text:
T3 Desert Tan w/Black G10 is my favourite color! Hope to win it! Thank you!
Element releases the Black Ops Elite Case for iPhone 5 - We have two to give away!
Element Case, the premier manufacturer of high-end smart phone and tablet accessories, has just launched a special edition iPhone 5 case tailor-made for the military or firearms aficionado. Dubbed the Sector 5 Black Ops Elite, this unique case combines a CNC-machined, aircraft-grade aluminum frame with back plates crafted by Hogue, Inc. – the leading manufacturer of firearm grips in the US. These backings utilize a highly specialized material called "G 10" – a high-pressure, thermoset plastic laminate comprising multiple layers of woven fiberglass mesh bound with impregnated epoxy resin.
The end result is a case that provides tactical aesthetics and grip in a package built for only the most discerning iPhone 5 owner. Available color schemes include all-black, green camouflage, beige camouflage and more. Available now for $219.95, the Sector 5 Black Ops can be purchased via the Element Case website.
"The Black Ops Elite gives your phone a look like nothing else in this world," said Jeff Sasaki, Founder & CEO of Element Case. "The major aesthetic details from the camouflage backings, combined with fine points of detail down to the corrugated mesh behind the open end of the perimeter aluminum frame, blend to craft a unique and bold statement for the most discerning military or firearms enthusiast. Genuine parts from Hogue, Inc. make the case authentic and tactfully brilliant."
The Black Ops Elite is clearly a fantastic case sure to appeal to many of you out there. If you'd like to enter to win one of these for your iPhone 5 (sorry, only the iPhone 5 is compatible with this case), head over to the Element Case website at the link below and take a look at the color choices. Come back here and leave a comment letting us know which color is your favorite, and you could win it! We will choose two lucky winners and announce them on the blog next week. Good luck!
Have something to say about this story? Leave a comment! Need help with something else? Ask in our forums!
Reader comments
Element releases the Black Ops Elite Case for iPhone 5 - We have two to give away!
T3 desert tan with black g10 looks great
I like all black everything so I like T3 Black w/ Black G10.
I think the T3 Black/w Black G10 case looks like a case Batman would put on his IPhone 5, which is why I like that one! Thank you for the opportunity to win one!
T3 Black w/Black G10 is my favourite, absolutely the best!
The Black w/ Black G10 is very slick looking. I like it since I think I'd feel like a covert operative using it!
I gotta go with the murdered out T3 Black w/ Black G10 look. Love it. Best of luck to all! Cheers!
Desert tan with black. My phone could go desert fox all the way.
T3 Black with Black G10!!
T3 Black w/ black G10 was the classiest/cleanest looking in my opinion
Definitely got to go with Black on Black! Sexy!!
I love T3 Desert Tan w/Black G10! Good luck everybody!
Gotta love the black on black but I would take any one they all look great!
I like the silver or brown! I'm a libra and I can't decide, but am the best case lover our there, in fact I'm a basket case! ;)
These are magic T3 Black w/ Black G10 for me pretty please
I would love the T3 black w/ black G10
T3 Black w/Black G10 is awesome. Thanks for the chance
T3 desert tan with black good luck everyone!! :)
Thanks imore! Black please.
I would love the T3 w/ Black G10. Looks like the bat mobile.
Would love the black w/black G10!
T3 Black w/ Black G10
The T3 Desert Tan with Dark Earth is really cool. Thanks!
The black w black is the best looking IPhone case I've seen so far!
T3 Desert Tan w/Black G10 is my preference. Good luck everyone!
Black on black makes me feel like I in the campign of Black Ops II
Black w/Black G10 is a nice black ops color
T3 Black w/Black G10 is a stunning case for every-day use and my favourite.
The Black on black is slick! Thanks!
The T3 Black w/Black G10 is looking good!
Difficult to choose between the T3 Desert Tan w/ Black G10 and the T3 Black w/ Black G10 for style, but the Black/ Black wins for being less conspicuous (like when you have to wear a suit to the wedding you can't avoid attending).
The T3 Black/w Black G10 is mine. :-)
Would love the black version!
I pick the t3 black w/ black g10. Looks sick!
Beam from iMore app
T3 Black w/Black G10
T3 Desert Tan/Black G10
The T3 Black w/ Black G10 looks amazing, and would be even better on my black iPhone 5 :D
iLove iMore!!!!
Classic black on black!
T3 Black w/ Black G10. Love the tactical look.
That's quite the case. I'd like T3 Black w/ Black G10
The T3 Black is awesome. I looked at pre-ordering one but the price was a bit on the high side. Free is much better. ;-)
T3 Black/w Black G10
Desert tan and black is killer!!
T3 Black with black G10. Will go well with all my 5.11 gear!
T3 Desert Tan w/Black G10 for me please, I loves me guns and without having one right now, why not have a case that feels like it?
I'm going to have to go with black on black.
Bruce Wayne and I went to the website. He asked, "Does it come in black?" T3 Black w/ Black G10 is definitely my favorite.
I like them all, but the T3 Black w/ Black G10 is the best
All black is the way to go. Love it.
Black Ops - T3 Black w/Black G10 looks best to me.
:) Hoping for the best! Thanks.
T3 Black w/Black G10 is very cool.
The G.I Joe's should be using this.
black for jack
T3 Black w/Black G10 please & thank you for the chance to win
T3 Black/w Black G10. All black for a black iPhone.
T3 Black w/G10 seems to be the popular choice. I'll go with that! Stealthy :)
The T3 Black w/Black G10 is super sleek! Heres hoping I can win one!
T3 Black w/Black G10 please!
T3 Black w/Black g10. Black on Black on Black, who gon stop me! Woo
New to the iphone world and would like to have this to start my collection...Plus its an awesome case.
T3 Black/Black G10 is DEFINITELY the best looking! I'm sure this would protect my phone in my current battlezone of teaching 5th grade math and science!
My favorite: T3 Black w/Black G10. Pick me! :-)
Nothing beats the all black. Especially with my black iPhone 5.
Never win any time of contest, but a T3 Black w/ Black G10 would be really nice to own. Thanks iMore.
Black. Boom!
The Black w/ Black is a must. Great design!
The T3 Black w/Black G10 would look fantastic on my slate black iPhone 5!
T3 Desert Tan with Black G10 is the best. Looks great when you live in the desert.
Black on black. Thanks
T3 Desert Tan w/Black G10 looks awesome
Add another vote for T3 Black w/ Black G10
Back in black...
Black, absolutely! Would love to have such an amazingly engineered case!
What a fantastic case. I'd love the black/black version! Spec Ops style!
My Favorite case is t3 Desert Tan w/ Black G10. Great design here Element!
Black with Black G10 looks awesome! Love to win one of these!!
Definitely black, with the tactical holster would be great when I deploy for me to carry my phone to take pictures while I'm there.
T3 desert tan with black!!!!!
T3 Black with Black G10 would be the armor for my Vader iPhone 5.
I've actually been considering this case for a bit now! But the price tag is somewhat deflating! Nevertheless, T3 Desert Tan w/Black G10 is my fav.
T3 Black w/ Black G10
I would love the black on black version. Would officially make me the coolest guy in the IT department!
T3 black with black is my choice.
All black is perfect for the black iPhone! T3 Black w/ Black G10 is da bomb
My choice the all Black for my Black iPhone 5
T3 Desert Tan w/ Black G10 is my favorite. Awesome cases, though pretty pricey!
My real choice would be the green, but since my wife will surely "steel" this when it arrives I have to say "T3 Black w/Black G10" is my choice!!!
T3 Black and G10 Black would be my choice!
T3 black w/Black G10 - Simple and elegant.
Black on Black... Classy. I also love the fact that it is not some China piece of crap. Made in The USA!
I want one!!! Awesome!!! iMore lusts the best stuff!!!
I like the Black/Black G10
I love the black on black. I am an Army Combat vet and a gun nut. I MUST win :)
Desert tan with black G10.
Black on Black. Love COD! Incredible case!!!!
T3 Black w/Black looks awesome!!! Very nicely done, would be awesome to own one win or not. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
I love the T3 Desert Tan w/Dark Earth G10. A coworker of mine has a Sector 5 Element cast and it is amazing!
Love the black. Looks like something out of a movie!
T3 Black w/ Black G10 is mah best color :)) I hope I win this time iMore is the best website for the latest tech news from apple. I love it. However, I would like you, the developers of imore app, to make a better ui design, faster, and easier to add a comment in the article. In my opinion, the design of imore 2.0 sucks (im really sorry but its true :() i hope you improve the app in 3.0. By the way, i went really off topic but I love the design of the case and i would like one because i currently dont have a case for my iphone 5.
I love the T3 Desert tan w/Black....please please please :)
I got the email from them a few weeks ago and fell in love with T3 Black with Black G10. Sharp and protected!
T3 with dessert tan. Please pick me. I'm going through a hard time and could use a nice case like this. Thank you even if you don't pick me for even doing this!
T3 black with black G10. I've been a long time fan & user, I loved the Vapor Pro i had for the ip4. Element makes incredible cases, I probably helped sell more of the Vapor cases w/ everyone that commented on mine, & I referred them to Elements site. Hook a guy up. :)
Tough choice but I like the T3 Black w/Black G10 combination. These things all look sick though.
Desert Tan with Dark Earth G10. Case is just awesome.
My favorite is the T3 Black w/Black G10
I like all black everything too so I'd love the T3 Black w/ Black G10.
I like T3 Black w/ Black G10
Lovin the black w/ OD Green. Nice looking cases.
I dig the look of the T3 Black w/ Black G10!


text:
latest posts
New Year's Day 2012 I took a trip out to Pasadena's Rose Bowl to help with the Donate Life float for the Rose Parade, which was on Jan 2nd this year. Donate Life is an amazing organization that raises awareness so we stick that pink dot onto our driver's license, to help save lives by being an organ donor. My dad was a kidney recipient, so this organization rings very close to my heart.
This is the beautiful finished float. The folks sitting on it are the stars of the show…family members of donors from 2011. The stories I heard yesterday were so moving, and I broke into tears numerous times. One woman's 9-year old daughter had gone to the hospital for an ear infection. The hospital misdiagnosed and mistreated her (not uncommon), and she died. Her mom was proud to share how her daughter lives on in others, literally, and that her daughter has saved many lives by being a donor. You can see the portraits of each donor on 6 clock faces, a total of 72 donors are honored.
My good friend Vicky is a 'red jacket' and one of the team leaders on this huge project. She's been here working on the float for weeks from early morning until 11pm. A huge undertaking, whew.
We are all misting the flowers with water before the float is moved outdoors for judging. It was gorgeous in Pasadena, 80 degrees!
Everything on all of the floats in the Rose Parade are all organic! This means only living materials like flowers, leaves, seeds,…all put on by hand.
Look at this detail….mustard seeds painstakingly glued onto the surface. Wow.
Beans and flower petals have all been attached by hand.
This is the bed of roses underneath the clock with the moving hands at the front of the float.
Look closely and you can see each of these red roses has a wish tied onto them.
When the float moved outside into the sun, all the colors popped so brightly! You can see the driver of the float inside the open door. The driver can't see a thing, and is guided by audio by someone outside the float.
At one point, everyone held hands in a circle around the float. It was very moving. And even the judges teared up and cried when they talked with the donor families and heard all the incredible stories. Today, I discovered (since I don't have a TV to watch the parade myself) that our float won one of the top 3 trophies and the craftsmanship award for outstanding showmanship and dramatic impact over 55 feet! Yeah! I also heard that floats cost about a half a million dollars to build! Great exposure and for a wonderful cause.
This was one of the best, most memorable New Year Day's of my life. What a way to spend the 1st day of the new year. Plus, I felt like it was in honor too of my dad, who was so very blessed to have had a kidney transplant, which helped extended his life another 10 or 12 years. I learned that a liver lives for 100 years, so even after someone passes from old age, a liver can be donated to help another person live. Amazing.
I've chosen to be an organ donor for as long as I can remember, and I hope you will also consider joining me in helping save lives so someone else may live one more day! For more information check out Donate Life.
Labor Day marks the weekend my Rhodesian Ridgeback, Kanga, and I rescued one another….9-years ago! How time flies. (and yes, I cake sunblock on my face, as you can see).
Kanga had been at the Humane Society for over 2 weeks, and no one adopted her. Surprising, since she is a beautiful specimen of this breed. Plus, she came fully trained, so someone had spent a lot of time and energy with her. She was skin and bone, and 50+ pounds underweight with kennel cough and dusty fur. Poor baby.
Luckily, a truck intercepted 20 dogs on their way to get euthanized, and brought them back to a no-kill shelter in Portland, OR called Family Dogs NW. This was where I found Kanga early the very next morning. I applied the same raw food principles to Kanga as I do for human healing, and over the next month or two she gained 50 pounds and regained radiant health on a Raw Food diet. You can read more about her journey in Ani's Raw Food Kitchen, where Kanga has her own dog food chapter.
My brother Max saw this photo of Kanga and said she looks like she's "mugging". I had to ask him what the heck that means. Max said "mugging = posing, like rappers do for pics". Hahaa. Yup, Kanga is a superstar, and very popular too. Folks always stop us to pet her, especially young children.
Kanga's from Rhodesia, which is now Zimbabwe Rhodesia, and the Sahara so she loves the sun, warmth, and sand. She hates water, but it was so hot out that Kanga got her paws wet. I love dog beach because here she can roam off-leash, and run free to play with other dogs.
Kanga and I love laying in the sand and soaking up the sun. It's never hot enough for us, and soaking up sun is one of our favorite past times. I'm happy I got to take Kanga to Huntington Dog Beach yesterday on the final hot day of the summer (it was 90 F) to celebrate her 9-year Bday and Dogversary with me. Thank you Kanga for being my family, love, and for hanging out with me for the past 9-years! I love you.
I made it to San Diego Tuesday for the launch of Sambazon's Warrior Up campaign… and to see my new billboard in person. I found it at 30th and Adams, in the Hillcrest area of town, supposedly where all the hipsters hang out. Kato and I screamed and giggled when we first spotted it. What a feeling!
Sambazon is helping to promote organizations that give back to our communities and to the world, and Pedal Patch Community in downtown LA is the non-profit I'm working with. Jason Eugene Boarde is the Director of PPC, and is pictured to the right above at one of the community gardens.
Ani Phyo at Biscuit / Toy Lofts Community Garden from pedalpatch on Vimeo.
Raw Food Star Ani Phyo with PPC Director Jason Boarde from pedalpatch on Vimeo.
PPC is a community supported social enterprise advocating innovative, community-based solutions to hunger, food insecurity and sustainability. PPC works with at-risk youth and develops edible landscapes and garden communities that focus on positive land use, eco-literacy, food system sustainability, food security matters and community involvement. We're launching a series of talks and events called Food Stuff LA on August 21st, 2010 designed around a panel of experts providing a healthy dose of wellness, good food, and ardent discussion to raise awareness around healthy sustainable food options and food security and safety issues.
Now, on to the PARTY!…later that evening, we headed to downtown San Diego for the launch and press event. It was in a warehouse with beautiful exposed brick walls. The 11 warrior images were posted on opposing walls, and the space was transformed into a hip art gallery.
I felt so honored to be in a line up with Jack Rose and free surfer celebrity Jon Rose. They both work to make clean drinking water available to those in the world who need it most through their non-profits Rain Catcher and Waves for Water. Currently, they're traveling into Haiti every other week with ceramic water filters and buckets to set up water filtration systems to save lives. I'm in awe of this father and son team. They both have beautiful spirits, fiery passion and drive, and amazing stories.
To the right is master surfer Rob Machado who's non-profit, Rob Machado Foundation, funds educational programs to help kids better understand their contribution towards a healthy planet. Programs include community gardens on school grounds.
Hans Rey, the pioneer in trails mountain biking and all time legend, provides bikes for people in developing countries in need of transportation to get to work or school through his non-profit Wheels 4 Life. We've had mutual friends in common for a couple years, and it's always awesome to finally meet in person.
Kassia Meador is a real beauty. Kassia is a pro surfer, Roxy swimsuit model, and is a spokeswoman for Keep a Breast. Keep A Breast is a non-profit organization that exposes young people to methods of prevention, early detection, and support through development of habits that will benefit their long term health and well-being. Kassia and I share the same ideas for preventative care, eating right, and decreasing toxic load on the body.
Jeremy Black is one of the founding brothers of Sambazon.
And, Ryan Black is the other brother. Both are super handsome, smart, sweet, and doing really great things on the planet like making anti-oxidant rich Acai available for us here in the U.S.A. while giving back by creating sustainable projects in the Amazon.
Here's the man behind the camera, responsible for all the beautiful photos in this campaign…JP Greenwood. He was laying low all evening, and I needed help finding him in the crowd..he's super talented, and so modest!
And, here's 2 of the magic makers at Sambazon….Kaia, to the left, and Alana, to the right. They're the dynamic duo. Kato Banks has been a very good friend for many years from back in my San Francisco days.
This was a hugely successful event and launch of an amazing new campaign, which is no surprise since everything Sambazon does rocks!
This is a book trailer for Ani's Raw Food Essentials.
Watch as I show you how easy is is to make my Coconut Cake with Nutella Hazelnut Sauce, from page 271.
A book trailer for Ani's Raw Food Essentials for a naturally effervescent probiotic drink called Water Kefir from page 56.
This healthy drink is simple to make using water kefir grains that you can purchase online. I include resources in my book, and recommend going straight to the source for the living grains. Avoid the processed, dried, packaged grains because they are not as vital as the living grains. Plus, the dry grains only brew maybe three batches before you have to go and buy more dried grains again.
It takes just 48 hours to brew Water Kefir, and it's full of friendly bacteria for building healthy intestinal flora. It helps me with digestion, assimilation of nutrients, and elimination. I enjoy Water Kefir with and after meals to help with digestion. I drink a cup on an empty stomach before bed to balance my intestinal flora.
In this video, I use a variation of the recipe in my book.
Water Kefir
Place water into a glass jar. Add sugars, ginger, pear, and stir. Add grains. Close lid, and store in cabinet for 48 hours to brew.
Pour brew through a plastic sieve to catch the grains. Remove ginger and pear. Store brew in glass bottles at room temperature to increase vitamin B levels. Or, store in fridge to chill.
Start your next batch immediately.
In this video, I speak with The Blissful Chef Christy Morgan after my book signing and food demo at Erewhon May 8, 2010 about my philosophy of raw food and about my new book Ani's Raw Food Essentials.
On Day 3 of my SF book tour, I visited the vibrant Spencer Christian and beautiful Janelle Wang for a return appearance on their afternoon talk show The View from the Bay. Spencer already loves raw vegan foods, and this visit, we may have won Janelle over to our side with my Jap Chae Korean No-Cook Stir Fry Noodles and Berry Kream Tartlets. (The recipes follow below).
Watch video of my TV appearance here.
It's always fun to be made up by a professional make up artist. Skye said she's been working weeks without one day off. A perfect candidate for the raw vegan diet.
Abbeba kicked off this show with her dehydrated crackers and salsa. I like to remind folks raw dishes like guacamole, salsa, gazpacho, and salads are already popular, so raw foods really aren't that much of a stretch from what we're already eating.
I met this pretty teen last year on my Ani's Raw Food Desserts tour. She seems to have grown a foot or more, and has the coolest parents. Her pops brought her to the Ferry Building for my talk on Saturday, and her mom brought her to the TV station. She's thriving on raw, and is continuing to convert and inspire her friends. What an inspiration.
The 2 recipes I made on air were for my Jap Chae, page 224, and Custard Tartletts, page 267. Jap chae is one of my favorite Korean noodle dishes, and it's traditionally made with rice noodles. This recipe was inspired by my mother, who pointed out how similar kelp noodles are to rice noodles. Mom helped me figure out how to season my noodles with pretty much the same ingredients as the cooked version.
Watch video of my TV appearance here.
JAP CHAE – Korean No-Cook Kelp Noodles with Vegetables
Place the onion and mushrooms in a large mixing bowl and toss with salt or soy sauce until mixed well. Nama Shoyu is a raw unpasturized soy sauce, and Bragg's Liquid Aminos is a live food. Another wheat free soy is tamari, if you prefer that. Set aside for at least 15-20 minutes to marinade and soften. Add the carrot and sesame oil. Mix well. Add the noodles and toss to mix well.
Custard Tartlets
CRUST (food processor):
CASHEW KREAM (blended)
To make crust, add nuts and salt into your food processor, and process into small pieces. Add dates to bind together your batter.
Line tartlet pan with plastic wrap. Press 2 tablespoons of the batter into pan. Remove tartlet crust, and place on plate.
Make kream by blending cashews with vanilla and water until smooth.
Scoop into tartlet crust. Top with fresh berry, and serve.
We're offering a special on raw cashews and kelp noodles this month in celebration of my newest book. For organic ingredients and my favorite kitchen tools, visit my estore at: www.GoSuperLife.com
On day 2 of my SF book tour I joined Dixie Mahy and Sharon at their combined SF Life and SF Vegetarian Society potluck in the Mission District for a book signing. I demonstrated my recipe for Pad Thai with Kelp Noodles, from page 227 of Ani's Raw Food Essentials (recipe is below). Dixie, the host, is well into her 70s, and full of fire and good energy. She's a testament to the vegan lifestyle.
The Mission was my old stomping ground in the early 90s, I lived at Treat Street and 24th Street. I was happy to see that much of the neighborhood seems to have kept its charm over the years.
Three beautiful ladies were excited to recently discover raw foods. Common questions were about weight loss and ingredients like agave. What I answer is to be happy, live in moderation, and have an attitude of gratitude. Stressing out about whether a goji berry has been dried 10 degrees too hot adds stress. We are blessed to have the knowledge we do to make informed decisions when it comes to what we choose to eat. We're privileged be able to decline food when people are starving in other countries. Keep perspective, and be happy. Happiness is a reflection of our inner health.
This lovely lady told me how her mom had been sent home to die over 40 years prior. Her mom instantly changed her diet to raw vegan, and has been thriving ever since! I believe illnesses comes from the accumulation of garbage in our body. Enjoying more raw vegan food, which are naturally cleansing and detoxifying, helps to decrease our toxic load along with our overall stress, boosts are immune system, and fuels longevity.
Here she is, thriving after 40+ years on raw vegan foods! She made by day by telling me I was going to save the world. That's a tall order.
A great group of people in SF, where I lived 8 years through the 90s. I miss all my friends and the culture of SF including electronic music, design, fashion, art, and the vibrant community culture. I didn't get to go dancing this trip, so I'll need to visit again soon, socially next time, just to hang out and absorb the beauty of SF.
Pad Thai with Kelp Noodles
Blend all sauce ingredients and toss with noodle ingredients. Enjoy!
For organic ingredients, visit my estore GoSuperLife.com, where we are running specials on Cashews and Kelp Noodles to celebrate my new book!
Video TRT: 4 min, 34 sec
I had the honor of appearing on Spencer Christian and Janelle Wang's show The View from the Bay, ABC Channel 7 along my San Francisco book tour for Ani's Raw Food Essentials. This was my 3rd appearance on the show, and I adore the hosts. Spencer loves raw food, and I think we've finally won Janelle over with these two recipes for Korean Stir-Fried Kelp Noodles with Vegetables (Jap Chae), page 224, and Custard Tartlets, page 267.
For organic ingredients and kitchen tools, visit my estore and Go Super Life! We're running a special on Kelp Noodles and Cashews for the month of June to celebrate my new book!
Video TRT: 4 min, 42 sec
This is a book trailer for my latest book Ani's Raw Food Essentials. In it, I show you how easy it is to make a delicious, fast, raw food Tomato Chili with Taco Nut Meat, from pages 145-146.
Tomato Chili with Taco Nut Meat (bean-free)
A vegetable chili made with chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, mushrooms, and corn kernels. Spiced with cumin, and oregano for a real chili flavor similar to the cooked bean version. Top with Taco Nut Meat for an added layer of texture and south west flavor.
Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl, and mix well. Scoop about 1/3 of the mixture into blender and puree. Scoop puree back into mixing bowl.
To serve, scoop into 4 serving bowls. Top with Taco Nut Meat, and enjoy.
Taco Nut Meat
Walnuts are ground and spiced with cumin and coriander to make this taco flavored nut meat crumble. Use it to top salads, soups, and inside wraps to add taco flavor and texture.
Place walnuts into food processor, and process into small pieces. Add remaining ingredients, pulse to mix well.
Will keep for 1 week in fridge.
For organic ingredients and kitchen tools, visit my estore and Go Super Life!
Ani Launches New VitaMix TurboBlend VS
I was invited to the VitaMix headquarters to shoot a 60-minute DVD they'll include in...
Ani's Raw Food Essentials
My new book, Ani's Raw Food Essentials, will be available everywhere May 3rd! I was...
Ani's Recipes in the 2009 Food & Wine Cookbook
Two of my recipes are included in the 2009 Food & Wine Cookbook: my Zucchini Noodles with...
ani's books
©2007-2010 ani phyo. all rights reserved.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
VICCO — A Perry County man has been arrested and is facing charges related to an alleged arson spree on Tuesday.
Johnny Williams, 48, of Vicco, was taken into custody at his niece's residence in Vicco after allegedly setting fire to a mobile home and pick-up truck.
Vicco City Police Chief Tony Vaughn said a vehicle fire was called in at 44 Green Bridge Bottom just before 4 p.m. After the vehicle fire was extinguished and police were talking to witnesses, Vaughn said a witness reported smoke coming from the mobile home where the truck had been parked.
"We actually had to break into the trailer to see if anybody was in it," Vaughn said. "The girl that we were talking to said there was smoke coming from the trailer, so I knocked in the front door and there was a mattress on fire in the living room."
Vaughn said based on information from witnesses, police were able to issue an arrest warrant for Williams, who has maintained his innocence, that day.
"I believe his exact words when we came to get him were, 'What do you boys need?,'" he said.
According to the arrest citation, Williams is being charged with two counts of first-degree arson, two counts first-degree wanton endangerment, one count first-degree criminal mischief, and one count first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Upon detainment, Williams was also found to be carrying three unspecified pills and a lighter.
Williams is being lodged at the Kentucky River Regional Jail on a $100,000 cash bond. His arraignment is set for Monday.
Another fire had been set earlier that day, just up the road at 650 Montgomery Branch Rd at around 2 p.m. Although no witnesses have said they saw Williams set the fire, arresting officer Deputy Elmer Fugate wrote in the citation that witnesses saw him at the residence after the house had burnt and been put out.
Vaughn said police suspect Williams is involved in the house fire but have no witnesses at this time.
This is not the first time Williams has been brought up on fire-related charges. In June 2012, he was arrested "after he poured gasoline over his head and attempted to light himself on fire with a lit cigarette as three Perry County deputies stood nearby," the Herald reported. He was found not guilty by a jury of felony endangerment in the case earlier this year.


text:
This dog bed is the perfect pairing of den-like bolstered shape and warm/cool reversible design. This bed lets you select a sleep surface that caters to your pet's desired level of warmth. On cool days, use the super-soft Lux Touch polyester side to warm your pet. On warmer days, invert the bed to the textured polyester jacquard fabric, which helps keep your pet cool. No matter which sleep surface you choose, your dog still reaps the cradling benefit of the bolstered design. The dipped front eases entrances/exits for older, arthritic pets, but this bed is great for pets of all ages. Tufted base and bolsters are generously stuffed with 100% polyester fill. Non-zippered bed can be spot cleaned, or machine wash entire bed when soiled. Sorry, this bed cannot be personalized. Please specify color.
Colors: Mink w/Sage Berber.
Please click on "More Information" for care instructions.


text:
$340 million worth of cocaine seizedFebruary 07,2013$340 million worth
of cocaine seized
MADRID Spanish police have seized 4.5 tons of cocaine with an estimated street value of $340 million the biggest confiscation of the drug arriving to the nation since 2001.
The Civil Guard said Wednesday the drugs were at a warehouse in the eastern city of Elche. Three Spaniards running a front company from the location were arrested.
The company imported leather from Colombia, and Civil Guard said cocaine was inside six shipping containers of leather that arrived Feb. 1.
The drugs were destined for distribution in Spain and Europe. Police raided 16 places linked to those arrested, seizing weapons that were not described and six luxury vehicles.MORE IN Wire NewsRowdy Roddy Piper, the kilt-wearing trash-talker who headlined the first WrestleMania and later... Full StoryALPHARETTA, Ga. Full StoryALTURAS, Calif. Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: On this day 1739, 'Richard Palmer' identified in prison at York Castle as the notorious outlaw DICK TURPIN; IN 1836, Battle of the Alamo begins near San Antonio de Bexar, Texas; 1896, the Tootsie Roll invented by LEO HIRSCHFELD.
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: On this day in 1472, Orkney, Shetland islands put up as collateral by Norway to Scotland in lieu of dowry for MARGARET OF DENMARK on her marriage with JAMES III, king of Scotland; 1962, JOHN GLENN first American to orbit Earth.
- TOMORROW'S HEADLINES TODAY: City mayoral candidates debate campaign issues; Hartford, Conn., woman still missing; Neal Goswami reports attempts to legislate suicide; local woman loses 100 pounds through TOPS program.
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: On this day in 1878, JOHN TUNSTALL murdered near Lincoln, New Mexico, by the outlaw JESSE EVANS; in 1930, ELM FARM OLLIE first cow to fly in aircraft, first to be milked airborne; 1955, nuke test WASP; '79, snow in Sahara.
- TOMORROW'S HEADLINES TODAY: Rutland Herald News Editor Alan J. Keays and staff writer Gordon Dritschilo discuss stories planned for the February 18, 2015, edition of the newspaper: Winter budgets maxed, legal marijuana, Springfield bank job, USPS slowdown
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: On this day in 1249 AD, ANDRE of LONGJUMEAU is dispatched by LOUIS IX of France to meet the KHAGAN, ruler of the Mongol Empire; in 1804, during 1st Barbary War, STEPHEN DECATUR scuttles the pirate-held USS Philadelphia in Tripoli.


text:
Event Topics
- Alumni
- Application Deadline
- Arts
- BU Central
- Careers
- Center for the Humanities
- Charity & Volunteering
- Commencement
- Conferences & Workshops
- Examinations
- Featured Events
- Food & Beverage
- Global
- Keyword Initiative
- Lectures
- LAW Community
- Meetings
- Orientation
- Other Events
- Religious Services & Activities
- Special Interest to Women
- Sports & Recreation
- Social Events
- Study Abroad
Last Day for Meal Plan
- All Day
- on Saturday, May 11, 2013
Call for Nominations for 2016 Metcalf and United Methodist Teaching Awards
The Office of the Provost welcomes faculty members, staff, students, and alumni to submit nominations for the 2016 Metcalf Cup and Prize and Metcalf Awards for Excellence in Teaching, as well as the 2016 United Methodist Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award.
Nominations for both awards are due Friday, October 2, 2015.
Please submit all nominations for the Metcalf Awards and the United Methodist Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award to the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs at email@example.com.
Blue Ribbon Panel Hears How to Respond to Biological and Chemical Threats
Dr. Len Singer, Medical Director of the Healthcare Emergency Management graduate program at Boston University Medical School, contends "that the common denominator to all disasters is human casualties, and, inasmuch, no other critical infrastructure and key resource sector resource will be at the epicenter of our readiness capacity. We can have all the best wishes in the world and all the best plans in the world," he said, "but unless we have buy-in by the proper stakeholders" – hospital and health care system leadership – "we are in no better shape that we were pre-9/11."
Read the entire report here.
Featured Exercise
Operation Mercy Lift
A joint operation of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, Sandwich and Dennis Fire Departments, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Boston University Healthcare Emergency Management.
FaceBook & Twitter
HEM in the Media
Appearances, interviews and publications by faculty and students
ALKIADT Randy Hunt interviews J.J. Burke from the Sandwich Fire Department about school safety in the Town of Sandwich, MA.
HEM Director interviewed on Active shooter incidents
HEM Director edits Book of the Month for January 2012
Boston University HEM at Canada's National Capitol Special Operations Symposium


text:
He was supposed to be this skinny dude that everyone thought was like 16.
And they had some...tall hot dude play him.
Not that I object that much, I can dig the actor (he seems like a righteous man, if you know what I mean) but I couldn't figure out that it was nick at all for a few minutes. :/ lame


text:
(skip this header)
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
Attendees enjoyed the annual Georgetown Carnival in Seattle. The quirky event featured live music, burlesque and crafting.
Reader Services: My account | Mobile | RSS feeds | Follow us on Twitter | Facebook | E-mail newsletters
Company Info: Advertise online | Contact us | Send us tips | Job openings | About the P-I | Hearst Corp. | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Your California Privacy Rights | About our ads
Advertising Services: SEO by LocalEdge | PPC Management by Metrix4Media | Ad Choices
Send comments to email@example.com
© 2015 Hearst Seattle Media, LLC


text:
PowerBridge Solution for HDTV is the most cost effective In-Wall Electrical Solution to protect expensive Home Theater HDTV equipment from surge damage and the best solution to provide clean A/C power when connected to a Power Surge/Conditioner.
Allows all connected Home Theater HDTV components on the same A/C electrical circuit, reducing interference and line noise from separate household A/C circuits and outlets.
PowerBridge is the ONLY kit that is ETL tested and certified Easy to InstallAt the same time in routing the A/V cables between the HDTV and source equipment, running NM (non-metallic) type electrical wire, also known as ROMEX®, between the POWER INLET and POWER OUTLET and making simple secure screw connections on the back of each wall plate.Kit does not include NM type wire-ROMEX® ; very inexpensive and can be purchased at most hardware and home supply stores by the foot or in 12', 25', 50' boxes, or larger reels.NOTE: Some areas, local jurisdictions, may require using metal electrical boxes and jacketed metal electrical wire. It is advised to check with your specific local building jurisdiction as to any special code requirements. Metal boxes are not included, or optional with the PowerBridge kit, however the plate will fit within metal and new-work electrical boxes.The PowerBridge™ kit comes with easy to follow instructions, with pictures, and wall cut-out template for the 2 Carlon® in-wall electrical boxes for retro-fit into the drywall. All you need is a drywall saw or sharp utility knife, and a screwdriver to install the electrical boxes.PowerBridge Solution for HDTV can be installed vertically or horizontally, to assure concealment behind the HDTV and alignment around the TV wall mount. Safe to InstallPowerBridge Solution for HDTV is designed as a plug-in electrical device to an existing grounded A/C outlet or surge protector.During installation, there is never any direct contact with electricity or live electrical circuits.NO direct wire branching of electrical wiring to, or, from the electrical circuit, back of an existing outlet or house power panel. Direct wired only between the POWER INLET and POWER OUTLET wall plates.After the wall plates are installed, the POWER OUTLET receptacle is energized by simply plugging in the supplied 36" PowerCord female end to the POWER INLET and the male end to the A/C power source, such as a surge protector or nearby existing A/C outlet.


text:
Hype Type Studio
Paul Hutchison's multi-disciplinary graphic design and communications studio Hype Type, have a new portfolio online that's well worth a visit!
Founded in 2005 by an ever growing group of designers, illustrators, coders and makers eager to collect and share the best design work they came across, FormFiftyFive soon became an international showcase of creative work.
We scour the world's best creative talent to keep FormFiftyFive a foremost collection of current design from both the young upstarts and well known masters. We're constantly on the look out for new features that dig even deeper into what's happening in the design community, so get in touch if there's something you'ld like to see on here.
Have a look round, if you see something you love or hate be sure to comment, and drop us a line if there's a juicy bit of creative gold you'd like to see on here.
Keep it real, the FFF team.
If there's a juicy bit of creative gold you'd like to see on FFF, or you'd just like to get in touch, email us on the address below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
You can also check out our guide to the perfect submission here.
Paul Hutchison's multi-disciplinary graphic design and communications studio Hype Type, have a new portfolio online that's well worth a visit!
|Add a job to this list
Senior Account / Project ManagerParallel, London
Exhibition Interior DesignerStudio MB, Edinburgh, Scotland
Senior Visitor Experience DesignerStudio MB, Edinburgh, Scotland
3D VisualiserStudio MB, Edinburgh, Scotland
3D TechnicianStudio MB, Edinburgh, Scotland
DesignerMedia Molecule , Guildford, UK
Senior Project ManagerHotwire, London
Really like this. Nice and clean visual identity with dynamic typeface.
I'm a wolves fan and this has always bugged me. The hexagon gets in the way of the attitude the 'wolf' could have if it didn't have to compete with such a strong shape and thick outer line… pedantic maybe …
Looks nice. Reminds me of the Church of London's one-off 'Good Times' newspaper project.
Good. But not as good as the first.
Its eerly similar to the simbol on the artifact in quartermass and the pit


text:
The ladies have killed the fashion at the 65th annual Cannes Film Festival. Since last week, we've seen plunging necklines, cocktail dresses, minis and back-baring gowns. We've even seen a sexy pantsuit or two. The styles are split down the middle between short dresses and full-length gowns, with a handful of ladies opting for trains that recall the looks of silver-screen sirens. Celebs like Cassie, Tessa Ia, and Isabelle Huppert chose a more leggy look,with Cassie taking the sexy route while Tessa looked more pretty and prim. On the other hand, Rita Ora chose a '50s Hollywood all-white gown and Kelly Brook chose to shine in a body-hugging full-length dress. New Bond girl Berenice Marlohe caught our eye with her shiny gold number, too. Check out which celebs kept it short and which of the ladies chose length at Cannes.
[Photos: Getty Images]


text:
The Phoenix is HP's flagship gaming desktop. Features a sleek chassis with interior and exterior lighting, liquid cooling, and top-mounted USB 3.0 ports.
Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Ivy Bridge; 8GB RAM; 2TB HDD; Blu-Ray reader; 802.11n; Windows 8; ATI Radeon HD7670 1GB; card reader; keyboard/mouse; 15mo Norton Internet Security


text:
Introducing Dean Paul McGreal
Creighton University School of Law is pleased to introduce Paul McGreal as dean, effective July 1.
Read More
Study Abroad this Summer
Study international war crimes and the Holocaust in Nuremberg this summer.
Read More
Earn Your Law Degree in Two Years
Complete your legal education faster with Creighton's Accelerated JD program.
Read More
Upcoming Events
Aug 21, 2015
Law School - First Year Orientation12:00 am Learn more
Aug 24, 2015
Law School - First Day of Classes12:00 am Learn more
Sep 7, 2015


text:
Download dotTrace
Download dotTrace 6.1
Free trial for 10 days of actual use
Free trial for 10 days of actual use
Download previous versions of dotTrace
- Version:
- Released:
- July 24, 2015
- File size:
- System requirements
- Known issues
dotTrace is available as a web installer. Therefore you must have a live Internet connection in order to proceed with dotTrace installation.
dotTrace 6.1 officially supports Visual Studio 2015, 2013, 2012 and 2010.
Please note: dotTrace 6.1 is not compatible with ReSharper 8.x, dotCover 2.x, dotMemory 4.1 or previous versions integrated in Visual Studio. Installing dotTrace 6.1 will remove these old versions of JetBrains .NET tools from Visual Studio.
Related downloads
- dotTrace is also available as a single installer. On the first installation page you will be prompted to choose products to install (dotTrace or any of the JetBrains .NET tools) and versions of Visual Studio you prefer integrating them to. Choose products and appropriate versions and proceed with installation.
dotTrace profiling SDK (.zip): a free separate tool that contains a self-profiling API. Use this distribution for integrating profiling options into your application. dotTrace Profiling SDK provides profiling control API as well. It allows your application to control when profiling starts and stops.
For more details on dotTrace Profiling SDK implementation and usage scenarios, check this tutorial.
- dotMemory: .NET memory profiler that helps you optimize memory usage in your application, find memory leaks, and fight other types of memory issues.
- dotMemory Unit: unit testing framework which allows you to write tests that check your code for all kinds of memory issues.
- dotTrace 6.2 Early Access Program: pre-release builds of the latest dotTrace version.


text:
Reminder Edge readers--Registration is Required for our July 31 Program on UFO Activity in Ohio. Sign-up in person at any public service desk, call 440-250-5460, or click HERE to register online via our Event Calendar.
I've been in communication with our speaker and he's anxious to learn of your personal experiences with UFOs: sitings, communications, abductions.... We're going to allot a full half hour for audience questions and comments. So those of you who are not shy, come prepared to participate.
And everyone, if you've had an experience you'd like to share, write it up and turn it in after the program to Tom or to me, or just leave it on the table with your evaluation and I'll be sure it gets to him. The Cleveland Ufology Project is building a database of personal accounts.
If you do this, it would be helpful if you left contact information, phone # and/or email, incase the investigators have questions.
Keep your eye on the Edge for more info about UFOs, our program, and more.


text:
ROSEMONT, Ill.---The Chicago Wolves saw a 2-1 lead evaporate when they surrendered a pair of power-play goals early in the second period and never regained their edge on the way to a 4-3 loss to the Oklahoma City Barons before 14,533 fans at the Allstate Arena Saturday night.
The two teams entered the night tied for fifth place in the West Division with 79 points each. The win vaulted Oklahoma City (36-25-2-7) into a tie for third place in the tight playoff race.
Defenseman Andrey Zubarev and forwards Spencer Machacek and Riley Holzapfel scored for Chicago (35-26-3-6), which was playing its first game in five days.
"Special teams were the difference," said Wolves Head Coach Don Lever. "They played a little harder than we did. I thought we'd get our wheels as the game went on, but we didn't. They outworked us."
The Barons got the edge first, 1-0, 8:09 into the first period with a shorthanded goal by right wing Colin MacDonald, who raced into the Wolves zone and deposited a wrist shot past Wolves goaltender Edward Pasquale from the right face-off circle.
Chicago wasted no time evening the score 1-1, tallying 1:23 later. Center Andre Deveaux won a face-off in the Barons zone and moved the puck back to Zubarev, who ripped a shot past Barons goaltender Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers, glove side.
Holzapfel gave the Wolves their first lead of the game, 2-1, when he scooped up a bouncing puck to the left of the goal, moved in and pushed it past Drouin-Deslauriers at 14:26 of the first frame.
Drouin-Deslauriers (13-11-3) turned aside 21 of 24 shots he faced for Oklahoma City.
The Barons tied it up, 2-2, with a power-play goal, 1:35 into the second period. Left wing Philippe Cornet drove into the Wolves zone and pulled up just behind the goal line, before slipping a pass out front for right wing Ben Ondrus to tap past Pasquale.
Oklahoma City moved ahead, 3-2, with a second power-play marker when Bryan Helmer cranked a long shot through traffic and by Pasquale, 3:24 into the second stanza.
The Barons made their lead 4-2 when left wing Jesse Gimblett rifled a shot from high in the left circle past Pasquale with 6:04 remaining in the third period.
Pasquale (8-7-1) made 22 saves for the Wolves.
Chicago pulled back within one, 4-3, when Tim Miller won a face-off in the offensive zone and chipped the puck back to, Machacek who cranked a shot down the slot past Drouin-Deslauriers with 3:54 left to play, but time ran out of the Wolves' comeback.
The Wolves and Barons will meet again at the Allstate Arena on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Oklahoma City 1 2 1 -- 4
Chicago 2 0 1 -- 3
First Period---1, Oklahoma City, McDonald 32 (Ondrus), 8:09 sh; 2, Chicago, Zubarev 3 (Deveaux), 9:34; 3, Chicago, Holzapfel 10 (Postma, Matheson), 14:26. Penalties---Stortini, Oklahoma City (fighting), 3:00; Huxley, Chicago (fighting), 3:00; Bench, Chicago (too many men), 5:25; Plante, Oklahoma City (tripping), 6:37; Brennan, Chicago (charging), 14:42; Haydar, Chicago (high-sticking, unsportsmanlike conduct), 19:44.
Second Period---4, Oklahoma City, Ondrus 6 (Cornet, Kytnar), 1:35 pp; 5, Oklahoma City, Helmer 5 (Aiello, Moran), 3:24 pp. Penalties---Taylor, Oklahoma City (hooking), 10:49; Taylor, Oklahoma City (roughing), 19:49; Deveaux, Chicago (roughing), 19:49.
Third Period---6, Oklahoma City, Gimblett 1 (Taylor, Lord), 13:56; 7, Chicago, Machacek 18 (Miller), 16:06. Penalties---Marquardt, Oklahoma City (hooking), 2:58; Petiot, Oklahoma City (tripping), 6:50; Machacek, Chicago (tripping), 9:08; Moran, Oklahoma City (hooking), 19:30.
Shots on goal---Oklahoma City: 12-8-6--26. Chicago: 7-7-10--24. Power plays---Oklahoma City: 2-5. Chicago: 0-5. Goalies---Oklahoma City, Drouin-Deslauriers (21-24). Chicago, Pasquale (22-26). A---14,533. Referee---Chris Ciamaga. Linesmen---Roger Behling and Jesse Pletsch.


text:
Viewers: in countries Watching now:
Learning Photoshop Elements 2 offers a thorough tutorial in QuickTime movie format developed for beginning Photoshop Elements users. It is directed toward helping users of digital cameras and scanners to learn the basics of the tools and features of Photoshop Elements 2. Using simple step-by-step exercises you will learn the fundamentals of correcting photos, retouching photos, making a photo collage, making a panorama composition, coloring artwork and much more. Discover some of the unique creative possibilities that the tools of this powerful yet easy-to-use program can bring to your photographs.
Closed captioning isn't available for this video.
There are currently no FAQs about Learning Photoshop Elements 2.
Access exercise files from a button right under the course name.
Search within course videos and transcripts, and jump right to the results.
Remove icons showing you already watched videos if you want to start over.
Make the video wide, narrow, full-screen, or pop the player out of the page into its own window.
Click on text in the transcript to jump to that spot in the video. As the video plays, the relevant spot in the transcript will be highlighted.


text:
There are currently no items in your cart.
Band Fake Book: 1 items found
Daily Warm Up Exercises For Jazz Ensemble, Volume 1 - Guitar
Jazz Ensemble guitar
Jazz Ensemble Method; Method/Instruction; Warm-Ups. Jazz and Instructional. Fake book. Standard notation, chord names and guitar notation legend. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.SJ8615).
Usually leaves our warehouse: Within 4 to 6 business days
Fake Book


text:
|839 posts found
Curiously I just went to The Bartle Test and it shows 8 of the last 10 are "Explorers".
I'd admit that that doesn't mean a whole lot, but I do think there are many gamers who do indeed want interesting game worlds and travel.
Disclaimer: my use of the term "travel" does not mean many minutes of nothing else, just empty movement. I only make this disclaimer because SOME posters here like to tell everyone else what I mean by the words I choose, causing many of threads to be derailed.
Once upon a time....
Login or Register to never see this panel
Originally posted by Axehilt
We're talking about interaction with the game world.
Once upon a time....
Novice Member
Joined: 1/31/12
Hate to say it but the ppls have a point. No one even wanted to admit swtor would go F2P in less than a year, seem to be all the same ppl saying that the genre isn't dead.
I'm pretty sure, while Bioware made have made an RPG, they forgot the MMO, and other games forget the RPG and only have half an MMO. This is just in general, there are some games around that are gems. Do not forget though, there is a real possibility that asain interests will dominiate, if they don't already, the multiplayer market space and leave us with nothin but korean grindfest MU online level 1-465 kill kill kills.
There are a lot of issues with MMORPG's, some that cannot be fixed through design. Players these days have less time to spend gaming. People in general gave less time to spend on anything other than work. Forcing game makers to consider the more accessible gaming route.
I don't think the genre is dead, maybe dying, and maybe it can make a comback but I don't know if the direction it's going is leading to the light or to the void.
Originally posted by bunnyhopper
If your suggestion involves gameplay on its own, without the outside world encounters, then it is a minigame. Whether or not it involves a hotbar is irrelevant, if it involves depth and mastery it's a minigame. It's still not clear whether that actually was your suggestion, because you diluted it with the idea that dynamic world encounters would also help things -- and they'll help, but the gameplay of traveling itself is what the focus of the discussion is on because that's the giant hole in gameplay.
In fact the hotbar was never critical to what I'm suggesting, only that AFK traveling is solved, one way or another. If travel becomes optional (fast travel) that's one solution. If travel becomes deep, interesting gameplay, that's the other solution. But allowing it to be this dead space of non-gameplay doesn't appeal to players because it forces them to deal with an uninteresting system at length (bad game design.)
So yeah...if you're fixated on my calling it a "minigame" or having a hotbar, you're arguing irrelevant points. All that matters is the game doesnt' force significant periods of non-gameplay on players. What matters is either limiting shallow gameplay (fast travel), or making gameplay deeper (deep travel.) Anything else is an argument for shallow gameplay.
The only way I'm speaking for all players is by making the assumption that they're playing an interactive form of entertainment because they want interaction. Not only a safe assumption, but an obvious conclusion.
"Joe stated his case logically and passionately, but his perceived effeminate voice only drew big gales of stupid laughter..." -Idiocracy
Originally posted by bunnyhopper
I think this situation can also be greatly enhanced by the design of the MOBs, game world, and player capabilities. It would get too involved to try to spell it out, but basically I think evade maneuvers against faster MOBs while being chased could add a lot to game play and excitement. Also tactical choices like paralizing spells or special attacks or poisons, things that give a player a little bit of time to make some distance.
In this sense, I've always felt that "Escape Tactics" in all forms and circumstances should be given much more game play than simply Hit Button = Kill = Loot = Guaranteed Win.
I also am a strong proponent of randon encounters and wondering MOBs. There's a lot of leeway here, depending on the rest of the game and financing and all that.
Once upon a time....
Originally posted by Amaranthar
Don't see how the type of interaction matters. Players could've chosen non-interactive entertainment, but didn't. They want interaction.
Travel gameplay can involve any sort of interaction. Interaction with the world (rough terrain slowing movement), interaction with the game (a hotbar to maximize speed), or interaction with other players (roads/rough terrain can be setup by other players.)
"Joe stated his case logically and passionately, but his perceived effeminate voice only drew big gales of stupid laughter..." -Idiocracy
Apprentice Member
Joined: 9/13/11
The concept of MMO's feeling like a world is dying for sure.
Originally posted by Axehilt
Once upon a time....
Originally posted by Axehilt
The interaction comes via engagement with the gaming world. Whether that is purely down to the player engaging with the game space, or via the player engaging with dynamic encounters and other players (or using the terrain to avoid said encounters). A good virtual world interlinks the two, makes the player think about and interact with the game world.
That is not a "minigame", nor does it require extraneous movement abilities or hotbar skills.
You can AFK travel if you like, but you will more then likely end up dead, either via falling foul of the game world (dropping off a cliff, slipping off an icy slope or drowning etc). Or by falling foul of dynamic npcs or players.
"Deeper travel" is best generated by engaging the player with the game world and the agents within it. Not by adding what will essentially be superfluous extra movement skills, or by skipping sections of the game world. That is what I have been repeatedly positing after orignally pointing out what a game world and travel through it can offer.
Advanced Member
Joined: 11/10/05
Its about looking at what mmos were trying to be ten years ago and looking at what they are trying to be now.
Age of Conan Correspondent
Joined: 6/12/06
True freedom only exists in abstract thinking.
I agree with the OP.
Developers have basically turned single player games into multiplayer games and are the ones driving all of the content held within. 8-10 years ago when the community was much better than it is today content was made by the players (See sandbox MMOs) with minor content being put in by developers, this was the golden age of the concept.
Bring in the society of instant gratification and you have people who instead of being social require LFG/LFD tools so they don't have to talk to anybody, they can just press a button and go.
The problem is this is a society problem with entitlements etc and nobody wants to use their imagination or do any work themsleves. Its pathetic.
Advanced Member
Joined: 11/10/05
Its a double standard that exists not just in mmorpgs, but in social interaction in general these days.
Apprentice Member
Joined: 2/07/09
Originally posted by Axehilt
Traveling IS game play. To forsake it because some find it boring or tediaus is rediculous. Insta porting to places are killing these game worlds by taking people out of it plain and simple. If you cant spare 5 - 10 mins of travle time to get to a location then MMOs arent what you should be playing.
Dont care if you like what i have to say or not. Getting tired of these "give you everything now now now" MMOs. These games have be come nothing but pieces of shit lobby based co - op single player games. There not MMOs anymore. There not even RPGs anymore. If iv pissed you off oh well.
Elite Member
Joined: 4/04/11
Travelling is gameplay and I enjoy it because it allows me to absorb myself in a game. Other don't like it, that's fine. Trying to tell someone that the thing they enjoy is impossible is just ignorance , stupidity, lack of social awareness and simply flawed.
rpg/mmorg history: Dun Darach>Bloodwych>Bards Tale 1-3>Eye of the beholder > Might and Magic 2,3,5 > FFVII> Baldur's Gate 1, 2 > Planescape Torment >Morrowind > WOW > oblivion > LOTR > Guild Wars (1900hrs elementalist) Vanguard. > GW2(1000 elementalist), Wildstar
Now playing GW2, AOW 3, ESO, LOTR, Elite D
Originally posted by Amaranthar
Sure but even if travel is only deep in one of those ways it's not like the game isn't going to be deep in the other ways. Travel's not the only game feature, it's just the shallowest one most in need of help.
"Joe stated his case logically and passionately, but his perceived effeminate voice only drew big gales of stupid laughter..." -Idiocracy
Originally posted by bunnyhopper
Ironically it's not a step in the right direction to point out that travel isn't actually AFKable. It's psuedo-AFKable. And that makes things worse. Because you can't simply step away from the game and do something else. No, you don't have that player freedom. You're instead forced to sit there making virtually no interesting decisions. It's even worse than if the activity was actually AFKable.
As long as the "engagement via the gaming world" you're talking about solves that psuedo-AFK situation, then that's a real solution. Otherwise we end up with an EVE, DF, etc game where sure 1% of the time something dynamic happens, but the overwhelming majority of your travel time is utterly shallow non-gameplay.
So the engagement via the gaming world would need to be consistently deep/engaging system to actually address the problem.
"Joe stated his case logically and passionately, but his perceived effeminate voice only drew big gales of stupid laughter..." -Idiocracy
Originally posted by kantseeme
Gameplay is interesting decisions.
Watching your character's run animation while steering around mobs is only interesting to very new gamers, and quickly becomes old. Because it's a very shallow game mechanic. It's the Tic Tac Toe of MMORPGs.
You can pretend MMOs aren't what I should be playing, but the desires of players to engage in gameplay and not have their time thrown away by game developers are overwhelmingly changing how these games work to the way I prefer.
So you of all people should be in favor of the gameplay-in-travel idea I'm suggesting here -- because the inevitable alternative is instant travel everwhere!
Games which completely waste players' time with non-gameplay simply don't fly, and they'll always lose out in the end to games which are dense experiences involving deep, interesting decisions. You'll still need optional downtime or "zen" activities, but none of those should be required activities unless you're building something super casual like FarmVille where the only point is to be a relaxation activity.
"Joe stated his case logically and passionately, but his perceived effeminate voice only drew big gales of stupid laughter..." -Idiocracy
Elite Member
Joined: 4/04/11
If people say they enjoy travelling then they enjoy it, you are being rude and ignorant and arrogant saying otherwise. I hate pvp arena but I'm self aware enough to know it is because it is because it does not suit my desires. Travel is fun for som, it's also a tiny part of any game. Stop trying to dictate to others what they should enjoy.
rpg/mmorg history: Dun Darach>Bloodwych>Bards Tale 1-3>Eye of the beholder > Might and Magic 2,3,5 > FFVII> Baldur's Gate 1, 2 > Planescape Torment >Morrowind > WOW > oblivion > LOTR > Guild Wars (1900hrs elementalist) Vanguard. > GW2(1000 elementalist), Wildstar
Now playing GW2, AOW 3, ESO, LOTR, Elite D
Novice Member
Joined: 12/17/07
Celebrated pariah of MMORPG.com
Hip hop is dead.. Classic action movies are dead.. Sidescrolling beat em ups are dead.. Michael Jackson, the king of pop, is dead..
MMORPG's, however, are not dead.. They have simply evolved.. Just like everything else in life that follows evolution cycles, you either adapt or perish..
Novice Member
Joined: 11/20/06
The sad part is not that the original post is correct.
The sad part is that companies tried to make MMOs like this from 2000-2004 and they all failed, taking most of the actually good game concepts and licenses with them. (Motor City Online, Auto Assault.)


text:
Plan your trip with our helpful itinerary building tool, create a calendar of events, pin your favorite places to eat and so much more.
Nestled in the picturesque mountains of northwestern New Jersey and just one hour from Manhattan and Newark Liberty International Airport, Crystal Springs Resort is the perfect destination for your off-site meeting or gathering. Whether you're planning an intimate retreat for 10 or an event for 1,000, our extraordinary setting will inspire participants to focus their minds and reenergize.
Whether for a corporate meeting, golf outing or catered function, Crystal Springs Resort is the ideal choice for your event! Unique venues, spectacular dining, state-of-the-art technology, and dedicated professional staff will make your event extraordinary.
Refer a Corporate Meeting or Golf Outing* and receive an exclusive Crystal Springs Resort luxury getaway.
View Full Details
View Our Planner Tools View our Resort Overview Brochure.


text:
Year of publication
- 2009 (2) (remove)
- 1-Methyl-4-({5-[(4-methylphenyl)sulfanyl]pentyl}sulfanyl)benzene (2009)
- There are two independent molecules in the asymmetric unit of the title compound, C19H24S2. In both molecules, the aliphatic segment of the ligand is in an all-trans conformation: the –S–(CH2)5–S–bridging chain is almost planar (r.m.s. deviation for all non-H atoms = 0.0393 and 0.0796 Å in the two molecules) and maximally extended. Their mean planes form dihedral angles of 4.08 (6)/20.47 (6) and 2.22 (6)/58.19 (6)° with the aromatic rings in the two molecules. The crystal packing is purely governed by weak intermolecular forces.
- Dimethyl 2,2'-[butane-1,4-diylbis(sulfanediyl)]dibenzoate (2009)
- The title compound, C20H22O4S2, was synthesized by the reaction of 1,4-dibromobutene with methyl thiosalicylate. The aliphatic segment of this ligand is in an all-trans conformation. The bridging chain, –S-(CH2)4-S–, is almost planar (r.m.s. deviation for all non-H atoms: 0.056 Å) and its mean plane forms dihedral angles of 16.60 (7) and 5.80 (2)° with the aromatic rings. In the crystal, the molecules are linked by weak C—H ... O interactions into chains with graph-set notation C(14) along [0 0 1]. The crystal studied was a racemic twin, the ratio of the twin components being 0.27 (9):0.73 (9).


text:
Life at Southern Poly
SPSU offers professional, athletic, recreational and organizational activities to get students involved, engaged and enjoying college to the fullest.
Dining on Campus
Food service SPSU offers cafeteria, snack bar, and catering options.
Life on Campus
Living on campus is a great way to meet new friends and feel at home in your environment. And at Southern Polytechnic, living on campus means you're at the heart of the action.
Recreational Sports
Play basketball, take an aerobics class, or work out in our Recreation and Wellness Center.
There's a group for every interest: fraternities and sororities, departmental clubs, professional and service organizations, competitive teams, and more.
Student Center
The Student Center is the hub of life on campus. Home to student organization offices, the bookstore, recreation and meeting rooms, the post office, and food services, you'll almost always find a meeting or activity in progress.
Student Handbook
The Student Handbook covers campus-wide policies and procedures, a campus directory, and information about academic departments and extracurricular organizations.


text:
Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses
Discover our most popular mother-of-the-bride dresses, reviewed by customers like you.
"Stunning. This dress fits true to size. It looks exactly like the picture: wispy and flowy. You will feel like a princess!"
"This is no flimsy dress. It's regal and classy while hugging your body in the right places. Very flattering."
"This is such a lovely dress! It's well-made, nice fabric. Very flattering. Elegant, yet not over the top."
"This is a truly beautiful gown. Lovely design, excellent fabric. The sheer sleeves are wonderful, you almost don't notice they're there, sort of like airbrushing your arms."
Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses
- Length
- Sleeve Length
- Size
- Color
- Price
- Brand
- Store Availability


text:
Looking to add something new to your repertoire?
Players can earn redeemable points on purchases in an easy-to-use program.
Simple handling with maximum performance... and then some.
Stompboxes with small footprints are an obvious plus for any pedalboard, and Xotic's new SL Drive Chrome Edition ($124 street), ...
A bluesman honors a bluesman.
The founder and CEO of Peavey Electronics shares his B.B. King memories.
The session great talks about meeting B.B. in 1970.
Nik West Pulls Out All The Stops During Her Live Bass Jam (VIDEO)
Add a Kiesel Headstock Logo to Your New Custom Shop Bass
1,000 Musicians Gather to Play Foo Fighter's "Learn to Fly" in Cesena, Italy (VIDEO)
Janelle Monae & Wondaland Present the Eephus Tour and New Compilation
Road To ULTRA Puerto Rico Festival Announced for October 2
CreativeLive to Broadcast Free Mixing Live Sound Workshop August 7
Sync those scales for better bebop solos
Eventide H9 Max reviewed: definitely not just for guitar
5 ways to play like Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran
Gary Clark Jr. Announces New Album, 'The Story of Sonny Boy Slim'
12-Year-Old Guitarist Plays Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Texas Flood" | Video
Future of Guitar? Teen Guitarist Ray Goren Plays Jimi Hendrix's "Machine Gun" | Video
Interview: Mark Tremonti Talks Superpowers [Video]
The Devil Wears Prada's Andy Trick and Jeremy DePoyster Talk 'Space' EP and 10 Year Anniversary [Video]
Miss May I Premiere New Album, 'Deathless'
Guitar World Recommends: Washburn Heritage 20 Series WD20SCE Acoustic Guitar — Video
Bride and Groom Play Loud Electric Guitar Duet Before Getting Married — Video
Album's Worth of Unreleased Nirvana Outtakes Leaked Online — Listen
Copyright ©2015 by NewBay Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 28 East 28th Street, 12th floor, New York, NY 10016 T (212) 378-0400 F (212) 378-0470


text:
Hang tight!
Recipe by Rayna Jordan
"Hot Sauce from scratch. You may use other hot peppers in place of the jalapenos."
Hmm. None of these ingredients are on sale today.
Show ingredients on sale
Sort stores by
Save money at local stores when ingredients are on sale!
Watch video tips and tricks
1 teaspoon
vegetable oil
fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
3 cloves
garlic, minced
1/2 cup
minced onion
3/4 teaspoon
2 cups
1 cup
distilled white vinegar
I really love this hot sauce but had to give it less than 5 stars because if I had made it precisely as instructed it wouldn't have been good. The first time I made this I nearly passed out because the vinegar was so overwhelming. I just halved the vinegar and it worked wonderfully for me. We make it all the time now and it's a staple in our kitchen. We eat it with eggs and potatoes, tacos... anything that needs a little kick. We even add it to beans when we are making refried beans. So good!
Nice basic recipe to build off of but to make it as it is makes a very boring bland sauce thats not very hot and way to much vinegar taste. Will definately use this recipe as a base(starting point) but never again just as it is.
93 Ratings
I agree with the other posts... this needed a little work. I think adding sugar, subtracting lots of vinegar, and throwing a habanero or two in will help quite a bit. I also added a bit of cilantro and lemon juice just for fun and it worked out pretty well.
Ive been looking for hot sauce recipes and really liked this but it was really hot! May seed some of the chilies next time. Used a veggie slicer on peppers and it saved alot of time.
Great Hot Sauce. Pretty hot. Hubby loves it. Followed other reviews and added only 1/4 cup vinegar and some sugar like a teaspoon or so
A nice tasting sauce with a bit of bite. Add a few habaneros if you want to heat it up. I also doubled the garlic and used 3/4 cup of vinegar which I could have cut back even more but I wanted to keep the consistency more liquidy than thick. I would suggest staying away from sugar for any true hot sauce.
Well I used this as a "starter" recipe. BUT.. I used 6 jalapeno's, 9 Red HOT Peppers AND 2 Habanero's. Also a 1/3 cup vinegar and 3tbsp's of sugar. Gave it a deceiving taste...sweet..then mega hot. Darn Fine Hot Sauce
I agree with other reviews, too much vinegar; otherwise, I would have given it 5 stars. I used 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, and it seemed like just enough. I left all the seeds in my peppers, and it was super hot. I also added an extra garlic clove and about a Tbl of sugar. This is a sauce that will get better over time, so I am looking forward to how it develops. A great way to use up the jalapenos from my garden.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Jalapeno Hot Sauce
Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 11
** Calories from Fat: 4
With our 2,700+ chicken breast recipes, you'll never serve the same old chicken again.
The firm, juicy texture of zucchini make them a perfect side to toss on the grill.
Delicious recipes, party ideas, and cooking tips! Get a year of Allrecipes magazine for $7.99!
See how to make your own sriracha hot sauce.
A spicy summer tomato sauce with chile peppers and zucchini.
See how to make an authentic mole sauce, Oaxaca-style.


text:
Mods:eaglesway ::::Cardinal :::: jabcat
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
I am given to believe that Pauls thorn in the flesh came from a continuious rush of pelting words tossed at him by that messenger of the adversary telling him to take credit for the greatness and depth of the revelations he recieved from the Holy Spirit. Paul being as human, as those he was given to minister to and teach, without the strength of the Holy Spirit, Paul could have, no would have, succumbed to that treachery and begin to take credit for his words and teaching. But because of his faith in that "bright light" on the Damascus road, even though Pauls physical body was weak from fighting the temptations, he took it to the Lord in prayer and his answer ... 2Co 12:9 And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Paul new that his spiritual body, that new creature, where the indwelling of the mind of Christ grew, was empowered... Paul stayed with the nucleus of his power... Gal 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me. These are my thoughts, I have read the work by L.Ray Smith and I agree with his understanding, I do not believe that what I understand interferes with his paper.Peace and Love Through Jesus
2C 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.2C 12:8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
When I came to this tid bit, it helped me let go of my laboring attempts at being perfect, and it also let go of the inner accusations of how inept I am at walking in perfection. It actually brought freedom into my life. It caused me to see the things my mind viewed as terribly ungodly weren't so terrible at all. I still have the desire to not become bound by it, but I no longer walk in defeat if I do fall off the wagon so to speak.
ConclusionMay the Lord who is Gracious above all, give us the Wisdom and understanding to discern His truth. Amen!
Thank you Tony Warren.
The only problem I have with it being people, is that I can't see Paul asking to have that thorn "removed", as if it was possible. That makes no sense to me, since He would be removing the "unsaved". And I also don't see Paul being overly concerned with whatever words they came against him with; it's just sticks and stones and he knew the source if anyone ever did. But there was a crown of thorns, which I see as the "outward" display of the minds of carnal men, that they mocked Him with, for the "gardens" of men's hearts grows nothing but briars since the curse. And since He came to reverse all the curses, the "antidote" for that is the mind of Christ........Blessings.....
"losing the battle" ?"obsolete and of little importance" ?


text:
The FunkFit Intro Pack is a prerequisite course designed to provide you with the assessments and fundamentals needed to transition into one of our programs.
GroupFit Total Body Revolution is designed to transform your body in as little as 30 days.
Our Semi-Private Training sessions provide you with goal specific attention and nutritional guidance in a semi-private environment of 2-4 people.
For those that prefer One on One training. We use the best training programs to challenge you, but we also incorporate corrective exercises and movement skills to help reduce injuries and improve posture. Great option to the novice or the advanced athlete.
Nutrition plays the most important role when it comes to achieving your new lifestyle (about 80% of your goal). Results will be achieved with our proper guidance and real life solutions.
Strong & Lean, Sports Tribe, Rev 45, 21 Day Challenge, GolfFit, and FPT (Teen & Kids) are all part of our specialty programs. For 3 to 8 weeks members can get even more specific solutions or extra guidance.


text:
You are here
Undergraduate Admissions
Excellent Preparation: With an overall placement rate of 95 percent (2014) and graduates who rank in the top 10 percent in the nation for median starting salary, there is no doubt Ohio Northern students are prepared for a great first job or to excel in graduate school. Take the first step toward your future success: Apply Now!
Exceptional Academic Programs: Whether it's conducting research alongside our faculty, building off-road vehicles, networking with business leaders or performing on the big stage, as an ONU student you will have endless opportunities to practice what you're learning in the classroom. Learn more about Ohio Northern's Academic Programs.
An Education of Value: ONU's professional financial aid staff offers an individualized approach to financial aid counseling, with a goal of making a Northern education possible while keeping you informed about your investment. We proudly invest in the success of our students by offering more than $45 million in scholarships annually. Get the facts about the real cost of an ONU education.


text:
Monday, September 29, 2008
Learning that your breast cancer has spread to another part of your body can understandably cause tremendous fear and uncertainty. But there are effective treatment options for metastatic breast cancer, and many women find that these treatments effectively control their cancer with relatively few side effects, and a good quality of life as well.
Doctors assign stages to breast cancer based on the size and location of the tumor, whether lymph nodes are involved and whether the cancer has spread beyond the breast. Early stage breast cancer is classified as either stage I or II, depending on the size of the tumor and whether any local lymph nodes are involved. "Locally advanced breast cancer" is considered to be stage III and describes either a large primary tumor or one that has invaded the chest wall (skin, muscle and/or ribs) and/or the lymph nodes near the breast, around the collar bone or in the armpit.
Metastatic breast cancer is also called late stage, which is considered to be stage IV. Metastatic breast cancer describes a cancer that has spread from the original tumor site in the breast to another part of the body. A metastasis occurs when cancer cells break off from the primary tumor and move through the bloodstream or lymph system to other organs such as the brain or the bones.
How Is Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosed?
When breast cancer first develops, you may not notice any symptoms. As cancer progresses, however, it can cause changes in and around your breast, including:
- A lump or thickening in or near the breast or under the arm
- Change in the size or shape of the breast
- Discharge from the nipple or tenderness at the nipple
- A nipple pulled back into the breast
- Ridges, dimpling or pitting in the breast (skin looks like an orange peel)
- Changes such as redness, warmth, ulceration, scaly or swollen skin on the breast, nipple or the colored area around the nipple, called the areola
At times, newly discovered breast cancer has already spread to distant organs in the body and is diagnosed as stage IV breast cancer. This may mean that the cancer was present and slowly growing for a long time before it was detected, or it may mean that the cancer has grown rapidly in a short time.
Some women are diagnosed with breast cancer at an earlier stage, receive treatment and go into remission, only to find later that their cancer has returned to the same or a different breast or to some other part of the body. Metastatic breast cancer most commonly spreads to the bones, liver, lungs or brain.
The symptoms of metastatic breast cancer depend on the size and location of the metastasis. If your breast cancer has spread to your bones, for example, you may experience bone fractures or generalized pain in your bones. Cancer that spreads to the lungs may cause shortness of breath, and abdominal pain, swelling or yellowing of the skin (jaundice) may indicate liver metastasis. Headaches, seizures or related symptoms could indicate spread of cancer to the brain.
If you experience any of these symptoms and you are already under the care of an oncologist, your doctor will order additional imaging tests, such as computed tomography (CT, or CAT, scans) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Ultrasounds, PET scans or additional lab tests to get a definitive diagnosis.
What Is Bone Metastasis?
Bone metastasis occurs when breast cancer cells break off from your original tumor and spread to your bones. This is not the same as primary bone cancer, a form of the disease that begins in the bone. Bone metastasis is a serious complication of breast cancer that can weaken your bones, cause pain or fractures, and make it difficult for you to continue activities you enjoy.
While people with many different advanced cancers have bone metastasis, it is more likely to occur in patients with breast cancer. About three out of four women with advanced breast cancer eventually develop bone metastases.
Sometimes doctors find bone metastasis when they first diagnose the primary breast cancer. At other times, they find it months or years later, or during follow-up tests. If your doctor suspects you have bone metastasis, he or she will order imaging tests, such as X-rays, bone scans, CT scans and MRIs. They will also order blood tests to look for high levels of substances that are released by cancer cells or by damaged bone, and they may do a biopsy to take a tiny amount of tissue for study under a microscope.
Symptoms of bone metastasis may include:
- Pain in a bone: This is often the first symptom. The pain may come and go and feel worse at night.
- Broken bones (fractures): Most often fractures related to bone metastasis occur in the bones of the arms, legs and spine.
- Back pain and numbness in the legs: Cancer that spreads to the spine can put pressure on the spinal cord. This causes pain and can cause numbness and even paralysis in the legs.
Metastasis to the Liver, Lungs and Brain
Breast cancer most commonly spreads to the bones, but it also can metastasize to the liver, lungs, brain or other organs. Once you've had breast cancer, it's important to pay attention to any new symptoms you experience that may indicate that your cancer has spread outside of the breast.
Symptoms of liver metastasis may include:
- Abdominal pain or bloating that continues for an extended time without any obvious cause
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
- Abnormal liver function blood tests
- Weight loss or loss of appetite
Symptoms of lung metastasis may include:
- A persistent cough that gets worse over time.
- Shortness of breath
- Unexplained chest pain
- Weight loss or loss of appetite
Symptoms of brain metastasis may include:
- Headaches
- Seizures
- Blurry or double vision, or loss of vision
- Confusion or personality changes
- Dizziness, balance difficulties or frequent falling
- Nausea and vomiting
Your doctor may order imaging and lab tests to determine if your symptoms are caused by a recurrence or spread of your breast cancer. These may include:
- Blood tests, including white blood cell and platelet counts, to look for signs of cancer.
- Imaging studies, including:
- X-rays
- CT scan
- Ultrasound
- Removing a small sample of tissue (biopsy) or fluid from the affected area and looking at it under a microscope for cancer cells.
How Is Metastatic Breast Cancer Treated?
Once your breast cancer has spread from the original tumor site to other parts of the body, it is more difficult to treat. And in the past, it would generally have been considered incurable. That may be changing, however, as new treatments for advanced breast cancer are allowing many patients to live longer, healthier lives. Therapies are constantly evolving, and researchers continue to refine treatments and make them more effective with fewer side effects.
The goals of treatment for metastatic breast cancer are to stop the progression of the disease, prolong a patient''s life and, most importantly, to maintain or improve quality of life by relieving symptoms and minimizing side effects from the treatment.
Treatment options depend on where the cancer has spread and may include both general and specific therapies that are tailored to the cancer type, location and symptoms as well as to your personal situation.
Types of treatment for metastatic breast cancer include surgery, radiation, hormonal therapies, chemotherapy and biologic medications.
How Is Surgery Used to Treat Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Until recently, surgery was not considered a viable option for metastatic breast cancer. However, this may be changing in certain situations. A 2005 study at the University of Geneva found that even if a woman''s cancer has already metastasized by the time she was initially diagnosed with breast cancer, her chances of survival were greatly increased after surgery to remove the primary tumor.
The study followed 5,000 women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer beginning in 1970. In the 300 women in that group whose breast cancer had already metastasized at the time of diagnosis, the researchers found that if a primary tumor had been completely removed with clear margins, those women were 40 percent less likely to die from their breast cancer. Even those whose breast cancer had spread to the bones had an 80 percent chance of survival after five years if they had had surgery.
Sometimes surgery is used to treat cancer that has spread to the bones. The goal of this type of surgery is to relieve pain as well as to stabilize a weakened bone and reduce the risk of fracture. During surgery, doctors insert a metal rod into the bone or use an external device to stabilize the bone and allow the patient remain active. If cancer has spread to the bones of the spine, there is a risk that it may compress the spinal cord and lead to paralysis. In this case, prompt surgical intervention can relieve this pressure as well as provide pain relief.
Surgery can sometimes be used if the metastasis is small and localized, such as an isolated metastasis in the liver, lung or brain (these may be treated with radiation instead).
How Is Radiation Used to Treat Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells. Patients who have had breast cancer surgery, especially those who have had breast-conserving procedures, sometimes also undergo radiation therapy to destroy any remaining cancer cells. Your doctor may suggest radiation therapy before surgery to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors.
Radiation is also often used to shrink tumors and slow the progression of cancer that has metastasized, and to reduce pain or treat other symptoms related to the spread of cancer.
Stereotactic radiosurgery using a machine called a Gamma knife is a focused form of radiation therapy to treat brain tumors including metastatic breast cancer. This type of radiation precisely targets the tumor using CT or MRI scans and focuses radiation beams at the tumor from hundreds of different angles for a short period of time. It's often used to slow the growth of small (less than 4 centimeters), deep, or well-defined tumors that are hard to remove surgically.
Which Hormonal Therapies Are Used to Treat Metastatic Breast Cancer?
In some women, the natural hormone estrogen makes breast cancers grow, and reducing the amount of estrogen to which these tumors are exposed has been found to prevent or slow the growth of the cancer. Breast cancers fueled by estrogen are called hormone (or estrogen) receptor-positive cancers. One type of treatment for such cancers is so-called hormonal therapy. Doctors can determine whether you will benefit from this type of treatment by measuring the estrogen and progesterone receptors on your tumor.
Research has shown that newer hormone therapies tend to have fewer side effects than chemotherapy, and seem to control metastatic disease just as well as or better than more aggressive treatments.
The first hormonal therapy developed for women with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer was tamoxifen (Nolvadex), and tamoxifen is still the hormonal treatment of choice for premenopausal women. Tamoxifen is usually followed by treatments to stop the ovaries from producing estrogen. This includes both surgery to remove the ovaries or radiation to stop the ovaries from working. Some drugs can also stop the ovaries from working. These drugs include Zoladex (goserelin acetate), Lupron (leuprolide), or Trelstar (triptorelin).
Aromatase inhibitors
A different type of hormone therapy, aromatase inhibitors are approved for treatment of both early and advanced breast cancer and are now considered the standard of care for postmenopausal women with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. Aromatase inhibitors include:
- Femara (letrozole)
- Arimidex (anastrozole)
- Aromasin (exemestane)
Estrogen receptor down-regulators
Estrogen receptor down-regulators are a form of hormone therapy in which a drug attaches itself directly to the estrogen receptor and destroys it. Over time, the cells make new estrogen receptors, but those cells will have fewer estrogen receptors and will be less responsive to the effects of estrogens. Currently, the only available estrogen receptor down-regulator is fulvestrant (Faslodex), which is given by monthly injection in a doctor''s office. Faslodex may be recommended for postmenopausal women with hormone-receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer after other hormonal treatments have stopped working.
Which Chemotherapy Drugs Are Used for Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Chemotherapy may be recommended to treat your advanced stage breast cancer if the cancer is hormone-receptor-negative, continues to grow after treatment with hormonal therapies or Herceptin (trastuzumab), or has spread to several other organs throughout the body such as the liver or lungs.
Essentially, chemotherapy drugs work by destroying rapidly dividing cells in the body, including cancer cells. Your doctor may recommend chemotherapy for your metastatic breast cancer if hormonal therapies are not appropriate or they are no longer controlling cancer growth.
For metastatic breast cancer, your oncologist may recommend one chemotherapy drug or a combination of several drugs, depending on your situation. Chemotherapy medications are divided into categories based on how they work, and they are often combined in a way that maximizes their effectiveness without increasing side effects.There are many chemotherapy drugs use to treat metastatic breast cancer. To minimize the side effects of chemotherapy, doctors typically use one chemotherapy drug before trying combinations. The most common single-drug chemotherapy drugs include:
- Taxotere (docetaxel), Taxol (paclitaxel) and Abraxane (albumin-bound paclitaxel)
- Adriamycin (doxorubicin)
- Doxil (doxorubicin)
- Xeloda (capecitabine)
- Navelbine (vinorelbine)
- Gemzar (gemcitabine)
- Ixempra (ixabepilone)
There are also a number of chemotherapy combinations used to treat metastatic breast cancer:
- AT - Adriamycin and Taxotere
- AC +T - Adriamycin with cyclophosphamide, with or without Taxol or Taxotere
- CMF - cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and fluorouracil ("5-FU" or 5-fluorouracil)
- CEF - cyclophosphamide, epirubicin, and fluorouracil
- FAC - fluorouracil, Adriamycin, and cyclophosphamide
- TAC - Taxotere, Adriamycin, and Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide)
- CAF - cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin, and fluorouracil
- GET - Gemzar (gemcitabine), epirubin, and Taxol
- Avastin (bevacizumab) and either Taxol or Abraxane
- Ixempra (ixabepilone) and Xeloda (capecitabine)
- Tykerb (lapatinib) and Xeloda (capecitabine)
Because there are so many different chemotherapy drugs and combinations, it's important to talk with your doctor about which one or ones will work best for you. It's also important to realize that just because you didn't respond to one chemotherapy regimen doesn't mean you won't do better with another.
Also See: How is breast cancer treated?
Which Biologic Treatments Are Used to Treat Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Biologic therapy is a whole new area of targeted cancer treatment. Biologics for cancer specifically target cancer cells and do not damage normal cells, thereby avoiding a lot of the side effects that come with more conventional chemotherapy.
Herceptin (trastuzumab) was one of the first biologic therapies used to treat breast cancer. Herceptin is a monoclonal antibody that specifically targets and stops the growth of cells that make too much of a protein called HER-2. About one out of every four breast cancers are HER-2-positive, and in women whose tumors test positive for the HER-2 protein, Herceptin has been shown in studies to lengthen survival in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Herceptin is sometimes combined with hormone therapy in women whose breast tumors are hormone-receptor positive. Herceptin is given intravenously (directly into a vein) either alone or combined with chemotherapy, such as:
- Paclitaxel (Taxol )
- Carboplatin (Paraplatin)
- Vinorelbine (Navelbine)
- Xeloda (capecitabine)
Herceptin is not given in combination with Adriamycin (doxorubicin) because some women taking that combination experienced a higher risk of heart damage. Herceptin's side effects tend to be mild, but as with all medications, you should talk with your doctor about any risks and benefits before beginning treatment.
Tykerb (lapatinib) is another HER-2 inhibitor that is used in combination with Xeloda (capecitabine) in patients with metastatic breast cancer who have previously been treated with Herceptin. Like Herceptin, Tykerb is a targeted therapy acting specifically on HER-2. But, unlike Herceptin, Tykerb is not a biologic and is given orally rather than intravenously.
Another biologic, Avastin (bevacizumab), is an antibody designed to inhibit a specific protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).By working against VEGF, Avastin interferes with the blood supply to your tumor and keeps the tumor from growing and spreading. Avastin, in combination with Taxol (paclitaxel), is approved for the treatment of women who have not received chemotherapy for their metastatic HER-2-negative breast cancer.
Is It Possible to Live Well with Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Due to the many improvements in treatment, and the reduction in side effects from these treatments, many women with metastatic breast cancer are living longer active lives.
Side effects have not completely disappeared from the picture, however. Here are some tips for dealing with the most common side effects of treatment for metastatic breast cancer and for staying in good overall health while you're getting treatment:
How to deal with side effects
Cancer that has spread often causes pain and discomfort throughout the body. Doctors have a variety of treatments to alleviate pain depending upon the location of the tumors, your symptoms and your tolerance for treatment. Typically, doctors try to relieve pain first by shrinking the tumor causing it with the use of hormone therapies, chemotherapy, targeted therapies and radiation. Pain-relieving medications may also be prescribed. Some patients find pain relief with complementary or alternative therapies, including meditation or relaxation training.
Fatigue is one of the most common long-term side effects of breast cancer treatment. One study found that fatigue may persist for years in cancer survivors, and women with cardiovascular problems, depressive symptoms, or those who were treated with combination therapies are even more likely to experience fatigue.
How to maintain overall health and well-being
One of the best ways to combat many of the side effects from cancer treatment, including fatigue, is exercise. Research has shown that exercise routines that include aerobic activity and resistance training may alleviate some of the side effects associated with breast cancer and its treatment, including fatigue, depression and anxiety.
In additional to participating in regular exercise, it's important for those living with cancer and undergoing cancer treatment to eat a healthy diet full of enough nutrients and calories to prevent nutritional deficiencies as a result of the cancer itself, or the side effects of common cancer treatments.
Common nutritional recommendations during cancer treatment include:
- Eat enough calories to prevent weight loss
- Eat more protein to prevent muscle wasting
- Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables
- Eat several smaller meals throughout the day
- Talk to your doctor about nutritional supplements that may be beneficial
- Consider talking with a registered dietitian to design a personal food plan
Often the most difficult aspect of living with advanced breast cancer is the uncertainty. To cope with the unknown, it's helpful to work with your medical team, your family and friends to learn healthy ways to take care of yourself or ask for help when you need it.
Many women seek out additional support in the community or even online and find that sharing their concerns and learning from others who've shared their experience is one way to learn more, gain a sense of control and improve quality of life during cancer treatment.
Where Can I Get More Information on Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Your doctor may be able to refer you community resources and local cancer support groups. In addition, the following Web sites and organizations offer information and assistance for people living with breast cancer:
Last Updated: 9/29/2008