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CT-2103 in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Persistent Ovarian Epithelial Cancer or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
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|Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma Recurrent Ovarian Carcinoma
|Drug: Paclitaxel Poliglumex
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase II Evaluation of CT-2103 in the Third-Line Treatment of Recurrent or Persistent Epithelial Ovarian or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
- Frequency and duration of objective response [ Time Frame: 5 years ]
- Frequency and severity of observed adverse effects [ Time Frame: 5 years ]
- Survival time [ Time Frame: 5 years ]
- Duration of progression-free interval [ Time Frame: 5 years ]
- Change in objective response [ Time Frame: Baseline to 5 years ]
- Change in observed adverse effects [ Time Frame: Baseline to 5 years ]
|Study Start Date:
|September 2002
|Primary Completion Date:
|January 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Treatment (polyglutamate paclitaxel)
Patients receive polyglutamate paclitaxel (CT-2103) IV over 10-20 minutes on day 1. Courses repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Drug: Paclitaxel Poliglumex
Given IV
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Detailed Description:
I. Determine the antitumor activity of polyglutamate paclitaxel (CT-2103) as third-line treatment for patients with recurrent or persistent ovarian epithelial or primary peritoneal cancer.
II. Determine the nature and degree of toxicity of this drug in these patients.
OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study.
Patients receive polyglutamate paclitaxel (CT-2103) IV over 10-20 minutes on day 1. Courses repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Patients are followed every 3 months for 2 years, every 6 months for 3 years, and then annually thereafter.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Histologically confirmed recurrent or persistent ovarian epithelial cancer or primary peritoneal cancer after second-line therapy
- Received 1 prior platinum-based first-line chemotherapy regimen and 1 prior second-line (non-platinum, non-taxane) chemotherapy regimen
At least 1 unidimensionally measurable lesion
- At least 20 mm by conventional techniques OR at least 10 mm by spiral CT scan
- At least 1 target lesion that has not previously been irradiated
- Ineligible for a higher priority GOG protocol (if one exists)
- Ineligible for the currently active phase II cytotoxic protocol for platinum-resistant disease
- Performance status - GOG 0-2
- Absolute neutrophil count at least 1,500/mm^3
- Platelet count at least 100,000/mm^3
- No active bleeding
- Bilirubin no greater than 1.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN)
- SGOT no greater than 2.5 times ULN
- Alkaline phosphatase no greater than 2.5 times ULN
- PT or PTT less than ULN
- Creatinine no greater than 1.5 times ULN
- No uncontrolled hypertension
- No uncompensated congestive heart failure
- No symptomatic coronary artery disease
- No myocardial infarction within the past 6 months
- No sensory or motor neuropathy greater than grade 1
- No active infection requiring antibiotics
- No other invasive malignancy within the past 5 years except nonmelanoma skin cancer
- Not pregnant or nursing
- Negative pregnancy test
- Fertile patients must use effective contraception
- At least 3 weeks since prior biological therapy or immunotherapy directed at the malignancy
- No prior polyglutamate paclitaxel (CT-2103)
- Recovered from prior chemotherapy
- At least 1 week since prior hormonal therapy directed at the malignancy
- Concurrent hormone replacement therapy allowed
- Recovered from prior radiotherapy
- No prior radiotherapy to more than 25% of bone marrow
- Recovered from prior surgery
- At least 3 weeks since other prior therapy directed at the malignancy
- No prior therapy for another malignancy that would preclude this study
- No concurrent amifostine or other protective reagents
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00045682
|United States, Pennsylvania
|Gynecologic Oncology Group
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19103
|Principal Investigator:
|Paul Sabbatini
|Gynecologic Oncology Group
|Responsible Party:
|Gynecologic Oncology Group
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00045682 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
NCI-2012-02493 ( Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program) )
GOG-0186C ( Other Identifier: Gynecologic Oncology Group )
GOG-0186C ( Other Identifier: CTEP )
U10CA027469 ( US NIH Grant/Contract Award Number )
|Study First Received:
|September 6, 2002
|Last Updated:
|December 29, 2014
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Ovarian Neoplasms
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Ovarian Diseases
Adnexal Diseases
Genital Diseases, Female
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Urogenital Neoplasms
Endocrine System Diseases
Gonadal Disorders
Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
Antineoplastic Agents
Tubulin Modulators
Antimitotic Agents
Mitosis Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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KOBE – The Kobe District Court on Thursday found three people guilty in the death of Kazuko Oe, a 66-year-old woman in Amagasaki whose demise was part of a series of mysterious deaths in Hyogo Prefecture.
Presiding Judge Masahiro Hosoi sentenced Hiroyuki Kawamura, 43, the former husband of Oe's second-oldest daughter, Yumi, to 3½ years in prison for assault resulting in death. Prosecutors has sought five years.
Oe's eldest daughter, Kae, 45, got a suspended three-year sentence, while Yumi, 42, was given a suspended two-year term.
Oe's body was found in a metal drum in a rental warehouse in November 2011. This led to the discovery of a series of suspicious deaths of people around Miyoko Sumida, a woman at the center of the bizarre cases. She killed herself last December while in jail.
The court fount that Kawamura and Oe's two daughters, in conspiracy with Sumida, caused the victim to die through violence and not giving her enough food and water between July and September 2011.
The trio did not deny abusing Oe. At issue was whether the three, who had been physically abused by Sumida, were able to judge and act normally at the time of the crime.
Their lawyers argued during the lay judge trial that all three should be ruled not guilty because they were completely unable to criticize or resist Sumida at the time of the crime and were thus mentally incompetent.
Hosoi rejected the claim, noting, "It cannot be said that they had entirely lost the ability to think by themselves."
The abuse of Oe was merciless and heinous, the judge said.
Explaining why the two Oe daughters were given suspended sentences, Hosei said Kae surrendered herself to police and Yumi's involvement was limited.
It is clear they would not have committed the crime if they had not met Sumida, he said. Kae and Yumi were in one sense victims of Sumida, he said.
In the series of mysterious cases, eight people, including Oe, are confirmed to have died. Several other people linked to Sumida are missing. Criminal cases have been established for six of the eight confirmed victims. Ten people, including relatives of Sumida, have been indicted.

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Feb. 12, 2009
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- After making a big splash in the Big Apple last weekend, the second-ranked University of Tennessee women's track & field team will head to Fayetteville, Ark., this weekend to compete in the Tyson Invitational. For the Lady Vols, the Friday/Saturday affair at the Randal Tyson Track Center will be the final opportunity to work out the kinks prior to the upcoming SEC and NCAA Indoor Championships.
"We're going there to try and get more qualifiers for the NCAA meet," UT Head Coach J.J. Clark said of his team's mission in Fayetteville. "Our goal is to be in position to execute a plan, whatever plan the coaches set forth for each athlete, and keep the enthusiasm and intensity going.
"We've come along well, but I would like to see more activity across the board, in terms of improved performances. That would just help us as we approach the SEC and NCAA meets."
The Big Orange will try to accomplish its goals against a national-caliber field that includes No. 4 Michigan, No. 5 LSU, No. 6 Florida State, No. 9 Penn State, No. 11 Arkansas, No. 13 South Carolina, No. 14 Texas Tech, No. 17 Florida, No. 20 Nebraska and No. 24 Auburn among others. Action begins at 11 a.m. and concludes at 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, including an Visa Championship Series invitational section from 9 to 11 that will be televised by ESPN on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. ET. Saturday's slate runs from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
Senior Sarah Bowman will be the lone Lady Vol taking part in the Visa event on Friday night, as she once again runs in the Nutrilite Women's Invitational Mile at 10:20 p.m. ET. The native of Warrenton, Va., who finished fourth a year ago in Fayetteville with a then-PR and NCAA auto time of 4:36.51, enters this year's race already qualified for the national meet with an NCAA-leading 4:35.35 readout. Alisa Harvey's 1986 school record of 4:35.25 would seem to be in imminent danger.
In addition to her mile prowess this season, Bowman also has NCAA autos in the 800m (2:04.58, ranking fifth), 3000m (9:35.35, ranking eighth) and DMR (10:56.40, ranking first), helping the latter set an American record last weekend at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational. Bowman, currently ranked third on the U.S. list and 13th in the world, will take to the Tyson Center oval on Friday night against a handful of U.S. distance veterans and a pair of fellow college stars. Among the vets are 2008 U.S. Olympians Christin Wurth-Thomas, Alice Schmidt and Anna Willard, and three-time U.S. 1500m champ Treniere Clement. Bowman will be joined by collegians Brie Felnagle of North Carolina and Sally Kipyego of Texas Tech.
"She's just training hard and having fun," Clark said of Bowman. "She just approaches each race one by one and executes a plan. Every time, we have an idea of what we want to do and where we want to be. She's just been going out and trying to see how close she can come to what's been prescribed in hitting some times.
"Sometimes it's close and we fall short. Other times we get them. It's just been about her having fun and making sure she is progressing in the way that we want. She's just out there enjoying her senior year."
Freshman Chanelle Price (Easton, Pa.), who handled the 800m leg on the record-setting DMR unit at the New Balance meet, will run her first collegiate open 800m this weekend, as will the nation's No. 7 ranked qualifier in junior Phoebe Wright (Signal Mountain, Tenn.). Price was hampered early in the season by an injury to her lower left leg and was limited in her training for more than a month. The 2008 Gatorade National Female Athlete of the Year, who owns a career-best 800m time of 2:01.61, Price won the 500m run on Jan. 31 at the Penn State National Invitational, running 1:13.25 in the process.
"She's come along very, very strongly," Clark said of Price. "She looked good in New York and more like the Chanelle I know after suffering an injury setback for a few weeks. For her, I think things will be on and popping really soon, meaning I think she will perform up to her ability as the next couple of weeks come on. She looked very, very good this past weekend, and we're excited about her future here at Tennessee."
Entering the weekend, Tennessee has eight NCAA provisional marks to go along with Bowman's three individual autos and that of the DMR. The list includes Wright in the 800m (2:05.71), sophomore Annie Alexander (Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago) in the shot put (54-11 1/4), senior Celriece Law (Denver, Colo.) in the 60m hurdles (8.30), junior Lynne Layne (New Rochelle, N.Y.) in the 60m (7.41), senior Alicia Essex (Purcellville, Va.) in the pole vault (13-0 3/4), juniors Rolanda Bell (Laurelton, N.Y.) and Jackie Areson (Delray Beach, Fla.) in the mile (4:46.41 and 4:46.90) and senior Katie Van Horn (Glendora, N.J.) in the 5000m (16:37.00).
Rating the highest nationally among that provisional group is Alexander, who stands in fourth this week in the shot. Wright ranks seventh in the 800m, while Van Horn is eighth in the 5000m, Law is 13th in the 60m hurdles, Essex is tied for 19th in the pole vault, Layne is 20th in the 60m, and Bell and Areson are 27th and 33rd, respectively.
|Coll. Mile (Auto: 4:38.00; Prov: 4:48.00)b Noon
|Ramzee Fondren
|Michele Levy
|Coll. Long Jump (Auto: 6.35, Prov: 6.10) Noon
|Celriece Law
|Ellen Wortham
|Janea Grimes
|60m Pre. (Auto: 7.26; Prov: 7.44) 1 p.m.
|Lynne Layne
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|Ellen Wortham
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|Wt. Throw (Auto: 21.00, Prov: 18.75) 1 p.m.
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|Oly. Dev. 800m (Auto: 2:05.40, Prov: 2:09.40)b 4:10 p.m.
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|Chanelle Price
|Oly. Dev. Mile (Auto: 4:38.00; Prov: 4:48.00)b 4:30 p.m.
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|60m Final (Auto: 7.26; Prov: 7.44) 4:45 or 4:50 p.m.
|Inv. 3000m (Auto: 9:15.00; Prov: 9:34.00)b 9:45 p.m.???
|Katie Van Horn
|Jackie Areson
|Inv. Mile (Auto: 4:38.00; Prov: 4:48.00)b 10:20 p.m.
|Sarah Bowman
|Coll. 3000m (Auto: 9:15.00; Prov: 9:34.00)b 11:55 a.m.
|Michele Levy
|Elizabeth Tiller
|Shot Put (Auto: 16.90, Prov: 15.20) 1 p.m.
|Annie Alexander
|Laquoya Kelly
|Coll. 800m (Auto: 2:05.40, Prov: 2:09.40)b 1:05 p.m.
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|Ramzee Fondren
|Jackie Areson
|Chelsea Knotts
|200m (Auto: 23.20, Prov: 23.90)b 1:40 p.m.
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|Brittany Jones
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|Janea Grimes
|60mH Final (Auto: 8.14; Prov: 8.43) 3:30 or 3:35 p.m.
|Ch. Triple Jump (Auto: 13.30, Prov: 12.65) 3:45 p.m.
|Celriece Law
|Ch. 3000m (Auto: 9:15.00; Prov: 9:34.00)b 4:10 p.m. ???
|Katie Van Horn
|Jackie Areson
|Ch. High Jump (Auto: 1.85, Prov: 1.78) 4:30 p.m.
|Ellen Wortham
|DMR Fin. (Auto: 11:09.00, Prov: 11:30.00)b 4:40 p.m.
|Lineup TBA
|4x400mR Fin. (Auto: 3:33.00, Prov: 3:40.00)b 5:10 p.m.
|Lineup TBA
All Times Eastern
b - Banked Track Qualifying Standard, dnf - Did Not Finish, dnr - Did Not Run, f - Facility Record, fts - Flat Track Qualifying Standard, m - Meters, mr - meet Record, nm - No Mark Recorded, p - Prelims, s - School Record (Indoors), u - Undersized Track Qualifying Standard, * - NCAA Automatic Qualifier, + - NCAA Provisional Qualifier, ! - Personal Record (Indoors), ^ - Oversized Track Qualifying Standard


text: No spoiler here. If you get a chance to watch the match played today (Tuesday)...do it! Best of the tournament so far. I saved it on the DVR and am going back to watch again later. Good stuff! High quality from both players. They play each other tough. They have played twice before (not counting today), both times on grass and both times in 2007. At Queen's Club, Gonzo got the W by a score of 76(7),46,76(7) and at Wimbledon, Janko got the win by a score of 63,36,63,46,86. I'll never miss these two against each other ever again.


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The cringe-inducing hit of the morning, "(Gonna) Buy Mii a Wii," in which the self-identified Black Nerd serenades himself about the purchase he intends to make in the future—presumably a second Wii, since the video is filled with shots of his first. [via Kottke]
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Form Factor: Plug-in module
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Cabling Type: 1000Base-ZX
Data Link Protocol: Gigabit Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate: 1 Gbps
Optical Wave Length: 1550 nm
Max Transfer Distance: 43.5 miles
Features: Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) support
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3ah
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text: While the plot starts you off on the familiar quest of epic lootage that fans of the genre are all too familiar with, the real point at which Hunted becomes its own game is in the gameplay. This is not a game that will saturate you with menus and character management. In fact, it seems more like a wizards and dragons version of Gears of War than it resembles any RPGs I can recall playing in the recent past. It's an oversimplification, but that's essentially what you can look forward to, only instead of chainsaw guns, you get magic spells and ice arrows, which is a fair trade-off.


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The subq was put right on my orbital bone, when I smile I still have horizontal wrinkles (folds) on my orbital bone. I have a "shelf look" when I smile. I do not want surgery as I already have a failed MFL and now have bilateral HPG insitu.


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Hotel Stars Lyon Bron Hotel
Village Hotelier, Rue Maryse Basti, Bron, Lyon, France
Atmosphere 73%
Cleanliness 78%
Facilities 62%
Location 66%
Safety 81%
Staff 82%
Value 79%
- Air conditioning
- 24 Hour Reception
- Breakfast Not Included
- Free Internet Access
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Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.
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Local tax is in addition at 0.83 € per person, per night.
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The hotel has 61 rooms, each attractively decorated in the nautical style that is consistent throughout all Stars hotels.
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Conveniently situated near the centre of Bron and just minutes away from the Eurexpo Convention Centre
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When employees claim they were forced to work in a racially hostile environment, the law says they can go back far into the past to show a pattern of harassment. Taken together, isolated acts that wouldn't be severe enough to create a hostile environment may create liability.
But an employer doesn't have to be a hostage to its past. You can lessen your legal liability by taking proactive measures to stop racial slurs and other offensive conduct. The key is to show that you are making good progress toward tackling the problem.
Recent case: Several black firefighters sued the city of Pensacola, alleging various forms of race discrimination in promotions and work assignments. While they were at it, they added a claim for working in a racially hostile environment—and went back 15 years to cite examples. They told the court white firefighters called them "black beetles" and the like. They also said co-workers had displayed a noose once and one had once worn a white sheet.
The city argued that none of the incidents was recent. The court concluded that the claimed hostility, which had clearly been greatly reduced over the years, wasn't enough to warrant a racially hostile work environment case. The court dismissed that claim. (Streeter, et al., v. City of Pensacola, et al., No. 3:05-CV-286, ND FL, 2009)
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commented on Presenting: Stage of Malmö 2013
oh, my
I like it
Well done, Sweden
I think it`ll be the great show
commented on Gor Sujyan to sing "Lonely Planet" for Armenia
He has the strong vocal but Lonely planet is usual song :(
it`s average...
But I like No time.... it would be the best one it`s just a pity that they didn`t choose it :(
commented on Dina Garipova to represent Russia
C`monnn moderators he is Leonid AGUTIN, not Gutkin
I wish you luck ;)
commented on Slovenia: Hannah revealed her song for Malmö
Oh my Goooood
I love it, she is amazing, her song is just wow i like it sooooo much, TOP3 I guess
Good luck from Russia, best wishes, Hannah
commented on Natália Kelly to represent Austria in Malmö!
It`s a good song I like it, she has strong vocal, not unique but it`s enough for the Final of the esc)
commented on Greek songs available to watch
Hilies Kai Mia Nychtes (A thousand and one nights) sung by Aggeliki Iliadi
Pleaseee send her to Euro. She is gorgeous,. Just Woah!
All candidates deserve it but the best one is Aggeliki!
Love my fav Greece, best wishes and do the right choice ;)
commented on Eyþór Ingi Gunnlaugsson to represent Iceland!
I don`t like ballads, but this one is special, in English I suppose it will loose its charm, touching effect, not bad I like it
Greets from Russia)
commented on Listen to the Danish songs in full length
Kate Hall
Simone Egeriis
There are my favs ;)
I agree with all of you that the quality of all songs is very high.
Good luck and best wishes from Russia ;)
commented on Gor Sujyan will represent Armenia!
So guys, come on, don`t be sad!!! I wanted Sirusho too. But I know that this band is very famous in the world by this unique voice of Gor ;) I know you like Sirusho sooo much but it`s a new talent ...So guys, come on, don`t be sad!!!
I wanted Sirusho too. But I know that this band is very famous in the world by this unique voice of Gor ;)
I know you like Sirusho sooo much but it`s a new talent and I guess it`s a new style from Armenia, Let`s take a chance we will see new song and theeeeeen we will compare PreGomesh of Sirusho with this new song.
But I know that last year Armenian delegation wanted to send Dorians and so it was predictable ;)
Best wishes, my motherland. Choose the best one ;)
commented on Draw results: Who's in which Semi-Final?
Kenneth Christensen from Denmark
because of their holidays, and the organizers did it before the draw
It`s cool that they can understand cultural and religious aspects of countries :)


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The gunman who slaughtered twenty kids and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary reportedly snapped because his mother was planning to commit him to a psychiatric institution, according to a family member.
Adam Lanza, 20, put four bullets into his mother and then headed to Sandy Hook Elementary to begin yet another slaughter, and a friend who grew up not far from Lanza says Lanza believed his mother "loved the school" more than she loved him.
"From what I've been told, Adam was aware of her petitioning the court for conservatorship and (her) plans to have him committed," the friend told FoxNews.com. "Adam was apparently very upset about this. He thought she just wanted to send him away. From what I understand, he was really, really angry. I think this could have been it, what set him off."
A law enforcement official confirmed that Lanza's anger toward his mother was possibly over "his future mental health treatment."
Nancy Lanza had reportedly begun filing paperwork to get conservatorship over her disturbed son, but that could not be confirmed. This would have given Lanza's mother the legal right to commit him to a psychiatric hospital.
Adam Lanza reportedly attended Sandy Hook Elementary and Nancy Lanza volunteered there for several years. Authorities say they believe Nancy Lanza had been recently been volunteering with kindergarteners at the school.
"Adam Lanza believed she cared more for the children than she did for him, and the reason he probably thought this [was the fact that] she was petitioning for conservatorship and wanted to have him committed," a friend said. "I could understand how he might perceive that—that his mom loved him less than she loved the kids, loved the school. But she did love him. But he was a troubled kid and she probably just couldn't take care of him by herself anymore."


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In 1939, Eleanor Roosevelt took a lot of flak for her plan to entertain the visiting king and queen of England with a picnic of hot dogs. The king, it turned out, was so smitten with the "delightful hot dog sandwich" that he begged for another one. Lately, the dog is having its day again — the American frankfurter has become so exquisite that it's hardly recognizable as junk food anymore. The 100 percent kosher beef frank served at Palm Beach Grill is of this refined, purebred species: It comes cradled in the downy folds of an artisinal roll, oozing char-flavored juices beneath blankets of sautéed vegetables and imported cheese. Modern-day kings and queens arrive straight from society balls to scarf down these bejeweled ballpark snacks, and PB Grill has even upped the ante by pairing its "silver service hot dog" ($12) with a side of creamy, mustard-infused, herb-flecked deviled eggs. Word is, local royalty is asking for seconds.
They look so creepy that most folks won't touch 'em, but that's just fine — more for us! A langoustine looks like a cross between a spider and a shrimp that deep down wants to be a lobster — could be it's the animal that inspired T.S. Eliot to imagine a "pair of ragged claws scuttling across the floors of silent seas." At Bova Prime, they don't fuss around and try to make it pretty for you: These suckers are presented head to tail, with their tickly feelers fanned out on the plate. The langoustine is not a native of Florida, and you don't see it on many menus here. It's more precious than our lumbering stone crabs and slow-witted spiny lobster; these are the fairy folk of the shellfish world. Sizzled over charcoal and served with a tart green mache salad ($23), the meat in their little tails, each about the size of your middle finger, is as soft and sweet as a breathy endearment whispered on a deserted beach.
Two pretty, perky girls as cute as '50s pinups, Michelle Parparian and Amanda Watkins, have transformed a 1920s Florida cottage into a vintage clothing store with a cupcakery in the tiny rear kitchen — a kitchen known to turn out a thousand cupcakes at a pop for local events. But they're not too busy stocking bridal showers and tea parties to tend to your sweet tooth: Shop for party frocks, beaded purses, and wrist bangles first, then head to the back of the house for rejuvenation in the form of chocolate or vanilla cupcakes ($1.75 each) swirled with the dreamiest pink icing ever whipped up in a vintage mixing bowl. Along with these deliriously cloudlike cupcakes, they produce small, dense, heart-shaped brownies ($1 each) and vanilla sugar cookies with royal icing in dozens of shapes and themes. At present, it's best to call ahead if you want specialty cupcakes like black forest, red velvet, carrot, chocolate mint, strawberry shortcake, lemon drop, or orange creamsicle. But these marvelous mavens plan to open a full-service café in July, so all gratifications will soon be instantaneous.
Tiki-tacky Havana Hideout is what most South Florida dining looked like 30 years ago — a bar under open air and thatch, plus a minuscule, shadowy mouse hole indoors. Before we got gentrified and supersized, before the chains and celeb chefs from California and New York found out we were hoarding paradise, any Floridian could follow the path pounded smooth by many flip-flops to some joint grilling burgers and fish sandwiches. A guy would be mangling Neil Young covers on his beat-up guitar; you'd drink beer by the pitcher, passing scraps to the canine under your table (maybe your mutt, maybe not). Owner Chrissy Benoit is channeling our nostalgia, only updated with drinkable specialty brews on tap and a slightly expanded menu. From a catering truck sidled up to the outdoor deck, she turns out pulled-pork and Cuban sandwiches, fish tacos, nachos, pionono (think tropical shepherd's pie), and chocolate chili pepper ice cream. And just like in the old days, the only seasoning this grub needs is salt air and sunshine.
South Florida isn't a wasteland for quality 'cue, as some purists would have you believe. But we do have the unfortunate affliction of not having one place that sets the bar for the rest. Which is why New Times' Best Barbecue category will, this year, not go to one joint but several, each for different reasons. First up, the 50-year-old icon and 2008 Best Of winner, Georgia Pig in Davie, whose chopped pork, slow cooked on an ancient, open-faced stove, is the stuff of legend. Its infused smokiness and appealing textural variation (crispy cracklin' versus tender chunks) are only enhanced by the Pig's light and subtle vinegar sauce, also the best around. As far as BBQ's most sacred sides are concerned — those being collard greens and mac and cheese — Bar-B-Q Jack's are hard to beat. The collards, a perfect mix of sweet and savory, laced with pork-y chunks; the mac and cheese, moist and gooey, yet broiled for the right amount of crunch. Fort Lauderdale's go-to 'cue shack, Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q, does a lot of things well, but its slow-cooked brisket truly rises above the rest. And, in a scene where sickly sweet sauces still dominate, the moist, dry-rubbed ribs at Deep Down South BBQ in Lauderdale Lakes prove that SOS (that's "sauce on the side") is always the best option when 'cue is done right. All are good choices, and if you're willing to make the drive all over town to assemble it, together they would make one fine plate of BBQ.
It was a long, jubilant night with a crazy crowd. Let's face it, you got drunk — again. And as your head begins to clear, you want something different. Not late-night tacos. Not pizza, sandwiches, or waffles. Certainly not the drive-through you had a few times. (You always regretted that later.) No, you want... biscuits! Flaky, tender, warm, golden, soft biscuits. Just like Grandma would've made you if she had ever stopped drinking long enough. They soak up all that booze, ease the burn. Courtyard Café is open 24 hours on the weekends, and the biscuits get better as the night goes on. They're good smothered, covered, buttered, or plain. No matter how you get them, they come out split, fried, and steaming. Get two for yourself or buy the table a dozen. The trick here: staying sober enough to remember how damned good those biscuits were.


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Ok everyone get out those pencils and a piece of paper it's time for a TOP CHEF 2 quiz.
You didn't think you would get away with not having to put some effort in....ha!
Take our quiz and then tell us who you would like cooking up a storm in your kitchen.
1) When you sit down to a meal, what do you like to see on the plate in front of you?
A) An attractive meal with all the needed elements and taste to boot.
B) A dish that you may never have seen before but has the potential to tickle your tummy's fancy
C) A hearty meal that fills the gut.
D) A plate that makes you smile just looking at it.
E) A creation with flavors that might not be your palette but bring you something new.
F) A healthy creation with style and attention to blended flavors.
G) A consistently good meal with good food and flavor.
H) A dish that reminds you of home with familiar tastes and ingredients.
I) Something completely unexpected.
2 If you had to describe the food you like to eat it would be...
A) Fun clean art.
B) Focused, well prepared and a bit out there.
C) Traditional with a twist.
D) California comfort.
E) Clean and organized.
F) In the moment, current.
G) Simple and delicious.
H) Eclectic.
I) Family style.
3) How many years of experience would you like your chef to have?
B) Vast
E) Doesn't matter
H) Extensive
4) When you are craving "junk food" you reach for...
A) The old standby...cookies.
B) Gummy worms.
C) A spicy burrito.
D) The "homey" tuna melt.
E) The phone to order a pizza.
F) The bottle of ranch dressing...you'll pour it on anything.
G) The American fast food...french fries.
H) Gramma's fried chicken.
I) What could be better...BIG MAC!
5) While you are waiting for your dish you peek into the kitchen to see your chef....
A) Working hard on your meal to create it to the best of their ability.
B) Madly dripping something you cannot identify into what looks like a test tube.
C) Shooting the cow for your steak dinner.
D) Talking to themselves because they can't get the two sides to agree that the dish is fully cooked.
E) Smearing the frosting for your dessert evenly across their face.
F) Slowly stripping off his chefs jacket and passionately plating your meal.
G) Climbing into the cooking pot with your soup.
H) Frying something or someone up good.
I) Drinking a beer.
6) When interviewing your Top Chef you ask a tough question and they...
A) Swig some pepto bismol.
B) Stare at you with an annoying smirk.
C) Threaten to disembowel you.
D) Jump gleefully in the air and then scream about how tough that question is.
E) Ask you if you have any idea what good "cookeeng" is.
F) Give you an "I'm soo hot" face and hope that is distracting enough.
G) Smile boyishly
H) Tell you that while they are going to answer the question correctly the other interviewees are going to lie.
I) Say something that sounds like a cross between a mumble and a reply.
7) In your free time you get to spend some quality time with your Top Chef. What would you like to do?
A) Wax your eyebrows and your soul patches.
B) Clean your house...maybe.
C) Go for a nice drive...down some dark alleys.
D) Go to lunch, just the three of you.
E) Go spend a day at a spa...facials included.
F) Spend the day in bed...ahem.
G) Go play soccer.
H) Play a game of truth or dare.
I) Go drink beer.
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Hurricane-to-be Isaac Sends Oil Prices HigherOil prices recovered after the retreat yesterday as the market paid attention to Tropical Storm Isaac which caused disruption of oil production facilities. Yet, prices remained capped the worries over global economic slowdown as Japan revised lower its GDP growth forecast. This week's focus is mainly on the Jackson Hope Symposium. In 2010, the Fed announced QE2 after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke indicated further quantitative easing in his speech at the same event. The market thus hoped to get s...
Brent steady above $112 as Isaac stokes supply worriesBrent oil futures were steady above $112 a barrel on Tuesday, supported by supply concerns after U.S. companies slashed crude production in the Gulf of Mexico as Tropical Storm Isaac threatened to strengthen into a hurricane. Gains may be limited by worries that hurricane damage could prompt refiners to cut crude oil purchases in coming weeks and on heightened expectations that U.S. government may release some of its strategic oil reserves to rein in prices.
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The GOP sees the Evangelical Christians as the Wack Jobs that they are!
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That's not being very diverse of you.
While I don't personally buy into the "Evangelical (or fundamentalist) Christian" approach to things, that doesn't make them "whack jobs". They're entitled to their beliefs, just like Muslims, Jews, Druids, Wiccans, and Democrats.
I've been a conservative my entire adult life, and never bought into the media's repeated assertion that "conservative" = "religious right". It's little suprise that many leading conservatives aren't "EC's". Just like all of the wealthy liberals who pretend to like and care about the plight of blacks - it's all BS to pander to a solid, liberal voting block.
As P.J. O'Rourke once observed, "all politicians are whores".
I have never said that Repubs=EC. I think that the EC are the extremists. You do not like the extremist muslims, well I do not like extremist christians. The American Taliban. I just thought that bringing to light that the Bush Administration is not following through for some of their biggest supporters. I find that quite interesting , do you?
oh and GM, why have you not gotten a job with MAD magazine, you have the funniest jokes!?
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In the Wake of the Vikings
Join us as we sail along the Viking trail, from Bergen via the British Isles to Iceland
- Explore several of the isles and islands in the North Atlantic Ocean
- Sail in the wake of the Vikings
- Learn more about Viking history and heritage
- Exciting excursions, both with and without a Viking theme
More than 1 000 years ago, the Vikings crossed the North Sea and landed on the British Isles. It was the attack of the monastery on Lindisfarne in 793 A.D. that received the dubious honour of initiating the so-called Viking Age.
The Fared and Fabled Norsemen
Although the Vikings are often thought of as barbaric raiders, they were also accomplished explorers and settlers. According to Viking tradition, only the eldest son in the family was entitled to inherit his father's land, so any younger brothers had to find their own land to farm. On the west coast of Norway, where the Vikings originally lived, the population was becoming too dense, so expeditions were sent out with the aim of colonising new land. Even though colonisation may have been the main aim, the Vikings still raided and pillaged settlements along the coasts of the British Isles for centuries.
The Viking Heritage
The Vikings colonised a lot of land and their heritage is still evident today. We have handpicked some of the most interesting sites to visit as we journey through the history of the Vikings. We will follow the Vikings' route, from Bergen in Norway to the beautiful Shetland and Orkney Islands, both of which are rich in Viking history. We then sail on to Tórshavn, Eiði and Mykines in the Faroe Islands, before continuing further north to the "Kingdom of the Vikings" – Iceland!
The itinerary
Departure date: 12 May 2017
Our journey starts in Bergen, a town founded in 1070 by Viking King Olav Kyrre. He called the city Bjørgvin, meaning 'meadow between the mountains'. Departing from Bergen, we will follow the same route that the Vikings once sailed when they went to explore or plunder.
Located to the northwest of Bergen, Værlandet/Bulandet and Atløy/Nærvik form the westernmost archipelago of Norway. Enjoy visits to the most interesting sites in this area.
Lerwick is the main port in the Shetland Islands. In and around the town, you will find some of Shetland's most attractive scenery and an extraordinary concentration of archaeological sites, including two remarkable Iron Age villages and Europe's best-preserved broch, a drystone dwelling dating from this period.
The capital of the Orkneys, Kirkwall, is the largest town in the Islands, and is dominated by the famous St. Magnus Cathedral. The first mention of a settlement is in a saga from 1046 and the name Kirkwall derives from Norse Kirkjuvagr (Church Bay).
The Faroe Islands are a group of islands in the middle of the North Atlantic. The capital city, Tórshavn, is one of the smallest in the world, with only 15 000 inhabitants. The city was founded in the 10th century and might very well be the oldest capital in northern Europe. The Vikings established their parliament here on the Tinganes Peninsula in 850 A.D., and Tórshavn has remained the capital of the Faroe Islands ever since.
During the 9th century A.D., the Vikings settled in Eiði. A visit here will provide a chance to hear exciting Viking stories and discover more about Viking history. It is also a great place to enjoy a hike led by our Expedition Team.
A thousand years ago, the Vikings who lived in Mykines would climb over the ridge to visit their neighbouring community for occasions such as christenings, weddings and funerals. This was hiking the way it used to be – no trampled path, no paving stones and no handrail. Join us for a landing here if you enjoy hiking and take the opportunity to see the island's puffin colonies.
At sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea. Take in the views from on deck or participate in our lectures as we sail towards Iceland.
The Vestmannaeyjarm or Westman Islands, are a group of 15 spectacular islands and about 30 rock pillars, located off Iceland's south coast. The islands are named after the Gaelic slaves who were captured by Norsemen. The Old Norse word "vestmenn" literally means men from the west. Even though we now know that there are countries further west than Iceland, the name has stuck. We will visit Surtsey, one of volcanic islands here, and the fishing port of Heimaey.
Reykjavik was the first Viking settlement in Iceland. Today, Iceland's capital offers a lot to tempt the curiosity of its visitors. Relatively close to Reykjavik, you'll find glaciers, waterfalls, geysers and mountains. Within the city itself, you'll find a vast selection of restaurants, museums and shops. We will arrive in the city early in the morning, and it is here that our voyage comes to an end.
Practical information
Your holiday price includes
- Hurtigruten Expedition Voyage in cabin grade of your choice on a full board basis
- Wind- and water-resistant jacket
- Landings and activities on board and ashore
- Professional English-speaking Expedition Team that gives lectures as well as accompany landings and activities
- Free tea and coffee
Not included
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional Excursions and Gratuities
- Prices are in £ per person
- All planned landings are subject to weather conditions
Available excursions
Eidi - Hiking to Slættartindur – the highest mountain in the FaroesExcursion Europe (4 hours) From £ 68
Eidi - Sheep and Nature of the FaroeExcursion Europe (3,5 hours) From £ 77
Eidi - Visit the beautiful village of SaksunExcursion Europe (4 hours) From £ 82
Kirkwall - Mull Head walking tourExcursion Europe (3 hours) From £ 113
Kirkwall - Orkney TreasuresExcursion Europe (4 hours) From £ 123
Kirkwall Distillery and Churches of the SouthExcursion Europe (3,5 hours) From £ 123
Lerwick - Castle and PoniesExcursion Europe (3 hours) From £ 78
Lerwick - Jarlshof and HoswickExcursion Europe (4 hours) From £ 88
Lerwick - The Island of MousaExcursion Europe (4,5 hours) From £ 123
Tórshavn - Explore the smallest capital in the worldExcursion Europe (3,5 hours) From £ 51
Tórshavn - Kirkjubøur & TórshavnExcursion Europe, Thorshavn (3 hours) From £ 57
Tórshavn - Vestmanna Boat TripExcursion Europe, Thorshavn (4 hours) From £ 134
Heimaey Island TourExcursion Iceland (3 hours) From £ 103
Westman island hiking tourExcursion Iceland (4 hours) From £ 72
Guided tour of Værlandet and BulandetExcursion Norwegian coast, Værlandet (2.5 hours) From £ 77


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Jan 22, 2011 - Once when my regular stylists wasn't available due to emergency, Too Groovy set me up to go to Miranda. I appreciated this because my hair still ended up being done and was still taken care of properly. She used the same pressing technique that Too Groovy is known for. I love their technique; however, I noticed my roots were not as straight or flat as my regular stylist does them that's why I gave her a 4. This may not be the case with everyone though. But I was mostly satisfied with the results. If you would like to read more about my experience about the salon itself, review my previous post I did about my regular stylist Enchantra, who has since moved to another salon.


text: Posted November 7, 2012 All the stats I've seen say we got 4 sacks in the last game, 2 for CJ, 1.5 for the Kraken and .5 for D. Edwards. What about Neblett's sack with 12:30 left in the 4th? It was definitely a sack, he tripped him down about 3 yards behind the LOS. I went back and watched and counted, we definitely got 5 in that game. That would bump us from tied at 6th in the league in sacks to tied for 3rd :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Target: International Union for Conservation of Nature
Goal: Discourage the consumption of tiger products as sexual stimulants
Thanks to the fur trade, the South China Tiger is critically endangered. That means the South China Tiger is suspected by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN, to only exist in captivity. Two other species of tiger that inhabit China, including the Siberian and the Bengal tigers, are also on China's endangered species list. One way to help to the tigers is to eliminate their demand—in other words, ban Tiger Soup.
Tiger Soup is consumed in Traditional Chinese medicine for increased health benefits, increased male virility, and as a sexual stimulant. Studies show that Chinese men who switch from the consumption of tiger parts to Viagra have seen much better results. To that end, perhaps it would be beneficial to allow people in China 30 day free trials of Viagra, so they can see for themselves that the effect of Tiger Soup is really nothing more than a placebo effect, and that's only if they get any results at all. Chinese traditions are precious and should be valued, since they represent a vast and complex culture, but not over the lives of China's tigers.
Discourage the production of animal parts, and poachers will search elsewhere for a profit. Give the tigers some time to recover their numbers, and then once they have, lift the ban, but with restrictions and regulations on when and how many tigers can hunted. China does not need to change its ways forever if it doesn't want to. Medicine is part of its culture, after all. However, there is a difference between changing and adapting, and if China does not want to lose its tigers, then it needs to adapt. Please show China's tigers your support by signing this petition.
Dear International Union for Conservation of Nature,
The use of tigers in Chinese medicine has increased in recent years due an increased standard of living in China. In other words, more people can afford to pay the Chinese equivalent of hundreds, if not thousands, of American dollars for a taste of the endangered tigers.
Though the tigers are most at risk in the wild, they are also at risk on preserved land. The best thing to do for them would be to eliminate the demand for tiger products. Try to discourage the sale of Tiger Soup in restaurants, perhaps by giving free samples of Viagra and demonstrating to the Chinese people that traditional Chinese medicine is less effective than modern medicine.
You are already doing your best to protect China's tigers, but I know that you have the resources and the desire to do more. Please petition the Chinese government for stricter legislation against the creation and consumption of Tiger Soup.
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