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Report on the Global Issues-Taking Action Sessions
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July 3-6, 2003
Report on the Global Issues-Taking Action Sessions
Taking Action...
- ...through Collaborative Activities to Ensure a Place for Breastfeeding Promotion, Protection, and Support
- ...to Ensure Breastfeeding as a Human rights Issue and Explore Informed Choice in the Context of HIV and AIDS
- ...to Ensure Breastfeeding in Populations where Hunger is a Fact of Life
- ...to Ensure Breastfeeding Support for Mothers from all Parts of Society (Global Initiative for Mother Support)
- ...to Ensure Breastfeeding Support for Women in the Workplace
- ...to Ensure Breastfeeding through Legislation/Public Health Policy, and International Documents
- ...to Ensure Breastfeeding through Projects, Studies, and Surveys
- ...to Ensure Breastfeeding through the Health Care System: Childbirth, insurance coverage, parental care, illness of mother and/or baby
Approximately one hundred (100) conference participants attended and contributed their skills, experience and knowledge to the eight (8) Global Sessions (Global Issues - Taking Action), that were spread out over the length of the conference, with various participants attending more than one of the Global Sessions. The presence of these "repeaters" was very beneficial to the success of the Global Sessions. After the first session, they were able to orient others attending for the first time to the unique session format which contributed to the improved effectiveness of this format in each additional session.
Each session began with one or two people experienced in the session topic presenting a general overview and relevant information pertaining to the topic. Following this, the participants were instructed to review a list of possible actions on flip chart paper that had been placed for all to see, as well as in handout form for each table. Guided by a facilitator, the participants at each table discussed among themselves which action they wanted to pursue. In some cases, a table decided on a different action or combination of actions not on the original list. Once the actions were chosen, the next 40-50 minutes was spent with participants at each table developing the action(s) they had selected. Fifteen minutes before the end of the session, each table came forward and presented the action(s) to everyone, either using Power Point or on a transparency.
The actions were both incredible and interesting and the enthusiasm and excitement of the participants as they worked on their table actions was gratifying. The development of this session format was based on global sessions at previous conferences, but went one step further to make these sessions even more targeted to participation and the utilization of the skills, experience and knowledge brought to the conference by each and every attendee. One participant commented that she would like to try this type of session format at an Area Conference, and a participant from a private voluntary organization said she would be putting this into practice immediately in her work. The format encouraged networking and collaboration, not only at the actual session, but extending past the end of the conference, as a few tables/groups continued to work on the finalization of their action.
Significantly contributing to the success of these sessions were the thirty-six (36) presenters and facilitators from 15 different countries (USA, Philippines, Guatemala, Peru, Argentina, Canada, Brazil, India, Great Britain, South Africa, Australia, Paraguay, France, Norway and Switzerland), some of whom presented or facilitated and then returned just to participate.
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Tuesday, I got Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 for review and played it until 3 a.m. When I went to bed, there was no sign of the 7.5 inches of snow that Eugene, Ore. would receive. Heavy and wet, it was like dumping a sack of Redi-Crete on the trees, and there are a ton around me. These branches fell across power lines.
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Emergency Preparedness Kits Make the Perfect Holiday Gift
If you are still searching for that perfect holiday gift for the person who has everything, you may want to consider the gift of preparedness. An emergency preparedness kit is the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday shopping list.
"Emergency preparedness kits add peace of mind to anyone who has them," says Doug Bass, Fairfax County's emergency management coordinator. "Whether you go to the store and buy items individually and assemble your own kit or you purchase a prepackaged kit from organizations such as the American Red Cross, you and your family will be much better prepared to handle an emergency or crisis situation."
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- Other supplies – paper plates, cups and plastic utensils; aluminum foil; plastic storage containers; matches in a waterproof container; map; wrench (to turn off gas and water connections); non-electric can opener; cash, change or traveler's checks; paper, pens and pencils.
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First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
Lottery mock draft machine thingy
Defaults Oladipo to Phoenix at 3 and Zeller to Philly at 11
They have McLemore as most team's number 1 favorite I'd say. Smart and Noel also appear at 1.
They have the Pistons taking Harris at 9.
Carter-Williams showed why I am so down on him today(compared to most). His numbers get inflated in that system if you watch him play he isn't that impressive. He takes a ton of bad shots and his movements on defense don't look like they will transfer well to a man to man system. He is super overrated IMO. Russ Smith ate him up today. That isnt that much of a surprise Russ is a really good ball hawk defender.
Ben McLemore looks like he put last week behind him his jumper is so sexy and smooth I love that kids form. He just needs to show more want at the end of games. Last week was disappointing in that regard.
Erick Green or Kevin Pangos are the pg I like if we are going scorer with limitations. They both have good handles Green's is really good IMO. I love Pango's quick release and I love Erick Green's complete game on offense. I have a write up done on Green I really like his game. His defense scares me though going to be bad at the next level. He should be able to cross match but that requires a big quick SG to play with him. He will be able to play the PG and SG at the next level. He is sneaky basketball athletic super quick and crafty.
Yes, Kabago is still way to flawed he will be really exposed at the next level. Not sure it's fixable to major holes in his game. Even in his 30+ game I watched the other night I didnt come away impressed I would still pass on him he has no feel for the game just a ton of speed.
Markell Brown on the other hand #want
Aside from Nerlens Noel, there is not a single player on Kentucky that I would want to draft.
I look for the PG the Pacers need to not be a PG at all. Kind of like George Hill, I expect him to be a undersized SG/combo guard instead of a college PG. That is a good thing, because it widens the field of good enough players considerably. The undersized shooting guards types are pretty easy to find coming out of college. Finding one that can handle the ball well enough should be fairly easy.
Who knows, Lance might be the answer to this next season. I would not be surprised to see him get a chance at the backup PG spot next season.
I wouldn't mind looking into Lorenzo Brown. NC State's point guard leads the ACC in dimes with 7 a game. He also dwarfs most PGs at 6-5 with a +wingspan. He'll need to add strength to defend and finish better at the nba level. He could work on his spot up shooting and has slight turnover issues but that can get worked out however I think he would be ideal for Franks system.
"There is a time to play and a time to win. It is what you do during winning time that differentiates the average players from stars."
~Ahmad Rashad~
What happened to Tony Mitchell this year?
I think he will become a JJ Hickson type guy if he buys in to that role. He does remind you in so many ways of old Dennis Rodman tape dude is just so gifted. I wish he had Rodman's motor.
I have to be honest--I don't love Cody Zeller's NBA potential.
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I agree with you about Willie Cauley-Stein. He could be a very good player. I wonder if he'll declare. If he's around where the Pacers pick, I'd definitely take a chance on him.
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
Noel was KY best player. C-S, Poythress, and Goodwin need another year playing in college. Whether they do is a horse of a different color. If Noel declares, I'm wondereing with his injury issue how far down will he fall in the draft? Far enough down, the Pacers might be able to take a gamble and trade up for him?? Granger's knee issue dropped him to #17.
I watched both KY and Louisville games yesterday. Louisville is a good team and could go far in the NCAA tournament, but I don't see major NBA talent on that team. I've watched L'ville play numerous times this year. Their players remind me of the quality of Samuels, Clark, T'Will, and Character type players. They work good as a team, but nothing that truly stands out to me. JMOAA
He will drop but I doubt that he will drop low enough to be in the mid 20s.
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
thoughts on jackie carmichael????? could be a cheaper replacement for hansbrough
He won't fall out of the top 5. I doubt he falls past the top 3, honestly.
I don't think so either, but I was hoping far enough that the Pacers could trade up to get him. If he'd drop out of the lottery(1-14), maybe a chance to move up to get him. With injuries, you never know how other teams will view the injury, Granger is a prime example of a top 10 pick who dropped to #17, and Noel could drop far enough for the Pacers to move up in the draft to get him. Just wishful thinking on my part.
I get what you mean but will we have the assets to get move up?
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
thoughts on kentavious caldwell-pope?
Oh well, their loss, our (potential) gain. Take a shot at a lottery talent PF, and see if we could work out their issues. Could do worse in this draft.


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It looked to me like Ben was indecisive, staring down receivers, and generally not in sync with the offense. He definitely needs some time off to heal and reflect.
It looked to me like Ben was indecisive, staring down receivers, and generally not in sync with the offense. He definitely needs some time off to heal and reflect.
Ben didnt have much time today to stare down receivers IMO.
Pretty much pressured all game
Looked the same to me doing all of the above like his whole career, but with this offensive line I think any QB will. Maybe it's me but this OL still stinks even Pouncey looked bad constantly getting shoved back into Bens lap.
I think Pouncey is great when hes pullin.
IMO there are too many OL pulling and moving on any given run play.
Probably why our handoffs seem to takeforever.
Also, Paulson is absolute garbage in the run game.
did I hear the announcers say that the Browns OL played snap this season except for the LG?? .... OMG...what that must be like? ... at one point I thought I had a Malecki sighting on the Steelers OL... ??
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We see this a lot - our WRs are not getting open on the initial break or the line doesn't hold long enough for the play to develop, whatever it is...Ben is lacking confidence to put the ball in there. As for Pouncey, I know he's being run down for the Pro-Bowl selection & I'll admit he's not playing his best but he is surrounded by rookies & scrubs & it's gotta be hard to make chicken-salad out of chicken-sh!t all the time.
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust & sweat & blood...
Watched the Pats game today. Every time I see them play, Brady has all day to throw. Amazing how much time he has to sit back and survey the field. His O line is beastly - big, quick, tough. Our O line doesn't seem to be any of those things.


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SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants manager Bruce Bochy did not know that Saturday night's walk-off hero, Guillermo Quiroz, had caught Dodgers closer Brandon League, off whom he homered in the 10th inning Saturday, in previous career stops at Seattle and Toronto until he was informed Sunday morning.
But he knew all along that Quiroz would start at catcher once this series.
Quiroz found himself in the starting lineup Sunday, only his second start of the season. He last started April 24, also the last time he had played before Saturday. He batted seventh, and the start came a day after his walk-off solo home run in the Giants' 10-9 win. It was the Giants' second consecutive walk-off win against the Dodgers and the 11th time they've come from behind to win this season, most in the Majors.
"We kid around about a rule we have that if you hit a home run you get to play the next day," Bochy said. "Actually, I had told Buster [Posey] that he would play first base one game. It just worked out great."
Posey started at first base, as regular Brandon Belt got a breather against Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu.
Quiroz has built a reputation for being a hard worker who comes in early, on Sunday balancing an ESPN Sunday Night Baseball camera filming him in the clubhouse with a meeting with starter Matt Cain to discuss Dodgers scouting reports.
"To do what he was able to do last night, we're all proud of him," Bochy said.
Willie Bans is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Whether you are a country music fan or not, you must see the new Jason Aldean music video "Laughed Until We Cried," which debuted last week on Country Music television's (CMT) Top 20 Countdown. Since you are all familiar with Morey's Piers and the Wildwood Boardwalk, there will be a whole lot of things to recognize!
In September Jason Aldean (and yes, he really is that HOT!) and a film crew spent 2 days with us here at Morey's Mariner's Landing Pier to shoot the video. The entire thing was shot in Cape May County with the majority filmed right here on ML Pier. This was probably the longest 2 days of my life! The crew had to set up at 4:00 AM on a Sunday and then at 5:00 AM on Monday, which, of course required an entire crew of Morey's associates on site as well.
The question I have been getting the most is "why is everything closed on the boardwalk in some of the scenes?"…The answer to that is in the paragraph above. Thanks to Morey's fantastic maintenance crew, filming was mostly done in the early quiet of a September morning. However, thanks to our wonderful operations staff the ride scenes were shot on a busy Sunday afternoon while we were open to the public. None of this is an easy task, I might add. Maintenance and operations had to have the lights on and rides tested and cleaned before any filming could be done and then corral curious guests and answer questions. Not to mention the whole bus load of personnel that came with Jason, including his wife and 2 kids (plus the nanny), models, camera persons and the rest of the film crew (and there were plenty of them), record label staff, wardrobe (they brought their own ironing board), and the all important Gopher, who found the nearest WaWa multiple times over 2 days!
Pay attention to the Morey's Piers archway and signs throughout….oh, and the song isn't bad either.


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BU Ramps for Global RallyCross in Houston,Texas
Marcus Gronholm completes two straight victories to open the 2012 Global RallyCross season with Ramps by Brown United. Fiesta swept the podium, with Tanner Foust claiming another second-place finish and defending X Games champion Brian Deegan joining the duo with a third-place finish. Watch the video below.


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Jorge Pelaez follows up his review of The Joker (see our review HERE) with a look at Batman, the second figure in Square Enix's first series of Play Arts Kai Batman: Arkham Asylum figures.
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METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to announce the newest scale models in the ICS family, including: ICS425, ICS435, ICS445, ICS465 and ICS685. The new ICS5 models feature user menus, flexible software and configurable components, assuring easy integration into even the most complex industrial production lines. They are easier-than-ever to use, featuring large alpha-numeric keyboards and clear readouts. METTLER TOLEDO colorWeight® technology enables operators to quickly determine whether a weighing or counting result is below, within or above the set target.
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Russell benefits from not being lefty specialist
CINCINNATI -- Left-handed reliever James Russell struggled in his first few outings after being acquired by the Braves in a July 31 trade with the Cubs, seeing his ERA on the season balloon from 3.51 to 3.93 in the process.
But that's when Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez decided to stop using Russell as a specialist against left-handed hitters -- entering Friday, lefties are batting .303 against him this season, while righties are hitting .104.
Gonzalez has been using Russell not only for more than one batter, but for more than one inning in some cases. Russell has responded well, and it's been a boon for the bullpen.
"He's already thrown two multi-inning games," Gonzalez said before Friday's game against the Reds. "And that gives us more confidence that we can use him there; you don't have to go that 1-1-1 [with a different pitcher for each batter], and you can give your bullpen a rest. It took me five appearances to figure it out."
Since Gonzalez made the change in how he utilizes Russell, the left-hander has tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings over five games, including two innings in each of his previous two appearances.
Manny Randhawa is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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HKI-272 for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer and Brain Metastases
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The purpose of this research study is to determine how well neratinib works in treating breast cancer that has spread to the brain. Neratinib is a recently discovered oral drug that may stop breast cancer cells from growing abnormally by inhibiting (or blocking) members of a family of proteins that include Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2).
In this research study, the investigators are looking to see how well neratinib works to decrease the size of or stabilize breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The investigators are also looking at how previous treatments have affected your thinking (or cognition) and how much neratinib reaches the central nervous system.
|Breast Cancer
|Drug: HKI-272 Procedure: Surgical Resection Drug: Capecitabine
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase II Trial of HKI-272 (Neratinib) and Capecitabine for Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-Positive Breast Cancer and Brain Metastases
- Objective Response Rate [ Time Frame: 2 years ]To evaluate the objective response rate in the Central Nervous System by composite response criteria in Cohort 1
- Progression-Free Survival [ Time Frame: 2 years ]Progression Free Survival
- Overall Survival [ Time Frame: 2 years ]Overall survival
- CNS response by Macdonald criteria [ Time Frame: 2 years ]CNS response by Macdonald criteria
- First site of disease progression [ Time Frame: 2 years ]First site of disease progression
- Safety and Tolerability [ Time Frame: 2 years ]Safety and Tolerability of therapy - number and type and severity of adverse events related to the therapy.
- Association of CTC count and OS [ Time Frame: 2 years ]Explore the association of CTC count and OS
- Clinical outcomes [ Time Frame: 2 years ]Assess clinical outcomes for subjects who opt to receive trastuzumab and neratinib at the time of non-CNS progression (i.e. toxicity, CNS and non-CNS response, site of first progression, OS)
|Study Start Date:
|February 2012
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2018
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Cohort 1
Patients With Progressive Brain Metastases
Intervention: HKI-272 (Neratinib)340 mg orally, once daily.
Drug: HKI-272
240 mg orally, once daily
Other Name: Neratinib
Active Comparator: Cohort 2
Patients Who Are Candidates For Craniotomy.
Intervention: HKI-272 (Neratinib) 240 mg orally, once daily.
Surgical resection (biopsy).
Neratinib concentrations from craniotomy specimen, CSF, plasma Neratinib.
Procedure: Surgical Resection
Neratinib concentrations from craniotomy specimen, CSF, plasma Neratinib.
Other Name: Biopsy
Active Comparator: Cohort 3a/3b
Cohort 3a will be made up of participants with No Prior Lapatinib Treatment. They will receive Neratinib 240mg Orally daily and 750mg/m2 Capecitabine twice per day for 14 days followed by 7 days rest.
Cohort 3b will be made of of participants with Prior Lapatinib Treatment. Cohort 3b participants will receive Neratinib 240mg Orally daily and 750mg/m2 Capecitabine twice per day for 14 days followed by 7 days rest.
Drug: Capecitabine
750 mg/m2 orally, twice daily (1,500 mg/m2 daily) for 14 days followed by 7 days off
Other Name: Xeloda
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients (men or women) must have histologically or cytologically confirmed invasive breast cancer, with metastatic disease. Patients without pathologic or cytologic confirmation of metastatic disease should have unequivocal evidence of metastasis by physical exam or radiologic study.
- Invasive primary tumor or metastatic tissue confirmation of HER2-positive status
- Over-expression by immunohistochemistry (IHC) with score of 3+ (in > 30% of invasive tumor cells) AND/OR HER2 gene amplification (> 6 HER2 gene copies per nucleus or a FISH ratio [HER2 gene copies to chromosome 17 signals] of ≥ 2.0)
- Note: Patients with a negative or equivocal overall result (FISH ratio of < 2.0 or ≤ 6.0 HER2 gene copies per nucleus) and IHC staining scores of 0, 1+, 2+ are not eligible for enrollment
- No increase in corticosteroid dose in the week prior to baseline brain MRI
- Prior trastuzumab and lapatinib therapy are allowed.
- There is no limit to the number of previous lines of therapy (including chemotherapy, trastuzumab, and endocrine therapies)
- No prior therapy with neratinib is allowed
- At least 2 weeks washout period post chemotherapy, any prior protocol therapy, lapatinib, other targeted or biologic therapy, or radiation therapy is required prior to study entry
- No washout is required for hormonal therapy but concurrent hormonal therapy is not allowed for patients on study
Patients with progressive disease (Cohort 1):
- For cohort 1, patients must have new or progressive CNS lesions, as assessed by the patient's treating physician.
- In cohort 1, patients must have measurable CNS disease, defined as at least one parenchymal brain lesion that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension with longest dimension ≥10 mm by local radiology review. Note: measurable non-CNS disease is NOT required for study participation
- It is anticipated that some patients may have multiple progressive CNS lesions, one or several of which are treated with SRS or surgery with residual untreated lesions remaining. Such patients are eligible for enrollment on this study providing that at least one residual (i.e. non-SRS-treated or non-resected) lesion is measurable (≥10 mm).
- Patients who have had prior cranial surgery are eligible, provided that there is evidence of measurable residual or progressive lesions, and at least 2 weeks have passed since surgery. If a patient has surgical resection followed by WBRT, then there must be evidence of progressive CNS disease after the completion of WBRT.
- Patients who have had prior WBRT and/or SRS and then whose prior treated lesions have progressed thereafter are also eligible. In this case, lesions which have been treated with SRS may be considered as target lesions if there is unequivocal evidence, in the opinion of the treating physician, of progression.
Patients with with operable disease (Cohort 2):
- In cohort 2, eligible patients will include those who have CNS disease that is amenable for surgery (typically < 3 brain metastases and with planned resection by neurosurgery). These patients may include those who have received or not received previous treatment(s) for their CNS.
- It is anticipated that that patients who have intracranial disease amenable to surgery will have measurable CNS disease prior to study entry and to resection. However, this is not an eligibility requirement. Measurable disease is also not required to continue on protocol subsequent to surgical resection.
- For patients who undergo surgery, postoperative whole brain radiation therapy will not be allowed while patients are on study (concurrent neratinib and radiation therapy has not been studied and toxicity of this is unknown). Patients will require discontinuation of neratinib if radiation therapy will be administered.
Patient Cohort 3:
-In cohort 3, eligible patients must have measurable Central Nervous System disease. Cohort 3a will have participants with no prior lapatinib therapy. Cohort 3b will have had prior lapatinib therapy.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Participants who have had chemotherapy or radiotherapy (including investigational agents) within 2 weeks prior to entering the study or those who have not recovered adequately from adverse events due to agents administered more than 4 weeks earlier (excluding alopecia). Washout from trastuzumab is not required.
- Participants who are currently receiving any other investigational agents
- History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to neratinib
- Concurrent use of enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (EIAEDs), including phenytoin, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, fosphenytoin, phenobarbital, pentobarbital, or primidone
- Patients who are receiving any cancer-directed concurrent therapy, such as concurrent chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or hormonal therapy while on study. Concurrent treatment with bisphosphonates is allowed but should be started before the first dose of neratinib.
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
- More than two seizures over the last 4 weeks prior to study entry
- Patients with known contraindication to MRI, such as cardiac pacemaker, shrapnel, or ocular foreign body
- Those with leptomeningeal metastases as the only site of CNS disease
- Significant malabsorption syndrome or inability to tolerate oral medications
- Any predisposing chronic condition resulting in baseline grade 2 or higher diarrhea
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01494662
|United States, California
|University of California, San Francisco Medical Center
|San Francisco, California, United States, 94115
|United States, District of Columbia
|MedStar Georgetown Univeristy Hospital
|Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20007
|United States, Maryland
|Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
|Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21231
|United States, Massachusetts
|Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215
|Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215
|Massachusetts General Hosptial
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215
|United States, Michigan
|University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
|Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109
|United States, North Carolina
|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
|Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599
|Duke University Medical Center
|Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710
|United States, Pennsylvania
|UPMC Cancer Centers - Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
|United States, Texas
|Baylor College of Medicine Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
|MD Anderson Cancer Center
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
|Principal Investigator:
|Rachel Freedman, M.D., M.P.H.
|Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Rachel Freedman, Principle Investigator, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01494662 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
TBCRC 022 ( Other Identifier: TBCRC )
|Study First Received:
|December 14, 2011
|Last Updated:
|May 25, 2017
|Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
|Plan to Share IPD:
Keywords provided by Rachel Freedman, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:
HER2 Positive
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Breast Diseases
Skin Diseases
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
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Topic: In hospital with blood infection
I'm currently sitting here in the hospital getting pumped with antibiotics to fight a blood infection. If I had waited to go in to see the doctor, my infection could have proved fatal.
The infection originated in the bile ducts due to bacteria backing up into the bile ducts past the narrowing where the tumor is.
I'm posting this as a reminder to y'all to listen to what your body is telling you. I was having fevers and pain in the liver area on and off for three days. I'm glad I called my oncologist. Fortuntately, we caught it in time.
The bad news is that last night's CT scan showed that the tumor has grown a bit. So next week I'm going to discuss other treatment options with my oncologist. Actually, I'm fortunate that my regimen has worked so well for so long.
2Co 4:16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
2Co 4:17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,
2Co 4:18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.


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Toronto -- Sears Canada Inc. reported Wednesday that profit for the fourth quarter dipped 3% to $38.8 million on weakened hardware and electronics sales.
Revenue fell 5% to$1.25 billion in the period, and same-store sales dropped 3.8%.
Parent Sears Holdings Corp., which cut its stake in Sears Canada from 90% to 51% last year, said in January that Sears Canada's fourth quarter adjusted earnings would fall by about half.


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The Neptune and Cole Families Contribute over $1.5 Million to Establish Endowed Professorships
The Muskingum College Community is profoundly grateful to the Neptune and Cole families for the establishment of two endowed professorships. The Ruth Dorsey Neptune Distinguished Professorship in Fine Arts was founded by Dr. John Neptune '42 in memory of his wife, Ruth Dorsey Neptune '40. The Arthur and Eloise Barnes Cole Distinguished Professorship in American History was created by the Cole Family. The generosity of these alumni ensures that Muskingum's heritage of superb teaching will continue in perpetuity.
Dr. John A. Neptune '42 established this distinguished professorship in memory of his wife, Ruth Dorsey Neptune '40 to support the fine arts education that she loved so dearly and to reward excellence in teaching at Muskingum College.
The Neptunes met while both were on the faculty at Muskingum. Dr. Neptune was an assistant professor of chemistry and Mrs. Neptune an assistant professor of art. The couple left Muskingum in 1947 for graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Neptune joined the faculty of San Jose State University, from which he retired in 1990. Mrs. Neptune continued to teach art from her home studio until her death in 1990.
With the dedication of the Ruth Dorsey Neptune Distinguished Professorship in Fine Arts, the dynamic processes of teaching and learning at Muskingum College will be nurtured and sustained throughout time.
The late Arthur G. Cole and Eloise Barnes '33 Cole established their distinguished professorship to ensure a permanent quality of teaching of American History at Muskingum.
Following her graduation from Muskingum, Eloise Barnes Cole became a teacher and served in both the Zanesville and Muskingum County Schools. She was an active member of the Blue Triangle Club, served on the board of directors for the YWCA, and was a member of the Columbus Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Arthur Cole retired from the Mosaic Tile Company after a 38-year career. Active in the community and the region, he served as president of the Muskingum Valley Guidance Center and assisted in the development of the Muskingum Comprehensive Center. Mr. Cole played a key role in the development of the Muskingum Valley Conservancy Flood Control and the Metropolitan Housing Authority. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club and the American Legion.
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October 3, 2012 BY Aaron Hope
Here's the progression through which we've seen Nike winterize some familiar models this season: Dunk High Winter OMS, Mogan 2 Mid OMS, LunarRidge OMS and most recently, the Lunar Braata OMS. Sliding through these weather-ready styles reveals skate, LunarLon and obviously winterized themes, all of which are again represented in a different way on this new Dunk variant. The Nike Dunk High LR Winterized is similar to the Winter OMS, but instead of a Free-inspired rugged trail sole, the LR utilizes a vulc bottom the likes of which we've gotten used to seeing alongside a Lunar footbed (though this pair has Zoom cushioning). They're available now at select retailers like Premier and you can see more images when you click the jump below.
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"Have you found a nice single-story house in the area yet?"
It would be nice to just focus on this!
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How do you feel about grown men screaming like little girls at a Justin Bieber concert, when they found out you were going to be an Indiana Pacer?
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do you guys think there will be a press conference with darren and james or just this live chat?
I for one am NOT afraid to admit this
follow me @TruenoPanda - lets talk Pacers!
Darren, will you be walking on water today or wait until training camp?
James, is it true you are participating in the Hot Dog eating contest next year on the 4th of July?
I keed.
Do you like gum to?
Retired Numbers of the Indiana Pacers:
30 George McGinnis, F, 197175 & 198082
31 Reggie Miller, G, 19872005
34 Mel Daniels, C, 196874
35 Roger Brown, F, 196774
529 Bobby "Slick" Leonard, Head Coach, 196880 (number of career wins)
With Danny having #33 already, would Darren consider wearing #32?
That would be a pretty good number if he plans on being here for a while.
hey! that's mcbob's number. isn't he a legend of sorts? the legendary mcbeard
Well, here are the numbers, and...
on Darren's right hand - C'mon, man.
(Grady says not serious, though.)
Anybody else find it odd that hey had the press conference using a round table? Not a big deal, but just seemed kind of.........odd.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
Posey has Tanks old number.
Is there a video somewhere of the press conference?
Is it just me or does it look like Posey's number is peeling off the jersey?
Per Wells - it's a fractured finger - 3-4 weeks, should be ready for camp.
Supposedly Collison is particularly excited to play with Rush, as he believes the two of them can bring out the best in each other.
From your lips to God's ears, Darren...
Posey looks lean to me in the photos, which might address whether or not he's out of shape.
Good comment by Collison.
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Darren, do you think your numbers as a starter are reflective of what we can expect from you here?
DC -- I don't know. First and foremost I want to make sure we win ballgames. A lot of those numbers were good individually but they weren't good for the team because we weren't winning games. If we can win games with those stats, that's a plus, but I want to make sure we win. Tuesday August 17, 2010 2:07


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LAKELAND, Fla.—Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Thursday morning that he doesn't expect to anoint a closer out of spring training.
But listen to general manager Dave Dombrowski and you'd think the Tigers already have decided to go with 22-year-old rookie Bruce Rondon, who seems to have all of the ingredients except major league experience.
"He has not only the fastball but he has secondary pitches," Dombrowski said Thursday morning in his office at Tigers camp. "He's done it. People talk about doing it at (Class) A and AA. He also did close in winter ball in Venezuela and did a very good job there in front of big crowds under a lot of pressure."
Perhaps more telling than his praise is the fact that Dombrowski didn't pursue a closer during the offseason after the Tigers bid farewell to free agent Jose Valverde, who converted 110 of 118 save chances in three seasons with Detroit.
Just don't expect Leyland to hand the job to Rondon. He even wouldn't go so far to say that the closer job is Rondon's to lose. Asked Thursday morning, Leyland gave his answer before the question was completed.
Because his pennant-winning clubs has few other questions this spring, Leyland is prepared to be asked often about the closer situation. Just don't expect him to hurry up with an answer.
"It's a front-burner issue that's on the back burner," Leyland said.
How does he see the process playing out?
"I'm going to look at all my options and at some point, I'm going to make a decision," Leyland said. "Hopefully, we'll have a lead on opening day and you'll see somebody pitch."
The Tigers aren't hurting for experienced alternatives behind Rondon. Phil Coke stepped up in the postseason, Octavio Dotel and Joaquin Benoit have closer experience, and Al Alburquerque and Brayan Villarreal have the requisite big arms.
"We have fallbacks," Dombrowski said.
A return of Valverde never was one of them. After going 49-for-49 in save chances in 2011, Valverde scuffled at times last season when his split-finger fastball went flat. Then he melted down in consecutive save opportunities in the postseason and was removed from the spot. Detroit showed no interest in re-signing him when he became a free agent.
"The Tigers felt it was just time," Leyland said. "It was pretty rough on him the last period there in Detroit."
Leyland also said he is "shocked and broken-hearted" that Valverde has yet to find a job.
"He's one of the best teammates I've ever managed and he did as good a job (as anyone could) for three years in a row," Leyland said. "Granted he wasn't as good last year but in a two-week period it seems like everything this guy did was forgotten about."
With Valverde gone and his successor not yet identified, Leyland at least has to prepare for the dreaded closer-by-committee approach—and the possibility isn't very comforting.
"I understand Jim," Dombrowski said. "Every manager likes that situation where you give the ball in the ninth inning with a one-run lead and you say, 'Here you go, you're our guy.' It takes all of the questions out of it.
"But I remember Jim a long time ago didn't have a closer a few times and he did a very good job of mixing and matching. He can do that."
But without saying as much, Dombrowski really doesn't expect Leyland to have to mix and match closers.
"I hope the kid steps up and does the job," he said.
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SAN LEANDRO — A 23-year-old man on a bicycle who allegedly groped a woman on a San Leandro street late Monday morning has been arrested on suspicion of sexual battery.
Hayward resident Naser Ahmid Hatim was nabbed by officers shortly after the 10:30 a.m. incident in the 14400 block of Washington Avenue, Lt. Randy Brandt said.
The woman told police she was walking along Washington Avenue when a man rode up to her on a bicycle, fondled her a few times and then fled the area.
The woman immediately dialed 911, Brandt said, and police officers located the suspect riding his bicycle on Halcyon Drive.
The suspect was identified by the woman as the man who allegedly groped her, and he was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
On Tuesday, jail records show Hatim had posted bail.
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Jim Lee's Dynamic Artwork Comes To Life In Action Figure Form...
Order your own Medicom Batman HUSH RAH figure from BigBadToyStore.com, your source for all Batman action figures and collectibles.
Beginning in October 2002, Batman scribe Jeph Loeb and penciler Jim Lee brought to life a dynamic 12-part story which featured a wide-variety of the caped crusader's rogue gallery as well as a mysterious saboteur called Hush. The year-long run entitled Batman: Hush would become one of the most popular in the character's recent history, receiving both fan and critic acclaim as well as the #1 spot in sales in October 2002. Since then, various versions of the story have been reprinted to ensure everyone who's a Batman fan would have Batman: Hush as a part of their collection. Now, 10 years after the original comic's release, collectibles manufacture Medicom Toys has brought to life an impressive 1/6th scale figure based on the dynamic Batman character design by series' artist Jim Lee.
The figure's packing includes eye-catching graphics and lettering to ensure potential buyers will give this figure their undivided attention. The exterior features images of the figure posed as well as the series' "HUSH" type running vertically (front) and horizontally (back). Additional information regarding the figure is also included on the back. The interior of the package includes the "HUSH" title die-cut into the packaging with Jim Lee artwork inside the gate fold cover. The figure itself is visible through the interior clear plastic, which helps protect the figure. The figure is held in place as are the figure's miscellaneous hands thanks to the black molded plastic tray which also protects the figure. The collector-friendly packaging allows collectors who wish to play with their figures the option of later replacing their figure inside the packaging for display should they so chose.
Lee's artwork has always had a flair for the slightly surreal; gorgeously posed muscular super heroes featuring tight rippling muscles and large flowing capes. Of course, that's true here as well as Medicom looks to capture the massive upper body, thinner legs, and flowing cape featured in Lee's artwork.
The first thing worth mentioning here is the impressive head sculpt, which is spot-on to Lee's Batman. The short bat ears, wide face with deep set white eyes and furrowed forehead looks perfect here and captures everything Lee's Batman should be: stern, committed and determined.
The 1/6th body used here is unique to this figure and includes a larger-than-normal upper body atop a thinner lower body, again capturing the look of Lee's Batman design. While it's difficult to translate the specific nuances of Lee's various character design traits, the Medicom artists have done a fairly impressive job of capturing the look originally seen in the comic, to include the large biceps, massive chest, and thin waist. Unfortunately, from some angles, the body can seem too large, especially through the upper chest when compared to the thing waist. That said, the legs and lower body (the abdomen and waist specifically) also seem too thin in comparison to the upper body. However, when looking at this figure, collectors have to remember it's based off of Lee's stylized artwork, which often rendered the character in this manner.
The gauntlets, hands and boots are all expertly sculpted to ensure accuracy, each cast to complete the comic character's look come to life in plastic. The gauntlets and hands provide an impressive 3D representation of Lee's Batman; the gauntlets featuring the three wide blades along the forearm and the three sets of hand sculpts providing a number of opportunities for different looks. The hand sets include open hand, closed fist and fingers spread (a signature look of Lee's Batman).
The one-piece bodysuit fits tightly over the 12" body to ensure the sculpted musculature shows through the suit. Unfortunately, this also means the bodysuit limits the articulation due to its tight design. The bodysuit's color scheme accurately captures the Lee design and includes the the light gray bodysuit accentuated by the black bat symbol and shorts, the bright yellow utility belt, and the dark blue cape.
The cape, which features a wire armature throughout the outside hem (allowing for dynamic posing) is well made and is reminiscent of Bob Kane's original Batman design. The cape attaches to the shoulders using velcro which thus allows for the figure's cape to flow in unique ways similar to the look of the character in the comic. While each artist draws Batman's cape differently, Lee's signature style - large, draping and wind-blow - is, thanks to the wire armature, able to be fairly well replicated here.
As previously mentioned, the 12" body used for this figure by Medicom is unique. Featuring a variety of joints, the body itself offers a solid amount of poseability. Moveable joints include ball-joint neck and head, bi-pivot/twist shoulders, pivot elbows, cut biceps, cut chest, twist waist, ball-joint hips, and pivot knees. Unfortunately, due to the molded boots, there's actually no ankle joint poseability. Also unfortunate, the tight bodysuit limits the rest of the body's movement. While the figure can (obviously) strike numerous poses, the entire range of movement from the joints isn't possible.
With a suggested retail price of $199.99, the Medicom Batman HUSH RAH figure is overpriced to any but the most avid Batman fans. Thankfully, BigBadToyStore.com has the figure available for $164.99, a discount of almost 20%.
Collectors looking for the same level of detail, poseability or accessories as other, more expensive figures will find this figure disappointing. With a fairly simple design and outfit, few accessories, and a body that's different than the norm, the Medicom Batman HUSH RAH figure will find itself unique among your collection.
For fans of Batman, this is a solid buy. While movie versions of Batman are fairly easy to find, a comic version of one of DC's most popular characters is much more rare. For fans of the Batman comic - and specifically, Jim Lee's stylized version - this is it. If you're a fan of Lee's HUSH Batman, do yourself a favor and add this figure to your collection.
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The mere mention of the word 'child care' can make the toughest among us go pale. For parents new to the childcare game, it can seem extremely challenging to get a handle on the different types of childcare available and then to match that information with your own individual needs. While some parents find it reassuring to see their child in care with a group of similarly aged children, others prefer to choose a one-on-one care situation. Both are good choices depending on how many hours your child will be in care each week, and how you personally approach childcare.
Above and beyond the style of childcare you choose, it's essential for your wellbeing that you are confident with the choice you have made - that you are happy to leave your child and know that all her needs will be met and she will enjoy her time while in care.
When hunting out childcare options, it's a great idea to talk to other mums who live in your area. Word-of-mouth is the best type of recommendation, and by talking to someone who has first-hand experience, you can really check a place out and ask all those difficult questions.
The different types of childcare available are:
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Vive la France! Party in Paris for the French National Day and you'll enjoy dazzling fireworks displays, impressive parades and plenty more. Here, we take a look at the story behind Bastille Day and how you can celebrate in the French capital.
If you haven't booked your Bastille Day bed yet don't worry, we've still got plenty of availability at lots of our great hostels in Paris.
1. When is Bastille Day?
It takes place on the same date every year, namely July 14th.
2. What does Bastille Day commemorate?
Also known as La Fête Nationale, Bastille Day is a national holiday in France and is an important patriotic event. The day marks the storming of the Bastille prison back in 1789, which was the first major event kicking off the French Revolution.
3. What kind of celebrations are associated with Bastille Day?
Fantastic fireworks, impressive parades and wild parties are just some of the events you can enjoy all across France on Bastille Day. Without a doubt though, the best place to go to really get into the spirit of things is the French capital, Paris.
4. What happens in Paris on Bastille Day?
Bastille Day celebrations in Paris actually begin on the night of July 13th, with parties taking place in bars and clubs throughout the city. If you like your celebrations a bit quirkier, keep in mind that lots of other parties are actually held in fire stations all over Paris. Firemen open up their fire stations to members of the public, put on demonstrations and host live entertainment, dancing and more. These unusual parties are a huge hit with both locals and visitors. Don't worry if you're not in town on the 13th, these parties also take place on Bastille Day itself so you won't miss out on any of the fun.
Starting around 10am on July 14th, the Bastille Day traditional military parade is quite a spectacle. Heading from the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde, this parade features French troops decked out in all their official uniforms marching along the iconic Champs-Élysées. Military planes also fly over the parade route, wowing the crowd with acrobatic aerial stunts.
5. Where are some of the best places to catch the fireworks?
Once evening arrives on Bastille Day, prepare yourself for a breathtaking display lighting up the Eiffel Tower and the sky above. Make your way to the Champs-Élysées and the Champ-de-Mars to stand shoulder to shoulder with locals and visitors on who all join together, looking up at the night sky 'oohing' and 'aahing' at the impressive fireworks.
One of our favourite places to catch the show is Place de la Concorde. Covering over 8 hectares, this large square looks towards the Eiffel Tower, making it a great spot to watch the Bastille Day celebrations. On a regular day, Place de la Concorde is one of the best places in town to enjoy free entertainment, from musicians and dancers to more unusual street entertainers, and these are sure to be out in force on Bastille Day.
For a more elevated view, head for high ground in Montmartre, one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Paris. The views of the city are especially breathtaking from the stunning Sacre Coeur church, located right at the top of the 'butte' or hill in Montmartre.
Bastille Day celebrations in Paris are something you won't ever forget. If you're thinking of joining the party, don't forget we've got lots of great hostels in Paris for you to check out.
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We totally fell for the fluorescent nail polishes that were popping on some of Hollywood's chicest nails this summer. The neon pink, yellow and orange shades all looked awesome with the season's metallic gladiators and bronzed (faux, of course) skin. But choosing just one can be difficult, and apparently Christina Milian felt the same way when she decided to paint her nails in alternating shades of electric orange and neon yellow. We're not sure that we could rock this look with the same conviction as the singer, but we want to know what you think. Tell us: Would you wear two different colors on your nails?


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A woman trapped in her car, when it left the road and went into a field on the A120, had to be released by firemen using specialist cutting equipment.
The accident happened at 11.23 this morning when the car, on the A120 near Rayne, left the road and trapped the woman.
No other cars were involved in the accident and the woman was released by 12.30pm.
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It turns out that the original Assassin's Creed was supposed to have a "huge" co-op element at one point according to developer Ubisoft Montreal. Assassin's Creed 3 mission director Philippe Bergeron was the one that brought this to light in a recent interview with OXM. In the interview, Bergeron said, "Before we knew about the Desmond story and Animus link, we had a huge co-op component in there. But it just became too hard to do: the engine couldn't support it, and then the metaphor we had above it didn't support it." This news might shock some, but others have had a gut feeling about it all along.
It also appears that Ubisoft might be thinking about putting co-op back into the series, which would make things really interesting. This line of thought has been brought on thanks to a questionnaire sent to Assassin's Creed fans in November 2012. The question asked if the "possibility for a friend to join the game in order to help me at any time during the solo mode" was a "must have." Could co-operative play be in the next Assassin's Creed title?
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Provo police have arrested a man who used a stun gun to make good his escape after shoplifting from a clothing store.
Provo police Sgt. Brandon Post said police, acting on information from their investigation, found the 28-year-old Lehi man hiding in the closet of an Orem apartment Thursday night. He was taken into custody and booked into Utah County Jail on suspicion of robbery and two counts of assault.
A man robbed the Gen-X store, 1334 N. State St., in Provo about 9 p.m. Thursday. As the man attempted to leave the business, he was confronted by several employees and was old police were on the way.