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When: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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|Joachim Metz, David Loveall
|Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Mac OS X, Windows
|Disk imaging
The libewf package contains Linux based library and applications to read and write EnCase E0* and SMART s0* storage media bitstream copies.
It has been ported to other platforms like FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Mac OS X, and Windows as well.
Libewf was created by Joachim Metz in 2006, while working for Hoffmann Investigations.
Libewf is a rewrite of earlier work on the EnCase 4 file format by Michael Cohen part of PyFlag and the Expert Witness Compression Format Specification by Andrew Rosen. It has been updated to read and write EnCase version 1 to 6 E01 files and SMART s01 files (EWF files). Libewf has initiated an Extended EWF (EWF-X) specifications to bypass limitations on the format imposed by EnCase.
libewf also has read support for the EnCase L01 format.
In 2007 David Loveall contributed mount_ewf.py to the libewf project. This application allows a fuse based mount of the storage media data in the EWF files to be mounted.
The libewf package contains the following tools:
- ewfacquire and ewfacquire, which writes storage media data from a device handle EWF files.
- ewfexport, which exports storage media data in a set of E01 or s01 files to raw (dd) format or a specific version of EWF files.
- ewfinfo, which shows the metadata in EWF files.
- ewfverify, which verifies the storage media data in EWF files.
- mount_ewf.py, which allows the storage media data in a EWF files to be mounted.
Dennis Schreiber created a menu based interface for ewfacquirestream called pyEWF. However this seems currently not to be maintained.
Imaging a device on a Unix-based system:
ewfacquire /dev/sda
Imaging a device on a Windows system:
ewfacquire \\.\PhysicalDrive0
Converting a split RAW into an EWF image
ewfacquire split.raw.???
cat split.raw.??? | ewfacquirestream
Converting an EWF into another EWF format or a (split) RAW image
ewfexport image.E01
Exporting files from a logical image (L01)
ewfexport image.L01

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CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say they've arrested a man who's accused of breaking into Selena Gomez's guesthouse while the 21-year-old actress and singer was home.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says 20-year-old transient Cruz Che is being held Monday on $50,000 bail. Deputies didn't know if he'd retained an attorney.
Sgt. Fray Lupian says Gomez arrived at Gomez's Calabasas (cal-uh-BASS'-us) home at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday when she heard a noise and called security.
He says the suspect knocked on the door and a friend answered but slammed it closed when he asked for Gomez.
Security found the suspect in the guesthouse and held him for deputies.
Gomez, the former "Wizards of Waverly Place" actress turned pop star, was named favorite female singer Saturday night at the Kids' Choice Awards.


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Former and Prospective Students Attend Undergraduate Preview Day
By Lenae Simpson
CIU Student Writer
Columbia International University's April Undergraduate Preview Day was Doug Wear's first time back at CIU in 20 years. Wear graduated from CIU in 1987 and now lives in Flowery Branch, Ga. His daughter Lauren is a high school junior and is considering CIU for her undergraduate degree. He says a lot has changed. But the most important things have not.
"You are still getting that solid balance of biblical teaching and professional education," Wear said. "If anything, the core values are articulated better [now, and they] keep the school's vision and goal on target with Scripture."
Over 40 prospective students attended CIU's Undergraduate Preview Day. Students, parents, and friends had the opportunity to tour campus, eat lunch with professors, and hear student testimonies.
Andrew Harrell of Columbia, who heard about CIU from a current student, said he is interested in attending the school because of its biblical education.
"[CIU]'s great … I like the fact that it's Christian based," Harrell said. "They teach you the Bible, so that your passion for God can stay rooted and not lose your focus on what's important."
Harrell's goal is to "spread the gospel with technology," and he is looking into CIU's Intercultural Studies major hoping to find the training he needs to use computers for the Kingdom.
A panel discussion was available to parents while prospective students attended a class. At the "Majors Market," professors explained the courses associated with their particular major. A presentation called "CIU Life" explored student life, financial aid, and other areas of interest to students and parents.


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Chelydra serpentina
|Scope: Global
Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Chelydra serpentina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Common Name(s):
Chelydra osceola Stejneger, 1918
Testudo serpentina Linnaeus, 1758
|Taxonomic Notes:
|Two subspecies (Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Linnaeus, 1758) and C. s. osceola Stejneger, 1918) were recognized until osceola was synonymized with serpentina by Shaffer et al. (2008), based on lack of significant genetic differentiation. Phillips et al. (1996) removed the former subspecies rossignoni and acutirostris by elevating these to species level, based on genetic differentiation.
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Least Concern ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|van Dijk, P.P.
|Horne, B.D., Mittermeier, R.A., Philippen, H.-D., Quinn, H.R., Rhodin, A.G.J., Shaffer, H.B. & Vogt, R.C
While the Snapping Turtle is widely exploited and impacted by a wide variety of other factors, the species is adaptable and widespread, and has a relatively high reproductive potential. Local declines have been documented, but overall the species does not approach a 30 percent range-wide decline over three generations (likely around 50 years), nor is it likely to approach this level in the near future. As such, the species is assessed as Least Concern.
|Previously published Red List assessments:
|Range Description:
|Chelydra serpentina ranges throughout North America east of the Rocky Mountains, occurring northwards as far as the Great Lakes region and Nova Scotia, and southwards as far as Florida and the Nueces river (Texas) (Iverson 1992, Ernst and Lovich 2009). Feral turtles have been recorded from California (US), Japan, the Netherlands, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec, Saskatchewan); United States (Alabama, Arizona - Introduced, Arkansas, California - Introduced, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada - Introduced, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon - Introduced, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming)
Introduced:China; Japan; Taiwan, Province of China
|Additional data:
|Range Map:
|Click here to open the map viewer and explore range.
|Chelydra serpentina is widely distributed across a variety of habitats. It is never the numerically dominant turtle species, but it usually represents about 2–12% of the total number of turtles in trapping studies. Given its large body size, at its reported densities of 1.2–49 animals or 19–166 kg per hectare of suitable habitat, its biomass and presumably its ecological significance are substantial.
In Michigan, Snapping Turtles were intensively trapped for 2–3 years in the 1980s, greatly reducing populations. By 2009 populations were approaching pre-impact levels, indicating a 25–30 year recovery period after depletion (J. Harding pers comm. Aug 2009).
|Current Population Trend:
|Additional data:
|Habitat and Ecology:
|Chelydra serpentina inhabits almost any type of water body, from rivers, lakes and reservoirs to marshes, temporary ponds, hill streams and tidal creeks. It ranges from tidally-influenced lowlands to 2,000 m altitude.
Snapping Turtles feed on a wide variety of animal and plant matter, and undergo extensive scavenging activities. At reported densities of 1.2–49 animals or 19–166 kg per hectare of suitable habitat, its biomass and presumably its ecological significance are substantial.
Males reach 49.4 cm carapace length (CL), females 36.6 cm CL. Maturity is reached at at 4–6 yrs and 18–19 cm CL in males, and at about 10–12 (range 9–18) years / 20–22 (19–29) cm CL in females. Longevity 25–30 years (max 40 yrs). They usually produce a single clutch of 25–45 eggs (number of eggs increases with latitude) (Ernst and Lovich 2009). Generation time apparently has not been calculated. Incubation commonly takes 75–95 days. Hatchlings measure about 29 mm on average (range 16–38 mm).
[Information taken from reviews by Aresco et al. 2006, Steyermark et al. 2008, Ernst and Lovich 2009].
|Terrestrial; Freshwater
|Use and Trade:
Chelydra serpentina is widely collected for local, subsistence collection as well as commercial trade for local, national and international consumption. Farming efforts for the species are indicated but details are not available. Juveniles are traded as pets in moderate numbers.
Collection of Snapping Turtles from the wild, and captive production in turtle farms, for export to East Asia increased substantially in recent years, from about 10,000 animals declared as exported from the USA in 1999, to over 300,000 annually in recent years.
LEMIS database - total recorded export numbers:
1999: 10,053
2000: 18,486
2001: 38,911
2002: 63,644
2003: 129,683
2004: 141,544
2005: 316,500
2006: 377,408
2007: 316,093
2008: 558,491
Available data do not allow differentiation of farmed vs. wild-collected trade volumes.
|Major Threat(s):
Chelydra serpentina is widely exploited, in some areas at the northern limits of occurrence to the degree that populations have declined significantly. As a result, Canada and many states in the U.S. have brought the species under various degrees of regulation or legislation to manage exploitation and trade, with a regulated or unrestricted commercial offtake permitted in about half the states in which the species occurs. Collection of Snapping Turtles from the wild, and captive production in turtle farms, for export to East Asia increased substantially in recent years, from about 10,000 animals declared as exported from the USA in 1999 to over 300,000 annually in recent years (LEMIS database - total recorded export numbers: 1999 – 10,053; 2000 – 18,486; 2001 – 38,911; 2002 – 63,644; 2003 – 129,683; 2004 – 141,544; 2005 – 316,500; 2006 – 377,408; 2007 – 316,093; 2008 – 558,491; available data do not allow differentiation of farmed vs. wild-collected trade volumes).
While habitat loss and degradation likely affect individuals and populations, Snapping Turtles are adaptable and mobile and are unlikely to be threatened by habitat change processes.
The impact of 'subsidized' predators (i.e., unnaturally large populations of predators subsidized by easily available resources near human settlements) is generally unquantified but may be significant.
The impact of pollution, particularly of pesticides, industrial chemicals, and heavy metals, on Snapping Turtles appears to be sub-lethal at worst, to the point that snappers are a recognized biomonitoring species to monitor accumulation of pollutants in aquatic ecosystems.
Road-kill and other casual human-induced mortality occurs, but it is not clear whether this represents an overall threat to the species in combination with other impacts.
|Conservation Actions:
Chelydra serpentina is subject to a variety of state legislation, regulations and management efforts in Canada and the United States.
Capture of the species from the wild is prohibited in Michigan and a number of other states, capture is permitted under regulation (size and/or bag limits, closed seasons, area restrictions, gear restrictions, restrictions on commercial use, etc.) in Alabama, Maryland, New York, Texas and several other states, and capture is unregulated in a few state.
Throughout the United States, trade in the species is restricted to animals over four inches CL, reducing the casual pet trade and making turtles under four inches CL available only for educational purposesThe Snapping Turtle occurs in a substantial number of protected areas, both public and private.
|Errata reason:
|An errata assessment is required to generate a revised PDF without the range map which had been included in error; no range map was available when this assessment was originally published.
|van Dijk, P.P. 2012. Chelydra serpentina (errata version published in 2016). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T163424A97408395. . Downloaded on 21 September 2018.
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Finding Your Match Online?
Interpersonal communications is not what it used to be. At least, that is, in terms of how people meet, greet, and stay in touch. Technology has opened up a world of advanced possibilities for finding, connecting and communicating – whether with friends, colleagues, fellow hobbyists, vendors, sales prospects, or others. While the variety of new channels can make interaction less personal, it certainly enables communication to be more precisely targeted than ever before.
The same holds true for job hunting. While online search has been around for some time, more avenues are being opened up for highly targeted matches between job seekers and employers. Professional associations are hosting job boards that link job seekers and positions within the functions or industries they serve. Many organizations also enable job seekers to register and apply directly on their websites. Other, independent job search services collect jobs in the arts, philanthropic organizations, public interest, and other special targets.
But, there has never been a job board targeted to coffee professionals – until today. The National Coffee Association has just launched the NCA Career Center. It's an interactive job board that zeroes in on coffee industry companies, professionals and related disciplines. It's a resource that will cover all professional roles – from barista to commodities trader, roast master to packaging chemist, food service professional to logistics executive, and so on – as long as there is a genuine connection to coffee.
The NCA Career Center will be available both to NCA members and non-members to reach qualified candidates from a highly targeted talent pool. Employers can post jobs online, search for qualified candidates based on specific job criteria and create an online resume agent to email qualified candidates daily. Employers can also access online reporting, which provides job activity statistics to track each job posting's Return on Investment (ROI).
For job seekers, the NCA Career Center is a free service, delivering access to employers and jobs across all industry sectors, roles and related functions. Job seekers can browse and view jobs using criteria they choose to align with their individual career goals. They can also upload their resumes confidentially to the site. Also, they can search anonymously by creating a Job Agent that notifies them via email when jobs matching their criteria are posted. That eliminates the need to check their accounts daily to track new postings.
So, are you a professional in a coffee-related role, or do you know one? Are you looking for a highly qualified individual with targeted skills and experience, but the resumes you're finding are all over the map?
Then, the NCA Career Center gives you a new channel, dedicated to the connections you want to make. Bringing technology to a new target audience, it's not only a new way to communicate but also a better way to connect. Whether job seeker or job poster, the process will be easier and more effective.
Will you find your match online? "Yes" has just become a more likely answer.


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August 17. 2013 9:21PM
Garry Rayno's State House Dome: Senate's change in leadership
What had been considered a relatively stable Senate turned upside down last week when the Local Government Center announced Senate President Peter Bragdon would be its next executive director.
Under pressure from many angles over potential conflicts of interest between the two jobs, Bragdon announced he would give up the Senate's top spot. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Morse announced he would seek to take it over.
While Republicans hold a 13-11 majority in the Senate, members of the Republican caucus stretch across the political spectrum, and there certainly could have been plenty of room for Democratic mischief.
After the 1992 elections, Republicans Ralph Hough and Susan McLane joined with the 11 Democrats to make Hough the Senate president. A similar scenario could have been possible this time, but it appears Republicans will hold together behind Morse.
It does not take much imagination to envision Bragdon's exit and Morse's entrance orchestrated in the Thursday afternoon meeting between the two and Senate President Pro Tempore Bob Odell, who some believed would be interested in the top post if Bragdon resigned.
If the deal was cut, it had to be done with the blessings of Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley and several others, including Sens. Sharon Carson and Jim Rausch.
The political atmosphere will likely be different with Morse at the helm.
Republicans moved in lock step this session to block some key Democratic initiatives, such as repealing the business tax credit scholarship program, although a superior court judge ruled a key component unconstitutional; the stand-your-ground law; and Medicaid expansion, which is still an ongoing battle with the House and Gov. Maggie Hassan.
Some of those votes may come back to haunt Republicans in districts where Democrats and Republicans are fairly evenly divided.
Will Republican Sens. Nancy Stiles of Hampton, Odell of Lempster and several others continue to be willing to fall on the sword over Medicaid expansion after what happened last week? That bears watching.
Bragdon was very good at keeping members heading in the same direction. There weren't many Senate bills this year, and most were not key legislation that had to pass, so the House could hold them hostage.
Without have-to-have legislation from the Senate, the House was left holding fewer cards to bargain with than the Senate. As a result, the Senate called most of the shots and certainly did during budget negotiations.
In the Senate this year, there was little debate on the floor, many bills had large majorities and senators spent very few late nights in Concord. The trains generally ran on time under Bragdon's leadership.
When asked what he wanted to be remembered for, he said, "I want to be remembered as someone who treated people fairly, who was transparent and gave everyone a chance to have their say and make their vote and then could move on without retribution."
Few members know what to expect from Morse. Those on the Senate Finance Committee like him, but they know it will be his show, and there will be little time to waste on things he views as trivial.
The next session should be an opportunity for Democrats and Republicans to put together coalitions. Coming into an election year with several key senators eyeing higher office, everyone is going to want something they can show their constituents.
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REVOLVING DOOR: Being Senate president is not all it is cracked up to be; in fact, most of the recent office holders have come and gone rather quickly.
The next Senate president will be the eighth since 1998; Clesson "Junie" Blaisdell, Beverly Hollingworth, Arthur Klemm, Thomas Eaton, Ted Gatsas, Sylvia Larsen and Bragdon have come and gone in that period.
In contrast, House speakers during the same time span include Donna Sytek, Gene Chandler, Doug Scamman, Terie Norelli and Bill O'Brien.
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Medicaid Expansion: A little of the Republicans' frustration over the Medicaid expansion commission spilled over at the end of the body's meeting last week.
Republican members, such as Sen. Andy Sanborn, Rep. Neal Kurk and Charlie Arlinghaus, have felt the anti-expansion side has had little voice in the meetings to date.
So far, the commission has heard from Health and Human Services; the Insurance Department; the National Governors Association; the National Conference of State Legislators; and, last week, one group opposed to expansion, two in favor and one neutral.
After the meeting, Sanborn said the commission looked more and more like a kangaroo court. "It's not fair and balanced, and we're frustrated," Sanborn said.
But other members believe everyone will have an opportunity to participate before the process is completed, by Oct. 15.
The commission is not meeting this week, but will hear from health care providers Aug. 27.
As one member said, there is a long way to go before the committee begins deciding what to recommend to lawmakers.
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Flying machine: First District Executive Councilor Raymond Burton will take his nearly annual trip Friday to all the airports, or more accurately airstrips, in his council district.
Burton's 10-stop tour will begin at 8 a.m. at Laconia Airport and end at the same spot 12 hours later.
Does Burton get frequent flier miles for this?


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1. "I spend more on my lover than I do on you."
About 15% of married Americans admit they've had an extramarital affair — a rate that's stayed relatively steady for the past couple decades — according to the General Social Survey, which tracks extramarital affairs. And not only are married couples cheating, they're spending a lot of their hard-earned cash on their lovers. If your hubby's got a mistress, he's likely to spend $125 on her holiday gift compared with just $60 on yours, according to a survey of more than 140,000 users of AshleyMadison.com, a matchmaking site for married individuals looking for affairs. For their part, women are less likely to buy pricey gifts for their lovers, as they tend to be more cautious about leaving behind evidence of their affair, says AshleyMadison.com CEO Noel Biderman.


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Last time we reviewed a Z68 motherboard, it was the Gigabyte Z68A-D3H-B3. We quite liked the board for its price range, but felt that overclocking was held back by its small 4+2 phase CPU voltage regulator circuit. Today we'll be looking at something a bit more robust from Gigabyte, the Z68XP-UD4. This board comes equipped with a far more powerful VRC – 16+1+1 phases for the CPU and its components to be exact.
The Z68XP-UD4 retails for about $200 online right now, about $75 more than the Z68A-D3H-B3. You should go into this review expecting overclocking to be the main concern for a board like this. It's not an over-the-top flashy board with two-of-everything, machine gun heatsinks, and more lights than a Christmas tree; most of the focus was put on a high end voltage regulator for the CPU, with a few extras thrown in.
We already covered the new features of the Z68 chipset in a recent review, so if you want to know why you should consider it and not the P67 or H55 for your Sandy Bridge build, read here first. For this review, we'll get right to checking out the layout, and then take a closer look at the components of the board before moving on to overclocking results and performance.


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Lexus LS 460 Owner Experiences
imoutru Posts: 2Hey, Hey.. I have a 2008 LS460 and am having the exact same issues.. Has anyone figured out the issue.. My cart is at the Dealers right now and they said they need to see it happen to fix it..0
Sorry aardman: Have been away a while. There is no port on the 09 where yours is in the 10, so I had to have the dealer do it. 2013 update yes, nice and works great. $150 though..... Oh well, why have the feature if you are too cheap to buy the updates.....
Thanks for trying to help me.0
jbianco12 Posts: 125Hi Everyone, sorry to hear you are having problems with your LS. I have a 2010 LS L with air suspension and loads of other gadgets but haven't had a single problem with noise. The car is as quiet and smooth as one would expect from a luxury auto. The only issue I had with the car were the front mats...the holes didn't match up properly to the hooks...no big deal, the dealer in Santa Monica, CA replaced them immediately. The car now has around 35k miles on it, I've taken it on many road trips and had it up to 80 mph through the desert (would never admit to going faster lol)...no noise, rattles or shakes...the car screams to go faster. For me it's been a great reliable car and would recommend it to anyone looking for a luxury auto.0
I'm surprised that Lexus hasn't paired with cell phone manufacturers and had a cell phone made that would take the place of the key fob. Only one item to carry that way. it could be made to open a variety of items such as your house doors. The idea is limitless. Someday keys and key fobs may be obsolete.
Dreamer Bill - 2012 LS 460 L awd. Tired of carrying key fob, cell phone, front door key, office key, motorcycle key, etc, etc.0
Are the available options limited on the 2012 and the 2013 LS 460 for the USA sales? I don't see the "Lane Keeping Assist" listed on the Lexus LS "Build Your Lexus" program. I think there are other options not listed also. Does anyone have the "Lane Keeping Assist" option on their Lexus?
Bill - Northwest IN - 2012 LS460 L AWD.0
chuckyk Posts: 7I distinctly remember that Lexus limits the available options based on zip code. No idea how they come up with this or what the purpose is. I bet if you entered a different zip you will get alternate options available.0
Limited by zip code. Thats possible and probable because they are trying to sell what the local dealers stock? Maybe - but it's BS. Last summer we purchased a demo 2012 LS 460L awd with 6000m and it was loaded we thought. While reading the owners manual I found 2 items that were not listed on the "Build Your Own Lexus" program. Only the choice of 3 packages were shown if my memory is correct. I would have waited and held out for the Lane Assist had I known about it. Love the car but the hiding of the options has left a bitter taste......
Bill - retired in Northwest IN0
I really like my 09 LS460 - but even in the 12s, Lexus is a little behind the technology of even Ford now. My 7 Fords in my fleet have SYNC which does an amazing job of Bluetooth for your phone, audio stream from an Ipod or smartphone, etc. No bluetooth audio streaming available yet on the Lexus. Maybe the 13 will have it?
Admittedly, what the Lexus has, is better and works longer and more reliably than most other brands, but it doesn't always have everything I can get elsewhere, today.0
lotsmen Posts: 1Hello -- Can someone with Manheim access please post a list of recent 2010-2011 LS 460 SWB sales? Manheim PA, NJ if possible ?
Thank you in advance.0
For Week Ending Dec 12
Above Average Below Oct 2012 Jun 2012 Dec 2011
Sale Price $47,226 $42,697 $38,168 $44,789 $40,433 $0
Odometer 20,481 40,961 61,442 26,610 65,690 0
Total Sold All 17
For Week Ending Dec 12
Above Average Below Oct 2012 Jun 2012 Dec 2011
Sale Price $53,600 $48,490 $43,380 $50,480 $53,033 $57,525
Odometer 8,723 17,446 26,169 16,199 18,202 8,351
Total Sold All 7 5 3 40
edarte Posts: 41Not sure I am understanding your point but I think my 2011 LS has Bluetooth audio streaming. At least I can connect to my iPhone 4s via Bluetooth and play my music through the car's sound system. There are limited controls (e.g. can pause and play music but cannot select specific songs from my playlists). If I connect the phone via USB then I can scroll through a list of music on the cars display but it is still relatively crude compared to the iPhone's capability.0
braffel Posts: 1My LS460 just turned 90,000 and all of the sudden, instead of smooth gear changes, I'm getting lagging response, then sudden whiplash- type acceleration.
Anyone have the same problem?
And if so, did it end up being a transmission problem, or a computer chip problem?0
Sounds like they added and upgraded functions to the entertainment system that my 09 lacked. Glad to hear that. Thank you.0
My 10 ls sport with levinson has blue tooth streaming from my iPad and iPhone as well. May be only available with the premium audio?0
I have Levinson, but none of those bluetooth streaming capabilities. The 10 was obviously upgraded. DAMN, now I need a new one!!!0
wait there is more.
I traded it in on a 2012 Avalon, which is much more "Premium Luxury Sedan" then the 2013 (in my opinion). In any case. After all is said and done, I should have purchased the used LS 460 that I REALLY wanted:(
Oh, I highlighted "Premium Luxury Sedan" because that is what Toyota claims the New Avalon is?
- Sports Mode Controls
- Sports Paddle Shifters?
- Sports Ride?
- Low Profile tires?
- Seats that have much greater bolstering for sharp turns?
So a few questions if I may.
- What is maintenance like for those with a used LS, that they have serviced at a local service center or Toyota dealer? I ask, because I'm guessing it's a lot less money for service work there, instead of the Lexus dealer?
- What will I like about trading my 2012 Avalon in on a LS?
- What might I not like?
- What kind of things should I watch for, Consider?
- Insurance costs?
Is it worth it, or should I just stop while I'm ahead, and keep the Avalon (for now:))
I put on about 35,000 + miles a year (in sales), so the comfort and quietness is a big deal with me.
The 2013 Avalon was nice but it was
- Smaller inside
- Higher road noise (likely from the 18" tires / rims
- not as comfortable as the 2012 Avalon
- Smaller trunk opening on 2013
- Space Saver Spare on 2013
- No Reclining rear seats on 2013 (we go on 5 - 8 vacations a year with passengers)
While the 2013 Avalon has a hell of a Tech Package, quiet wipers, great Fit, Finish and Trim that I will and do miss, it's missed on other important area for me. I will say, I wasn't a big fan of all the colors for the trim, and or the fact they were raised panels.
In any case, your thoughts and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Happy to opine. I have had 3 LSes, 02, 05 and my current 09. Obviously, I love 'em, and each one has been better than the one before. I have 61,000 miles on my 09, and not a single repair has been needed. I have had Lexus do all the service work - the free loaner and the way they treat me is well worth the little extra I pay for the service. It's usually $140 for the nomal service and inspection. On certain mileage intervals, it's more. The 60,000 mile service is the biggest - it's $1200. But that's only every 60,000. It wears very well, holds value very well, and is the most comfortable car I've ever owned, and I've had Mercedes, Volvo and Cadillac & Lincoln before. The Mercedes are really the Driver's car, but SO expensive to service and fix, and they need a LOT of fixing. Cadillac and Lincoln are no longer Luxury to me, they are Near Luxury, Cadillac is Sport now. Not for me at this age. Lexus is pure luxury, but the 460 has just a little sport feel to it that the 430s didn't have. The Avalon is similar but less powerful, FWD and misses the details that Lexus sweats - and they are substantial.
I fully and unreservedly recommend the LS. Stay away frokm the 07, first year they had a few "issues". If you can afford it, I'd get the 10 or newer. They had some nice upgrades in the Technology package starting in 10. Get the Mark Levinson sound, definitely worth it. If you want reclining seats, you'll need the Ultra Luxury package. They are a good buy used, and as solid as a bank vault. If you can afford it, I'd trade the Avalon for one, myself. If I couldn't afford the LS, I'd get the GS or the ES. Also, amazing cars.0
cob2 Posts: 9I am thinking of an used LS460 as well. Prob a 2008, with 40K and the balance of the factory warranty. Appreciate the comments and advice. Owned two Avalons and a LS400 previously. Little worried about the premium gas and lower gas mileage. That said I don't believe the gas will have much of an impact if I understand this right? I've read that the LS actually gets close to 30 on the hwy which is what my Avalon got... And since I drive only 8 to 10K mi per year the extra $.020 cents a gal for premium wont have a big impact. I typically keep my cars about 5-6 years. So in 6yrs with 100K on the LS what if any will be the repairs and resale? Is it worth it to spend about 3K for a Costo repair coverage? Also, difficult to find any LS's local and they are less expensive in other states. Any experience on buying out-of-state, I'm in NorCal?
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My 10 LS460 sport gets 21 mpg combined. I get high 20's on freeways. Some depends on gas, 10% ethanol will lower mpg about 2%, thats all we have here. Of course hills and driving habits will affect mph. As for the car, some things i like better than my 05 LS, some not so much. The 10 has air suspension and I love it! But unless yours is a sport or L you will get the standard spring shock suspension. Over all it is a fine car however. Go for it.0
Auburn Maine to Daytona Beach Fl, and back - Avalon $300.00 - LS = $389.00.
While the Avalon is a great car, for $90.00 more in gas, not sure but I'd rather be driving an LS (with Air Suspension)?
PS Maybe I should consider an Air Suspension for the Avalon???0
twocatsam Posts: 1Hello
Yes, I have read some things on the other thread but I am starting a new one in hopes it will be devoted to clicking/clacking brakes and nothing else. Thanks!
We have a 2008 LS460. When we bought it, it had around 9,000 miles on it. I soon noticed a loud clicking noise in the front end when we stopped. It was worse in reverse, but present in both directions. This is no small noise; it can be heard from ten feet away. It sounds like something has play in it and moves to hit a stationary object when the brakes are applied.
During hot weather, 100 +, it is much more pronounced than in cold weather, 30 or so. It is something that can be avoided by braking very, very slowly. Normal braking causes it.
We took the car to our local dealer about four times. We are told this is normal noise. We have owned a Toyota Avalon and two Lexus before this one and had no similar problem.
This is very annoying in light we paid $50,000 for the car. We own a Ford van that is much quieter.
I have read about changing actuators or something. Our dealership has never mentioned that to me. The impression I get is they want me to go away.
I would appreciate any information anyone may have.
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I consistently get 23 MPG in combined driving in my LS - more than my neighbor gets on his Avalon, so the mileage doesn't bother me at all. The extra money for Premium is compensated for by the amazing mileage from a V-8 with 380 HP. I don't always use it - but when I do, I make sure I'm next to a Prius so they can watch me hurting the environment. (Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear).
The Avalon is my second choice, if I couldn't afford another LS, or ES. The GS, I really don't care for - never have. Even the new one just seems to be - well - saying, "gee, I could have had a V-8!".0
I'm sorry, it's NOT normal! Ask to drive another LS at the dealer - bet you it doesn't do it. Bet you NONE of their LSes do it.0
dav2149 Posts: 3My 2010 LS460 has 93K miles. Except for the first tankful of premium gas when I picked up the car from dealer, I have ALWAYS used regular (87). On the highway I get around 25 MPG and combined driving I'm around 22 MPG. I love the car, but I wish the 460 series would get even better mileage.0
quinjenny Posts: 1Hello,
I was reading this threat and came across this question. I was wondering if your LS460 is equipped with air suspension? This is an option on the LS460 L.
The reason I ask is because I noticed a similar noise on my 2008 460L . II occasionally get constant clicking of small moving parts or chain. It usually turns on and off for about 30 seconds when the car is turned on or stops at a red light.
If this is the case, then yes the dealer technician might be right as the manual indicates this is not a malfunction. It is simply the operating sound of the air suspension compressor. When the" high mode" is selected, the compressor sound is normal.
I was worried for a second myself, but now that I don't have the air suspension working I have not heard this noise.0
I have air suspension on my 10 ls sport. I seldom use the higth adjustment, but have used it several times in the past two days, i haven't noticed any noise associated with it. I do get a ticking from the two mechanical fuel pumps that are located on and driven from the cams at the firewall end of the heads. My tech at lexus says it is normal. Didn't hear it in test vehicles that i drove when I was researching the noise. It is in some cars and not in others. Shows up after the car first warms or is restarted after sitting for a few minutes. Most easly heard at idle. Goes away after 10 or 15 minutes.0
98lsreno Posts: 1I had the same issue with my 98 LS400. It turned out to be the stick on wheel weights that they put on the inside surface of the wheel. They came in contact with the brake caliper when I would brake. Check the caliper for scratching. Mine only made noise under breaking. The solution was to use the outside wheel weights. I am looking to upgrade to an 09 AWD Base w/CL, and GPS/ML shortly.0
rennybosch Posts: 329I drive an '08 LS460L and love all the neat goodies it has. It still has the touch-screen method for controlling the navigation and all else that uses the screen. But every time I take it in for service I get a loaner from the Lexus dealer that has the new joystick control for all those functions. So far I have hated it. It does allow the screen to be set deeper in the dashboard, to reduce ambient light and glare interference. But aside from that it's much less natural and intuitive to use. Have those of you who have the new system been able to get used to it?0
I dislike the "joy stick" experience so much that that single item will preclude me from purchasing a new ls. I don't find it easier to use than the touch screen on either my 10 or 05 LS and actually find the joy stick dangerous to use, as it takes my eyes off the road when driving when a simple touch of the screen and a quick glance would suffice. That coupled with re learning all the controls is a definite negative for me to up date my cars to Lexus this time around. Problem is, both MB And BMW have a similar system.0
likemycars1 Posts: 3Hello -- Can someone with Manheim access please post a list of recent 2012 and 2013 LS 460 SWB sales
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"One of the things we have focused on this year is working on the little things to make ourselves better competitors," Underwood said. "Today, we embodied the true persona of a competitor: instead of hoping and wishing for good things, we were confident in the work we have done during practice. This helped us to regroup and come back with determination when we hit a few obstacles."
The Huskers kicked off the day on the smallbore range, where NU was once again paced by senior Katelyn Woltersdorf. Woltersdorf fired her way to a 580 on the day, good for second overall in the competition. Denise Martin added a 575 to finish sixth overall, while Janine Dutton was third for the Huskers with a 573.
Alaska-Fairbanks was led in smallbore competition by Soren Butler, whose mark of 581 took home the event title. Following smallbore competition, the Huskers narrowly trailed the Nanooks by a score of 2,302-2,297.
Nebraska responded in a big way on the air rifle range, taking the top three spots in the event to strike back at Alaska-Fairbanks. Martin came up big again for Nebraska, capturing the event title with a 588. Sunny Russell and Dutton added identical scores of 587 to come in at second and third place, respectively.
The Huskers' team score in air rifle came in at 2,344, edging the Nanooks' mark of 2,339 and putting the match at a 4,641-4,641 tie. The center shot tiebreaker was used to determine the winner, and the Huskers emerged victorious on the afternoon.
"While we were rewarded with a great team score today, the true reward was seeing the fight in each of the girls to earn every single point and to not give up," Underwood said. "Today was an excellent example of the team that we strive to be."
The Huskers will be back in action again next weekend, as the team welcomes the No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats to the NU Rifle Range. The match is slated for an 8 a.m. start on Oct. 13, with free live stats available on Huskers.com.
No. 10 Nebraska (4,641, 255 tiebreak)
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*Katelyn Woltersdorf: 580
*Denise Martin: 575
Alexandrea Lorentz: 574
*Janine Dutton: 573
*Sunny Russell: 569
ReAnn Wilson: 565
*Kelsey Hansen: 562
Magdalena Mical: 561
Marissa Major: 552
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*Denise Martin: 588
*Sunny Russell: 587
*Janine Dutton: 587
*Katelyn Woltersdorf: 582
ReAnn Wilson: 576
Magdalena Mical: 576
*Kelsey Hansen: 573
Alexandrea Lorentz: 571
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Grains and Oilseeds: March corn closed at $7.36 ¼ per bushel, down $0.1525 on expectation that planting delays have ended in Argentina and rain improving crop conditions in Brazil. Stay out of corn. March wheat closed at $8.59 ½ per bushel, down $0.025 and for the week lost 0.3% on long liquidation. We prefer the sidelines in wheat as well. March soybeans closed at $14.72 per bushel, down $0.14 also tied to resumption of planting in Brazil. We are awaiting fresh fundamentals before entering the long side of soybeans again.
Meats: February cattle closed at $1.3045 per pound, down 57.5 points on choppy trading and remains centered in the 133 and 128 price level. We could see further price gains tied to the recent aggressive herd marketings as feed prices gained. However, we would look to buy calls on any price decline tied to the dollar. February hogs closed at $0.8355c per pound down 90 points and lost 0.4% for the week. Weak demand for ham as retailers had already completed their Christmas holiday purchases. Stay out for now.
Coffee, Cocoa and Sugar: March coffee closed at $1.5280 per pound, up $0.0185 on short-covering after trading at a 2 ½ year low earlier in the week. We like coffee from here but only on call purchases. March cocoa closed at $2,409 per tonne, down $11 tied to expectation for a large global surplus in 2012/13. We prefer the sidelines in cocoa for now but with a watchful "eye" on African producers. March sugar closed at $0.1918 per pound, down 18 points on heavy volume and concern over excess supplies. Higher Brazilian output, the world's top producer is expected to add to the global surplus. We prefer the sidelines but would hold long call positions for now.
Cotton: After trading as low as $0.6979 recently, short-covering has brought prices up to $0.7380 per pound with Friday's gain of 25 points. According to the International Cotton Advisory Committee in its first forecasts for the 2013-14 year which starts next August, estimates for world cotton production could fall by 11%. After trading as high as $0.78 per pound in August and retreating the $0.71 level in early October, prices have seen a bounce to $0.76 and another drop to the recent $0.6979 low before basing and starting up again. With the technical support as well as positive production estimates we could see further price gains and would purchase calls on any weakness.


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Hi, i'm new to this...i have recently acquired an EOS 5D, and i have a too large number of out of focus pics on autofocus mode. Lens 24-104 LHas anybody any advice?I also shoot with an M8 and the 5D pics lack the punch and the sharpness of the Leica, any ideas why??mathematically the Leica sensor 18x27mm has 10,3 megapixelsthe Canon sensor 23.9x35.8mm has 12.8 megapixels, to have the same density of pixels as the Leica the amount should be 18.1 megapixels. Are we beeing shortchanged ??with thanks[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=132583\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
As a test, shoot in speed priority mode and keep your speed up to 1/250 and see what happens. Also make sure IS is selected on. The 5D is a bit soft without sharpening. I would highly recommend DxO as your RAW converter and set the sharpening to .5 . Once the file is a Tiff use smart sharpen and you will be amazed, a little unsharp mask at 18,45,0 will help with the local contrast. I think the 5D has a fairly strong AA filter that might account for the unprocessed softness I believe the leica does not ( I had the AA filter removed on my 5D now it takes less software sharpening). DxO fixes this and the vignetting in the 24-105 IS very well.My 5d work flowDxo;raw conversion sharpening .25 (AA filter removed)PS;Unsharp mask 18,45,0Focus fixer .9,0resize 6"x9" 600 dpi, bicubic smootherFocus fixer .9,0The 5D is so good as far as noise start using ISO to decrease your shutter speed. I shoot a lot (daytime) at ISO 250I'm assuming there is not an autofocus problem with your lens.Great camera and lens!!!!Marc[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=132590\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
I had a look at the 5D anatomy, there is a sandwhich of filters in front of the sensor, what's involved in removing the "2" AA filters, primary and secondary ?? a trip to Canon ?? does not look like a top of the kitchen table job ?? this is a weird assembly in any case, you can blow as much air as you want you will never clean the sensor, just the glass in front of it. What do you think Marc ??[{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
I had MAXMAX replace the aa/low pass filter with a plain visible light filter, It was expensive but you get the three dimensional pop that MF backs give you. For some reason the AA filter makes the images flat. It is rare that I run into moiré issues.Marchttp://maxmax.com/hot_rod_visible.htm[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=132781\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
I do very little sharpening in DxO, I use focus Fixer plugin in photoshop for most of the sharpening Marc[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=132849\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]
Nice shots, Marc.I, too, recommend the combination of 5D (and 24-105 IS L) with DxO. I haven't done anything as drastic as removing the AA filter, but I routinely expect to do some capture sharpening and contrast enhancement, even after running DxO. I generally do my sharpening in PS, because my previous raw converters haven't done a great job of it.But I think I'll try doing some in DxO.Rejcd: Try Marc's suggestions. If your AA filter is still in place, I'd try several different conversions, using a variety of degrees of sharpening to see what works best. Only if you can't get a good image that way, start worrying about your lens or camera.[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=132847\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]


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Treatment Adherence Increases With Text Message Reminders, Pilot Study Finds
June 13, 2012
Text message reminders can improve adherence to oral medications taken for chronic diseases, according to a U.S. study published last month in Clinical Therapeutics.
The study, conducted by OptumRx, a California-based pharmacy management company, found that participants who received text message reminders to take medications for their chorinc diseases had a higher adherence rate than those who did not -- 85 percent vs. 77 percent. The difference was even more statistically significant for participants taking chronic anti-diabetes medication -- 91 percent vs. 82 percent. The measurement of adherence was based on proportion of days covered (PDC), a measurement that, according to the OptumRx press release, "examines each day in period to determine if the patient has the drug on hand."
This was reportedly the first large-scale study in the U.S. to examine the impact of text message reminders on adherence. It analyzed data from 580 employer-sponsored and Medicare members of a national pharmacy benefit manager program operated by OptumRx. Previous studies suggested similar adherence improvements, OptumRx said, but were smaller and often focused on groups taking treatment for the same disease.
The researchers studied the results of OptumRx's text messaging adherence program, called My Medication Reminders, from between Sept. 15, 2010, and Aug. 31, 2011. They noted that future research is needed to determine if text message reminders improve adherence in people who are known to be non-adherent, as well as the long-term results.
The significance of these study results is limited by a number of factors, among them: the research was conducted by the company offering the very reminder service utilized in the study; adherence was measured by "proportion of days covered" as opposed to more direct pill counting or measurement of a patient's drug levels; and the study was neither randomized nor prospective. It is also unclear how many of the participants were taking HIV medications, making the study's applicability to HIV/AIDS uncertain.
All that being said, this study is worth noting due to the lack of large-scale studies exploring innovative strategies to improve poor adherence, which is often cited as the most common reason for HIV treatment failure in the U.S. Text message reminders show promise for those struggling to keep up with their meds, but further research is needed to more conclusively determine the impact of such tools.
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Come said the wind to the leaves one day,
Come o're the meadows and we will play.
Put on your dresses scarlet and gold,
For summer is gone and the days grow cold.
- A Children's Song of the 1880's
Welcome to the Fall 2011 issue of Life to the Fullest. As the leaves – and rain – begin to fall, we are reminded that each season has its own personality. The fall leaves and crisp air bring a special vibrancy to the Pacific Northwest. The rain just means we need to find our raingear so we won't miss a beat enjoying our great outdoors.
Fall is also the time of two important health-related celebrations. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. We see this as a time to celebrate the growing number of survivors of all types of cancer. In this issue of Life to the Fullest, both Dr. Patricia Dawson and Jacci Dodd-Thompson explore the topic of surviving and thriving after cancer treatment.
In recognition of the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 17, we also have included an article about advancements in lung-cancer screening and the role Swedish has played in advocating for and providing this type of screening. And, we are also sharing with you an article about a newly approved device that can help control fecal incontinence – a topic many people won't talk about even with their doctors.
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by Patricia L. Dawson, M.D., Ph.D., Breast Program Leader, Swedish Cancer Institute
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a perfect opportunity to celebrate increasing numbers of cancer survivors.
Patients decide when and if they consider themselves "survivors." It's personal and may take time to reach that self-designation. It may occur at diagnosis, after five or 10 years, after certain events or the completion of active treatment or a personal goal, or not at all.
Not very long ago cancer survivors felt invisible to their families, friends and communities because cancer was something that wasn't talked about. They also felt invisible to the medical community because the focus was on diagnosis and treatment. Sometimes they even felt invisible to themselves because they saw their diagnosis as a death sentence and could not allow themselves to think about the future.
Now there are more survivors and some of the stigma of cancer has been lifted. Ongoing medical advances allow us to detect cancer at earlier stages and to provide better treatment processes and outcomes. The growing number of survivors also has increased awareness of survivorship issues and triggered the growth of support systems.
Surviving cancer can take a physical, emotional, spiritual and/or financial toll on a person. Survivors also have many fears to overcome, including the fear of cancer recurrence and death. Health-care professionals and community support leaders are getting better at recognizing and dealing with these issues.
Fighting fear is an important part of survivorship. Counseling and therapy can help overcome some of the emotional challenges. Close surveillance, regular medical assessment and early screening are all critical efforts to help cope with the fear of recurrence. Although few people – cancer survivors or not – relish a discussion about death, acquiring a realistic understanding of a possible medical outcome allows them to plan end-of-life wishes and goals.
Sometimes when surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy have been completed, cancer patients feel abandoned, let down, unsettled and unsure about how to regain their normal routine. This is a time to focus on healthy cells, healthy thoughts and healthy actions.
There are a number of tools available for healing physically and emotionally after cancer, including guided imagery, journaling, creative writing, meditation and/or exercise. It is important to take time to find answers to some very personal questions, such as:
The World Health Organization defines wellness as an active process of becoming aware of and making conscious choices toward a more balanced and healthy lifestyle. The completion of cancer treatment is an ideal time to pause and re-examine the balance in your life – focusing on multiple dimensions, including the social, physical, emotional, career, intellectual, environmental and spiritual. It might be time for you to consider how you can:
We celebrate the end of treatment. We celebrate birthdays, new children and grandchildren. We celebrate the beauty of nature, the things we do well and the accomplishments of those we love. We celebrate life and being alive! We celebrate survivors!
by Jacci Thompson-Dodd, M.A., MSSS
In the aftermath of treatment, many people have a difficult time coming to terms with the impact cancer has had on their day-to-day lives. While there is certainly relief that active treatment has ceased, there can be uncertainty about what comes next.
Often people feel the pressure of "getting back to normal." Yet most people trying to regroup after treatment find it difficult to resume the same activities in the same way as in their lives before cancer. This is to be expected.
The transition to life after treatment begins with the realization that "normal" can mean something very different now. Learning about and navigating through these differences is a process. Yet this process need not be a solitary struggle. Rather, it can be a rewarding and empowering experience when it is shared with others also facing the same rebuilding task.
Recognizing that healing from cancer is so much more than completing the medical regimen of cancer care, Swedish Cancer Institute (SCI) offers a unique resource to help survivors rebuild their lives after treatment. It is called "After Cancer Treatment" (or ACT for short), an eight-week course for both men and women to learn new life skills for moving beyond their cancer ordeal.
ACT combines three vital components:
Together these three elements help reintegrate mind, body and spirit, and promote healing.
To register for ACT, please call 206-386-2502, or visit www.swedish.org/classes.
by Ralph W. Aye, M.D., thoracic and esophageal surgeon, Swedish Cancer Institute
Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in the United States. More people die each year from lung cancer than from breast, colon and prostate cancer combined.1 This is primarily because lung cancer is almost always detected in more advanced stages. Screening for early detection could change this dramatically.
By the time the first symptoms of lung cancer appear it is usually too advanced to be curable. For many years, lung-cancer specialists have sought a screening algorithm that would allow them to identify cancer at an earlier, more curable stage. Unlike breast, colon and prostate cancer, no lung-cancer screening has been widely acknowledged as effective – until now.
The Swedish Cancer Institute (SCI) has more than a decade of experience in safe, effective lung-cancer screening to detect cancer earlier in high-risk patients. SCI was one of the first participants in the International Early Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP). This study, which is being conducted at multiple medical centers around the world, is aimed at screening smokers and high-risk nonsmokers using low-dose CT scan. SCI has the most up-to-date CT equipment and highly trained radiologists that ensure patients receive the lowest dose possible during the screening – about the same as a mammogram.
To date, the I-ELCAP research shows an 80 percent cure rate when lung cancer is detected using an annual CT scan. The screening has proven to be especially effective when lung cancer is caught at its earliest stage and can be surgically removed. For those individuals, the cure rate is 92 percent.2 The algorithm, which describes what should be done if the screening shows an abnormal result, is one of the most important components of the I-ELCAP. The algorithm helps protect patients from unnecessary biopsies.
In August 2011 the National Cancer Institute (NCI) published the positive results of a second study, the National Lung Screening Trial, in the New England Journal of Medicine. The results showed a 20 percent lower death rate in participants who were screened using a low-dose helix (spiral) CT scan compared to a chest X-ray. In this study, all participants were current or former heavy smokers.
With these trial results, many lung-cancer specialists anticipate the NCI will issue guidelines for CT screening for high-risk patients, such as men and women ages 55-75 with at least a 30-pack/year smoking history.
Although Medicare and most health insurance companies do not currently cover the cost of screening CT scans for lung cancer, advocacy groups in Washington and other states are working hard to get that changed. It's been estimated that it is twice as expensive to treat late-stage (Stage IV) lung cancer as it is to treat Stage I cancer. In today's economy, finding a solution to the cost question may be the next battle in the war against lung cancer.
1U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. United States Cancer Statistics: 1999-2007 Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Cancer Institute; 2010.
2 New England Journal of Medicine 2006: 355: 1763-1771 as posted on www.ielcap.org
The Swedish Cancer Institute has the only dedicated lung-cancer screening program in the Pacific Northwest. Talk with your doctor or call 206-292-7700 if you want to receive a lung-cancer screening.
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Fecal incontinence (FI) is a subject few people eagerly discuss with anyone – their loved ones, their best friends, or even their doctors. It is difficult, therefore, to calculate the number of people who are unable to control their bowels. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 2009, some form of FI affects 8.3 percent of all non-institutionalized Americans. It affects men and women of all ages, but women slightly more than men, and individuals 70 years of age or older more significantly than younger people. There are many causes of FI, including neurological conditions and aging. It also can occur as a side effect to back surgery, a medical procedure or radiation therapy. The most common cause of FI in women is damage to the anal muscles or sacral nerve during child birth.
Accidental leakage of solid or liquid stool or mucous at least once a month – or often, much more frequently – is one of the greatest social inhibitors. The stigma surrounding FI can be debilitating, causing low self-esteem or self-confidence, and depression. FI and its unpredictability force many individuals to alter their daily activities, their relationships and even their employment. Many people who suffer with this condition do so because they do not realize there are ways to control it and they are hesitant to talk about it.
Until now, treatment options have been somewhat limited and have had varying degrees of success. Diet alteration, bulking agents and medications, and biofeedback offer some relief to milder forms of FI. Surgical intervention is also a treatment option for acute, treatment-resistant FI.
In March of this year the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of Medtronic's InterStim® device to include chronic FI. For more than a decade it has been used as a treatment for urinary incontinence. For many years, physicians in Europe have used InterStim to stimulate the sacral nerve in an effort to treat FI. Data from a multinational, 16-center, prospective clinical trial of patients using the InterStim implant indicates up to 40 percent regained complete bowel control, and 86 percent experienced at least a 50 percent reduction in the number of episodes at three years follow up. The results of the trial, which were published in the September issue of Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, also present a significant improvement in the quality of the participants' lives. The trial was sponsored by Medtronic.
The Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic now offers sacral nerve stimulation for patients with chronic FI who have not been successfully treated with medication, and for those who want to avoid surgery or are not good candidates for surgical intervention.
The InterStim device, which is the size of a small stopwatch, is similar to a heart pacemaker or the deep brain stimulation device used to control essential tremor. Prior to initiating the InterStim procedure, the patient is asked to maintain a diary to record episodes of incontinence. During the first part of the two-part implant procedure, electrical leads are inserted into the patients back just above the buttocks near the sacral nerve, which supports the pelvic floor. The leads are attached to a temporary neurostimulator, which the patient can manually control to customize the amount of stimulation. The patient may feel twitching and muscle tightening as a result of the continuous, low-voltage pulse. If the sensations become uncomfortable, the patient can dial down the amount of stimulation, while still maintaining a level that produces the most positive effect.
After the first procedure, the patient continues recording the episodes of incontinence. If there has been at least a 50 percent reduction in the number of episodes at the end of two weeks (the FDA threshold), the patient is scheduled for a procedure to implant the neurostimulator under the skin in the fatty area of the buttocks. The neurostimulator is integrated and controlled through the skin.
"Too often patients with fecal incontinence suffer silently because they don't think there is anything that can help them," says Amir Bastawrous, M.D., MBA, program director of the Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic. "The InterStim device, which has a decade-long, successful track record in Europe, offers a new option that treats the condition and can dramatically improve patients' quality of life."
The stimulation not only improves muscle tone, it also provides feedback to the brain that effectively improves sensation so the sensory loop is reconditioned to recognize and control the bowel process. Making this new procedure available at Swedish is a significant step in removing the stigma associated with fecal incontinence.
For more information about the InterStim device for fecal incontinence, or to schedule a private consultation at the Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic, please call 206-386-6600. For your convenience, the clinic has office hours at Swedish First Hill, Swedish Issaquah and in North Seattle.
The Swedish Cancer Institute offers programs to assist you, your family and your caregivers in making treatment decisions, managing your symptoms and accessing complementary programs to help your mind, body and spirit to heal.
Registration: Registration is required for all classes unless otherwise indicated. To register, call 206-386-2502 or register online at www.swedish.org/classes.
Class Locations: Most classes listed are offered at one of the following locations:
Class Videos: Classes marked with an asterisk (*) will be videotaped and available in the Swedish Cancer Institute's Cancer Education Center Loan Library collection three weeks after the date of the class. The Cancer Education Center is located at the Swedish Cancer Institute, Arnold Building, 1221 Madison, A-Floor West.
Women who have completed breast-cancer treatment are invited to sign up for this eight-week session. In a safe and supportive environment, these women will gently explore life after treatment and share plans for survivorship. We offer this class in two locations. Please register for the session that is most convenient for you.
Date: Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Swedish First Hill – Arnold Building
Date: Beginning Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Swedish Edmonds
This eight-week group program is designed for all patients who are preparing to live life after cancer treatment.
Date: Beginning Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Swedish First Hill – Arnold Building
Gary Manuel Salon is proud to announce Beauty Over Cancer, a new program to help people with cancer. In the program, patients can receive complimentary services at Gary Manuel Salon, such as last hair parties, wig advice and trims, and head shavings. Guests can call Gary Manuel Salon to make a hair appointment at (206) 728-1234.
Get ready for winter with art instructor Tiffany Thiele. She will show you how to make your own festive cards. Experiment with stamps, inks and embossing techniques. All materials provided.
Date: Monday, Nov. 14
Time: 10 a.m.-Noon
Location: Swedish First Hill – Donald A. Tesh, M.D., Conference Rooms A and B
Join Brian Higginson, R.D., as he explains healthy eating, side-effect management and maximizing nutritional intake. Recipe sampling provided.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 2
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: Swedish First Hill – Donald A. Tesh, M.D., Conference Rooms A and B
Create balance in the body, breath, and mind in this therapeutic class with registered yoga teacher, Ann Ford. Bring a mat and blanket. Seven sessions. New class begins in January 2012. (Please note: The new class schedule was not available at the time of publication. Please check the website for details.)
Appearance consultant Janet Bowman will show you how to create different hair alternatives with scarves, hats and accessories.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 25
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Swedish Issaquah – Room 2022
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Swedish/First Hill – Clearwater Conference Room C
It's easy and fun to make your own jewelry. Art instructor Tiffany Thiele will help each person design and create a necklace or bracelet. All materials provided.
Date: Monday, Nov. 7
Time: 10 a.m.-Noon
Location: Swedish First Hill – Donald A. Tesh, M.D., Conference Rooms A and B
This American Cancer Society class is designed for women undergoing cancer treatment. The class focuses on skin care, cosmetics, hair care and hair loss.
Date: Monday, Oct. 17
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Swedish/First Hill – Donald A. Tesh, M.D., Conference Rooms A and B
Date: Monday, Nov. 14
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Swedish First Hill – Donald A. Tesh, M.D., Conference Rooms A and B
Join Swedish physical therapist Carolyn McManus for a two-session class to learn mindfulness meditation.
Date: Tuesdays, Nov. 1 and 8
Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
Location: Swedish First Hill – Donald A. Tesh, M.D., Conference Rooms A and B
Explore recent findings on ways to increase your resistance to cancer with health educator Carol Robl. Learn how to create an anticancer lifestyle by eating beneficial foods, protecting yourself from environmental threats and enhancing your physical and emotional well-being.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 29
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Swedish First Hill – Donald A. Tesh, M.D., Conference Rooms A and B
Art focuses on the creative process, rather than the art product. One-on-one, confidential sessions are held with an art therapist who offers a variety of art materials and encourages you to find your own meaning in your art. Art experience or confidence is not required.
Art therapy is available to Swedish cancer patients, and their family members or caregivers at no cost. Family members and caregivers may come with the patient or separately.
For more information or to schedule an art therapy session, please call 206-215-6178.
You are invited to join a group of volunteers who have turned knitting into a healing experience and a way to enhance the lives of cancer patients, and their families and caregivers, during treatment and recovery. On Monday evenings, from 6 to 8 p.m., the knitters gather at the hospital lobby Starbucks at Swedish Cherry Hill (500 17th Ave., Seattle). On Tuesday afternoons, from 1 to 3 p.m., they meet in the first-floor lobby of the Swedish Cancer Institute at Swedish First Hill (1221 Madison St., Seattle). The group offers a supportive environment for beginning and experienced knitters. There is no cost and no registration, and all supplies (needles, yarn and patterns) are provided. And … the holidays are fast approaching. What better way to make holiday gifts than through creative healing!
Are you unable to attend a class in person? Are you looking for insight into a particular type of cancer, service or treatment? Do you have a friend who is living with cancer?
The Swedish Cancer Institute's Cancer Podcasts Program at www.swedish.org/cancerpodcasts offers immediate access to a wealth of information from our experts. And – it's available to you – and your friends and family members – at any time of the day.
For a complete listing of SCI podcasts, please go to www.swedish.org/cancerpodcasts.
Ralph W. Aye, M.D., is a board-certified surgeon and the clinical program leader of thoracic oncology at the Swedish Cancer Institute. His expertise in thoracic, lung and esophageal cancer surgery has earned him a place in the U.S. News & World Report list of top physicians in the United States. Dr. Aye received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed residency training in surgery at New York University Medical Center in New York City and Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. His thoracic surgery fellowship was at Frenchay Hospital in Bristol, England. Dr. Aye is the past chief of surgery at Swedish Medical Center and the past president of the Seattle Surgical Society. He has authored or co-authored numerous publications on lung and esophageal diseases.
Patricia L. Dawson, M.D., Ph.D., is Swedish Cancer Institute's Breast Program Leader and a board-certified surgeon in the Swedish Comprehensive Breast Center at Swedish Cherry Hill. Dr. Dawson received her medical degree and started her general surgery residency at the New Jersey Medical School at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark. She completed her surgical training at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Her medical practice focuses on a patient-centered, interdisciplinary team approach for women with breast cancer and benign breast disorders to ensure they receive information about diagnostic and treatment options, answers to their questions and concerns, and appropriate and compassionate care.
Jacci Thompson-Dodd, M.A., MSSS, is an author, publisher, health educator and medical social worker. She received two master's degrees from Boston University – a master of science in social service and a master of arts in Afro-American studies. She developed the curricula and leads both the After Breast Cancer and After Cancer Treatment support groups at the Swedish Cancer Institute (SCI). She serves on several panels for the National Cancer Institute and on the Minority Women's Health Panel of Experts for the Office on Women's Health. Jacci is the author of the book "WHOLE: 12 Principles for Rebuilding Life after Breast Cancer," and a new book "Revive! A Woman's Guide to Healing After Cancer Treatment," which is due for publication in early 2012. An expert on cancer nutrition, she developed "Let's Eat!" – a community feast and roundtable discussion group on adopting a cancer-fighting diet. She is the founder and chief executive of WeSpeakLoudly, a women's health education firm.
Amir L. Bastawrous, M.D., MBA, is a board-certified colorectal surgeon in the Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic, as well as program director of the Swedish Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency. Prior to joining the Swedish Medical Staff, he held clinical and academic positions at the University of Illinois at Chicago and at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Bastawrous received his medical degree from The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency training at The University of Chicago Hospitals, and his residency in colon and rectal surgery at Cook County Hospital and University of Illinois at Chicago. Additionally, he completed a pediatric critical care and ECMO fellowship at the University of Chicago Hospitals and he received a master's of business administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago.


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In 2011, Spanish director Jaume Collet-Serra teamed up with Taken's Liam Neeson for the mystery thriller Unknown. It was a promising collaboration that had the pair eager to reunite. So when producer Joel Silver presented them a script about a harried air marshal sucked into a mysterious terrorist plot aboard an international flight, it seemed the perfect opportunity.
Together these three made Non-Stop, a high-octane thriller set sky-high and topped off with a serious ticking clock. What would you do if a text message demanded a massive ransom in exchange for the safety of everyone on your flight? This is the terrifying question facing air marshal Bill Marks (Neeson) as he decides who to trust and who is dangerous.
At a pair of press conferences held in New York City recently, Collet-Serra and Silver, Neeson and his Non-Stop co-star Julianne Moore revealed to the assembled crowd some of the secrets of this mystery movie, as well as what makes Neeson such a standout action star.
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The Hour of Peril
- The Secret Plot to Murder Lincoln Before the Civil War
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 01-29-13
- Language: English
- Publisher: Macmillan Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $27.99
Publisher's Summary
Audie Award Finalist, History, 2014
Daniel Stashower, the two-time Edgar award-winning author of The Beautiful Cigar Girl, uncovers the riveting true story of the "Baltimore Plot", an audacious conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln on the eve of the Civil War.
In February of 1861, just days before he assumed the presidency, Abraham Lincoln faced a "clear and fully-matured" threat of assassination as he traveled by train from Springfield to Washington for his inauguration. Over a period of 13 days the legendary detective Allan Pinkerton worked feverishly to detect and thwart the plot, assisted by a captivating young widow named Kate Warne, America's first female private eye.
As Lincoln's train rolled inexorably toward "the seat of danger", Pinkerton struggled to unravel the ever-changing details of the murder plot, even as he contended with the intractability of Lincoln and his advisors, who refused to believe that the danger was real. With time running out Pinkerton took a desperate gamble, staking Lincoln's life - and the future of the nation - on a "perilous feint" that seemed to offer the only chance that Lincoln would survive to become president.
Shrouded in secrecy - and, later, mired in controversy - the story of the "Baltimore Plot" is one of the great untold tales of the Civil War era, and with The Hour of Peril Stashower has crafted a spellbinding historical narrative with the pace and urgency of a race-against-the-clock thriller.
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- Rodney
- 02-10-13
Good if unbalanced
I've read a ton of Civil War books so the "secret plot" is by no means new to me but I was interested in getting more details about it since I never studied it in any depth. In fact there is quite a bit of debate about how real the plot was so I looked forward to reading (listening) to this book.
First -- the book is written from almost 100% a northern perspective. For example when talking about John Brown, who murdered 5 innocent people in Kansas, the author states that 5 people were killed during a raid into Kansas. Killed and murder are words that have very different meanings. John Brown was certainly on the right side of the issue, but that doesn't change the fact he was murderous psychopath. There are many many many examples of the author framing peoples backgrounds to make the story flow. Don't get me wrong, this isn't like Al Franken doing a book about Reagan, it's not political and what the author is writing isn't lies, it's just incomplete. If you already have a strong knowledge of the Civil War you'll pick-up on this very quickly and you'll be able to adjust the story accordingly. However if you're new to the subject I highly suggest you do additional reading to get a more balanced view of the subject and characters involved. More information is always better than less information.
Second -- this book is more about Allan Pinkerton than it is about the plot itself. I knew this going in so I wasn't disappointed. The problem with Pinkerton is that he, in everything else I've ever read, was very much known as a self-promoter and tended to exaggerate things -- this is one of the reason that there is such debate over the "secret plot." I did find this book extremely helpful in regard to this and I'm satisfied that even if the plot was exaggerated it was indeed real.
Third -- this book is not a well researched history of the "secret plot", instead it's Allan Pinkerton's version of events. There were additional people that were involved that were outside of Pinkerton's spy ring and their sides of the story are not told in any detail and pretty much only mentioned when they came into collision with Pinkerton.
OK so with all that said you're probably wondering why I still give the book 4-stars. Well I found it interesting even with all it's faults. It is a much more detailed look at a piece of history I knew about but didn't know in depth. Also I was interested in learning more about Pinkerton as he plays a part in a lot of the different happenings during the Civil War and if nothing else this book gives me a great overview of him.
The story itself starts off slow but picks up steam as it goes along. After the first few hours, which were quite dull to me, the book picks up steam and become much more interesting,
The reader does a good job and has the appropriate tone for book.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
- Mystery Fan
- Washington, DC
- 01-02-15
Pinkerton not Lincoln
This is really the story of Pinkerton. It takes more than half the book before he's even on the train. A disappointment.
- Judith
- EPHRATA, PA, United States
- 03-17-13
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
While I wouldn't say this was a waste of time, I would say that the book was more about the life of Allan Pinkerton and the genesis of his detective agency than it was about the plot to murder Lincoln. In my opinion the title of this book is rather misleading.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
Perhaps if the author would have focused more on the the veracity of the specific plot there would have been more energy in the book. There are too many details about Pinkerton and too many details about the politics of the time all trying to set the stage for this story--but then the story-line nevers quite develops. I'm disappointed because I enjoyed this authors mystery books so I expected more suspense.
What about Edoardo Ballerini's performance did you like?
I enjoyed his delivery of a sometimes bland narrative.
Did The Hour of Peril inspire you to do anything?
One thing that did intrigue me was the story of Kate Warren-who was the first female detective in the US. I began doing some research about her as I finished the book because I find her story rather compelling.
Any additional comments?
I really enjoyed listening to the interview with the author at the end of the book--although he initially sounds like he's reading from a script to answer the questions. It was curious to me that when he asked about his motiviation to write the book he mentioned that he was having lunch with mystery writing colleagues who suggested he write something about Kate Warren. Het never does tell how he got from Kate Warren to the plot to kill Lincoln which I found amusing...since he essentially does the same thing in this book. He talks about Pinkerton but never quite gets to the suspense of this murder plot.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful