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Security experts are warning Australians to be cautious of malicious software circulating via email around news of the royal baby.
Security firm Trend Micro said it had spotted one particular type of message disguised as news containing a link to malicious software, or malware, related to the birth and that users should not click it.
If clicked and a user does not have appropriate anti-virus protection, it installs the malware, called Zbot, which can steal data including online logins for banks.
"These messages appear to be from ScribbleLive, a service that provides real-time engagement platforms," Trend Micro's anti-spam research engineer Cyril Coronado wrote on the firm's security blog.
"The offer, of course, is false, and clicking on links in the email will only trigger multiple redirections that are typical among Blackhole exploit kit (BHEK) spam runs."
Mr Coronado said the speed at which the malicious emails were sent was "remarkable" considering they started to appear only half a day after the official announcement of the birth.
Sanjay Mehta, managing director of Trend Micro in Australia, said the malware used was old "but still well alive" due to its update and morphing mechanisms.
He added that Trend Micro's statistics showed Australia was so far one of three countries that most accessed the infected website that contained the malware.
"At this time we estimate the royal baby scam was sent to approximately 200,000 Australians and we know it was clicked on by thousands," said Mr Mehta.
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Good afternoon,
Yesterday, I noticed that my HDD light was flashing about twice a
second, every second, even while the computer was idle.
While I got to wondering, I decided to open Vista's Resource Monitor,
and I looked at the "Disk" section.
Sitting at the top, when sorted in Write >> ascending, sits Explorer.exe
writing to c:\users\[uname]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\usrclass.dat.
In third place sits rundll32.exe, writing to the same file.
I was just wondering what this file was, and why my computer continues
to write to the file, and how much damage this constant writing may do
to my hard drive.
Thank you,

subset: commoncrawl


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Past Reviews
Off Broadway Reviews
Does the upper crust ever do anything but decay? So many plays are obsessed not with who the rich are but instead who they were that you can often predict a new one - or an unfamiliar old one - merely by applying your knowledge of another member of the genre. Of the two significant problems with the Irish Repertory Theatre's otherwise respectable production of Brian Friel's Aristocrats, the only unavoidable one is that it's opening the same season as a high-profile play filled with almost eerie similarities: Dividing the Estate.
True, Horton Foote's gentle play - which recently ended its Broadway run - was about a clan of Texans, and Friel's treats an Irish brood in Ballybeg. But both tell essentially the same story, of the next generation faced with turbulent economic prospects brought about by older relatives and exacerbated by owning a house bigger than any of the children can use. Neither group exactly sees the past as an enemy, but it's at least an unwanted visitor amid people who have far more important things to worry about.
Charlotte Moore's production of Friel's play is a breezy and laid-back one, drawing few (if any) distinctions between the comedy and drama of these people's lives. It also presents the very simple story as something of a corporeal ghost yarn, with actors materializing as if from the walls of James Morgan's fading-oil-painting set, and their offstage voices or piano playing providing the crucial texture of a close-knit group of loving discontents. You get the sense that this family is just what it appears to be: dissolving, but trying to solidify itself with its last gasps.
On hand to document those final breaths is Tom Hoffnung (Rufus Collins), a professor from Chicago who hopes to write about the once-illustrious solicitor family and the home, Ballybeg Hall, in which it's long lived. But his history-in-the-making goes deeper than he'd planned when he witnesses firsthand the most decisive, tumultuous changes the family has yet experienced, with the children at last taking over from the adults - but not at all prepared for the switch.
Judith (Lynn Hawley) is their caretaker of not just their ailing father and elderly uncle George (Geddeth Smith), but everyone who comes beneath the decaying Ballybeg Hall roof. Her husband, Willie Diver (Sean Gormley), is calm and patient with her, but cannot relate to the depths of her struggles. Judith's unstable sister Alice (Orlagh Cassidy) has a fondness for drink and bad behavior, especially toward her husband Eamon (Ciarán O'Reilly), who's just an ordinary man that's been roped into this barely extraordinary family. The third sister, Claire (Laura Odeh), is about to get married to a loving and protective man quite a few years her senior.
Everyone is trapped, then, as much within their own walls as their home's. Friel realizes that such walls are not easily broken down, and for the most part doesn't even try to force his characters to do so - most of their journey involves coming to accept what is and what is not, and making the most they can of what few parts of it they can control. As such, this is not an action-laden piece, even by Friel's regularly relaxed standards for the term. But there's nonetheless a great deal of vivid feeling here, and though they get off to a slow start, Moore and her company eventually tap into enough of it to warm this unassuming play to fireside comfort levels.
Hawley and Odeh are particularly charming, bearing the heaviest weights and finding the most touching exposed nerves among any of the hurting people onstage: Hawley's resignation toward her fate is the clearest reminder of what's already been lost and Odeh's indifference toward her future the surest sign of dangers yet to come. There are no finer bookends here, though Cassidy presents a chillingly effective drunk scene; and Gormley and O'Reilly embody two different (if related) visions of domestic not-quite-bliss.
All that prevents Aristocrats from attaining wall-to-wall dramatic elegance is John Keating. He plays the girls' brother, Casimir, as a dopey Asperger case, far more irritating than ingratiating. The character is supposed to be this family's equivalent of the off-kilter eccentrics well-to-do families try to keep out of the public eye until they run them for governmental positions, but Keating plays him as overtly mentally disadvantaged and not at all in tune with the world around him.
This wouldn't matter if the character made only a one-off appearance, or was intended as easily forgettable comic relief. But the ever-curious Casimir, visiting from Germany (where he lives with his wife and children) to dispense nuggets of questionably accurate bits of personal history, is a central fixture, a symbol of the reality and fantasy the family has occupied and can never completely escape from. Keating, however, is acting in a closed circle, which shuts out the other performers and characters and obstructs most of the necessary waypoints on these now-commoners' travels into an uncertain, but promising, future.


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Beyonce Stuns in New Campaign for House of Dereon (PHOTOS)
Beyonce Knowles shows off her incredible post-baby bod in the latest campaign for her clothing line, House of Deréon.Music superstar
In these newly released photos, Knowles, 30, struts her stuff in a number of ensembles.
Among her sexiest looks: a midriff-bearing black top, which she pairs with a black leather jacket and a revealing leopard-printed slitted skirt.
House of Deréon was conceived by Knowles and her mother, Tina. It launched in 2006.
On August 19, Knowles performed her song I Was Here at the United Nations in New York, as part of World Humanitarian Day.
She also released a new set of photos on her personal blog, some of which feature her daughter, Blue Ivy, born January 8. Check them out, below.


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Friends stick together. That was apparent when Matt LeBlanc was asked about Matthew Perry's new sitcom, Go On.
"I hope it's great," said LeBlanc, who starred alongside Perry on Friends. "He belongs in a project where people can see how talented he is.
"He's a smart, funny guy. I spent a lot of years with that guy. I love him, he's like a brother to me. We did a lot of funny s--- together."
LeBlanc was told that Perry had been very complimentary of LeBlanc's current show, Episodes, too.
"He f------ better be," said LeBlanc, prompting laughter.
What is being called the "series premiere" of Go On takes place Tuesday, Sept. 11, on NBC and Global. NBC certainly has been creative with its terminology this fall, since the pilot episode of Go On already aired in early August, with a replay Monday, Sept. 10 on NBC and Global.
Perry stars as Ryan King, a sports talk-radio host who wants to get back to work after the loss of his wife. However, Ryan's boss feels that Ryan could use some grief counseling.
Meanwhile, LeBlanc's Episodes recently completed its second season. LeBlanc plays a fictionalized version of himself, and one of the funniest scenes was when LeBlanc couldn't get Perry on the phone.


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Xi Jinping, the man tipped to be China's next leader, will meet US President
The visit will give Mr Obama a chance to get to know China's next president better before the Communist Party begins its leadership transition this year, providing an opportunity to set the tone of relations that have been strained by worries about Beijing's currency policy and Washington's recently unveiled strategy to bolster its military presence in the Asia-Pacific.
Mr Xi's visit will also include stops in California and Iowa and follows last year's visit by US Vice-President
Mr Xi, who is 58 and considered a "princeling" because his father was a revolutionary leader and a senior member of the party, first visited the US in 1985 when he was a junior official from Hebei province.
Mr Obama has maintained the pressure on Beijing to do more to help address global economic imbalances, specifically targeting the perceived undervaluation of China's currency, the yuan.
He was sharply critical of Beijing's economic policies at the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation forum in Hawaii in November, saying China should act like a "grown-up" economy.
China has responded to calls to allow the yuan to appreciate, with the unit rising 4.8 per cent against the US dollar last year. The US Treasury declined to name China as a currency manipulator in its semi-annual report of foreign exchange policies released in late December.
Beijing has been critical of the Obama administration's "pivot" towards Asia as Washington reassesses strategic priorities in the light of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan winding down.
The US has been accused of having a Cold War mentality and trying to contain China's rise with plans to bolster its presence in the region, plans that include basing more marines in Darwin.
The Oaba administration has also tried to persuade China to partake in sanctions against Iran. A visit earlier this month to Beijing by US treasury secretary Timothy Geithner failed to get China to agree to sanctions or limit its oil imports from Iran.
While Beijing has mainly let the state media do its talking for it, Mr Xi has underscored Chjina's focus in peaceful development and mutual trust.
"In dealing with major and sensitive issues that concern each side's core interests, we must certainly abide by a spirit of mutual respect and handle them prudently, and by no means can we let relations again suffer major interference and ructions," Mr Xi said in a speech last week.
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Salut from Romania.
New Zealand
I will try to join next week's Tactical Tuesday!
Damn, people revived this thread.
I shall edit the list.
Scotland. UK, if you really must.
I'm a Brit living in the Netherlands
United Kingdom.
United States
I'm from Serbia.
Same here^
Sweden here
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The Nikon Coolpix S9700 is designed to be the ideal travel camera, featuring a pocketable body, a 30x optical zoom lens, fullHD video recording, and built-in Wi-Fi and GPS. Available in black, white and red.
Nikon Coolpix S9700 Features
The Nikon Coolpix S9700 features a 30x optical zoom lens with a 25-750mm equivalent range, along with a 16 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor. 5-axis Hybrid VR (Vibration Reduction) enables sharp photos, as well as fullHD video recording. Pre-AF shortens the autofocus time and gets crisp results even at full zoom or in low light.
Nikon's Smart Portrait System (with features including Smile Timer, Blink Proof and Red-Eye Fix) helps achieve perfect portraits and reviewing images is easy on the 3inch 921k dots OLED screen. A retouch menu, lets you add effects or applying Glamour Retouch.
Built-in Wi-Fi lets you connect to your smart device to use it as a remote control to achieve ideal self-portraits without getting your own arm in shot. Or you can use the smart device connection to upload and instantly share photos with family and friends via email or social media websites.
GPS and GLONASS functions mean that detailed location information can be recorded on each photo. Your travel routes can be logged via the world map function so you'll never forget where you took the photo.
Scene Auto Selector optimises camera settings, leaving you to focus on framing your photos. Alternatively you can set manual exposure modes (P/S/A/M) and scene modes using the mode dial.
Key Features
- 16 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor
- 30x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 25-750mm
- Hybrid VR, optical and electronic image stabilisation
- 3inch 921k dot OLED screen
- P/A/S/M Manual controls
- FullHD video recording
- Wi-Fi and GPS built in
- 1cm macro mode
- Easy panoramic mode
- Available in black, white and red
Nikon Coolpix S9700 Handling
Handling - The S9700 feels well built with a metal body and stylish chrome touches to the top and front of the camera. Build quality appears to be good with the camera featuring a metal tripod socket, although the location isn't ideal as it's close to the edge of the camera.
A bar at the front of the camera gives your hand something to hold onto, along with a rubber grip on the rear for your thumb. Apart from this, the camera does feel quite smooth, and slippery so we would recommend using the provided wrist strap. On top of the camera is the pop-up flash, on/off button, shutter release button surrounded by the zoom rocker, as well as the mode dial. The mode dial makes it easy to switch modes, and a large video record button makes it easy to quickly start recording. On the back is the playback, GPS, scroll wheel / 4-way controller with middle OK button, menu and delete buttons. The 4-way controller gives access to the self-timer, flash, exposure and macro.
The screen is a good resolution with 921k dots and is an OLED LCD screen, meaning the screen is bright and with an anti-reflective coating is easy to see even outdoors in bright sunlight.
Menus – The menu system is easy to navigate and clearly laid out with clear easy to read text. The options are spread over several sections, including playback, setup, etc.
To make use of the Wi-Fi you need to download the Wireless Mobile Utility app to your smartphone or tablet (iOS or Android). This allows you to use your mobile device to download pictures from the camera to edit and share them. You can also use it as a remote release. A preview appears on your mobile device, you can control the zoom or set a timer. Other information appears on the screen, such as shutter speed, aperture, number of shots left and battery life.
Battery life - Battery life is rated at 300 shots according to Nikon / CIPA test results, which is quite good, although extended use of Wi-Fi and GPS is likely to drain the battery more quickly, therefore we would recommend a spare battery if you wish to shoot more, or use GPS and Wi-Fi regularly.
Speed - We took a number of shots to test the camera's responsiveness, from switch on to first photo, shot to shot, focusing speed etc. We take a number of shots and then use the average to ensure accurate and consistent tests, making it easy to compare with other cameras.
|Shutter Response
|Wide - Focus / Shutter Response
|Full zoom - Focus / Shutter Response
|Switch on Time to Taking a Photo
|Shot to Shot without Flash
|Shot to Shot with Flash
Continuous Shooting - JPEG
(shots before slow down)
|6.8fps (5 shots)
Focus and shutter response are both very quick, and the camera has a quick continuous shooting mode, shooting at 6.8fps for 5 shots.
Nikon Coolpix S9700 PerformanceAdditional sample photos and product shots are available in the Equipment Database, where you can add your own review, photos and product ratings.
Nikon Coolpix S9700 Sample Photos
Sample Photos - Exposure is reliable and colours look very good from this camera, with bright saturated colours. Skin tones are good, and portrait photos taken with flash are free of red-eye.
Nikon Coolpix S9700 Lens test images
Lens Performance - Images have good colour and reliable exposure with reasonable levels of detail into the corners, whether shooting wide-angle or telephoto shots. Dynamic range is quite good, and can be extended by using the D-Lighting option or alternatively you can set the camera to take and combine the images using the backlight / HDR function. Levels of purple fringing and chromatic aberration are kept low, with just a little visible in the far corners of images, or in areas of high contrast. Macro performance is very good with the camera focusing on subjects just 1cm away from the front of the lens. Overall images are a little soft, and we would have liked to see more detail.
Nikon Coolpix S9700 ISO test images
ISO Noise Performance - ISO125 shows low levels of noise, with ISO200 and ISO400 also showing low levels of noise. Noise is still quite low at ISO800, however detail has dropped at this setting. Noise becomes more obvious at ISO1600, and detail drops again. ISO3200 shows additional noise, and detail drops further, however results may still provide usable if sharing on the web or resizing images. ISO6400 shows the highest level of noise, and this setting is best avoided.
Nikon Coolpix S9700 White-balance test images
White Balance Performance - Auto White Balance (AWB) performs well under tungsten light with a slightly warm result. The tungsten preset gives a more accurate result, and AWB performs well under fluorescent lighting. The fluorescent preset gives a slight magenta / orange colour cast.
Panoramic | 1/1250 sec | f/3.7 | 5.2 mm | ISO 125
Panorama mode - The camera features an automatic panoramic mode, where you simply press the shutter release button and pan the camera from one side to the other. Results are reasonably good, and well stitched together, although the resolution is low.
Nikon Coolpix S9700 Digital filters
Digital Filters - There are a large number of different effects available from the "Effects" option on the mode dial, with examples shown above. The effects are available in playback editing as well.
Video - Video quality is good with the camera recording full HD video at 30 or 25fps, with stereo sound and optical zoom. Some wind noise is picked up by the camera, as well as lens noise when using the optical zoom.
Value For MoneyThe Nikon Coolpix S9700 is available for £269 which makes it very good value for money as one of the most affordable travel zooms with a 30x optical zoom lens. Alternatives to look at include the following cameras:
Canon Powershot SX700 HS, 30x optical zoom, Wi-Fi, £277
Sony Cyber-shot HX60, 30x optical zoom, Wi-Fi, NFC, £319
Panasonic Lumix TZ60, 30x optical zoom, Wi-Fi, GPS, EVF, £339
You'll also need to buy a memory card and a case or bag to keep your camera safe and protected - have a look at our complete guide to camera bags.
Nikon Coolpix S9700 VerdictThe Nikon Coolpix S9700 offers a lot of camera in a relatively small, pocketable package. With a 30x optical zoom lens, a 3inch screen, high speed shooting, full HD video, manual controls, built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, there's not much more you could possibly want from a compact digital camera. In fact, there's only one other camera that offers more, in the form of a built in EVF in the Panasonic Lumix TZ60. The Nikon Coolpix S9700 is available for a very good price, being priced slightly less than the competition, and is available in a number of colours, including black, red and white. Images don't show as much detail as we would have liked to see, but colour and exposure are both good which should make the camera ideal for sharing images on social media websites such as Facebook.
The Nikon Coolpix S9700 offers a wide range of features that make it an ideal travel camera, including built-in Wi-Fi and GPS.
Nikon Coolpix S9700 Pros30x optical zoom lens
2 year warranty
Good colour reproduction
Wi-Fi and GPS built in
Full manual controls
Good value for money
Good 3inch screen
1cm macro mode
Nikon Coolpix S9700 ConsSoft images - detail could be better
Low resolution panoramic photos
Tripod position could be better
Nikon Coolpix S9700 Specifications
|Max Aperture
|f/3.7 - f/6.4
|35mm equivalent
|25mm - 750mm
|Optical Zoom
|Image Sensor
|16Mp (Megapixels)
|Pixels (W)
|Pixels (H)
|Sensor Type
|Back-lit CMOS (B.S.I.)
|Sensor Size
|Sensor Size (width)
|No Data
|Sensor Size (height)
|No Data
|Aspect Ratio
|LCD Monitor
|LCD Monitor
|Screen resolution
|921k dot OLED
|Touch Screen
|Min Focus
|Focusing modes
|Exposure Control
|Shutter speeds shortest
|Shutter speeds longest
|Exp modes
|ISO sensitivity
|125 - 6400
|White balance
|Exposure Comp
|Shooting Options
|Continuous shooting
|Movie mode
|Video Resolution
|Video FPS
|30p, 25p
|Stereo Sound
|Optical Zoom with Video
|Other Features
|Image Stabilisation
|Card Type
|File Type
|Power Source
|Battery Type
|Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
|Battery Life (CIPA rating)
|Box Contents
|Box Contents
|Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12, Charging AC Adapter EH-71P, USB Cable UC-E21


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5 U.S. Code § 8432d - Qualified Roth contribution program
§ 8432d.
Qualified Roth contribution program
(a)Definitions.—For purposes of this section—
the term "qualified Roth contribution program" means a program described in paragraph (1) of section 402A(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which meets the requirements of paragraph (2) of such section; and
(b)Authority To Establish.—
The Executive Director shall by regulation provide for the inclusion in the Thrift Savings Plan of a qualified Roth contribution program, under such terms and conditions as the Board may prescribe.
(c)Required Provisions.—The regulations under subsection (b) shall include—
(1) provisions under which an election to make designated Roth contributions may be made—
by any individual who is eligible to make contributions under section 8351, 8432(a), 8440a, 8440b, 8440c, 8440d, or 8440e; and
any provisions which may, as a result of enactment of this section, be necessary in order to clarify the meaning of any reference to an "account" made in section 8432(f), 8433, 8434(d), 8435, 8437, or any other provision of law; and
(Added Pub. L. 111–31, div. B, title I, § 103(a), June 22, 2009, 123 Stat. 1853.)
References in Text
Section 402A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (a), is classified to section 402A of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
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AS I LAY on the roof of the upside-down car, I could hear how hard the fire crews were working to get me out.
I was part of a reconstruction of an accident that happened on the A419 at Thamesdown Drive about two weeks ago, where a car landed in the same position I was in.
Crews from Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service cut through metal and smashed several windows before rolling me on to a stretcher and lifting me out through the boot as part of the exercise.
The event, which was part of a week of action for the Swindon Christmas Safety Campaign, was held at Westlea Fire Station yesterday to urge drivers to be careful on the roads over the festive season.
I was the driver of a car that had landed on its roof after a collision. A second vehicle was added to the exercise which saw councillor Cindy Matthews (Lab, Lydiard and Freshbrook) being rescued too.
I was lying in the upside-down car alone, but was soon approached by firefighter Richard Callaway, who was my casualty carer and stayed with me throughout the experience.
At every stage he explained what was happening, including when glass was going to be broken, when they were cutting through metal and why I could hear banging or feel any movement in the car.
I was lying there for about half an hour while the side of the car was removed, and eventually the boot was taken off so they could carry me out without moving my back.
The crews worked tirelessly and I could hear the teamwork going on around me.
Tim Elliott, watch manager at Westlea, said: "This was a replica of a road traffic collison attended on the A419 two weeks ago. The driver didn't have a seatbelt on when we got there. The best route for the casualty was out through the boot."
A fire engine and the fire safety display will be at the Orbital shopping centre today from 10am-1pm.
Graham Weller, partnership and community engagement manager, said: "We want everyone to have a brilliant Christmas but we don't want to have to cut anyone out of any cars, we don't want to be doing this for real. Young people will be returning from university and they are not regular drivers. People will be driving back from Christmas parties and it will be icy on the roads. We just want everyone to be wary."


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This first part of the tetralogy, which is the prologue, was not divided into acts.
The first act of Siegfried is one of the most dramatic in the tetralogy.
This series may be divided into two, each forming a tetralogy, or group of four plays.
He must be competently instructed in the tetralogy, or first four rules.
The drama itself comes second in the tetralogy of the Ring, being preceded by the Rheingold.
Wagner was obliged to accept this solution of his difficulties, and thus Bayreuth lost the sole right to the tetralogy.
He saw what was happening there with regard to matters of art, and that he could not dream of producing his tetralogy.
But this latter is more properly to be considered as the overture to a trilogy than as the first drama of a tetralogy.
Wagner never tired of exploiting the variation form in his operas, particularly in the tetralogy.
"Richard III" is the fourth play of a tetralogy manifestly planned before the earlier members were completed.
tetralogy te·tral·o·gy (tě-trāl'ə-jē, -trŏl'-)
A complex of four symptoms.


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Nicki Minaj Denies Throwing Shade At Iggy... Iggy Addresses 'Situation' On Instagram
Nicki Minaj is keeping everyone talking.
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During the BET Awards Sunday night, Nicki Minaj had everyone talking with her interesting acceptance speech.
Nicki took the stage to accept her "Best Female Rapper" award for the 5th year in a row and said this:
I'm working on an album coming out at the end of the year called The Pink Print. That's not a plug, but it's a plug. My point is, what I want the world to know about Nicki Minaj is when you hear Nicki Minaj spit, Nicki Minaj wrote it [sips tea]. And no, no, no shade.
No, no shade. No, no, no shade.
I used to sit in the studio with Wayne and I would literally be taking, sometimes, three or four days to write a verse, and one day he was like, 'No! You can't be taking all them days to write no verse! You gotta write your verse right here in the studio!' And that's why I love him to this day because it pushed me to push my pen. And I'm still one of the only emcees that's out here spitting metaphors and making you think and I don't even really care if I get my credit or if I don't. I don't look at myself as a female rapper because I know what I do.
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Now, people are saying that was her coming for Iggy Azalea because of the rumors that Iggy has help writing.
Nicki Minaj took to twitter to clear a few things up.
The media puts words in my mouth all the time and this is no different. I will always take a stance on women writing b/c I believe in us!
— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
I believe we're smart enough to write down our own thoughts and perspective, just like the men do. I've been saying this for 5 YEARS
— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
I fell in love with Lauryn Hill b/c I knew she was the author behind those amazingly profound and articulated songs on the MisEducation
— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
I wondered how Lauryn tapped into my brain and wrote an album on love, betrayal, passion, pain, triumph, brokenness.... Did she read minds?
— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
It's the same reason I have a different level of respect for Missy. I know she's a writer and a producer. Women MUST aspire for more.
— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
I've congratulated Iggy on the success of Fancy, publicly. She should be very proud of that. All the women nominated should b proud.
— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
That will never change my desire to motivate women to write. Our voices have to be heard. I hope I inspire up & coming females to do that.
— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
Then today, Iggy Azalea posted this on her Instagram:
So with that being said, nothing to see here... move along.


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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated Thurman to the Cincinnati roster on April 21 after an absence that cost Thurman two seasons of play. Thurman opened the 2006 season on a four-game suspension for violation of the league's substance abuse policy, a suspension that was extended to a full season when he was arrested on a DUI charge on Sept. 25 of that year. Goodell extended the suspension a second season after determining last year Thurman had not lived up to the conditions set forth for reinstatement.
Head coach Marvin Lewis said on Monday, through a release from the team, that while Thurman has since proven to the league that he is worthy of reinstatement he won't be doing it in Cincinnati.
"The NFL provided Odell the opportunity to earn his way back onto our team, but we have not seen the right steps taken by him," said Lewis in the release. "With our offseason work in progress and new talent added at our linebacker position, we've determined it's best to keep moving in a direction that does not include Odell."
The Bengals selected outside linebacker Keith Rivers with the ninth overall pick in last month's NFL Draft. They also added free agents Darryl Blackstock and Brandon Johnson from Arizona and are expecting Ahmad Brooks to return to the lineup healthy after a groin injury cost him all but five quarters of playing time last season.
This is the second time this offseason the Bengals have released a talented player from its 2005 draft class who also had more than his share of problems off of the field. Wide receiver Chris Henry was let go prior to this year's draft.
Safarrah Lawson, an advisor to Thurman, confirmed to JungleInsider.com Monday morning that the team wasn't happy with the amount of time Thurman was putting in at the club's Paul Brown Stadium facilities. Thurman had been allowed to return to workouts at PBS prior to his reinstatement and had been seen working out with strength and conditioning coach Chip Morton during the team's recent rookie minicamp.
Thurman was not in Cincinnati for the opening of the team's on-field practice sessions (Organized Team Activities) last week due to the death of his grandmother. Thurman was raised by his grandmother, Betty Thurman, after his mother had been killed in a car accident when he was 10. His father passed away while Thurman was in college at Georgia.
"From what Marvin told me the kid wasn't in the building enough," said Lawson. "His grandmother passed away and he went home to take care of business. The team wanted him back for OTAs last Tuesday but he wasn't able to be there. The team wasn't happy about that."
Lawson said that Thurman, 24, is in good shape and within the last two weeks ran a 40-yard dash in the 4.5-second range while working with a trainer in Atlanta. The Bengals listed Thurman as weighing 240 on their official offseason roster, just slightly heavier than the 235 pounds he was listed as during his rookie season.
Thurman led the team in tackles as a rookie with 148 stops, while adding five interceptions, nine pass breakups and four forced fumbles. He also drew the ire of the coaching staff, however, for having a penchant to overrun plays and not adhere to his defensive assignment, moves which led to big plays being allowed.
"He'll find a position with another team," said Lawson. "He's got his personal problems behind him and things are looking good for him. He is a playmaker."


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Victim's Rights Afforded by the University of Northern Iowa
- Your report will be taken seriously and you will be treated with dignity.
- We will provide referrals to a sexual assault advocate who can assist you in understanding and evaluating options that are available to you.
- We will help you notify the proper civil, criminal and administrative authorities, should you choose to do so.
- We will not discourage you from reporting the incident.
- You will not be blamed, subtly or overtly, for what happened.
- You will be afforded the same rights as the accused in regards to campus disciplinary proceedings.
- You will be notified promptly of the outcome of such proceedings.
- You will have the full and prompt cooperation of Public Safety personnel in obtaining, securing and maintaining evidence that would assist in subsequent legal proceedings.
- We will take reasonably feasible steps to prevent unnecessary or unwanted contact or proximity with your assailant, including no contact notices and no trespassing orders. At your request, we will also help you find alternate housing and/or change your class assignments.
- You have the right to counseling. Campus personnel will help you locate these resources.
- You have the right to be made aware of, and assisted in, exercising any options as provided by state and federal laws.
Sexual Assault Victim's Rights Afforded by the State of Iowa
You have the right to ask the police for help with any of the following on a temporary basis:
- If you believe that police protection is needed for your physical safety, you have the right to request that the officer present remain at the scene until you and other affected parties can leave or until safety is otherwise ensured. If the officer(s) are unable to remain on the scene, you have the right to be assisted in leaving the scene.
- You have the right to be assisted in obtaining medical treatment necessitated by the sexual assault, including assistance in obtaining transportation to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.
You have the right to ask the court for help with any of the following on a temporary basis:
- Keeping your attacker away from you, your home, and your place of work.
- The right to stay at your home without interference from your attacker.
- The right to seek a no-contact order under section 664A.3 or 915.22, if your attacker is arrested for sexual assault.
- You have the right to register as a victim with the county attorney under section 915.12.
- You have the right to file a complaint for threats, assaults, or other related crimes.
- You have the right to seek restitution against your attacker for harm to you or your property.
- You have the right to apply for victim compensation.
- You have the right to contact the county attorney or local law enforcement to determine the status of your case.
- If you are in need of medical treatment, you have the right to request athat the officer present assist you in obtaining transportation to the nearest hospital or otherwise assist you.
- You have the right to a sexual assault examination performed at state expense.
- You have the right to request the presence of a victim counselor, as defined in section 915.20A, at any proceeding related to an assault including a medical examination.
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The salt is dried upon blotting paper, and purified by repeated solution and crystallization.
The process of crystallization is always from within outward.
This crystallization affects the individual according to his nature.
The sect is then the first crystallization of every doctrine.
Its lines of crystallization are mathematically perfect, and according to the laws of its being.
To me, the crystallization of the snow is as mysterious as the constellations.
At the end of four days, the crystallization will be complete.
crystallization is a process which trembles on the very verge of vital action.
According to Aquarian philosophy, it is the first stage of the crystallization of spirit.
In the Introduction to this book I have briefly referred to the force of crystallization.
crystallization crys·tal·li·za·tion (krĭs'tə-lĭ-zā'shən)
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Top 5 Brewers brawls of all-time
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Carlos Gomez and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole started one of the biggest baseball brawls in recent memory, leading us to remember the top bench clearing melee's in team history.
1. Mike Caldwell vs. Reggie Jackson
After a couple brush back pitches from the Brewers lefty on July 27, 1979, Jackson threw his bat halfway to mound after popping out to third. Caldwell picked it up, tried to snap it in half, and a brawl ensued with Jackson wrapping his hands around Caldwell's throat.
Two days later, the squads fought again when Jim Gantner caught a forearm from Lou Piniella, clearing the benches – which resulted in Yankees pitcher Luis Tiant emerging from the clubhouse wearing nothing but a towel and clenching a cigar.
2. "Go-Go" goes off in Pittsburgh
This incident led to punches being thrown, including by teammate Martin Maldonado.
3. "The Kid" sticks up for "Gumby"
On July 20, 1982, the benches cleared when Robin Yount ran over Minnesota Twins shortstop Lenny Faedo without sliding in the sixth, in retaliation for Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek going in high on second baseman Jim Gantner in the fifth inning, knocking him out of the game. Hrbek and Brewers pitcher Bob McClure were ejected for fighting.
4. "Scrap Iron" fights everyone
It's truly hard to pick one of former Brewers manager Phil Garner's scraps, because they're all equally ridiculous – but these three definitely stand out:
- On July 25, 1993 Garner and White Sox first base coach Doug Mansolino got in a tussle after White Sox announcers Ken Harelson and Tom Paciorek had accused Garner of ordering his pitchers to hit Sox hitters.
- Oddly, the brawl on Aug. 24, 1993 started because Oakland A's closer Dennis Eckersley was ejected for arguing balls and strikes, which later led to manager Tony LaRussa's ejection. Garner complained about the time LaRussa's ejection was taking, causing LaRussa to go after Garner. That led the benches to clear, resulting A's…


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- Why are we doing this?
We believe it will benefit the students. National research, as well as work by the PCC Institutional Effectiveness office, demonstrates a clear correlation between student preparation in basic skills and student success in college. A majority of faculty at PCC endorse the move toward prerequisites (based on the feedback through surveys and forums) based on a fundamental understanding: students with pre-college skills struggle in (and drop-out of) college-level courses, and they would be better served obtaining basic skills in reading, writing ,and math before they take these college-level courses.
- When will this be effective?
The goal is have the prerequisites in the catalogue for the fall of 2008. The original policy called for a fall 2007 implementation, but PCC's infrastructure (evaluating transcripts, the Banner system, etc.) won't allow the college to enforce prereqs until the fall of 2008.
- What will satisfy the prerequisite requirement?
- A 'C' or higher in WR 115, or reading and writing placement scores for WR 121
- A 'C' or higher in RD 115, or college-level reading skills demonstrated by an ASSET reading score of at least 45 (or Compass 88) and
- A 'C' or higher in MA 20 or placement into MTH 60
- What is the SAC role in this process?
As we move through this process, SAC input is welcome as the Prereq Committee tries to reduce barriers for students, enhance their educational experience, and increase the likelihood of their success. SACs will use 2006-07 to determine if there are any courses they feel need to be excluded from the prereq requirement (see #10 below).
- How many students will be impacted?
Institutional Effectiveness is currently working on the estimated number of students, and thus the estimated number of new sections needed. The IE office will provide a one-term snap shot of the students to better understand the specific population impacted.
- Will requiring prerequisites add to the financial aid burden of students?
No, because the students would have taken these basic skills courses anyway – the difference is that now they will be taking them at the start of their program of study.
- Will additional prerequisite courses lower enrollment from current courses?
This may happen in some courses, but it's not a certainty. When Psychology instituted prereqs, there enrollment drop was negligible. Other institutions reported an initial drop in affected courses, but then there was a return to previous levels.
- What will happen to under-enrolled classes?
The proposal is to allow lower-enrolled courses during a transition period of up to 2 years – allowing courses with a dip in enrollment to continue with a minimum of 10 students.
- Will there be enough reading/writing/math classes for those who need it?
The college has made a commitment to be sure there are enough courses for students who need them.
- What is the opt-out process for SACs wanting to exclude their courses from the prerequisites?
There is a two-part process: 1) SACs will let the Curriculum Office know by 12/15/06 about their intention to exclude any of their courses from the policy (this is to help the college plan for the number of additional DE sections for students), and 2) SACs will formally petition the Curriculum Committee to offer a rationale for opting-out of particular courses.


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Update on Rangers Ballpark Renovations [VIDEO]
As I reported back in November, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is receiving some major updates and upgrades. The entire outfield area, including Vandergriff Plaza, visitor's bullpen and bleacher seats are getting a facelift. The $11.5 million project will be complete by opening day of this 2012 season.


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Dodge City Community College offers a wide variety of vocal music activities for students - music majors and non-majors alike. Our music courses support the cultural and educational enrichment for both the DCCC campus and the Dodge City community and surrounding areas, while the students enjoy a fun and exciting experience themselves.
Opportunities are available for participation in the vocal music program in the following ensembles:
The DC3 Concert Choir represents students from various academic disciplines across campus and is open to all students. The choir rehearses and performs both sacred and secular music from all style periods - from early music and classical masterpieces, to current popular and musical theater standards.
College Singers, whose members are selected by audition from the Concert Choir, rehearses and performs a wide variety of contemporary music from jazz and music theatre genres, as well as early madrigal music. The group performs both on campus at concerts and at off-campus events throughout the community.
Choral Union is DC3's college and community chorus and is open to all college students and community members, many of whom are former DCCC students themselves. The choir rehearses and performs a broad base of repertoire including traditional classical, oratorio, and operetta music.
The Music Theatre Workshop class is open to all students and community members by audition. The course offers practical acting training, stage movement, and song preparation for music theatre actors and performers in a fun and energetic environment. Scenes from traditional to contemporary musical theatre are utilized in the rehearsals and performances.
Private voice instruction is available to all students, both music majors and non-majors. Lessons are encouraged to develop proper vocal technique and to further students' musical styles and expression.
Vocal music performing arts grants (scholarships) are available to all students who participate in designated vocal activities (ensembles and lessons), regardless of major. Detailed information is available by contacting the Fine Arts office.
Kerry Kuplic
Assistant Professor of Vocal Music
2501 N. 14th Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801


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THE man who died in a car crash near Ellesmere Port last Sunday, August 24, has been named as Craig Felton.
His family said they were 'devastated' by his death and paid tribute to the 34-year-old father-of-four from Winsford, who worked as an interior designer for Lifestyle Interiors.
In a statement, his family said: "He was happy go lucky, loved life and would do anything for anybody. Nothing was too much trouble and he didn't have a bad bone in his body. He couldn′t sit still and was constantly on the go.
"One of his daughters – Alancia – misses her daddy, their pillow fights and their family days out to the beach and especially Blackpool, a place where he was planning to take the children for a surprise outing.
She misses him flicking her on the head. He was always dancing and singing with his children."
As well as being a father-of-four, Craig was a brother to two siblings.
Craig died when his car left the road near the Strawberry roundabout in Whitby Lane, Backford at 10.20am on Sunday, August 24


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Neuroendocrine tumors may develop throughout the human body with the majority being found in the gastrointestinal tract and bronchopulmonary system. Neuroendocrine tumors are classified according to the grade of biological aggressiveness (G1–G3) and the extent of differentiation (well-differentiated/poorly-differentiated). The well-differentiated neoplasms comprise typical (G1) and atypical (G2) carcinoids. Large cell neuroendocrine carcinomas as well as small cell carcinomas (G3) are poorly-differentiated. The identification and differentiation of atypical from typical carcinoids or large cell neuroendocrine carcinomas and small cell carcinomas is essential for treatment options and prognosis. Pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors are characterized according to the proportion of necrosis, the mitotic activity, palisading, rosette-like structure, trabecular pattern and organoid nesting. The given information about the histopathological assessment, classification, prognosis, genetic aberration as well as treatment options of pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors are based on own experiences and reviewing the current literature available. Most disagreements among the classification of neuroendocrine tumor entities exist in the identification of typical versus atypical carcinoids, atypical versus large cell neuroendocrine carcinomas and large cell neuroendocrine carcinomas versus small cell carcinomas. Additionally, the classification is restricted in terms of limited specificity of immunohistochemical markers and possible artifacts in small biopsies which can be compressed in cytological specimens. Until now, pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors have been increasing in incidence. As compared to NSCLCs, only little research has been done with respect to new molecular targets as well as improving the classification and differential diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumors of the lung.
The origin and tumor development of neuroendocrine neoplasms, also called epithelial neoplasms with neuroendocrine differentiation, are discussed controversially, but most researchers published that these tumors arise from Kulchitzky cells (or enterochromaffin cells, which are normally present in the bronchial mucosa) as a part of the diffuse neuroendocrine system comprising single cells or clusters of 4 to 10 cells [
most common in the small intestine (30.4%) followed by the lung (29.8%) [
The tumors also have properties comparable to those of neurons. Therefore, they are designated as neuroendocrine tumors. But only one third of these tumors are functionally inactive (no hormone production). Neuroendocrine lung tumors are also characterized by secretory abilities to take up and decarboxylate the amine precursors (APUD system cells) [
Carcinoid tumors (typical (TC)/atypical (AC)),
Large cell neuroendocrine carcinomas (LCNEC),
Small cell carcinomas (SCLC).
These neuroendocrine entities are further summarized into two groups according to their biological aggressiveness:
Well-differentiated low grade (G1) typical and intermediate grade (G2) atypical carcinoids,
Poorly-differentiated high grade (G3) LCNEC and SCLC.
In contrast to typical and atypical carcinoids, LCNEC and SCLC are not closely related to each other regarding genetic and epigenetic characteristics. Contrary to carcinoids, no precursor lesions are known for SCLCs and LCNECs [
Preinvasive lesions may occur at any age and comprise several types of neuroendocrine (NE) cell hyperplasia (
Precursor lesions.
In general, tumorlets (predominantly in females) are often discovered incidentally at histopathological examination of lung parenchyma and are microscopically defined as peribronchiolar nodular aggregates of uniform, round, oval or spindle-shaped cells with a moderate amount of cytoplasm (
Tumorlets are often found with surrounding hyalinized, fibrotic stroma [
As compared to tumorlets, diffuse idiopathic neuroendocrine cell hyperplasias are also associated with airflow obstructions but are rare. Such hyperplasia is characterized by diffuse proliferation of multiple or single neuroendocrine cells presented as small nodules (neuroendocrine bodies) or linear proliferation in the epithelium of bronchioles (
This precursor lesion is often diagnosed when tumorlets are multiple and frequent in the lungs and may coexist [
Multiple tumorlets and DIPNECHs may be seen in the following three settings [
According to Gorthsein
The incidence of neuroendocrine tumors increases linearly [
The location of the respective tumor and the biological aggressiveness determine the clinical features. In case of centrally located carcinoids recurrent infections, chest pain, cough, dyspnea and pneumonia may occur. Peripherally located ones are generally incidental findings.
Contrary to high-grade NETs, carcinoids arise in around 5% of patients with inherited multiple neuroendocrine neoplasia [
Several imaging procedures can be applied to detect neuroendocrine tumors of the lung:
CT Scan;
Chest X-ray;
Bronchoscopy, Endosonography and Biopsy;
Octreotide Scintigraphy;
Somatostatin Receptor PET.
Radiologically, carcinoids (TC ≤ 2 cm and AC ≥ 4 cm) are presented as nodules or mass (TC with a smooth margin and AC with an irregular margin) which can be misdiagnosed as metastases of a known or unknown extrapulmonary primary tumor. Endobronchial location of these lesions can be well demonstrated by CT. Approximately 30–55% of carcinoids comprise lobar atelectasis, obstructive pneumonitis and partial obstruction [
In SCLC usually a central mass formed by the combination of primary tumor and lymph node metastases can be found radiologically. Mainly mediastinal lymph node involvement and enlargement is present in most cases (5% to 10% presented as a peripheral nodule without lymph node involvement). Narrowing and displacement of major vessels and bronchi and pleural effusion are common findings [
PET (positron emission tomography)—CT plays an important role in the assessment of tumor localization, tumor size and invasion as well as metastasis. Investigation with fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) may be used for identifying and staging pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors [
Cytology and small biopsy specimens enable an accurate assessment of neuroendocrine tumors. Terada describes a case in which multiple biopsy and cytology of the lung failed to detect carcinoma cells, histological and supportive immunohistochemical examinations helped to diagnose LCNEC of the lung at metastatic site [
According to the WHO classification 2004, neuroendocrine tumors of the lung can be divided according to the extent of differentiation (well-differentiated/ poorly-differentiated) as follows (
Well- and poorly-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors.
This classification of NETs is based on macroscopic, microscopic and immunohistochemical features. Therefore, the mitotic activity (mitosis/2 mm2 = (10 high power fields)) as well as the rosette-like structure, palisading, trabecular pattern, organoid nesting and the proportion of necrosis are common characteristics of pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors [
Macroscopical, histological and cytological features of pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors.
|Mitosis/10HPF *
|Azzopardi effect *
often central, endoluminal
endoscopic high vascularization
highly vascularized
typical neuroendocrine pattern (
relative unimorph, partly granulated cytoplasm
moderate nuclear/cytoplasm ratio
round, oval, spindle shaped
often peripheral
partly less differentiated
less organoid, more pleomorphic and larger with slightly greater chromatin stained nuclei
moderate nuclear/cytoplasm ratio
increased cell-atypia
round, oval, spindle shaped
|possible focal
less differentiated propagation
often hemorrhage/necrosis
absence of organoid pattern
often artifacts of crushing
hematoxylin-rich vessel aberrations
LCNEC: small nuclear/cytoplasm ratio
SCLC: high nuclear/cytoplasm ratio
partly free chromatin, big round nuclei, bizarre cell bodies
|large areas
|LCENC: uncommo n; SCLC: occasional
* HPF = High Power Field; Azzopardi effect describes encrustation of blood vessels with nuclear basophilic material.
Neuroendocrine markers like chromogranin, synaptophysin and CD56 as well as somatostatin can be a diagnostic tool for discriminating neuroendocrine tumors of the lung. The mitotic count is important to discriminate between low-grade versus high-grade NET and can be supported by Ki-67 proliferation index [
The mean Ki-67 proliferative index (
Common immunohistochemical markers.
|Synaptophysin, Chromogranin A, CD56/NCAM, TTF1 (50% are positive + staining weak and focal), Estrogen receptor (50% of carcinoids) *
|Synaptophysin, Chromogranin A (only weak), CD56 (most are positive), cytokeratins (AE1/AE3 or CAM 5.2), 34ßE12, TTF-1 (90%)
|Synaptophysin, Chromogranin A (coexpressed in 70%), TTF-1 (50%)
* Contrary to central located carcinoids, peripheral ones are more commonly TTF-1 positive. The expression of the estrogen receptor is a pitfall in the differentiation from metastatic breast cancer [
Bronchial carcinoid tumors as well as high-grade NE neoplasms are staged by the same criteria as applied to NSCLC (7th edition of the TNM staging system) [
– Absence or minimal presence of tumor regression(Regression grade I),
– Incomplete tumor regression (Regression grade II),
– Greater than 10% residual viable tumor (Regression grade IIA),
– Less than 10% residual viable tumor (Regression grade IIB),
– Complete tumor regression, without viable tumor tissue (Regression grade III).
The regression grading (Bochumer Modell) based on resections of treated small cell carcinomas [
Tumors are mainly found (75%) as intraluminal centrally located well demarcated tan to yellow colored tumors within a large central bronchi (
25% of carcinoid tumors are peripherally located as intraparenchymal coin lesion without an association to a bronchus [
As visible in
Atypical (G2) and typical (G1) carcinoids present very similar morphological and cytological characteristics (
Atypical carcinoid tumor with vascularized stroma, focal necrosis and more than 2 mitosis/2 mm².
Immunohistochemical staining of atypical carcinoid tumor with (
The differential diagnosis of carcinoid tumors include [
Carcinoid tumorlets;
High grade neuroendocrine tumors:
Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, Small cell carcinoma;
Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma,
Small cell carcinoma;
Mucoepidermoidcarcinoma (glandular pattern) adenoidcystic carcinoma;
Glomus tumor.
LCNECs are located
→ peripherally (~84%) (not accessible to the bronchoscope);
→ centrally (~16%) with endobronchial tumor growth (tan-colored polypoid mass infiltrating the airway lumen).
The biological behavior concerning aggressiveness is similar to small cell lung carcinoma, but in contrast to SCLC the response to chemotherapy is bad, therefore surgical treatment is acquired.
LCNECs comprise typical histological features of carcinoid tumors (
→ Organoid nesting, trabecular growth, rosettes and perilobular (peripheral) palisading pattern, large zones of necrosis (comparable to SCLC), large tumor cells, usually abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm, prominent and frequent nucleoli (contrast to SCLC, but not always, therefore the cell size should not be used alone to differentiate between SCLC and LCNEC), mitotic counts are typically ≥11 per 2 mm² of viable tumor, at least one neuroendocrine marker should be positive. 50% of LCNEC are positive for TTF1 [
Large cell carcinomas have to be differentiated from SCLC, typical carcinoids and NSCLCs, which has an influence on therapeutic treatment options and prognosis.
Large cell neuroendocrine carcinomas with components of:
→ adenocarcinoma,
→ squamous cell carcinoma,
→ giant cell carcinoma and/or spindle cell carcinoma.
A small percentage of LCNEC is heterogeneous and should be treated like other NSCLC.
NSCLC can have cytologic characteristics which may overlap with LCNEC like prominent nucleoli, vesicular chromatin, extensive necrosis and a high mitotic rate (in undifferentiated NSCLC).
Solid or cribriform nests with focal palisading in some poorly-differentiated adenocarcinomas may mimic LCNEC
Problem: 10–20% of NSCLCs (more commonly in ADC/SCC) label for NE markers regardless of the growth pattern and designated as
NSCLC with NE differentiation is highly controversially discussed. The other way around, tumors which show LCNEC morphology but no expression of a neuroendocrine marker are designated as
These cases are very rare and their clinicopathologic characteristics are not well established. NSCLC-NEMs are suggested to have a poor prognosis similar to LCNEC [
The majority (~90%) of these high-grade (G3) small cell lung cancers are centrally (lobar or main bronchus) located and often infiltrates the adjacent interstitium. Only bioptical HE stained specimens (with mucosa and tunica propia), occasionally transbronchial biopsy, should be obtained to get representative tumor tissue. When increasing in size, the adjacent parenchyma and peribronchial lymph nodes are involved. The histological diagnosis on small biopsies is in accuracy in about 90% and interobserver agreement among pathologist is about 95% based on the following microscopic features (
→ Neuroendocrine growth pattern (organoid growth, rosettes, peripheral palisading, and occasional pseudopapillary pattern) is seen. In some cases more epitheloid and cuboidal cells or trabecular architecture are found: loose and irregular (or syncytial) clusters and individual, usually small tumor cells (linearly arranged, round, oval, and spindle shaped), comparable with the size of two to three times a mature lymphocyte. Prominent nuclear molding and fragility of the malignant nuclei as well as extensive necrosis is demonstrated. Similar to LCNEC, mitoses (in practice ~50–60 mitoses/2 mm²) can easily be seen. High nuclear/cytoplasmic ratio (scant cytoplasm) as well as typical "salt and pepper" chromatin is shown. Pulmonary neuroendocrine markers (synaptophysin, chromogranin) are only positive in around 70% [
As differential diagnosis lymphoid infiltrate has to be excluded and should be taken into consideration supported by immunohistochemistry. In case of extrapulmonary located metastatic SCLCs of unknown primary site, the lung as origin organ should be taken into account. A problem is that the cell size of SCLCs may vary significantly and cannot be used as the main criteria to differentiate those tumors from LCNECs. Thus, in case of larger nuclear size and occasionally more evident cytoplasma the tumor is designated as:
The most reliable microscopic features for distinguishing SCLC from LCNEC are:
classic nuclear morphology, lacking prominent nucleoli and prominent cell;
SCLCs may mimic lymphoma, basaloid squamous cell carcinoma, small cell variant of squamous cell carcinoma, LCNEC, poorly-differentiated NSCLC, merkel cell carcinoma and primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET) which can be excluded by supportive immunohistochemistry.
According to the WHO 2004, SCLC can be classified as:
About 20%–30% of SCLCs are combined small cell carcinomas, 70%–80% are pure SCLC [
If the tumor is comprised of only a minor NSCLC component including those of
squamous cell carcinomas, adenocarcinomas, large cell carcinomas,
spindle cell or giant cell carcinoma (less common),
the classification "combined small cell lung cancer" should be applied but the patient has to be treated like a patient with pure small cell lung cancer. If there is no tumor response, a change of chemotherapy to a NSCLC-treatment regime or, if possible surgery should be discussed. Thus, the NSCLC component can be treated by operation after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Postmortem, 50% of patients with neuroendocrine tumors which were previously designated as pure SCLC show NSCLCs alone or in combination with SCLC after treatment [
At least 10% large cells should be present. Generally defined as a tumor in which large cells, including prominent nucleoli and cell boarders rather than discrete clusters are found (
The clinical behavior of these neoplasms varies in dependency of the malignant degree from indolent (TC) to rapidly fatal (SCLC). Differentiating ACs from TCs or LCNEC and SCLC is clinically important due to the variable treatment options and prognoses [
5-Year survival rate and treatment options ranging from low to high grade NEs [
|5-Year survival rate
|Typical Carcinoid (
|surgical resection/lobectomy
|Atypical Carcinoid (
|surgical resection/lobectomy
|cisplatin based chemoth.?/surgery
|etoposide/cisplatin or carboplatin combination; early stage patients undergo surgical resection
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→ lung conserving and radical resection including lymph node dissection;
→ anatomic resection (pneumonectomy or lobectomy)—60–70% of cases;
→ sleeve resection (for centrally located carcinoid tumors);
→ lung sparing procedures (wedge resection, segmentectomy, or sleeve resections).
In typical carcinoids regional lymph node metastases can be found in 10–15% and distant metastases in 3–5% [
Additional treatments currently under investigation include chemotherapy and radiation, in particular for patients diagnosed with unresectable or metastatic disease at the time of the initial presentation. Responses to standard chemotherapy in prior studies have been poor [
The best overall response rate to chemotherapy with or without radiation was only 22%, as measured by serial imaging [
Functional CT scan indicated decreases in whole tumor flow, blood volume and permeability surface with anti-angiogenic agents. Radiotherapy as an adjuvant therapy for carcinoid tumors may lead to possible benefits, particularly in patients with lymph node-positive disease. Definitive radiotherapy without chemotherapy has not been shown to improve survival [
In contrast to NSCLCs, neuroendocrine tumors do not often present activated members of the tyrosine kinase family of proteins, such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) or c-Kit and c-Met. Therefore, members of the tyrosine kinase family of proteins seem to play no important therapeutic role till now but have a prognostic value. According to de Pas and colleagues, a patient with LCNEC harboring EGFR mutation benefits from a gefitinib therpay [
Chromosomal aberrations are more likely seen in neuroendocrine carcinomas. Such structural changes of chromosomal sections are more common in high-grade neuroendocrine carcinomas and atypical carcinoids than typical well-differentiated ones. Many of the genetic differences between low-grade and high grade neuroendocrine tumors can be assigned to smoking history, more often seen in high grade tumors [
Angiogenetic (VEGF, PDGF mTOR) pathways have received renewed attention and enthusiasm. According to Sartelet
Non-coding RNAs such as miRNAs have gained renewed attention and are controversially discussed as possible prognostic or therapeutic markers [
The prognostic feature of patients with neuroendocrine tumors has to be examined more intensively to find a profile of specific molecular genetic abnormalities in individual tumor correlating with implications for potential therapeutic trials and adjuvant chemotherapy. Common markers involved in tumor proliferation, cellular growth, apoptosis, angiogenesis and metastatic potential might be potential targets for therapy.
In some cases it is difficult to differentiate between the neuroendocrine tumors of the lung, atypical versus typical carcinoid and carcinoids versus small cell carcinoma and versus large cell carcinoma, but sometimes also the demarcation of NEs from non-NEs is a challenge. There is no currently available immunohistochemical or molecular marker that reliably supports the differentiation of LCNEC from SCLC and NSCLC-NED. Additionally, combined tumors are discussed controversially regarding the treatment options and prognosis. Thus, misdiagnoses may result in wrong chemotherapeutical treatment options. In case of no chemotherapeutical response to current therapy, further biopsies should control the histological classification. Only few studies exist concerning these tumors and further research is needed to clarify the role of potential targeted therapies and to improve the differential diagnosis of these diverse and clinically challenging tumors.


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Tuesdays used to be Fit by Five days. In the early days of this blog my Tuesday post was written to give folks 5 ways to increase business. That usually involved sharing links...and link love is something I enjoy so here goes...
First, I am not linking to Vidshadow. They contacted me earlier this month and I've been to their video site twice and I see nothing in it worth sharing here. Sorry.
I will mention my friends at Lucid Marketing, the Marketing to Moms folks. Kevin's recent newsletter had a great article about social media, written by John King, their new president. He asks some great questions, like, "What behaviors change as users are attracted to and participate in social networks?"
He notes that the answer comes from a Universal McCann study that said, "Social media is an important shift, as it summarizes the importance of interaction, the consumer and the community. The term emphasizes the idea that as a collective it can have as much impact as any traditional media platform." To whit, John says it all affects brands...in the following ways:
- 34% [of consumers] post opinions about products and brands on their blog
- 36% [of consumers] think more positively about companies that have blogs


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You are hereDance Party at the Fairview Grange in Port Angeles May 7th
Dance Party at the Fairview Grange in Port Angeles May 7th
From Carol Hathaway's emails:
Hello Dancers!
Let's try out Fairview Grange for a Dance Party----
Time: 7-8pm, Guest Instructor Roberto Villamarin will teach Night Club 2 Step! This is a Love song Style that is very Romantically HIP. Roberto's NC2 class will have something for all levels!
Time: 8-11pm Dancing!
Place: Fairview Grange, Lake Farm Road, off Hwy 101, across from Fairview Elementary School
Music: Yours Truly with Perry's awesome sound system; Song choice input from Chaz, Candi, Zach, Mitch, Helena, Matt, Lavida, Devin (the Under 30 Dancers!) Bi-Coastal Swing (East and West) and Latin tunes as well as Tango's will be current upbeat cutting edge—with appropriate rhythms, and the Smooth Standard Waltzes, Foxtrots, Quicksteps will be silky as always…
Cost: $10 per person includes Nightclub 2 Step Lesson
Under 18- $5 per person YOUTH WELCOME
Come have fun, and speaking of HIPS, expect an out-of-the-box splash demo of Belly Dancing to inspire Hip Action for Latin tunes!! This will blow some minds!
Student Etiquette Tip: Thank you experienced dancers joining a group lesson, that you allow other students to absorb the steps as the Instructor teaches the class— You may find that you enjoy the review and even learned some new tips! …and if I insinuate expertise during someone else's class, someone please poke me in the ribs.
Floorcraft Etiquette Tip: Thank you for leaving outside lanes clear for traveling styles! Many more dancers can be accommodated when slot dancers remain mid floor so travelers can keep moving! Think NASCAR…sort of…and if I'm blocking the traveling lane, HONK…
Honk, Honk, Hippa-Hubba
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January 30, 2013
Ain't no mountain high enough for 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh
By JOHN KRYK, QMI Agency
NEW ORLEANS - Apparently there really is no mountain Jim Harbaugh won't climb – and faster than everybody else, too.
The San Francisco 49ers head coach corrals his assistants in the off-season and takes them on a mountain-climbing excursion.
Not the Mount Everest kind.
"We weren't repelling off sheer rockface," offensive coordinator Greg Roman said on Wednesday, four days before Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.


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Topshop Lace Print Ruffle Ra Ra Dress
Any fashion insider knows and loves Topshop - but with the exchange rates as dreadful as they've been, it's amazing that Jenny Humphrey can afford to import the UK's newest looks. Jenny wore a fitted jacket over this lace print ruffle Ra Ra Dress - quite adorable.
what this dress doesn't have in sparkle or edgy cuts, it makes up for in a cool, eye catching print. pairing it with some fierce black patent booties and tights would really amp up its party factor.Tags: pink, dresses, print, topshop, grey, Rare, mini dress, wiggle woolAdded 8 Years Ago from Topshop
Adorable bandeau dress from Top Shop.
Great colors, great print. As far as calling it 'Aztec', I don't know. Great for summer.


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Let's be clear, there's a straight line between this:
In a vintage return to his confrontational style, Sen. Ted Cruz indicated that Republicans could seek to block a Democratic president from filling the vacant Supreme Court seat indefinitely.And this:
Jared Halbrook, 25, of Green Bay, Wis., said that if Mr. Trump lost to Hillary Clinton, which he worried would happen through a stolen election, it could lead to "another Revolutionary War."
"People are going to march on the capitols," said Mr. Halbrook, who works at a call center. "They're going to do whatever needs to be done to get her out of office, because she does not belong there."
"If push comes to shove," he added, and Mrs. Clinton "has to go by any means necessary, it will be done."The connecting line: Conservatives have spent a generation arguing that Democratic governance isn't just wrong, but illegitimate. (Thus the Clinton impeachment, thus birtherism, etc.) If Democratic governance is illegitimate, then of course you block all judicial nominations, of course your partisans warn darkly of an armed revolution if the election doesn't turn out their way. It's an approach that invites disaster. We're about to find out if that disaster is finally at our doorstep.


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UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO PRESIDENT and Mrs. William R. Greiner hosted a special reception in May to honor members of the Founders Society, a group of individuals whose cumulative lifetime gifts to the university total $50,000 or more.
"Our University Founders are not only people who began building UB 150 years ago; they are also people who help to shape us today through their extraordinary personal and philanthropic support. Every endeavor to which they contribute is the foundation of many more successes at UB and beyond," Greiner said.
"At a time when we are more dependent on private support than we have ever been in three decades as a public university," he continued, "UB relies on our generous, committed friends, like the University Founders, to help us be the comprehensive, innovative, high-quality institution that we are-and to take us even further in developing our strengths."
The evening included a special performance by students and faculty of the Department of Music created especially in honor of the Founders Society.
Philip B. Wels, chair of the UB Council, welcomed the Founders' members in attendance.
"As members of the University Founders Society, each of you has made a major contribution to UB's excellence," he said. "We, and the entire university community, are happy to have this opportunity to honor you," said Wels.
Also speaking was Lawrence P. Castellani, chair of the UB Foundation Inc.'s board of trustees and president and chief executive officer of Tops Markets Inc.
"As a result of your help, UB is truly great. As the University at Buffalo prepares for its 150th anniversary in 1996, it is receiving more and more national attention as one of America's path-breaking institutions of higher education.
"Under the leadership of President Bill Greiner," Castellani continued, "this university is making outstanding progress in research, undergraduate programs and collaborations with other sectors of society, with a more fluid exchange of ideas among its own people."


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For all sites, registration and festivities which include food, refreshments and live music, begin at 5 p.m. Walk begins at 7 p.m. Individuals and teams will walk at the following sites: Friday, September 21 Secaucus High School, Secaucus and Hackettstown High School, Hackettstown; Saturday, September 22 Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Flemington; Millburn High School, Millburn and Ramapo College, Mahwah; Sunday, September 23 Montclair State University, Montclair; Drew University , Madison and Douglas College, New Brunswick;
Saturday, September 29 Sussex County Fairgrounds, Branchville. Participants will carry flickering red and white balloons along a two to three mile walk within their communities, creating a breathtaking sight and spirit of fellowship among all who carry them. Cancer survivors will carry white balloons, and all others w ill carry red balloons. Dedication banners will be displayed to give everyone an opportunity to place a name or message in honor of or in memory of a family member or friend with cancer.
Participants are awarded a variety of prizes based on their total fundraising efforts. More than 3,000 people and 300 teams have already signed up to participate including members of the Millington Savings Bank in Long Hill Township, who will participate at the Drew University site in Madison on Sunday, Sept. 23.
The money raised will fund research programs to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and will provide patient services and educational programs for medical and allied health professionals.
For information about the walk, call the Northern New Jersey Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at (973) 376-9559.


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I am sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing with your son. It can be a very difficult job to parent a teenager who is acting out with angry outbursts, despite how much you care for him. I would certainly encourage you to seek an accurate diagnosis of your son's problems. Keep in mind that anger, particularly in teens and in males can often be a symptom of depression. If there has been family trauma in the past year or two, these temper outbursts may be an expression of the pain that he is suffering related to this. I would encourage you to consider having him evaluated by a psychologist who specializes in teens in order to get an accurate diagnosis, help him to learn how to begin to feel his feelings in a safe way and learn to cope with them and evaluate whether he may need to meet with a psychiatrist for a trial of medication that would not contribute to the bedwetting.
In the meantime, focusing on catching your son when he does something positive and paying particular attention to this, acknowledging his feelings and his right to his feelings (as long as he expresses them appropriately), and finding positive activities for him, while giving consequences and avoiding giving attention to the negative behaviors can be helpful.
It sounds as if your son may be experiencing a great deal of anger without knowing how to express it appropriately. This points to the need for professionals to be involved. Sometimes it can take several tries to find the right psychiatrist and/or psychologist for each individual, however I would suggest that medication alone would not be a good choice since he would greatly benefit from psychotherapy to learn how to cope with his feelings in a healthy way. Good luck with this difficult situation and in the meantime remember to take good care of yourself as well so that you have the energy to deal with him.
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When describing someone's style, "steezy" is an adjective that means smooth, stylish, clean and cool. The term is thought to have originated from snowboarders and conjures an image of being laid-back.
But the young men behind Kearns-based Steezy Boy Records are anything but happy-go-lucky.
The local record label has set its sights on dominating the hip-hop scene in northern Utah, and it has the talent, backed by gumption and bravado, to make a stab at it.
Label co-founder and co-general manager Chris Bush said his artists are prepped to make an impact. "This region, we can take it over," he said. "We're a team. It's a hobby [to other hip-hop artists in Utah]. This is our career."
Bush and fellow general manager Keith Bowman are backed by kingmaker Tracy L. Reed, of California-based TraMaí Entertainment, which specializes in artist management and development. "They're go-getters," Reed said. "They're not lazy."
As founder and executive producer of the California Music Industry and Showcase, Reed invited the Steezy Boy team to the 2012 Grammys, where they sat in the auditorium and hobnobbed at parties, such as veteran music mogul Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy party at the Beverly Hilton.
Before and during the trip, the label handed out nearly 50,000 samplers to anyone who had a free hand.
Self-promotion and bluster are part of the game when it comes to the hip-hop industry. (After all, when was the last time you heard a rapper deliver self-deprecating lines such as "I'm slightly above-average / And I don't make much money"?)
But the three core artists of Steezy Boy Records rapper Saquan Smith, singer Andrew "Andru" Markel and beat-maker William "Melo Knocks" Berry entice the ear and show a knack that's not often heard from local musicians. Throughout the sampler, they demonstrate the ability to craft catchy hooks with Markel's silky voice, generate compelling narratives from Smith's life experiences, coupled with Berry's bass-heavy rhythms. While they haven't yet created a signature sound Berry's production draws from a variety of styles, including West Coast, Dirty South and G-Funk, among others the three have an undeniable rhyming chemistry.
Steezy Boy Records grew out of Bush and Bowman's music promotion business, which they started after they moved from Mississippi to Utah. Bush remembers someone back home telling him,"You can stay here and go through hell, or go to Utah and go to heaven." Bowman's cousin had played football for the University of Utah and told him that the state "was a great place to start anew," Bowman said.
The two built a recording studio inside Bush's Kearns home and started to recruit R&B singers for their nascent label. "That's when Saquan came to us," Bowman said. "God sent us Saquan, Melo and Andrew."
It wasn't so much a marketing scheme as a personal preference that led Steezy Boy Records to agree on a company theme: clean lyrics. "We're trying to make a change," said Smith, who graduated from Kearns High in 2010. "We came from church homes, with good manners. People use obscenities as filler. Ray Charles and B.B. King didn't have to curse."
Markel, a Spy Hop alum and 2011 Granger High graduate, grew up singing in church. He developed his smooth style listening to gospel as well as Usher and R. Kelly. Berry hails from Chicago, where Common, Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco charged a scene that had been largely forgotten because of battles between the West Coast and East Coast.
What differentiates the five from other local hip-hop artists, Berry said, is the "family bond" they have developed. They share an almost cultlike single-mindedness toward success that includes the group getting up at 7 each morning to make music and forge connections in a state not known for its rap scene. But perhaps that can change.
"We're in Utah," Bush said. "We're in a Mormon state. It's a clean city. You can take [our music] to bar mitzvahs, to churches. Justin Bieber can go anywhere. Ludacris can't."
Reed predicts success for Steezy Boy Records. "I wouldn't be surprised to see them land a major-label contract within the next year," she said.
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Finding the NPV and the IRR of a stream of uneven cashflows.
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2006 Infiniti M45 owners review and rate their 2006 Infiniti M45.
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Efficacy and Safety of Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution
This study has been completed.
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: December 21, 2007
Last updated: February 13, 2013
Last verified: February 2013
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This is a safety and efficacy study of bromfenac ophthalmic solution
|Cataract Surgery
|Drug: bromfenac ophthalmic solution
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Resource links provided by NLM:
Drug Information available for: Bromfenac sodium BromfenacU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Number of Participants With Summed Ocular Inflammation Score (SOIS) of Zero [ Time Frame: Day 15 ]Participants with SOIS of 1. Scale: 0=0 cells (complete absence); 0.5=1-5 cells (trace); 1=6-15 cells (very slight); 2=16-25 cells (moderate); 3=26-50 cells (marked); 4=>50 cells (intense)
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Number of Participants That Are Pain Free [ Time Frame: Day 1 ]Participant description of being pain free taken from patient questionnaire with multiple possible responses
|Study Start Date:
|October 2007
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.18%
Drug: bromfenac ophthalmic solution
sterile opthalmic solution
|Experimental: Xibrom 0.09%
Drug: bromfenac ophthalmic solution
sterile opthalmic solution
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female greater than or equal to 18 years of age, and scheduled for cataract surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- Active corneal pathology in either eye
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00585975
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00585975
|United States, California
|ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
|Irvine, California, United States, 92618
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Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
|Study Director:
|Tim McNamara, PharmD
|ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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|Responsible Party:
|Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
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|Study First Received:
|December 21, 2007
|Results First Received:
|November 7, 2011
|Last Updated:
|February 13, 2013
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Lens Diseases
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Ophthalmic Solutions
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antirheumatic Agents
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Altona on Monday said it would undertake an accelerated non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer, fully underwritten by Credit Suisse (Australia) Ltd, and an institutional share placement.
Altona said all shareholders could take part in the entitlement issue and the institutional placement would improve liquidity in the company's stock and broaden the institutional compopnent of its share register.
The private company of Altona chairman Kevin Maloney, Tulla Resources, would take up its entitlement in full, Altona said in a statement.
Subject to shareholder approval, Tulla will seek to increase its stake in Altona to 7.5 per cent.
"All other directors are taking up their entitlement in full or in part," Altona said.
The company has also mandated Credit Suisse to provide a project facility for Outokumpu of up to $20 million.
Shares in Altona were placed in a trading halt on Monday and last traded at 39¢.