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Buddhist lay men are called upāsaka and lay women upāsikā. Both words are derived from 'to sit close' (upāsati) and 'to attend to' (upāsana). Lay men and women make up half the fourfold assembly (catuparisā) of the Buddhist community, the other half being monks (bhikkhū) and nuns (bhikkhunī).
The Buddha said that to be a lay Buddhist one has to have taken the Triple Refuge and sincerely practise the five Precepts (A.IV.222). This of course is the bare minimum. The Buddha expected the highest ethical, intellectual and spiritual aspirations from all his disciples. The Dhamma was meant for all, it can be realized by all and therefore it should be practised by all. The Buddha said: "Whether in a householder or a monastic I praise right practice. And whether they be a householder or a monastic, if they practise in the right way, then because of their right practice they will be winners of the Truth, the Dhamma, the Skilful" (S.V,19). Some lay people today believe that it is sufficient for them to just worship the Buddha or other worthy persons. The Buddha would have agreed with this but his idea of what constitutes truly meaningful worship was in a different category from bowing, putting the hands in a praying gesture and placing flowers on shrines. He said: "The monk or the nun, the lay-man or lay-woman who lives by the Dhamma and perfectly fulfils it, it is they who honour me with the highest reverence" (D.II,138).
One of the lay person's most important duties is to provide the basic necessities, the four requisites, to monks and nuns. The Buddha envisaged the ideal relationship between his lay and monastic disciples as being symbiotic - lay people providing monastics with their material needs and monastics providing lay people with spiritual guidance and example. But the Buddha was aware that if lay people remain content with being simply a provision shop for monks and nuns, that the Buddhist community would be severely imbalanced and incomplete. Thus he admonished his lay disciples: "You must not be satisfied with the thought, 'We have given the Saṅgha the requisites" (A.III,206). Some of the other things that the Buddha expected of his sincere lay disciples includes doing good works, having integrity in their business dealings, being a true friend to others (D.III,188), visiting and comforting the sick (S.V,408), going on meditation retreats from time to time (S.V,19), in short, practising The Noble Eightfold Middle Path in all its depth and breadth.
But of course one can only practise the Buddha's teaching if one knows it and therefore the Buddha also expected his lay disciples to be well-versed in the Dhamma. He said: "I shall not pass into final Nibbana until the lay-men and lay-women are accomplished and well-trained, learned and erudite, knowers of the Dhamma, living by Dhamma and walking the path of Dhamma, not until they pass on to others what they have received from their Teacher and teach it, proclaim it, establish it, explain it, promote it and clarify it, not until they are able to use it to refute false teachings and impart this wondrous Dhamma" (D.II,105).
Some non-Buddhists or non-Theravadins incorrectly believe that lay Theravadins believe that enlightenment is not possible, that enlightenment can only be obtained by monastic monks and nuns. But the fact is that Theravadins do believe that lay disciples can become fully enlightened. As Bhikkhu Bodhi notes, "The Suttas and commentaries do record a few cases of lay disciples attaining the final goal of Nibbana. However, such disciples either attain Arahantship on the brink of death or enter the monastic order soon after their attainment. They do not continue to dwell at home as Arahant householders, for dwelling at home is incompatible with the state of one who has severed all craving." One may be a householder all the way up to becoming an Arahant, it just that after that (full) enlightenment is attained, the person will apparently want or need to ordain. There is no need to feel defeated or to not try, there is the opportunity for full enlightenment, even as a lay follower.
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/
- Bhikkhu Bodhi. In the Buddha's Words, Wisdom Publications 2005; page 376
- http://www.BuddhismAtoZ.com/
- http://sdhammika.blogspot.com/


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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Thrifts of Terror: Hand of God
I think? Hand of something spiritual anyway.
Even Dan is enraptured.
Seen at the Trenton, NJ Goodwill
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Friday, July 29, 2011
A Very Thrifty Birthday
My best friend, one half of the
Vinyl Whores
, has his birthday today. I made the trek from Connecticut to NYC with thrifty presents in the back of Scooter Subaru this morning to take him and his partner to the beach for the day.
Of course I gave him some records. Just a short stack. Mostly they came from Goodwill.
Some serious, some silly, some truly weird-but hey, that's what the guy likes. I can't wait to hear "Zingers from The Hollywood Squares"
"Captain and Tennille"-a classic.
And he may pee himself when he sees the Bonnie Tyler album. (I hope he doesn't have it already!)
He has been looking for one of these old school Dymo label makers for years. It even came with several extra rolls of tape and this cool metal box. I bought it at a rummage barn in Essex.
He know's he's getting one of my extra humidifiers, and this gravy boat I picked up a while back.
But he doesn't know about these:
Butterfly Gold Glasses! I have a cross post at the
Pyrex Collective II
about them if you want more info. I just bought these at Goodwill on Wednesday when I was out shopping for pants for Measure for Measure.
The Vintage Kistch'n will be back next week. I'm taking a little R&R this weekend to celebrate the Vinyl Whore's birthday and another
friend's Wacky Wedding in Central Park
as part of the
Pop Up Chapel
event. It's going to be a blast!
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Thrifty Costume Design Part II: The Sketch
Last week I showed you my research process
, now I will show you how that research becomes a design sketch. I mentioned that I consolidate my research for each character onto one single sheet of paper. This makes my sketching process much more streamlined. For today's example I'm going to use the sketches for the characters I am referring to as the clowns, lower class characters that provide the comic relief.
Step One: The Gathering of the Tools
I don't use anything too fancy, just a mechanical pencil and an eraser. My preferred sketch pad is whatever I've got floating around in my art supplies. I have this theory that paper gets toothier as it gets older. So I will buy a sketch pad once or twice a year and then I let it "age." When I go to do a little drawing I just pull out whatever I have that has a nice rough surface. I have a preference for Borden's Penny Bond, when I can get it. For coloring I have my trusty Le Pen and Prismacolor art markers.
Step Two: Put on an audio book or pop in a DVD
. Preferably one I've seen or heard one hundred times already. If either of these options involve Harry Potter, so much the better.
Step Three: Chose a pose from the research or a photo, figure out the proportion and start sketchin'
. I use the
eight-head method of figure drawing
. (Click on the link for an in depth tutorial.) I mark out my guidelines....
...and layout my figures. The trick to really successful figure drawing is remembering that there are rules to the human body. Such as your shoulder line and hip line will always be either at opposing angles or parallel to each other. Or that you can only stand with your weight either evenly distributed on both feet or if your weight is mostly on one foot, then that foot will be always be directly under your chin. (Go ahead, try standing off balance, you may rejoin the class when you've picked yourself up off the floor.)
Step Four: Draw The Clothe
s, picking and choosing from the research to figure out what the costume will be. I just keep drawing (and erasing) until I have a completed pencil sketch. Because I'm drawing from images of real clothes it's easier to figure out where the wrinkles and drape lines actually go.
Step Five: Shading
. Now, while I have drawn in wrinkles in the clothing, the drawings are still very two dimensional. Instead of sketching in the light and shadow, I prefer to paint it in. I take a
Marvy Le Pen
, this time I used brown, and ink the drawing like a cartoon. Then I take a wet brush and start "painting." Because the Le Pen is water soluble, the ink bleeds and creates the shadow and depth. It is also going to give my finished color drawings an overall "tint." Which in the case of the Steampunk element, is helpful in understanding the finished designs.
If you are lucky, you have a helper...
Put down that brush and PET ME!!!
Step Six: Choose a Color Palette
. The fun part for me is deciding what the color palette of the show will be. This takes clothes from the realm of the ordinary into the theatrical. Shakespeare's plays usually have two or three different worlds of people and I like to choose a different palette for each world, sometimes unified, sometimes opposing. In this case I used two different images from one artist, photographer Annie Leibovitz.
Specifically this one from her
Romeo and Juliet Series
for the upper class world I am calling The Establishment.
And this one from her
series with Queen Elizabeth II
. These colors are a more traditional, warmer l Steampunk palette and will represent the lower class characters I am calling the Underground, which the Clowns are part of.
As you can see, because they are both by the same artist, there are underlying tones that unify the photos. There is also the use of the colors red and blue as an accent and unifying concept, especially in the R&J series. If all goes according to plan, these elements will unify my costumes as well. (Funny side note, the subjects of the photos are the opposites of the worlds represented in my design. Amazeballs.)
Step Seven: Coloring the Sketch
. I use Prismacolor art markers to lay in the color and enhance the shadows and highlights created by the Le Pen. (Note the giant cup of coffee, very important to the process.)
And Voila! A finished rendering. (The Director loved it BTW.)
Here is the research for reference:
I was able to share my designs with the company on Monday and everyone seems really excited. My favorite moment was listening to the set designer explain how he had created a multi story set that is white and smooth at the top level and rusty and textured at the ground, I realized my costume designs have simpler, streamlined shapes and clean colors for the upper class. While the characters who are lower in society are "rusty and textured". We are inadvertently, on the same page. Flippin' sweet!
Now it's on to the details of finding the clothes. Check back next week to see how these drawings become a thrifty reality.
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Thrift Share (of Terror) Monday: Like a Barbie Cake Gone Wrong
I have nothing to Thrift Share today, with all my Measure for Measure preparations I had no time for any thrifting this week. And besides-it was too damn hot to leave the house. Fear not, I will begin costume shopping soon and I will have plenty to share in the next month.
I leave you with this gem. It's like a Barbie cake, but a it's lamp, but it's not really a Barbie, and...yeah.
Seen at the Red, White, and Blue Store Mercerville, NJ
(What is up with that price tag? $7.99?!!)
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Friday, July 22, 2011
Vintage Kitsch'n: Corn Stuffed Zucchini
Todays Vintage Kitsch'n recipe hails from BC's Cooking Calendar from the September chapter and was prepared with one of the many zucchini from my CSA. Corn is not quite in season yet. (I should be picking up my first ears tomorrow) However there was so much sweet corn last year that I still have some lurking in the freezer.
After heating up the oven to 350 degrees I prepped the zucchini. (Because there is nothing like making lunch in the oven on an afternoon when it is 95 degrees outside.) According to the recipe, one should boil the zucchini whole for 5-7 minutes before cutting in half and scraping out the center. Hmmm... this seems like I will end up with a mushy, overcooked, nutrient-drained zucchini, and no one likes that. So I just cut the squash in half and scraped out the centers with a sharp spoon, leaving a 1/2" rim because I like squash, and reserved the scrapings for the filling.
I did not use either fresh or canned corn, but frozen. I thawed the corn in hot water and drained it well in a colander and then squeezed the kernels between paper towels. While the corn was draining I chopped the zucchini filling, along with a small onion, and the chives.
At this point I added an extra step. In avoidance of mush, I pan browned the corn in my cast iron skillet. With only a thin layer of grapeseed oil on the bottom, I kept the pan as dry as possible to dry out the corn and increase the flavor. I cooked the corn on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until corn was brown and starting to blacken, giving the pan a shake and a stir two or three times during the process.
After the corn was finished I added it to the stuffing mixture and added my seasonings. Instead of seasoned salt (which usually has MSG) I combined sea salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and celery salt and added it to the mixture. It looked and smelled quite tasty, a good sign.
Next I added the stuffing to the zucchini shells. Thanks for the help, Cinderella bowl!
The full shells rest comfortably in my Spring Blossom divided casserole dish.
Next step: cheese. Mmmm...cheese.
And then I baked the dish for 30 minutes. I added an extra 10 minutes on to the time, because my oven takes a little longer and the zucchini shell was not quite done after 30 minutes.
This was a very successful vintage recipe. It's yummy, inexpensive, and relatively healthy. It would be even more healthy if you remove the cheese, which I don't think would reduce the flavor.
Summer squashes are kind of tricky, they can go from done to mushy real quick. Which is the usual complaint when people tell me they don't like summer squash, that it's mushy. Well, no you shouldn't like it, mushy squash is disgusting. Another complaint I hear is that it's so bland, again this is usually due to overcooking. So in addition to seasoning salt, here are a couple of my favorite ways to season summer squash:
Salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Always go light on the salt, because of the amount of water in a summer squash, over salting will up the mush factor considerably.
Salt, pepper, and savory.
Salt, pepper, olive oil, and fresh garlic.
Any of these combinations can be grilled, baked, or sauteed with either green zucchini or yellow crookneck.
Next week's CSA box will begin the corn onslaught. Last year I had so much corn that in addition to freezing the corn I canned some corn relish and gave it away for Christmas. If this year is the same, I will definitely be canning some more. I'll be getting pickling cukes this week as well, perhaps I will have to expand my canning recipes!
In an attempt to emulate the fantastically bad cookbook photos of yesteryear, I will be taking my Vintage Kistch'n photos with my iPhone's
Hipstamatic App
from now on. I will post details on the App's settings at the end of each post.
Hipstamatic settings:
Film: Ina's 1969
Lens: Libatique 73
Flash: Off
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Thursday, July 21, 2011
Thrifty Costume Design Part I: The Research Process
As I've mentioned before in my other life away from this blog I am a freelance Costume Designer. I thought I would share a bit of my design process in the coming months because it is really the foundation of my thrifty vintage existence. You see, the major challenge of being a costume designer is that you frequently have to produce a large quantity of amazing period garments with little or no money or resources.
Step One: Read the play and discuss a design concept with the Director.
This year we are presenting
Measure for Measure
by William Shakespeare (This l
ink will take you to the SparkNotes
page.) The Director's initial idea was to set this world in a stylized comic book world a la Frank Miller's
Sin City
. I thought about it for a few weeks and then, keeping in the comic book vein, bounced him the idea of Steam Punk a la Alan Moore's
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
. I gravitated to the idea of Duke Angelo trying to impart his repressed Victorian notions on a vibrantly sexual Steam Punk world. I also felt it would be a better fit for our audience who are mostly families. Steam Punk is still sexy without being vulgar. I sent The Director a few Google images via email, he enthusiastically jumped on board, and we were on our way.
Step Two: Research
The fantastic part of designing a Steam Punk show, is that most of your research can be found on the Internet. Though the alarming trend of viruses
embedded in Google Image Search images
is making that difficult. (Even for us Mac folks!) Regardless, I was able to find the majority of my research on the Internet and have taken to storing it on Pinterest. Pinterest, for those who don't know, is a virtual pin board! Instead of copying, filing and printing every image I want to use, I "pin it" to a specific pin board within my Pinterest account which I can access anywhere I have internet access. As a designer, it has become a
useful tool, I can't praise it enough. Here is a screen grab of part of my Measure for Measure Board:
After I felt I had a good number of Steam Punk images to draw from I dove into looking at the Victorian foundation Steam Punk is based on. Fortunately, I have a fair amount of research books on Victorian clothing and art. (I'm defining Victorian for my purposes as anything between 1860-1900.) I looked at my books, flagged the relevant images with post-its, and dragged everything to the scanner and started creating .pdf files.
Then it was back to the interwebs! More and more museums are putting their collections online. Which is brilliant. Now, some quality time with a museum's internal search engine yields fantastic research results. And where do we clip the images? Pinterest! Here is more from my Measure for Measure board:
Now that all my research was centrally located, either on my Pinterest pin board or in a .pdf file, it was time to start dividing the research up by character. I opened a MS Word blank document for each character in the play and started combing through images, copying, and pasting pictures into the word files. I know the choice of Word seems weird, but I find I can alter the orientation and scale of the images faster and easier since I don't know Adobe that well. Also, I can usually fit a couple small images onto one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. (I like to save paper when I can.) After I felt I had all my research images assigned, I printed out the Word documents and started to cut and paste for real.
Step 3: Creating Research Plates
This is a little trick I started utilizing in Grad School. I take the images I've printed and arrange them on a 9 x 12 piece of black paper. I cut and trim the copies as necessary and glue them to the black background. (Like scrap booking.) This creates one single sheet for each character with which I can reference all my design choices back to. It is one piece of paper I can hand to The Director and say "I'm thinking of this." He can look at it and know exactly where I'm headed without being confused by a pile of books and paper. (Or getting distracted by an irrelevant image. Wink, wink.) It is one piece of paper which I can look at while I draw my sketch so I'm not digging through a pile of paper and pictures. "Where is that damn striped corset? I know it's here somewhere!" This one piece of paper focuses my thoughts.
As you can see, the black background makes the images pop. I keep the images in black and white because it's important to think about the shapes and details of the clothes right now, color will come later.
(You are seing a photograph of the research plate with a superimposed watermark. I can't have anyone stealing my work and trying to pass it off as their homework, now can I?) The plates include a mash up of Steam Punk, Victorian, and modern fashion which will guide me to my final sketches. Next week I will show you how this research becomes a costume design and sketch.
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Monday, July 18, 2011
Thrift Share Monday: Most Productive Weekend Ever
OK well, maybe not ever. But damn close!
First, what you came for, the Thrift Share. In my last
Vintage Kitsch'n
post I mentioned my green 80's Tupperware grater/keeper. It was my mothers and she also had the matching celery keeper and lettuce crisp-it. Where the celery and lettuce keepers got off to, I don't know. I took the grater when I left for college and have toted it around ever since. While I was out selling my wares at the Crown Flaie this weekend I spied that faux jadeite green poking out of a fellow vendors box of junk. It was the celery keeper! It even still has the lid and the drainer. Rob sold it to me for $2.
Now, for my weekend progress report. I got into a discussion via the comments on
Atomic Betties blog post about lists
, and the making of lists, and getting caught up in a process and not doing much on the lists. I challenged myself, Flo, and anyone else to a
Facebook update
at the end of the weekend for accountability. Then I sat down and thought long and hard about what I want to resell and what goals I want to accomplish over the next six months. I have been casting too wide of a net in the process of becoming a reseller and spending too much time getting to caught up in the process. I won't bore you with the nitty gritty details, but I really feel like I have a handle on things now.
After my I finished my deep thoughts, I got down to business. So Nerds, it is with great relief that I can finally
, finally, FINALLY,
announce the opening of
my Etsy shop!
(Trumpets, Fanfare, Etc....)
It feels like it took forever and a day, but I have some vintage and upcycled handmade items up for sale. What upcycled items are these, then? Remember back in the day I made that
quilt out of felted Pendleton wool?
There are now pillows, yes pillows! Four of 'em for sale right now, inserts included, and comparably priced to other handmade pillows. Click on the photos below to visit their respective Etsy pages. You don't have to buy one, but I'd
appreciate the traffic. (I've already made someones treasury!)
You can also find a link to the Etsy shop on the sidebar here on the Blog and on my
Facebook Page
as well. As I mentioned earlier, I spent Sunday selling at the Crown Flaie market. Traffic was kind of meh, and I got seriously overheated. I'm going to reevaluate if that's something I want to continue to pursue. I did make a visit to the English Market picked up my consignment earnings, and had a great chat with Carol about reselling that made my day. I accomplished 90% of my weekend "To Do" list, made a little bit of money, and learned
. I even made it to the gym. Mission accomplished!
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Thrifts of Terror: Lobster Fest
Puzzle of a feast of Lobsters. Why not?
Note the photograph is by Jon Bonjour.
Pseudonym? I think so.
Seen at the Red White and Blue Store Mercerville, NJ
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Friday, July 15, 2011
Primary Pyrex
In addition to the Spring Blossom pattern, I also collect Primary Pyrex pieces. I have two complete fridgie sets. Most pieces I've scored from the Goodwill, with the exception of one red and one blue given to me for Christmas from my Mom last year. I also picked up one red from an antique mall in Roseville, CA last summer.
One set in great condition:
One set, a little dishwashered around the edges but still useful. The other red fridgie (which is in rougher shape) currently lives with my flea market items as a business card holder.
Then there is my one lone blue lidless fridgie.
Let me just note that all my blue fridgies have a completely different makers mark on them. I'm taking this to mean none of them are from the same year or mold. (By the way Pyrex, if you would publish an official guide with picture guides, numbers, and production history, it would sell like crazy. Just sayin'.)
I think this one must be the oldest because it mentions the US Patent Office. It is also the least raised.
The circle of "T"'s around the stamp is interesting.
My other primary pieces are from the Hostess Oven-and-Table set. I bought the 2.5 qt bowl at Savers for $4.99.
And I bought the 12oz Ramekins at the Stratford Antique Center for $2 each. They are practically new, and the perfect size for snacks.
I've added a new page tab with my
Primary Collection
and I've updated the Spring Blossom page with my finds from last weekend. Gemco's Spring Blossom Salt and Pepper and Sugar and Creamer. Want to know more about Gemco? Check out the
page on
Corelle Corner,
an extensive Corelle and Pyrex resource.
Due to the excellent adventure in New Jersey last weekend, I did not pick up my veggies last Saturday. Subsequently, Vintage Kitsch'n will return next week. My thrifting companions The Vinyl Whores put up a
mega post of our journey
, if you want more details on their $63 vintage stereo system.
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Primary Hypothesis: The therapy with Sunitinib represents better cost-effectiveness than IFN-α in first-line treatment for metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (mRCC) in Central America and Caribbean countries
|Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
|Drug: Sunitinib
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|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|Cost Effectiveness Of Sunitinib Vs IFN-Alfa Or Bevacizumab + IFN-Alfa As First-Line Treatment In MRCC In Central America And The Caribbean
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Rate of patients that present metastasis when consulting for first time [ Time Frame: 9 months ]
- Rate of use of Sutent, IFN-α and Bevacizumab + IFN-α as first-line treatment [ Time Frame: 9 months ]
- Hospitalization average with Sutent, with IFN-α, and with Bevacizumab + IFN-α [ Time Frame: 9 months ]
- Rate of success in first-line treatment with Sutent, in first-line treatment with IFN-α and in first-line treatment with Bevacizumab + IFN-α [ Time Frame: 9 months ]
- Average number of cycles of Sutent, IFN-α and Bevacizumab + IFN in first-line treatment [ Time Frame: 9 months ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Percentage of adverse effects with the use of Sunitinib, IFN-α and Bevacizumab + IFN [ Time Frame: 9 months ]
- Quality of life in patients using an approved quality questionnaire [ Time Frame: 9 months ]
- Costs-benefit of each treatment [ Time Frame: 9 months ]
- PFY (progression free years) with each treatment [ Time Frame: 9 months ]
- LY (life years) with each treatment [ Time Frame: 9 months ]
- QALYs (quality adjusted life years) with each treatment [ Time Frame: 9 months ]
- ICER (incremental cost effectiveness ratio) of PFY and LY with each treatment [ Time Frame: 9 months ]
|Study Start Date:
|May 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Central America and Caribbean
Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, Trinidad & Tobago
Drug: Sunitinib
Treatment for mRCC as indication approved and physician criterium
Detailed Description:
This study was terminated on 03Feb2011 due to the fact that the anticipated number of patients expected was not reached. The date of cessation of the drug was January 27, 2011. There was no intervention in the treatment or administration of the drug; the study only observed the treatment and collected data. As the study was dependent on the arrival of new patients with metastatic renal cancer, which was of a very low incidence, the study was terminated. Efficacy, adverse events or other safety issues were not factors in terminating the study. Lack of patients was the only reason.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Adult men and women with mRCC will be evaluated for entering the study. The decision to use Sunitinib, IFN-α or Bevacizumab + IFN must be a joint decision made by the subject and the investigator. The investigator must discuss product information with the subject as per usual practice.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Evidence of a personally signed (or legally acceptable representative) and dated informed consent document indicating that the subject (or a legally acceptable representative) has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study.
- Adult (18 years old or older) men and women with confirmed diagnosis of mRCC treated with Sutent, IFN-α or Bevacizumab + IFN ; on the selected institutions.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Adult men or women with RCCm treated with any other medication that is not Sutent, IFN-α or Bevacizumab + IFN.
- Adult men or women with mRCC with palliative care.
- Adult men or women with RCC without metastasis.
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01033981
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01033981
|Pfizer Investigational Site
|Panama City, Panama
Sponsors and Collaborators
|Study Director:
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Additional Information:
Keywords provided by Pfizer:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01033981 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|December 14, 2009
|Last Updated:
|April 17, 2012
Keywords provided by Pfizer:
cost effectiveness
Sunitinib Central America and Caribbean Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Carcinoma, Renal Cell
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Kidney Neoplasms
Urologic Neoplasms
Urogenital Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Kidney Diseases
Urologic Diseases
Antineoplastic Agents
Angiogenesis Inhibitors
Angiogenesis Modulating Agents
Growth Substances
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Growth Inhibitors
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"Great care for cellulitus"
About: Stafford Hospital / Older people's healthcare Stafford Hospital Older people's healthcare ST16 3SA
Posted by Sept2012 (as ),
Although the previous day I had a very severe headache, sickness and generally feeling very unwell, like most I had the thought 2 paracetamol and sleep would make it better. However, the next day a heated rash appeared on my right shin and over the course of 6 hours grew in size along with my headache pain.
Upon the suggestion of friends I attended Stafford DG A&E a little after 6pm. By 6.30pm I had registered and been seen by the Triage Nurse, within a few minutes waiting time I was admitted and treatment had started with IV anti-biotics and pain relief. I had never heard Cellulitus, but I do now.
The efficiency, professionalism, attention to detail and immediate care given by all the staff members I came into contact with from the initial A&E, AMU, Critical Care and Ward Staff was very gratefully received.
Eight weeks on after a stay of 1 week as a patient, I am here to tell my story and say a huge Thank You.
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Dear "Sept2012"
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Wuxi Spareribs
Recipe by Grace Lynn
I got this recipe from my October issue of Gourmet and made it for dinner tonight. It is the best Chinese dish I have ever made, authentic to the bone! The meat is so tender and the sauce is heavenly. I served it over plain white steamed rice!
Top Review by mianbao
Just perfect! These are absolutely delicious. I cooked the ribs in the fairly big pieces that they came as and used 1 tablespoon Japanese granulated yellow sugar, but followed the recipe otherwise. I decided not to thicken the sauce, though, as it seems nice as it is. I can't get over how good these are. Thank you very very much for posting this recipe. I'd like to add that one pound of bone-in meat is not much per serving when divided by four. Perhaps the four servings is when used as appetizers. As a main dish, I would at least double the amount of meat to get three servings. It is so good it will disappear quickly no matter how much you make.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 scallion, trimmed,plus
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallion
- 1 lb pork spareribs, cut crosswise into 2 inch pieces by butcher
- 1⁄3 cup rice wine (preferably Shaoxing) or 1⁄3 cup medium-dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (sometimes labeled "superior")
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce (sometimes labeled "thin")
- 3 cups water, plus
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1⁄2 inch fresh ginger, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/8 inch-thick slices
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons star anise, pieces (not whole)
- 3 inches cinnamon sticks
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons coarsely crushed yellow rock sugar (sometimes labeled "yellow rock candy")
- 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Directions See How It's Made
- Blanch whole scallion in a 4-quart pot of boiling water until softened, about 1 minute.
- Transfer scallion to a work surface and return pot of water to a boil.
- Add ribs to boiling water and return to a boil, then immediately drain ribs in a colander.
- Transfer ribs to a wide 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy pot.
- Carefully tie blanched scallion into a knot and add to pot with ribs.
- Add wine, soy sauces, 3 cups water, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, rock sugar, and pepper to pot with ribs and simmer, covered, until meat is just tender, about 1 hour.
- Remove lid and boil over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced by three fourths and meat is very tender, about 20 minutes more.
- Whisk together cornstarch and remaining tablespoon water in a cup.
- Reduce heat to moderate and add cornstarch mixture to ribs, then cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
- Serve sprinkled with chopped scallion and cilantro.


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The hype around the expected launch of Gionee's Elife S5.5 has already begun. China-based smartphone manufacturer Gionee took some time today to remind us that the Elife S5.5 will be launched soon in India as well.
Just few hours ahead of the official launch in India, the company has started teasing the device on its Facebook and Twitter pages respectively.
The Elife S5.5 will be launched on March 31 when Gionee will host a press conference in Goa, India.
Everyone's been waiting for the world's slimmest smartphone from the stable of Gionee. The phone hasn't been launched in India, but the teasers have begun.
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The Gionee Elife S5.5 is a premium finished product encased in a 5.5 mm thin metal frame. The device packs a 5.0-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display with corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Under the hood, the world's slimmest phone incorporates a 1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU, backed by 2GB LPDDR3 RAM and 16GB internal memory. The Android 4.2 Jelly Bean-powered beast has a 13MP rear-facing camera with an LED Flash with a Full HD 1080p recording capability. It also comes with a 5MP shooter on the front. The makers have added a 2300mAh battery fitted inside.
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Coimbatore: A final year engineering student was arrested today for allegedly murdering his classmate over cleaning a room, being shared by them in the city, police said.
R Santosh and S Dinesh, both studying in a private college, were staying in a rented room near the Airport. Santosh had quarrelled over issue of cleaning the room last night and he allegedly stabbed Dinesh with a kitchen knife, resulting in multiple injuries all over the body, police said.
Some others rushed to the room and managed to take Dinesh to the government Hospital here, where he was declared brought dead, late last night, police said.
Based on a complaint, police registered a case of murder and arrested Santosh, who was produced in a court and remanded to judical custody, police said, adding, he was lodged at the Coimbatore Central Prison today.


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Student Mentorship Program
Purpose of the Program:
Senior year is a crucial time for high school students. Oftentimes, these students are in need of a personal mentor whom has knowledge or work experience in their preferred career field, and that can help them obtain answers to some of their education- and/or career-related questions.
The Sharyland ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department is currently seeking community and/or business partners whom are interested in mentoring a high school senior-level student. The purpose of this program is to match successful community professionals with aspiring high school seniors to ensure that our students graduate from high school with a college and/or career ready mindset. Simply put, the mentor's role would be to provide guidance and support to the student mentee as he/she gets ready to leave for college/university, or even straight onto the workforce.
Time Commitment (Minimum of 12 Hours Total):
Each community/business partner will be assigned one to two students max. Community/business partners that are interested in participating are encouraged to invest a minimum 12-hours of mentorship time to their assigned student(s) during the period of November through April of this current school year.
This time amounts to about four hours per month. The four-hour monthly time commitment would be the ideal, but could be modified and/or broken up as needed to meet the needs of the students and the community or business partner. The meetings are to be informal in nature, and the CTE Department can provide information that can be used to guide the monthly discussions. The long-term impact of mentoring can be life and career changing. Are you ready to make a difference in a student's life?
Timeline of Events:
The following timeline provides a listing of events that each community/business partner would be participating in. As stated above, the four-hour monthly time commitment would be the ideal, but could be modified and/or broken up as needed to meet the needs of the students and the community or business partner.
Sign up to Become a Mentor:
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Ask any would be exerciser or gym goer if they'd like safe, realistic help to reach any or all of their goals, and the answer almost always would be a resounding "yes."
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Zaggora started all the way back in 2008 when owner Dessi Bell was getting married. She became disheartened and confused with the amount of information on how to eat or how to get in shape. That feeling isn't exclusive to just Bell as most consumers can't differentiate between what's good and bad on the market.
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|Don't Mess With Swamp-Creature
Episode Info Edit
Don't Mess With Swamp-Creature is the second episode of the second season of Scooby-Doo and Shaggy Too!.
Have you ever met a Swamp Monster? Well you have now! The Mystery Machine breaks down in a swamp causing them to find some fuel but a Swamp Creature appears so the gang investigate.
The Mystery Machine is driving down a dark path near a wood/swamp area.
"Like, it sure is creepy out here!" Says Shaggy.
"Reah! Reepy" agrees Scooby.
"Calm down you two chickens, we're in the van, what could possibly go wrong?" asks Velma.
The Mystery Machine starts jolting and slowing down.
"Like, anything could go wrong Velma" says Shaggy.
"Me and my big mouth!" Says Velma.
"Ree-hee-hee-hee!" Laughs Scooby.
"What's wrong with the van Freddie?" Asks Daphne.
"I think we've run out of fuel!" Says Fred.
"Oh no!" Says Shaggy.
Later, the gang are out of the van.
"We need somewhere to get some fuel" says Fred.
"Reah, reah" says Scooby.
"Look, over there, it's a house" says Daphne pointing to an old house.
"Lets see if they can help" asks Fred.
Soon the gang reach the house and knock on the door.
An old man opens up.
"Hello, we've come to see if you've got any fuel, you see, our van has run out!" Says Fred.
"Hmmm, come on in" says the man.
The gang walk into his house, it smells damp and grotty and has cob webs everywhere.
"Very nice house, Mr..." Says Daphne not knowing the mans name.
"Ebenezer Crow" says the man, "and thanks, I make it look as tidy and clean as I can".
"Like, it doesn't look that pleasant to me" whispers Shaggy to Scooby.
"Ree-hee-hee-hee" laughs Scooby, "Scooby-Doo".
Ebenezer passes a pot of fuel to Fred.
"Thanks" says Fred.
"We owe you!" Says Velma.
"You can owe me as well" says Ebenezer, "a Swamp-Creature made of hay has been haunting the village".
"We're on the case" says Daphne.
Outside the house.
"Right, lets split up and look for clues" says Fred, "Velma, you go with Shaggs and Scoob, I'll go with Daphne".
The gang set off in their groups and begin searching.
Velma, Shaggy and Scooby find another old house and knock on their door.
An old lady dressed as a witch comes out.
"Hello" she says.
"Hi, I'm Velma and this is Shaggy and our dog Scooby-Doo!" Says Velma.
"I'm Mrs. Throat, I practise witchcraft!" Says the woman
"Like, witchcraft" says Shaggy.
"Yes, come in" says Mrs. Throat.
Her house is full of old and witchy things. Mrs. Throat starts stirring her cauldron.
"Have you heard about the Swamp-Creature?" Asks Velma.
"Why in fact I have, he haunts me every night" says Mrs. Throat.
"Thank you that's all we needed to know" says Velma.
"Goodbye now" says Mrs. Throat.
Velma, Shaggy and Scooby walk out.
Suddenly the Swamp-Creature appears from the darkness.
A chase scene begins.
Velma falls over and loses her glasses but Shaggy picks them up and gives them to her.
Soon Scooby, Shaggy and Velma run past some barrels and the ghost falls over them.
Daphne and Fred come running up to the other three and they unmask the Swamp-Creature.
"Mr. Ebenezer Crow" says Daphne.
"Yes, I did it, I wanted to scare off that old bag Mrs. Throat a few doors up, she studies witchcraft, and I would've gotten away with it too is it weren't for you meddling kids!" Says Ebenezer.
Later the police take Ebenezer away and the gang fill the Mystery Machine with the fuel.
"Scooby-Dooby-Doo!" Cheers Scooby-Doo.
Writer's NoteEdit
I'm Kyle03, the writer of this episode. Thanks for reading and don't forget to comment below!
Cast and charactersEdit
|Frank Welker
| Scooby-Doo
Fred Jones
Ebenezer Crow
|Matthew Lillard
|Shaggy Rogers
|Grey DeLisle
|Daphne Blake
|Mindy Cohn
|Velma Dinkley
|Nika Futterman
|Mrs. Throat
|Dee Bradley Baker
|Ebenezer Crow
|Because he told the gang about the creature.
|Mrs. Throat
|Because she also lived in the area.
|Ebenezer Crow
|To scare Mrs. Throat out of the swamp.
- Swamp
- When Velma says "Me and my big mouth!" it pays homeage to 'What's New Scooby-Doo!'
- "Me and my big mouth!"
- Velma


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COVER STORY: The Lion wakes
Having finally broken the cookie-cutter mold, Food Lion's management is building its future on a lot more than just price.
"It's a great time to be at Food Lion." So says Mike Haaf, s.v.p. of sales, marketing, and business strategy for the supermarket chain. But Haaf is articulating what could very well be the rallying cry for an entire corporate culture in the throes of an exciting, disruptive, and challenging time of change.
From seasoned executives with corner offices at the Salisbury, N.C. headquarters to the tens of thousands of associates across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions moving products through distribution centers or working the checkouts and back rooms of more than 1,200 stores, Food Lion's employees are participating in an ambitious attempt to transform this 47-year-old retailer from the definitive cookie cutter into a master of market-specific flexibility, from a "one-trick pony" tethered to the pillar of low prices to a progressive operator willing not only to make a statement with freshness and friendliness, but also to experiment with revolutionary retailing.
This lion is proving it's got the courage to reinvent itself in the face of a changing market.
Some things at Food Lion, of course will remain the same, most crucially the low-price reputation it has so carefully cultivated over the decades while quietly fanning out across the Southeastern United States with small stores in small towns and many not-so-small towns.
But the executives at the helm of Food Lion today know they can't stand on price alone anymore, and over the past 18 months or so they've been prompting shoppers to do double and triple takes to gawk at changes at the store level that include colorful signage and decor, welcoming displays of fresh produce and high-quality service beef, and friendly associates trained as ambassadors of the chain's strategy to replace the one-note mantra of "price, price, price" with the three-part harmony of "neighborly, practical, and dependable."
Food Lion is the jewel in the crown of Delhaize America, the U.S. division of Brussels-based Delhaize Group. Delhaize's largest subsidiary (its U.S. sister banners are Hannaford Bros. in the Northeast, and Kash n' Karry and Harvey's in the Southeast), Food Lion started two years ago down the path of change and picked up its pace in 2004. It has:
-Completed two groundbreaking "market renewal" projects involving hundreds of store renovations geared to specific market needs, and embarked on a third;
-Launched Bloom, a revolutionary retail concept designed as a platform for incubating new consumer-centric ideas about how to make food shopping truly convenient and fun; and
-Cultivated a culture that embraces diversity in the consumer base it serves, the vendor community it engages, and the workers it employs.
Now the chain is busy exploring ways to apply the knowledge gleaned from these projects, to improve its entire operation.
It all adds up to a grocer that has made a distinctive effort to recognize where it's been, figure out where it is today, and, perhaps most important, decide where it should be going.
"I think Food Lion for years was a one-trick pony, and a very successful one," says president and c.e.o. Rick Anicetti, a former Hannaford Bros. exec who joined Food Lion in 2000 as c.o.o. and was named to his current post in 2002. He found himself at the head of a low-price juggernaut that was up against bigger, more aggressive low-price juggernauts, and it caused him to question his company's rigid reliance on price as its sole foundation.
It was time to shift some priorities around.
"We have some brand equity around price that many would love to own," acknowledges Anicetti. "It's been years of executing against price, and we're not going to give that up. Consumers don't want us to give it up -- they've come to rely on this brand to deliver that. But there are things that a) we had chosen to do and aren't doing as well as we need to, and b) consumers want, that we weren't paying enough attention to. I call it 'price plus.' It's taking the ability to offer low prices and continuing to refine it.
"You can't simply get low prices because you say you're going to be low-price," he continues. "There has to be a whole cost mentality, a drive for efficiency, the ability to learn to live with less. I think this organization culturally does that well, and it's now wrapping some other dimensions around that, which really creates a different value equation for a brand that is located very close to consumers, and really wants them to come away thinking about this brand as neighborly, practical, and dependable.
"Those three attributes will produce more leverage when we really focus on price and add to that a focus on fresh, on engaged and friendly associates, and on really driving that convenience theme within our stores."
The "three attributes" are what Anicetti, and just about anyone else with a Food Lion name tag or business card, says will be the filter through which the chain makes every strategic move from this point on. "From the way we advertise to the uniforms we choose to the signage -- it should all be about driving that notion of neighborly, practical, and dependable."
Retail renewal
"We are definitely crystal clear on who we are today," declares Cathy Green, s.v.p. of fresh merchandising, distribution, and quality assurance. "We have a brand that we're proud of. Combining that with our ability to execute is going to be a really powerful combination. Being able to answer a consumer need in the marketplace -- addressing the diversity that exists out there -- ultimately will continue to position us for growth in the future."
It's a position in many ways at odds with what had propelled the chain's growth up until now. Darrell Johnson, s.v.p. of human resources, who this month celebrates his 20th anniversary at Food Lion, recalls: "We used to build stores in such a way that we had an ad in North Carolina and South Carolina during the summer that said, 'The same store that you shop in at your hometown is the same store you have at the beach.' People liked that."
The cookie-cutter approach had suited Food Lion just fine. For decades the company enjoyed double-digit growth in sales and earnings, and store count mounted steadily. But a new threat emerged in the late '90s as fierce competitors, including the biggest and fiercest one of all, from Bentonville, Ark., invaded Food Lion's turf.
"In the span of about eight years, the competitive landscape changed," recounts Anicetti. Food Lion's advantage was pulled out from under it. It was forced to re-evaluate its market strategy, but management chose not be to guided by outside consultants or the demands of Wall Street analysts, as many public companies often are. Instead it turned inward to examine its own soul, then call upon the talents it had in-house.
"We had never talked about brand before," he notes. "Food Lion was essentially 1,200 stores that stood for price." Management began to look at itself not through the traditional lens that had always been focused on retail efficiencies, but through a new prism that threw light on the consumer.
Food Lion realized that, essentially, its shoppers were every other retailer's shoppers, too. "Everyone comes into a Food Lion store at least a couple times a year," explains Haaf, a veteran in marketing whom Food Lion tapped in 2003. "We don't have a share-of-population issue–we have a share-of-wallet issue. That's an important distinction to make. It's simply a matter of taking that understanding -- that our customers vary -- then targeting them with physical attributes of the store, and different products, and really focusing on making the in-store experience meet their needs."
It was a revelation that gave birth to Food Lion's critical strategy of market renewal. The company decided it could transform itself into a more effective merchant by rationalizing its remodeling plan to align with the needs of consumers, one market at a time, rather than simply remodeling units in unrelated markets just because it was those stores' turn on the schedule.
For Haaf the most compelling part of the market renewal plan was "the whole idea of creating Food Lion from a consumer's point of view, starting with determining consumers' wants and needs, and figuring out which segment of consumers we want to serve, so we can really focus on being the best for them and not trying to be the best for everyone. "We look at the stores in a given market along four key attributes: prices, convenience, quality produce and meat, and engaged and friendly associates," explains Haaf. "Then we do research in each of the key DMAs, to understand quite specifically where we stand vs. the competition. Finally, we set goals for each of those markets, looking at which attributes we want to improve on, in which stores, and by what date.
"We're working to create an algorithm to determine which type of Food Lion we put in place. Do we maybe put a Bloom in place? And [we] look at what the returns are. We are rigorous and structured enough now to analytically approach this, to determine how to maximize customer satisfaction and profitable sales."
Applying this structured approach, Food Lion launched its first market renewal in October 2003, in the Raleigh/Triangle region of North Carolina, encompassing 68 stores. That was followed by a second renewal project in Charlotte, N.C. completed just a few months ago, also involving 68 stores; project No. 3, in the Greensboro/Triad market, also in North Carolina, should be completed by spring 2005.
As the market renewals take hold, Food Lion invites its shoppers to "take a fresh look" at the stores. What they find most likely surprises them, especially if they are veteran Food Lion shoppers: bright, welcoming decor and signage; a colorful array of high-quality fresh produce and service meat; angled aisles to soften the hard lines and make the store feel friendlier; a truly impressive wine selection; and associates knowledgeable enough to be able to offer advice about pairing wines with meals.
For Food Lion one of the most remarkable attributes of the remodeling effort is the commitment to taking fresh foods seriously as an integral part of the brand's appeal.
"It started with really taking time to understand the needs of our consumers in those marketplaces, and for Food Lion in general," explains Green. "After we understood that, we needed to raise our level of standards and execution as it related to fresh. It was really a cross-functional effort across the organization, to bring fresh to life very differently from how we did in the past. From the vendors that we partner with, through to the consumer eating experience, and all those touchpoints along the way -- the chill chain, how we price product, how we merchandise product -- we've touched every part. The end game is enhancing the consumer eating experience.
"It's been a shift in how we think about fresh, how we deliver fresh in the marketplace," admits Green. "Some would say today that quality fresh is the price of entry for the supermarket business."
Price of entry for some, yes, but for Food Lion it's a departure of epic proportions. "That's the shift we've made -- going for the eye appeal, which is important for consumers," notes Green. "Consumers make their shopping decisions based on meat and produce, so our focus has been on really getting those two departments at the highest possible quality consistently."
These are telling statements, coming from a senior executive at a chain where it seemed fresh departments in the past were often the focus of lip service more than actual execution.
"What we've really been focused on is the execution of our programs consistently, day in and day out. We haven't gone in and transformed the product offering, but we've really worked on the layout, the training and education of employees in that department, really having a new level of engagement between those associates and the shoppers," observes Green.
This fresh emphasis has opened up another dimension for the chain, as well, according to Green: treating vendors as partners. "On the fresh side we had been seen more as a procurement organization. That's really shifting to more of a partnership, in terms of looking at the business strategically, using our brand as a filter, looking at our points of differentiation, and selecting a product to be able to support that. It now has become part of our corporate culture."
The market renewals so far are proving worth the effort, on many levels.
Notes one store manager in post-renewal Charlotte: "The response has been great. Customers call me up front just to make comments, which is different from before."
Customers are expressing their appreciation with their wallets as well as their mouths, at the remodeled stores. Says Haaf: "We have seen a double-digit improvement in sales, and great enhancements toward distribution in Raleigh. In Charlotte, the first couple of weeks have put Raleigh to shame."
The company has made no secret of its investment in the market renewal initiative. Other markets will follow as the initiative gains momentum. "I'd say that's a safe assumption to make," assures Anicetti. "We are still looking at 2005. To date, we've only done one market every year. Obviously, to touch the number of stores that we have in a reasonable amount of time, we would have to ramp that up."
Less formally, the effect is already rippling through the entire portfolio. "We're taking learnings from market renewal and rolling them out to stores across the chain," says Haaf. "We're seeing sales growth from that. We're also taking a lot of the associate training activities and rolling those out."
The human factor
Food Lion's market renewals run much deeper than decor updates and bigger produce sections. The company's 72,000-employee base, more than any other factor, is the foundation of its reinvention, say executives.
The human factor in Food Lion's renewal first came up during an early meeting at which Pat Fulcher, v.p. of associate services, made a keen observation. "We were talking about doing 70 to 80 remodels in markets at one time. I made the comment: 'We can change the bricks and mortar, but if we don't ensure that people have the right attitudes and thoughts about why they're doing what they're doing, it may not be as successful as it could be.'"
That was the start of a series of initiatives that Fulcher helped lead, from basic technical training ensuring employees have the right skills, to more personal awareness training that encourages interaction with customers.
"We've worked on motivational sessions with store managers and department managers," notes Fulcher, referring to a program called "Living the Vision" that's "geared toward the individual -- not about the company, but what you do with the customers. It gets employees thinking about themselves and how they want to relate to others in the company."
In Anicetti's view, the improvement is clear. "Formerly, part of Food Lion's business model was this seamless efficiency, where the store manager simply waited for someone to give him an order; then he executed the order and waited for the next one. That was part of a huge success story. But today the marketplace is so dynamic that we have to have people who can get the context of what they're doing, understand their role within that context, and then go out and meet the marketplace. In a learning organization an employee will say, 'OK, I accomplished that. Now what am I going to do next?' They're not waiting for the next order to come down; they're looking for the next opportunity."
While human resources had earlier been an emphasis, in 2004, for the first time in the company's history, "Associate Development" was explicitly designated as the top corporate goal. Food Lion has moved to a more sales-driven, profit-driven incentive bonus program for store managers, and has also begun developing a succession-plan program to identify people with high potential and determine where they might best fit in the organization.
"It's all part of a cultural transformation, where I think everybody is beginning to understand that in everyone's role, there's a contribution to be made," says Anicetti. "Whether it's the power of one, or everybody's fraction of the action, it's the sum total of all those events–none of which you can live without -- that in the end leads to the kind of result we're trying to pursue.
"I've said to people in marketing before, the real missed opportunity in our industry is the failure to understand that we have 72,000 marketing folks across our entire geography. The ability to get them to represent this brand in a consistent way is a huge opportunity that we can seek to own."
It was not always so at Food Lion. Veteran Johnson recalls a time when "associate work was, 'We do it one way and one way only.' We used to joke about it being a cookie-cutter approach. Back then it was all about building stores based on price, trying to build them everywhere, and trying to build them all alike. So the work you did with your associates was, 'We're going to send you information about how your store is set.' That was our training program, and it was very successful."
Now Johnson says, "We explain the goals; we explain their impact. We train associates not only on the technical side of the business, but also on the importance of relationships."
From this springs pride of ownership, he adds. "It's amazing how people get jazzed up about working in a grocery store after going through the training."
This training has extended to a program called "Lion Linkups," through which upper management discusses strategy in the field, with as many as 2,500 employees at a time.
"It has been really rewarding for the people who have been involved," says Green of the impact of the company's commitment to associate development. "To see real change happen, [and to know] they're leading those changes, has been inspiring. People grab onto it; they take ownership to it and want to make it happen, see the results associated with it, and celebrate it; then they're ready to try something new.
"This is a cultural shift that has happened," says Green. "We'll continue on that journey as we continue to grow the financial results of the business, and also the associates within this business."
Haaf agrees that there's a direct link between Food Lion's associate development strategy and its goals for financial development. "Our first job," he says, "is to make Food Lion a compelling place to work. And if we do, it becomes a compelling place to shop. And it then becomes a compelling place to invest."
School's never out
Indeed, the chain is counting on its reinvention to spur material improvements in sales and operating margins, and there's evidence that this is happening. For the latest two quarters parent Delhaize's sales and earnings performance has been besting analysts' expectations, largely because of strong margin gains in its U.S. operation, which is overwhelmingly Food Lion.
The store remodeling initiative has been central to the gains. "Sales growth in the remodeled stores remains strong as a result of an increase in customer numbers, higher average basket size, and improved gross margin mix, due to a higher penetration of fresh produce," says Mark McCullough, analyst with Goldman Sachs' London office. While McCullough also lauds the division's improved shrink management, however, he cautions against assuming Food Lion's gains can be sustainable in the long term.
Such skepticism might be understandable given the chain's more tenuous footing before taking its new direction, but it's obvious Anicetti thinks his operation is squarely on the path of perpetual improvement.
"If there has been a knock against Food Lion over the last five or six years that I think we've started to dispel in the last 18 months, it is, can FL consistently produce the financial results that it needs to? I don't know that there's any point of time when you can look at all of this work and say, 'Aha, there are the results,'" notes Anicetti.
"It's that kind of continuous improvement, that desire to learn from our sister companies and learn from each other, that really builds into a culture that can perpetuate the kind of performance we've seen thus far."
There's a desire to grow physically, as well, but Anicetti doesn't see that coming in the form of leaps and bounds into new markets. Like so much else in the chain's strategic set, this is tied inextricably to the chain's newfound sense of branding.
"My predisposition is that other than Wal-Mart, there aren't too many banners that have traveled significantly well beyond some reasonable geographic stretch," says Anicetti. "What we're beginning to think about in the U.S. in particular is this notion of brand. Because the choices have become so prevalent to consumers, the thought of going into any marketplace in the U.S. and still building the sixth brand or the seventh one or the eighth one in terms of entry, that makes your chances of success a heck of a lot less.
"In the short term, it is more likely that we would see smaller fill-in strategies over the next one to three years. Harvey's is an example, where we bought a 43-store chain, and Victory in the Northeast, which Hannaford announced, is essentially a 20-store chain."
He recalls lessons learned from the chain's ill-fated '90s foray into Texas. "One mantra you're going to hear from me is this notion of learning. I think the real challenge for us is continuing to learn. We went to Texas, and we weren't successful there. In some ways we weren't successful because the consumer in Houston isn't interested in what a consumer in Raleigh cares about, in terms of eating choices.
"Hannaford ran into the same struggle [in attempting to move south]. When Hannaford packed up its bags, headed Southeast, and built stores in Raleigh and Wilmington and other places, it was pretty much a replication of what worked well 900 miles away in the Northeast," he says, succinctly summing up what he has learned from those experiences: "Banners simply don't travel."
But they can and must evolve. Anicetti and his team are relying on the momentum they've gained through the reinvention, to propel Food Lion far beyond its strategic, if not geographic, roots to a point where it's agile and diverse enough as an operator to match a market that just won't stay put.


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Take a journey with author Belo Cipriani (Blind: A Memoir), as he weaves a lush, magical tale filled with lessons about loving those who are different than you.
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i. fun with limericks
There was a law student, Adele
Who found law school to be hell
She would much rather cook
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Her grades didn't fare too well.
ii. life story
Adele is not actually named Adele according to official records, but she prefers to believe that her parents didn't saddle her with an awkward, unimaginative name that made her the target of much teasing during childhood. Adele is a third culture kid who has lived on four continents. Adele spent her high school years in Middle-of-Nowhere, New Hampshire, and attended college in Near-Middle-of-Nowhere, Massachusetts.
Adele's brain was presumably addled by too many New England winters, because she moved to Boston for law school rather than aiming for warmer climes. Adele did not attend Harvard, much to her parents' disappointment and dismay.
After graduation, Adele moved to Beijing, and then relocated to Hong Kong, where she finally reached the end of her rope and walked away from law.
Adele now lives in Melbourne, where she works as a chef.
iii. psychology of the glutton
All children begin life by exploring the world through their mouths.
Apparently I never grew out of that stage.
iv. philosophy of food
"Dis-moi ce que tu manges, et je te dirai ce que tu es."
With all due respect, Brillat-Savarin got it wrong. We aren't just what we eat. We are what and where and when and why and how we eat. Food is more than what we put in our mouths. Food is a way to look at the world.
v. the blog as book blurb
Tales of the Basil Queen is a story in irregular installments, chronicling the adventures of Adele, the Basil Queen, as she cooks, eats, and writes about food in a desperate attempt to avoid doing work for law school.
Read about her escapades with such characters as Bella the Popcorn Princess, the Mad Hippie Engineers, and her Food Fairy Godfather. Follow along as Adele bakes legal-themed desserts and angers the weather gods. Learn how to eat a ripe kiwifruit and make creme brulee with an oxyacetylene torch. You'll laugh, you'll cry. Maybe you'll even cook.
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Lyric Opera of Chicago boasts having the most loyal subscribers in North America. Year after year, Chicago's largest opera company presents the finest international singers, directors, and designers. The broadcasts deliver the magic of live performance while taking you backstage to meet the stars. WFMT broadcasts many Lyric performances live, and rebroadcasts performances after the season has concluded. Find all broadcast dates of Lyric's 2016-17 season below.
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2016-17 Broadcast Schedule
Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park
Friday, September 9, 2016 at 7:15pm
Enjoy acclaimed Lyric star voices as we celebrate a new season.
Sir Andrew Davis, Lyric's music director, will lead the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus, and an array of outstanding soloists including soprano Ana María Martínez; mezzo-soprano Tanja Ariane Baumgartner; baritone Quinn Kelsey; bass-baritones Eric Owens and Samuel Youn; and basses Tobias Kehrer and Wilhelm Schwinghammer. Also performing will be current members of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center.
The Lyric Opera Chorus will be prepared by chorus master Michael Black.
The program will include excerpts from the upcoming season's repertoire of Carmen, The Magic Flute, Eugene Onegin, and Lucia di Lammermoor, as well as selections from other operas by Gounod, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and Wagner. (Program subject to change.)
Das Rheingold – Richard Wagner
First broadcast: Saturday, October 1, 2016, 5:45 pm
Rebroadcast: Saturday, May 20, 2017, 12:00 pm
Lyric's ambitious new Ring starts with Das Rheingold in 2016, conducted by our own celebrated music director, Sir Andrew Davis. We'll meet the Rhinemaidens, guardians of magical gold that can be transformed into a ring that grants its owner unlimited power. When Alberich steals the gold, the struggle among the legendary characters begins, as Wotan, king of the gods, vies with him for supreme power. Immerse yourself in thrilling drama and music of vast proportions during this first of four new productions from world-renowned director David Pountney.
Conductor — Sir Andrew Davis; Director — David Pountney; Wotan — Eric Owens; Alberich — Samuel Youn; Loge — Stefan Margita; Fricka Tanja —Ariane Baumgartner; Fasolt — Wilhelm Schwinghammer; Fafner — Tobias Kehrer
Lucia di Lammermoor – Gaetano Donizetti
First broadcast: Saturday, October 15, 2016, 7:15 pm
Rebroadcast: Saturday, May 27, 2017, 12:00 pm
If you cherish the classic tale of star-crossed love in Romeo and Juliet, then Lucia di Lammermoor will sweep you away with its intense romance. The most famous of all bel canto operas, you'll be transfixed by the passion of the heroine and her lover Edgardo (you'll long remember their heavenly love duet) and the vocal fireworks of Lucia's dazzling mad scene, as she breaks your heart while sending spectacular coloratura and high notes soaring. This beautiful period production features a star cast that is not to be missed.
Conductor— Enrique Mazzola; Director—Graham Vick; Lucia—Albina Shagimuratova; Edgardo—Piotr Beczała; Enrico—Quinn Kelsey; Raimondo—Adrian Sâmpetrean
Les Troyens – Hector Berlioz
First broadcast: Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 pm
Rebroadcast: Saturday, June 3, 2017, 12:00 pm
The drama of the Trojan War, replete with heroes and tragedy, has captivated audiences from literature to film, and nowhere does it come to life more vividly than in French opera's most astounding work, Les Troyens. Grand and glorious in its musical and dramatic breadth, this operatic retelling of Virgil's Aeneid is rarely performed because of its enormous scale. Experience the tidal wave of sound from Lyric's massive chorus and orchestra and the exciting ballet as this theatrical tour de force unfolds with a powerhouse cast. Sir Andrew Davis conducts this much-anticipated Lyric premiere that will draw opera lovers from all over the world!
Conductor—Sir Andrew Davis; Director—Tim Albery; Cassandre— Christine Goerke; Didon— Susan Graham; Énée— Brandon Jovanovich; Chorèbe— Lucas Meachem; Narbal— Christian Van Horn; Anna— Okka von der Damerau
*This broadcast was recorded live at an earlier date.
Don Quichotte – Jules Massenet
First broadcast: Saturday, November 19, 2016, 7:15 pm
Rebroadcast: Saturday, June 10, 2017, 12:00 pm
More than half a century before Man of La Mancha, Massenet brought Cervantes's universally beloved dreamer Don Quixote to the operatic stage. Inspired by the greatest of all Spanish novels, Don Quichotte is the story of an eccentric idealist and self-proclaimed knight errant who tilts at windmills and fights for the honor of his lady Dulcinée. The opera combines Massenet's fabulously atmospheric music with his own matchless theatrical flair to conjure a Spain that abounds with energy and spirit, beauty, and hope. Legendary bass Ferruccio Furlanetto bringing this signature role to vivid life with Sir Andrew Davis conducting in a production that is as gorgeous to see as it is to hear.
Conductor—Sir Andrew Davis; Director—Matthew Ozawa; Don Quichotte— Ferruccio Furlanetto; Dulcinée— Clementine Margaine; Sancho— Nicola Alaimo
The Magic Flute – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
First broadcast: Saturday, December 10, 2016, 7:15 pm
Rebroadcast: Saturday, June 17, 2017, 12:00 pm
Who can fail to be delighted and moved by the triumph of love and goodness in The Magic Flute? Join us for this operatic fairytale as Prince Tamino strives for the hand of Pamina, accompanied by his lovable sidekick Papageno. You'll meet the evil Queen of the Night — with her stratospheric high notes and show-stopping arias — and the virtuous high priest Sarastro in a story that encompasses both the real and the fantastical. Revel in this combination of heartwarming comedy and true heroism, and the unparalleled genius and beauty of Mozart's music. A wonderful introduction to opera for all ages.
Conductor—Rory Macdonald; Director—Neil Armfield; Tamino (Dec. 10 – Jan 8)— Andrew Staples; Pamina— Christiane Karg; Queen of the Night— Kathryn Lewek; Papageno— Adam Plachetka; Sarastro— Christof Fischesser
Norma – Vincenzo Bellini
First broadcast: Saturday, January 28, 2017, 7:15 pm
Rebroadcast: Saturday, June 24, 2017, 12:00 pm
If you're drawn to vocal acrobatics, Bellini's Druid priestess Norma will thrill and astonish you. The absolute pinnacle for any prima donna with the technical prowess, sumptuous voice, and dramatic fire to master its perilous challenges, Norma stands as a crowning jewel of the bel canto repertoire. This timeless story of love betrayed runs the gamut of emotions from loyalty and passion to jealousy, revenge, and redemption. You'll hear melodies ranging from the stunningly serene "Casta diva" to the frenzy of vocal fireworks that pour forth as Norma's rage overflows. Don't miss world-acclaimed soprano Sondra Radvanovsky in this dazzling masterwork!
Conductor— Riccardo Frizza; Director—Kevin Newbury; Norma— Sondra Radvanovsky; Adalgisa— Elizabeth DeShong; Pollione— Russell Thomas; Oroveso— Andrea Silvestrelli
Carmen – Georges Bizet
First broadcast: Saturday, February 11, 2017, 7:15 pm
Rebroadcast: Saturday, July 1, 2017, 12:00 pm
Opera has plenty of femmes fatales, but there's only one Carmen. Her allure proves spellbinding as she seduces a hapless corporal and then a dashing bullfighter. You'll feel the heat as you're captivated by Bizet's bewitching melodies — the smoky Habanera, the playful Seguidilla, the provocative Gypsy Song. Every single melody in this ever-popular opera is a beloved hit, and each is brought to life by a cast of spectacular leading artists. Join us for this production — never before seen in Chicago — and find out why it's the perfect work to see again and again, and the ideal opportunity to introduce new fans to the thrill of opera.
Conductor (Feb. 11 – Mar. 6) — Harry Bicket; Director & Choreographer— Rob Ashford; Carmen (Feb. 11 – Mar. 6)— Ekaterina Gubanova; Don José (Feb. 11 – Mar. 6)— Joseph Calleja; Micaela—Eleonora Buratto; Escamillo—Christian Van Horn
Eugene Onegin – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
First broadcast: Sunday, February 26, 2017, 1:45 pm
Rebroadcast: Saturday, July 8, 2017, 12:00 pm
Intensely passionate drama set to some of opera's most sweeping, soulful, and heartstoppingly beautiful music — that is Eugene Onegin. Tatiana is a lovesick country girl, and Onegin is the sophisticated young man who callously spurns her love before realizing, too late, what a mistake he's made. Here is Pushkin's profoundly human, hopelessly romantic, ultimately devastating story, elevated by Tchaikovsky's richly layered and unabashedly expressive music. Find out why Eugene Onegin is beloved by opera audiences the world over.
Conductor—Alejo Perez; Original Director—Robert Carsen; Revival Director—Paula Suozzi; Onegin—Mariusz Kwiecień; Tatiana—Ana María Martínez; Lensky—Charles Castronovo; Gremin—Dmitry Belosselskiy
Don Giovanni – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
First broadcast: Saturday, September 27, 2014, 7:15 pm
Rebroadcast: Saturday, July 15, 2017, 12:00 pm
Enjoy this rebroadcast of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2014 performance of Mozart's Don Giovanni, which is based on the legends of seducer Don Juan.
Conductor—Sir Andrew Davis; Director—Robert Falls; Don Giovanni—Mariusz Kwiecień; Leporello—Kyle Ketelsen; Donna Anna—Marina Rebeka; Donna Elvira—Ana María Martínez; Don Ottavio—Antonio Poli; Zerlina—Andriana Chuchman; Masetto—Michael Sumuel; Commendatore—Andrea Silvestrelli
Tannhäuser – Richard Wagner
First Broadcast: February 9, 2015
Rebroadcast: Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Hear the 2015 production of Wagner's Tannhäuser with Johan Botha, Amber Wagner, Michaela Schuster, Gerald Finley, and John Relyea. Sir Andrew Davis conducts the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus.
The Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts are generously sponsored by the Caerus Foundation, Inc., with matching funding provided by The Matthew and Kay Bucksbaum Family, The John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Foundation, and The Richard P. and Susan Kiphart Family.


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A man dressed as a rabbit has been waving at motorists in West London.
The rabbit - who wears a waistcoat and a colourful scarf - appears by Barnes bridge in West London on the first day of every month in order to "spread unconditional love" to the commuters in the morning.
Writing on the Facebook page 'I AM White Rabbit' the mystery man wrote: "Its that time of the month..happy November...hope you have all survived the witches and the monsters, the drooling ghosts, the spooky hosts. Here we are having arrived at a full year! Yes the rabbits been sitting on that wall every month since November 2015 and today is a celebration of Autumn. (sic)"
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Brachytherapy is commonly used as an effective treatment for cervical, prostate, breast, and skin cancer and can also be used to treat tumours in many other body sites.
Brachytherapy can be used alone or in combination with other therapies such as surgery, External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) and chemotherapy.
Brachytherapy contrasts with unsealed source radiotherapy in which a therapeutic radioisotope is injected into the body to chemically localize to the tissue which requires destruction. It also contrasts to EBRT, in which high-energy x-rays (or occasionally gamma-rays from a radioisotope like cobalt-60) are directed at the tumour from outside the body.
Brachytherapy instead involves the precise placement of short-range radiation-sources (radioisotopes) directly at the site of the cancerous tumour. These are enclosed in a protective capsule or wire which allows the ionizing radiation to escape to treat and kill surrounding tissue, but prevents the charge of radioisotope from moving or disolving in body fluids.
The capsule may be removed later, or (with some radioisotopes) it may be allowed to remain in place. A key feature of brachytherapy is that the irradiation only affects a very localized area around the radiation sources.
Exposure to radiation of healthy tissues further away from the sources is therefore reduced. In addition, if the patient moves or if there is any movement of the tumour within the body during treatment, the radiation sources retain their correct position in relation to the tumour.
These characteristics of brachytherapy provide advantages over EBRT – the tumour can be treated with very high doses of localised radiation, whilst reducing the probability of unnecessary damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
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