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Linda Jeanette (Thames) Trana
Linda Jeanette (Thames) Trana
Linda Jeanette (Thames) Trana, 64, of Crosslake, is now resting peacefully waiting her Lord's return, after a long struggle with cancer.
She was born Jan. 1, 1949, in Lincoln, Neb., and passed away June 7, 2013, in Crosslake, Minn., with loved ones by her side. She enjoyed sharing her faith with all that she came in contact with. She stayed active as a partner in Trana Masonry and operated Family Affair gift shop located in Crosslake.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, James Lawrence Trana; son, Peter (Kelly) Trana, and daughter, Lori (Mike) Nash; her mother, Goldie Thames; two sisters, Barbara (George) St. Pierre and Marsha (Delvin) DeLong; brother, Rodney (Natalie) Thames; five grandchildren, Christofer and Rylie Trana and Cody, Cole Max and Chase Nash.
She is preceded in death by her father, Max H. Thames, and grandson, Carter Trana.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the Crosslake Christian Assembly of God Church in Crosslake. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.


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Thought this might be of value to M&P Owners - a whole host of custom work...
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Thought this might be of value to M&P Owners - a whole host of custom work...
Nother one, long backlog, but good work.
They sure can come up w/ some interesting modifications...
mine is great just the way it is
I have e-mail him asking about Trigger work on the Sigma series.
Can anyone here answer smithing question(s) about S&W M&P 9mm? I need to take a closer look but I noticed a sluggish feed on the initial round when the magazine is inserted on this new handgun. No working problems but upon cleaning I noticed what appears to be a burr on the center of a metal piece built into the polymer frame. It might be the guide for the loading mechanism but I don't want to mislead. I'm a newbie and unfamiliar w/ terms.
When U feed that 1st round - are you using the slide release, or are you pulling the slide all the way back and letting go (the slingshot method)? Realize that when you pull the slide back and let it go, U are getting more "oomf" from the recoil spring by pulling it back that last extra little bit. This is how the gun functions during firing too.
I was initially doing what you say but of late I've been pulling it back "slightly." Just enough to release the slide. There is probably nothing wrong and in all likelyhood that little point (burr) is suppose to be there but it made me wonder. I've put close to 1000 rounds through it w/ no malfunction but this is the first time I've noticed that point (burr). But then I wasn't looking for it either. You have an M&P you can look at the frame and see what it looks like on yours?
No, I don't have an M&P. I just posted that link to help others who did.
If the gun sorks fine, I wouldn't worry about it. Also, realized that the very first round may have a slightly different pressure from the mag spring.
If no jams, then gun is happy :smt1099
No jams, the gun is happy and so am I !!! I am getting more comfortable with it and shooting quite well with it left handed. Actually better than right handed shooting w/ my Beretta 90two. (Right handed, right eye dominate) :)


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Derby County Football Club extended a warm welcome to Arsenal Ladies and the Club's fans last week when Kim Little and Laura Bassett were invited to Derby's Moor Farm training complex ahead of the FA Women's Cup Final which kicks off at 1pm on Bank Holiday Monday 4 May at the Ram's Pride Park.
The Gunners will take on Sunderland Ladies in their second cup final of this season and hope that it will be their 10th FA Cup in the team's 21 year history, and fourth consecutive win of the trophy.
During Kim and Laura's time at Moor Park, they met up with their Sunderland rivals as Rams manager Nigel Clough and midfielder Robbie Savage joined the Ladies to coach a local Wembley-bound school side.
Speaking at the event, Arsenal and England defender Laura Bassett said: "It was great to kick-start promotion for our forthcoming FA Cup Final up in Derby earlier this week. Robbie Savage and Nigel Clough are really supportive of women's football and we hope that Arsenal fans will also show their support for us, and the women's game, on May 4th at Pride Park.
"The last time we faced Sunderland was back in 2007 and both teams have changed a lot since then. We'll be going into the game with a lot of respect for the Black Cats; we'll play our football and hopefully bring the trophy back to north London."
Last year, a record 24,000 fans watched Arsenal beat Leeds United at Nottingham Forest FC and with the help of the geographically central location for this year's final it is hoped a new record will be set with a crowd of 30,000 plus turning out for an FA Women's Cup Final.
Tickets for the final cost just £5 for adults and £2.50 for concessions with a special price of £3 and £2.50 for group bookings of more than 15 tickets (one adult per 10 children).
To book tickets, Call 0871 472 1884 or visit www.shopdcfc.co.uk/tickets/index.aspx.Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Lucknow, Bara Imambara
Lucknow, Bara Imambara
c. 1875
Museum purchase from the Catherine Glynn Benkaim and Barbara Timmer Collection with funds provided by the Beatrice Lynds Bequest
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Officially dedicated in September 2003, the state-of-the-art Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center houses the departments of biology, chemistry, geology, physics, mathematics and computer science along with cooperative programs in engineering, environmental studies, marine biology, nursing and occupational therapy with leading research universities.
The 141,025 square-foot, technologically rich structure also contains vast classroom and laboratory space, including new cell and microbiology labs, organic chemistry labs, and neurobiology and physiology labs, so that students from all disciplines can experience hands-on learning.
The beautiful David L. Hobson Atrium connects the original 1966 building with its new 45,000-square-foot addition, and the center as a whole offers unlimited avenues for exploration, creativity and scientific inquiry. Wireless access is also available in the Hobson Atrium.
The coffee stand, located at the bottom of the grand staircase is perfect for students on-the-go. Students can enjoy coffee as they lounge in the plush chairs in the area or in the courtyard outside the second floor balcony in between classes or while studying.


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Quincy Kilim Rug - Wheat
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Ive played around with Maya's lighting and shading systems for a while, to make the game world look as pretty as possible for my next movie project.
Ive played around with Maya's lighting and shading systems for a while, to make the game world look as pretty as possible for my next movie project.
Holiest of divine shits! Nelfatron /bow
If you like my draw-rings. http://yig.deviantart.com/
If you can't find them for some reason beyond that page. http://yig.deviantart.com/gallery/
WOW screenshot and concept art gallery http://smg.photobucket.com/user/evilknick/library/WoW
I am but a humble Model Viewer/Photoshop image manipulator, forever envious of the incredible illustration work so many are capable of and proven upon these pages, but I offer this. Just kind of a goofy Valentine thingy I made for some friends, but I think it's pwitty...
Inadvertently testing his level of tolerance...
Hey guys! Been a while. Check out my latest and animated piece for the D3 contest over at deviant. Hope ya dig!
Here is some of my work. I draw peoples wow characters
Undead Mage http://huntermanx.deviantart.com/art...untermanx&qo=0
Tauren Hunter http://huntermanx.deviantart.com/art...untermanx&qo=2
Orc warrior http://huntermanx.deviantart.com/art...F41350246&qo=7
Undead Hunter http://huntermanx.deviantart.com/art...F41350246&qo=9
My blood elf paladin. I had the artist, a close friend of mine who is looking for work besides the occasional book cover, take a real life model by the name of Tyler Wood ( [http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/or...9a458633fd.jpg ) and had his face imposed on my character, which I think worked well if ya asked me
Mod-note: Removed the IMG coding from your reference link, was a little too big.
Been a while since I saw this thread! ^^ Here's some recent stuff I've done... I'm working on a much bigger pic atm though, so I'll probably never ever colour this in... So if anyone wants to colour it in, feel free to do so! Just please don't steal the credit for the lineart...
I love the tree!, I want to see it's /dance especially with that face ;p
working on this one bit by bit
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The 6 Best Uncommon Uses for a Home Dehumidifier
June 12, 2009
SimplyDehumidifiers.com offers six of the most useful but largely unknown applications of a home dehumidifier.
Anyone who suffers from indoor allergies or has experienced illness from mold in their home has probably considered investing in a dehumidifier. However, physical ailments are not the only problems a dehumidifier can solve. SimplyDehumidifiers.com offers six of the best uncommon, but important, uses for a dehumidifier in and around the home.
- Protect Mattresses and Bedding From Damage
- Keep Electronics Functioning Properly
- Stop Woods From Warping or Cracking
- Safeguard Automobiles, Machinery and Tools During Storage
- Help Foods Stay Fresh Longer
- Preserve Family Treasures and Heirlooms
Placing a mini dehumidifier in a closet can keep stored bedding and clothes from smelling musty and keep away cloth-eating insects so linens will last longer. This measure also prevents microscopic mildew from forming on sheets. This is important as mildew on bedding can easily be transferred to the inside of mattresses. If this happens, the mattress cannot be salvaged and must be thrown out.
In high humidity areas it is possible for condensation to form inside electronics such as stereos, video players, and computers. The presence of condensation inside these devices can cause corrosion leading to irreparable damage on hard drives and other internal components. While a malfunctioning hard drive on a home computer can be replaced, the important files, documents and photos may be lost forever. Dehumidifiers absorb moisture from the air in a room and will stop harmful condensation from ever forming.
Moisture in the home can cause warping in fine furniture and hardwood floors. A dehumidifier will keep woods from absorbing too much moisture, expanding and cracking. Door frames are also susceptible and can be bowed by excessive humidity which causes annoying squeaking or sticking. Whole house dehumidifiers prevent this type of damage and ensure the entire home maintains safe humidity levels.
While it is common knowledge that moisture causes metals to corrode, many do not realize that a common household dehumidifier will ensure tools, lawn mowers, and appliances do not decay while in storage. Tool sheds and garages protect these items from harmful external elements, but high humidity during the summer or rainy season can quickly become a threat from within. In addition, collectors of vintage cars can protect their vehicles from rusting, and interiors from deteriorating or smelling musty when in long term storage by using a desiccant dehumidifier inside the vehicle and placing a mechanical dehumidifier nearby in the garage.
Another often overlooked benefit of a home dehumidifier is its ability to keep stored foods fresh. Moisture causes food to decay faster than any other factor and creates an attractive environment for weevils, fruit flies and other pests. A small dehumidifier located in a food pantry will ensure maximum shelf life for dry goods thereby reducing grocery bills.
Excessive humidity can destroy photographs, record albums, fabrics and other valuable possessions stored in attics or basements. These rooms are particularly prone to seasonal dampness which fosters the growth of mildew and mold and will destroy items that require dryer air. A basement dehumidifier, portable or installed, has the capacity to remove moisture in larger rooms and crawl spaces.
No matter what unusual or common purpose a dehumidifier is to be used for, purchasing one is a relatively small investment that can save a homeowner thousands of dollars in property loss.
"After ten years of selling dehumidifiers, our call center has heard some pretty interesting ways our customers are using their dehumidifiers," said Peter Keller, Director of Product Development at SimplyDehumidifiers.com. "All of the uses had two things in common: They save the owner money and protect valuable property from harm."
The experts at SimplyDehumidifiers.com are dedicated to educating and helping consumers choose the best dehumidifier for their needs. The site provides buyer's guides, dehumidifier comparison charts and customer reviews of products for unbiased opinions. Visit SimplyDehumidifiers.com to find more creative ways a dehumidifier can be used in or around the home.


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Re: st: random uniform variable with unequal probabilities
"Seed, Paul" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
"firstname.lastname@example.com" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Re: st: random uniform variable with unequal probabilities
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:25:16 +0000
On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Tomáš Houška <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
> I need to generate a random variable from uniform distribution, but
> the probabilities are not not same for each option. The variable is
> discrete in interval [10,19] and is generated 10times. Each time one
> of the options has twice as high probability of occurring as the
> others. So in some sense, the draw is two-staged - in the first stage
> a random number (n) between 1 and 10 is generated and then that
> particular n-th option in the interval [10,19] has a probability 0.2
> of occurring, the other options have a probability 0.8/9 each.
> How can I generate such variable?
Actually, this _is_ a uniform distribution: It can be shown that
Pr(X=x) = 0.1 for all integer x in the interval [10,19], = 0 otherwise.
So the double negative ("not not same") does for once equal a positive.
However, the second sentence implies that what is produced is not a
number, but a group of 10 numbers, and the 10^10 possible groups are
definitely not all equally likely. I expect that Nick's code can be
easily adapted to give blocks of 10 numbers.
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Ruger P345PR CO2 Airsoft BB Pistol
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Enjoy great performance at your next soft air match with the Ruger P345PR CO2 Airsoft BB Pistol. This authentic Ruger replica offers great accuracy, even when set for semi-automatic firing! Its powerful 12g CO2 firing mechanism launches 6mm plastic BBs at velocities of up to 380 feet per second. Gun comes with a drop-out 15-shot magazine and an integrated accessory rail. Smooth bore metal barrel. Includes a bag of 100 6mm plastic BBs. Powered by 12g CO2 cylinder (not included) housed in the gun's grip. Length: 7.75''. Weight: .9 lbs.
- Authentic Ruger P345PR replica
- Semi-automatic firing
- 12g CO2 firing mechanism
- 380 feet per second velocity
- Smooth bore metal barrel
- Includes 15-shot drop-out magazine and integrated accessory rail
- Comes with 100 6mm plastic BBs
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Last week the kind folks at Cascade sent me the spec sheet and some photos of the brand new Cascade "M11 Pro" hockey helmet, which is due out this spring and will be the successor to the M11. As you probably know, the M11 was born from The Messier Project, which is a collaboration between NHL Hall-of-Famer Mark Messier and a collection of other NHL players – and also players of all ages from the AHL down to regional youth hockey players. The aim is simple – to make a helmet that provides the best possible technology and protection possible.
While NO helmet will prevent concussions, the original M11's core mission was to minimize the risk of concussions as much as humanly possible through technology. I won't go through the technology here because that's not the point of the post today – and you can find plenty of information out there on the technology behind it, especially at The Messier Project's page. Suffice it to say, about a year-and-a-half ago when I was in need of a new helmet, I did relatively extensive research into the technology behind helmets. I say "relatively" because I'm a men's league player who usually plays twice a week, sometimes three, so the hitting is minimal. I am at far less risk than the high school or college player who plays the hitting game, but nonetheless, one still has to be mindful of such things, even in men's league play. If you're in the hitting game, this is potentially one of the most important purchases you'll make. Your parents probably feel even more strongly about that one.
OK, so what's my point then? Well, I want to give you a little detail about how my 1.5 year old M11 has held up and if it is standing the test of time well enough. We call this our "long-term reviews" here on the blog. In doing some quick math, I've had the helmet for about 72 weeks now and since I'm playing twice a week, let's just say that I've used it around 150 times (the total is probably more, but I'll stay conservative). I chose the black M11 with some red trim; it's a combo and I left the stock M11 cage on there. Some people are picky about cages, I am not, though after watching Daniel Paille of the Bruins on Pure Hockey's Gear Tips from the Pros series, I now love the idea of either getting a cage or painting the inside of one white for slightly better sight.
What really sold me on the helmet (moreso than the technology) was the comfort. For me, there was nothing even close. I tried the Bauer 9900 series, the 4500 series and I also tried the Easton S19's and threw on a Reebok 9K for good measure. Nothing even approached the comfort I had in the M11. So with the relative lack of contact in men's leagues, it wasn't much of a decision. As soon as I put on the M11, I knew I was buying it. Negatives? Well, it doesn't look too much like a traditional hockey helmet and Cascade has taken their lumps for this. For me personally, looks take a distant back seat to comfort and protection anyway, so I don't care. I know a lot of you do very much care about how it looks and that is certainly fine. I think if you look at the M11 Pro pics from the link above, you'll see that Cascade is going down the road towards a more trad-looking helmet anyway.
So, the helmet itself has held up incredibly well. There are absolutely NO cracks anywhere. The straps and snaps are all original and have held up perfect, the interior pad inserts have the expected minor wear-and-tear associated with 150+ uses and have not dislodged once. The chin-piece is original and as you can see, in pretty amazing shape. The cage-stops (J-clips) and its screws are also still original and have not moved one iota, unlike a lot of my past helmets, where the screws always seemed to loosen and needed frequent tightening and/or entire J-clip replacement. The cage itself, somehow, has virtually no rusting or discoloration on it, something I have never experienced in a helmet. Granted, everyone cares for their gear in different ways, I always air mine out on a rack after playing, so cage condition, much like most of your other gear, is entirely based on your care for it. The one thing I have had to replace is one of the top screws which holds the cage to the helmet.
I like to keep my helmet ever-so-slightly on the loose side. Too tight and I just get headaches, so I get as close to tight as I can without casuing that to happen. Even though I do play non-hit men's league, hits still occasionally happen – as do accidents and collisions – and I can tell you I've taken my fair share of whacks on the helmet from pucks, errant sticks, collisions, etc. The thing has held up like a champ. As far as comfort, it's still there. Insanely comfortable.
All of this obviously bodes well for the M11 Pro that's coming out soon. But if you're thinking about the orignal M11, from my perspective you cannot go wrong. This is a really solid, comfortable hockey helmet and well-worth the price. You have a vast amount of colors and styles to pick from right here. You can also build your own custom M11. Pics below, ask us if you have any questions!


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Me in Sao Paulo
Me and Francine were in Soa Paulo over new year. Insanely huge city. Flying in/out the view from the plane is amazing.
I should put some more SP pics online. Here's me and Francine by the Copan building:
Sao Paulo...is it as dangerous as they say?
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We stupidly hadn't bothered to book accomodation in advance and were relying on turning up in a hotel we found in Lonely Planet. BAD IDEA. The taxi driver couldn't find our hotel and after driving round the block a few times (being shouted at by local youths) he made us get out on the main road and pointed to where he thought the hotel might be.
At this point we were pretty much crapping ourselves as we obviously had all our belongings, money and passports on us. We had also banked on Brazilians being able to understand Spanish (which they don't) so communication was near to impossible
So, back into the street again (the time now nearly one o'clock), in search of another place that the hotel owner had written down for us. This hotel also turned out to have no marked entrance but luckily the helpful men we found earlier showed us where it was, and we finally got a room.
The rest of our stay in Sao Paulo was very enjoyable and pretty uneventful. We ate lots of excellent sushi and met a lovely Brazilian girl, Melissa, who took us out with her friends in the evening and then to a couple of free museums the next day.
We left Sao Paulo with the impression that it's not really that dangerous at all (but it is huge) and that Brazilians are great!


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C.O. Shriners' run raises $7,000
BEND, Ore. - The Central Oregon Shrine Club attracted 155 runners for its first annual Run for a Child 5K Run/Walk held on Sunday, August 11th at Riverbend Park.
The all-morning event had a festive tone, set in part by Race Marshall Zachary Henneous, a Shriners child, who greeted each participant with a high five as they crossed the finish line.
Participants also enjoyed Shriners go-karts and clowns, a post-race barbeque, face painting, and a Shriners Hospital Screening Clinic. The event was well supported by the local community, with generous business and individual supporters helping defray event costs.
After expenses, the 2013 Run For a Child 5K netted $7,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children®, which help families from our community, and around the world, overcome orthopedic limitations, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate conditions, without regard to the family's or patient's ability to pay.
Since Shriners Hospitals for Children® were founded in 1922, children have benefitted from Shiners' life-saving and life-enhancing services.
Shriners Hospitals for Children® are specially designed to support the entire family as a child undergoes their specialty medical care, providing free rooms to families during a child's treatment, so the family can support the child without added stress through the child's rehabilitation.
In 2012, 117 children from Central Oregon (Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties) were patients at the Shriners Hospital for Children® in Portland.
The Central Oregon Shrine Club acknowledges the generous support of many Run for a Child sponsors, including: Les Schwab Tire Centers, American Family Insurance, Five Talent Software, Ace Hardware Stores Bend-La Pine, and our media sponsors, The Bulletin and Horizon Broadcasting Corporation.
Additional sponsors include The Johns-Hakala Wealth Management Group of RBC Wealth Management, Welcorp Public Safety Consulting, NW Brain & Spine, Thrivent Financial, Sagebrush Printing, Dutch Brothers, John Legg Construction, Rebound Physical Therapy, Dr Kruger Oral Surgery, Century Insurance, Dr Fuller Family Dentistry, Eberhards Dairy, Miller Lumber, Albertsons Bend/Redmond, Parr Lumber, SELCO Credit Union, Wilson Furniture, Big County RV, Dale & Kay Nelson, Bob & Dorothy Wills, John & Laura Pinckney, Tony & Renata Taylor, Whynot Ranch, Road ID, Thistlefish Design, Bend Kitty Lodge, Bi Mart Corporation, Cathie Dehler, Costco, Food 4 Less, Franz Bakery, BigFoot Beverages, McDonalds of Bend, Office Max, Print & Promotional Imaging, Rays Grocery, Shevlin Dental, Sportmans Warehouse, Rhonda Chesney, James Macnamara, and Road ID.
The 2nd Annual Run for a Child 5Kwill be held on Sunday, August 10, 2014. For additional information, please go to http://centraloregonshriners.org/run-for-a-child/, or LIKE the Shriners Run for a Child page on Facebook.


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Treating Cancer of the Esophagus by Stage
Most of the time, the initial treatment of esophagus cancer is based on its stage – how far it has spread in the body. But other factors, such as a person's overall health, can also affect treatment options. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about the treatment plan he or she recommends.
Stage 0
A stage 0 tumor is not true cancer. It contains abnormal cells called high-grade dysplasia and is really a type of pre-cancer. The abnormal cells look like cancer cells, but they are only found in the inner layer of cells lining the esophagus (the epithelium). They have not grown into deeper layers of the esophagus. This stage is often diagnosed when someone with Barrett's esophagus has a routine biopsy.
Options for treatment typically include endoscopic treatments such as photodynamic therapy (PDT), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), or endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Long-term follow-up with frequent upper endoscopy is very important after endoscopic treatment to continue to look for pre-cancer (or cancer) cells in the esophagus.
Another option is to have the abnormal part of the esophagus removed with an esophagectomy. This is a major operation, but one advantage of this approach is that it doesn't require lifelong follow-up with endoscopy.
Stage I
In this stage the cancer has grown into some of the deeper layers of the esophagus wall (past the innermost layer of cells) but has not reached the lymph nodes or other organs.
T1 cancers: Some very early stage I cancers that are only in a small area of the mucosa and haven't grown into the submucosa (T1a tumors) can be treated with EMR, usually followed by some type of endoscopic procedure to destroy any remaining abnormal areas in the esophagus lining.
But most patients with T1 cancers who are healthy enough have surgery (esophagectomy) to remove the part of their esophagus that contains the cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy (chemoradiation) may be recommended after surgery if there are signs that all of the cancer may not have been removed.
T2 cancers: For patients with cancers that have invaded the muscularis propia (T2 tumors), treatment with chemoradiation is often given before surgery. Surgery alone may be an option for smaller tumors (less than 2 cm). If the cancer is in the part of the esophagus near the stomach, chemo without radiation may be given before surgery. The targeted drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) may be given with chemo if the cancer is HER2 positive and no radiation is given.
If the cancer is in the upper part of the esophagus (in the neck), chemoradiation may be recommended as the main treatment instead of surgery. For some patients, this may cure the cancer. Close follow-up with endoscopy is very important in looking for possible signs of cancer returning.
People with stage I cancers who can't have surgery because they have other serious health problems, or who don't want surgery, may be treated with EMR and endoscopic ablation, chemo, radiation therapy, or both together (chemoradiation).
Stages II and III
Stage II includes cancers that have grown into the main muscle layer of the esophagus or into the connective tissue on the outside of the esophagus. This stage also includes some cancers that have spread to 1 or 2 nearby lymph nodes.
Stage III includes some cancers that have grown through the wall of the esophagus to the outer layer, as well as cancers that have grown into nearby organs or tissues. It also includes most cancers that have spread to nearby lymph nodes.
For people who are healthy enough, treatment for these cancers is most often chemoradiation followed by surgery. Patients with adenocarcinoma at the place where the stomach and esophagus meet (the gastroesophageal junction) are sometimes treated with chemo (without radiation) followed by surgery. The targeted drug trastuzumab may be given with chemo if the cancer is HER2 positive and no radiation is given. Surgery alone may be an option for some small tumors.
If surgery is the first treatment, chemoradiation may be recommended afterward, especially if the cancer is an adenocarcinoma or if there are signs that some cancer may have been left behind.
In some instances (especially for cancers in the upper part of the esophagus), chemoradiation may be recommended as the main treatment instead of surgery. Patients who do not have surgery need close follow-up with endoscopy to look for possible signs of remaining cancer. Unfortunately, even when cancer cannot be seen, it can still be present below the inner lining of the esophagus, so close follow-up is very important.
Patients who cannot have surgery because they have other serious health problems are usually treated with chemoradiation.
Stage IV
Stage IV esophageal cancer has spread to distant lymph nodes or to other distant organs.
In general, these cancers are very hard to get rid of completely, so surgery to try to cure the cancer is usually not a good option. Treatment is used mainly to help keep the cancer under control for as long as possible and to relieve any symptoms it is causing.
Chemo may be given (possibly along with the targeted drug trastuzumab if the cancer is HER2 positive) to try to help patients feel better and live longer, but the benefit of giving chemo is not clear. Radiation therapy or other treatments may be used to help with pain or trouble swallowing.
For cancers that started at the gastroesophageal (GE) junction, treatment with the targeted drug ramucirumab (Cyramza) may be an option at some point. It can be given by itself or combined with chemo.
Some people prefer not to have treatments that have serious side effects and choose to receive only treatments that will help keep them comfortable and add to their quality of life. For more information on treatments that may be helpful, see "Palliative therapy for cancer of the esophagus."
Last Medical Review: March 20, 2014 Last Revised: February 4, 2016
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Treating Esophagus Cancer
- Surgery for Cancer of the Esophagus
- Radiation Therapy for Cancer of the Esophagus
- Chemotherapy for Cancer of the Esophagus
- Targeted Therapy for Cancer of the Esophagus
- Endoscopic Treatments for Cancer of the Esophagus
- Treating Cancer of the Esophagus by Stage
- Recurrent Cancer of the Esophagus
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General and In-House Counsel Summit 2014
How can in-house attorneys develop their own careers and navigate the C-suite? By taking the time to truly understand an organization's goals.
Attorneys at Crain's General and In-house Counsel Summit on Tuesday offered these and other lessons from the trenches, and the boardrooms, at the annual networking and educational event.
The event included discussions on leadership development, and other hot topics such as intellectual property and international law trends.
Hosted at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit, the summit drew roughly 300 people.
Keynote speaker Mary Ann Hynes, senior counsel at the Dentons law firm in Chicago, reflected on her career, as well as her status as the first woman to hold a general counsel title at a Fortune 500 company.
"Don't be confused; notoriety is not the same as leadership," Hynes said of what it takes to be a leader. "Lawyers are usually risk-averse, but leaders consider the risk and reward of a decision and make them."
In 1979, Hynes was the first woman to hold the position of general counsel at a Fortune 500 company, CCH Inc., a Riverwoods, Ill.-based provider of information services, software and tools for tax, accounting, legal and business professionals. She went on to hold a number of general counsel positions at companies that span multiple industries. She was the first female officer of Sundstrand Corp. — now UTC Aerospace Systems.
Hynes said the best way a new general counsel can lead from his or her post is understand the needs of the company. She urged the room to attend C-suite strategy meetings and ask questions.
"Are you holding yourself back?" she asked. "You can beat the odds in the moment but you have to create your own opportunity."
Hynes' talk comes at a pivotal moment for women in general counsel roles. There are now 105 women holding the post at a Fortune 500 company, according to a September survey by the Washington, D.C.-based Minority Corporate Counsel Association.
That's 21 percent of all general counsels in the country.
The pattern holds in Michigan. There are three women general counsels among the state's 16 Fortune 500 companies, or 18.7 percent, the same ballpark as the national ratio.
"There are more women in the C-suite, but women GCs are really rising," Hynes said. "Now is the right time to be extraordinary and take risks outside of your comfort zone."
Tuesday's event was held in partnership with the Michigan chapter of the ACC and the State Bar of Michigan-Business Law Section In-House Counsel and in cooperation with the Oakland County Bar Association and the Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals.
Title sponsor of the event was Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC.
Also along the lines of leadership development was a panel discussion for in-house counsel called "Learning to Speak Business."
Knowing your company's industry was the first tool for how general counsels can turn from legal advisers into trusted business partners.
The speakers — Robert Kurnick Jr., president of Penske Corp./Penske Automotive Group Inc. and former partner at law firm Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP; Vanessa Williams, VP, chief legal counsel and global privacy officer at IHS Automotive, and Kim Yapchai, assistant general counsel and director of group legal affairs and corporate ethics at Masco Corp. — discussed their top 10 tools for how the audience of general counsels could become better business partners.
"Lawyers that understand a business and its strategy are more effective in their roles and as trusted business advisers," said Michelle LeBeau, managing shareholder for the metro Detroit office of Ogletree, Deakins, who moderated the panel.
To know an industry, Williams said, it takes researching the industry's key players, the culture of the industry and where it is headed.
"It involves learning that extra bit about an industry outside what we need to know as lawyers," she said.
Reading trade publications is one way Yapchai said she learns about the industries that Masco's diverse range of businesses are in.
Kurnick said he recommends general counsels know the competitive landscape of the industry and how a company peer-ranks its competitors — as well as its revenue drivers.
That tip led into the second tool for how general counsels can be better business partners: Understanding the business objectives and goal of the company for which they work.
"You need to know what your company's strategy is," said Yapchai.
Yapchai gave an example from her time at Ford Motor Credit Co., where she had to change the advice she was giving for how to handle people with cars in default after she learned the company's goal was to lower the number of cars it took back. Instead of repossessing the vehicles, she said she began to look at a range of other options to keep people in their cars to align with that goal.
To learn about where Masco's companies are headed, Yapchai said she listens to earnings calls.
Kurnick said he invites his company's general counsel to be a part of as many meetings as possible to help them learn and understand Penske's goals and objectives.
Those two tools were followed by others, including understanding employee turnover and retention; knowing a company's customers; and not being a "Doctor No" — one of the biggest challenges faced by legal counsels due to their role of mitigating risk, said LeBeau.
"I look at my job sometimes as being a translator," Yapchai said about how general counsels can avoid telling executives what they can't do. "The business people know business really well, but they haven't been to law school. I've been to law school so it's a lot easier for me to learn the business than it is for them to go to law school."
Therefore, she said her job is to translate what the law allows the company to do to reach their goals, instead of having them ask her what they can do and her repeating "no."
Another tip from the experts: Don't make investment decisions in a vacuum; instead, put those decisions in the context of the business' strategy and goals, said Kurnick.
However, Kurnick cautioned not to forget a general counsel's job is to be a lawyer, and never put the best legal recommendations aside when providing advice to the company.
Reporting by Dustin Walsh, Bridget Vis and Daniel Duggan.


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South Plains College invites applications for the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs. South Plains College is a dynamic community college located in Levelland, Texas, west of Lubbock, Texas, dedicated to the education of a diverse student population of over 10,000 students a semester on multiple campuses. With over 250 full-time faculty members and 160 part-time faculty members, SPC offers 100 academic and technical programs in ten departments. The Vice President of Academic Affairs is responsible for development and implementation of the academic policies and programs. Salary range will be commensurate on experience and qualifications.
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Comparison of Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio With 24-hour Urine Protein Excretion in Woman With Hypertensive Disorders
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The presence of proteinuria (>300 mg/d) represents an important factor in the diagnosis and evaluation of the pregnant patient with an hypertensive disorder. The 24 hour collection of urine for proteinuria is the gold standard for the diagnosis of the condition and allows the physician to determine if an hypertensive disorder is related directly or not to the gestation.
The problem is the time it takes and the technical difficulties related to the sample collection. An alternative is the quantification of protein and creatinine in a random sample of urine. We seek to evaluate if this method is as affective as the gold standard in the diagnosis of proteinuria (>300 mg/d).
Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced
Other: Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy
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|A Comparison of Spot Test (Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio) With 24 - Hour Urine Protein Excretion in Woman With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
- Sensitivity and Specificity [ Time Frame: Six months ]The number of patients with a 24 hour urine collection with a proteinuria > 300mg will be compared with the number of patients with a Spot Test (protein/creatinine ratio in a random urine sample) > 0.2 (equivalent to the 24 hour test > 300 mg). This value will be used to calculate the Sensitivity and Specificity of the spot test.
- Positive and Negative Predictive Value [ Time Frame: six months ]The number of patients with a 24 hour urine collection with a proteinuria > 300mg will be compared with the number of patients with a Spot Test (protein/creatinine ratio in a random urine sample) > 0.2 (equivalent to the 24 hour test > 300 mg). This value will be used to calculate the positive and negative predective value of the spot test.
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Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy
Patients with an hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (28 weeks or more of gestation)will collect a random sample of urine for a spot test (protein/creatinine ratio) and urine for 24 hours. The level of proteinuria will be determined in this sample.
Other: Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy
Collection of a random sample of urine for a spot test and a 24 hour urine collection for a 24 hour urine protein.
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- Pregnant women with 28 weeks or more of gestation.
- Complete collection of the 24 hour urine sample.
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- Failure to recollect the 24 hour urine sample.
- Pregestational Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- 24 hour urine protein > 8.0 g/dL or seric creatinine > 2.0 mg/dL (it could indicate kidney disease).
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Keywords provided by Osvaldo A. Reyes T., Saint Thomas Hospital, Panama:
24 hour urine protein
Protein/creatinine ratio
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Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced
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The city of Crosslake applauds the effort put forth by Pequot Lakes students on Thursday, May 9. The Day of Caring was a venture led by Chip Rankin and Pequot Lakes High School students along with the teaching staff.
Students completed community projects in Crosslake and other local cities that included landscaping, raking, painting and any other tasks that local businesses, citizens or public facilities had to offer. The students put forth great effort in completing these tasks and it was noticed by city staff, the city council and the residents of the Crosslake area.
We hope that the program will continue in the future and look forward to working with Mr. Rankin and the rest of the staff and students of Pequot Lakes High School. The city of Crosslake would like to thank all who were involved in organizing this successful event.
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NeverBlender saga continueth! Today I learned that Blender in Windows indeed does support some sort of sys.path. Kind of lame sys.path but I can throw stuff in it. Just not do sys.path.append() and I'll be just fine.
So I proceeded to split up some of the code to modules. I originally wanted to keep all of the code in single file that can be easily opened in Blender and run, but it's not significantly harder to do things this way, I suppose, and writing other scripts may be easier also this way.
Following is yet another stupid language rant. Just ignore it, please.
I keep hearing "Perl is ugly and Python is clean and nice" all the time. Today, I've easily started to react to statements like that with disgust.
First of all, conventions. "Perl's sigils are ugly. So, Python uses no sigils." Yet, it's recommended to start private object variables with underscores. Underscores, people. Not just any sigil but the most ugliest and unreadable sigil imaginable.
Ages ago when I was learning C coding I read, from the guidebook, that "your #defines should not start with underscores because the library uses names like that." Me, in my youthful ignorance, said "oh, can I use two underscores? Bet that won't conflict!" Nope, it didn't - but it was horrible to read. And Python wants me to use that sort of stuff to name my constructors. def __init__(): print "Yuck."
"So," says Python, "are you ready to make your ugly Perl more beautiful?" Wait. Does Python do private instance variables? "Nnnno. It's just a convention that you name stuff this way. It doesn't enforce data hiding." Then it's just as ugly as Perl. "Eh, Yes." Well, at least I have 'self' reference and I don't need to pass references to the object to every damn one of my methods? "Er, no. First parameter is a reference to self."
Hrm, "no confusing 'bless' function, 'class' keyword defined instead" doesn't equate "more convenient OO than Perl"...
Now, I just need to figure out why the heck I spew out this same stupid tired rant every time I touch Python objects. =)
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Is this a decent price for a vintage Colt kit in this condition??
Used U.S. Military Colt M16a1 Parts Kit, Shooting Supplies, Century Int'l Arms at Sportsman's Guide
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JG sales has them for A LOT less....
Colt M16A1 Parts Kit, w/ new 20in barrel. Very good to excellent condition
Ain't they missing the barrel and bolt, sounds way high to me..for a partial kit.. B2B
Try reading the description, not just looking at the pretty pictures....
Colt M16A1 parts kit that includes a new 20inch un-chromed barrel (that's still in the white and needs final machining to fit the front sight), trigger group Internals (may be missing some small parts), M16A1 upper receiver, Colt bolt carrier group, barrel nut, handguards (which will have some cracks or chips), front sight, Colt accessory pack (sling and cleaning kit), and Colt fbuttstock. Does not include a lower receiver or magazine. ALL NFA Rules apply. No FFL required. Used, in very good to excellent condition."
without the colt made barrel there isn't that much colt content. one wonders how well the used colt bolt is going to head-space to the new commercial barrel & barrel extension? i would certainly check the head-space.
one last thing--looks like lots of m16 parts in the fire control group. these will have to be converted into ar-15 semi only specs or replaced less your going for class 3.
Better off to buy a kit from Blackthorn.com.
Say what you want, I have built twelve kits now from them, and any issue I had was dealt with fast, and professional. Just as good as Model1, DSA, and Del-Ton.
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This isn't really a tax deduction, but it is an important subtraction that can save you a bundle. And this is the break former IRS Commissioner Fred Goldberg told Kiplinger's that a lot of taxpayers miss.
If, like most investors, you have mutual-fund dividends automatically invested in extra shares, remember that each reinvestment increases your "tax basis" in the fund. That, in turn, reduces the taxable capital gain (or increases the tax-saving loss) when you redeem shares.
Forgetting to include the reinvested dividends in your basis results in double taxation of the dividends -- once when they are paid out and immediately reinvested in more shares and later when they're included in the proceeds of the sale. Don't make that costly mistake. If you're not sure what your basis is, ask the fund for help.
Although all taxpayers have a shot at this write-off, it makes sense primarily for those who live in states that don't impose an income tax. You must choose between deducting state and local income taxes or state and local sales taxes. For most citizens of income-tax states, the income tax is a bigger burden than the sales tax, so the income-tax deduction is a better deal.
The IRS has tables that show how much residents of various states can deduct, based on their income and state and local sales tax rates. But the tables aren't the last word. If you purchased a vehicle, boat or airplane, you get to add the sales tax you paid to the amount shown in the IRS table for your state.
The same goes for any homebuilding materials you purchased. These add-on items are easy to overlook, but big-ticket items could make the sales-tax deduction a better deal even if you live in a state with an income tax. The IRS has a calculator on its Web site to help you figure the deduction.
It's hard to overlook the big charitable gifts you made during the year, by check or payroll deduction (check your December pay stub).
But the little things add up, too, and you can write off out-of-pocket costs incurred while doing work for a charity. For example, ingredients for casseroles you prepare for a nonprofit organization's soup kitchen and stamps you buy for your school's fundraising mailing count as charitable contributions. Keep your receipts; if your contribution totals more than $250, you'll need an acknowledgement from the charity documenting the services you provided.
If you drove your car for charity in 2011, remember to deduct 14 cents per mile plus parking and tolls paid in your philanthropic journeys.
Generally, you can only deduct mortgage or student-loan interest if you are legally required to repay the debt. But if parents pay back a child's student loan, the IRS treats it as though the money was given to the child, who then paid the debt.
So, a child who's not claimed as a dependent can qualify to deduct up to $2,500 of student-loan interest paid by Mom and Dad. And he or she doesn't have to itemize to use this money-saver.
Mom and Dad can't claim the interest deduction even though they actually foot the bill since they are not liable for the debt.
If you're among the millions of unemployed Americans who were looking for a job in 2011, we hope you kept track of your job-search expenses ... or can reconstruct them.
If you're looking for a position in the same line of work, you can deduct job-hunting costs as miscellaneous expenses if you itemize. Such expenses can be written off only to the extent that your total miscellaneous expenses exceed 2% of your adjusted gross income.
Deductible job-search costs include, but aren't limited to:
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• Cab fares.
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Job-hunting expenses incurred while looking for your first job don't qualify.
As we just mentioned, job-hunting expenses incurred while looking for your first job are not deductible. But, moving expenses to get to that position are. And you get this write-off even if you don't itemize. (Moving for a job that isn't your first? Don't worry -- you can qualify for this deduction, too.)
To qualify for the deduction, your first job must be at least 50 miles away from your old home. If you were employed before, the new job must be at least 50 miles farther from your old home than your old job location was. If you qualify, you can deduct the cost of getting yourself and your household goods to the new area.
If you drove your own car, your mileage write-off depends on when during 2011 you moved. For moves from Jan. 1 through the end of June, the standard mileage rate is 19 cents a mile; for moves during the second half of the year, a 23.5 cents a mile rate applies. In either case, boost your deduction by any amount you paid for parking and tolls.
Members of the National Guard or military reserve may tap a deduction for travel expenses to drills or meetings. To qualify, you must travel more than 100 miles from home and be away from home overnight.
If you qualify, you can deduct the cost of lodging and half the cost of your meals, plus an allowance for driving your own car to get to and from drills. For qualifying trips during January through June, 2011, the standard mileage rate is 51 cents a mile; for driving during the second half of the year, the rate is 55.5 cents a mile. In any event, add parking fees and tolls. And you don't have to itemize to get this deduction.
Folks who continue to run their own businesses after qualifying for Medicare can deduct the premiums they pay for Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D, and the cost of supplemental Medicare (medigap) policies. This deduction is available whether or not you itemize and is not subject the 7.5% of AGI test that applies to itemized medical expenses.
One caveat: You can't claim this deduction if you are eligible to be covered under an employer-subsidized health plan offered by your employer (if you have a job as well as your business) or your spouse's employer.
A credit is so much better than a deduction; it reduces your tax bill dollar for dollar. So missing one is even more painful than missing a deduction that simply reduces the amount of income that's subject to tax.
You can qualify for a tax credit worth between 20% and 35% of what you pay for child care while you work. But if your boss offers a child care reimbursement account -- which allows you to pay for the child care with pre-tax dollars -- that might be a better deal. If you qualify for a 20% credit but are in the 25% tax bracket, for example, the reimbursement plan is the way to go. (In any case, only expenses for the care of children under age 13 count.)
You can't double dip. Expenses paid through a plan can't also be used to generate the tax credit. But get this: Although only $5,000 in expenses can be paid through a tax-favored reimbursement account, up to $6,000 for the care of two or more children can qualify for the credit. So, if you run the maximum through a plan at work but spend even more for work-related child care, you can claim the credit on as much as $1,000 of additional expenses. That would cut your tax bill by at least $200.
This sounds complicated, but it can save you a lot of money if you inherited an IRA from someone whose estate was big enough to be subject to the federal estate tax. Basically, you get an income-tax deduction for the amount of estate tax paid on the IRA assets you received. Let's say you inherited a $100,000 IRA, and the fact that the money was included in your benefactor's estate added $45,000 to the estate-tax bill.
You get to deduct that $45,000 on your tax returns as you withdraw the money from the IRA. If you withdraw $50,000 in one year, for example, you get to claim a $22,500 itemized deduction on Schedule A. That would save you $6,300 in the 28% bracket.
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Fujifilm X10 review: an-old fashioned compact camera with some surprisesMonday January 16 2012 Sensor Review
Last year, photography headlines noted a revival of enthusiasm in the old-fashioned camera sector.
The most active manufacturers for this segment were Olympus with its PEN camera and Fujifilm, with its Fuji X100 one of the most acclaimed cameras of 2011.
The Fuji X10 is an interesting low-cost transposition of the Fujifilm X100:
- Same old-fashioned metal design
- Smaller sensor: in place of the X100's APS-C sensor the X10 has a tiny 2/3-inch EXR CMOS sensor. Interestingly, this sensor is still 2 times larger than the F600 EXR sensor.
- A 4x zoom lens: while the X100 has a fast prime wide-angle, the X10 provides a 4x zoom with a focal equivalent of 28 to 112 mm on a 24x36 sensor. Worth noting is that specific attention was paid to the aperture: the zoom is very bright from 28 mm (f/2.0) to 112mm (f/2.8)
- The Fuji X10 uses the same EXR technology as the F600 and F550: the pixels are displayed as described here:
FujiFilm X10 DxOMark review
The X10's results are really good for its category. It achieves scores close to 1/2 stop better than the Fuji F600. Its Color depth (20.5) and dynamic range (11.3 Evs) remain in the same range as the best camera in this segment (Canon Powershot G12 or PowerShot S100).
The low-light ISO score (245) places the Fuji X10 between two types of cameras:
- On the one hand, it is close to 2/3 stop better than the Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic LX5 compact cameras;
- On the other hand, the Nikon 1 cameras achieve a low-light ISO score of 372 - 2/3 stop better than the X10.
As with every camera in this segment, the X10's low-light ISO score remains low. But its performance is still interesting, and its bright lens should enable users to shoot nice photos.
FujiFilm X10 and its competitors
For this specific segment, the manufacturers' technical propositions differ significantly, so available comparisons are numerous. Here is a selection:
Fujifilm X100 vs FujiFilm X10
The two cameras are significantly different with respect to their sensors... and to their DxOMark scores.
Fujifilm X10 vs FujiFilm Finepix F600EXR
The X10's sensor is 2 times larger, and its low-light ISO score close to 2/3 stop better, but it is also more expensive.
Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon 1 J1 vs Nikon 1 V1
The Nikon 1 takes the lead, particularly in terms of low-light ISO score.
Fujifilm X10 vs Canon Powershot S100 vs Nikon P7100
Among compact cameras, the Fuji X10 is definitely a good choice.
Further readings for the Fujifilm X10 review: an-old fashioned compact camera with some surprises
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
It's rare in the world of photography for a manufacturer to come up with an entirely new product line from scratch, and it's equally rare for a famous manufacturer such as Nikon (the world market leader) to offer a new lens mount (Nikon CX). This makes the launch of the Nikon 1 line (Nikon J1 and Nikon V1) a major event in photography this fall.
Added by randybenter | May 13 , 2012
Will DXO test the new X10 sensor?
Fuji is offering X10 owners a sensor replacement repair service to address the "orb" issue. I have seen test images that indicate the issue is resolved with the new sensor. I am hoping DXO will test this new sensor to see what else has changed. I also agree with other posts here that this camera should be tested in the various EXR modes.
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Added by hoodlum | May 13 , 2012
Re: Will DXO test the new X10 sensor?
+1. I do hope dxomark tests this new sensor.
Added by PStoddart | February 26 , 2012
Crop factor error
There is a crop factor error in the specs quote on the X10. If the sensor is 2/3" it must have a crop factor of 3.94 not 5.50. We know this because the X10 lens is 7.1mm - 28.4mm which converts to 28mm - 112mm.
If it was 5.50 you end up with 40mm. :)
Also the crop factor and sensor size are missing from the preview of the X-S1 listing as well. But we know these because it is the same sensor. Therefore 6.6mm x 8.8mm crop factor of 3.94x.
The sensor does not have stabilization but lens does so the specs of the X10 is yes to that question not no.
Finally the shutter speeds are know 30 - 1/4000.
Added by Hakeem | January 18 , 2012
Really frustrating
Why DXOMark can't test in EXR Mode HDR and SNR separately. There is no point of buying this camera if its EXR modes are not used with it! If I am buying that camera again, it will be for these special modes on EXR sensor.
Added by hoodlum | January 17 , 2012
HR mode was tested
You can tell by comparing the Print vs Screen modes. The print mode results are scaled to 8mp for all sensors. The screen mode is the per pixel results.
All recent sensor results drop when going from Print to Screen mode as they have more than 8mp. The X10 was no exception so that shows the test was done at 12mp (HR). If one of the EXR 6mp modes had been used then the results would have improved when going from Print to Screen.
I too wished they had test the 6mp DR400 mode for this sensor. They can easily manually select it under Program mode by changing the Image Size and the DR. Then we could compare the 6mp vs 12mp results.
Added by darrask | January 17 , 2012
SN, SR or HR?
Very well, the X10 beats other compacts. But how were the scores calculated? Best SNR is achieved in 6MP SN more, and best dynamic range is obtained in 6MP SR score.
Though it is quite surprising there is no word on this! Not even an explanation how the sensor works, only the layout is shown.


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