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Ladies and gents, feast your eyes on these new photos from the set of Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes.Ritchie's reimagining of the famous detective stories features a stellar cast, comprised of Jude Law as Dr. Watson, Rachel McAdams as American love interest Irene Adler, and Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes himself.Mr. Madonna explained the direction of the film as such:
"We're going to try to introduce something we haven't seen before, authentic to the narrative…we're trying to make this film fresh. We should have some good fight sequences."
Sounds good to me!After Iron Man, I've pretty much agreed to be RDJ's slave for life.And what could be better than British detectives kicking ass?The answer is nothing.And from the sounds of it, Ritchie is pretty confident that our main men will deliver strong performances:
"My one concern was the accents but this is no longer the case. Robert Downey has the best English accent I've ever heard."
For images from the set, head over to Just Jared.


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"Toddlers & Tiaras'" Honey Boo Boo Child Scores A Spinoff!
Put a flipper in her and call her a reality star, because "Toddlers & Tiaras'" Alana (aka Honey Boo Boo Child) is getting her own show. Ms. Alana's spinoff — working title "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" — will be coming to TLC late this summer and will follow Alana in her pageant pursuits and her day-to-day life in rural Georgia doing normal things like picking up roadkill for the family cookout. Best part: The show will also feature family members like belching mom, June Shannon, chalk-mining dad, Sugar Bear, and sisters Lauryn "Pumpkin," Jessica "Chubbs," and Anna "Chickadee." OMG yessssss, please! Congrats to our little tummy-squeezing, dollar-hollering, Go-Go juice guzzling spirit animal muse ! There are various celebrations going on here in the Frisky office. I am playing with my stomach fat as we speak. But dare I say it? What about Makenzie? [Us Weekly]

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Dismal weather from NYC to Canada w/ nondescript food but excellent se: Carnival Glory Cruise Review by chiapet
Overall Member Rating
Dismal weather from NYC to Canada w/ nondescript food but excellent se
Destination: Canada & New England
Embarkation: New York (Manhattan)
* DW, DH, 2 DS (15 & 10) from South Jersey
* lots of previous cruise experience on many cruise lines
Pier 90 at Manhattan Cruise Terminal (55th St & 12th Ave entrance)
+ drove 2 hrs from South Jersey arrived ~11am
+ parked @ Pier 90 rooftop for $35/day (Visa & MC accepted)
+ easy luggage drop off with porters at roof top parking lot
+ NO wait at x-rays or check-in
+ boarding started ~11:30am and walked onboard with NO wait
~ be prepared to complete Canadian immigration form at check-in area
Oceanview 2355 (cat. 6C) Main Deck (2) midship starboard
+ cabin ready @ 1:30pm but can drop off bags upon embarkation
+ luggage was in our cabin ~4pm after lifeboat drill (NO need to bring life More jackets)
+ great cabin location midship with easy access to all 3 elevators
+ lots of storage with 4 drawers and 3 large closets (2 hanging & 1 shelved)
+ 2 night stands with space also
+ 2 twin beds, 1 sofa bed, and 1 trundle bunk above sofa bed (kept down entire cruise)
+ large stool at desk for additional seating
+ oval table with large top
+ nice sized cabin with plenty of space around beds
+ oversized round picture window with large ledge to put things on
+ bath amenities incl. 3 round bars of soap, 2 ice tea powder packets, and Breathe Right strips
+ shower gel and shampoo dispensers in shower
+ emptied refrigerator on our own to use for other beverages (cabin steward would not do)
+ AC worked fine but had to adjust often
+ flat screen TV with access to DR menus, onboard acct, and lots of stations (real time)
~ no coffee maker in cabin but we dont usually use it anyway
~ curtain and short rim in small shower allowed water to get out
~ in-cabin compact hair dryer in top desk drawer difficult to use (hold down small button to keep on)
~ cosmetic mirror with hinged arm pull-out was on bathroom wall (location hard to maneuver)
~ (2) pillows per person but were very mushy and uncomfortable
~ only 1 electrical outlet at desk
~ (3) continuous running movies in cabin had very long delays before restarting
PLATINUM DINING ROOM deck 3 & 4 aft
GOLDEN MAIN DINING ROOM deck 4 fwd
* DINNER 6:00pm & 8:15pm (Assigned Seating)
GOLDEN MAIN DINING ROOM deck 3 fwd
* DINNER 5:45pm-9:30pm (Open Seating)
PLATINUM DINING ROOM deck 3 aft
* BRUNCH 8:30am-1:00pm (Sea Days)
+ dined early with no waits
+ offered to be seated with same wait staff each night
+ fixed menu and rotating menu choices available
+ request non-vegetarian Indian meals 1 day in advance
+ small food portions but no limit on how much you can order
+ (1) formal night on 1st sea day with lobster & shrimp in MDR
+ cruise casual other nights allows shorts & jeans but no gym wear or cut-offs
+ team of 3 waiters were very attentive and efficient
+ excellent chocolate melting cake on menu every night, but creme brulee only once
+ nice brunch menu with huevos rancheros, steak & eggs, and all the usual items
+ brunch bloody mary bar (may use free drink coupon >$9 for repeat passengers)
~ open seating walk-in lines between 6:30-8pm
~ most food was bland and flavorless (with exception of spicy Indian meals excellent)
~ access Golden MDR from forward elevators ONLY
~ Punchliners brunch comedy only 5 min. long @ 10am, 11am, 12:15pm
RED SAIL LIDO BUFFET deck 9 aft
* BREAKFAST ~7:00am-10:30am and 10:30-12:00pm (late risers)
* LUNCH 12:00pm-2:30pm
* DINNER 6:00pm-9:30pm
* DELI 11:00am-11:00pm
* LATE NIGHT SNACKS 11:30pm-1:00am
+ (2) comfort foods lines in front differed from (2) chefs choice lines in back
+ soft-serve machines abundant
+ ice tea and lemonade available great mixed together
+ coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water always available
+ eggs benedict available at breakfast
+ limited late night snacks included only a few sandwiches (i.e. ham/cheese, buffalo chicken)
~ small deli window on port side always crowded
~ traditional buffet lines were very long
~ hot food selections limited but salad bar items plentiful
FISH & CHIPS deck 10 aft
* LUNCH 12:00pm-2:30pm
+ hidden gem on 2nd floor above aft buffet
+ limited seating but was always available
+ cold octopus salad, ceviche and watermelon ahi tuna
+ fried seafood fritters, oysters, fish and chips
+ fresh bouillabaisse with fish, clams, mussels and shrimp
+ fried items were very greasy but were very tasty
~ sometimes long lines waiting for items to be made
PIZZA PIRATE deck 9 aft
* OPEN 24 hours
+ various options made to order (i.e. plain, pepperoni, mushroom, prosciutto salad, etc.)
+ very good individual size pizza
~ very crowded late at night
GUYS BURGER JOINT deck 9 mid
* LUNCH 12:00pm-6:00pm
+ awesome burgers with various options made to order (i.e. bacon, chili, onion ring, etc.)
+ great toppings bar with lots of additional condiments
+ served with hand cut fries
+ limited outdoor seating with wooden booths, chairs and even high tops near bar
+ near pool area for easy access even in bathing suit
~ sometimes long lines waiting for items to be made
~ wished burgers were available late night!
BLUE IGUANA CANTINA deck 9 mid
* BREAKFAST ~7:00am-10:30am
* LUNCH 12:00pm-2:30pm
+ fast lines with made to order burritos and other items
+ breakfast burritos, arepas and even huevos rancheros
+ tacos with chicken, fish or pork
+ burritos with chicken, beef or shrimp
+ salsa bar with lots of items with varying levels of spiciness
+ also near pool area for easy access even in bathing suit
~ closes too early in the afternoon
* OPEN 24 hours
+ cold sandwiches (i.e. tuna, ham/cheese, turkey, PB&J, BLT, shrimp salad, mozzarella/mushroom)
+ hot sandwiches (i.e. grilled cheese, reuben, chicken fajita, pastrami)
+ sandwiches come with potato salad, cole slaw, chips or pretzels
+ choice of white, wheat or rye bread sandwiches
+ salads (i.e. mixed greens, caesar, veggies/dip)
+ desserts (i.e. cheesecake, cookies, chocolate cake, fruit salad, strawberry yogurt)
+ juices (i.e. orange, tomato, apple or grapefruit)
+ drinks (i.e. reg/decaf coffee, hot/iced tea, hot chocolate, reg/skim/chocolate milk)
+ breakfast (i.e. smoked salmon, fruits, breads, cereals, yogurts, juices, coffee, tea and milk)
~ bottled water, sodas, and beer available at bar service prices
~ continental breakfast may be ordered up to 5am by hanging card outside door
+ Saturday - Welcome Aboard Show (10:15pm) intro of shows and comedy
+ Sunday - Motor City (8:15pm and 10:15pm) entertaining classic R&B songs and dancing
+ Monday - Hasbro Game Show (8:45pm) family fun with audience participation
+ Monday - Game of Love Show (8:45pm) audience participating marriage game show
+ Tuesday - Divas (8:15pm and 10:15pm) pop songs and dancing (didnt attend)
+ Wednesday - Hasbro Game Show #2 (4:15pm) family fun with audience participation
+ Wednesday - Latin Nights (8:15pm and 10:15pm) Latin music (didnt attend)
~ very crowded so get there early for good seats on main floor
~ balcony seating available but many with limited views
~ front row reserved during Hasbro Game for contestants
+ Punchliner comedy shows every night except Monday (St. John)
+ (2) comedians rotating shows
+ family shows (Sunday & Wednesday 7:30pm & 8:30pm)
+ adult shows (Sunday 10:30pm) (Wednesday 10:00 & 11:00pm)
+ adult shows (Saturday, Sunday & Tuesday 11:30pm)
~ unaccommodating seating configuration with booths for 10 people
~ required to leave lounge after shows even if staying for another one
~ some stool seating at bar in the back of the lounge with attentive bartender
+ piano sing-along fun almost every night starting at 9:00pm
+ over abundance of trivia and games almost every hour winners get a plastic ship-on-a-stick
~ poor venue with limited seating along the windows sometimes difficult to hear
~ very crowded area with congestion from casino and people walking by
+ usual BINGO games almost every day
+ seaside theatre every day look in FunTimes for movies & times
+ martini tastings in Alchemy Bar
+ food and wine pairing (fee)
+ karaoke every day
+ guitarist and party band in various venues were both very entertaining
+ leveled seating from decks 9-11 midship
+ shaded tables around perimeter with easy access to 2 bars and food
~ limited lounge seating near pool
~ always crowded
AFT LIDO POOL (adult only)
+ shaded tables around perimeter with easy access to bar and pizza
+ sunroof may be opened or closed depending on weather
~ limited lounge seating near pool
~ all age access to area but only adults permitted in small pool
SERENITY (adult only)
+ plenty of comfortable padded loungers in the sun on decks 12-13 forward
+ shaded couches on deck 12 starboard
+ shaded clam shells all the forward on deck 12
+ hammocks and hot tubs on deck 13 forward
+ sign-out plush yellow Serenity beach towels on deck 12
~ limited shade so get there early
+ easy sign-up on embarkation day
+ kids given lifeboat wrist bands during muster drill
+ sectioned area (deck 12 fwd) for younger kids(2-11)
+ Circle C lounge (deck 4 mid) for young teens (12-14)
+ Club O2 (deck 5 mid) for older teens
+ late night babysitting (additional fee) for young kids after 10pm
~ looked crazy busy when we tried to get a copy of the kids daily activities but failed
~ no activities to entice the kids to go so they opted to stay with us the entire cruise
+ small but had various types of equipment
+ daily FREE stretch (30 min.) @ 7am & 5pm
+ daily FREE abs class (30 min.) @ 7:30am
+ spinning (8am SMW), Yoga (10am SMW) & Pilates (4pm SW, 8am T) $12/class
~ spinning bikes were old and limited to 10 participants
~ need to walk through male/female locker rooms to get to the gym
+ 9-hole miniature golf
+ sign-out sports equipment at lido towel hut near pool
~ small-sized not-quite-half basketball court with only 1 net
~ very small-sized volleyball court with net too low
~ only access via stairs
+ daily brain teasers and sudoku in Cremes Cafe
+ 2 ping pong tables deck 12 fwd portside (equipment available at deck 9 towel hut)
SAINT JOHN (8:00am-4:00pm)
+ docked downtown
+ craft/souvenir tent located at the pier
+ local souvenir gift shop right across the street from ship
+ local restaurant with lobster pots across the street from ship
+ book shore excursions from inside terminal at pier
+ easy and safe to walk around the small town
+ indoor walkway shopping from Brunswick Square to Market Square even in rain
+ good food and great craft beer at Saint John Alehouse in Market Square with outdoor patio and water views
~ not much to do walking around town highly recommend booking a shore excursion
HALIFAX (9:00am-6:00pm)
+ docked downtown
+ some craft/souvenir shops located inside terminal
+ book shore excursions from inside terminal at pier
+ easy walk on path along water with more to see, eat, buy and do
+ nice representation of craft beer on our own walking beer tour:
~ book shore excursion or rent a car to see other wonderful sights nearby (i.e. Peggys Cove Titantic)
~ required by law to order food at restaurants if children are present while alcohol is served
Self Assist Walk-Off
+ watch cruise directors debarkation talk on tv running continuously the day before
+ packed and kept all luggage with us
+ breakfast available in buffet (6:30am-9:30am) and MDR (6:30am-8:30am)
+ final statement delivered overnight and was fine
+ docked at pier 88 shortly ~7am
+ self assist walk-off began immediately ~7:30am by deck (starting with deck 1)
+ deck 3 forward portside gangway
+ lines disembarking ship moved quickly
+ key card scanned upon leaving ship
+ have customs declaration and passports ready for agents at the far side of terminal
~ elevator up from ground floor 1 to 3 for parking level
~ walk over from pier 88 to pier 90 where cars were parked
* daily program FunTimes was delivered by cabin steward during turn down service while at dinner
* bring (1) 750ml bottle of wine & champagne per adult onboard for in-cabin consumption at embarkation
* no thru-access on deck 3 & 4 forward to midship
* shaded deck loungers available on deck 10 aft port & starboard outside fish & chips buffet
* more sun loungers available on deck 10 aft for wake watchers
* self-laundry facilities available on decks 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, & 9 for $3 wash & $3 dry
* Taste Bar outside nightclub with some finger foods available daily 5:30pm-8:30pm
* limited Chefs Table ($75pp) on Wednesday or Thursday includes private galley tour and dinner
* heard good things about the Steakhouse ($35pp) but did not go
* EA Sports Bar has (2) Xbox 360s with numerous EA games available from the bartender
* pool table in between casino and EA Sports Bar
* ship time was 1 hour behind local time in port Less
Published 09/09/13
Cabin review: 6C2355 Ocean View
Great midship location, plenty of closet space, roomy enough for 4 people ... but very thin walls, a bit noisy, close to deck 2 midship gangway (when used), small bathroom.Read All Ocean View (6C) Reviews >>
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An overall great cruise
Great itinerary, so so food
Nice cruise on Queen Mary 2
Lots of winners and few losers...
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Lots of winners and few losers...
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There's been speculation for weeks now, and with the cancellation of "The City" confirmed on Monday, Whitney Port has taken to her blog to express some thoughts.
Earlier today (October 26), the California girl wrote, "It's always sad when one major chapter in your life comes to a close, but for me, this is the beginning of an entirely new one."
They had a good run, but Whitney Port & Co.'s reality show "The City" looks to be coming to the end of its life.
The "Hills" babe called into Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM show earlier today and explained what's going on with the MTV program.
Having finished up the second season of her reality series "The City" a few months back, Whitney Port is looking at an uncertain future.
Currently unsure as to whether or not her show will be picked up for another go round, Us magazine asked Miss Port what her plans would be if the plug gets pulled by MTV.
Spending time back home on the west coast, Whitney Port was looking in fine form while out in Beverly Hills, California on Tuesday (July 27).
Busily chatting with her companions, the MTV reality star popped into a local nail salon to polish up with a midday mani/pedi session.
She's always up for a good time and this past Saturday (July 24) Whitney Port was spotted hanging out in Sin City.
The "City" chick looked lovely as she hammed it up at the Sugar Factory at the Miracle Mile Shops in Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood Resort Casino.
Hard at work on their MTV series, Whitney Port and Roxy Olin were busy filming "The City" in New York City on Friday afternoon (June 25).
The two ladies looked lovely, with Roxy daringly going sans bra as she laughed with Whitney while partaking in the week-ending shoot - during which a few non-cast members brazenly interrupted a scene to chat with Miss Port and Miss Olin.
Gearing up for another day of filming, Whitney Port was spotted out and about in New York City yesterday afternoon (June 17).
The "City" chick looked cute and casual in a scoopneck top teamed with a pair of slim fit jeans as she pulled a suitcase down the sidewalk.
Going about a typical workday, Whitney Port and Roxy Olin were spotted out in New York City on Tuesday (May 11).
The lovely ladies of "The City" were photographed as Whit hailed a cab and Roxy texted away on her phone.


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Rush Roasts AP As It Ramps Up the Excuse-Making in Report on GDP Contraction
Yesterday (at NewsBusters; at BizzyBlog), reacting to a disgracefully biased January 27 report by Andrew Taylor at the Associated Press, aka the Administration's Press, on the "no budget, no pay" provision in debt-ceiling legislation passed by the House, I wrote that "Taylor's report is historically bad ... Sadly, I believe AP can do much worse during the next several years — and probably will."
An unbylined AP item released shortly after the government announced that the economy contracted by an annualized 0.1 percent during the fourth quarter of last year made that fear come true under ten hours (I may have more on the very odd time stamp of this report -- 8:11 a.m. -- in a future post). On his program today, Rush Limbaugh had a field day with the nonsense presented (bolds are mine throughout this post):
GDP Shows Surprise Drop for US in Fourth Quarter
The U.S. economy posted a stunning drop of 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter, defying expectations for slow growth and possibly providing incentive for more Federal Reserve stimulus.
The economy shrank from October through December for the first time since the recession ended, hurt by the biggest cut in defense spending in 40 years, fewer exports and sluggish growth in company stockpiles.
The Commerce Department said Wednesday that the economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter. That's a sharp slowdown from the 3.1 percent growth rate in the July-September quarter.
The surprise contraction could raise fears about the economy's ability to handle tax increases that took effect in January and looming spending cuts.
Still, the weakness may be because of one-time factors. Government spending cuts and slower inventory growth subtracted a total of 2.6 percentage points from growth.
And those volatile categories offset faster growth in consumer spending, business investment and housing -- the economy's core drivers of growth.
Another positive aspect of the report: For all of 2012, the economy expanded 2.2 percent, better than 2011's growth of 1.8 percent.
You know you're getting desperate to say something good when you're celebrating a 0.4 percent increase in annual economic growth that's in the 2% annual range.
So trillions upon trillions of stimulus dollars from the 2009 stimulus plan which did nothing but lengthen the recession and slow down subsequent growth, plus $5 trillion in "budget" deficits in four years (along with an even higher number added to the national debt), plus wave after wave of "quantitative easing" by the Federal Reserve accompanied by near-zero interest rates -- and we get a quarter of negative growth. That Keynesian stuff they still teach as gospel in most college macroeconomics classes is something else, isn't it?
As to "government spending cuts" ... Lord, we've been through this so, many, times ... In the GDP report, the only relevant "government spending" is "Government consumption expenditures and gross investment" -- in other words, purchases and capital investments by government entities in real goods, services, and fixed assets. Yes, this category of GDP went down, but "government spending," which includes transfer payments and other things, didn't. Most "government spending" at the federal level has nothing to do with GDP. For those who are keeping score, total federal government "outlays" (i.e, "government spending") rose by 12% from $810 billion in the third quarter of last year to $908 billion in the fourth quarter, meaning that items which don't add any value to the economy skyrocketed by an even higher percentage. Put that in your GDP pipe and smoke it, AP.
The AP's exercise in excuse-making follows a three-part series which appeared this past weekend whose premise was that we're in for a long period of tepid economic and job growth at best because technology is moving so fast that new jobs aren't springing up fast enough to replace the ones which are disappearing. The strange timing of that series -- just 2-1/2 months after the end of an election campaign when the press continually insisted that everything was at least fine and probably getting better -- combined with today's result is enough to make one wonder if AP was tipped off to today's result last week and then given the assignment of trying to soften the blow.
As one would expect, Rush went after the excuses, and additionally ridiculed the AP's sudden fear that tax increases might hurt the economy going forward:
Listen to this: "The surprise contraction could raise fears about the economy's ability to handle tax increases that took effect in January and looming spending cuts."
Really? I thought tax increases were great for the economy. That's what the news media and the Democrat Party has been telling us. Same thing with unemployment benefits. I thought that was great for economic growth. What happened to that? The surprise contraction could raise fears about the economy's ability to handle tax increases. You mean they've known all along at AP that tax increases slow down the economy? They've known that all along, and they've been lying to us about it, and now that we're contracting they're worried, openly admitting they're worried?
... the White House says we need more taxes and more spending. That's what critical investments in the economy are that promote growth. They're talking about promoting growth. We're shrinking! ... There's nothing that they are doing that promotes growth. And we know this. And, by the way, I continue to say it's on purpose.
Those who say it isn't on purpose continue to have less and less wiggle room with each passing day that the administration and the Fed continue to insist on repeating what hasn't been working for almost four years.
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Too Hip For The Room
10 Chicago architects share their visions for Chicago's future.
Does path-breaking architecture in Chicago still have a place in a market-dominated culture?
"'Ten Visions' buys into the mythology that diversity will set you free, but if you're contemplating the redemptive power of diversity to force positive change, consider: for salty snacks, we're given hundreds of varieties to choose from; for political parties, only two (in Chicago, arguably only one.)"
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Since the turn of the decade or so, it's been regularly reported that every year will be the year during which Linux finally breaks out of its box and gains a major foothold at the desktop level.
It hasn't happened yet. I don't think it ever will, either.
According to March 2009 information compiled by Wikipedia from a variety of sources, here's how the desktop operating system market looks:
- Windows: 90.99%
- Mac OS X: 4.81%
- Linux: 1.05%
Here are prior year values:
- Windows:93.01%
- Mac OS X: 4.95%
- Linux - Q1 2008: 1.01%
- Windows: 94.48%
- Mac OS X: 3.98%
- Linux: 0.68%
The values don't add up to 100% due to the way that the data was analyzed, but the information is accurate enough to be significant. Presently, Mac OS X has a more than 300% advantage over Linux while Windows enjoys a lead not that far shy of 9,000%. Although the Windows lead has closed over the past couple of years from what was a 13,500% lead over Linux in 2007, Linux is far, far from close to overtaking Windows.
Even though Microsoft has made friendly overtures to the open source community, the fact remains that Windows continues to be the major force in the desktop computing environment. Quite frankly, I don't see that changing and, if it does change, I seriously doubt that Linux will be the contender that unseats the king. From the consumer perspective, Apple has the mindshare that could further erode the Windows lead. Even in the netbook market, which, at first, looked poised to be a niche in which Linux could gain a foothold, Microsoft has managed to turn the tide in its favor.
There are a lot of Linux distributions out there. Some are friendlier than others when it comes to the user experience. However, even with open source efforts such as WINE, Linux desktops remain incapable of running the vast majority of programs that people are used to running. There are open source alternatives, such as OpenOffice, that can mostly replace some of these commercial titles, but the open source programs are not widely used and, as such, aren't known to the general public. There is also the issue of enterprise software that runs only under Windows. Cloud applications such as salesforce.com, are growing in popularity and may help Linux take hold in some enterprises, but I don't see this trend killing Windows anytime soon.
I also believe that Windows 7 will have a net positive impact on the Windows market. Vista was, rightly or wrongly, not exactly well-received by pretty much anyone. Even though the product has improved, that taint remains. At this point, all indications are that Microsoft will hit one out of the park with Windows 7. Even in the netbook market, which was originally thought to be the perfect target for Linux, Microsoft has made some big splashes. Windows XP has proven to be a great fit for the space and Microsoft has plans for a application count-limited edition of Windows 7 aimed at this space. Time will tell whether or not the Windows 7 Starter Edition's three application limit will be a hindrance to users of the devices.
When it comes to simple mind share, Linux doesn't stand a chance against Apple and Microsoft. If anything starts to eat significantly into Windows' market share, it will be Mac OS X. Between constant TV ads from both companies touting their relative strengths and the fact that these two platforms are the only ones seen in places like Best Buy (you know, where regular citizens buy their computers), it's hard for many people to think of a desktop computer as running anything but one of these two operating systems.
In the enterprise, Windows remains firmly entrenched for a variety of reasons. First, most enterprises have relatively attractive licensing arrangements with Microsoft. Sure, Windows and Office are still expensive, but using these de facto standards means that document sharing and other common needs simply work. Second, people are used to Windows and Office. Even with the major changes in Office 2007, I personally still find it less foreign than OpenOffice, and I'm an IT guy with fifteen years of experience in Windows, Linux, NetWare, VMware, Office, OpenOffice, WordPerfect... you name it. The critical mass of people seem to feel that, although the ribbon in Office 2007 seemed like a horrid idea at first, once people started to use it, they found that they actually like it. Again, one could say the same thing about OpenOffice, but so far, migrating from Office to OpenOffice has not been that common, with a few high-profile exceptions. And finally, as I mentioned before, the companies that produce enterprise software are also helping to keep Windows entrenched in the enterprise by creating client software that runs only on this platform. I'll be the first to admit that Windows has its flaws, but consider the perspective of the software developers. Would they rather support a single client application on one OS or is there truly a need to develop a client for an OS base that has barely reach 1% of the total? From a financial perspective, the answer to that question is a no brainer.
Obviously, the server space is a whole different animal and, in this arena, Linux plays very well. Bear in mind that this space is handled by people with very high levels of technical knowledge that have a willingness to explore and work around issues that might arise with their desktop of choice. Most people, however, and particularly those in the enterprise space, use their computers as tools by which business is done. Time to tinker is a luxury and doesn't add to the bottom line.
Sure, Linux is "free" in that a distribution can be had for no up front cost. For some of the reasons I've mentioned above, though, this freedom only goes so far. At some point, probably sooner rather than later, someone will hit a wall and a workaround will need to be developed. This goes back to my point about "tinkering". Yes, Windows requires tinkering sometimes, but most things just work and people can focus on the output rather than the tool.
None of what I've written should be interpreted that I hate Linux and open source. Nothing could be further from the truth. That said, there is a time and a place for a particular tool and, for the foreseeable future, I don't see much of a place for Linux at the desktop level. Between mindshare, what seems to be developer difficulties to focus on end user needs, lack of software applications and other choices (namely, Windows and Mac OS X), there is simply little reason beyond "free" to choose Linux for general desktop use.


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Most student organizations hold internal elections, which means that voting is open only to current members of the group. This process is entirely separate from the All-Campus Elections that occur every year to elect SGA and Class Board members. What follows are three methods for conducting internal elections, which may be useful if there is not an established process in place.
Method 1.
Application and Interview:
Interested candidates complete an application and current group members conduct informal interviews and then vote.
Method 2.
Application and Voting over Email:
This method may be useful if the organization does not meet often or many people have a conflict with the meeting time. Make applications available to interested candidates with a deadline for completion. Then set up a distribution list of all voting members of the group. Have the candidates post their responses to the questions, or select one member of the group to collect and post all responses. Voting members then have a set amount of time to send in their votes to one person who will tally votes.
Method 3.
Small Group Agreement:
Often, evolution of org officers seems obvious and may not require elections. It's still wise to put it to the group for a vote of confidence.
The new officers that your Student Org selects should be the people listed on the annual Org Registration Form that Student Programs sends out each April. For guidance and/or assistance with general elections, please contact the Office of Student Programs.


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HONG KONG (Reuters Life!) - A platinum Patek Philippe tourbillon watch became the most expensive modern wristwatch to be sold at auction when it fetched HK$11.75 million ($1.49 million) in Hong Kong on Thursday
The "Ref. 5002P Sky Moon Tourbillon" wristwatch with a double dial is considered the most complicated wristwatch ever produced by the renowned Swiss watchmaker. Only two such watches are made every year, one in platinum and one in rose gold.
The watch, made in 2003, was bought by an Asian private buyer at the Sotheby's auction.
"Our clients are really looking in Asia for the top end of the market, (for) highly collectible, highly rare pieces like the Patek Philippe," said Vanessa Herrera, the acting head of Sotheby's watches department in Hong Kong.
Wristwatches, which first started to be worn in the 1920's to replace pocket watches, are categorized as "vintage" if made before 1970, while post-1970 wristwatches are regarded as "modern".
The previous auction record for a modern wristwatch was a Vacheron Constantin "Tour de l'Ile which was sold by the auction house Antiquorum for $1.4 million in Geneva in 2005.
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October 12, 2005 (3B)
Silicon Valley grows up
SAN FRANCISCO -- Silicon Valley has long been the kind of place where offices have slides, khakis are formalwear and the hottest companies in town spell their names in big, multicolored letters.
It's the kind of place where two billionaire software tycoons, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and Siebel Systems Chairman Tom Siebel, can engage in a 15-year playground-like fight -- and few find it weird.
It's the kind of place where a young industry -- one constantly flinging itself into boom-and-bust cycles while chasing the next big thing -- thrives.
Except now, there are signs that tech is maturing -- possibly even approaching middle age.
As if that wasn't unusual enough, Oracle recently acquired Siebel Systems with nary a negative word from either side.
It's not a sign of the apocalypse. It just means that steady growth is beginning to supplant the spikes and drops of an adolescent market, says longtime Valley entrepreneur Bill Krause.
Tech companies are already being forced to adapt. As their markets age, they're consolidating, reorganizing and pursuing almost any opportunity for growth -- even if it isn't as lucrative as their traditional businesses.
These kinds of changes are the only way tech firms will thrive in an older industry, says Stanford University professor emeritus Bill Miller. But Miller argues that maturity isn't necessarily a bad thing. Older industries can be more predictable than those in flux.
And tech companies have had plenty of time to prepare for the shift. "After all, the industry is more than 50 years old," Miller says with a laugh.
Not all parts of tech are aging equally. Areas such as nanotechnology and biotechnology are still quite young. Search-engine firm Google sports boom-era growth rates. "I don't think the iPod is a mature market," says Jonathan Schwartz, president of computer-maker Sun Microsystems.
It's areas such as PCs and corporate software that are growing up, experts say. Business tech spending is growing at about 6% a year, down from an average of 11% over the past several decades, says Stanford's Miller. After all, once businesses have a full range of tech tools, they don't need to keeping boosting budgets to buy tons of new stuff.
Take PCs. They used to change so fast that they lasted only about three years before needing an upgrade. Now, PCs are so speedy that even older models work fine. Thus, many are being kept in service for four years or more, tech analysts say.
As a result, PC sales are expected to grow just 8% in the USA this year, says researcher IDC. That's down from 15% in 1996.
"The old markets -- places where venture capital had made its greatest returns -- have matured," says prominent venture-capitalist Gary Morgenthaler.
Making changes
That doesn't mean sales are stalling -- just that they're not growing as fast as they used to. And that's enough to force companies to make changes. What they're doing:
*Consolidating. Tech companies spent $207 billion on tech mergers and acquisitions last year, up from just $65 billion in 2002, says researcher The 451 Group.
When a market is young, there are enough new customers for everybody. Once growth slows, "Companies acquire other companies to get their customer base," Krause says.
PC makers are a good example. Since 2002, Hewlett-Packard has acquired Compaq, Gateway has acquired eMachines, and IBM has sold its PC division to a Chinese rival, Lenovo.
In business software, Oracle has led the acquisition charge. In the last year, it has announced plans to acquire or take majority ownership in 10 companies. It spent $16billion just on Siebel and PeopleSoft.
*Quietly reorganizing. Tech companies must make bold moves to stay afloat in boom-and-bust markets but can make more moderate reforms in quieter times.
Flashy Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina was known for dramatic gestures, such as a massive attempt to reshape HP's corporate culture. She was ousted by HP's board in February and replaced by little-known NCR chief Mark Hurd.
Some Wall Street analysts called for big changes, such as a spinoff of HP's printer division. But Hurd has stuck to internal reforms and layoffs. HP shares have risen 38% in the six months he's been in the job.
Sun Microsystems -- the company that famously declared itself "dot" in "dot-com" -- is also quietly changing. Instead of trash-talking rivals, it's patching up rifts. Sun signed a partnership with enemy Microsoft. It agreed to sell computers built on the same processor as HP and almost every other computer maker, instead of only ones with its own chip.
Sun has also revamped 100% of its product line and signed a partnership with Google. It's regularly pushing laidback president Schwartz as the face of the company, instead of sometimes-caustic CEO Scott McNealy. "It's a different world," Schwartz says, adding that Sun is now "on offense."
Former Sun executive Ed Zander is making similar changes at Motorola. He took the top job there in early 2004, when the cellphone maker was losing share to rivals.
Zander did spin off Motorola's semiconductor division, a move planned before he joined the company. But he's otherwise stuck to small changes, such as a layoff of 1,900 workers this month. Motorola's stock is up 61% since he took charge, and the company is again the world's No.2 cellphone maker, says researcher Gartner.
*Chasing new markets. Tech companies are pursuing growth anywhere they can find it.
Cisco Systems gets most of its revenue from pricey networking gear used by telephone companies and big businesses. But it's also investing big in new markets, such as wireless networking for homes and small offices.
Cisco is chasing those markets even though they're less lucrative because consumers and small businesses are generally more price-sensitive than giant corporations. Cisco's profit margins before taxes, depreciation and other charges fell to 68% in its 2004 fiscal year from 70% in 2003.
Oracle and rival IBM are both expanding beyond their core database markets, since most big companies already have them. Oracle's acquisitions are pushing it into programs that run along with a database, such as human resources software. IBM has extensively revamped its Lotus line of desktop tools for workers.
And nearly every tech firm is running to India, China, Brazil and other emerging markets. Those are countries that, for political or economic reasons, weren't very open to Western tech companies until recently. Now that's changed, and U.S. tech companies are chasing the opportunity.
As these changes take place, a kind of eerie calm has descended on tech. "This is pretty much like the mid-'90s, right before things started ramping," says Patti Wilson, a Silicon Valley job counselor.
Heidi Roizen, managing director at Mobius Venture Capital, likens it to a stock portfolio. "There are times when everything goes up. There are times everything goes down. Right now ... the net is 'even'" she says.
Calm before next boom?
Can it last? Or is this just the calm before the next boom?
No one knows for sure. But many experts argue that it's unlikely that a dot-com-size bubble will occur anytime soon.
One reason is that public companies now must comply with Sarbanes-Oxley and other rules implemented after accounting scandals at Enron and other companies, says venture-capitalist Morgenthaler.
The rules can keep companies honest but also require them to spend millions on accountants and paperwork, Morgenthaler says. It's so expensive that many firms are staying small instead of going public, he says. That could keep the next Google or eBay from breaking out, he says.
There are also concerns over technology barriers. Since the 1960s, the industry has been governed by Moore's Law, an engineering tenet that basically means tech products get faster and cheaper at an astounding rate.
Some have begun wondering how long Moore's Law can last as engineers hit the physical limits of computer-chip materials.
"We're clearly in the later stages," Krause says. If Moore's Law no longer holds, hardware won't improve as fast, dragging down the software that runs on it.
Others aren't worried. "We've still got a long way to go," says Gartner PC analyst Martin Reynolds. Still, chipmakers are already adjusting. Both Intel and rival Advanced Micro Devices have recently shifted focus away from pure chip speed. Instead, they're working on other ways to make electronics faster, such as using two processors instead of one.
Finally, there's concern that the emerging markets that hold such promise for the U.S. tech industry will also steal its business. The Information Technology Association of America, a trade group, estimates that one out of every two tech jobs created by the U.S. economy from 2003 to 2008 will be located offshore.
But not everyone is worried. Wilf Corrigan, chairman of chipmaker LSI Logic, recently took on pessimists in an editorial for a trade journal.
Corrigan acknowledged the lack of a "killer app," a stunning product or technology to spur the industry into another growth spurt. It will take lots of money and hard work to keep growing under these conditions, Corrigan wrote.
But he was confident that it could be done: "Once again, we will use innovation and creativity to overcome these challenges and prosper."
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Last season Wasps escaped relegation on the last day of the season at the expense of Newcastle Falcons after a horrific injury crisis saw international names such as Joe Worsley and Steve Thompson retire prematurely.
Wasps boss Dai Young reacted to the near-miss this summer by bringing in experienced playmaker Jones from the Scarlets, as well as persuading current England internationals James Haskell and Tom Palmer to return to the club after stints in France and New Zealand respectively.
And the new mix of youth and experience, most notably the form of Jones in pre-season training, has convinced Varndell the Wycombe-based club are in for a major upturn in fortunes ahead of the new season.
"The new signings are definitely settling in well - particularly Stephen Jones," said Varndell, speaking at the launch of the J.P Morgan Premiership Rugby 7s Series.
"Overall the majority of them are here and looking sharp and it's going to be great having them on board this season.
"Stephen Jones has been very impressive - he has caught my eye. Already you can see how much experience he has, his ball-handling ability is amazing and I think he could be one of the recruits of the season in the Aviva Premiership.
"Everyone knows how good he is and his international pedigree is going to be a great help for us. He is a fantastic recruit for us and is hopefully going to play a big role this year.
"His ability to get the ball out wide, his kicking game; his all-round ability as a 10 is great. There is a reason why he has won so many caps for his country.
"Hopefully this year he will become a fan's favourite of the club and I am looking forward to playing with him.
"As a winger, to have a fly-half who can distribute the ball the way he can is going to be fantastic."
However Varndell, who has four England caps to his name, believes Jones will have a fight on his hands for the number 10 jersey at London Wasps, with Ryan Davis and fellow Welshman Nicky Robinson providing stiff competition.
"It is going to be good to have three very good fly-halves," said the 26-year-old.
"Nicky Robinson has already settled in really well and had a good season last year, and obviously having Ryan Davis makes it even more competitive. They are going to really push each other for a starting place.
"It is only going to bolster our squad and will hopefully give us strength in depth which was what we lacked last year.
"Stephen has already had an impact. His character around the squad is great and he has a calming influence as well; he is very laid-back
"We have got a very young squad so you need those older heads in the team that are going to calm the situation when the pressure comes on and that's exactly what Stephen is capable of doing.
"You can already see he has that ability and class - and he will be a great addition to the team."
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This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
The purpose of this review is to examine the literature for reports of clinically significant interactions noted amongst HIV antiretroviral medications when coadministered with posaconazole. A literature search was conducted to identify studies addressing drug interactions between posaconazole and HIV antiretroviral medications. Two pharmacokinetic studies and three clinical trials involving the administration of posaconazole to HIV-infected patients were identified. The pharmacokinetic studies involved concomitant administration of either a protease inhibitor (PI) or non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). Both studies showed alterations in systemic concentrations of either posaconazole or the HIV antiretroviral when administered together. Of the three clinical trials, all patients were on HIV antiretrovirals. However, their potential interaction with posaconazole was not explored. To date, there is no published literature regarding the interaction between maraviroc or elvitegravir and posaconazole. Dose adjustments for each are recommended when coadministered with strong CYP 3A4 inhibitors or inducers. Currently available literature points to the potential for clinically significant drug interactions when posaconazole is coadministered with HIV antiretrovirals, specifically NNRTIs and PIs. More studies are needed involving a wider range of HIV antiretrovirals to determine the significance of the interaction. Clinicians should be aware of this potentially significant interaction and avoid concomitant administration when possible. When available, consideration should be given to therapeutic drug monitoring of antiretroviral serum concentrations in select patients.
Posaconazole is an extended spectrum triazole antifungal agent that is structurally similar to itraconazole. It has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for use in the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections, specifically Aspergillus and Candida infections, in high risk immunocompromised patients who are 13 years or older. It is also indicated for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis, including oropharyngeal candidiasis refractory to itraconazole and/or fluconazole [
Available as an oral suspension and delayed-release tablet commercially, the gastrointestinal absorption of posaconazole is significantly enhanced when coadministered with food, particularly high fat meals [
Since the major route of drug disposition of posaconazole is via the UGT-1A4 pathway, it is postulated that coadministration of an enzyme inducer or inhibitor would alter the pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacodynamic properties of posaconazole [
CYP3A4 inhibition by posaconazole is thought to be most significant when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates that undergo extensive first pass metabolism. The interaction is also most likely more significant when the CYP3A4 substrate has a narrow therapeutic window [
A computerized literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane and International Pharmaceutical Abstract databases to identify studies assessing the potential interaction of posaconazole with HIV antiretrovirals. The following terms were used in various combinations to identify articles published from 1980 to December2013: Posaconazole, SCH 56592, Noxafil, HIV infection, AIDS related opportunistic infection, drug interaction, antiretroviral, protease inhibitors, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, integrase strand inhibitors, CCR5 antagonists, and fusion inhibitors. Additional relevant articles were identified by reviewing the bibliographies of key articles, reviews, studies, treatment guidelines, and data from Merck and Co., Inc. Two pharmacokinetic studies and three clinical studies involving the use of posaconazole and antiretrovirals were identified in our search. The three clinical studies were reviewed for adverse effects or toxicities that could be due to potential drug interactions between posaconazole and antiretrovirals.
Part 2 of the study was conducted in 17 healthy Caucasian volunteers, with an average age of 43 years old. Participants in group 1 were given efavirenz 400 mg daily for 10 days followed by efavirenz 400 mg daily plus posaconazole 400 mg twice daily for 10 days. Patients then underwent a 28 day washout period, followed by administration of posaconazole 400 mg twice daily alone for 10 days. Group 2 received the same medications in the reverse order. The duration of part 2 of the study was 60 days. For both parts 1 and 2, posaconazole was given after consumption of a standardized high fat meal. Measurement of compliance with treatment regimens was not noted.
The primary comparisons were to determine differences in time to reach maximum concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration time curve (AUC), which were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance model. The safety evaluation included collection of adverse events, hematologic monitoring, vital sign measurement, and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring. The study was powered at 80% to detect a difference of 22% in AUC with 12 subjects per comparison.
Results of part 1 noted coadministration of oral posaconazole 400 mg twice daily and oral atazanavir 300 mg daily for 7 days resulted in increased mean Cmax and mean AUC of atazanavir by 2.6- and 3.7-fold, respectively versus atazanavir alone. Also noted when atazanavir alone was coadministered with posaconazole, there was delayed systemic absorption (from 1.5 to 2 h), increased half-life (from 5.85 to 11.1 h) and decreased clearance (from 49.7 L/h to 9.61 L/h) of atazanavir suggesting a possible enzyme inhibition of CYP3A4 from posaconazole in metabolizing atazanavir at multiple organ sites. When atazanavir plus ritonavir were administered with posaconazole similar results were observed (1.5- and 2.5-fold increases in atazanavir AUC, respectively). Co-administration of atazanavir/ritonavir plus posaconazole led to a 1.5- and 1.8-fold increase of mean Cmax and mean AUC of ritonavir, respectively, as compared to the combination of atazanavir/ritonavir alone. The authors attributed this observation potentially to enzyme inhibition of UGT1A1 by atazanavir and additional CYP3A4 inhibition by posaconazole. However, atazanavir and ritonavir did not have an effect on posaconazole's pharmacokinetic parameters implicating these PIs did not share the same metabolic pathway with posaconazole. Approximately 92% of study subjects reported ocular icterus (92%) which may relate to benign hyperbilirubinemia, a known side effect of atazanavir. Clinically significant increases in total bilirubin were noted in a total of 11 subjects in this study (range 48–156 umol/L). Baseline bilirubin concentrations were unreported. These incidences may be due in part to the 1.5–2.5 fold increase in atazanavir AUC noted. Other commonly reported adverse effects included pollakiuria (50%) and abdominal pain (25%). This finding collaborates with the study by Smith
Results of part 2 noted coadministration of oral posaconazole and efavirenz resulted in a 45% and 50% decrease in mean Cmax and mean AUC of posaconazole, respectively. This suggests an induction of UGT by efavirenz on posaconazole metabolism, as noted by the authors. Conversely, posaconazole had minimal effects on the systemic absorption of efavirenz. Delayed absorption of efavirenz from 2 to 4 h was noted when administered with posaconazole. The most common adverse events were dizziness (47%), fatigue (41%), and headache (41%).
Based on the results of this two part study, the authors concluded that the potential for increased plasma concentrations of both PIs and NNRTIs could occur when administered with posaconazole. They recommended frequent monitoring for toxicities and adverse events related to these antiviral classes when coadministered with posaconazole. The authors also recommended coadministration of efavirenz and posaconazole be avoided when possible due to the decreased posaconazole exposure noted in this study. This study was of small sample size and short duration with limited confidence intervals and no
Three studies have evaluated posaconazole for the treatment of oropharyngeal/esophageal candidiasis specifically in HIV infected patients [
HIV-infected patients often experience many comorbidities as well as opportunistic infections over the course of their lives. With antiretrovirals now recommended for all HIV-infected patients regardless of CD4 count to reduce the risk of disease progression, we can expect to see a greater number of patients on cART. Clinically significant drug-drug interactions between azole antifungals and HIV antiretrovirals have been reported. Guidelines recommend limiting the total daily antifungal dose, monitoring drug concentrations to guide dosage adjustments, monitoring for drug toxicities, and avoidance of the combination when possible depending on the azole antifungal and antiretroviral being coadministered [
This article reviews the available literature regarding the potential drug interaction between posaconazole and HIV antiretroviral agents. Posaconazole appears to have the potential to produce clinically significant interactions when used with NNRTIs (
There are no available studies to date regarding the interaction of posaconazole with the INSTIs or maraviroc. Drug interaction is unlikely to occur with posaconazole and the INSTIs raltegravir or dolutegravir since posaconazole is metabolized by UGT-1A4 whereas the disposition of the two INSTIs is via UGT-1A1 [
Despite the lack of available evidence, it is known that the CCR5 antagonist, maraviroc, is a CYP3A4 and p-glycoprotein substrate, so the potential for a clinically significant interaction cannot be ruled out [
Present opportunistic infection guidelines recommend avoidance of concomitant administration of posaconazole and unboosted fosamprenavir atazanavir +/− ritonavir, and efavirenz. The guidelines also list potential interactions of posaconazole specifically with etravirine, rilpivirine, and elvitegravir, however no dose adjustment is recommended, only that the patient be monitored for signs and symptoms of toxicity [
Although routine therapeutic drug monitoring of posaconazole has not been widely incorporated into common clinical practice due to lack of outcome studies based on posaconazole concentrations, availability of assays and turnaround time, it is suggested that testing should be performed to ensure adequate drug absorption and prevent drug toxicity from undesirable drug concentrations [
Limitations of the studies within this review include relatively small sample sizes, a wide variability of results, exclusion of other potentially interacting medications besides antiretroviral agents and lack of reported drug interaction information between posaconazole and other preferred antiretroviral regimens. It may be difficult to extrapolate these drug interaction data to HIV patients since they may inherently have multiple factors that can alter the pharmacokinetic parameters of a drug [
Summary of the effects of drug interactions between Posaconazole and HIV Antiretrovirals.
|Effect on ARV Levels
|Effect on Posaconzole Levels
|Potential Clinical Effects
|Mechanism of Interaction
|Protease Inhibitors
|Atazanavir AUC:
|Increased atazanavir effects
|Inhibition of CYP450 3A4 by posaconazole
|Dose adjustment not established; Monitor closely for adverse effects; recommend therapeutic drug monitoring of atazanavir in select patients
|Atazanavir AUC:
|Increased atazanavir effects
|Inhibition of CYP450 3A4 by posaconazole
|Dose adjustment not established; Monitor closely for adverse effects; recommend therapeutic drug monitoring of atazanavir in select patients
|Amprenavir AUC: decreased 65%; Cmax: decreased 36% (when compared to 700 mg/100 mg fosamprenavir/ritonavir)
|Posaconazole AUC: decreased 23%; Cmax decreased 20%
|Decreased posaconazole and fosamprenavir efficacy
|Do not coadminister
|Ritonavir AUC:
|Possibly increased ritonavir effects
|Inhibition of CYP450 3A4 by posaconazole; potential inhibition of UGT 1A1 by atazanavir
|Dose adjustment not necessary
|Efavirenz 400 mg
|No significant change
|Posaconazole AUC: decreased 50%; Cmax: decreased 45%
|Decreased posaconazole effects
|Induction of UGT by efavirenz
|Dose adjustment not established
|Etravirine [
|Possibly increased etravirine levels
|Integrase Inhibitor
|Elvitegravir/cobicistat [
|Potentially increased effects
|Potentially increased effects
|Monitor posaconazole concentrations with coadministration
Adapted from: HIV InSite Database, 2013; Key to Abbreviations: ARV = antiretroviral, AUC = area under the concentration time curve, BID = twice daily, Cmax = maximum plasma concentration, NA = not available, QD = daily.
Currently available literature points to the potential for clinically significant drug interactions when posaconazole is coadministered with HIV antiretrovirals, specifically NNRTIs and PIs. This review found two pharmacokinetic studies and three clinical trials involving HIV infected patients on antiretrovirals, so the frequency of reported clinically significant drug interactions appears to be small at this time. However, more studies are needed involving a wider range of NNRTIs and PIs to determine the true significance of the interaction. Clinicians should be aware of this potentially significant interaction and avoid coadministration when possible as well as monitor for adverse effects and changes in clinical response to either posaconazole or antiretroviral regimens. When available, consideration should be given to therapeutic drug monitoring of antiretroviral serum concentrations in select patients.
We would like to acknowledge Desiree Eschardies and Samantha Schmidt. Candidates at the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, Palm Beach Atlantic University for reviewing the manuscript.
Mara Poulakos (primary author): the primary author was responsible for the development, framework and contributed to the literature search and content of the research paper. Amy Henneman (corresponding author): the corresponding author was responsible for contributing content, handling all communications with the editor, and reviewed and revised the research paper. Simon Leung (co-author): the co-author assisted with the development, literature search, content, reviewed and revised the research paper. All authors contributed proportionally to the sequence of authorship provided in the manuscript.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Panel on Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents. Guidelines for the prevention and treatment of opportunistic infections in HIV-infected adults and adolescents: Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the national Institutes of Health, and the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America [


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|Whirlwind Weekend Sets Pace for Women's Hoops
Whirlwind Weekend Sets Pace for Women's Hoops
AMHERST, MA – The Amherst College women's basketball team completed a whirlwind weekend with two exciting wins, including one buzzer-beater to set the tone for the rest of the season. The Lord Jeffs went 2-0 this weekend in the Pioneer Valley Classic, hosted by Springfield College, to improve to 3-3 on the season.
Amherst faced area-powerhouse Springfield College to open the tournament Friday evening, setting up an unforgettable game. Amherst jumped out of the gate to a 10-0 lead, pouncing on the Pride with hopes of an upset, and held their largest lead of the game at 21-10. An Amherst scoring drought, compounded by a 17-0 Springfield run, closed the half at 27-21 in favor of the Pride.
Amherst regained composure at halftime and played back-and-forth basketball with the Pride for the first 10 minutes of the second frame before taking over. The Lord Jeffs held Springfield without a field goal for the last 9:21 of the game, and began their comeback down 49-37 with a Jenny Muller (Andover, MA) three-pointer.
First-year forward Samantha Swenson (Rockaway Park, NY) used the scoring push as her collegiate coming out party, scoring on three separate trips down the floor during the comeback, including some pivotal free throws. The Jeffs found themselves down 55-54 with 0:17 seconds on the clock and the ball in their hands. Amherst worked the Pride's defense, eventually finding Kerry O'Loughlin (Stow, MA) behind the arc, where she buried the game-winner with 5.6 seconds remaining. Springfield's desperation three failed to draw iron, and Amherst's impressive weekend began.
Saturday afternoon, Amherst carried momentum from the Friday night thriller into their day two match-up with Western New England College. Swenson scored 14 points and pulled down seven rebounds against the Golden Bears, posting solid numbers for the second day in a row. Senior co-captain Stefanie Reiff (Hinsdale, IL) led all scorers, dropping 17 points on 7-11 shooting, while O'Loughlin posted 11 points.
When the weekend closed, O'Loughlin and Reiff were both named to the All-Tournament team, with Reiff taking home Tournament MVP honors. Reiff is averaging 14.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game after the first 3 weeks of the season, up five points from last year.
The Lord Jeffs return to action tomorrow evening at LeFrak Gymnasium when they face Clark University at 7:00 p.m.
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Nanoscale Fabry-Perot interferometer using channel plasmon-polaritons in triangular metallic grooves
Pile, David F. P. & Gramotnev, Dmitri K. (2005) Nanoscale Fabry-Perot interferometer using channel plasmon-polaritons in triangular metallic grooves. Applied Physics Letters, 86(16), p. 161101.
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In this letter, we demonstrate the possibility of an effective nano-scale Fabry-Perot interferometer in a sub-wavelength plasmonic waveguide in the form of a triangular groove on a metal surface, guiding channel plasmon-polaritons (CPPs). The resonant cavity is formed by two semitransparent metal membranes (mirrors) placed into the groove. Effective filtering effect of the cavity is demonstrated, resulting in single-mode output from the cavity. Typical quality factor for the cavity of the resonant length is determined to be Q ~ 100 for the silver-vacuum structure with the 30 degree groove angle. Possible ways of increasing this factor are discussed.
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Dina Lohan: 'My Daughter is Jesus'
Dina Lohan had her dream come true this morning when she was invited on The Today Show to talk about her daughter in front of real, live, working TV cameras that people will actually watch. While talking with Matt Lauer, Dina basically brushed off every legitimate question he asked and proceeded to paint Lindsay Lohan as a persecuted individual – She's friends with murderers, you know – who's the victim of an out-of-control judge that's totally going to get fired, you guys. Via People:
Dina said that information will be coming out next week showing that the jurist had to remove herself from the case before she was about to be fired.
Defending Lindsay, who was at the Cannes Film Festival when she was expected in court in Los Angeles for a progress review, Dina said, "She was in [jail] for just missing a couple of classes and was working at the time."
In addition, Dina noted, by Lindsay's being behind bars, "She missed driving classes." The actress also came into personal contact with murderers, said her mother, adding, "She made friends with them."
Pressed about her daughter's problems, Dina said, "That's all propaganda," and called tabloid coverage of Lindsay "pre-orchestrated. You're reading things that are not based on fact."
SHIT! She knows about the playbook!
But, no, seriously the real issue here is that Dina confirmed tabloid reports (Irony!) that Lindsay will be getting out of rehab early which is un-fucking-believable considering 90 days wasn't even close to enough time to make it stick. The only true way to rehabilitate Lindsay is to sentence her to 18 years of being raised by an actual human being who's not queen of the look-at-me harpies. Wipe the slate clean and start from scratch. Stop me if I'm making the entire field of psychology look like clown shoes.


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As we go about our day as therapists, there is generally nothing unusual to us about it. We see our patients, provide evaluations and treat them, write notes about it and hopefully go home at a reasonable hour. What I think I have forgotten, having done this for a while, is how it is anything but a usual day for our patients. Something has happened to knock them off the track they were on. We are not part of their usual day. Mostly I suspect they just want to be finished with us to move on.
My fellow blogger, Toni Patt, DPT, posted recently about her job changing forever and I blithely responded about her demonstrated strength and suggested that she read Who Moved My Cheese?
This weekend was my turn for the knock off the tracks. I got home Friday from my "usual" day to find that my patio doors had been smashed and the house had been burglarized. They took all my computer equipment and subsequently the vast volume of work I had completed for my master's degree. It was not a fun weekend.
The police came. The first set was a kind and compassionate pair of policewomen who arrived less than 10 minutes after I called. I was part of their usual day. Next an officer from forensics came (two hours later) and did her job and left. Again part of her usual day. Around midnight someone came to board up the broken door. He barely spoke. The next morning yet another detective came around and chatted pleasantly for a few minutes. Although pleasant, he was not encouraging. We were part of his usual routine.
Not unlike a health care team, these people came and went through my unusual day. Each left a different impression about how much they were involved and cared about my case.
How do you make your patients feel on your usual day?
Very poignant analogy. Thanks for making me think differently about my usual days. Sorry for your loss and the violating experience that led to it.


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Day 1: New York – Casablanca. Your flight will depart John F. Kennedy Airport in New York at 7:10 pm, and will arrive at Casablanca's Mohamed V Airport at 6:45 the next morning. Dinner and breakfast will be served during the flight.
Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat. After your flight arrives, you will meet your host at the airport and travel directly to Rabat, Morocco's capital city. With a history that spans both centuries and dynasties, Rabat has accumulated a variety of architectural styles that represent its remarkable legacy. You will spend your afternoon visiting some of Rabat's many landmarks, including the Mellah (Jewish quarter), the Mohamed V mausoleum, the Oudaya Kasbah, and the Andalous gardens, followed by dinner at the Hotel Chellah.
Day 3: Volubilis – Meknes – Fez. Your day will be spent en route to Fez, with stops in Volubilis, the Roman capital of Northwestern Africa, and Meknes, where you will visit the acclaimed citadel of Moulay Idris. Hidden in the hinterland and surrounded by centuries-old olive groves that have supplied the country with oils since Punic times, Moulay Idris was founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idris Al Akbar, the grandson of the Prophet Mohamed. It is the cradle of Sufism to Moroccan society and is considered the first Islamic city for the premier Arab dynasty, and has become the destination for those who don't have the means to make the pilgrimage to Mekkah for the Hajj Duty. You will continue traveling through the region until you reach Fez, where you will visit the ramparts, the gates, and the Borjes (Moorish Forts). Afterward, you will end your day with dinner at your hotel.
Day 4: Fez. You will begin your day with a colorful Mediterranean breakfast buffet, followed by a guided historic tour of Fez, featuring the Mellah, the King's palace, and a walking tour of the world's largest and most authentic Medina. A walled city with a maze of twisting alleys and blind turns, the Medina has mosques, shrines, fountains, workshops, and markets that go far beyond the scope of one's imagination. After lunch in a typical Moroccan restaurant, you will spend the remainder of your afternoon exploring and shopping, followed by dinner at your hotel. In the evening, you will attend the Festival's Grand Opening.
Day 5: Fez – Moulay Yacob. In the morning, there will be an optional trip to the hot springs of Moulay Yacob. Located in a small, charming Berber village at the foothills of the Rif Mountains, the springs are notorious for their healing powers. You will return to Fez for the afternoon concerts, followed by dinner at your hotel and the Festival's evening events.
Day 6: Fez – Sidi Ahmed Al Barnoussi – Fez. Your morning will be spent on an excursion to the Rif Mountains, where you will visit the Sidi Ahmed al Barnoussi shrine and enjoy a picnic lunch over the red poppy fields with local scribes and a typical couscous meal. The Jajouka musicians and dancers will enchant you with haunting sounds of their oboes and drums – a ceremony that you will treasure for the rest of your life. After lunch, you will return to Fez for the afternoon Festival activities, dinner, and evening events.
Day 7: Fez. You will have the entire morning at your leisure, free to do whatever you please. In the afternoon, you will attend the afternoon concerts, followed by dinner and the Festival's evening events.
Day 8: Fez. Your morning will be spent at your leisure, and after lunch, you will journey to go to the afternoon concert at Dar Batha. The evening concerts will be at Bab Makina.
Day 9: Fez. In the early morning, you will enjoy a sunrise Sufi ceremony offered over the Merinides dynasty necropolis looking East for a dramatic sunrise over the sleeping giant of the 9th century Medina. Return to the Medina for breakfast and relax. Amn excursion to Sidi Harazem thermal springs is offered in the afternoon. Evening festival concert.
Day 10: Fez – Sefrou – B'Halil – Fez. Your day will include an optional day trip to the ancient Jewish city of Sefrou. Predating Fez by a thousand years, Sefrou once played a vital role as the last stop for the sub-Saharan caravans transporting goods to the European markets. There, you will visit the shrine of Sidi Lahcen Al Yussi, a venerated Sufi master who was considered the guardian of Sefrou. In addition, you will visit the mausoleums of other Rabbis, as well as the city's synagogues. On your return trip to Fez, you will visit the ancient Christian village of B'Halil, which is known for its distinctive troglodyte dwellings. Upon your arrival at Fez, you will attend the Festival's evening events.
Day 11: Fez. In the morning, you will attend a lecture, followed by the Festival's afternoon events at the Dar Batha museum, dinner, and the evening Festival events at Bab Makina, the court of the King's palace.
Day 12: Fez. You will spend your morning visiting the Andalucian part of the Medina, where you will learn the history of the settler Moors, who arrived from Spain during the 13th century. The Festival's afternoon concerts with take place at Dar Batha, followed by dinner and the Festival's closing ceremony.
Day 13: Fez – Khenifra – Marrakech. In the morning, you will depart for Marrakech via Azrou and Khenifra. As you travel across the Middle Atlas Mountains, you will visit Berber villages and wards, experience many scenic views, and explore some traditional markets. You will have lunch in Khenifra, and will find dinner and accommodations available at your hotel in Marrakech.
Day 14: Marrakech. Your guide and driver will assist you in your exploration of the marvelous city of Marrakech. You will visit the historic Menara, a magnificent pool surrounded by flower beds, which reflects the image of a beautiful Moorish edifice. The construction was built in 1866 so that the dignitaries might enjoy the country's glorious sunsets, the snow-capped Atlas Mountains providing an ethereal backdrop. The pool itself is an innovative, functional irrigation system, built in an architectural style adapted to desert life.
Your tour will also include visits to several notorious monuments, including the Koutoubia Minaret, and the Saadian tombs, which represent Moorish architecture at its finest. The tombs, which include several sixteenth century mausoleums, lay undiscovered behind walls until 1917. You will conclude your day with a drink at sunset, overlooking the bustling Jamaa El Fna square.
Day 15: Marrakech – Casablanca – New York. You will catch a 6:45am flight transferring you from Marrakech to Casablanca Airport, where you will board your plane to New York at 11:20 am, accompanied by memories that will last you a lifetime.
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Dresden Room
The Dresden Room is a lounge that serves Italian food, has a night club with live music and has been featured in many movies. Motion pictures Swingers and That Thing You Do were filmed in the Dresden Room along with many others. The bar's blue glasses hold the house classic, Blood and Sand which is a space age Margarita, a must try. All of the Martinis and Manhattans are also good. The most recommended wine can be found on Dresden's 33-bin wine list. Owners and founders Marty and Elayne perform Monday through Saturday from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am.
- There is no street parking so you will need to pull into the alley behind the club and valet your vehicle for $3.50
- THE Hollywood place to be seen
- There is never a cover charge, if the place is absolutely packed there might be a two drink minimum
- More affordable than Perino's or Chasen's


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Letters 333-341 dated July 16th through July 19th Summary
Mr. Belford is furious at Mr. Lovelace because Clarissa's arrest is indirectly Lovelace's fault. Clarissa refuses to see anyone on Sunday, so Mr. Belford agrees to see her on Monday. He visits Widow Sinclair's house to obtain the story of what happened exactly.
Will finds Clarissa and arranges her arrest under the charge of refusing to pay room and board at Widow Sinclair's house. Clarissa begs to be taken anywhere but Widow Sinclair's house and is taken to the officer's house, which serves as a jail. Sally arrives at the jail to charge and insult Clarissa. Clarissa refuses to write anyone to pay her bail and be released. She refuses the officer's offered bed and sleeps in the prisoner's quarters. She is upset that there is no lock on the inside of the door, but the jailer assures her of her safety. Clarissa is sad and will not eat. Polly and Sally offer to bail her out if she returns to Widow Sinclair's house but Clarissa refuses. They threaten to bail her out if she does not eat, so she promises to eat. She asks not to see Widow Sinclair, but the jailor informs her that she cannot deny a visit to her creditor, unless she refuses to pay, in which case she will be sent to prison. Clarissa is despondent and forced to eat bread and butter. Sally and Polly continually harass her. They offer to have Mr. Lovelace bail her out if she grants him an interview, but Clarissa refuses to that as well and finally consents to ask Miss Howe for a loan, telling them to sell her clothes in the meantime as payment, since she expects to die soon. Sally and Polly's abuse leave Clarissa in hysterics and she becomes very ill.
Mr. Belford goes to the jail the next day, but Clarissa refuses to see anyone except the jailor's wife and maid but he insists. Mr. Belford is horrified at her cell and wants to avenge her against Mr. Lovelace. Clarissa refuses help from Mr. Lovelace's friend, saying she would rather die in jail; she then faints. Mr. Belford forces Widow Sinclair to dismiss the action against Clarissa. Clarissa refuses to leave, so Mr. Belford goes to her lodgings to inform the Smiths what has happened and returns to Clarissa with a letter from Miss Howe and attempts again to convince her to return to her lodgings. Here Mr. Belford ends the story until Mr. Lovelace writes him angrily demanding more. Mr. Belford assures Clarissa that Mr. Lovelace did not instigate her imprisonment and promises that she will not be bothered when she returns to her lodgings. She is finally prevailed upon to take the chair back to the Smiths' residence, and Mr. Belford has her belongings sent to her from Widow Sinclair's house.
The next morning, Clarissa is too ill to see Mr. Belford but agrees to see him in the evening. The apothecary that is tending to Clarissa claims that her illness is grief. Mr. Belford assures Mr. Lovelace that Clarissa's lodgings are comfortable and the servants agreeable and trustworthy. Clarissa reads her letters from Miss Howe but is too ill to respond. She has a gentlewoman in the lodgings, Widow Lovick, write to Miss Howe that she is too ill to write but will respond as soon as she is well enough to write herself. Mr. Belford meets with Clarissa in the parlor and tells her he is acquainted with her story, praising her. He recites Mr. Lovelace's sorrow and hopes for marriage, but Clarissa is unable to forgive him and promises to write to Miss Howe on the subject. Mr. Belford is convinced Clarissa does not hate Mr. Lovelace, but she condemns his contrivances and never wants to see him again. She refuses Mr. Belford's offer of money. John Belford wishes he had done more to prevent Mr. Lovelace from ruining Clarissa. John Belford convinces Clarissa to allow a doctor to tend her and the doctor determines that her illness is low spirits and grief in love. Mr. Lovelace does not believe that Clarissa's heart is broken. Clarissa insists upon paying the doctor and asks Mrs. Smith and Widow Lovick to sell two of her suits for money. Mr. Belford gives Mrs. Smith twenty guineas to give Clarissa as partial payments for her suits. Mr. Lovelace promises not to molest Clarissa as long as John Belford continues writing minutely about everything that happens.
Letters 333-341 dated July 16th through July 19th Analysis
Mr. Belford blames Clarissa being jailed indirectly on Mr. Lovelace, which foreshadows Mr. Lovelace's indirect fault in Clarissa's death. Clarissa demonstrates her intense fear of Widow Sinclair and her brothel by begging to be taken anywhere else. Polly and Sally continually taunt Clarissa while she is jailed and alternately offer and threaten to bail her out. These scenes are very repetitious and serve to show Clarissa's mind being worn out. Clarissa refuses help from Mr. Lovelace's friend, and when Mr. Belford has the charges dropped, she refuses to leave, demonstrating her fear of Mr. Lovelace's molestation. Mr. Belford's discontinuance of his narration until hearing from Mr. Lovelace parallels Mr. Lovelace's story telling and serves to demonstrate to Mr. Lovelace the irritating nature of his own writing. Clarissa finally agrees to return to the Smiths' residence at Mr. Belford insistence, which foreshadows his assistance and her future confidence in John Belford.
Clarissa's death is foreshadowed by the apothecary's diagnosis of grief, the doctor's diagnosis of a broken heart and low spirits and her being too ill to respond to Miss Howe. Clarissa's inability to forgive Mr. Lovelace foreshadows the fact that she will not reconcile with him before her death. John Belford's wish that he had prevented Mr. Lovelace from ruining Clarissa foreshadows his reformation. Mr. Lovelace does not believe Clarissa's heart is broken, foreshadowing his refusal to accept responsibility for Clarissa's illness and death. Mr. Lovelace's promise not to molest Clarissa as long as John Belford writes minutely about everything that occurs, foreshadows Mr. Belford's involvement in Clarissa's last days, as well as Mr. Lovelace not seeing Clarissa again.
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Back when camp opened Sooners Illustrated posed five questions Oklahoma had to answer on both offense and defense.
Now it's time to revisit those questions, starting with offense.
Then: When will the starting quarterback be named?
Now: After a two-game stint with redshirt freshman Trevor Knight, junior Blake Bell has been the starter for the last six games. Neither Knight nor Bell have set the world on fire, but the Sooners are 7-1 overall, 4-1 in the Big 12 and No. 10 in the BCS. Back then proposed the idea of multiple quarterbacks playing since they all brought about different skill sets. That hasn't materialized, and it sure looks like Bob Stoops and Josh Heupel are going to ride with Bell the rest of the way.
Then: How good can the offensive line be?
Now: Dang good, apparently. OU is averaging 234 yards per game on the ground. And when OU has needed to put games away on the ground, the line and the versatile set of running backs have come through. OU has effectively chewed up the clock in wins at Notre Dame, vs. TCU, at Kansas and last week against previously undefeated Texas Tech. Senior Gabe Ikard has led the way, while OU has also been lucky to avoid the injury bug. Still not sure how deep the line is, but it hasn't needed to be at this point. The physicality Bill Bedenbaugh wanted to bring to the table has happened.
Then: How big of a role will tight ends play?
Now: Umm, not much. And certainly no role at all in the passing game. Senior tight end Brannon Green has been used effectively as a blocker. With a season-ending injury to Trey Millard, the last third of the season should see Green play an even bigger role. Will that result in anything in the passing game? Remains to be seen.
Then: Who will emerge at running back?
Now: Nobody has, and that's not a bad thing. Not a bad thing at all. At times, the Sooners have relied on all three senior running backs. One game it's Brennan Clay. Another game it's Damien Williams. Then Roy Finch has been sprinkled in. They all contribute in positive ways. Clay leads the team with 538 yards. Williams has added 412 yards and a team-high five rushing scores. OU is averaging 5.2 yards per carry, cannot ask for much more than that.
Then: Is this the year for Trey Metoyer?
Now: A resounding no. Metoyer was a factor in the first two games but disappeared after that. OU wide receivers coach Jay Norvell said earlier this month Metoyer was taking a leave of absence. That changed into an indefinite suspension from Stoops a week later after Metoyer was charged with two felony counts of indecent exposure. Instead it has been LaColtan Bester with the breakout season. He has 14 catches for 193 yards and a touchdown. He has rushed for a 35-yard score and thrown for a 49-yard touchdown. No idea what will happen with Metoyer, but the Sooners have bounced back fine and found other options.


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