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Definition of invasive in English:
1(Especially of plants or a disease) tending to spread prolifically and undesirably or harmfully.
Example sentences
- 'Polyp cancers' are defined as invasive cancers removed at colonoscopy when colectomy was not carried out
- Not a single case of invasive cervical cancer was missed with the use of HPV DNA testing in conjunction with cytology.
- These superficial lesions can also be treated bronchoscopically to prevent progression to invasive cancer.
1.1(Especially of an action or sensation) tending to intrude on a person's thoughts or privacy: the sound of the piano was invasive
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- If a statement might be defamatory or invasive of privacy or infringing on the publicity of a live person, I don't think that statement should be used regarding a dead celebrity.
- All these government programs are invasive of privacy, paternalistic, demeaning, and inefficient.
- Eavesdropping is difficult, time-consuming and invasive of privacy.
1.2(Of medical procedures) involving the introduction of instruments or other objects into the body or body cavities: minimally invasive surgery
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- The importance of asepsis and sterilization of instruments and supplies for invasive procedures became widely accepted.
- It also may be used in other ambulatory settings that perform surgery or other invasive procedures.
- Junior nurses and healthcare assistants more involved in physical care seemed able to recognise that there was more to care than drugs, surgery, and invasive procedures.
invasively adverb
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- Many kidney conditions can now be treated less invasively by a percutaneous approach through the loin, retrograde approaches through the urethra, bladder, and ureter, or laparoscopy.
- Although not definitive, recent studies have shown that early initiation of lipid-lowering therapy is safe and effective in both medically and invasively treated patients.
Late Middle English: from obsolete French invasif, -ive or medieval Latin invasivus, from Latin invadere (see invade).
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ALAMEDA -- With the season going nowhere, the curiosity high and the alternatives slim, the choice is clear.
It's time for the Raiders to take an extended look at Terrelle Pryor at quarterback.
Starting quarterback Carson Palmer has been pushed to the sideline by injury. Backup Matt Leinart, who took over when Palmer was injured last Sunday, seems destined to spend most of his NFL career in that role. More to the point, the Raiders already know what they have in Leinart, who probably won't return next season.
That Pryor has practically zero history and almost certainly will be back in 2013 makes him the logical option for a franchise whose regressive season has placed it in the position of spending the final month in evaluation mode.
There can be no greater value for the Raiders in their season finale Sunday at San Diego than to leave Qualcomm Stadium with some legitimate clues about the unknowns on the roster.
Is there a bigger -- or more compelling -- unknown than Pryor, a very good athlete who desperately hopes to prove himself able as an NFL quarterback?
Leinart and Pryor shared time on the practice field Wednesday, and coach Dennis Allen implied that will be the plan for the remainder of the week -- or until he decides which player will start and how playing time might be divided.
"We gotta put a game plan together that gives us a chance to beat San Diego," Allen said.
For the sake of the Raiders, let's hope the coach is playing coy and that more of those first-team snaps that went to Leinart on Wednesday will be going to Pryor on Thursday and Friday.
The Raiders are 4-11, and 5-11 won't make them much better. Allen has been around the league long enough -- and has reason to be secure enough -- to know that one victory at the end of a futile season might bring short-term satisfaction but that overall development likely will have more lasting significance.
No informed decision can be made about much of anything in life without, well, research and study. Pryor demands research and study.
The Raiders could, of course, sprinkle in a few plays for Pryor and learn what they already know. That he will have some difficulty calling plays. That he will have some problems getting the snap on time. That he will throw some unsightly passes. That he is profoundly unpolished and can be wildly inconsistent.
But in this era of dual-threat quarterbacks like Colin Kaepernick and Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III, the Raiders have to see what is there at this embryonic stage of Pryor's NFL career.
They have to prepare for the best and the worst, for glimpses of possibility, moments of brilliance, sheer ineptitude, spasms of hope, utter failure -- anything that might assist Allen and general manager Reggie McKenzie in bringing clarity to the future.
For now, Allen and offensive coordinator Greg Knapp owe it to themselves, to the team and to Pryor to coach him to the fullest this week, to do all they can to prepare him for a road game against a sub-mediocre team. They need to know if he can be a part of their future.
The team's managing partner, Mark Davis, surely would like to know. McKenzie stated four weeks ago that the team needed to present Pryor with an opportunity, if only because there is no other way to fairly evaluate the 23-year-old from Ohio State.
Since then, little of value has been gained.
Pryor's interpretation of Wednesday's practice was slightly different from that provided by Allen. Pryor described it not so much as even reps and him coming in behind Leinart for two or three snaps with the first team.
"I'm happy with it because it was more than I was getting," he said.
Pryor said he understands the coaches "are looking out for me." He's right. Nothing would have been gained by pushing him out there in the middle of the season with promise. Nothing would have been gained by turning the team over to a QB with zero game experience when a first-year staff is trying to build a team.
"They knew I wasn't ready," Pryor said, "and I still may not be."
But 15 games into the season, the priorities have to shift. This season's promise is long gone. It's too late to build a team, much less a contender.
That rookie offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom could start Sunday in place of Mike Brisiel (concussion) is a way to get a sneak preview of what Bergstrom might offer.
For Pryor and the Raiders, this is one more opportunity, the last chance before minicamps.
The Raiders-Chargers season finale is a blip on the NFL screen, relatively meaningless. It will remain so only if Oakland insists.
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Sunday's game
Raiders (4-11) at San Diego (6-9), 1:25 p.m. CBS
Pryor, Leinart get first-team reps in practice.
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Great pict. This inspired me to bike with my kids in the Xtracycle with a trailer this weekend to get our tree. We had a blast and the nursery staff said they'd never seen anyone pick up a tree on a bike.
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Local students have been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester at Central Methodist University.
To qualify, students must be enrolled full time and achieve a 3.5 or higher grade point average on CMU's 4.0 grading scale for the spring term.
The following students are on the Dean's List: Jessica Graver, a Marine Biology major from Bowling Green; Chelsie Jakuboski, a Pre-Nursing major from Troy; Kelsey Vanzant, a Pre-Education major from Troy; Alyson Conn, a Pre-Nursing major from Hannibal; Mackenzie Bock, an undeclared major from Maywood; Andrea Davis, a InterdisciplinaryStudies major from New London; Skylar Mittag, a Marine Biology major from New London; Dannielle Sharp, a undeclared major from Perry; Camilla Decker, a Early Childhood Education major from Shelbina.
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- Mar 16:
- Green Day at SXSW 2013: Billie Joe Armstrong back; band delivers glorious night of music
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- SXSW 2013: 'Broadway Idiot' gets world premiere in Austin
- Billie Joe's ode to recovery
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- SXSW Film 2013: `Finding the Funk' is insightful look into genre
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- SXSW 2013: The Specials
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- SXSW 2013: Natalie Maines setlist
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SXSW: Natalie Maines review
Ever wonder whatever happened to Natalie Maines?
It seemed like she simply disappeared after her platinum-selling, Grammy-winning band, the Dixie Chicks, went on hiatus in 2007.
Well, fans found out what Maines has been up to -- for at least part of that time -- on Wednesday night at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.
The singer came to the lovely Austin City Limits Live venue to showcase her debut solo record, "Mother," which is due out May 7. And that's exactly what she did — performing the whole album in its entirety, from start to finish.
It's being billed as a "rock" record. Although, from what we heard at SXSW, it seems like it might end up being a mix of sounds -- ranging from pop to singer-songwriter to Americana to her roots in country. The title track is a cover of Pink Floyd's darkly alluring cut from "The Wall" -- which sure seems like unusual material for Maines to be mining. Yet, her version of the Roger Waters' composition was definitely a highlight of the overall appealing set.
Among those joining Maines onstage was Ben Harper, who is playing a huge hand in Maines' career revival. He co-produced the album, played on it and contributed one of his own songs, "Trained."
Maines proved that she still has a fine voice, one capable of drawing emotion from many different kinds of songs. The set, like the album, was filled renditions of tunes penned by the likes of Eddie Vedder, Jeff Buckley and the Jayhawks' Mark Olson and Gary Louris.
It was a good start to a new chapter in her career. Yet, it will be intriguing to see just how high Maines can soar on the charts with her fellow Dixie Chicks.
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PINEHURST, N.C. -- Pinehurst No. 2, among the world's more revered courses, has managed to become somewhat of a mystery to the world's best golfers as the U.S. Open gets under way Thursday.
The recently renovated No. 2 has been shorn of all its rough but still has its diabolical, turtle-back greens. The combination of new and old makes for a fascinating backdrop for two weeks' worth of national championships -- the U.S. Women's Open is next week, also on No. 2.
"We know Pinehurst because of the greens," said Matt Kuchar, a pre-tournament favorite. "But the rest has changed."
Under the direction of course designers Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, nearly 40 acres of Bermuda grass was removed from the course. The old rough was replaced with sand, wiry grasses and native vegetation that original course architect Donald Ross first installed on No. 2, which opened in 1907 and was what he once called "the fairest test of championship golf I have ever designed."
Playing a course with no rough poses a unique challenge for players accustomed to Open setups that usually feature thick, tall grass running along the side of narrow fairways and around the greens.
"The U.S. Open is different than anything we ever play," Masters champion Bubba Watson said. "This time they're doing it without rough, but they're doing it with the greens."
Strategies are still being formulated. Hitting out of what are now being called "waste areas" onto Pinehurst's heavily sloped greens is requiring a new way of thinking.
"You have to look at the best way to attack that hole," Watson said. "And when I say attack, I don't mean attack the pin. I mean, maybe miss the green over here to the right so you can chip up and make an easy par or an easier par."
Phil Mickelson, who has won five major championships but never a U.S. Open, has perhaps the best and most imaginative short game on the PGA Tour. He's still figuring how he'll approach his approach shots as he pursues a "career slam."
"There's no luck involved with the hack-it-out rough that sometimes we have around the greens (at other U.S. Opens)," Mickelson said. "The challenge of those areas is that you have sand and then you also have kind of a wiry grass. The sand will make the ball come out dead with a lot of spin. The wiry grass will make the ball come out shooting into a flier. So identifying which way the ball is coming out is going to be a big difference."
What hasn't changed are the greens. Their side of the equation remains tricky.
"So the pins are sitting here, going, 'OK, here's the pin, you can hit it here if you hit the perfect shot,' " Watson said. "I just can't hit a 4-iron with a little spin on it and stop it close to the pin. I don't think it's unfair; it's a different mindset of golf. I don't play chess. But it's a chess match."
Said 2013 Open winner Justin Rose: "To come into these greens, you've got to be very precise. Then you are a little bit in that luck of the golfing gods -- which way it bounces coming into the green."
There are other changes to the course. The yardage on the par-3 sixth hole was increased by 31 yards to 219 yards. The fourth hole has been switched from a par-4 to a par-5. No. 5 has been switched from a par-5 to a par-4.
"Everyone is going to miss a few more greens this week than they're used to," said world No. 1 Adam Scott, who is also chasing his first Open victory. "So they better be ready for that. And patience will be tested."


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Ratty Vs. V-Dub, 4/28
Ratty: Hot Corned Beef on Rye, Steamed Vegetable Melange, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars
V-Dub: Seafood Gumbo, Stuffed Shells with Meatless Sauce, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars
Advantage: Ratty. Let's have a vegetable melange á trois up in here.
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Published: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 11:22 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 11:22 a.m.
Portions of the following information are based on facts provided by the arrested individuals. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Feb. 9, 2013
Thibodaux Police
Chandra Vicks, 39, 212 Eclair St., Thibodaux, possession of marijuana (second offense), violation of uniform controlled dangerous substances law.
Feb. 10, 2013
Terrebonne Sheriff's Office
Michael Lee Vaughan, 19, 10632 Northeast 133rd Place, Kirkland, Wash., battery on police officer, resisting arrest by violence, simple assault.
Ramsey Todd Billiot, 39, 3754 Grand Caillou Road, Houma, third offense DWI, headlamp violation, driving under suspension.
Shaquille Oneal VanBuren, 19, 605 Brier Drive, Dularge, illegal carrying weapons, aggravated assault.
Fausto Teodoro Salgado-Sturtz, 38, 347 L. L Kirth Drive, Houma, theft of motor vehicle.
Jesus Marquez Cruz, 24, 204 Lincoln St., Houma, domestic abuse battery.
Robert Anthony Songe, 56, 2101 Caddo St., Houma, DWI, improper lane usage.
Louisiana State Police
Christopher Albert Verdin Jr., 29, 106 Berwood Drive, Houma, second offense DWI, seat belt violation, improper approach emergency vehicle.
Stephen J. Moody, 2 Saddle Ridge Road, Wimberly, Texas, DWI, headlamp violation.
Thibodaux Police
Grant Thibodeaux, 21, 210 Due Drive, Thibodaux, hit-and-run.
Dax Prejean, 19, 2543 South Highway 308, Donaldsonville, possession of marijuana, prohibited acts/drug paraphernalia.
Lexie Robert, 19, 126 Hood St., Donaldsonville, possession of marijuana.
Larry Coleman, 22, 609 Grant Road, Napoleonville, fugitive.
Cedric Myers, 32, 618 Linda Ann. Ave., Gray, resisting an officer, disturbing the peace/offensive, derisive, annoying words to another.
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John Chouccoli, 23, 400 Cox Ave., Hattiesburg, Miss., DWI, establishing of speed zones, operating a vehicle with a suspended license.
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Ronald Chavez, 50, 129 Anicia St., Raceland, simple criminal damage to property, aggravated battery with dangerous weapon.
Johnus Thomas, 23, 2319 Church St., Vacherie, operating vehicle with a suspended license; other offense, headlights required.
Wilbert Washington, 41, 1422 Orange Grove Square, Thibodaux, contempt.
Feb. 11, 2013
State Police
Carlos Nieves, 32, 901 Barataria St., Lockport, DWI, driving on roadway laned for traffic.
Lafourche Sheriff's Office
Markeith Franklin, 30, 249 Cypress Court, Gray, domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.
Jaydon Galliano, 19, 260 W. 151st St., Galliano, safety belt use, resisting an officer, operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Jerry McMillion, 29, 122 Upperline Ave., Raceland, contempt.
Joshua Thibodeaux, 23, 15823 E. Main St., Cut Off, sentence imposed.
Emily Vegas, 31, 262 W. 54th St., Cut Off, contempt.
Deondre Gramma, 19, 205 St. Bernard St., Thibodaux, sentence imposed.
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Keith Watson, 55, 116 Ribbon Cane, Drive, theft of goods (summons).
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The former members of the South Shore band Ten Cent Lure now live in Santa Cruz and they have a new group, Variant Soul.
With a sound like a psychedelic Black Crowes, Variant Soul will play both sides of the lake: Friday, Oct. 5, in the Tahoe City's Sawtooth Ridge Cafe and Saturday, Oct. 6, in the Himmel Haus, which is the former Christiana Inn on Saddle Road in South Lake Tahoe.
Oxendine has played with Bay Area bands since the 1960s. He was in Moby Grape and played with Bill Champlin and Jerry Miller and members of the Doobie Brothers.
Variant Soul formed about eight months ago.
"We really enjoy just playing and it fell together," Oxendine said. "We've been playing around Santa Cruz but now were taking the next step and going out. We're ready to get out and do some fun with other people."
The band has a self-titled, seven-track CD. The other members are saxophonist Andrew Beal, harp player Lance. A. "Mr. Pequeno" Little and bassist Leroy "Rick" Hoornbeck. Keyboardist Greg Brown will not make the trip due to a work conflict.
Himmel Haus serves contemporary German cuisine and owner Zak Latzka has music at least once a week. Latzka said his goal is to have live music every night.
Oxendine predicted a good turnout.
"I'm thinking there is going to be a lot of people because it's such a big weekend with the Oktoberfest over at Camp Richardson and a food festival (at Harrah's Lake Tahoe)," he said. "So when they're done with that and they want to dance off some of that food and beer come over to the Himmel Haus and have some more."


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Clinton R. Harder, 21, of Shelbina, Mo., and Timothy A. Lasiter, 27, of Aurora, Mo., suffered minor injures in a one-vehicle accident at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in Barry County, Mo.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Lasiter was driving a 1996 Jeep Cherokee on farm road 2010 five miles south of Aurora. The Jeep went off the left side of the road and overturned.
Neither occupant was wearing a seat belt. Both went by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Aurora.
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How to Steer Your Global Career
Planning a career in this constantly shifting economy can feel like trying to hit a moving target. Recent estimates indicate that as many as 40 percent of US jobs and 60 percent of those in Europe are being filled today by contract workers, not full-time employees, and this is increasingly true among higher-educated and highly skilled workforces. At the same time, rapid technological advancement has accelerated the rate of change in the global economy. As a result, the average job today lasts only a little more than three years.
To help navigate this ever-changing landscape, we sat down with some of the directors of Columbia Business School's Jerome A. Chazen Institute of International Business and asked them how today's upwardly mobile managers can prepare to meet today's challenges. Our panel includes: Tomas Hazleton, head of corporate and operational risk for Threadneedle Investments; Kevin A. Quinn, founder of Genki Advisory; James F. Prusky, a partner with Crecera Finance Co.; and Wolfgang Bernhard, member of the board of management for Daimler AG.
How has the job market changed?
Hazleton: The market is clearly more volatile, but there are also more opportunities today, particularly for specialists. The people who are succeeding are the people who are continuing to advance their skills even after school. They have differentiated themselves in some way so that even in tougher economic times they stand out from the crowd and are retained or offered new opportunities.
Bernhard: In my industry, job volatility isn't the issue. Our projects all have a four- or five-year lead time. It takes a long time to bring a vehicle into production so we need stable teams with long-term experience staying with us for a long time. High turnover would be detrimental to our goals and our company.
Prusky: One big change I've seen is that when I came out of school, the way to an international career was to get a job with a large global company that had an expatriate program. Today, a lot of these global companies are hiring local people to fill key positions in international markets.
How has this changed what corporations are looking for from their incoming managers?
Hazleton: We're no longer looking for average people. Average tenure is decreasing, and managers are trying to find the right tool for the right problem. As much as possible, firms are outsourcing or automating the routine activities and focusing more on their point of differentiation. If clients are willing to pay a premium for their skills, they are going to be looking for someone with specific skills to fill a need. Being a generalist isn't enough anymore.
Quinn: I think people, whether they acknowledge or not, are more broadminded about the types of candidates they were willing to look at than they were before. We used to look at GMAT scores, grades, and whether candidates were associated with a brand-name company right out of college. Now we ask: Can they do the work? Will they work hard? What are their analytical abilities?
Bernhard: We need to have a broader view of the world. As a global economy, we are at many crossroads. We don't know how the future will unfold, and uncertainty is a major element of today's business environment. So we are looking for those people who have the ability to continuously embrace new things without getting stuck on certain ways of doing things or thinking about problems. That's a personal trait we seek, and what we try to discover in interviews: someone who notices change coming, instead of someone who simply reacts to it.
Prusky: We look for top people in the local markets. For our roles in the emerging markets, we wouldn't hire someone who didn't have the local experience.
What hasn't changed?
Quinn: This probably varies by companies and industry, but there is still a bias out there that isn't changing fast enough. I know I still have it. When I look at resumes and see that someone has worked at five different companies in 10 years, I automatically think, "What's the problem?" Someone else could see that person as a candidate who has been accumulating really rich experiences. That can be more attractive to some employers, and now it's forcing me to reevaluate what I think about people's experiences.
Prusky: One thing that hasn't changed is that international business still is one of the most exciting areas a student can go into because the challenges extend beyond the basic business challenges. International business layers in the challenge of cultural differences, and the challenge of interpreting international policy and cross-border negotiation.
What are some key issues that can shape career decisions?
Quinn: The work-life balance has to be a key feature because it can help steer you away from certain jobs, depending on your goals and priorities. For example, to have a successful career in investment banking, work-life balance is largely out the window. But there are other industries in which you can be just as successful and fulfilled without working 80 to 90 hours a week.
Hazleton: It has to start with the personal, because the role has to be a good fit, and you have to be passionate about what you are going to be doing. I tried to get out of risk management several times because it was a back-office job, and I wanted to be a front-office guy. But I kept gravitating back to it because I'm passionate about it. And since the financial crisis, risk management has moved to the front office, so my passion has helped drive my career.
Bernhard: In a company with operations all over the world, you are certainly going to be spending time in other parts of the world, so you need to be mobile, flexible, and able to adapt to different cultures, different customers, and still accommodate that with your personal life. Family and kids are important, so both private and professional life can be challenging. We try to support employees, for instance through daycare facilities at our major locations. Overall, in our company, people who are more mobile globally are also more mobile upwardly.
Constant Self-Reinvention Is The New Career
The new constant is the constantly accelerating rate of change.
The only way to thrive is to be able constantly reinvent yourself, while, in a seeming dichotomy, also be able to get deeper understanding of what is important in the marketplace now.
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Will Hostess Cuts Show Up in Jobs Report?
America's economic numbers were already skewed by Superstorm Sandy. Now there's Hostess Brands Inc.'s liquidation to contend with.
The 82-year-old maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs is "promptly" dismissing most of its 18,500 employees, says Chief Executive Gregory Rayburn. But it's unclear whether those cuts will show up in government jobs data next month.
Every month the Labor Department counts the number of new jobs added to the economy by reviewing the employment accounts of selected private and government employers. The "reference" week, or week of the month they choose to look at, is the pay period that includes the 12th of the month — in this case, Monday, when Hostess's workers were still employed.
But it's unclear whether Hostess is in Labor's sample; that information is confidential. If Hostess isn't, the mass firing will go unreflected in the jobs data, for now. Assuming, however, that Hostess is in the sample, it then matters what kind of pay periods Hostess has, meaning, whether they're weekly, or bi-weekly, or a combination of the two. If a Hostess worker was employed for any time during the pay period that includes the 12th, he or she will be counted as employed by government statisticians. And that could very well be the case, which means Hostess's firings would show up in December's report.
Here's another wrinkle: Labor tallies jobs by establishment, not by company, and Hostess may contain various establishments, each with their own employment records.
Ultimately the Hostess firings will definitely show up when Labor replaces all its extrapolations with actual data, which happens once a year. For now, they will also hit weekly reports on new applications for unemployment insurance. "Any time a company shuts down and 18,000 people are out of work, that's a big deal, and the [government's establishment] survey does a good job of reflecting big events," the Labor Department economist says. "But on a national scale with such a big economy, it's hard to see how visible this will be."
U.S. economic data are already having a tough time, what with superstorm Sandy roiling the numbers. The brunt of Sandy's effect on job-market data appears to have come early, Morgan Stanley economists say, after an initial week when claims edged down. Claims jumped 78,000, to a seasonally adjusted 439,000 in the week ended Nov. 10, we learned Thursday. Economists generally think the bigger impact on the job market will come in the form of lower hours worked. Still, the latest unemployment-insurance claims figure –which could be followed by another nasty number next Thursday — "clearly points to significant job losses as well," Morgan Stanley economists say.


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The Phillies players take pride in their on-field accomplishments but they are equally as proud of the positive work that they are doing to give back to the community. Each year individual players take part in special meet and greets both at Citizens Bank Park and in the community.
Many players host their own ticketing program that allows them to meet with deserving organizations. Others have their own foundations to support causes close to their hearts.
We invite you to learn about what the Phillies players are doing to give back to the community that gives so much to them.
After meeting a family stricken by ALS and participating in the annual ALS Association banquet in 2014, Asche wanted to do more to raise funds and awareness for ALS research and to support the ALS Association.
He and wife Angie designed a Together We Fight T-shirt which can be purchased at the Majestic Clubhouse Store at Citizens Bank Park or at phillies.com for $24.99. Net proceeds benefit the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter.
In 2014, Ryan and his wife Krystle founded The Ryan Howard Big Piece Foundation which is dedicated to improving the lives of children by promoting academic and athletic development. The Foundation's goal is to engage students in the essential area of literacy thus leading them on a path to a brighter future.
In 2014, Vare-Washington Elementary School in South Philadelphia was selected as the recipient school of the very first "Big Piece" grant.
In 2014, the Howards hosted their second Stand Up for Literacy event, which acted as a fundraiser for the next Big Piece Foundation grant.
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Ryan was the 2011 Phillies Community Service Award winner and the local Roberto Clemente Jr. Award recipient.
Ryan received an Honorary Badge from the Philadelphia Police Athletic League during "PAL Night at the Phillies" in August 2008, recognizing his community service.
In 2012, Carlos Ruiz introduced his Chooch's Chicos ticket program. Through this program Ruiz invites children from local Latino organizations to Phillies games and provides t-shirts and concessions. Groups benefiting include ACLAMO Family Centers, Concilio Summer Youthworks, National Stop The Violence Alliance, Inc. and Congreso De Latinos. Carlos also meets individually with the children and teens during batting practice.
For the past five years, Carlos Ruiz has hosted the annual "Get in the Game" bowling tournament benefiting Philadelphia Futures, an organization that provides the city's low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources and opportunities necessary for admission to and success in college.
Each year, Ruiz has been joined by Phillies Chairman David Montgomery and many of his teammates in this effort.
In 2015, the event raised more than $175,000.
Since the partnership with Philadelphia Futures began 15 years ago, the Phillies and Ruiz have helped raise nearly $2 million to support students across Philadelphia.


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As founding editor and president of Rue Morgue Publications, Rodrigo Gudino is well steeped in the culture of horror films. Shifting from the role of critic to creator has been a long, calculated move. After experimenting with a variety of styles in his short films, including animation and first person point of view, Gudino turned his attention towards his first feature film.
Rodrigo Gudino, the original Editor of Canadian horror mag Rue Morgue, finds his directorial debut being picked up by Anchor Bay Canada, for a 2013 release. I interviewed Gudino years ago and came away from it thinking he was incredibly intelligent and passionate about the genre. I can't speak to the quality of "The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh", but this teaser makes it look pretty interesting. Either way, Gudino is someone we want championing the genre.
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1 box white cake mix
(ingredients called for on cake mix box; egg whites, oil and water)
2 1/2 teaspoons mint extract, divided use
green food color
1 jar (16 oz.) hot fudge topping
1 container (8 0z.) whipped topping, thawed
Creme de Menthe chocolate candies chopped into pieces
Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Spray 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Make cake mix per the directions on the back of the box.
Add in 2 tsp. of the mint extract and the green food color. I'm using liquid food coloring here.
If you have the food coloring paste, just add until you reach desired color.
Pour batter into baking dish and cook for time listed on back of cake mix box.
Once it is finished baking, allow the cake to cool completely.
Spread hot fudge sauce on cooled cake.
(See Cook's Notes below)
Stir it up.
If you'd like, you can add in more green food coloring until you've reached the desired color.
But if you can't find those, just pick up a bag of the Andes Creme de Menthe thins in the candy section of your grocery store and give them a rough chop.
This cake will need to be stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Simple First Activities - Phonics
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It's never too early to start learning. This colorful, fun-filled workbook features tons of activities, simple exercises and interactive flash cards that help develop your child's phonics skills. Both the book and cards wipe clean, so kids can practice their skills over and over.
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- Both the book and the cards are wipe-clean, so that activities can be repeated to reinforce learning.
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Should Christians be active in government?
Constitutional Attorney KrisAnne Hall will answer this and more at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 15 at the Concerned Women for America, CWA, Liberty First 2014 Tour stop at the Bank of Versailles Greenview Branch.
Hall will speak on how we went from being subjects of a king to free men in a republic? What is the real "now" solution to federal overreach?
Women, men and teens are welcome to attend the Liberty First Tour stop.
According to State Director CWA Missouri Bev Ehlen, "Hall teaches the history of religious liberty in America that isn't being taught anywhere else. As a pastor's wife, she speaks with authority regarding the Christian's Biblical obligation to defend liberty. She teaches the history that is essential to understanding our Constitutional Republic. This history has not been taught for decades but it is essential to the preservation of liberty for future generations. No opinions, no politics, just historical facts. Hall will give real time solutions that We, The People need, to correct an out-of-control federal government."
CWA is the nation's largest public policy women's organization which assists their members across the country to bring Biblical principles to all levels of public policy. CWA has nearly 500 Prayer/Action Chapters in almost every state, where members meet once a month to pray, educate themselves and others, and act to protect those Biblical principles they believe are the foundation of freedom.
The Bank of Versailles Greenview Branch is located at 8774 N. State Hwy. 5 in Greenview, Mo. For more information about CWA, or to become an e-mail activist visit www.cwa.org. Call Ehlen at for more information.
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Maui Wowi Hawaiian continues to honor veterans during the months of November and December with extra thanks by increasing the Military Giveback Program to a 20 percent double discount off the franchise fee for those who have served in the armed forces.
"Veteran's Day is just around the corner, and to show our appreciation of the U.S. military, we wanted to make the dream of business ownership more attainable by doubling our veteran's discount," says Justin Livingston, director of global franchise development.
Maui Wowi has made it a high priority to recruit franchisees that have served in the military. The company, which has been in business for 30 years serving fresh fruit smoothies and premium coffees, was recognized by G.I. Jobs Magazine three years in a row as a Military Friendly Franchise. The company was ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide.
Two of Maui Wowi's newest recruits are Matt Lawrence and Eric Lutz, who recently became franchisees after serving together in the U.S. Marine Corps.
"We wanted a low-cost startup, something scalable, veteran friendly, and mobile so we didn't need to have any sort of brick and mortar established to get it started," Lawrence says. "When we narrowed it down, Maui Wowi was the last concept standing."
Maui Wowi's flexible business models allow franchisees to choose from a mobile unit, known as a Ka'anapali Cart, which can be operated at events and venues throughout the country.
There are also fixed kiosks and fixed retail stores, all built on the idea of growing a business to fit franchisees' lifestyles.
Maui Wowi offers a fun and flexible opportunity for veterans by providing the support of a 30-year, proven, and structured process that is typically embraced by those with a military service background.
Lawrence and Lutz agreed on the Hawaiian-themed concept and felt pride in the quality products they would be serving.
Combining Maui Wowi's proven franchise system with the skills they learned in the military, Lawrence and Lutz believe they have the right tools for growing a successful business.
"You learn so many different lessons in the Marines and develop certain skills that help you succeed in life, like leadership, working with different kinds of people, and working in intense environments," Lutz says. "It's a valuable experience that you can really apply in the business world."
Maui Wowi Hawaiian continues to focus more efforts in creating opportunities for veterans, while showing their support year round at events like air shows and U.S. Coast Guard festivals.
Franchisees also maintain a strong presence on military bases throughout the country like the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base near San Diego.
"The dedication, commitment, and work ethic of those who have served their country are the same traits that will lead to success as a franchise business owner," Livingston says. "We are proud to have so many veteran-owned Maui Wowi franchises and will continue our efforts to offer them affordable opportunities, unparalleled support, and do our best to say 'Mahalo' ('thank you') for their service."
Maui Wowi is a member of the IFA Vet Fran Program and SBA's Small Business Development Program, and has already granted franchise agreements to five veterans this year.
The 20 percent discount off the franchise fee is available to those who are granted an agreement during the months of November or December and have served in any branch of the U.S. military.


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Comfortable Slide Sandals
Oh Baya! Slide into the very best of Crocs basics with fully molded Croslite™ material, maximum lightweight cushioning and signature ventilation.
Baya Slide Details:
- The Baya line features the Crocs name along the side.
- Fully molded Croslite™ material for signature Crocs comfort.
- Ventilation ports offer breathability and accommodate Jibbitz™ charms.
- Footbed nubs create a massage-like feel.
- Non-marking Croslite™ material outsole.
- Easy slip-on style.
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feels soft with all day support.
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- Easy on/easy off (24)
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- Durable (19)
- Provides arch support (15)
- Washable (15)
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- Wear everywhere (15)
- Wear outdoors (14)
- Wear in the water (11)
- Wear for fun! (9)
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Ugly but awesome
These are the most comfortable and supportive sandals, after putting my pair on I have given up flip flops forever. They are not feminine or pretty in any way but they are super comfortable...Read complete review
These are the most comfortable and supportive sandals, after putting my pair on I have given up flip flops forever. They are not feminine or pretty in any way but they are super comfortable and supportive. They are my go to shoe in all seasons (they run loose enough I can wear the with socks in the Winter). I'd like Crocs to make them so they are cuter for women but I will keep wearing them despite how un-cute they are because they are so awesome. I recommend them to everyone who needs solid shoes in the summer instead of leg-aching flip flops. LOVE these ugly little slide-ons!!
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Baya Slide is great fitting and durable, BUT they shrink
I use them to avoid nerve pain. But the rubber bottom will shrink and curl 2-3 sizes. Heat related I think. I've exchanged 3 times for this. 2nd time went from men's...Read complete review
I use them to avoid nerve pain. But the rubber bottom will shrink and curl 2-3 sizes. Heat related I think. I've exchanged 3 times for this. 2nd time went from men's 10 to 12. Still shrinks too much and like I said, I think it's from summer heat (when they are worn)
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A very comfortable slide for the beach, shopping or home. I love it! More colors would be great.
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I like this slide; but, it is somewhat wider than I would have liked. I would give it an "average" rating.
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I have some slide Crocs that took time to stretch. These are same size but the strap is so high I can wear wool socks and still have too much room to keep from sliding. They are going back.
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My favorite slides. Usually only shoe I use on vacation.
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I will wear thes for the rest of my life!!
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I like them but I have skinny long feet and these don't fit as tightly as I would like inside the band. I could probably wear 5 pairs of socks just to fill the space.
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These are the most comfortable sandals I have owned. I bought my first pair in 2012, since I retired this is about the only footwear I use unless I have to put on my sneakers for exercising or other reasons.
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Love this style, I wear them year round!
- Easy on/Easy off
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Comments about Crocs Baya Slide:
Ordered my first Pair of Crocs which was Baya Slide sandals. Just getting over a small foot fracture and wanted better quality shoes to wear. My neighbor who owns a restaurant told me all of his employees wear Crocs and swear by them - I never heard of them and thought they were ugly when I researched them. Figured I would try a pair of sandals - OH MY GEE ... These things are a blessing - give me more comfort and support than any athletic shoe I own! No, I can't run in them but for casual wear, I am ordering another pair and also trying a different style in addition. More research shows the history of Crocs was for designed for people who need comfort, affordable support! WONDERFUL. Delighted new customer. Thanks!
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Q:Will I be able to get these at 40% off when the size 13 is back in stockAsked on 7/30/2016 by David
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A:Unfortunately our sales cannot be saved for later, but we do release a new sales almost every weekend. These shoes should be back around December so check back then to see what our currently discounts are.Answered on 8/8/2016 by Cosmic Cassi from Crocs
Q:The Bay slide is available in only one color. Is the Baya being discontinued?Asked on 6/30/2016 by Millie from Salen, OR
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A:Currently the Bay Slide is not discontinued, but we are not expected another restock of them until around mid December. That will be the color black. In spring we should have more Espresso brown out, but I don't see any other plans for more colors.Answered on 7/12/2016 by Cosmic Cassi from Crocs
Q:I am buying these as a gift can they be returned to a crocs store if they do not fit?Asked on 6/3/2016 by Katie
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A:You can return and exchange to any Crocs owned store, outlet, or kiosk. Keep in mind that for Paypal orders they can only issue store credit, and they cannot refund orders over $250.Answered on 6/8/2016 by Cosmic Cassi from Crocs
Q:Do you plan to offer the duet slide again?? It was much more comfortable than the bays slideAsked on 5/20/2016 by Lindy from Emerald Isle, NC
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A:I am sorry but that style is now discontinued. I do not know if or when we plan to bring it back. Please feel free to sign up for our newsletter to be notified when new or old styles/colors are brought onto the website. You can also search third party websites for this item, but there are no guarantees that anyone will carry them.Answered on 6/2/2016 by Cosmic Cassi from Crocs
Q:Do you sell this or any of your slides in size 14?Asked on 11/4/2015 by Dana from Greenwood, IN
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A:Sorry, none of our slides go up to a Size 14. We carry clogs up to a size 14, but our slides only go up to a Size 13.Answered on 11/5/2015 by Coachella
Q:Do you have them in wide sizes or half sizes? The Baya Slide.Asked on 8/11/2015 by Lad from Cicero, IL
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Q:Does this slide come in navy blue?Asked on 8/4/2015 by Mom
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Q:Your stock is very low on the Baya Sling. Are you no longer producing this shoe? It is such a comfortable sling for poolside, the beach, or a quick trip to the corner store. I am looking for a M9/W11.Asked on 7/10/2015 by Diane from Michigan
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What Judea & Samaria Mean to the Jewish People
For Jews, the ancient tribal territories of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and west Menasheh – a.k.a. Judea and Samaria or the West Bank – form the very heartland of the homeland. Sadly, ceding these central areas to the Arabs remains a political possibility and far too many Jews who are disconnected from their history and heritage are wholly unaware of what these crucial regions of the Land of Israel mean to Jewry collectively.
Here, then, is a précis outlining the provinces' most important geographical sites, figures, and historical contexts, in the hope of underscoring their great significance to all the People of Israel:
1. Samaria (Shomron) – Capital of the Omride kings of Israel (Omri, Ahab, Joram, etc.), and the ancient center of a thriving wine and oil industry. Mentioned in I & II Kings and II Chronicles, as well as by the prophets Amos, Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Obadiah. Samaria also appears in Josephus and its orchards are praised in the Mishnah. The ruined city was later possessed by Hasmonean king Alexander Yannai, rebuilt and renamed Sebaste (Sabastiyah) by Herod the Great and controlled by Jewish king Agrippa I until the Roman occupation and colonization. The prophet Elisha is said to be buried here, as is the Jew known as John the Baptist.
2. Shechem – Situated in the narrow valley between Mounts Ebal and Gerizim, Shechem is where Abraham built an altar under the oak of Moreh; where Jacob encamped, bought a field, and buried idols and earrings; where Dinah was raped and brutally avenged; and where Joseph the Righteous is buried. Here Joshua drew up the Mosaic statutes, erected a stone monument under the oak tree, and convened the elders and judges of Israel before his death, adjuring them to pledge allegiance to God. Gideon's sons fought over the city after that great judge's death. King David twice versified the city in the Psalms. King Rehoboam was crowned here and King Jeroboam was elected here and made it his initial capital. Shechem is also a Levitical city and one of the biblical cities of refuge. Vespasian built Neapolis (Nablus) on the ruins of the destroyed city, which is also mentioned by the prophets Hosea and Jeremiah, Josephus, and in the Midrash Rabbah. For the sectarian Samaritans, Shechem equals what Jerusalem is to mainstream Jews.
3. Mount Ebal (Eval) – Here Joshua built an altar of unhewn stones and made a peace sacrifice to God following the fall of Ai, also inscribing and reading the Torah before the Israelites and in the presence of the Ark of the Covenant. The taller counterpart of Gerizim, toward which the Levites pronounced the Mosaic curses.
4. Mount Gerizim – Where the other half of Israel stood listening to Joshua, and toward which the Levites pronounced blessings. The smaller counterpart of Ebal is known foremost as the holy mountain for Samaritans, who celebrate Passover atop its peak. It is also where Johanan Hyrcanus destroyed the pagan shrine built by the Seleucids, and where the Samaritan leader Baba Rabbah built a synagogue.
5. Shiloh – From this town Joshua made plans with the assembled people to finish apportioning the land to the tribes. Shiloh was for centuries home to the Tabernacle (Mishkan) and the Ark of the Covenant after the settlement in Canaan, and where the High Priest Eli and his sons officiated. The first religious center of the Israelites, to which Elkanah made an annual pilgrimage and where his barren wife Hannah vowed to consecrate a son to God if she could conceive. After giving birth to the prophet Samuel, Hannah recited her song of praise here. Mentioned repeatedly in Jeremiah, Shiloh was also home to the prophet Ahijah.
6. Ma'aleh Levonah – Site of the first major Maccabean battle and victory, in which Judah Maccabee defeated the Syrian Greeks and killed the Samarian mysarch Apollonius, taking his sword for himself.
7. Gilgal – First campsite and base of Joshua and the Israelites upon entering Canaan, where Joshua erected the twelve stones gathered from the Jordan River, and where the people celebrated Passover and circumcised those born in the desert. The prophet Samuel also judged Israel here, and King Saul was crowned at this sacred site. The prophets Elijah and Elisha passed through the city prior to Elijah's whirlwind ascent. Gilgal was a Levitical city in the time of Nehemiah. Mentioned by the prophets Amos and Hosea, and in the Talmud.Brandon Marlon
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It is like what Kosovo is to the Serbian people, and today Serbians only make up 5% of Kosovo's population. Today Muslims make up 75% of the West Bank's population. There will never be a Jewish majority in the West Bank, but one of the options is, if there is an independent Palestine, let the Israeli settlers stay there and become citizens of Palestine. It is not any different than Israel having an Arab minority. But the Palestinian Authority will have to drop this unwritten clause that Palestine is to be Jew-free. Because it is just as unrealistic as Israel annexing Judea and Samaria.
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At first glance the Wahabi Muslim decision to destroy one of their oldest mosque, the mosque of Medina seems like complete lunacy.
These theologians are concerned that the people's veneration for the ancient buildings associated with Mohamed is idol worship, not worshiping G-d.
There is a great element of truth to this madness.
After the tremendous trauma of Jewish history, Jews cling to their historical sites and ruins.
I also have tremendous attachment to them.
But as I understand the counsel of many rabbis, the question of how to deal with the status of the future of these lands was decided entirely on the question of are the Arabs really willing to trade land for peace. These rabbis mostly decided the answer was no.
Even if that verdict is correct, practical considerations such as the alliance with the US should be weighed before building a Jewish city in Scechem, for example.
Any further settlements in the heart of Samaria or other mostly Arab areas diminishes the future of Jewish Jerusalem and other areas near the green line.
We should not give up these lands. We do not care about Arabs, whether they want us to live there or not. They have 22 other countries and there were thousand of jewish refugees that were forced to leave Egypt and Jordan.
We should not give up these lands. We do not care about Arabs, whether they want us to live there or not. They have 22 other countries and there were thousand of jewish refugees that were forced to leave Egypt and Jordan.


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Gerald Combs, the creator of Ethereal®, has initiated the Wireshark network protocol analyzer project, a successor to Ethereal®.
Wireshark is one of the world's foremost network protocol analyzers, and is the standard in many parts of the industry.
It is the continuation of a project that started in 1998. Hundreds of developers around the world have contributed to it, and it it still under active development.
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Tags: security , audit , network , sniffer
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1.0.6 is the current stable
Wrong version number: the latest releases available are:
- 1.0.5 (stable release)
- 1.1.2 (development release)
Imho, only the stable release should be referenced in iusethis.
Does anyone know if this works with AirCrack? Last time I poked into it, the actual packet-capturing part of the program wasn't ported to OSX.
Best installed using darwinports http://darwinports.opendarwin.org or fink http://fink.sourceforge.net. Can be compiled from source as well.


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Rx Minute: Biopharmaceutical companies embracing personalized medicine
Biopharmaceutical companies embracing personalized medicine
A new report from the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development finds that biopharmaceutical companies are committed to researching and developing personalized medicines. The data show, for the first time, the extent to which companies are embracing this new research: of the companies surveyed, 94% said they are investing in personalized medicine (PM) research. In many instances, companies' investment is translating into the development of therapies that have a companion diagnostic. Companies report that within their development pipelines, 12%-50% of compounds are personalized medicines.
Personalized medicine is changing the way biopharmaceutical companies research new medicines. One hundred percent of companies surveyed said that they are using biomarkers in the discovery stage of research to help learn more about a compound. Biomarkers are molecular, biological or physical characteristics that can help identify risk for disease, make a diagnosis, or guide treatment, and they are a key component of personalized medicine.
Many of the most promising personalized medicines are still in the early stages of research. Among treatments in preclinical development nearly 60% rely on biomarker data. In early clinical research that proportion is close to 50% and in late clinical development about 30% use biomarkers.
The authors conclude, "The industry as a whole is committed to pushing strongly ahead," and "early indications show that development of personalized medicines is commanding more resources and fomenting more corresponding organization change than is generally appreciated outside the industry."
Major advances in cancer medicines in 2010
A new report from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) highlighted 53 of the most significant findings of 2010, including 12 that the report's editors consider "major advances". Among the 12 major advances, 8 related to new medicines, better ways to use existing medicines, or newly discovered benefits of approved medicines.
Examples of the major advances included in the report:
- New personalized medicine shows high response in lung cancer patients: A phase I study found that more than 90% of lung cancer patients with a specific ALK gene mutation responded to treatment with a potential new medicine, crizotinib.
- A first for improving advanced melanoma survival: The first-ever phase III randomized trial to show improved survival for patients with advanced melanoma. The experimental biologic, ipilimumab, resulted in patients living 34% longer after two years.
- Improving progression-free survival in hard-to-treat ovarian cancer: Studies found that the anti-angiogenesis drug bevacizumab to the standard chemotherapy regimen, followed by longer-term treatment with bevacizumab, significantly extended life for women with ovarian cancer, which is generally very difficult to treat.
ASCO President, George W. Sledge Jr., MD, wrote that "Progress against cancer is being made every day—measurable both in our improved understanding of the disease and in our ability to treat it." However, "sustained national investment in cancer research is needed," to continue to advance treatment options.


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I have to assume that they have improved in the past few years, but a few years ago when I was required to install this software by my university it erased several files on my HD! The risk of getting a virus on OS X is low enough to avoid that kind of trouble.
Complete and utter bullocks...OS X needs an AV just like any other operating system..and Sophos is one of the best.
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Free for Mac home users. all it caught on my system were email attachments that would infect a Windows PC.
As OSX market share continues to grow there will ultimately be a need for AV on a Mac, but for right now it is not a necessity.


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- WOW...The KWC desert Eagle is one of he stronger, heavier and life like gas sidearms. Truth be told, my brother uses his Deagle as a primary because it's so strong. I've had this pistol for 4 months now and hasn't let me down when my primary weapon went out. This pistol's main feature is it's intimidation. The deagle's size is ridiculous and what i like about it is that it's blow back feature scares the s**t out of kids.
300 fps (stronger and more effecient with propane, trust me)
scares the living daylights out of everyone-blow back
extremely life like
not gas efficient(that's why i suggest to invest in a propane adapter)
large for most holsters(i got mine to fit but i had to cut up the holster a little)
hope i helped
- yeahit really guzzles the gas and some people just dont want to mess around with buying a can of gas every other week. Although i do love gas blowbacks and the Deagle is very cool looking and fun to shoot. I am just wondering how long the plastic will hold up. I mean if u have it for a year and put 5000 rounds through it im sure the plastic is not going to hold up for a "crisp recoil"
- The cadillac of airsoftNot economical, looks sweet, tons of power
- Nicethis gun is pretty cool...it looks great and fires hard and accurate. it's mostly plastic with some metal parts but it's solid and feels good in the hand, this thing is pretty heavy weighing in at over 2 pounds. it's authentic looking and feeling and has the markings of the imi on the grip. it also features blow back for a more authentic style of shooting. a nice feature is the adjustable hop up so you can choose how much spin to put on the bb in certain conditions and with certain types of ammo, this thing fires .25g bbs nicely and gets great accuracy! well worth the price!
- WHO DOESNT WANT A BLOW BACK DESERT EAGLEguzzles your gas runs low pretty quick i really like this gun first off its a desert eagle probaly the coolest pistol ever made its blow back which is awesome and the color of it just the black is pretty awesome too if they put some silver on it it would be the number gun selling in shorty
- D. eagleWell as you all know that the Desert Eagle is one of the coolest looking hand guns on the face of this green earth. While it eats up gas like a mother, it's so SWEET!! I first noticed how sturdy it felt when i held it. It's got a real nice kick to it that not all of the blow backs have. for the most part it shot straight but don't use anything lighter than .20g because they go everywhere (it also can sometimes jam the gun). Hope I helped
- gas version of their ultra grade springerbasically the same as the .50 ultra grade springer made by kwc... which is insanely solid and would make an amazing gbb. don't complain about the slide being plastic, as it would cost over 200 with a metal slide... the slide is thick enough. can be fully disassembled and is fun to do so. grip is removable, along with many other parts, so it's easy to paint if you're into that.
- YES YES YES!!!!This is an awesome gun! I love the way it feels in your hands as you pull the trigger. It has a nice recoil action to it that makes it very realistic. It's a very nice looking 10 inch gun. The only negative is that it eats gas likes nothing, but hey, ITS A GAS BLOW BACK DEAGLE!!!!! BUY IT
- OH BABY!!!PERFECT for pistol wars! This gun is a tank and is incredibly sturdy for being made mostly of ABS plastic becauase it weighs alot. The magazine and trigger and safety switch are metal so it is just as good as a full metal, only the important parts of a pistol are metal on this gun. This gun shoots incredibly accurate and nice FPS (300). ONly down side is that this guzzles gas but its a DEAGLE, what do you expect :P?
- GREATthis is a really cool gun. i bought this on a different site (sorry shortys) and i'm really impressed. only a couple parts are metal, when i bought this i was told "it's all metal" which was what i was looking for. IT'S NOT, just a couple of smaller parts (good reason to buy from shorty's, you know what you're getting).
anyways i haven't had a problem yet. for a plastic gas gun it really is well made. this is tough plastic unlike some other crappy guns. nice blow back action, great power.
two things though. and i don't know if it's just the gun i got or if they're all like this, but first i have a lot of trouble filling the mag with gas, it leaks all over. once it's in the gun it's fine, but good luck filling it. and second: the red tip looks like someone superglued it on. it's crooked and has glue all over it. it doesn't affect the performance but looks like crap.
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Priests and Patients
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed to that it can no longer facilitate clerics in Offaly with access to a list of patients at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, for pastoral visits, breaking a long tradition between health authorities and religious personnel, because giving information to a third party breaches data protection legislation.
Since mid-January, the new visitor policy means it will not be possible for priests to know the people from the parish who are in hospital unless they have the name of the patient in advance, a development which has caused some difficulties for priests or ministers in the county who visit people in hospital on a regular basis and to some patients who are upset by the change.
Daingean's Father Patrick O'Byrne remarked that the change in policy has been a nuisance for local clerics as they no longer have any access to admission lists to visit people in hospital as had been the case for many years.
He said he now has to know beforehand someone is in hospital before he can go and visit them, encouraging his parishioners to get in touch if they have a relative or friend who would appreciate a pastoral visit.
O'Byrne added that just last week he visited a person from Daingean in Tullamore Hospital, but subsequently found out afterwards that there were a number of other people from the area in the hospital, but without access to the admission lists he didn't know at the time and couldn't stop by.
In a statement, the HSE said the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore respects the spiritual practice of all denominations, but due to data protection legislation they can no longer give out personal information to a third party.
"Data protection legislation stipulates that, as a public body, the HSE must keep personal information safe and secure and that the use and disclosure of this information must be compatible with why it is collected in the first instance," the statement said.
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Moms Getting Older
FIRST time mothers in Leitrim have the highest average age in the country, according to findings published recently by the Central Statistics Office.
The average age of mothers at first maternity in the country was 31.1 years old, it was revealed in the vital statistics for the second quarter of 2010.
Nationally women in the 30-34 age bracket accounted for the highest number of births overall at 6,528, and those in the 34-39 age group accounted for he next highest number of births, with 4,454 babies born. This shows that women are waiting longer than ever before having children.
In total, some 18,844 births were registered nationally in the second quarter of quarter of last year.
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Longford Glee
Since September 2009, the hit U.S. series Glee has captivated the hearts and minds of music lovers throughout the world.
Glee club is the term used to describe high school musical drama clubs in America. Such is the success of the show that it has inspired one Longford lady to set up glee clubs in Longford.
"I became a big fan of Glee over the last couple of years," said Lisa Fox of Edgeworthstown.
Fox has a background in professional song, dance and drama. When she saw the popularity of the Glee television show, she decided to put her credentials to good use and bring glee clubs to Longford and beyond.
"So far it has been brilliant," she said. "It took off straight away and now I am running them all over Longford and in Roscommon and Westmeath."
So what happens during a Glee club class in Longford?
"The classes are for primary school children and take a selection of songs from the actual television show. We then make up our own dance routines and drama scenes. We have solo performances too," said Fox.
From the outset, Glee clubs have proved a huge hit with Longford children. Likewise, they are also proving a huge hit with their parents.
"Generally parents are delighted with their child's growth in confidence. Even the shiest child will walk away with a great level of confidence," said Fox.
"I don't pretend to parents that kids will be professionally trained singers and dancers. Its more to do with confidence."
Longford Leader
Gay Weddings
A S;ogp woman has set up a service to help gay couples plan their weddings.
Katy Caldwell of Grange says her new business called Elegant Affairs will support and work with gay couples to ensure they can confidently celebrate the occasion in public.
Ireland's recent civil partnership laws allow gay couples to be recognized in Law. Caldwell's new initiative comes after she and her partner Mary recently celebrated their union in Greece with family and friends.
Explaining the reason for setting up the service she said, "Gay couples can feel hesitant in declaring their relationships in society.


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The generic drug market has become increasingly competitive. The need for cheaper drugs in the American marketplace has driven the abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) submissions to staggering numbers, which in turn has lead to increasingly longer US Food and Drug Administration review and approval times. Section 3.2.S.2 of the Common Technical Document (CTD) is reviewed as part of the ANDA application and is intended to convey to the reviewer and field investigators all manufacturing process information, critical controls, and risk management related to the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). In many instances, the ANDA applicant references a drug master file (DMF) that contains the API information. It is important to identify a high-quality API supplier, especially with regard to understanding the impact of starting material designation on the ANDA review time.
Presently, API starting material designation continues to be a troublesome issue. Historically, API suppliers (DMF holders) have relied on the 1987 Guideline for Submitting Supporting Documentation in Drug Applications for the Manufacturers of Drug Substances, International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Q7A (good manufacturing practice starting material), and recommendations from 2004 and 2006 working groups for help in defining a starting material for the API manufacturing process (1). The draft ICH Q11: Development and Manufacture of Drug Substances provides recommendations with respect to API process controls and starting material considerations (2). The API supplier's decision of how far back in the synthesis to go before designating the regulatory starting material is impacted by the cost of current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) compliance, publishing proprietary information, and the necessity of reporting any future changes to the process that might involve outsourcing. FDA uses a risk-based approach to determine where CGMPs should commence and defines the regulatory starting material accordingly (3). Increasingly, DMF holders define a key intermediate as the starting material and outsource the synthesis without due consideration to quality. In some cases, multiple suppliers of the outsourced starting material are provided, each with either a DMF or technical dossier requiring review. Inspections of these facilities or problems with the synthetic route for outsourced materials may significantly delay the ANDA review.
Furthermore, FDA does not formally approve DMFs. Technically only recommendations are made to the DMF holder. In the meantime, the ANDA applicant is notified that the DMF is currently under review. It follows that the lack of a timely response by the DMF holder or poor quality of the response increases the overall ANDA review time. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the ANDA applicant make a judicious choice of the API supplier. High quality suppliers should be identified prior to commencing drug product development. Critical material attributes of the API need to be considered as part of the overall quality target product profile (QTPP) of the intended drug product.The Office of Generic Drugs' current thinking on the appropriate designation of API starting materials incorporate the recommendations described in detail in the following sections.


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3.1-1 Legal Cause
Revised to January 1, 2008
If you find that the defendant was negligent in any of
the ways alleged in the plaintiff's complaint, you must next decide if such
negligence was a legal cause of any of the plaintiff's claimed injuries.
Legal cause has two components: cause in fact and proximate cause.
Doe v. Manheimer, 212 Conn. 748, 757
(1989) (noting, for the first time in Connecticut, that "legal cause" is an
essential element of any negligence claim, and specifying that "causation in
fact" and "proximate cause" are the two components of "legal cause"); 2
Restatement (Second), Torts § 430 (1965) ("In order that a negligent actor
shall be liable for another's harm, it is necessary not only that the
actor's conduct be negligent toward the other, but also that the negligence
of the actor be a legal cause of the other's harm").
The term "a legal cause" is
used instead of the term "the legal cause" because the former, though not
legally required; see Tripp v. Anderson, 1 Conn. App. 433, 438-39
(1984) (so holding with respect to the term "proximate cause"); better
expresses the notion that an injury may have more than one legal cause. See
generally Fleming v. Garnett, 231 Conn. 77, 85-86 (1994).
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negligence, the plaintiff need only prove that a portion of the injuries
complained of were legally caused by the defendant's negligence.
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Addressing social, cultural and economic determinants of HIV and Health
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Globally there are 34 million people living with HIV. While new HIV infections have declined by 20 percent between 2001 and 2011, the HIV epidemic continues to outpace the response. UNDP works with countries to understand and respond to the development dimensions of HIV and health, recognizing that action outside the health sector can contribute significantly to better health outcomes.
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UNDP supports countries to integrate attention to HIV in national planning, gender equality and MDG efforts; promote enabling human rights and legislative environments to reduce vulnerability to HIV and strengthen governance and coordination of national responses; and strengthen implementation of complex, multilateral and multi-sectoral funds and programmes including those financed by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
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1. EXITE and the quest for hot chocolate: 10:54
Yesterday I re-learned that I can teach even when everything's going blah.
I'd been running on far too little sleep for the past few days - some five hours a day, I think. Nonetheless I managed to drag myself out of bed by 6:30, catching a few blinks on the commute and making it into IBM by 8:00. I just wanted to go back to sleep, but I was stressing out about the activity - and the fact that by 9:30, I needed to be vibrantly alive and enthusiastic.
Sometimes it's just not one of those days.
A spot of hot chocolate would've done me well, I think. However, there was not a single sachet of hot chocolate mix anywhere in the coffee area for my lab, not even in my apparently-no-longer-secret stash behind the tea boxes in the cabinet. No Hershey's Kisses in Stephen Perelgut's cubicle, either. In my distraction I'd forgotten about the Tim Horton's cafe at the end of the building. Instead, I went back to my computer and went through a few blogs in order to learn new things and thus stimulate my mind.
The class went okay, although it was unexceptional. The words felt thick and unwieldy in my mouth, unclearly explained. However, the kids did what they needed to, and I was pleasantly surprised to see how much they recalled from the activity two days ago.
As for me - I learned, yet again, that I need to take better care of myself in order to be at top form. =) I hate being blah. I hate fuzzy days. I'd rather wake up with a smile on my face and plenty of energy...
Note to self: don't volunteer for anything in the morning!
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