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Hero Of The Day: The Train Conductor Who Stopped To Help A Kitten On The Tracks
So often we hear about public transit disasters, so it's nice to actually hear a positive story about the New York subway system. Conductor John Ross was pulling the Franklin Shuttle train out of the Brooklyn Botanical station when he spotted a small, helpless kitten on the tracks. The cat was apparently imitating Drunk Me and had gotten its head stuck in a bag of Sun Chips, and was struggling to break free. "I figured it may be a cruel trick by some kids — or the cat might be trying to get some food," said Ross, who stopped the whole friggin' train and removed the offending bag from the cat's head.The cat then ran off happily, hopefully, to pilfer some French fries from a fast food dumpster or something.
Ross was also recently commended for his assistance in a 2009 stabbing incident. He pulled an attacker off of a stabbed man, and tackled the suspect when he tried to flee. So ,this guy is basically a real life superhero. Good work, John Ross! [Gothamist]


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Thorn (Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland)
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53° 2′ N 18° 37′ E]; population in 1875, 18,631, in 1910, 46,227, in 2009, 205,934), a city in Poland situated on the Vistula, where Mennonites lived in 1586. The members may have joined the Obernessau (also called Nieschewski) congregation. In 1678 the magistrates of Thorn issued a mandate forbidding the citizens to shelter Arians, Anabaptists, and Mennonites.
Szper, Felicia. Nederl. Nederzettinqen in West-Pruisen . . . . Enkhuizen, 1913: 152, 202 ff.
Map:Toruń (Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland)
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van der Zijpp, Nanne. "Thorn (Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1959. Web. 22 Jul 2017. http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Thorn_(Kuyavian-Pomeranian_Voivodeship,_Poland)&oldid=93726.
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van der Zijpp, Nanne. (1959). Thorn (Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 22 July 2017, from http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Thorn_(Kuyavian-Pomeranian_Voivodeship,_Poland)&oldid=93726.
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POTSDAM – The Potsdam Police Department logged 1,973 incidents and effected 375 arrests between July 1 and Sept. 30, according to Chief Ed Tischler's report to the Village Board.
The arrests include four felony charges, 54 misdemeanors, and 39 violations.
Vehicle and traffic activity account for 206 of the reported arrests.
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The debate about Stephen Colbert's segment satirizing Dan Snyder's racist attempt to make up for his racist sports team name has been complex, sometimes fascinating, and sometimes exhausting. It has split off into a hundred different threads of argument.
I want to focus on some lessons we can take away from the experience, regardless of whether you think the satire was effective or not, or what you think about hashtag activism in general or this campaign in particular.
White people don't get to be the ultimate arbiters of what's racist. There are white people (and people of color) who have stepped up to defend Colbert's segment as satire that was exposing racism rather than perpetrating it. It's important to check your privilege and realize that you aren't experiencing the world in the same way that people of color are. It's fine to disagree, but you also need to leave room for the fact that your opinion isn't the ultimate overriding one, and to hear the perspectives of people of color rather than automatically shutting them down.
Intention is only one piece of the puzzle. Some people have dismissed the hurt that people feel in hearing racist terms because Colbert's intention wasn't to offend people. But if you are offended by racist terms, perhaps ones you've had thrown at you throughout your life, it doesn't matter the reason they were used. Just because someone isn't trying to be racist doesn't invalidate another person's experience of it. Whether you think this was a case of relying on lazy racist tropes or clever satire, it should generally be accepted that white liberals who oppose racism in general don't get a free pass from criticism.
We need to change how women and people of color are treated on the internet. As happens too often, Suey Park, the activist behind the campaign, and other defenders of it, have faced racism, sexism and threats of rape and other violence (Feministing chronicled the reaction and how other women of color have been treated for controversial statements here). I don't need to explain why this is despicable. But we need to step up and hold people accountable because apparently some people still think it's appropriate. You're free to disagree and challenge the premise or the strategy for addressing it. If you can't win an argument on its merits, then don't try to have it. You're not advancing your cause and you're providing a real-time example of the racism and misogyny these people are often criticizing.
Nuanced, open-minded discussion is important. These issues are complicated. There aren't easy answers. We need to come to the table willing to entertain perspectives that challenge our initial response to an event or our usual outlook. As a fan of Stephen Colbert, the easiest thing to do is just to dismiss any objections outright. I watched the segment before I heard of any backlash, and I laughed and interpreted it as making a point by invoking obviously racist terms to highlight how offensive Snyder's stance is. However, I want to listen to what other people are saying about this campaign. It's worth challenging ourselves when it comes to debates dealing with the tangled history of oppression in this country. Whichever side of the argument you're on, it's helpful to understand the emotions involved, the history, and be willing to shift your perspective. Whatever you think about Twitter as a place to start the conversation, it can obviously be a challenge to continue it there in a productive and meaningful way.
What do you all think we can take away from this as the sturm und drang around #CancelColbert dies down?


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I have only met Erick one time, ( at his Mom and Dad's house on Thanksgiving, 2 yrs ago. He has had a very interesting career since then, most of which I'm not at liberty to talk about; When I met him, he was still a Captain, with the promise of promotion to Major in six months; "things" are very "iffy" in the armed forces lately, and the promotion didn't come through until early this year.
For anyone unfamiliar with the way things "work" in the USAF, (and for anyone wondering what F-22 pilots do while their planes are "having problems" ), the answer to that may be surprising; I can only say this much; since meeting Erick two years ago, he has qualified for 18 months of combat pay. ( And we all know the Raptor was not been in combat yet.)
I was very surprised by several things when I met Erick; first, he's a pretty small guy ! Second, while he was showing me some photos he took from the cockpit off his F-15 E, while overflying the English Channel, and was directly above the famous white cliffs of Dover, I asked him what kind of camera he had used; apparently, aviation photography is not one of his big interests, because he was just using a small P&S Canon. ( I was thinking, what a monumental waste of an incredible opportunity ! )
Then, when his Mom emails us these photos, she said Erick had just bought a new Audi sports car, and had gone to St. Louis to make arrangements to have it shipped to Oahu; then, after arriving in Hawaii, he leased a condo on Waikiki Beach ! ( all of that, but STILL no decent D SLR ! )
I'm now waiting to hear how long it takes to fly from Anchorage, Ak. to Oahu, in a F-22A ? ( Probably a little quicker than the last time I flew from Dallas to Hoholulu in a MD-11 ?)
Inasmuch as I hear a lot of people talking about the F-22A on the forum, I thought maybe a few people might be interested in seeing these photos.
|Erick With Squadron Mates, Just Before Departing Ak For Hawaii
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|Erick About To Leave For Hawaii
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'Glee' Set Drama: Kate Hudson Annoyed With Lea Michele
It sounds like mixed the mixing of stars and guest stars on the "Glee" set has been a bit sour, and a bit sweet.
It depends entirely upon the pairing.
For instance, it sounds like Kate Hudson has had about enough of Lea Michele to last a while. Fittingly, Hudson will appear as a NYADA dance instructor that puts one-time apex New Directions soloist Rachel Berry squarely in her place on her new totem. When all was said and done, Hudson's in-character smacking down of Rachel didn't take much stretching, a source told Us Weekly recently.
In fact, Hudson is rumored to be cozying up to everybody but Michele.
"Kate says Lea is a nightmare," the source told the magazine. "Once, during a technical delay, Lea snapped her fingers and said, 'Let's go. I have plans!' Kate's keeping her distance." The blonde "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" star makes her debut during the Sept. 13 season-four premiere on FOX.
Elsewhere, another pairing has been said to be a match made in style.
Other sources say Chris Colfer and Sarah Jessica Parker clicked immediately. The "Sex and the City" star plays a mentor to Colfer's Kurt three episodes into the season, and to judge by Colfer alone, the duo found instant chemistry.
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BALI UPDATE #705 - 15 March 2010
Bali Arrivals 2009: Predictably Amazing
Bali by the Numbers: 2009 Foreign Tourist Arrivals Break New Ground in Island's History.
The long-awaited final tabulations for foreign tourist arrivals to Bali in 2009 show a record year for Bali with 2,229,945 visitors an improvement of 13.26% over 2008 when a then-record 1,968,892 people visited the island.
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A Changed Marketplace
The Asia-Pacific and ASEAN markets accounted for an overwhelming 67.91% of all arrivals to Bali, underlining the far-reaching effect of the shift to more short haul travelers who generally spend less and stay for shorter periods in Bali.
2009 also saw a significant reshuffle of the pecking order among key markets for Bali. Japan, which has historically held the top position for producing travelers to Bali, was resoundingly relegated to the number two position, displaced by Australia who sent a record-breaking 446,042 visitors to Bali as compared to the 319,473 Japanese who came to visit. Australia was boosted by a strong national economy and a bevy of new low cost carriers, increasing arrivals by 45.43% for the year. Meanwhile, a hobbled national carrier and struggling economy saw Japanese arrivals decline by 9.95%,
Mainland China also boldly assumed 3rd place with 199,528 visitors, an increase of 54.54% year-on-year. Malaysia secured 4th place with 132,835 while growing 2.44%. Both Taiwan (119,413) and South Korea (123,879) lost ground, declining 7.56% and 6.55% respectively.
Other bright spots in Bali's tourism results for 2009:
French arrivals grew an impressive 44.94% in 2009 totaling 110,224.
The U.S. market reacted to favorable security ratings, growing 8.74% to 74,010.
The U.K. grew an impressive 12.69% to 92,898.
Meanwhile, Germany's troubled economy caused holiday travel from that country to Bali to erode by 8.7% to 74,678.
Indonesian Terrorists in the Cross Hairs
Dulmatin, Mastermind of Bali Bombing Among Those Killed in Latest Crackdown on Indonesian Terrorists.
A nation-wide police campaign against terrorist cells has produced high-profile victories for Indonesian police authorities and provided President Yudhoyono with bragging rights during an official visit to Australia and on the eve of a planned visit by U.S. President Barack Obama.
A series of raids by highly-trained officers from the elite
Densus 88
squad included a shoot-out in Pamulang, Tangerang, West Java in which three terrorists were killed. Among the dead was 40 year old Dulmatin, a man with a US$10 million price on his head for his role in helping to mastermind the 2002 Bali bombing that killed 202 people. The reward offered for the Dulmatin was part of an official bounty offered by the U.S. government and will reportedly not be claimed by the Indonesian police.
Dulmatin, a former student at a religious boarding school set up by Abu Bakar Bashir, was once incorrectly reported as killed by Philippine authorities in the southern part of that country, after fleeing Indonesia in 2003. Dulmatin, whose real name was Joko Pitono, had operated under a number of aliases including Abdul Matin and Maktarmar. An international terrorist thought to be an expert in explosives, he had contributed to terrorist acts in Indonesia, the Philippines and Afghanistan prior to his death.
U.S. Secret Service in Bali to Prepare for Presidential Visit
Bali Police and Presidential Advance Team Meet to Ensure Security of Planned Visit by Barack Obama.
Although the exact date of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to the U.S. remains unclear, U.S. Secret Service (USSS) officers are combing the island of Bali in anticipation of a possible visit in late March.
Radar Bali
reports that USSS officers have met with Bali's provincial chief of police, General Sutisna, for discussion on coordinating security for the U.S. Chief Executive.
Bali police spokesman, Gede Sugianyar, told the press that USSS staff were in Bali on March 4, 2010, accompanied by senior staff from the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta. In a meetings with General Sutisna, the USSS was told how Bali's security situation remains relatively conducive for Obama's visit. During that meeting, U.S. Embassy officials expressed their appreciation for the continuing exemplary work performed by Bali police in keeping the peace.
The USSS is conducting security surveys of a number of sites in Bali including the Uluwatu Temple and the Money Forest in Ubud. Neither Indonesian or U.S. official sources are prepared to confirm the actual dates or itinerary of President Obama's visit to Indonesia during a whirlwind 2 day stay.
The advance team from the USSS reportedly numbered 8 people who toured tourist areas and accommodation options that might be visited by the President.
The USSS arrived on an island in the midst of an island already in a high level of alert on the eve
Hari Nyepi
which will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Police have put into place a number of measures, including the deployment of 2,000 officers at key areas in Bali and strict surveillance measures at Bali sea ports and Ngurah Rai International Airport in anticipation of Bali's "day of silence" on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
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Bali Dogged by Growing Rabies Toll
Death of 45 Year Old Woman Brings Death Toll to 40 in Continuing Rabies Epidemic in Bali.
The latest death of a 45 year-old woman, Ni Ketut Ardini, on Monday, March 8, 2010 has brought to 40 the number of fatalities tied to the continuing scourge of rabies in Bali. The woman from the village of Sanda in Pupuan perished shortly after her admission to the Tabanan Hospital in West Bali.
Dr. Gede Sudiartha told the press that after being treated for only 12 hours in an isolation ward of the hospital, Ardini succumbed to what remains a suspected case of rabies pending confirmation by laboratory tests. Upon admission the woman exhibited symptoms emblematic of rabies, including foaming from the mouth, aggressive behavior, respiratory difficulties, an inability to swallow and nausea.
Initial tests of the woman's saliva and eye fluids have been negative for the rabies virus. Brain fluids drawn from the dead woman's body are sill being tested by medical experts.
A day prior to her death the woman still managed to work in family farming lots. Approximately 1.5 months prior to her death Ardini suffered a dog bite from a family pet on the fingers of her left hand. Refusing medical treatment the woman only washed the wound with soap and water.
The same dog reportedly bit four other family members who remain in good health As a medical precaution, the four bite victims have now been given anti-rabies serum. The family members were compelled to travel to Sanglah and Buleleng to obtain the serum, due to a lack of serum supplies in Tabanan.
The latest death has precipitated more calls for a massive culling of dogs in Tabanan and other area of Bali. On Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9 & 10, 2010, a total of 88 dogs were destroyed in the Banjar Bumi Ayu area of West Bali, including street dogs and a number of vaccinated dogs netted on the street during the sweeping action carried out by animal control officers and local villagers.
Sardine Not What You'd Expect
Sardine a Bali Restaurant that Celebrates Fresh Harvests from the Sea and Local Organic Gardens.
When two friends, Pascal and Pika Chevillot, told me they were opening a new restaurant in Bali called "Sardine" I really didn't know what to expect. Raised in a household where a can of sardines ranked somewhere near a can of
in the culinary pecking hierarchy, I wasn't sure what awaited me at Jalan Petitienget No. 21, directly across the street from the prestigious
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Friendship and Pascal's reputation as the 4th generation of a proud line of Burgundy chefs, prompted me to pay a visit to what, for me, a curiously named eatery.
Guests at
are anything but tightly packed. The spacious restaurant sets a standard for Bali businesses by dedicating most of its land to garden spaces that can soak up the precious seasonal rains that fall on the island. More than half of the restaurant is dedicated to a working padi field, ensuring guest at this venue will forever be guaranteed a rice field view.
nearest neighbor looks to be building yet another eyesore hotel prepared to violate a number of local zoning intended to protect Bali's natural environment.
Ignoring the eyesore to the right is, however, made easy by the surrounding rice fields and the stylish touches built into the large bamboo building that houses
dining and bar area. Pika, Pascal's Slovenian wife, is an accomplished designer with a green soul whose careful attention to detail whispers in understated elegance from every corner of the restaurant. Indirect lighting imparts a cathedral-like ambiance to the towering thatched roof; a polished bamboo bar from John Hardy's bamboo design center is all that separates a thirsty public from
talented mixologist; giant, surrealistically painted eyes of a Balinese Legong dancer keep careful watch over both the bar and its patrons; a clump of bound bamboo fashioned into a table support a row of glass jars containing freshly cut lilies standing at attention, eyes left; crystal clear water pools are home to solid-white carp, happy to be the only fish in the neighborhood not destined for the dinner table; well-trained staff attractively garbed in fish-motif resort wear provide seamless service; and generous upholstered cane chairs replete with arm rests induce diners to spend slow, leisurely nights of fine food, wine and cordial camaraderie.
The accompanying pictures help to share the magic space created by Pascal and Pika at
Like all good restaurateurs, the Chevillots' are passionate about the food they put before their guest. This is a trait they share with Chef Frédéric Pougault who supervises the kitchen at
Cultivated friendship with members of Bali's fishing fleet and the equally well-cultivated fields of the restaurant's own organic garden in the hills of Munduk help maintain a well-deserved reputation for freshness where the quality of each ingredient ensures superb results.
Careful attention to the day's catch and the seasonality of fruits and vegetable means the menu changes daily at
During my visit with party of four we enjoyed:
Very meaty steamed Batik Clams cooked in a delicate ginger broth
(Rp. 70,000)
Fresh marinated Sardines served with bell peppers of two colors. (Rp. 50,000)
In house made Salmon gravlax with a celery root remoulade (Rp. 70,000)
Yellow fin Tuna carpaccio with daikon remoulade (Rp. 70,000)
Main Course
Pan-seared Hamachi fillet served with Wasabi mashed potatoes, miso eggplant, Kalamata olives and dried tomato relish (Rp. 135,000)
Blackened Mahi-Mahi fillet with Munduk Lumbang vegetables and a piquant tomato salsa (Rp. 125,000)
Pan-seared Scallops, wilted spinach and broccoli, braised fennel with a Ponzu sauce (Rp. 195,000)
Black tea smoked young poultry (Rp. 100,000)
Citrus Salas with Bali Safran Infusion and Orange Sorbet (Rp. 40,000)
Strawberries and Kiwi with black pepper ice cream (Rp. 70,000)
Chocolate Bali Macadamia nut torte with passion fruit couilis (Rp. 60,000)
Ginger and
chocolate truffles (Rp. 30,000)
Those less inclined to fish will not go hungry at
with grilled beef tournedos serves with green pepper sauces, Shiitake Napoleon mushrooms, bok choy and potato crepes (Rp. 180,000) or local suckling pig ala
Babi Guling
served with fern tips and organic white rice and a spicy green bean salad (Rp. 130,000) representing just two of the turf-bound
on offer.
Open for nearly six months, the busy owners have yet to put a sign out front; something they promise will happen in the coming few weeks. But, judging from the brisk business
was doing during my visit, the sign out front seems of minimal importance.
In any case,
is open for business, just in time for Lent. Unlike biblical predecessors who did wonders with fishes and loaves, seating is indeed limited and reservations are strongly recommended.
21 Jl. Petitenget, Kerobokan, Bali
Open form 11:30 am until 1:00 am with last order at 11:00 pm
Closed on Mondays
Telephone ++62-(0)361-738202 Reservations Recommended
Major Credit Cards Accepted.
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ASITA Calls for Shutdown of Illegal Bali Travel Websites
Bali Government Reluctant to Move Against Illegal Travel Website Until New Travel Law is Passed.
While Bali tourism relies heavily on the Internet to promote the island, not all companies using this medium are licensed to sell travel in Bali or are accredited members of the
Indonesian Association of Travel Agents (ASITA)
A coordinator for
for Bali, East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara Bagus Sudibya, has judged that many companies promoting and selling travel on the Internet from Bali are illegal and do not have travel licenses from the government.
Sudibya says that it is the responsibility of the provincial tourism office for Bali to undertake enforce measures against unlicensed travel operators and illegal tour guides in Bali. To do this he called on the government to monitor travel being sold on the Internet and move against travel websites based in Bali that are not licensed.
In response to Sudibyas call for action, the Chief of the Bali Tourism Authority (KaDiParda), Kade Subhisku, told the press that a solid team founded on the law is needed to take action against illegal tour operators. Surprisingly, the current law set out rules and regulations governing licensed travel agents, but make little mention on what to do about unlicensed travel agents. Subhisku is hopeful that new regulations governing travel agents now under consideration by Bali's legislature will address how to deal with illegal travel operations. Bali's top man for tourism also admitted that his office currently lacks personnel with competence in Internet technology. Subhisku said he would need to rely on assistance from the Bali police Cyber-crime division to track down and prosecute those selling travel illegally on the Internet.
But, again, he cautioned that action against illegal travel operators can only be taken when new travel laws have been enacted in Bali.
In the meantime, people booking travel with Bali-based operators should check for the
logo on the website as proof of legal operating permits required of all members in good standing of the national tour operators association.
Barack Obama Indonesia Visit Delayed
U.S. President Obama Delays Jakarta and Bali Visit by 3 Days to Deal with Health Bill Crisis at Home.
Mounting pressures to finalize key health care reforms in the United States are delaying a visit to Indonesian by U.S. President Barack Obama by at least a few days.
Originally expected to visit Jakarta and Bali, March 20-22,2010, the President's departure has now been postponed until March 21st with an expected return to Washington on March 26, 2010. With visits also scheduled for Guam and Australia, a three day delay in Obama's trip may mean that the Indonesia visit will take place March 23-25, but this is speculation at this point with the final dates and stops yet to be announced by the White House.
Originally planned to coincide with U.S. school holidays the President planned to bring his wife and two daughters on the trip. However, the latest indications by White House spokesman Robert Gibbs is that Mr. Obama will be traveling to the Asia Pacific without his family.
Mr. Obama's visit to Indonesia, a country with the world's largest Moslem population, will come on the heals of a massive police crackdown on terrorist cells that has in recent weeks resulted in the arrest of 31 and the death of 8 suspected terrorists. Among the dead is 40 year-old Dulmatin, a man sought for international terrorism and his key role in the 2002 Bali bombing that killed 202 people. The U.S. State Department had placed a US$10 million price on Dulmatin's head.
The Presidential visit to Indonesia originally called for stops in Jakarta and Bali. It is unclear if the delayed schedule will now also result in a change of cities to be visited by the official U.S. entourage.
Through the Eyes of Children
Children's Art Expo in Bali March 21 April 30, 2010 in Support of the East Bali Poverty Project.
The children assisted by the
East Bali Poverty Project's (EBPP)
will launch a second art exhibition on from March 21 April 30, 2010 presenting 30 paintings in various mediums.
Following a successful inaugural exhibition held in June 2009, this year's exhibition will return to the
Three Monkeys Cuisine and Art Café
in Ubud. Last year's exhibition saw the art work of the talented mountain children snapped up by eager collectors, precipitating an early closure to the exhibition. Accordingly, the public is urged to visit this year event as soon as possible following its opening on March 21st.
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Partially in response to the talent displayed at last year's show, a number of professional artists have visited the children over the past year to share their knowledge and skills. This has further emboldened the young child artists who now are experimenting with different styles and mediums across a broad spectrum of art. The subjects remain the same: Balinese temples, traditional ceremonies, finely detailed coconut palms, magnificent landscapes and the daily life in Bali's mountain villages.
The children, who live in one of Bali's most remote and impoverished communities, have discovered art as a means of expressing the dreams and aspirations for the future. The remarkable story of bottom up development implemented by the
East Bali Poverty Project
has been celebrated in a book
"Learning by Doing"
documenting the success of bringing water supplies, education and home gardens to the people of East Bali. That book, now distributed internationally, was illustrated with drawings made by the children of
Despite the poverty of their region, the children have expressed strong sentiments to remain in their villages and develop a better future for themselves and their families. Relying on educational programs provided by
the children are busily developing skills, with creative art at the forefront, in the hope of establishing sustainable businesses as the vehicles for social and economic development.
The children of Cegi in East Bali recently established their own art cooperative
"Koperasi Sekolah Cegi Dewata Suka Maju"
. Although still in school, many will graduate senior high school in 2010 and some, like Wayan Lias, with more than 50 paintings in the current exhibition, aspire to continue their art education and become professional artists.
The current exhibition has been made possible by
Bali Art Media
who have professionally framed 33 paintings and mounted 100 more. Balinese artists I Made Budhiana has acted as a consultant, Don Jensens has photographed much of the collection, and Sarita Newsom of
Saritaksu Publications
has created invitations and catalogs.
Three Monkeys Cuisine and Art Café
have donated their premises for the exhibition.
Visions of Art Through The Eyes of Mountain Children A Children's Art Exhibition
March 21 April 30, 2010
Open Daily from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm
Three Monkeys, Cuisine & Art Café
- Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud
For more information telephone ++62-(0)361-410071 or ++62-(0)361-975544.
SBY & Rudd: No Chance for a Cuppa
Looking a Gift Cat in the Derriere, President SBY's Gift to Australian PM Kevin Rudd is Stuck in Customs.
When two world leaders meet they traditionally exchange gifts representative of their respective countries as a means of showing esteem for their counterparts. However, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's (SBY) attempt to give Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, a suitable gift during his recent visit to Australia may for lack of a better term have "backfired."
Kopi Luwak
is a type of Indonesian coffee highly prized by connoisseurs worldwide for its distinctive taste. Produced in limited quantities and sold at premium prices,
Kopi Luwak
is the result of a process; to be more specific: the
alimentary process
of the
cat that feeds on only the most select and ripest coffee beans still growing on the vine. The beans pass through the mammal's digestive system and are later retrieved by "pooper scoopers" at the exit end of the animal. Experts will debate whether the much-praised flavor of
Kopi Luwak
is more tied to the beans interaction with the digestive enzymes of the cat or the finicky way in which only the finest beans are ingested. We vote with "selectionist," sensing a decline in
Kopi Luwak
quality tied to the current use of captive
who are force fed coffee beans selected by their keepers.
But, we digress.
In the best Australian tradition and determined to share a "cuppa" with Kevin Rudd, SBY packed brought a pack of
Kopi Luwak
to present during his recent State visit to Canberra only to have
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Services (AGIS)
seize the gift, claiming the bean's origin may mean the coffee might "potentially be contaminated with exotic and endemic pathogens."
Considering that coffee is roasted at temperatures ranging between 188 and 282 ° Centigrade for as long as 30 minutes, the seizure may prove that Indonesia not only produces strong coffee but strong pathogens, as well.
But, in fairness to the dedicated men and women who work at
and considering the orifice that yielded the
Kopi Luwak,
they may have a point.
So, we wonder if Mr. Rudd would like another local delicacy - a dozen
Telor asin
(bitter eggs)?
Heil! Taxi! Heil!
Bali Taxi Drivers Continue to Protest Against Operations of Blue Bird Fleet.
Despite findings by a judicial review board that
Blue Bird Taxi
and its Bali registered brand of
PT Praja Bali Transportasi
meet the letter of the law for their popular Bali taxi operation [
See: The Blue Bird of Happiness Gets a Balinese Reprieve
], controversy continues to surround Bali's taxi operators.
Hundred of taxi drivers participated in rallies in Bali on Thursday, March 11, 2010, demanding the Bali government rescind plans to allow
Blue Bird
to add 250 taxis to its current fleet of 750. The protesters, comprised of drivers from
Wahana Taksi Bali, Ngurah Rai Taksi Bali, Komotra Taksi Bali
Kowinu Taksi Bali
- staged rolling protests starting from Kuta's Sunset Road to the Bali House of Representatives (DPRD) and ending at the Governor's office. Carrying posters the called for the closure of
Blue Bird
and accusations that the company was "
Killing the Balinese People
- the protesters maintain that the 2,200 taxis already operating on the island is sufficient to meet demand.
When legislators promised to recommend to the Governor a delay in the introduction of more taxis on Bali's streets, the protesters remained steadfast, insisting on an immediate meeting with the Governor so he could hear their demand for a closure of
Blue Bird.
Local news reports suggest that the Governor is prepared to endorse the appeasement of delaying the introduction of new taxis into the
Blue Bird.
Related Editorial
Who Speaks for the Public?
Who Speaks for the Public?
Editorial: The Real Victim in Bali's Taxi War Continue to be the Public.
The continuing brouhaha within Bali's taxi industry [
See: Heil! Taxi! Heil!
] shows no sign of abating. Cast in the local media in the role of "bad guys" are the operators of Bali's
Blue Bird Taxis
fleet -
PT Praja Bali Transportasi
. Their detractors, drawn largely from the ranks of drivers from competing taxi companies -
Wahana Taksi Bali, Ngurah Rai Taksi Bali, Komotra Taksi Bali
Kowinu Taksi Bali
demonize the
Blue Bird
armada as usurpers of their preeminent right to carry tourist across the island. In a plot with more pot holes than a Bali side street, the self-proclaimed "good guys" cry cruel victimization at the hands of the evil folks at
Blue Bird.
Sadly, in the great battle of Bali's taxi companies, the first casualty of the conflict was "truth."
On its most basis level, the current polemic exemplifies much of what's wrong with Bali tourism. where tourists are viewed as a "bone" to be fought over. In this convoluted view of the world, Bali's tourist visitors are the exclusive spoils to be enjoyed by certain sectors of the community who, without pause or question, are entitled with full license to use, abuse and manipulate the hapless tourists who climbs in the back seat of their cabs. Missing from the equation is even the slightest notion that Bali's tourists might also have rights that should be protected and preserved.
In the ongoing taxi melee, the so-called "good guys" miscast the
Blue Bird Taxis
fleet as the "bad guy." The label of "bad guy," however, just won't stick when applied to
Blue Bird
- an award-winning taxi company that is the darling of both locals and visitors alike. The Company's well known commitment to maintaining a disciplined crew of drivers who are unfailingly courteous and legendary for the many tales of passengers' valuable left in their cars being returned, explains why people let competing taxis pass while waiting for the next available
Blue Bird.
And, should this assessment seem too harsh, consider also the many complaints surrounding
Ngurah Rai'a
airport-based taxi monopoly that practices an arbitrary pricing system that charges more to travel from the airport to the foreign-tourist haunt of Sanur while charging considerably less to ride to the much more distant domestic bus terminal at Ubung. This inequity in fares structure is also found in the island's metered fleet, as demonstrated in the comments of an Indonesian taxi passenger who told the English language press last week that he pays Rp. 30,000 to
Blue Bird
to travel over the same distance that would cost substantially more in metered taxi operated by competing firms. See, too, on-line travel forums that contain frequent comments from travelers who choose to lug their luggage to the airport's perimeter to hail a
Blue Bird
rather than be compelled to one of the airport's "official taxis."
While the debate on who's the real
in the ongoing taxi war in Bali will continue
ad nauseam
, there's little doubt that the
victim remains the public dependent on taxi service in Bali.
And, take note: their suffering will only increase if current protests succeed in shrinking or eliminating altogether
Blue Birds
service. Should that scenario come to past, the owners of the monopolistic franchise on taxi service will enjoy an even freer hand in their peculiar pricing practices; reacting angrily and indignantly when anyone has the audacity to challenge their misperceived "birthright" to behave badly.
In such a troubled atmosphere, it's easy to see why
Blue Bird
- a company that openly solicits customer feedback and places passenger safety and comfort above all else, is seen as a threat.
Too Many Taxis in Bali?
Beyond its excellent service culture,
Blue Bird
is assuredly a professionally managed taxi company. Their request for licenses to add hundreds of additional cars to their current armada is almost certainly based on careful market studies and their growing inability to meet the strong demand for their services.
Meanwhile, the other taxi operators in Bali are peeved. They are powerless as they watch customers who'd prefer to stand in the rain waiting for the next
Blue Bird
rather than ride in one of their taxis. As a result, they resort to a sucker's game. Unable to identify their own shortcoming and raise their service game to obtain more business, they choose instead to try to eliminate the competition through political pressure, street demonstrations and the occasional harassment of the public traveling by
Blue Bird.
In truth, there's plenty of room in Bali for more professionally operated taxis. If this was not the case,
Blue Bird
would not be seeking to expand its fleet.
We feel it's high time that the public are provided a modicum of protection and a voice how their transportation needs are met in Bali. At the very least, island authorities should encourage excellence and allow companies that provide better service at better rates to prosper and flourish.
Assuming the government wants world class taxis service in Bali, let's consider the following as starting points:
The establishment of a viable consumer protection bureau that solicits and actively processes complaints for poor service and inferior product quality all areas touching upon the delivery of the island's diverse tourism product.
A critical re-examination of the current taxi monopoly held by the taxi cooperative at Ngurah Rai Airport within the protection afforded the public under the national anti-monopoly law of 1999.
A system, such as that practiced by
Angkasa Pura
at Jakarta's international airport, in which a form is handed to taxi customers recording the taxi number and providing a contact for any potential complaints.
A crackdown, including the possible confiscation of vehicles, on hundreds of unlicensed gypsy taxi operators lurking outside almost every hotel and shopping area across the island. This move alone would correct any supply and demand issue, while removing another source of frequent complaints from island visitors.
In another time and another place, it was once quipped that "all the guys who know how to run the country are driving taxis." And, while that may be so, but just this once the guys behind the wheels need to clam up and listen to the long-suffering voices from the back seat.
Strategic Airlines Bali to Perth
Strategic Airlines to Start Flying Bali Perth on June 12, 2010 with Flights Three Times a Week by July.
Subject to regulatory approval, another Australian airline will start operating between Perth, Western Australia and Bali in June 2010.
The Australian-owned carrier,
Strategic Airlines
promises to offer full-service flights at competitive prices with their first flight set to touch down in Perth on June 12, 2010.
The Bali flight will be the first international flight venture for the airline which, to date, has run a charter operation together with a limited a scheduled flight schedule.
Strategic currently operates a Perth to Derby service.
According to the airline's website [
] fares are now on sales stating from AUS$99 one-way from Perth to Bali.
The airline's website shows the first flight (VC201) departing Perth at 9:00 am on June 12, 2010, gradually building to three flights a week by early July.
Strategic Airlines
current fleet consists of
Airbus A330-200
aircraft on long-term lease to the carrier.
A Sneak Peak at Eat, Pray, Love
Opening in a Theatre Near You in August 2010, Here's Some Bali Still Shots from the Coming Hollywood Film Eat, Pray, Love.
The film version of Elizabeth Gilbert's best-selling
Eat, Pray, Love
finished filming last year in Bali and is scheduled for release in theatres in August 2010.
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The film stars Julia Roberts, James Franco, Billy Crudup, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins, Viola Davis, and is directed & written by Ryan Murphy. Filmed in the U.S., Italy, India and Bali - the film follows Gilbert, played by Roberts, as she bounces back from a divorce by seeking linguistic fulfillment and linguine in Italy; spiritual affirmation in an Indian ashram; and love and life's meaning in Bali.
We don't want to be a spoiler, but ending the film in Paradise is something of a dead giveaway on how this romance ends.
To whet the appetites of movie enthusiasts, we feature a few stills taken from the film while shooting in Bali.
Billy Blanks in Bali
Learn Total Bali Fitness and More in Bali From Billy Blanks.
The inventor of a revolutionary total body fitness program
Tae Bo©
, Billy Blanks is coming to Bali for two exclusive training engagements in Ubud.
A system that claims to have helped millions,
Tae Bo©
provides inspiration, particularly when shared by its creator who is a world karate champion, actor, motivator and humanitarian.
In Bali to assist the
Payangan Education Project (PEP)
, Billy Banks will present two separate sessions:
An Evening Dialogue with Billy Blanks
- Billy Blanks will speak on the topic "Leadership that Matters Make a Mark by Believing in Yourself" in a session that will discuss how to discover determination and believe in one's own dreams.
Friday, March 26, 2010 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Campuhan College, Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Ubud
Fee: Rp. 200,000 (US$21.30)
Your Own Morning Workout with the Champ
- Join Billy for a dynamic workout demonstrating his unique total body fitness system.
Saturday, Marcy 27, 2010
Two Sessions: 9:00 am -10:30 am and 11:00 am 12:30 pm
Ubud Fitness Center, Jl. Jero Gadung, Kutuh Kelod, Ubud
Fee: Rp. 150,000 (US$16) Includes Healthy Snacks
Tickets for both events are on sale at
Campuhan College.
For more information call ++62-(0)817 470 6246
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Dons had won the first leg in Swansea 1-0, but Scotland levelled the tie from the spot on 20 minutes after Keith Andrews brought down Andy Robinson.
Both sides wasted good chances and the aggregate remained deadlocked at 1-1.
Cruelly only Scotland failed in the shoot-out, as Dons goalkeeper Willy Gueret guessed right with a fine save.
Having now triumphed in this southern area showdown, the Dons will face either Morecambe or Grimsby in the final at Wembley on 30 March.
Gueret had been superb in the first leg at the Liberty Stadium last week when Dons won 1-0, but could do nothing to stop his former club gaining parity at Stadium MK.
Striker Scotland and Robinson combined with a clever one-two and as the midfielder charged into the Dons box he was clipped by Andrews.
Referee Andy D'Urso pointed to the spot and Scotland sent Gueret the wrong way for his 20th goal of the season.
If the League One leaders thought a winner was only a matter of time they were rocked back by a determined MK Dons assault, the League Two front-runners led by the excellent Jemal Johnson.
Only a brave defensive block by Gary Monk denied Johnson, although at the other end Gueret had to save smartly from Febian Brandy before the break.
Both sides had chances to win it in a frenetic second half, Swansea's Shaun MacDonald and the Dons' Kevin Gallen both guilty of glaring misses as the 90 minutes ran out.
The penalty shoot-out began with four excellent spot-kicks before Scotland stepped up to take Swansea's third attempt.
The striker picked the same spot as before but Gueret read his double-bluff, flinging himself left to stop Scotland's shot with a strong hand.
No more penalties were missed and to add insult to injury it was substitute striker Drewe Broughton - just back from a loan spell at Swansea's Welsh rivals Wrexham - who kept his cool to smash the Dons into the final with the deciding kick.
Broughton will soon be back in north Wales for another loan spell after Monday night's successful cameo, as Wrexham have been granted their request for his return to help in their relegation fight.
MK Dons: Gueret, Lewington, Diallo (Broughton 84), O'Hanlon, Swailes, Andrews, Cameron (Stirling 80), Dyer, Navarro, Gallen, Johnson.Subs Not Used: Carbon, Abbey, Baldock.
Booked: Andrews.
Swansea: De Vries, Tate, Monk, Painter (Austin 18), Rangel, Pratley, Robinson, Way, Butler (MacDonald 65), Scotland, Brandy (Duffy 79).Subs Not Used: O'Leary, Knight.
Booked: Butler, Brandy.
Goals: Scotland 20 pen.
Ref: Andy D'Urso (Essex).
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A young boy, who is a passionate cricketer, frequents a sports shop in his neighbourhood so many times that he knows the price of every bat stacked up on the shelf. And when he finally buys a cricket bat from the same store, the courteous owner offers him a discount because he's been his loyal customer.
A lot of pertinent questions are raised in the film, which never attempts to be controversial despite addressing a very sensitive issue.
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Los Angeles: US police have arrested a 12-year-old boy for the murder of his eight-year-old sister, in a case that has attracted widespread media attention and prompted an intense manhunt.
Police were initially searching for an armed intruder for the April 27 murder of Leila Fowler, based on testimony from her brother, who was the only other person home when she was stabbed.
But in a statement released on Saturday night, the sheriff's office said they had instead settled on the brother, himself, as their suspect.
"The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Leila's 12-year-old brother on the charge of homicide," according to the statement.
"We have put over 2000 hours in this investigation to provide Leila Fowler's family answers to her death," added Sheriff Gary Kuntz at a news conference after the arrest.
Fowler was killed while she and her brother - whose name has not been released - were alone at their home in Valley Springs, a rural town at the feet of the Sierra Nevada mountains, southeast of San Francisco.
The brother told police he saw an intruder flee the house and, soon after, found his sister stabbed.
He called his parents, who called police, and the girl died in the hospital, according to local newspaper the Sacramento Bee.
Police searched door-to-door for signs of the intruder in an intense manhunt that covered the young girl's school bus route and primary school, in a case that drew media attention across the country.
Sheriff Kuntz did not give further details about the case against the brother, saying the investigation was still "ongoing".
But he added, "citizens of Calaveras County will sleep a little better tonight".


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Nuclear family consists of husband, wife and their children. The concept of joint family where all the family members like aunt, uncle, cousins and grandparents live together contradicts with the concept of nuclear family. There are many countries where you would find many joint families but at same time the concept of nuclear families is catching up there too. There are many advantages and disadvantages of the nuclear family. Some of them are listed below:
Advantages Of The Nuclear Family
While discussing about the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear family, the first and foremost point pops up in the mind of a person is privacy of life.
1) Privacy – The couple can get their privacy in their own house in nuclear families whereas you cannot get your privacy in a joint family. People can live their own way and can do whatever they want to. There are no such boundaries set by the elders to follow.
2) Financial stability – When we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the nuclear family, then financial stability is one of the strongest points in the nuclear family. One can be financially strong because of limited expenses. There is less number of people in the nuclear family and hence less expenses. You cannot have a strong financial stability if you are the only person who is earning in a joint family.
3) Freedom – The elders restricts youngsters not to do certain tasks because they think this is not good for them. But today's generation is very smart. They know what is good and bad for them and have enough analytical power so they don't like to restrict themselves. Instead, they want their freedom so that they can do and achieve whatever they want in their life.
4) Ease in moving – When you have a nuclear family, you face fewer problems while shifting from a house. You can manage your things according to you without disturbing the lives of other people. This is one of the major advantages of the nuclear family.
5) Avoidance of stress and discomfort – Some people are emotional. They can't tolerate any kind of fun that is on them and in the joint family, one need to have much high patience. But, nuclear families has the advantage that if you live in the company of those with whom you are very comfortable then there is no need to take any stress and your discomfort also get vanished in a moment.
Disadvantages Of The Nuclear Family
While thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of the nuclear family, a person should also think that it is not always good to live in a nuclear family. At certain points, you realize the value of joint family. Here are those points which will teach you the importance of joint family and disadvantages of nuclear families.
1) No care – If the parents are working and children suffered from any small or big disease, then one needs to deal with it alone as they don't have elders and other family members to take care of. This is the major disadvantage of the nuclear family. One is alone and feels even sicker when he sees no one around.
2) Problems to children – If your child is small and needs special care, then at that point, you will definitely find the nuclear family not good enough. You will always think that if you were in a joint family then this condition would never arise as you have other family members who can take care of the child and in the mean time, you can do your work.
3) Security and safety – Security is one another disadvantage in the nuclear family. People feel insecure in the nuclear family. There are so many cases of robbery and murders and many of them are from nuclear family itself, as it is easier to grab someone who lives alone in a house or with less number of people.
4) No support – When we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear family, support is the thing one will always miss. If there is an argument between the couple then there is no one to support any one of them. They have to deal with their problem alone without any support. Sometimes due to open nature and ego, the fight results in divorce or separation because there was no one to make them understand the basics of a relationship.
5) Extra Expenses – When you live in a community or in a joint family, then you have the liability to keep other happy and familiar to you. In order to do this, you need to do some extra expenses. Suppose, you bring some gift for your child then it is also important to bring some gift for other children in the family.
These are some of the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear family.
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There is no denying the fact that connectivity is now deeply entrenched in modern society. More specifically, it is social networking that has overtaken many other channels to become the primary means of communication.
Therein lies a problem. There are countless media reports of crimes committed via the social network – and there is no doubt that one needs to exercise caution when making information (especially personal information) available on these public platforms. But aside from this social issue, there is a danger of becoming reliant on technology and social networking to the extent that one does not 'switch off'.
There has to be an 'off time', a time when one is not locked into technology and can offer due care and attention to family and friends.
This is really important because families need time together to strengthen bonds and grow together. The reality of life today is that a person with a happy, balanced personal life is far more productive at work, and therefore a valuable asset.
Although the need to be online and always connected is obviously very addictive – if one puts one's mind to it, it can be refreshing to adopt a new approach and abstain from online connectivity for as long as possible.
We have to be realistic – there is no way we could completely ignore the social network revolution or isolate ourselves from devices and technology that offer up the ability to connect and communicate anytime, anywhere.
With the pace of today's hectic lifestyle, there is little opportunity to see friends and family as often as one would like.
Social media affords us the opportunity to know what is happening in each other's lives, without having to pick up the phone or go for a visit.
We thrive on social networks and social media because we, as humans, depend on information.
As we near the festive season, it is perhaps an opportune time for parents to review their social networking habits and lead by example as far as children or younger users are concerned.
If parents switch off from social media, it will help kids realise that they do not really need to be constantly online. Also, I believe parents should explain to their kids the importance of a holiday and that not having social media will not 'hurt' them, but actually help them to have a better time as a family.
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A look back on the last 65 years from the Godfather of the Weber brand!
A funny tale from the Weber archives
Celebrating 65 years of innovation!
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LISFLOOD-FP is a two-dimensional hydrodynamic model specifically designed to simulate floodplain inundation in a computationally efficient manner over complex topography. It is capable of simulating grids up to 106 cells for dynamic flood events and can take advantage of new sources of terrain information from remote sensing techniques such as airborne laser altimetry and satellite interferometric radar.
The model predicts water depths in each grid cell at each time step, and hence can simulate the dynamic propagation of flood waves over fluvial, coastal and estuarine floodplains. It is a non-commercial, research code developed as part of an effort to improve our fundamental understanding of flood hydraulics, flood inundation prediction and flood risk assessment.
LISFLOOD-FP has been used as a research tool:
LISFLOOD-FP has also stimulated the development of a number of academic and commercial codes based on its principles including:


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Looking Back on Nationwide Father's Day Actions 2013
During Father's Day week, over 30 actions took place to demand that Congress and President Obama Keep Families Together: Stop Detention and Deportation. Detention Watch Network members and allies organized the following sit-ins, actions, caravans, rallies, marches and vigils:
In New Jersey, American Friends Service Committee of New Jersey, in coordination with other groups, organized a sit-in and rally in front of the Newark ICE Field Office.
In Texas, Grassroots Leadership and Texans United for Families, along with other organizations, organized caravans from Houston and Austin to the Polk County Detention Center where they held a vigil and protest. Check out this video from the event.
In Florida, the Florida Immigrant Rights Coalition (FLIC) held actions in Lake Worth, Immokalee, Orlando and Miami at the Broward Transitional Center. Check out FLIC's image: Imagine Being Separated from Your Family.
In New York, Families for Freedom held an action outside of Senator Schumer's office for their Annual Father's Day Action, where children spoke on how deportations have dramatically affected their lives.
In Wisconsin, Voces de la Frontera held a children's vigil and Father's Day card delivery to Senator Johnson's Milwaukee office.
In Nevada, Immigration Reform for Nevada held Dignity Not Detention vigils in Las Vegas and Reno.
Detention Watch Network partnered with the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM) for this Father's Day call to action.


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Cutaneous Reactions to Anticancer Agents Targeting the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor: A Dermatology-Oncology Perspective
M. E. Lacouture, MD1; B. L. Melosky, MD2
The human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER1/EGFR) is a transmembrane glycoprotein of the tyrosine kinase growth factor family that is expressed in many normal human tissues. It is finely regulated to control cell growth and proliferation. In many cancers, this growth factor is dysregulated and overexpressed, and this overexpression is common in many solid tumors, such as colorectal (65-75%), head and neck (90%), and lung (60%-90%) carcinomas. It correlates with increased metastasis, reduced survival, and a poor prognosis.1
Overexpression can result in uncontrolled cell growth, proliferation, angiogenesis and metastases. This growth factor can be successfully blocked by antibodies against the extracellular domain of the receptor, or small molecule inhibitors directed against the intracellular tyrosine kinase domain. Whereas a blockade of the receptor in tumors leads to beneficial effects, in skin and appendages this leads to undesirable reactions, including a papulopustular eruption, hair growth disorders, periungual and nail plate abnormailities, xerosis, and pruritus.
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors are small molecules given orally that target the EGFR receptor. By blocking the intracellular ATP binding site, phosphorylation cannot be completed, thereby inhibiting the signaling cascade that activates growth and proliferation factors.
In 2004, erlotinib received US FDA approval for patients with advanced NSCLC who have failed at least one prior chemotherapy regimen. This was based on the results of a pivotal phase III trial (BR.21), in which erlotinib prolonged median survival by 42.5% over best supportive care (6.7 months vs. 4.7 months; P <0.001) in patients after one or two prior chemotherapy regimens.2
The side-effects reported in this trial included diarrhea (50%) and rash (75%). Typically, the rash developed about 710 days after the start of treatment, affecting the skin above the waist, and resolving spontaneously without treatment. In most patients, the rash was mild (grade 1 or 2); only 8% of patients had grade 3 rashes, and <1% had a grade 4 rash.2 For grade 3 and 4 rashes, the protocol recommended stopping the drug for 710 days, then resume at 30% dose reduction. Importantly, subsequent analysis suggested a positive correlation of the rash to response and survival.2
Monoclonal Antibodies
Monoclonal antibodies against the epidermal growth factor are given intravenously. By this action, the epidermal growth factor produces a similar end result as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. In 2004, the FDA approved cetuximab as a combination treatment with irinotecan (Camptosar®, Pfizer) for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. This was based on a randomized study that showed the combination of cetuximab and irinotecan had a response rate of 22.9 % and delayed tumor growth by 4.1 months.3 Rash was observed in 87% of these individuals.
Panitumumab, a fully humanized monoclonal antibody, is also approved for this same indication with a similar benefit in progression-free survival.4 Cetuximab has also shown an improvement in survival when given with radiation to patients with head and neck cancer.5 Like the tyrosine kinase inhibitors, a correlation of response and survival to those who experienced the highest grade of rash has been shown.2
Pathophysiology of Skin Toxicities
EGFR is expressed in the basal layer of the epidermis. Its roles include stimulation of epidermal growth, inhibition of differentiation, and acceleration of wound healing. Effects of EGFR inhibition include impaired growth and migration of keratinocytes, and inflammatory chemokine expression by these cells. These effects lead to inflammatory cell recruitment and subsequent cutaneous injury, which accounts for the majority of symptoms, including tenderness, papulopustules, and periungual inflammation.6 Histologic specimens reveal a mixed inflammatory infiltrate surrounding the upper areas of the dermis, follicular rupture, and epithelial acantholysis. Direct immunofluorescent studies show a nonspecific pattern of staining. Inhibition of mitogen activated protein kinase (MEK) by pharmacological methods, a downstream effector in the EGFR pathway, also leads to papulopustules, suggesting a mechanism-based effect.7 Similar inflammatory events may also account for the periungual inflammation and onycholysis, whereas abnormalities in keratinocyte differentiation i.e., premature expression of keratin 1 and STAT 3, may explain the impaired stratum corneum leading to xerosis and pruritus.7
Description of Dermatological Toxicities
The effects of EGFR inhibitors on epidermal-derived tissue includes a papulopustular eruption, dry skin, pruritus, ocular and nail changes.6 Common terms used to describe the rash are acneiform skin reaction, acneiform rash, acneiform follicular rash, acne-like rash, maculopapular skin rash, and monomorphic pustular lesions. However, the term papulopusular reaction is a more accurate description. The rash may be triggered by sun exposure,8 and develops in the following phases: sensory disturbance, erythema, and edema (week 1); papulopustular eruption (week 2); crusting (week 4); and, if the rash is treated successfully, a background of erythema and dry skin can be seen in areas previously affected by the papulopustular eruption (weeks 46).7 Other events such as pruritus, erythema, and paronychial inflammation associated with the lateral nail folds of the toes and fingers can occur. Paronychia may occur after a longer period of treatment.
Treatment of Rash
In the randomized trials where the primary endpoint was survival and response, rash treatment was often vague and not well documented. As well, there is difficulty in interpreting these trials because the rash was graded according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) criteria (NCI CTC criteria version 2.0 and 3.0) and may not accurately reflect the clinical situation.9 A more accurate grading system is urgently needed, and this is one of the major tasks of the Skin Toxicity Study Group of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (www.mascc.org).
The specific treatment algorithms for rashes caused by EGFR inhibitors vary widely throughout different centers that use these agents in their clinics. Nonetheless, some basic principles may apply. In the following section, management recommendations from the dermatology-based SERIES (Skin and Eye Reactions to Inhibitors of EGFR and kinaseS) clinic10 (Figure 1, see page 5) will be presented along with those utilized in the BC Cancer Agency Oncology Department (Table 2). Both of these regimens are currently being investigated in clinical trials.
Management Recommendations
Patients need to be educated on the importance of taking oral TKIs on an empty stomach. Furthermore, patients should be instructed to use an alcohol-free emollient cream applied twice daily, preferably to their entire body. Physicians should also recommend that patients use a broad spectrum sunscreen, since sun exposure may aggravate their rash.8
Mild reactions (NCI-CTC grade 1) are generally localized with no associated physical symptoms. Treatment options include topical low-medium potency corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) (i.e., pimecrolimus [Elidel®, Novartis]; and tacrolimus [Protopic®, Astellas Pharma]), all of which are able to inhibit inflammation. TCIs do not cause the side-effects attributed to corticosteroids, such as skin atrophy, acne/rosacea-like reactions, and dyspigmentation. However, their use is hampered by the development of pruritus and burning in a subset of patients. Other options include the addition of clindamycin 1% gel to hydrocortisone 1% (B. M., unpublished data), and the use of oral semisynthetic tetracyclines (i.e., doxycycline or minocycline). The EGFR inhibitor should be continued while the rash is being treated.
Moderate reactions (NCI-CTC grade 2) are more disseminated and can include symptoms such as tenderness or pruritus. The recommended treatment is hydrocortisone 1% or 2.5% cream +/- clindamycin 1% gel, as well as a 4-week course of an oral tetracycline antibiotic, such as doxycycline 100mg or minocycline 100mg twice daily.
Severe reactions (NCI-CTC grade 3) are generalized with major symptoms affecting activities of daily living and are intolerable to the patient. In addition to the above measures, a short course of oral corticosteroids may be administered (i.e., methylprednisolone [Medrol® dose pack, Pfizer]). Although histological findings suggest that the papulopustular reaction has an inflammatory component, the use of topical/ oral corticosteroids is based on empirical data. Alternatively, a temporary 710 day discontinuation of the drug involved is recommended with subsequent reintroduction at a lower dose according to the product monograph. Treatment with both a steroid cream and oral tetracycline as per moderate rash is encouraged during the interruption period. Oral isotretinoin (Accutane®, Roche) may be considered for patients who do not respond to the above measures. Therapy with low dose (10-20mg daily) oral isotretinoin must be employed with caution, as it may exacerbate xerosis and paronychia, all of which may be present with EGFR inhibitor use. Thus, oral isotretinoin should only be considered when other antitoxicity interventions have failed and a positive antitumor response is documented, making it imperative to maintain the patient on antiEGFR therapy.
Figure 1: SERIES Management algorithm for papulopustular reactions to EGFR inhibitors (from Lacouture et al., J Supportive Oncol,10 reprinted with permission). Severity of papulopustular reaction is graded based on clinical findings and symptoms (mild/moderate, severe). Abbreviations: EGFR=epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor; SERIES=Skin and Eye Reactions to Inhibitors of EGFR and kinaseS; STCN= semisynthetic tetracyclines (doxycycline); topicals (steroids or calcineurin inhibitors); dose mod=EGFR inhibitor dose reduction or interruption; isotretinoin=low doses (10-20mg a day) isotretinoin.
Rashes on the Scalp
The rash may be successfully treated with the basic principles above, but often patients can develop lesions and plaques on the scalp. Scalp lesions can be treated with topical clindamycin 2% plus triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% in equal parts of propylene glycol and water until resolution.
Management of Dermatological Toxicities Other Than Rash
Due to the lower frequency and visibility of additional toxicities when compared to rash, management recommendations and uncontrolled reports are limited. Nail changes are usually mild, but like the rash, may be severe and symptomatic. Oral doxycycline may be effective along with topical corticosteroids,11 but in resistant cases, intralesional corticosteroid injections or removal of the nail plate may be beneficial.12 Dry skin in the trunk and extremities is very common. Fragrance free creams and ointments are preferred over lotions, which may contain alcohol. For scaling and hyperkeratosis, ammonium lactate and urea containing preparations are also useful, but they should be used with care because of greater skin sensitivity. Eyelash growth can be seen when epidermal growth factors are given for a prolonged period of time. Cutting the eyelashes intermittently to a shorter length can add to patient comfort.
Currently, the EGFR pathway is targeted for cancer treatment using oral tyrosine kinase inhibitors or intravenous monoclonal antibodies. These agents have become standard treatment in both lung and colorectal carcinomas and their usage will only gain in frequency as they move into the treatment of other solid tumors and other indications like adjuvant therapy following curative resection. The side-effects shared by this class of drugs primarily affect the skin and appendages. Rash management is a key factor in patient tolerance and compliance. Severe rash and dose reductions can be avoided with proactive/early intervention and proper education directed to both patient and physician.
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