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Norfolk Naval Shipyard's Apprentice Program is a four-year training program designed to attract students to federal public service. Students are taken through a vigorous training program combining academics, trade theory and on-the-job experience to become skilled journeymen. [more about the program]
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I think it's pretty interesting to see where the samples came from. This song also has one of the best music videos ever made attached to it.
"How to make Prodigy's legendary track "Smack My Bitch Up" in Ableton. Video describes, which samples were used by Liam in this wonderful track." – jimpavloff
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Chairman Udall, Ranking Member McCain, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the invitation to appear before you today. I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) contributions to the Merida Initiative and to receive your advice and counsel.
It is an honor to testify with my colleagues from the State Department, Assistant Secretaries Roberta Jacobson and William Brownfield. Collaboration among our bureaus has never been stronger.
In Latin America and the Caribbean, USAID is increasingly focused on helping the region's governments to reduce crime and violence. This is a matter of national security for the United States, as my colleagues have just noted, as well as an economic and political imperative for the affected countries. Crime and violence are a severe drain on private and public investment in the Americas and, according to studies by USAID and the Inter-American Development Bank, the leading constraint to economic growth in some countries. Criminal activity is also arguably the greatest threat to democracy in some countries in the region, corrupting governments, restricting citizen engagement and undermining freedom of the press.
In Mexico, USAID's collaboration with the Government on citizen security has three principal goals: to improve the effectiveness of the judiciary; bolster the capacity of communities to reduce crime; and protect and defend human rights. To achieve these goals, we operate in a genuine partnership. Every one of our programs is designed, developed and implemented jointly with our Mexican counterparts. And our activities are coordinated with the State Department and other U.S. agencies to make for a comprehensive approach to crime reduction. Even in a time of tight budgets, we have nevertheless been able to increase and maintain our funding for Merida security programs.
Five years ago, Mexico began a legal transition from the written inquisitorial criminal justice system to the more open and transparent oral accusatorial system. USAID's support of that transition in 11 states ranges from helping to develop new laws, policies and regulations to training judges, prosecutors, lawyers and public defenders in the new criminal justice system. We are also helping the Mexican Government to create and strengthen institutions essential to the reform, such as internal training units, victims' assistance centers, alternative dispute resolution offices and pretrial services units. To prepare the next generation of Mexican lawyers and judges to effectively perform their functions under the new criminal justice system, we are assisting Mexican bar associations and law schools to develop their curriculum.
Later this year, we plan to double the number of states where we are providing training and technical assistance. Our programs complement Mexico's significant contribution to the reform process, including building new courtrooms, providing infrastructure and staffing and expanding training and capacity development.
The transition to the new system is already proving effective. A review of the process in five states has found a marked decrease in pretrial detentions, longer sentences assigned for serious crimes, reduced case backlogs and stronger alternative dispute mechanisms and victims assistance units.
Strengthening Mexico's justice sector institutions is vital to ensure that crimes are properly investigated, the accused are treated fairly, and the guilty appropriately sentenced. Ideally, however, we can help avert that youth ever have to enter the legal process in the first place. Like its neighbors, Mexico has embraced preventative actions to reduce crime and violence, such as economic investments in communities and social programs designed for youth most susceptible to joining gangs. In February, President Enrique Pena Nieto launched a national crime prevention strategy, with funding commitments totaling $9 billion.
To support the Mexican government's crime prevention efforts, we are testing innovative approaches in three of the cities most affected by narco-related violence and other criminal activity: Ciudad Juarez, Monterrey and Tijuana. In three communities in each city, we are partnering with local organizations and drawing on international expertise to develop new models for safe urban spaces, providing life and job skills for at-risk-youth, increasing educational opportunities, improving the capacity of all levels of government to keep citizens safe and empowering communities to address the root causes of crime and violence. We will jointly evaluate the effectiveness of these activities with the Mexican Government as it considers their broader application across the country.
One of the keys to success of our Merida activities has been the extent to which the private sector has assisted in implementing our programs. For example, we have partnered with companies like Cisco, Intel and Prudential to train youth from tough neighborhoods for jobs in the growing fields of technology and construction.
To ensure the sustainability of our efforts, we are increasingly supporting local organizations at the forefront of the effort to reduce crime and violence in Mexican communities. Such organizations as the Chihuahuan Business Foundation and Citizens Committed to Peace are bolstering their communities by providing educational and professional counseling services, setting up after school programs and offering support services to youth and families affected by narco-related violence and other criminal activity.
Many of the approaches that we and our Mexican counterparts draw upon are from the United States, which has achieved dramatic reductions in crime in the past two decades. Through an agreement signed last year with Los Angeles, USAID has been sharing that city's proven gang reduction and youth development tools with officials in Mexico, as well as in Central America. Last week, a deputy mayor of Los Angeles met with federal government officials in Mexico City and with local authorities and civil society leaders in Monterrey to share some of the keys to Los Angeles's success in reducing criminal gang activity, including community policing models and tools to assess the extent to which individual youth are at-risk of joining a gang.
Among the segments of society most affected by crime and drug trafficking are human rights defenders and journalists. Through the Merida Initiative, USAID is helping the Mexican Government to protect journalists, citizen bloggers and others who expose crime and corruption. We are benefiting from lessons learned from nearly a decade of investments to enhance similar protection mechanisms in Colombia. Last year, we trained more than 150 Mexican journalists and human rights professionals on practices, tools and technologies to protect themselves and their work, and we plan to reach hundreds more in the coming years.
To increase law enforcement's awareness of international human rights standards and practices, we are helping to train federal and state police and the staff of the Mexican Government's new victims assistance unit. This year, over 250 officers earned master's certificates in human rights with USAID's support.
Citizen activism is key to raising awareness and mobilizing action on the defense of human rights. So we are collaborating with Mexican organizations on campaigns to support the implementation of the Government's human rights reforms, including a groundbreaking Constitutional Reform that strengthens Mexico's human rights commission and elevates the country's international human rights commitments to the same level as their national laws.
Mr. Chairman, we are encouraged by many of the steps that Mexico has taken to reduce crime and violence. But we also recognize that defeating the powerful cartels and reducing other factors that contribute to crime will take time. We are prepared to continue to stand shoulder to shoulder in support of the Mexican government and civil society in this endeavor. Their success will make the United States safer.
Thank you. I look forward to your questions.
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Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) in Treatment and Prevention of POP (POP Study)
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The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) are located inside the pelvis, surrounding the urethra, vagina and rectum. They provide structural support for the pelvic organs. Dysfunctional PFM can lead to urine and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse (POP), sexual problems and chronic pain syndromes. POP increases with age, parity and weakness in the PFM. Symptoms associated with POP are backache, bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction, and pelvic heaviness. Thus the condition is debilitating and can greatly affect the quality of life, interfering with day-to-day activities and reduce participation in physical activity.
The aim of the project:
As life expectancy increases, more women may experience POP. Hence it is important to prevent and treat the condition at an early stage. Despite being a common disorder among women, little research has been done on POP. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). PFMT is a non-invasive method with no adverse effects. If there is significant effect, the main goal is to incorporate this method in clinical practice among physiotherapists and medical doctors. If PFM training is effective, more emphasis of PFM training can be put into regular female fitness programs. The prevalence of POP increases with age.
This is a single blind randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effect of PFMT on POP. 100 women with POP will be randomised to either training or control group. The training programme will last for six months, training once a week with a physiotherapist in addition to a structured home training programme. A blinded case-control study will also be carried out. 50 women without POP will be matched for age and vaginal deliveries. Before starting the RCT study, a reproducibility study on perineal ultrasound will be carried out in 18 women.
|Uterine Prolapse Bladder Diseases Cystocele Rectocele
|Behavioral: Pelvic floor muscle training
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) in Prevention and Treatment of Female Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP).
- Localisation of bladder neck, cervix and rectal ampulla at rest (translabial ultrasound)
- Subjective symptoms score (Mouritsen and Larsen 2003, Tegerstedt et al in press, Avery et al 2004)
- Ultrasound measurement of changes in muscle morphology: 1. thickness of levator ani
- Size of levator hiatus
- Levator activity during contraction, coughing and Valsava manoeuvre.
- Case control study:
- Comparison of background variables and risk factors
- Presence of "Benign Hypermobility Joint Syndrome"
- Measurement PFM strength
- Reproducibility study:
- Reproducibility of ultrasound examination of localisation and function of PFM and POP (same measurements as in the RCT)
- RCT study:
- Independent variables (muscle function and strength)is vaginal palpation, visual observation of perineum, measurement of muscle strength with Camtech fibreoptic microtransducer connected to a vaginal balloon(Camtech AS, Sandvika, Norway)
- * Training diary for registration of adherence
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|December 2005
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2009
|Primary Completion Date:
|February 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is defined as grade 1 or more on POP-Q. This means that the most distal portion of the prolapse is less than 1 cm above the level of the hymen or that the distal edge of the cervix or vaginal cuff (post hysterectomy) is more than 2 cm lower than the total vaginal length.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Parous women in Oslo and Akershus
- POP grade 1-3 on POP-Q.
- Age 18-70
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women with POP-Q grade 0 or 4 and women with cervix elongation
- Women with other disease: radiating back pain, neurological disorders, previous pelvic cancer, psychiatric or other disorders that have an impact on ability to train or the condition (l.o. asthma). Women who is under treatment for cancer or uses muscle relaxants
- Previous POP surgery
- Women who wants to use pessary/ ring during the intervention period and three weeks prior to this
- Pregnant or nursing women, or women planning to become pregnant in the intervention period
- Women with untreated urinary tract infection
- Women who do not understand Norwegian
- Woman planning to be away more than 4 weeks of the intervention period
- Women who cannot contract the PFM
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00271297
|Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, department of Sports Medicine
|Oslo, Norway, 0806
|Study Director:
|Kari Bø, Prof, Dr.sci
|Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00271297 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|December 29, 2005
|Last Updated:
|September 18, 2009
Keywords provided by Norwegian School of Sport Sciences:
pelvic floor
exercise therapy
risk factors
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Uterine Prolapse
Urinary Bladder Diseases
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Urologic Diseases
Uterine Diseases
Genital Diseases, Female
Rectal Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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The so-called guiding principles that would have limited land-use authority on Fort Ord are near death.
The proposed guidelines for base reuse, written by staff members of the land-holding jurisdictions, will be discussed at an upcoming workshop on implementing the base reuse plan's reassessment.
But Del Rey Oaks Mayor Jerry Edelen, newly elected chairman of the Fort Ord Reuse Authority board of directors, said he does not expect a vote to adopt them as policy.
Spearheaded by Carl Holm, deputy director of the Monterey County Resource Management Agency, the guidelines were proposed for the FORA board to follow as it implements suggested options in the reassessment of the 1997 base reuse plan.
One of the principles would have limited land-use decisions on the FORA board to the jurisdictions that hold land there, excluding Carmel, Pacific Grove, Salinas and Sand City.
The principles were adopted by all of the land-use jurisdictions except Monterey, which has not yet voted. They were adopted by the Board of Supervisors on a 4-1 vote, with Jane Parker dissenting. Then-FORA chairman Supervisor Dave Potter, who represents Carmel and Carmel Valley, told the board the guidelines were consistent with the reassessment report and he supported them.
Because they were presented on the consent agenda, Supervisor Lou Calcagno, who represents North Salinas, said he failed to recognize the significance of the measure. He said last week he wants the measure revisited.
From Edelen's standpoint, that may not be necessary. Describing them as a "self-inflicted wound," the mayor said the guidelines were a well-intentioned but ill-advised emotional reaction by some city and county staff members to an increasingly vocal element that opposes development on Fort Ord, particularly Keep Fort Ord Wild.
However, Edelen said, the effect was to leave the cities without land feeling like they had been attacked. The only mention of the guidelines at FORA's meeting Friday came at the end of the evening when Carmel Mayor Jason Burnett asked, what did we do wrong?
Edelen said he has come to respect the hard work that representatives from Carmel, Pacific Grove, Sand City and Salinas put in at FORA.
"For us to negate their influence which has been totally positive would be the absolutely worst thing we could do right now," he said. "The schism is between the extremists who want no development whatsoever and the land-use jurisdictions that want moderate development."
One of the reasons the expected firestorm over the guidelines fizzled at Friday's meeting may have been the decision to move the public comment time to the end of the agenda. While the guidelines were in the packet, they were not on the agenda, so the only opportunity for the public to speak came after 6 p.m.
Monterey City Councilwoman Nancy Selfridge said the decision to move the comment time was made because of criticisms over how long the FORA meetings run, but she questioned whether it's not disenfranchising the public.
If nothing else, it inconvenienced Monterey City Councilwoman Libby Downey, who attended to speak on what turned out to be the most controversial item on the agenda, the election of officers.
When then-Chairman Dave Potter refused to open the item for public comment when it was voted on by the board, Downey was forced to wait for the end of the meeting. Downey objected to the fact that Sand City Mayor David Pendergrass was on the committee that nominated him to serve his fourth term as the "at large" member of the executive committee, which sets the monthly agendas.
Others objected that newly elected Seaside Mayor Ralph Rubio was nominated as second vice-chairman, passing over board members who had served longer and never been elected officer.
Environmental attorney Jane Haines said FORA policies allow an officer to serve a maximum of two terms and require the officers' positions to rotate. FORA counsel Jerry Bowden said policy didn't apply to Pendergrass because he was not an officer. Edelen reasoned that Rubio's nomination made sense because former Mayor Felix Bachofner had represented Seaside on the executive committee and a vote for Supervisor Jane Parker, who nominated herself, would give the county two representatives on the committee.
Parker and Burnett, who was nominated as the at-large representative, were defeated on 8-5 votes. The representatives are considered two of the more progressive FORA directors.
On Monday, Libby questioned why Potter refused to open the nomination issue to public comment, saying it's the first time she has seen it happen in an open meeting. She asked for an explanation at the end of the meeting, she said, but was refused one by Bowden and told by Edelen that the staff would investigate the issue.
It is the second time in a month that the outgoing chairman called for a vote on an agenda item without first taking public comment.
At the December meeting, Potter called for the vote to accept the final reassessment report without opening the matter to public comment. Keep Fort Ord Wild spokesman Michael Salerno said numerous people, including him, were present to object that the report did not adequately address the issue of water supplies in the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin.
One of the now-dormant guiding principles calls on the board to monitor, but not re-evaluate the health of that basin.
The reassessment report was adopted on a unanimous vote.
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Likes and Dislikes
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If you 'Like' a post in social media you are indicating to the originator that you acknowledge his/her contribution; and you may even "share' it. These actions have evolved very recently as short form conventions that can be useful. I try to use them as positive reinforcement for my neices, nephews and grand children. The one aspect missing from this is if I happen to miss a post or two, they could tend to think that I didn't like what they had done. So, when a wrong is committed is it right to be silent.
We all appreciate that words are mental constructs to convey a thought, form or concept; a means of communication berween beings. We are also aware that some words are more offensive to some than others. Nothing has power except that which you give it. While studying the precepts we consider the ways in which our actions of body, mouth and mind can offend or harm our shared environment and/or especially, our fellow beings. If we become aware that our actions can harm then we should cease and desist before the harm is done OR if it's out and can't be undone, we should apologize and atone. And, in either case, we should atone for even thinking on it. This, I am sure all will agree, is very basic to our practice.
I am quite sure that each and everyone of us has done some things we are not proud of. If you were born on April 9, 1937 this is the 27,961st time the earth has rotated since you've been on it. None of those days exist anymore. The only thing you have to show for them is unreliable traces lodged in your brain. What is real is the present moment; the past is a memory, the future is a dream that may not happen. You are what you think and it's never too late to change your mind. We should all atone for things we know we have done and make this the best day ever.
仁道 生開 - Jindo Shokai "Open to life in a benevolent way"
Just a humble novice; go somewhere else to listen to someone who really knows.


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I actually bought a playstation so I could play this.
I think I decided it was a pretty mediocre FPS in about a week. I was mostly disappointed that on release(maybe they made some more maps later?) it only had like 3 maps. It never really ever once felt like it was connected to EVE.


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Ks boss Tommy Williams reckons next week's clashes with Skrill Premier Braintree Town and Dover Athletic will be the perfect test of his side's Ryman Premier League credentials.
Ks lost their unbeaten pre-season record as they suffered a 2-1 reverse at Tooting & Mitcham United on Saturday, despite taking the lead through a Josh Casey strike inside 20 seconds.
Braintree, managed by former Hampton & Richmond Borough boss Alan Devonshire, arrive at Kingsmeadow tonight with Athletic pitching up the following Saturday.
And Williams, who hopes to tie up deals for trialists Dan Bennett and Chris Henry this week, believes the two games are vital to his team's preparations ahead of the league kick-off on August 9.
"Pre-season is a little bit false really because it is all about how you are shaping up in terms of fitness and match sharpness," he said.
"The matches with Braintree and Dover will be a different prospect.
"They are big physical sides and will be getting closer to where they want to be, so they will be competitive.
"We are ambitious and want to get up to where they are. They will be a good benchmark as to where we are, how far we have come and what we still have to do."


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Dr. Bernadine Cruz graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California at Davis. She has been practicing companion animal medicine at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital, in Southern California, for over 20 years. Dr. Cruz acts as a multi media consultant for several major veterinary pharmaceutical companies, along with being featured on numerous local and national television shows such as the Early Show, the Today Show, the Doctors and Inside Edition.
She communicates on a daily basis in over 2000 veterinary reception rooms as one of the hosts for PetCare TV. She can be heard on the internet radio show, 'the Pet Doctor', part of PetLifeRadio.com. Dr. Cruz is a certified member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalist. She is one of the AVMA's experts for WebMD's Pet Health Exchange.


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Minor League pitcher Covington suspended 50 games
CINCINNATI -- Reds Minor League pitcher Vaughn Covington was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Friday after a second drug violation. Covington is on the rookie level Arizona League Reds roster, and his suspension without pay will begin once the team's season starts.
Covington, 19, was an 11th round Draft pick of the Reds in 2011 out of British Columbia, Canada.
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Mark My Word, and follow him on Twitter @m_sheldon This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Google Helps People Find Survivor
A pedestrian road collapsed in Urayasu city, Chiba prefecture of Japan (photo: Toshifumi Kitamura/AFP/Getty Images).
The Telegraph notes an important contribution to relief efforts in the Pacific: the Person Finder, in both English and Japanese. Google is tracking thousands of records to match information on missing people. Imagine the pang of relief to find your loved one on a safe list amid the chaos of downed communication lines.


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Felipe Paulino pitched into the seventh inning while Mike Moustakas and Jeff Francoeur each hit two-run home runs as the Kansas City Royals downed the New York Yankees, 6-0, in the opener of a three- game series.
Paulino (2-1) scattered six hits and two walks with eight strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings for Kansas City, which won for the second time in three games.
"We think that our rotation is starting to round out and he's a big part of the reason why," Royals manager Ned Yost said about Paulino.
Hiroki Kuroda (3-6) allowed three runs on seven hits and three walks through 5 1/3 innings for the Yankees, who dropped three straight games at Yankee Stadium for the first time since being swept by Boston in a three-game series from June 7-9, 2011.
Mark Teixeira returned to New York's starting lineup after being limited to one pinch-hit appearance during the weekend series against Cincinnati because of bronchial issues and went 1-for-4 with a double and two strikeouts.
The Royals jumped on Kuroda in the first inning when Moustakas followed Billy Butler's two-out single with a blast high off the right-field foul pole for a quick two-run advantage.
After New York stranded a runner on third in the bottom of the first, Kansas City added to its lead in the third when Jarrod Dyson led off the frame with a walk, stole second and came home on Eric Hosmer's double off the base of the wall in left field.
The Royals would later load the bases with two outs on a pair of walks by Moustakas and Alex Gordon, but Alcides Escobar grounded out to third to end the inning and keep it a 3-0 game.
The Yankees then threatened to break through in the home third after loading the bases with no outs on back-to-back singles by Russell Martin and Derek Jeter and a walk by Curtis Granderson.
But Paulino struck out Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez before Gordon made a running catch near the left-center field wall to rob Raul Ibanez of an extra- base hit.
New York failed to push a run across with a runner on third in both the fourth and sixth innings before Kansas City extended its lead in the seventh when Francoeur hammered a two-run shot over the left-center field wall off Freddy Garcia for a 5-0 cushion.
Irving Falu doubled, moved to third on a Dyson groundout and came home on a wild pitch by Garcia in the eighth inning to finalize the scoring as New York left a man on second in the seventh and ninth innings to end the game hitting 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position.
"That's just the kind of the way it's going right now. You have got to find a way to get through it. It's going end and tomorrow's a good day for it to end, but it's frustrating as we're going through it," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said about his team's hitting woes.
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Rodriguez recorded the 500th double of his career in the sixth inning...Royals second baseman Chris Getz left the game in the fifth inning after he aggravated a bruised rib...The Yankees fell to 1-16 when scoring three-or- fewer runs in a game...Kansas City went 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position and stranded 11...New York left 10 men on base.


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Genomic Testing for Primary Breast Cancer
|Tracking Information
|First Received Date ICMJE
|April 8, 2011
|Last Updated Date
|May 3, 2017
|Actual Start Date ICMJE
|May 2011
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|May 2019 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Feasibility Analysis of Genomic Predictor from Localized Invasive Breast Cancer Tumor Registry [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
Success is defined as the ability to classify patients into 1 of 4 cohorts (Groups A-D) based on results from genomic analyses of their breast cancer sample. Feasibility will be defined as achieving a minimum success rate from acceptable samples of primary tumor in a sufficiently large cohort of eligible patients (n=300) spanning at least 12 months of patient accrual.
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01334021 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Genomic Testing for Primary Breast Cancer
|Official Title ICMJE
|Feasibility, Validation and Implementation of Genomic Testing for Chemotherapy and Endocrine Sensitivity of HER2 Negative Primary Invasive Breast Cancer (Clinical Stage I to III)
|Brief Summary
|The goal of this research study is find out if researchers can use genetic testing on tumor samples to predict if tumors will respond to breast cancer treatments. The tumor sample will be tested to learn if certain genes are activated (turned on) in the tumor. Researchers hope that the activation of these genes may predict if the tumor will be sensitive or resistant to routine breast cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or hormonal therapy.
|Detailed Description
This study will involve performing a test on a sample of tumor. If you agree to take part in this study, you will have a tumor biopsy before you receive any drugs to treat breast cancer. The sample of the tumor will be will be taken at one of the following times:
The amount of tumor collected for this study will be about the size of the tip of a pencil.
If you are going to have surgery to remove the breast cancer before receiving breast cancer treatments, a small piece of the tumor will be removed and sent for testing. If you are going to have a planned needle biopsy, an extra core sample and/or fine needle sample will be taken. If you are going to have a research biopsy, an ultrasound or mammogram will be used to find the tumor and a needle will be inserted into the tumor to collect a piece of tissue.
After the genetic testing is complete, researchers will use the results to learn how well this test is able to give results that can be used to predict response to breast cancer drugs and therapy.
Test Results:
Because this is an investigational test, neither you or your doctor will be told the results of this test. This test will also not be used to guide your doctor's choice of therapy. This study will only look at how well this test was able to predict the response of the tumor to breast cancer treatment.
For 5 years, the study staff will review your medical record to see how you are responding to any breast cancer therapies that you receive. If you are treated outside MD Anderson, you will be called and asked how you are doing. This phone call should take about 5 minutes.
To protect your privacy, all information stored as part of this study will be kept secure and confidential.
Length of Study:
You will be off study after the 5 years of follow-up.
This is an investigational study. The test that will be performed on your breast cancer tumor sample is an investigational test.
Up to 1100 patients will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at MD Anderson.
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Design ICMJE
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Target Follow-Up Duration
|Not Provided
|Retention: Samples With DNA
Tumor biopsy performed before receiving any drugs to treat breast cancer.
|Sampling Method
|Probability Sample
|Study Population
|Breast cancer patients from UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas
|Condition ICMJE
|Breast Cancer
|Intervention ICMJE
|Study Groups/Cohorts
|Breast Cancer Registry Study for Molecular Predictive Testing
Patients scheduled for biopsy or surgery of a primary tumor site for suspected or proven invasive breast cancer of clinical Stage I to III.
|Publications *
|Not Provided
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Estimated Completion Date
|May 2019
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|May 2019 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|United States
|Removed Location Countries
|Administrative Information
|NCT Number ICMJE
|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
SAC110034 ( Other Identifier: Komen Foundation )
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|U.S. FDA-regulated Product
|Not Provided
|IPD Sharing Statement
|Not Provided
|Responsible Party
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
|Collaborators ICMJE
|Investigators ICMJE
|PRS Account
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
|Verification Date
|May 2017
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Miracle Quilts is in its fourth year of providing quilts to wounded troops that are currently in the hospital in Michigan and Washington, D.C. The quilts are constructed by numerous volunteers of all ages. Many caring hands go into the quilting process and finishing of each quilt for the wounded service member.
Last month Miracle Quilts, represented by founder Carole Carroll and Judy Miracle, mother of PFC Joseph Miracle, for whom the project is named, hand-delivered 171 quilts to Walter Reed National Medical Military Center, Washington, D.C.; Fort Belvoir Hospital, Fort Belvoir -Fisher House and Fisher House; Silver Spring, Md.
Carroll and Miracle met with Dan Wagner, Army Legislative Fellow of U.S. Congressman Mike Roger's office, who assisted with making the appropriate contacts to deliver the quilts to the different venues.
In the cooler months, the quilts are greatly appreciated due to the hospitals being kept at much cooler temperatures.
Miracle Quilts has sewing volunteers in Michigan, Ohio, Arizona, Florida, Texas and Washington, D.C. For the past three years, a highly dedicated group of sewers in Bonita Springs, Florida have worked diligently throughout the year making Christmas stockings to be sent to troops for Christmas. They then raise the funds to ship the stockings to Michigan. Carroll takes them to Northwood Elementary in Royal Oak, where she was a teacher for 31 years. Six classes of first and second-graders bring in donated items to fill the stockings to the top. Carroll said that the most important item that the children packed in the stockings were hand-made Christmas cards. The 165 stockings were packed with crew stocks, coffee, tea, candy, gum and granola bars.
"When the troops receive the stockings, they are sure to feel the love and caring thoughts that went into each stocking," Carroll said.
Carroll quoted Eddie, a second grader who participated, as saying, "When you do something for someone else, you feel good about yourself."
Prior to this, Miracle Quilts completed a special project for the VFW National Home for Children in Eaton Rapids. Numerous members worked diligently on making and purchasing Halloween costumes for the 68 children, from babies up to age 18 that reside at the facility.
Miracle Quilts delivered 80 Halloween costumes, 73 Halloween pillowcases, 12 Halloween Quilts, 12 children's quilts, fabric Trick-or-Treat bags, Halloween decorations and party goods. The children had various festivities in the following weeks that gave them the opportunity to wear their costumes.
Carroll extends a huge thank-you to the various members that donated time and monetary resources to make this first time project a huge success. The costumes included a large range from Power Rangers to Fairy Princesses. A few hours after the Halloween goodies were delivered, the children had the opportunity to come and make their selection of a costume.
Miracle quilts is a group of volunteers that can come and sew with the group or they can sew at home. There are no dues, no requirements or required meetings. Volunteers may sew together at a meeting or complete projects at home. The quilts are delivered to veteran's hospitals and various facilities throughout the United States.
Miracle Quilts will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at Independence Village, 701 Market St., Oxford and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at the Oxford Library, 530 Pontiac St., Oxford.
Sewers are asked to bring sewing machine, scissors, thread, pins and extension cord. For more information, call Carole Carroll 248-321-8669 or email email@example.com.
Wreaths across America
There will be a wreath placing event at 11 a.m. Dec. 15 at the Great Lakes National Cemetery as part of the Wreaths across America program.
The wreath placement will begin at 11 a.m. followed by ceremonies at noon at 4200 Belford Road, east of N. Holly Road, exit 108 from I-75.
The goal of the program is to put wreaths on veteran's graves in over 350 local, state and national cemeteries across America. Wreaths across America began in 2006 as an offshoot of the Arlington National Cemetery Wreath Program. Its mission is to remember, honor and teach the importance of honoring each fallen serviceman as an individual.
Veterans groups, Civil Air Patrol Squadrons and Wings conduct the wreath placing ceremonies.
Supporters of the program are offered the opportunity to sponsor a wreath for $15. Sponsors are needed as soon as possible. Everyone is welcome to join and participate.
For local information, call Maj. Christina Watts 810-797-2091.
To learn more about Wreaths across America, visit www.wreaths-across-America.org.
Clothing Drive for Homeless Veterans
The Modetz Family Funeral Homes host a Clothing Drive for VA Hospital and homeless veterans sheltered at the Michigan Veterans Foundation in Detroit now through the end of January 2013.
The homes are collecting new or gently used sweaters, sweat shirts, warm hats, gloves or mittens to be given to veterans in the VA Hospital and to the homeless veterans sheltered at the Michigan Veterans Foundation in Detroit. All sizes are needed from medium to 3XL.
Bring donated items to any Modetz Funeral Home including Potere-Modetz Funeral Home at 339 Walnut Blvd. in Rochester; Modetz Funeral Home at 100 E. Silverbell Road in Orion Township or the Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home at 5630 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Township.
For more information, call Mary or Lisa at 248-371-3777.
Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive
The Dads of Foreign Service at VFW Post 4156 host a Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive now, at 321 Union Lake Road in White Lake Township.
The Dads of Foreign Service at VFW Post 4156 have partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers to provide troops with free calls home.
The Dads are asking Oakland County residents to support troops stationed overseas and give a soldier a much needed opportunity to make that precious connection to loved ones back home and reassure their family that they are okay.
Residents can donate their phones by dropping them off at the post from 2-9 p.m. daily.� For more information, call 248-698-8302.
Desert Angel packing parties
There will be a Desert Angels Miracle Box Christmas packing party for our troops from 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at St. Lawrence Parish Social Hall, at 4633 Utica Road, Utica.
Items requested include homemade Christmas cookies, hot cocoa mixes, chocolate, mugs and new socks.
Students are welcomed to participate and receive credit towards their service hours.
For more information, email Judith Heck firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Oxford Meijer Store will host a Desert Angels Homemade Christmas Cookie packing party from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 900 N. Lapeer Road, Oxford.
Christmas stockings need to be filled for both parties and monetary donations are needed to ship them.
Last week Desert Angels Inc. shipped almost 600 Miracle Boxes and would like to thank St. Hug's Brownie Troop, Imlay City Seniors, Clarkston Nutrition, Oakland County Sportsmen's Club, Enrichment Hub at Kensington and Royal Oak school students.
For a complete list of requested items for both parties, visit www.thedesertangel.org.
Spaghetti dinner benefit for cancer
There will be an All-you-can-eat Spaghetti dinner benefit for the American Cancer Society from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 12, at the American Legion Groves-Walker Post 346, at 31775 Grand River Ave., Farmington.
There will be music, door prizes and basket auctions.
Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years old. Advance tickets are available now. Walk-ins are welcome.
Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Farmington and Farmington Hills Relay for Life.
The post has donated their facility for this event. It is handicapped accessible. There is easy elevator access in the rear of the building.
For more information, call 248-478-9174 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info in the body of an email with subject line "Veterans Affairs" to Sharon Longman at email@example.com. Allow two weeks' notice for scheduled events and include a phone number for readers to call for more information.


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New York -- Average asking rents on Lower Fifth Avenue in Manhattan rose 13% since the spring of 2012 to $1,021 per square foot (psf) and are up 51% since the same period in 2011, according to The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY's) Fall 2012 Retail Report. The study revealed continued signs of improvement in the Manhattan retail market, with high demand and limited availability, which significantly drove up asking rents especially in the most prominent shopping corridors
In the Meatpacking District, as defined by the block on 14th Street between 9th and 10th avenues, asking rents rose 25% to $469 psf since spring 2012. The Flatiron shopping corridor along Broadway between 14th and 23rd Streets also had a significant increase in asking rents, with a 27% increase to $273 psf since last spring. Similarly in the Flatiron corridor along Fifth Avenue, asking rents also rose 16% to $350.
"With increased competition for the fewer prime spaces available in key locations, rents in those areas are at all time highs," said Steven Spinola, REBNY president. "We believe the lack of more prominent spaces on Fifth Avenue between 49th and 59th Streets has led to a softening of the boundaries of this retail corridor. High-profile tenants are willing to consider space immediately south along Fifth Avenue, which has heavy tourist foot traffic. As the retail corridors evolve and grow our economy gets a positive boost and retailers have new options for growth."
Three other shopping corridors showing growth in ground floor asking rents in this report period were:
- Broadway and 7th Avenue between 42nd and 47th Streets with asking rents up 31% to $1,833 psf since spring 2012.
- East 57th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue with asking rents up 28% to $884 psf since the spring.
- Herald Square corridor as defined by West 34th Street between 5th and 7th Avenues saw rents increase 22% to $683 psf since the spring.


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Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo Reviews
Totally New ExperienceI have never had a significant issue with facial hair, but I am always interested in trying a new product, especially one geared towards beauty, so I wanted to try this one out and review it! First, I really liked the way that it is packaged. It comes with very clear instructions so there's no confusion as to how to apply the product to sensitive facial skin. The instruction packet even contains a...read more photo diagram so there's no way to make a mistake. Second, I was really happy to see the inclusion of the protective balm that you apply pre-removal. I have never seen this feature in other hair removal products, and I appreciated that this one came in a neat stick form that you can apply just like chapstick, rather than some messy, runny oil. The hair removal cream itself is nice. It does not have an offensive odor like so many other hair creams, and it spread easily over my skin. I liked that it was non-irritating as well, since I have sensitive skin and am have to be very careful about which products I choose. I left the cream on for the prescribed 6-8 minutes, then wiped it off with a clean cloth. I finished the process by washing the area where I applied the cream with water and my regular facial cleanser. After using the product, I was surprised and pleased to find that there was no redness on the area of application. My skin was indeed smoother and while it isn't a major beauty issue for me, it was still a difference, and a nice one at that. While I really liked this product a lot, there are a couple of things I would improve. I wish that the cream had some fragrance of some kind-- nothing strong, since it is meant to be applied right under the nose, but just a little touch of perfume would be nice. I would also like to see the price come down. This was a fun product to try, but I can't see myself spending so much money for a product that only affects such a small area. Other than that, I'm glad I tried it and I would recommend it to ladies out there who are embarrassed about facial hair and willing to pay a little more to fix it, because it works well and Olay is a brand I trust. — 6 years agoLittleBunny | 545 reviews
This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 43 of 62 people said helpful
Not bad!You can talk to any woman and they can all tell you nightmare stories of hair removal products that they've used throughout their life. It seems like using such products like "Nair" (oh you remember using that, don't lie) is somewhat of a rite of passage for all women. So needless to say, I was a little nervous about using this product because of how much irritation hair removal creams used to giv...read moree me. Rather than using it on my upper lip like it is normally for, I tested a small area under my chin, just in case something should go wrong and it heavily irritates me skin. Make sure to read the directions CAREFULLY. You may use the product on your upper lip, chin or jawline, but you should NOT use it anywhere else. Okay, so after applying the balm and the cream via its instructions, I waited about 8 minutes before wiping off the cream from under my chin. I have a couple pesky thicker hairs that are more noticeable, but mostly it's peach fuzz like most women. This product removes the finer hair quite well, but even waiting up to the allotted ten minutes max (normal time 6-8 minutes), it did not remove the thicker couple of hairs I had. I may just have to stick with tweezing those two pesky hairs. It seems a bit inconvenient with how long you do have to wait, so I recommend using this at night rather than in the morning when you are getting ready. I'm in the middle of a breakout, so I will try the product on a much larger area after my skin clears a bit more, now that I know that this product isn't going to cause heavy irritation and redness. I am quite surprised that the product lives up to its name, but mostly that SOMETHING is able to blow past the bad stereotypes of hair removal creams. A big bummer is that you only get up to 12 uses according to the packaging, so it depends how desperate you may be to use this product to determine if you want to shell out the money for it. I'm not quite sure how long hair starts growing back after each application, so I will have to continue using it to see. If it prolongs time of not having to remove facial hair, then I think the product might ultimately be worth it. — 6 years agovolta | 566 reviews
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Ready Set Gone!This two step facial hair removal is absolutely perfect! The first step is using the skin guarding balm which is meant to condition the skin before you use the hair removal cream. The skin guarding balm doesn't have much of a scent, whereas the hair removal cream has also a slight lemony scent. Within 8 minutes, I like to use cotton balls, but you can also use tissues, to remove the cream and rins...read moree thoroughly with lukewarm water. Keep in mind that the this is only for fine to medium hair and most effective on only the chin and jaw area. Be sure to visit olay to determine your facial hair type first! I've only tried out this product on my upper lip (fine hair) and I think it's worked beautifully. — 6 years agoMissXu | 102 reviews
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Really cool product.Olay's new Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo has an interesting concept--you use a balm to protect your skin, and then a hair removal cream on top of it. First, you apply a little bit of the balm (it comes in a lipstick type tube) and rub it in for about 20 seconds. Then you apply a thick layer of the cream (it says about a small grape sized amount for your upper lip), wait 6-8 minutes (but ...read morenot more than 10), wipe it off, and then wash the area with soap and water. I followed the directions exactly and found that it worked perfectly. I felt like it was really easy and very effective. I didn't have any irritation at all, although my upper lip did feel a little bit numb afterwards. Other than that, my upper lip didn't have any of the fine peach fuzz that it sometimes gets (this product is meant for use with fine to medium hair), and the skin felt nice and soft. The smell is quite strong though--it definitely smells like a hair remover! And just so you know, it's recommended that you use ONLY on your upper lip, cheeks, and chin area (no brow area, etc.).The price is a little high (over twenty bucks), especially compared to some other facial hair removal creams you can find at the drugstore, so I'm taking off one star for that. However, I should probably mention that last time I tried a facial hair removal cream, I ended up with chemical burns on my upper lip. Those are NOT cute at all, and difficult to cover up with foundation. It seems that this is one of those times that I got what I paid for... Overall, I'd say Olay's Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo is a great product due to its efficacy, non-irritating formula, and ease of use. I'm definitely going to use up what I have, and maybe even repurchase it. — 6 years agoLipglossandSpandex | 521 reviews
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Hair? What hair?Upon first use I noticed that I had a burning sensation on my upper lip, which didn't really surprise me. Normally I get the same burning from Nair however unlike Nair it did not leave my skin red or even itchy. I first used this on my leg, to test and see how my skin would react, normally I test products on my arm but for a hair removal cream I would much rather be missing hair on my leg then...read more my arm. I thought it wouldn't work because it didn't remove any of the hair from my leg, but I used it on my face any way and I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised at how effective it was. It really was very simple to use even though during my first attempt I put too much of the prepping moisturizer on, I like how the stick is designed it reminds me of an old Lip Smackers push up tube of chap stick (not the ones with the twist bottoms). However when I first used it I thought I had used too little and added more, which interferes with the hair removal process so be careful! The hair removal cream is also shaped like a lip gloss tube which is very helpful since I'm sure we're all use to using this kind of applicator on our lips it was a smart move by Olay to do the same thing for a product used just above the lip. The directions are pretty much fool proof since you see the girl doing it in the pictures so you know what your result should look like. I feel this product is perfect and will save people a lot of money because the end result is the same or even better then waxing since for me waxing makes my skin red while this did not. I will however say I was disappointed that the directions warn not to use this on the eyebrows, but with the chemicals in this I'm sure it's for the best. All in all I would have to say I love this product and I hope Olay comes out with more hair removal products. — 6 years agoBon_Bon | 522 reviews
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easy to usei like this product because its simple, yet smart. i love the idea of the primer to prevent irritation. when i used the primer, i could feel the actual hair remover cream working on my skin. after i removed the cream, i still had that tingling feeling on my upper lip like i still had the cream on. i actually felt this sensation for two days afterward, which kind of scared me. it removed my hair co...read morempletely. its been three weeks since i first used it, and my hair still hasn't fully grown back. i am very impressed with this product. — 5 years, 12 months agokenya | 504 reviews
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No burn or red bumpsYes, I have facial hair - the ones around my mouth are especially visible and embarrassing. I've been using facial hair remover for years, and I've tried wax, cream, strips, bleach, electric razor, traditional razor, hair removing wand etc. But I have never found a method/product that is completely pain-free and long lasting. At first I was skeptical, and a bit worried about this 2-step applicati...read moreon. However, the shapes of the applicators allowed me to apply evenly, and the waiting-time was no big deal at all since it did not irritate my skin while I was waiting. I think the balm kept my skin from overdrying. I had used some "sensitive" formula hair removing products that caused my skin redness and irritation, but not this Olay Duo. The very first time results were just good, but not fantastic. Some hair (very little) were left untouched. A few days later, I tried again, and then, it removed all the peach fuzz. My skin were smoother and felt well-hydrated too. I think the best part of using this system is that my make-up foundation (both liquid and power formula) goes on even smoother. This is one of the best "at-home" facial removing systems. My only wish was the results are a bit longer-lasting than some of the cheaper hair removers since this duo is a bit more expensive. — 5 years, 11 months agoluckybetty | 895 reviews
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Really WonderfulThis stuff is wonderful. The dirrections are very easy to follow. It doesn't take long (only about 10 min total) and really removes all your unwanted hair. I have super sensitive skin and I had no reaction. Fantastic if you need to do it before going out because no one will be able to see any trace of it. It has a very light pleasant smell as well. Just be careful not to apply too much of the balm or else it won't remove the hair as well. — 5 years, 4 months agosportimonki13 | 51 reviews
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Olay facial Hair RemovalGreat products for a great price are what I think of when I see the name Olay. The Smooth Finish Hair Removal Duo is an Olay product and the price is decent for use on thinner hair so it's no exception, I suppose. The two-step process is doable from the privacy of your own home and all you need is a washcloth, a sink and a timer. In less than 10 min. you can be smooth with minimal effort. But t...read morehen there is the foul scent. Unfortunately, it is NOT fragrance-free but the fragrance isn't as strong as other products of this nature. You are using it right under your nose for those 8 minutes I admit. But it dissipates. I have pretty thick hair so it probably wasn't as effective as it could have been but on thinner hair it works well at making you smooth without plucking or a razor and it's a gentle and non-irritating alternative. — 6 years agoleo1999 | 678 reviews
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Easy Hair RemovalI have never had a huge issue with facial hair, but this product is perfect for the tiny hairs and easy to use. I loved how clear the instructions were and the balm you put on before removal really eases any pain or irritation you might have. The process is simple and easy to follow. After applying the cream, you wait a few minutes and wipe away. My face felt soft and the products really work. I would definitely recommend this to any woman, and it is easy and pain free to use. — 6 years agoStef42678 | 500 reviews
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The McCabe Hotel on North Plattes Dewey St. was built in 1916. At the time, it was one of the best, featuring 50 guest rooms 28 with baths, according to the North Platte newspaper.
This article is part of the Bulletin's ongoing series about North Platte's downtown buildings and their upstairs rooms.
When it was built, a drug store shared the first floor with the hotel lobby, and there was a large dining room and kitchen in the rear. The third floor was constructed in 1917, adding 100 sleeping rooms, according to the news report.
The hotel -- one of a handful of substantial downtown buildings -- stood next to the McCabe building on the corner of Fourth and Dewey, which had been built three years earlier in 1913, at the direction of Dr. Nicholas McCabe, a physician.
Soon after the McCabe building on the corner was constructed, it became home to a confectionary shop, a theater, a style shop and the Hendy-Ogier Ford Garage, according to City Bones, a book about North Plattes history.
Today, the third floor of the McCabe Hotel is a maze of halls with lots of small, empty rooms. There is no updated plumbing or electricity on the top floor, although remnants remain, including a large fuse box and shared bathrooms that once connected some of the rooms.
The second floors of both buildings are in relatively good shape, connected by a narrow hallway that links nine studio apartments on the McCabe Building with 16 studio apartments on the old hotel.
The second floors have been remodeled over the years and some of their original features were obscured. But, the abandoned rooms on the third floor still have dark, wooden doors, many of which are numbered with painted numerals. The original dark wood trims the walls in the hallways.
Inside the third floor rooms, plaster crumbles from the walls in several places. Some rooms have holes in walls and some windows are in disrepair. Vandals have spray-painted graffiti in some places.
From an upper room, a five-foot-wide outdoor space is visible between the hotel and the Knights of Columbus building, which abutts the north side of the hotel.
The third floor of the hotel is often said to be haunted. Residents of second floor apartments say they hear strange sounds up there, manager Rob Larson said. Larson has investigated the reports, but found no one nor any footprints in the dusty hallways and rooms.
However, Larson said there have been times when things were apparently moved without explanation. He said one room has a square hole in the floor, which looks like someone pulled up floor planks and laid them next to the hole. He doesnt know why.
On March 23, a team of paranormal investigators from Hastings (Tri-City Research and Investigation of the Paranormal) stayed overnight at the McCabe Hotel to see if they could find evidence that the third floor was haunted.
The results were inconclusive, Larson said, partly because their equipment picked up sounds and vibrations from apartments on the second floor. He said its possible that the team will return if they can figure out how to adjust for the natural noise downstairs.
In the big basement of the old hotel, an old fallout shelter from the 1950s runs the length of the building, complete with restrooms. It still contains some crackers vacuum sealed in tin containers provisions available in the event of a nuclear attack.
For many years in North Plattes history, when downtown was the place to shop, the OConnor Drug Store occupied the first floor of the McCabe Building. Today, that space is home to Hometown Family Radio, with Doggie Creations on the north end of the building facing Fourth St.
The first floor of the hotel has been occupied by several cafes and bars over the years, but it is now unoccupied.
Years ago, the McCabe Bar was on the first floor. In the early 1970s it became Eshs and Rags Lounge, then Andys, Doris, Kelseys and most recently, The Den.
Editor George Lauby contributed to this report. First published in the Sept. 26 print edition of the Bulletin.
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One of my favorite parts of working here at Rackspace is getting to work directly with startups. I love the energy, the enthusiasm and the culture (I worked for three startups in a row before coming to Rackspace). Having seen startups both thrive and fail, I now see a startling reality: The number one killer of small businesses isn't failure, but success. When startups haven't planned for the amount of traffic that they can get at a venue like SXSW Interactive, their moment in the spotlight can be more damaging than good. Don't let success at SXSWi crush your dreams. Take action today to prepare your project for success.
CDN all the things
Compute is the most expensive part of the cloud – don't waste those resources on the distribution of your content. The cloud has an entire infrastructure set up to not only ensure that your content is delivered speedily, but is also cached geographically for the next request. This outsources a sizable load on your server onto a cloud feature that is perfectly suited for this task.
Pro Tip: To prevent a total loss of connectivity, create a static landing page for your domain. If all else fails, your landing page will always be available.
If you're in the cloud, use cloud architecture
More often than not, when we see a customer's site fall down during a high traffic event, they're hosting on a single server. Performance and stability on the cloud requires a distributed architecture to protect against any single point of failure and to leverage the infinite scalability that the cloud has to offer.
The easiest way to do this is to set up a Cloud Load Balancer in front of your configuration. Why? Because it will provide you a persistent IP for DNS, an extra layer of content caching, the ability to use custom error pages and, most importantly, the ability to be agile with your environment at a moment's notice.
Don't create a single point of failure, and don't create several potential single points of failure all over your application. Instead, distribute your application into a tiered architecture.
Separate your web and database functions by creating multiple web nodes behind a load balancer, and separate nodes for your database(s). Every piece of your application should be redundant; as many pieces as possible should be on redundant, fault tolerant platform services, i.e. Cloud Load Balancers.
Pro Tip: If you think your traffic might be extra "spikey," have some "hot spare" nodes already spun up and ready to be added to an existing load balanced cluster. Use a configuration manager like Chef or Puppet to assign the spares where needed.
Take a few minutes to set up monitoring
You can make all of the necessary changes to make your application strong and redundant, but if something does goes wrong, you need to know about it. Rackspace provides several different methods for monitoring your application – ping, port, HTTP Status, web page content and our third party partners also offer application level monitoring that can help you find problems before they take you down completely.
Pro Tip: Since most cloud-centric monitoring platforms, including our own, have hooks for an API, you can add in some code to your application to automatically respond to monitoring alerts with an appropriate reaction – i.e. spinning up a new web node when traffic spikes, and spinning it down as traffic subsides.
Create an emergency plan and conduct a "fire drill"
So what about when something unexpected happens? Your launch will go much more smoothly if you turn the unexpected into something expected. This means having a contingency plan in case your site becomes unavailable. Once you have your configuration set up, be sure to load test it. Find out what happens when you kill a server right as people are accessing your application, or how the site reacts when you add a server image. What if you perform a reboot? Simulate high traffic events, make note of what happens and have the appropriate measures in place. Do you need to beef up your database? Or spin up additional web nodes? After you make those changes or additions, test it again! Also don't forget to backup! You can never backup enough…go do it now, we are not kidding. Do it. Allow yourself ample time for this process so you're as ready as possible for the big day.
Move your blog to Cloud Sites
Your application may be the bread and butter of your business. Keep your focus on your business by offloading the management of your blog to Cloud Sites. The Cloud Sites platform takes care of many of the single points of failure, but your blog may need to adjust to Cloud Sites. For example, serving dynamic MySQL / PHP every time will only beat on the shared Cloud Sites platform and limit your scalability, if not doom you. HTML is still the gold standard, and plug-ins like WordPress SuperCache will help you to stay afloat. Remember, CDN all the things!
Let us know about your High Traffic Event
You don't have to do it on your own – we're here to help. Call your hosting provider and let them know about your event. From our end, a launch beyond your wildest dreams looks a lot like a DDoS attack. If we know in advance, we can better respond. We can help you implement the suggestions mentioned and provide additional advice. Plus, we want to cheer you on! Call us today at 1-800-480-3163 to get started.
Allison Henslee and Jason Swindle from the Cloud Launch team contributed to this article.
Be sure to check out the Top 5 Reasons Startups Love The Open Cloud.


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In 2013, Warrick L. Carter, PhD, will retire as president of Columbia College Chicago after serving 13 years in the role. Since coming to Columbia in 2000, Carter has led the transformation of the college from a locally known commuter school into the largest private arts and media college in the country. During his tenure, enrollment increased by almost 25 percent to more than 11,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The size of the 2012 graduating class of more than 2,000 students almost doubled the number of graduates who walked the stage a decade ago.
During the 2000s, the college purchased and refurbished several buildings for the growing student population and partnered with local universities to construct the University Center of Chicago, dubbed the "Superdorm," in 2004. "We were still a commuter institution when I arrived," Carter says. "When we began to get a sense that applications were coming from around the globe, we knew we had to be more residential."
Providing additional student housing was an important step in making the college a destination school. "The year before we opened the University Center, we were housing 500 students," Carter says. "We're now close to 3,000 beds of students who stay in our facilities. That really helped to change the mixture of our students. Our demographics are completely different now in terms of where our students come from—nationally and internationally."
I feel good about where we are.
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done it alone.
Carter oversaw the development of Columbia's first newly constructed building, the state-of-the-art Media Production Center, which opened for classes in 2010. Under Carter's leadership, the urban campus footprint doubled to 2.5 million square feet of occupied classroom, office, exhibit, performance, and residence hall spaces, making the college the largest single presence in the downtown South Loop area.
The president led the creation of several new student-centered programs and initiatives, including Manifest, the annual urban arts festival for graduating students, and ShopColumbia, the art store where students have a commercial venue to showcase and sell their work. Additionally, Carter established new funding programs to address the financial needs of students, including Scholarship Columbia, and helmed the college's first comprehensive fundraising campaign.
"I feel good about where we are," Carter says. "I couldn't have done it alone. Kudos go to all of the VPs and deans, department chairs and staff directors, and associate VPs—everybody in the college community who understood this vision and helped us to realize it."


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Get an overview of this hotelAtrium hotel three blocks from convention center
Popular property highlights
A stay at Grand Hyatt Washington places you in the heart of Washington, walking distance from Ford's Theater and National Portrait Gallery.
This 4-star hotel is close to White House and Washington Monument.
Make yourself at home in one of the 897 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 44000 square feet (4088 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Grand Hyatt Washington
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Located three blocks from the Washington Convention Center, the Grand Hyatt hotel provides 39 conference rooms offering 44,000 sq feet (4,088 sq meters) of meeting and event space, including a ballroom for 2,450 guests. Event catering and audiovisual equipment. The business center has printing, faxing, and copying.
On-site dining options includes casual cafés, a martini lounge with plush seating and a full-service Starbucks. The fitness center offers an array of exercise classes, as well as 2 massage treatment rooms, cardiovascular equipment, free weights, an indoor splash pool, spa tub, and saunas. Garage parking is available nearby at a surcharge. Concierge services, an airport shuttle, and luggage storage is also available to guests.
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Business center
- Meeting rooms 45
- Conference space
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Express check-in
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 897
- Number of floors - 12
- Gift shops or newsstand
- ATM/banking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Wedding services
- Concierge services
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Luggage storage
- Conference space size (meters) - 4088
- Number of meeting rooms - 39
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Conference space size (feet) - 44000
- Long-term parking (surcharge)
- Year Built 1987
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Smoke-free property
- Spa services on site
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Television in common areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Sauna
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Steam room
- Indoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Long-term parking (surcharge), Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Room service (limited hours)
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Designer toiletries
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Daily housekeeping
- Pillowtop mattress
- iPod docking station
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- In-room climate control (heating)
Where to Eat
Cure Bar & Bistro - Relax with family, friends and business associates in an atmosphere reminiscent of a rustic lodge. The multi-level Cure Bar & Bistro features high ceilings, stone and oak walls, and open fireplace. An extensive selection of wine, beer and spirits is available along with savory cuisine made from local, sustainable and seasonal ingredients. Open for lunch, dinner and late night dining on weekdays. Dinner and late night dining are offered on Saturday and Sunday.
Cabinet - Open for breakfast.
Starbucks Reserve - Open daily from 6 AM to 8 PM.
Nearby Things to Do
Guests receive complimentary access to a two-story health club in Washington Center, an office building connected to the hotel. The club provides cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, an indoor splash pool and spa tub, saunas, steam rooms, and an aerobics studio with kick-boxing, spinning, yoga, and Pilates.
Seven blocks from the Grand Hyatt, Washington's National Mall has a tree-lined walking and running path. One mile (1.6 kilometers) away, the 18-hole golf course at Hains Point is perched on the banks of the Potomac River. There's a two-tier driving range and a miniature golf course that is listed on the National Register for Historic Places.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
Spa Services
- Number of treatment rooms 2
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 15 and USD 30 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 40 per night
- Valet parking fee: USD 52 per day (in/out privileges)
Hotel Name
- Grand Hyatt Washington
- Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel
- Washington Grand Hyatt
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We should mention
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
- This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.


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Just days after securing promotion to the Premier League, champagne showered the players who fought so hard for top-flight football next season.
And it is not just fans in Burnley who are overjoyed at the achievement. News of the success has now spread to Pope Francis during an audience with cardinals at The Vatican.
Clarets fan Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier, from Durban in South Africa, last week promised to tell the pontiff about the amazing run when he met him on Saturday.
He remained true to his word, but the Argentinean religious leader said he had to remain unbiased when it came to all things football.
Cardinal Napier tweeted: "Mentioned Burnley's achievement to Pope when he told us about Brazil President's: "Please Holy Father, remain neutral during World Cup!
"His response was evidence of similar neutrality. Obviously didn't want to upset anyone. But secretly I know he will support the little ones!"
The Cardinal has voiced his support for Burnley over the past week, taking to social networking sites to express his joy at the promotion.
He posted: "Congratulations, Burnley! Once again you've gained the prize by dint of hard work and dedication, not a big bank balance. God bless you all!
"Who knows? With Pope Francis's influence, Burnley might surprise even the 'big boys'! Can't wait for next season!!!!"
Fr John Mackie, from St Veronica's Church in Helmshore, said he was delighted the Pope had been told about how well the club had done.
He said: "It is very nice that the team's successes have been shared with the Pope. You never know, he might come and visit the town the next time he is in England."
Burnley MP Gordon Birtwistle added: "Obviously, the Burnley football team are supported all round the world, at all levels, but I didn't realise they had a Cardinal as a supporter, and that this Cardinal has told the Pope is absolutely amazing."
And as the pontiff was being told about the achievements in Burnley, the celebrations at Turf Moor were continuing in style.
Following a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town, in which the players donned shirts emblazoned with the royal crest to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the FA Cup win against Liverpool, the team was presented with the runners-up trophy.
Sam Vokes, who has recently had an operation to repair a ruptured cruciate ligament in his left knee, was congratulated by manager Sean Dyche before joining the rest of the team.
The delighted players completed a lap of honour around the pitch with the team inviting their children on to the pitch to share the special moment as fans waved flags declaring: 'Burnley promoted. We are Premier League'.
Dyche gave his son and daughter a huge kiss and cuddle, while Junior Stanislas and his son Alex posed happily for the cameras.
Captain Jason Shackell was joined by his son who wore his proud dad's medal. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Tom Heaton gave his match-winning gloves to youngster Harrison Rafferty who was cheering his team on in the stands.
The end-of-season party, which is due to be held at Turf Moor, is a sell-out, with 550 people expected to turn up.
Julie Cooper, leader of Burnley Council, said she was delighted at the reputation the football team and the town was getting on an international stage.
She said: "To hear we are making news internationally and that the Pope knows about us, it just gets better and better."
It is absolutely fantastic. We are all so proud of them. Burnley is on the big stage.
"To hear we are making news internationally and that the Pope, one of the most important figures in the world, knows about us, it just gets better and better."


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I'm wondering about how ego relates to how we feel about animals.
I understand the Buddhist doctrine about animals. But my query is about how your attitude towards animals changes (if it does) when your ego is reduced. There is a gulf between humans and animals, because humans believe that animals are less than they are and so are not worthy of 'rights' and are treated as property. I believe that one of the main reasons for this attitude is egotism, which gives humans an inflated sense of their own importance. Therefore, I'm wondering whether as people with reduced or absent egos Buddhists feel less of a gap between them and animals, and that animals feel more kindred to humans - almost that we are human-animals and they are animal-persons - we are actually the same.
My query isn't about doctine, it's about personal feelings and personal ego and how this relates to our feeling about animals.
Thank you very much.


text: This news item expired on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 so the information below could be outdated or incorrect. If you own property in Buncombe County, make sure to watch the January 2013 edition of Buncombe Life. On January 22 the Buncombe County Tax Office will mail your Property Revaluation notice. Join Kathy Hughes as she interviews Tax Director Gary Roberts about what this means for you, for your property, and for the future of Buncombe County. Mr. Roberts explains this important topic, answers your frequently asked questions, and goes over misconceptions about the revaluation process. For more information about the 2013 Buncombe County Property Revaluations, visit buncombecounty.org/tax, or give the Tax Department a call (note that their lines will be busy when these notices are released so be patient) at 828.250.4940.


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