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Hardware vendors say it all the time: Your firmware is out of date and should be upgraded.
I hear this almost every time I'm working on a hardware support contract. Disk failures on storage, part failures on modular switches -- it doesn't matter; the firmware issue almost always pops up. And I play along.
[ Also on InfoWorld: Software updates: The good, the bad, and the fatal. | Get the latest practical data center advice and info with Matt Prigge's Information Overload blog and InfoWorld's Data Center newsletter. ]
"Because there are tons of improvements and bug fixes in the newer version," they all say when asked why I should upgrade. But unless I'm experiencing a problem that can be directly traced to firmware, I'll usually decline. I've been bitten more than once by the siren song of the latest firmware. I'll take stability over recency nearly every time.
The high price of firmware upgrades
Maintenance windows and downtime are significant factors when it comes to updating firmware on core devices. Unless your storage supports online firmware updates (as some do), you're looking at a reboot of a storage array at best and longer downtime at worst. Most small organizations can't afford hardware that supports online updates, so the entire virtualization infrastructure must be powered down or migrated just to upgrade the firmware of one storage array. Unless your current firmware is causing data integrity issues, it isn't worth having to do either.
That's nothing to say of the possibility that a "minor" firmware update can cause unforeseen problems with the device, rendering it inoperable or otherwise offline. Now you're left with a situation of your own causing that has suddenly become a far bigger problem. That simple firmware update, which has a changelog that contains next to nothing pertinent for your infrastructure, has hit a bug and instead of rebooting normally, your device is now stuck at boot throwing errors.
Ideally there's a backup image that can be loaded to get the device back online, but that's not always a guarantee. Some vendors seem to think it's OK to make such substantial changes to their firmware from release to release that backing out to a previous known-good version is not possible once the upgrade has reached a certain point. In some instances, this is unavoidable; still, hardware vendors should provide intermediate code to bridge the gap and allow for recovery in the event of a failed or aborted upgrade. Some vendors do this; many do not.
Because of this, you must fully inspect the release notes and changelogs of any firmware you intend to upgrade. If you come across any element of an upgrade that isn't fully described or doesn't quite make sense, research it and leverage your support contract to verify you are covered before starting the procedure.
The right way to upgrade
This is not to say that upgrading firmware is a bad idea -- it's not. But blithely upgrading firmware without a clear and useful reason to do so can easily cause more problems than it's worth. Sure, it's nice to see that you're running the latest and greatest revision, but at least in your infrastructure, it's essentially untested code and should be treated as such until it puts in enough miles to become trusted.
Another problem caused by not upgrading firmware: Eventually you get so far behind the current revision that you need to perform several upgrades in a row to get to the version addressing a new issue or providing a newly required feature. Yes, this is a pain and generally requires several reboots, but at least you get it out of the way all at once. On such occasions, it's not a bad idea to have a support tech on the line, especially during touchy upgrades. No matter how much time you invest searching a vendor's knowledgebase or related forums, there's often an internal solution not published anywhere. I ran into one such issue recently when a certain virtualization vendor's own scripts (taken directly from their knowledge base) were causing more problems than they were solving. A call to support revealed the right script -- a script that appears nowhere on the Internet, as far as I can tell.
In the end, when it comes to firmware, the best approach is to split the middle. Be cognizant of the need to update firmware from time to time, but do not think that it's a hard and fast requirement. In the face of functionality problems, security risks, or the need for specific features, do the research, plan your recovery strategy, and perform the upgrade.
Lacking those elements, there's no need to be quite so proactive. It's sometimes best to let sleeping dogs lie.
This story, "Think twice before upgrading core firmware," was originally published at InfoWorld.com. Read more of Paul Venezia's The Deep End blog at InfoWorld.com. For the latest business technology news, follow InfoWorld.com on Twitter.


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Something about loaf cakes reminds me of farm stands and church bake sales. They're not beautiful, but they're awfully comforting. When fall rolls around and my thoughts turn to pumpkins and apples, this is the type of treat I want on my table.
This quick and easy breakfast bread takes the essence of pumpkin pie and infuses it with chocolate chips. The loaf is tender and sweet without being overly so. It's sturdy and freezes well. Yes, this is an autumn treat you'll want to make again and again.
About the author: Alexandra Penfold is mild-mannered literary agent by day, food ninja by night. Never one to skip dessert she's the Brownie half of Blondie & Brownie, a Midtown Lunch contributor, and co-author of New York à la Cart: Recipes and Stories from the Big Apple's Best Food Trucks. You can follow her on Twitter at @BlondieBrownie.

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Greetings Everyone!
On Saturday (07-Apr-12) around 7:00 PM EST, my Verizon Jetpack™ 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L began to drop the connection each time I tried to access a web page. By 9:00 PM EST, the device would not allow a WiFi connection at all even though the LCD indicator on the device confirms full signal which I understand that service is indeed available, and when I can finally connect, I too can use that really expensive and unreliable service. Having this exact same problem happen in the past I tried to access the device using a Windows based PC, an iPhone, iPad, and a Linux machine with all connecting unsuccessfully. Next I rebooted the device, and again tried to connect all of the previously mentioned machines. When that didn't work, I performed a factory reset to no avail. By now it is 2:00 AM and I have been fighting with this MiFi device for the better part of a Saturday night. Nothing is working so I powered the device down, removed the SIM card, and left the unit off. Sunday morning comes around and I still have the same problem. Called Verizon tech support and was instructed to update the firmware to 2.28 which I completed using my very slow iPhone tethered to my PC.
This device is my only internet connection, I do have an iPhone with another carrier but the coverage in this location is really poor. Although the connection is very poor, it is at least reliable which is not something that I have been experiencing a lot with this type of device. I started service with VZ in February and this is the second device that I have had. Downloading the firmware took the better part of two hours and afterwards, I still cannot access the device. All of the computers that I use to connect to the device can see the MiFi but cannot access the device. All of them just remain in a loop trying to connect. When I look at the Wireless Network Connection Status on my primary PC (Windows & Home Pro), the IPv4 and IPv6 status show "Attempting to Authenticate".
Can anyone help me with this problem? I am annoyed that this device can't be accessed by any other means other than wireless like tethering or actually having an access manager that is not dependent on a WiFi connection. Additionally, when I contact Verizon Tech Support, I find it incredulous that each time I speak to someone new, they always ask me to open VZAccess Manager. Shouldn't Technical Support KNOW what their device works with? I am certain that tomorrow when I call tech support I will most likely be told to return the device to the store, making the third Verizon Jetpack™ 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L that I have had in my possession. Earlier when I was unable to connect to the device, I was told for two days that the data network was down and to wait, and it took three days to finally get someone to offer another device. Can anyone address this or possibly suggest another device that is more reliable? Thanks for your help!


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Arlene Ruth (Hedleston) Estes, 81, of Peoria, Ariz., passed away Feb. 8, 2013, at Arizona's Best Home Care, Peoria, Ariz.
She was born March 30, 1931, and was one of 12 children born to Carl and Sadie (Lytle) Hedleston, south of Quaker City.
She graduated in 1949 from the former Quaker City High School.
When residing in the area she worked at the former Kingston Conley, RCA and NCR. She married Orvel R. Estes, in 1952, in Roswell, N.M., where he was stationed in the U.S. Air Force. Upon retirement, they moved back to this area for a short time, and in 1971 moved to Arizona where she worked and retired from Lucent Technology.
She was a member of St. John's Methodist Church, Quaker City, Golden 60's Byesville, Communication Workers of America and Telephone Pioneers of America.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Harry, James, Frank, Carl Jr. and Thomas; two sisters, Madelyn Nichols and Betty King.
She is survived by her husband, Orvel Estes; her daughter, Patricia (Tony) Rayner with whom she resided; two sons, Steve of Sun City, Ariz., and James of Seattle, Wash. Also surviving are one brother, Donnie (LeLona) of Junction City, Kan.; three sisters, Mildred Ritter and Joan Phillips, Cambridge, and Eleanor Davis of Byesville; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and frineds may call today (Sunday) from 2 to 6 p.m. at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, Cambridge, where services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18 with Pastor Jeff Eschbaugh officiating. Burial will follow in Friends Cemetery, Quaker City.
As an expression of sympathy, if desired, memorial contributions in Arlene's memory may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ, 85014.
The online guest book may be signed at http://www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com./


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Allsteel has launched an interactive marketing campaign designed to gain insights from the A&D community around future trends impacting workplace design and strategy. Industry professionals have the opportunity to snap a photo of themselves, upload it to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #createatwork and @Allsteel, and comment about their vision for the future workplace.
"We know the ways people work and the tools used to create and collaborate are constantly evolving," says Lynda Whittle, vice president, marketing at Allsteel. "This interactive campaign will gather the real-time insights from the A&D community and will help us better assess the current state of the workplace and drive thought leadership and future design innovations."
At NeoCon® 2013, the commentary and photos will become part of a streaming digital display projected on a 16-foot wall forming a rich tapestry of human-generated ideas and inspiration.
At the conclusion of NeoCon 2013, top themes and ideas from the campaign submissions will be summarized and assertions regarding the community's vision for the future workplace will be formed. The data will be provided back to architects and designers this fall to help inform and inspire their future design work.
Interested participants can upload a self-portrait with their vision of the future to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #createatwork and @Allsteel designation, then visit the Allsteel Resource Center at the Chicago Merchandise Mart, 11th floor #1120, during NeoCon 2013 to see the live campaign feed.
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Maidstone 1
NON LEAGUE: GRAYS Athletic were reduced to nine men before conceding in stoppage time as they were beaten by Maidstone United.
On a boggy, heavy Millfield pitch, Blues – who hadn't played since Boxing Day – put in a dogged and determined performance but were unable to hold out for a draw which would have felt more like a win.
Maidstone, who brought more than 200 fans to the game, finally breached Blues' organised nine men when Fabio Saraiva tapped home in the first minute of stoppage time.
Goalkeeper Luke Chambers was sent off in the 28th minute and defender Craig Pope was shown the yellow card twice in seven minutes to leave Grays with just nine players to see out the last 20 minutes.
Ryan Kirby, the Blues boss, said: "The two sendings off have hurt us but I'm encouraged by the way the boys pulled together and defended. We were playing with no out-ball, no centre forward. But it's a little bit devastating to go down to the last kick of the game having held out for so long."
Blues started brightly with Joao Carlos tricking his way past the visitors' defenders. In the fourth minute Jeff Hammond went down in the box under a challenge by Graeme Andrews, but the referee turned down the striker's fervent appeals.
Maidstone grew into the game and began to stretch the Grays defence. Frannie Collin in particular was finding lots of space and came close on a number of occasions.
After 28 minutes, Zac Attwood beat the offside trap and ran clear of the defence. The Blues stopper Luke Chambers, on loan from Southend United, was left with little choice but to scythe down Attwood and pay the price.
He was sent off and Lamar Johnson came on in place of David East. From the free kick, Charley Robertson smashed the cross bar.
At the start of the second half, Johnson – who had just completed a suspension – made a terrific save, tipping a low Jack Parkinson shot over the bar.
Despite being reduced to 10, Grays looked good. They were defending well and looked capable of creating chances. Carlos struck a free kick straight at Lee Worgan after Joel Nouble was fouled on the edge of the box.
But with an hour gone, Pope – who was not in the best of moods from the outset – was booked for a late tackle on Alex Fisher.
And just seven minutes later, the right back – who was moved to centre back following the dismissal of Chambers – kicked the ball away when referee, David Spain, awarded Maidstone a free kick. He was shown a second yellow – reducing Blues to nine and sparking a backs-against-the-wall job for the last 20 minutes.
Kirby brought himself on and Blues looked solid. In fact, Maidstone failed to fathom a single clear-cut chance until their last gasp winner which came in the first minute of stoppage time. Saraiva taped in from close range after Alex Fisher wriggled his way into the box and cut the ball back from the touchline.
On the two red cards, Kirby said: "Luke was furious with the defence and rightly so. It was bad defending, bad decision making.
"It was 0-0 at half time and we were still in with a shout. The second yellow card on Pope, I understand why he's [the referee] done it, but there were so many other petty things that he pulled up and could easily have booked Maidstone players for. I feel hard done by for that one."
On the rain-enforced winter break that Grays have had to endure, the Blues boss said: "It hasn't been beneficial. If it was a scheduled winter break, it would be easier to plan for but we've prepared for every game as if it is going to be on."
Grays Athletic: Chambers; Pope, Hutchings, Anderson, East (Johnson); Osman, Lalite, Beaney, Carlos; Nouble (Kirby), Hammond (Small). Gazette MoM: Lamar Johnson


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quote:Originally posted by ryan93.......and he's now 7-0 lifetime in Game 7's.
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Dawkins on the Tsunami, as quoted in The Guardian 30 December 2004. Well known atheists and evolutionist Richard Dawkins is on record stating: "Not only does science know why the tsunami (on 26 December 2004) happened, it can give precious hours of warning. If a small fraction of the tax breaks handed out to churches, mosques and synagogues had been diverted into an early warning system, tens of thousands of people, now dead, would have been moved to safety. Let's get up off our knees, stop cringing before bogeymen and virtual fathers, face reality, and help science to do something constructive about human suffering."
Editorial Comment: If we want to keep Dawkins' fundamentalist evolutionary framework, then Tsunami's are just another form of natural selection which contribute one more meaningless episode to man's pointless evolution. Why then help people who are suffering and dying on already over-crowded planet? Dawkins atheistic evolutionism provides no empowering motivation to achieve this. (ref philosophy, religion, pain)


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Discipline & Penalties
Disciplinary Hearing Procedures
A student subject to a disciplinary sanction that significantly affects his or her academic career or campus life has a right to petition the Chief Student Affairs Officer (CSAO) for administrative review and to appeal for a formal hearing by the college's Disciplinary committee. Only the recipient of a disciplinary sanction has the right to appeal to the Disciplinary Committee, and only after the student's case has been reviewed and ruled on by the CSAO.
It is the student's responsibility to contact the CSAO to request an initial review of the alleged offense and subsequent sanction. The CSAO will investigate allegations, review relevant documents, provide a fair, informal hearing to the student, and notify the student in writing of his or her decision about sanctions. If the student wishes to appeal the CSAO's decision, he or she may do so by submitting within ten (10) days of the postmark date on the CSAO's written decision a written request to the CSAO requesting a formal appeal to the college's Student Disciplinary Committee.
The appeal petition from the student must specify grounds that justify consideration of the appeal hearing. General dissatisfaction with the outcome of the decision shall not be accorded as a basis for consideration of an appeal. The three bases for an appeal are:
- a procedural error which caused the CSAO's hearing to lack fundamental fairness; or
- harshness of sanction sufficient to show an abuse of discretion by the CSAO; or
- the emergence of new evidence that could not have been previously discovered by the exercise of due diligence by the student and that, had it been presented at the initial hearing, would have substantially affected the original decision of the CSAO.
For Matters Relating to Student Conduct & Discipline
Policy: Lone Star College System assumes that students eligible to perform on a college level are familiar with ordinary rules governing proper conduct and that they will observe these rules as a matter of training and habit:
- Policies of the System forbid gambling, hallucinogens, alcoholic beverages, and the appearance of any person on System property while under the influence of any of the above listed items. These policies are in effect when attending or participating in any activity sponsored by the college. Possession of firearms or other hazardous weapons while on the campus or while attending activities sponsored by the college are also prohibited.
- No person or groups of persons acting in concert may willfully engage in disruptive activity or disrupt a lawful assembly on the campus or property of Lone Star College System; and, further, the administration is charged with the responsibility of keeping the college free of disruptive activities and may take whatever disciplinary action deemed necessary in instances of disruption.
- Students are expected to dress and groom themselves in an appropriate manner while on campus or while participating in activities sponsored by the college. Students who conduct themselves in such a manner as to cast unfavorable reflection on the college and thereby, on the students, are subject to disciplinary action.
- Student conduct on the campus and in the classrooms is an important ingredient to a successful learning experience. Disruptive activity that hinders other students' learning or deters an instructor from effective teaching will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
- Students alleged to be in violation of the above policies are guaranteed rights of due process prior to administrative disciplinary action.
Student Disciplinary Committee
A Student Disciplinary Committee will be appointed at each college for one year by the CSAO and shall consist of:
- Two faculty members
- One non-teaching faculty or professional
- One currently enrolled student
The CSAO will appoint one of the members to serve as chairperson of the Committee. Members will be replaced or added by the CSAO if conflict of interest is apparent or specific expertise is required in regard to the circumstances of an appeal.
The Committee will be convened by the Chairperson in a timely manner, and will conduct its activities in private. The student will be permitted to present witnesses and evidence relevant to the appeal. Upon the receipt of a letter of appeal, the CSAO shall forward the letter to the Chairperson of the Student Disciplinary Committee.
The Chairperson shall convene the committee to make an initial determination as to whether or not there are sufficient grounds for appeal. Appeals that do not allege sufficient grounds shall be denied consideration and shall be dismissed. Appeals that do allege sufficient grounds will be accepted by the Disciplinary Committee for consideration.
The Disciplinary Committee may, at its own discretion, permit written or oral statements. The alternatives available to the Disciplinary Committee are:
- to sustain the recommended penalty;
- to reverse the decision; or
- to remand it to the CFAO (to reconsider the penalty, but not to reconsider the issues of guilt or innocence). When a request for formal appeal is received, the CSAO will forward all records of the investigation and initial administrative review to the Disciplinary Committee, designate a time and place for the hearing and notify all parties.
New evidence not available at the time of the original review must be brought to the attention of the CSAO for consideration before it can be presented on appeal. During the consideration of the appeal petition by the Disciplinary Committee, the committee may call witnesses, including the appellant, and may examine the record of the case. Disposition of the petition is made by a majority vote of the membership of the committee.
The Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee will notify the appellant and the CSAO of the Committee's decision in writing within ten (10) days of the formal appeals hearing. The decision of the Disciplinary Committee is final.


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Scott blew us away with his stunning Sharpie mural and we knew we wanted to chat further with this brilliant Brit. We also know you do too..
Introducing Scott Davies:
Tell me about yourself! Where are you from? Interests? Likes? Dislikes? Pet Peeves? Give us the good stuff!
Well where do I start! I'm a 17-year-old fine art and graphic design student, studying at Wyke Sixth Form College in Kingston upon Hull, England. Since I was very young I'd always been the 'kid who did art' my Dad is a painter and my Mother is a wizard with textiles. The artistic/ creative lives my parents live have definitely been influential on my interests and aspirations, and after maturing, art has become the driving force in how I go about living my life. As a school kid I'd spend countless maths lessons just doodling away, anything that didn't interest me or I didn't believe in I'd ignore and I'd just be doing my own thing in my own world, blasting a ballpoint pen with a chewed end or something. I'd often get in trouble, but I didn't care because I knew what I wanted to do and that there was a place for me to make a contribution to the world if I worked hard enough. Since then I've never stopped creating. I'm always drawing something and I feel certain that I want to study an arts-based-course at university (whether that be illustration or fine art) and to then attempt to make a freelance career out of art and illustration.
Off the topic of arts, I love the outdoors; hikes and such. I'd also like to make sure I do plenty of travelling; it's humbling and inspiring. I need to see the world, and to make a little art along the way of course. [I am] very interested in music, too and it's my main form of entertainment and I can't seem to draw the same without tuning in, everything from Four Tet to Sigur Rós, if it matters. And if there's anything I dislike, its people who just give up on art or show great skills but don't believe it's possible for them to make a career out of it, it fills me with pity. I just find it such a shame when people don't have enough enthusiasm to just give something a shot regardless of what may get in the way. All art is beautiful in its own right and there will always be an audience for something.
What is inspires you to uncap what's inside?
Things I see every day, personal experience which influences me to make work with relevance to society as it is today. I often find inspiration at the strangest of times so it's always good to get things onto paper as they appear in your mind. I'm someone that's probably blessed with a constantly imaginative and active mind which is great when it comes to having something to work from, however it does have its traits such as stressing yourself out over the littlest things and excessively over thinking yadda yadda.
How do you use Sharpie markers in your work?
Sharpie is a very iconic company, and I've been exposed to the products because of that. When I was little I used to draw on toy cars with them. But apart from my mural, 'A warning' I hadn't used them in a piece of art before. Because I was aware that the pens would write on almost every surface I knew I needed some Sharpie markers to create an 8-and-a-half-foot illustrative drawing. A lot of my work is created with fine refillable pens and mechanical pencil when working [on a] small scale for the intricacy, so it seemed if I was working scale up I needed a broader tip that would have all the impact that comes with black ink (Sharpie fine point), but that would still be able to give me a delicate and highly detailed outcome. And they worked a treat!
Tell us how you got started with Sharpie?
I had a voucher and I headed to my nearest stationary supplier and picked up three Sharpie Fine Point markers (these covered much of the whole mural) and I started on the board!
You created a HUGE mural using Sharpie, tell us what inspired you to take on a project of such magnum proportions!
My art teacher Jon was aware I wanted to work on a large scale to create a drawing like my small scaled refined drawings, he was given the old photo board of students in 2011/ 12 which he then revealed to me, it left me in shock and perhaps fear. It's around 8 and a half ft long and a good 3 ft tall, a massive blank canvas made of smooth plastic and I was going to be making a final piece out of it. I knew internally what I wanted to create, something that was an insight as that what I believe will become of the future of society as people become more media driven, brainwashed and subconsciously under control in a situation where there would be no such thing as freedom. The mural itself is titled 'A warning' because that's its intentions.
I didn't make a single compositional plan for the mural, lots of people told me it was the wrong way to go about doing it and they seemed concerned that I would have problems down the line, but I carried on regardless just crossing my toes (hands too busy) that it would all just come together nicely. It started with a little pencil outline of a burnt out car and developed into a huge miserable inky dreamscape.
It took a total for 5 Sharpie Fine markers with the assistance of a water based felt tipped grey pen for mid tones, which I'd smudge around the Sharpie lines (Sharpie ink unaffected). The Sharpie markers lasted for a very surprising amount of time; each one went a long way. Even pens that had run out I was using for grey tones. The pens never blued out, they stayed black, they were precise, stayed fine for as long as I needed them to be fine and they dried so quickly.
They allowed me to create the result of 'A Warning' I highly recommend them for anybody attempting to take on something of similar scale/surface. It took a total of 11 weeks to complete and 5 Sharpie markers (fine point) I'm unsure of hours and I neglected the board for a month to work on other things.
Favorite (or should I say favourite?) Sharpie? Why?
Well so far I've only used the classic fine point Sharpie markers but I've only recently discovered that Ultra fine point markers actually exist, they'd be a joy to use amongst larger pens!
How would you describe your style?
I'd say something like contemporary illustration, traditional methods. Illustration for me is the bridge between graphic design and fine art; somewhere that seems appropriate for me to rest. I'm definitely a drawer but I would like to master it along with painting. Painting seems like another planet I'm yet to explore, and I've barely seen enough of drawing.
How do you decide what you want to tackle next, slash can you tell us what's next for you!?
With me being a college student it's all about university prep and I have to prioritize that work over everything else, my topic for my exam unit is 'Body Language' so expect some other large board filled based around that topic (potentially with the assistance of Sharpie ultra fine point) I'm currently working on my illustrative coursework final piece for graphics made with pencil, some progress images currently on my page. I'm also filling pages with sketches each day which I occasionally post on my little art page.
If you could have one super power what would it be and why?
Hm, well I did once see someone answer a question like this with 'The ability to shoot three cotton balls out of your hands every ten days' I thought that was nice and quirky. But in all seriousness I'd love to be able to pick up any instrument and know the techniques so I could create some weird one man loop machined orchestra, people would so see that.
If you could have dinner with one person, living or dead, who and why?
It's definitely Rupert Murdoch, to give him a good slap with the mackerel I'd order.
And THAT, ladies and gentlemen is Scott Davies! I hope you all read that interview in a British accent, ( No? just me?) and were as blown away with Scott's work as we were!
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April 8, 2012
Namibia have defeated Canada by 8 wickets in what was setup to be a tight contest in Windhoek.
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DAY 2 :: 1st INNINGS :: Canada 274/9, Namibia 293/6 (Sarel Burger 135*)
"At the halfway mark the game remains in the balance. Zeeshan Siddiqi and Tyson Gordon put on a fantastic century partnership that kept us in the game when we were in a perilous position at lunch. Captain Rizwan Cheema and debutant Junaid Siddiqui provided useful contributions as we posted a score that was slightly under what we were after (300). Zeeshan deserved a hundred having battled his way through some good Namibian bowling but he holed out just short of the magical three figures on the stroke of tea.
Our makeshift bowling attack performed admirably and fought to the end of play. Durand Sorraine and Junaid Siddiqui were the pick of the bowlers, Durand also taking an absolute screamer of a catch at first slip. Early breakthroughs tomorrow will be the key, then if we bat well in our second innings we will provide the Namibians with a difficult run chase on the fourth day." - Head Coach Michael Dighton
DAY 1 : Canada are 274/9 after Day 1 with notable batting performances from Zeeshan Siddiqi (87), Tyson Gordon (42), Rizwan Cheema (47), and Junaid Siddiqui (35*).
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1991 Born Free Prices, Values and Specs
Born Free is an Iowa-based manufacturer producing mostly Class C motorhomes. Offering recreational vehicles suited ideally for sleeping two, Born Free largest 27-foot can accommodate six people for a night. Since 1969, Born Free motorhomes have been built to a standard assuring safety that has allowed the company to tout high ratings for protection as well as customer satisfaction. Born Free also produced truck campers up until the end of the 1983 model year.Read more Read less
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It is important that Internet is free. Free wireless Internet in big cities; no need for cables; all free. If Tayyip hodja achieves this, he will be number one. He will be great.
January 20th, 2014: A9 TV
ADNAN OKTAR: Internet is actually a very troubling issue. It puts all Muslims in a difficult position. Internet must be completely free: It must be wireless and free. The government would gain a lot of points and it would be a good deed; above all, it would be a good deed. Let's give freedom to our people. People must be joyful. They are bored everywhere. Let's do things that will give joy to the people. Let's make people happy. All the news is very saddening. Almost all of it; we want happy news and we want to hear good tidings. Pity on our people. Pity on our people.
A9 TV: September 18th, 2013
ADNAN OKTAR: Our Prime Minister has to solve this Internet issue. This is the most vital issue. Education is the most vital issue. With education, the most important source is the Internet, which is like a huge public library. Then it would be like everyone is enrolled in college. Our Prime Minister must avoid this quota issue. Internet must be wireless and free, as it is in Israel so they can use it as much as they want. Do we not want our people to be cultivated? This is a limitless ocean. This is an opportunity to reach trillions and billions of pieces of information. It is the biggest university, the biggest encyclopedia in the world. You push the button and you can find any information. Our Prime Minister must open way for this. This is vital; then we can deal with other things.
A9 TV: September 12th, 2013
ADNAN OKTAR: The Prime Minister must find a solution to this. This is very embarrassing in the 21st Century. When a person wants to use the Internet, he must be able to connect everywhere. And it must also be wireless and free. Culture is essential: You ask people to be cultivated and knowledgeable and then you set a quota or a boundary. This is wrong.
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New Wolves manager Kenny Jackett is looking to cut the wage bill at Molineux and he had informed the 32-year-old Dutchman that he could leave the club if a suitable offer was made to him.
A return to his native Holland was mooted at one stage for De Vries, but he will now stay in England after agreeing personal terms with Forest and passing a medical at the City Ground.
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AS the most romantic day of the year nears Worcestershire residents suffering domestic abuse and sexual violence are being urged to speak out.
For the majority of couples, Valentine's Day is a happy occasion but according to the Worcestershire Forum Against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence aggression in the home can escalate at such times of the year.
Martin Lakeman, strategic co-ordinator for the Forum, said: "Traditionally, domestic abuse is more prevalent during times of the year when occasions mark our annual calendar, such as Valentine's Day.
"Many women and men continue to endure domestic abuse and sexual violence for the sake of keeping their relationship together at such times.
"We urge victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence not to suffer in silence but to call the county's helpline where they will be dealt with sensitively and in confidence."
The call for people to speak out comes after an increase in the number of people contacting the charity over the past 12 months by 79 percent.
Mr Lakeman added: "Nationally, domestic abuse and sexual violence are crimes that are widely under-reported and Worcestershire is no exception.
"Domestic abuse and sexual violence are not inevitable parts of life, but many men, women and children are understandably worried about the possible consequences of speaking out. However, the support available can make their lives so much better."
Residents in Worcestershire can report abuse in confidence by contacting their local police station or in by calling 999. For free confidential information, support and advice they can phone the dedicated 24 hour helpline 0800 980 3331, visit worcestershiredomesticandsexualabuse.co.uk, or to speak with Martin Lakeman call 01905 822357.
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Local harpist Claire Jones performed a special new piece to mark St Davids Day in New York last week.
'Dylan' a new work was commissioned by the British Council as part of their DT100 Starless and Bible Black International Programme.
Composed by Cardiff born composer Chris Marshall, the piece premiered at The British Residence in New York last week, performed by renowned Welsh harpist Claire Jones, from Crymych.
Chris said: "The idea for the piece was born on our last visit to New York, during a concert tour that Claire was doing in the States. The City is full of places that are connected with the poet, and I started to read more about him, and more of his work. His writing is very lyrical and I could hear the music just beneath the words. I wanted to connect different parts of his story across both sides of the Atlantic musically.
I'm very grateful to the British Council for helping to turn the idea into a reality. It's wonderful to be returning to New York with a full four movement piece for harp, strings and narrator.
The piece has four movements and takes the form of a journey through Dylan' life.
This is not the first collaboration for husband and wife Claire and Chris. Chris arranged most of the music for Claire's classical chart topping album 'The Girl with the Golden Harp' released in 2012 on the Classic FM Label. They also perform together regularly as C2, an unusual but enthralling partnership between Harp and Percussion.
Claire said: "Over the past few years, Chris has developed a deep understanding of the harp's capabilities, and he's also very used to writing for my performance style, so 'Dylan' is a joy to perform. It stretches me as a harpist, which I like very much. Of course working creatively and being married has its challenges, but we're pretty used to it. Chris has been arranging and composing for many years, so he brings lots of different influences into the work we do together, so it's always a bit of an adventure when we work together musically."


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Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti isn't sure how many people got the email Friday, but the group includes some recent graduates. President Susan Martin says she's sorry for the "undue alarm." AnnArbor.com (http://bit.ly/KzriC2) says Martin calls it an "inexcusable mistake."
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FOR anyone who has ever wondered what the bottom of a canal lock looks like, there was a rare opportunity last weekend.
The Canal and River Trust organised an open day at Tardebigge, on the Tardebigge Flight of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, while teams undertake maintenance work.
The extensive work at Tardebigge involves the replacement of the gates at lock 58, other repairs include brick work repairs to the lock chamber and fitting new paddles
A fish rescue took place ahead of the open day.
The trust offered guided tours to visitors, where they got the chance to ask the maintenance teams about the canal and even get the chance to walk along the canal bed and see the 200-year-old brickwork that's usually hidden deep underwater.
Nick Worthington, South Wales and Severn waterway manager for the Canal and River Trust, said: "Tardebigge Locks run through the heart of Worcestershire.
"Replacing the lock gates is part of the essential maintenance needed to enable the local canal network to be used and enjoyed by boaters, cyclists, anglers and walkers."
The trust is completing repairs and restoration work on hundreds of historic waterway structures around the country.
Richard Parry, chief executive of the trust, added: "Every day thousands of people visit or cruise on our waterways without ever seeing all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes, and below the waterline, to look after this historic and remarkable infrastructure.
"By showcasing this work to the public we can give them a glimpse of the craftsmanship of the waterways' original 18th Century design and the scale of the work we do to care for it.
"We hope this will inspire more people to get involved to enjoy and help support their local canal or river navigation."


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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Its funny how a movie can be great but considered a failure because it didn't bring in enough money at the box office. Such was the case with Terry Gilliam's fantasy film Baron Munchausen. This was a wonderful movie that I enjoyed as a child and still holds up as a spectacular movie today.


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New York, Sep 18 (IANS) Pop star Lady Gaga's romance with actor boyfriend Taylor Kinney is still going strong.
The 27-year-old flew to Chicago to spend time with Kinney. The couple was spotted at Sunda restaurant, reports showbizspy.com.
"They were in a corner having a romantic dinner. They looked happy," said a source.
Many felt that Gaga's revelation about her sexual past where she said that "I've taken a few dips in the lady pond. I used to go to lesbian clubs. I find lesbians to be way more daring than straight men when it comes to coming on to you..." may affect their relationship.
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New York struck three times in the second half to break open a match which was tied at halftime.
The teams traded goals within a four minute span in the first half. First, Jonny Steele and Eric Alexander played a neat give-and-go, before Alexander curled a shot in from 20 yards out. Minutes later though, a great lofted pass from Alex Lopez found Jason Johnson, and the rookie finished for his first MLS goal.
The Red Bulls started the second half with a quick goal, and they would pile on from there. Thierry Henry gave his team a lead it wouldn't relinquish two minutes into the half, when he collected a long ball, strode into the box, and finished past Tally Hall.
With 30 minutes to play, the visitors struck a killer blow. Steele beat the offside trap and rounded Hall for his team's third. The Red Bulls added the gloss with minutes to play, Lloyd Sam applying the finish after a nice pass from Peguy Luyindula.


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Several Lake County libraries are participating in a radio program on Lake County's WRLR 98.3 FM (Round Lake Radio). The program is scheduled to be broadcast weekly from 11:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. on Mondays. Staff members from the Round Lake Area Public Library are featured regularly on the live broadcast! You can also check out the program on live Audio Stream via your Windows Media Player by visiting WRLR 98.3 FM and clicking on the On-Air Audio Stream link.
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It is a Two De Force...
Jim Cartwright's two-hander, written in 1989, and set in a Northern pub is in very safe hands thanks to accomplished twosome - Louis Emerick and Lynne Fitzgerald.
Both versatile performers are renowned for their solo work.
As a dramatic duo they bounce off each other to great tragic and comic effect.
Their outstanding chemistry on stage shines through in this 90-minute production that takes audiences to a Saturday night in the company of life's winners and losers.
A friendly boozer is the location where spirits are high and low and where characters are portrayed with all their securities and insecurities on show - from the pub lothario to the widower with whimsical memories.
It is captivating throughout.
Louis and Lynne have finely tuned a piece of theatre that still travels well - they know the script, hug it and perform it with real love.
Every line of dialogue and body language offers new nuances in this fast paced, sparkling interpretation I have seen it performed by many artists over the 30 years reviewing and each double act stamps his and her marks on the timeless work.
Louis and Lynne work very hard and succeed in telling this collection of diverse tales - with exact measures of pathos, humour, energy and - above all else - a connection with the audience.
Indeed, in the fourteen characters they play - that equates to a football team and subs - they both confirm what a talent they are as individuals and as a team.
They are the bickering landlord and lady who have a story to tell themselves interspaced with a selection of people who we have all met in the pub - from the warm and engaging to the downright irritating - the sad and lonely to the lost and bewildered.
They both switch wigs and costumes at a stunning rate and you would swear there is a whole company in the wings but there isn't.
It's a showcase of two actors who give their all and leave you open-mouthed at their chameleon - like talents.
Billy Joel's Piano Man song features characters just like this and the TV series Cheers focused on people who find solace in a glass or two.
But Jim Carthwright's play is much more than that - it has depth and relevance even in 2014 as the Chancellor knocks 1p off a pint.
The winning formua for this play is that actors can, like Shakespearean productions, put a little bit of themselves in every cameo role and short story.
Louis and Lynne will have you laughing and sighing, shaking your head and crying. Such is their take on people just like you and me.
A simple stage set of a bar and chairs allows our dynamic duo to meet the irregular regulars.
It ends where it starts and from opening time to last orders this two-strong cast triumph in a faultless production that will make you want to go back ... One more for the road.
And the the two popular actors meet audience members in the real bar after the show which is an added bonus.
Cheers, Louis and Lynne for a great night out. Those who see this show will drink to that.
Ale and Hearty.
The play ends its run at the Floral Pavillion on Saturday, March 22.
Performances start at 7.30pm, with 2.30pm Saturday matinee.
Tickets are from the box office on 0151 666 0000.


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Celebrate getting another year older with one of these fun and festive cocktails for an adult birthday!
Celebrate getting another year older with one of these fun and festive cocktails for an adult birthday!
As a kid you tend to look forward to birthdays with such excitment - anticpation grows as the day approaches that promises lots of presents, goodies and celebrating another year older.
I'm not sure what age it specifically starts happening at - maybe 21st? - where the excitment of birthdays is replaced with more of a dismissive shrug (or, in some cases, an impending doom kind of feeling that you're getting older, not younger). Birthdays just become not so special.
Well, I'm done shrugging my shoulders - birthdays deserve a celebration! No matter the number, year behind you or year that awaits, a birthday is meant to commemorate something very special - you and your life!
One thing many of us old grown-ups who can shrug at birthdays have in common is a love of cocktails. It seems that while we don't get so enthusiastic about our adult birthdays, we do go gaga for a great lookin' sip.
In honor of that all uniting love, I've rounded up a few of my favorite cocktail recipes from our ever-growing collection of drinks. All my choices are one-of-a-kind, but they also all taste great.
Whether you were actually born in the decade or just lived through it and loved it, celebrate with one of these fun cocktail ideas.
OK, maybe your love of cake went out the door with your last pre-teen birthday, but we're firm believers no birthday is complete without a sweet something. So, in honor of that, we present, candy cocktails.
The days of slurping vodka Jell-O shots from a McDonald's ketchup are long gone - you're a grown-up now! Dress these fruity sips up with our easy shot recipes.
Just you and your sweetie celebrating this birthday? Keeping it low-key with your favorite is fine, but make sure you toast another year with something sweet and special like this cocktail recipe.
It's not every day you mix up or order a cocktail with a flower in it, and guess what - it's not every day you get to celebrate a birthday! Our Champagne Hibiscus cocktail requires just two ingredients - pour and enjoy!
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A SERIES of 'bomb-like' explosions rocked a wedding celebration on the shores of Windermere before a fatal fire tragically claimed the lives of a man and a woman, shocked neighbours have said.
Eyewitnesses and residents as well as staff at the Brockhole Visitor Centre, which is next to the scene, were left traumatised and in tears by Saturday's horrific double tragedy on their doorsteps.
Police confirmed that the bodies of what are believed to be a man and a woman were found.
It is understood the pair, who, it has been suggested, were at the wedding in an official capacity, had remained unaccounted for and were 'missing' when a headcount of guests was carried out once the fire broke out.
The victims are also understood to be local to the Kendal area, although there has been no formal confirmation of their identities or their roles at Saturday's celebration.
A shed containing fireworks had set on fire yesterday, police confirmed earlier today, and they added a vehicle near to the shed was also damaged by the blaze.
One resident told the Gazette: "At quarter past three there was an almighty bang and then another pop and then another loud bang and the sound of fireworks going off which we thought was unusual because it was still daylight."
Others described the noise as 'bomb-like'.
Parts of Brockhole - busy with families and children enjoying the grounds on a warm Saturday afternoon in the Lake District - were evacuated as a safety precaution, and some staff raced to offer help.
Intense flames at the seat of the fire and thick black billowing smoke could clearly be seen from Brockhole's grounds and were captured on camera by visitor Anthony Middleton, 48, who was passing at the time.
Another resident added: "We understood they were going to have fireworks which were going to be in the evening and were having a marquee. It's so sad."
There are local unconfirmed theories that the large shed/outbuilding at the centre of the blaze - which was entirely destroyed in the fire - may have contained gas canisters and a vintage car, but there has been no formal confirmation of this from investigators.
The blaze broke out in the grounds of the significant lake-facing detached property belonging to long-standing local businessman John Simpson.
He established the Windermere-based insurance consultants' firm Simpson and Parsons back in 1983 with business partner John Parsons.
Mr Simpson, who has lived at the property for around 30 years and has children from a previous relationship, is understood to have got married in the past week.
He had organised a large weekend celebration for around 70 people to mark the happy occasion.
Mr Simpson was described as a 'likeable' and 'pleasant chap' and concerned locals all expressed their sympathy and sadness for those affected by the 'tragic accident'.
Mr Simpson was not available for comment at the property yesterday, parts of which have been sealed off by police tape.
Community support officers were guarding entrances to the property as crime scene investigators and fire crews are still working on their investigation into how the fire started - including forensic experts in protective clothing.
The centre of the investigation is a large charred shed/outbuilding in the grounds close to the house.
Cumbria Police said in a short statement: "Police can confirm that two people have sadly died following a fire at Ecclerigg near Windermere.
"Police were called at 3.35pm today (30th August). Two bodies were found. Police and the fire service are investigating the circumstances that led to the fire."
A spokesman for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said the incident happened at about 3.30pm.
He said four crews were in attendance at the scene on Saturday to help get water to the blaze which is near Brockhole.
A fire service statement said: "Firefighters were called to deal with a serious fire involving two adjacent outbuildings in the grounds of a large house in Ecclerigg, near Windermere.
"Four fire engines from Windermere, Ambleside, Staveley and Coniston were sent to the scene and crews found a well-developed fire involving the two outbuildings.
"Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reel jets and compressed air foam to bring the fire under control.
"Two crews remain at the scene damping down and a joint investigation with the police into the cause will start tomorrow morning (31st)."
On Saturday, there were reports on social media about loud bangs and explosions being heard in the vicinity and also reports of people seeing a building on fire.
Members of the public were urged to avoid the area yesterday afternoon while emergency services dealt with the incident.
A Kendal resident who was on a bus going past, added that the fire was in the grounds of a property 'immediately north of Brockhole' and that lots of emergency service vehicles were in attendance.
He described the fire as 'big' and said that from the water, 'dirty grey smoke' could clearly be seen emanating from an outbuilding.
He added that from the water earlier 'it looked like fireworks going off accidentally' with 'sparkles in the sky'.


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A coronary angioplasty is a procedure to open an artery in the heart that has become narrowed. This allows better blood flow through the artery and to the heart muscle. It is often done with a balloon that is passed through a special catheter (tube).
Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries. Cholesterol and fatty deposits build up on the walls of the arteries. This restricts blood flow. When this buildup happens in a coronary artery, it can lead to a
heart attack. Lifestyle changes and medications can be used to treat atherosclerosis. If they are not enough, an angioplasty may be done.
If you are planning to have an angioplasty, your doctor will review a list of possible complications which may include:
Some factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
Your doctor will likely do the following.
In the days leading up to your procedure:
Local anesthetic will be given. It will numb the area of the groin or arm where the catheter will be inserted. You will also be given sedation and pain medication through an IV. This will help to keep you comfortable during the procedure.
The area of the groin or arm where the catheter will be inserted will be shaved, cleaned, and numbed. A needle will be inserted into the artery. You will receive blood-thinning medications during the procedure. A wire will be passed through the needle and into the artery. The wire will be guided through until it reaches the blocked artery in the heart. A soft, flexible catheter tube will then be slipped over the wire and threaded up to the blockage.
The doctor will be taking x-rays during the procedure to view the wire and catheter locations. Dye will be injected into the arteries of the heart. This will provide a better view of the arteries and blockages.
After the blockage is reached, a small balloon at the tip of the catheter will be rapidly inflated and deflated. This will stretch the artery open. The deflated balloon, catheter, and wire will be removed.
A small mesh tube called a
stent may also be inserted
into the artery where there was a narrowing. A stent acts to keep the artery open by providing support inside it.
After the procedure is done and the blood-thinning medications have worn off, the catheter will be removed. Pressure will be applied for 20-30 minutes to control bleeding.
A bandage will be placed over the groin or arm.
30 minutes to 3 hours
The anesthetic should numb the area where the catheter is inserted. You may feel a burning sensation when the anesthesia is given. You may also feel pressure when the catheters are moved. Some people have a flushed feeling or nausea when the dye is injected. You may feel some chest pain during inflation of the balloon.
The usual length of stay is overnight. If the catheter is inserted in your arm or wrist, you may be able to go home the same day. Speak to your doctor to see if this is an option for you.
You will likely need to lie still and flat on your back for a period of time. A pressure dressing may be placed over the area where the catheter was inserted. This will help prevent bleeding. Or, a vascular closure device may be used to seal the site. This will allow earlier movement and hospital discharge. It is important to follow directions.
Sometimes the procedure is not successful or the artery narrows again. You may require repeat angioplasty or
coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
After you leave the hospital, contact your doctor if any of the following occur:
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
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3 comments:
- Myrna & Bob said...
That wheel looks like a grinding wheel out of a flour mill or grist mill. Maybe this person was a miller.
- April 20, 2010 at 11:54 PM
- OntMont said...
I agree with above. The stone is certainly a "millstone", used for grinding grains. They were used in pairs in the horizontal position. Grain would be fed in the centre of the top stone and the flour (or whatever was being ground) passed between the two stones and exited around the edges. The grooves helped move the grain along. The power could could from wind or water, or in later years gas or electric motors.
Can only assume the memorial is to a former miller unless there is some other symbolism that I am unaware of.
- April 21, 2010 at 7:44 AM
- Carol said...
Miller, ok, even a town that close to the water needs a miller.
- April 21, 2010 at 8:18 AM


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Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium
January 14, 2014
New results from a large clinical trial show that a drug taken by mouth is just as effective as one given by infusion for people with stage II or stage III rectal cancer. These patients received radiation therapy and chemotherapy with either capecitabine (Xeloda) or 5-fluorouracil (5-FU, Adrucil) before surgery. The researchers also found that adding another drug, oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), did not provide any additional benefits and caused more side effects.
People diagnosed with stage II or stage III rectal cancer who can be treated with surgery usually receive chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery to help shrink the tumor. Chemotherapy with the drugs 5-FU, capecitabine, and oxaliplatin allows radiation therapy to more easily destroy the tumor. Currently, most doctors use 5-FU, which is given by continuous infusion and requires surgery to place a port (a small plastic or metal disc) beneath the skin. However, many doctors have suspected that capecitabine, a similar drug that can be taken orally (by mouth), would be equally effective.
To find out if capecitabine did in fact work as well as 5-FU, the researchers divided more than 1,600 volunteers into four treatment groups. Each group received five weeks of radiation therapy plus either 5-FU, 5-FU and oxaliplatin, capecitabine, or capecitabine and oxaliplatin. Then, about a month later, each group had surgery to remove the tumor. At the end of the study, the researchers found that all four treatments had similar effects. When surgeons were able to completely remove the tumor and no traces of cancer cells were left behind, 96% to 98% of patients with stage II cancer and 89% to 96% of patients with stage III cancer had no signs of the cancer returning in its original location within three years after surgery. And in all four treatment groups, about 80% of patients were alive five years after surgery. The only major difference between the groups was that patients who received oxaliplatin experienced more diarrhea and fatigue.
What this means for patients
"Oral capecitabine is certainly far more convenient for patients compared to infusional 5-FU," said lead study author Carmen Joseph Allegra, MD, a professor of medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville. "It means taking pills twice a day, rather than undergoing surgery to place an intravenous port and then wearing a pump on their belt for five weeks." However, capecitabine is not currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to be used with radiation therapy before surgery and may not be available for every patient. Talk with your doctor for more information about your treatment options.
Questions to ask your doctor
- What stage of rectal cancer do I have? What does this mean?
- What are my treatment options?
- How will each treatment be given?
- What short- and long-term side effects may be caused by each treatment?
- How can these side effects be prevented or managed?
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Band of Outsiders Spring 2013
Here's one reason to have enjoyed the Boy. by Band of Outsiders show: it was air-conditioned. Why the same can't be said for other presentations in that same West Side Highway warehouse—and others like it around town— these last two sweltering days in New York remains a mystery. But nevertheless, the Band show was coolly climatized and what was an already good experience was better for it. (Don't say the AC has nothing to do with appreciating the clothes. Even the Mona Lisa moves you differently on a crowded summer afternoon with a thousand of your closest tourist friends than it will on a quiet night at the museum.)
For spring, Scott Sternberg abandoned the tricks employed in the past (models descending from the ceiling, confetti descending from the ceiling) to allow the focus to stay on his collection. And of course, it started with cinema. "I was watching The Hunger Games, which is a particularly horrible, but very enjoyable movie, for the third time," he said. That led to him thinking about the Japanese film Battle Royale, which he calls Hunger's predecessor, and the idea of portraying war (or, in this case, war uniforms) in a beautiful, romantic, and lyrical way. The schoolboy blazer is inarguably Sternberg's most popular piece and he's reinvented it as a cross with a military jacket adorned with Asian ornamentation. Meaning there were a lot of shrunken khaki jackets with embroidered knots. He paired them with full, long skirts—another signature—and slouchy cotton pants. There were clean, fluid printed tees with matching bottoms and some particularly great, just-structured-enough pieces in what looked like thick quilted fabric but was actually specially treated madras.
The Japanese influence really showed up with Sternberg's enthusiastic use of Shibori dye—essentially Japanese tie-dye treatments that he admits ended up being "super expensive." He Shibori-dyed seersucker, madras, cotton—basically any fabric that didn't move. And it worked to great effect, creating a deep indigo resembling denim that perfectly married the traditional technique with, as he put it, "the California hippie surfer girl I like to think about." In all, Sternberg has steadily taken this collection from a label that's young, hipster, and twistedly prep to one offering clothes that are altogether more grown-up and quiet, without sacrificing any personality.