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As a mom to two girls, I know that it's not just what I say to my girls that matters. I never cease to be amazed at how much children pick up through observation. Everything we do, say to others and say to ourselves, our kids pick up on. It's so important to me to raise strong and confident girls, and ultimately women, and I know that the choices that I make for myself send message to them, even when I'm not aware of it. As moms we have such an incredible influence on our daughters.
All month long I'm sharing tips from Team Kellogg's as part of their Great Starts Campaign. Today's tip is all about mothers and daughters, and how influential as mothers we are to our daughters. With two girls, this is certainly something I can identify with! As mothers, every little thing we do can be picked up on by our kids, both good and bad!
From starting the day with a healthy breakfast, such as Kellogg's Cereals, to getting outside and exercising to encouraging creativity, to advocating for causes we love, I am always looking for positive ways to influence my daughters with the choices I make. These choices also create opportunities for spending quality time together.
Spending quality time with my daughters is so important to me. Time together doesn't have to be spent doing anything elaborate, sometimes the simple things like going for walks or bike rides, snuggling on the couch for movie nights, decorating for the holidays or baking together in the kitchen (Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats are always their vote for what to make!) allow us to connect with each other.
Sometimes it's these simple moments spent together that allow for open dialogue and great conversations. I'm truly a believer that listening to what our kids have to tell us when they are little, helps set the groundwork for them to feel comfortable talking to us as they grow older.
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The most economical method of securing a pontoon is also the lightest duty where the gangway is placed into compression to hold the whole structure and the vessel from the land anchor on the shore. This method is suitable for the berthing of small craft in sheltered conditions such as canal estates or lakes. It is also the easiest to install and remove especially if a temporary installation is desired.
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Poole Harbour algal mats aerial surveys (2017 / 2018)
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BUG was commissioned by Natural England to conduct monthly aerial surveys at four intertidal locations within Poole Harbour to assess the coverage, growth and die-back of algal mats.
Surveys are being conducted using a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS), or drone, to collect high resolution imagery from an altitude of 50 m, providing a ground resolution of 2.1 cm/pixel. Four bays around Poole Harbour are being surveyed; Brand's Bay, Newton Bay, Arne Bay and Holes Bay during 2017 and 2018.
For each survey, the collected images are stitched together into a high resolution geo-referenced orthomosaic, which can then be imported into GIS software for assessing the change in distribution and abundance of algal mat coverage throughout the season.
Using drones for rapid collection of high resolution geo-referenced imagery is proving to be a very efficient and cost-effective way of assessing and managing natural habitats.


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TOT Shabbat for Families with Nursery and early Elementary aged children. One Friday night a month at 5:30 PM followed by Pizza, Wine and Cheese.
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Tables and Studies - Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Isaac Cohen, LAc, OMD, Mary Tagliaferri, MD, LAc & Debu Tripathy, MD
Table 1: Commonly Prescribed Herbs for Prevention of Breast Cancer
Table 2: Formulas Commonly Used in the Trials
Table 3: Formulas Used in Sixth Breast Cancer Prevention Trial
Table 4: Herbs Commonly Prescribed with Chemotherapy, and Chinese Anticancer Agents
Table 5: Histology and Chinese Medical Syndrome Classification
Table 6: Five Year Survival Rates for 216 Cases of Breast Cancer
Table 7: Relationship Between Five Year Survival Rates and Age
Table 8: Relationship Between Five Year Survival Rates and Pattern Differentiation in Chinese Medicine for 216 Cases of Breast Cancer
Table 9: Fact Protocol Kang Lai Te Comparative Ratios of Treatment Effectiveness for Breast Cancer
Table1: Commonly Prescribed Herbs for Prevention of Breast Cancer
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Pinyin name Botanical name and family Traditional indications Modern research Chemical constituents Chai Hu Radix Bupleurum chinensis DC. (Umbelliferae) Reducing fever, soothing the liver and upper GI, cures organ ptosis. CNS effects (antipyretic effect, sedative effect, analgesic and antitussive effect.) Anti-inflammatory effect. GI effect (hepato-protective and choleretic effect, prevents gastric ulcer. Hypolipemic effect. Antimicrobial effect, protects from renal damage. Triterpene saponins: saikosaponins a, b1- b4, c, d, e and f. Essential oils: bupleurmol, spinasterol, stigmasterol Dang Gui Radix Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (Umbelliferae) Enriching the blood and activating blood circulation. Regulating menstruation and relieving menstrual pain. Used for constipation. Different fractions can both inhibit and stimulate uterine contractions. Endometrial proliferation without direct oestrogenic effect was found. Decreases contraction magnitude and frequency of heart muscle. Significantly dilates and increases coronary flow. Decreases artery pressure while reducing arterial resistance and increasing arterial flow. Inhibits platelet aggregation and serotonin release. Decreases blood lipids and reduces arteriosclerosis. Analgesic effect. Antiasthmatic effect. Essential oils: ligustilide, ferulic acid, n-butyli-denephthalide, nvalero- phenone-O-carboxylic acid. Novolatile: brefeldin A, sitosterol, stigmasterol, sitosterol-D-glucoside, vitamin A, B12 and E. Bai Shao Radix Paeonia lactiflora Pall. (Ranunculaceae) Supplements blood, controls pain, alleviates sudden onset of disease, subdues hyperactive liver, controls excessive sweating. Antispasmodic and analgesic effect by lowering muscle tonicity. Sedative effect, inhibits gastric secretions and inhibits gastric ulceration. Antibacterial effect. Protects from myocardial ischemia and from platelet aggregation. Causes coronary and peripheral vasodialation. Paeoniflorin, paeonol, paeonin, albiflorin, oxypaeoniflorin, benzoylpaeoniflorin and paeoniflorigenone. Benzoic acid, sitosterol, gallotannin, pedunculagin. Polysaccharide: peonan SA. Acidic polysaccharide: peonan SB, peonan PA and Triterpenoids. Chen Pi Pericarpium Citrus reticulata blanco (Rutaceae) Regulating the flow of qi and invigorating digestive function. Eliminating damp and resolving phlegm. Inhibits GI smooth muscle movement. Inhibits gastric ulceration without inhibition of gastric secretions. Expectorant and antitussive effect. Anti-inflammatory and antiallergic effect. Relaxes uterine muscle contraction. Essential oil: d-limonene, citrol. Monoterpenes: pinene, pinene, camphene, myrcene, 3-carene, phellandrene, phellandrene, terpinene. Flavones, alkaloids, synephrine and N-methyltyramine. Wang Bu Liu Xing Semen Vaccariae pyramidata Medic. (Caryophyllacea) Moves blood, regulates menses, increases lactation, disperses swelling carbuncles, promotes healing of incised wounds. Stimulates uterine contraction. Saponins: vacasegoside, isosaponarin. Starch, fat, alkaloids, cyclic peptides.
Table2: Formulas Commonly Used in the Trials
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Formula Name TCM Differentiation Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San (Moutan and Gardenia Rambling Powder) plus Yi Huang Tang (Change Yellow Discharge Decoction) plus San Miao San (Three Wonders Powder ) with Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cypery rotundi) Liver qi depression with damp heat pattern Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San (Moutan and Gardenia Rambling Powder) plus Tao Hong Si Wu Tang (Persica and Carthamus Four Materials Decoction) plus Qing Pi (Pericarpium Citri reticulatae viridis), Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis) and Yu Jin (Rhizoma Curcuma) Liver qi depression with blood stasis pattern Dan Shen Gui Pi Tang (Salvia Restore the Spleen Decoction) plus Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi rotundi) and Yu Jin (Rhizoma Curcuma) Liver qi depression with heart/ spleen vacuity pattern
Table 3: Formulas Used in Sixth Breast Cancer Prevention Trial
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1. For Liver QI Depression and Binding Pattern
2. For Irregularity of the Chong and Ren Pattern
Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae) Dang Gui (Radix Angelica Sinensis) Shan Yao (Radix Dioscoreae Oppositae) Chi Shao (Radix Paeoniae Rubrae) Gou Qi Zi (Fructus Lycii Chinensis) Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae) Shan Zhu Yu (Fructus Corni Officinalis) Tao Ren (Semen Persicae) Lu Jiao Jiao (Colla Cornu Cervi) Hong Hua (Flos Carthami Tinctorii) Tu Si Zi (Semen Cuscutae) Dan Shen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) Xia Ku Cao (Spica Prunellae Vulgaris) Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi) Hai Zao (Herba Sargassii) Xia Ku Cao (Spica Prunellae Vulgaris) Kun Bu (Thallus Algae) Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae) Hong Hua (Flos Carthami Tinctorii) Chuan Lian Zi (Fructus Meliae Toosendan) Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae) Gua Lou Ren (Semen Trichosanthis) Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis Yanhusuo) Chuan Sha Jia (Squama Manitis Pentadactylae) Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae) Hai Zao (Herba Sargassii) Kun Bu (Thallus Algae) The herbs were made into capsules and given 6 capsules 3 times a day for formula 1, and 4 capsules 3 times a day for formula 2.
Table 4: Herbs Commonly Prescribed with Chemotherapy, and Chinese Anticancer Agents
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Pinyin name Botanical name and family Traditional indications Modern research Chemical Constituents Huang Qi Radix Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. (Leguminosae) Supplements qi, increases yang, consolidates the surface, increases resistance to disease, controls sweating, delivers fluids, disperses swelling, discharges pus. Increased CD4/CD8 ratio and phagocytic activity in patients with gastric cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Stimulation of lymphocyte IL-2, IL-3, IL-6, TNFa and IFN-g. Diuretic effect and antinephrotoxic effect. Antiinflammatory effect. Hepatoprotective effect. Saponins: astragalosides I-VIII, acetylastragaloside I. Flavones: kaempferol, quercitin, isorhamnetin, rhamnocitin, formononetin, calycosin. Polysaccharides: astragalans I,II,III. Glucans: AG-1 and AG- 2. Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae Koidz. (Compositae) Replenishes qi and reinforces the spleen. Harmonises the spleen and stomach, relieves fatigue. Induces diuresis and eliminates damp. Arrests excessive perspiration and spontaneous sweating. Increased phagocytosis, lymphocyte transformation, rosette formation, and serum IgG post chemotherapy. Increases body weight and endurance. Potentiates reticuloendothelial system. Diuretic effect, antiulcerative effect, hypoglycaemic effect. Anticoagulant effect. Hepatoprotective effect. Lowers blood pressure and dialates blood vessels. Essential oil:s atractylon. Lactones: atractylenolides II,III. Vitamin A. Sesquiterpene and furfural. Ling Zhi Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss. Ex Fr.) Karst. (Basidiomycetes) Nourishes, tonifies, supplements qi and blood. Removes toxins, astringes essence and disperses accumulation. Relieves fatigue and subdues deficiency insomnia. Antitussive effect. Expectorant effect. Hypotensive effect. Hepatoprotective effect. Antibacterial effect. Sensitises radiation effect. Protects from radiation damage. Immune stimulating effect. Ergosterol, coumarin, mannitol, polysaccharides, organic acids, resins. Dang Shen Radix Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf. (Campanulaceae) Tonifies qi, increases body resistance, promotes digestion & absorption of nutrients. Increases secretion of body fluids. Promotes digestion and metabolism. Stimulates the CNS: decreases monoxidase-B (MAO-B) activity in the brain. Hematopeiteic. Hypotensive effect. Significantly decreases erythrocyte electrophoretic time and fibrinogen. Enhances cardiac function and increases tolerance to cold without increasing body weight and it elevates activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD). Increases phagocytosis. Promotes leukocyte production. Increases haemoglobin levels, antagonises insulin induced hypoglycaemia, but was ineffective with phagocytosis and the transformation of lymphocytes. It also inhibited type II allergic reactions and stimulated the adrenal cortex Inhibits transplanted sarcoma 180 in mice. Phytosterols and triterpenes: spinasterol and Dglucopyranoside, 7-stigmasterol, 5,22-stigmasterol, taraxerol, taraxeryl acetate and friedelin. Phenols: syringaldehyde, vanillic acid, syringin, tangshenoside I. Essential oils: methyl palmitate, octadecane, nonadecane, heptadecane, carboxylic acid. Fu Ling Sclerotium Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf (Polyporaceae) Induces diuresis and excretes dampness. Invigorates the spleen function. Tranquillises the mind. Increased monocyte GM-CSF production Enhanced recovery of myelosuppression in mice after radiation. Increased spontaneous rosette formation, lymphocyte transformation, and serum IgG. Diuretic effect. Sedative effect. Antitumour promotion effect. Increases cardiac contractility. Polysaccharide: -pachyman. Triterpene: pachymic acid, tumulosic acid, eburicoic acid, pinicolic acid. Antineoplastic agents Pu Gong Ying Herba Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.- Mazz. (Compositae) Removes toxic heat. Removes swelling and nodulation. Relieves dysuria. Antimicrobial effect. Immune stimulating effect: increases peripheral lymphoblast transformation rate. Choloretic effect and hepatoprotective effect. Taraxasterol, taraxacerin, taraxicin, choline, inulin and pectins. Jin Yin Hua Flos Lonicera japonica Thunb. (Caprifoliaceae) Removes toxic heat. Dispels wind heat. Antimicrobial effect. Anti-inflammatory effect, antilipaemic effect. Decreases pregnancy rate after mating. Antispasmodic effect. Diuretic effect. Chlorogenic acid. Inositol and flavonone. Essential oils: 2,6,6- trimethyl-2-vinyl-5-hydroxytetrahydropyran and linalool. Shan Ci Gu Bulbus Cremastra variabilis (Blume) Nakai (Orichidaceae) Reduces heat. Removes toxins, disperses accumulation, dissipates swelling. Antineoplastic effect. Cardiotonic effect. Antiviral effect. Tulipine, colchicines. Huang Yao Zi Rhizoma Dioscorea bulbifera L. (Dioscoreaceae) Resolves phlegm. Controls cough. Disperses goitre and controls bleeding. Antibacterial effect. Antifungal effect. Increases uterine contraction. Terpenoids: diosbulbin A,B,C,D. 2,4,6,7-tetrahydroxy-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene, 2,4,5,6- tetrahydroxy-phenanthrene. Tannin. Bai Hua She She Cao Herba Oldenladia diffusa (Willd.) Roxb. (Rubiaceae) Removes toxic damp heat, clears abscesses, infections with fever. Increases phagocytosis, lowers fever, arrests growth of spermatogonia and empties convoluted seminiferoous tubules. Iridoid glycosides: oldenlandosides Aand B. hentriacontane, stigmasterol, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, b sitosterol, sitosterol-Dglucoside, p-coumaric acid and flavonoid glycosides.
Table 5: Histology and Chinese Medical Syndrome Classification
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Chinese Medical Differentiation Type Invasive Non-Invasive Stage Sim; Ad Sc Med Ecz DCIS LCIS Liver Spleen Stasis Def 1 16 19 2 2 1 37 7 40 22 4 II 21 22 3 2 6 37 33 1 1 III 15 21 2 17 15 2 19 IV 22 18 8 11 2 19 Total 74 80 7 4 7 37 7 102 81 9 24 % 34.3 37.0 3.2 1.9 3.2 47.3 37.5 4.2 11.1
Sim= Carcinoma; Ad=Adenocarcinoma; Sc= Scirrhous; Med= Medullary carcinoma; Ecz= Eczematoid cancer; DCIS= Presence of Ductal Carcinoma In-situ; LCIS= Lobular Carcinoma In-situ; Liver= Liver Stagnation (Depression) Qi Stagnation Type; Spleen= Spleen Deficiency with Phlegm and Damp Type; Stasis= Stasis and Toxin Type; Def= Blood and Qi Deficiency Type
Table 6: Five Year Survival Rates for 216 Cases of Breast Cancer
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Stage Total N of survivors % of survivors N of Deaths % of Deaths I+ DCIS, LCIS 66 65 98.5 1/td> 1.5 II 72 71 98.6 1 1.4 III 38 30 78.9 8 21.1 IV 40 4 10.0 36 90.0 Total 216 170 78.7 46 21.3
Table 7: Relationship Between Five Year Survival Rates and Age
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Age Under 30 31-40 41-50 51-60 Over 60 Survivors 170 2 13 95 47 13 Deaths 46 0 6 16 17 7 Total 216 2 19 111 64 20
Of the 216 patients, 8 received Chinese herbal medicine as sole therapy; the remaining patients received a combination of TCM and WM treatment. The herbs were administered daily from between 5 years and 3 months to 17 years. Between 1970-1980 CMF (Cyclophosphamide, Methotraxate and 5-Fluorouracil) chemotherapy was used and since 1980 adriamycin or mitoxanthrone replaced cyclophosphomide. The dose and schedule of chemotherapy were similar to common oncological practice.
The overall 5 year survival rate was 78.7% (170/216) for all stages. The 5-year survival rate was related to age and histological classification as follows. The highest percentage of 5-year survivors (86%) was in the 41-50 year old population (see tables 6 & 7). In terms of histological classification, highest survival rates were observed in patients with adenocarcinoma (91.3%).
An analysis of the TCM classifications reveals that prognosis varies according to traditional pattern differentiation with qi and blood deficiency type being the worst prognosis (see table 8).
Table 8: Relationship Between Five Year Survival Rates and Pattern Differentiation in Chinese Medicine for 216 Cases of Breast Cancer
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Results of Follow-up Survey Number Liver depression and Qi Stagnation Type Spleen Deficiency with Phlegm and Damp Type Stasis and Toxin Type Qi and Blood Deficiency Type Surviving 170 87 (85.3%) 73 (90.1%) 5 (55.6% 5 (20.8%) Deaths 46 15 (14.7%) 8 (9.9%) 4 (44.4%) 19 (79.2%) Total 216 102 81 9 24
Table 9: Fact Protocol Kang Lai Te Comparative Ratios of Treatment Effectiveness for Breast Cancer
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CR PR NR CR+PR (%) of CR+PR Experimental Group 4 6 5 10 (66.7) Control Group .2 6 9 8 (47.1)
CR- complete remission; PR- partial remission (>50% of tumor load reduction); NR- No response (<50% of tumor load reduction)
Based on the TNM (tumour-node-metastasis) classification, 16 cases were stage two, 48 cases were stage three, 12 cases were stage four, and one case was not classified due to incomplete records. The diagnoses were all confirmed by clinical histological and pathological tests.
All of the subjects chosen for Teng Huang (Resina Garciniae) met one of the following criteria: i. did not receive prior therapy, ii. the cancer progressed on prior therapy, or, iii. had metastatic recurrence after treatment.
Teng Huang (Resina Garciniae) preparations were provided by the Jiang Xi Medicinal Processing Plant. Intravenous preparations contained 100 mg. One dose equalled 100-200 mg of Teng Huang in a 5% glucose solution. A 500 ml intravenous drip was administered to the patient twice per week and 60-90 mg were administered orally (30mg pills) 2 to 3 times per day. A soft plaster containing 5% concentration of Teng Huang was applied topically to the breast tumours and changed 2-3 times per week.
In general, the subjects received the herbal preparations before surgery. One month constituted one treatment cycle. After one or two treatment cycles, surgery was performed. Those for whom surgery was contraindicated, and those who refused surgical treatment, could complete multiple treatment cycles. Based on standard evaluation of tumour response, the results were as follows: markedly effective (tumour shrinkage greater than50%):15 cases (19.4%); effective (tumour shrinkage less than 50%): 44 cases (57.1%); ineffective (no change or increase in tumour size): 18 cases (23.3%).
The overall effectiveness rate was 76.60%. The rate for marked effectiveness was 19.5%. For all groups the period of effective remission was between 3 to 18 months (no median is provided).
During the course of treatment no bone marrow suppression was observed, and no cardiac, hepatic or renal toxicities observed. However, leakage from the intravenous drip caused soft tissue oedema. This was avoided by ensuring that there was no leak.
Study 1
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76 women diagnosed with breast cancer were treated post surgically with herbal medicine in addition to chemotherapy and radiation. Herbal treatment was given once daily for two to eight years. The age range was 33-76 years, with 80% of the women aged 45-65. According to cancer staging, 22 were diagnosed stage I, 48 stage II, and 6 stage III. Of the 76 women who entered the trial, 8 dropped out and the remaining 68 were evaluated, providing an 89% follow-up. The duration of observation was 2-8 years. All patients were able to complete their therapy; 28 women resumed work and the rest were able to manage their daily life. Among the 68 cases, 3 women (4.4%) had recurrence of disease during the follow-up time period and two of these died during the study. Overall survival was 97.1% and overall disease free survival was 95.6%. Unfortunately, the researchers do not report tumour size, the nodal status, ER status, median follow-up, 5 year analysis, the stage of the women who recurred and description of the type and dose of chemotherapy and radiation used in the trial.55
Study 2
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A retrospective study evaluating the clinical outcome of 216 cases of breast cancer treated with integrated TCM and WM from 1970-1988 was conducted at Guang An Men Hospital in Beijing.56 211/216 (97.7%) patients were women and 5/ 216 (2.3%) were men. The subjects ranged in age from 28-73; 175 (81.0%) were 41-60 years of age. The stage distribution was DCIS + LCIS: 44 (20.3%), stage I: 22 (10.1%), stage II: 72 (33.3%), stage III: 38 (17.6%), stage IV: 40 (18.5%) (see table 5).
Study 3
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In a randomised controlled neoadjuvant trial, 32 patients with breast cancer were treated with a combination of FACT (5-FU, Adriamycin, Cyclophosphamide and tamoxifen) and Kang Lai Te Injection or FACT alone. 57 Kang Lai Te (KLT) is a lipid emulsion from the seed of wild barley (semen Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen (Roman.) Stapf (Gramineae). The ingredients in the seed that show anticancer activity are composed of four free fatty acids. 58 KLT has been shown to reverse adriamycin resistance in cell cultures.59 KLT is currently in clinical trials in the US in the treatment of Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
The women in the trial were 27-66 years of age with an average age of 52. All patients had a Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) to confirm diagnosis. All patients had Karnofsky scores above 80% (a performance scale for rating a persons usual activities; used to evaluate a patients progress after a therapeutic procedure). A total of 18 patients were ER positive and 14 were ER negative. 3 patients were diagnosed stage I + DCIS, 5 at stage Iia, 8 at stage Iib and 16 at stage IIIa.
The treatment protocols for the two groups were as follows. The experimental group received Cytoxan 800 mg and Adriamycin 50 mg IV on the first day. 5-Fu was administered as an intravenous drip (for a minimum of six hours) daily for 5 days. A 200 ml dose of Kang Lai Te injection was administered by intravenous drip, once per day, for 10 days. A total of 20 mg of tamoxifen was given twice a day for pre-menopausal women and 10 mg of tamoxifen twice a day was prescribed for post-menopausal women. In accordance with standard treatment protocol, Metoclopromide and Dexamethasone were prescribed prior to treatment to reduce nausea and vomiting. Due to the possible side effects of phlebitis from Kang Lai Te intravenous drip, the drip was inserted into the subclavicular vein. The control group did not receive Kang Lai Te, but all other medications were similar for both groups. The patients received two cycles of treatment. The tumour was measured using double diameter area measurement. Ultrasound measurements were recorded before treatment and one week after both cycles of treatment were completed.
The overall effective rate for all 32 cases was 56.2% (complete remission and partial remission (>50%) of the tumors). The experimental group had an effect rate of 66.7%, with complete remission (CR) of 26.7%. The control group had an effect rate of 47.1%, with a CR of 11.8% (see table 9). No tumour progression was observed in either group. Surgical excision was performed approximately two weeks after two cycles of chemotherapy were completed. All surgical margins were clear. Subjects in both groups experienced grade I and grade II bone marrow toxicity (primarily lowered WBC) and gastrointestinal toxicity. With supportive therapy, blood counts returned to normal and the GI distress was relieved. Toxicity experienced during the trial did not influence the administration of the second cycle of chemotherapy or the timely performance of surgery. In the experimental group, 86.7% of subjects had stable or improved Karnofsky scores. This was markedly better than the 52.9% in the control group.
Study 4
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Many herbs have been tested in China for their anticancer activity in the past decades, and several drugs currently in use or in clinical trials were developed from the herbs60. In-vitro antiproliferative assays on a panel of breast cancer cell lines treated with Chinese herbs traditionally used for breast cancer revealed that a high proportion of the herbs tested were highly active in vitro61. A clinical trial evaluating the anti-cancer effect of a single herb was conducted at Jiang Xi Province. The study included 77 women with breast cancer62. All 77 subjects were females between the ages of 20 and 86. The average age was 41.7.
Study 5
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Another study of locally advanced and metastatic breast cancer was conducted on 14 women63. All subjects were premenopausal women between 34-52 years of age (average 43 years). All subjects underwent pathological confirmation of diagnosis. Based on 1978 UICC staging: T2 N3 M0: 4 cases; T3 N3 M0: 3 cases; T 4 N3 M0: 3 cases; T3 N3 M1b: 2 cases; T4 N3 M1b: 2 cases. There was one case of bilateral breast cancer with bilateral axillary and subclavicular lymph nodes metastasis. There were also five cases of ulcerated tumours that were developing severe fungal infection. All of these patients were receiving treatment for the first time, as follows:
All 14 subjects first received 2 cycles of CMF chemotherapy. After the second cycle of chemotherapy was finished, Co staged fractional radiotherapy was administered. After conclusion of the first stage of radiotherapy, a cycle of CMF was administered. This was followed by radiation boost administered with direct fields to breast, subclavicular, and axillary nodes. In between radiotherapy and chemotherapy a Chinese herbal formula was administered daily. The formula above constituted one dose. One dose was administered daily five days per week, until the end of the final stage of radiotherapy.
After undergoing two cycles of chemotherapy, tumour size in the 14 subjects was reduced as follows: 50% reduction: 1 case (7.2%); 25% reduction: 6 cases (42.8%); No change: 7 cases (50%). After radiotherapy, tumours were completely eliminated in 13 subjects (92.8%). Only one subject (7.2%) had residual tumour mass who then underwent a radical mastectomy three weeks later. During the treatment period, four subjects (28.5%) had mild bone marrow suppression. For these four subjects, the dosage of the Chinese herbs was increased from five to seven doses per week and leucogen (CGSF) was also administered. After treatment, all four improved. One subject developed pneumonitis nine days after radiotherapy and was treated with steroids and antibiotics. She completely recovered after this treatment.
Survival Rates: One year, three year, and five year rates were as follows: 85.7% (12/14); 50% (7/14); 35.7% (5/14). One subject had a local recurrence six months after treatment and subsequently underwent radical mastectomy and two cycles of CAF chemotherapy. Today, seven years later, she is still alive. Clinical Staging and Survival Rates: For Stage 3 breast cancer (10 subjects) the five-year survival rate was 50%. For Stage 4 breast cancer (4 subjects), there was no fiveyear survival rate. All deaths were due to metastasis to the liver, lungs, brain, or bones. No deaths were due to local recurrence. This group of subjects did not develop any significant signs of toxicity as side effects of therapy.
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Several other studies that looked at the combination of TCM and western therapies in early stage breast cancer show that the five-year survival is greater in the combined approach. One study64 showed that in 134 women with stage II-III breast cancer, receiving surgery, chemotherapy and herbs, the five-year survival was 88.8%. In another study 62 patients with stage II-III breast cancer were divided into equal groups receiving standard surgery, radiation and chemotherapy with or without herbs. The herbs were taken for the whole duration of the observation. The five year survival was 93.5% (29/31) in the herb group compared to 32% (10/31) in the control group65. In our prior review66 we reported the studies that detail the effect of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture for the amelioration of side effects encountered during breast cancer treatment, modulation of immune functions, augmentation of bone marrow suppression and the treatment of pain.
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Imagine walking into an auditorium full of middle and high school students on a summer afternoon. There are about 50 assorted seats folding chairs, beanbags, a few small sofas along the walls. Two-thirds are full, and some kids are sitting on the floor. It's as quiet as a room full of adolescents can be; every face facing the stage, on which there is one man, talking.
No music. No screens. Nothing to click on or link to. Just a guy talking and a lot of kids listening. This is not summer school. There will be no test, and no one has told them to take notes.
Yet there they are, attentively listening, thoughtfully scribbling notes, intently making calculations, as Scott Yates, founder and president of Blogmutt (a Boulder-based service that pairs freelance writers with businesses needing content for their blogs), tells them how he created his company and what makes an entrepreneur successful.
This is Camp Inc., what dozens of campers call the best summer camp experience ever.
Brainchild of Jonathan Lev, executive director of the Boulder JCC, Camp, Inc., is one of several new camp ideas the Foundation for Jewish Camp green-lighted this year.
Working in partnership with the Jim Joseph Foundation and the Avi Chai Foundation, the Foundation for Jewish Camp sponsored a competitive incubator program to attract suggestions for Jewish specialty overnight camps.
According to Lev, who has been involved in Jewish camping all his life, as a camper, a counselor, then as assistant director of Eisner Camp in the Berkshire Mountains, where the idea of Camp Inc., was born.
The fantasy of starting his own camp, however, was pushed farther and farther into the back of the freezer of his mind while he concentrated on his career, got married, became a father and dove into his new position at the JCC.
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text: Thompson Bond has excelled by loading up on medium-rated corporate debt. Thinkstock By Kaitlin Pitsker, Associate Editor From Kiplinger's Personal Finance, November 2014 It has been a surprisingly good year for bonds. Yields have fallen when most experts expected them to rise. But with interest rates still exceptionally low, the risks of owning bonds are great (bond prices move opposite to rates). One way to lessen the danger is to invest in a short-term bond fund. Few such funds have shone as brightly as Thompson Bond (THOPX). Over the past year, the fund has beaten 97% of its peers. And it has been in the top 11% of funds in the taxable short-term bond category in each of the past six calendar years, including 2014.See Also: 14 Ways to Invest for Income Without Stocks Sponsored Content Neither the fund's name nor its charter suggests a short-term orientation. But Jason Stephens, one of three comanagers, says the team runs Thompson Bond as a short-term bond fund. At last word, the fund's average duration (a measure of interest-rate sensitivity) stood at 2.6 years. The managers are making big bets on the lowest tier of investment-grade debt. They recently had 82% of the fund's $3.5 billion in assets in triple-B-rated corporate bonds—about four and a half times greater than the category average. Triple-B bonds offer favorable yields for the risk, especially when compared with Treasury debt, says Stephens. "A lot of companies were downgraded during the financial crisis, so the triple-B space is much more populated today," he says. "And in some cases, the balance sheets of those companies look better than they did before the crisis." * = Annualized for three and five years. @ = Rankings exclude share classes of this fund with different fee structures or higher minimum investments. r = maximum fee for short-term redemptions. 2014 Morningstar Inc.


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Dress Code
It is impractical to list every possibility of dress and grooming. The principal of each campus shall apply the Grooming Code and make all final decisions regarding what is acceptable and appropriate considering the age and activities of the students. Guidelines and administrative decisions regarding appropriate dress will reflect concern for health and safety of students and the influence of specific dress or grooming on the overall educational climate of the school. The guidelines will be reviewed periodically to ensure that they continue to reflect community expectations while permitting individual choices and recognizing acceptable current fashions.
- No inappropriate dress should be worn at any time
- A parent may be required to bring a change of clothing for any child wearing an item of clothing that the principal finds to be inappropriate or that interferes with the learning environment
- No hats, caps, shower caps, headbands, sweatbands, etc. shall be worn inside the school building.
- Pants must be worn in a proper manner on the waist.
- Shirts must remain tucked in at all times.
- Bandanas are not allowed on school property at any time.
- Tattoos must be appropriate and gang symbols are not allowed.
- Hair must be neatly groomed. No excessive colors or nonconforming hairstyles for boys or girls (only natural hair colors are acceptable).
- Facial hair must be neat and groomed for boys.
- Excessive dress code violations will be treated as defiant and disrespectful behavior and may result in a disciplinary referral.
Administrative review will be the final decision on all of the above items.
Life School is a school of choice that requires students to wear uniforms. Student uniforms make a statement that students belong to a unique school environment with a strong commitment to educational excellence. The uniqueness of the student does not rest in the apparel they wear, but in the inner qualities and gifts of the student. If you are unable to provide the required uniform(s) for your student, you may contact campus administration for possible assistance.
Uniforms must have the Life School crest.
- Grades K-12- White oxford shirt (button-down collar)
- Grades K-6- Red or navy polo shirt, (long or short sleeved)
- Grades 7-12- Hunter green or navy polo shirt, (long or short sleeved)
- Grades K-12 - Navy cardigan, "V" neck sweater or sweatshirt (uniform shirts must be worn underneath)
- Only school uniform jackets are allowed to be worn in the building. Non-school jackets may be worn at the discretion of administration
Spirit Sweatshirts/Jackets
- Grades K-12 – may be worn Monday – Friday (uniform shirts must be worn underneath)
- Grades K-6 - Navy pants or walking shorts (no more than 2 inches above the knee)
- Grades 7-12 - Khaki pants or walking shorts (no more than 2 inches above the knee)
- The following examples are unacceptable: cargo pants, cargo shorts, jogger pants and denim wear.
- All pants or shorts must be worn with a belt
Skirts/Jumpers/Modesty Skirts* (no more than 2 inches above the knee)
- Grades K-3 - Plaid jumper (no skirts)
- Grades K-3 - Navy modesty skirts
- Grades 4-6 - Plaid or navy modesty skirt
- Grades 7-12 - Khaki skirt
Girls should wear navy modesty shorts under jumpers and skirts
Accessories (Grades K-12)
- Belts
- Required for 5th-12th grades only and must be worn at the natural waist.
- Undershirts
- Must be solid colors.
- Jewelry
- Girls may wear 1 earring per ear.
- Earrings may be either stud-style or hoop (smaller than a quarter).
- Hoop (larger than a quarter) or dangling earrings are not allowed.
- Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.
- Piercings anywhere else on the body except girls' ears are not allowed Necklaces and bracelets must be thin and conservative and must coordinate with the uniform.
- Flashy, large jewelry will not be permitted.
- Multiple necklaces or bracelets will not be allowed.
Shoes (Grades K-12)
Appropriate shoes, with non-marking soles, must be worn at all times (can be athletic, loafer style, or dress shoes). The following examples are unacceptable: house shoes, sandals, flip- flops, wheeled shoes, light up shoes, open-toed shoes, or shoes with more than 1" heels. Shoes must have both closed toe and closed heel.
Life School t-shirts and sweatshirts may be worn with uniform pants, shorts or skirts. Life School sponsored t-shirts, senior shirts, sweatshirts, spirit wear, college shirts or college jackets may be worn at the discretion of administration.
In order to minimize loss and simplify identification, all clothing should be labeled.
Uniform infractions will be handled according to campus procedures.
- All free dress or jean day dress must meet the requirements of the district dress code.
- Pants must be worn at the natural waist
- Shorts must be the same length as uniform shorts
- Clothing must not be worn too tightly
- No midriffs or short skirt
- No shirts with inappropriate logos or words
- No tank tops or spaghetti straps
- No flip-flop sandals
- No puffy jackets/vest
- Rules from handbook regarding jewelry apply
- Students should wear only blue denim jeans, shorts or skirts. There should not be any printed logos or emblems on jeans
- Torn jeans or jeans with holes are not acceptable.
- Additional guidelines at discretion of campus administration.


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Color schemes are a relatively new feature of AOM that allow you to change the color combinations of a site with just a click or two. Many are now included with v5. You can also save your own custom color layouts as schemes. We're going to take a look at how color schemes work, and how you can set up your own.
When a site is first created, it will automatically load a series of default colors for such elements as Background Color, Main Color, Accent Color, Text Color and so on. These are represented as the AOM Classic color scheme, one of thirty-five included with AOM as shown in the image below:
To customize your site, you can change the default colors in one of two ways*. The first method is by manually changing the colors. Most of the site colors are listed below the color schemes:
The rest can be found under the Categories, Subcategories, Shopping Cart, Custom Boxes, Custom Pages, Standard Boxes, Tabs and Text tabs of the AOM control panel. Here is an example of the color options for the Categories box (outlined in red):
You would simply enter the HEX color code in the various boxes shown to change the colors. Prior to v5, this was the only method to assign colors in AOM. Note that if you manually change any colors, selecting a premade color scheme will overwrite the manual changes.
The other method is of course, to pick a color scheme from the ones shown. If you purchase a premade template for your store, any included color schemes should automatically appear alongside the default schemes.
To create your own color schemes, the best way is to first open the scheme_classic_aom.php file located in the /aom/colors subdirectory. Inside this file you will see a list like this:
$scheme['Name'] = "AOM Classic";
$scheme['Author'] = "Associate-O-Matic";
$scheme['Url'] = "http://www.associate-o-matic.com/colorschemes";
// COLORS (required)
$scheme['MainColor'] = "#0289C1";
$scheme['AccentColor'] = "#77C1DD";
$scheme['BgColor'] = "#EAEAEA";
$scheme['BodyBorderColor'] = "#EAEAEA";
$scheme['BodyBgColor'] = "#FFFFFF";
$scheme['BoxBorderColor'] = "#CCCCCC";
$scheme['BoxBgColor'] = "#FFFFFF";
// COLORS (optional)
$scheme['TextColor'] = "#000000";
$scheme['TextHighlightColor'] = "#990000";
$scheme['TextDarkColor'] = "#000000";
$scheme['TextLightColor'] = "#FFFFFF";
$scheme['LineColor'] = "#EAEAEA";
$scheme['LinkColor'] = "#0000CC";
$scheme['LinkHoverColor'] = "#6666FF";
$scheme['LinkVisitedColor'] = "#551A8B";
$scheme['TabBorderColor'] = "#000000";
As you can see, this list is divided into three main parts. The first part identifies the file, with the name of the scheme, the author, and the website of the author. If you are creating your own scheme, you would be the author. The website can be the store you are creating the scheme for.
The second section (marked as required), deals with the Main and Accent colors, as well as the site background ('BgColor') and the body/border of the main area in the center of the page where the products are found ('BodyBgColor', 'BodyBorderColor'). The last two items in this section ('BoxBorderColor' and 'BoxBgColor') deal with the side boxes such as Categories, Subcategories, Bestsellers and the like. This is a universal setting, which means it's not possible to set the individual boxes with different colors, as you can do manually. All the boxes in the side columns will be the same color.
Finally, the third section (shown as optional), relates to text, links, the separator lines and tabs.
You would enter your own HEX values for the various choices you would like to customize, then save this with a new file name, such as scheme_clothing_store.php :
$scheme['Name'] = "Clothing Store";
$scheme['Author'] = "Me";
$scheme['Url'] = "http://www.mysite.com/shop.php";
// COLORS (required)
$scheme['MainColor'] = "#DEDEDE";
$scheme['AccentColor'] = "#303030";
$scheme['BgColor'] = "#4A4A4A";
$scheme['BodyBorderColor'] = "#FFFFFF";
$scheme['BodyBgColor'] = "#FFFFFF";
$scheme['BoxBorderColor'] = "#DEDEDE";
$scheme['BoxBgColor'] = "#FFFFFF";
// COLORS (optional)
$scheme['TextColor'] = "#000000";
$scheme['TextHighlightColor'] = "#990000";
$scheme['TextDarkColor'] = "#000000";
$scheme['TextLightColor'] = "#FFFFFF";
$scheme['LineColor'] = "#EAEAEA";
$scheme['LinkColor'] = "#050505";
$scheme['LinkHoverColor'] = "#4A4A4A";
$scheme['LinkVisitedColor'] = "#4A4A4A";
$scheme['TabBorderColor'] = "#000000";
By editing an existing file, you should be sure of including all the colors, as well as not leaving out any of the PHP markup required (not shown in these examples). Filenames should include the word 'scheme' in the beginning, so the program can identify it as a color scheme file.
Once you have saved your scheme with a new filename, upload it to the /aom/colors subdirectory. It should then appear when you open your AOM control panel and click on the Colors tab:
You can create as many color schemes as you want. Then you can switch between them by just clicking on the one you prefer, and saving.
* Technical Note: There is in fact a third way of setting colors, by directly editing the css.tpl.php template file (as well as a few others that reference colors). However, there are several drawbacks to this method. One, it should not be undertaken by anyone who does not have prior experience of editing HTML and/or PHP files. It is not recommended for the novice, as an error can cause a site to severely malfunction. Two, directly setting colors in the CSS file means it will no longer be possible to change colors via the Colors tab of the AOM control panel. Finally, it's a much more cumbersome way of going about it. The system currently in place works pretty well. Circumventing it with CSS editing is just not as elegant. So while it could be done by someone who knows what they're doing, the two other methods discussed in this post are preferred, especially if you don't have a strong coding background. But it is technically possible.


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Fashion Focus on Designer Sharad Raghav
Sharad Raghav is an outstanding Indian fashion designer. He stems from the Royal city of Rajasthan. The rich heritage and culture sparks Royalty, Romance, Spirituality and Nature across his designs. By his immense creativity, handwork as well as his "Sui Generis" philosophy and ideas, this line seeks to prevent the extinction of the heritage fabrics and "Sui Generis" persona and traditions. Sharad's talent and his visually creative runway shows have ensured that the brand remains strong and viable in today's world. He was a science graduate on the path of becoming a doctor but fate had other "DESIGNS" for him. Read More


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The Fund for a Responsible Swarthmore is a project of Swarthmore Mountain Justice and a coalition of students, alumni, faculty, and staff concerned about the future of the college. We come together on this 150th anniversary of Swarthmore's founding out of a love for the institution and a concern for its future.
Our goal is that the presence of this fund will encourage Swarthmore College to make the commitment to divesting its endowment from fossil fuels and reinvesting in real solutions to the climate crisis. This fund is designed to ensure that if the College agrees to the stipulations of the fund, the money raised will be used to support the College endowment. If the College does not agree to the stipulations outlined below, the money raised will be used to fund the continuing work of Swarthmore students who are organizing in support of climate justice.
In order to receive any portion of the fund, there are two deadlines that the College should be mindful of:
May 1, 2017: By this date, Swarthmore College must provide documentation that it has successfully divested its endowment from fossil fuels,* and reinvested at least 2 percent of the endowment into community and renewable energy solutions, including community development financial institutions and revolving loan funds.** If such evidence is provided, the fund will be donated to Swarthmore College. If the College does not provide evidence of divestment by this date, the contents of the fund will be donated to the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, to be administered in the form of year-long stipends for student organizers. These stipends will provide support to students working with on-campus campaigns and/or off-campus organizations doing climate and economic justice work, including, but not limited to, fossil fuel divestment and reinvestment organizing.
At this date, student organizers with Swarthmore Mountain Justice, or its successor organization, will make an evaluation as to whether to continue organizing around the fund.
*200 publicly-traded companies as outlined on Fig. 5 on pgs. 13-14 of "Unburnable Carbon", Carbon Tracker Initiative, March 2012
** Feedback on allocation will be provided by campus stakeholders working through the Committee on Investor Responsibility.
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Arxiv – Indications of room-temperature superconductivity at a metal-PZT interface 5 pages (H/T superconductors.org)
From the University of Bengal, India –
We report the observation of an exceptionally large room-temperature electrical conductivity in silver and aluminum layers deposited on a lead zirconate titanate (PZT) substrate. The surface resistance of the silver-coated samples also shows a sharp change near 313 K. The results are strongly suggestive of a superconductive interfacial layer, and have been interpreted in the framework of Bose-Einstein condensation of bipolarons as the suggested mechanism for high-temperature superconductivity in cuprates.
The samples used for current-voltage measurements were (i) thin strips 2 cm × 2 mm cut off from commercial PZT discs (supplied by Central Electronics Ltd., New Delhi, India) 0.3 mm thick and with an average grain size 1 μm which were supplied in the poled state and with 0.1 mm silver coating on both faces and (ii) the same type of strips with the original silver coating removed and 4000A aluminum deposited by vacuum evaporation. The Curie temperature of the material was 3600C as specified in the manufacturer's data sheet.
Measurements were carried out at room temperature using a four-probe arrangement with the sample placed inside a double permalloy magnetic shield, the residual magnetic field inside the enclosure being less than 10^−5 tesla. The output voltage, which was of the order of microvolts, was measured using a home-built instrumentation amplifier based on an Analog Devices AD620 chip. Data were recorded in an Agilent 54622A digital storage oscilloscope by using a sawtooth current excitation at a frequency of 20 Hz from a function generator. It was found that scanning near this rate yielded the most consistent and reproducible data, least affected by fluctuations and noise.
The experimental results reported here strongly suggest the presence of a superconducting layer near room temperature in the interface between a metal film and a PZT substrate. The data have been interpreted in the framework of the above model in terms of the experimentally-observed inhomogeneous charge patterns in high-temperature superconductors.
The fact that the results described above have been obtained from very simply-fabricated systems, without the use of any sophisticated set-up and any special attention being given to crystal purity, atomic perfection, lattice matching, etc. suggests that the physical process is a universal one, involving only an interface between a metal and an insulator with a large low-frequency dielectric constant. We note in passing that PZT and the cuprates have similar (perovskite or perovskite-based) crystal structures. This resemblance may provide an added insight into the basic mechanism of high-temperature superconductivity.
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Supreme Court Kills DOMA, Dismisses Prop 8: Do You Agree with Decisions?
The Defense of Marriage Act is dead.
The Supreme Court ruled that the federal act, which barred the federal government from recognizing the married status of gay couples (and thus denied those couples federal marriage benefits) was a violation of state rights and the fifth amendment rights of individuals.
"The federal statute is invalid, for no legitimate purpose overcomes the purpose and effect to disparage and to injure those whom the State, by its marriage laws, sought to protect in personhood and dignity," wrote Justice Anthony Kennedy for the five-Justice majority. "By seeking to displace this protection and treating those persons as living in marriages less respected than others, the federal statute is in violation of the Fifth Amendment."
Justices Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan and Stephen Breyer signed onto the majority opinion. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, and Samuel Alito all dissented.


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Elephant Traveller's Backpack
Let's hit the road!
This awesome backpack is super comfy and big enough to carry all of your travelling necessities.
The backpack features faux black leather trim, canvas material, and adjustable shoulder straps. Finished with a drawstring closure, funky orange lining, and several interior and exterior pockets.
Bags Measurements: Height: 34cm Width: 32cm Depth: 10cm
Inside Pocket: Width:32cm Depth: 12cm
External Large Pocket: Width: 20cm Depth:16cm
External Side Pockets: Width: 12cm Depth:17cm
Handle Strap: Width: 12cm Height: 7cm
Shoulder Strap: Length: 70cm


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RetroSpecs & Co. has launched a new eyewear collection, called Cuthbert & Chen. Sesigned by Jay Owens and Marya Francis, the husband and wife team behind the company, the line features registered, hand-polished, buffalo-horn frames and customizable titanium frames with blonde horn nose pads. The collection debuts in 260 optical shops such as Morgenthal Frederics in New York City, Punto Ottico in Milan and Burri Optik in Zurich as well as in the RetroSpecs retail stores in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Seoul.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
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Linking Sunglasses and Cancer Research
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Stand Alone Vision Plans Not to Be Sold Through California's Exchange
Designer of a Field's Test for Drivers with Glaucoma Wins Award
According to the 2014 "The Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems" report from Prevent Blindness, more than 2.8 million Americans ages 40 and older have glaucoma, with glaucoma and disorders of the optic nerve costing $6.1 billion annually. Read more.
Alcon Asked to Cease Making Superiority Claims for Air Optix Aqua
The claims at issue in JJVC's challenge appeared in print advertisements, promotional materials and advertorial emails directed to eye care professionals, online videos directed to professionals and consumers and print advertisements directed at general consumers. They included:
- Air Optix Aqua lenses provide "superior surface deposit resistance."
- Air Optix Aqua lenses possess "Unique Plasma Surface Technology for Superior Deposit Resistance."
- "Acuvue OASYS contact lenses attract up to 31x more lipid deposits."
- "Only Air Optix brand contact lenses have a unique surface technology that's proven to … resist deposits better than other available two-week or monthly replacement SiHy lens."
- Air Optix Aqua lenses "Resists Lipids & Deposits."
- "Superior Surface with Moisture and Consistent Comfort."
JJVC maintained that the testing on which Alcon based its superior surface deposition-resistance claims did not measure deposits on the contact lens surface and argued that JJVC's own head-to-head clinical testing showed that Alcon's "31x claim" was without clinical relevance. JJVC also contended that a "Deposits Card" designed for eye-care professionals, distorted the deposits "encountered with OASYS lens and exaggerates the purported superior surface properties of AOA lenses."
Alcon asserted that the challenged claims for its AOA contact lenses were truthful and wholly substantiated by reliable studies and data and via multiple reputable scientific authorities and sources. This evidence, Alcon maintained, provides more than a reasonable basis for its claim that AOA has superior lipid deposit resistance compared to OASYS. According to Alcon, having established a reasonable basis for its claims, JJVC has failed in its burden to show either a material flaw in Alcon's evidence, or more reliable evidence demonstrating a different result.
Following its review of the evidence presented by the advertiser and challenger, NAD determined that Alcon could not support the challenged claims and recommended that the claims at issue be discontinued. NAD noted that the advertiser had voluntarily discontinued distribution of the "Deposits Card," but recommended the advertiser discontinue distribution of promotional materials containing exaggerated images.
Finally, NAD noted that nothing in its decision precluded Alcon from promoting that its Air Optix Aqua lenses possess "Unique Plasma Surface Technology," or that Air Optix Aqua lenses "Resists Lipids & Deposits." Further, NAD noted that nothing in its decision precludes the advertiser from claims – in a stand-alone context – that Air Optix Aqua lenses possess unique plasma surface technology that resists lipids and deposits, offering clear vision and consistent comfort.
Alcon took issue with NAD's analysis of its evidence but said that despite "these disagreements, Alcon respects the self-regulatory process and will take NAD's recommendations into account in future promotional materials."
New Eyewear from L'Amy's Columbia Eyewear
Thursday, September 25, 2014
"Slowing Down" That Fast Ball with Zeaxanthin
New Eyewear from L'Amy America
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
History of Contact Lenses and Much More
New MX Transitions VII Lens from Seiko Optical
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Vision-Ease Expands Line of Photochromics
Loss of Eyesight Has Greatest Impact
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Acanthamoeba Infections on the Rise
Saturday, September 20, 2014
News Coming Out of Vision Expo West
- UnderArmour aand Eyeking renew their licensing deal.
- Orgreen, Claire Goldsmith, and Oliver Godsmith form partnership.
- Rochester Optical is named as the official provider of prescription lenses for the new Epson American smart eyewear.
- Essilor launches a consumer app regarding eye health.
Can Your Boss Predict thte Precision of Your Decisions? Yeap. The Pupils Tell All, According to a Study
Sony Proposes Its Smart Eyeglasses
Friday, September 19, 2014
New Eyewear from XOXO
New Eyewear and Sunglasses from Carrera
All of the innovations presented in this collection not only reveal the authentic spirit of the eyewear, but also its new and lively look. This all goes to show the use of premium materials in making this new eyewear and reveals the brand's great passion for design and its meticulous attention to detail.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Registration Running Briskly for Fall 2014 Continuing Education Seminar for Opticians
This past spring opticians from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island celebrated OpticalCEUs 15th annual spring continuing education seminar. Scores of opticians will earn seven ABO/NCLE continuing education credits on November 2 at the Grand Pequot Ballroom when they participate in OpticalCEUs 15th annual fall continuing education seminar. They will participate in the following seminars.
- The Full Spectrum of Prism Speaker: Deborah Kotob (1 ABO pending) 9am-10am – NEW!
- Night Vision Speaker: Deborah Kotob (1 NCLE) 10am-11am – NEW!
- Contact Lenses on the Job Speaker: Linda Conlin (1 NCLE) 11am-Noon
- Day By Day Speaker: Joe Forte (1 NCLE) 1pm-2pm – NEW!
- Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Lenses, But Were Afraid to Ask Speaker: Joe Forte (1 ABO) 2pm-3pm – NEW!
- Score with Contact Lenses for Sports Speaker: Linda Conlin (1 NCLE) 3pm-4pm
- Reflecting on Refraction Speaker: Joe Forte (1 ABO) 4pm-5pm – NEW!
Register now to earn accreditation and some Foxwoods fun! You can sign up for a full day (7 credits) for only $135; morning only for $90; and afternoon only for $100.
Proteins Responsible for What Is Seen
Study with Implantable "Telescope" Underway
Sunglasses from Adidas
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Jonathan Adler Now Designing Women's Eyewear with REM
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Eyewear to the Stars from Luxembourg
Same Day Eyewear Starts in Atlanta
New Eyewear from Bongo
Monday, September 15, 2014
Luxury Optical Acquires Robert Marc Eyewear Brand
According to a press release appearing on Yahoo! Finance, Monroe Capital LLC acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on a $47 million unitranche financing to support the acquisition of Robert Marc Eyewear by Luxury Optical Holdings. The acquisition is supported by private equity sponsors aPriori Capital and Goode Capital Partners.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
NuPolar Polycarbonates Available in Gray and Brown
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Charlotte Free Models for Chanel Eyewear
Friday, September 12, 2014
Education Helps Get the Visually Impaired to Work
"Novel cause" for Glaucoma Discovered
AOA Disputes Study Predicting Shortage of Optometrists
Thursday, September 11, 2014
CDC Report Advocates Eye Exams for Children
Prevent Blindness America has noted that a new supplement of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) documents "the potential benefits of selected clinical preventive services [such as eye exams] for infants, children, and adolescents; the challenges related to their underuse; and effective collaborative strategies to improve use." Read the CDC report.
New Eyewear from Persol
"For 2014, Persol launched Vintage Celebration with new colors joining those selected from its historical archive," according to Midwest Lens. "Along with the classic, Virginia Tobacco, Coffee and Sienna, there are a number of extra colors that are inspired by the sixties era and emulate the mineral world. Obsidian, Cobalt, Garnet and Amber, which with special antiqued versions enhance classic and new Persol women's and men's models, both sun and optical." Read more.
J&J Helps U.K. Opticians Market Contact Lenses
U.K. Companies Team Up to Promote Eye Health
Shortage of Optometrists in Near Future? Maybe!
New Eyewear from Innotec Eyewear
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Alcon Launches Media Campaign for Air Optix Colors
Alcon launched a national television, print, and online media campaign for Air Optix Colors contact lenses. The campaign, directed at women, features 15- and 30-second tv spots on major networks such as NBC, CBS, TNT, TBS, Lifetime, Oxygen and more. A full-page ad will appear in magazines such as Glamour, Seventeen, Nylon, Teen Vogue and OK! In the tv ads, brown-eyed model Sofia changes her eye color to sterling gray with Alcon's contact lenses. Consumers see her eyes before and after. The ad encourages viewers "to try on" their perfect color at www.AIROPTIXColors.com or by visiting an eye care professional.The company launched the campaign not only to promote its product but to "ensure that patients understand that Air Optix Colors contact lenses are prescription medical devices that require a visit to their eye doctor," said Lynn Smith, Head of US Marketing for Vision Care at Alcon. Read more.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
America's Best Survey: Price the Reason Most People Don't Get Eye Exams
A survey, called Eye Health Awareness and Access commissioned by America's Best, found that even though 93% said their health was import, 40 percent have not had an eye exam in the past year, and 10 percent have never seen an eye doctor. African-Americans were almost twice as likely to have never done so. That's the word from an America's Best press release appearing on Yahoo! Finance Canada. The top reason people give for why they have not recently visited their eye doctor is "No need – I am seeing fine," with 37 percent saying this, followed closely by "I cannot afford it," said by 34 percent. These same people say they expect to pay more than $90 for an eye exam, showing they are not aware of more affordable options.The majority of people also feel that their eyeglasses cost too much for what they got, with the cost of their eyeglasses averaging close to $200 for their last pair. Nearly a quarter paid more than $250. As a result of the survey, America's Best came up with the Rickey Smiley frames, available for two-for-$104.95 deal with single vision plastic lenses and an eye exam. Price is cited as the most important factor when shopping for eyeglasses (74 percent of people said this), followed by quality (57 percent), location (47 percent), convenience (41 percent) and hours (19 percent). Read more. Watch comedian Rickey Smiley interviewing people about eye health.
New Eyewear from Modern Optical International
"Value eyewear leader Modern Optical International introduces 5 new styles to its Modern Art Collection for Fall 2014," reports Midwest Lens. "A woman's eyes are one of her most important features, which is why they deserve to be accentuated with beautiful eyewear… at an affordable price. Our Modern Art Collection makes elegance and sophistication accessible to all women. With ultra-feminine detailing and tasteful embellishments, this well-curated collection also incorporates many practical features such as spring hinges, deeper silhouettes and Summit Silicone nose pads. Every woman deserves her very own piece of Modern Art!" Read more.
Bausch+Lomb Increasing Production of Ultra Contact Lenses
"Chances are you can't get your hands on Bausch + Lomb Inc.'s new Ultra monthly contact lens," writes the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. "The eye-care company has only one manufacturing line producing them, at its North Goodman Street plant. The lenses are available only in the United States, and not yet nationwide. And demand so far is outstripping supply. 'We're selling every lens we can make,' said J. Michael Pearson, CEO of B+L parent company Valeant Pharmaceutics International Inc. But all of that is changing. B+L and parent company Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. on Monday cut the ribbon on what will become a major manufacturing addition to the company's Rochester plant. Along with the two Ultra manufacturing lines being installed there,…B+L will put in a third and fourth." Read more.
A Glass of Wine and Some Chocolate a Day Keeps Glaucoma Away? Maybe
"It's not the most obvious treatment plan for the serious eye disease glaucoma – which can lead to blindness – but symptoms could be improved by eating chocolate and drinking red wine," writes the Daily Mail. "The condition could also be eased by drinking coffee and green tea and eating more fruit and vegetables, according to a new study that examined the effects of diet on glaucoma, one of the most common eye complaints. They are all high in antioxidants which seem to improve retina function in patients with the condition, at least in the short term, the study suggests. However, experts say the only hope for a cure for the irreversible disease is gene therapy." Read more.
New Eyewear from Carter Bond
"Carter Bond is the natural world transformed. Using a combination of different materials from wood-finish acetates to natural bamboo and wood; Carter Bond's approach to fashion is inspired by the power of make – and who made it," according to Midwest Lens. "Eyewear to the core is the remarkable history of the Sceats family. Established in Sydney, Australia in 1925 by Filmer Sceats, his unique optometry practice quickly became renowned for its craftsmen and fine bespoke workmanship. Filmer's son Jono Hennessy Sceats (www.jonohennessy.com) followed by pioneering fashion eyewear starting in the 80's specializing in "modern-fashion" construction; the eyewear became a staple in the wardrobe of every fashion-conscious Australian." Read more.
Monday, September 8, 2014
How We Focus on Color and Motion
"Despite the barrage of visual information the brain receives, it retains a remarkable ability to focus on important and relevant items. This fall, for example, NFL quarterbacks will be rewarded handsomely for how well they can focus their attention on color and motion - being able to quickly judge the jersey colors of teammates and opponents and where they're headed is a valuable skill. How the brain accomplishes this feat, however, has been poorly understood," goes the Medical News Today post. "Now, University of Chicago scientists have identified a brain region that appears central to perceiving the combination of color and motion. They discovered a unique population of neurons that shift in sensitivity toward different colors and directions depending on what is being attended - the red jersey of a receiver headed toward an end zone, for example. The study, published in the journal Neuron, sheds light on a fundamental neurological process that is a key step in the biology of attention." Read more.
Friday, September 5, 2014
Connection between Outdoor Activities and XFS, a Link to Cataracts and Glaucoma
"Outdoor activities may increase the odds of developing exfoliation syndrome (XFS) in the eyes, a condition which has been linked to cataracts and glaucoma," according to Medical News Today. "XFS is a harmful aging of the eye associated cataracts, elevated intraocular pressure and retinal vein blockage. There is evidence that climate factors contribute to XFS. For example, aboriginal Australians who spend lots of time outdoors have a higher prevalence of the disorder. But the relationship between ultraviolet (UV) radiation (UVR) and XFS needs further study because some reports of a link have not been consistent. The authors examined the relationship between UVR and XFS in a study with clinic participants in the United States (118 cases, 106 control patients) and Israel (67 cases, 72 control participants). The authors analyzed the latitude where people lived and the average number of hours per week that they spend outside." Read more.
Mice Research Leading to Gains with Wet Macular Degeneration
Science Daily writes, "Working with mice, a multicenter team of researchers has found a new way to reduce the abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye that accompany some eye diseases. The finding could lead to the development of new drugs for wet macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema." Read more.
Safilo Opens School for Eyewear Design and Development
Safilo will establish next year the Safilo Product School to help young apprentices master the fundamentals of eyewear product development. It could also be a launching point for a career with Safilo as an eyewear product director. Entry into the program is open to individuals coming from technical institutes or universities. It combines on-the-job training and job rotation--including an international assignment in Safilo's worldwide operations, coaching by experienced Safilo managers and experts, and regular classroom training. Read more.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
FGX Recalls 215,000 Children's Sunglasses
Genetic Variants Associated with Glaucoma Identified
Medical News Today reports that "the identification of genetic variants associated with risk of developing glaucoma is reported in three independent studies published online this week in Nature Genetics. These findings may lead to better diagnostic tools or therapies for glaucoma." Read more.
Luxottica Founder: Google Glass Would Embarrass Him
"I have not used Google Glass," Mr. Del Vecchio told the FT in an interview. "It would embarrass me going around with that on my face. It would be OK in the disco, but I no longer go to the disco."
Read more.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Guerra Gone from Luxottica/Almost Signs Deal with Essilor
A Reuters post said the company had "looked at a possible deal with French rival Essilor but decided not to pursue it and is no longer considering it, Luxottica's new co-chief executive said on Monday. 'A deal with Essilor was explored, about a year and a half ago, but it was concluded that there were not the right conditions to go ahead,' Enrico Cavatorta told an analyst call. ...Cavatorta took over as new co-CEO of the world's largest eyewear maker by revenue on Monday, as long-standing CEO Andrea Guerra stepped down after falling out with Luxottica's key shareholder and Chairman Leonardo Del Vecchio." Read more.
Kering Creates Separate Entity for Its Eyewear, and Resigns with Safilo
Meanwhile Safilo and Kering said that they will continue their 20-year partnership. The two will go-steady with the Gucci license until December 2016 and product development until December 2020. Read more.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Register for OpticalCEUs 15th Annual Continuing Education Seminar for Opticians
Pick up the latest ideas in the field - from preserving vision health to new contact lens applications. The seven courses at the GRAND PEQUOT BALLROOM, Foxwoods Resort and Casino on Sunday, November 2 will help you:
- Advise your patients about protecting their night vision
- Provide top-notch patient care with an analysis of daily disposable contact lenses
- Expand your knowledge of vision, spectacle and contact lenses
- The Full Spectrum of Prism Speaker: Deborah Kotob (1 ABO pending) 9am-10am – NEW!
- Night Vision Speaker: Deborah Kotob (1 NCLE) 10am-11am – NEW!
- Contact Lenses on the Job Speaker: Linda Conlin (1 NCLE) 11am-Noon
- Day By Day Speaker: Joe Forte (1 NCLE) 1pm-2pm – NEW!
- Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Lenses, But Were Afraid to Ask Speaker: Joe Forte (1 ABO) 2pm-3pm – NEW!
- Score with Contact Lenses for Sports Speaker: Linda Conlin (1 NCLE) 3pm-4pm
Deborah Kotob, the ECP Education Facilitator for Vision-Ease, creates and presents ABO, NCLE and JCAHPO seminars related to optics and best practices. A Massachusetts-licensed optician, she has owned two optical businesses and was a sales representative for MODO and Luxottica. Deborah has achieved ABOM and NCLE certifications. She will be lecturing at Vision Expo West 2014.
Joe Forte, the director of contact lens services for Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates, lectured at CUNY Tech, Vision Expo and Optifair. He was program director of the Interboro Institute College of Opticianry where he taught courses in various areas of contact lenses and optics.
DirectionsFoxwoods is located at 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket, CT 06338, on Route 2 between I-395 and I-95. Click this link for the directions provided by the hotel. Valet parking is free. For accommodations, call Foxwoods at 1-800 PLAY BIG. Overnight reservations are not associated with the seminar.
New "Simple" Test Detects Early Only nAMD
"A simple color test that could detect the early onset of a condition which accounts for over half of visual impairment certifications in the UK is being researched by scientists at Aston University," reports Science Daily. "Dr. Frank Eperjesi, an optometry specialist at the School of Life & Health Sciences at Aston University in Birmingham, UK, will lead the study into whether neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), a common condition affecting 321,000 people in England, Scotland and Wales, can be identified before patients begin to show symptoms of having the disease.The study could have a lasting impact, particularly as the number of cases of nAMD in the UK is set to rise by almost a third by the year 2020 as the average age of the population increases." Read more.
Scientists ID Variants Associated with Glaucoma
"The identification of genetic variants associated with risk of developing glaucoma is reported in three independent studies published online this week in Nature Genetics. These findings may lead to better diagnostic tools or therapies for glaucoma," goes the Medical News Today post. "In one study, Zhenglin Yang and colleagues find variants near two genes, ABCA1 and PMM2, which are associated with glaucoma risk, with or without high inner eye pressure, in individuals from China and Singapore. Both genes have been previously implicated in other eye disorders, but not glaucoma. In a second study, Puya Gharahkhani and colleagues identify variants near three genes, including ABCA1, that are associated with glaucoma risk in Australians and Americans of European descent. A third study by Christopher Hammond and colleagues combines genetic data from 18 populations, including people of Asian and European descent, and also identifies ABCA1 as a risk gene for both high inner eye pressure and glaucoma. Two other genetic variants were also linked to both of these conditions in this last study." Read more.
Scientists Discover How Neurons for Vision Come About
"New York University biologists have identified a mechanism that helps explain how the diversity of neurons that make up the visual system is generated," writes Medical News Today. "'Our research uncovers a process that dictates both timing and cell survival in order to engender the heterogeneity of neurons used for vision,' explains NYU Biology Professor Claude Desplan, the study's senior author." Their study appears in the latest issue of Cell. Read more.


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British manufacturer Duple was at one time the leading UK coach builder, a crown it lost to
in the late sixties when they introduced their Panorama range on 36 feet chassis. The company acquired a number of other well known brands in its time including Burlingham and Willowbrook. These became known as Duple (Northern) and Duple (Midlands) and production ultimately centred on the Burlingham Blackpool site. The company was acquired by
who sold the coach manufacturing rights to
Safeways Bedford OB Duple Vista
Duple A-series on Eastern Belle AEC Regal III
Duple Roadmaster
Duple Ambassador
Lodges Bedford SBG Duple Vega
Swanmore Travel Club Bedford SB Duple Super Vega. This body was named the Yeoman on Ford Thames chassis.
Duple Bella Vega on Thames Valley Bedford SB13. This body was named the Bella Vista on the Bedford VAS chassis with typically 29 seats and the Trooper on Ford Thames chassis.
Grey-Green Bedford VAL14 Duple Vega Major
Duple Elizabethan
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Leyland Tiger Cub Duple Donington
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Duple Britannia on Red Rover AEC Reliance
South Midland Bedford VAM Duple Viscount
Duple Continental
Duple Viceroy on Alexander Midland Bedford VAM
Duple Commander on AEC Reliance of MacBraynes
Duple Commander II on AEC Reliance of City of Oxford
Duple Commander III on AEC Reliance of Alder Valley
Duple Commander IV of Go Harris ex South Midland on Bristol LH6L
Duple Dominant Leyland Leopard of Black & White
Duple Dominant II AEC Reliance of Green Line
Duple Dominant III Volvo B10M of Provence Private Hire
Duple Dominant IV bodied Bedord YMT for Maidstone
Duple Goldliner on Bedford Venturer for National Express
Duple Dominant bus body on a Leyland Tiger of Safeguard
Duple Caribbean Leyland Tiger of Southend
Duple Calypso Bova integral for Cooks
Duple Laser bodied Leyland Tiger for Crosville
Duple 320 DAF of Go Northern ex OK Motor Services
Duple 340 bodied Volvo B10M of Chiltern Queeens
Duple 425 integral of Gale Motors
Duple 300 bodied Leyland Tiger of Delaine
Duple Dartline on Dennis Dart for London Buses
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While connectivity and communications provision and support are essential for effective operations, many organisations in the charity sector do not have a core business function dealing solely with ICT.
At Juno, we can provide the solutions and support your charity or community organisation needs to run effectively and efficiently.
We understand the importance of being able to deliver highly-secure connectivity and communications to the third sector, where funding can be scarce, to deliver maximum return for minimal investment.
We can develop bespoke solutions for charities which include:
- Cloud migration & number porting
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Walking Shoes 2010
To check out our other yearly reviews use the links below!
Before we get our top 5 walking shoe recommendations underway, let's first discuss why you should choose a walking shoe in preference to a traditional walking boot.
From a technical perspective, walking shoes are pretty much the same as walking boots, but with a lower cuff. This means that while they offer less ankle support for long treks, they are lighter and help to maximise movement whilst walking. Walking shoes are perfectly waterproof as well with the more advanced designs sporting all manner of moisture wicking and porous technologies including Gore-Tex membranes, rich full grain leather uppers.
While walking shoes may not supply the same full blown ankle support thank hiking boots do for those really hardcore hikes, a good pair of walking shoes will be perfectly fine for all manner of treks from long walks to casual strolls with a canine companion.
A good walking shoe will be waterproof, breathable, lightweight and suitably stylish, all whilst offering excellent grip and shock absorption for roaming the countryside in complete. So stony paths, muddy fields and even water should be the last of your worries.
To find out which walking shoes are the best, we've selected some of the best from a mixture of brands and price points. Obviously an £80 walking shoe will outperform the rest, or so you'd hope. So to level the playing field, we're going to award 3 prizes to the 5 nominations, which are Best Value, Best Performance and Best Looks. Obviously we'll take all factors into account while selecting each walking shoe. After all, there's no sense in wearing a pair of pretty outdoor shoes if they're not waterproof and fall to bits after a short stroll.
Our Top 5 Walking Shoes
Merrell Chameleon Wrap Slam Gore-Tex XCR – Teak
Merrell makes some of the most comfortable shoes in the world and so their walking shoes are no exception. The Merrell Chameleon Wrap Slam Gore-Tex XCR – Teak is the finest example of the Merrell outdoor range, featuring great looks, a Gore-Tex XCR gasket construction from which it takes its name as well as Gore-Tex XCR fabric lining and a breathable mesh upper. Suffice to say that any excess heat or sweat is going to get wicked away in microseconds and not a drop of wind or water will be getting in either! From the price, it's clear to see that you're paying for a lot of technology wrapped in good looks for exceptional comfort and premium quality performance.
Buy the Merrell Chameleon Wrap Slam Gore-Tex XCR >>
Salomon Exit Peak – Dark Clay and Autobahn
The best selling Salomon walking shoes have a wide range of features and fine quality materials making them an excellent choice for outdoor enthusiasts looking to spend no more than £60. Crafted from nubuck leather and slit suede leather, they're lightweight, breathable and moisture wicking, but only water resistant, not waterproof. The attention to detail has been put into the little extras as well as good looks like the heel foam, mudguard, protective toe cap and Contagrip outsole. A great pair of walking shoes for high performance on a warm, dry day, but not ideal for wet weather.
Brasher Diablo XCR – Nut
Brasher are renowned for their brown walking boots, so it's no surprise that they've expanded their range by branching out into brown walking shoes! Brasher shoes are excellent as always, providing beautifully crafted footwear with a sense of traditional while incorporating all manner of modern technologies in their design. While they may not be amongst the cheapest walking shoes our top 5, they are one of the best and it makes you wish that Brasher would shout about the technical features of their footwear a little more. But what we can tell you is that the Brasher Diablo XCR – Nut is not only beautiful and brown, but a versatile pair of Brasher shoes made from suede and tough mesh panels with a Vibram Planet sole unit for exceptional grip from the industry's leading outsole manufacturer. Most importantly of all, the Brasher Diablo XCR takes its name from its Gore-Tex XCR membrane, which, like the Merrell Chameleon offers fast cooling comfort and absolute waterproof protection. You could very comfortable run through a stream with these Brasher shoes and they're exceptionally comfortable to wear as well.
Hi-Tec Auckland WP – Brown and Yellow
What kind of top 5 would this be without our reigning champion in walking footwear? If you missed this article, check out our Hi-Tec Auckland WP Review to see why we think this is the best walking shoe that money can buy. Hi-Tec's humble offering to the walking world really has it all. Waterproof protection, suede leather, moisture wicking lining, athletic trainer inspired last and a great gripping outsole. While not as technically perfected as the Merrell or Salomon, Hi-Tec Auckland WP walking shoes offer all the essentials and some very good looks, making them an ideal choice for a wide range of walkers.
New Balance – MO1520GT
New Balance have joined the walking trainer club with their New Balance – MO1520GT walking shoe. Similar in many ways to the Brasher, this model draws its design from the long history of New Balance running shoes as a sleek and durable multi sport shoe incorporating athletic features with outdoor styling. This shoe also takes its name (GT) from the Gore-Tex XCR membrane integrated into the upper, providing cool, dry comfort as well as both wind and waterproof protection. Meanwhile the split sued/mesh upper is lightweight, but hardwearing. Just like their running trainers, these New Balance – MO1520GT walking shoes are ideal for trail running, walking or simply relaxing. Meanwhile the Vibram outsole provides a versatile grip for embracing the outdoors in a wide variety of urban and woodland environments.
Buy the New Balance – MO1520GT >>
While all of these walking shoes are perfect for trail running, trekking or light strolling, each of them offers something that the others don't whether it's value for money, good looks or outstanding technical performance and comfort. So we've selected 3 that stand out from the crowd of other walking shoes.
Best Value for Money: Hi-Tec Auckland WP – Brown and Yellow
If you read out recent review of the Hi-Tec Auckland WP, you will see exactly why this walking shoe is the best that money can buy for under £40. Normally with walking shoes you get what you pay for, so the Hi-Tec Auckland is quite a bargain by offering all the essentials including waterproof protection while being tough, lightweight and good looking with a great gripping Vibram outsole. If you're on a budget and don't mind deviating from the expected Brasher or Salomon outdoor shoes, Hi-Tec are the company to keep your eye on for functional and affordable footwear in the outdoor market.
Best Performance: Merrell Chameleon Wrap Slam Gore-Tex XCR – Teak
When it comes to comfort and performance Merrell and Gore-Tex are a match made in heaven. Merrell are renowned for the comfort of their footwear while Gore-Tex is the world leader in breathable, waterproof protection. Top this off with a fantastic design, a long list of foot supporting technologies and an outsole from Vibram and you couldn't wish for more. The price is rather steep, but well worth every penny spent.
Salomon Exit Peak – Dark Clay and Autobahn
While I would have liked to give this award to the New Balance – MO1520GT, I just couldn't justify the cost, especially when the Brasher offers the same technologies and similar looks for less. And so the award for Best Looking walking shoe goes to the Salomon Exit Peak – Dark Clay and Autobahn for its cool colours, and subtle, but eye catching details and little logos. A pity that it's not waterproof, but when it comes to looking good and enjoying the warm weather when your shoes won't be caked in mud for once, it's perfect!
So whatever you're looking for in your next pair of walking shoes, our top 5 should have something for everyone. But if you'd like to browse a wider range of walking shoes, then you could check out Fitness Footwear or Webtogs who offer the web's widest choice of sports and outdoor shoes.


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Keppie designed a new 40 acre masterplan at Aberdeen International Business Park (AIBP) comprising of circa 1 million sq ft of office, hotel and amenity space at this strategic site adjacent Aberdeen International Airport. Phase 1 of the development has been completed and consists of the BREEAM Excellent, 300,000 sq ft bespoke HQ offices for Aker Solutions. The building offers various amenity spaces, including restaurant areas, a medical centre, fitness and gym facilities and a crèche. Future phases include a hotel plus office accommodation laid out along a 'green street' with a high quality shared surface environment that connects the buildings creating a sense of place. From the main park access points, building frontages and landscaped areas provide clear legibility and access to the surrounding buildings.
"Keppie have been highly creative in preparing the masterplan and initial building plans for Aberdeen International Business Park. Their ideas and designs are dynamic, innovative and exciting, and will create a new UK benchmark in quality for business park space. The concept of delivering buildings to be an asset to the occupying companies and the importance of the workplace to individuals is at the forefront of their approach. Keppie have also been highly responsive to a very tight timeline."
Mark Glatman, Chief Executive, Abstract Properties
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|Mark Glatman, Chief Executive
|Phase 1 completed 2015
|Phase 1 £70m
|Masterplanning, Architecture, Interior


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Click here for a list of all Tenants' Advice and Advocacy Services in NSW...
This website is produced by the Tenants' Union of NSW in collaboration with the network of Tenants' Advice and Advocacy Services
Inner West Tenants' Advice and Advocacy Service (IWTAAS) gives free telephone advice to tenants on their rights and responsibilities. After identifying the nature of your tenancy issue we will ask you to leave your name, suburb and telephone number and a tenant advocate will call you back. We try to return all calls within 24 - 48 hours, however calls from boarders and lodgers will be taken immediately whenever possible.
Our services are available to renters in the local government areas of Ashfield, Burwood, Canada Bay, Marrickville, and Strathfield. Please note that we do not give advice to landlords.
Face-to-face appointments may be available, please call us to discuss. If you are a boarder or lodger and you need help, please call us or drop in to our office. IWTAAS is located at 12-14 Seaview St Dulwich Hill. IWTAAS also provides legal education sessions and lobbies for law reform to help tenants. In particular we want greater protection for people who live as boarders or lodgers, who are some of our communities' most vulnerable people.
IWTAAS is a program of Marrickville Legal Centre.


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But that's the problem with this whole autism business; we want precisely what is not available to us — something definitive, like a cause, a cure. Enough, already, with the ambiguities, the gray zones.
Still, it was definitiveness that was worrying me when I began reading "The Kids Who Beat Autism," Ruth Padawer's cover story in the Aug. 3rd New York Times Magazine. Mainly, I didn't want to discover all the things my wife, Cynthia, and I could have done and didn't. That thought keeps me up enough nights as it is.
To her credit, Padawer leaves lots of room for ambiguity. She also raises important questions about one of the many persistent mysteries of autism: Why some kids do better than others. Why some kids recover.
According to the article, "two research groups have released rigorous, systematic studies, providing the best evidence yet that in fact a small but reliable subset of children really do overcome autism." The conclusion reached by both studies is that the rate of recovery is about 10 percent.
Read the rest of the article in the New York Times