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Faculty Anas Younes, M.D. Chief, Lymphoma Service Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York Jeremy S. Abramson, M.D. Director, Center for Lymphoma Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
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Learning Objectives Assess emerging frontline approaches for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma Evaluate the efficacy and safety data for novel agents in patients with relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma Discuss strategies to mitigate adverse effects to improve long-term survival in Hodgkin lymphoma
Hodgkin Lymphoma Introduction and Initial Therapy
Case Study 1 M.C. is a 23 yo woman who presents with painless swelling of a right supraclavicular lymph node. She was otherwise asymptomatic with a normal physical examination A course of antibiotics was prescribed, without response An FNA was performed and interpreted as consistent wit a reactive lymphoid population An excisional lymph node biopsy was ultimately performed
Staging and Pre-treatment Evaluation PET/CT showed non-bulky stage IIA disease CBC, CMP unremarkable ESR 12 ml/hour HIV negative No bone marrow is performed Echocardiogram and PFTs show no organ dysfunction What is the optimal therapy for this patient?
Case 1: How will you treat this patient? 1.ABVD x 6 cycles followed by 30 Gy radiation 2.ABVD x 4 cycles followed by 30 Gy radiation 3.ABVD x 2 cycles followed by 20 Gy radiation 4.ABVD x 4-6 cycles without radiation 5.Escalated BEACOPP +/- radiation
Case 1: What if this patient was 73 years old instead of 23? 1.ABVD x 4 cycles followed by 30 Gy radiation 2.ABVD x 2 cycles followed by 20 Gy radiation 3.ABVD x 4-6 cycles without radiation 4.AVD x 4-6 cycles (omit bleomycin) +/- radiation 5.ChlVPP +/- radiation
Epidemiology ~9200 cases/year in US ~1200 deaths Median age 35 –Bimodal distribution Slight male predominance Incidence is stable Siegel, et al. CA Cancer J Clin. 2014; 64(1): 9-29.
Clinical Presentation 70% present with painless lymph node enlargement Limited in 55%, Advanced in 45% 30% will have "B" symptoms Pruritus Rare pain with alcohol ingestion Sites of involvement –Nodal regions Cervical/Supraclavicular (L>R) 60-70% Mediastinal 60% Axillary 25-35% Hilar nodes 15-35% Para-aortic 30-40% Iliac 15-20% Inguinal 8-15% Mesenteric 1-4% –Other lymphoid organs Spleen 30-35% Waldeyer's ring 1-2% –Extranodal sites (10-15%) Liver 2-6% Bone marrow 2-8% Other organs (lung, bone) 10%
Pathologic Classification Nodular lymphocyte predominant HL CD20 Classical HL –Nodular sclerosis –Mixed cellularity –Lymphocyte rich –Lymphocyte depleted
Initial Evaluation and Workup History Physical exam Staging studies –PET/CT scan –Bone marrow (Can usually be omitted based on PET findings ) Labs –CBC with differential –Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate –Albumin, LFTs, Ca++, HIV Preparation for chemotherapy –Echocardiogram –Pulmonary Function Tests, with DLCO –Fertility considerations
Nodular Lymphocyte-predominant HL 5% of Hodgkin lymphomas Pathologically distinct from CHL Clinically distinct from cHL –Indolent natural history –Male predominance (75%) –Median age in 30s –Increased risk among first degree family members –Limited stage in 75%, usually peripheral –Extranodal disease, B symptoms very uncommon –~12% rate of high-grade transformation at 10y Treatment –Radiation alone preferred for limited stage: 10 year FFP ~ 80% –Advanced stage extrapolated from cHL +/- rituximab ABVD +/- rituximab R-CHOP –Some suggest alkylators may be more effective (controversial) –Rituximab alone is an effective option, particularly at relapse –Late recurrences may occur
Nodular LP vs Classical HL: GHSG Trials HD4-HD12 Nogova, et al. JCO 2008 Freedom from Treatment FailureOverall Survival NLPHL CHL NLPHL CHL
Initial Treatment of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL)
Chemotherapy for cHL MOPP developed at National Cancer Institute in 1964 –54% freedom from progression at 10 years –Potentially sterilizing –Potentially leukemogenic ABVD developed at Milan Cancer Institute in 1973 –Not sterilizing –Not associated with MDS or leukemia DeVita NEJM '03
MOPP versus ABVD for Advanced HL Canellos, et al. NEJM. 1992 Failure-free Survival 5 year FFS MOPP-ABVD65% ABVD61% MOPP50% 5 year OS MOPP-ABVD75% ABVD73% MOPP66% Overall Survival
Treatment Intensification: Escalated BEACOPP versus ABVD Viviani, et al. NEJM. 2011
Risk Factors in Advanced Stage CHL Age ≥45 Male Gender Stage IV Hemoglobin <10.5 g/dL Leukocytosis >15k/mm 3 Lymphopenia <600/mm 3 or 8% Hypoalbuminemia <4.6 Moccia, et al. JCO 2012; 30(27): 3383-3388. 5y FFP (%)5y OS (%) IPS N OriginalBCCAOriginalBCCA 05784888998 119577849097 219567808191 315560747888 4 51676185 ≥55042625667
Advanced Stage disease ABVD x 6 cycles Outstanding questions –Selection of high-risk patients for treatment intensification –Role of PET-adapted therapy –Incorporation of novel agents
Treatment of Limited Stage cHL
Risk Stratification: Adverse factors in Limited Stage Disease EORTC Large mediastinal mass Age >50 >4 involved sites ESR> 30 with B sx OR >50 without B sx GHSG Large mediastinal mass Extranodal disease >3 nodal regions Elevated ESR
Ferme et al. N Engl J Med 2007; 357: 1916-27. Combined Modality Therapy is Superior to Radiation Alone in Early Favorable Disease
Combined Modality Therapy allows Reducing Chemotherapy Cycles and Radiation Field Ferme et al. N Engl J Med 2007; 357: 1916-27.
Beware the Late Effects of Therapy Ng et al. J Clin Oncol 2002, 20(8): 2101-2108; De Bruin et al. J Clin Oncol 2009, 27(26): 4239-4246. Breast Cancer Incidence
Beware the Late Effects of Therapy Aleman, et al. Blood 2007, 109(5): 1878-1886. All Cardiac Events Angina Pectoris Myocardial Infarction
30 Gy IF 20 Gy IF CS I - II without risk factors* ABVD German Hodgkin Study Group : HD10 trial No risk factors: Large mediastinal mass, extranodal disease, >3 nodal regions, elevated ESR
Less is more: The GHSG HD10 trial Engert et al. N Engl J Med 2010; 363(7): 640-652.
ABVDx2+STNIABVDx4-6 Unfavorable (N = 276) 35Gy STNIABVDx4-6 Favorable (N = 123) Stage I/II HL (N = 399) Chemotherapy alone for Limited-stage cHL Primary endpoint: 12 year overall survival Study excluded patients with bulk –(M:T ratio >.33 or disease >10cm) Unfavorable = ESR ≥ 50 mm/hr, age ≥ 40, > 3 sites, MC/LD
Chemotherapy Alone Versus Radiation-containing Therapy at 12 Years FFDP at 12-years ABVD 87% XRT/CMT 92% (HR 3.03; p=0.01) Meyer, et al. N Engl J Med 2012; 366(5): 399-408. OS at 12-years ABVD 94% XRT/CMT 87% (HR 0.4; p=0.04)
Are These Data Relevant in 2014? NO Subtotal nodal radiotherapy is not the modern standard of care and leads to increased radiation exposure compared to current involved field/nodal techniques XRT likely didn't cause late infections, Alzheimer's disease or drowning YES Though we radiate lower volumes today, modern radiation in HL often includes the breasts, lungs, skin/soft tissues, and coronary ostia. ABVD alone produced 12-year overall survival of 94%, which is excellent This OS and FFDP is virtually identical to the GHSG HD11 trial results at 5 years using modern CMT with IFRT in the same population
Can Interim PET Scans be Used to Direct use of Radiation Therapy? ArmeventsHRCI P Standard1/1881.00 Experimental9/1939.36 2.45- 35.73.017 ArmeventsHRCI P Standard7/2519.36 Experimental16/2682.421.35-4.36.026 Raemaekers, et al. J Clin Oncol, 2014, 32: 1-8. 1 ABVD + INRT 30 Gy (+ 6 Gy) 2 ABVD + INRT 30 Gy (+ 6 Gy) 2 BEACOPPesc + INRT 30 Gy (+ 6 Gy) 2 ABVD 4 ABVD 2 ABVD PET PETPET PETPET R H10 F - + R H10 U - +
Who Should Receive Radiation? Not one size fits all Current data support combined modality therapy for bulky limited stage disease For non-bulky patients, choice of therapy should be informed by patient age, tumor location and patient preference Further data anticipated regarding the role of PET-adapted therapy
Treatment of Limited Stage disease Favorable –ABVD x 2 cycles plus 20Gy IFRT –ABVD x 4-6 cycles without XRT (for selected patients) Unfavorable, non-bulky –ABVD x 4 cycles + 30 Gy IFRT –ABVD x 6 cycles without XRT (for selected patients) Unfavorable, bulky –ABVD x 6 cycles plus 30-36 Gy IFRT –ABVD x 4 cycles without XRT if interim PET negative (for selected patients) Major ongoing questions –PET-adapted therapy –Incorporation of novel agents
The Challenge of Treating Older Adults with Hodgkin Lymphoma
Advanced Stage HL in Older Adults (E2496: ABVD/Stanford V) Failure-free survival Overall survival Evens et al. BJH, 2013, 161(1): 76-86. 24% of older patients developed bleomycin lung toxicity Treatment-related mortality: 9.3% vs. 0.3%, p<0.001) 74% 48% P=0.002P<0.0001 <60 yr ≥ 60 yr 90% 58% Year Probability
Limited Stage HL in Older Adults (GHSG HD10-HD11: ABVD x4 + IFRT) Boll et al. J Clin Oncol, 2013, 31(12): 1522-1529. Overall SurvivalProgression-free Survival Time to HL deathTime to HL treatment failure
Chicago Elderly HL Prognostic Model Event-free survival Adverse Risk factors: 1)ADL loss 2)>70 years Bleomycin lung toxicity 32% (Mortality: 25%) Overall survival 0306090120150180 0 25 50 75 100 0 Prognostic factor(s) 1 Prognostic factor(s) 2 Prognostic factor(s) Time in Months Percent survival Evens, et al. Blood 2013, 122(21).
Recommendations for Managing Older Adults with HL Outcomes inferior to younger patients Increased toxicity and treatment-related mortality Take great caution regarding bleomycin lung toxicity and neutropenic infections Low threshold to omit bleomycin (AVD) Short course therapy if possible Consider myeloid growth factor support Non-ABVD/AVD options include ChlVPP, CHOP Clinical trials preferred Ongoing studies examining incorporation of brentuximab vedotin into frontline therapy
Targeted Therapy and New Treatment Approaches
Case Study 2 32 yo woman was diagnosed with stage IV cHL a year ago. She was treated with ABVD and achieved a complete response. Today, she presents with fatigue and enlarged right cervical lymph node measuring 2 x 2 cm. Imaging studies showed PET avid lesions above and below the diaphragm, with the largest nodal mass measuring 3 x 2 cm. Bone marrow biopsy was negative. Echocardiogram showed LVEF of 60%.
Case 2: You Would Recommend: 1.Brentuximab vedotin x 16 doses followed by ASCT 2.ICE x 2-3 cycles followed by ASCT 3.BEACOPP X 6 cycles 4.DHAP x 2-3 cycles followed by ASCT 5.GND x 2-3 cycles followed by ASCT
Case 2 (continued) The patient received 3 cycles of ICE and achieved a CR. This was followed by stem cell collection, BEAM, and stem cell re-infusion (ASCT). One year later, she had enlarged nodes above and below the diaphragm, and a biopsy of a left inguinal node confirmed the presence of relapsed HL.
1.Brentuximab vedotin x 16 doses followed by allogeneic stem cell transplant 2.Brentuximab vedotin up to 16 doses, unless disease progression or prohibitive toxicity 3.Brentuximab vedotin x 4 then PET/CT. If CR continue for at least 8 doses and a maximum of 16 doses, followed by observation 4.Clinical trial Case 2: You Would Recommend:
ABVD Relapse/Refractory ICE DHAP Response No Response ASCT Response GVD IGEV Brentuximab Vedotin Cure No Response/Relapse Brentuximab Vedotin No Response
Results of Salvage Pre-transplant Regimens in cHL % response rate
Moskowitz C H et al. Blood 2001;97:616-623 ICE + ASCT
GVD = gemcitabine, vinorelbine, and pegylated liposomal doxorubicin Bartlett N et al. Ann Oncol 2007; 18: 1071-1079. GVD plus ASCT Event-free Survival for Transplant-naive Patients GVD after failing a prior transplant
MSKCC 11-142: Relapsed/refractory HL First TX following upfront therapy Moskowitz, A et al ASH2013, Poster # 2099. Further treatment according to treating physician Weekly BV x 2 cycles Augmented ICE x2 cycles HDT/ASCT PET +- - +
Summary 80% CR rate achieved with PET adapted sequential therapy with BV and augmented ICE 30% patients avoided ICE salvage therapy Of 40 evaluable patients –36 have completed ASCT –3 will undergo ASCT shortly –1 remains on treatment for persistent disease Moskowitz, A et al ASH2013, Poster # 2099.
TTRN Median OS (y) >12 m172 4.6 6-12 m 1652.4 4-6 m 2041.5 0-3 m 2150.7 Overall Survival by Time to Relapse After Transplant Horning S et al, Ann Oncol 2008:19 (suppl 4):Abstract 118; Arai S et al. Leukaemia and Lymphoma. 2013. Date of Prep 09/10/13 EUCAN/ADC/2013-10029l
Targeted Therapy in Hodgkin Lymphoma Lee & Younes, Hematology 2013: 394-399.
Younes A & Kadin M et al: J Clin Oncol, 21, 2003: 3526-3534. 1992 (Cell): Durkop and Stein: Molecular cloning of CD30 = TNF receptor family member 1992 (Cell): Durkop and Stein: Molecular cloning of CD30 = TNF receptor family member
Summary Results of Phase I/II Clinical Trials Targeting CD30 Younes, A: Curr Opin Oncol. 2011, 23(6): 587-593. DrugDiseaseAntibody typePhase Number of evaluable patients PR CR%PR + CR MDX-060HL, ALCLHumanizedI HL = 63 ALCL = 9 2222 2020 6% 22% SGN-30HL, ALCLChimericI240 00 SGN-30HL, ALCLChimericII HL = 38 ALCL = 41 0505 0202 0 17% Xmab2513HLHumanizedI131 07% 131I-Ki4HLMurineI225 127%
Brentuximab Vedotin (SGN-35) Structure Katz J, JanikJ, and Younes A. Clin Cancer Res 2011; 17: 6428-6436
Investigator Assessment IRF Assessment 86% of patients achieved tumor reductions83% of patients achieved tumor reductions Phase-I Brentuximab Vedotin in Relapsed HL Treatment Response Younes et al. N Engl J Med 2010; 363(19): 1812-1821.
Phase I Brentuximab Vedotin in Relapsed HL Younes A, et al. N Engl J Med 2010; 363(19): 1812-1821. 21-year-old female HL diagnosed 2003 –ABVD + XRT to mediastinum –ICE –BEAM ASCT –HDAC-inhibitor SGN-35 2.7 mg/kg x 8 cycles –Best clinical response: CR –CT 93% reduction, PET- –PET negative
Brentuximab Vedotin: Pivotal Phase II trial Maximum Tumor Reduction per IRF Younes et al. J Clin Oncol, 2012, 30(18): 2183-2189. Complete remission by PET 94% (96 of 102) of patients achieved tumor reduction Individual patients (n=98*) Tumour size (% change from baseline) 100 50 0 –50 –100
Brentuximab Vedotin: Pivotal Phase II trial PFS Results By Best Response Phase II pivotal study of brentuximab vedotin in 102 patients with relapsed/refractory HL post ASCT: PFS by best response
Gopal A, et al ASH 2013 Three-year Follow-up Data and Characterization of Long- Term Remissions from an Ongoing Phase 2 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma
OS from ASCT by BV Karuturi, M et al ASH 2012
Brentuximab Vedotin Initial treatment vs retreatment HL sALCL N= 58N=8 N=102N=15 Bartlet et al, ASCO 2012
Proposed Algorithm for Treating Patients post ASCT Relapse from CR Retreat with BV then allo-SCT ASCT
Rationale for Using HDAC Inhibitors in HL Betlevi and Younes, Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2013
Baseline 31 year old female Extensive Prior Therapy Regimen Best Response ABVDPR XRT Not Eval DHAPPR Auto TransplantNot Eval IGEVProgression DHAPProgression Fludarabine/ MelphalanProgression Allo Transplant Progression Donor lymphocyte Progression MOPPNot Eval ESHAPProgression IEVProgression 2 months Mocetinostat in Relapsed Hodgkin Lymphoma Younes et al Lancet Oncology 2012 CT (– 52% = PR) PET
Mocetinostat in Relapsed HL: Clinical Responses 85 mg 110 mg 58% of subjects experienced tumor reduction Younes A, et al, Lancet Oncology, 2012, 12 (13), 1222-1228.
Panobinostat in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory HL Younes A, et al. Blood. 2009;114: Abstract 923. Week 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 40 mg (fixed dose) orally, 3 times/week Restage: If no PD Give Panobinostat until PD or tox
International Panobinostat Phase II Study in Relapsed HL Younes A,Soreda A,, et al. JCO 2012 71% of patients with tumor reduction
Phase I Panobinostat (LBH589) + ICE LBH ICE PET/CT Transplant Dose LevelLBH589 (Panobinostat) Dose mg N 100 0206 13014 Evaluable patients : N=21 ORR : 86%, CR: 71% and all proceeded to ASCT Results: Oki Y, et al ASH 2013.
S6K14EBP1 mTORC1 PI 3-kinase AKT CD19 BCR GPCR RTK TNFR BAD GSK3 FOXO p53 Survival Proliferation Growth Metabolism Apoptosis Motility Idelalisib IPI-145 BKM-120 XL-147 GDC-0941 GSK1059615 Everolimus Temsirolimus Ridaforolimus AZD8055 MK-2206 XL-418 VQD002 BEZ-235 BGT226 XL765 PI3K Pathway Inhibitors Younes a, ASH 2013
PathwayDrugTarget % Response Rate in Different Histologies DLBCLFLMCLSLL/CLLT-CellHL PI3K/AKT/ mTOR Everolimus mTOR30%50%32%18%63%42% Temsirolimus mTOR36%56%38%10%-- Idelalisib PI3K-δ-57%67% 72 % -12% IPI-145 PI3K-γδ0%67%*67%54%33% BAY80-6946 PI3K-αδ13%40%71%43%50%- Activity of PI3K/mTOR Inhibitors in Lymphoma Updated from Younes A & Berry D. Nature Rev Clin Oncol 2012
Targeting PD1-PDL1 McDermott et al, Cancer Medicine 2013; 2 (5): 662–673.
Source Target molecule PD-1PD-L1/PDL2 MerckMK-3475 (humanized IgG4) CureTech/TevaCT-011 (humanized IgG1) AmpliImmune/GSKAMP-224 (PD-L2/IgG1 fusion protein BMSMDX-1106/BMS-936558 (Fully human IgG4) MDX-1105/BMS-936559 (Fully human IgG4) Genentech/ROCHE MPDL3280A (Engineered IgG1) PD1/PD-L1 Blocking Agents in Clinical Trials
Immune regulatory effects of panobinostat in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma through modulation of T-cell PD1 expression Oki Y, …Younes A: Blood Cancer Journal (2014) 4, e236.
Single Agent Activity of New Agents in Post SCT Relapsed cHL Comparison to multiagent chemotherapy GVD Betlevi and Younes, Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2013 % Response rate
Brentuximab-Vedotin Combination Strategies Brentuximab Vedotin HDACi PI3Ki/ mTORi Chemo therapy PD1/PDL1 MoAb
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Catering & Food at our Boston Location
Food is an excellent companion to paddling, and Charles River Canoe & Kayak is happy to arrange catering from any local restaurant. A selection of our favorites is presented below.
You can arrange the catering yourself (so you can confer directly with the caterer regarding menu selections), or we can make the arrangements: choose one of our Featured Selections (at right) or work with us to plan your menu for a fee of 20% of the food cost (minimum fee $50; food cost includes 6.25% state tax).
Most of our locations have a waterfront picnic area available for group use. Learn more about picnicking at our Allston/Brighton location!
A very popular Davis Square restaurant serving authentic, downhome-style Southern food. Menu includes standard barbeque favorites like ribs, chicken, pulled pork, and more. See our Featured Selection from Redbones above.
Huge variety of salads, entrees, pastas, etc. An excellent, inexpensive box-lunch sandwich option.
A Boston Classic that's been featured on Man vs. Food, Eagles offers a variety of catering options from bag lunches to fruit platters to the Eagles Deli Spectacular. They'll even deliver your food (10 person minimum).
Serving amazing and filling Italian dishes is a Maggiano's specialty. They offer a full range of catering options, including vegetarian and dessert.
New England farmhouse-inspired bakery-café offering bagels and fresh sandwiches. In addition to visiting their nearby restaurant for a sit-down meal, you can order individual boxed meals or large platters for catering, so small and large groups can be accommodated equally well.
Conveniently located around the corner from our Allston/Brighton location (and lots of other places), Subway offers quick, healthy sandwiches. Pick up your sandwiches here and bring them along while you paddle!
World-renowned chef Jasper White will now bring his delectable seafood to you! Enjoy steamers, mussels, lobster, corn on the cob, clam chowder, and more.
Reservations Are Required for Groups
Featured Selection:
Redbones Barbeque Picnic
MENU: Memphis Pork Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork & Sandwich Rolls, Choice of Three Side Dishes, BBQ Sauce Selection, Soda & Bottled Water
SIDES: Baked Beans*, Garlic Mashed Potatoes*, Dirty Rice*, Potato Salad, Mac & Cheese, Grilled Veggies, Garden Salad [10+ ppl.], Red Beans & Rice, Cole Slaw, Succotash, or Collard Greens (*=standard).
VEGETARIAN/VEGAN OPTIONS: Veggie Burger, Portobello Mushroom Sandwich, Veggie Rice, Vegetarian Collard Greens (not vegan); all sides except Baked Beans, Dirty Rice are vegetarian (but not vegan).
GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS: All meats except BBQ Hash; all sides except Mac & Cheese, Cornbread, Chips; all sauces; Portobello Sandwich made w/o onion jam.
$34 per person, incl. taxes and fees
For arrangements, contact our Newton office at
Featured Selections:
Sensational Foods Deluxe Box Lunches
Basic Box ($15): Deli Sandwich, Bag of Chips, Cookie or Piece of Whole Fruit, Beverage
Healthy Choice ($16): Half Wrap with Grilled Chicken, Turkey, Ham, or Roast Beef, Garden Salad w/ Lite Italian Dressing, Whole Fruit, Beverage
Express Box ($18): Deli or Specialty Sandwich, Pasta Salad, Bag of Chips, Cookie or Piece of Whole Fruit, Beverage
Prices are per person, including taxes and fees.
For arrangements, contact our Newton office at
Eat-in, take-out, and catering just around the corner from our dock. Au Bon Pain offers bakery items, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more. They can turn catering orders in hours, not days, so they're great for last-minute events.
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I'm happy to announce that I'm embarking on another living room tour in June/July 2017. My goal is to bring an awesome audio and visual experience into your living room.
I'll bring my own minimal sound system and projection set up, so the only thing I'll need from you is a space in which to perform! If you're interested in hosting a show, please fill out the form below.
Here's a little sample of the show from last year!
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I'm currently only looking for host homes in the USA, and will base tour routing on the responses. So if you're at all interested please sign up! No commitment at all, I'll be in touch if we route the tour through your area.


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Barr vs. Bloomberg in Georgia Court
Mayor Bloomberg's lawsuits against "irresponsible" out-of-state gun dealers -- whose practices, the suits claimed, were harmful to New Yorkers -- have resulted in some victories for the Mayor. But one of the dealers, Adventure Outdoor Sports of Smyrna, Georgia, has filed suit against Bloomberg for libel, and yesterday the dealer's lawyer, Bob Barr -- who is also a former Georgia Congressman and the current Libertarian Party Presidential candidate -- took the case to a federal appeals court in Atlanta.
AP reports that Barr argued that the case should be returned to the state court where he originated it, while Bloomberg's lawyers want it to stay where it is or, better yet, be dismissed. The legal teams also argued over the degree of immunity to prosecution to which his office entitles him. The case is ongoing.
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Definition: Sitting group pu; pu initiated from a group sitting at a table, and/or towards a group sitting at a table.
Pro: Sitting down with others makes people relax a lot more.
Con: Requires groups sitting down.
-Table mingling; Just walk around similar to a waiter, making comment to girls here and there sitting at tables. (Observing you move around like this will make girls VERY curious about you.)
-Merging tables; When sitting with your own table of friends, just lean back and shoot small talk to a neighboring table. Daygame often follows this setup, but equally effective at night.
-Engage the group; Just walk up and talk to one girl at the table. Then say something to girl #2, and then #3. If they try to keep you there, make sure you take a seat before continue talking.
-Make yourself aware of what locations have the best sitting arrangements!
-Especially useful if tables are very close or long tables or long couches.
-Facing 90 degrees away, is most attractive when talking to a girl, so aim to sit next to her facing table.
-Aim to kino her thighs at first sign of interest. More classy alternative to touching her arms & back because of table.


text: Earth's moon has been blasted by a lot of space rocks in its 4.5-billion-year history. While these impacts have left a near-uniform distribution of craters across our satellite's surface, planetary scientists have shown that one of its sides – the side that faces Earth – bears significantly larger scars than the other. How can this be?


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Authors: Emma and Lizzie B.
Pairing: Roark/Kevin
Rating: G
Feedback: Appreciated, as long as you understand the difference between concrit and flames.
Disclaimer: The main characters in this story were created by and belong to Frank Miller. Some minor players are of our creation. This is a work of amateur fan fiction, not created for profit.
Notes: This story will explore the relationship between Cardinal Roark (who is, at the time the story begins, Archbishop Roark) and Kevin. As a work of speculative fiction, based on a combination of evidence gleaned from the books and the movie, we have not been completely faithful to canon, nor the timeline.
Warnings: This story will, in some chapters, contain squick-inducing elements, such as animal torture and mutilation, canibalism, and pedophilia. Please note, however, that while there will be underage sexual situations portrayed, they will NOT in any way be non-con.
Chapter Five: I Will Give You Peace and Quietness


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He's right, a little. There are definitely kids at top-tier schools who are intense, hard-working memorizers, but pretty poor problem solvers. The problem is, Deresiewicz taught at an Ivy for many years, so these are the exact sorts of kids he was likely to interact with most. You know -- the self-selecting group that only cares about getting the A. The ones who hound TA's about what questions will and won't be on the exam. Who are more focused on performance than learning.
The real inventors, innovators and creators at Ivy League schools are often too busy for office hours. They're too busy for the A. They're off exploring the world around them -- and identifying important energy, infrastructure and social problems along the way. They're turning the project they did for last semester's engineering class into a company. They're leading their volleyball or dance or debate or whatever-they're-passionate-about team to a national championship. Or playing in a rock show. Or taking advantage of one of the thousands of non-classroom opportunities available to them at a prestigious and well-endowed school.
Deresiewicz's strongest point is that fewer and fewer kids who make it to the Ivies think this way. But here's what he got wrong:
Good schools don't turn kids into zombies. Bad parents do.
They tell their kids that studying is what it takes to get into a good college, which is what it takes to get a "good job" -- which, for over 50% of the nation's top graduates, means one of five things: med school, law school, grad school, consulting or finance.
We train them that to be successful means to memorize -- not to think. They learn how to follow instructions, not forge their own path. We make them into zombies that put their heads down, grind their teeth, and go -- without looking around and thinking about what is actually meaningful to them.
Not all parents are guilty of this. Plenty still encourage their kids to do things that normal people do, like sleep, play, develop their own interests, and socialize. And you know what? Their kids are always the ones who are the happiest and most successful in and after college.
Take Blake English. He was a smart kid, and he went to a great charter school in San Diego. But he didn't spend his after-school hours working on problem sets and cramming for tests. No way. What Blake loved... was flight. He loved making paper airplanes -- and then styrofoam ones. He loved putting together complicated models, and he loved flying remote-controlled planes and gliders. He learned how to use -- and build -- his own tools. He competed in RC glider competitions.
Obviously, his grades were good enough to help him get into Stanford -- but it was his intrinsic interest in flying that made him shine. From the moment I met him, I knew he was one of the best engineers at Stanford. He worked hard in his classes, but spent just as much time working on other ideas. You know. For fun.
And what happened to Blake?
After falling in love with an idea he had for a class project, he teamed up with inventor Mark Forti and began inventing award-winning toys -- while finishing his bachelor's and master's degrees! Here's the official version of the story:
In a strange case of history repeating itself, Blake invented a toy for his product development class at Stanford University just as [X-zylo flying gyroscope inventor] Mark had done years earlier. Blake pitched the prototype to Mark, and two years later WMC launched the Air Swimmers line of remote control flying fish. Add a viral YouTube video with over 12 million hits, and Air Swimmers became a worldwide sensation! Air Swimmers were featured on television by David Letterman, Jay Leno, Jeopardy, Jimmy Fallon, Dancing with the Stars, and Jonathan Ross and online by Tosho, Vsauce and Jenna Marbles. Blake won the 2011 TAGIE toy inventors' award, and the product won the 2012 Gift of the Year Award. A whole line of Air Swimmers followed the original shark and clownfish, including a bass and licensed Angry Birds products.
Another guy who springs to mind is Kris Cheng. Kris lived down the hall from me one year, and he was always up to something interesting. Sometimes, it was schoolwork -- he did his undergrad work in Energy Resources Engineering and his master's in Management Science and Engineering. But he also loved rock climbing, backpacking and photography. He took some of the most beautiful nature photos of anyone I know -- probably because he took thousands of photos his senior year of high school, and had spent countless hours reading articles and tutorials online. You know -- instead of spending every waking hour on homework.
Kris enriched his education by traveling to the Phillippines and Mongolia for summer research projects. There, he studied development work and affordable tech, and began thinking very differently about how to simplify products and business models.
And what did Kris do after graduation?
He and three Stanford classmates, Kevin Ting, Marcus Albonico and Stephen Hibbs, built Radian, a motion time-lapse device that is affordable, easy to use, and feature-rich. Using the business and design thinking he'd developed during his summer research, he turned time-lapsing, which was previously expensive and complicated, into something anyone could do.
Their Kickstarter campaign quickly went viral, and they raised $292,848 -- a full $114,098 more than their original funding goal.
The product is amazing, and I have never seen someone so successfully combine their career with their passions. Today, Kris remains a co-founder at Alpine Labs. He is also a visual artist and storyteller, capturing the most emotional, raw, and beautiful scenes. You only need to check out his website to see that he is the furthest thing from a zombie possible.
Then there's Kat Li. Kat always loved words -- in high school, she was the editor of the school newspaper and editor-in-chief of the school's literary magazine. She enjoyed learning foreign languages, and recalls wondering about things like dreaming in other languages -- and even whether people who spoke different languages laughed differently.
Her journey took her to Stanford, where she lived with a Turkish roommate and became friends with many international and bilingual students. Inspired, she took an intro-sem -- a special small class designed for freshmen and sophomores. This is how Kat discovered Linguistics.
By her sophomore fall, she had declared her major and was getting deeply involved in the department. After reading an article about how grammatical gender affects perception and memory, Kat wanted to learn more -- and she discovered that the author was an associate professor at Stanford.
"I don't know how I worked up the courage to go and talk to her, as a sophomore with little training and experience, but I did. To my surprise and delight, she actually got me started on a project outside of my regular classwork and acted as my mentor for years," Kat recalls.
Kat further explored linguistics and psychology through her contributions on Quora, an invite-only social media startup that was still in beta. She quickly became a part of this online community of intellectuals and techies.
Around that time, Kat was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to study psycholinguistics in the Netherlands... which she turned down to take a full-time job at Quora.
The Fulbright program is definitely a little outside the box, but it is also a prestigious and safe option -- the kind of opportunity Deresiewicz's stereotypical Ivy Leaguer would never turn down. But Kat decided to take a chance on an untested idea that she loved. She went on to play a major role in Quora's growth, and is now applying experience on the growth team at Stripe.
One more example. Melanie Kannokada was born in a small suburb in Illinois and competed internationally on the United States Junior National Karate Team. At Stanford, she started cheerleading while studying mechanical engineering. She served at student council president for one year, and was awarded a prestigious Mayfield Fellowship.
Oh, and then she won the 2007 Miss India America contest.
And so far, she's had a very fulfilling and successful career. According to her Wikipedia page,
She has worked as a model and commercial actress in national and international campaigns including Nescafe, Verizon, Glamour Magazine, P&G, Crocs, Acura, Herbal Essences, LG, DSW, Verizon, Kohls, and Clinique.[12] She was the cover model for 2008 Desi Club swimsuit calendar.[13] and was named one of 2010's Most Sexy and Successful by the Anokhi Magazine.[14] In fall of 2011, Melanie was selected as one of the five faces of Bare Escentuals international "Be A Force of Beauty" campaign,[15] making her the first Indian-American face of a global cosmetics brand, with the campaign present in North America, South America, Europe, and all online Bare Escentuals properties. In fall of 2012, she was selected to model in a five page editorial spread for Vogue India Magazine [16]
Within a week of moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, she auditioned for and booked a large guest star role in the CBS hit sitcom Rules of Engagement opposite comedian David Spade. She has also acted in ABC Family's The Nine Lives of Chloe King, and NBC's Parenthood.
Sure, elite (and non-elite) schools have their share of "zombies." They have their share of students who are anxious, empty and confused. Students who either don't know or are afraid to pursue what they want. But those students aren't like that because of anything Stanford (or Harvard, or Columbia, or Yale) did. They're like that because of a lifetime of performance goals, pressure, supervision and expectations.
Keep this in mind if you're a parent and you have high hopes for your kids. Hard work and achievement are important -- but so are intrinsic interests, social development and self-discovery. Especially considering that colleges are more selective than ever. With a 5% acceptance rate, Stanford is going to turn away a lot of valedictorians. Make sure your child knows that it is okay to go somewhere else.
Because, to borrow from a previous essay:
Wherever you go to school, you will get out what you put in. Tons of people go to Stanford and do nothing that they couldn't have done at San Jose State. Meanwhile, plenty of students at San Jose State take advantage of every opportunity that exists, and create opportunity where it doesn't.


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In a music industry full of ever-changing digital trends and fads, there's one thing that still rings true - the indie DIY scene is as alive and well as ever. Friends and fans open up their homes for shows and bands bond together to take their music on the road because making memories with new friends makes the struggle of life on the road feel more like a good time than hard work. This is the case with two bands that are blazing their own trails on opposite sides of the country: Nashville's Secret Stuff and Phoenix's Sundressed. This summer, the bands will hit the road together and Spartan is proud to help commemorate the tour with a split EP that consists of two new songs from each band.


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This opulent collection of Gold French Furniture is based on Louis XIV designs from the greatest age of furniture design. Entirely hand made with exquisite intricate mahogany carvings and finished with genuine gold leaf meticulously applied by hand. Beautiful marble tops and sumptuous silk upholstery with a carefully controlled distressed finish to enhance the authentic aged look.
"A strikingly decadent French bed for the discerning eye, our Versailles Luxury Upholstered Bed features button back upholstered in beige-grey raw slub-silk, with a double-piped trim and framed in antique gilt mahogany with end corner detailing. Featuring floral carvings and signature cabriole style legs, it's an amazing upholstered bed that has to be seen, but if you feel it may be overwhelming in your space, our Normandy collection in pale stone coordinates beautifully with the taupe silk upholstery so the scheme can be easily toned down - if you want it to be!" – Georgia Metcalfe, Founder & Creative Director
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|Dec 30, 1986
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|Jun 17, 1985
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|Ronald F. Otto, John J. Kempel
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|Garland Manufacturing Co.
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|Patent Citations (8), Referenced by (17), Classifications (13), Legal Events (5)
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This invention relates to a door jamb structure and particularly for such a structure adapted for installation in association with a pedestrian doorway of a building structure.
In modern building construction, pedestrian doors are generally installed using a pre-fabricated door jamb structure. Often it is necessary for door jamb structures to be ordered specifically for right-hand or left-hand opening door installations, or substantial reworking of a door jamb is necessary to convert it from one opening direction to the other. Moreover, pedestrian entrance doors are often installed with security devices such as deadbolt locks. Since it is difficult or impossible to anticipate the precise type and configuration of deadbolt security locking system which will be installed in the door, it is frequently necessary to machine, rework or specifically order a door jamb for a particular door using a particular security device. Additionally, many of the door jamb constructions according to the prior art are poorly insulated and therefore contribute to building heat and cooling losses.
In view of the foregoing, it is an object of this invention to provide a door jamb construction particularly adapted for building pedestrian doorways which is easily converted for use with either left-hand or right-hand opening door installations. It is a further object of this invention to provide such a door jamb construction which is easily adapted for use with various configurations of deadbolt type security lock devices. It is an additional object of this invention to provide a door jamb construction having excellent thermal insulating properties. It is yet another object of this invention to provide a door jamb construction featuring simple construction and which can be produced and installed inexpensively.
The above objects according to this invention are achieved by employing a door jamb construction having a sheet metal encasement which is preferably filled with a foam insulating material. Adaptability for right and left-handed opening door installations and various security devices is achieved through employing removable plates on one of the door jamb surfaces which can be quickly and easily adapted for the particular installation requirements of the user.
Additional benefits and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which this invention relates from the subsequent description of the preferred embodiments and the appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a pictorial view of a door jamb construction in accordance with this invention shown installed within a wall of a building with a door structure shown in phantom lines installed thereto;
FIG. 2 is an exploded side elevational view of the door jamb construction in accordance with this invention;
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3--3 of FIG. 2 particularly showing the configuration of the door jamb header;
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4--4 of FIG. 2 particularly showing the configuration of the lock jamb;
FIG. 5 is a partial elevational view taken in the direction of line 5 of FIG. 2 particularly showing the configuration of the deadbolt striker plate and lock striker plate;
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 2 particularly showing the configuration of the hinge jamb;
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7--7 of FIG. 2 particularly showing the configuration of the threshold structure;
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a weather strip particularly useful for installation on the lock jamb and header door jamb components, and further showing one embodiment of a means for attaching a weather strip to a door jamb;
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an installed weather strip of the type particularly adapted for use along the hinge jamb portion and further showing an alternate embodiment for a means for attaching such a weather strip to a door jamb;
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of a door construction according to this invention which features the addition of a brick mold;
FIG. 11 is a partial elevational view taken in the direction of line 5 of FIG. 2 showing the deadbolt striker plate in a position inverted from the position shown in FIG. 5;
FIG. 12 is a partial cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of a door construction according to this invention which features a jamb extension; and
FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of a door jamb construction according to this invention which features an alternate means for attaching a weather strip to a door jamb.
FIG. 1 illustrates door jamb construction 10 installed within a building wall 12 and employed to support door 14. Door 14 is attached for pivoting about hinge jamb 16 by two or more spaced apart hinge assemblies (not shown). Door jamb construction 10 further comprises header 18, lock jamb 20, and threshold 22. Door 14 typically includes an entrance lockset 24 having a sliding locking bolt 26 which engages with lock jamb 20 to maintain door 14 in a closed position. Door 14 may further include a deadbolt security device 28 which also engages with lock jamb 20 to provide additional security. Typically, entrance lockset 24 is mounted below the horizontal centerline of door 14 to locate it in a convenient position to be grasped by pedestrians.
FIGS. 2 through 7 and 11 provide detailed views of the configuration of components making up door jamb construction 10. Door jamb 10 generally comprises a number of elongated components having metal exterior surfaces with hollow interior cavities which are filled with a plastic foam material 70, such as polystyrene or polyurethane foam, which provides excellent thermal insulation properties. FIG. 2 is an exploded view of door jamb 10 showing the various constituent parts thereof. Header section 18 is comprised of two metal pieces, header inner plate 30 and backer plate 32, which are assembled to define a hollow interior cavity. Plates 30 and 32 are assembled by providing a pair of header blocks 34 which are positioned at the ends of the plates and act to enclose the remainder of the interior cavity of header 18. Header blocks may be made from numerous materials such as wood or plastics. Header blocks 34 are preferably securely fastened to plates 30 and 32 using adhesive compounds such as so-called "hot melt" adhesives, which are applied at elevated temperatures and freeze at room temperatures to bond the components together. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view through header 18 showing the configurations of plates 30 and 32. As shown by that figure, backer plate 32 includes a pair of flanges 36 which are spaced slightly from header inner plate 30. Such spacing provides a desirable thermal conduction break which inhibits the transfer of heat between the interior and exterior surfaces of header 18. Header inner plate 30 forms a wall portion 31 extending in the direction of door 14 when closed. Preferably, plastic foam material 70 is injected into the interior cavity of header 18 after header blocks 34 are installed, so that the foam completely fills the interior cavity. Any excess foam exits through the gaps between plates 30 and 32 or through openings in the plates provided for that purpose.
Lock jamb 20, like header 18, is comprised of a pair of attached plates; lock jamb inner plate 38, and backer plate 40. Plates 38 and 40 have a configuration in cross sectional which is identical with plates 30 and 32 of header section 18. A pair of lock jamb blocks 42 are installed at the axial ends of lock jamb 20 and are positioned there preferably by adhesive bonding techniques. Lock jamb 20 further includes an intermediate block 44 which serves to prevent the flow of foam material 70 injected into the interior of lock jamb 20 from passing through the number of apertures which are provided in the lock jamb necessary to accommodate deadbolt and entrance lockset sliding bolts. As best shown in FIG. 5, lock jamb 20 forms a depressed region 45 within which a series of holes and slots are provided, including a pair of entrance lockset sliding bolt holes 46 and 48 and elongated deadbolt sliding bolt hole 50. A plate 52 is provided which encloses either of holes 46 or 48 which are not used. For the installation shown by the figures, hole 46 would be enclosed by plate 52, whereas a striker plate 54 is affixed to lock jamb plate 38 surrounding hole 48. Striker plate 54 includes a hole which receives entrance lockset bolt 26. Plates 52 and 54 are attached to lock jamb inner plate 38 by using threaded fasteners.
In order to accommodate a variety of deadbolt 28 types and configurations, deadbolt striker plate 56 is provided which is installed over deadbolt sliding bolt hole 50. In accordance with a principal feature of this invention, deadbolt striker plate 56 includes several perforated holes 58, 60, and 62 with center sections 64, 66, and 68. Center sections 64, 66, and 68 can be conveniently removed to provide an open hole through which a deadbolt sliding bolt can pass. Deadbolt striker plate 56 is attached to lock jamb 20 preferably using a plurality of threaded fasteners. In order to provide for a variety of deadbolt configurations, it is preferred that holes 58, 60, and 62 are spaced asymmetrically with respect to the vertical centerline of deadbolt striker plate 56 so that a different pattern of holes is presented if the lock plate is installed in an inverted position. In accordance with the embodiments shown wherein deadbolt strike plate 56 has three holes 58, 60, and 62, inversion of lcok plate 56, as shown in FIG. 11, produces a total of six different deadbolt sliding bolt locations, thereby providing maximum flexibility in using door jamb construction 10 with various configurations of doors and deadbolt security devices.
The provision of a pair of entrance lockset sliding bolt holes 46 and 48 enables lock jamb 20 to be installed either for a left or right-hand opening door. As shown in FIG. 1, lock jamb 20 is installed in a manner providing a right-hand opening door. For this application, entrance lockset bolt hole 48 would be used to accommodate the entrance lockset sliding bolt. If, however, left-handed installation is desired, lock jamb 20 would be inverted and installed at the opposite end of header 18, and entrance lockset hole 46 would be used to accommodate entrance lockset sliding bolt 26. The above-described configuration for lock jamb 20 provides the capabilities for opposite handed installation as well as accommodating a variety of various deadbolt lockset configurations. Lock jamb 20 is preferably attached to header section 18 by using staples or threaded fasteners through lock jamb block 42 and into header block 34.
Door jamb construction 10 further comprises hinge jamb 16 which is formed by attaching hinge jamb inner plate 72, backer plate 74, and a pair of hinge jamb blocks 76. Two or more hinge assemblies (not shown) are installed onto hinge jamb inner plate 72 for enabling hinging of door 14. In order to provide reinforcements for hinge jamb 16 in the region of installation of the hinge assemblies, additional hinge reinforcing blocks 78 are installed. Blocks 78 further enable use of screw fasteners which are typically employed to fasten the hinge assemblies to firmly engage the jamb structure. Like the previously described hinge jamb components, hinge jamb 16 is preferably filled with plastic foam material 70. Hinge jamb 16 is attached to header 18 using staples or threaded fasteners through block 76 and into block 34.
Door jamb structure 10 further comprises threshold 22 which is made in accordance with prior art designs. As shown in FIG. 7, threshold 22 is comprised of a number of extruded channel members which are assembled including sill plate 80 and a pair of channels 82 and 84. Additionally, barrier strip 86 and threshold trim 88 are installed. Sill plate 80 and channel 84 define elongated fastener receiving channels 90 which enable hinge jamb 16 and lock jamb 20 to be threadingly attached to threshold 22.
In order to provide a secure, weatherproof fitting of door 14 within door jamb structure 10, several weather strips are employed which firmly seal against door 14. A pair of such weather strips are shown with by FIGS. 8 and 9. Weather strip 92, shown in FIG. 8, is of prior art configuration and is adapted for sealing against the surfaces of door 14 along lock jamb 20 and header 18. Weather strip 92 preferably includes an elongated "Christmas tree" flange 94 which enters into the interior cavity of the associated door jamb component. In accordance with the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, provision for receiving flange 94 is provided by simply making a saw cut through the outer surface of the door jamb and into the interior. This method provides the advantage that it produces a discontinuity in the metal surface between the inside and outside portions of door jamb construction 10. FIG. 9 illustrates weather strip 96 according to prior art designs of the type particularly suited for installation along hinge jamb 16. This figure, however, further illustrates an alternate embodiment for means for retaining a weather strip. Weather strip 96 further includes retainer flange 98 having the "Christmas tree" configuration. Weather strip retainer flange 98 is, however, installed within channel 100 formed by reverse bending the metal surface of hinge flange inner plate 72.
FIG. 10 illustrates an additional component which can be added to door jamb construction 10 to enhance its appearance. Brick mold 102, is provided and is attached along hinge jamb 16, lock jamb 20, and header 18. Brick mold 102 provides a pleasing aesthetic appearance for the exterior of door jamb construction 10 and is preferably installed using threaded fasteners, rivets, or other mechanical fasteners or adhesives. The various components making up brick mold 102 meet at the corner junctions between header 18 and jamb sections 16 and 18 and preferably have mitered joint edges.
FIG. 12 illustrates a door jamb construction 110 in accordance with a modified embodiment of this invention which further incorporates jamb extension 112. The inner plate of any of the door jamb sections 30, 38, or 72 is conformed to define a generally circular pocket 116. Jamb extension 112 is a box-shaped metal component defining protruding legs 118 adapted to be closely received by pocket 116. The configuration of pocket 120 and legs 136 enables extension 112 to be snapped into engagement with the door jamb such that it is firmly attached thereto. Jam extension 112 further defines pocket 120 identical to pocket 116 which enables brick mold 122 to be attached using legs 136 or can be employed to attach additional jamb extensions 112. Jam extension 112 may have any dimension desired, thereby enabling door jamb construction 110 to accommodate various wall thicknesses or desired aesthetic appearances.
FIG. 13 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a means for attaching a weather strip to a door jamb 210. For this embodiment, the inner plate of any of the door jamb components 30, 38, or 72 is conformed to define wall 128 which is spaced from the wall 130. Wall 128 is preferably formed by reverse bending the metal which makes up the inner plate. Weather strip 132 has a carrier portion 134 adapted to grippingly engage wall 128. The door jamb construction 210 shown in FIG. 12 is further conformed to define a pocket 116 as shown in FIG. 12. This Figure, however, illustrates pocket 116 being used as directly receiving the protruding legs 136 of brick mold 122.
While the above description constitutes the preferred embodiments of the present invention, it will be appreciated that the invention is susceptible to modification, variation and change without departing from the proper scope and fair meaning of the accompanying claims.
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So I have my lit exam next week and I'm still unclear on the assessment objectives. I've had a look on the WJEC website but it's quite difficult to navigate and when I did find something I was unsure as to whether it was assessment objectives. So does anyone know what they are?
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The WJEC assessment objectives are:
AO1: Articulate creative, informed and relevant responses to literary texts, using appropriate terminology and concepts, and coherent, accurate written expression.
AO2: Demonstrate detailed critical understanding in analysing the ways in which structure, form and language shape meanings in literary texts.
AO3: Explore connections and comparisons between different literary texts, informed by interpretations of other readers.
AO4: Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received.
AO1 and AO2 provide the majority of the marks for the AS exam (33.3% each) whilst AO3 and AO4 account for 16.67% each.
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In an attempt to encourage crossover votes from moderate Democrats, Donald Trump has distanced himself from a longtime position of the Republican Party; he has claimed that the invasion of Iraq was predicated upon "lies" and has been rehashing the politics of 2004 in an effort to get the Cindy Sheehan vote.
In order to believe the "Bush lied" narrative, one would have to believe that the Bush Administration purposely lied about WMDs, fabricated false intelligence reports and invaded Iraq knowing full well that their lies would be exposed in a matter of months when no WMDs would be found. It's possible, but not likely and certainly not politically advantageous.
Now, Trump is taking it one step further and has hinted at a government cover-up of a conspiracy concerning who really took-down the World Trade Center on 9/11.
At a campaign event in Bluffton, South Carolina, Trump was (for some reason) blasting George W. Bush as if the former president was a rival candidate. Then, the billionaire casually mentioned the supposed existence of "secret papers" that show that "the Saudis" were responsible for the September 11th attacks.
"It wasn't the Iraqis that knocked down the World Trade Center, we went after Iraq, we decimated the country. Iran's taking over, okay. But it wasn't the Iraqis, you will find out who really knocked down the World Trade Center, 'cause they have papers in there that are very secret, you may find it's the Saudis, okay? But you will find out."
15 of the 19 hijackers on 9/11 were Saudi nationals but there has been no evidence that Saudi Arabia had any link to 9/11.
What we do know, however, is that 9/11 showcased our vulnerability at a time when Iraq was reported to have weapons of mass destruction and served as a perfect illustration of the kind of rogue nation that supported terrorism and posed a significant threat to the Western world and America's allies in the region.
Whether that justified the invasion of Iraq is a matter for discussion.
However, claiming that the Saudis were behind the terrorist attacks is only one degree removed from the level of crazy found in groups blaming the Illuminati for 9/11.
Most should be willing to believe that the government has not been, is not now and will never be entirely truthful with the American people. However, ravings about "secret papers" and decades-old conspiracy theories on the campaign trail are not the signs that indicate that a candidate is ready for the Oval Office.
Though, perhaps I should mute my criticism; it seems Mr. Trump is willing to sic a legal team on any who use his own words against him.


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Are we going to let the government be controlled by the progressive Democrats and continue to take the country down the road to socialism? Recent polls indicate the country is beginning to reject the Democratic-led Congress that is taking over our free enterprise system and more control of its citizen's freedom.
Most of the country's citizens are coming to the realization of what the cost of the last election was when voters don't do research, and only listen to the liberal-controlled news media.
The most powerful country in the world was turned over to the most inexperienced president in the history of the country.
I must confess that President George W. Bush made it difficult to vote for a Republican in 2008. But President Barack Obama is proof that you should not vote for someone just because they have a "D" or "R" beside their name, but know their ideology and background.
Now, knowing Obama's ideology and experience, I would like to think a well informed electorate would have realized his ideology was not in step with the majority of Americans. Maybe in step with Venezuela, but, not America.
Obama never hid his plans while campaigning and basically has accomplished some of his goals. He must be confused with the public reaction and why his approval rating is so low.
He thinks the voters are not informed because how could we not like his policies. He was able to pass bills that the majority of the citizens did not want because of the Democratic-controlled Congress.
The majority of the country still loves freedom and wants less government control. Most Americans know that the more government gives you, the more government controls. Even people who don't have an Ivy League education know that.
It won't be easy to set the country on a different course. The Democrats still bring out the old play book – class warfare, social justice, fairness and their greatest hit –racism, which they now use to describe anyone who is a TEA Party member or dares not to like President Obama.
Americans do not want government controlling their health care, what they can eat, what they can drive, or how to raise and educate their kids.
With the help of U.S. John Spratt, the Obama administration has been able to put programs in place that have added $3 trillion more to our national debt since January 2009.
Let the arrogant Democratic Congress know on Nov. 2 that we're in control, not them. Those in Congress who blindly follow the party line have to be voted out on Nov. 2, including Congressman John Spratt.
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