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A Study of Ocrelizumab in Patients With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Hoffmann-La Roche
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Last updated: September 1, 2016
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This randomized, parallel group, double-blind, placebo controlled study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of ocrelizumab in patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Eligible patients will be randomized 2 : 1 to receive either ocrelizumab (300 mg intravenously, 2 infusions separated by 14 days in each treatment cycle) or placebo. The blinded treatment period will be at least 120 weeks, followed by open label treatment for patients in both groups who in the opinion of the investigator could benefit from further or newly initiated ocrelizumab treatment. Anticipated time on study treatment is up to 5.5 years.
Multiple Sclerosis, Primary Progressive
Drug: Placebo
Drug: methylprednisolone
Drug: ocrelizumab
Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase III, Multicentre, Randomized, Parallel-group, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ocrelizumab in Adults With Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
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Genetics Home Reference related topics: multiple sclerosis
MedlinePlus related topics: Multiple Sclerosis
Drug Information available for: MethylprednisoloneU.S. FDA Resources
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Efficacy: Time to onset of sustained disability progression, defined as an increase in Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score that is sustained for at least 12 weeks [ Time Frame: up to 5.5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Time to sustained disability progression, defined as an increase in EDSS score that is sustained for at least 24 weeks [ Time Frame: up to 5.5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Change in timed 25-foot walk [ Time Frame: from baseline to Week 120 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Change in total volume of T2 lesions on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the brain [ Time Frame: from baseline to Week 180 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Safety and tolerability: Incidence of adverse events [ Time Frame: up to 5.5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Study Start Date:
|March 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|April 2021
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|April 2021 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: A
Drug: methylprednisolone
100 mg iv 30 minutes prior to ocrelizumab or placebo infusionDrug: ocrelizumab
2 intravenous infusions of 300 mg separated by 14 days in each treatment cycle
|Placebo Comparator: B
Drug: Placebo
Ocrelizumab placebo, 2 infusions separated by 14 days in each treatment cycleDrug: methylprednisolone
100 mg iv 30 minutes prior to ocrelizumab or placebo infusion
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 55 Years (Adult)
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult patients, 18-55 years of age
- Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (according to revised McDonald criteria)
- Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) 3 to 6.5 points
- Disease duration from onset of MS symptoms < 15 years if EDSS > 5.0, < 10 years if EDSS >/= 5.0
- Sexually active male and female patients of reproductive potential must use two methods of contraception throughout the study treatment phase and for 48 weeks after the last dose
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis, secondary progressive, or progressive relapsing multiple sclerosis at screening
- Contraindications for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Known presence of other neurologic disorders
- Known active infection or history of or presence of recurrent or chronic infection
- History of cancer, including solid tumors and hematological malignancies (except for basal cell, in situ squamous cell carcinomas of the skin and in situ carcinoma of the cervix that have been excised and resolved)
- Previous treatment with B-cell targeted therapies (e.g. rituximab, ocrelizumab, atacicept, belimumab, or ofatumumab)
- Any previous treatment with lymphocyte trafficking blockers, with alemtuzumab, anti-CD4, cladribine, cyclophosphamide, mitoxantrone, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, cyclosporine, methotrexate, total body irradiation, or bone marrow transplantation
- Any concomitant disease that may require chronic treatment with systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressants during the course of the study
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01194570
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|Study First Received:
|August 28, 2010
|Last Updated:
|September 1, 2016
|Health Authority:
|Peru: Instituto Nacional de Salud (INS)
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive
Pathologic Processes
Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS
Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System
Nervous System Diseases
Demyelinating Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases
Immune System Diseases
Prednisolone acetate
Methylprednisolone acetate
Methylprednisolone Hemisuccinate
Prednisolone hemisuccinate
Prednisolone phosphate
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Autonomic Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Gastrointestinal Agents
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Neuroprotective Agents
Protective Agents
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
Antineoplastic Agents
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The Tiffin Eagles building now has its neon letters fixed, courtesy of Mike Flechtner, a 1970 Columbian High School graduate.
About six years ago, the sign went out and had never been fixed. Randy Fassler, the head of maintenance at the Eagles, said they disconnected the figure after it went out. Although the sign had been painted, he said it was not the same without the neon lights.
"I always wanted it lit back up. ... I grew up on the north end, always coming over the bridge you would see it," he said. "It's been a landmark here forever. I just wanted it lit back up again."
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Mike Flechtner prepares to position a neon sign at Tiffin Eagles.
Fassler said when he grew up, Tiffin used to have many neon signs downtown and he hoped to have this display up and running like it did when he was young. Fixing the sign was frequently on Fassler's mind, and he jumped at the opportunity.
"I actually happened to see Mike on Facebook talking about when he was coming home," he said.
He asked Flechtner if he would look at the sign.
"Last time I was here, I checked it all out, found out what was wrong with the sign," Flechtner said.
After finding out one of the letters needed the neon repumped, he went back to California but continued to look for a neon shop near Tiffin to finish the project. When he could not find a shop, he decided to do the work himself.
"It turns out I was coming back over here to deliver some other (neon) artwork, so I thought, I could just bend the letter up as quick as it would take to find a shop out here to get the old one fixed and repumped," he said.
He drove the letter from California to Tiffin in order to finish the project.
It wasn't a hard decision for Flechtner to fix the Eagles sign.
"Growing up in Tiffin, I was exposed to the big neon sign out at the drive-in (and) The Ritz Theatre marquee had a big piece of neon," he said. "All those things were early influences for me, and it always kind of stuck with me."
Flechtner plans to have an exhibit at Tiffin University in September of neon art. Included are two dozen original pieces in the exhibit he has tentatively titled "Prodigal Son."

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Teacher arrested for DUI
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A Tygarts Valley High/Middle School special education teacher was arrested Wednesday for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, police said....
At least he wasn't raping kids!
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ENGLEWOOD � The fans crammed into the bleachers and lined one side of the ice rink, waiting for the Colorado Avalanche to take the ice.
Maybe they were there to catch a glimpse of the Avalanche during their first official practice since the lockout was lifted.
Or maybe they filled the tiny facility Sunday because it was a way to forget � at least for a moment � the Denver Broncos� stinging loss the day before to Baltimore that ended a promising season and sent the city into a somber mood.
Either way, the players were appreciative. A little shocked even, when they were greeted by cheers as they stepped out of the locker room and onto the ice.
They expected maybe a handful of fans to show up. Just nothing like this.
�For us to go out there and see a full barn, wow, that�s exciting,� defenseman Shane O�Brien said after a two-hour practice. �It�s a good feeling. The boys had a good practice (Sunday).�
With time now of the essence, the Avalanche jumped right in and were put through a pretty up-tempo workout by coach Joe Sacco. They open the season next Saturday in Minnesota against a Wild team that could be a Stanley Cup contender.
For the Avalanche to have any hope of slipping into that conversation, well, they have to get on the same page in a hurry. The team has quite a few new additions, including forwards P.A. Parenteau and John Mitchell, along with defenseman Greg Zanon.
Just one practice in and already Colorado�s top line of captain Gabriel Landeskog, Duchene and Parenteau appears to be clicking. They had a solid morning session, scoring a few nifty goals in 5-on-5 drills.
�Feels really good to be here, actually,� said Parenteau, who arrived in town after playing last season with the New York Islanders.
�It took too long before I got to meet my new teammates and new city. This is a pretty good group of guys.�
To speed up the learning curve, the Avalanche players are dining together. Their reasoning? Breaking bread off the ice could lead to goals on it.
�It�s real important to build something right off the bat,� Parenteau said.
So, who picks up the check?
�Everyone splits it,� O�Brien said. �We�ve got a great group of guys in here. It�s an easy dressing room to come in and feel comfortable. Everyone seems to be fitting in perfectly. Hopefully, we can put the product on the ice and win hockey games.�
The Avs are trying to get back on track after missing the playoffs last season for a second consecutive year. As the leader, it�s Landeskog�s task to quickly get them on the same page.
Not that he�s too worried.
�Everyone has done a great job of staying in shape. Everyone looks hungry out there and like they�re having fun,� said the 20-year-old Landeskog, who�s the youngest captain in NHL history. �We missed hockey so much, being around the guys, practicing and messing around after practice. We�re all looking forward to this. Today was a good start � we have to build off that and get better.�
As for the packed audience, well, that was a nice bonus.
Were the fans out there because the Broncos lost or excited to see the return of hockey?
�I think folks are excited about hockey,� Sacco said. �I think it�s time that it�s back. That was a great turnout. Even though it�s practice, it certainly motivates the players to some degree when they see people out there. It livens things up a little bit.�
To keep the fans attending games all season will require one thing � victories.
�The fans in Denver are smart hockey fans,� O�Brien said. �They�ve seen two Stanley Cups. They know what good hockey is. Play good hockey, win hockey games, be a playoff team � you�ll see the Pepsi Center full every night. You can�t blame them if we�re losing game they don�t come. Hopefully, we�ll win some games and fill the building.�


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Central Life Sciences Names Mark Upton National Sales Manager of Feed Additives Area of Professional Agriculture Group
Central Life Sciences, whose founders invented insect growth regulator technology more than 35 years ago, has announced the promotion of Mark Upton to National Sales Manager of the feed additives area of its Professional Agriculture Group. Upton most recently served as Regional Sales Manager of the feed additives group which sells Altosid® IGR Feed-Thru, ClariFly® Larvicide and other fly-control products to the beef and dairy production industries.
Since joining Central Life Sciences in 2002, Upton has contributed to the growth of both Altosid® IGR and ClariFly® Larvicide Products.
"Mark has done an exceptional job building solid relationships within the industry, and his extensive experience in the animal nutrition and health markets is an asset to our organization," said Tracy Harris, Director of Sales for the Professional Agriculture Group. "We congratulate Mark on his promotion and look forward to all he will bring to his new role."
About Central Life Sciences
Central Life Sciences is a strategic business unit of Central Garden & Pet
(NASDAQ: CENT). Central Life Sciences is dedicated to creating healthier environments and making life better for people, plants and companion animals around the world. As inventors of insect growth regulator technology more than 35 years ago, Central Life Sciences pioneered biorational pest control: using the insect's chemistry as a means to reduce pest populations. For information about Central Life Sciences call
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Norman Verbanic, an 82-year-old Navy veteran from the Korean War era, has been working out for months to participate in the National Veterans Golden Age Games.
So have many of the nearly 1,000 other veterans who learned last week the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs had abruptly canceled the Western New York games in which they planned to compete.
On Tuesday, a news conference was called to cry foul on the VA and to update the region on efforts to reinstate the games. Verbanic was told to continue his workouts.
The Elma resident said he intends to do just that.
"I went and got a stress test, and my doctor said I'm good to compete. Sometimes I'll swim a hundred laps at the YMCA in Orchard Park," Verbanic said, holding up a special athletic ring. "My daughter bought this ring for me. It keeps track of my laps and how long it takes to do each lap."
Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., and Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, told Verbanic and dozens of others at the news conference that they, too, are in a competition – challenging the VA's top brass on their decision about the games.
Schumer said Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki is reconsidering and promised to get back to him by week's end.
The games, which had been expected to pump $2.2 million into the local economy, were called off just 10 weeks before their start, with the VA citing potential financial concerns.
"Secretary Shinseki assured me the games are postponed, not canceled," Schumer said at the gathering in the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park. "I told him that's not good enough. I told him to move heaven and earth to hold the games as scheduled. He said he would take a look, and I said, just don't take a cursory look. If there are any problems, call me or Congressman [Brian] Higgins, and we'll work it out. He said he'd call me by the end of the week."
Higgins, who said he is also seeking help from the White House, offered a harsh assessment of the VA, saying it could not get its story straight on why the games were called off.
"My question to the secretary and the assistant secretary was, what is it exactly that Buffalo folks failed to do? I was told they didn't do anything [wrong]. They were exemplary. [The VA] might have a funding problem," Higgins said.
That excuse, he said, was invalid. "We added an extra $2.5 billion to their budget," the congressman said of a funding resolution recently passed.
It is estimated that the VA would have to spend about $1 million to put on the games.
Shinseki, Higgins added, said that Buffalo Niagara was not the only region to have the games halted.
"The secretary said others were excluded. His assistant secretary said only Buffalo was excluded. They better get their facts right."
The comments from Higgins and Schumer received strong support from Patrick W. Welch, a wounded Vietnam War veteran and volunteer leader of the games.
Welch said many of the participants, 55 years of age and older, are Vietnam veterans, and it is yet another misstep in how the country has treated them.
"I'm very disappointed in Secretary Shinseki, a fellow Vietnam veteran. He knows the value of recreational activity. There's no justification for this," Welch said.
Mayor Byron W. Brown called the VA decision a slap in the face to veterans "who honorably served the country" and a slap to the area's economy.
Dottie Gallagher-Cohen, president and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara, said many of the games' participants had already finalized plans to attend and that hotels and venues had reserved large blocks of space for the events.
"Our community made a commitment to the Golden Age Games, and we are greatly disappointed that the VA does not intend to honor theirs," she said.
In perhaps the only light moment of the news conference, Schumer produced a brass medal attached to a red, white and blue ribbon and said he and Higgins would award it to Shinseki if Shinseki succeeded in reinstating the games.
As for Verbanic, the chance to compete in swimming would be a first for him. But even more important, he says, is the fact that the games would send a strong message about how important it is for older people to stay physically fit.
"When my heart is pumping strong, I'm not sick. I save the government money in health care costs because I take care of myself," he said.
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Army Scouts: Inside Football's Sixth Win
For every football game, win or lose, there's an immense amount of intense preparation that goes in ahead of time. A lot of that work falls on the shoulders of the 'scout team' - guys most fans haven't heard of, but likely will someday. The scout team plays an integral role in practice, doing its best to simulate the opponent. The scouts morph from themselves into Army, or Miami or, Toledo or Clemson in an effort to simulate what gameday will be like. Against Army, however, that task is a little different. The Black Knights are one of only four FBS teams that run the triple option offense, a confusing shell-game of a running attack. For the Cardinals scout team, that meant added hours of studying, extra prep and some bumps and bruises along the way. Watch and see what life for the scouts was like during 2012's week nine.


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Sunday, July 20, 2008
I've Got A Ph.D. In Horribleness
So, that was kind of a downer, but I'm still crazy about Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. After many, many re-watchings, here's how I feel about the songs, the characters, and the future of Dr. Horrible. (Also, this is crazy long and I promise this is the last I'll post about it.)
Act 1
The first we see of Dr. Horrible is on his vlog, spouting off about the Evil League of Evil. He's popular enough to be getting viewer emails and his ineptness at being a villain is apparent. A question about Penny (more on that later) leads us into the first song, "Laundry Day." (Note: There are no official song titles yet, so I've taken the liberty of naming them for the purpose of this review.) "Laundry Day" is adorable—the rosy-tinted shot of Dr. Horrible and Penny dancing and the shoulder-jiggle by Dr. Horrible fits in perfectly as an introduction to the pair. The shot through the washer doors is fantastic—you can't achieve that on stage. They're so close to a real, audible connection! Dr. Horrible is interrupted by Moist, who brings in the mail, made limp by his powers of humidity. It's the tiny details (like the mail) and the throw-away lines (like "I kinda thought I was supposed to end up with Bait.") that make repeat viewings so enjoyable.
There's a letter from Bad Horse, who really is a horse. Fun fact: one of the singing cowboys is Jed Whedon, but I can't figure out which one. The Western-style of song would no doubt have been used if Firefly (RIP) ever had a musical episode. After, we get our first glimpse of Penny singing her "Helping Hands" song. She's not pushy enough to get signatures, but her optimism doesn't fade. The urgent spy music that accompanies Dr. Horrible on his overtake of the courier van is cut by the appearance of Penny. Their meeting is awkward, full of miscommunication, and mutual interest. Ah, young love! Dr. Horrible also goes by Billy—it's unassuming and works for him without his lab coat. Her bit about how "if we can't stick together, I don't who can" is totally something I would say.
"A Man's Gotta Do" is the last tune and the first time we see Captain Hammer. Sure, he's got an ego bigger than his six-pack, but he sort of saves Penny. She's instantly taken by his muscles and confidence. Can't say I blame her! Captain Hammer tells Dr. Horrible that it's "lacy, gently wafting curtains" for him—I'd bet anything that was a line they wanted to use for Mal Reynolds. Dr. Horrible walks off in shame, although he does have the Wonderflonium in hand. Balls!
Act 2
The duet ("Plain To See") by Penny and Dr. Horrible is a musical masterpiece. It's the exact same melody and timing, but the lyrics and emotion make Dr. Horrible's part sorrowful and Penny's part full of hope. That takes talent, my friends. Felicia Day really gets to showcase her lilting voice. Keep an eye out for the soup guy switch in the background! Also, the viewer can almost forgive Captain Hammer in the first act, but here he comes off as a complete jerkface.
Penny and Billy are now laundry friends and he "accidentally" brings her fro-yo. Question: Why do you eat fro-yo with a spork? Anyhow, the next five minutes bring some of the best bits of dialogue from Dr. Horrible. This is why I love Act Two the most.
1. What a crazy, random happenstance!
2. Like with pie!
3. I meant Gandhi…
4. Peace! But not literally.
5. Captain Hammer threw a *car* at my head.
6. Oh, look at my wrist! I gotta run!
7. I…don't love these.
8. We're meeting now for the first time.
The Bad Horse cronies show up after his epic freeze ray FAIL and tell him he has to kill someone. Bummer, because murder isn't elegant or creative. He's super depressed come the next laundry trip, but Penny reassures him that you have to have hope ("Penny's Lament"). It's interesting that this is a song about L.A. with lines like "Grief replaced with pity/For a city barely coping." Some sort of meta-analysis on the writer's strike when this was written, perhaps? They lean in for an almost-kiss that makes your stomach flip in anticipation. They so want each other. This scene is a lot harder to watch when you realize it's the last time they're alone before, well, you know.
Captain Hammer arrives and completely wrecks the mood. He's got different plans than just French kissing in mind. This is the final straw for Dr. Horrible, who launches full force into "A Brand New Day." This is the best song in the show, as far as I'm concerned. The rock ballad theme suits his desperation/resolve so well and the way the song is shot is powerfully memorable. Really, I just like it for the eye flick that NPH gives the camera during the first time he sings "So how can it be that you/Have shown me the liiight?" This was when I fell madly and deeply in love with NPH. Why must he not like girls?! Despite the fact that he's singing about slaughtering Captain Hammer, you still root for him because he's the underdog.
Act 3
"It's a good day to be homeless!" says the newsanchor and what a good day indeed, with Captain Hammer on your side. "So They Say" is awfully upbeat for fairly downtrodden song from both Penny and Dr. Horrible. Another Whedon writer (Maurissa) makes a cameo as one of the hilarious groupies. Dr. Horrible is prepping for his overtake with a fancy new Death Ray, which means he misses out on fro-yo with Penny, who thinks Hammer is "pretty okay." It alludes to "Brand New Day" and is a strong opener for the act. Cut to the new homeless shelter, where Captain Hammer gives a rousing speech without the aid of tiny cue cards. At least, it would be rousing if the Captain weren't so wrapped up in himself. My favorite part is "Don't worry that it's hard/If you're not a friggin' tard/You will prevail."
Holy tonal shift, Batman! Dr. Horrible is hiding under the blanket with a warmed-up freeze ray ready to fire. He shoots Captain Hammer and proceeds to wreak absolute havoc in the room. "Slipping" is bizarrely freakish and disturbing. Dr. Horrible keeps his cool, reigning in terror, and pauses to correct the spelling of his name. He wants all the cash, fame, and social change, but when it comes to doing the deed, he pauses for too long. The freeze ray stalls, leaving Captain Hammer ready for action. Just when Captain Hammer goes to shoot Horrible ("Give my regards to St. Peter, or whoever has his job, but in hell."), the death ray explodes. Captain Hammer is left in crippling pain and cries out for "someone maternal." Just when Dr. Horrible is feeling great about his victory, he notices Penny in the corner. She's been hit with shrapnel from the death ray and even though he's in his lab coat, she's still able to identify him as Billy. The last words on her mouth are "Captain Hammer will save the…"
Dr. Horrible has all that he wished for, but not the girl. "Here Lies Everything" is tinged with melancholy from a chorus of ethereal angels. The Evil League of Evil (The Fake Thomas Jefferson and Dead Bowie are my favorite bad guys) gladly accept him and Moist helps in bank heists. The wicked party in his basement features a techno version of "A Brand New Day" and a bunch of his new friends. His new outfit is the color of bloodshed, but he doesn't feel a thing. The show closes on a shot of Billy, vulnerable and haunted in his empty basement.
The End.
Joss Whedon's religious and personal views have always affected his work. His fans are accustomed to the way he casually kills off characters and leaves things not-so-happily ever after. The way the musical ended is not terribly shocking, but it's still confusing. Did Penny really have to die? I don't think so. I can understand his choice to do so, but that still doesn't keep us from wishing that things had ended where the villain gets the girl. Ultimately, there's this part of me that secretly loves sad endings, because those are the ones that stick with you.
In a traditional, full-length musical, things would have played out a little differently. It would have started with an ensemble number, introducing why the city has heroes. "A Brand New Day" would make for the perfect Act 1 closer in a traditional, two-act musical. After the climax at the homeless shelter, Penny would still be alive. She and Dr. Horrible would have a duet together that would end in a much-deserved kiss. They'd go on to do good things for the homeless and Dr. Horrible would maybe come over to the hero side.
The show is best compared to my third-favorite musical, Ashman and Menken's Little Shop of Horrors. The music is lyrically similar and the plot lines aren't terribly different. The movie version from the 80's originally stuck with the ending of the play, but the producers requested that they change it because test audiences hated it. (Spoiler alert! Seymour and Audrey get married—in the play, everyone dies and I do mean everyone.) Plenty of musicals feature sad endings, such as Les Miserables, Light in the Piazza, Camelot, Sweeney Todd, and Rent. The difference between those and Dr. Horrible is that they leave you with at least some degree of hope in the world.
The dvd will provide two commentaries, a regular one and a musical version. It will be worth buying the dvd for the musical commentary alone. I'm hoping that it will provide some sort of insight into what Joss hoped to accomplish with the characters. There might be a sequel (I beg The Powers That Be to let there be a sequel) and there's rampant speculation on the internet that Penny is still alive. (Jean Grey, much?)
2 Reasons Why She Could Still Be Alive
1. During her "Lament" scene, she's dressed exactly in the colors of Snow White. It's a little different than a poisoned apple, but the allusion stands.
2. "With hope, you can do your part to turn a life around," she sings. Hope is a strong theme through the show, so keep that hope alive.
2 Reasons Why She's Not
1. Dr. Horrible knows that there is no happy ending in his life. This isn't how Joss rolls.
2. The viewer email inquiring about "her" is signed "Dead, Not Sleeping." I think that's about as clear as it gets.
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog is not what I expected, but I love it completely. Dr. Horrible may not feel anymore, but Joss Whedon is determined to make sure that we feel the impact of his work. It will be taken off the internet shortly, but for the love of Bad Horse, buy it on iTunes and support the cast and crew. And Joss, I'm kind of mad at you for what to did to my new favorite couple, but you can still be my homeboy. Deal?
12 comments:
- Elisabeth said...
The more I rewatch it, the more I want a sequel, and it's less and less important that Penny (alive or not) or Hammer Man (I love that from the first act) be in it.
Act II was my favorite.
- July 20, 2008 at 10:08 PM
- Wickedly Scarlett said...
I'm definitely planning to buy the DVD when it comes out, and I tried to buy the shirt with NPH's face on it, but they were ALL out of stock. Completely. Somehow, I think this turned maybe a little huger than they expected.
It's been a long week of really heart breaking endings to amazing shows, and I will admit that I was hoping that Dr. Horrible would be the ray of sunshine rather than another dark shadow, but after some time mulling it all over, I do think I get what Joss was going for. This wasn't a show about a loony villain and the girl he loves, I think it was more the origin story for why Dr. Horrible becomes the truly sinister super villain that he does. I thought Felicia and Nathan were both amazing, but NPH was just... incredible. That he was able to create a full fledged character with so many layers (like pie!) that people really care about and have conflicted emotions about says pretty huge things about his ability as an actor. Oh, and "Slipping" felt a little bit Sweeney Toddish to me, and that's a pretty huge compliment from where I'm sitting ;)
Dr. Horrible was not at all what I was expecting, but the writing was sharp and witty, the songs were catchy, and I really grew to care about the characters so I would say that Joss and co. certainly achieved their mission!
(I just wish they'd release a soundtrack and get some more damn shirts in stock!)
- July 20, 2008 at 10:53 PM
- Gretchen said...
Elisabeth--I don't think we've seen the last of Hammer Man!
WS--I know, I'm glad it's getting the recognition it deserves. I'd like the shirt with the show's logo on it, so I'll have to get one once they order more. NPH is my new favorite actor. I need to start watching HIMYM. And I totally meant to mention Sweeney Todd in my paragraph about musicals--it really is a huge compliment. And I need a soundtrack, like, NOW.
- July 20, 2008 at 11:15 PM
- redcloud said...
The ending was just heart-breaking for me. I guess having just watched Felicia Day's The Guild, following her on Twitter, and then seeing this, I was liking her a little too much when it was lacy, wafting curtains for her character. I watched act 3 one more time; not a dozen like acts 1 & 2. Real life has enough depressing happenstances.
But slow reflection over the next few days definitely leaves me feeling this is a masterpiece. Everything is set up so perfectly. We want to like Billy, so much so that we forget that he is horrible. "Dead, Not Sleeping" is great foreshadowing, as is the "loving you to death" line from the act 1 closing song. Give me just a sec to catch my breath, indeed.
In the end, Dr. Horrible has a third layer, just like pie. His surface is villain, but underneath, he is someone we sympathize with. Ultimately, though, he is a bad guy. He doesn't "deserve" to get the girl. (But neither does Hammer.)
I do want to hear the musical commentary track, but this isn't a work I want to own. It isn't one I want to revisit. Penny's death is just too depressing. A sequel could change all that, and it wouldn't have to bring Penny back to do it. But it would have to offer some kind of hope.
BTW, I'm betting Ben Edlund had some influence in creating the Evil League of Evil and its members. He is the creator of The Tick. Check out the original comics for more of his work, if you like these kind of super-hero & super-villain parodies. They are way better than the TV series and cartoon series based on them. (IMHO)
- July 21, 2008 at 12:46 AM
- JB said...
About the Snow White reference. I, too, caught that, but couldn't quite capture it's meaning. Hoping the commentary sheds light on it.
Most of the people I've talked to who've see Dr. Horrible have been disappointed with the ending. Personally, I think it's brilliant! Yes, it's sad that Billy and Penny never had a chance to get together. However, I don't think they were ever meant to. If Penny hadn't died, Dr. Horrible never would have become the super villain he always aspired to be. He always would be the goofy always-foiled bad guy. Besides, before Penny's death, he was always a villain attempting to do bad things to achieve goodness (alluded to when he talks about the non-quo status quo). You just can't have both. You can't be doing evil for good, and you can't be a bad person and be with a good person. Her death was a necessity to realize Dr. Horrible's true potential.
- July 21, 2008 at 7:22 AM
- allthewine said...
excellent recap! Sadly I missed Act 3, so I'll be buying the DVD anyway.
- July 21, 2008 at 8:57 AM
- srah said...
I have one thing left to say about the ending:
- July 21, 2008 at 9:22 AM
- Gretchen said...
redcloud--I will definitely check out The Tick. Awesome!
JB--I think you captured the whole point of the series with "you can't be a bad person and be with a good person." It's still hard for me to accept that Dr. Horrible really is horrible, though.
allthewine--Yes! You must!
srah--I've picked up "Balls!" as my new exclamation. It is very effective.
- July 21, 2008 at 9:31 AM
- seven said...
So I don't get the whole "Season Pass" thing on iTunes. If you buy it, do you just get to keep it forever, or is it only for a certain amount of time? Because I'd be willing to buy it if I get to keep it, but if it's going to go away I'd rather not pay the $4.
- July 21, 2008 at 12:45 PM
- redcloud said...
@seven: You get to keep it forever. It's just a cheaper way of getting the whole "season", and getting the "episodes" automatically as they come out. Make smore sense for a series where the season lasts 9 months, instead of just five days like "Dr. Horrible".
- July 21, 2008 at 1:10 PM
- seven said...
@redcloud: Awesome. That does make sense... It just makes it sound like a season pass at an amusement park or something, like you can access it an unlimited number of times during a specific time period. Thanks so much.
- July 21, 2008 at 1:27 PM
- redcloud said...
Here's a Flickr set with more Tick-style heroes:
http://is.gd/12Cy Enjoy!
- July 25, 2008 at 3:01 PM


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Penn State is putting together one of the best recruiting classes in the nation for 2015.
From the early returns, though, the Nittany Lions' 2016 class might even be better.
As Big Ten football media days were wrapping up in Chicago and new Lion coach James Franklin was all over the interview circuit, Penn State got some great news for the future when Shane Simmons, a 6-foot-4, 223-pound defensive end from DeMatha in Hyattsville, Md. ranked in the top 30 prospects nationally by three of the four major scouting services, announced his intention to play for the Nittany Lions via webcast Wednesday afternoon.
"I have the greatest connection with the coaches. I know a few players Adam McLean, Ayron Monroe, Jonathan Holland. When I got on campus, it just felt like home. It felt like it was DeMatha," Simmons said after putting on a Lion baseball cap, raising his hand and exclaiming "We are." "It's a really good program, great tradition, too."
A consensus five-star recruit, Simmons already had close to 30 scholarship offers from coast-to-coast. His other four finalists were Florida State, Alabama, Ohio State and Maryland - the Seminoles were considered the favorite before Simmons took a trip to Penn State earlier this month, and it seemed the Lions were constantly gaining momentum from that point on.
"It's close to home. It's far enough where I can become a man and my parents can still come and see me," Simmons said. "I've been at every college I wanted to and Penn State just felt like the right one to me."
"Coach Franklin has really been close to me even when he was at Vanderbilt. He still kept a close connection. ... He's humble. He's not cocky at all and he really relates to his players. His whole coaching staff is young and hyped."
ESPN Big Ten recruiting analyst Tom VanHaaren was one of the moderators on the webcast. He thought the value of Simmons' addition couldn't be understated.
"It's great because you landed a top recruit in the next class, really at a premium position. Shane can be very versatile. He could be a defensive end or even an outside linebacker, but, at Penn State, he'll probably be a defensive end, and a nice pass rusher for them," VanHaaren said. "There's not really one good thing about landing Shane Simmons. There's a lot of them, and it continues their (recruiting) momentum on the east coast."
ESPN rates Simmons as the 30th best player in his class. Rivals.com has Simmons ranked highest, placing him at No. 25.
"Simmons is long and gets up the field quickly. He does a good job of recognizing the play and staying true to his assignment. He has a decent swim move and gets to the quarterback with speed off the edge. He changes direction well and his length allows him to swallow up ballcarriers," analyst Brian Dohn wrote in an evaluation for Scout.com, which ranks Simmons 70th. "Adding strength and a rip move will make him much more difficult to block."
Finding pass rushers always is important, but elite defensive ends have become an even bigger priority with more and more college teams running spread option offenses.
"He's really good off the edge. He's got a lot of athleticism, and I think that's what a lot of college teams are looking for right now," VanHaaren said. "With guys like (2015 top 10 recruit) Josh Sweat or Shane Simmons, there's a lot that can be done with those guys within a defense. With the way college football is going with athletic quarterbacks, you need more athletic guys on defense as well."
Van Haaren expects Simmons to bring value off the field, too.
"He's from a really good program in Maryland, and Coach Franklin has made that area a priority," VanHaaren said, noting Penn State already has received pledges from four top Maryland players in his first two full classes, neither of which is completed. "He's probably going to help them on the recruiting trail. He's got a lot of teammates who are very good prospects, so he'll try to recruit those guys, but he also knows a lot of the top guys in the area, as well."
Simmons' announcement came hot on the heels of the commitment of Woodland Hills rising junior Miles Sanders, rated as one of the top 10 running backs in the class. Following the lead of fellow D.C. area star Adam McLean, who has been working the recruiting lines hard for his 2015 class, Simmons has vowed to promote the Lions to players like rising senior offensive line teammates J.P. Urquidez and Terrance Davis, as well as Bullis quarterback Dwayne Haskins - Haskins is one of the top-rated quarterbacks in the 2016 class.
Asked on the webcast if he intended to help recruit for Penn State, Simmons answered "Oh, yeah. Of course."
"I'm trying to win a championship (at Penn State)," Simmons said. "It's a great school. I'm trying to build a great program here just like Coach Franklin so come join me and win a championship."


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|March 29, 2011
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|April 5, 2016
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|April 2011
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|April 2017 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|Time to first occurrence of a major adverse cardiovascular event, which is a composite endpoint consisting of cardiovascular death, non-fatal MI, and stroke. [ Time Frame: 36 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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|Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Study (Reduction in Recurrent Major CV Disease Events)
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|A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Event Driven Trial of Quarterly Subcutaneous Canakinumab in the Prevention of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events Among Stable Post-Myocardial Infarction Patients With Elevated hsCRP Including Substudies to Evaluate the Effect of Canakinumab on Carotid Atherosclerosis, and on Glucose Control Following OGTT in T2DM
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Main Study (CACZ885M2301) The purpose of this trial is to test the hypothesis that canakinumab treatment of patients with MI at least one month prior to study entry and elevated hsCRP will prevent recurrent cardiovascular events.
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Among members of the Charleston French Conversation meet-up group, fluency varies wildly. Stalwarts include a native speaker from Haiti and an enthusiastic newcomer to the language who's mastered the art of chatting without verbs that might require conjugation.
Pane Di Vita
WHAT: Peninsula Grill vet Richard Plaistowe last year opened his wholesale operation, producing rustic Italian breads true to his Boston roots and banh mi rolls for Bon Banh Mi.
WHERE: In addition to Bon Banh Mi, Pane Di Vita supplies bread to Caviar & Bananas, Brick Lane Catering, The Gathering Cafe and The Rutledge Cab Co.
MORE INFO: facebook.com/ilpanedivita
Momentarily switching to English at a recent meeting, a tongue-tied attendee turned to a more practiced French user for help: "How do you say, 'how do you say?' " he asked earnestly.
WHAT: EVO is an offshoot of a farmers market pizza cart that got its start in 2005. Matt McIntosh and Ricky Hacker's pizzeria bakes its breads in a wood-fired oven.
WHERE: 1075 E. Montague, North Charleston
WHEN: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
MORE INFO: 225-1796 or evopizza.com
What unites club-goers, though, is an intense affection for French culture, especially in its edible form. They enjoy a good baguette, ideally accompanied by a smear of brie and a bottle of earthy red wine. (What does a baguette taste like when taken with water? Who knows? The baguette-without-wine conundrum is the Francophile's version of a tree falling alone in the forest.)
1. Brown's Court Bakery
WHAT: Brown's Court Bakery opened last November, serving up a selection of breads and pastries that range from schneckens to sriracha croissants. But for folks who can't make the trip to the St. Philip Street shop, head baker David Schnell provides the bread for restaurants including The Grocery and The Ordinary.
Schnell, who previously worked at Bouchon in Yountville, Calif., and H&F Bread Co. in Atlanta, initially struggled with his French breads.
"I'll be the first to admit it wasn't up to par and I didn't think too highly of its taste or appearance," he says. "Finally, I went with the timeless French style but just not baked as dark as the traditional French ones."
Now Schnell says his primary baguette challenge is posed by Charleston's summer weather. "Our biggest problem is controlling fermentation since it's so hot here, and the baguette is no different," he says.
Schnell starts mixing dough at 2:30 a.m., shapes the loaves around 7 a.m. and pulls them from the oven at 10 a.m. for retail and lunch establishments. He later bakes another batch for restaurants with dinner service.
"I guess our underlying baguette philosophy dates back to the way French bakers from the late 1800s and early 1900s did theirs," he says. "We just use a gas steam-injected-oven to get the best crust on our baguette instead of wood fire. With a longer fermentation time and very tender care in shaping, you get a pretty quality product, I think."
WHERE: 199 St. Philip St.
WHEN: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
MORE INFO: 724-0833 or brownscourt.com
But in keeping with the Gallic reputation for discernment, local French conversationalists are most interested in the very best baguette. So, last month, a dozen group members gathered at co-chair Jason Trinklein's downtown home to determine which area bakery produces the finest version of France's signature bread. Armed with score sheets that doubled as baguette vocabulary lists, the tasters gnawed their way through 10 unidentified specimens that they variously described as spongieux, elastique and uniforme.
Yet club members kept reverting to complimentary adjectives, a reflection of how thoroughly U.S. bread bakers have raised their baguette game.
While French bakers have lately been vexed by patrons demanding whiter, softer loaves — and significantly fewer of them, as daily per capita consumption's slipped to half a baguette — American bakers have forged a baguette renaissance from new techniques, improved equipment and swelling consumer appreciation of the traditional crusty loaf.
"American bakers have raised the standard for what bread can be," says Peter Reinhart, a faculty member at Charlotte's Johnson & Wales University and the author of nine books on baking. "In a city as food savvy as Charleston, there's nothing holding anyone back."
The baguette rises
Reverence for baguettes is a relatively new phenomenon, since the baguette didn't exist in its familiar form until the 1920s. Although wand-shaped bread likely predated the 20th century, a Jazz Age-epoch law prohibiting bakers from working before 4 a.m. reputedly forced French bakers to come up with a breakfast bread they could produce in a matter of hours. The baguette became the shape of choice, and was soon as indelibly associated with France as curly moustaches and red berets.
Professional boulangers complain the quality of baguettes nose-dived with the mid-century introduction of bread-making machines. But San Francisco's Chad Robertson, christened a "bread genius" by Food & Wine Magazine, says nostalgia for old-style artisan baguettes was always more pronounced here than in Paris.
"I feel like Americans obsess over these things more," says Robertson, the owner of Tartine Bakery and author of the forthcoming "Tartine Book No. 3," the third entry in a highly esteemed whole grain-baking series.
"People say 'that's not authentic,' " he says of reactions to the emerging class of sourdough baguettes and baguettes goosed with multiple pre-ferments, or mother doughs. "But when you go around Paris, none of the baguettes are the same."
For Robertson, the baguette is most valuable as a springboard for creative riffs and adaptations. The baguette recipe in "Tartine Book No. 3," which Roberston concedes is so complicated that "it's kind of ridiculous," or would be if the end result wasn't so stunning, calls for the addition of corn flour. Robertson drew his inspiration from a gently sweet French baguette that reminded him of corn flakes.
"The French people I was with had no reference point," Robertson recalls. "If you're from Charleston, you know what corn tastes like."
Sweetness isn't the only quality Robertson prizes in a baguette.
"Nowadays a lot of baguettes are cottony and tight-textured," he says. "I'm looking for an extremely tender crumb that melts in your mouth. And it really should have nice caramelization. I don't want a dark, dark crust, but I want toasty."
Reinhart also hunts for "big, irregular holes" when he's browsing baguettes.
"These holes lead to better flavor," he explains. "The flavor should be balanced, with just the right amount of salt. What I teach my students is the mission of the baker is to evoke the full potential of the flavor trapped in flour."
Charleston contenders
Although members of the French Conversation club didn't settle on a specific set of baguette standards, nearly every taster expressed an overwhelming preference for firm, webbed bread.
"This is machine-made," Trinklein scoffed, examining a baguette slice as white and smooth as a notepad. "I want to find out where this one came from."
"Americans tend to like softer foods," fellow member James Carlino replied, squishing another slice from the same Earth Fare loaf between his fingers.
For the tasting, which co-chair Amalia Leifeste proposed after reading a baguette round-up in Charleston City Paper, club members collected baguettes from Saffron, Pane Di Vita, Normandy Farms, Harris Teeter, Christophe Artisan Chocolatier, Brown's Court Bakery, EVO, Earth Fare and Baguette Magic.
To make the tasting as fair as possible, organizers gave each participant a paper plate with inch-thick slices of the competing breads, arrayed in a pinwheel pattern and labeled with letters.
"G" emerged as an early favorite. "That's the real thing," Carlino said of the baguette he'd later learn belonged to EVO. "I think 'F' (Brown's Court Bakery) was close, but they underbaked it."
"They're very similar," sighed Allisyn Miller, a Slow Food Charleston board member whose carb curiosity propelled her to dust off her scholastic French for the occasion.
Gourmands have taken plenty of flack in the Food Network era for overthinking what's on their plates, but club members skirted insufferability by tempering their opinions with lots of breaks for more wine, charcuterie and non-bread conversation.
Leifeste had to remind tasters to finish filling out their scorecards, and nobody seemed too ruffled about Normandy Farms, a predicted victor before the contest's start, finishing in the middle of the pack.
In the end, the alluringly aromatic baguette Brown's Court was declared the winner, with EVO and Pane Di Vita in the runner-up positions.
While there were a few whimpers on behalf of Pane Di Vita's impressively craggy loaf, everyone was charmed by the bread from Brown's Court. The club's holding its next meeting there.
Reach Hanna Raskin at 937-5560.
Organizer Amalia Leifeste announces the results of the baguette tasting at a recent get-together of Charleston francophiles.×
Tasters wrote their notes and rankings on paper ballots at a recent get-together of Charleston francophiles.×
Olive oil stains on some ballots attested to the tasters' preference at a recent get-together of Charleston francophiles.×
Tasters sampled six baguettes at a recent get-together of Charleston francophiles.×
Jean-Marc Villain, who was born in Haiti, drops olive oil on his baguette samples at a recent get-together of Charleston francophiles.×
Aurelie Ledreux (from right), Jean-Marc Villain and Romain Vallade compare notes at a recent get-together of Charleston francophiles.×


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Pigeon Defeats U.K. Code Breakers
LONDON—Britain's world-renowned code-cracking intelligence experts have admitted they've met their match—in a dead pigeon.
The U.K's secretive communications intelligence agency, known as GCHQ, issued a statement Friday acknowledging it has been stumped by an encrypted message found attached to a dead carrier pigeon believed to have been sent during World War II.
The skeleton of the pigeon in question was found in the chimney of a private home in Surrey, in southeast England. Tied to its leg was a small red canister with a handwritten message inside, under the heading "Pigeon Service."
The owner of the home, David Martin, began searching for someone to help him figure out the code—an effort that led him last month to the curator of the pigeon exhibit at Bletchley Park, a country estate some 80 miles to the north that had been home to the U.K.'s decryption experts during World War II and that today is a code museum.
Curator Colin Hill took up the cause and passed on the coded message to the intelligence agency. Their mission: to crack 27 five-letter codes, listed in four columns.
The expert code breakers at Government Communications Headquarters, or GCHQ, based in Cheltenham, believe the message is consistent with techniques used during the war, when senders often used codebooks that gave the translation of each group of four- or five-letter codes relevant for a specific mission. As an additional layer of security, the code groups themselves were sometimes encrypted by using methods such as a one-time key that both the sender and receiver could access.
But the current code-breakers quickly discovered they were missing key clues. The destination of the undated message is unknown, given only as "X02." And, although signed by what appears to be "Sjt W Stot"—an abbreviation of an old spelling of the rank of Serjeant—nothing is known of the individual.
Adding to the complexity: Although each pigeon used during the war was given an identity number, there were two such numbers in the message—NURP. 40. TW. 194 and NURP. 37. OK. 76—and either could have belonged to that particular bird.
"Unfortunately, much of the vital information that would indicate the context of the message is missing," said GCHQ in a statement.
"Although it is disappointing that we cannot yet read the message brought back by a brave carrier pigeon, it is a tribute to the skills of the wartime code-makers that, despite working under severe pressure, they devised a code that was undecipherable both then and now."
The U.K.'s modern intelligence practice dates back to World War I when it sought to decrypt radio traffic sent between Germany and its allies. Over the years, it has intercepted an array of communications—from paper-based messages to ciphers such as those encrypted using the famous Enigma machine by Adolf Hitler's Germany, to messages sent via cyberspace.
Mr. Hill, a 68-year-old lifelong pigeon fancier and former builder, said GCHQ told him they weren't able to help because all the code books from the period had been destroyed. But he is skeptical about efforts made to crack it.
Given all of the modern-day computer equipment they have, "it's a little bit hard to believe," Mr. Hill said.
He remains determined to get to the bottom of it. Mr. Hill is continuing efforts to trace the pigeon's identity numbers and has enlisted the help of a woman in France—who used to be part of the Resistance movement during the war—to try to find the keys to the code.
He believes the pigeon was likely used by intelligence agents in Bletchley Park, in part because the message is in code rather than written in long hand, which is how many in the services sent messages.
During World War II, the U.K. government enlisted some 250,000 pigeons from owners across the country who signed up for the volunteer National Pigeon Service in exchange for pigeon feed.
The birds carried messages for the army, navy, air force and intelligence agents, including from behind enemy lines in Germany, France and elsewhere. Among vital intelligence they carried: messages about the location of German bomb-making factories.
Thousands of pigeons were killed in service, according to Mr. Hill. Some were killed when the planes they were being transported in were shot down; others were taken out by German marksmen as they flew over the French coast; while yet others were eaten by falcons once they returned to British territory.
Of the some 40 animals awarded the Dickin Medal during the war—the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross awarded to humans for bravery in battle—about 30 were awarded to pigeons, said Mr. Hill.
Mr. Hill's exhibit currently includes hundreds of pigeon-related items, from Dickin Medals to the orange boxes used to carry pigeons on bomber jets, in case the pilot was shot down and needed to send a call for help. But he has his eye on the skeleton of the pigeon in question and its mysterious cargo.
"I'm hoping he'll donate it," said Mr. Hill of Mr. Martin, who found the bird.
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Yes, Holland has to go. There is no strategy, no plan, no building let alone maintaining this team.
Detroit fans and press love to play the sycophant. Holland and Babcock are untouchable. The buck never stops with either. I'm tired of it.
Holland has proven he can't be a "genius" without a big fat checkbook. Unless he can go buy a Hull or Hasek, he is lost. He has no idea how to work within the constraints of the NHL since the cap and it has been long enough. His actions this off season were mickey mouse at best. He'd probably fail picking a fantasy team. Babcock comments to the press after every pathetic loss are coming from a spectator, not a coach. While everyone see's him as a genius, I see him as a guy has blown 2 cups in game seven losses and has been wasting the talent of Zetterberg and Datsyuk for years. He has no clue how to use two of the most dynamic players in the game and they are carrying HIM on their skill and effort. Lidstrom did too of course.
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Term used among bronies to describe the great achievement that Lauren Faust has gained by creating My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
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Hi Guys - I'm new to this site, been a huge wings fan living in the Toronto area since I was a kid, played for the Toronto Red Wings growing up (where it all started as a fan) and just wanted to share my opinion (and get yours) about what we could potentially roster next year. I know its usually a waste of time speculating on roster moves completely out of our control, but after two losses in two days to Columbus, I am looking for something to cheer me up!
Based on injuries alone - this season has been frustrating for most fans I'm sure, certainly in terms of production but also in attempting to gauge what our roster actually looks like healthy (a proposition it seems we may not see this season). I have enjoyed the development of Tatar, Andersson, Emmerton, Smith, Lashoff, and Brunner (a FA) but have a lot of questions about Cleary, Franzen, Bert, Sammy, Carlo, and even Helm coming off of a back injury.
Here is what my 23 Man roster looks like with the following additions, and subtractions.
-Sign and trade for Corey Perry (no longer in Western Conf. or a rival to ANA) for Filpulla, Miller, Nyquist and a 1st
-Let Cleary, White and Huskins all walk this summer
-Use one of our two Amnesty provisions on Samuelsson (no penalty on buyout)
-Re-Sign Brunner, Smith, Kindl, Andersson
Bertuzzi 2.0 Datsyuk 6.7 Perry 6.0 Kindl 2, Andersson 1, DEPTH UFA +1
Franzen 3.9 Zetterberg 6 Brunner 3.5
Tatar 0.8 Helm 2.1 Eaves 1.2
Abdelkader 2 Emmerton 0.5 TooToo 2
Kronwall 4.7 Ericsson 3.2
Quincey 3.7 Smith 2.0
Lashoff 0.7 Coliaccovo 2.5 Howard 4.65 Gustavsson 2.2 TOTAL SALARY 64.3 SALARY CAP 64.3
This allows us to give Coliacovvo (an offensive minded DMan) a chance to see where he fits into our team and PP and if all falls with him and or Quincey, both contracts come off the books that season. Allowing us to pursue other options at that time.
This team looks like a Stanley Cup Contender in my opinion, and if Franzen continues to decline - we can use our second Amnesty on him next summer.
What do you guys think?
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As wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to rage on, the U.S. Army is again using video games and virtual reality as methods to try and get new recruits to enlist.
The Army is looking to create these gaming depots in major shopping malls and other locations across the country. The Franklin Mills Mall in Philadelphia has a new Army Experience Center in a 14,500-square-foot location that has a Black Hawk helicopter, Apache gunship, and a Humvee. The Philadelphia location is a $12 million, two-year experiment to see if the Army can increase recruiting numbers in the Philadelphia area.
Inside the location at Franklin Mills are 60 gaming PCs, 19 Microsoft Xbox 360s, and couches and soft drinks for visitors to enjoy while at the facility. It's also possible to participate in a virtual war zone using mock M4 assault rifles, using the Humvee as a shield while firing. Another room has a simulator in which participants can launch helicopter attacks against enemy soldiers hiding on roof tops and buildings.
Since opening in August, the recruiting facility has recruited 37 active duty soldiers and five reservists -- the one interactive center successfully recruited the same number of recruits as five normal recruiting centers. The Army has struggled recruiting new soldiers in the Philadelphia area, which is why the center was built in the area.
The U.S. Army also has its America's Army video game designed to create interest in enlisting, with the government continuing to promote the game during tech and video game tech shows.
Recruiters hope interested parties will visit the center and enjoy a more laid back, interactive atmosphere that is less pushy than normal recruiting depots.
The Pentagon believes the growing recessing and rising unemployment could help boost recruiting numbers for the Army, Marines and other military branches.
quote: If I were a kid in a rough Philly neighborhood, joining the military would likely be a win-win situation. Is anything in Afghanistan tougher than the streets of Philly? I somehow don't think so.
quote: Here's a novel idea along that line of thought, let's recruit in just the worse areas of the worse cities in America.
quote: Well, they typically already do that. They've done it for years, it's just as times change the methods have to evolve to meet the current interests of the prospective recruit.
quote: The military does not sugar coat, lie, or decieve anyone regarding the hazards of warfare.
quote: Instead of commenting on other brave citizens decision to serve and protect your right to bitch and complain, please instead shut-up and continue being a self-fish coward of a human being.
quote: You are speaking out your ASS. The military has recruitment centers in all walks of life. The military does not sugar coat, lie, or decieve anyone regarding the hazards of warfare.


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My questions for Michael Williams, new TEA chief
My friend Bill McKenzie put out four questions yesterday for the state's new public education chief, Michael Williams. Here are four more, from me:
1) What's your reaction to Arne Duncan's invitation to Texas to apply for NCLB waivers?
2) Will the agency step up enforcement on alleged cheating on state tests? (The reference point is the El Paso ISD scandal that the feds had to clean up.)
3) What elements of a school's activities, outside of test scores, need to be reflected and measured in mapping out the new STAAR accountability system?
4) What's your position on the mushrooming number of schools with oversized classes as the results of budget cuts? Is it hurting education, and does it need to be controlled?


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The Weld County Sheriff's Office has located a 45-year-old woman who was reported missing Tuesday.
Before she was reported missing, Suzan Gustafson was last seen Monday on north 11th Avenue in Greeley on foot. The sheriff's office asked for the public's help because she takes anti-seizure medication, and it was not known if she had any medication with her, according to a news release.


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the orange car that Bo and Luke Duke drove in the TV show The Dukes of Hazzard. The car's doors were welded shut, causing the boys to enter the car through the windows. see bo-duke it
The General Lee could almost fly.
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Originally, the '69 Dodge Charger from the tv show, "The Dukes of Hazzard. The car had a 426 hemi that Luke had built and bought a car to put it in. The car was then painted orange with the confederate flag on the roof and the number 01, and of course, it was called the general lee. The car was altered very little, unless it was getting jumped, the only cosmetic add on other than the paint was a grill gaurd. In some episodes the car had a 440 magnum rather than the hemi, but who noticed?. Now, there are a large number of people who have meticulously rebuilt their own general lee chargers, so there are much more general lee's in existance now.
(dixie horn) Yeeeee-Haaawwwww. (smash)
af don 10. august 2005
Is way cooler than Night Rider.
The Hasslehoff isn't cool enough to squeegee the windshield of the General Lee.
af Harris Bergstein 18. december 2006
The car form the "Duke's of Hazard" TV show. It's a 1969, Dodger charger with altered engine, the number 01 on painted on the sides and the doors welded shut like a typical racing car. It was named after general Robert E. Lee, commanding general of the main Confederate Army during the Civil War. His army was based out of Virgina due to it'd large population. This would account for the car's Rebel Flag paint job and it's horn that played the first few notes of "Dixie". The car's main purpose was to drive really fast and do a lot of sweet jumps while the duke boys hooted and hallered.
Let's watch the general Lee jump another dip
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I made this one up with my friends. It is the act of giving somebody a BJ while having a load of shit in your mouth.
P.S. dont do this
P.S. dont do this
"hey baby, I left a load in the lou, you wanna use it for a General Lee?"
"sure honey, id love to put shit in my mouth, especially your shit."
(two days later the FBI stormed the house and found a dead woman who had supposedly choked on poop)
"sure honey, id love to put shit in my mouth, especially your shit."
(two days later the FBI stormed the house and found a dead woman who had supposedly choked on poop)
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quote: who lost any reasoning skills a long time ago
quote: Hey retro, can you explain this thing to me? Why is cheesy singling out Apple like the other US companies are not tough with competitors and only Apple is the tough one? Do you understand this or are you as lost with cheesy's "logic" as me?
quote: Because today's article was about Apple
quote: After years of inferior product, sagging earnings, recent unexplained multiple continent outages and product delays, RIM executives this week capped off a disastrous 2011 with more bad news. The company shattered any hope of seriously competing with iOS and Android in 2012 with the news that their Blackberry 10 smartphones, originally slated for "early 2012" are delayed until late 2012 (read: 2013). The company also took an un-needed PR hit last week when two drunk executives were forced off a flight for being violently and ridiculously drunk. The reality-TV meets AOL level of total dysfunction has more than a few people wondering exactly how RIM co-CEOs Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie still have jobs.
quote: Wanna look like an idiot one more time eh cheesy?


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California sends aid to storm-struck East
Gov. Brown sent state National Guard on Monday
California has sent help to Eastern areas pounded by a huge storm.
Gov. Jerry Brown says the California National Guard on Monday flew airplanes, helicopters and two specialized rescue teams to North Carolina. Last weekend, 10 search-and-rescue experts from fire departments up and down the state were sent to Virginia and other areas.
Brown says more than 80 people trained in medical aid and emergency response were being sent.
Pacific Gas & Electric says it's sending more than 150 workers to help restore power in New York.
The storm that made landfall in New Jersey on Monday killed at least 17 people in seven states and cut power to more than 7.4 million homes and businesses.
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The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced Friday that the Stetson University sand volleyball team is a recipient of the 2011-12 AVCA Team Academic Award.
The award is presented annually to volleyball programs who maintain at least a 3.3 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The Hatters completed the 2011-12 academic year with a 3.39 team GPA.
"It is so exciting for our sand volleyball team to earn national recognition for their academic prowess in their first year of existence," Stetson volleyball head coach Tim Loesch said. "This achievement sets the academic bar high for future teams, since we had a very young sand team we hope to repeat this again next year."
The Stetson sand volleyball program was one of 102 recipients on the NCAA Division I level to be honored with the AVCA Team Academic Award.
Loesch said the indoor volleyball team nearly earned this award also, barely missing the 3.3 team GPA threshold by two-hundredths of a point (3.28).
"I'm very proud of both of our volleyball teams for their hard work in the classroom at such a prestigious university," Loesch said.


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The contract between Buffalo and its firefighters approved by the Common Council on Tuesday isn't great, but it offers some stability, said union President Daniel Cunningham.
"This is a contract that we have to live with," Cunningham said. "This is a contract that gets us out of a 10-year hole. We have some stability going forward to 2017.
"I wouldn't say this is a great contract for us. And I wouldn't say this is a great contract for the city. They would have loved to have done a lot more things to us," he said.
The Council voted, 8-0, to approve the 15-year contract with Buffalo Professional Firefighters Association Local 282 that takes effect July 1.
It includes pay raises, and for new firefighters, contributions for health care and a requirement that they must live in the city.
"It's going to change the foundation of the city and the Fire Department, residency alone," said Fire Commissioner Garnell W. Whitfield Jr.
Council members said they were happy the city was able to settle a dispute that had caused friction between the firefighters and the administration and that new firefighters would be required to live in the city.
The residency requirement affects 40 current provisional firefighters, who were already required to live in the city because of their provisional status, but perhaps were planning to move out once they became permanent.
The union agreed to the contract in a 580-103 vote, but the city's Law Department said it was prepared if individual members sued the city over the residency clause.
The contract, which will cost the city between $23 million and $29 million, will also mean that the fire commissioner and his deputies will receive raises, as stipulated in the City Charter.
The city has funds in reserve to cover the contract's costs.
New work rules the city hopes will discourage use of sick time dictate that a fire company will close down if more than five firefighters from the company call in. The remaining firefighters would then be sent to work at other companies.
"It helps us to manage it by involving the rank and file," Whitfield said.
The commissioner predicted the contract would serve as a blueprint for negotiations with other unions.
"I think it's mutually beneficial for the firefighters and the city," he said.
Earlier this year, union leadership offered harsh criticism of the administration for its negotiation tactics, but Tuesday, Cunningham credited Corporation Counsel Timothy A. Ball with finalizing an agreement.
"Mr. Ball showed some courage, he showed professionalism, most of all he showed honesty," Cunningham said. "And that is what really got us over the hump to get this thing done."
The contract does not resolve claims the union has against the city regarding promotions, Cunningham said.
In addition to the raise of about 21.05 percent effective July 1, 2012, firefighters also receive 2 percent raises during subsequent years until 2017.
Firefighters who retired prior to July 1, 2012, will not receive back pay.
New firefighters will also pay 25 percent of their health care premium if they are single, or 15 percent if they require family coverage.
The last contract with firefighters expired June 30, 2002. They received a 5.5 percent raise in 2007.
Council Member Michael J. LoCurto was not at Tuesday's meeting.
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"We are heartbroken to share the news that our beloved Jim 'Bear' Brady has passed away after a series of health issues," Brady's family said in a statement.
As PEOPLE reported in 1982, on the first anniversary of the incident that nearly cost Brady his life before his miraculous recovery: The most frightening aspect of the injury was the effect it might have had on Brady's mental processes. Yet according to [his wife] Sarah, "He has retained his near-photographic memory, [though] he was forgetful about who came to visit him or the date, but that has improved and is almost back to normal."
He and his wife became tireless advocates to end gun violence – a federal law demanding a background check on handgun buyers bears his name – yet another scar that Brady carried from that fateful day was that he sometimes found it difficult to control his emotions and his voice.
"He will end his sentences on a higher pitch, generally when he's laughing," Mrs. Brady told PEOPLE. "Maybe he doesn't control his laughing quite as well as before the accident. He'll learn to suppress it."
A federal law requiring a background check on handgun buyers bears his name, as is the White House press briefing room.
"In the short time he was able to serve as White House Press Secretary, Jim brought sharp instincts, integrity and energy to one of the most demanding jobs in Washington," former First Lady Nancy Reagan said in a statement Monday. "I still remember vividly that day in March 1981, when Sarah and I sat together in a tiny room near the emergency room at George Washington University Hospital, trying to comfort each other while we both were gripped with unspeakable fear. The bond we established then was unlike any other."
Mrs. Reagan added, "Jim was the personification of courage and perseverance."
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"He is somebody who I think really revolutionized this job," Josh Earnest, President Barack Obama's press secretary said in a statement. "And even after he was wounded in that attack on the president, was somebody who showed his patriotism and commitment to the country by being very outspoken on an issue that was important to him and that he felt very strongly about."
Brady "leaves the kind of legacy ... that certainly this press secretary and all future press secretaries will aspire to live up to," Earnest said.
As Monday's family statement announcing his passing also went on to say: "Jim Brady's zest for life was apparent to all who knew him, and despite his injuries and the pain he endured every day, he used his humor, wit and charm to bring smiles to others and make the world a better place."
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that aired in japan in 2010-01-08 there are 24 episodes and there good.
"i shall return by gen mac aruther"
Wow Adult Swim is a great place for new anime to be aired. I mean FLCL aired on [AS] and that show gained popularity.
and it looks cool as well.
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A combination of the words shit-faced, smashed, and hammered; used to indicate extreme inebriation beyond the point that one of aforementioned words suffices to sufficiently express one's physical and mental state.
He drank about 4 Four Lokos.. I think he's shismammered.
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Mickey Depre brings a new twist to a traditional technique in Pieced Hexies: Beyond English Paper Piecing. Learn how Mickey pieces small squares, which are then applied to a paper hexagon template. In addition to the blocks taught in class, you'll receive three bonus designs (a $12 value) FREE: Mickey's hexie design "Sparkle," the exclusive "Craftsy Star," and a brand-new quilt pattern called "Shimmer Star" that will incorporate your newly-acquired hexie skills! Creating pieced hexies is a mix of machine and hand sewing. Start them in your sewing room and bring them with you to the couch, vacation, or your long wait at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Arrange multiple hexies in a variety of ways to create stunning results with the same pieced hexie design.
Meet your instructor, Mickey Depre, and discover what you'll learn over the course of this class, including the tools and supplies you'll need, how to whipstitch a rosette, and what pieced hexies are.
Learn how to cut, sew and press a small quilt block that you'll cover with a paper hexie. Mickey walks you through each step, and includes downloadable instructions and an alignment guide that will help you achieve the perfect hexie.
Build on your skills from the prior lesson as Mickey demonstrates six variations on the Paddle rosette design in two different colorways. You will be able to translate these variations into any combination and colorway of your choice!
Move on to the Rototiller design with up-close instruction on how to cut, piece and align your hexie. Mickey also offers step-by-step tips on how to sew and measure to achieve the best results.
Using the Rototiller design from the previous lesson, Mickey illustrates seven variations you can create with ease. You'll love the bright geometric patterns you can create in any colorway, giving your quilts a sense of movement and whimsy.
Using three Paddle pieces and three Rototiller pieces, Mickey shows you how you can combine your designs to achieve gorgeous results. You'll love playing with various shapes, patterns and colors as you mix dark and light pieces in dozens of variations.
Infuse even more fun into your designs with printed fabrics! Mickey encourages you to use any fabric of your heart's desire, while explaining how to take scale into consideration to achieve the best aesthetic. You'll also learn how to mix and match colors in ways that will highlight your beautiful new hexie designs.
"This was my first class on Craftsy and I was very pleased. It was exactly what I needed to understand the technique and to see the examples of some of the options. I think Mickey Depre is a very good teacher and she presented the information for this class in a clear and concise manner. It is very easy to find the information in this class the way it is split into lessons and easy to find the portions I might want to see again. The materials for the instructions and bonus patterns are very useful."
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