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Friday, February 15, 2008
Funky Fafi makeup and more!
Yay it's Friday! I also get Monday off for President's Day woo hoo! I'm so glad the week is nearly over. I've been having a stressful week at work…dealing with a lot of corporate red tape, having to go down to Human Resources, ughhh it's a mess. Things are going to be different in 2008 though…always remember to fight for what you believe in ladies. One day I will carry out my dream…drop the chains of corporate slavery and amass my own cosmetic empire…and I'll bring you all with me! He he.
Anywho, how was your Valentines Day? I got to work and like Nessa, was greeted with a surprise. Apparently when my boyfriend got up early "to get an early start at work", he actually went to my office before me to deliver some goodies. As I walked down the hall towards my desk I saw this massive heart shaped balloon in the distance, and I mean it was big…I could've sworn I saw a bunch of older woman standing in my cube…I was like "why are they all up in my cube?" Then I saw the huge balloon and a bouquet of long stemmed red roses. I've always wanted flowers delivered to me like that Too bad I hate my job so I was kinda depressed from all the drama that it diminished some of the fun. Funnily enough, the balloon has a multimedia capability…if you tap it, it plays music. Wow, that music was loud! It played "still the one…we're still having fun and you're still the one…". At least 8 times yesterday ppl came by and randomly hit my balloon and it blasted the 15 second song….I was kind of embarrassed because I sit by a lot of the vice presidents and that junk is loud, lol. It's funny how the day of love brings out the kid in all these corporate bigwigs.
The BF and I went out to dinner yesterday and then saw "27 dresses"…finally! That movie made me cryyyyyyyyyy. I'll admit though, that's not a difficult feat on its own. Even my boyfriend found the movie entertaining. It was our usual Thursday night date night. We're officially celebrating Valentines Day on Saturday since we'll have more time. I'm not sure what the BF has under his sleeves but he is full of surprises!
Back to makeup…
So I did a look using my new Fafi products the other day. I went back on Wednesday and picked up Fashion Frenzy Blush, the 2 other fafinette dolls I didn't get, Perky paint pot, Nice Vice paint pot, Fun N Sexy lipstick, Bare slimshine, and cranapple lipliner.
First of all, I love Slimshines! What a great product for us dry lip girls out there. I like Bare Slimshine because it's very natural…oh and it's very boy friendly. I wore it on purpose during dinner on Valentines Day because I knew the lipstick wouldn't show up on the BF during our intermittent dinner smooches. He's usually paranoid about my glossy lips leaving traces on him, but it was not an issue with Bare Slimshine. I even made him look in a mirror after a kiss to prove that he was lipstick free It's not because it's smudge proof, rather, because it's a sheer balmy consistency.
Also, Cranapple Cremestick lip liner goes PERFECTLY with fun n sexy lipstick and totally it lipglass. I love it! It's so much fun to wear such a hot pink lip…on top of it, it reflects blue and it's super cool!
I couldn't open Nice Vice paintpot because it was screwed on so dang tight, but I'll have the BF get to that later. The Fafinette dolls will definitely stay in the packaging so I can sell them for big money down the road.
So I tried to recreate the look of one of the Fafi models…you know, the asian girl with the white and black eyeliner in the mail flyer?
I even filmed a video on this look but I decided not to post it because in the end, I looked crazy! It was just too extreme even for moi…however, I'll share some pics with you guys because I love you so much. I photoshopped it by adding the radiant effect so the picture seems brighter…it adds to the drama of it. I will say, however, I would rock the hot pink lips from this look again.
Don't be scared of me after you see the pics! I didn't have a Fafi bob, so I just wore my colorful hoody.
Warning: this is definitely extreme makeup.
14 comments:
- missjaclynrose said...
omg, ren, that look is fabulous! you did an awesome job. love it. and i love hearing stories of the boytoy's sending flowers and doing nice sweet things for us. i'm happy that your boo did something nice for you for vday. and sorry to hear about all the hoopla that's stressing you out at your job. sometimes i feel that way about my job and i work in retail not corporate, i guess it's everywhere no matter where you go huh? well take it easy and don't stress too much.
- February 16, 2008 at 11:16 AM
- mayaari said...
wow, that's some major makeup going on there! you recreated the look spot on though - the black & white eyes are my favorite part. and your hoodie is really cute!
- February 16, 2008 at 12:01 PM
- Ethereal Prey said...
yosh! you look REALLY different! I didn't even recognize you! Yes the corp world sucks, it pays but it sucks, you do your time there and get out. Hopefully sooner than later. :) And yes please take us with you!
- February 16, 2008 at 12:37 PM
- Linda said...
i actually love this look on you! maybe the brows need to be toned down, but other than that, it's hot.
- February 16, 2008 at 1:21 PM
- yummy411 said...
thanks for sharing with us! great job! makeup is art too! you are so funny 'warning- extreme makeup' LOL... i guess some ppl are afraid of going beyond the basic 'enhancers' oh well ... i love it!
- February 16, 2008 at 6:33 PM
- (g)ezebel said...
WOW. ren, this look is GORGEOUS. you know i loooove extreme, though.
"still the one" by orleans. i love that song! (and i'm showing my age, too.) i'm going to be humming this song all day now 'cuz of you. :0)
- February 16, 2008 at 7:54 PM
- Emilee @ GMM said...
Aww, sounds like you had a nice Vday! I like the balloon, lol.
The look is extreme, but you did a great job recreating it!
- February 16, 2008 at 9:06 PM
- Stephanie said...
I love how you are so creative Ren! The look is definitely extreme...lol. But you did an awesome job in your own version! Glad to hear you had a wonderful V-day with ur bf.
- February 17, 2008 at 1:07 PM
- d0rksta said...
wow that's pretty nice!
- February 18, 2008 at 12:43 AM
- Vanessa said...
You look HOT as always! And I just love the Fun N' Sexy lipstick!
- February 18, 2008 at 1:48 AM
- cindy said...
I read your blog daily and have never commented until now. But you look so AMAZING!!!!!!!! I'm speechless...
- February 18, 2008 at 2:54 AM
- Bliss said...
Wow, the look though as you said is extreme but looks great on you, i totally did not recognize you from the first pic you posted up...that is so cool...you are totally rocking the look heheh :)
- February 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
thanks guys! i'm so glad you like it :) i got the hoodie for $5 at ross by the way
missjacklynrose: thanks sweeties! yah it's good to have ppl around who do nice things...yah i'm trying to keep my head up...gotta do what i gotta do, especially when it comes to my career
mayaari: thanks! lol yah it's definitely extreme makeup
ethereal prey: yah i totally switched races on you guys, lol...keep your fingers crossed for me!
linda: yah i'm glad u like it...yah i'll be getting out of there one of these days
yummy411: lol yah i had to put in that warning b/c ppl have accused me of rocking drag queen makeup before
gezebel: yay! now i know the band who did the song...i'm sooo gonna download it right now
emilee: lol yah i'm still hearing that balloon go off in my house
stephanie: thanks sweety!
dorksta: glad you likey :)
vanessa: i loveeee that lipstick too...gotta love hot pink anything!
cindy: aww thanks so much for reading my lil blog...i hope i hear from you more often :)
bliss: lol yah i didnt even recognize myself!
- February 18, 2008 at 4:34 PM
- alien man?! said...
geez this look is so awesome, ren. you are soooo inspirational
- February 21, 2008 at 3:05 PM


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Actinic keratosis—the earliest sign of skin cancer—is on the rise. How to recognize AKs and what to do about them.
Did you know that you can actually feel and, sometimes, even see the earliest sign of skin cancer? Called actinic keratosis (AK), these red or pink blemishes typically pop up on areas of the skin that have been routinely exposed to the sun, namely the face, lips, back of the hands and scalp (if you're bald).

AKs are the third most common skin problem treated by dermatologists, reports the American Academy of Dermatology. What's more, an estimated 58 million Americans have actinic keratosis, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. That's a lot of sun damage and plenty of potential skin cancers. Some 10 percent of AKs will eventually progress to squamous cell skin cancer, less serious than melanoma, but still dangerous: An estimated 700,000 cases of squamous cell cancer are diagnosed each year and some 2,500 Americans die from it.
AK is the consequence of unprotected sun exposure during your childhood and teen years. "Dermatologists joke that the skin has a memory like an elephant," says dermatologist Dr. Ellen Marmur, founder of Marmur Medical in New York City and an associate clinical professor of dermatology and genetics and genomic sciences at Mt. Sinai Medical Center. But—thankfully—you're not doomed to pay for your sun sins of the past. Here's what you need to know about actinic keratosis now.
RELATED: What You Should Know About Skin Cancer
How to ID an AK. "An AK is typically a little rough, sand-paperish-like red or pink spot on an sun exposed area of skin," says Marmur. An AK on the lips may feel like a spot that is constantly chapped. AKs can also be tan or flesh-colored and raised. In rare cases, an AK can resemble a hard, curled mini horn.
It's unusual to develop only one AK. "AKs appear in crops," says Marmur. So if you have one AK, you'll probably get more down the road.
Don't "wait and see." If you suspect you have an AK, see a dermatologist. A 2007 study published in the journal Dermatologic Surgery and co-authored by Marmur found that it takes about two years for an untreated AK to progress to squamous cell cancer.
And while some will progress to skin cancer, others will clear up on their own. But since there is no way to tell which AK will do what, each and every AK must be treated.
Treatment options. How an AK is treated will depend upon how many you have, where they are and how compliant you'll be with treatment. "The goal is to find the sweet spot, to treat these things in a way that is effective, acceptable and tolerable " says Marmur. AK treatments include:

5-fluorouracil ointment. This chemotherapeutic cream, known as 5-FU, stops the growth of abnormal cells. Applied to the lesions once or twice a day for two to four weeks. 5-FU may cause redness, swelling and crusting and can be uncomfortable. It may take up to three weeks for these side effects to clear up.

Imiquimod 5% cream. Also used to treat genital warts (though in a different concentration), this cream is applied to the AK twice a week for up to 16 weeks. A lower-concentration cream can be applied in an accelerated six-week dosing regimen. It can cause redness, skin irritation and flu-like symptoms.

Diclofenac. A non-steroid anti-inflammatory cream, diclofenac is combined with hylauronic acid in a preparation that is used twice a day for up to 90 days. Side effects include itching, redness, dry skin, burning, tingling and sometimes sun sensitivity.

Ingenol mebutate. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2012, this topical gel comes in two different concentrations. One concentration is applied daily for two days to AKs on the trunk and limbs; the other is applied daily for three days to AKs on the face and scalp. Side effects include redness, swelling, crusting and ulcerations.

Crysosurgery. During this procedure, liquid nitrogen is applied to the AK. It freezes the lesion, causing it to crust and fall off. Redness and swelling can occur. A downside; "It can leave permanent white spots, which patients hate," says Marmur.

Laser surgery. A special laser can remove the AK and affected tissue beneath it. Since the procedure can be uncomfortable, you may need local anesthesia. Skin discoloration and scarring can occur.

Photodynamic therapy. Topical-5 aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) is painted on the AK and then the area is exposed to a special light that destroys the AK. Some redness and swelling may result. "Since the doctor does this treatment, compliance is 100 percent," notes Marmur. Another plus: "AKs are markers of sun damage in an entire area," explains Marmur. "If you have one AK on your forehead, you probably have 10 that are invisible." Dermatologists call this the "field" effect. With photodynamic therapy, "the whole area can be treated," says Marmur. "You can get very pro active, which is wonderful."

Chemical peel. Applying trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or another chemical to the AK causes it to slough off but the treatment can irritate skin.

Combination therapies. Sometimes a combination of treatments will be more effective than one alone. For example, Marmur may perform a chemical peel and, a week later, photodynamic therapy. "The peel allows the medicine to better penetrate the lesion," says Marmur.

Post-treatment TLC. Follow-up visits to the dermatologist are a must for anyone who has been treated for actinic keratosis. Marmur, for instance, sees patients every three to six months following AK treatment. "Many studies on treatments other than surgery show a 50 to 85 percent cure rate," says Marmur. "But most of these studies have a follow-up time of three to six months." That AK on your lip or face might come back at nine months, for instance.
And don't assume that one treatment will get rid of an AK. "Patients must know it is going to take more than one treatment," she says. "You want to kill that AK," she says. "It's easier to get rid of it early than when it is more developed."
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|st falcon
|Great post, so often the driving public only gets to see the service bay door, and then a bill at the end of it all (or a warranty receipt i guess) Well written too. BUT, there are now 80 mph speed limits on interstates in rural TX lol! :)
|My service writer at the nearest Ford dealership is a lady that knows more about the current autos than any men. She's 50 yrs. young and has been in the buisness for 30 yrs. She has saved me hundreds of dollars on parts that were not needed. Also the labor for installations. This is the reason I prefer this dealership because of their honesty. Buy most everything through thir parts dept. too.
I will agree with this overall. However in my experience I can out perform just about anyone of these so called mechanics that I have run across. It's not that they don't know what they are doing, it's simply that they take little or no pride in their workmanship. This is the biggest issue for me. A vehicle should be returned to the customer in the same condition (except for the repair) I'm just tired of seeing scratches, grease on the interior, bolts not properly torqued (which happens all of the time) and so on.
Sure, there are guys that can diagnose & repair a vehicle so fast it's unreal but at the same time they mess a bunch of other stuff up! This is why customers are upset & bad mouth them. Perhaps this happens more often in the region that I live in? There have been several reports on the local news about these mechanics and shops who rip folks off left & right.
I'm not against people working on their own cars. But in my years I've seen a very consistent trend of folks that *THINK* they know how to work on cars but really don't. It's an American male thing perhaps. But there is absolutely no way one can make a blanket statement and say "you are better off doing your own work" or "there is no difference in the competency or quality of dealer work versus Pep Boys". Frankly, if I were the dictator of the People's Republic of America I'd require a certification to get your licence (display ability to change tire on the side of the road, check/add all fluids and regain control in a low traction scenario) and a similar certification to perform any light repairs.
Nothing makes me more comfortable than to know the yahoo next to me who doesn't know how a turn signal works did his own brake job. It probably took him 6 hours and a Haynes manual to do it....god knows what he didn't do properly.... but our lives now depend on his mechanical prowess. Especially considering how willing that same guy would be to sue if he paid a shop to do his brakes and they ever failed...
I may be able to grill a steak but I'm certainly not a chef.
Problem is that *many* repair shops & techs have absolutely no pride in their workmanship! It's all about getting it in, getting it out & seeing the $$$.
I have always done my own repairs, I am good at what I do because I do things right. I don't rig things up or make questionable repairs.
There has been a couple of times when I had a few extra bucks in my pocket & just didn't want to mess with it myself. WHAT A MISTAKE! Each time I had to fix their mistakes or damage. I'll go further & say that even if you're a tech at a dealership that doesn't mean you are any better than the guy at the jiffy lube. There are great techs and there are crappy ones, where you work has no outcome IMO. It all comes down to the individuals ethics & honesty.
There can be a tech with 20 certifications hanging on the wall, He could be great at what he does or just book smart but clueless in actual hands on work. It happens!
I worked at a auto accessory store as a installer/mechanic. They just wanted to get the customers in & out without any quality. I refused to do this & the customers always thanked me for being honest & doing things correctly. For me it's hard to sleep at night knowing that you are screwing somebody over.
There is nothing wrong with a customer expecting a job well done. They paid big money for their vehicle & I don't blame them one bit. Shouldn't matter if it's a new 60,000 truck or a 10 year old vehicle that's worth $3,000, The same quality of workmanship should be given to both.
I'd like to put my two cents worth into this discussion. While I have not worked as an auto mechanic, I have worked as a small engine and RV service tech. I also have worked on my own cars and had work done at several local shops both good and bad. Based on my experience on both sides of the repair business I offer the following advice:
1. Remember all,or at least most,repair shops are independant businesses. As such,they will vary as to pricing and the quality of personnell. For the best experience, start by asking friends, neighbors, or even the salesmen at parts stores who they would reccommend.
2. Wherever you go provide the best information you can. It will help tremedously if you can explain exactly what a problem sounds, feels. or looks like and when or how it happens. For example does it happen when the engine is warm, cold, or always ? Even weather conditions may be important such as weather it was it rainy, humid, dry or sunny.
3. All shops are run by humans, and all humans make mistakes. In my experience, any reputable shop will gladly fix a mistake if given the chance.
4. Keep your cool. Things will go much better for everyone if you can explain your problems calmly and rationally no matter how frustrated you are. No service writer or tech will give their best service to an angry, irate customer who blows up right in their face.
5. Be careful about diagnosing a problem yourself. A problem could have multiple causes, so even if your neighbor or friend or someone on the Internet needed a certain part replaced doesn't neccessarily mean it needs replacing on your car. While it's OK to suggest the mechanic check a certain part don't demand they replace it unless you are absolutley certain it's bad and are willing to accept the results of the repair whatever they are.
6. Finally, if you have a good experience by all means let the business know. Everyone appreciates a thank you once in a while.
Excellent Post, and a "worthy" new "stickie" - since it covers most of the issues addressed here often...
Couple of things to consider adding in the "Warranty" section:
1. Many, if not most, of the extended warranties offered at a HIGH markup to new car buyers (and these days used car buyers as well) are just insurance policies NOT backed by the manufacturer OR the dealer.... SO, do NOT buy one unless you know the reputation and likely longevity of the company actually selling it!
2. On the other hand, an extended warranty sold by the MANUFACTURER, may be well worth the price, if peace of mind is worth a few extra bucks to you. Not only is the company you are buying from known to you, but in my dealership experience anyone who had purchased the manufacturers extended plan got extra consideration for ANY warranty claims, even if ALL warranties had expired....
One caveat to the last, ALSO from dealership experience, is that any customer who demanded & got "special consideration" for a repair that was DEFINITELY NOT a "warranty" item (like "I shouldn't have been able to break it so easily") often goes on a list for NO future special consideration. eg. if it's even ONE day out of warranty, you're out of luck - when in usual circumstances any REAL defect will be covered even IF the warranty "ran out" recently....
As to "Independents", earlier posters hit it on the head - their stock in trade is Customer Service - AND the ability to repair almost anything NOT needing "factory" tools & information. The skills needed to REPAIR instead of replace are used more often by the independents as well, as mentioned by Mike. And "backyard engineering" can often solve issues that show up on older cars that DON'T have a "factory fix" for them - only occasionally do manufacturers get involved in issues that don't turn up 'till after many years of ownership. ( Porsche, SAAB, BMW etc. are exceptions to this rule...)
Thanks again for an excellent write-up!
Quality thread, definitely needs to be a sticky.
Just thought I would give a small bit of input too.
I'm still going to school for this but it is my last year. I've worked at an independent shop for about two years now. Some of the guys I work with on projects in class work at the local GM dealership. Now working with them I see the difference between how we do things. For example, we recently did a fuel pump on an Expedition. They were frustrated because they had to install a pump rebuild kit. I didn't understand what the problem was considering I did those several times a week. I also worked around removing some things by modifying them but it had no impact on functionality. Try doing that on a new car and you probably wouldn't last long. Anyway, I realized what the issue was. Here we are working on a 15 year old car; obviously out of warranty. Granted, I know dealers get old cars sometimes but generally they are new models under warranty with problems they need to fix by using factory parts to retain the warranty (see? no aftermarket).I don't see cars newer than 2008 usually, and if I do, its for an oil change or something small. Not to say I couldn't fix them, but usually if a part fails it is because it is defective. If its worn out on a new car, you bet Ill see it if they're good customers and its not under warranty.
In the end, my thoughts are if the job can get diagnosed correctly and fixed honestly, people are coming back; dealer or independent shop.
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King Zimri-Lim ruled from Mari (on the Euphrates roughly where Syria meets Iraq) around 1760 BC, just about the time his ally, Hammurabi of Babylon, was preparing his famous Code of Law. The archives Zimri-Lim left behind consist of 15,000 cuneiform tablets, including very personal letters exchanged among the king's immediate family, many of whom were women. With them, we may observe how women created influential places for themselves in a world otherwise dominated by men.


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carb 750 cfm max subject to go/no-go gauge (no dominators)
oem efi 75mm max with factory style intake only
blowers/turbos prohibited
nitrous- single stage with a max nitrous solenoid of .093 (single bottle)
carb single stage plate
efi single plate or max 2 nozzles mounted before throttle body single stage
purge must exhaust outside of car, away from intake
big block jet restriction .082
HEADS conventional style valve angles only (no big chief, canted valve,ect)
No progressive n2o controllers
no MSD 7531, slew or like traction control devises
Msd 7530 and like programmable ignition controllers are legal
two steps are legal
Any block permitted accept after market ALUMINUM
class record starts at 6.00
.11 faster than record will result in a personal jet restriction to be in effect the next race
mufflers required
NO trans brakes- solenoid must be removed
oem style non adjustable clutch permitted with oem style trans,must be shifted like oem.
clutch cars must run 26 x 8.5 slick
275/50 DRAG RADIAL - automatic only
26 X 10.5 ET STREET - automatic only
front suspension stock-no aftermarket k-members/tubular a-arms
rear suspension bolt on's only
ladder bars,after market 4-link prohibited
factory frame, frame rails must remain in factory location
chassis bracing and reinforcing is permitted
minor frame notching allowed
NO wheelie bars
.400 pro light tree on the 1/8 mile
factory style interiors
unless factory , fiberglass hood and deck lid only
working head lights and tail lights
must have coolant overflow tank and secured battery
no lexan window-do to entry level class concept
mid season review- after the 3rd race we will close any loop holes we missed. This is in an effort to keep the competition tight through as many different combination's as possible
Please remember the goal of this class is to bring into heads-up racing as many as possible people who have never heads-up raced, by keeping the class "entry level", inexpensive, competitive and fun
thanks marty chance
There are no scales at this track that's why there are no bolt on front end stuff k members etc. No way to make it fair for all makes.
Also the carb and nitrous jet size will make this a truly affordable class. would be kinda nice to race with a motor that does not cost the same price as a small house.
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Debates of May 31st, 2010
House of Commons Hansard #52 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was chair.
- Question Period
- The Economy
- Jobs and Economic Growth Act
- Commission of Inquiry into the Mulroney-Schreiber Dealings
- Jobs and Economic Growth Act
- Justice
- World No Tobacco Day
- "MP for a Day" Competition
- Oil Spills
- Hockey
- Anniversary Congratulations
- Étienne-Le Bel Clinical Research Centre
- International Children's Day
- Agriculture
- St. John's International Airport
- Economic Growth
- Freedom Flotilla
- The Economy
- Canada Elections Act
- Public Safety
- Firearms Registry
- Public Safety
- Firearms Registry
- Public Safety
- Maternal and Child Health
- Offshore Drilling
- Firearms Registry
- Foreign Affairs
- Securities
- Minister of Industry
- Ethics
- Firearms Registry
- Offshore Drilling
- Fisheries
- Medical Isotopes
- Bill C-9
- The Environment
- Status of Women
- Agriculture
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Foreign Affairs
- Sydney Harbour
- Health
- Points of Order
- Agreement concerning Annual Reports on Human Rights and Free Trade between Canada and the Republic of Colombia
- Canadian Forces Pension Plan
- Government Response to Petitions
- Criminal Code
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Jobs and Economic Growth Act
- Business of Supply
Status of Women
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Richmond—Arthabaska.
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
André Bellavance Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, the National Bank of Canada may not renew financing for Levinoff-Colbex tomorrow because details of the federal plan to help modernize slaughterhouse facilities, and especially to manage specified risk materials, are not known. Because of SRM regulations imposed by the Conservative government, the slaughterhouse has lost $4 million per year since 2007.
Will the minister finally inform beef producers of the program eligibility criteria and the amount of financial assistance, and tell us what form this assistance will take, if it ever arrives?
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Jean-Pierre Blackburn Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture)
Mr. Speaker, Levinoff-Colbex is one file that we have been working very hard on to ensure that this slaughterhouse receives the assistance it needs.
In the last while, we have provided Levinoff-Colbex with $10 million from Farm Credit Canada and $9.6 million from the slaughter improvement fund. There is also the $40 million investment to introduce new technologies to different companies, for which Levinoff-Colbex is also eligible. We have also provided $25 million for a transition plan.
The federal government has done its job and put money on the table, and now it is up to the government of—
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Outremont.
Citizenship and Immigration
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Thomas Mulcair Outremont, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Barlagne family, French citizens who moved to Quebec three years ago, are going through a stressful time.
The Federal Court has just ruled that their daughter Rachel, who has cerebral palsy, would place an excessive financial burden on Canada and that the family has to leave the country.
The decision is now a political one, not a legal one. The judge said that the only recourse is to seek a ministerial exemption on humanitarian grounds.
Will the minister make the only humane decision possible and allow the Barlagne family to stay in Canada?
Citizenship and Immigration
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Calgary Southeast
Jason Kenney Minister of Citizenship
Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his question.
I want to remind the hon. member and the House that the Privacy Act prohibits a minister from discussing the details of a case or anything personal. The opposition may want me to violate the act, but I have no intention of doing so.
In Canada, everyone has access to a very open and very fair legal system, and every individual can present their case to the courts of Canada.
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
John Weston West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, BC
Mr. Speaker, our government learned last Friday of vicious attacks on the Ahmadi Muslims in Lahore, Pakistan. Our government was deeply disturbed by this and we would like to offer our deepest condolences to those who lost their loved ones in these terrible attacks. These acts were clearly motivated by hatred. Victims were targeted based solely on their faith, which is completely unacceptable.
Would the Minister of Foreign Affairs please inform the House what our government is doing to address the issues facing the Ahmadi Muslims in Lahore and attacks on minorities around the world?
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Lawrence Cannon Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, our government condemns last Friday's barbaric attacks on worshippers at two mosques in Lahore. We are urging Pakistani authorities to ensure equal rights for members of minority communities. We will continue to work with Pakistan and our allies to bring peace and stability to that country.
Additionally, my colleague from Edmonton—Sherwood Park will be putting forward a motion to the House officially condemning these acts. Our government actively works with countries around the world to promote freedom, democracy, the rule of law and particularly religious freedom.
Sydney Harbour
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Mark Eyking Sydney—Victoria, NS
Mr. Speaker, Canadians are appalled with the billion dollar price tag of the G8 summit for an 18 hour meeting. However, they are not as upset as the people of Cape Breton with the government's lack of action for the funding of the Sydney Harbour dredging project. In response to my Friday's question, all I received were condescending comments from the regional minister about the people of Cape Breton.
Is there any chance the G8 security detail could maybe kick off 15 minutes early so the money the government saves could dredge the harbour in Sydney?
Sydney Harbour
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
New Brunswick
Keith Ashfield Minister of National Revenue
Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned earlier in a response, the dredging of Sydney Harbour is a complex and costly undertaking that will require the involvement of all levels of government and the private sector.
While I am on my feet, I would like to mention the fact that we have made major investments in Cape Breton, ones of which I am very proud. We have invested some $28.7 million in 116 projects through CAF, RInC and ICF. The list goes on such as $14 million from the infrastructure stimulus program—
Sydney Harbour
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Halifax.
Oral Questions
May 31st, 2010 / 3 p.m.
Megan Leslie Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, the Assisted Human Reproduction Agency of Canada is supposed to uphold ethical principles, carefully monitor scientific advances in this complex field and protect Canadian families. However, since being created, it has done very little licensing or regulatory work. Over the last month, three of the agency's directors have resigned. We do not know what is going on because it is being muzzled.
Will the government tell Canadians what its plan is to bring real accountability and transparency to this agency?
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Leona Aglukkaq Minister of Health
Mr. Speaker, the board continues to fulfill its mandate in respecting overall management at the agencies providing advice to the minister. I have a very good working relationship with it and it has been very transparent. There has been some turnover in the board of directors, but it was a result of individual choices to leave the organization. I will continue to work with it.
Provision of Information to Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan
Points of Order
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Niagara Falls
Rob Nicholson Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point further to my point of order of May 14. I would like to advise you and all hon. colleagues that with respect to the agreement in principle that was reached by all parties on May 14, we continue to make very good progress on the terms of the memorandum of understanding that is to flow from that agreement.
We had collectively agreed to have this memorandum of understanding finalized today. However, there are a few remaining issues that we would like to take a little more time to work on and therefore will take the coming days to finalize the document.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for all the co-operation and work they have done on this at this point.
Provision of Information to Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan
Points of Order
Oral Questions
3:05 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Wascana, SK
Mr. Speaker, on the same matter, the proposed agreement that is the subject of these discussions is a matter of great importance to the House and flows from an order of the House and a ruling by you.
On behalf of the official opposition, I would simply like to underscore the importance of all parties in the House pursuing this matter with great diligence to ensure that it is not punted into never-never land, but in fact is successfully completed within the next very short while.


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Supports price hike on tobacco
To the editor:
The leadership recently shown by Rep. Ann Lenczewski (Bloomington) is something Minnesotans can be proud of.
According to recent surveys, a majority of Minnesotans believe our elected officials can do more to keep tobacco beyond kids' reach and help adults quit. We know that increasing the price of tobacco prevents youth from starting to smoke and helps current users to quit.
Last week Lenczewski proposed a $1.60 increase in tobacco prices as part of her tax reform legislation. A letter recently published in the Marshall Independent conceded that underage smoking might be reduced by such a price increase, but the author alleged that most teens that try smoking quit on their own "after a very short trial."
Unfortunately, the statistics don't bear that out.
In fact, statistics from Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of the Surgeon General 2012, show that nearly 90 percent of life-long smokers begin smoking before the age 18.
That's why the proposed tobacco price increase is so important. According to ClearWay, Minnesota, the impact of such a price increase will prevent more than 47,700 Minnesota kids from becoming addicted adults, help more than 36,600 current Minnesota smokers to quit and save more than 25,700 Minnesotans from premature smoking-related deaths.
Please urge your legislators to support Rep. Lenczewski's proposal. Governor Dayton also included a tobacco price increase in his proposed budget released last week. One thing we know for sure is that when the price of tobacco goes up, fewer kids will start smoking and more adults will quit.
Valerie Dallenbach


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Showdown in Cali - Page 2
"I did the math in my head and knew if I finished strong I'd probably be able to get it by a couple of minutes—but you never know what's going to happen; you can cramp up or twist your ankle on a rock, and I didn't know how much climbing was left out there, either. The last four miles I really had to put my head down and increase my effort."
Runner-up Clayton finished about 11 minutes later, in 6:26:24, after leapfrogging with King. Like Canaday, he's a relative newcomer to the sport, with Lake Sonoma 50 being only his third 50-miler; he won and set a course record at his debut ultra last September, the Run Rabbit Run 50 Miler.
"I passed [King] for the first time and got a little ahead of him from miles 20 to 25, then he passed me back and put a two-minute gap on me, and then I passed him at mile 42 or so," Clayton said afterwards. "We each had our own little blowups. I was a little dehydrated, and Max has been really busy, having a lot of racing and a lot on his plate. I think he was a little fatigued." (King won and significantly lowered the course record at the Way Too Cool 50K in early March, and placed 2nd in the Chuckanut 50K one week later.)
King finished third in 6:33:57, followed by Jorge Maravilla, 35, of Vallejo, California, in 6:39:05; and Dave Mackey, 43, of Boulder, Colorado, in 6:40:46. (Full results here.)
Women's winner Scallon, who finished 23rd overall, savored a hard-fought victory after experiencing "total exhaustion and cramps; my stomach was too full and wasn't digesting," she said after the finish.
"I went out too fast; I ran the first 20 miles like it was going to be the only 20 miles, just hoping for a miracle day, and that didn't happen," Scallon explained. "I bonked pretty hard, and [Vaught] passed me sometime in the early 30s and stayed ahead of me for about 10 miles. I wasn't expecting to catch her at all—I was expecting to be passed by about 50 other people—and all of a sudden I went around a corner and saw her across the way, which gave me a some energy."
Cassie Scallon floats one of Lake Sonoma's numerous creek crossings. Photo by Noé Castañón
Vaught, 38, of Boise, Idaho, ran about 10 minutes slower than her record-setting time last year, finishing in 8:02:39. "It was a rough day," she said afterward. "I was hanging on for second, that was my goal once Cassie passed me. … I've never had leg cramps, but I did today."
Not far back, Amy Sproston, 39, of Portland, Oregon, and Rory Bosio, 28, of Soda Springs, California, challenged each other for third place. Sproston said afterward that she passed Bosio around mile 38 or 39. "It's a tough course, with relentless hills … but I was moving pretty well the last 20 miles or so," Sproston said at the finish.
Completing the women's top five were Bosio, in 8:08:37, and Meghan Arbogast, 51, of Corvallis, Oregon, in 8:15:58.
An exceptionally scenic as well as rugged race, the Lake Sonoma 50 takes place in the wine country about an hour and a half north of San Francisco.
The out-and-back course climbs a total of about 10,500 feet and follows mostly singletrack along the southern arm of the lake, until a couple of major hills in the middle miles, which are on fire roads.
Runners cross six creeks each way, guaranteeing wet feet. A forest of oak, bay and madrone shades the trail, and bunches of blooming lupine and wild irises mix purple into the green hillsides.
"The creeks are amazing, and the vistas are beautiful," said Clayton. "There's no flat—it's all up and down, up and down. It's a great course."
Medinger, the publisher of UltraRunning magazine, began the race in his hometown in 2008 and limits the field to about 300. It's now so popular that the spots filled within about eight hours after online registration opened in December. Of the 311 starters this year, 266 finished.
"The number of hot shots makes it pretty intense," Medinger said before the event, "but I try to keep the mood light." To that end, he asks runners to follow just three rules: Be nice, don't litter and have fun.
Sarah Lavender Smith of Piedmont, California, frequently contributes to Trail Runner and blogs about trail running and travel at TheRunnersTrip.com. She ran and finished Saturday's Lake Sonoma 50 in 9:36:52.


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A Certain Magical Index
Toya Kamijo (Father)
Episode 16 | TV-14
After Kamijo and Tsuchimikado rush to confront Misha about her suspicious behavior, they realize that Toya might have something to do with the Angel Fall spell. Can Kamijo save his dad from the Russian sorcerer's wrath?
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The Badgers once again suffered through a cold shooting night, making only 4 of 23 three point attempts and 9 of 15 free throws.
Travis Trice hit a three-point shot at the end of the first half to give the Spartans a 25-18 lead.
In the second half, Michigan State opened a 21-point lead before the Badgers closed the gap in the final minutes.
Ben Brust was the only Badger to score double figures with 10. Ryan Evans had 9 points and 11 rebounds. Sam Dekker added 9 points.
Wisconsin is now 20-10 overall and 11 and 6 in the Big Ten. The loss eliminates the Badgers from any chance of sharing the conference championship.
Michigan State improves to 23-7 overall, 12-5 in the Big Ten.


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I hear you also had a hand in developing the first-ever web browser. Is that true?
Yes, that was even before Netscape. It was called Mosaic and I worked for one of the first online magazines in Germany, called Wildpark.
Did that influence the early issues of 032C?
Well, the intial idea was to use the magazine as a kind of trojan horse. It was really just there to propagate the URL of our website, but then we realised the magazine had a much bigger following, and was much more fun to make, so we decided to focus on the print version.
What is behind your creative direction?
The inspiration for the magazine comes from things that do not happen in other magazines. We feel we have arrived now at what we believe is a proper magazine.
Do you consciously take into consideration a certain demographic or target in terms of readership?
I would argue that the magazine is at the intersection between fashion, art, business, politics, and design and where it all collides. It does not provide you with an ideological framework, but it does give you power and inspiration. There is force that you can feel. There is some sort of utopian belief that people can make things happen. Essentially, it's about the celebration of ideas, wherever they happen.
You recently relocated to a region of Berlin where you're surrounded by other media offices, but your former offices were in a kind of wasteland in the middle of town.
The space where we started the project two years ago was really depressing and it still is. It is in a very central area but nothing ever happens there. It is very strange. It is at the back of the State Department and it used to be the library of a guest-house that was used by the East-German government. Well, we found the place and we saw beauty in it. It felt like Venice on crack. There is a river, a terrace, investment ruins, 19th century houses next to gigantic apartment buildings next to luxury townhouses. We tried to fill this depression with interesting ideas and projects. If you think about how architecture can carry meaning, then our new building is much more part of the establishment than the old one.
There are not a lot of people in this office, but you have a huge network. How is the magazine actually produced? How do you communicate?
We completely incorporate all modern means of communications. We use iChat, Blackberry messaging, email, the web, and we have this really big network of people out there in the world that we can access.
How do you feel about the crisis the print media market is going through right now, following the development of so many online media portals?
If I look back to the last ten years, I'm surprised at the eradication of newspapers in the States. I didn't expect that so quickly. I think we are in a lucky position as a niche magazine. There will be a comeback of hapticism, of feeling something in your hands, which is opposed to the mainstream development of something like an iPad, where everything is digital. We're not so much about the paper business but we're really into communicating ideas. Whether it's through the architecture of the space we are housed in or through the magazine.
What do you think will be the next big step in terms of communications technology?
When technology becomes really invisible, when you don't think about it, when you just have it out there. We're progressing towards that. Imagine what the architecture communicates and what it communicates about the magazine. We made a decision to move here because it was what 032c was about. It's interesting if you have that density of feelings, emotions, ideas, triggered by technology and that is done in a nonstandard way, not as in a website, but if its just out there. And we're developing that.
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A Study Comparing Denosumab vs. Zoledronic Acid for the Treatment of Bone Metastases in Breast Cancer Subjects.
This study has been completed.
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
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First received: May 2, 2006
Last updated: July 11, 2014
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The purpose of this study is to determine if denosumab is non-inferior to zoledronic acid in the treatment of bone metastases in subjects with advanced breast cancer.
Bone Metastases
Biological: Denosumab
Drug: Zoledronic Acid
Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter Study of Denosumab Compared With Zoledronic Acid (Zometa®) in the Treatment of Bone Metastases in Subjects With Advanced Breast Cancer
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Genetics Home Reference related topics: breast cancer
Drug Information available for: Zoledronic acid DenosumabU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Amgen:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Time to First On-Study Skeletal Related Event (SRE) (Non-inferiority) [ Time Frame: Up to 34 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Time to first on-study skeletal-related event (SRE) using a non-inferiority analysis. The median time to first skeletal-related event could not be estimated in one treatment arm, so the subject incidence is presented.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Time to First On-Study Skeletal-Related Event (Superiority) [ Time Frame: Up to 34 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Time to first on-study skeletal-related event (SRE) using a superiority analysis. The median time to first skeletal-related event could not be estimated in one treatment arm, so the subject incidence is presented.
- Time to First and Subsequent On-Study Skeletal-Related Event [ Time Frame: Up to 34 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Time to first and subsequent on-study skeletal-related event (SRE) using a multiple event analysis. To be considered a subsequent SRE, the event must occur at least 21 days after the previous SRE. This outcome measure utilizes multiple event times, was analyzed based on a proportional mean model, and is therefore more appropriately summarized by the cumulative number of events.
|Study Start Date:
|April 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Active Comparator: zoledronic acid
Drug: Zoledronic Acid
Q4W 4 mg zoledronic acid IV over minimum 15 minutes and 120 mg denosumab placebo SC
Other Name: Zometa
|Experimental: denosumab
Biological: Denosumab
Q4W 120 mg denosumab SC injection and 4 mg zoledronic acid (Zometa) placebo IV over a minimum of 15 minutes
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults with histologically or cytologically confirmed breast adenocarcinoma
- radiographic evidence of at least one bone mets
- Easter Cooperative Oncology Group status of 0, 1 or 2;
- adequate organ function
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current or prior IV bisphosphonate administration
- current or prior oral bisphosphonates for bone mets
- life expectancy of less than 6 months
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Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
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Cleeland CS, Body JJ, Stopeck A, von Moos R, Fallowfield L, Mathias SD, Patrick DL, Clemons M, Tonkin K, Masuda N, Lipton A, de Boer R, Salvagni S, Oliveira CT, Qian Y, Jiang Q, Dansey R, Braun A, Chung K. Pain outcomes in patients with advanced breast cancer and bone metastases: results from a randomized, double-blind study of denosumab and zoledronic acid. Cancer. 2013 Feb 15;119(4):832-8. doi: 10.1002/cncr.27789.
Stopeck AT, Lipton A, Body JJ, Steger GG, Tonkin K, de Boer RH, Lichinitser M, Fujiwara Y, Yardley DA, Viniegra M, Fan M, Jiang Q, Dansey R, Jun S, Braun A. Denosumab compared with zoledronic acid for the treatment of bone metastases in patients with advanced breast cancer: a randomized, double-blind study. J Clin Oncol. 2010 Dec 10;28(35):5132-9. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2010.29.7101.
Martin M, Bell R, Bourgeois H, Brufsky A, Diel I, Eniu A, Fallowfield L, Fujiwara Y, Jassem J, Paterson AH, Ritchie D, Steger GG, Stopeck A, Vogel C, Fan M, Jiang Q, Chung K, Dansey R, Braun A. Bone-related complications and quality of life in advanced breast cancer: results from a randomized phase III trial of denosumab versus zoledronic acid. Clin Cancer Res. 2012 Sep 1;18(17):4841-9.
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Stopeck AT, Fizazi K, Body JJ, Brown JE, Carducci M, Diel I, Fujiwara Y, Martín M, Paterson A, Tonkin K, Shore N, Sieber P, Kueppers F, Karsh L, Yardley D, Wang H, Maniar T, Arellano J, Braun A. Safety of long-term denosumab therapy: results from the open label extension phase of two phase 3 studies in patients with metastatic breast and prostate cancer. Support Care Cancer. 2016 Jan;24(1):447-55. doi: 10.1007/s00520-015-2904-5.
Body JJ, Bone HG, de Boer RH, Stopeck A, Van Poznak C, Damião R, Fizazi K, Henry DH, Ibrahim T, Lipton A, Saad F, Shore N, Takano T, Shaywitz AJ, Wang H, Bracco OL, Braun A, Kostenuik PJ. Hypocalcaemia in patients with metastatic bone disease treated with denosumab. Eur J Cancer. 2015 Sep;51(13):1812-21. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2015.05.016.
Diel IJ, Body JJ, Stopeck AT, Vadhan-Raj S, Spencer A, Steger G, von Moos R, Goldwasser F, Feng A, Braun A. The role of denosumab in the prevention of hypercalcaemia of malignancy in cancer patients with metastatic bone disease. Eur J Cancer. 2015 Jul;51(11):1467-75. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2015.04.017.
von Moos R, Body JJ, Egerdie B, Stopeck A, Brown JE, Damyanov D, Fallowfield LJ, Marx G, Cleeland CS, Patrick DL, Palazzo FG, Qian Y, Braun A, Chung K. Pain and health-related quality of life in patients with advanced solid tumours and bone metastases: integrated results from three randomized, double-blind studies of denosumab and zoledronic acid. Support Care Cancer. 2013 Dec;21(12):3497-507. doi: 10.1007/s00520-013-1932-2.
Lipton A, Fizazi K, Stopeck AT, Henry DH, Brown JE, Yardley DA, Richardson GE, Siena S, Maroto P, Clemens M, Bilynskyy B, Charu V, Beuzeboc P, Rader M, Viniegra M, Saad F, Ke C, Braun A, Jun S. Superiority of denosumab to zoledronic acid for prevention of skeletal-related events: a combined analysis of 3 pivotal, randomised, phase 3 trials. Eur J Cancer. 2012 Nov;48(16):3082-92. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2012.08.002.
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00321464 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|May 2, 2006
|Results First Received:
|December 10, 2010
|Last Updated:
|July 11, 2014
|Health Authority:
|South Africa: Department of Health, Spain: Spanish Drug Agency, Sweden: Medical Products Agency, Switzerland: Agency for Therapeutic Products
Spain: Spanish Agency of Medicines
Spain: Spanish Drug Agency
Sweden: Central Ethics Committee
Sweden: Medical Products Agency
Switzerland: Agency for Therapeutic Products
Switzerland: Local Ethics Committee
Switzerland: Swissmedic (Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products)
Turkey: Ministry of Health
Ukraine: Ministry of Health
Ukraine: Pharmacological Centre at the Ministry of Health of the Ukraine (Pharma Centre)
United Kingdom: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
United States: Food and Drug Administration
Spain: Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios
Argentina: Ministry of Health, Australia: Therapeutic Goods Administration
Australia: Department of Health and Ageing Therapeutic Goods Administration
Australia: Therapeutic Goods Administration
Austria: Secretariat of Health, Belgium: Pharmaceutical Inspectorate Brazil: Ministry of Health
Belgium: Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products, FAMHP
Belgium: Directorate-General for Medicinal Products
Belgium: Federal Public Service (FPS) Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment
Czech Republic: State Institute for Drug Control
Denmark: Ministry of Health
Belgium: FPS of Public Health, Food Chain Security and Environment
Belgium: Pharmaceutical Inspectorate
Belgium: Service Public Federal Sante Publiquest, Securite de la Chaine alimentaire et Environnement
Belgium: Service Public Fédéral Santé Publique, Sécurité de la Chaîne alimentaire et Environnement
Brazil: ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária)
Brazil: Ministry of Health
Bulgaria: Bulgarian Drug Agency
Bulgaria: Ministry of Health
Canada: Health Canada
Finland: Lääkelaitos
France and Sweden: European Medicines Agency
France: CCPPRB Central Ethics Committee
France: Ministry of Health
Germany: Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices
Germany: Paul_Ehrlich-Institut Bundesamt fur Sera und Impfstoffe
Hungary: National Institute of Pharmacy
India: Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
Israel: Ministry of Health
Italy: Ministry of Health
Japan: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
Japan: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Evaluation Center
Latvia: State Agency of Medicines, Mexico: Ministry of Health
Lithuania: Ministry of Health
Mexico: COFEPRIS
Mexico: SSA (Secretaria de Salud Publica)
Netherlands: CCMO (Centrale Commissie Mensgebonden Onderzoek): Central Committee Human Bound Research
Netherlands: Medicines Evaluation Board
Panama: Ministry of Health
Peru: Ministry of Health
Poland: Drug Institut
Romaina: National Medicines Agency
Romania: Ministry of Health and the Family
Romania: Romanian National Drug Agency
Russia: Federal Service for Surveillance in the field of Healthcare and Social Development (a body of the Ministry of Health)
Russia: Ministry of Health
Slovakia: Ministry of Health
Slovakia: State Institiute for Drug Control
South Africa: Department of Health
Canada: Health Products and Food Branch
Canada: Institutional Review Board
Chile: Health Ministry
Estonia: State Agency of Medicines, France: Ministry of Health
European Union: European Medicines Agency
Keywords provided by Amgen:
Bone metastases
Breast cancer
Surgery to Bone
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Neoplasms, Second Primary
Bone Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Breast Diseases
Bone Marrow Diseases
Skin Diseases
Neoplastic Processes
Pathologic Processes
Bone Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Hematologic Diseases
Zoledronic acid
Bone Density Conservation Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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Saint Paul's Cathedral Marks The Diamond Jubilee
Throughout the ages it has been customary for the Monarchs to celebrate a national event at Saint Paul's Cathedral. There are two main reasons for this, the first is that Westminster Abbey holds all the Royal Celebrations and Ceremonial, so when there is something of National importance outside a usual Royal thing, Saint Paul's being the Closest Cathedral not a Royal Pecculiar is an obvious choice
The Other reason is because the City of London was given its independance. Yes, in theory the City of London should be independant, and the person incharge was supposed to be The Lord Mayor of London. This was frightfully important back in the day because the Square Mile was the import/export industrial capitol, and so it was very important the Lord Mayor and the Monarch got on...in theory the Lord Mayor being the only person in the country who could effectively lay sanctions on the Monarch
The Westminster Government now retain full control over the Capitol in the time of the Glorious Revolution by reducing the Role of Lord Mayor to a ceremonial position. The industrial Revolution then removed his need all together, and now the Greater London Assemby headed by the Mayor of London effectively run the square mile as a normal local government council.
The Lord Mayor still exists, he is ellected each year from a group of Alderman in the city. He carries still the Pearly Sword which was given to him as an emblem of the cities freedom, and the lil red sword is still used on the Standard of the City of London.
Infact the only Building to still hold the Monarch to account like of old is Saint Paul's Cathedral. She must still ask permission to enter through the Largest doors in Europe (yes, a whole foot taller then Saint Peters Basilica in Romes Vatican City)...and on her journey to the Cathedral IF the Lord mayor travels in procession with her, when they get to the big statue of the dragon which marks the boundaries between Westminster and London...she, who leads must stop, and he must overtake her in his Carriage :laugh:
I have opened those Great West Doors several times during my tenure....Closing them is harder then opening them...it takes a team of at least three proper stone masons to lift the bolt...they are suprisingly easy to open once the bolt is up because they are so heavy they move under their own weight once you push...they open inwards.
Here is the full service for those who want to see it.
you can skip through the arrivals which take forever :laugh:
The major thing that gets me with this service, was the processional. For her Golden Jubilee, HM The Queen entered to the magnificent "I Was Glad" which had a Section which glorified her Presence with resounding Vivats.
The Introit for this ceremony was a Te Deum Which...first is a rather well used piece of liturgy..and secondly...far more, outspokenly Christian.
The former mentioned going up to the House of GOD...but this latter piece talks about the compnay of prophets praising. Its definately not what I thought she would choose to use.
The bidding was longer the you would expect. The first Hymn was All People that on Earth do dwell...but this is one particular tune that the Abbey does better...it has the proper fanfare that they tried in Saint Paul's but it didnt work so well :laugh: I will admit that the Abbey version of this is the best I have ever heard. They have a trumpet that does a harmony part over the top and its one of the most beautiful harmonies I have ever heard, and then they swap on the penultimate verse and the Quire actually sing the harmony and the Trumpet plays the melody
Michael, who reads Proverbs is the only member of Clergy that I know, though he did not serve on Chapter at the time I knew him. He was a Suffrigen Bishop to London, and he was deeply involved in a set of Services we did at the 6pm Sunday slott...which was overseen almost entirely by the Virgers...hence why I had so much contact with him. After I left, the director of the Lay Community, Who was unaptly named "Canon Pastor" killed the community and shifted roles to Treasurer...Michael then took the role of Pastor. He's really lovely and is very well suited for that role.
:angry: They have replaced the Dome Dias Candles with Oil Lamps :angry:
Do NOT approve. During my tenure the only faux candles we had were the small altar ones...the major candles were real...and yes they took a lot of looking after. You had to order them in so they were ready to be swapped, you had to take them down and trim the wax from them.
Cheap skates have replaced them with false ones which take no looking after period...doesnt look half as good!!
Should have got London to do the address :sad: despite what he says, The Archbishop of Canterbury doesnt even believe in an Established Church. He doesnt believe in a Church led by the State...and thus is all for removing the Queen as Defender of the Faith. He is as bad as an ardent Parliamentarian...and most of it is because he isnt even a Church of England progressed Bishop...he came over from the Church of Wales...so...frankly...what would he know about the Monarchs role as Head of the Church, foremost the head of the Church of England...erm...no more then an American Episcopal Bishop one supposes.
...and part two...again...ignore the everlasting departures at the end of the service :laugh:
prayers are standard...they always get about twenty different young people to ping pong from lecturns across the Dais...unless its a sorrowful act of remembrance in which case they have huge candles with the names of the victims, or countries on them, and have them lit and brought up to the Dome in a procession of young people (as was done with the memorials for the Tsunami)
What was London doing:blink: For a moment I thought he was given the final blessing...which first should be reserved for the High Altar, and second, for the most senior Clergy present.
They gave him a prayer to read...coz the ABC took BOTH Surmon and Blessing slotts :rolleyes:
Nice introduction to Guide Me O thou Great Redeemer
Thank GOD they did the coronational fanfare at the start of the National Anthem
...and what exactly became of York?? Did he fall of the face of the Planet or something...Its really bad IMHO for the second of the Church of England not to bother turning up to the Monarchs 60 year service of thanksgiving.
My...how standards have fallen in the past decade at that Cathedral :laugh:
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I just got back from Kuwait for Operation Iraqi Freedom. And there was this bottled peach flavored iced tea that they had at the PX. I can't exactly remember the name but i think its "San Berniditto" its something like that. It comes in a one liter bottle and the only flavors i've seen is lemon and Peach. On the label i think it has an Italian flag on it and a picture of the sun over a grass field i think. I've been trying to find this tea forever since i've gotten back. If anyone knows what its call or where i can find it. I'd greatly appreciate it.
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Ounce-Saving Gear for Stage Races - Page 7
On the trail, zip locks are king, but there is something to be said for compartmentalized storage with a real zipper that stacks like a Tetris piece into your pack. The Eagle Creek Pack-It Spector Quarter Cube provides very affordable, civilized organization with a grab handle at just 0.6 ounces.
Bonus Tip: Use one color to store all your med supplies and a different hue for your toiletries, allowing for easy placement of key items when you're tired and searching by headlamp. Also, make sure to create a "Boy Scout Kit" for necessary adaptations on the go. Undoubtedly, some piece of gear will fail and a small cache of essentials like duct tape, folding knife/scissors, a few needles and fishing line or other strong thread will prove invaluable.


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Scotland Takes Games 3 and 4 To Sweep USA Men
STIRLING, Scotland -- With a sizable Friday night crowd in attendance for the game between the USA and Scotland Men's National Teams, Scotland scored seven goals to rout the US Men in the third game of the four game test series between the two sides.
From the outset of the game the Scottish side controlled the match and kept the US squad on its heels. Using precision passing that sent the ball up the sides of the pitch and had the players entering into the offensive circle through the side areas, the Scottish men took advantage of their opportunities and found the net seven times throughout the contest. The US could mount little counter attack but did manage to score on a Will Holt penalty corner for the first goal and a nicely struck reverse stick shot from Moritz Runzi late in the contest for the second goal. However, it would not be enough as Scotland walked away with the victory.
Saturday served as a much needed rest day between matches and gave the US men an opportunity to rest and regroup before their final match on Sunday. With no hockey on the schedule the team was able to get out and explore the city of Edinburgh.
Taking the pitch for the fourth and final match on Sunday afternoon with a nice rest day behind them the US looked to increase the aggressiveness of their play and give Scotland a more contested match. Unfortunately for the Americans Scotland struck early as they earned four consecutive penalty corners early in the match, scoring on the fourth opportunity to take a 1-0 lead. Not long after Scotland would strike again when a missed call by the umpires gave Scotland the ball in a one-on-one situation with goalkeeper Kevin Segeren to which they found the net once again to give themselves a 2-0 advantage. As the first half wound down Scotland would capitalize once more on an entry into the offensive circle by finding the goal to take a 3-0 lead that would last into the halftime break.
As the second half opened the Americans were faced with the daunting task of being down three goals but that did not curb their aggressive play. Early in the half the Americans earned a penalty corner that saw Jon Ginolfi send a shot that deflected off a Scottish defender's foot and into the back of the goal to get the US on the board. However, it would be soon after that Scotland would respond with another goal of their own to take a commanding 4-1 lead late into the half. As time wound down Will Holt would capitalize on another earned penalty corner for the second goal of the match for Team USA but time would end up being the enemy, giving Scotland the 4-2 victory and a sweep in the series.
The US looks to rebound as they have arrived in Lilleshall, England to take on the English National Team A-Squad for a two game series. Look to facebook and USA Field Hockey's website for updates about the games and player blogs! GO USA!


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Twenty years ago – 1993
It is a sad day in the community as loyal customers said farewell to their favorite store. Sidey's, a landmark in northern Chautauqua County, closed its doors forever today when its current lease expired. The family-owned and operated store had been in business for the past 111 years. Thousands of people, including former residents now living in faraway places, can relate to the loss felt by the store owners, the employees and the Dunkirk-Fredonia area in general.
Thirty years ago – 1983
Smith's Dress Shop in Silver Creek, a clothing store familiar to many area residents for several decades, will be closing its doors and reopening under a new name. The business has reportedly been sold to Gail Brennan of Silver Creek, who will open the shop, located on Central Avenue, under the name of "Gail's" next week.
Forty years ago – 1973
Rose Floramo of Otter Street, Dunkirk was hostess to members of the Get-Togethers from New York Bell Telephone Co.'s rate and route department of the Dunkirk office.
Fifty years ago – 1963
Christa Ohls, a 15-year-old girl whose family escaped from East Germany to West Berlin in 1961, will arrive next week to reside with the William Kettenring family, 953 Central Ave. and attend Dunkirk High School.


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Editor's note: This is the fifth installment in Bleacher Report's NFL 1000 for the 2013 season. This signature series runs through April 24, with NFL Draft Lead Writer Matt Miller ranking the best players at every position. You can read more about the series in this introductory article. See the NFL 1000 page for more rankings.
The center position isn't sexy. Your friends probably don't know the name of the other team's starting center each week. Yet it's one of the most important positions on offense. We take a look at the top centers in the league—based not on their total career, but on the 2013 season.
Throw away the past, the potential and the future. Look at just this year. Who was the best? Who was the worst? That's what the NFL 1000 aims to identify. Throw out the narratives and the fantasy football stats and dig into the film. Then we'll see who comes out on top.
The B/R 1000 metric is based heavily on scouting each player and grading the key criteria for each position. The criteria are weighted according to importance for a possible best score of 100.
Potential is not taken into consideration. Nor are career accomplishments.
Centers are judged on pass-blocking (50 points), run-blocking (50) and all of the technique, athletic ability and football intelligence needed to do both.
In the case of ties, our team asked, "Which player would I rather have on my team?" and set the rankings accordingly.
Subjective? Yes. But ties are no fun.
Each player was scouted by me and a team of experienced evaluators, with these key criteria in mind. The following scouting reports and grades are the work of months of film study from our team.
All statistics from Pro Football Focus (subscription required). Players' heights, weights and seasons from NFL.com.


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By ANDREW SKERRITT
Published May 27, 2007
While many of his former classmates are partying this weekend before they figure out what to do with the rest of their lives, Isaac Martinez Jr. is consumed with the business of leaving home.
On Monday evening, the newly minted Gulf High School grad will pack his suitcases and head south for a Tampa hotel.
Less than 24 hours later, he'll board a bus with other Marine Corps recruits and head for 13 weeks of boot camp in Parris Island, S.C.
"I planned it this way so I wouldn't have a chance to second guess myself," said the 18-year-old New Port Richey man, thick with muscles from working out at the gym. He heard that boot camp is hell and wanted to be ready.
"I was born to serve this country," he said.
This Memorial Day we at home will honor the sacrifice of those who died fighting for America.
But young men like Isaac are paying their respects in the way they have always done. They are putting on the uniform, replenishing the ranks, embarking on a journey that could put them on the front lines of this endless war on terror.
Many of us struggle to understand why anyone would volunteer to enter harm's way for a cause so few seem to understand or support.
That's what prompted me to look for a few members of the graduating class of 2007 who were joining the military. My inquiries took me to Gulf High, where I met Isaac, and to Central High School in Hernando, where I met a number of seniors, including John Carroll and Cathryn Mursch. He heads for the Army in June less than two weeks after his 18th birthday. She will travel to Navy boot camp in Illinois this summer. Both dream of law enforcement careers after the military.
I was impressed with their patriotism and keen sense of duty. Most have strong family ties to the military. None of them needed a recruiter to come calling.
But Isaac was noteworthy for his singular focus. The oldest of four siblings, he is the first in his direct family to wear the uniform.
"I want to start my own legacy," he said. "I told my mother I wanted to be a soldier when I was 6 years old." For him, his plastic toy soldiers and video games were never just child's play. But will he have the stomach to face the ugly cruelty of war?
"Combat doesn't faze me," he said. "I could get killed with one of my friends back here doing something stupid."
He speaks with the brashness of youth. He is going to be a Marine, for honor, for respect, for the brotherhood in arms. He makes his mother, Elba Martinez, proud.
"He's ready," she said. "He was born to be a leader."
Andrew Skerritt can be reached at 813 909-4602 or toll-free at 1-800-333-7505, ext. 4602. His e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.com.
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An extremist, anti-American agenda tainted History and Commemoration: The Legacies of the Pacific War," a workshop for community college professors sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities, complains Penelope Blake, a humanities professor at Rock Valley College in Illinois. The workshop was held at the University of Hawaii's East-West Center in July.
Blake sent Power Line a Sept. 12 letter she wrote to Illinois Rep. Donald Manzullo, her congressman, asking him to vote against funding for future workshops until the NEH explains the violation of its objective to foster "a mutual respect for the diverse beliefs and values of all persons and groups."
In my thirty years as a professor in upper education, I have never witnessed nor participated in a more extremist, agenda-driven, revisionist conference, nearly devoid of rhetorical balance and historical context for the arguments presented.
Among other things, presenters want Japan to be seen as a victim of U.S. imperialism forced to attack Pearl Harbor. War memorials like the Arizona Memorial should be recast as "peace memorials," with care taken not to offend visitors from Japan. They see veterans as old fogies with suspect memories who are going to die soon anyhow, letting the academics determine what really happened.


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HDTV When You Want It
Not too long ago, if you wanted to record an HDTV program, you had to take a quaint step back in time and use a VCR - a digital VCR, but still a VCR. Today, there are a number of hard-disk options for recording HD, but if you want to save the program so it won't be accidentally erased from the hard drive, you have to resort to - you guessed it - a VCR. It's still not possible to use the single most popular format in history - DVD - for high-def recording. But early next year will see the arrival of two formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, that can handle every high-def chore. In the meantime, here's a survey of all currently available options.


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Recipe for Race-Day Success - Page 2
Most elite athletes consider nutrition throughout their training cycles, and pay extra close attention to it during the week leading up to race day. Count Jasper Halekas as one of them. Halekas, who won the 2007 USATF Trail 100-Mile National Championship, is as meticulous about his training as he is during his day job as Research Scientist at the University of California, Berkeley, Space Sciences Lab.
"For most of the week, I stick to my normal training diet, which is high in protein and carbohydrates, and low in fats," he explains. "The biggest thing I focus on is pre-hydrating, and make a big effort to drink a lot."
One word of warning: "drinking a lot" doesn't mean chugging gallon jugs of water. "Some people drink a ton of water, which then flushes out all their electrolytes," Halekas, 31, warns, "Drink sports drink, especially for several days before the race, to tank up on electrolytes, too."
And what about adult beverages? "No way," he says. "In fact, I don't drink alcohol for at least three weeks before a major race." He feels that tactic is based more on superstition than actual performance.
Jim Rutberg, a professional coach and co-author (with Chris Carmichael of Carmichael Training Systems) of Food for Fitness, breaks through the voodoo. "There's no amount of alcohol that will benefit your performance," he says. "but having a glass of wine or a beer with dinner isn't likely to have a negative impact on your performance either."
He adds, "If you drink, stick with just one or two glasses of wine or beer and follow each with a full glass of water."
Darcy Africa, who in 2007 set new course records at the Bighorn and Cascade Crest 100-Mile Endurance Runs, stays consistent before a race. "I'm always focused on a healthy diet with lots of fruit, veggies, whole grains, protein," she says, "and if you change your diet before a race, you'll put your body off balance."
According to Rutberg, Africa has it right. "Pre-race is not the time to try out a new nutrition program."
"Ultimately the pre-race meal can make or break a race," says Brian Wyatt, a seasoned trail runner and Personal Training Manager at Crunch Fitness in San Francisco. "If you don't eat anything, you risk not having the fuel in the tank to perform, and if you eat the wrong thing you could have a very unpleasant experience."
Race Day
Before the run rises on race day, most runners have already started their engines.
"It is very important to eat a complex-carb, low-glycemic-index and low-fiber meal two or three hours prior to the race start," says Wyatt. "This will top off your energy stores and keep your blood sugar stable."