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Moving New Drugs from Discovery to Delivery
Remarks as Delivered by Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D.
Commissioner of Food and Drugs
Washington, DC
November 10, 2011
I first want to thank Ellen Sigal and Mark McClellan for all your work over the years to help support the FDA, to ensure progress in science and innovation, and most importantly, to help bring health and hope to cancer patients and their families.
Additionally, I'm very grateful to the Friends of Cancer Research…and The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform at the Brookings Institute…for co-hosting this always anticipated conference. This is an open forum for collaboration that is truly unparalleled in the cancer community…and we need more opportunities for the kind of discussion—followed by action--that this forum so successfully provides.
Finally, I want to thank all of you here today—from academia, industry, government, the non-profit community…from the halls of science, health care clinics and the corridors of industry—for your dedication to translating discovery into delivery for oncology drugs. All of you are working to open new windows on treatment and new doors to prevention…and to help ensure the day when cancer statistics will only count survivors.
Being here with so many people who are dedicated to moving cancer treatments and therapies from scientific bench to patient bedside, I'm reminded that it was exactly 65 years ago—this year—that the modern era of cancer treatment was born.
In 1946, two Yale researchers, Louis Goodman and Alfred Gilman, published the original paper that demonstrated that nitrogen mustard—a substance previously used for chemical warfare--could induce tumor regression.
The first step in the long road of treating cancer with pharmacological agents, it was based on some very innovative methods, and it was a groundbreaking discovery. Unfortunately, we know that discovery isn't enough.
Discovery alone can't confront cancer…or ease suffering…or extend life. For that, we must translate those discoveries into real world products…and we must ensure the delivery of those products—those promising treatments and therapies—to patients, as safely and swiftly as possible.
That is what all of us want. It's what patients need and it is what they expect. And it's what the FDA is working and striving for every day.
I'm proud to say that in Fiscal Year 2011—as we just highlighted last week in a new report—we approved 35 novel medicines—many of which were groundbreaking…and all represent real medical advances for patients and for health care. Seven of these new medications represent important new opportunities in the realm of cancer.
We approved two major drugs for late-stage metastatic melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Yervoy, is the very first drug ever shown to be effective in extending the lives of patients with metastatic melanoma. And Zelabrof was simultaneously approved with a first-of-its-kind companion diagnostic test—BRAF V600E—which will determine if a particular patient will respond to the new medication.
Additionally, we approved the first drug to treat Hodgkins lymphoma in 30 years, as well as new drugs for late-stage prostate cancer; thyroid cancer; metastatic breast cancer; and late stage lung cancer.
And not only are we bringing new drugs to market, we're doing it quickly and efficiently…and as fast as or faster than other countries…while still maintaining a gold standard for drug safety and effectiveness.
FDA approved nearly 70 percent of these 35 new drugs before any other regulatory agency in the world. This reinforces the findings of the recent Friends of Cancer Research study published in the journal Health Affairs, which compared the FDA and the European Medicines Agency oncology approvals between 2003 and 2010. It found that of the 23 cancer drugs approved by both agencies, all 23 were approved first in the U.S.
However, even with these impressive outcomes, we recognize that uncertainty in the regulatory approval process can sometimes impede the delivery of new medical products.
We have been working hard to improve the transparency, consistency and predictability of our regulatory pathways, as well as to provide increased guidance to industry about our standards, expectations and approaches.
In this regard, I'm extremely pleased to announce that the FDA has finalized its guidance on therapeutic cancer vaccines. The guidance provides extensive, comprehensive advice—and it should enhance certainty for developers--regarding the FDA's expectations for clinical development of therapeutic cancer vaccines.
As you know, there's been increasing interest in such vaccines in the last few years. We are also finalizing another relevant guidance on streamlining data collection in late stage clinical trials and post market studies; an effort that very much reflects the work of this group. This guidance should be published soon. We hope that these new guidances will help contribute to the pipeline of new treatments.
This is a critical time to address the overall robustness of our pipeline. I suspect that we all agree that we must accelerate the successful translation of research into treatments and therapies…and to do so I think we must work together on several overlapping challenges. These are challenges which are directly inspired by the birth of the modern era of cancer treatment. And they are the challenges of innovation, regulation, and partnership. Let me say a little about each.
The first challenge is that—like Goodman and Gilman—we must endeavor to devise new, and better—and more innovative—ways of doing things in order to provide novel treatments and therapies.
In fact, developing innovative approaches has always been a cornerstone of our work at the FDA. One hundred years ago in the early days of the Agency, Burton J. Howard, a chief of the Bureau of Chemistry's microchemical laboratory, needed a way to prove his suspicion that worm-eaten refuse was regularly found in cans of ketchup. Using a standard blood-counting cell and a compound microscope, he developed the "Howard Mold Count."
Although it was simple and straightforward, it was a new and innovative way of doing things. A century later, we're still striving to find new and innovative ways of doing things.
We've been working on novel ways to expedite the development and delivery of new drugs. Our drug approval pathways now include Fast Track…Accelerated Approval… Priority Review…and Expanded Access programs. These programs are designed to speed the testing, availability, and approval of drugs in different ways. I think it is notable that almost half of the 35 new drugs approved this past fiscal year were approved under "priority review"—where the FDA has a six month goal to complete its review for safety and effectiveness.
We've also been showing increased flexibility when it comes to clinical trials. Adaptive clinical trial designs like the I-SPY study is one great example. And again, if you look at the list of new drug approvals just released, you can see clinical requirements were streamlined to permit smaller, shorter or fewer studies wherever possible. Many have been surprised to see the number of drugs approved on the basis of single arm studies or using studies with extremely small patient populations.
In October, we released our Innovation Report, and creating an expedited drug development pathway for important targeted therapies is one of its major areas of focus.
We know that sometimes, during the development of a new treatment for a serious or life threatening disease that has few therapeutic options, a new treatment option appears to perform better in early clinical trials than the "standard of care." There's agreement that such a drug should be developed more quickly. But there's no consensus on how to simultaneously speed-up development and safeguard patients.
In response, the FDA is working on two immediate and related steps toward expedited drug development. First, we're developing a draft guidance on enrichment strategies for clinical trial development.
Second, as an example of an expedited pathway, the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research will publish a draft guidance on the use of pathologic complete response–when no clinical evidence of disease remains—as a surrogate endpoint for accelerated approval in primary high-risk breast cancer. This guidance will outline a relatively seamless pathway that could be followed from a multi-drug screening trial to an accelerated approval.
But much of our ability to modernize and streamline our regulatory pathways—and to increase regulatory certainty-- depends on strengthening the science base that must be the foundation of all our work.
That's also our second challenge: To make advances in regulatory science—the science that underpins drug evaluation and approval—a top priority. Last year, I focused my remarks at this Conference on the importance of regulatory science…on why it matters…on why we must invest in regulatory science to bridge the gap between discovery and delivery. Today, I want to talk a little about what we're specifically doing to advance and strengthen regulatory science.
This has been a top priority of mine since becoming Commissioner. And in these efforts, I have been grateful for the guidance and support of many of you in this room, and most certainly Ellen and Friends of Cancer Research and Mark in his many roles.
Through our "Advancing Regulatory Science Initiative," we have been attempting to define some of the important opportunities before us, and we are devoting time and resources in an effort to ensure that badly needed investments are made in regulatory science.
For example, last year, the FDA and the National Institutes of Health launched a new NIH-FDA Council and a Regulatory Science Initiative to encourage research in this field. We awarded our first set of grants in regulatory science and we hope to be able to expand this program soon.
We have tried to develop and strengthen productive collaborations, such as The Biomarkers Consortium. It's an innovative public-private partnership that has proven its value in helping to identify and characterize new biological markers for regulatory use.
We are optimistic that we will be able to catalyze more such opportunities as the Reagan-Udall Foundation, a nonprofit organization, created to support the mission of the FDA, is now getting up and running under the able leadership of Mark McClellan, Ellen Sigal and others
Although resources have been more limited than hoped, we have been able to establish a few Centers of Excellence in Regulatory Science. Over the summer we inaugurated one Center in Arkansas focused on nanotechnology, involving FDA's National Center for Toxicology Research, several academic institutions in the State and the Governor's office. Last month we announced two new regional Centers for regulatory Science and Innovation, one at Georgetown University and the other at the University of Maryland.
Additionally, our Critical Path Initiative—begun with the vision and leadership of our CDER Director, Dr Janet Woodcock-- has created a nationwide network of scientists who search for and test ways to streamline drug development and review.
As we work to accelerate innovation and strengthen regulatory science, it is increasingly clear that our most effective strategies are grounded in partnership.
I think we also recognize that this must include an expanded effort to increase our partnership with patients and advocacy groups to ensure that patient needs are being met. Strikingly, our drug user fee negotiations with industry included a new patient-centered drug development focus in the drafting of our PDUFA V plan. Under the proposed agreement, the FDA will develop a five year plan to further develop and implement a structured "benefit-risk assessment" in the new drug approval process. And over the period of PDUFA V, we will initiate a public process to nominate a set of disease areas—20 in all—that could benefit from a more systematic and expansive approach to obtaining the patient perspective on disease severity or unmet medical need.
We'll begin by inviting public comment on what diseases we should focus on…on which therapies patients think are needed…and on where we need more information and on how we should be thinking about risks and benefits. We then plan on holding four public meetings a year—for five years—with each meeting focused on a different disease area.
The meetings will include participation of FDA review divisions, the relevant patient advocacy community, and other interested stakeholders. After each meeting, we'll publish an analysis of the input that is relevant to our consideration of disease severity and unmet medical need.
This is just part of the process of continuing to listen and learn…and ensuring that we always engage in a true dialogue.
These are difficult, often fractious times, but together, we must make sure that we remain focused on the things that really matter…the things that will make a real and enduring difference. Frankly, this is one of the real strengths of this Conference on Cancer Clinical Research—now in its 4th year. Bringing together the right people around the right topics, you have focused and you have made a difference.
It is sobering to realize that next month will mark forty years since we witnessed a milestone in the fight against cancer with the signing of the National Cancer Act…and the beginning of our national effort to defeat cancer. In the long years that have followed, we've won many battles…but the struggle is far from over.
Of course, we'll never be able to declare victory without meeting the overlapping challenges I've just touched on: Accelerating innovation…strengthening regulatory science…and continuing to work as partners.
But if we meet those challenges, we'll be able to better ensure the translation of discovery into delivery…and to hasten the day when we may be able to remove cancer from the headlines and consign it to the history books.
So I will stop talking and let you get back to your important work.
Thank you for your time, your attention and all of the important contributions you are making.


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Protesters dump vodka into gutter in front of Russian consulate in New York City
Organizers say such protests are bringing needed attention to Russia's crackdown to Russia's anti-gay laws
Across the street from the Russian Consulate in Manhattan on Wednesday (31 July), the owner of two gay bars and some of his bartenders poured bottles of Stolichnaya Vodka into the gutter as a crowd of more than 100 people watched.
It was their way of calling attention to the anti-gay laws enacted in Russia which will host the Winter Olympics in Sochi early next year.
'We know that we cannot cripple the Russian government. We can bring attention to the issue, and it's working. It's just one piece of the puzzle,' Bob Fluet, one of the owners of Boxers NYC in Chelsea and Boxers HK in Hells Kitchen tells Gay City News.
Fluet had his bars take the Russian vodkas off their shelves last week.
The protest was organized by RUSA LGBT (Russian-Speaking American LGBTQ& Association) and Queer Nation.
'It's not illegal to be gay in Russia,' Queer Nation activist Ann Northrop said at the protest. 'They did away with that years ago. It's now illegal to be open about being gay.'
A similar demonstration in planned in West Hollywood, California, on Thursday (1 August) in front of the popular nightclub Micky's.
'While we can't be on the streets of Russia protesting the recent anti-LGBT legislation, we can show support by not selling Russian brands in turn bringing national attention to these terrible crimes,' said Micky's owner Michael Niemeyer.
They will ceremoniously pour Russian vodkas, including Stoli and Russian Standard, down the curbside drains. But the bottles will actually contain water due to environmental regulations.


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Further to this recent Giornale entry, there follow some more etchings by the 17th/18th century Bolognese graphic artist Giuseppe Maria Mitelli. As before, I have scanned these from my copy of Le Collezioni d'Arte della Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna: Le Incisioni; Vol. I., edited by Franca Varignana.
The first pair of images, above, are drawn from Mitelli's 1678 series Proverbi Figurati. The first proverb roughly translates as 'There's no love without jealousy', whilst the second says something to the effect of 'He doesn't know peace, nor does he esteem it, who hasn't first tried war.' The eyes and ears patterning the dress of the personification of jealousy in the first image are a distinctive Mitellian flourish.
The third image, above, dates from 1691, and is interesting to me for the way it prefigures another famous etching. Mitelli's work in general seems to have exerted some indirect, grandfatherly influence on the work of Hogarth, Gillray, Cruickshank, etc., although its satire is seldom as vitriolic, and its caricatures less cruel than those in the later, English print-makers.
The next pair of etchings (dating from 1686) contrast Gioventù (youth), with Vecchiezza (old age). In the former image, a blindfold Cupid presides over some youthful hi-jinks, while Death lurks behind a curtain in the background. In the latter etching, Father Time brings gifts, including spectacles, a walking-stick and an hourglass, to the elderly couple warming themselves at the fire.
I'm not sure what exactly is going on in the two mask-themed images above: are they warning of the moral dangers of mask-wearing? The heading on the first, evidently cautionary in intent, reads 'The mask: cause of many evils.' And in the second we see a smaller, visor-type mask worn in the 'English manner,' a fashion, I presume, that Mitelli disapproved of. These etchings date from 1688 and 1692, respectively.
The pair of images above are taken from a series of etchings entitled Essemplare per Disegnare (1699, presumably a model-book for would-be artists). In this series, the senses (as above), the four seasons and the three fates are exemplified. Lastly for now, below, is a 'composed head' entitled Son testa son paese, case e gente, 'I am head, I am country, houses and people.'
Click on the images to see them enlarged…Posted by misteraitch at February 28, 2005 12:56 PM
Perhaps the mask etchings are warning that deceiving others (putting a mask on; a new personality..) is the manifestation of evil.
That deceiving people is wrong.
Masks allow people to release their inhibitions and behave in improper ways. this is what he's condemning.Posted by: Ted on May 4, 2006 04:45 AM


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|250 m²
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Our exclusive Penthouse apartment can be your home away from home. It comfortably fits large groups, so don't worry if traveling with family or friends. It's centrally located with easy access to different modes of transportation.
The Space
*4th fan room is not recommended if guests are not accustomed to hot Philippine weather
**If you need to accommodate more guests (over 10), please send us an inquiry
***Clothes that come out of the dryer will still be a bit damp, so please expect to have to hang your clothes to dry. We have a clothes line in our outdoor covered balcony & provide free use of hangers as well.
Our Neighborhood
Located at the boundary between two of the most popular cities in the Metro (Makati and Manila), our neighborhood is in close proximity to both the modernity of the Makati Central Business District and the historical tradition of old Manila (where you can find tourist spots such as the Walled City of Intramuros, all our local museums, churches, and parks).
We love our neighborhood because it is close to everywhere one would like to go!
Getting Around
If you are coming from the airport, we suggest you take a taxi cab to our property. There are 3 kinds of taxis you can take from the airport. Metered Regular taxi (white), Metered Airport taxi (yellow), and Fixed Price Coupon taxi. Once you book with us, we will send you complete directions in our local language and maps that you should print out and show to your driver to avoid getting lost.
Other Things to Note
1. Although we do not have Cable TV or local TV/news channels at the moment, we do provide 1 Flat screen HD TV and a media player, with a selection of FREE movies for your entertainment. We also provide high speed WiFi internet FREE of charge.
2. The Masters Bedroom has recently been upgraded with a Queen-sized bed. The 2 other bedrooms have 2 single beds each. To accommodate more than 6 guests, we provide extra beds or mattresses (these go on the floor) and place them in the bedrooms. Bed arrangements can be discussed before booking. We provide linens and 1 pillow per person for your use.
3. A cleaning lady services the entire building during the day, 3 days a week to clean your rooms, make your beds, and take out your trash. We don't enter your rooms unless you specify you want them cleaned. This service is free of charge.
4. IMPORTANT: Upon booking, please indicate your preferred check-in and check-out time. Otherwise, we will consider check-in to be at 2:00 PM and check-out to be at 12:00NN.
Guest Access
Guests will be provided keys for individual bedrooms, living area, and the front door to the Penthouse. Please note that the Host & select trusted staff will have access to the kitchen and pantry area, but only these areas (as we need to have access to the electrical circuit breakers and main water pump for emergency purposes). We NEVER enter your rooms and living area, and these can be separately locked for your security and privacy.
Interaction with Guests
My partner and I sometimes meet guests, but not all the time, and we will not be staying at the property--So you have full privacy during your stay. However, I am ALWAYS available if you need anything at all, including inquiries, requests, or travel tips in Manila and around the area.
Think of me as your 24/7 personal concierge. We like to provide a little bit extra than what a hotel does, and that is in the personal attention we give to you. We enjoy making guests feel like they are at home, even when they're thousands of miles away, and we are always thrilled to make them happy (especially when we read about it in their reviews).
A House Manual is also provided in the Penthouse with everything you need to know, including maps & useful travel tips.
***Please read our House Rules for further information.
House Rules: CHECK-IN and CHECK-OUT:
1. IMPORTANT: Check-in is anytime after 2:00 PM and check-out is on or before 12:00NN. Early check-in or late check-out may be allowed in some cases, depending on availability and may be subject to a fee.
2. If you are checking-in later than 10pm, please inform us in advance, otherwise you may not be allowed entry into the property.
3. Please bring a photocopy of one government issued ID (Driver's License, Passport, et. al.) upon check-in. Keys will be given to you by the reception staff upon check-in.
4. For security reasons, only the Guest named in the Booking Confirmation is allowed to check-in for the group.
5. Upon check-out, Guest should return possession of the apartment, its keys, and all borrowed property from the Host, in good and tenantable condition as it was on check-in.
a. Please be considerate, keep our apartment neat and clean, and in the same good condition when you first came in. Kindly throw trash in proper bins provided.
b. An extra cleaning fee of Php5,000 will be charged if the apartment is left in a severely dirty and deplorable condition upon check-out.
2. Please do not move or DRAG any furniture around as this may cause damage to the wooden floors. Full deposit will be forfeited if any scratches or damage is found on wooden floors or walls.
3. Only the registered number of guests in your reservation and check-in form are allowed into our property. Any visitors need to be registered at the front desk and will be asked to present a valid photo I.D. No house parties, gatherings, rowdy activities, or loud noises please. Kindly keep noise to a minimum and respect your neighbors.
a. Please use utilities responsibly. Switch off lights, air conditioning, and appliances when not in use. Shut water taps and bidets when not in use. Except for the power line to the refrigerator, electricity will be switched off when you leave the apartment, and switched back on when you return.
b. Only Short-Term Stays (daily/weekly) are inclusive of utilities. Long-Term Stays (monthly) are required to shoulder utility bills (electricity, water, internet, et. al.) and Management Dues. An additional Security Deposit (equivalent to one month's rent) will be charged upon check-in, and will be returned upon check-out, after deduction of said Utility Bills and damages, if any.
a. A cleaning lady will service the apartment every other day to make your beds, sweep/mop your floors, and take out your trash. Tips are not necessary, but welcome if you're feeling extra generous. You can opt for cleaning of entire apartment, select areas only, or none at all. Just let us know in advance.
b. If you prefer no service, to avoid pests & rodents, we request that all trash bins (including those in rooms) be brought outside the apartment for disposal whenever you leave the apartment.
c. Our staff is trustworthy, but as extra precaution, please DO NOT LEAVE ANY VALUABLES in your rooms or in the apartment when you leave.
6. EMERGENCY ACCESS AREA: Please note that the Host & select trusted staff will have access to the kitchen and pantry area where the electrical circuit breakers and main water pump is located (for emergency purposes). We NEVER enter living areas and bedrooms, and these can be separately locked for your security & privacy.
8. Please do not take any property out of the apartment, for any reason.
10. HOUSE KEYS: There will be a corresponding charge for lost keys. So please take care and return them upon check-out. If keys are lost, installation of new locks are required for security and insurance purposes. Replacement of locks and installation fees will be claimed against your deposit.
11. SMOKING: Smoking is allowed in the building but only in the common lobby and open-air areas please. STRICTLY NO SMOKING INSIDE the apartment. FULL damage deposit will be forfeited if this rule is broken.
a. We love animals, so your pets are welcome, but please do inform us, upon booking, how many and what kind of pets you are bringing.
b. Please be responsible for your pets and their cleanliness at all times during your stay.
c. Guests are responsible for damages/injuries to Guests, their visitors, other 3rd parties, and property resulting from pets' misbehavior.
a. Drugs and illegal activities. Anyone found to be involved in illegal activities or in possession of any quantity or form of illegal drugs shall be evicted from the premises and refused entry by building security. In addition, the Host retains and reserves the right to file criminal charges against such Guest with the police authorities.
b. Guns and firearms. You are welcome into our home, but your guns, firearms, and other weapons of mass destruction are not. :)
c. Fireworks, explosives, and/or inflammable items. Guests shall comply with all the reasonable conditions of our fire insurance policy, shall not permit any article or act which will violate any term or compromise coverage of said insurance policy from being brought or committed in the property.
a. Please be responsible for your own belongings. Guests are responsible for all of their activities and those of their visitors. Any damage/loss that may occur during the stay shall be Guest's responsibility.
b. Host and its agents are not responsible nor liable for any damages or accidents that may occur during the duration of your stay.
c. Any violation of above house rules will result in the forfeiture of the Guest's full Damage Deposit and any other damages. Host reserves the right to seek whatever legal remedies necessary to recover any damages or liability above and beyond the value of the Damage Deposit (and additional Security Deposit, for Long Term stays).
e. Guest agrees to indemnify Host and its agents against any liability arising from or connected with the use of the Leased Units due to any breach or violation by Guest of the stipulations of these House Rules, or failure of Guest to comply with Philippine government laws, regulations and issuances.
I found this Penthouse online and thought wow this place can fit my big family. It was spacious and afordable. However, it wasn't what we expected.
We did NOT return after the 1st night as we have had a few issues with the Penthouse. I'm not sure if the owner has been there lately to check up on things but there were ants everywhere. On our first night, there was no interent. INTERNET was NOT working which is very disappointing. The owner called to apologize about the internet being fixed by the next day. I also told her about the ants crawling everywhere in the bathroom and kitchen and she said it's normal because it's the summer. uhmm ok. I guess I can live with that. I went to the drugstore downstairs and bought cleaning products and started cleaning the bathrooms and kitchen to try to rid of the ants as we had infants and toddlers who we were worried about.
The kitchen had ants on the wall crawling everywhere. I had to sanitize and clean all the bathrooms because nobody wanted to use them.
In the middle of the night my sister screamed carrying her newborn baby because there was a huge roach that came out crawling from the bathroom. Ok so ants I can live with but Roaches? We did not return the next day.
Clearly, this place was infested with bugs.
The Penthouse was not as we expected it to be. We were very disappointed and would recommend a few updates or renovation.
we really enjoyed our stay as the place was spacious and clean and had made our stay very comfortable.
We stayed here from 1/29-2/13 to celebrate my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary earlier due to my dad's terminal cancer then he suffered a stroke from day 1 that made our trip challenging to say the least. Our host and the entire crew accommodated every needs that we had, not just my father but the entire family. They are the most generous, gracious and understanding group you will find. They helped us get through a very stressful situation. They made us feel home. The place is nice and spacious, but best of all the people made this place a FIVE STAR in my opinion. Words cannot express the amount of gratitude I have for all of you. Thank You!!!!
The Penthouse was perfect for my big family. The place is huge and kept very well. It offerred everthing you need and more. The location is central and easily accessible, if not for the traffic in Makati and the surrounding areas, the penthouse is literally minutes from most major commercial district and places of interest. The staff is a gem especially Rose who was always there when you need her. She is quick, cheerful, very reliable and most importantly trustworthy.
Our host Isabel Arches is the best!!! Warm, friendly and very accomodating. She and her husband even took time to personally meet with us which I truly appreciated. From the time I started inquring about the accomodation months before our trip, she was very professional, polite and extremely patient with me, making sure that she promptly replied and addressed all my questions and requests, in the multiple email we exchanged over the months.
I do recommend "The Penthouse" in its entirety.


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There has been a travel warning for Mexico since 2010 because of drug-related violence, and updates are made as needed. The last update was in January.
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The advisory for Rocky Point, a favorite beachfront getaway for Arizonans, appears to have been toned down slightly.
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French Authorities Force Diddy's Entourage to Ditch Vodka
Don't you hate when you're trying to transport multiple cases of liquor to a foreign country and you get hassled at the airport? Sean "Diddy" Combs recently ran into trouble with French customs authorities, who forced his entourage to ditch some of the vodka they were bringing to the country for a series of parties.
The New York Post says that Diddy's staffers had to leave several bottles of Diddy's own Ciroc brand behind when they arrived at Nice's Cote d'Azur Airport. Evidently, France places strict limits on bringing in alcohol stronger than 44 proof, and Diddy's liquor is 80 proof.
A source told the paper. "His entourage was stopped at customs for having too much of the product. So Diddy's people left a few cases with airport agents." A rep for Diddy did not elaborate on the details but said, "The bulk of what you have is true … Sean is hosting events throughout the French Riviera to promote the ultra-premium vodka."
It's a bit odd that Diddy's peeps had to fly in their own bottles when the beverage is actually manufactured in France. Couldn't they just send a truck over to the plant? In any case, we sure hope they got this worked out, because a Diddy party without Ciroc would be really lame, and Diddy does not throw lame parties.
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Im guessing that by now weve all seen rabbissons Mock Draft from the Patriots ownership/coaches perspective, but now lets travel to the complete opposite end of the spectrum A football fan.
Its here! Its here! Its finally Saturday morning! The one day I look forward to more than any other, its a football fans Christmas. We all know the day Im talking about, its draft day. Draft day, the one day where the long-term future of a team is shaped, the one Saturday of the year I set my alarm for.
I run downstairs and tell everyone and their cousin what day it is. Its draft day, I tell my mom.
Ya, hum, she says, obviously not understanding the importance of it. It doesnt take a sophisticated mind to appreciate the draft, maybe us simple-minded people appreciate it the most.
Its finally time for it to start, and the Texans are on the clock. I somehow manage to fit on my couch a huge bowl of chips, a plate of salsa, the remote, and my 64-ounce cup of root beer, complete with enough soda to drown a buffalo. Who are they going to pick? I ask myself. Reggie Bush is the no-brainer, but every possible scenario runs through my head during those 14-plus minutes. It was a close call, with only 36 seconds left, but they finally get their pick in. Commissioner Tagliabue walks up to the podium. Suddenly, I lose all interest in the pick, and it is replaced with respect for this wise man. He made the NFL what it is today, and I have nothing but respect for the man. With the uh, 1st pick in the 2006 draft, he says, employing his patented uh technique that I have known and loved for so long. The Houston Texans select Reggie Bush, runningback, Southern Cal.
So there it is, I think. The first pick is in the books. Just seconds later I look up in time to hear Mel Kipers patented, well, its a great pick hell benefit them in so many ways Man that guy drives me nuts. Sick of it, I check what I have stored on my TiVo box. I hit select and a re-run of That 70s Show appears on my screen. After about 30 seconds of that, I decide to flip back to the draft, not wanting to miss any action. The Saints are obviously much higher on DBrickashaw Ferguson than they appeared, as the commissioner is already walking to the podium. Man am I going to missed that guy. With the uh, 2nd selection in the 2006 draft, the New Orleans Saints select DBrickashaw Ferguson, Tackle, University of Virginia. The way he says DBrickashaw leads me to believe that hes been practicing, just to avoid messing it up. A little more time passes, and the Titans pick Matt Leinart. No surprise there, Stevie Wonder could see that pick coming.
I encounter my first problems of the day when I run out of pop, who wouldve known that I could drink 64 ounces of root beer before having to get up and pee? So what do I do, I get up and fill more root beer. I know, its a tough life. This 4th pick is really intriguing to me. The thought of A.J. Hawk and Jonathan Vilma both in Jets jerseys making plays alongside each other was just too much. That would almost be too dominant. They pick Mario Williams, which is a bit of a surprise to me, as I had thought that they would run the 3-4 this year. As soon as I realized that Green Bay was on the clock, I nearly got sick to my stomach. Not that I think the Packers are a threat to do anything this year or anytime in the near future, but because they would select A.J. Hawk. Hawk, the Ohio State linebacker that I had watched since I was 13, was going to my most hated team, the Green Bay Packers. It became official just minutes later.
San Francisco wasted no time in selecting Vernon Davis, which was puzzling since I was expecting them to at least look for a trade down. Before the Raiders made their pick, I had to go get some more chips. Next thing I know, I hear that jingling sound that announces that a pick has been made. I hear them talking about Detroit, and I realize that I had slept through the last couple picks. I wait for the ticker to come across the screen and fill me in. As it turns out, the Raiders bypassed Vince Young and selected the #3 QB on my draft board, none other than Jay Cutler.
The Bills decided to go for Michael Huff, who looks like he could play either SS or CB for them, especially after Milloys departure. The Lions are on the clock, and, for the first time in the entire draft, I am stumped. BPA is Ngata, but they have Dan Wilkinson and Cody, last years second rounder. No one is available at any of their positions of need. The commissioner comes up and announces that they have, in fact, selected Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon. They must see something they dont like in Cody, who was expected to be their DT of the future. Wow!
Now, it was the Cardinals turn, what to do. While Arizonas coaches, scouts, and management were slaving away trying to select the player who would be a future All-Pro and hopefully the face of their franchise, I was working hard also. Only for me, it was scooping away at the ice cream bowl. Man, I almost broke a sweat. They made a pick that was controversial from the start. They selected Texas product Vince Young with the #10 pick in the draft, despite already having signed Kurt Warner to a 3-year deal that included starter money.
The Rams were up next. I hate to turn this into a Rams bashing thread, but they had their more than their fair share of holes to fill. Just about any defensive player available would be an upgrade over what they have now. Looking for that star defensive player, they selected Jimmy Williams, who should be their FS of the future.
With the uh, 12th selection in the 2006 draft, the Cleveland Browns select Willie McGin, er-uh Manny Lawson, Defensive end, North Carolina State. Good, so Im not the only one who thinks Lawson is a McGinnest clone.
The weather outside looked so good, a perfect day for fishing. Instead, I was inside watching all of the players I wanted the Vikings to pick be selected before we even got the chance. This was going to be a long day.
The Ravens were on the clock, and I was in the kitchen. After looking through ever cupboard in my kitchen, I decided to go for some popcorn. The Ravens, on the other hand, decided to go for Winston Justice to replace the Unforgettable Orlando Zeus Brown.
The Eagles wasted no time in selecting Brodrick Bunkley, or is it Broderick Bunkley. Either way, I questioned the pick. Darwin Walker? Mike Patterson?
The Broncos were up, so I knew that it would be the best position player they could get. Who was it? Without a doubt, Deangelo Williams would be their guy. The Broncos front office was obviously reading my mind as they picked Williams just minutes later.
The Dolphins take us to the halfway point of the first round with their selection of Kamerion Wimbley. These 3-4 tweeners really shoot up draft boards, dont they?
With my Vikings on the clock, I had to go to the bathroom so I didnt miss it. I hop on the scale, nearly breaking it, look down and see To be continued. Second half still to come.
I know that I've violated forum rules by only posting half of my mock, but I'm hoping that this isn't a problem due to the nature of this draft. Viewers eyes would explode if they read an article twice this long.
Comments or feedback of any kind greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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He will apply the last two trades on Star Trek, the eleventh film in the Trek franchise set for release on 25 December 2008. [1]<-what does that mean -- 188.8.131.52 00:38, 11 November 2007 (UTC)
- Er... huh? Do you mean that he's going to produce and direct the new movie? -- Sulfur 04:27, 11 November 2007 (UTC)
- He quoted what is in the opening paragraph of this article, and I must say that it is a bit confusing reading it. -- OuroborosCobra talk 04:44, 11 November 2007 (UTC)


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Glenn D. Horton
Pilot / OwnerA life long resident of Sullivan County, Glenn grew up in Wurtsboro, NY and graduated from Monticello High School in 1977. He immediately went into the United States Air Force, where he served the majority of his 4-year term at Plattsburgh Air Force Base in Plattsburgh, NY. Upon leaving the Air Force, Glenn moved back to the county to pursue a college education while working full time. In 1985, he decided to finish his Bachelor of Science degree at SUNY Cortland in Recreation Education, with a minor in Outdoor Education.
It was Glenn's love of the outdoors, his strong interest in aviation and weather, along with a chance happening at a balloon festival in 1997 that finally placed him in a wicker basket and a niche he loves. Ballooning has become one of his strongest passions. It's 220-year history, paired with the romance of flying, has all but taken him over the edge.
Glenn is presently engrossed in his balloon company that he operates in the Sullivan and Columbia County regions. His contacts in the industry continue to strengthen and he enjoys a successful business of flying. In the meantime, it is his goal to make all the contacts he can, fly as much as possible, and bring the fun of ballooning to the area. After all, in Glenn's world, the sky's the limit!
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CrewArianne is presently working on her Bachelors Degree at SUNY Fredonia. From the age of 12, Arianne has been crewing for various balloon companies including Grant Aiello's Blue Octopus. Helping out when she can, Arianne still looks forward to that early morning lift off.


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Garlicky chicken ragu and 5 more great pasta sauces
If spag bol makes at least a weekly appearance on your dinner table, then please consider this recipe for a bit of a change. Chicken mince makes a beautiful, somewhat lighter pasta sauce and this dish seems to have a little more spring in its step than the traditional pork and veal interpretation. And if you really feel like mixing things up, below is a gallery of recipes using everything from turkey to goat in ragu recipes.
Garlicky chicken ragu
Serves 4
2 tbsp olive oil
1 leek, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely diced
2 sticks celery, finely diced
3 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped
100g pancetta, roughly chopped
700g chicken mince
2 cans Ardmona Duo tomatoes
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan. Gently cook the leek, carrot, celery, garlic and pancetta for at least 5 minutes.
Add the chicken mince and cook, breaking it up for a few minutes or until almost cooked through.
Tip in the tomatoes, stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve with pasta of your choice, chopped parsley and grated parmesan.
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5 great pasta sauces
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International visitor expenditure up nine per cent in March
International visitor expenditure up nine per cent in March 2014 year
Total visitor spend in New Zealand was up by nine per cent in the year ended March 2014 compared to the March 2013 year, according to the latest quarterly International Visitor Survey released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
The Ministry's Sector Performance Manager Peter Ellis says this increase puts total expenditure by visitors at $7 billion over the March 2014 year.
"This confirms what industry-watchers have been saying, that from the beginning of 2013 tourism business has picked up after five or six years that were really tough apart from the Rugby World Cup," he says.
Total spending by visitors from the USA in this latest twelve month period was up an estimated 55 per cent to $727 million and spending by visitors from China rose 19 per cent to $869 million.
Spending by those here for a holiday in total is up 18 per cent to $4.2 billion.
"These changes broadly
reflect the movement in visitor arrivals over the same
period, although there is some evidence of an increase in
spend per person by holiday makers," Mr Ellis
Summary statistics are available in attached table, which indicates statistically significant changes in red/blue font.
Further details, including relative margins of error for the most common combinations of variables, are available on the Ministry's website. The data tables on NZ.Stat will be updated in mid June 2014.
The survey results and information about the survey can be read online.
The International Visitor Survey is based on results from approximately 8,900 visitors departing New Zealand airports, with data released quarterly.


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"Atwater Brewery. Born in Detroit. Raised Everywhere."
"Atwater Brewery. Born in Detroit. Raised Everywhere." The new brand theme says it all and the vividly colorful new labels by popular Detroit artist Tony Roko depicts it all in a personal style, using the commercial sensibility of Toulouse-Lautrec with a van-Gogh-esque pallet, a couple of Roko's favorite artists.
The new branding will be rolled out early in January (2016) concurrent with the introduction of three new Atwater brews – Going Steady IPA, a grapefruit session ale that "rocks any situation while keeping you rock steady," Corktown Rye IPA, a spicy, sweet, bitter aromatic rye malt with a caramel backbone, and Tunnel Ram, an imperial bock that Atwater calls "the big block of big bock."
"Craft beer is an art movement in its own rite," says Roko. "What started as a single painting for one label for just 40 cases of beer five months ago has turned into designing 32 labels for one of Michigan's most exciting breweries. Drinking Atwater while painting the images that depict their story is the coolest gig ever."


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A Guide to the United States Presidential Dinner Menu, 1955
Scope and Contents
The United States Presidential Dinner Menu, 1955, details several entrees to be served at a dinner party on February 11, 1955, presumably with President Eisenhower. Items on the menu include Perles de Melon en Coupe and Parfait aux Fraises, among other dishes.
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United States Presidential Dinner Menu, 1955, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
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Assessing the Value of Seasonal Climate Forecasts on Farm-level Corn Production through Simulation Modeling
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