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New Retinoid Agent Combined With Arsenic Trioxide for Untreated Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
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University of Southern California
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First received: April 28, 2008
Last updated: October 24, 2015
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The safety and efficacy of combining NRX 195183 with arsenic trioxide in treating untreated APL will be assessed.
|Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
|Drug: NRX 195183 (retinoid analogue) Drug: Arsenic Trioxide
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Phase II Study of NRX 195183 Induction and NRX 195183 Combined With Arsenic Trioxide (As2o3) as Initial Consolidation Therapy Followed by Continuous NRX 195183 Maintenance Therapy for Patients With Untreated Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: acute promyelocytic leukemia
MedlinePlus related topics: Arsenic Leukemia
Drug Information available for: Arsenic trioxide ArsenicU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by University of Southern California:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- The primary endpoint is achieving a partial or complete response [ Time Frame: Bone marrow biopsies will be done monthly during induction ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Safety and feasibility [ Time Frame: Twice weekly during induction and then weekly during consolidation ]
|Study Start Date:
|May 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|August 2010
|Primary Completion Date:
|August 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Intervention Details:Detailed Description:
Drug: NRX 195183 (retinoid analogue)
30mg/m2 PO daily x 3mo.in Induction, then daily with consolidationDrug: Arsenic Trioxide
0.15mg/kg/day over 2hrs VI on day 1-5 x 4 weeks. 2 weeks rest then repeat x 3 more cycles.
The primary objectives of this study are in newly diagnosed APL patients:
- To evaluate the efficacy (complete and molecular response rates) and toxicity of NRX 195183 in induction therapy
- To evaluate the efficacy (molecular response rates) and toxicity of NRX 195183 in combination with arsenic trioxide (As2O3) in consolidation therapy.
- To evaluate the efficacy (event free-survival, disease-free survival) and toxicity of NRX 195183 as maintenance therapy for patients with APL who achieve a molecular complete response.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis Patients must have a clinical diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) morphology or FAB M3 variant confirmed by RT-PCR assay for PML-RARα or chromosome analysis/FISH showing t(15:17) translocation. A patient may be entered prior to confirmatory studies, but a patient who is subsequently found to be PML-RARα negative will be removed from protocol treatment.
- Prior Treatment The patient must not have received any systemic definitive treatment for APL, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, retinoids or arsenic trioxide. Prior therapy with corticosteroids, hydroxyurea or leukapheresis will not exclude the patient.
- Age: Patients must be of age eighteen (18) or above.
Other Criteria
Patients must have the following laboratory values:
- Bilirubin equal or less than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal.
- Creatinine equal or less than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal
Pregnancy / Nursing Status
- Patients entered into this study should be non-pregnant and non-nursing and should not plan on becoming pregnant while on treatment. Treatment under this protocol would expose an unborn child to significant risks. treatment. Women and men of reproductive potential should agree to use an effective means of birth control. There is an extremely high risk of fetal malformation if pregnancy occurs while on treatment in any amount with retinoid drugs even for short periods.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Non-APL, AML patients should be excluded from the study.
- Other serious illnesses which would limit survival to 1 year.
- Psychiatric conditions which would prevent compliance with treatment or informed consent.
- Uncontrolled or severe cardiovascular disease. This would include history of a recent acute myocardial infarction, uncontrolled congestive heart failure, or active angina.
- AIDS or HIV positive patients, although HIV test is not required for accrual.
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Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00670150
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00670150
|United States, California
|USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
|Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Southern California
Sponsor Name Pending
|Principal Investigator:
|Dan Douer, MD
|University of Southern California
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Dr. Dan Douer, University of Southern California
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00670150 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|April 28, 2008
|Last Updated:
|October 24, 2015
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Leukemia, Myeloid
Arsenic trioxide
Antineoplastic Agents
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There was reason for celebration at St John's in Marlborough after it was ranked in the top five in Wiltshire state schools in this year's league table.
The school was ranked 11th within Wiltshire, including private and grammar schools, for its GCSE and A-level results.
Teachers were overjoyed with the 100 per cent GCSE pass rate despite a seven per cent drop in the number of students achieving A*-C grades, excluding maths and English, which stood at 79 per cent this year.
An impressive 69 per cent of pupils gained five or more A* to C grades at GCSE including maths and English.
There was a slight reduction in the proportion of top GCSE grades at St John's, which was down by five per cent, but still almost 30 per cent of the academy's grades are at A* and A.
Principal Patrick Hazlewood said: "In some ways league tables aren't all that important, what is important is that are results are constant and every year we are hitting around the 70 per cent mark for students getting A*-C grades at GCSE in maths and English.
"When you think about the range of abilities at a state school to be getting 70 per cent of students with those grades is a fantastic achievement.
"We are constantly aiming to do better every year, we want everyone who comes here to do very well."
A-level students left the school with a record-breaking set of results with the school experiencing a 100 per cent pass rate and 16 students gaining at least three A* to A grades.
The number of students gaining A*–C grades up three per cent from last year to 85 per cent and 57 per cent achieved A*–B which is a four per cent improvement on last year's results.
Pupils taking their A-Levels collected an average of 810.5 points, more than 100 points higher than nearby Abbeyfield School in Chippenham which ranked 24th in the table.
Dr Hazlewood said: "The grades the school achieves is due to a combination of factors, we're very lucky here that we have students that want to learn and want to do well.
"We also have a great teaching staff that is excellent at A-level teaching.
"The parents are also key, without their encouragement the students wouldn't do as well as the do."

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When you're in pain, it's natural to want relief. Whether you're suffering from arthritis, menstrual cramps, or a pulled muscle, over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers can ease your aches and help you get on with your life. But like all medicines, OTC pain relievers can cause side effects and may not be safe for everyone.
"Many people assume that because these drugs are sold over the counter that they are completely safe," says Elliott Antman, MD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Woman's Hospital in Boston. "But they can also have consequences that are important to understand."
So before you reach for one of the many bottles on the drugstore shelf, read on to learn about one type of OTC pain relievers -- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- and the benefits and risks of taking them.
How Do NSAIDs Relieve Pain?
NSAIDs are one of two major types of OTC pain relievers. The other is acetaminophen (Tylenol).
A few different types of NSAIDs are available over the counter:
- Aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin, Excedrin)
- Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB)
- Naproxen (Aleve)
Stronger doses of some of these drugs, as well as other NSAIDs, are also available by prescription.
NSAIDs are used to reduce fever and relieve mild aches and pains.They can be used for everything from a mild toothache or headache to cramps. Many people also use NSAIDs to relieve the pain of arthritis or to treat the aches and pains of the common cold and flu.
NSAIDs work by blocking enzymes in the body that help make chemicals that signal pain. When these enzymes are blocked, you feel less pain.
Side Effects of NSAIDs
Like any drug, NSAIDs can have side effects. The side effects can vary a bit from drug to drug, but most commonly include:
- Stomach upset or nausea
- Stomach pain
- Heartburn
- Diarrhea
Less common but potentially serious side effects of NSAIDs include:
- Stomach ulcer and bleeding
- Increased blood pressure
- Allergic reaction -- hives, facial swelling, asthma/wheezing
Some people may be at higher risk for side effects or other problems with NSAIDs. Talk with your doctor before taking any NSAID if you:
- Are over age 60
- Are pregnant or nursing
- Have three or more drinks of alcohol every day
- Have bleeding problems
- Have liver or kidney disease
- Have heart disease
- Take a medicine to thin the blood, such as warfarin (Coumadin)
- Take a medicine for high blood pressure
Children and teenagers who are recovering from a viral infection such as the flu or chickenpox should not take aspirin. It has been linked to Reye's syndrome, a serious but rare condition that can result in brain, kidney, and liver damage. Naproxen sodium is not recommended for children under 2. Ibuprofen is considered safe for children 6 months and older in the right dose.


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Surreal Fiction takes place in our world- "real world" and "sane world." But prepare to be shocked because the things that go down are twisted and psychedelic, schizophrenic and macabre. It injects humdrum everyday life with a much-needed dose of bizarre fantasy, letting imagination skyrocket through boundless terrain.
This is the story of the Binewski family, a conspicuous clan of monstrosities who travel the country in a notorious family circus. Papa Binewski intentionally bred his offspring to be mutant freaks by dosing his wife with toxic chemicals and drug cocktails during her pregnancy. From his point of view, there was no better way to guarantee a lifetime security and financial freedom for his babies than to make them have an appearance "miraculous" and extraordinary that wherever they went, people would pay just to gape at them.


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Two friends have together raised £1,200 for Manorlands through running a stall at a series of car boot sales.
Anne Thompson and Trish Wood attended each sale held in Haworth Road, Cullingworth, last year.
Both women are members of the organising committee for the Bronte Vintage Gathering (BVG), which is staged annually at the Cullingworth site in aid of Manorlands.
They have now begun preparations for the next BVG, on May 10 and 11.
Since it was first held 15 years ago, the extravaganza has raised more than £300,000 for the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice.
Matthew Binns, a regional fundraiser based at Manorlands, said: "Anne and Trish work tirelessly throughout the year raising funds for us and we are extremely grateful.
"If they aren't ploughing their efforts into one of the three events organised by the Bronte Vintage Gathering committee, they do something else to raise money for Manorlands.
"The funds they have raised will help us to continue providing incredible care, both at the hospice and within the local community."


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I'm a list maker. As far back as I can remember I was writing out lists on paper. What to do today. What do to next week. Things I meant to do last week but want to definitely get to this year. Things I need to do that have to do with the music business. Things I need to do that have to do with home life. You get the idea. Naturally computers make list making and reminders even more "enjoyable". However, I've been torn as to which application to use.
My first stab at a computerized to do list was in a Filemaker database I created. After that got boring I just had a to do list on a TextEdit document. Then I had that list TextEdit document inside a iDisk (mobileMe) folder so it would be available on all my computers. When online web apps took over I tried Remember the Milk and Todoist. I settled on Todoist for about a year. Lately, with my new job and Bronx renovations I realized I am managing a ton more projects and need another layer of help. This weekend I tried out The Hit List and Things. I really like Things a lot and think it maybe my next choice. The iPhone app for Things also looks pretty sweet. Although I'm already syncing a bunch of stuff (mobileMe, dropbox, Spanning Sync) and I think it's slowing my machine down (duh!). I really think web apps are the future though. Google's new Task's look interesting. Maybe I should make a musical GTD inbox? I could sing all my to do lists! Surely I would remember them that way.
So by now maybe you get my point? Yes I need to choose a tool and they are useful but it's all a bit ridiculous. That said, what's your favorite choice for remembering all the things you have to do?
If you want to know a little more about the art of "Getting Things Done" or GTD check out David Allen: click here
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Indians put Pestano on DL, recall Hagadone
CLEVELAND -- The Indians were hopeful that right-handed setup man Vinnie Pestano would be over the soreness in his right elbow and be ready to pitch by the time Monday's game against the A's arrived. Things do not always go as planned.
Less than an hour before the contest, Cleveland placed Pestano on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in the throwing elbow and recalled left-hander Nick Hagadone from Triple-A Columbus to shore up the bullpen.
"It's just one of those things where it just kept lingering and lingering and lingering," Pestano said after the Indians' 7-3 win on Monday. "And I can't keep handicapping the bullpen like we have been. So it was a decision that was tough to be made, but it had to be made.
"I pride myself on being available every day and always being able to take the ball. This is definitely not a fun situation to be in."
Pestano said that an MRI showed no structural damage, adding that the injury was unrelated to the joint issue that required Tommy John surgery in 2006.
With Pestano sidelined, sidearmer Joe Smith will likely serve as the primary setup man to All-Star closer Chris Perez.
Pestano (eligible for activation on May 16) has not pitched in a game since April 28, though he threw off a mound on Saturday and played long toss on Sunday. Following that second throwing session, manager Terry Francona indicated that Pestano was available for Monday, but Cleveland has changed course with a more cautious approach.
"Could I have gone out there and thrown?" Pestano said. "Yeah, but I still would have felt it. There still would have been some pain and some discomfort. It being the first week of May and us being capable of filling my role with Joe and Joe's role with a combination of the other guys, it just makes perfect sense just to get the rest and knock it out."
Through eight appearances (eight innings), Pestano has a 2.25 ERA and eight strikeouts. In his most recent outing, he allowed one run on one hit and issued two walks in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Royals.
The 27-year-old Hagadone has a 2.25 ERA in nine games for Cleveland this season.
Jordan Bastian is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Major League Bastian, and follow him on Twitter @MLBastian. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I am male 50 years hypertensive on Atenolol 100 Amlodipine 10 mg and Losartan 100 mg.I have a following problems : 1.My sexual activity is almost over. Pennis size always remains shrinked and does not get errected even on hectic foreplay or manual stimulation by my wife. Manual masturbation with active paricipation of wife is unsucessful. What is this problem? Have I become impotent or aging process? Secondly, I have a Benign enlargement of prostrate. Is this a contributory factor. Please guide me. I am taking Tamsulosin 0.4. Is sexual activity contraindicated for BPH ?
The enlarged prostate and/or the medicines could contribute to your sexual problems. However, the 2 antihypertensives you are taking usually do not cause sexual problems. You might need a check of your blood pressure, waist size, glucose, testosterone and lipids to see what is going on, just for starters. You might need a medicine change. You might need your prostate problem treated. You might need to start a drug like Levitra, Viagra or Cialis. Lots of things to examine. You also might need to examine your relationship with your partner or examine other life stresses. Please take this email and show it to your doctor.
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Bois-Du-Luc Ecomuseum
- Address:
Rue Saint-Patrice 2b
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In 2012, the Bois-du-Luc, one of the major mining sites in Wallonia, has been listed under the Unesco World Heritage.
The Bois-du-Luc, a mining site listed as exceptional Walloon heritage, is a great way to discover the work and daily life of a miner and his family. At the end of the 19th century, the Société des Charbonnages du Bois-du-Luc (created in 1685) founded the Saint-Emmanuel pit and constructed a unique village model nearby.
All sorts of activities were available at the village - which was supervised by a director - from purchasing food and drink at the grocery, butcher's, mill and brewery, get treatment both at home and at the hospital, relax at the park and kiosk, and get an education, both at school and in church.
Bois-du-Luc is a key location on the European Route of the Industrial Heritage.
Opening times
Mid-April to end of October:
- weekdays 9am to 5pm
- weekends and public holidays 10am to 6pm
November to mid-April groups only:
- weekdays 9am to 5pm; reservation required
- closed on weekends
Always closed on Monday
Weekdays 9am, 10am, 11am, 1.30pm and 3pm
Weekends and public holidays 10am, 1am, 1.30pm, 3pm and 4pm
Visits last between 1h30 and 2h.
The entire venue is accessible to persons with reduced mobility
- website : http://www.ecomuseeboisduluc.be/#resa
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text: For 17 days this summer, we spent our vacation criss-crossing the northeast from Chincoteague, Va., through Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine, up into Canada. Today, many of the places we visited are under water after Hurricane Sandy blew through, leaving a trail of destruction across our vacation route.Hurricane Sandy first hit near Atlantic City, N. J., Oct. 29. Recovery efforts were underway by the next day, but at one point there were close to 8 million customers without power in 15 states and Washington, D.C.On June 14 though, when we pulled out of Aurora and headed to Maryland, the weather was beautiful. It was still beautiful the next day in Annapolis as we walked to City Dock where the HMS Bounty was docked. Built in 1960 in Nova Scotia, it was used in the 1962 film, "Mutiny on the Bounty." The sun sparkled on the water that day as the flags on the Bounty waved softly in the wind.Tragically, less than five months later, the Bounty sank as it was racing from Connecticut to one of its frequent winter homes in St. Petersburg, Fla., trying to outrun the hurricane. One of its 16 crew members died and the captain was still missing.From Maryland, we followed the coast down to Chincoteague Island, Va., home of the wild ponies made famous in Marguerite Henry's children's book, "Misty of Chincoteague." Again, the weather was beautiful on that June afternoon as we crossed the five-mile causeway from the mainland to the island -- the only way to get on or off of Chincoteague. For two hours we boated through the grassy marshlands that surround Chincoteague and its neighboring island, Assateague, watching the ponies as they grazed near the water's edge.By Monday, Oct. 29, the causeway was closed because of flooding, trapping the residents on the island. A noon curfew was issued and most of the roads on the 7-mile by 3-mile island were under water -- three-feet deep in some spots, according to the Associated Press.From Chincoteague we drove north, again following the coast through Delaware to Philadelphia, where we visited the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross' house and other historic sights. Those sights were battered by rain Monday night and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority remained closed until the facilities and equipment could be inspected.We spent one night in New Jersey and then used the George Washington Bridge to cross the Hudson River to Manhattan. That bridge was shut down last Monday because of high winds.Hurricane Sandy forced other spots we had visited to close or evacuate like Mystic Seaport Village in Mystic, Conn., and the Cliff Walk in Newport, R.I. Huge waves crashed up on the rocks along the Cliff Walk on the calm afternoon we hiked along the shoreline. I can't imagine what it was like during Hurricane Sandy.We continued on, visiting Boston and New Hampshire on our way to Bar Harbor, Maine, where our campsite sat 10 feet from the ocean. It was beautiful at night watching the sun dip into the water as we searched the tide pools for treasures. I imagine today that our campsite is under water. And the Park Look Road, the same road we followed to the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, was closed this week. The views from the top of the mountain during the hurricane would have been drastically different from what I saw in June.Our trip was not yet finished and we crossed the border into Canada visiting New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island (the Atlantic provinces) and Québec before crossing back over into Vermont. Those areas also were hit with flooding, high winds, storm damage and power outages.I think about the incredibly nice people we met along the way like the guy in the planetarium in Mystic or the woman who patiently waited as I stumbled through an explanation in my rusty, college French. I hope they, and the others we met along the way, are safe.The world is a big and beautiful place and despite the hurricane, I am confident the East Coast will be beautiful once again. It just may take a little time.E-mail: email@example.com: 330-541-9437


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The Brian Burke era with the Toronto Maple Leafs, for all intents and purposes, ended last month. Now, it's official.
Burke on Thursday rejoined the Anaheim Ducks as a part-time pro scout, the team announced. Burke was the Ducks GM when they won the 2007 Stanley Cup.
He'd been serving as a senior advisor to the Maple Leafs since they fired him in Jan. 9, though that position didn't carry any hockey decision-making power. Now, he's back with Anaheim, working under GM Bob Murray, who replaced him in 2008.
"We are happy to welcome Brian back to the organization," Murray said in a released statement.
The responsibilities and part-time nature of the job will help Burke (theoretically) put together the 2014 U.S. Olympic team. He was the architect of the 2010 silver medal-winning squad and the reported front-runner to get that responsibility again.


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Air Quality Code Red Forecast for Aug. 13: Fairfax Connector Rides Free
Fairfax County Office of Public
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Aug. 12, 2005
Air Quality Code Red Forecast for Aug. 13;
Fairfax Connector Rides Free
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has issued a Code Red air quality action day for tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 13. This forecast means air quality is expected to be unhealthy for all individuals. Fairfax Connector will provide free rides tomorrow.
Children, the elderly and people with heart or respiratory ailments, emphysema, asthma or chronic bronchitis should reduce outdoor activities. Healthy individuals should limit strenuous outdoor work or exercise and outdoor activities.
Much of the air pollution in our area is created by vehicles, lawn mowers, other garden equipment and common household products. In order to prevent high levels of ozone from forming:
- Limit driving and, when possible, combine trips or telework.
- Use area bus and rail lines or carpool.
- Ride Fairfax Connector free on Code Red days.
- Avoid mowing lawns with gasoline-powered lawn mowers.
- Refuel vehicles after dusk.
- Use environmentally friendly products.
- Conserve electricity, keep air conditioning no lower than 78 degrees.
For more information on air quality, visit the Fairfax County Web site
at www.fairfaxcounty.gov
and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/resourceair.htm.
For daily Air Quality Index forecasts, call the Air Quality Hotline at
202-962-3299, TTY 711. For information on Fairfax Connector weekend
schedules and routes, go to www.fairfaxconnector.com.


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Weekend update: Make it count
One month from today, we'll know who will be sitting in the Oval Office for the next four years—and volunteers are doing everything they can to make sure it's President Obama. From Colorado to North Carolina, experienced volunteers and first-timers alike lent a hand for this campaign. Check out some photos from this weekend, then sign up to volunteer near you.


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Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly Anaheim property with a health club
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Near Disneyland® Resort
Rising 14 stories, this Anaheim hotel is 2 blocks from Disneyland® Resort and connected to the Anaheim Convention Center. Guests visiting Orange County for sports will find Angel Stadium and the Anaheim Ducks hockey team nearby.
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Hilton Anaheim amenities include an outdoor pool with children's water playground, an indoor pool and a basketball court. The hotel offers a food court, along with the Mix Restaurant and a Starbucks. For events, the hotel offers 2 ballrooms.
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Guestrooms at this Hilton offer cable TV with HBO, ESPN and CNN, WiFi, refrigerators, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Rest easy on the Hilton Serenity Bed. Guests in a Disney View Room get great views of the fireworks display.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hilton Anaheim's lobby includes a Starbucks outlet and a Disney activities desk, offering advice and tickets. Guests can dine at Mix Restaurant & Lounge, where ingredients are locally sourced. All guests can make use of the fitness facilities, outdoor heated pool with children's water playground, indoor pool and 2 spa tubs. The property features 140,000 square feet (13,000 square meters) of meeting facilities and WiFi access in public areas (surcharge). Valet and self parking options are also offered (surcharges).
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- Coffee shop or café
- Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Conference space
- Fitness facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Full-service spa
- Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
- Express check-out
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Number of spa tubs - 2
- Tours/ticket assistance
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms 60
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 1572
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Terrace
- Picnic area
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 4
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 140000
- Conference space size (meters) - 13006
- Number of meeting rooms - 53
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Spa services on site
- Children's pool
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Smoke-free property
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Children's pool
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Playground on site
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( USD 12.95 per 24-hour period )
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( USD 12.95 per 24-hour period )
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free weekday newspaper
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- MP3 docking station
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- WiFi (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Mix Restaurant - Features regional organic and natural ingredients; serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Mix Lounge - Serves signature cocktails, an extensive wine list, and appetizers.
Starbucks - Coffee drinks and snacks.
Pool Bar and Grill - An al fresco grill next to the fifth floor outdoor pool. Serves barbecued specialties, salads, and light snacks. The adjacent bar offers specialty cocktails, smoothies, and other beverages. Open seasonally.
Food Court - Quick and convenient dining options include Baja Fresh, Just Grillin', Sbarro, and Submarina.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Hilton Anaheim offers outdoor pools, an indoor pool, spa tubs and a sun deck. Also featured is a full service Health Club (surcharge) with spa services, sauna, and steam rooms. The Hilton Anaheim offers a variety of fitness classes, including yoga, kickboxing, spinning, and Pilates.
- Golfing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Fitness classes on site
- Basketball on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Playground on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
- Steam room in spa
- Number of treatment rooms 4
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body scrubs
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 29.00 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 27.50 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 12.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: USD 16 per night (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 22 per night (in/out privileges)
- Late check-out fee: USD 50
- In-room microwave fee: USD 25 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 29.00 per night
- Facilities fee: USD 14.00 per person, per day and includes use of:
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- Anaheim Hilton
- Hilton Anaheim
- Hilton Hotel Anaheim
- Anaheim Hilton Hotel
- Hilton Anaheim Hotel Anaheim
- Hilton And Anaheim
- Hilton Anaheim Hotel
We should mention
Up to 4 children 17 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.
Breakfast Package
Book a stay in a Breakfast Package rate category and receive a buffet breakfast for up to 2 people.
Offer valid anytime, subject to availability. Not valid with any other discount, coupon, or offer. Offer good once per stay.


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An analytical look at Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game (4:30 p.m. ET, CBS) between the No. 3 seed Houston Texans and No. 2 seed New England Patriots:
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The Texans' drop from the top AFC playoff position started with their embarrassing 42-14 loss at New England, in which they spotted the Patriots a 28-0 second-quarter lead. They couldn't stop anything Tom Brady and the offense wanted to do. Houston's defense will be on the spot again trying to deal with Brady's myriad weapons. Matt Schaub also struggled in the first matchup (19-for-32 passing, 232 yards, INT) compared to Brady (21-for-35, 296 yards, four TDs). After a shaky performance against the Bengals in the wild-card round that included an interception returned for a score, Schaub must protect the ball and deliver big plays off play-action.
The Patriots' offense also will have something new to throw at the Texans—Rob Gronkowski, who missed Week 14 with a broken forearm. Safety Glover Quin excelled in coverage against the Bengals' Jermaine Gresham, but the combination of Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez (eight catches, 58 yards, two TDs in the first game) will be the toughest matchups for Houston's 3-4.
Texans player to watch
Arian Foster. Foster scored a touchdown when the teams met in Foxborough, but for the most part he was a non-factor because of the Patriots' defense (15 carries for 46 yards) and the game getting out of hand early. Foster blew through the Bengals for 140 yards rushing and was kept busy with season highs of 32 carries and eight catches (for 34 more yards). With Schaub still in a bit of a funk, expect Foster to be fed often. If the Texans' offensive line can spring Foster for yards in chunks, it will set up both high-percentage throws and work the clock effectively to help keep Brady off the field.
Patriots player to watch
Vince Wilfork. Wilfork was a big reason Foster couldn't get going. The Patriots' defensive tackle consistently won the battle with the Pro Bowl combination of left guard Wade Smith and center Chris Myers. Wilfork also got in Schaub's face often (sack, forced fumble). The Texans must make sure the powerful 6-2, 325-pounder Wilfork doesn't dictate terms again at the line of scrimmage.
Matchup to watch
Texans' pass rush vs. Patriots' offensive line. J.J. Watt, the likely defensive player of the year from end, was silenced by New England's front five. While Watt will focus his energy on a big rebound, the burden of rattling Brady can't be all on him. The Texans were missing the explosive pass rush of outside linebacker Brooks Reed in Week 14. He looked fully recovered from his groin injury against the Bengals with one sack and numerous pressures. Reed, Connor Barwin and rookie Whitney Mercilus need to help Watt by working the edges well against big tackles Nate Solder and Sebastian Vollmer.
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Renal Replacement Therapy: A Future Option for Horses?
Researchers are exploring the use of renal replacement therapy to help horses with acute renal failure.
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Botulism in Horses: An Update
Learn about current recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of this often deadly disease.
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Box Elder Tree Seeds Linked to Seasonal Pasture Myopathy
Researchers weed out the causes of deadly seasonal pasture myopathy and atypical myopathy in horses.
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ACVIM Animal Survivor Video: Q Beat an Uncommon Infection
June 14, 2013
Meet Q, a Rocky Mountain Saddle Horse that survived proliferative enteropathy.... Read More
Renal Replacement Therapy: A Future Option for Horses?
September 25, 2013
Researchers are exploring the use of renal replacement therapy to help horses with acute renal failure.... Read More
Botulism in Horses: An Update
August 10, 2013
Learn about current recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of this often deadly disease.... Read More
Box Elder Tree Seeds Linked to Seasonal Pasture Myopathy
August 09, 2013
Researchers weed out the causes of deadly seasonal pasture myopathy and atypical myopathy in horses.... Read More
Equine Immunodeficiencies Reviewed
August 05, 2013
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Pelham Bay Park
Yoga in the Orangerie: Fall Series
Friday, November 8, 2013
9:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
This event repeats every week on Friday between 9/13/2013 and 11/8/2013.
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The benefits of yoga are well known: de-stress, get strong, and flexible, and have fun! This beginner-level class is also suitable for those who want to deepen their practice in a steady mindful approach. Taught by certified Anusara yoga teacher Ann Casapini in a serene, sunlit space. Eight-class series; class size limited to 12. Students must bring own mats.
This class does not meet on Friday, October 11.
Registration and pre-payment required. Cost $144 for series; members $120
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There are currently 2 service interruptions affecting access within this park.
Orchard Beach Nature Center
The Orchard Beach Nature Center is currently closed for repairs.
Anticipated Completion: 09/01/2017
Sweetgum Playground
NYC Parks has removed slides in this park due to a manufacturer recall. The manufacture is currently working on an improved design and redesigned slides will be installed as soon as possible.
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Pacers slow starts need to stop now!
When Frank Vogel took over the head coaching position for the Indiana Pacers it gave them a little spark. They won seven out of their first eight games with their only loss coming in Miami. It looked like the trend of slow starts was over by averaging 31.6 points in the first quarter during that span.
Then the Heat came to Indiana and spanked us and brought us back to reality. We gave up 41 points and were down by 22 after the first quarter. That is when the trend of good starts ended. It took eight games for the new coach spark to ware off.
As good as the first eight games were under our new coach, the next 13 games was just as bad. We lose 10 of those games and every time were down after the first quarter. The only comeback win being against the lowly Wizards. During that stretch we came close to disaster. We fell out of a playoff birth and our season was looking like a failure.
Then came the new look Knicks. The only playoff team in more turmoil than us. We played them in New York and here, both times scoring 29 points in the first quarter and winning. Those two games rescued our season.
We go to Boston and the Celtics have a slow start. They score only 15 points in the first quarter but we don't take advantage and lose by only scoring 20 points in each quarter. It was the only time under our new coach that we didn't win after leading the first quarter.
The last time we had an inspired first quarter was against the Central Division leading Bulls. We score 31 points in the first quarter and go on to win in overtime. It looks like Chicago is going to be our first round matchup and lets hope that win gives them confidence.
Fast starts have been the exception not the rule. In the last nine games, we have trailed all of them after the first quarter. Of the first 26 games under our new head coach we got one comeback win. Of the last five wins they have all had to be comebacks. We have averaged 20.7 points in the first quarter during that span. At least we've shown signs of not giving up. I would hope not with the playoffs and the season on the line.
With the Washington Wizards coming here to the Fieldhouse on Wednesday, lets buck this trend of slow starts and make a hard playoff push. Go Pacers!
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Diss rejects merger with new Norfolk Citizens Advice Bureau
PUBLISHED: 16:34 22 November 2012
A Norfolk town's Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) will not become part of a new county-wide branch after members rejected the proposal at a meeting earlier this week.
The board of the Diss, Thetford and District branch of the CAB, based in Shelfanger Road, failed to secure the 75pc of the votes needed to pass the motion during a meeting with CAB trustees at the Park Hotel in Diss on Monday night.
The decision came despite assurances from David Sice, chairman of the trustees with the Diss and Thetford branch, in October that the move would not result in the closure of the CAB's Shelfanger Road office or any changes to opening hours or the number of volunteers.
The only change could be a reduction in the number of trustees, Mr Sice added, as there were currently 25 trustees with the four different districts and he believed there could be positives emerging from the new unified structure, which should be strongly financially than when the four districts operated separately.
But following Monday's meeting, he said: "At an Extraordinary General Meeting on Monday, a majority of the membership welcomed the proposal that Diss and Thetford CAB should become part of a new county-wide service which would maintain current levels of service in Diss and Thetford. The trustees will now be exploring how we go forward. Bureau services are unaffected and operating as normal."
Currently, the four districts have 450 volunteers and 50 full or part-time staff providing advice and assistance with legal problems, debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, employment and immigration.
These volunteers are based at nine offices across the county, at Diss, Norwich, Wymondham, Great Yarmouth, North Walsham, Fakenham, Attleborough, Diss, Thetford and King's Lynn.


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If You Live Like This, You'll Never Have to Cleanse
I started a workout regimen and now I'm fatter. How is exercise helping if all I want to do is eat?
First, the good news: There are benefits to exercise besides a smaller skirt size. You slash your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and dementia and get the mental-health perks. But to keep your weight in check, make sure "blood sugar levels remain steady so you don't end up famished and prone to overeat," says Heidi Skolnik, a nutritionist who has worked with the hungry New York Knicks, Giants, and Mets. Before exercising, have a snack with 15 to 25 grams of carbs (half a banana works). After exercising, eat a combo of protein and carbs—a couple of good options are plain yogurt with fresh fruit or a tablespoon of peanut butter on toast. And try keeping a food journal to stay accountable.
When my doctor asks how often I exercise, I've been known to include the time I spend cheering at my kid's soccer game. Hey, I was standing up! Is that bad?
It does count, but it's better if you're walking up and down the sideline. Research shows that the more "non-exercise activity" you sneak into your day, the healthier you'll be and the more pounds you'll lose. So look for every opportunity to move, like pacing at your kids' games or strolling around the block during a phone date with a friend. Gadgets like the Fitbit and Nike+ FuelBand can help keep you motivated: You wear them all day and they tally your movement. Fun/addictive!
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It's a partnership between the city and the school system aimed at improving education in Jacksonville.
A two-day education summit wrapped up Friday.
Duval County Superintendent Nikolai Vitti spoke during one of Friday's sessions at the Main Library downtown.
The community-wide gathering touched on parental involvement, mentoring, energizing the community, parental advocacy, early learning and other topics.
Mayor Alvin Brown plans to make the summit an annual event.
"I think it's very important to continue to build on -- focus on best practices on what can we do to improve how we accelerate the achievement gap and closing it," Brown said. "How do we make sure, for example, that the parent gathering continues to really reach out and go deep into the community?"
The summit began Thursday as Bill Cosby visited town. He spoke to students at Raines High school, then went before a crowd Thursday night at the Florida Theatre.
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Bentonville, Ark., Wal-Mart Stores on Monday launched the first salvo in the holiday price wars. Starting this week, the company will announce price cuts each week on its "Top 12 Toys of Christmas." Industry reports say Wal-Mart will slash prices by 10% to 50% on select toy items.
"We're starting early and aggressively with unbeatable prices on the items we know are on [childrens'] lists," Wal-Mart's chief toy officer Laura Phillips, said in a statement.
The retailer said it will announce new discounts every week through the holiday shopping season.
Last week, Lowe's Cos. Inc. issued an earnings warning, while Target Corp. slashed its September sales forecast, fueling concerns that the holiday shopping season will be one of the weakest in years.
The National Retail Federation has already forecast that U.S. holiday sales will rise at their slowest pace in five years.
The price cuts also come after millions of toys bearing the "Made in China" label were recalled in recent months mainly due to unsafe levels of lead paint. Lead paint has been linked to health problems in children, including brain damage.
Wal-Mart has already asked its suppliers to resubmit testing documentation for the toys it sells in its stores and has hired independent laboratories to conduct an average of 200 additional tests each day. It also is looking to stock its shelves with more products made closer to home.


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Sacramento, Calif.-based General Produce Co. is collaborating with the California Asparagus Commission in April on a retail display contest.
General Produce sponsored a California asparagus display contest involving 40 grocery outlets and seven military commissaries in Northern California. The contest, April 7-13, was a way for grocery stores to showcase and boost their asparagus sales during California's peak asparagus season, which began in March and should continue through May.
General Produce partnered with Sacramento wholesale produce company Rohrer Bros. Inc. to work with the commissaries for this contest.
"These contests really do drive sales," said Mike Malena, retail sales manager at General Produce. "You get much bigger sales with these big displays. Produce just jumps in your basket."
Malena said similar contests in the past for other commodities, such as Mexican avocados, Chilean stone fruit and bananas, have netted gains.
"We have seen (up) to 75% increases in sales (with these types of contests)," he said. "Consumers will shop these displays if they are inviting."
Cherie Watte Angulo, executive director of the El Centro-based California Asparagus Commission, said promotions like this create excitement, stimulate sales and educate consumers on seasonality.
"With escalating interest in locally grown produce, we feel this gives us an opportunity to educate consumers on the timing of the California asparagus season and encourage them to enjoy fresh California asparagus as much as they can during our spring season," she said.
Produce merchandisers assisted the supermarkets with ideas and direction as needed. What will the judges be looking for? Big, eye-catching displays in high-traffic areas of the store, possibly cross-promoting with something like mayonnaise or lemons, maybe using purple and white asparagus alongside green asparagus, or even displaying a classic spring item like California strawberries nearby as a magnet to draw consumers in.
"Stores can get creative and micromarket to their areas and what works for them," he said.
The California Asparagus Commission provided point-of-sale material, which contains a quick-response code linking consumers to recipes and further information. In addition, select stores and commissaries conducted simple food demos of an asparagus recipe: Lemon Lovers Asparagus.
"That's a key part to really increasing sales," Malena said. "To have not only a full-blown display with (point-of-sale materials) but also supporting it with in-store demos really creates excitement."
The grand prize-winning retail outlet and commissary will receive an iPad, with $100 and $50 generic gift cards going to second- and third-place winners. Commissaries will give away the gift cards to consumers.


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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A new three-drug combination may work as a front-line treatment for cancer of the plasma cells, according to an early-stage clinical study.
Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center combined Onyx Pharmaceuticals' drug carfilzomib with Celgene's Revlimid (lenalidomide) and a low dose of dexamethasone in patients with myeloma. All participants in the study showed a reduction of their disease of at least 50%. Results of the study were presented Tuesday at the American Society of Hematology's annual meeting.
"The combination treatment appears to deliver everything we expected and more," Comprehensive Cancer Center multiple myeloma program director Andrzej Jakubowiak said in a statement. "We have seen no neurotoxicity and fantastic efficacy, the best reported to date."
According to news reports, Onyx plans to file for regulatory approval of carfilzomib in the middle of next year.


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From June 29–July 3 2011, Melbourne's iconic Fed Square was transformed by some of Victoria's most gifted regional artists and their communities. As part of Regional Arts Victoria's statewide project Illuminated by Fire, 10 extraordinary projects were installed and showcased with a series of events, talks and tours.
During our week-long residency, which encompassed four day-time panel discussions, four day-time tours of the work with the artists, three night time performances and five days of general exhibition, we estimate that close to 5,000 Melbournians directly engaged with the work. Many were greatly moved by the stories they heard. The project aimed to use arts processes to engage regional communities in a discussion about fire experience in order to develop greater resilience in dealing with the preparations for the annual fire season and in dealing with the aftermath of fire events.
We also aimed through the Melbourne exhibition to shift attitudes in the broader community from fire as something to be feared to fire as an essential part of our ongoing survival. We have done this and more – astonishing people with the power of beautiful work to truly create an impact.
Speakers over the week included Kevin Tolhurst, Rob Gell, Donna Jackson, Bruce Esplin, John Schauble, Simone Blair, Robyn Archer, Arnold Zable, Danielle Clode, Carmel Wallace, Tracy Bourne and Catherine Larkins.
Illuminated by Fire was presented in 2011 as part of The Light in Winter at Fed Square.
Read more about Illuminated by Fire here, and watch a video of Artistic Director Donna Jackson talking more about the project.


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A Ten Commandments monument has been placed right next to the Levy County Courthouse by a non-profit group. While the county does not own the monument — do you think the county commission should have a religious monument on the courthouse grounds? And if the monument is related to the county or nation's history or system of laws, should a plaque explaing that accompany the monument?


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England's second successive Ashes series next winter will begin in Brisbane on November 21.
Cricket Australia released the dates for the five-Test portion of the 2013-14 tour, which also contains five one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches and begins just weeks after Australia depart England.
England have three tour matches, the first of which is against a Western Australia XI in Perth beginning on October 31, before the first Test and a fourth in between the first and second Tests.
Further Tests will take place at the Adelaide Oval, the WACA, the Melbourne Cricket Ground - the traditional Boxing Day game - and the Sydney Cricket Ground, finishing on January 7.
Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said: "We are delighted to be able to confirm the Ashes fixtures so far in advance of the Series. It means fans will be able to plan their trips around the country to follow all the action.
"I am sure there will be a lot of fans from the UK who will want to make the trip over and we look forward to hosting them here."
England are facing the same opposition in back-to-back series - at home next summer and away in the winter - to prevent a quick turnaround between the Ashes and the World Cup, which takes place in Australia in early 2015.
The dates of the limited-overs fixtures have not yet been announced.
Ashes Series 2013-14 - Brisbane, November 21-25, 2013: Australia v England. Adelaide, December 5-9: Australia v England. Perth, December 13-17: Australia v England. Melbourne, December 26-30: Australia v England. Sydney, January Friday 3-7, 2014: Australia v England
Tour matches - Perth, October 31-November 2: WA XI v England. Hobart, November 6-9: Australia A v England. Sydney, November 13-16: NSW XI v England. Canberra, November 29-30: Chairman's XI v England


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Over the past few weeks, we have been selling exclusive White Stuff mini footballs to raise money for the White Stuff Foundation. So far we have made £4,075!
Not only have they gone down a treat with our customers, but also our doggy friends too!
Ben the Labrador
This stylish dog is called Ted
Buster is the tough dog on the block, but even he can't help but love his White Stuff football
Little Freddy is almost the same size as his football, but that doens't stop him joining in the games!
Baxter can't help but smile at his new toy
Buster the spaniel doesn't look impressed at the poaching pooch next to him
Here's Mishka the Husky looking after her football - we dare anyone to try and take it from her!
Ole Sunshine is a 4 year old spaniel, and he loves a little nibble of White Stuff
Just to prove that our footballs aren't only for dogs: here's Roxy! She's not as slow as she looks, Roxy could put the dogs to shame with her footie skills! (That's a White Stuff blanket she's sitting on too!)
Millie is one of our resident dogs here at White Stuff HQ and she can't take her eyes off our mini football - look at that concentration!
There are still a number of exclusive White Stuff mini footballs left in shops. Pop into your local White Stuff to grab yours!


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First Look at CES 2013
Back in 2008 it took four months and nearly $1.5 million to sequence the complete genome of DNA co-discoverer James Watson. Now, with the commercialization of nanopore sequencing on the horizon, it should take only 15 minutes. Decoding a genome requires linking together several of Oxford Nanopore Technologies' $30,000 sequencers. Each sequencer pulls a strand of DNA through a 1-nanometer—wide hole—about 100,000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair—and monitors the distinctive changes in an electric current that reveal which of the four DNA bases is passing through the opening. Oxford Nanopore Technologies is also releasing a single-use sequencer that plugs into a computer like a USB key and costs less than $900.
The airways are getting crowded, thanks to smartphone and tablet data transmission that doubles every year. One solution: cognitive radio devices, whose signals automatically jump back and forth between frequencies in a fraction of a second to find open spectrum. A prototype developed at Rutgers University can switch to a new frequency in less than 50 microseconds while sending eight times the data of a typical home wireless system, taking advantage of openings on the AM and FM radio, TV, and cellular frequency bands. And Florida-based xG Technology has already set up a demo network in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., that uses cognitive radio for mobile broadband and VoIP links. Crucially, the FCC announced in September a pending rule change that will pave the way for spectrum-sharing technologies such as cognitive radio to use previously restricted frequencies.
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Arms Wide Open: A Midwife's Journey
by Patricia Harmon
[2010, Beacon Press: Boston, 286 pages, paperback.]
[Review first published in Midwifery Today Issue 100, Winter 2011/2012, © 2011, Midwifery Today, Inc. Review by Toni Rakestraw.]
Set to the refrains of many familiar tunes like "Morning Has Broken" and "Johnny Appleseed," Patricia Harmon shares her journey from living simply on the land to revealing her first tentative steps as a birth attendant; from becoming a certified nurse-midwife to finally referring to herself as a midwife.
Harmon gives us a look into the early days of the homebirth movement in the 1970s through tales of her apprenticeship in Texas and midwifing births in West Virginia. She also describes her hospital training and work towards earning her CNM. Told in simple remembrances and stories, she shares how her life changed as her family grew up.
By the time you finish this book, you'll feel you know Patsy Harmon and her husband, Tom. They'll become a part of your family; you will grieve as they grieve and you will share their joy in such pleasures as seeing a passing eagle or a babbling brook.
I would recommend this book to any practicing or aspiring midwife or doula. Harmon's story gives insight into the life of a midwife and the recent history of midwives in the United States. Most important of all, it is a work of great inspiration.
Reviewer Toni Rakestraw worked as a doula before the demands of her children required her to stay home. Now, she spends her time writing and editing book manuscripts in between interruptions.


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tonight and they have had two relief pitchers leave in the same inning due to an injury(Miller and Betancourt). OUCH. I've never seen anything quite like that.
tonight and they have had two relief pitchers leave in the same inning due to an injury(Miller and Betancourt). OUCH. I've never seen anything quite like that.
What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand
Ouch. On the bright side, the Indians always seem to have an ample supply of pitching at Buffalo and Akron.
Wear gaudy colors, or avoid display. Lay a million eggs or give birth to one. The fittest shall survive, yet the unfit may live. Be like your ancestors or be different. We must repeat!
my father in law had the game on for a minute and I saw the Tribe was creaming the O's again 7-3. Next thing I see, Baltimore is up 13-8. I thought that was just the Reds who did things like that.
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I really like Jason Davis who has bounced around the last few years.Originally Posted by Yachtzee
What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand
Last night on ESPN Gammons was saying Jhonny Peralta was the best young shortstop in baseball........didn't even mention Lopez in his top 5 young guys.....
Now it's the bottom of the 7th and Danny Graves is in. Now I REALLY feel bad for them!Originally Posted by flyer85
Actually, Harold Reynolds mentioned Lopez right off the top, but he said he was just over the under 25 year old cut-off they had picked for the discussion.
What's more disturbing than the freak injuries is Danny Graves' hair piece. Anyone catch him sitting in the dugout with his hat off?
I feel like booing them for some reasonOriginally Posted by Highlifeman21
Go Gators!
Graves is getting shelled in the 8th.
Graves pours gasoline on the fire. 17-9 O's.
Danny just gave up a three-run dong.
I really hope Indians fans are enjoying this. I took so much crap about Graves from them for so long.
1.2 IP, 5 h, 5 r, 2 er, 1 HR...era up to 7.71
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We absolutely hate seeing a custom vehicle get damaged, but for some reason we are drawn to them. It is like the old adage about not being able to look away from a train wreck. Take this Raptor, for example. We wouldn't wish this upon anyone, but as soon as we saw it, we needed to know what happened. Well, the story goes that this gentleman was on a Raptor run south of the border. While cruising on a back road, a chupacabra ran out into the road. Not knowing what else to do, the driver swerved off the road. Rather than coming to a slow and steady stop in a grassy field, the Raptor ran head on into a boulder the size of a small house. Luckily, the airbags didn't deploy since he had them turned off to prevent accidental activation. After putting his truck on a flatbed, he continued the day in another Raptor. Now, the owner is waiting with bated breath to see if his insurance will cover the damages. We wish him the best of luck. If you have any harrowing stories of your own, send them over to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Healthy food, natural food, food that is good for the digestion or the immune system, food that keeps you fit or gives you energy, food that lowers your cholesterol or food that helps burn fat and lose weight.
Food advertising is fancy and simple which is probably why it works despite being bogus for the most part. This also explains the large investments by big food and drink companies in promoting healthy labels, one example being PepsiCo and its 'taking stock of the obesity pandemic' (John Seabrook in The New Yorker, May 16, 2011).
When the European Commission decided in 2006 to take a closer look at health and nutrition claims and proceeded to establish a legal basis for this, it received 44,000 claims to check. These were clustered in some 4,000 categories and submitted for evaluation to the European Food Safety Authority. About two weeks ago, a list of 222 valid health claims and 1,600 rejected ones was provisionally approved by the European Parliament when its Committee on Consumer Protection blocked a long-standing veto campaign.
Once the list of banned health claims becomes publicly available, the various food operators affected will have six months to get rid of bogus or misleading labels from their products.
Consumer organizations like the UK-based 'Which?' have welcomed the Parliament's decision in contrast to the 'Alliance for Natural Health,' which represents the interests of nutritional supplement companies as well as those producing anti-aging products or providing so-called nutritional, 'ecological' and 'integrative' medicine. Interestingly, the currently perhaps most powerful umbrella organization of the food industry, namely 'FoodDrink Europe,' has welcomed the Parliament's decision. 'FoodDrink Europe' represents big food and drink corporations like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Unilever, Nestlé and Danone.
The regulation of food labeling is a difficult policy domain still on the lookout for an effective strategy in its hide-and-seek game with the food industry. The EU health claims list will perhaps help get rid some of the obvious bogus claims, but it will not resolve the fundamental problem of manipulative advertising. Consider, for instance, how little is known about the extra value(s) of 'superior quality' labels promoted by several supermarket chains; or the motivation behind the decision by the Mars company to reduce the portions of their chocolate products by the end of 2013 so that no single portion has more than 250 calories, whereby the price is unlikely to follow suit.
According to nutritional scientists a balanced diet is the key to good health and this need not exclude foods one likes just as it does not have to include foodstuffs rich in supplements. Sounds simple, but unfortunately it is not fancy, which is probably why health claims are likely to remain a lucrative business.


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As the school year wraps up, students at Summit Charter Middle School in Boulder will debrief on how their $25,000 stock portfolio performed.
The middle school students invested money under supervision as part of a course created and taught by accounting and finance students from the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business.
The CU-Boulder students, with the guidance of Associate Professor Alan Jagolinzer of the Leeds School, have planned and provided 50-minute lessons at least twice weekly throughout the spring semester on everything from budgeting to debt, investment returns, market volatility and credit cards.
"This elective class has taught middle school students things that go beyond the next test and beyond the classroom," said Lisa Mueller, one of the CU-Boulder student volunteers, who graduated this month with concurrent bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting. "It will be carried with them their entire lives in the skills they've gained, like knowing how to manage money and how to invest."
The middle school students teamed up into four groups to identify potential investment opportunities. They researched companies and pitched their ideas to a volunteer group of professional investors, chaired by Kent Muckel of Perella Weinberg Partners. Based on the young students' input, the nonprofit organization that supports Summit then invested $25,000 allocated for the project in shares. The overall performance of the portfolio was positive over the semester and all returns have been reinvested for future use at Summit.
"We're excited that our students have the opportunity to learn about finance with real-world implications," said Adam Galvin, principal of Summit. "This experience shows our level of trust in our students with advisory committee supervision and also helps them appreciate how to develop sustainable funding infrastructures."
In addition to developing and teaching the course, the CU-Boulder students helped launched a business club at Summit. Its middle school members opened and operate a small school supply store called "$um Stuff."
"Our primary goal is to teach fundamental finance concepts to students much earlier in their schooling because we believe this provides core life skills training," said Jagolinzer, an associate professor of accounting. "Most students, and many adults for that matter, have virtually no finance acumen and we think that needs to change."
For the CU-Boulder students, the community service opportunity has shaped communication and collaboration skills, as well as provided a network, according to Mueller.
"It's really cool to see other students at CU-Boulder be passionate about something," said Mueller. "It's such a huge school, and you can find a small group of people who love to teach and share their knowledge. Everybody who's developed this course has been awesome. I hope I can help them in the future and stay involved with the project."
Mueller, who is beginning fulltime employment at an audit, tax and advisory firm called KPMG, is among three of the student volunteers who graduated this month. The financial literacy class at Summit is slated to continue next school year and recruitment of new student volunteers is under way.
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PLEASANTON — A man robbed at gunpoint at a Pleasanton gas station escaped without injury Wednesday evening, and police are searching for a suspect who made off with his belongings, authorities said.
Officers responded to reports of an armed robbery at the Shell gas station at 6750 Santa Rita Road about 9:45 p.m., police said. The victim told police that he was filling his tires when he was approached by a man pointing a small silver handgun at him, possibly a revolver. The suspect told him he would be shot if he didn't give up his belongings.
The victim handed over his iPhone, wallet, watch, Louis Vuitton shoes and belt, and a San Francisco 49ers bag containing a #84 Randy Moss jersey and 49ers jacket, police said. The iPhone was later recovered a short distance from the scene.
The suspect jumped into the passenger seat of a mid 2000s, two-door, silver Acura CL driven by a female, who sped off heading eastbound on Pimlico Drive, police said.
The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male with brown eyes, 23 to 28 years old, standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing between 130 and 140 pounds. He was wearing blue jeans and a gray hooded sweatshirt with a black baseball cap underneath, which covered his hair. The suspect had a dark tattoo, possibly an animal print, on the left side of his neck, and several days' worth of facial hair.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Pleasanton Police Department's Investigations Unit at 925-931-5134.
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A NEW branch of the Women's Institute could be formed next week in Winchester.
A meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday June 26 in the Darch Room, Hyde Parish Hall, Hyde Street.
Anyone interested in making new friends, learning some new skills or just having a chance of 'me' time, then they are very welcome.
The Darch Room is accessed from the back of the hall, via Church Path.
There are 200 WIs in Hampshire with a number in Winchester and surrounding area but there is always room for new WIs and this hopefully will be the third new WI in Hampshire this year.
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Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital's board will consider hiring an executive recruitment firm this week to help find the hospital's next top administrator.
The hospital board is slated to vote Thursday about whether to hire Illinois?based Witt/Kieffer to conduct a nationwide search for a new CEO.
The firm, which specializes in health care recruiting and would conduct the search from its Los Angeles field office, was chosen last week as the top candidate from a field of five firms.
In a statement, hospital board president Jim Gattis said, "Salinas Valley Memorial is moving forward, and finding the right leader will be critical. We are confident that with the help of Witt/Kieffer we will be able to find just the right person to lead Salinas Valley Memorial through the next several years, which promise to be a dynamic time with the implementation of health care reform. What is most important to the board is that we have a leader dedicated to maintaining the outstanding quality of care that the people of our health care district deserve."
Thursday's meeting is 2 p.m. in the hospital's Cislini Plaza board room.
If the board approves hiring the firm, the search for a new CEO would begin immediately, said hospital spokeswoman Adrienne Laurent.
The goal is to find someone by the end of the year, when interim CEO Lowell Johnson's term ends.
Johnson has been guiding the public district hospital since he was hired in April 2011 after longtime CEO Sam Downing abruptly left amid questions about his $5 million retirement payout and executive pensions that prompted a state audit.
The new CEO would be paid a salary that could be worth $300,000 to $550,000 per year, with no bonus or incentives, said Laurent. The hospital no longer provides supplemental pensions for its executives such as the ones Downing was given.
The interim CEO's contract, which originally lasted through the end of last year, was extended for a year as the hospital board considered affiliating with another health care organization, which ultimately did not occur.
Laurent said the search firm may begin looking for chief financial officer candidates to replace interim CFO Bob Dvorak, whose contract expires at the end of the year.
The board is scheduled to consider a report from Gattis about how to improve the hospital's financial performance as a stand?alone organization. Reports suggested the hospital must improve its bottom line by about $40 million to survive on its own. Hospital officials have indicated the gap must be made up largely by trimming labor costs after years of downsizing and other cutbacks, and by growing revenue even as reimbursement rates are expected to drop markedly under national health care reform.
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$174K awarded to evening services
Ukiah Daily Journal
Evening bus service in Ukiah will get a boost in funding as part of $18 million the California Department of Transportation awarded to 105 public transit projects across the state.
According to Caltrans, the projects are under the Job Access & Reverse Commute and New Freedom programs and are designed to help low-income people and those with disabilities to access employment and employment-related activities such as job training and job interviews.
"We want to make it easier for people to get to work," said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. "People who rely on transit will have more opportunities, and that's the point of a good transit system."
The Mendocino Transit Authority was awarded $174,708 to help "continue the Ukiah Valley Evening Bus Service," described as "a highly successful route which runs on 30-minute headways until 6 p.m. weekdays.
Until 11 p.m., the route continues at 60-minute headways, and the evening route will deviate in order to accommodate ADA qualified passengers."
In Lake County, the buses that service Lakeport, Upper Lake, Nice, Lucerne, Glenhaven, Clear Lake Oaks and Clearlake will receive $54,000 by way of the Lake Transit Authority to help operate: non-emergency medical trips, Senior Center shuttles, door-to-door trips and other programs.


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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- TheStreet's Jim Cramer encourages investors to embrace "the new frugality" and suggests several stocks that reflect this theme.
Firstly, Cramer points out "people just aren't spending the way that they used to" in the wake of the Great Recession. Therefore, he suggests Cedar Fair (FUN) and Six Flags (SIX), two theme parks that yield almost 5%. He also points out people often go on Priceline.com (PCLN) to get these cheaper vacations.
For shopping, Cramer notes people are going to TJX Companies (TJX) stores such as T.J. Maxx because they realize they can get significant bargains there.
Finally, Cramer says people are moving toward Perrigo (PRGO) generic drugs. He calls this "the engine behind Rite Aid (RAD)" because the drugstore chain is switching to generics.WATCH: Jim Cramer's Investment Theme is Embrace 'The New Frugality'
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----------Separately, TheStreet Ratings team rates CEDAR FAIR -LP as a "buy" with a ratings score of B. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate CEDAR FAIR -LP (FUN) a BUY. This is driven by some important positives, which we believe should have a greater impact than any weaknesses, and should give investors a better performance opportunity than most stocks we cover. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, notable return on equity and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income."
Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:
- The revenue growth came in higher than the industry average of 3.4%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by 7.6%. This growth in revenue does not appear to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, displayed by a decline in earnings per share.
- Compared to its closing price of one year ago, FUN's share price has jumped by 33.84%, exceeding the performance of the broader market during that same time frame. Regarding the stock's future course, although almost any stock can fall in a broad market decline, FUN should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain in the past year.
- The company's current return on equity greatly increased when compared to its ROE from the same quarter one year prior. This is a signal of significant strength within the corporation. Compared to other companies in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry and the overall market, CEDAR FAIR -LP's return on equity significantly exceeds that of both the industry average and the S&P 500.
- CEDAR FAIR -LP has experienced a steep decline in earnings per share in the most recent quarter in comparison to its performance from the same quarter a year ago. This company has reported somewhat volatile earnings recently. But, we feel it is poised for EPS growth in the coming year. During the past fiscal year, CEDAR FAIR -LP increased its bottom line by earning $1.94 versus $1.81 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($2.91 versus $1.94).
- Net operating cash flow has decreased to $7.50 million or 18.35% when compared to the same quarter last year. Despite a decrease in cash flow CEDAR FAIR -LP is still fairing well by exceeding its industry average cash flow growth rate of -33.04%.
- You can view the full analysis from the report here: FUN Ratings Report
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