood.
Head and neck cancer is often associated with high levels of emotional distress, which manifests itself in psychosocial dysfunction. [12] Within the literature, it is evident that psychosocial well-being or other specific domains such as performance status are misinterpreted as quality of life. [40] Despite the relevance of these studies, they would be better described as examining specific domains or concepts relating to quality of life. Kaasa also correlates other variables, such as personality, coping style, and social support, to quality of life. [62] In other words, quality of life can be treated as a dependent variable both conceptually and empirically.
The research and clinical work in quality of life is at an exciting stage, as many appropriate global and disease-specific research instruments have already been developed and validated for patients with head and neck cancer ( Table 1 ). With these standardized tools, researchers are beginning to find out more about the difficulties experienced by patients with head and neck cancer, but far less is known about the management of such problems. Hence, the next logical step is to examine variables, such as coping styles, personality, and social support, that may influence the quality of life of patients with head and neck cancer. Only by examining the relationships between these variables and quality of life can we begin to develop a greater understanding of factors associated with quality of life for patients with head and neck cancer. With such knowledge, an appropriate clinical intervention program can then be developed


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No, Nintendo didn't announce a 3DS remake of Majora's Mask while you weren't looking, but with the success of Ocarina of Time 3D it would be silly not to, so commenter Daemon_Gildas has preemptively assembled his list of demands in today's Speak Up on Kotaku.
So, "Majora's Mask 3D" wish-list time.
1) Fully-usable Fierce Deity Mask (after all, it's the ULTIMATE mask anyways!)
2) Master Quest-type feature
3) Young Link needs some cooler duds. Maybe something akin to the Oracles games' Link?
4) Orchestrated soundtrack
5) Fully-usable Fierce Deity Mask. I'm serious, this shit needs to happen for real!!!
6) Having various Tunics/Costumes would be fun, even if they don't do anything
7) I'm serious about that Fierce Deity Mask, people.
8) A less-creepy-looking Mirror Shield


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BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - The 18th-ranked Union women's basketball team took care of business in its Appalachian Athletic Conference opener as the Lady Bulldogs posted an 87-44 win over visiting St. Andrews (N.C.) on Wednesday.
Union improves to 6-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while St. Andrews is now 1-6 overall and 0-1 in the AAC.
Senior Lindsey Waters paced Union with 19 points, eight rebounds, six steals and three blocks with Laura Perkins following with 16 points, five assists and three steals.
The Lady Bulldogs connected on 47.7 percent (31-of-65 shots) of their shots from the floor and made 9-of-28 (32.1 percent) from 3-point range. St. Andrews shot 32.7 percent (16-of-49 shots) from the floor and missed all six 3-point attempts.
Perkins get the scoring going with a 3-pointer, and Union never trailed and the game was never tied. Up 9-6, the Lady Bulldogs used a 12-4 run to open up an 11-point cushion. Amber Taylor hit a layup at the 13:51 mark to make it 21-10.
St. Andrews cut the margin to 23-18 following a Karin Law basket. However, Union closed out the half on a 24-9 stretch to take a 45-27 lead into the break.
It was much of the same in the second half as the Lady Bulldogs maintained at least a 20-point lead for the final 16 minutes of the contest. Kaley Griffin's bucket with 29 seconds remaining give Union its largest lead of the game at 87-44.
After Waters and Perkins, Taylor knocked in 12 points to go with five assists, three steals and two blocks. Alyson Roberts helped out with 11 points and four assists.
Jazmyne Harvey was the only St. Andrews player to hit double digits as she finished with 14 points.
The Lady Bulldogs outrebounded the Lady Knights 45-37 and forced St. Andrews into 33 turnovers. Union recorded 21 steals as well.
Union hits the road Saturday when it will visit Tennessee Wesleyan in another AAC tilt. Game time is set for 2 p.m.


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The driver of an ATV and a passenger on the vehicle were injured in a traffic crash shortly before 6 a.m. Tuesday.
According to Hannibal police, officers were called to the intersection of Warren Barrett Drive and Grand Avenue at 5:46 a.m. on the report of a traffic crash involving a minivan and a four-wheel ATV.
The people on the ATV were transported to Hannibal Regional Hospital with unknown injuries. The driver of the minivan was unhurt.
Police report the incident is still under investigation.
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Women's Under Armour Craze Jacket
Warm-up without the extra weight in the slim Under Armour Craze Jacket. Featuring a smooth knit polyester fabric, this topper eliminates the annoying "swish-swish" sound that many traditional woven warm-up jackets make. The result: A noise-free, style savvy piece of gear that'll help you get ready for games, practices or everyday workouts in total comfort.
The Craze Jacket was designed with freedom of movement in mind. 4-Way Stretch fabrication gets the job done without extra bulk. Signature Moisture Transport System wicks sweat away so you stay dry as you get your workout rollin', while the ergonomic fit helps to prevent dreaded chafing. And don't forget about style, this lil' number has it! The slim-cut flatters your figure, while the contrast UA logo on the left arm adds an athletic vibe.
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News 12 First at Five / Thursday, July 18, 2013
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW) -- Dozens of people showed up to hear the news.
"The Savannah River Site is the single most important economic driver of this five-county region," said Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce President J. David Jameson.
Jameson was one of the many who heard from a Department of Energy official about how President Barack Obama's proposed budget would affect Savannah River Site.
"The funding is just short for what the Savannah River Site should be accomplishing," Jameson said.
On Thursday, the expected impacts were announced for the first time. SRS will lose tens of millions of dollars worth of funding, and that'll mean layoffs.
"How many layoffs are we talking about?" asked News 12's Chad Mills.
"Well, what they talked about today is they kept using the number of around 600 people," said Jameson, who admits that number is still in flux.
The cuts include a $60 million slash to liquid waste cleanup and that's why the 600-plus jobs could be lost at Savannah River Remediation.
"Our commitment remains the same," said Dr. David Moody, the DOE Manager for SRS. "If you're living near the site, understand we're going to protect our workers, and we're going to protect the environment."
Moody says even though this isn't the toughest budget he's dealt with, this is a hard one.
"We never get all of the funds that we would like to have," Moody said.
"It's happening here seemingly more than at some of the other DOE sites in the country, which is very frustrating," Jameson said.
Jameson's only hope is that Congress will act by changing President Obama's budget and passing their own before Oct. 1.
"This seems to be all about the budget. The Congress isn't even seemingly working on the budget right now. It's very frustrating in the local communities," Jameson said.
Otherwise, Jameson says, the country will go into "Continuing Resolutions," which could mean even less funding for SRS.
Aside from layoffs, Moody says certain programs and goals at SRS could be slowed down or completely halted. In particular, Moody says the site may have to wait years to close more nuclear waste tanks.
However, the fight's not over. Congress could pass its own budget and reappropriate those funds. But at this point, many people doubt Congress will pass a budget in time.
However, Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., is determined to act. He sent News 12 this statement:
"The news of possible layoffs at Savannah River Remediation is yet another attack on the Savannah River Site by the current Administration. A full, dedicated workforce is necessary to carry out the Site's unique missions. I will continue to serve as SRS' biggest advocate in Washington and have reached out to the Department of Energy regarding this matter on behalf of the hardworking individuals at the Site."
Click here to contact your representative.
Click here to read the full DOE report about how the president's budget will affect SRS.


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The Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research (LMVR) is dedicated to studies of malaria and insect vectors of infectious diseases. Research groups in the laboratory maintain an array of on-campus and overseas activities investigating disease-transmitting insects and broad areas of malaria biology and pathogenesis. Basic discoveries from these investigations support searches for new drug treatments, diagnostic tools, and vaccines. The LMVR environment is highly collaborative and is organized to foster research teamwork by experts in various disciplines of the biological, physical, and medical sciences.
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The Catholic Daughters of the Americas is a group that was formed in 1959. Soon thereafter, the tradition of hosting an annual bazaar began. They held this years bazaar and luncheon at Mariam Hall on Nov. 9 in St. James.
The annual meal for the bazaar is chicken noodle casserole. Those who attended the meal were also treated to apple cake with "carmel glaze to die for," salad and homemade pickles.
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas prepared for about 300 guests and raffled off a quilt, designed cross, lighted angel and two $25 chamber bucks gift certificates, along with a separate bucket raffle.
Proceeds from the meal, drawing and assorted merchandise sold at the bazaar and luncheon will go toward the different charities and events the Catholic Daughters of the Americas participate in throughout the year.
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TOWANDA-The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Wayne and Pike counties in Pennsylvania as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 27, and continuing.
The counties listed above were designated natural disaster areas Nov. 10, making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for low interest emergency (EM) loans from USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA), provided eligibility requirements are met.
Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses.
FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability.
FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the EM loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity.
For more information please contact Sheryl L Potocek, Farm Loan Manager at (570) 265-3146 ext 2.
Additional information is also available online at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov/.
FSA news releases are available on FSA's website at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ via the "News and Events" link.
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Definition of lightning in English:
1The occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder: a tremendous flash of lightning
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- They shoot up from the tops of thunderstorms about the same moment lightning discharges within the storm cloud.
- They saw the flashes of lightning within the dark cloud looming ahead of them.
- Low, dark clouds boiled overhead and lightning flashed and thunder rolled down the mountainside.
1.1 literary A flash or discharge of lightning: the sky was a mass of black cloud out of which lightnings flashed
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- And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not seen since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.
- Accelerators fire big ball lightnings, and these ball lightnings will bounce off the walls and fly about the room chaotically.
- And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp trembled.
Very quick: a lightning cure for his hangover galloping across the country at lightning speed
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- Like the folk healers of old, Callahan thinks it is his magic that is effecting cures at lightning speed.
- Thomas reached up with lightning speed and was suddenly holding a bat.
- Roman is lightning quick and improving every day in practice, and Bean showed playmaking ability in the preseason.
See lighten2 (usage).
lightning never strikes twice in the same place
- proverb An unusual situation or event is unlikely to happen again in exactly the same circumstances or to the same person.Example sentences
- Thinking that lightning never strikes twice in the same place, one year after the incident administrators decided to place the figure back on his pedestal.
- It is said that lightning never strikes twice in the same place.
- It is a myth that lightning never strikes twice in the same place.
Middle English: special use of lightening (verbal noun from lighten2).
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Behind its historic enclave, trendy restaurants and quaint storefronts, Jacksonville is endowed with a wild side, including 18 miles of connecting interpretive and recreational trails in the 320-acre Jacksonville Woodlands, and the 1,100-acre Forest Park, with 15 miles of vistas, hiking trails, creeks, the town's old reservoir, interpretive markers and remnants of old gold mines.
Hikers during any season can use a number of route possibilities to provide anything from an easy stroll for grandma and the kids to a challenging tour for those so inclined. This moderate, 2.5-mile loop in the Jacksonville Woodlands starts and ends downtown.
From the intersection of Main and East California streets, walk south up some steps to a plaque honoring a large sequoia tree. This is the Sarah Zigler Trail (No. 1). Follow it for just a few minutes, keeping your eyes out for a trail heading left and uphill with a sign to the Britt Ridge Trail (No. 2).
The unnamed connecting trail will get your blood pumping as you climb from the banks of Jackson Creek into the Britt Woods. When you reach the Britt Ridge Trail, veer right.
Intensive mining unabated by environmental review left this landscape's geology, ecology and even the topography forever changed. During this hike you'll come upon a couple of interpretive signs that educate on the area's history.
Keep an eye on your map and ignore the junction with the Jackson Creek Trail (No. 4). This should put you heading south, but still on the Britt Ridge Trail and run you into the Jackson Forks Trail (No. 5). Follow the Jackson Forks Trail east to Rich Gulch Trail (No. 3), which connects with Panorama Point Trail (No. 6).
Panorama Point has some great views of the park and the valley below, but be forewarned that fog often lingers throughout the year's shortest days, inhibiting a decent line of sight. There are a few nice benches nestled under the canopy of a few colorful madrone trees.
From Panorama Point, keep walking south into the next junction, which is the Oregon Trail (No. 7). Turn left on it. That brings you back to California Street and straight into town.
These directions are complex for a hike lasting just a few miles. But exploring these easily reached trails sheds a different light on the area's history than you'll get from a stroll through Jacksonville's historic downtown area.
This is where the work was being done by the hands of tough laborers, and you'll see the work in the ditches and holes that were dug, hillsides that were blasted, and rock walls that were built. Even though the miners left a lasting environmental footprint, there is something to be admired about ambition strong enough to change the direction of water.
To find out a route of your own and check out the many other areas of interest in the Jacksonville Woodlands, pick up the map from the Chamber of Commerce, or check out the Jacksonville Woodlands Association's interactive map. Or just go and get lost for a few hours.
Freelance writer Gabriel Howe is executive director and field coordinator for the Siskiyou Mountain Club. Contact him at email@example.com.
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Extra Warping Bar Kit
Extra Warping Bar Kit
This kit allows you to put on a shorter warp. In so doing you will reduce warp waste. Because it also eliminates having a layer of warp on both the front and back of the loom, it allows you to better position your hand for weaving wider pieces with the traditional method of bead weaving. The package includes an extra warping bar, Texsolv cord and special pegs to attach the Texsolv cord to the warping bars. You don't have to warp your Mirrix this way for weaving beads, but it's a nice alternative and adds yet another dimension to ways you can use the Mirrix loom to fit your special weaving needs.
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School choice film about two single moms in Pittsburgh goes Hollywood to reach Main Street
ON THE ROAD– This Sept. 23, 2012 photo shows actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, left, and Viola Davis at the premiere of their film "Won't Back Down," in New York. (AP Photo/Starpix, Dave Allocca, File) by Alan Scher Zagier Associated Press Writer JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The movie "Won't Back Down" starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis was a box-office dud, barely earning $5 million and disappearing from theaters soon after its September 2012 release.


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€6m to fight a fatal disease
16.10.2012 - The European Commission gives €6m to a research consortium tackling a severe immune system disorder. "FIGHT HLH" is led by Swiss Novimmune.
The European Commission wants to dismantle a malicious disease. By spending €6m of FP7 money for research into hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), it wants to advance knowledge about possible treatment options about this orphan disease. The awardee is a consortium of institutions named FIGHT HLH. Among the institutions are Hospitals in Florence and Rome and Lonza Biologics plc. The consortium leader, however, is based in Switzerland. Novimmune SA from Geneva is the originator of the treatment option in question: NI-0501. This fully human monoclonal antibody is a potent inhibitor of the cytokine IFNγ, Cristina de Min, the company's Chief Medical Officer, stresses the aim of the collaboration: "The programme is designed to give a clear readout on the ability of the drug to affect disease course." Novimmune CEO Jack Barbut adds that he is "delighted to have been selected by the European Commission for such a prestigious grant."
HLH is caused by an impairment of cytotoxic T cell function that triggers an anomalous activation of the immune system. This activation stems mainly from an dramatic increase in IFNγ levels. NI-0501 targets IFNγ. Novimmune tested the drug in Phase I clinical trials successfully for safety and also demonstrated in animal studies that clearing excess IFNγ with the antibody reverses organ pathology and re-establishes key clinical parameters.
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HAYWARD -- The third-seeded Mt. Eden High boys basketball team punched its ticket to the North Coast Section Division II semifinals, and the CIF Northern California playoffs, with a 57-47 win over No. 6 San Lorenzo on Friday night.
"We've been looking forward to these (NCS) playoffs," said Mt. Eden sharp-shooter Noel Briones, who scored a game-high 24 points and made five 3-pointers. "We've been looking forward to it since we lost in the second round to Newark (Memorial) last year."
This is Mt. Eden's first trip to the NorCal playoffs since 1997 -- when it won the Division II section crown.
"We really wanted this game. Really, really wanted it," Briones said.
The Monarchs (19-9) will play at No. 2 Dublin (23-5) on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Mt. Eden's Stevinair Young added 16 points and grabbed five rebounds. Teammate Jalen Dominique scored seven points, had seven rebounds and three blocks.
But it was on the defensive end that proved to be the difference for the Monarchs, who atoned for a 55-36 loss to San Lorenzo on Feb. 13.
The Rebels (16-12), who were paced by Ali Faruqbey's 23 points, were held to 11 points in the first quarter and a mere six in the second. They had trouble breaking through Mt. Eden's man-to-man defense in the second. That led to a 27-17 halftime lead for Mt. Eden.
"Coach (Aaron O'Brien) said defense is the key and we can't win this game without defense," Briones said.
San Lorenzo rallied in the third quarter with 19 points and closed to within three points in the fourth quarter, but Briones hit a 3-pointer that gave Mt. Eden a 51-45 lead with 2:15 left in the game.


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High Tide: From Libor Bribes to Rejecting Talks
A roundup of corruption-related news from Dow Jones and other sources. You can also receive a weekly newsletter version of Corruption Currents here.
A Royal Bank of Scotland Grouptrader allegedly colluded with a counterpart at UBS AG to pay almost $330,000 in bribes to brokers willing to help them manipulate Libor, regulators said. Both banks declined to comment. More here. (Bloomberg, McClatchy)
India named a former judge to probe the lobbying activities of Wal-Mart Stores to see whether the U.S. retailer violated local laws. (Dow Jones Newswires)
Japan's Osaka exchange is allegedly investigating how Universal Entertainment accounted for millions paid in 2010 to advance its casino project on Manila Bay, sources told Reuters. The firm declined to answer questions about its accounting.
A former treasurer for Spain's ruling party was questioned as part of the corruption scandal over secret payments. Switzerland said it's cooperating with Spanish authorities on the probe. What's the real threat from the scandal? More here and here. (BBC, Reuters, Bloomberg, BBC, Guardian)
Two Australian ministers admitted to taking hospitality from a power broker who is under a criminal investigation by the anti-corruption commission. More here and here. (Mail & Guardian, AFP, Daily Telegraph)
The FCPA Blog asks when a country is corrupt and noted a recent filing in the Control Components Inc. case. The FCPAProfessor runs a guest post on a recent filing in the Siriwan case. Tom Fox looks back at the U.K. Bribery Act and analyzes the Canadian anti-corruption reform proposals.
Microsoft and Symantec said they disrupted a global cyber crime operation by shutting down servers that controlled hundreds of thousands of PCs without the knowledge of their users. (Reuters)
Banks struggle to keep data secure. More here. (The Economist, Bank Info Security)
The White House cybersecurity official said an executive order won't solve anything and that a bill on cybercrime is needed. (The Hill)
An Estonian man charged with participating in a click-fraud campaign that infected at least four million computers in 100 countries with malware pleaded guilty to fraud and computer charges. (SC Magazine)
The Federal Reserve said it was hacked but none of its critical functions were affected. (Reuters)
A federal fraud trial of aides to New York City comptroller John Liu was delayed after one of the defendants was hospitalized due to a mental-health issue. (Wall Street Journal)
A judge criticized a settlement between prosecutors and WakeMed over false Medicare billings. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona denied allegations of Italian tax fraud. (AFP)
Credit-card fraud is higher in southeast Asia, according to banks and travel agents. (Times of India)
Money Laundering:
The reputation of HSBC Holdingswas "crushed" after it agreed to the record $1.9 billion settlement, the bank's chief executive said. The Justice Department is mulling over HSBC's choice for compliance monitor and a decision is likely in the coming weeks, sources said. (Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Corporate Compliance Complete sub req)
The Philippines is inching closer to ratifying new anti-money laundering amendments. More here and here. (GMA News, Inquirer.net, Reuters)
Thailand's anti-money laundering agency is eying gambling dens. (The Nation Thailand)
A former Newark, N.J. city aide with ties to Mayor Cory Booker's 2010 election campaign was arrested on money laundering charges. She didn't appear to be contacted for comment. More here. (Newark Star-Ledger, Newark Star-Ledger)
Discussions in the Eurozone will continue on Monday over whether to order Cyprus to conduct an anti-money laundering audit. (Reuters)
Though an Iranian envoy said progress on nuclear talks with global powers rests on U.S. goodwill, the country's supreme leader rejected outright direct talks with Washington. Iran is unlikely to be willing to talk from a position of weakness, analysts said. More here, here and here. (Reuters, AP, Reuters, Al Monitor, Al Jazeera, AP, NY Times)
The latest sanctions from the U.S. on Iran is the latest escalation in an economic war. Tehran faces an oil-cash squeeze, and it slammed the latest measures as "hostile." The U.S. Treasury Department also issued guidance (pdf) on what humanitarian aid is exempt from sanctions. More here, here and here. (NY Times, Bloomberg, AFP, NY Times, document, AP, Al Jazeera, Reuters)
A client alert discusses the latest Iran sanctions. (JDSupra)
A European court ruled against sanctions the EU placed on Iran's Bank Saderat. More here. (AFP, Washington Free Beacon)
Washington and Seoul are discussing further sanctions against North Korea. (Yonhap)
What happens when someone comes off an OFAC blacklist? (Sanction Law)
Terrorism Finance:
Kathy Lynn Austin, head of the Conflict Awareness Project, checks in on Viktor Bout. (CNN)
A U.S. official called the Open Government Partnership the Obama administration's "signature governance initiative." (POGOBlog)
FIFA announced it launched an online whistleblower portal. More here and here. (news release, AP, Keir Radnedge)
How effective is the SEC's whistleblower program? (MarketWatch)
General Anti-Corruption:
ABB won the dismissal of a racketeering lawsuit that alleged one of its units conspired with Saddam Hussein to corrupt the Oil-For-Food Program. (Bloomberg)
Japanese banks are accused of rigging Tibor. (Financial Times sub req)
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July 22, 2014, 08:00:00 AM
Remarks of Acting Secretary Sloan D. Gibson (As Prepared), Veterans of Foreign Wars Annual Convention,
July 22, 2014
The Department of Veterans Affairs is in the midst of its most serious crisis in more than a generation. I know that, and I know you know that.
But here's something I want to make sure you also know: The Department of Veterans Affairs has before it perhaps its greatest opportunity to enhance care for Veterans in its history.
I'm not the only one who thinks that. Two weeks ago, I met with Dr. Harvey Fineberg, the distinguished clinician and healthcare leader who just completed 12 years as the President of the Institute of Medicine. When I commented that we could accomplish more in the next two-to-three years than we could have in two-to-three decades, he immediately interrupted and corrected me, "No! VA can accomplish things now it never could have accomplished."
He's right: We are in an extraordinary position.
VA's faults are well documented:
All of these problems fall into three categories:
As we begin to tackle these challenges, what are our priorities?
Those are our priorities. Now, here are some of the immediate actions we are already taking to tackle the first one—getting Veterans off wait lists and fixing scheduling problems:
These are just some of the actions we are now taking to meet some of the process challenges. Now, let me take a moment to talk about the leadership challenge.
I've been making the rounds of VA medical centers in recent weeks seeking out the "on-the-ground truth." I've heard both good and bad, and what strikes me is the contrast between places like Phoenix and places like San Antonio.
In Phoenix:
Interestingly, the very next day I went to visit the medical center in San Antonio. It was a whole different story:
I would tell you that, for me, the harder of these two visits was San Antonio. Because everywhere I looked I realized that, but for leadership, that could have been Phoenix. But for leadership.
Since those visits, I've challenged VA leaders to explain to me the difference between Phoenix and San Antonio. I have yet to hear an explanation that doesn't boil down to one thing—leadership—leaders failing to take ownership of the problems, both large and small, facing their employees.
Take, for example, the inoperable X-ray machines in the OR. You know what was wrong? The computers required to operate the machines needed to be updated from Windows XP to Windows 7. How simple a problem to solve. But no one took ownership, and I think that also highlights an unresponsive bureaucracy that frontline staff have simply given up trying to fight.
We've created an environment where the opinions of the rank and file—those doing the hard, day-to-day work of caring for our Veterans—are not only not listened to, they are instead punished!
Here's some of what we've done so far:
Let me talk for a moment about accountability. At VA, we depend on the service of employees and leaders who place the interests of Veterans above and beyond self-interest. Accountability, delivering results, and honesty are also key to serving our Veterans.
Those who have not performed and have not delivered results honestly will be held accountable. Where willful misconduct or management negligence is documented, appropriate personnel actions will be taken—this also applies to whistleblower retaliation. We will not tolerate retaliation against whistleblowers.
Leaders make the difference between Phoenix and San Antonio.
So, as you would expect, there are many changes in leadership underway.
First, I've named Dr. Carolyn Clancy interim Under Secretary for Health. Dr. Clancy is new to VA—she joined us last August as Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Quality, Safety, and Value. Before that, she worked at the Department of Health and Human Services, as Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Dr. Clancy is a proven leader and innovator when it comes to healthcare quality and safety. She will spearhead our reform efforts to accelerate access to care and restore trust among our Veterans.
Second, I have appointed Dr. Gerry Cox as the interim director of the Office of the Medical Inspector (OMI), responsible for restructuring the office.Dr. Cox is a 30-year Navy Veteran and former Assistant Inspector General of the Navy for Medical Matters. He will provide new leadership and a fresh perspective to help restructure OMI and ensure a strong internal audit function.
Third, I've brought on Dr. Jonathan Perlin for a short tour of duty as a Senior Advisor. Dr. Perlin comes to us on loan from the Hospital Corporation of America, where he is Chief Medical Officer and President for Clinical Services. He is also chairman-elect of the American Hospital Association and a former VA Under Secretary for Health. Dr. Perlin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help us bridge the period till we have a confirmed Under Secretary for Health. Incidentally, that selection process is well underway and included participation by VFW Executive Director Bob Wallace on the selection Commission.
Fourth, I've also brought back Leigh Bradley for a four-month assignment as Special Counsel to the Secretary. Ms. Bradley is a former General Counsel at VA and, most recently, a senior member of the DoD General Counsel team, with direct responsibility for their ethics portfolio. At VA, she will assist us in taking action against those supervisors and employees accused of wrongdoing or serious management negligence.
Finally, as you all know, the President has nominated former Proctor & Gamble CEO Robert A. McDonald to be the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Bob and I have been friends for 40 years beginning during our time together as cadets at West Point. He brings strong leadership and exceptional management skills to this role, and he's got one of the strongest moral compasses I have ever seen.
This combination of executive skills and values are ideal for VA at this critical time.His confirmation hearing is today, and I hope for a speedy confirmation.
Before, I move to my last topic on healthcare, I want to say a brief word about benefits. Since arriving at VA five months ago, I have been very impressed with the transformation that is underway at VBA. I seriously doubt that any major part of the federal government has transformed so much in the past two-to-three years, and I believe that without this transformation, we would not be on track to eliminate the disability claims backlog in 2015.
Having said that, Veterans still wait too long for decisions, and our quality is still not up to standard. More recently, there have been reports that call into question the accuracy of the data we use to report our progress. Clearly, we have more work to do—faster, more accurate decisions, documented with credible reporting.
The last topic I want to address is resourcing VA to meet the current demand for timely, high-quality healthcare. As I mentioned in my Senate testimony last week, and as I will repeat at my House testimony this week, I believe that the greatest risk to Veterans over the intermediate to long-term is that additional resources are provided only to support increased purchased care in the community and not to materially remedy the historic shortfall in internal VA capacity. Such an outcome would leave VA even more poorly positioned to meet future demand.
Make no mistake: Purchased care plays an important role in extraordinary circumstances:
But purchased care is not a replacement for a strong and vital Veterans' healthcare system.
Consider these points:
This simple fact explains my statement to Congress last week that we need an additional $17.6 billion in funding over the next three years—making it possible to hire an additional 10,000 clinical staff, provide essential information technology support, make a very small dent in the massive capital project deficit we carry, and fund additional purchased care while we build the internal capability to meet current demand.
These resources are critical if we are to seize on the opportunity before us! VFW has been there for Veterans from the beginning, as the oldest of the major VSO's.
You have had a hand in every major achievement on behalf of Veterans for the past hundred years: formation of the Veterans Administration and the original GI Bill; advancing VA's elevation to Cabinet-level status; creation of the new GI Bill; and advocating for recent funding increases and advance appropriations.I know I can count on you to lend a hand, along with your best advice, to make a lasting difference for Veterans.
My thanks to your leadership:
Thank you for all you do for Veterans. I look forward to working with you to seize this historic opportunity to transform VA into THE provider of choice for Veterans' healthcare.
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I need help! I have been dealing with this pain for to long. It is on the outside of my right foot located on the back of the heel. I had an MRI and the Dr. said it had fluid and micro tears where the AT and heel meet. The fluid was almost everywhere in the ankle he also saw a bone spur on the back of my heel, foot, ankle. Heat helps it, ice helps it but what I would like is to get rid of it altogether. What do I need to do? I will do what ever it takes. It all started with the five finger shoes!!!
I'm no expert (there are lots better on here) but I'll give you my two cents. Is the pain actually at the very back of the heel, where it turns to go up to the ankle? The bone spur could be causing most of the pain. Heel pads may help. Are you a heel-striker? I had pain at the back of my heel (not plantar fasciitis, though my podiatrist was convinced it was). I "fixed" the problem by changing, over many months, from heel-striking to a midfoot plant.
I am a mid foot striker. Yes it is on the very back of the heel and to the outside of the rt foot. I press on it and it hurts but if I keep the pressure on it, it goes away but when I start walking it hurts again. The dr. said that the bone spur would not cause the pain but the micro tears could. I will take any two cents to find out what to do to get rid of this. Thank you so much for your help!
If you've posted this question/situation on runnersworld.com then you've already seen my answer. The description here is remarkably simialar to a posting there. But on the chance you haven't posted on runnersworld.com - you might check out ASTYM. ASTYM is administered by certified PTs. The technique involves scraping the skin with plastic instruments. The scraping causes micro trauma to the tissue underneath - causing the body to go into healing mode so the tissue can be remodeled and rebuilt. From what I understand the technique works very well on tendons. I had it done for Plantar Fasciitis and it worked very well.
Good luck.
"Kick off your high heel sneakers, it's party time."
-- From the song FM by Steely Dan
I had the exact same problem with this for two years on my left heel. I am a normal heel stricker however. It took the doctor a long time to finally figure out what was wrong after I went through 8 months of physical therapy. What I had was a small bone spur right where the tendon connected to the heel. Very difficult to see on the MRI since there was a lot of calcification. Over time it was damaging my AT and the tendon started calcifying from repeated damage. It was very similiar to bursitis and the only way it got fixed was through surgery. Unfortunately I dealt with the pain for a couple of years and it caused a lot of damage. The doctor did surgery and removed a center portion of my tendon and cleaned out any potential bone spurs in the area. He said it wasn't an obvious bone spur but was in the worst location. I went through 4 months of physical therapy afterwords and I am at exactly 2 years from my surgery today. I was just able to run a half marathon in November and I am shooting for a marathon in May. The recover process has taken a long time. It still hurts on occasion and gets very tight. So, lots of stretching still and working to rebuild my calf muscles. It is hard to believe how much you lose when going through this and how hard it is to come back.
Best of luck to you.
I have something similar in my left foot which my Dr insists is PF but is not at all similar to the PF I've had in the past. I have pain/ache around the outside and inside of my heel. Right under my heel, something pops while walking (you can actually hear it popping) and my ankle cracks nonstop. Any ideas? Haven't run since July 2010. Doing P90X now which only stresses my foot on yoga days. Thanks for any input
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She read to them, her father said.
Rousseau and the other five educators slain in the Dec. 14 massacre will be honored next week with the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal, one of the nation's highest civilian awards, for their efforts to protect the children of Sandy Hook.
President Barack Obama will present the awards in a White House ceremony on Feb. 15 to the families of Rousseau, principal Dawn Hochsprung, school psychologist Mary Sherlach and teachers Rachel D'Avino, Anne Marie Murphy and Victoria Soto.
"It's a really, really lovely honor," Rousseau's mother, Teresa, said Wednesday. "I think it will be really hard to accept. I'd rather have her back."
The staff members have been credited with protecting the students when a gunman attacked the building. Some rushed toward him while others used their bodies to shield children from gunfire. The shooter killed the six adults and 20 first-graders in two classrooms before committing suicide.
Sherlach's husband, Bill, said the six staff members acted with nothing to help them, knowing that they were all that stood between the children and the gunman.
"These six people were the only people that were there to help these kids. What did these people have in terms of confronting this guy? They had nothing.
"And every second that he was delayed saved at least one life. ... Every three, four, five seconds that he was delayed, numerous lives were saved," he said.
The award honors Americans who have performed "exemplary deeds of service" for their country or fellow citizens. It is generally recognized as the government's second-highest civilian award.
The principal was said to have lunged at the gunman to try to stop him, Soto reportedly hid children in a closet, and the parents of Josephine Gay and Dylan Hockley have said they were comforted by the fact that their children's aides, Rachel D'Avino and Anne Marie Murphy, had wrapped their arms around the children.
Gilles Rousseau, Lauren's father, said state police told him his daughter was reading to the children in the corner of a classroom.
"They said she did exactly what she was supposed to," he said.
Teresa Rousseau said Lauren worked extra jobs to make ends meet as she pursued her dream of becoming a teacher. Hochsprung's husband, who taught her daughter in fourth and fifth grade, was one of her inspirations.
"He had the most amazing classroom you could imagine," said Rousseau, an editor at a newspaper.
Teresa Rousseau now has the silver charm bracelet her daughter was wearing the day she was killed. It tells the story of Lauren Rousseau's life in miniature—there's an apple for being a teacher, a camera because her father is a photographer and a charm for Cape Cod, where they would visit relatives. As she speaks, Lauren's cat, Laila, jumps up on the couch to be petted.
Every few days, Rousseau has moments where she forgets her daughter is gone.
"I feel it especially because she lived here with me," said Rousseau, crying and clutching a tissue. "I've been using her hairspray and the perfume she gave me for Mother's Day. She's still, like, in every pore of the house."
Even a mundane moment can trigger the horror of that day, like when Rousseau was at the store and realized she was in aisle 26. The pain is palpable, she said.
"It's just like a stabbing," Rousseau said.
Eaton-Robb reported from Hartford.


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Published: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 12:03 a.m.
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I find it very disquieting that someone with apparently strong feelings about Greg Mugg's Second Amendment rights has no respect for his neighbor's First Amendment rights ["Signs Backing Gun Ban Outside a Lakeland Business Have Been Stolen Repeatedly," Jan. 11].
As Mugg stated to The Ledger, he does not want to take away anyone's right to own guns — he is a gun owner himself. His sign was directed specifically at "assault weapons."
If we are going to be law-abiding citizens, we cannot pick and choose the parts of our Constitution that fit our personal preferences. We must submit ourselves to the total document.
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ARDEN – Shawn Michael Hutchison, 17, of Arden, passed away on Jan. 1, 2013.
A native of Modesto, Calif., he was a son of David C. Hutchison and Carrissa L. Mason. In addition to his parents, Shawn is survived by one half-brother, T.J. Smith, and was also a brother to David York Hutchison, Jr.
Shawn was a junior at TC Roberson High School. He loved driving the Parkway and cooking and was very comedic. Shawn always knew how to make people smile.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Biltmore Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service.
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After a system crash, when I try to boot, I often have this message on a terminal screen
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How do I restart GDM, I'm not quite sure what it is?
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Oval dish with « rustic figuline » decoration
Known since the Middle Ages, the "varnished" earthenware technique increased greatly in popularity in Renaissance France. The term refers to a clay-based ceramic covered with a lead-based glaze which is translucent and coloured with metal oxides.
The most spectacular pieces are those with incredibly precise renderings of plants, shells and marine animals. They are traditionally linked to the famous potter Bernard Palissy (1510-1590), a genius ceramic artist who earned the title of "Inventor of the King's Rustic Figulines" in 1563. They were still being made in the 17th century, which is probably when the large dish at the Petit Palais was made.
No doubt ostentatiously displayed on sideboards, they are a wonderful illustration of the Renaissance Princes' taste for strangeness and technical virtuosity.