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HRGuy in Reno, Nevada
120 months ago
As a former staffing industry rep (No not for AppleOne) I can tell you that they are OK. I have never had a problem getting work through them when needed and the wages are pretty fair. The posting that atucually brought me to this blog is my position her in Reno, that is I am the one that contacted them to do recruitment for a direct hire position, so many of the positions are real and I can attest that they fill fast. Again, coming from someone that is involved in the industry and has been a Staffing Manager at a "temp" service it's the squeeky wheel that gets the grease. You too as the job seeker need to stay fresh in the consultants minds, you need to be available for the phone call should it come through and you need to take the initiative to call to see if there are positions available, it's not just register with the service and they will call you, you need to let them know you are interested, you need to stay fresh in their minds, you need to be pro-active in your job search. You should be contacting them to let them know you are available. If you are not happy with the outcome of your job search, try another agency, if you get the same run around, try another one, if you keep getting that run around perhaps there is a reason deeper inside of you that needs to be examined. Take some responsibility for your job search rather than placing the blame on someone because *YOU* can not get a job. Don't just assume that you deserve a job, no one deserves a job, it's something that you get when you have the skills, knowledge, drive to succeed and desire to do well at what you do, you need to want to work, you need to do good at an assignment and you need to be reliable and have viable skills or you won't get a call or won't get a call back. Not even McDonald's will hire you if there isn't some commitment to present yourself professionally, and some drive to succeed. My final thought is quit complaining and take some responsibility for yourself.
qa in Denver, Colorado
120 months ago
Stop selling your sinking ship!!!
HRGuy in Reno, Nevada
120 months ago
I am not selling a sinking ship, just trying to convey a point. Yes they may not have the best service in all branches. There may be some questionable ads even. However, if you have reasonable expections on what a staffing firm can do for you, you wouldn't have a reason to complain. Again, coming from staffing I have seen it all, and I can tell you that the people that complain, the people that don't get call backs, the people that go out to jobs only to last a day before they get a call saying don't go back are the ones that don't want to work or have such high expections for salary, etc. that it's completely impossible to find them a position. So to bring this back into perspective. Don't complain because you can't get a job, be proactive, register with more than one firm, try to find a job on your own rather than sitting around all day waiting for the phone to ring and complaining when it doesn't, try being self sufficient. It's sad to look around at people that claim to want to work, but will do and say anything to avoid working, then complain that someone else couldn't get them a job. It's your responsibility to get your own job. I just wish that welfare and assistance were truely just for those that had real disabilities and those that were truely in need because they were unable to, after legitimately making an effort, secure employment and I wish that they were short term. POINT: Take some responsibility for yourself. Stop relying on me and everyone that has taken responsibility for our lives to support you.
Anonymous in Ontario CA in Ontario, California
120 months ago
As a customer for APPLEONE as well as an attempt to be a CANDIDATE, they are woefully incompetent. They regularly post executive jobs that I am more than qualifed to fill, and I never hear from them. Meanwhile, I get calls from OTHERS for the many of the same positions.
They may be okay at clerical level, but they are HORRIBLE at the Exec Placement market. I tried dealing with 3 Inland Empire offices of AppleOne and got nowhere. I even tried to help them by reaching Shane Riley, Regional Director.
It turned out to be no more rewarding than any other communication with Apple One personnel. It started out with the usual "tell me about your experience" question, but I wasn't given the opportunity to ever complete the story. Or to really get into it either. I was verbally run over, listening to a litany of explanations on various parallel but barely related topics. He did a magnificent job of defending Apple One and its business model/practices, but he barely listened to me. That's because I didn't get much of a chance to tell him anything.
During the 30+ minutes we were on the telephone I doubt that I allowed to speak for 5 minutes total. In fact, after several interruptions by him early on, he informed me (at 8:05 AM) that he had to go into a meeting in 10 minutes. He then proceeded to "explain Apple One" for the next 15. I was never really given an opportunity to fully present my experience, and toward the end I was asked to "quickly summarize the reasons you want to sever the Apple One relationship".
STEER CLEAR OF THEM, they are bad news.
HRGuy in Reno, Nevada
120 months ago
Now that is a legit gripe, no "they couldn't find me's", Just straight up experiences with those offices, and you moved on rather than pointing fingers. They are better at lower positions they rarely are successful with the exec type positions, unless you are dealing with a high end recruiter in one of their high end offices... As far as the getting run over thing.. dunno what to say there, but my kudos to you for getting the point of my message.. you warned people of your experience but you didn't have a case of the poor me's.. nicely done..you have command of your destiny simply by moving on and using multiple firms.. which just a heads up to everyone, I used to place ghost ads too when I was in staffing, it's something that ALL firms do to get resumes to skill market out to companies, I actually left the company I was with because I felt it to be dishonest.. Anyway.. if you are a higher level managment person staffing firms aren't for you.. you will have much better luck on your own.. no one wants to pay fees anymore..
Candidate in Florida in Glendale, California
120 months ago
I have went thru Temp agencies for my last three jobs over a 15 year period and I agree with the HR guy in Reno fully. My first job I went in as a temp and was offered a job by the company in two months this lasted for 10 years, my second job as as a temp at $12 hr I was hired in three months as a Director of Sales at 55k a year for five years and my third job was a temp at $12 hour and hired in two months at 50k per year so what I am trying to say is that if you are positive and willing to work for it it presents a great way to get in. The people on these web sites that moan and groan and blame everyone but themself are real losers and nothing more. Get a life people and look at yourself are you presentable, bright, articulate with the skills that the temp agency needs .maybe there is a reason you cann't get your own jobs ..Hey there is a thought
Anonymous in Ontario CA in Ontario, California
120 months ago
Candidate in Florida in Glendale, California said: I have went thru Temp agencies for my last three jobs over a 15 year period and I agree with the HR guy in Reno fully. My first job I went in as a temp and was offered a job by the company in two months this lasted for 10 years, my second job as as a temp at $12 hr I was hired in three months as a Director of Sales at 55k a year for five years and my third job was a temp at $12 hour and hired in two months at 50k per year...
While I agree that some are just moaning, I think your position is taking the moral high ground. OF COURSE there duds out there,BUT not everyone that is IGNORED by Apple One and other agencies are duds, either.
I think its GREAT when someone "gets a break" and applaud you if its real. Here's another splash of reality.
Started as $12 an hour? It appears you have few marketable skills. $55k a year hardly qualifies as a senior executive level. I question why a Director of Sales is paid only $55k a year, anywhere in the US. Sounds more like an advertising manager position. Did you report to the President or CEO? At least you were employed, and hopefully this streak continues when you are into your mid 50's and beyond.
Those of us with higher educations and experiences in the "Boardroom" that haven't "temped" have employment issues, because Apple One is guilty of misrepresentation (not having real job orders), or even worse, age descrimination.
There ARE chronic complainers on this board. At the same time, Apple One is GUILTY AS CHARGED. These are not mutually exclusive positions, BOTH are true.
Those of us who know how to dress, have degrees, with a plethora of work experience and the energy/desire to BE EMPLOYED also have reason to be rightously indignant. WE AREN'T looking for a freebie, just an opportunity. Apple One is either incompetent, misleading or uses illegal practices and is able to cover it up, at least for now.
Anonymous in Los Angeles, California
119 months ago
All you people who are complaining about staffing companies- GET A GRIP! First instead of complaining, you should be out looking for a JOB! Second- You don't pay the agency- this a service, you chose to go to an Agency and have someone ASSIST you with your search. HELL-O!!!!! Third, maybe your not getting a position because of your attitude, no job stability (job hoper), don't have the skills, the list can go on..........
FINGUY in Ontario, California
119 months ago
Anonymous in Los Angeles, California said: All you people who are complaining about staffing companies- GET A GRIP! First instead of complaining, you should be out looking for a JOB! Second- You don't pay the agency- this a service, you chose to go to an Agency and have someone ASSIST you with your search. HELL-O!!!!! Third, maybe your not getting a position because of your attitude, no job stability (job hoper), don't have the skills, the list can go on..........
DEAR ANON - What makes you think WE AREN'T LOOKING? What do you think we are doing at the INDEED web, MONSTER, CAREER BUILDER, The Ladders, Six Figure jobs,walking into the Robert Half, Ajilon, Apple One,Manpower offices et.al.?
Second, we DO PAY THE AGENCY. You think they are a social service funded of the State/Federal government? They earn based on what we do for them, and we get a piece, and the truth is they typically get 45% of the gross billing for temp, and 15% to 35% of first year earnings for a regular placement.
Third, while there probably are some that lack skills, attitude, etc. THERE REST OF US are qualified, educated and motivated.
When we don't get jobs because of Age, Sex, Racial Discrimination, just plain deceit, we have a right to beef. When these outfits try to recruit, lying about the opportunity even being available, then blow the whistle of the "employee with the roving eye" there is a need to speak out. Job Hoppers? There are few jobs that last more than 5 years with any company because of "Right-sizing, down-sizing, trimming the fat, relocations, mergers, layoffs, consolidations, shared services" and just plain closures. We quickly move jobs to India to get the $500 a YEAR Technical support employee (Dell, HP etc.) and then wonder why so many are looking that are motivated/educated.
Is it REALLY that NECESSARY? in Los Angeles, California
119 months ago
It is amazing how I have stumbled upon this site to find the array of frustrated job seekers such as myself, yet I still stand apart from the pack with one very distinct difference...professionalism. While I too, recently sought employment (And might I add, what seemed to be an endless journey), though frustrated, I continued to stay positive, and promoted myself as such. Yes, I too utilized the services of not only AppleOne, but other employment services as well. With the attitude that it is better to have multiple avenues, than to solely work it alone. Have I received favorable feedback from all?..No. However, because I distinctly promoted myself to my Account Executive (and yes it was AppleOne), in a professional manner, with reasonable expectations of the current market (and we all know it doesn't look good for many career industries currently)for my person of my experience (and yes, I hold an MBA, not a "job hopper", and can run with the best of them), my outcome was quite different from those of whom have posted comments previous to mine.
I made sure I kept in contact with her consistantly (through all of the "I have nothing at this time"), all the while knowing that the service is an "additional tool" to my career search. Nevertheless, I am proud to report that the position I chose was from AppleOne versus the other opportunities that I had a chance to accept. Am I happy in my position...VERY! As stated previously, I was part of the frustrated pool of candidates, yet I continued to to stay positive and kept my level of professionalism.
Last but not least, I know there may be some who will be offended from my submission. The thought of "what gives her to right to say, I'm not professonal!" (or close to it) MAY run through your mind, as you quickly think up a reply to submit.
And then it is at that moment...I have just proved my point.
In any event, I really do wish you the best in your career search.
FINGUY in Ontario, California
119 months ago
Congrats to the one of the ONLY satisfied customers... You were lucky and found the only person in Apple One that is effective. Kindly post her name and number so others may benefit. The bulk of individuals I encountered, including the upper management were barely literate. Those that were literate, were unreasonable. See my posting of 29 days ago refernecing Shane and others.
Your tone is distinctly different now, than earlier. For whatever reason. Let me ask just one question. Is your income in the upper 5 figures or greater? While you have an MBA, are you truly employedand compensated at the level you are educated and capable, or just employed?
It was a pretty high-handed posting from you earlier today. The second posting is far more reasonable. Help the others with what you learned. After all, you are employed and the rest of us aren't a threat. Or are we?
Fed-upandFrustrated in Washington, District of Columbia
119 months ago
FINGUY in Ontario, California said: DEAR ANON - What makes you think WE AREN'T LOOKING? What do you think we are doing at the INDEED web, MONSTER, CAREER BUILDER, The Ladders, Six Figure jobs,walking into the Robert Half, Ajilon, Apple One,Manpower offices et.al.?
I could not have said it better! : )
Annie2 in Frisco, Texas
119 months ago
Apple One has a bigger sign, at our place, than we do. We outsourced FTE's and replaced them Apple One contractors. We're not saving money and contractors are worthless. Is there some under the table money or what?
jobsearchdolphin in Tampa, Florida
119 months ago
I used to be in staffing as co-owner of a small firm. The recession took us out of business. During our time we made every effort to keep lines of communication open with both candidates and clients. When someone interviewed for us we ALWAYS let them know what happened. And we returned calls from candidates.
Do I think that some staffing firms do this? Yes.
I've read a lot of comments about negative experiences. And in my own job searching in years past I've had "mixed" levels of success.
I believe the staffing business itself overall has disintegrated in quality as so many more firms are around. There's great turnover at many agencies and I've been underwhelmed a number of times with the lack of skills/abilities of someone I've dealt with. I'm 48 and have owned 2 businesses; being talked to as if I'd first seen the alphabet 2 weeks ago is demeaning.
1. There are good agencies. It's just hard to know who they are. Clearly from city to city franchises are not consistent. See who you know who has had a good experience with any agency. That might be a place to start.
J_R in Austin, Texas
118 months ago
This was the situation with the AppleOne located around 11149 Research Blvd. In the past i had registered with AppleOne. My recruiter was David Romero. I had taken an assesment test. After that i called my recruiter to get the results and to find out how advanced the tests were. Prior to taking the test, i had told him that my software knowledge was basic.
J_R in Austin, Texas
118 months ago
I truly beleive that the Appleone personnel located at 11149 Research Blvd is managed by Bigots!
Industry-Experienced in Phoenix, Arizona
118 months ago
If it wasn't for my seven years in the industry that made me realize the psychology of the unemployed or unhappily-employed, I would think that J_R & FINGUY probably couldn't pass drug screening to secure a job. With their lack of respect for their recruiters, it's not a wonder why they haven't had success. I am a college graduate and have been in sales (and finance) for a number of years. I will honestly tell you that working in the recruiting industry was by far the most challenging position I have ever held. The reason is evident throughout this chain of comments.
The "product", if you will, that the industry sells is people like the ones on this chain - emotional and frustrated people. Another reality is that most staffing firms place less than 40% of the people they interview. If you have received a position through an agency, it's not because you weren't in the top 60%, it's has to do primarily with timing, and often times because of other factors that deal with experience and job stability requirements. And, contrary to FINGUY's comment, the client companies pay the fees - not the candidates - and the recruiters are at the mercy of meeting their client's requirements (FINGUY - if I'm wrong, I would love to see a copy of the check you paid to an agency). So, try working in an industry where 3 out of 5 people you meet end up feeling dissatisfied because they feel as though they should have received a job from you based on the time they've spent there and their belief in how their qualifications either compare to others or the client's requirements. Those remaining 60% typically assign blame to their recruiter and refuse to consider most other reasons. After all, if they were as qualified as they believed, they would have found a position on their own rather than blaming the recruiter.
J_R & FINGUY... have you applied with the post office? Based on the stereotypes, you may find it a match. ;0)
Industry-Experienced in Phoenix, Arizona
118 months ago
Ontario: I thoroughly enjoyed reading your commentary about Shane Riley because your brief experience with him is an accurate representation of how he conducts himself - he LOVES to hear himself speak. I met with him once and know a couple of people who work (or have worked) for him. Shane Riley is referred to as "Pain Smiley" by many of his subordinates because of his management style - for the most part, he tells people what they want to hear but then takes back-door measures to discipline/reprimand them. From my understanding, he was extremely successful in the Inland Empire but failed miserably when given the opportunity to help improve the NY market. Apparently he recently joined the AZ area and is running people off like crazy (one friend of mine left, the other is looking).
Hindsight is always 20/20 but I am very thankful that I didn't continue to pursue an opportunity with that company and under his leadership. Like you, I had the same impression of Shane (aka Pain) and trusted my gut.
I'm sorry for your frustration but thankful you shared.
FINGUY in Ontario, California
118 months ago
Dear Experienced
The reason for the displeasure of some candidates can be a result of their own shortcomings, sometimes. Then there are those that have been lied to, deceived or however you care to frame it. As far as you statistics, support them or leave the percentages out. It is speculation unless supported. You are like the teachers that think they're doing a good job, just because they try. Meanwhile most graduates can't read, write or count. Results count in all things, effort is lauadable but unless followed by "success", a waste of time.
You enjoyed my Shane Riley story, but think I am Post Office material and a druggie. Obviously I can pass a "drug test". Can you? Sounds like "the pot calling the kettle".
If you were as good as you pretend, you'd stay in staffing and "make a difference". A couple years of employment don't make you an expert, let alone experienced; 2 to 3 decades do.
Respect is earned. Most recruites are like the proverbial "those who can't, teach". Look at Robert Half. Staffed mostly with CPA's that couldn't make it to Senior level.
Make a difference, Experienced and if you succeed, congrats. We need you in Ontario, and apparently a bunch of other places.
Industry-Experienced in Phoenix, Arizona
118 months ago
We could round and round, so I'll save my rebuttal regarding you dismissing my statistics but conveniently using the word "most" when referring to graduates and recruiters. Despite only spending 7 years in the business (as opposed to decades), research will support my claim of a placement percentage of no more than 40% industry-wide. I don't pretend to be someone I'm not (well, no more than anyone else does - ha!) and I have communicated my experiences as objectively and truthfully as possible.
It seems as though this exchange has revealed not only your distaste for recruiters, but has also brought to surface your harsh feelings for the teaching profession as well. Seems that in each case you have had negative experiences with these two professions that have tried to assist you at one point. I am truly sorry for your experiences in life that have led you to these unfortunate opinions.
Until your response, I did not know that FINGUY and "Anonymous in Ontario" were the same person. I apologize for directing my responses in separate routes.
In all seriousness, I hope that your job search has rewarded you with a position you enjoy. Life is difficult enough without having to do something unenjoyable.
-Hugs not Drugs
FINGUY in Ontario, California
118 months ago
Dear Experienced
My "distaste for recruiters" and educators doesn't extend to all, just some, the pretenders.
I have tried to use a number of agencies including Apple One, and my worst experience was with them. Unfortunately they aren't even semi-pros, at least in Greater LA. When I spoke to "Shane the Pain" as you put it, it wasn't to beat them up, it was to help them help candidates better. Before I could BEGIN to convey this message, he "mugged me".
Over a month ago, I openned 3 discussions, asking for high performing individuals names and numbers on the Apple One, Robert Half and Ajilon boards. To date, THERE HASN'T BEEN ONE response, let alone a name and number of a high performer. Pretty disappointing.
As far as educators, I have had the pleasure of being taught/mentored by many, almost all now retired or dead. Meanwhile their successors turn out a substandard product (US Education quality is 29th in the world) at nearly the highest per capita cost (source: Democratic Debate last week). We need to "fix" this industry even faster...
Perhaps we CAN live without skilled and honest placement professionals, but without a highly educated workforce we will continue to wither and die.
Help us by changing the process from the "inside". If you ARE talented, the world will flock to you and have you place them. Yeah, I know about timing issues, etc. But employers are HUNGRY for good help. Start by being honest with candidates about your desire/ability to place them.
G-Man in temecula, California
118 months ago
appleone helped me 19 years ago and I am still employed with the same job and still use them over all oether services.. fyi attitude is everything!!!!!!!
FINGUY in Ontario, California
118 months ago
Dear G
Nineteen years in the same job? Yikes! I am happy for you.
I assume the office was in the San Diego area. I don't recall an Apple One office in Temecula, just Manpower that long ago. Is anyone still one the payroll that placed you? Unfortunately, you are an exception, at least in today's environment.
Attitude IS a lot, but not EVERYTHING. Try getting a high level job without an appropriate education, experience, etc.
manpower rep in West Palm Beach, Florida
118 months ago
Let me make a few comments, first you may want to spell check your resume, if you cannot spell the word "straight"in a forum, chances are it is spelled wrong or your resume. Second why on earth if you had such a bad experience would you call back in August to try and reason with them?
FINGUY in Ontario, California
118 months ago
manpower rep in West Palm Beach, Florida said: Let me make a few comments, first you may want to spell check your resume, if you cannot spell the word "straight"in a forum, chances are it is spelled wrong or your resume. Second why on earth if you had such a bad experience would you call back in August to try and reason with them?
Dear West Palm Beach
Since your comment immediately followed mine, I got the impression that it was aimed at me, not JR in Austin some time back. Just in case you've forgoten, there is spell check in most WP packages, but not on this board. However IO don't want to be accused of defending JP, that's a pretty weak position at best.
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The pirate pair, Paddy and Cap'n (Alicia Clark and Aurora Kurth) seem to be in desperate straits, marooned on board their ship without food or water for a start. Cap'n seems a trifle demented and Paddy lost in an Irish reverie that seems endless.
The pair clown and storytell in a manner that suspends us somewhere between reality and a dream. This impression is increased by the brief scenes that reveal a young woman in bed, trying in vain to get to sleep. What all the characters convey is an oddly unfocussed anxiety.
This pirate story of swashbuckling adventure, told with great dramatic zest and lively physical re-enactment, also suggests that truth and fiction are being deliberately mixed. There are echoes of Ulysses' adventures in the Odyssey, for example, and more than a touch of Coleridge's Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner.
We seem to be suspended in a dream of pirate adventure, made funny in the quixotic performances but also grim enough in its reminder of the blood-thirsty occupations of these professional killers and pillagers. Of course they are also only girls dressed up in pirate gear, another dislocating fact.
The two writer/performers are inventive and entertaining, establishing distinct and contrasting characters. Each tells us how they came to be pirates - they were both originally child runaways who ended up at sea.
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23rd June 2012 06:47 AM #1
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How should you start feeding a baby solid foods, and how many meals should be given per day?
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Hi Mom8Months,
You may want to take a look at the thread Baby's First Meal - How To Introduce. There is some excellent information there.
Please post back and let us know if you have any further questions. We always like to give ideas.
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28th June 2012 10:09 PM #3
Hi mom8months,
One weaning approach, which I particularly like as it follows on nicely from exclusively breastfeeding is baby led weaning. This is where you allow your baby to feed themselves and to choose how much food they want to eat, rather than spoon-feeding them. The author of the baby led weaning book has looked into a lot of research and found that this is a healthy way for babies to be weaned as it gives the baby control of what they are eating.
You can start from 6 months and when your baby is developmentally ready (e.g. reaching out for food, able to sit up alone). You offer your baby a variety of food (cut into chunks which are big enough for your baby to grip onto with some of the food extending from their grip) around an hour after a milk feed (so they are not actually hungry). From 6 months-12 months, the baby led weaning mantra is 'food is for fun until they are one' as babies can still get the majority of their nutritional requirements from breast milk at this age (at 12 months, babies are able to get approximately 90% of their nutrients from breast milk).
It is good to involve your baby in family mealtimes and enjoy eating together. I prefer high-chairs which do not have a tray but can be pushed right up to the family table to help the baby join in.
Other mums on this forum have also followed other very good weaning approaches which have been right for their babies - but baby led weaning is the approach I know most about!
I hope this helps you,
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When I was caring for children in a day care setting, one mum sent some cooked vegetable chunks for her child to eat. When I asked her if she cooked this up herself, she said she had just picked up a can of vegetables, drained them and put the vegetables in the bag.
Though canned food is not highly nutritious, it can be a way to get those vegetables into a child's tummy if you're short on time. This particular vegetable blend had chunks of potatoe, carrot, and green beans (among other things).
Just an idea for those soft, first finger foods, and you can always prepare and steam up your own :-)
Avocado chunks are a really good "first food" that a child can pick up and eat, or you can mash it up and put it on a spoon.
LJ always has some great ideas and I'd definitely pick up a copy of the Baby-led Weaning Book.
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- National Clinical Trial ID: NCT01527149
- Secondary Protocol No: Not Specified
Patients with mantle cell lymphoma are invited to take part in this study. Compared to other kinds of lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma is often difficult to get rid of permanently with the usual kinds of treatment such as rituximab plus chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Rituximab is a protein that was designed by genetic engineering. Rituxumab binds to CD20. CD20 is a protein that is in the surface of normal and cancerous B-cells, such as mantle cell lymphoma. When it binds to CD20, rituximab causes anti-cancer responses by activating the immune system to fight the cancer. It also weakens cancer cells by making chemotherapy drugs more powerful. Rituximab is used to treat mantle cell lymphomas, but some patients do not respond to rituximab. Some patients respond, but then the lymphoma returns over time. So it is important to develop new therapies. Ofatumumab is a new antibody used against CD20. In lab studies, ofatumumab appeared to be more powerful than rituximab. An antibody is a blood protein that fights disease cells like CD20. Ofatumumab has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia. This drug is being studied now for treating patients with B-cell lymphomas, including mantle cell lymphoma. In this study patients will receive the study drug, ofatumumab, in combination with alternating doses of high-dose chemotherapy. Patients will get the study drug and chemotherapy every 21 days, for 6 cycles. If they are eligible, study participants will also get an autologous stem cell transplant. Some patients have had good effects from a combination of high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation after getting treatment with rituximab. Chemotherapy has been used to treat mantle cell lymphoma, and has been successful for many patients. Together, high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant (HDC-ASCT) is an intensive therapy and it can damage normal bone marrow. So this intensive treatment can lower blood cell counts by damaging bone marrow. For this reason, this treatment cannot be given to patients without a re-infusion of their own normal stem cells.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
• Histologically documented mantle cell lymphoma with co-expression of CD20 and CD5 and lack of CD23 expression by immunophenotyping and at least one of the following confirmatory tests: 1) positive immunostaining for cyclin D1; 2) the presence of t(11;14) on cytogenetic analysis; OR 3) molecular evidence of B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 1 (bcl-1)/immunoglobulin heavy locus (IgH) rearrangement
• Cases that are CD5-negative and/or CD23-positive will be eligible provided that the histopathology is consistent with mantle cell lymphoma AND positive for cyclin D1, t(11;14), or bcl-1/IgH rearrangement
• A tissue block or unstained slides (10•20 slides) will be submitted to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) Pathology Department for central pathology review
• A diagnosis based on peripheral blood or bone marrow aspirate is allowed; if the diagnosis is based only on blood, in addition to the immunophenotype and molecular confirmation above, a peripheral blood smear must be available for central pathology review; if the diagnosis is based on a bone marrow, the bone marrow core biopsy or aspirate clot tissue block will be submitted to the RPCI Pathology Department: if the tissue block is not available please submit the diagnostic smears for review
• Extent of disease: stage I•IV; patients with nodular histology mantle cell lymphoma must have Ann Arbor stage III or IV disease to be eligible
• Patients with mantle zone type histology will not be eligible
• Patients with other mantle cell histologies are eligible regardless of stage
• Measurable or assessable disease is required; measurable tumor size (at least one node measuring 2.25 cm^2 in bidimensional measurement)
• No active central nervous system (CNS) disease defined as symptomatic meningeal lymphoma or known CNS parenchymal lymphoma; a lumbar puncture demonstrating mantle cell lymphoma at the time of registration to this study is not an exclusion for study enrollment
• Patients must be previously untreated
• No prior radiation therapy for mantle cell lymphoma
• >= 2 weeks since major surgery
• No known hypersensitivity to murine products
• No medical condition requiring chronic use of high dose systemic corticosteroids (i.e., doses of prednisone higher than 10 mg/day or equivalent)
• No human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; patients with a history of intravenous drug abuse or any behavior associated with an increased risk of HIV infection should be tested for exposure to the HIV virus; patients who test positive or who are known to be infected are not eligible; an HIV test is not required for entry on this protocol, but is required if the patient is perceived to be at risk
• Non-pregnant and non-nursing; women and men of reproductive potential should agree to use an effective means of birth control
• Patients who test positive for hepatitis C antibody (Ab) are eligible provided all of the following criteria are met: 1) total bilirubin =< 2 x upper limit of normal; 2) AND aspartate aminotransferase (AST) =< 3 x upper limit of normal; AND 3) liver biopsy (pathology) demonstrates =< grade 2 fibrosis and no cirrhosis
• Specific guidelines will be followed regarding inclusion of MCL based on hepatitis B serological testing as follows:
• Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) negative, hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) negative, hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) positive MCL patients are eligible
• Patients who test positive for HBsAg are ineligible (regardless of other hepatitis B serologies)
• For MCL patients with HBsAg negative, but HBcAb positive (regardless of HBsAb status), should have hepatitis B virus (HBV) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing done and protocol eligibility determined as follows:
• If HBV DNA is positive the subject is excluded
• If HBV DNA is negative, patient may be included but must undergo at least every 2 months HBV DNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing from the start of treatment throughout the duration the study
• Monitoring during the study is required at least every 2 months and during follow-up at a minimum of every 2-3 months up to 6 months after the last dose
• Prophylactic antiviral therapy with lamivudine (3TC) or investigator's preferred antiviral regimen throughout protocol therapy and for 6-12 months thereafter may be initiated at the discretion of the investigator
• If the patients' HBV DNA becomes positive during the study, the investigator should manage the clinical situation as per the standard of care of participating institution; the investigator should weigh the risks and benefits of continuing ofatumumab or discontinuing ofatumumab before appropriate treatment decisions are made for that individual patient
• Patients must not have a history of cardiac disease, defined as New York Heart Association class II or greater or clinical evidence of congestive heart failure (CHF)
• No known hypersensitivity to ofatumumab, humanized antibodies or chemotherapy agents throughout the protocol
• Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) by multi gated acquisition scan (MUGA) or echocardiogram (ECHO) >= 45%
• Neutrophils > 1000/uL
• Platelets >= 75,000/uL (unless significant bone marrow involvement with MCL)
• Creatinine =< 2.0 mg/dL
• Total bilirubin =< 2.0 mg/dL (unless MCL related or attributable to Gilbert's disease)
• Urine or serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) or serum HCG = negative (if female patient of childbearing potential)
• Patient or legal representative must understand the investigational nature of this study and sign an Independent Ethics Committee/Institutional Review Board approved written informed consent form prior to receiving any study related procedure
• Consult with a physician experience in care and management of subjects with hepatitis B to manage/treat subjects who are anti-hepatitis B core antibody (HBc) positive
Exclusion Criteria:
• Prior history of HIV-positivity (routine HIV testing is not required pre-treatment)
• Positive serology for hepatitis B (HB) defined as a positive test for HBsAg; in addition, if negative for HBsAg but HBcAb positive (regardless of HBsAb status), a hepatitis B DNA test will be performed and if positive the patient will be excluded
• Serious non-malignant disease (e.g., active uncontrolled bacterial, viral, or fungal infections) or other medical conditions (including psychiatric) which, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator (PI) would compromise other protocol objectives
• Presence of symptomatic CNS lymphoma
• Pregnant or lactating females
• Prior history of radiation or chemotherapy for MCL
• History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to ofatumumab or other agents used in study
• Patients with a "currently active" second malignancy, other than non-melanoma skin cancer or in situ carcinoma of the cervix or breast; patients are not considered to have a "currently active" malignancy if they have completed anti-cancer therapy, are considered by their physician to be at less than 30% risk of relapse and at least 2-5 years have lapsed
• Major surgery, other than diagnostic surgery, within 2 weeks
• Patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) other than MCL
• Patients must not have a history of cardiac disease, defined as New York Heart Association class II or greater or clinical evidence of congestive heart failure; all patients must have a MUGA scan or 2-dimensional (D) echocardiogram indicating an ejection fraction of >= 45% within 42 days prior to registration; the method used at baseline must be used for later monitoring
• Unwilling or unable to follow protocol requirements
• Any condition which in the Investigator's opinion deems the patient an unsuitable candidate to receive study drug
• Received an investigational agent within 30 days prior to enrollment


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The Pressure Is On
|The Pressure Is On
|Studio album by Hank Williams, Jr.
|August 1981
|Jimmy Bowen
|Hank Williams, Jr. chronology
|Professional ratings
|Review scores
The Pressure Is On is a studio album by American country music artist Hank Williams, Jr.. It was released by Elektra/Curb Records in August 1981 and was Williams' seventh studio album on the Elektra/Curb label.
Critical and commercial success[edit]
The Pressure Is On was Williams' fifth consecutive Top 10 album for Curb, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.[2] Two songs, "All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)" and A Country Boy Can Survive" were released as singles, with "All My Rowdy Friends" peaking at Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs & Tracks chart, giving Williams his fifth career Number One single, while "A Country Boy Can Survive" peaked at number 2. They have become signature songs for Williams and remain among the most popular of his career. The album and singles were well received by critics, earning Williams an Academy of Country Music nomination for Top Male Vocalist. It was also a major commercial success for Williams and was certified Platinum by the RIAA, making it Williams' sixth album to be certified Gold and his second to be certified Platinum.[3]
Track listing[edit]
- "A Country Boy Can Survive" (Hank Williams, Jr.) – 4:16
- "The Coalition to Ban Coalitions" (Williams, Jr.) – 2:10
- "Tennessee Stud" (Jimmy Driftwood) – 3:27
- "Ramblin' in My Shoes" (Bill Emerson, Vince Emerson) – 3:13 [featuring Boxcar Willie]
- "The Pressure Is On" (Williams, Jr.) – 4:13
- "All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)" (Williams, Jr.) – 3:58
- "I Don't Care (If Tomorrow Never Comes)" (Williams) – 2:41 [featuring George Jones]
- "Weatherman" (Williams, Jr.) – 3:39
- "Everytime I Hear That Song" (Williams, Jr.) – 3:15
- "Ballad of Hank Williams" (Don Helms) – 3:21 [featuring Don Helms]
- Acoustic Guitar: Kenny Bell, Bobby Thompson, Hank Williams Jr., Paul Worley
- Electric Guitar: Reggie Young, Billy Walker
- Drums: James Stroud
- Steel Guitar: "Cowboy" Eddie Long, Sonny Garrish
- Bass Guitar: Joe Osborn, Bob Wray
- Piano: Larry Knechtel, Hargus "Pig" Robbins
- Organ: Mike Lawler
- Synthesizer: Tony Migliore
- Mandolin: Vernon Derrick, Kieran Kane
- Fiddle: Lisa Silver, Vernon Derrick
- Viola: Buddy Spicher
- Dobro: Mike Auldridge, Hank Williams, Jr.
- Horns: Irve Kane (trombone), Terry Mead (trumpet), Jerry Vinett (clarinet)
- Banjo: Bobby Thompson
- Train Whistle: Boxcar Willie
- Harmonica: Terry McMillan
- Sitar: Reggie Young
- Lead Vocals: Hank Williams Jr.
- Guest Duck: Mack Vickery
- Produced by Jimmy Bowen
- Recorded at Sounds Stage Studios, Nashville, Tennessee
- Engineered by Ron Treat, Jimmy Bowen and Steve Tillisch
- Mastered at Masterfonics by Glenn Meadows
- Album Art Direction: Ron Caro and Norm Ung
- Album Design by Norm Ung
- Album Photography by Ron Slenzak
Chart performance[edit]
|Chart (1981)
|U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums
|U.S. Billboard 200
- ^ Jurek, Thom. "The Pressure Is On review". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
- ^ "The Pressure Is On Charts". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
- ^ RIAA - Gold & Platinum


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Hall County officials presented their newest asset, the Spout Springs Reuse Facility, at a press conference Monday in South Hall.
The wastewater treatment facility soon will provide sewer service to unincorporated South Hall, an area that relies heavily on septic systems. The facility could make room for more commercial and industrial development in that end of the county, said Hall County Commissioner Bobby Banks.
The sewer plant has a permit to treat up to 750,000 gallons of waste per day. The plant, which serves South Hall's Reunion and Sterling on the Lake subdivisions, as well as the Village at Deaton Creek, now uses about one-third of that capacity.
Banks said the county's control of the plant will make room for more commercial and industrial development in South Hall. Banks said he already had one development company contact him about building a shopping center in the area.
"People have already started calling wanting to know how they can hook on," Banks said.
Also, the county will be able to return treated wastewater from South Hall to Lake Lanier.
"Eventually, we'll be able to get that water back to Gainesville," Banks said. "Right now, it's going (on a field) in a spray application."
Banks said the county is working on increasing the treatment permit to 1.6 million gallons per day. The increased permit would allow the county to expand sewer services to the southern region of unincorporated Hall County.
Banks said it could be another year before the county gets the go-ahead from Georgia's Environmental Protection Division to expand the plant's capacity.
The wastewater treatment facility, once owned by developer John Wieland, came into Hall County's hands about a month ago for $13.8 million. The county paid for the facility with bonds, and expects to pay the bonds off with sewer tap-on fees.
In 2003, the Lanier Wastewater Authority tried to purchase the facility from Wieland, but the deal never closed.
Wieland, who built the treatment facility for the neighborhoods he is developing in South Hall, went to county officials in September to negotiate the sale of the facility, Banks said. In the purchase agreement, Wieland was given the option to buy tap fees for $5,000 per house he builds in the area.
"(There are) an additional 3,000 tap fees that they (Wieland) are capable of buying over the next eight to 10 years," Banks said. "And up and above that, we can sell to whomever we want to."
"Any tap fee that they buy from the county will cost them $5,000 per house."
The county assumed control of the plant on January 1.


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Report - Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Understanding America's Contested Primacy
In November 2008, the National Intelligence Council released Global Trends 2025 which argued that "the international system — as constructed following the Second World War — will be almost unrecognizable by 2025 owing to the rise of emerging powers, a globalizing economy, a historic transfer of relative wealth and economic power from West to East, and the growing influence of non-state actors. By 2025 the international system will be a global multipolar one with gaps in national power continuing to narrow between developed and developing countries [emphasis in original]."1 This conclusion represented a striking departure from the NIC's conclusion four years earlier in Mapping the Global Future 2020 that unipolarity was likely to remain a persistent condition of the international system.
Between the two reports America's zeitgeist had clearly shifted under the impact of persistent difficulty in the counterinsurgency wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and increased questioning of United States global leadership (at home and abroad), the seemingly inexorable rise of the newly emerging economies (suggestively labeled as the BRICs by Goldman Sachs analysts), and the global economic downturn and recession in the United States. The overall impact was the creation of a new conventional wisdom that foresees continued decline of the United States, an end to the unipolar world order that marked the post–Cold War world and a potential departure from the pursuit of US primacy that marked the foreign policies of the three presidential administrations that followed the end of the Cold War.
The debate over unipolarity and continued US primacy is not merely an academic debate. Perceptions of US power will guide both American policymakers and other nations as they consider their policy options. Primacy has underpinned US grand strategy since the end of the Cold War because no other nation was able to provide the collective public goods that have upheld the security of the international system and enabled a period of dramatically increased global economic activity and prosperity. Both the United States and the global system have benefitted from that circumstance.
The arguments for US decline are not new but before they harden into an unchallenged orthodoxy it would be good to carefully examine many of the key assumptions that undergird the emerging conventional wisdom. Will the undeniable relative decline of the United States, in fact, lead to the end of unipolarity? Do the BRIC countries really represent a bloc? What would multipolarity look like? How does one measure national power anyhow, and how can one measure the change in the power distribution globally? Is the rise of global competitors inevitable? What are some of the weaknesses that might hamper the would-be competitors from staying on their current favorable economic and political trajectory? Does the United States possess some underappreciated strengths that might serve as the basis for continued primacy in the international system and, if so, what steps would a prudent government take to extend that primacy into the future?
The history of straight-line projections of economic growth and the rise of challengers to the dominance of the United States has not been kind to those who have previously predicted US decline. It is not necessarily the case that the United States will be caught between the end of the "unipolar moment" of post–Cold War predominance and a global multipolar world. The emerging international environment is likely to be different than either of the futures forecast by the NIC in Mapping the Global Future in 2004 or Global Trends 2025 in 2008. It would seem more likely that the relative decline of American power will still leave the United States as the most powerful actor in the international system. But the economic rise of other nations and the spread of nuclear weapons in some key regions are likely to confront the US with difficult new challenges.
The revived notion of America's decline has once again brought to the fore a question about the purposes of United States power and the value of US international primacy. Seeking to maintain America's advantage as the prime player in the international system imposes costs on the US budget and taxpayer. It is certainly fair to ask what the United States gets from exerting the effort to remain number one. It is also worth considering what the world would look like if the United States was just one power among many, and how such perceptions might affect the strategic and policy choices national security decision-makers will face over the next twenty-odd years.
Primacy both allows the state to advance its own specific policy objectives and gives it greater freedom of action in the pursuit of those ends. Throughout most of the twentieth century American presidents have considered it to be in the US interest to seek a "liberal world order" comprised of an international economic system characterized by openness, free trade and free flows of investment, and an international political arrangement characterized by a growing number of liberal democratic states. The theory behind the continued adherence to a strategy of maintaining primacy has been that only the security provided by a strong power or group of powers can underpin the liberal economic and political order that is conducive to economic growth, representative government and international peace and prosperity. Since the end of the Cold War this view has had consistent bipartisan support.
Although the point remains controversial it seems apparent that America, while clearly creating some resentments with its policies, continues to be seen (particularly by governments) as relatively benign in its interactions with other powers. America shares a fundamental view of the world rooted in the neo-liberal orthodoxy of free markets, open societies, and democratic institutions that emerged as a consensus prescription for peace and prosperity after the collapse of communism. This "transnational liberalism" inclines national elites to see a broad confluence of interest with the United States and reduces their tendency to try and counterbalance American power. As the guarantor of the international world economy and a provider of security and stability because of its alliance system, the United States provides global public goods which others cannot provide.
Accepting the new conventional wisdom of decline and an end of US primacy could well lead to an alteration of the strategic underpinnings of American global policy and could become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
A rigorous assessment should consider the strengths and weaknesses of the United States' putative competitors on the global scene as well as the enduring strengths and sources of resilience that have enabled America to extend its primacy and maintain a stabilizing, global hegemonic role against all expectations. There is a need for a framework to inform how US policymakers might think about the problem of developing strategies and policies to extend that role yet again, since it is at least an arguable proposition that rather than a multipolar world, the global system, after the current Great Recession passes, will continue to be unipolar but with some additional challenges for US leadership.
The 2008 NIC report reflected a wave of "declinism" — the belief that American power is on the wane, that other powers are rising, particularly the so-called BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China) and that the United States needs to adjust its international ambitions and eschew continued primacy in favor of accommodating the rising powers in the interest of greater global governance. Ideas about American decline can cut two ways. They can predispose policymakers to pursue policies that actually accelerate decline or they can spark leaders to pursue courses of action that renew American economic vitality in order to reverse decline....
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Did Peebles Give El The Benefit; Alicia Keys' Big Announcement; A Best Man Star is having money problems
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Do Singers El DeBarge and Pebbles have a little secret? Did they have a have a secret love child together? Well, depending on who who you ask. It's a little confusing, but don't forget, "Love Makes Things Happen." Sebastian "Tian" McKissack is a young man in his 20's, and he's writing a book called Deceptions. In the book, he claims he is the secret love child of Pebbles and El DeBarge. Pebbles has responded to his claim. The Mercedes Boy singer took to social media to say she only has two children, and this young man is delusional. Now according to El DeBarge's mother, Etterlene, the long rumored story is true. Etterlene DeBarge also adds that McKissack even lived with her for a while. No word from El on whether or not All This Love was waiting for Peebles. El is coming to Philly on Saturday, August 30th with The Isley Brothers and Atlantic Starr at the Dell Music Center. Tickets are on sale now.
Now speaking of babies, congratulations to Singer/Songwriter Eric Benet and his wife Manuela Testolini. Manuela just delivered their second daughter together named Amoura Luna. Amoura joins big sisters Lucia Bella, who is 2, and Eric's 23-year old daughter India. Eric is on his way to Philly to help celebrate Mimi Brown's 35th anniversary in radio at the Dell Music Center on Thursday, August 7th.
More baby news because Singer Alicia Keys is having two celebrations. She and her hubby, Producer Swizz Beatz, used their fourth wedding anniversary photo shoot to announce they are expecting baby number two together. The couple already have their three-year old son Egypt, and Swizz has three more children from previous relationships.
Finally, Actress Zoe Saldana is expecting twins with her husband, Italian Artist Marco Perego. She's due the first of the year. Saldana took to social media earlier to rip the tabloids for exposing her pregnancy earlier than she wanted. Saldana is one of the stars of the movie Guardians Of The Galaxy, which is in theatres this week.
Singer R Kelly was dropped from the Ohio concert event Fashion Meets Music Festival. Kelly was to headline, but concert organizers released a statement that it was a mutual decision to remove Kelly from the lineup. Word on the street is the overwhelming protests and complaints the concert promoters received coupled with other performers who refused to share the stage with Kelly fueled the decision.
New Edition is getting sued by their former managers. Their current tour is wrapping up this week, but they fired their management company two weeks ago. Benchmark Entertainment has been repping the group for the past two years. The management company claims they masterminded this current tour, and the group voted to fire them and has refused to pay them. Benchmark Entertainment claims they are owed $500,000. The tour has had some bumpy moments, including Bobby Brown leaving the tour and then rejoining citing exhaustion. Sources say Bobby had a hard time keeping up with the challenging choreography during the show.
Robin Thicke is throwing in the towel regarding his marriage to Actress Paula Patton. They two have been split since February amidst stories of his cheating. They have a young son Julian. Thicke begged, pleaded, even wrote an album for Patton but to no avail. Patton wants out. Thicke recently put their home up for sale, and word has Patton may have already moved on with another man.
Get Ready for The Best Man III. The Best Man Wedding will be the third installment in the movie franchise. Last year's first sequel, The Best Man Holiday starring Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Terrence Howard, Harold Perrineau, Regina Hall, Monica Calhoun, Melissa De Sousa and Nia Long, was a smash taking in over $70 million at the box office. Writer/Director Malcolm D. Lee is slated to helm once again with the original cast reprising their roles again. The movie is due spring of 2016.
Speaking of The Best Man, Co-star Terrence Howard is crying broke. Howard owes his ex-wife Michelle Ghent $325,000 in spousal support. Howard recently went to a judge seeking a reduction in his payments. Howard says he was only married to his ex for a year, so why is he paying her so much money? Howard says he only makes $6,000 a month. His new TV drama, Empire, debuts in January on FOX.
In more Best Man news, the other cast members are already busy with other projects. Morris Chestnut is hosting a new docu-series on BET. Vindicated airs Sundays at 10pm on the cable station. Vindicated is a show about men and women exonerated for crimes they did not commit. The show takes a look at their life as they adjust to life beyond prison walls. Chestnut also has a new show debuting on TNT called Legends. Chestnut plays an F.B.I. agent. Legends debuts August 13th on TNT at 9pm.
Chestnut's Best Man Co-star Nia Long is making history of her own. She has been named the first African American spokesperson for Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds perfume. When Taylor was alive, she made the perfume a household name with proceeds benefiting the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Long also has a new show on WE-TV called The Divide, which airs Wednesday nights at 9pm.
Finally, "Harper" himself is doing double duty. In addition to his work on the TNT drama, Murder In The First, Taye Diggs will be guest starring in six episodes of the CBS drama The Good Wife. The new season of Good Wife kicks off September 21st.
Mike Tyson has seen his life played out on Broadway. Now, the boxer wants to see his life played out on the big screen. Tyson says he would like Jamie Foxx to play him on the big screen. The last bio-pic Foxx did was the story of Ray Charles (Ray), and Foxx won an Oscar for his portrayal of the music legend.
Anthony Anderson is one busy guy. He has a show, Eating America, that airs on Monday nights at 9pm on the Food network. Anderson travels to food festivals all over the country. This fall, he stars in the ABC sitcom Black-ish with Laurence Fishburne, who is also co-executive producing with Anderson, and Girlfriends' Tracee Ellis Ross. Speaking of Ross, she is the cover girl for the latest issue of Upscale magazine.
Kem is back his new album, Promise To Love, which will be out August 26th.
Smokey Robinson is back with his new CD, Smokey & Friends. The legendary singer/songwriter is joined by Mary J. Blige, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Ledisi, Cee Lo Green and John Legend as they remake Smokey's greatest hits from his writing for other artists and his own Miracles and solo years. Smokey & Friends will be out August 19th.
Boyz II Men drop their new album Collide on September 30th.
Singer/Songwriter Marsha Ambrosius is back with a new project Friends & Lovers.
What's going to happen to the surrogate baby between Comedienne Sherri Shepherd of The View and her estranged husband Lamar Sally? Shepherd just wrapped up a seven-year stint on The View. Since her split with Sally, she says she is backing out of the deal to be a parent to this child. The surrogate is carrying the child with Sally's sperm, but not with Shepherd's eggs. Shepherd and Sally were married for nearly three years. Sally wants Shepherd to pay child support for the child and live up to her part of the agreement to be a parent to this baby, who is due any day now.
In more Sherri news, look for the comedienne to join her fellow stand ups Kevin Hart and Chris Rock on the big screen. First, we'll see Shepherd team up with Rock in the movie Top Five, due in September. Then she'll join Kevin Hart and Ice Cube in their sequel, Ride Along II, due January 2016. The first Ride Along grossed over $150 million.
UnSung is back with a new season on TV One. The music and Hollywood bio-TV show will air through October with new episodes. Look for bios on Rick James, Wilson Pickett, Peaches & Herb, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, The Chi-Lites, The Emotions and Hi Five, just to name a few. UnSung airs Wednesdays at 8pm on TV One.
The 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards air in October. Snoop Dogg is hosting.
Don't look for the return of the VHI reality show Basketball Wives. The show has been unofficially cancelled. Basketball Wives, created by Shaquille O'Neal's ex-wife Shaunie, was often criticized for the violence and pettiness of the women. The show starred Evelyn Lozada, Tami Roman and Jennifer Williams.
Halle Berry's new CBS drama Extant is getting a new time slot. The show has been moved to 10pm because at 9, it was having a hard time against the NBC reality show America's Got Talent.
Wesley Snipes returns to the big screen August 15th in the action movie The Expendables III. The movie also stars Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, Jet Li, Mel Gibson, Terry Crews, Dolph Lundgen and Antonio Banderas.
Singer/Entrepreneur/Philanthropist Jon Bon Jovi will be receiving The 2014 Marian Anderson Award in the fall. Along with being the Grammy-winning frontman for his group, Bon Jovi has been a tireless advocate for those suffering from HIV/AIDS and low income housing residents. He's also the majority owner of the arena football team The Philadelphia Soul, which his charitable organization is named after. Past Marian Anderson Award recipients include Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis, Elizabeth Taylor, Maya Angelou, Norman Lear, Mia Farrow and Bill Cosby. The festivities will take place in November.
Actress Regina King is doing triple duty. She'll reprise her role in the CBS top rated sitcom The Big Bang Theory this fall. Then, she's off to ABC for the legal drama American Crime with Oscar Winner Timothy Hutton. Finally, King puts her director's hat on for the hottest show on TV. She's slated to direct episode 16 of the Shonda Rhimes-ABC drama Scandal.
Jada Pinkett Smith returns to TV in the new primetime drama Gotham. The show debuts September 22nd on FOX.
Tyler Perry has a new stage production coming to Philadelphia. Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned will be at the Merriam Theatre September 30th –October 5th. Tickets are on sale now.
Saturday, August 30th is the wedding date for Basketball's Dwayne Wade and Actress Gabrielle Union. It's going to a super private affair with no cell phones or cameras allowed. Meanwhile, look for Gabrielle Union in season two of Being Mary Jane. Filming just wrapped for the season, and the show returns to BET at the beginning of the year.
The 66th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards are happening August 25th at the Nokia Theatre on NBC. Kerry Washington has been nominated for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Scandal. Idris Elba and Chiwetel Ejiofor got nominations, as Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or Movie, for their work in Luther and Dancing On The Edge, respectively. Don Cheadle picked up a nomination for Lead Actor In A Comedy Series for his cable series House Of Lies. Angela Bassett was nominated for Supporting Actress for her work in American Horror Story as "Coven".
SWV returns for season two of their WE reality TV show. Season two of SWV: Sisters With Voices kicks off August 14th. That's the same night season 4 kicks off for Braxton Family Values, also on the WE network. The Braxtons are at 9pm followed by SWV at 10pm.
The Wayans Brothers are coming to Philly. Saturday, August 2nd at the Tower Theatre on 69th Street in Upper Darby. It's Damon, Shawn, Marlon and Keenen.
Oscar Winner Lupita N'Youngo is the cover girl for Elle magazine.
First Lady Michelle Obama is the Cover Lady for the latest issue of Essence magazine.
Oprah Winfrey is rocking 5-inch Louboutin heels on the latest issue of O magazine.
Michael Strahan is on the cover of the latest issue of Ebony magazine.
The new digital Jet magazine is ready. The new Jet is available for tablets and mobile devices and published once a week with updates daily beginning this month. Got to jetmag.com for more info.
Jay-Z and Beyonce are bringing their On Their Run tour to HBO. The Carters have been getting rave reviews for their latest tour. Look for the concert on HBO Saturday, September 20th at 9pm.
Chef Garvin returns to the Cooking Channel with his show On The Road with G Garvin airing Tuesday nights at 10pm.
Gladiators your favorite show is coming back! Scandal returns Thursday, September 25th with a 22 episode season on ABC and a new time, 9pm. Scandal Creator Shonda Rhimes' latest show, How To Get Away With Murder starring Viola Davis, debuts on that same premiere night at 10pm. Scandal is facing some tough competition this fall. On NBC, they are moving their hit show The Blacklist from Mondays to Thursdays at 9pm. And, CBS will be airing their new Thursday Night Football broadcast.
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Damon Wayans, Jr. is making his mark. His first big screen lead will be in the movie Let's Be Cops, which opens in theatres August 13th. The movie also stars Actor Jake Johnson, and you can see my interview with Damon on the Patty TV page at WDASFM.com
The Isley Brothers, Atlantic Starr and El DeBarge are the latest editions to this season's Essence Of Entertainment lineup at The Dell Music Center. They are coming Saturday, August 30th. Mary Mary will be there August 1st. The Whispers are celebrating their 50th , and so will I, on Sunday, August 3rd. There's also WDAS' own Mimi Brown's 35th Anniversary Show, Al Jarreau and Ledisi are just a couple of the stars now added to the summer 2014 season. Some of the artists scheduled to perform at the Dell include Dru Hill, The Bar-Kays, Lakeside, L.T.D., Lenny Williams, The Average White Band and Larry Graham & Graham Central Station on The Masters Of Funk show. Keep it here as we announce more acts coming to the Dell….yes, we will have more to announce!
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jeanne's classes - Susan's classes - KID's Version
Previous Issue: Volume 14, No. 3, Week of September 9, 2002
Mirror Sites: CSUDH - Habermas - UWP - ARCHIVES
TOPICS INDEX - Concept Index - Vocabulary Index - SITE INDEX
Daily Site Additions - Site Stats - SITE MAP
California State University, Dominguez Hills
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
Soka University Japan, Transcend Art and Peace
Latest Update: September 20, 2002
Our Hearts Are With You,
Kristin and Holman.
Sisterhood: What Does It Really Mean?
Kristin High, 22, a senior at Cal State Los Angeles, drowned this week in a terrible accident, leaving her fiance Holman Arthurs, in Sociology of Law, at CSUDH, and their young son. You will find the story and our plans for a forum at Sisterhood: What Does It Really Mean?.
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The site is being restructured to make it easier for all of us to find materials. The site is huge. It will take a little time. Please be patient. But do let me know when something isn't working. jeanne
Earth Charter Community Summits - Sept 28 - 20 Cities - A good place to connect.
If you are still confused about what to do for a grade: Choose something from the Practice Module on Bullying and Solidarity. DO NOT ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS, PLEASE. Choose something that interests you from that study sheet. And then be sure to talk to me so we can get you straight on how to do this. Come to my office. I can show you how on the computer there. jeanne
Practice module for all four classes up at: Bullying and Solidarity
ALL CLASSES: PLEASE NOTE: New Lecture Notes going up on Theory and Life Experiences: Patrick Graham, Contemporary Irish Artist
* * *.Start of the discussion on the Lionel Tate Case Ken Padowitz sent us a letter from the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, discussing the case, to get us started on the issue of social justice, juveniles, and major crimes. UWP, you're welcome to join in this discussion. jeanne
- On Thursday, Father Fabian Obi (Nigeria) and Father Ted Nelson Adjakpey (Ghana) visited with us in our Women in Society Class in SCC E 153, CSUDH. Commentaries up soon. jeanne
- Practice Module of Learning/ Teaching To femwk01 and lawwk01. This practice module will also serve for mootwk01 and thwk01. Added September 11, 2002.
- A Sample of Inadvertent Possible Plagiarism! URGENT that you read! Another example!!!! E-mail forwarded without giving credit to author!!! Guys, please be careful of this. jeanne
- Learning Records to Updated Sept. 6 but not complete.
- Commentary on Recent Lectures at UWP: Week of September 15, 2002.
- Commentary on Recent Lectures at UWP: Week of September 8, 2002.
Commentary on Recent Lectures, CSUDH: September 20, 2002. Theory and Life Experiences: Art with Patrick Graham.
- Commentary on Recent Lectures, CSUDH: September 18, 2002. Stories in Recognition of Harm
- Commentary on Recent Lectures, CSUDH: September 14, 2002.Civil Discourse and War with Iraq
- Commentary on Lectures, CSUDH: September 6, 2002.
- Lecture Notes on Plagiarism, CSUDH: September 9.
- Lecture Notes Up from Thursday, September 5, CSUDH.
- Commentary on Lectures: September 3, 2002, CSUDH.
- Lecture Notes Up from Wednesday, September 4, CSUDH.
- Lecture Notes Up from Tuesday, September 3, CSUDH.
- Lecture Notes Up from Thursday, August 29.
- Lecture Notes Up from Tuesday, August 26.
- Fall 2002 Courses With Susan (UWP) and jeanne (CSUDH).
- Texts for Fall Courses With jeanne.
- Syllabus for Women in Society
- Syllabus for Sociology of Law
- Class Page for Sociology of Law
- Weekly Schedules for Sociology of Law Only up through Week 3. jeanne
- Syllabus for Moot Court and Social Justice
- Class Page for Moot Court and Social Justice
- Weekly Schedules up soon.
- Syllabus for Graduate Seminar on Reinterpreting Theory
- Class Page for Reinterpreting Theory
- Weekly Schedules for Theory Class Only hardcopy readings up. Weeklies up soon.
Theoretical Musings for Us by Us
- Discourse, Trust, and Governance I just added this practice module on Friday or Saturday. Trust, along with Fukuyama's "radius of trust" and our need to trust will be explored through our discussions this week. These issues relate strongly to Maria Pia Lara's "recognition," and to the Truth Commissions.
- Sample Contents: Michael Daniels' Article on the Habermas-Foucault Debate Impressive article by a junior at Trinity Univesity in San Antonio. I plan to add explanatiory notes for those of you who may not have an adequate theory background for Michael's thesis, but restructuring the site has to come first. jeanne. Link added August 3, 2002.
Lived Experience: Emancipatory Narratives
- Sisterhood: What Does It Really Mean? The story of a an unexpeted death that touched our lives here at CSUDH. We'll begin a discussion of the issues involved in partial resolution of our students' distress over seeing something meant to do good as it ended in tragic harm. Because sororities were at the heart of the matter, we will focus on the concepts of solidarity, exclusion, trust, and the search for authentic identities. Teaching notes up soon. jeanne .Link added September 14, 2002.
- Colonize This! Young Women of Color, edited by Daisy Hernandez and Bushra Rehman. Foreword by Cherrie Moraga. Seal Press. New York. 2002. New book that I picked up at Vroman's last week. Read these few brief excerpts and see me if you want more of the book. jeanne Link added Sseptember 15, 2002. A Sisterhood of a very different kind.
- Sample Contents: Transforming Discourse: Frankie and Johnny Personal reaction to review of new play; things we do to restructure our identities. Expressions from our own lived experience. Link added August 4, 2002.
Art Shenanigans
- VGallery in South Africa
One of my favorites is by SPEELMAN MAHLANGU: Mother Nature, SM3. jeanne
- The Web Site of Wang Jing A Contemporary Chinese Painter. There's a magenta colored crocodile I absolutely adore. Wish I could buy her. Enjoy the site. It was sent to me because of my interest in Chinese Art, I think. jeanne
- Sample Contents: Ten Little Indians Miller Updegraff, Artist
September Exhibition at Gallery 825, La Cienega Blvd. Fine art paintings invoke nostalgia which puts us in touch with our authentic history, contributing to transformed discourse. Link added August 7, 2002.
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Oct 22 Posted 5 years ago
See my reply to Jeff's comment below... In addition:
1. LI is more than an individual social networking platform, and has been for a long time. And company information and individual interactions are not mutually exclusive. From a business development perspective, for example, let's say company X is a prospect so I elect to follow them on LI. If X then announces a new product/service/initiative, a key leadership change, or just some industry news that's relevant to my BD efforts, I now have new information and an opportunity to reach out to the indviduals with whom I'm connected. The same thing can be said if I were interested in a company for a job. Opting in to their status updates enables me to receive actionable knowledge directly from them. Why wouldn't I want that?
2. You're right, this is an empirical question, and I would venture to say the data wouldn't support your narrow point of view about why and how people use LI - there is no dominant approach. I do agree, however, that people interact with LI differently than they do with FB and Twitter - and that, specifically, LI is more closely tied to their professional rather than personal/consumer identities. Given that, it makes sense to allow companies to provide relevant status updates via LI. As the owner of several small enterprises in the BtoB space, for example, I would much prefer to share company status updates via LI than FB - and I've already gotten better traction doing so.
3. As with many platforms and features, this is opt-in. If you don't want to follow companies, you don't have to.
Oct 22 Posted 5 years ago
I read your post, Jeff, but I couldn't really understand your argument. Following a company is something people opt into. If an individual doesn't want to receive status updates from companies. they simply wouldn't follow them, so I'm not sure how this feature can be alienating. What am I missing?
Oct 20 Posted 5 years ago
Great information to know and pass along. I never really understood how to benefit others over at LinkedIn, now I know. Please, do keep the great tips coming.
Oct 13 Posted 5 years ago
The more they look a like the better for these guys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4ALfeTqJrM
Oct 13 Posted 5 years ago
I'm with Jeff Taylor on this (nice post). LinkedIn is taking a big risk of serving the needs of the corporate-user (i.e. companies) at the expense of the core individual-users. What seems to be couple things not being considered when looking at this decision by LinkedIn:
1. People do not join LinkedIn to network with companies, they do it to network with people. I'm not even sure how you would "network" with a company. Professional networking is all about the human relationship. I fear this new focus on the corporate-user may lead to even more decisions that could get in the way of the primary value LinkedIn provides.
2. No official research done here, but way people use LinkedIn is different than that of Facebook and Twitter. Specifically, unless you are actively looking for a job, most users are not visiting the site on a regular enough basis for "status updates" to retain value and context in the way a FB or Twitter update does. Simply based on the fact that seeing a 3 week old post from XYZ Inc. will struggle in retaining its relevance for "followers".
3. Are we really in need of another "thing" to follow? And before you say yes, really think about it.
Oct 13 Posted 5 years ago
I understand why LinkedIn feels like they have to do that but honestly I feel like LinkedIn was the only real free social (Networking) site. When I went to LinkedIn, it was all about networking and you had to get to know people.
The wall that isn't knowing people that is a way not to talk one on one. It is an expression but we don't need another place that is so crowded.
That is the best thing about twitter believe it or not, you have to talk to people there. There aren't any distractions like video's and super huge pictures or contests and events.
It's real relationship building and LinkedIn "was" a real networking. They will never beat Facebook so why try?
To me I think if you can't beat them do something different so you stand out. It was nice to have something different. Anyway, that's my perspective apparently not LinkedIn's :)
Oct 13 Posted 5 years ago I think this is just what linkedin needed. Should increase user engagment.
Oct 13 Posted 5 years ago
Maybe I've jumped the gun! I Can see the section in my company tab but the site won't let me designate anyone as the Admin. Ideally it needs to be me. Wonder if I'm missing something?
Oct 13 Posted 5 years ago
About time too. Linked has always been the site for professionals but sadly lacked in ways to promote a business. This is definitely a feature which should help lift LinkedIn above a glorified CV site.
Oct 13 Posted 5 years ago
Very interesting. I wonder if they'll update the API to interact with company profiles as well.
Oct 13 Posted 5 years ago
I don't see this as a good thing. Please see my blog post at http://bit.ly/oNXPAQ. Why would a company with so may fans risk alienating those fans?
Oct 13 Posted 5 years ago
Now this is the feature that can really start the ball rolling in LinkeIn for many companies. Anxious to become involved.
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