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my current system is Intel Core i5-3570 Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) Quad Core 6000K Coolermaster Hyper 212, 16gb corsair vengance 1600mhz Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 Z68, Onboard Video, DVI & HDMI, SLI & X-Fire, SATA3, USB 3.0, 1000.0 GB Western Digital Blue 7200RPM SATA 3 6.0Gb/s 32m cache 2x EVGA GTX 460 ver.1 (256 bit) 1 Gb SLI Cooler Master HAF X and now for my question... would it be worth it to go with a single GTX 680? im not above buying a new card but would rather not spend a bunch of money on a card that isn't going to give me much of an upgrade. I also kinda wanna hold off and see what the 700 series has in store but if i do go with a 680 i can always drop another in later along with a different MoBo (z77 most likely leaning tward asus or asrock) any feedback would be greatly appreciated
Well the only benches I've seen both tested on was Battleforge, Metro 2033 and Clear Sky/Pripyat are similar, so I'll count those too. The 680 wins on Battleforge and CS/Pripyat, but loses on Metro. Since this is posted in the Nvidia board I'll assume you're reluctant to go AMD, but a 7970 would give you more bang for buck than a 680. I just picked one up for only $330. I was an avid Nvidia fanatic and had always preferred their drivers, until recently. It seems since BF3 their drivers have been slipping. I also just tried a 660 Ti and had to return it because it was having HDCP detection problems with my Panasonic TV and wouldn't even boot up on DVI using that display. I also got BSOD when switching from TV to PC and it never showed it's Nvidia HD Audio device as plugged in. At least with AMD you can try using their DVI to HDMI adapter that enables audio if for some reason HDMI audio doesn't work, which seems to be hit and miss on both Nvidia and AMD.
If you get a GTX 680 get the 4GB model. Do not get the 2GB model it is heavily VRAM limited in high resolution.
Have to agree with frag maniac, the 7970 would give you more bang for your buck, unless you just want to stick with nvidia.they are very cheap though! But if you wanted to stay with nvidia, i would advise the 680 over the cf setup you are running now
yea I dont really have brand loyalty to nvidia although I do really like EVGA they hooked me up when I got a new 460 to SLI and it turned out my old 460 was a ver 1 and the new was a ver 2 and not able to SLI the replaced my ver 2 for a ver 1 at no cost to me. that being said I will check out the 7970 I do have a question tho will it be a significant upgrade to the 2 460s in SLI? and since I haven't used AMD can you recommend a good manufacturer? I may pick up 2 and give crossfire a try
http://tpucdn.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_580_Lightning_Extreme_Edition/images/perfrel.gif http://tpucdn.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_460_SLI/images/perfrel.gif According to these charts, the GTX 460 SLI is roughly equivalent to a GTX 580, although there have been considerable driver updates since these reviews and newer games. http://tpucdn.com/reviews/AMD/Catalyst_12.11_Performance/images/perfrel.gif As you can see, with the recent driver update, even the stock HD 7970 is at least a sidegrade in performance while also providing a better single GPU experience, less power usage, less heat, and probably less noise. Get a GHz edition or overclock/flash a regular edition card, and you have more of an upgrade there with a possibility for a decent boost through crossfire.
Regarding brand recommendations, I have only dealt with four different companies in relation to customer service/RMA, so I will simply abstain from interjecting any bias. As for performance, it really is on a product by product basis as each company has multiple models. I would recommend looking up reviews for certain cards you see and basing your decisions off of that Good Luck.
OP a HD 7950 boost represents the best price performance. even at stock speeds this card will be faster than GTX 460 SLI. overclocked it will crush the GTX 460 SLI. remember the HD 7950 is 3 - 6% slower than HD 7970 at the same clocks. http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphics/34761-amd-hd-7950-vs-hd-7970-clocks/?page=3 the HD 7950 boost runs at 925 mhz boost speeds. matches GTX 670 at stock. runs at a higher stock voltage of 1.25v. easily overclocks to 1.1 Ghz at stock voltage and can go even higher with voltage tweaking. http://www.techspot.com/review/603-best-graphics-cards/page12.html " the GeForce GTX 670 is 12% faster than the Radeon HD 7950 and just 2% faster than the 7950 Boost. However the GTX 670 is 27% more expensive than both cards, so whichever way you slice it the Radeon HD 7950 Boost is the better proposition and things just get worse for the GTX 670 as the resolution is increased." from the review you can see the HD 7950 boost matches GTX 670. Also HD 7970 Ghz (1.05 Ghz) is on average 7% faster at 1080p and 11% faster at 1600p than a GTX 680. HD 7950(1.1 Ghz) matches HD 7970 Ghz.You can clearly see a HD 7970 Ghz is 2x the GTX 560 Ti in most games. GTX 560 Ti is 30 - 35% faster than a GTX 460. http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/08/16/galaxy_geforce_gtx_660_ti_gc_3gb_video_card_review/4 here is another review of the high end cards with the latest drivers http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/11/12/fall_2012_gpu_driver_comparison_roundup/3 this review shows a even bigger difference. HD 7970 Ghz is 10 - 20% faster than GTX 680 at 1080p and 1600p. it would require a GTX 680 at 1.25+ Ghz to catch up with a HD 7950(1.1 Ghz). you can sell your GTX 460 for 100 bucks each. throw in another 100 bucks and get the HD 7950 boost. plus you get 3 very good games for free. go for the sapphire hd 7950 boost. sapphire is one of the best AMD partners. SAPPHIRE 100352-2L Radeon HD 7950 3GB 384-bit GDDR...
Each one stock the difference is quite a bit more than that, and if you OC a 7950 to 7970 level, it's only just caught up and at or near it's ceiling (depending on model), while the 7970 hasn't even been OCed yet. So let's be clear, the REAL difference is an apples to apples ref comparison, as shown here. http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/HD_7950/27.html As you can see the actual difference is 14% @ 1920x1200. On performance per dollar, at that time the 7950 only beat the 7970 by 7% bang for buck wise. http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/HD_7950/29.html Fast forward to today though, and with prices like $330 on a 7970 that we're frequently seeing, there's really no longer a better bang for buck value on the 7950 vs the 7970. In fact at the time I made my 7970 purchase decision a few days ago, the cheapest 7950 and 7970 models were both Sapphires, and only 14% difference in price, the exact same as the performance difference. So it was a no-brainer for me, because usually you pay at least some premium for the higher performance, vs a 1:1 ratio.
you did not read my post at all. I mentioned a HD 7950 boost card which boosts upto 925 mhz. this card is faster than the HD 7950 at 800 Mhz which you are talking about. if you max out power option to +20% this card will run at 925 mhz consistently without any clock throttling so even without increasing clocks this card is 3 - 6% slower than HD 7970(925 Mhz) . I linked the sapphire hd 7950 boost at newegg. these cards with stock voltage of 1.25v are easily hitting 1.1 - 1.15 Ghz at stock voltage. you can see the user reviews are overwhelmingly positive with many running at 1.1 Ghz at stock voltage. At those speeds it matches HD 7970 Ghz. You can go even further with voltage overclocking. But I agree that overclocking to a certain clockspeed is not guaranteed on any HD 7950 or HD 7970. whats guaranteed is the out of the box speeds. But the HD 7950 boost is unbeatable for price perf even today.
Actually I did read it, which is specifically why I mentioned the clock speeds and that it's better to compare apples to apples (eg two ref cards). You can talk all you want about boost versions and this and that, but the evolution of the 7970 has brought the same tech to it as well. I maintain, the ACTUAL difference between the 7950 and the 7970 is 14%, provided they both have the same level of tech, which is the only real fair way to compare them. Otherwise it just makes it all the more obvious the 7950 needs some extra juice to catch up to the 7970, but given the same tech, the 7970 is OCed it would still pull ahead of it by that same margin. Like I said, when the base versions of each are only 14% difference in price, the same as the performance difference of two like versions, then it's a no-brainer to buy the 7970. And btw, the card I bought IS an OC version with boost. Those are commonly had at low prices anymore, it's no big deal really.
I'm 7970 owner and i can garantee, that even in stock speeds, i can destroy any GTX 460 SLI at high OC levels in almost any game/benchmark, and after the release of CCC 12.11 the gaps are a lot bigger. Tahiti have grown up a lot, and I risk to say that, from 12.11 for now, even a 7970 non-GHz Edition is stronger than GTX 680, and 7950 non-boost matches GTX 670.
at the same clocks the HD 7950 is 3 - 6% slower. this is a fact proven by the hexus article which compares HD 7970 and HD 7950 at same clocks. there are many users who have posted benchmarks on overclock.net with their voltage overclocked HD 7950s. In fact there are many HD 7950 users who run faster than HD 7970 because their chip overclocks better than others. so its completely based on the maximum stable overclock speeds. HD 7950 needs 50 Mhz of extra clock speed to catch up to HD 7970. Users with 1250+ Mhz HD 7950 will actually run faster than 1200 Mhz HD 7970.
calm down chief I didn't come here to flex e-peens I came for GPU info and everything i have read on the 7970 is that it is a little better than 460s in sli in some areas so more like a side grade which is fine I will probably just get 2 and Xfire em and that will be that destruction you speak of. Now back to real GPU talk. Ok Im sold on the 7970 ill give it a whirl any manufacturers that stand out that i can look into? this is one that has caught my eye so far SAPPHIRE 100351SR Radeon HD 7970 3GB 384-bit GDDR5...
HD 7970 Ghz > GTX 680 and HD 7950 boost = GTX 670. but if you go for voltage overclocking a HD 7900 card at 1.2 Ghz is faster than GTX 680 / GTX 670 at 1.35 Ghz.
This is a review of the same card, albeit a little outdated due to the newer drivers offering good performance increases: http://www.rwlabs.com/article.php?cat=&id=708&pagenumber=18 Besides that one, the card is generally well reviewed, but that was the only review that had the same color PCB as the one on Newegg (most likely due to being more recent)
Here are some real comparisons to use without risking what you say. I have the non boost version of the saphire 7970 OC. Mine is a great card. The cooler keep it at 80c at 1200mhz, and around 65c at stock clocks. Saphire is a good brand.
LOL, we all know you said that already at least 3 times. I merely clarified it's not an accurate way to compare the two. For anyone that doesn't already know, so this guy doesn't mislead you, a ref core speed on a 7950 is only 800MHz, and a ref core speed on a 7970 is 925MHz. So on like models you'd have to boost core speed roughly 16% on the 7950 just to match the clock speed of the 7970, and doing so eats into much of it's OC potential, while the 7970 has yet to be OCed at all. That's all that need be said really. He thinks he can refute the trusted bench results of TPU, which says 14% difference when you compare similar type models, but he's really not proving that point at all. I'm addressing the community that needs help raghu, because clearly you aren't listening to such reasoning, as is the case with most whom always argue the 7950 is still a better value. No, it isn't anymore, not with the current prices.
yea i think im gonna run with the one I picked out, I have never had any problems with noise or heat even running the dual 460s (40-45c stock clocks) I keep my room cool and my case is a beast (CM HAF X i highly recommend it) it may get up to 60c under load no WC just straight air I appreciate every ones feedback it made my decision much easier one last question is the extra bill for the ghz worth it?


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Some labelled director Jose Padilha a facist for his balanced and brutal account of Brazilian crime and violent punishment in the Golden Bear winning Elite Squad. His sequel aims to reverse this judgement.
Twelve years have passed in this Rio story but the bullets are still flying and, almost immediately, you are thrown into the heart of a brilliantly-staged high security prison riot. Under Nascimientos (played with soul by Wagner Moura) watch and his Special Military Police (BOPE) charges, it turns into a disastorous bloodbath. The ensuing media and political storm blows Nasimiento up the chain to Secretary of Security from where Rios rotten core soon exposes itself, and bares its teeth.
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By EliteSquadMember (1 review) , 20 May 2013I hate films with sub titles but after putting Elite Squad on just to pass the time I found that I really got into it and enjoyed it. So much so that I have just watched Elite Squad 2. Usually sequals aren't as good as the originals but it was just as great! I would definitly recommend watching both of them. Great action, story, drama and emotion. These two films are definitly better than most of the stuff that hollywood makes- Was this review helpful to you?
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Morocco in film and on TV
We had an interesting question from Shaun Robson on Twitter this week: "Did the Real Housewives of NYC ruin Morocco's image for ever?"
You could ask the same question about that dire Sex And The City sequel (although don't ask how I've seen it).
Has Morocco been portrayed well in film and TV?
Are there any good films or TV shows you could recommend for anyone wanting to get a sense of the country?
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I think yes…
Captain Renault: What in heaven's name brought you to Casablanca?
Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
Captain Renault: The waters? What waters? We're in the desert.
Rick: I was misinformed.
Rick: Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine.
If you want to get an idea of the Moroccan landscape, or at least the landscape of the south, check out Lawrence of Arabia, Kundun, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down and Kingdom of Heaven amongst others. All of these – whilst being "set" in places such as Tibet, Somalia and Jerusalem – were actually shot around Ouarzazate.


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Toughbook 19
Fully-rugged, convertible tablet PC. 10.1" sunlight-viewable touch or dual touch LCD. Capable of up to 6000 nit in direct sunlight. Optional 4G LTE or 3G GobiOverview
The Toughbook 19 features a 10.1" LCD capable of up to 6000 nit in direct sunlight, and is powered by an 2nd gen Intel Core™ i5 vPro™ processor. Integrated options include a 2MP camera, backlit keyboard (emissive or rubber), GPS receiver, Gobi™2000 mobile broadband and a dual touch LCD (touchscreen and digitizer). In addition, a 6-foot drop & IP65 certified1 design with a full magnesium alloy case, helps to ensure that the Toughbook 19 will stand up to the most rigorous environments.
Tested by national independent third party lab following MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 Procedure IV for transit drop test and IEC 60529 Sections 13.4, 13.6.2, 14.2.5 and 14.3 for IP65
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The magnesium-clad Toughbook 19 convertible tablet can survive a knock or two, and you can use it on a building site. Or in the rain. Or in Afghanistan. For some years now, Panasonic has been delivering notebooks for rugged scenarios like these.
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The updated Toughbook 19 incorporates a 1,000 nit LCD with circular polarization technology and anti-glare / anti-reflective screen treatments to enhance screen viewability. Additionally, it includes Intel's Centrino 2 with vPro, expanded memory capabilities, 40 percent longer battery lives, larger capacity hard drives and optional SSDs. Check the full rundown of specs and new inclusions.
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Panasonic has achieved engineering milestones with the extraordinarily bright screens it has developed for its rugged notebook computers. Toughbook 19 notebooks have LCD brightness measuring at 1,000 nits. It also offers exceptional low nit ratings—critical for operation in low-light environments where less illumination improves user safety.
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Each Toughbook is created from scratch, allowing Panasonic to maintain its exacting quality control and grueling testing regimen. In fact, between the R&D and Q/A departments, over 1,000 Toughbook computers are damaged every year in Panasonic's quest for the near indestructible notebook.
LEARN MORERugged Convertible Tablet PC a Perfect Fit for Law Enforcement
The Toughbook 19 is the latest entrant from the manufacturer of the industry's first rugged tablet PC. Built with a magnesium alloy case, a shock-mounted hard drive and LCD, spill-resistant keyboard and sealed ports and components, the Toughbook 19 is put through strenuous MIL-STD-810-F testing to ensure maximum reliability in the extreme conditions faced by law enforcement.
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Awarded four stars out of five, the Panasonic Toughbook 19 was named LAPTOP Magazine's "Editor's Choice." The Toughbook 19 was noted for its fast performance, eight hours of battery life, bright touchscreen display, water and vibration resistance, Intel® vPro™ technology for remote management, Computrace® theft protection, and optional fingerprint and smart card readers.
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Fully-rugged Panasonic computers are the first computers to be MIL-STD-810G certified for a range of extreme conditions including 72" drops1, shocks, vibration, humidity, altitude, rain-, dust- and sand-resistance, temperature extremes and thermal shock. Each of the twenty MIL-STD-810G tests conducted have been certified by independent lab testing. MIL-STD-810G, which was created in October 2008, supersedes MIL-STD-810F.
DOWNLOAD MIL-STD-810G REPORTIngress Protection (IP65)
Fully-rugged Toughbook® mobile computers are IP65 certified¹ according to the IP code defined in the international standard IEC 60529.
The products are tested and certified by an independent test lab facility located in the United States. Rather than vaguely describing equipment as "waterproof" or "dustproof", the IP Code uniformly quantifies various levels of resistance to liquids, particulates and solid objects. The numbers following the letters "IP" represent the specific degree of protection provided by electrical enclosures. The first digit (6) indicates the ingress of dust at a level that will not have a harmful effect on the operation of the unit. The second digit (5) indicates that water sprayed from all directions will not compromise the computer's functioning. Higher numbers indicate a higher tolerance to dust and water. For example, a unit with an IP65 rating will withstand both elements better than a unit with an IP54 rating. While IP65-certified Toughbook computers are not completely impervious to the ingress of water or dust, the rating does indicate neither element will cause operational complications while used under conditions commonly encountered by Toughbook mobile computers.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL 1604)
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) tests products for public safety and has developed more than 1,000 "Standards for Safety".
UL 1604 certification allows products to be used in potentially explosive environments found in oil and gas, petrochemical, aviation and other industries. Select fully-rugged Toughbook® mobile computers can be configured to provide safe, reliable solutions for spark-free use. UL 1604-approved models are available for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D environments. These are defined as places where flammable gases, vapors and liquids are present during abnormal or accident conditions.
ENERGY STAR Qualification
ENERGY STAR, a joint program between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy, offers voluntary qualification for products that are energy efficient. The ENERGY STAR program sets high standards designed to save energy, save money and help protect the environment for future generations. Panasonic is one of nearly 20,000 organizations that have become ENERGY STAR partners, all working to promote, sell, or improve products, homes, and buildings that use less energy and qualify for the ENERGY STAR. Panasonic's commitment to ENERGY STAR initiatives and other environmental programs have resulted in all Toughbook® computers earning the ENERGY STAR.
ENERGY STAR for computers raises the efficiency bar dramatically. ENERGY STAR establishes efficiency requirements for all modes of a product's operation, which ensures energy savings when a product is active and running basic applications, as well as in low power modes. Qualifying products must also include an internal power supply that is at least 80 percent efficient. Only the most energy-efficient products, including all Toughbook computers have qualified for the new specification. If all computers sold in the US meet ENERGY STAR requirements, the savings in energy costs will grow to more than $1.5 billion each year, reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 2 million vehicles.
EPEAT Certification
EPEAT is an easy-to-use, online tool to help purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare and select products based on their environmental attributes. EPEAT also provides a clear and consistent set of performance criteria for the design of products, and provides an opportunity for manufacturers to secure market recognition for their efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its products.
EPEAT evaluates electronic products according to three tiers of environmental performance — Bronze, Silver and Gold. There are 51 total environmental criteria: 23 required criteria and 28 optional criteria. A Bronze-rated product meets all 23 required criteria. A Silver-rated product meets all 23 required criteria plus at least 50% of the optional criteria. A Gold-rated product meets all 23 required criteria and at least 75% of the optional criteria. All Toughbook computer models are EPEAT gold certified, ensuring the highest level of environmental performance.
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an international federation promoting the development of international manufacturing, trade, and communication standards. ISO 14000, a series of standards, provides the framework for managing the environmental impacts of an organization.
The ISO 14001 international standard established a systematic approach that organizations can use to minimize or prevent environmental impacts and risks. This approach, known as an Environmental Management System or EMS, requires the organization to establish an environmental control policy, educate employees about procedures and continually monitor environmental performance.
RoHS Compliance
For manufacturers of electronic equipment, the main impact of RoHS is that only lead-free products can be sold in Europe. Panasonic has therefore shifted to lead-free solder. By selling RoHS-compliant products in all countries, not just Europe, Panasonic helps eliminate hazardous electronic waste materials from landfills and waste dumps around the world.
Section 508 Standards
Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage development of technologies that will help achieve these goals. Electronic and information technology procured by Federal agencies must meet Section 508's requirements for accessibility.
Toughbook® mobile computers have long been designed and manufactured with access-friendly features, such as touchscreens and the ability to be mounted on wheelchairs. In addition, Panasonic works closely with Microsoft to ensure that Toughbook computers can take full advantage of the accessibility features built into Windows®. Panasonic continually endeavors to make all its products more accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities. In fact, Panasonic worked with ITIC (Information Technology Industry Council) in developing the Section 508 "Buy Accessible" template, and also actively participates in the GSA (General Services Administration) sponsored Accessibility Forum.
Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless delivers high-speed wireless access in 259 major metro areas, covering more than 280 million people. Panasonic Toughbook computers connect to the Verizon Wireless network without the need of a PC card or Wi-Fi hotspot.
A United States wireless leader, AT&T has more than 72.9 million subscribers and offers the best coverage of any carrier worldwide1. Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers are designed with embedded wireless technology allowing instant access to AT&T's extensive high-speed network without the need for an external card, additional antenna or other accessories.
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Sprint offers a comprehensive range of wireless connectivity services reaching over 249 million individuals, businesses and government users. Select Toughbook mobile computer models connect seamlessly with Sprint's extensive network, delivering high-speed wireless access in over 18,477 cities and 1,818 airports.
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Our inspector loved "The stunning setting just moments from the sea."
Guest Rooms at Tides Reach are spacious and light, with traditional décor and comfortable furnishings. Rooms feature plenty of modern amenities to help make you feel truly at home and the restful atmosphere, combined with the captivating sea breeze enjoyed throughout the day, ensure you benefit from a peaceful night's sleep.
The Restaurant at Tides Reach enjoys a fabulous local reputation for excellent cuisine and, as one may expect from a seafront restaurant, boasts an amazing range of freshly caught seafood dishes. The meals are prepared from locally sourced produce wherever possible, allowing for a true experience of Devonian fare. Wine to compliment the food and to suit the most discerning palate will be found in the well-stocked cellar, featuring fine wines from around the world at reasonable prices.
The indoor heated swimming pool is the linchpin of the hotel's Leisure facilities. South facing with a glass roof and glass wall panels, it becomes a perfect suntrap where you can relax in the comfortable warm atmosphere even in the colder months. Lush, green plants thrive in this artificial climate, lending a tropical feel to the area.
Further relaxation is made possible with a sauna, Hair and Beauty Spa and a rejuvenating "Whirlpool" spa bath. A squash court, multi-gym and exercise machines should satisfy more active spirits whilst gentler pursuits are also available in table tennis and a full-sized snooker table. A fully licensed bar providing refreshment throughout the day and two sheltered sun-bathing decks complete the facilities on offer in the Leisure Complex. Staff are more than happy to attend to your needs to give you more time to enjoy the fine weather. You will be fascinated by the large sea-aquarium, displaying a variety of locally caught fish in their natural rocky environment, as you sit sipping an aperitif or cocktail, expertly mixed and served, in the friendly atmosphere of the cocktail bar.
Salcombe, being one of the most Southerly towns in England, enjoys a very equable all-year-round climate, where Springtime comes early and Autumn dallies late before merging into the mild, mellow Winter. Within only a few miles, you can also play golf (two 18-hole courses), tennis (all-weather courts), or bowls and go horse riding, sea-fishing, fly-fishing, scuba-diving, surfing or hot-air ballooning. Explore this part of Devon (the South Hams), savouring the quaint charm of the little hamlets, the friendly character of the rural towns, the rugged, remote beauty of the Dartmoor National Park and the magnificent scenery of the South Devon Coastal Footpath. Whatever your ambition, level of fitness or time available, there are innumerable walks and scenic spots in the South Sands and Bolt Head Peninsula, with idyllic estuary or seascape views. A major feature of a stay at the Tides Reach is the opportunity to enjoy a range of activities within the hotel itself or which are available within walking distance - without the use of a car. South Sands beach, nestling just inside the mouth of the Estuary offers very safe bathing and an ideal launching site for all manner of water-based pursuits. The Hotel's own boathouse (an old life boat station), right on the beach, provides facilities for Wind-surfing, Sailing, Scuba-diving and Canoeing. There are many other attractions in the area such as the Dart Valley Steam Railway, Dartington, Buckfast Abbey and several National Trust Properties and Castles.
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This view is awesome, but I missed my studio! |
Ahh, the possibilities of balls of clay. I warm up with mugs after a few weeks away from the studio.
Often I have an irrational fear that I won't be able to throw after a period away...weird.
After throwing 24 mugs, I set out to work on a cookie jars. Made three....I must have been hungry when making these- they are generously sized!! I finished the day with five compost jars. A good day's work.
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I've been having difficulty with the rubber stamp imprints on the mugs. The imprint was not going in deep enough, which causes it to not hold glaze and then the glaze is burns out in the center. So today I did the imprinting at an earlier stage, while the clay was still tacky. The white you see is corn starch, which helps the stamp from sticking. Right now I am using rubber stamps for this, but think I'll invest in a more sturdy stamp in the near future.
It's also been interview week from the students of Robert Young of TropiClay Studio, in Guam. I've had six students contact me, which leads me to believe they have had difficulty coming up with others who will respond ;) I finally wrote up a single statement and sent it to them all. A few followed up with more questions~ I suspect they are the 'A' students!! Anyway, it's nice to write out what I do and why I do it...too often I hardly think of it. Articulating my purpose and situation help me see it more clearly.
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(AP) -- This morning, musical equipment and an empty safe were reported stolen from the Living Faith Church, on East Route Y in Ashland.
The church's pastor told Boone county deputies he found an exterior door forced open and a keyboard, miscellaneous musical items and a safe missing. Numerous other items of value were found stacked outside the church …authorities think the burglars may have been interrupted before they could take more property.
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I saw it last night.
Frankly, I really enjoyed it.
It wasn't perfect – there were a few things they did wrong. I don't like the way they handled the 'I let a burglar go and he killed my uncle' part.
Aunt may was too young, and Peter... he looked like they wanted him to be ultra-cool.
In 1996.
I never bought him as 'my' Peter Parker, but that didn't detract much from my enjoyment of the movie.
He was a really cool, spiky-haired skateboarder with an attitude and a bit of a problem with authority.
Wait... that wasn't Peter Parker. That was Bart Simpson!
The rest of the cast were perfect.
It was all a little too tied into Osborne Corp, making them the cause of everything. They needed to get out from those apron strings a little.
There were a few things that were dumb, but not enough to make me feel dumb for watching it.
Overall, yeah, it's great! Two thumbs up.
The audience seemed to have a good time; we laughed in all the right places (with the movie, not at it).
The tone was dark and serious enough without being depressing and dull. It was unserious enough to laugh at itself without getting goofy and stupid.
It had a reasonable attitude to ordinary people.
If the Fantastic Four movie had found that level, I think it would've been one of the greats.
The Lizard looked like Killer Croc instead - a little too human for The Lizard (though with a tail). I kind of wished he'd quit taking off the lab coat that makes his look so distinctive in the comics (he'd wear it for a few seconds at a time, then rip it off).
James Horner's score was great (might've been too intrusive, for those who care about that), and if he repeated himself, I didn't notice. (He repeats himself a lot.)
They didn't get everything right, but I really liked it.
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sambo applecart said:lets get him then, but i think his wages might be an issue thats why he went west ham to start with when he was free last summer....
blueford77 said:Doubt we'll go for him anyway but if we did and he chose QPR's wages and relegation battle for a few quid more then he's not the kind of player we want anyway :)
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It's okay to go bananas over this fun-loving set. Snug, stay-put cuffs mean it's flying high with functionality too. Organic cotton makes this nighttime number extra soft and cuddly—just perfect for complementing its precious and playful monkeys.
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When you feel kind of lost in this maze of agencies, programmes and procedures that is the United Nations, there is the UN Public Inquiries to set you on the right path.
The UN Public Inquiries help beginners on United Nations affairs to get an overview of the mandate of this Organization by producing easy to read and topical Fact Sheets and by distributing a variety of pamphlets, brochures and publications published by the UN Department of Public Information, or by the UN agencies and programmes.
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Gaiman has crafted a superbly creepy and surreal fairy tale which will appeal to robust children from about age 9, and most children aged 11 and up. For younger children, new to the horror genre, the story may seem a little slow at the beginning as there is little tangible 'action' and the subtlety of the building tension might pass them by, but if they make it through the first few chapters they're likely to be hooked! Particularly recommended is the audio version read by Gaiman in a well paced, somewhat sinister voice which is enhanced by music and effects from the Gothic Arches who have also been featured on the audio versions of the Lemony Snicket books 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'. Media Reviews
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Sightseeing Tours
People with interest in travelling are genuine wanderers. They feel affection for travelling to the most excusive tourist places of the world. There are quite a lot of places with extra allure and desirability for all kinds of tourists. Cities like Rome attract tourists from all over the world by edifying diversity and scattered attractiveness all around the city. The combination of very old history and stylish style provides numerous scenic sightseeing opportunities. So many places to go, so modest time! There are many options to find sightseeing tours in New York City that can help you make the most out of your trip to the Big Apple. In Paris, contains everything from fabulous entertainment opportunities to cultural assortment and stunning scenic locations. In order to have unforgettable and magnificent tour it is always important to plan the tour in advance. It is only through appropriate planning that will help in wasting time and one can see the utmost place while touring. Otherwise it will lead to bewilderment and pointless tension. For tours are meant for plummeting tension and enjoying the days. After spending lots of money and time if the tour is not worth then it is enormous loss. In order to make sure to have perfect sightseeing where one can enjoy and know the place more closely fundamental tips should be ensured. Tour without suitable sightseeing is of no use. Hotel where one resides should have good quality. Location and eminence of your hotel is one of the most important aspects.
You can enjoy your sightseeing tours if the places you want to go are worth spending time for. Sightseeing is meant for comforting. So without any hassle one should visit the place with proper peace of mind. You can enjoy your sightseeing tours if it is well planned and budgeted. It is not necessary to have an expensive tour, what matter is that you learned from your experiences and the places are worth for your time and you had a wonderful moment looking for them.
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Earlier this week, we wrote about the infamous Art in the Streets Exhibition at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA). The opening was a smash success. The reason Art in the Streets has been getting such attention is because it's the first major U.S. Museum exhibition focusing exclusively on the history of graffiti and street art.


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This engaging illustrated children's book is ideal for preparing young children with autism for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Covering everything from trips to the hospital, what to expect when the baby arrives and the fun, family times to look forward to, this book is full of strategies for dealing with the changes to family life. more »
2013, Hardback: £9.99/ $15.95Keywords: anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, children, families, fiction, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, parenting, sensory issues, special education
Traveling by plane can be a stressful experience for anxious children (and their parents!) Prepare children, including those on the autism spectrum, for the unfamiliar sights and sounds of the airport experience in advance with this fun and gently humorous picture book. more »
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Liam Goes Poo in the Toilet illustrates the relationship between eating and excreting. It provides visual instructions on how to "relax and push". After much fanfare, Liam finally masters going 'poo' in the toilet, and both he and Mum bask in the glory of a job well done. more »
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U.S. stocks rallied on a holiday-shortened trading day, as investors reacted to strong auto sales and an increase in U.S. factory orders for May.
But the big market-moving news will come Friday when the government releases June unemployment numbers.
Many investment professionals are off for the week. U.S. markets closed at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and will remain dark Wednesday to celebrate Independence Day.
All three indexes closed higher on Tuesday. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 72 points, or 0.6%, the S&P 500 gained 9 points, or 0.6%, and the Nasdaq added 25 points, or 0.8%.
CNNMoney's Fear & Greed Index hit 58, back in "Greed" territory after a long stint in "Extreme Fear" during the worst of Europe's debt crisis. Before last Friday, the index hadn't been above 50 since April 9 -- the day markets sold off on a lousy jobs report.
Though Tuesday's economic reports boosted markets for most of the day, disappointing manufacturing data released Monday continued to temper optimism.
"Vehicle sales coming in better [helped] the market today, and we're still getting a bounce from decisions out of Europe at the end of last week," said Bernie Williams, vice president of discretionary money management at USAA. "But there's no question that the economic slowdown in Europe is impacting the U.S., as we saw with manufacturing numbers."
The Institute for Supply Management said its June Purchasing Manufacturers Index fell to 49.7, down from 53.5 in May. It was the first time the index fell below 50, which signals expansion in the sector, since July 2009.
Meanwhile, manufacturing activity in the euro area continued to decline in June, while the region's unemployment rose to a record high. The Chinese government's report of manufacturing activity declined slightly, but remained above the level indicating expansion.
U.S. stocks finished mixed Monday as investors digested news of the manufacturing slowdown.
World markets: European stocks all closed higher on Tuesday. Britain's FTSE 100 added 0.8%, the DAX in Germany jumped 1.3% and France's CAC 40 gained 1%.
Asian markets ended higher. The Shanghai Composite closed up 0.1%, the Hang Seng in Hong Kong rose 1.5%, and Japan's Nikkei finished 0.7% higher.
Economy: Factory orders for May rose by 0.7%, after increasing 0.4% in April. That beat expectations; economists at Briefing.com forecast the number to climb by 0.5%.
Companies: Automakers are reporting June sales figures throughout Tuesday. Ford posted a 7% gain from last June, with 208,000 vehicles sold. Ford had warned last week that second-quarter losses from overseas operations -- particularly in Europe -- would be bigger than expected.
Chrysler sold 145,0000 vehicles in June, a 20% gain from a year ago, while General Motors sold nearly 249,000 vehicles, a 16% increase. Toyota saw a 60% increase, selling 177,795 vehicles. Ford's stock rose 2%, and shares of GM jumped 6%.
Honda is set to report later today.
Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond will step down from his post, the bank said Tuesday. The news came a day after chairman Marcus Agius announced his own resignation amid the widening scandal surrounding the bank's manipulation of interbank lending rates. However, Agius was renamed chairman to lead the search for a new CEO on Tuesday. Barclays closed down more than 2%.
Seven additional banks are cited but not named in documents made public as part of Barclays' settlement with the Financial Services Authority, the British banking regulator.
Deutsche Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Credit Suisse, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and UBS are among the banks that have acknowledged they are being investigated.
Bank of America is also reportedly being investigated but has not made any public statements about the scandal, and a spokesperson declined to comment.
After Monday's close, Microsoft announced it would take a $6.2 billion writedown on its aQuantive acquisition. It purchased the online advertising company in 2007 for $6.3 billion in cash.
Currencies and commodities: The dollar fell against the euro and rose versus the British pound and Japanese yen.
Oil for August delivery rose $3.84 to $87.57 a barrel.
Gold futures for August delivery gained $24.40 to $1,623.20 an ounce.
Bonds: The price on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury fell, pushing the yield up to 1.62% from 1.58% late Monday.


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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu bitterly attacked as "absurd" a UN statement that the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron and Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem are an integral part of the "occupied" Palestinian territories. "The attempt to disconnect the nation of Israel from its heritage is absurd," he said in a statement his office issued on Friday, in response to an October 21 decision regarding both sites by the executive board of the United Nation's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO.
"If the places where the Jewish nation's forefathers and mothers - Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Leah and Rachel - were buried 4,000 years ago is not part of the Jewish nation's heritage, then what is a heritage site?" Netanyahu asked.
In February, Jerusalem's decision to include both sites in the country's new national heritage list was condemned. Muslims also consider both sites holy. They call the Tomb of the Patriarchs the Haram al- Ibrahimi Mosque, and claim that Rachel's Tomb was once the Bilal bin Rabah Mosque, named after the third convert to Islam. In its press statement UNESCO referred to both sites, first by their Muslim names and then by their Jewish ones. It reaffirmed that the "two sites are an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territories and that any unilateral action by the Israeli authorities is to be considered a violation of international law, the UNESCO Conventions and the United Nations and Security Council resolutions
According to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan earlier this year the Cave of the Patriarchs and Rachel's Tomb "were not and never will be Jewish sites, but Islamic sites."
I'm not sure how he makes that out, no I do know how he does it, its theft, pure and simple. But my Bible is quite clear. Genesis 35.19 - So Rachel died and was buried by the side of the road to Ephrathah, that is Bethlehem. Jacob set up a sacred pillar over her grave; it is known to this day as the Pillar of Rachel's Grave.
I have a high regard for the site. It is a place of pilgrimage of particular comfort for women experiencing trouble concieving. My prayer there in 1992 was of the sort Paul mentions at Romans 8.26 where the Holy Spirit makes sense of our inarticulate groans. My inarticulate groan was answered in full for which I am truly thankful.


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"Free Zaidi," read signs held by pro-Palestinian students at UC Riverside during an on-campus rally May 22 organized in support of fellow student, Nauman Zaidi, who was imprisoned by Israeli authorities May 10 for entering the Church of the Nativity during the recent standoff in Bethlehem.
Zaidi, who entered the church in an effort to bring food and water to Palestinian militants, was accompanied by UC Berkeley student Robert O'Neil. Both students were freed and returned to the United States May 26.


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Abe Gray appears on 3News to speak about a Cannabis and Cricket exhibit.
Aotearoa legalise Cannabis Party candidate Paula Lambert tied with the ACT Party candidate Gareth Veale in the Christchurch Easy by-election results on Saturday evening.
The ALCP wishes to extend its congratulations to Paula for the result and for the effort put into standing in the by-election.
"ACT is a party with parliamentary backing while ALCP is operating on a shoestring budget, so we are pleased to be punching above our weight," party leader Julian Crawford said.
"We were actually leading ACT right up until the final polling booth came in."
The 2014 General Election is a huge opportunity for the ALCP to advance its goal of entering Parliament and achieving cannabis law reform.
To do this we need a highly organised and capable Campaign Manager.
Do you have what it takes to be in charge of a Nationwide operation, spanning 71 electorates and involving hundreds of people?
A one of a kind exhibit is debuting at a new museum in South Dunedin.
'Hit for Six: The Story of Cannabis and Cricket' opens this weekend at Whakamana: the Cannabis Museum of Aotearoa, in Dunedin.
'Hit for Six' will start in time for the West Indies test match in Dunedin, and curator Abe Gray said he hopes many Jamaican cricket fans will come along to the museum. The grand opening of the exhibit will be from 1pm on Sunday December 1st at the Cannabis Museum, located at Cannabis House in David St.
How did I recover with out medical assistance
Paula Speaking to a packed crowd at the Sensible Sentencing Trust meeting.
The following article indicates how much progress can be made when cannabis is decriminalised.http://www.naturalnews.com/043071_medical_marijuana_pet_owners_sick_anim...
A retired New Zealand Police officer says cannabis should be legalised, because keeping it illegal is doing more harm than good.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) is starting up its New Zealand chapter and encouraging police to speak out against Drug Prohibition.


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Chicago Dance Crash tweaks a Hollywood recipe to suit its needs.
In a second-floor workout studio at Fitness Formula Clubs Old Town, where free rehearsal space is a perk of his position as sales manager, Mark Hackman is reeling off a list of film titles. "Step Up, Step Up 2: The Streets—because that's when they take it to the streets, you know—Center Stage, Save the Last Dance, Stomp the Yard and You Got Served." Those films, Chicago Dance Crash's artistic director explains, influenced Qwan Sauce, the company's meta-parody opening Friday 6. "We all secretly love these movies," Hackman says. "Or not so secretly."
The formula of schlocky teen dance flicks to which Hackman refers goes something like this: A would-be ballerina, seeking admission to a crusty performing-arts conservatory, learns a lesson in authenticity from a break-dancing hunk with a knack for finding trouble. Though she's initially wary of his streetwise ways, the magnetism of his moves prompts a montage of sweaty private lessons, discovery of the confidence she didn't know her artistry lacked, PG-13 romance and establishment-upending success.
Hackman isn't following that trajectory too closely. The show's hero, dancer Daniel "Qwan" Gibson as himself, is inexplicably dropped into the rote universe of these films, right in the middle of a face-off between rival dance factions. He realizes he's supposed to fall for an aspiring star (danced by Becky Hutt) but instead has eyes for a member of his own crew (Jahmilla Alazam). Further complicating matters are a nasty clique helmed by his arch-nemesis (Morgan Williams) and the agenda of a prodigy (Corey Worley) at the generic performing-arts high school Hutt's character attends.
Hackman, playing a multitasking mastermind not unlike his real-life role, attempts to keep the story on track: The wiry 30-year-old runs among the audience, stage and technical booth, becoming infuriated as Qwan Sauce veers "off script." (At Illinois State University, Hackman studied dance and theater management, a combination he says "has worked out pretty well" as preparation for his dual role as director and choreographer.)
Rehearsal can't begin until all the dancers arrive; Worley's group warms up by reviewing a spoof of the finale of Center Stage, a Michael Jackson routine. Hackman watches while eyeing his phone for word from a late arrival. He explains how the participatory element of Qwan Sauce stemmed in part from the sudden closure in April of the Lakeshore Theater, where Dance Crash held its KTF (Keeper of the Floor) championships for four years. Crash's revenue source between narrative adaptations like Qwan Sauce, KTFs were open to anyone who registered via e-mail; martial artists and dancers of all kinds battled one another for audience votes and temporary custody of a big gold belt. Stage 773 (formerly Theatre Building Chicago) will host Hackman's experiment in merging these production formats and, he hopes, combining the two series' distinct sets of followers.
"As a way to appease everybody, the audience will vote on the dance battle at the end [of Qwan Sauce]," Hackman says. True to form, Gibson's character may or may not accept the results, but Qwan Sauce's message will be delivered regardless of the outcome.
"I'll inevitably learn my lesson that you can't control people," Hackman says dryly. "Life isn't a script and all that."
Chicago Dance Crash chooses its own adventure Friday 6 through August 15.


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Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells (derivative cells of the lymphoid system and normally a part of the bone marrow mix of cells - their normal function is to make antibodies against various specific foreign protein antigens). Specifically, each patient's plasmacytoma/myeloma has arisen from one malignant clone, testified by the fact that the immunoglobulin/antibody secreted from that myeloma is identical from each cell; indeed, this is the best evidence in the subject of Oncology that cancer does have a single cell/clone origin. Where the clone of cells remains localised to one site we refer to the disease as plasamacytoma, whereas, when there are many lesions due to spread of the malignancy to multiple bones and marrow, we refer to the disease as multiple myeloma.
In 56% of cases of myeloma, the immunoglobulin is IgG, it is IgA in 27%, IgD in 1.5% and IgM in 0.2%. In 17% of cases, there is no whole immunoglobulin secreted but a Bence Jones protein (a part of the immunoglobulin molecule, specifically the light chain part) is detectable in the urine. The myeloma is then termed IgG myeloma, IgA myeloma etc.
Incidence and predisposing factors
Multiple myeloma is a disease caused by a malignant clone of plasma cells; the lineage of bone marrow cells that physiologically have the function of making antibodies (the immune serum proteins that attach to specific foreign proteins and allow their immune destruction). There are several types of antibody, all of them immunoglobulins (Ig A,D,E,G, and M) but only IgA,D,G, and M, need to be considered in this context.
Multiple myeloma accounts for 1% of cancer in the UK with 3000 cases per year, with a slightly higher incidence in the Afro-Caribean population. There is a slight male preponderance of the disease. The mean age of clinical presentation is 70 years and the incidence seems to be slightly increasing in recent years.
The photo shows a cluster of malignant plasma cells from a bone marrow sample, taken from a patient with myeloma and viewed (after staining of a smear on a microscope slide) under the high power of a microscope.
The most common cause of presentation to the doctor is bone pain, usually pain in the spine where the disease has weakened the vertebra and caused painful and sometimes collapsed vertebrae, pinching or crushing the exiting nerve roots from the spinal canal. Sometimes, the collapsed vertebrae may compromise the integrity of the spinal canal itself causing pressure on the spinal cord and leading to weakness in the legs, which is a serious development that is always taken very seriously.
Alternatively, as most of the marrow containing bones are 'softened' by the myeloma process, the patient may present with a fracture of a long bone (e.g. the upper arm bone or leg bone), following minor trauma.
Other less common presentation symptoms relate to anaemia due to the disease 'over-running' the bone marrow (and an increased bleeding tendency may have the same origin) or kidney failure (a well recognised secondary phenomenon in this disease).
Metabolic complications account for the minority of cases and include a very high serum calcium (hypercalcaemia) or a hyperviscosity state due to an excess circulating IgM, both these events causing drowsiness and general ill health. The excess of IgM occurs in a variant disease called Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia.
Lastly and very importantly, these patients are very immune deficient and are at high risk of infection. Indeed, they may present with a serious infection.
Some patients with early or smouldering myeloma can be watched carefully without therapy and their long term survival will not be jeopardised if the careful watch policy is assiduously carried out such that disease progression is picked up early and treatment instituted at the appropriate time. The reason for this is that the usual types of chemotherapy for this disease are not curative and the life prolonging properties of chemotherapy are as useful at a time when the patient is symptomatic as early in the course of the disease (see below).
The choice of drug therapy in myeloma is based on the patient's age, performance status and renal function - all of which influence the decision as to whether the patient is suitable for autologous stem cell therapy; a procedure that follows very high dose chemotherapy, itself used as apart of curative chemotherapy in appropriate patients. Where such high dose chemotherapy will never be utilised (e.g. due to old age and frailty) then simple chemotherapy with alkylating agents such as melphalan, coupled with steroids or thalidomide is often used first but in patients who will later be harvested of their blood/marrow stem cells for the high dose procedure, the doctor will try to avoid alkylating agent chemotherapy. Thalidomide (or one of its derivative drugs e.g. lenalidomide), coupled with steroids or other agents is commonly utilised. Particular care is needed when the patient has presented in renal failure, first reversing the factors that are conspiring to worsen the renal condition (e.g. high uric acid, calcium,dehydration, infection etc).
Chemotherapy is usually continued until the patient has achieved a 'plateau' phase (this is when the immunoglobulin marker has achieved a partial remission and remained at this level for 3 months). Following this maximal response to therapy the patient either proceeds to high dose chemotherapy plus the autograft (nowadays with peripheral blood stem cells) or a careful watch policy. The former is the more aggressive approach and reserved for those who are fit enough to withstand the procedure (the potential advantage of which is the hope of eradication of the disease). In patients who have disappearance of their serum immunoglobulin marker following this procedure, there is a real hope of long disease-free life. In other patients, there follows a period of watchful waiting, until the marker rises or some other event (e.g. bone fracture due to local progression) prompts further therapy. At this time, the patient is treated again, perhaps with the same therapy if first remission was lengthy, or alternative drugs (combinations of active cytotoxic drugs or immuno-modulatory drugs such as thalidomide or bortezomib) will be brought into the therapy. Steroids are also useful.
In this context, the use of bisphosphonate therapy should be discussed. The bisphosphonates are an interesting group of compounds, which attach to bone and make it less likely to be broken down by any disease process, particularly here the bony absorption by myeloma. It is now standard practice to give bisphosphonate therapy (either intravenous pamidronate or oral clodronate) in the maintenance period, so long as the renal function is good.
Lastly it should be stated that local radiotherapy has a very important role in the therapy of multiple myeloma in controlling bony pain. The patient, who comes with low back pain or limb pain because of destructive plasmacytoma in the particular bone, will be most quickly out of pain if he receives local radiotherapy to that bone. Radiotherapy has an important and potentially curative role in the therapy of isolated plasmacytoma.
In the photo, the left panel shows a side view of the neck of a patient with myeloma. The bones are so thin that it is hardly possible to make out the cervical vertebrae and one of them has crush fractured. In the right panel we see the same side view of the cervical spine after therapy. Firstly, the bones are now stronger (more radio-opaque and hence more visible on the x-ray), this is due to drug therapy and local radiotherapy to the neck/cervical spine and secondly a spinal stabilisation operation has been performed and we can see the metal stabiliser in situ.
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Chandru was walking here & there before the ceremony started. He was sniped by the lens from far away I like this style of him a lot. Cheers!
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Last weekend was a very tired weekend for both myself & my partner as we had the chance to travel down to Kluang, Johor to cover an Indian Wedding Ceremony. It was a traditional ceremony which is our very first time seeing this traditional ceremony.
It was indeed a very challenging job for both of us as we do not know what are the culture and what must be done during the traditional ceremony. Thanks to Chandru & Yoges for tipping us throughout the ceremony, which are important and what needs to be document down through the lens.
Video Highlights of Chandru & Yoges Wedding Ceremony
It was our great pleasure to present this video to all the relatives and friends. Cheers.
P/s: thanks to their hospitality while we were in Kluang. They took care of us well
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