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CFR 1907 Cluj fell agonisingly short of becoming the first Romanian team to qualify for the UEFA Champions League last 16, but they can nevertheless go into the UEFA Europa League with heads held high.
Wednesday's 1-0 victory at Manchester United FC was so very nearly the perfect finale, yet CFR lost out on their head-to-head record with Galatasaray AŞ after the Turkish club came from behind to win 2-1 at SC Braga. It was a cruel outcome for Paulo Sérgio's men, who established a group-stage record of ten points for a Romanian side. Only holders Chelsea FC could match that tally this term among the teams who missed out on qualification.
CFR's +2 goal difference is further testimony to their strong performance in Group H. The 2-0 triumph over Braga in Portugal on matchday one – gained under then coach Ioan Andone – set the perfect tone and CFR went on to pick up points against all their rivals.
They ultimately came up short, though Rafael Bastos, scorer of both goals in Braga, remains positive they can go on to enjoy a successful UEFA Europa League campaign. "In 2011, Braga came third in their Champions League group, qualified for the Europa League and reached the final," said the attack-minded Brazilian. "Maybe we will do the same – we can do it. The whole of Romania is happy."
Such confidence has, from the off, been inherent in this CFR squad – play-off conquerors of FC Basel 1893. They have shown total commitment to both coaches, helping Andone secure four points before then claiming successive victories under Sérgio. The Portuguese trainer – appointed on 30 October – and his predecessor deployed similar tactics: an organised defence alloyed with a quick counterattacking style to suit the likes of Bastos, Modou Sougou, Rui Pedro and Pantelis Kapetanos. CFR had far less of the ball than their opponents in every group stage game, yet showed admirable possession whenever they won it back.
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|June 28, 2012, 12:53 PM
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If one does break in I would not know how many were behind him, as I live in an apartment complex. More may be on the way. If I have the chance I may dial 911 but my primary attention will be to stop the intruder before he gets beyond the door, and hollering to him that the police are on the way, might only serve to give away my location so that he gets to shoot first.
If I thought I woild be safer where guns were against the law, or where a homeowner can't do that, I would move there but I don't believe that for a minute. I do think there are some who think they have a corner on ethics or morals, and I maintain that when it is my abode that a criminal is breaking the door down, their morals don't trump mine and if it is their abode, my morals don't trump theirs.
Before the castle doctrine was written there were lawyers making a considerable profit off taking cases against homeowners and victims of
criminals. So I strongly support the castle doctrine of Texas and I do not believe it will be changed in the near future. Nothing against attorneys however, as I used to work for a lawfirm although I am not an attorney. Some people don't like an attorney just like they don't like the police till they need one.
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this is in response to post 75(two posts ago)
I agree, shading the truth is not a good idea. that isn't what I meant.
Also, you make a good point about the fact that one must understand that it is possible he/she could be charged. That being said, if an intruder breaks into my home I tend to believe in the justice system as long as I am not malicious in my intent & as long as I don't cross the line(continue shooting a wounded, non-threat individual as an example).
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|June 30, 2012, 10:12 AM
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IMO... this is an area that I think you really miss the boat on.
In a self defense shooting, you have already admitted you shot and possibly killed someone.
Now, the burden is on you to convince/prove to a jury that your actions were reasonable and therefore you are protected under the castle doctrine laws as opposed to all of the murder laws applying to you.
What you're doing, IMO, is relying too heavily on the notion that enough of those jurors will:
1) Have the same definition of 'reasonable' as you do.
2) Think to themself...'yes, I would have shot the druken girl (who was unarmed) in the same situation'.
Lets not kid ourselves here. We have all seen some pretty crazy jury decisions, in our own opinions. And thats the key; "in our own opinion".
Remember, you have admitted to a crime and now have to convince/prove others, a jury of strangers, that the amnesty castle doctrine laws apply to you.
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[QUOTEDanez071: ]IMO... this is an area that I think you really miss the boat on.
In a self defense shooting, you have already admitted you shot and possibly killed someone.
Now, the burden is on you to convince/prove to a jury that your actions were reasonable and therefore you are protected under the castle doctrine laws as opposed to all of the murder laws applying to you.[/QUOTE]
I think it would be very interesting if anyone has any actual statistics on Castle Doctrine Home Defense Shootings if they have been published for States with the Castle Doctrine, as to how many of these homeowners were subesequently charged, or subsequently convicted of a crime after shooting
someone breaking their door down. I tried to do a bit of checking just for Texas but have not found any statistics on them. Perhaps one of the attorneys on the forum might have information on that.
If someone has a flimsy door that can be pushed open easily I would think that case would come under more scrutiny than someone who had a heavy security door deadbolt locked torn off and broken down to gain entry.
I don't think people should have doors that have glass panes that can be
broken easily by an intruder.
|June 30, 2012, 04:12 PM
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If you decide to confront an intruder and hold them for police, remember that the responding officers will only see you as a "man with a gun" when they arrive. Bad guys and good guys often look alike and they won't be able to tell the difference until they sort it all out. Remember, most of the gun calls they go to are, for lack of a politically correct term, "dirtbag on dirtbag". If you do decide to confront, make sure you tell the dispatcher you are armed, are the homeowner, and give them a physical and clothing description of yourself as well as descriptions of the bad guys. When the cops arrive, holster and comply immediately with any orders including getting on the ground.
Having worked patrol for 16 years, I can tell you that law-abiding citizens often have an idea in their mind that their status as the 'good guy" is obvious and immediately discernible. It is a sad fact that cops eventually get very distrustful of everyone and won't know you are the good guy until they verify it after the volatile situation is controlled. Off-duty plain-clothes officers are killed by friendly fire far to often and we were always told in training to assume that if involved in an off-duty encounter,we might not be recognized as police even when displaying a badge.
Also carry a can of foam-type OC spray so if an apparently unarmed suspect tries to approach you while you have them at gunpoint, you can disable them in a legally justified manner. Foam OC is less likely to blow back in your face if it is windy. (learned that the hard way).
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A weekly round-up of the latest DVD releases.
By Damon Smith
New to rent on DVD/Blu-ray
Berberian Sound Studio (Cert 15, 88 mins, Artificial Eye, Thriller, also available to buy DVD £15.99/Blu-ray £19.99)
Starring: Toby Jones, Antonio Mancino, Tonia Sotiropoulou, Cosimo Fusco, Susanna Cappellaro, Suzy Kendall.
Shy sound engineer Gilderoy (Toby Jones) lives in the peace and quiet of Dorking with his mother (Suzy Kendall), where the gentle ebb and flow of village life is reflected in the rather quaint sound effects Gilderoy produces for natural history films. He is ushered to an Italian film studio where director Gianfranco Santini (Antonio Mancino) is currently shooting a grisly horror called The Equestrian Vortex under the aegis of producer Francesco Coraggio (Cosimo Fusco). Gilderoy must create the sound effects for the graphic on-screen action - most of which is unseen: tearing apart radishes to replicate hair being yanked from a woman's scalp, splattering a marrow to imitate the sickening thud of a body hitting concrete at speed, bringing hot fat to a sizzle to replicate the scorch of a red hot poker on skin. Within the claustrophobic confines of the sound studio, Gilderoy becomes immersed in his meticulous work and sickening fantasy begins to leech into reality. Recalling films such as Blow-Out and The Conversation, Berberian Sound Studio sustains a choking air of suspense thanks to Peter Strickland's assured direction and a riveting performance from Jones as a mummy's boy undone by the flickering images of rape, torture and abuse. Life imitates art with blood-curdling consequences in this creepy thriller and by the end of a surprisingly taut and lean 88 minutes, we're almost as unnerved as poor Gilderoy, clinging forlornly to the last vestiges of his sanity. The end credits roll and we can take a deep breath but Strickland's central character is trapped in purgatory forever.
Rating: ****
The Man Inside (Cert 15, 95 mins, Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment, Thriller/Drama, also available to buy DVD £15.99/Blu-ray £17.99)
Starring: Ashley 'Bashy' Thomas, David Harewood, Peter Mullan, Michelle Ryan, Jason Maza, Ray Panthaki.
Clayton Murdoch (Ashley 'Bashy' Thomas) is haunted by nightmarish memories of his sadistic old man, Eugene (David Harewood), who languishes behind bars. The emotional scars are almost as deep as the physical ones, so to escape the gangland culture that almost claimed his soul, Clayton trains hard with gruff boxing coach Gordon Sinclair (Peter Mullan) to channel all of that pent-up rage inside the ring rather than on the streets. Unfortunately, Clayton cannot run from the past forever and when the people he cares about most are threatened, the young man meets intimidation with brutality and bruises with bloodshed to exorcise the demons of his violent childhood. Meanwhile, Clayton gravitates towards Gordon's rebellious daughter, Alexia (Michelle Ryan), a drug addict who needs all of Clayton's strength to help her kick the habit. The sins of the father are revisited upon the son in writer-director Dan Turner's gritty tale of retribution, which has moments of unintentional hilarity amid heartfelt outpouring of emotion. Thomas delivers a solid lead performance and Mullan looks suitably stern around a boxing ring, plus the fight sequences are well choreographed. However, The Man Inside fails to land a knock-out emotional blow. Turner's screenplay trades heavily in hoary cliches and characterisation is patchy, not least Harewood's fearsome patriarch, who is a snarling caricature rather than a full-blooded chilling villain.
Rating: **
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Grabbers (Cert 15, 90 mins, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Comedy/Horror, also available to buy DVD £12.99/Blu-ray £19.99 - see below)
New to buy on DVD/Blu-ray
The Hour - Series 2 (Cert 15, 341 mins, BBC DVD, DVD £19.99/Series 1 & 2 DVD Box Set £24.99, Drama)
Dominic West, Romola Garai and Ben Whishaw reprise their roles in a second helping of the acclaimed BBC drama set in a 1950s newsroom. The fallout from the political scandal, which broke at the end of the first series, is subsiding and staff at the BBC's Lime Grove Studios assess their roles in the furore. Bel Rowley (Garai), producer of topical news programme The Hour, turns her attention instead to the criminal underworld, aided by her best friend, brilliant reporter Freddie Lyon (Whishaw). Meanwhile, dashing presenter Hector Madden (West) locks horns with the new Head of News, Randall Brown (Peter Capaldi), and seeks refuge in a glamorous Soho nightclub called El Paradis. A four-disc box set comprising both series is also available.
Last Tango In Halifax (Cert 12, 340 mins, BBC DVD, DVD £19.99, Drama/Romance)
During their heady teenage years, Alan Buttershaw (Derek Jacobi) and Celia Dawson (Anne Reid) fell madly in love and secretly dreamt that they would spend the rest of their lives together. However, fate and time had other ideas and some 60 years later they are unexpectedly reacquainted when their respective grandsons create Facebook accounts for them. The widowed seventy-somethings reunite and discover their feelings for each other are as strong as ever. However, they both have daughters - Gillian (Nicola Walker) and Caroline (Sarah Lancashire) - who have myriad issues that need attention before Alan and Celia can rekindle their romance.
Grabbers (Cert 15, 90 mins, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, DVD £12.99/Blu-ray £19.99, Comedy/Horror)
The small Irish fishing community of Erin Island comes under attack from a school of blood-sucking aliens, which arrive on Earth on a crash-landed meteorite. In Jon Wright's uproarious comedy, garda Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) and her booze-sodden sidekick Ciaran O'Shea (Richard Coyle) struggle to fend off the voracious creatures and keep the local residents safe. Plummy British scientist Dr Smith (Russell Tovey) makes an amazing discovery - the predators can't tolerate alcohol - which leads to a daring plan of action: get the entire island drunk. With the help of local landlord Brian Maher (David Pearse) and his wife Una (Bronagh Gallagher), Lisa and Ciaran down shots alongside the rest of the islanders, then attempt to carry out a hare-brained plan while heavily under the influence. As a storm rages around them, the residents drink the pub dry to survive the night.
Wizards Vs Aliens - Series 1 (Cert PG, 337 mins, Fremantle Home Entertainment, DVD £24.99/Blu-ray £29.99, Children/Sci-Fi/Drama)
All 12 episodes of the children's sci-fi drama created by Russell T Davies and Phil Ford, about a teenage wizard and his best friend who must protect Earth from extra-terrestrial invaders. Sixteen-year-old Tom Clarke (Scott Haran) lives with his father (Michael Higgs) and grandmother (Annette Badland) in sleepy suburbia. To his friends, Tom is an ordinary boy who loves football. But in truth, the young man and his family are all wizards, whose lives are put in jeopardy by the arrival of the Nekross King (voice of Brian Blessed) and his underlings. Aided by best friend Benny (Percelle Ascott), Tom must risk his life to defeat the Nekross master plan and protect the people he loves.
Trollied - Complete Series 2 (Cert 15, 318 mins, Fremantle Media, DVD £24.99, Comedy/Drama)
Jane Horrocks leads the cast of the Sky1 sitcom set in a northern supermarket, where customer complaints pale next to the trials and tribulations of the staff behind closed doors. This series, Valco store manager Gavin (Jason Watkins) bids farewell to his employees and his formidable replacement, Lorraine Chain (Stephanie Beacham), makes her presence felt with the introduction of a No Nonsense economy range. Deputy manager Julie (Jane Horrocks) is under pressure to make a good impression, but that's easier said than done when staff such as butchers Andy (Mark Addy) and Kieran (Nick Blood) are determined to leave destruction in their wake.
Dark Nature (Cert 15, 76 mins, Matchbox Films, DVD £15.99, Horror/Thriller)
The great outdoors conceals great danger in Marc de Launay's bloodthirsty thriller. Jane (Vanya Eadie) and her new boyfriend, Alex (Len McCaffer), arrive at her parents' idyllic home on the coast of Scotland. They are looking forward to a rest after the long journey but Jane and Alex are disturbed to find the rest of the clan waiting outside of the remote building and no sign of the parents. Local gamekeeper McKenzie (Niall Greig Fulton) and environmentalist John (James Bryce) arrive soon after and Jane and her loved ones search for clues to the whereabouts of her parents. Then members of the group turn up dead and the finger of suspicion points resolutely at McKenzie and John.
The Dardennes Collection (Cert 15, 554 mins, Artificial Eye, DVD £59.99, Drama/Romance)
Directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne have twice won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, putting them among the film-making elite. This six-disc DVD brings together half a dozen of their acclaimed and gritty dramas, which paint emotionally raw portraits of working-class life in modern Belgium. In chronological order, the box set includes La Promesse, Rosetta, The Son, The Child, The Silence Of Lorna and The Kid With A Bike.
Phineas And Ferb: Best Lazy Day Ever! (Cert U, 56 mins, Disney DVD, DVD £9.99, Animation/Comedy)
Two episodes of the popular animated series which chronicles the misadventures of stepbrothers Phineas (voiced by Vincent Martella) and Ferb (Thomas Brodie-Sangster). In the first offering, Phineas and Ferb enrage Candace when they are allowed to spend one day of their summer holiday doing absolutely nothing. Then in the second instalment, Phineas and Ferb hope to follow the sun around the Earth on the summer solstice, which is already the longest day of the year. Buford laughs at their daring, so the stepbrothers embark on a crazy, globe-trotting mission to Tokyo, the Himalayas and Paris to prove him wrong. The DVD includes Best Lazy Day Ever! and Summer Belongs To You!.
Bleach - Series 09 (Cert 15, 500 mins, Manga Entertainment, DVD £39.99, Animation/Thriller/Horror)
Another 22 episodes of the manga series by Tite Kubo about a boy waging war on ghosts. Bleach centres on plucky teenager Ichigo Kurosaki (voiced by Masakazu Morita), who is attacked by an evil spirit with his two sisters. Thankfully, the benevolent Shinigami, who despatches malevolent spectres to the heavens, intervenes in the nick of time and saves Ichigo and his siblings. Unfortunately, Shinigami is mortally wounded soon after and he transfers his powers to the young and inexperienced Ichigo in the hope that the resourceful and determined young man will find the courage to continue the fight against the darkness. The DVD comprises episodes 168-189.
The Beyond (Cert 18, 82 mins, Arrow Films, Blu-ray & DVD Combi-pack £19.99, Horror/Thriller)
Lucio Fulci directs this 1981 cult horror, which contains exceedingly gory violence. Liza Merril (Catriona MacColl) inherits a rundown Louisiana hotel. Rather than sell the property to developers, she decides to restore the building to its former glory, but the subsequent renovation work is blighted by a series of freakish murders involving zombies and killer dogs. Unsurprisingly, Lisa is alarmed by the death and destruction that seems to accompany her inheritance and with the help of her friend, Doctor John McCabe (David Warbeck), she discovers that her hotel is built on the gateway to hell.
Lynne Robinson's Inch Loss Pilates (Cert E, 60 mins, Firefly Entertainment, DVD £14.99, Special Interest)
Based on what Lynne Robinson refers to as the ABCs of pilates - alignment, breathing and centring - this DVD explains the basics of the discipline and the health benefits, plus various exercise routines designed to enhance fitness and gently tone the body.
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10 (6) The Bourne Legacy
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Moderator: Mahavihara moderator
Akuma wrote:Hello,
yesterday in the Vimuttimagga I read
"The walker in hate who has keen faculties, being one endowed with
wisdom, should practise the (meditation of the) special sphere. Thus should
one practise and dispel hatred."
Sadly "special sphere" is neither used a second time in the book nor defined - does anyone know what is meant by it?
pt1 wrote:My apologies if this is a bit off topic - but is Vimuttimagga actually a part of Mahavihara tradition? From memory, when reading the intro to Visuddhimagga, I think it was said that Vimuttimagga originated in Abhayagiri monastry which was directly opposed to the Mahavihara monastery, and in fact Abhayagiri was the seat of some other Buddhist sect, so the two were sort of in the state of war (depending on which particular monastery a particualr king decided to support). Anyway, then in the Visuddhimagga itself, I could swear there was at least one instance where the view stated in Vimuttimagga is actually rejected... I checked the CSCD edition of the pali canon, but couldn't find Vimutimagga there so far either.
Best wishes
rowyourboat wrote:I would have thought the 'four immeasurables' refer to the four brahmavihara - as they are developed 'immeasurably'. I read one sutta where the buddha says that their culmination is in the formless realm jhana states.
with metta
thereductor wrote:If the 'special sphere' is referring to the the formless attainments,
Akuma wrote:thereductor wrote:If the 'special sphere' is referring to the the formless attainments,
Why then is it called "sphere" and not "spheres"?
I was hoping someone actually practiced this or knew from oral transmission or from other books what it was - if I should reflect upon it myself it would go something like that...
This is just as mysterious to me tho. Do they mean the heavens where aryas are reborn?
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HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Florida avocado grower-shippers are expecting another normal season with production similar to last year.
Because the green-skinned fruit typically produces alternate-year bearing crops, growers rarely expect consecutive strong growing seasons.
This year, however, the deal is expected to be the fourth strong season in a row, said Bill Brindle, vice president of sales management for Brooks Tropicals Inc.
"We have had three good seasons in a row," he said. "A lot of times, we have a good year and then the following year, a crop shortage with not enough product to keep our customers interested. By having three good years in a row, our customers are lining up and are ready to go. If we have this fourth one, we will be able to satisfy their demand for the product."
From 2012 to 2014, each season produced more than 1 million bushels, Brindle said.
Brindle said growers are expecting to harvest similar volume this season.
While some growers begin light harvesting in mid-May, commercial harvesting normally starts in June with volume building throughout the month until promotable volumes commence in early July.
New Limeco LLC in Princeton plans to start harvesting June 9, said Eddie Caram, general manager.
"Picking depends on the rains, but it looks like we have a good season coming," he said in mid-May. "We have had great tropical weather and December and January brought more rain than normal."
This past season, New Limeco harvested into late March.
Because of development of new late-season varieties, the grower-shipper expects to harvest into early April this season, Caram said.
Florida's commercial shipments normally end in January.
Industry volume should increase by 100,000 bushels, said Alvaro Perpuly, general manager and partner of Fresh King Inc.
Following the addition of more growers, Fresh King is expecting to increase production by 20%, Perpuly said in mid-May.
It expects to harvest 350,000 bushels this season.
"This year looks good," Perpuly said in early May. "We are optimistic we will have a good season and good sales."
Miami-based M&M Farm Inc. began harvesting small volumes in early May.
"It looks like it will be a little bit of a slower start with volume as far as the donnies (variety) goes," Manny Hevia Jr., president and chief executive officer, said in early May. "Once we get into the peak of our season, in July, we will have some volume to promote."
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Reaching "yes" on contract terms is often made easier by using commonly-employed subjective performance clauses, rather than developing and negotiating agreement on objective criteria for contract performance. Transactional lawyers and their clients take comfort from the familiar sound of these clauses, such as "reasonable" or "best efforts" provisions, "materiality" limitations and "consent" clauses. Comfort can become angst after the closing, when the practical meaning of those familiar-sounding clauses becomes hard to pin-down.
Subjective performance clauses are not merely seeds for later disputes — they can produce protracted litigation. Loosely-defined terms destroy prospects for a quick victory through a motion to dismiss or for summary judgment. For example, if the contract includes the word "material" without a specific definition, courts may interpret it in unexpected ways, applying vague and subjective standards of "materiality" that vary by jurisdiction: Does the term go to the root of the agreement between the parties? Does it affect a party's decision to enter into the contract? Skilled litigators can shape nearly any set of facts to raise a summary judgment-defeating question of fact concerning an undefined materiality clause. The inherent subjectivity of performance clauses lacking objective benchmarks can lead to prolonged discovery and a trial (or an unfavorable settlement in lieu of trial), rather than a quick and predictable judgment.
Worse, courts frequently interpret these clauses in ways that surprise people who regularly negotiate deals, but do not litigate. For example:
- Transactional lawyers generally believe that the level of effort required by the term "best efforts" is greater than that required by a "reasonable efforts" clause. Some case law, however, defines "best efforts" as incorporating the concept of "reasonableness"—arguably merging the two standards of efforts. (For more, see Town of Roxbury v. Rodrigues, Cal. Pines Prop. Owners Ass'n v. Pedotti, and Crum & Crum Enters., Inc. v. NDC of Cal., L.P.)
- When similar, but slightly different "consent" or "efforts" clauses (e.g., "reasonable" versus "best") are used in different parts of the same contract, or the word "material" is used in different contexts (e.g., "material" asset versus breach), uncertainties and protracted proceedings are all but guaranteed if litigation ensues. Courts will struggle to read different meanings into the slight differences between the similar clauses, or to find a single meaning to the common word that is used in different contexts, often by looking to evidence outside of the contract (translation — you are going to trial).
- The exercise of "sole discretion" to give or withhold consent may not always be upheld. A party cannot, for example, withhold consent for unlawful reasons (such as discriminatory reasons) or, some courts have held, where the withholding of consent would vitiate the contract's essential purpose. Conversely, is it "reasonable" to withhold consent if doing so will impose much greater cost on the party seeking consent than it will benefit the one withholding consent?
Subjective performance clauses play vital roles in deal-making. The key is using these clauses in informed ways to make deals without also making litigation. Before employing these "gap-filling" devices, transactional lawyers should pause to balance the benefits and risks, and ask themselves at least two threshold questions: Is it feasible to develop and negotiate more objective standards or measures for performance in order to reduce risk of disputes, and increase the chances for a summary resolution if litigation nonetheless follows? If we have to use subjective performance clauses, have we used them consistently throughout the deal documents?


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Bioequivalence of NovoSeven® and a NovoSeven® Formulation Stable at Room Temperature in Healthy Male Subjects
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This trial is conducted in Europe. The aim of this trial is to demonstrate bio-equivalence between the marketed activated recombinant human factor VII (NovoSeven®) (CP-rFVIIa) and a new formulation stable at 25°C (VII25).
|Acquired Bleeding Disorder Acquired Haemophilia Congenital Bleeding Disorder Congenital FVII Deficiency Glanzmann's Disease Haemophilia A With Inhibitors Haemophilia B With Inhibitors Healthy
|Drug: activated recombinant human factor VII
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|A Single-centre, Randomised, Double-blind, Two-way Cross-over Trial Investigating the Bio-equivalence in Healthy Male Subjects of NovoSeven (CP-rFVIIa) and a Formulation of NovoSeven Stable at 25°C (VII25)
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve for FVIIa clot activity
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- The maximum plasma concentration (Cmax)
- Terminal half-life (t½)
|Study Start Date:
|April 2006
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|September 2006
|Primary Completion Date:
|September 2006 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|Active Comparator: CP-rFVIIa
Drug: activated recombinant human factor VII
One single dose administration, injected i.v. (into the vein)
|Experimental: VII25
Drug: activated recombinant human factor VII
One single dose administration, injected i.v. (into the vein)
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|18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Caucasian
- Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 27 kg/m^2, both inclusive
- Good health as indicated by medical history, physical examination including vital signs and ECG, and clinical laboratory test results
- Smoke less than 10 cigarettes (or equivalent) per day
- Capable of giving written Informed Consent (IC)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Evidence of clinically relevant pathology or potential thromboembolic risk based on medical and/or family history as judged by the Investigator
- Known history of atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, thromboembolic events or known high levels of Troponin I
- Known or suspected allergy to activated recombinant human factor VII or related products or any of the components of the formulation
- Overt bleeding, including from gastrointestinal tract
- Hepatitis (B or C) infection
- HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection
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|March 21, 2012
|Last Updated:
|January 18, 2017
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Blood Coagulation Disorders
Hemostatic Disorders
Blood Coagulation Disorders, Inherited
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Hemorrhagic Disorders
Pathologic Processes
Hematologic Diseases
Coagulation Protein Disorders
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Genetic Diseases, X-Linked
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Blood Platelet Disorders
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Sprint, The Globe and Mail, and Now Magazine Win 2012 Ancient Forest Friendly Awards
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December 6th, 2012, Toronto: Today Canopy is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Ancient Forest Friendly™ Awards. This year's recipients are leading the way on meaningful action to protect the world's forests, climate and species, by greening their pulp and paper purchasing, and working to support on-the-ground conservation initiatives.
"It's exciting to see the change this year's Ancient Forest Friendly Award winners are spearheading in their industries," says Canopy's Campaign Director Amanda Carr. "These companies are showing their competitors, customers, and advertisers what real sustainability and environmental leadership look like."
All winners have completed a rigorous survey and evaluation process designed to ensure the Ancient Forest Friendly™ Award provide a true measure of the action companies are undertaking to improve their environmental standards and advance forest conservation.
The 2012 Ancient Forest Friendly™ Award winners stand out among the hundreds of leading North American brands striving to improve their environmental performance by taking concrete action to reduce their environmental footprint and impacts.
In the category Ancient Forest Friendly™ Gold, awarded to companies and publications for use of Ancient Forest Friendly™ paper, the 2012 winners are:
Alternatives Journal, ecojot, Now Magazine, Quill & Quire, and Watershed Sentinel.
In the category Conservation Supporter, awarded for advancing on-the-ground forest conservation, the 2012 winner is: The Globe and Mail.
TC Media is also being awarded for their continued progress and significant increase in the use of ecopapers between 2011 and 2012.
The 2012 award for Best In Class is awarded to:
Sprint (Telecommunications), Scholastic Canada (Educational Publishers), House of Anansi Press (Book Publishers), TC Transcontinental Printing (Printers over 250,000 tonnes), St. Joseph Media and Garden Making (Consumer Magazines), EarthColor (Printers over 25,000 tonnes), Hemlock Printers (Printers over 2,500 tonnes), Ecoprint (Printers under 2,500 tonnes), and Saul Good Gift (Small Business).
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Orb has won the 139th Kentucky Derby.
Joel Rosario guided Orb through a tight pack on the home stretch Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., for trainer Shug McGaughey's first victory in the Triple Crown's opening race.
— Orb heads to Baltimore for Preakness, second jewel in Triple Crown
— Full race recap | Gallery: Splendor in the Bluegrass State | Napravnik best female finish
— Notebook: Orb heads to Preakness seeking Triple Crown | All-time Derby winners
— Crowds brave rain; security tight | Orb owners bask in first Derby victory
— No repeat for 2012 Derby-winning trainer |
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"I was so far behind and I just let him be calm and let him be relaxed and he was available to do it all," Rosario said.
Orb is almost certain to be among the favorites as he chases the second leg of a Triple Crown in two weeks. On May 18, Orb will be at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes. The race lasts 1 3/16 miles.
Orb outran the field of 19 horses in just over two minutes. He's the newest contender for a Triple Crown in thoroughbred racing.
The Preakness follows in two weeks and the Belmont Stakes is June 8. The last horse to sweep all three races was Affirmed in 1978.
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Order of finish
1. Orb; $12.80, $7.40 and $5.40
2. Golden Soul; $38.60 and $19.40
3. Revolutionary; $5.40
4. Normandy Invasion
5. Mylute
6. Oxbow
7. Lines of Battle
8. Will Take Charge
9. Charming Kitten
10. Giant Finish
11. Overanalyze
12. Palace Malice
13. Java's War
14. Verrazano
15. Itsmyluckyday
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17. Goldencents
18. Vyjack
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CALLS for family and friends of patients in Worcestershire hospitals to be allowed to brighten up their loved one's stay with flowers have been rejected.
Although more than one in ten hospitals in the country, including the three run by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust –Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Kidderminster Hospital and Redditch's Alexandra Hospital – do not allow flowers on wards in a bid to curb the spread of infection, a report issued this week called for the ban to be lifted.
The study showed 37 per cent of people in the Midlands believed flowers could aid a patient's recovery and many agreed that receiving floral gifts made them feel happy, special and loved.
But chief nursing officer of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Lindsey Webb said the ban would remain in force.
"You might think a bouquet is a lovely gift to cheer someone up, but unfortunately the water in a vase of cut flowers can carry harmful bacteria," she said.
"Vases positioned around a hospital bay can also make access for cleaning more difficult.
"We really appreciate the support of our patients and visitors on this – it's a big help to our staff if they don't have to tidy up dying flowers or clean and store vases.
"Added to the fact that there will always be one or two people in the hospital who are allergic to pollen, and we are confident that it makes sense not to allow flowers in our wards.
"To cheer up your loved one in hospital we'd recommend bringing in individually packages of snacks or drinks, magazines or potentially an iPad or other tablet if you've got one to keep them entertained."
But patients in community hospitals in Malvern, Evesham, Pershore, Bromsgrove and Tenbury can enjoy a much more colourful, with a spokesman from Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, which runs the three hospitals, saying there was no blanket ban in force.
A report published by the British Medical Journal in 2009 found no evidence water in a vase had ever caused an infection in a hospital and that flowers could in fact help aid a patient's recovery by reducing blood pressure, anxiety and pain while increasing positive feelings.
The study by florist suppliers Country Baskets is part of a campaign calling on hospitals across the UK to lift the ban on flowers on wards.


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Imetelstat in Combination With Paclitaxel (With or Without Bevacizumab) in Patients With Locally Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer
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Last updated: December 22, 2015
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Leading firearms retailer Gander Mountain will open the state's first dedicated Gander Mtn. Firearms Super Center in Rogers, Minn., by the end of April. It will be the retailer's 12th store in the state.
Remodeling and construction activity is underway on an existing 30,000-sq.-ft. facility in Rogers. The Gander Mtn. Firearms Super Center is a new concept, which will provide a specialty retail outlet focused specifically on fulfilling the needs of firearms enthusiasts, featuring thousands of new and used firearms of all kinds, as well as a selection of firearms accessories, specialty apparel, ammunition and security.
Gander Mtn. Firearms Super Center will buy and sell a huge selection of used firearms and is staffed by firearms specialists on duty to give shoppers more one-on-one service, even as gun control remains a hot-button issue that continues polarizing the nation and dominating headlines.
Gander Mountain recently launched a campaign to stress firearms responsibility via a call to action: "With Rights Comes Responsibility; Secure Your Firearms." Gander Mountain is encouraging firearms owners to take a responsibility pledge on their website and to use hashtag #responsibilitypledge in social media to raise awareness and encourage accountability on the subject of firearms ownership.
"Gander Mountain is already recognized as the firearms experts, but with our latest Gander Mtn. Firearms Super Center we are taking the experience of shopping for firearms and accessories to an entirely new level of selection and service," said David Pratt, CEO of Gander Mountain, "We are excited to bring this new retail experience and opportunity to the people of Minnesota and we're confident that our unmatched selection and the expertise of our specialists will make this a premiere destination for those with an interest in firearms."
"The City of Rogers is truly excited to have such a high-quality, Minnesota-based retailer like Gander Mountain coming to our community," said Rogers mayor Jay Bunting. "Rogers is the 'Gateway to Minnesota's Northland' for much of the Twin Cities and we are pleased that Gander Mountain recognized our city as the best location for their new store in the northwest metro. This addition solidifies Rogers' growing reputation as the preferred retail destination for outdoor enthusiasts and further expands an already diverse commercial and employment center."
Gander Mountain Company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., is the nation's largest retail network of outdoor specialty stores for firearms, hunting, fishing, camping, marine and outdoor lifestyle products and services. Since 1960, Gander Mountain has offered the a selection of outdoor equipment, technical apparel, active performance wear and footwear featuring national, regional and specialty brands. It operates 119 outdoor lifestyle stores in 24 states.


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The Big Hump forest fire currently burning in the Olympic Mountains provides an uncanny backdrop for Kitsap Regional Library's One Book, One Community event that kicks off on Saturday.
"Forest fires weren't really on our minds last winter when we picked the book," committee member Althea Paulson said. "But now we have had record-breaking wildfires going on in the southern U.S. and we have our own Big Hump."
The book chosen for the community-wide reading event is "The Big Burn" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Timothy Egan. The non-fiction book recounts the devastating forest fire of 1910 that took place in Montana, Idaho and Washington. The fire destroyed three million acres in a matter of days, and many lives were lost. The devastating fire subsequently solidified the U.S. Forest Service and how the government would handle future fires.
The Kitsap Regional Library committee charged with selecting the book for One Book, One Community sifted through many choices before settling on the "The Big Burn." (Previous year's selections were "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Cannery Row," and "Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.")
"It's really an arduous task," said member Dee D'Haem, Manchester branch manager. "There are so many good books out there. You really havethe whole world to choose from."
Armed with qualifications such as selecting a book that was available in different formats (large-print, audio and e-book), and equally appealing to young and old, male and female, committee members set out to pick their selection.
"Each year we try to streamline the process," said Kathleen Thorne. "But I still must have read 15 books. That alone is a daunting task."
The idea behind One Book, One Community, is to bring a wide variety of people together to read a single book and to spark discussions. In conjunction with the book, there are activities to supplement the story— which was another criteria in choosing a book. It needed to lend itself to programming. Also weighing heavily in the decision was the accessibility to the author.
"It's really hard to get a dead author to rise up from the grave and give a reading," Thorne said. (This knocked "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" out of the running.) Egan will speak on Oct. 11 at North Kitsap Community Auditorium.
Thorne is responsible for planning the programs surrounding the book and has scheduled discussions on forest fire management and backyard forest stewardship, as well as musical acts and movie screenings that tie-in with the forest fire and land conservation themes. Paulson, was struck by how "The Big Burn" brought up many different discussion topics.
"The political and adventure story really brings to the reader three things: the efforts of the government to steward public lands; the individual heroism and tragedy of those who were caught up in [the fire]; and how nature is more powerful than government and humans."
While it's hard to pinpoint exactly how many community members have participated in past One Book, One Community events, Jeff Brody, director of community relations for the library, said every single copy of last year's One Book selection, "Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" was circulated in the community. And, 175 people attended the book discussion by the author.
This year, there are 345 copies of "The Big Burn" available in the library system.
The idea of one book being read by a community has its roots in Seattle where 10 years ago, librarian Nancy Pearl began a similar program. The idea has since spread across the nation.
"I really hope people read the book and take advantage of the programs," Thorne said. "It's a gripping story and a fascinating picture of life at that time."
One book, One Community
The program kicks off at 1 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the Kitsap Mall. View an exhibit of archival photos of the Big Burn and enjoy a Big Burn book talk by KRL staff.
For a complete list of month-long activities, visit your local library branch of www.krl.org.


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A precept rise of just under five per cent has been agreed by Skipton Town Council to make it more "financially resilient".
The increase, which represents about 7p per week for the average household – or up from £80.86 per year to £84.71 – will also help towards the planned £90,000 refurbishment of the Coach Street toilets.
At Thursday's council meeting, members were urged to accept the 4.76 per cent rise – rather than the two per cent rise recommended by officers – to guard the council against future possible reductions in grants by creating a new £10,000 reserve account.
The money would help protect against the possibilities of not receiving a £40,000 parish grant next year from Craven District Council and the likely capping by the government on precept rises.
It would also help the council budget for its planned move into Skipton Town Hall next year and to help pay for grass cutting - if the service was stopped by North Yorkshire County Council.
Deputy leader Councillor Robert Heseltine said it would be prudent for the council to protect itself against possible cuts next year and for its expected move into the town hall.
He said there was a strong indication that large town councils would be capped by central government along with district and county councils on the amount by which they could increase council tax.
He added there was also no guarantee that the parish grant, passed on to the council this year by Craven District Council, would be repeated in 2015.
On top of grant cuts, Coun Heseltine said the town council might have to take on the cutting of grass verges if the county council stopped doing it in 2015-16.
Coun Paul English said he supported investment in the town and it was a good thing that the council was proposing the refurbishment of the Coach Street toilets.
But not everyone was happy with the five per cent rise, including last year's mayor, Coun Wendy Clark who complained there had been no forewarning of the proposed increased rise.
"I would've agree to a 2.04 per cent increase, but not a 4.76 per cent one," she said.
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ANTIOCH — Police on Wednesday arrested a 19-year-old Antioch man suspected of shooting someone after an argument outside a Jack In The Box on Sunday night.
Detectives caught up to Elijah Hill at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, but police did not say where he was arrested. Hill is expected to be charged with attempted homicide in the shooting, which happened just after 4 p.m. on Sunday. He was being held at County Jail in Martinez in lieu of $1.45 million bail.
A 33-year-old man wounded in the shooting remained in critical condition on Wednesday, Antioch Acting Police Capt. Robin Kelley said. Hill and the victim are believed to have been arguing outside the Jack In the Box just before the shooting occurred, she said.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Det. Joannides at 925-779-6931.
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The Veterans Administration will provide student veterans with emergency payments of up to $3,000 beginning Friday, to help them pay for college.
The payments are a response to the fact that many vets are waiting for GI Bill checks, even though classes at Minnesota colleges have been in session for a month.
The new GI Bill is more generous than previous versions. It not only covers veterans' tuition, but pays for their books and provides a monthly living stipend of more than $1,400.
But the program is so popular that applications have backed up at the VA in Washington. Most veterans aren't expected to get their first full monthly living allowance for several more weeks.
Steven Chock, 20, a first-year student at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, is using the Post-9/11 GI Bill to attend school full time.
Chock was discharged from the Marines earlier this year, after injuring his back and knees during a training exercise in California.
At this point, Chock should have received $1,000 to pay for his books, and more than a month's worth of living expenses. He says he needs the money.
"To pay off all my bills and catch up, because right now I'm sitting there and letting them stack up," said Chock. "Rent ... electric bill, cable, phone, food."
Normandale and most other colleges in Minnesota have waived veterans' tuition until the GI Bill money arrives.
Veterans aren't being kicked out of school because of the delay, but they do need to find a way to pay for other expenses. For many that means borrowing money from their families, or taking on jobs they didn't think they needed.
The delays have been frustrating for the veterans resource advisor at Normandale Community College, Jeremy Wolfsteller, who says he's made calls on behalf of vets to check on their benefits.
"But all that we can do is basically just sit and wait," said Wolfsteller. "There's really nothing that we, the school, can do to push things to go faster."
The VA acknowledges the hardships caused by the delay in payments, and is offering veterans some relief. VA officials have authorized emergency payments, up to $3,000, to help student vets make ends meet.
Starting Friday, student veterans can go to a regional VA benefits office and pick up a cash advance on future GI Bill benefits.
Student veterans can also apply for the emergency benefit online at the VA's Web site.
VA officials remind veterans to check their mailboxes before they head out to apply for the emergency funds, just in case their GI Bill check finally made it.


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Even as Vallejo's Housing and Community Development Division seeks ways to reorganize staffing levels to keep up with federal funding cuts, some outside relief may be on the way.
On Tuesday, the Vallejo City Council will sign a resolution supporting the Solano Association of Realtors' grant application. The association plans to donate the grant from the California Association of Realtors' Housing Affordability Fund to the city, if received.
For every dollar Vallejo spends of federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds on project costs, Vallejo must contribute an additional 25 percent. With last year's dissolution of the Vallejo Redevelopment Agency, the city has been scrambling to find a new local match funding source. The grant would meet that need, according to a city staff report.
The federal government has cut its HOME funding distribution by half since the 2010-2011 fiscal year, according to the city report.
In a further attempt to evolve with other reduced federal housing revenue coming into Vallejo in recent years, the Housing and Community Development Division has been reorganizing staffing levels and job descriptions. On Tuesday, the council will consider establishing a new "housing specialist supervisor" position, the last of several job description shifts.
On the evening's agenda is a similar proposal to reorganize city Maintenance Division jobs.
Later, the council will take a second go at filling vacancies on the Economic Vitality and the Housing and Redevelopment commissions and the Soltrans Public Advisory Committee. Votes last month were met with tie votes, due to the absence of Councilwoman Stephanie Gomes.
In other agenda items, the council will consider:
* Assessing City Manager Dan Keen's performance in his first year, in a closed-door review starting at 4 p.m.
* A closed-door update on labor negotiations with the International Association of Firefighters 1186, International Brother of Electrical Workers 2376, Confidential, Administrative and Managerial Professionals and Vallejo Police Officers Association.
* Presenting Mayor's Cup fundraising proceeds to the Greater Vallejo Recreation District, Solano County Library Foundation, Florence Douglas Senior Center, Loma Vista Farm and Vallejo Outreach;
* Presentation by Solano County Supervisor Erin Hannigan;
* Approving the purchase of 19 vehicles, including seven unmarked and seven police patrol units, four Fire Department emergency response utility vehicles and one Public Works Engineering Division utility vehicle for about $548,000;
* Amending staffing levels in the Maintenance and Engineering divisions;
* Giving second and final approvals to the vacant buildings ordinance and mid-year budget amendment.
Contact staff writer Jessica A. York at (707) 553-6834 or jyork@timesherald
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What: Vallejo City Council meeting
When: 7 p.m., Tuesday
Where: Vallejo City Council Chambers, 555 Santa Clara St.
At issue: Housing and Community Development Division reogranization; support for a grant application; appointments to city commissions and committees


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Women have been cleared for Army special operations.
The Army is recruiting women to become pilots and crew chiefs for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment for the first time as part of its ongoing effort to expand roles for women in the service.
The move by the 160th is the result of an appeal by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno to expand combat roles for women.
"We are looking for women to serve in the cockpit, we'll start with a pilot [trial] program, and assuming there's no significant issues, we'll integrate women," said Brig. Gen. Clayton Hutmacher, the commander of Army Special Operations Aviation Command. "We plan on going out and actively recruiting women. We're fully supportive of this initiative."
Women would serve as pilots of 160th aircraft and non-rated women would serve as crew chiefs in the backs of those aircraft, said Col. John Evans, the regimental commander.
Conventional aviation units are typically employed downrange frequently over longer periods, while special operations aviation units are often deployed heavily over shorter periods and in more austere conditions, with less support. Much of what the 160th does are dangerous and highly classified missions in support of special operations forces.
Women already serve as aviators and on air crews within conventional units in the aviation branch. Since the early 1990s, women have served in cavalry and attack missions that were closed to them up until that point, Evans said. Though Evans would not discuss specifics, he said women are already "doing lots of operational things in SOF."
"This will certainly be one of the first forays for Army Special Operations Command, putting them in this type of role," Evans said.
Hutmacher emphasized that there will be one standard for both men and women as the assessment and selection process becomes gender-agnostic.
Evans said he has informed his troops.
"As we bring these very talented female candidates into the 160th, they will understand up front that there is but one standard, and they're going to have to meet that to be a part of the organization," Evans said. "As I've talked to senior female officers in the Army, they say they would expect no less. They don't want special consideration."
Candidates must complete an application packet, kicking off a process that takes several months. The expectation is that by summer the 160th will assess its first female candidates.
Both Evans and Hutmacher said women will be recruited first in limited numbers and that they expect them to be fully integrated into the formation after the pilot program.
Odierno had issued broad guidance for leaders to examine which roles could be opened to women, and the question of female special operations aviators filtered down from Army Special Operations Command to Army Special Operations Aviation Command and the 160th itself.
"We've had them in Apaches and OH-58Ds for twenty years now. What is it about the 160th mission set you believe is unsuitable for them, and our answer is 'Well, there's nothing,' " Evans said.
Hutmacher described Army senior leaders as "very supportive" of the move. He said it was inevitable and that he was "very excited" by it.
The move is expected to aid pilot shortages, increasing the pool of available candidates, Hutmacher said.
Both Hutmacher and Evans said they have not heard any signs of displeasure from the ranks in reaction. Hutmacher said he assembled warrant officers and commanders to prepare them for the move.
"I haven't gotten any push-back," Hutmacher said. "If you think about it, we have already integrated gays into the military, and that, I don't see it as a problem. We represent the values of the American people."
"Militaries go through evolutions," Evans said. "We have homosexuals serving in the military and there was a lot of consternation about that, it's come to pass, and lo and behold we've seen little impact."


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Graduate Courses
Graduate students studying English at William Carey University may choose to pursue either a Master of Education or a Master of Arts in English. Each program is tailored to specific student needs and career goals.
Master of Education (MEd)
The English Department of William Carey University, in keeping with the goals statement as put forth by the Master of Education program, seeks to provide students with
- academic credentials that may allow them to advance in the chosen field of employment
- opportunities to specialize in the chosen field of English
- opportunities to build upon their undergraduate studies and work experience
- opportunities to become strong professional leaders within the English discipline
Ordinarily, the M.Ed. candidate who wishes to specialize in English will be an undergraduate English major or minor. In general, the M.Ed./English candidates should have a mastery of rhetoric, composition, literature, and pedagogy. Candidates who do not have an undergraduate major/minor in English will have their undergraduate transcript evaluated so that academic deficiencies in English may be addressed before beginning the graduate program in English. These deficiencies may require the candidate to enroll in additional undergraduate classes; these classes, however, may be taken for pass/fail credit.
Each M.Ed./English candidate will be assigned an academic advisor who will both guide the candidate in course selection and track the candidate's academic success.
Graduate English classes are typically offered on a rotation schedule as indicated at the end of each course description.
Master of Arts in English (MA)
Program overview
The Department of Language and Literature provides a strong academic curriculum and excellent instruction enriched with Christian values for students of all backgrounds to achieve their highest potential in scholarship. The Master of Arts (M.A.) in English extends the undergraduate curriculum and offers expanded study in language, literature, composition theory and practice, literary theory and criticism, literary history, cultural studies, and readings in diverse texts. Students in the program are expected to write with a high degree of accuracy, effectiveness, and fluency. The program will give emphasis to bibliographical study and research techniques at an advanced level. Students will be given the opportunity to read critically and appreciatively in the best of the world's literatures.
Master's level study in English, including required competence in a foreign language, prepares students for a variety of possible careers, including doctoral level study/research and college level teaching. In addition to graduate study and community college teaching, graduate study in English can lead to careers in publishing, professional writing, library work, and government service, as well as study and work in law and the ministry. Students may choose between thesis and non-thesis options in the planned curriculum, depending on interest in research, focus, and possibilities for further study.
Admission requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements for all graduate programs at William Carey University, admission to the M.A. in English is based upon the following criteria:
- At least 15 hours of undergraduate English courses with a 3.0 GPA in these courses, not including courses in the core curriculum;
- A combined score of 850 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE. Students may be admitted on a discretionary basis if GRE score is above 800 and they have at least a 3.5 undergraduate GPA.
- Critical writing sample (10-15 page paper in MLA format) and three letters of recommendation.
- Have 12 semester hours or intermediate level proficiency in one modern foreign language or agree to meet those requirements during the course of study for the M.A.
A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work in English is required for the M.A. degree. The proposed degree would offer thesis (24 hours of course work plus 6 hours of thesis) and non-thesis (30 hours of course work) options, giving students increased flexibility and research opportunities. A new required course for all students in the M.A. program would focus on bibliography and research methods with special attention to reference tools and practical application. In the planned course, bibliographic inquiry, textual questions, data retrieval, and study in literary theory would be included. The course would serve as an introduction to the program and to graduate study in English. A second required course for all students would include study in the history of the English language. Other courses may be selected from the graduate course list which will be generally be offered on a two-year rotation schedule. In the last trimester of enrollment, candidates for the M.A. in English who elect the non-thesis option must take written comprehensive examinations based on course work; students who elect the thesis option must take an oral exam which will include a defense of the thesis.
A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work in either the thesis option (24 hours of course work plus 6 hours of thesis) or the non-thesis option (30 hours of course work) is required.
- Six required semester hours for all M.A. students must be ENG 601 (bibliography and research) and ENG 516 (history of the English language);
- For non-thesis option, 24 semester hours of graduate electives in English chosen in consultation with advisor;
- For students electing the thesis option, 18 hours of graduate electives in English, chosen in consultation with advisor, and six hours of thesis, ENG 698 and ENG 699.
- In the last trimester of enrollment, candidates for the M.A. in English must take either a written comprehensive examination based on course work (non-thesis option) or an oral exam to include defense of the thesis (thesis option). If judged unsatisfactory, all or part of the written/oral examination may be retaken once in the following trimester or summer term.
- Students are reminded that no more than nine hours of the course work to be applied toward the degree can be at the 500 level. A 400 level course taken for undergraduate credit at Carey cannot be changed to graduate credit nor repeated for graduate credit on the 500 level. Students must maintain a B or 3.0 GPA to continue in the program, and graduate work must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Students making a third grade of C or lower may not repeat any other courses and will be dismissed from the program.
- After nine hours are completed in the program, students will be required to complete a progress report with an advisor and complete a signed program of study for the degree.
- The foreign language requirement may be satisfied with 12 semester hours of undergraduate course work in one modern foreign language (or the equivalent of the intermediate level). An alternative option is the submission of an acceptable score demonstrating intermediate level proficiency on the CLEP in French, German or Spanish. If the student does not pass the CLEP in two attempts, a locally-administered test may be arranged. If the student does not pass the local exam, the foreign language requirement must be met by passing the intermediate level courses.
Course Descriptions
503 Advanced Grammar and Linguistics. Three hours. A study of the grammatical aspects of language—morphology syntax, semantics, phonetics, and phonology; the social aspects of language; and the biological aspects of language.
504 Survey of Drama. Three hours. Critical and historical study of major plays from the classical Greek period through the 18th century.
506 The Pre-Renaissance Age. Three hours. The literature of the Middle Ages through the early English lyricists.
507 Psychology and literature. Three hours. Study of selected literary texts in relation to issues and problems in psychology, including the use of psychology in literary theory and approaches to reading.
509 Pedagogical Grammar. Three hours. An examination of the philosophy of teaching grammar, a thorough review of traditional grammar, and a focus on eliminating the stylistic faults that most often impede reading and obscure meaning.
511 The Age of Elizabethan/Jacobean Drama. Three hours. A survey of representative plays.
515 History of the English Language. Three hours. A study of the history and development of the English language from its Indo- European ancestry to the twentieth century.
524 The Novel. Three hours. A study of representative European and/or American novels selected from various literary, historic, or thematic types with an emphasis on various critical approaches.
534 The Renaissance Age. Three hours. A critical study of non-epic and non-dramatic works of Milton and other seventeenth century writers.
540 The Age of Enlightenment. Three hours. A study of British prose and poetry of the eighteenth century.
550 The Romantic Age. Three hours. A study in the British prose and poetry of the early nineteenth century.
560 The Victorian Age. Three hours. A study in the British prose and poetry of the middle and later nineteenth century.
565 Development of the Short Story. Three hours. A study of selected short fiction as representative of the development of the genre.
572 Contemporary Literature. Three hours. Poetry, fiction, and selected drama of the Western world from the late nineteenth century to the present.
575 Modern and Contemporary Drama. Three hours. A study of Western dramatic literature from Ibsen to contemporary dramatists.
580 Studies in American Literature I. Three hours. Readings in works of American literature from its beginnings to 1865.
581 Studies in American Literature II. Three hours. Readings in works of American literature from 1865 to the present.
600 Creative Writing. Three hours. A study of artistic techniques in selected masterpieces of short fiction, drama, poetry, and the essay. During the course students will submit several original works following the review of each literary genre.
601 Bibliography and research. Three hours. Required introduction to graduate study for all beginning students in M.A. program offering an introduction to current issues in the discipline and advanced instruction in research.
603 Seminar in American Literature, I. Three hours. A study of literature from the colonial, early national, and romantic periods. (even summer)
604 Seminar in American Literature, II. Three hours. A study of literature from the realist to the post-modernist periods.
611 Seminar in World Literature to 1650. Three hours. A study of selected world masterpieces with emphasis on nonwestern authors and comparative literary analysis.
612 Seminar in World Literature from 1650 to the present. Three hours. A study of selected world masterpieces with emphasis on nonwestern authors and comparative literary analysis.
614 Seminar in Theories and Methods of Teaching Grammar. Three hours. A study of the competing theories of teaching grammar and application to the classroom.
615 Seminar in Theories and Methods of Teaching Literature. Three hours. A study of literary theory and application to the classroom.
616 Seminar in Theories and Methods of Teaching Composition. Three hours. A study of composition theories and application to the classroom.
620 Seminar in Fiction. Three hours. An examination of major fictional works beginning with Don Quixote.
622 Seminar in Poetry. Three hours. A study of the major developments in poetry.
626 Seminar in Shakespearean Drama. Three hours. An in-depth study of selected Shakespearean plays.
627 Seminar in Contemporary Drama. Three hours. A study of major dramatic works.
630 Seminar in Literary Criticism. Three hours. Presents a broad overview both of the the schools of literary critical thought and of the major documents of literary theory.
635 Seminar in Religion and Literature. Three hours. Establishes a working definition of religion and the religious experience that will be used to evaluate various works by western authors.
640 Seminar in Mythology. Three hours. An overview of the basic elements of mythology followed by a brief survey of major world mythologies.
655 Seminar in American Southern Literature. Three hours. Selected essays, fiction, folk tales, plays, and poetry by representative Southern authors, past, and present.
656 Seminar in Mississippi Writers. Three hours. A study of writers associated with Mississippi, focusing on modern and contemporary writers and texts.
657 Seminar in African-American Writers. Three hours. A study of selected writing by African Americans, ranging from early texts to contemporary.
698 Thesis I. Three hours. Includes preparation of proposal for graduate thesis and satisfactory progress in research as determined by advisor.
699 Thesis II. Three hours. Completion of thesis and oral defense as determined by thesis committee.


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A Vision for America's FutureBy Congressman Lamar Smith, Chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Congressman Lamar Smith
As Chairman, I want the Science Committee to be a place where vision drives the dialogue and politics take the back seat. The top priorities of the Committee will be to promote legislation that encourages scientific discoveries, space exploration, and the development of new technologies.
With broad jurisdiction over America's federal research and development (R&D) efforts, the Science Committee helps make sure that taxpayer investments provide a strong return.
The Committee oversees agency budgets of $39 billion, most of which is focused on R&D. The purpose of the Committee is to encourage the kinds of R&D that lead to new innovations and job creation.
Our first hearing in February will begin this process by examining the positive impact of today's R&D and looking forward to potential breakthrough innovations in the future.
Federally-funded basic research has supported the creation of technologies that have changed and improved our daily lives–including the MRI, GPS, laser technology, and the Internet.
Innovation also is critical to a healthy American economy. Hi-tech companies may only comprise five percent of all businesses, but they account for 40% of America's increase in productivity and half of all exports. So it is important that we invest in the right kinds of R&D that lead to new innovations and technological advancements.
But in order to achieve the innovations of tomorrow, we must better educate American students today. We need to empower them with the tools they will need to succeed. That means preparing students for advanced degrees and ensuring that young adults have the scientific and mathematic literacy to thrive in a technology-based economy.
The Science Committee will look for ways not only to encourage students to study STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, but also to inspire them to pursue careers in STEM fields. The Committee will set priorities for the National Science Foundation and other federal research agencies, including STEM education initiatives.
Perhaps no career in the world requires more science and math education than a career in human spaceflight.
Astronauts have inspired generations of Americans, but with no clear mission, NASA needs decisive leadership from Congress. As we move beyond the Space Shuttle era, the Science Committee will help keep our space program moving forward. We will work on a NASA reauthorization bill that promotes the commercialization of space and advances space exploration to expand our knowledge of the universe and inspire our nation.
In addition to encouraging the exploration of new worlds, the Science Committee promotes policies that benefit those of us here on earth. We cannot reach our goal of energy independence without investing in energy development.
The Committee will propose an Energy R&D bill, which includes all forms of energy including nuclear, clean coal and natural gas. This legislation will help harness more domestic energy resources and find ways to make production safer, cheaper, and more efficient.
And producing American energy creates American jobs. In South Texas, the increased use of hydraulic fracturing to access oil and natural gas in the Eagle Ford Shale formation has created thousands of well-paid jobs. According to data from the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis, average per-capita incomes in counties with Eagle Ford Shale wells jumped over 13 percent between 2008 and 2011. Across the U.S., income fell.
As our country continues to face a fiscal crisis, it is clear that Congress needs to cut spending and prioritize the investments that will provide a good return for American taxpayers. STEM education initiatives, space exploration, and investments in basic research are the long-term investments that will provide economic growth and help us assure America's future prosperity and success.
Lamar Smith represents the 21st Congressional District of Texas. He serves as Chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, which has jurisdiction over programs at NASA, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Congressman Smith continues to serve on both the Judiciary Committee and the Homeland Security Committee.
Snapshots of STEM Education and Energy R&D
Source: American Exceptionalism, American Decline? Research, the Knowledge Economy, and the 21st Century Challenge pgs. 13 & 28 by the Task Force on American Innovation
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BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A case that started with an arson investigation and turned into a missing person case, may now turn into a murder investigation.
Police discovered new details last week in the investigation of a woman, Lezzie Collier-Sweet, 49, who has been missing since her house burned down Jan. 8. The fire was confirmed as arson by investigators.
On Friday, police said they learned information about the woman's husband, Roger Sweet, whose first wife died of an accidental death in 1990. Police said they consider Sweet their main suspect in his wife's disappearance.
Brownstown Township police Lt. Robert Grant said when the husband was asked about his wife's whereabouts, he said if he had to guess she was probably dead in the woods.
The Oakland County medical examiner said all the original findings from the 1990 incident will be reviewed and if the death appears suspicious, the case will be reopened.
Police said they were at the Brownstown Township home in November when Roger Sweet allegedly pointed a gun in his wife's face and threatened her. Friends said she purchased a gun after the incident for protection.
There is a $6,000 reward being offered. Those who have any information on Lezzie Collier-Sweet or Roger Sweet are being asked to contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
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Thieves jump fence in raid on builders' firm
3:00pm Wednesday 28th May 2014
3:00pm Wednesday 28th May 2014
Thieves scaled a fence before stealing hundreds of pounds worth of stock from a builders' merchants.
Police were called by a neighbour with reports of two men loading fence panels into a van in Redwood Close, Witham, at about 10.30pm on May 17.
It is believed the fencing, and other items, were stolen from EH Smith in nearby Forest Road.
The police helicopter and officers on the ground searched the area but no one was found.
EH Smith's branch manager, Tony Bennett, admitted it was difficult to decipher exactly what was taken from the three acre site.
He estimates timber, wheelbarrows and fencing panels, worth a combined £400, were stolen.
Anyone with information is urged to call Essex Police on 101.
See the Witham Times for the full story
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binocular wrote:So what are you going to do? Go to Burma and give all those monks a spanking?
Seriously. People keep complaining about what is going on in Burma. Why not do something?
Contact the president of Burma, contact UNO, various human rights organisations, etc. etc. and request them to do something.
Ask the Dalai Lama to do something. Get all the other Buddhist dignitaries and visible, influential monks together and request them to take some action.
Taking out one's gall at a forum isn't really helping anyone, least of all the Buddhists and the Muslims in Burma.
alan wrote:Sure I am. Your attitude needs to be spanked. And I'm just the guy to do it.
alan wrote:Yes, there's a wonder--they are supposed to be Monks. These people slander the Buddha and bring shame to their religion. Why is this not obvious?
SDC wrote:But should they be held accountable for these unskillful acts?
SDC wrote:Sorry for not specifying, but I meant held accountable in regards to their violations of the monastic code. While they may be human beings, when they made the choice to ordain, didn't they agree to follow a certain code or face the possibility of no longer being a monk?
Vern Stevens wrote:My appeal for compassion should not be confused with any suggestion that people should not be held accountable for their actions.
lyndon taylor wrote:Is there any teaching of spanking in the sutra's???/
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'The Buffalo Sabres have spoken with Kevin Dineen during the past week about remaining head coach of the Portland Pirates. Dineen coached the Pirates for the past three seasons when the AHL team was affiliated with the Anaheim Ducks. "You can say we've had some positive discussions and we're looking forward to wrapping things up soon," Dineen said Friday.'
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Iowa holds their spring game
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Iowa is operating from a rare position of strength at running back.
Not only do the Hawkeyes have a stable of capable backs, they're nearly all healthy heading into the summer.
Iowa took it easy on its three top backs - starters Mark Weisman and Jordan Canzeri and third-down back Damon Bullock - and as a result they should all be fresh for fall camp in three months. The Hawkeyes gave many of the carries those backs would have gotten to a host of youngsters, including LeShun Daniels, Jonathan Parker and Barkley Hill.
Coach Kirk Ferentz says Bullock, Daniels and Canzeri have all improved during spring practice, which wrapped up Saturday with a scrimmage at Kinnick Stadium.