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- On 12 August 2009, FDA published two rules that seek to clarify the methods available to seriously ill patients interested in gaining access to investigational drugs and biologics when they are not eligible to participate in a clinical trial and don't have other satisfactory treatment options. To support the effort to help these patients, the agency also is launching a new Web site (http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForPatientAdvocates/AccesstoInvestigationalDrugs/default.htm) where patients and their health care professionals can learn about options for investigational drugs. The rules are effective on October 13, 2009.
- The two rules: Expanded Access to Investigational Drugs for Treatment Use and Charging for Investigational Drugs Under an Investigational New Drug Application are available at: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/HowDrugsareDevelopedandApproved/ApprovalApplications/InvestigationalNewDrugINDApplication/ucm172492.htm
- On 21 August 2009, FDA announced two proposed rules and a draft safety guidance that would require manufacturers of medical devices, drugs, and biologic products to report adverse postmarketing safety events electronically. FDA hopes that the new system will expedite review of safety data to identify potential product-related public health risks. Submit comments on all 3 documents by 19 November 2009 (http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home).
- Guideline: eMDR—Electronic Medical Device Reporting http://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/UCM179471.pdf.
- Rules: Postmarketing Safety Reports for Human Drug and Biological Products; Electronic Submission Requirements (http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-19682.pdf) and Medical Device Reporting: Electronic Submission Requirements (http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-19683.pdf)
- On 1 September 2009, FDA announced two final guidances intended to assist industry in complying with the labeling requirements for nonprescription and labeling requirements for dietary supplements.
- Labeling of Nonprescription Human Drug Products Marketed Without an Approved Application as Required by the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act: Questions and Answers http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-21093.pdf. In the final guidance FDA announced that it would not begin enforcing new labeling requirements for these products until September 2010. The new rules, which require manufacturers to provide contact information where patients can report adverse events, were enacted in 2007, but the agency will exercise enforcement discretion until next year.
- Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding the Labeling of Dietary Supplements as Required by the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-21094.pdf
- On 8 September 2009, FDA announced the publication Modifications to the List of Recognized Standards, Recognition List Number: 022, available at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-21609.pdf. The publication contains modifications to the list of standards FDA recognizes for premarket reviews. The document is intended to assist manufacturers who elect to declare conformity with consensus standards to meet certain requirements for medical devices.
- On 17 September 2009, FDA announced the draft guidance Microbiological Data for Systemic Antibacterial Drug Products – Development, Analysis, and Presentation, available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/UCM182288.pdf. The guidance provides industry with insight into FDA's current thinking on types of microbiological studies, assessments, and clinical trials necessary to support an investigational new drug application (IND) and a new drug application (NDA). Submit comments to FDA Docket FDA-2009-D-0408 by 16 December 2009 (http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home).
- On 21 September 2009, FDA announced the final guidance End-of-Phase 2A Meetings, available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/ucm079690.pdf. The guidance provides information on end-of-phase 2A (EOP2A) meetings for sponsors of investigational new drug applications (INDs). The guidance is intended to further FDA initiatives directed at identifying opportunities to facilitate the development of innovative medical products and improve the quality of drug applications through early meetings with sponsors.
- On 23 September 2009, FDA published a proposed rule Current Good Manufacturing Practice Requirements for Combination Products intended to codify current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) requirements for combination products, available at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-22850.pdf. The proposed rule seeks to clarify which cGMP requirements apply to different kinds of combination products, and describes a streamlined regulatory framework for demonstrating compliance. Submit comments to FDA Docket FDA-2009-N-0435 by 22 December 2009 (http:// www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home).
- On 1 October 2009, FDA released a proposed rule to amend the combination product regulations concerning postmarket safety reporting. Specifically, the rule will seek to promote public health by increasing consistency of postmarket safety reporting for drugs, devices, and biological products that are combined to create a combination product. The proposed rule is available at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-23519.pdf. On 10 November the commenting period was extended to 5 February 2010. Submit comments to FDA Docket FDA-2008-N-0424 (http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home
- On 1 October 2009, FDA announced the draft guidance for industry Format and Content of Proposed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS), REMS Assessments, and Proposed REMS Modifications, available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/UCM184128.pdf. The draft guidance describes the format and content of a proposed risk evaluation and mitigation strategy, including REMS supporting documentation, the content of assessments and proposed modifications of approved REMS, what identifiers to use on REMS documents, and how to communicate with FDA about a REMS. Submit comments to FDA Docket FDA- 2009-D-0461 by 30 December 2009 (http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home).
- On 5 October 2009, FDA announced the draft guidance The Scope of the Prohibition Against Marketing a Tobacco Product in Combination with Another Article or Product Regulated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, available at: http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/ucm184283.htm. The guidance discusses certain activities that FDA believes do or do not fall within the scope of the prohibition, but it is not intended to provide an exhaustive analysis.
- On 8 October 2009, FDA announced the availability of a final guidance Implementation of Medical Device Establishment Registration and Device Listing Requirements Established by the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007, available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/UCM185877.pdf. The guidance explains recent changes in requirements and describes relevant information that device establishments must submit.
- On 19 October 2009, FDA announced the availability of a final guidance Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products—Determining Established Pharmacologic Class for Use in the Highlights of Prescribing Information, available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/UCM186607.pdf. The guidance is intended to provide applicants and review staff with a definition of established pharmacologic class and to help them identify the most appropriate word (term) or phrase that describes the established pharmacologic class for a drug or biological product for inclusion in the Indications and Usage section of Highlights of Prescribing Information of approved labeling. The guidance finalizes the draft guidance published in the Federal Register on May 16, 2007.
- On 26 October 2009, FDA announced the availability of a final guidance Investigator Responsibilities— Protecting the Rights, Safety, and Welfare of Study Subjects, available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/UCM187772.pdf. The guidance is intended to assist investigators in meeting their responsibilities with respect to protecting human subjects and ensuring the integrity of data in the conduct of clinical investigations. The guidance also clarifies FDA's expectations concerning the investigator's responsibility for supervising a clinical study in which some study tasks are delegated to employees of the investigator or to outside parties.
- On 28 October 2009, FDA announced the availability of a draft guidance SPL (Structured Product Labeling) Standard for Content of Labeling Technical Qs & As, available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/UCM072392.pdf. The guidance assists sponsors who submit the content of their product labeling in SPL format to CDER and CBER. Submit comments to FDA Docket FDA-2009-D-0355 by 28 December 2009 (http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home)
- On 29 October 2009, FDA announced a final rule technical amendment to its investigational new drug application (IND) regulations. INDs for in vivo bioavailability and bioequivalence studies in humans designed to support abbreviated new drug applications (ANDA) should now be submitted directly to the Office of Generic Drugs. The rule is effective October 29, 2009. See http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-26095.pdf for more details.
- On 10 November 2009, FDA released a draft guidance document E7 Studies in Support of Special Populations: Geriatrics; Questions & Answers, available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/UCM189544.pdf. The draft questions and answers (Q&A) guidance addresses the representation of geriatric patients in the clinical database, including representation of special characteristics of the geriatric patient population. The Q&As are intended to provide guidance on this issue. Submit comments to FDA Docket FDA-2009-D-0528 by 11 January 2010 (http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home)
- The EMEA released the CHMP Pharmacovigilance Working Party Work Programme 2010. For more information see: http://www.emea.europa.eu/pdfs/human/phvwp/phvwpworkprogramme.pdf.
- The EMEA released the Work Plan for the Efficacy Working Party (EWP) 2010. For more information see: http://www.emea.europa.eu/pdfs/human/ewp/ewpworkprogramme.pdf.
- CHMP Efficacy Working Party Therapeutic Subgroup on Pharmacokinetics (EWP-PK) released the "Questions & Answers: Positions on specific questions addressed to the EWP therapeutic subgroup on Pharmacokinetics", available at: http://www.emea.europa.eu/pdfs/human/ewp/61860408en.pdf.
- The GHFT released the Medical Devices: Post Market Surveillance: National Competent Authority Report Exchange Criteria and Report Form, available at: http://www.fdanews.com/ext/files/SG2-N79-R11.pdf.
- ISO 20072:2009 Aerosol drug delivery device design verification - Requirements and test methods http://www.iso.org/iso/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=41989


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played Alternity for the second time and while I love its flavor and atmosphere and ideas I believe I need a break from crunchy dnd related systems...
Any ideas where I should head next?
I have played a lot of and recommend heartily the D6 Star Wars from West End Games. The rules are fast-moving which keeps the game moving along quickly and true to the cinematic flavor of Star Wars. Unfortunately it is out of print.
If Star Wars isn't your cup of tea another fairly simple system - if harder to find - is Star Frontiers by TSR.
I have played a lot of and recommend heartily the D6 Star Wars from West End Games. The rules are fast-moving which keeps the game moving along quickly and true to the cinematic flavor of Star Wars. Unfortunately it is out of print. If Star Wars isn't your cup of tea another fairly simple system - if harder to find - is Star Frontiers by TSR.
Isn't Frontiers the precursor to Alternity?
I would like to get into Star Wars from WEG yes,but right now I am in the mood for a different type of space setting, a more gritty perhaps
Not sci-fi per say, but savage worlds does it pretty well and is rules light ish. There is an eclipse phase SW, conversion on their site if I recall.
The Serenity RPG has some issues but is fairly rules light.
So you propose Serenity over Cortex?
Btw what about Gurps Lite for Transhuman Space?
Traveller is pretty rules-light, unless you get into the minutiae of designing equipment or dive deeply into world-building. And has excellent background material available for purchase.
I would Recommend Star Frontiers Star Frontiers Old school sci fi, who doesnt want to be a Flying monkey?
And.. its Free legal PDF!
PS forgot to mention the gamma world conversions for the old school post apoc feeling
I have heard good things about Ashen Stars. I know the GUMSHOE system is rules lite from having played Trail of Cthulhu. I'd like to try Ashen Stars but you know the old saying of too many games and not enough time to play them.
I know next to nothing about Traveller..which rule-set/edition would you recommend?
Whichever one doesn't risk you dying during Character Creation. My only real issue with Traveller. Seriously, I'm not kidding.
I'd suggest the Mongoose version, which is readily available. The rules are a cleaned-up version of Classic Traveller, and material for one is easily usable with the other. And you won't die during character creation in it.
What about the upcoming(?) 5th edition?
I backed the Kickstarter for Traveller 5th but won't know anything about it, or its character creation, until it comes out in December. That said, the main rule differences between Traveller have largely been one of emphasizing whatever rules focus on whatever storyline that edition was pushing. None of them have been complicated.
I'll second the suggestion of Ashen Stars using Robin D. Laws GUMSHOE system. I also like Starblazer Adventures which uses the FATE system (no relation to the anime show). The rulebook is fairly hefty but it's a much lighter read than it first appears. It's also a more old school Buck Rodgers/Flash Gordon kind of feel. Star Frontiers is good too; especially if you can find the old supplements on eBay really cheap (just avoid the sellers who think that anything old must be worth a billion dollars). Amazon is a less likely gaming source but I've found some great deals there.
I'd recommend Stars Without Number from Sine Nomine Publishing. There's a free version, it's based on Old School rules, and is flexible enough to encapsulate any sci fi setting/campaign you have in mind.
I own (but haven't had a chance to play) Thousand Suns.
It's very reminiscent of Traveller.
It only uses 2d12 for all task resolution.
Stars Without Number works for me; it's like OCR class progression mated with Traveller, and I love it!
What about 2300AD? Anyone tried that?
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Our straight talking Lancashire lass takes a sideways look at the daily news.
Him indoors, Facebook, and rogue pigs
Here's an interesting question for you: should men get as much paternal leave as women to help care for their babies?
After screwing students over in the worst way possible, it seems that Nick Clegg is trying to score brownie points and get back into our political pants by proposing majorly generous paternity leave packages.
In a recent speech, Clegg outlined plans to encourage more men to take time off work to care for their children – a policy that stems from one of Labour's reforms.
Needless to say many will welcome these proposals, but the business community fears that shared paternal leave would be an 'obstacle to job creation' – after all, we are smack bang in the middle of a nasty recession.
On the other hand, families with young children face increasing pressures: the staggering cost of childcare, working increasingly long hours and coping with the soaring cost of living.
A recent report from the think tank Demos shows that one in eight fathers work over 60 hours a week, and the number of working mums has trebled from one in six in 1951, to two out of every three in 2011. So maybe a little warm compassion will go a long way in these cold economic times?
In other news, I was mightily pleased to read that Colin Firth has received a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of George VI in The King's Speech. He has a real knack for period dramas. I remember watching the BBC adaptation of Pride & Prejudice with my mum and grandma – three generations drooling as Mr Darcy walked out of that big pond in nothing but his Regency underwear, codpiece and all. Truly beautiful stuff.
The other big winner of the Globes was David Fincher's The Social Network that charts the phenomenal success of Facebook, which scooped four awards and was hailed as the 'modern day Citizen Cane'.
Ah Facebook, the Web 2.0 thing that has wormed it's way into every aspect of our lives. With over 500 million users, of whom 50% log on everyday, it's actually quite scary. Collectively we spend over 700 billion minutes per month checking our profiles and being nosey.
But I do wonder whether this is a good thing. I have a healthy FB profile (or unhealthy FB habit, depending on which way you look at it). Everything, from an evening spent watching the world's worst Michael Jackson tribute act and my dislike of Glee, to what I cooked for dinner is plonked online. Sad, I know.
The thing is, I'm 'friends' with most of my friends. So when I actually catch up them in reality, there is little to report because we've already read about what we've been doing on Facebook. The only things left to share are the darkest thoughts in the innermost recesses of our minds, and I don't think it's a good idea to go down that road.
So has Facebook killed the art of conversation? Probably not in my case, I can still talk for England.
And finally, if you like in Southampton and you see a couple of pot-bellied Vietnamese pigs on the rampage, don't panic, but do call the RSPCA.
Officers believe the pigs escaped during a massive barmy between their owners. One can only begin to imagine the hell those pigs must have witnessed for them to scarper like that. Unless they started to smell bacon?


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Liquid Lies and the Purpose of Government
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As long as the government continues to lie, investors will lose faith in the greenback. But until something better comes along, the dollar is the best of the worst.
Now that I'm back on my farm in Wisconsin after our Natural Resource Investing Summit in Toronto, I have a chance to go through all my notes from the presentations.
On one notepad is a phrase I bolded and underlined:
"Liquid Lies."
During our panel discussion on the very last day, we were asked about where we thought the U.S. dollar was headed, and what, if anything, would replace it.
Now, we've created so many dollars out of thin air that no single thing will replace it.
Not gold or silver, nor any other single commodity, unless we hack up the value of the dollar.
I believe that we could see a return to more of a barter-type economy, at least on some levels. We've already seen this as an unintended consequence of the sanctions against Iran's oil exports. India has been trading rice and wheat for barrels of oil in order to keep much-needed fuel flowing.
There's even a bartering commission for companies here in the U.S., and alternative barter-able currencies are popping up around the country, offering certain things like eggs for handyman services, or knit scarves for a physical.
But I doubt the Big Banks will let you trade your hours of work in payment for your mortgage.
So, if gold, silver or eggs won't replace the King of Currencies, is there another actual currency that could replace the dollar?
Nobody on our panel believed there was another currency with the "strength" and liquidity of the dollar.
In other words, all the other major currencies are in a worse spot than our greenback.
Rick Rule calls all paper currencies liquid lies. Fiat currencies aren't backed by anything of real value. Rather, they're backed only by the full faith of the government that printed them. And that makes the U.S. dollar just the most liquid of lies.
That our government lies should come as no surprise to you... all governments do. In fact, the purpose of government is to swindle enough money from its people to stay in power.
Two quotes from John Steele Gordon's An Empire of Wealth illustrate this point:
Since the earliest days of civilization, politicians have faced tough choices between raising unpopular taxes and controlling popular spending. When they possessed the power to pay their bills with cheaper money, such as by debasing or short-weighting the coinage, all too often they did so.
People in government will always try to help those who are powerful at the expense of those who might become so. What-is can always wield influence that what-might-be cannot match...
As a result, there is great resistance to changing this balance... Why would government want to upset this apple cart if perpetuating it keeps them in power?
One of the more overlooked lies comes from how the government reports on itself. Unemployment figures, CPI, GDP growth. The list goes on.
My biggest issue with these figures is how they are openly manipulated -- revised higher or lower to suit the political whims of the folks in power.
But these lies don't just serve to affect political gains on the campaign trail. They have a real effect on your portfolio and investment style.
Think about it. Friday's jobs report showed unemployment dropped to 8.1%. Good news, right? Things are finally starting to move in the right direction, and you can finally make some strides in your bullish portfolio.
But I wouldn't be so sure... Here's why.
About a year ago, Option Strategies Weekly editor Jared A. Levy pulled back the curtain on the unemployment figure.
The percentage number we are told is the official unemployment rate is called the "U3" measurement, which doesn't calculate the full unemployment picture. It actually measures the amount of unemployed workers divided by the people in the participating labor force.
The devil is in the details in how they define "unemployed workers" and the participating labor force itself....
The participation rate is the ratio between the amount of people who are currently employed or who are ACTIVELY looking for a job as a percentage of the total people who are able to work (labor force). Talk about a subjective definition!
How can you make an accurate assessment on the health of the economy with such loosey-goosey numbers?
You can't. The traditional economic indicators are dead.
That's why, on Friday, after the official ADP jobs report came out showing an improvement in the unemployment rate, the markets dropped more than 1%.
These kinds of false reports need to be thrown out, and we need to find real numbers and truthful correlations.
Otherwise, we're just participating in our own economic slavery to, as John Steele Gordon put it, "What-Is."
Editor's Note: I just got back from the biggest conference Insiders Strategy Group has ever hosted. Without a doubt, it was a runaway success. It was a winner because of the focus -- natural resources.
We pulled together some of the best and brightest of the industry and asked them to reveal their insight and their own tricks to success. There were gold mining insiders, oil drilling CEOs, geologists and even top resource-focused portfolio managers.
We understand that not everybody can hop on a flight to Toronto and spend three days at a conference – even one as big as important as this one. That is why we recorded everything.
It means you have access to the entire event... over 24 hours' worth of material. Here's how you can get your hands on it.
Chart of the Day: The Brutal Reality of Underemployed Undergraduates
By Adam English, Associate Editor, Inside Investing Daily
Student loans and the interest rates they come with are getting a lot of attention in Congress and from the mainstream news.
For many students it is a make-or-break issue.
Unfortunately for recent graduates, keeping rates low is just the start of the argument. The root of the problem is not being addressed. Underemployment is dooming many students to a lifetime of debt.
This chart comes with some serious caveats. It assumes that a student would have the average debt burden of an undergraduate from public or private universities. It then removes the average cost of living. The assumption is that every single spare penny the new worker makes will be dedicated to debt reduction.
The superhuman level of discipline required to put every penny into debt reduction virtually guarantees that no one could meet these ideal time frames. It is especially true if we consider the horrific job market for today's youngest members of the workforce.
In 2011, about 1.5 million, or 53.6%, of bachelor's degree holders under the age of 25 were jobless or underemployed.
This is the new norm for young, educated workers entering the American workforce. It'll have life-long implications for everything from homeownership and car sales to retirement funds.
A brutal reality awaits most undergraduates in America once they leave school. Interest rate reductions will help, but grads need something Congress cannot give them -- a job that matches their education.
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Book's first big break finally came in 2004 when he starred alongside Gary Cole in the ABC Family original movie "Pop Rocks," appearing as Liam, the son of a heavy metal rock star. The movie also gave Book the opportunity to showcase his vocal talent, recording the song "I Want To Be Your Man" for the soundtrack. His other musical abilities included playing bass and electric guitar. A year later, Book was cast in the independent film release "Come Away Home" (2005).
In 2006, while Book was in his freshman year of college studying business, he got a call to audition for the musical group V Factory, produced by former pop singer and Warner Bros. Records VP of A&R, Tommy Page. V Factory also included members Jared Murillo, Wesley Quinn, Nick Teti and Nathaniel Flatt. The group would not disclose what the "V" stood for, but their pop/R&B/dance musical style was reminiscent of late-Nineties boy bands such as NSYNC and The Backstreet Boys. "None of us ever dreamed we would be in a boy band," Book said. "We're all from different parts of the country, with different backgrounds." V Factory released their EP These Are The Days in 2008, followed by the dance single "Love Struck," released in April 2009. While the single received some radio airplay, the group never took off quite like their Nineties predecessors did.
Fans of V Factory also wondered if the band parted ways when Book was announced to star in "Fame," released in September 2009. The film was a modern-day "reinvention" of the 1980 movie that focused on a group of artistic and talented students of New York City's The High School of Performing Arts. Book stated he was not leaving the group and that his band mates supported him throughout the filming. The actor played Marco, the romantic lead opposite Kay Panabaker's Jenny. Joining the cast of up-and-comers were seasoned actors Debbie Allen (who was also in the original), Kelsey Grammer, and Megan Mullally. Book said it was an honor to work alongside some really great performers, and to finally showcase his acting and musical abilities onscreen.
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The Savior of the Klingon people is a member of Starfleet. And she's not the only one. Cryptic said they want to let people play their "Worf fantasy" by rolling a Klingon Starfleet officer. In a game in which Starfleet is fighting against the Klingon Empire, it shows how decent Starfleet is to welcome Klingons into their ranks, giving them command of starships and the Special Taskforce. But what does this really mean for Starfleet? What does it mean for the Klingon Empire and for the individual Klingons themselves? And what stories can we Foundry authors tell about this?
First of all, Klingons choosing to fight other Klingons isn't an unusual situation. Of all the mysteries wrapped up in Starfleet Klingons, that's the easiest to solve. But, of course, there are permutations. Klingons could reject the ways of the Empire. They could feel that the Federation more truly embodies the ideals of honor than the Empire does. Or they could reject Klingon values in part while embracing the rest. On the other hand, they could feel obliged to join or remain in Starfleet despite considering the Empire to be in the right in this war and despite preferring Klingon ways to those of the Federation. Perhaps there are Klingons who joined Starfleet solely because the kuvah'magh did, holding her decision holy and therefore the right thing to do. And do any of those have doubts about their choice? Have any met her and either been disillusioned or profoundly moved by her? Are there Klingons who want to switch sides, and are they willing to do so? Are there Klingons who want to take Federation culture back to the Empire? Are there any who want to make the Federation a little more like Qo'nos?
How do these Starfleet Klingons react to being taken prisoner? How do they react to non-Klingon Starfleet officers who were taken prisoner? Or whose grandparents were traitors to the Federation? Are they struggling with those conflicting values?
Are there Klingons who seek to join the Special Taskforce so that they aren't fighting Klingons anymore? (Alternatively, are there Klingons who want to join the taskforce to get a good shot at an enemy Klingon, despite Starfleet's rules? Indeed, how often to Starfleet Klingons chafe against the rules imposed on them by the Federation? Do they bend them or break them to behave in the more Klingon way?)
And if there are Klingons in Starfleet, are there Klingons in the Federation who aren't in uniform? Individuals? Colonists?
And if one looks at the number of not just Klingons but Gorn, Onions, Nausicaans, and Letheans who are Federation Doffs, one sees that every major species in the KDF is also in Starfleet. There are even Federation founding species who can join the Empire. For a war between two separate cultures, this bears remarkable resemblance to a civil war. And many more questions that can be asked about Klingons in Starfleet can be asked about these species.
But just as important as how the Klingons are reacting to Starfleet, how is the rest of Starfleet reacting to the Klingons? Someone has to be accepting of them, promoting them and letting them serve as crew members and captains. But Lt. Stiles got very suspicious of Spock when Romulans were discovered to be descended from Vulcans. In time of stress and the Ten Front War, are there no members of Starfleet who look askance at a permanently crinkled forehead? Imagine a story in which a Starfleet officer has succumbed to racism and doubts the loyalty of a Klingon fellow officer. Imagine a story in where there is some evidence that suggest this biased officer might be correct. What about Starfleet's cohesion? What about the values of the Federation in the fog of war? What about if, the player is in the literal fog of a planet, and one sees a Klingon (uniform uncertain) attacking someone else? Both Starfleet (with Klingons) and the KDF are on the planet. There is a moment to save a life? Fire or not fire? And what happens if your Captain is wrong?
The room for stories in which the values of the Federation are placed against the stresses and uncertainty of war is immense. And Foundry authors should feel as free to make the choices difficult, as "In-the-Pale-Moonlight"-ish as they can.
And then there are ordinary Federation citizens. How are they going to react to Klingons in Starfleet uniforms? How will people from the safety of San Francisco or New Berlin react? And how about those people who make the mistake of settling in the Eta Eridani Sector Block. How do they feel when a Starfleet Captain and five bridge officers beam down, only to see at least one of them is Klingon? How strong are the values of IDIC in them? Might there be some justification for their suspicion? Imagine stories in which colonists take a Klingon officer prisoner, claiming he's an enemy spy. Even if players believe confidently they're wrong, the opportunity for tense, challenging storytelling is immense.
But for all the challenges faced by having Klingons serving in Starfleet, that's nothing compared the service welcoming Borg into that ranks.
It can be easy to forget that if Jean-Luc Picard were a character in this game, he would count as a "Liberated Borg." For that matter, so would Janeway, Tuvok, and Torres, though one can be forgiven in thinking that for them it didn't appear to be a big deal. But now, Starfleet is awash with them. And unlike Picard and company, so many of them still wear those cyberpunk monocles and have horrendous skin conditions. Also, after spending time back on the farm, Picard didn't change his Starfleet record to call himself Locutus. How many [number] of [number] do we have on starships now?
In this game we have people in Starfleet (and the KDF) who look like Borg and name themselves like Borg, even if they were assimilated as adults and spent most of their lives free. And they are allowed to serve on starships, captain starships, and serve in high levels in major commands, many of them dedicated to fighting the Borg.
What is going on?
Is Starfleet really that trusting? Assuming they have tests that can verify that a Borg truly is liberated, are they really so advanced as to free themselves from prejudice against someone that looks like a cybernetic space zombie? Same with the KDF?
Is there disagreement? Are there people in Starfleet or Federation society as a whole who aren't so trusting? Is the fact that these Liberated Borg are allowed to stay in Starfleet a sign of tolerance or of desperation, the need for more Starfleet officers in this chaotic time? Are there Liberated Borg whose liberation isn't certain or could easily be undone? Are there Liberated Borg who want it to be undone. I can think of at least one Foundry mission like that, though I hesitate to give its name.
But think of the fear of the Borg. Think of the pain the Borg caused Sisko. Think of the pain they caused Picard. Think of that scene in DS9's pilot in which the two of them conflicted each other. And that was with one Liberated Borg in Starfleet who participated in one attack. Imagine what must be hundreds of Liberate Borg in Starfleet and thousands of people who lost family or friends. What does it do to them to see someone who not only was Borg but looks like it sitting at the con or recalibrating an EPS conduit. What Foundry missions could arise from that? Missions focused around discipline problems, the reaction of colonists, or the reaction of family members. Perhaps a story in which a Liberated Borg intermittently reconnects with the collective. And what happens then?
One of the best stories dealing with a Liberated Borg as an individual is "Inner, Outer, Another and Away" by DevorahQuinn a truly personal story about one Liberated Borg's psyche. One of the best examples I've seen of dealing with the aftermath of being Liberated Borg in Starfleet on a group level is in Nagorak's epic "Dereliction Duty" trilogy. I won't go into details, but it includes a ship comprised predominantly of Liberated Borg — assimilated from the same ship during the game's tutorial and quickly freed. It shows them affected psychologically after being freed and provides and interesting side affect they suffer from.
I'd love to see more stories about that and also stories that address how other people see the Liberated. Or, perhaps, stories about how studying the technology and knowledge they return to the Federation with and how that is being studied, for good or ill.
And, of course, there are Liberated Borg Klingons. Many of the questions that can be asked about Liberated Borg Humans works for the Klingon Empire as well.


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The public has two additional weeks to review and comment on draft rule changes to the state's Sediment Management Standards (SMS) for cleaning up contaminated in-water sediments.
The current public comment period started Aug. 15, 2012, and was slated to end Oct. 15. But the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is extending the end date to Oct. 29 in response to requests for more time to comment.
In 1991, Ecology adopted the SMS rule to guide management of sediments. The SMS rule is used to conduct environmental cleanup work, manage the dredging of sediment for navigation and cleanup, and manage sources of contamination to sediment from dischargers.
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- Clarifying requirements for cleanup of bioaccumulative chemicals that pose risks to human health and the environment. Examples of such chemicals include polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins and mercury.
- Integrating the cleanup requirements in the SMS and Model Toxics Control Act rules. The Model Toxics Control Act is the state's cleanup law, which stems from a voter-approved citizens initiative in 1988.
- Adopting freshwater standards to protect aquatic life that lives in and on sediments.
The proposed changes do not include a revised fish consumption rate for sediment cleanup projects. Ecology heard a number of concerns about identifying a specific rate, including questions about how it could impact a separate process to update water quality standards.
After reviewing public comments, Ecology decided to clarify current requirements that specify that site-specific cleanups are designed using a "reasonable maximum exposure" standard. This is based on protecting Washingtonians who eat large quantities of fish, which in turn will protect all those who eat fish from Washington waters.
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Last night, I had the pleasure of attending a blogger event at Designers Circus in Allston. At first, I was hesitant about attending because I'd never heard of it and wasn't looking forward to hanging out in Allston (it reminds me of BU frat parties).
I'm so glad I made the "trek" out there. Though I think I may have been the only blogger in attendance, I still had fun. Lisa, who coordinates all their events, was extremely knowledgeable about all of the designers and the store's history. I scored 3 dresses, a top and a bracelet, all of which you'd swear came from Anthropologie, for under $100!
I'm hoping to partner with Designers Circus to bring more bloggers to their amazing gem of a shop. Sure, a lot of the inventory definitely wasn't me (I think their customer base skews older), but I found a few designers that I really loved. Plus, their accessories are amazing and they're constantly getting new inventory. If you're looking for something a unique piece at a great price, Designer Circus is the place to go.
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Posted by fuelbreak, 16 Dec 2012 12:02. Filed under Shopping (Canada).
This is just a big Christmas reminder that Zellers Canada is now in its final days of liquidation and is offering major discounts off what LEGO is left. Many stores are already closed however.
Make sure to check out your local store as I hear you will find 40-50% off sets available.
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Sift & Toss Litter Liner — A Marketing Review
A brief flash of movement catches your eye.
Low and moving silently, you catch a glimpse of a familiar shape making its way to a plastic box in the corner of the room. Although it has now moved out of sight, your ears catch the faintest of sounds: barely audible crunching of a gravel-like substance followed by a brief outburst of flatulence and then a sense of relief. More soft crunching is heard—almost like an item is being buried. A moment later the furry animal slowly waltzes back into view.
The cat lazily flops down in the center of the living room, basking in the sunlight pouring in through the window and acting like it doesn't have a care in the world. Looking so soft and fluffy, you can't help but smile at the now lounging feline. Its tail casually swishes as it looks upwards, gazing back at your face. Staring into your eyes. Waiting for your reaction.
And then it hits you.
HOLY &#%$! I mean, DAMN! It stinks! Wow! What in the hell did that thing eat today?
A remarkably foul odor that originated deep within the bowels of the cat has now arrived at your sensitive nostrils. The stench quickly infiltrates your nose, soaking deep within the scent glands and nearly bringing you to tears. You gag on the heavy odor. The potency of the stench is nearly overpowering. With a flash your hand reaches up and pinches your nose closed, hoping to keep the extreme fecal foulness from causing permanent damage.
It's too late! You can nearly taste the cat's fresh pile of excrement as your senses go into overdrive, trying desperately to block this foulest and most toxic of odors. Bile creeps up the bottom of your throat. Thoughts of puking are forced away as, more determined than ever, you get up and attempt to remove the source of the odor.
Watching from the floor, the cat's eyes open slightly wider as you climb off the couch and stagger to its litter box. There's a hint of a smile on the cat's face as it watches you stare disgusted at its massive pile of feces in the tiny plastic box. Its furry tail swishes again as the cat watches your horrified reaction.
Shouting a non-stop tirade of profanity at the now mildly entertained cat does nothing as you hold your nose closed with one hand and use the other in an attempt to scoop the still fresh and quite massive pile of cat poop out of the box. Kitty litter and pieces of excrement spill everywhere as you fling the individual cat turds across the room into a waiting trash can, missing at times and hitting the wall and floor. Oh, if only your aim was better! If only the cat didn't eat prunes today! What an awful mess!
In the end, the cat has only learned that you will always clean its poop. How YOU do it is up to YOU, but YOU will be the one responsible for keeping that litter box clean. The cat just lies there and casually licks its paws, deciding now to take a bath as you begin scrubbing the carpeting around the litter box and trash can. With any luck the foul stench and sickening brown stains will be gone before dinner.
Okay, maybe there was some exaggerating with that scenario, but the cat was inspired by my girlfriend's cat. The question constantly going through the minds of hundreds of thousands of cat owners is this: Is there a better way to remove cat pee and poop from a litter box?
One option involves eliminating the litter box and training a cat to use the toilet. Good luck with that one!
Sift & Toss Litter Liner website — www.SiftandToss.com
Another option presented is something called Sift & Toss. According to its website and TV commercial, this is a simple way of scooping cat poop out of a litter box. Take a look at the TV commercial and see for yourself. Read more…
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Christmas — Good Will To Man
Christmas Eve has finally arrived.
Later this evening children will be tucked into bed, trying desperately to sleep before the arrival of Santa Claus.
Tomorrow morning will involve the unwrapping of presents and watching as joy is spread between families and friends.
In today's modern times, it's easy to forget just how fortunate we are to be able to celebrate such a holiday. Here in the U.S., times are peaceful. It's not like artillery barrages are flattening buildings, or massive armies of soldiers are sweeping through the countryside, killing everybody who stands in the way.
One of my favorite examples of humanity and the Christmas spirit dates back to December 25, 1914 in Belgium. Read more…
Christmas — A Forbidden Word
Take a look or listen to advertisements on TV, the radio, and throughout the Internet from late November through late December.
Notice in particular how most companies and organizations refer to a certain holiday on December 25th, but oddly enough, such a major and worshiped holiday, and its appropriate greeting, are rarely mentioned these days.
You'll hear all about "holiday" sales, "holiday" meals, "holiday" trees, and "holiday" everything else, but in virtually all of the talk and advertisements, it's obvious that those companies and organizations aren't talking about Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. It's all about Christmas. But thanks to our overly sensitive and very politically correct society, mentioning "Christmas" or merely wishing somebody a "merry Christmas" is taboo.
It's all "Happy Holidays" these days, and not "Merry Christmas."
Can it be true?
Have we become so overly sensitive as a society that the mere act of wishing somebody a merry Christmas could make said person cower away in fright? Read more…
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Aluma Wallet — A Marketing Review
When it comes to wallets and money holders, normally you think of something made of leather, squarish in shape, and a device that folds open in a variety of ways. They're usually stylish, comfortable and easy to carry, and they do a great job holding a number of credit cards and large quantity of cash.
What happens when you radically change the shape of a wallet and give it an aluminum skin?
The answer, my friends, is something called the Aluma Wallet.
Aluma Wallet website — www.AlumaWallet.com
I first saw the TV commercials for this product almost a year ago. The commercials stopped and I actually forgot about it until a new version of the TV commercial began airing. The Aluma Wallet is back for more!
Original version of the Aluma Wallet TV commercial.
Didn't that TV commercial just make you want to whip a credit card out of your pathetic excuse for a wallet and get this new fancy one instead?
Or not really?
Let's take a closer look at the Aluma Wallet TV commercial and see just what they're saying. Read more…
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Book Review — Erich Maria Remarque's "All Quiet on the Western Front"
Today I had the pleasure of finishing what has been deemed by many as one of the greatest war books ever written, Erich Maria Remarque's classic tale, All Quiet on the Western Front. Specifically, mine is the English translation of the German novel.
Primarily taking place in the French countryside and trenches used by opposing armies, All Quiet on the Western Front follows the story of Paul Baumer from enlisting in the German army near the start of the war to his tour of duty ultimately ending several years later in October of 1918.
In All Quiet on the Western Front, the readers are given a detailed look at the horrors of what faced the infantry soldiers during the first World War. From machine guns to snipers to artillery to rats to starvation to the incredibly high death rates in the hospitals, life for the average soldiers was close to being a living hell. Throw in the countless number of attacks and counterattacks across No Man's Land, accomplishing little apart from killing enemy soldiers, and you get a better understanding of how little the average soldier's life was appreciated.
The war zones of World War One were massive killing fields, slaughtering soldiers by the hundreds of thousands. It was a blend of the classic style of warfare with million-man armies supported by artillery mixed with modern weapons such as the machine gun, poison gas, flame throwers, and airplane attacks. Many generals and commanders learned the hard way that horseback cavalry and infantry assaults could easily be defended with a few crews manning machine guns. Those soldiers who weren't killed instantly by artillery shells or enemy attacks faced even more horrors from amputation-happy surgeons and deadly infections in their wounds. Read more…
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Best Buy's War on Santa
The Best Buy advertising campaign for this year's Christmas season is a bit disturbing.
And arrogant.
And just plain mean.
While the famous store is trying to show off its supposedly low prices for certain items and price matching guarantee, the way that the shoppers rub it into Santa's face in the commercials is downright awful.
Best Buy TV commercial — Game On, Santa — Gifts Under $100
The commercial starts with a shopper and Best Buy store worker talking about all of the trendy gifts priced under $100. No problems there. But once the store worker mentions that, "Santa better watch out," things take a serious turn.
The commercial then cuts to Christmas Eve and Santa arriving in the shopper's home, surprised to find that the stockings are already filled with presents. Standing in the doorway and watching is the same woman we saw shopping in the store. Instead of greeting Santa and being glad that he's paying her home a visit, she instead becomes a bitch and belittles him, commenting that she didn't leave any room for his presents in her family's stockings.
Oh, but she does offer Santa some advice. Her little puppy is holding a tiny stocking, and she tells Santa that he's more than welcome to fill his little stocking.
What . . . a . . . bitch!
It's a wonder that Santa didn't rip her stocking off the mantle and fill it with reindeer droppings. Read more…
Categories: marketing Tags: Christmas, marketing, marketing review, society, TV commercial
CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit — A Marketing Review
Have you ever thought about toilet training your cat?
Believe it or not, but such a concept is possible. Doing so can eliminate purchasing those bags of kitty litter, or even spending money on fancy litter boxes. Imagine!
The concept of potty training cats and dogs really isn't anything new. People have been doing that for ages. Over twenty years ago I knew of a friend's family that trained their dog (a big golden retriever) to use the toilet. The only trick, besides having a pet smart enough to learn about it, is knowing how to train your pet.
A few nights ago, my girlfriend and I saw a TV commercial for CitiKitty, a cat toilet training kit. The thing is, the TV commercial looked so hokey that we both thought that it was a joke product, something like a fake product being used to sell a "real" one. But sure enough, the CitiKitty is very much a real product. And apparently this particular product has been on the market since 2005.
CitiKitty website — www.GetCitiKitty.com
The company's website looks neat and informative. It's much better than those other "as seen on TV" cheesy sales pitches. The pages here are informative, the pictures look good, and since it's a rather simple product, it doesn't leave the customer confused or asking unanswered questions.
The product's TV commercial, however, is a different story. Take a look and see just how poorly it was put together.
CitiKitty — TV commercial
Wasn't that so informative and exciting that you'll want to whip out the credit card and place an order?
Or did the commercial feel more like, well, crap? Cat crap to be specific. A big, heaping, steaming pile of it.
Let's take a closer look at the TV commercial and see how it could have been improved. Read more…
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The Santas of Northern Atlanta's Shopping Malls
It's that time of the year again.
Time to take those darling, never misbehaving, always polite children to the shopping mall to get that precious picture with Santa.
But with all of the Santas throughout the northern metro area, how do you know which malls have the best displays for that all-important and holiest of holiday photos? Just which mall (or store) should you visit? (DISCLAIMER — Those are all just Santa's HELPERS as we all know the REAL Santa Claus is busy monitoring the toy factory in China, err, the North Pole, and he's also checking that naughty list one more time)
The other week my girlfriend and I visited many of the Santa locations in northern Atlanta. We couldn't hit every single one, but dammit, we saw plenty of malls, a$$hole drivers who can't back out of parking spots, and plenty of self-centered, ADHD parents pushing their way through stores. Our pain is your benefit.
Get ready.
Here we go.
"Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane . . ."
Town Center Mall; Kennesaw, GA
Right off the bat, this is by far the absolute WORST Santa meet-and-greet in northern metro Atlanta.
What kind of crap is this? Semi-translucent, color changing trees? WTF?!? A wide open area of, well, nothing? Wow. Maybe next year the people will actually TRY to have a pleasant Christmas display that Santa would be proud to call a temporary home.
Town Center is still a busy and lively mall, too. It's better than Gwinnett Place and safer than Cumberland Mall. It's just amazing that so little effort went into Town Center's utterly craptastic Christmas display. Read more…
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It's the first primary race for seat since 2003It has been 10 years since there have been enough candidates for the at-large seat on the Hutchinson City Council to warrant a primary election.
But this year four candidates - Gary Britton, Brian E. Davis, Jade Piros de Carvalho and Clay Rothe - filed to run in the non-partisan race, setting up a Feb. 26 primary to narrow the field to two candidates for the April 2 general election. Today we invite you to learn more about the candidates by reading their responses to a questionnaire The Hutchinson News sent to the candidates. Although the responses printed on page A4 have been edited to fit the space available, the candidates' full, unedited responses can be found online at www.hutchnews.com/elections. Former Council Member Brad Dillon won the last two contested primaries for the at-large seat in 2001, when he faced two other opponents, and in 2003 when he faced three others. Since then the history of the at-large seat has been very little competition, most likely because incumbents have been seeking re-election. Dillon was unopposed for his third term in 2005. Trish Rose faced only one opponent when she won the 2007 general election to replace Dillon, who was barred by term limits from seeking a fourth term. Rose was unopposed when she won again in 2009. She stepped down after being elected a district judge, and in 2011 Dean Brigman faced only one opponent when he was elected to the at-large seat. Brigman decided not to run for another term this year, leaving the race wide open for the four newcomers. There are 26,533 people registered to vote city-wide. But turnout is usually light in primaries. In 2001, 2,107 people voted in the at-large primary, and in 2003 it was only a little better - 2,518 voted. blog comments powered by Disqus Inappropriate comments include those which: are libelous or defamatory are obscene, pornographic or sexually explicit; substituting characters for letters is not acceptable degrade others on basis of race, gender, class, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other classification are predatory, hateful or intended to attack, intimidate or harass writers or other commenters. contain advertising or solicitation misrepresent your identity or affiliation Also: Please don't hijack comment threads to controversial topics; keep comments relevant to the topic. Click here to read the entire policy |


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All knowledge and wonder is a pleasure in itself.
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Have courage to use your own understanding.
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At the German Swiss International School we encourage and foster the talents of our students – as well-rounded individuals, responsible team members and open-minded citizens of the 21st century. We help our students explore the traditions that surround, shape and enrich us: the worlds of the German and English-speaking countries as well as of our host country China.
We offer education in two parallel streams, leading to internationally recognised diplomas. Our school comprises all levels from kindergarten through to secondary school and business college. We cooperate. We share. We learn from each other.
We are a centre of educational excellence, within a vibrant, creative and caring community.
1. We are part of the network of German International Schools in the Asia-Pacific region (The mission statement of German International Schools in the Asia Pacific).
2. We work towards the German International Abitur, which gives access to leading universities around the world.
3. We promote multilingualism. We provide an environment in which students of diverse backgrounds learn to communicate effectively in English and German.
4. We provide enrichment through a range of extra-curricular activities that form an integral part of our school programme.
5. We offer Putonghua. We encourage cultural exchange with our Chinese environment.
1. We are a selective international school offering a rigorous and challenging learning environment to students from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
2. We strive for academic excellence and prepare our students for leading universities around the world. We are undergoing a gradual transition from the A and AS level examinations to the International Baccalaureate diploma*.
3. We function in an English as a First Language environment. We promote multilingualism and put particular emphasis on the learning of German, working towards the German Sprachdiplom I and II examinations.
4. We provide enrichment through the wide range of extra-curricular activities that form an integral part of our school programme.
5. We offer Putonghua and aim to deepen our students' understanding of the environment and culture of China.
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Communication between the brain and muscle must be strong for us to eat, breathe or walk. Now scientists have found that a protein known to be on the surface of muscle cells must be present in both tissues to ensure the conversation is robust.
Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University have shown that without LRP4 in muscle cells and neurons, communication between the two cells types is inefficient and short-lived.
Problems with the protein appear to contribute to disabling disorders such as myasthenia gravis and other forms of muscular dystrophy. The MCG scientists reported finding antibodies to LRP4 in the blood of about 2 percent of patients with muscle-degenerating myasthenia gravis in Archives of Neurology earlier this year.
Scientists know that LRP4 plays an important role in the muscle cell, where it receives cues from the brain cell that it's time to form the receptors that will be enable ongoing communication between the two, said Dr. Lin Mei, Director of the GHSU Institute of Molecular Medicine and Genetics and corresponding author of the study in the journal Neuron.
However when Dr. Haitao Wu deleted LRP4 just from muscle cells, a connection - albeit a weak one - still formed between muscle and brain cells. The mice survived several days during which they experienced some of the same muscle weakness as patients with myasthenia gravis. "That's against the dogma," Mei said. "If LRP4 is essential only in the muscle cells, how could the mice survive?" When they totally eliminated LRP4, neuromuscular junctions never formed and the mice didn't survive.
Additional evidence suggests that LRP4 in the neurons is vital, said Wu, postdoctoral fellow and the study's first author. "When we knocked out the LRP4 gene in the muscles, there was some redundant function coming from the motor neuron, like a rescue attempt," he said. They documented the neuron reaching out to share LRP4 with the muscle cell. Unfortunately, the gesture was not sufficient.
"The nerve does not get the stop signal," Mei said, referencing images of too-long neurons that never got the message from the muscle that they have gone far enough. When they cut the elongated nerves, they found they didn't contain enough vesicles, little packages of chemical messengers that are the hallmark of brain cell communication. On the receiving end, muscle cells developed receptors that were too small and too few - hence, the tenuous communication network. "When LRP4 in the muscle is taken out, not surprisingly, the muscle has some kind of a problem," Mei said. "What was very surprising was that the motor neurons also have problems."
"The talk between motor neurons and muscle cells is very critical to the synapse formation and the very precise action between the two," Wu said. Mei's lab earlier established that the conversation goes both ways.
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We've all heard people say: "Cancer is in my family genes". We have been taught that organisms are hardwired in their genetic make up — and that environment has little if any influence on the structure and function of the genes. Fortunately for us, this theory is wrong and outdated. Rather than being dependent on our genetic blueprint, we can actually alter our genetic destiny. There is a new term in science called "Epigenetics" which has proven that our DNA is actually controlled by signals from outside of the cell. Researchers tell us now that our environment, not our DNA, shapes the development of our cells. What are those signals? They are: dietary choices, lifestyle factors, environmental exposures and even our thoughts and feelings.
DR. Ornish MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University in California published a study showing that changing lifestyle changes our genes. In this amazing study, a combination of improved nutrition, moderate exercise, stress management techniques caused expression of 500 genes in only 3 months! This study proved that we have the power to turn back the clock.
The bottom line is that all the foods we are eating and our lifestyle choices are having an effect on our genes in a positive or negative way turning the good genes up or down the bad ones.
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DNA Report allows practitioners to have a better understanding of the patient's biological make up. Based on the report, dietary suggestions and supplements are recommended which then can prevent or manage serious illness. The practitioner can without guessing provide a personalised wellness strategy.
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Did it ever work with Vista or have you just changed to Vista? From SONY UK Support, Vista is not listed as one of the Compatible Operating Systems.
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By Tim Lambert
Drinks and Beverages in the Ancient World
The original drink was, of course, water or Adam's ale as it is sometimes called. However when people invented farming they invented other drinks. It is believed that beer was invented before writing. Certainly in Ancient Egypt beer was a common drink. People drank it from large containers through straws (to avoid drinking debris floating in the drink). In northern Europe the Celts also drank beer. After the Romans conquered Britain brewing continued.
One of the most common drinks throughout history was wine. In the Middle East wine was a common drink by 3,000 BC. The ancient Egyptians also drank mead, a drink made from honey.
Drinks and Beverages in the Middle Ages
Among Anglo-Saxon drinks was ale (beer brewed without hops). English brewers did not use hops until the 15th century. They were not actually grown in England until the early 16th century.
In the 12th and 13th centuries vines were grown in England due to the mild climate of that time. However in the 14th century the earth cooled and the practice ended. Wine was imported from France and Germany and so it was expensive. Wine was also imported from the Eastern Mediterranean. It was called Malmsey wine, which is a corruption of Monemvasia, a town famous for its wine.
Other drinks during the Anglo-Saxon period and the Middle Ages included cider and mead.
The origins of vodka are lost in the mists of time but it is believed it was first made in Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages.
Also at some point during the Middle Ages the Arabs invented lemonade.
Drinks and Beverages in the 16th Century
In the 16th century it was not safe to drink water so for ordinary people drinking ale or beer was essential. Young children drank milk but usually only the poorest people drank water.
Ale was still the main drink of ordinary people in the early 16th century but beer gradually became more common and by the end of the century it had replaced ale.
In the 16th century housewives were expected to brew their own beer although it was also sold commercially. In the 16th century beer was not just a drink it was also a food. It contained valuable nutrients.
In Tudor Times cider and perry were common drinks in certain parts of England. However in the 17th century cider making reached a peak.
Wine was still the drink of the wealthy as it had to be imported. Wine was still imported from France and Germany but an increasing amount was imported from Spain and Portugal. Sweet wine was still imported from the Eastern Mediterranean. In the 16th century wine was often flavoured with spices.
Other drinks in 16th century England included sherry, which was known as sack and brandy. The origins of brandy are obscure but it was a popular drink by the 16th century.
The origins of whiskey are lost in history too but by the 16th century it was being distilled in Scotland and was a popular drink. People thought whiskey was medicinal.
Drinks and Beverages in the 17th Century
In the 17th century new drinks were introduced to England. Rum was first distilled in the Caribbean. Gin was invented in Holland early in the century and it was introduced into England in the late 17th century. Gin soon became a very popular drink. Another drink, champagne was invented in England in the late 17th century.
There were also new non-alcoholic drinks available in 17th century England. The Arabs invented coffee in the 13th century. It entered Europe in the 16th century through Italy. By the late 17th century there were many coffeehouses in English towns where merchants and professional men met to drink cups of coffee, read newspapers and chat.
Tea was discovered by the Chinese in the earliest days of their civilisation but it only reached Europe in the 17th century. Tea came to England in the mid-17th century. However it only became a popular drink after 1662 when Charles II married a Portuguese princess, Catherine of Braganza. She made tea-drinking fashionable among the wealthy. (At first it was too expensive for ordinary people). Cocoa was also first drunk in England in the late 17th century.
Chocolate comes from Central America. The Spaniards brought it too Europe in the 16th century. Chocolate was first drunk in England in the 17th century. The Spaniards in Mexico also invented tequila.
Drinks and Beverages in the 18th Century Drinking rum became common in Britain in the 18th century. The British navy began giving sailors a daily rum ration. Drinking cheap gin became endemic in the early 18th century, causing many social problems as shown by the picture Gin Lane by William Hogarth. However gin drinking was curtailed after 1751 when duty was charged. In the early 18th century porter became a common drink in London and Guinness was first brewed in Dublin in 1759. New drinks were invented in the 18th century. Vermouth was invented in Italy in the 18th century. Bourbon whiskey was first distilled in 1789. In the 18th century tea became cheaper and huge amounts were imported from China. The British became a nation of tea drinkers. Fizzy drinks were invented in 1772 by Joseph Priestley, who discovered how to trap carbon dioxide in water and made carbonated water. Drinks and Beverages in the 19th Century and 20th Century
In the late 19th century there were great improvements in public health. Towns created piped water supplies and for the first time it was safe to drink water.
The industrial revolution meant the mass production of drinks. For centuries ordinary people brewed their own beer and made their own soft drinks like lemonade and cordials. In the 19th and 20th centuries they all became mass produced.
Meanwhile Marvin Stone invented paper drinking straws in 1888. The screw bottle top was patented in 1889.
Many new drinks were invented in the 19th century and early 20th century. India Pale Ale was first made about 1820. Pimms was invented in 1823. The first golden lager was invented in Bohemia (Czech Republic) in 1842 by a man named Joseph Groll. Canned beer was first sold in the USA in 1935. The widget for beer cans was patented in 1985. However in 1923 a law was passed in Britain banning the sale of alcohol to people under 18.
Horlicks was invented in the USA in 1883. Ovaltine was invented in 1904. Dr Pepper was invented in 1885. Coca Cola was invented in 1886. (It was first sold in Britain in 1900). Vimto was invented in 1908. Tizer went on sale in 1924.
Furthermore in 1830s century people began growing tea in India. Indian tea was first sold in Britain in 1839. Meanwhile the coffee percolator was invented in 1865. Instant coffee was invented in 1901 and the coffee filter was invented in 1908.
Iced tea was invented in the USA at the end of the 19th century. In Britain tea was rationed from 1940 to 1952. Tea bags went on sale in Britain in 1953.
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Three things we got tired of hearing from folks: 1. "None of my friends are into backpacking! So I have nobody to go with." 2. "None of my backpacking friends are available to go when I'm free!" 3. "I love the outdoors, but I don't know anybody who can help me get into backpacking!" Assuming that the above is true (and not due to bad breath, personal hygiene issues, or offensive personality traits) all you really need is some new friends who backpack! ;-) You have come to the right place! Rel …
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This is a web location where Ransomed Heart Ministries enthusiasts can plan and execute adventures in the form of back country trips. Wilderness gatherings can take any form from backpacking, rock climbing, white water rafting to equestrian camping. What ever you pleasure, plan it here. This site promotes the teachings of Ransomed Heart. Participants will be encouraged to incorporate a theme into their trips and use Ransomed Heart Materials. "A Adventure to Live" is one of the key components to …
Dayton, Ohio - The Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest! The Dayton Hikers (DaytonHikers.Org) group is a community of people who enjoy hiking and backpacking. Our groups meets for both day hikes and overnight backpacking trips. Come hike with us and meet other people who share a love for hiking! All interested people are welcome to join whether you are a beginner hiker or a seasoned backpacker. Our day hikes are primarily in the Dayton area and our backpacking trips are to areas within a few …
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The Ohio Valley Trailblazers is a hiking club for those who like longer, more challenging day hikes. We are located in Cincinnati, OH and will travel up to two hours (and sometimes a little longer!) to find some of the most challenging and rewarding day hikes in the region. This includes the Red River Gorge, Hocking Hills, Shawnee State Forest and the Knobstone Trail in Indiana. The occasional car-camping base-hike trip or backpack trip is not out of the question! For more information, please ch …
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The Miami Rivers Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association is the chapter for those who live near or along the Williamsburg, Loveland, Caesar Creek, and Troy sections of the Buckeye Trail (greater Cincinnati to greater Dayton). We support the Buckeye Trail through hiking, backpacking, and volunteer events. Please RSVP for an upcoming gathering!
This group is open to anyone, not just Sierra Club members. There is no charge for trips, other than permit fees (when required). The Miami Group is the local chapter of Sierra Club for Southwest Ohio. Miami Group has a long history of leading various types of outings: Paddling, Hiking, Biking, Backpacking, Camping and Service Outings. All outings are led by leaders who have been certified to meet local and national Sierra Club standards.
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This group is formed with the intention of bringing the Lesbians out of the woodwork, to come together to build friendships and build a real community in this area. There are SO MANY cool women out there and SO MANY great and fun things to do. Some of the plans include hiking, theater, picnics, game nights, movie nights, dinners, bowling, biking club, women's festivals, book clubs, women's music events, golfing club, backpacking, camping, horseback riding, comedy club dates, event caravans,sup …
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Can we do adventures & volunteer for the community at the same time? We think "YES!". This grass-roots group seeks to promote sustainable adventures and serve the communities where we adventure at the same time. Our adventures include global hiking, biking, mountaineering, water sports, etc. and we will volunteer at these global communities to help their land, people and their way of life. This fun group promotes meeting of like-minded people and doing good to our community. Quarterly meeting in …
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We are a group of like minded individuals that believe, doing something outside is better than doing anything inside. We will schedule events and meetups in, around and way beyond the 45069 zip code. You can look forward to events such as; hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, biking, kan jam (google it) and corn hole tournaments, golf, Frisbee golf, classes, the occasional adult beverage meetup and much, much more. All levels of experience are welcome (except for adult bever …
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Love outdoor recreation in the Miami Valley? Love to spread the word about your favorite places to go biking, running, hiking or paddling and get your friends involved? Then Street Team is for you. Street Team is a volunteer group of Five Rivers MetroParks dedicated to promoting outdoor recreation events, programs, and facilities through actively participating in outdoor recreation events, and promoting MetroParks though poster distribution, social media, interacting with the public at outreach …
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The Listers' Office is located with the Town Clerk's office above the Jeffersonville Postoffice at 85 Church Street in Jeffersonville, VT 05464
The hours are 8:00 to 3:00 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
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Current Listers: Joan Nagy, Cora Conly, and Muriel McCuin
The Listers work collaboratively to establish the value of all properties, for taxation purposes, located in the Town of Cambridge. They do not set the tax rate or collect taxes. The municipal tax rate is set by the Selectboard based on the budget approved by Town Meeting and the Grand List approved by the Listers. The Grand List is essentially a list of all properties and associated values. Taxes are collected by the tax collector who is the Town Treasure in Cambridge.


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Unlike most superheroes who are born, Super K is created. But a goof up causes Super K to turn out to be a freak, unable to control his powers. Badmess, along with the evil Dr. Ozox, is planning to overtake Dreamzone. Super K and his friends must come together to protect Dreamzone but at the same time Super K must learn to control his powers.