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The game was never allowed to flow to the frustration of both teams who have had good seasons by playing a fast, open game.
Billingham opened the scoring on 7 minutes after a number of penalties for infringements at the breakdown gave them the opportunity to
progress up the pitch then kick a goal, 0 - 3.
Rovers eventually got into the game after a great scrum gave Rovers fast ball to Fleet then Andrew Arnell who were both playing out of position
at wing and centre respectively. A neat chip from Arnell took him over the line but he was unlucky not to collect the ball to touch down.
Further good work followed with a chip by Daz Fawcett then pressure from opito and Muller forced a forward pass. A penalty came from the scrum
that was ran with Ben Little being stopped short.
Another barrage of penalties took the visitors to the 5m line and the powerful number 8 had two opportunities to drive over, the second giving a deserved try that was easily converted taking the score to 0 - 10 after 25 minutes.
A scrappy period followed with Billingham getting the better of Rovers until good work from Little and Gregory at a breakdown gave quick ball to Arnell who set off from his own 22 to score under the posts, easily converted by Daz cutting the lead to 3 points at 7 - 10 just before half time.
The second half saw evergreen Paul Arnell take the field on the wing for Matty Stephenson who had injured his wrist with brother Andrew
moving to scrum half. Nothing much changed regarding the flow of the game, countless penalties, knock-ons and forward passses but the
home side were looking good at the set piece, solid in the scrum and with Hogg taking good ball at the line to set up Muller who was a threat in midfield.
A well hit penalty fron Daz took the score to 10 - 10 after 47 minutes then another 5 minutes later to take the lead 13 - 10 after good work from Gregory.
Rovers were finally starting to take the game to Billingham keeping them on the back foot and 2 against the head from Gregs kept the pressure on. A short delay followed when the referee went down with an injury as Rovers broke away but unfortunately he was fit to carry on (joking!).
Daz missed a penalty after 65 minutes and fresh legs came on with Olly Dakers replacing Gregory and Carrots replacing Matty Wilson with Little moving to number 8.
Rovers realised they were getting the better up front and piled on pressure through Little, Tucker and Carroll but it was Andrew Arnell who
crossed the line from a quick tap penalty to win the game after 70 minutes with DAZ going wide with the kick, 18 - 10.
The last 10 minutes saw Rovers finish strong, unlucky not to cross again after more good mauling but the score stayed at 18 - 10.
Not great viewing, this could have been much more entertaining if a bit more advantage was given to both teams but it was another good win
for the Heughers and good preperation for the Pyman cup game on Wednesday at Seaton.
Little, Gregory, Tucker, Baxter, Hogg, Opito, Taylor, Wilson, Stephenson, Fawcett, Mullvill, A. Arnell, Fleet, Gallagher, M. Railton, Carroll, Dakers, P. Arnell.

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From education, to healthcare, to e-commerce, TechSparks 2012 saw start-ups in every sector with a common motive, leveraging technology to build scalable businesses. With the theme the smartest way to scale up, TechSparks 2012 travels to five cities for its regional rounds before heading to Bangalore for the grand finale where 16 finalists battled it out to emerge winners.
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Ok i have completed the replacement and it is not to bad to do I had to change the offside tie rod . part number is 4048739 price £39.26 inc vat I removed the complete offside lower suspension arm and support bracket in one piece . remove steering track rod end from hub. Remove rack gaiter clips to get at inner end of rack . Then using a self grip plumbers wrench undid the tie rod . This was quite hard to release : I therefore poured a kettle of boiling water over the rack end and left for 5 mins to expand a little . That did the trick and the rest was easy hope this helps anyone else
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One of my favorite things about modern technology is the ubiquity of startup companies. Nowadays designers, engineers and computer scientists, inventors and innovators have more resources to take chances, reach for their goals and to find means of bringing their product ideas to life. At times comprised of two- or three-person teams, I've been enjoying seeing these types of small operations popping up more frequently lately.
One sure-fire way to introduce a new idea or product is Kickstarter. If you're unfamiliar, the resource is a crowdsourcing platform. This means that fledgling ideas-people can promote their product or service to potential supporters, where the general public an pledge money towards the team's proposed target goal. At times, production costs can be through the roof for what's necessary to bring some projects to market — you'd never guess it. And with Kickstarter campaigns, it's an all-or-nothing type deal. So if the target goal isn't reached within the allotted timeframe, the project gets nothing and the 'backers' get a full refund.
Next time you're in the mood, hang-ten on Kickstarter and observe all the incredibly gifted and passionate minds out there (you could even filter search results by city to find locals) — even pledge on something you like!
Here's a round-up of some awesome and cool things I would totally help fund had I all the money to do so:
1.) i90 Heads-up tablet and smartphone glasses
We've all experienced that awful neck and back pain that comes with our poor bodily posture when using our electronic devices. It's caused by prolonged slouching or slumping in an unnatural position, such as during our time spent watching movies or reading on an airplane, train or in the backseat of a car.
The i90 Heads-up Glasses will enable users to enjoy any of their everyday handheld devices with their heads up and their neck and backs straight. Your chiropractor will not be happy about this one.
Kickstarter link: http://kck.st/19kvAtj
2.) Timbre, the redefined desktop speaker
Sleek, unique and modern to boot, the Timbre campaign is providing a desktop speaker system "for people who like nice things."
Startup Running Farm Labs, has designed a desktop speaker that is unlike any other, visually and performance-wise. Using a special acoustic mechanism, Timbre is small in size but huge in sound — hi-def sound that is. Each model is crafted from solid alder wood and stainless steel, however, a special pledge incentive includes a choice wood type from a range of premium and exotic wood parts.
Kickstarter link: http://kck.st/18lo30g
3.) Tikker, the wristwatch that counts down your life
Ever wonder how much time you have left? Yes, your time left to live. It's crossed my mind before.
For those who actually do want the (approximate) answer to the question above, the Tikker smartwatch will do just that. Aside from being a conventional timepiece, Tikker will actually count down the seconds until the wearer's estimated moment of truth. Each person's death clock is estimated based on the results of a questionnaire that asks questions about the user's health, activities and general demeanor. Sounds a bit grim but Tikker wants whoever's wrist it sits on to make the most of their time left.
Kickstarter link: http://kck.st/14Yft7h
4.) Padcaster Mini, make your tablet a mobile production studio
All you videographers out there know this; camera gear is really, really expensive. So wouldn't it be cool if your tablet could easily turn into an all-out mobile video production center? You may think I sound a bit cuckoo. But you couldn't say that to professional film director, Josh Apter, who designed and campaigned the Padcaster Mini.
The aluminum iPad mini case frames the device with various threaded holes for holding lighting, an external mic, a tripod stand and other camera gear. The user's slate stays safe and secure in the Padcaster but can easily pop out if needed. Seeing this thing in action is truly incredible — it's a must-have for documentarians, amateur filmmakers, music video shoots, etc. etc.
Unforunately the (iPad mini iteration) project failed to reach it's Kickstarter goal, though its campaign site is still up: http://kck.st/19IKhsA
5.) Zendure, crush-proof external batteries for everyday life.
Raise your hand if you enjoy watching stress test videos on the internet. Me too! It's cool to see unthinkable acts happen to our beloved products, all for the sake of research.
The folks over at Zendure have created a line of external battery packs that may be the toughest out there. Advertised as "Crush Proof," the high-performance Zendure battery cells are shielded by a super durable polycarbonate and ABS material-made outer shell. As a way to show it's strength, Zendure founder Bryan Liu ran over his Zendure A4 battery a dozen times with his truck while still charging his iPhone 4S. Needless to say, there was no damage done, nor even a blip timed-out of the charging process.
Available in three sizes (9,600 mAh, 12,800 mAh and 16,000 mAh), Zendure blew their Kickstarter goal away: http://kck.st/1cZolLT
6.) Project Lumia: "An Eighth Art," next-level LED lamp
There's something truly compelling about the design of Lumia. I'm not sure what it is but it's so pleasing to the eye — perhaps it's 111 backers who raised over six times the project's funding goal know something that I don't. I like to think that if Marcel [easyazon-link asin="0878466444″ locale="us"]Duchamp[/easyazon-link] was an audio engineer, he might've designed Lumia.
Constructed of retired wine barrels and sculpted milled aluminum, this super bright LED lamp is more an art piece than a lighting fixture. It's modern aesthetic sets it apart from any other lamp and can be powered by a 12V transformer or hidden battery pack. It's truly an illuminating piece.
It's been overfunded but is still found here: http://kck.st/1a3gfRn
7.) RFLKT+, a smart bike computer with ANT+ Bridge
Though whipping around your city on a bicycle may be perhaps the most primitive mode of transportation, it doesn't mean that a little added tech can help make it easier or more fun to do. Southern startup Wahoo has successfully funded their RFLKT+ last month, a mountable bike computer, which serves as a 'bridge' between a rider's smartphone and ANT+ cycling sensors.
That means that riders can track their heart rate, speed, cadence, calories burnt and more — plus, the RFLKT+ integrates with mobile apps such as a music player or weather. Monitor your health, enjoy your mobile apps and get some exercise, all while your smartphone stays in a pocket or travel bag.
Their Kickstarter campaign has ended but the site is still up: http://kck.st/1ap1j2B
8.) GEEK, the USB "Awesomeifier" for headphones
I bet you didn't know that although that brand new Macbook has the latest and greatest, top of the line hardware money can buy, on average (all) computer manufacturers cut corners when it comes to the audio components in their machines. Realistically, that 3.5mm jack that your headphones goes into will cost about $4 on it's own. Doesn't really make too much sense when you're jamming to your favorite tunes on a $100-plus pair of headphones, huh?
The truth is that most mobile music listeners aren't even aware that their music could be sounding better than it does. Audio industry vet, Gavin Fish, thinks that is a real shame. So he created GEEK, a USB dongle that replaces an audio jack on a computer. The high-fidelity DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) is basically a condensed version of his team's Da Vinci DAC, which scored major buzz at CES 2013.
In some respects, it's a pre-amp for your headphone, meaning that it'll add some power and equalization to your computer audio, creating a listening experience as you've never heard your favorite music before. The team killed their Kickstarter project, raking in over $303,000 on a $28,000 pledge goal. Find out what all the noise is about: http://kck.st/15ApaEg
9.) myType pocketable Bluetooth keyboard for phones and tablets
Mobile devices are so darn cool and handy all of the darn time, right? Wrong. All my fellow writers out there know what I mean. Try to type a full page of text on a touchscreen keyboard. Do it, I dare you.
So, in line with the portability and ease of our popular gadgets, Phoenix-based startup myType has invented the universal Bluetooth myType typing keyboard. The foldable, pocket-friendly, full-size keyboard is composed of durable rubber, is splash-resistant, charges through a microUSB port and can be powered on for weeks between charges.
Another project that wiped the floor with their campaign, earning $149,000 on a $10,000 goal. Check it out: http://kck.st/18iA3Sc
10.) Project Insecta, the ultimate urban transportation
It's part-Tron Light Cycle, part-Blade Runner vehicle, but fully Eco-friendly, emission-free and will hopefully soon be a reality. Since the average number of passengers in any given car on the road is (and has been for over a decade) 1.59 people, Project Insecta is an independent automobile company working on a "personal mobility" vehicle, geared towards urban dwellers.
Producing zero carbon emissions, boasting a less than average TCO (Total Cost Ownership) versus gasoline vehicles and EV cars of all sizes, and simple maintenance, the futuristic transit machine is currently in it's CAD development phase.
There's still about a week to help fund this stage in the company's journey; find out more here: http://kck.st/1bgnJnV


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I never had an animal in my life until I turned 30 years old. The wife said that since we weren't going to have kids we'd get a cat.
After a shave
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After a shave
So many jokes could be made.
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I'd get a Rascal Flatts tramp stamp for free.
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You just wanted to show off your wife's shaved *****.
I hope for your cat's sake that last picture is fake.
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No need to shave.
My old girl is back home on the farm (13 year old golden lab) but have Milly down here at school
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I didn't know they made UGG boots for cats.
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You just wanted to show off your wife's shaved *****.
Bwahahaha nice work!
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Meet Cy the Bulldog. He can be found tailgating in S5 most Saturdays in the fall.
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The artist formerly known as SouthernHawk
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Our berner.
Welcome back.
This is my mutt Daisy, I lost her a few weeks ago but she was the best.
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Lets see your pets.
I never had an animal in my life until I turned 30 years old. The wife said that since we weren't going to have kids we'd get a cat.
After a shave
wow, that looks exactly like our previous cat, which was a barn kitten off the farm given to my fiancee as a gift. i then proceeded to hate said cat because it shed worse than our dog and hated everyone (except wife) and always escaped outside (not a "willow") and then brought in fleas.
luckily we found a nice young lady that wanted a cat so bad (i feel she had a promising career as an old cat lady) and she took her for us.
i will never have an indoor cat again. but i can't convince my wife to keep one outside (i even have a heated garage where she could sleep/eat/etv)
Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, "It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than selfish and worry about my liver."
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This is the newest addition to my household. 10 weeks old. She is a boxer mixed with something. Any ideas?
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4 Colonels, King's Stark set for Div-III nationals
Four wrestlers from Wilkes and another from King's are heading for the NCAA Division III National Tournament set for Friday and Saturday at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Representing Wilkes are Mark Hartenstine (149), Kris Krawchuk (157), Matthew Transue (197) and William Fletcher (285) while Shane Stark of King's will wrestle at 174 pounds.
Hartenstine (21-2) is seeded third after finishing second at the East Regional. He will face Daniel Mirman (21-7) of John Carroll who finished second in the Midwest Regional in the first round. Krawchuk (26-3) is the fourth seed and faces Blake Fisher (20-9) of Stevens or Ryan Warczynski (26-8) of Dubuque in the first round.
Transue (25-9) is unseeded after claiming third at the East Regional and will face the winner of the match between Phillip Landis (20-3) of Elizabethtown and seventh seeded Darren Faber (18-4) of Wheaton. - Fletcher (21-9) also is unseeded will face fifth-seeded Anthony Edgren (26-5) of Wisconsin-Whitewater in first round
Stark, a sophomore and a Lake-Lehman grad,is making his first trip to the national event have coming up just second short a year ago in the finals of the Metropolitan Conference Wrestling Tournament, Stark was mere seconds away from clinching a berth into the NCAA Division III National Tournament. With the clock ticking away, Stark led Matt Heisy of Elizabethtown College 3-2 but made a critical mental mistake when he relaxed near the edge of the mat.
Heisy took advantage and scored the winning takedown with 0:13 remaining to win the automatic berth.
into the national tournament. Stark, meanwhile, saw his season come to an end when he did not receive one of 10 wild-card berths to nationals. That loss continues to haunt Stark, who admits he learned a valuable lesson in the process.
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Not everyone remembers, but the Dragon Ball saga actually began with Goku as a somewhat dense, but still incredibly strong, youth. While most video games based on the Dragon Ball property have focused on the combat-heavy Dragon Ball Z saga, this time around, the game will focus on Goku's earliest adventures.
Dragon Ball Advanced Adventure features a younger, shorter Goku in a few distinct variations of gameplay. The main quest revolves around side-scrolling levels the boy, who still sports his furry tail, must progress. The platforming is somewhat more combat-heavy than most entries in the genre, which is clearly appropriate for a Dragon Ball game. In addition to his standard array of punches and kicks, Goku can use his extendable staff and a few other moves as well. Some signature moves, like the Kamehameha, aren't learned until later on in the adventure.
Several previous Dragon Ball games have been one-on-one fighters, and Dragon Ball Advanced Adventure doesn't disappoint either. Special encounters in the quest mode utilize the fighting engine, like the original Budokai or World Martial Arts Tournament, in which Goku and his training partner Krillin will participate. One-on-one battles are also possible right out of the box and can be played without actually touching the main adventure. The game also supports two-player combat with the GBA Link Cable.
A third mode of play is similar to the 2D shooters of old, featuring Goku riding his flying cloud, Kinto'Un, through waves of enemies. In contrast to these traditional shooters, Goku does not actually fire lasers or projectiles, but instead must punch or kick enemies as they appear on screen.
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Dragon Ball games are consistently popular, so it seems likely that Dragon Ball Advanced Adventure will have a built-in fan base to work from. That being said, it's good to see that this title not only shakes off the standard formula of the games, but also draws from different subject material from within the franchise. With many varied modes of play, it's possible that non-Dragon Ball fans, or those who haven't played any of the games in a while, might want to check out this latest offering.
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Cougars Cruise Past Beavers 44-20
BYU Becomes Bowl's Winningest
LAS VEGAS - Max Hall earned game MVP honors by passing for three touchdowns as BYU thumped Oregon State in the 2009 MAACO Bowl Las Vegas at Sam Boyd Stadium.
The Cougars, who came in as the highest-ranked team in the event's history at No. 14 in the coaches' poll, improved to 11-2 overall and became the first team to win three Las Vegas Bowls. BYU was making its fifth consecutive trip to the game and made the most of it, scoring 30 consecutive points after falling behind 7-0 in the first quarter.
Another sold-out crowd braved intense winds that gusted more than 55 miles per hour. The fans saw Hall complete his record-breaking college career by completing 19 of 30 pass attempts for 192 yards. His trio of TD strikes went to Luke Ashworth, All-American tight end Dennis Pitta and Manase Tonga.
OSU, who came in ranked as high as 16th in the polls, fell to 8-5 overall after being the first Pac-10 Conference team to ever come in to the annual event ranked.
Tied at 7 apiece, the game swung in BYU's favor when linebacker Matt Bauman picked up a fumbled backward pass and rumbled 34 yards for the go-ahead score.
First team Pac-10 QB Sean Canfield complete 19-40 passes for 168 yards and one interception.
Damola Adeniji led the Beavers with seven catches for 102 yards, including a late 31-yards scoring reception thrown by backup quarterback Ryan Katz with under three minutes on the clock.


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Everything working fine on the Zimbra 7.1.1 server but for some reason, I ended up with a user account that has the same email address as an alias. Never seen that before.
I have tried to remove the alias via the web admin interface and get:
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Jim Cramer in an online interview gave broad indications about the sectors he feels are cooling down and the sectors with momentum. Overall, Cramer stated he felt the market was cooling down momentarily, "What I see is we have these periodic ends of momentum. There is way too much money running the country to allow this to happen for very long. I see profit taking emanating initially from the real estate investment trusts. " Audio Podcast: An audio podcast of this article is available at: Cramer stated that he felt investors are looking toward familiar blue chips. "What are people buying? I think people are reverting to the Kellogg, Colgate, Procter & Gamble -- those are quintessentially safer. Momentum money gravitates for the moment to safe. " The companies the pundit is currently most interested in are those supplying the oil and gas industries. Specifically companies manufacturing parts for oil rigs. "Hanover compressor () and Universal Compression () have gone into a tremendous multiple compression phase. They're growing at 25 and 30%. Wall Street doesn't like them because they may have down quarters year after year, " Cramer said in an online interview. Hanover Compressor Company and Universal Compression both engage in the fabrication, sale, and rental of equipment for oil and natural gas production, processing and transportation applications. Merger: The companies announced their merger on Monday, February 5th. The AP reported, "The stock market on Monday thought combining the fastic two companies, both based in Houston, made them about 17 percent more valuable. Hanover's stock rose 18 percent and Universal Compression gained 16. 4 percent after the two companies said early Monday they will merge. " Potential Trades: All of the following have 33 days until expiration. Hanover Compressor is currently trading at $22. 50 and Universal Compression is currently trading at $68. 60. These trades were discovered using the powerful suite of option search tools found at .
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Thread: So frustrated!! Please help!
June 7th, 2013 10:50 AM #6
Riddick also ends in -dick. And it's not too difficult to also see "ride d*ck"... Just sayin'...INTP Anthropologist Living in the centre of China, married to a Persian, and just enjoying a completely unpredictable life
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Yeah, I think there are way too many associations for me to be comfortable with Riddick as a name.
June 7th, 2013 10:56 AM #10
The character of Riddick has been around a LOOOONG time - that's a sequel (or a prequel) coming out in September. The Chronicles of Riddick was out previously, along with Pitch Black I think. They were pretty good movies, even tho that's really not my style, so maybe watching them would make you feel more positive about it? Unless you just outright dislike Vin Diesel.
But I have to agree with pp's anyway, when I hear it outside of those movies, I think ridiculous. And I would avoid having *dick* is any boy's name (even if it is technically an old-fashioned nn for Richard!). Opening up too many teasing opportunities. Brecken is nms either but I think it's the much better choice between the two! Good luck!Christine
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As well as being a character in several blockbuster movies, there are also a few blockbuster video games (a series that may be continuing in future years if it remains as popular as it is) with Riddick as the main character. Same character as the movies.
And yeah, as others have mentioned, even without the movie/video game series association, the 'dick' ending and the "ridic"ulous thing make this one feel like quite an unusable name to me.
Breckin is cool though.Updated Name List- http://www.ebabynames.com/list/eff115- Vote away...
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Connecting The Dots
Released By: Kindred Spirits US
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'Connecting The Dots' is a culmination and manifestation of the many gifts of one man. Rich Medina's supreme taste in music translates to his skill as a Producer. Never mind the soul-shaking tone of his voice, as heard on the opening track "Delirium," or the monster spoken word composition "Weight," Rich's raw, organic production style connects down-to-earth soul, funk & blues to head-nodding drums, lush melodies, and unorthodox changes in form. 'Connecting the Dots' reflects the unique style that makes Medina a mainstay for his fans, unmistakable in the mix as a DJ, song after song, night in and night out.
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Birth Place: Olean, New York, USA
Born: 11/29/1952
Birth Place: Olean, New York, USA
Jeffery Fahey was born on Nov. 29, 1956, the sixth child in a family that would grow to 13 children. He grew up in Olean and then Buffalo, NY, attending Father Baker High School. Fahey took off from his crowded house after graduating in 1972, spending a number of years trekking around the world doing odd jobs in places like Alaska, India, the Himalayas, and Israel, where he worked on a kibbutz. The born wanderer returned to Buffalo in his early twenties where he did some acting work with the Studio Arena Theatre before making the move to New York City. Impressed by a ballet performance he attended one night at the age of 25, he began taking lessons; eight months later the virtually untrained... Continue Bio >>
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Since 2004, Samaritan Health Services has been serving as the lead agency in coordinating emergency preparedness for Oregon's Region 2, an area that includes Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. The region is one of seven designated Healthcare Preparedness regions in the State of Oregon. SHS has hired a coordinator for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Region 2, whose office is located in Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. This coordinator is working with local agencies to develop plans that are collaborative and cooperative.
This effort, Samaritan is working with the Oregon Department of Human Services, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program is congressionally allocated to run through at least 2011.
The scope of the preparedness/planning endeavor is huge. The Region 2 plan must serve a population of more than 680,000, living in three urban areas, many large rural areas, and coastal areas where isolation can be a concern. Particular elements to be considered and coordinated include: 12 hospitals, six public health departments, six county emergency managers, 911 centers, fire/EMS, tribes, law enforcement, equipment supplies, vaccine and medication supplies, staffing/credentialing, volunteers, mental health, crisis intervention, special populations, environmental health, communications, quarantine/isolation and more.
Progress toward implementing the HRSA Region 2 Plan has been remarkable, thanks to the commitment of multiple agencies working together. To date, more than $3 million in federal emergency preparedness funds have been distributed to hospitals, emergency medical services, and tribes within Region 2 to purchase additional disaster supplies and equipment.
Still other preparedness/planning initiatives have been implemented or underway. Following are just a few examples:


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Most all of us love the ease of whipping it up. We can't help but heap it
on. The old favorite is perfect for slurping and twirling. and who
doesn't feel the need to loosen a button or two after woofing it down. It's
pasta, of course. So how good is it for us? How much is too much? How
can it be lightened up? Who knows their rotini from their radiatori?
Visit the National Pasta Association's website and learn from the pros.
From nutrition info to perfect preparation and storage, this page is sure
to answer most all those pasta questions that have been noodling you.
There is even an illustrated guide to pasta shapes. Find yourself wondering
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While most of the recipes featured on this site follow government
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those who are on stringent diets to reduce their fat intake. A handy
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minutes or less), a healthy recipe, a cold or hot recipe and whether or not
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How to Keep a Boyfriend That Parents Don't Like
If you have a boyfriend that your parents don't like. Here's is how to keep him a secret. Here are some easy steps.
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1Don't make it look like you're hiding something from them. That's just gonna put you on the spot.
2Don't say, "Oh I'm going to the library with my friends". that is just to easy to see through.
3Say you have another boyfriend. And ask your friends to help too.
4If you have a cell, change his name.
5Make sure your friends know he is a secret! Cause if they don't they will probably tell your parents.
6If your parents ask you about school don't talk about him. That is such an easy way to tell that you have developed feelings for him.
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- Find a way to tell your parents eventually. All parents want their children to be honest.
- Make sure everyone who talks to your parents knows that they don't know.
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- Try to stay as close to the truth as possible without them questioning you.
- You can get in trouble if they find out , everything could go downhill from there.
- Your boyfriend may get a little impatient with you, because he would rather be able to hang out with you when he wants.
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The keyword tags below each video give you some idea of what to expect from them. Some of these same keywords form the basis of the categories you can browse. There isn't a bareback category or tag, but it turns out that you'll see some of that going down and even some messy creampies.
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August 27, 2001
Heather Heilman
Phone: (504) 865-5714
Nearly half of the world's women are chronically anemic, approximately 600 million people show signs of iodine deficiency, and about a quarter of the children in developing countries suffer from a lack of vitamin A. All over the globe, people are negatively affected by the lack of minute amounts of basic nutrients.
John Mason, professor of international health and development, is the lead author of a new survey of micronutrient deficiencies across the planet. The Micronutrient Report: Current Progress and Trends in the Control of Vitamin A, Iodine, and Iron Deficiencies was published this spring by the Micronutrient Initiative in Ottawa, Canada.
"What we've done, more than estimating the levels of micronutrient deficiencies around the world, is to estimate the trends. Clearly, it's very different if you've got a bad situation getting worse or getting better," Mason said. "For both vitamin A and iodine, there are massive programs being implemented worldwide, and it's important to know whether they're effective or not."
Mason and his co-authors compiled and analyzed data on the current state of the most commonly recognized micronutrient deficiencies. Iron deficiency is the main cause of anemia, though not the only cause. Lack of vitamin A can cause blindness and contributes to other health problems, especially increased mortality rates in children and pregnant women. The most visible sign of iodine deficiency is goiter, but, more significantly, it is the most preventable cause of mental retardation.
"These deficiencies are mainly due to inadequate diets," Mason said. "Poor people have to eat the cheapest foods, which tend to be those that are least rich in nutrients. Their first priority is to get enough food not to be hungry."
The most practical solution in many places is to fortify staple foods with the missing nutrients. Iodized salt is the most commonly fortified food. Salt is the perfect vehicle for iodine, which needs to be consumed daily in very small amounts.
Salt is used everywhere. The only problem is that not all commercial salt is iodized, and even in places like China, where the government enforces iodization, poor people find it more economical to find their own salt from natural sources. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble nutrient that can be given in large doses twice a year, so supplementation can be used to fill in the gap until widespread fortification can be developed.
Iron presents the greatest problem. It is needed daily and it can be tricky to get enough iron on a vegetarian diet, because of the low biological availability in vegetables. In places where people are vegetarians and very poor, iron intake is very low. Wheat can be supplemented with iron, but an effective way of fortifying rice with iron has not yet been developed.
Mason expects Tulane to be part of a large-scale project on fortification that will begin next year. And he's hopeful that a solution is in sight for at least some micronutrient deficiencies.
"It's likely that the first big public health achievements this century--comparable to the eradication of smallpox in the 1900s--are going to be elimination, first of all, of iodine deficiency and, secondly, vitamin A deficiency," he said.
His colleague, Jack C. Ling, is actively involved in the elimination of iodine deficiency. Ling, a clinical professor of international health and development and the former director of the Information and Communication Division of UNICEF, has been elected chair of the International Council for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders.
Ling said the key to eliminating iodine deficiency is comprehensive and sustained communication in order to bring about permanent changes in behavior.
"Salt iodization doesn't solve the problem if people don't use it," Ling said. "You cannot solve the problem by stealth, you have to let people know why they are doing it. Then they will change their behavior."
China, for example, has an apparently successful salt iodization program. But many people there don't understand the importance of iodine. The majority of people in some provinces associate iodine deficiency with visible goiter but don't understand the risk it poses for brain damage, so they will choose non-iodized salt if they can get it more cheaply. Ling believes it would help if shopkeepers who sell salt were educated about the issue so they could talk about it with their customers.
"It's not a very complicated story," Ling said. "It's the most prevalent, most preventable cause of brain damage in children. All you need is iodized salt, but you have to take it every day."
The Micronutrient Report can be found at http://www.micronutrient.org/frame_HTML/resource_text/pub lications/mn_report.pdf or it can be accessed through www.tulane.edu/~internut, which has other information on this and related projects.
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Sharon Osbourne's Shocking Revelation: Her Double Mastectomy
November 05, 2012 09:03 AM by Lisa Princ
Sharon Osbourne shocked fans of America's Got Talent last season when she announced that she would not be returning to the talent competition. But now, Sharon is once again ready to shock her fans, as she recently admitted to having undergone a double mastectomy, in a new interview!
Sharon Osbourne, the beloved former judge on America's Got Talent is certainly no stranger to cancer, as she successfully defeated colon cancer about 10 years ago. Since then, Osbourne is not taking any chances when it comes to cancer, as she recently revealed she had already undergone a double mastectomy, even though she did not have breast cancer at the time.
In a new interview with a UK magazine, Osbourne reveals her reason: "As soon as I found out I had the breast cancer gene, I thought 'the odds are not in my favor,'" adding: "I decided to just take everything off," as she did not want to live worrying about when she would get breast cancer.
Sharon had the procedure done last summer, which was a no-brainer decision for her. "For me, it wasn't a big decision. I want to be around for a long time and be a grandmother to Pearl," adding that it was: "a decision I made that's got rid of this weight that I was carrying around."
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Lupe Fiasco has long questioned America's political system. On his debut album in 2006, the Chicago MC looked critically at this country's foreign policy on "American Terrorist," and on 2011's "Words I Never Said," criticized President Barack Obama and the spit: "That's why I didn't vote for him, next one either."
In fact, Fiasco has long said he doesn't believe in the U.S. voting system and will not be participating in the upcoming presidential election. Now that November 6 is fast approaching, Lupe's disenfranchisement with the voting system has drawn furor from comedian and political commentator D.L. Hughley and journalist Roland S. Martin.
"Young black men are going to listen to him, and they are the ones who have decisions made for them, decisions that they are not even involved in, which is silly to me," Hughley said during a recent radio interview with Hartford, Connecticut's Hot 93.7. "There are more black men in prison then there were ever slaves. And it's silly to me that people don't want to have a hand in their future."
Martin then took to Twitter to weigh in. "I just read some comments about voting and @lupefiasco that are some of the most ignorant, false stuff someone can say," he wrote on Wednesday before he began to stress the importance of voting by throwing out stats in succession.
It didn't take long for the rapper, who is dropping his Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1 LP on September 25, to chime in. "Just lettin you 'Lupe Dumb Cuz He Don't Vote' crowd know that if y'all don't #LeeMeAlone my n—as #YallGoneGetThisWork #FL2Sept25," he tweeted in response. "Yo @rolandsmartin obama ain't gone lose cuz of me and my raps dawg…Now I'm begging you bruh bruh."
The back-and-forth lasted for several hours Wednesday night, never coming to a resolve. "For a system and a government that kills and steals all over the f—ing world with impunity and heartlessness for sake of what," Lupe wrote. "Not even in the name of GOD, in the name of corporate profit!! i aint voting 4 dat sh–. U can unfollow if u want but #YallGoneGetThisWork."
How should Lupe Fiasco express his views on the U.S. voting system? Sound off in the comments!


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(Guest post by 5-year-old)
Pronunciation guide: "pewl" for "pool," "f" for "th" and vice verftha. Avoid use of sing-song voice in favor of ADAMANT ROARS.
I am NOT going to swim across the pool today.
This is NOT a pool-swim-across day.
I am NOT going to swim like you said, because I am just a little boy and I don't know how to do big things.
Little kids cannot do things and I am just little and cute and I am NOT BIG.
There are SHARKS in the pool. I don't want to be a dolphin; I want to be a shark. Dolphins are bad!
I am NOT swimming across the pool because the pool is too cold, too hot, and too warm.
You are NOT my coach today you are just a mom and I am NOT GOING to SWIM.
My coach is NOT in charge NOBODY is in charge just MOMS but I am NOT A SWIM TEAM BOY!
Yeah, but I want there to be lava in the pool.
Yeah, but I have never even seen a volcano!
Yeah, but it is a long time since we went to France I want to go to France NOT TO SWIM LESSONS I AM NOT GOING TO SWIM.
Yeah, but I already have a trophy from baseball; trophies are not for me.
Yeah, but I want asteroids to come and destroy the earth and there be NO MORE POOLS.
Yeah, but then the meteorite will come and fall in the pool and make all the water splash out.
Yeah, but I don't need to swim because I live on land.
Yeah, but I do not need to get a treat for swimming because I DO NOT NEED TO SWIM.
Yeah, but Superman doesn't have ONE arm, he has TWO arms to push off and he can FLY and he's a SUPERHERO and I am just a LITTLE KID who does NOT NEED to push off the side of the pool.
Yeah, but Superman is not real and alive on this earth.
Yeah, but I can't swim like a T. Rex because T. Rexes just have small arms and they can't swim because they have small arms like this.
Yeah, but there are no dinosaurs on swim teams.
Yeah, but I will swim across the pool tomorrow, not today.
Yeah, but I will swim when I am six.
YOU were being THEFEETFUL because you stepped BACK and I had to swim to the WALL and you made me swim too FAR.
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Can you imagine a lake full of vodka? Sounds better than Snakes on a Plane. Well, it was reality recently in Poland, where a leak at a distillery in the town of Wielkopolska made a local lake almost 30% vodka. Almost as strong as a regular bottle and 3 times that of wine.
The townsfolk have flocked to the lake filling whatever they can find with the lake. Says one 71 year old resident, "If God doesn't help, everyone will be a drunkard with only a hole where the lake was." They say Free booze is the best booze, just beware of fish and other lake-dwellers as you drink.


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Parthenogenetic Stem Cell-Derived Human Cornea Models for In-Vitro Toxicity Testing
In the United States, over 65,000 people suffer from work-related eye injuries and illnesses each year. Another 125,000 Americans each year suffer eye injuries from household products. Worldwide, over 10 million people suffer from loss of sight because the cornea, the eye's transparent outer shell, becomes cloudy or opaque through injury or disease. Because eye disease and eye injury affect so many people, there is a need for human corneal tissue that can be transplanted into patients or used for safety testing.
Currently, there is not enough corneal tissue of high enough quality to meet these needs. Some patients receive transplanted corneas from human cadavers, but the supply of transplant-quality corneas is inadequate. Some safety testing is done using cornea-like tissues derived from cells taken from adult donors, but these tissue models do not adequately mimic the microscopic structure of the human cornea. Safety testing is also done on animals, but this practice is controversial and these animal models are also a poor match for the human cornea.
Our main goal is to use human stem cells to provide cornea-like tissue that can be used as a tool to improve the safety testing of chemicals and consumer products, and as a model system for researchers to study eye injuries. Ultimately, this cornea model may also be developed into a source of new, healthy corneal tissue to replace damaged corneas in human patients.
Our corneal tissue model, which we call a corneal orb, is a liquid-filled globe with an outer shell of tissue similar to the cornea. We derive these corneal orbs from human parthenogenetic stem cells (hpSC). These hpSC are derived from unfertilized eggs, so that no human embryo is destroyed in producing them. They therefore avoid the ethical dilemmas surrounding research on human embryonic stem cells.
Our research has shown that these hpSC can develop naturally into corneal orbs that have the same types of cells, arranged in approximately the same structures, as those found in the human cornea. The corneal orbs also have optical qualities similar to those of the human cornea.
However, to supply corneal tissue for transplantation or safety testing, we need to control the process of transforming hpSC into corneal tissue, so that we can produce larger numbers of corneal orbs with more consistent size and properties. This program is designed to make that next crucial step. As described in the full proposal, our main strategy for achieving this goal is to identify the right mix of certain proteins, called growth factors, which must be present in the culture medium to guide the development of corneal tissue. We also propose to manipulate the physical environment of the developing cell cultures in ways that may improve the strength and size of the corneal orbs. By these methods, we hope to meet the need for corneal tissue for transplantation and safety testing.
Large economic and health benefits will accrue to California through the completion of a living stem-cell-based model of the human eye (the cornea) as a research tool to study eye injury. It will provide a safer environment for California consumers and workers through more accurate eye safety testing of chemical and consumer products. It will provide a laboratory model for researchers to study healing of the eye for clinical research. World-wide demand for such a product will provide manufacturing and employment opportunities for Californians and added income to California. Finally, this model will give tangible validation to the public of the benefits that proposition 71 is bringing to California.
There is a world-wide demand for a product that models the human eye for safety testing of chemicals and consumer products. Damage to the cornea is estimated to affect over 10 million people worldwide and household products are involved in 125,000 eye injuries in the USA each year. In June of 2007 The European Union started its "REACH" regulation (Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals) requiring approximately 3.9 million test animals be used to assess the safety of chemicals (18% for eye irritation) at a cost of over 1.5 billion EURO (data published by the European Commission, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, Nov., 2004). Current models use living animals and are regarded by scientists as being flawed and by the public as cruel. Even with these flaws, alternative tests are not effective substitutes for them. In the beginning of 2008, top officials from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a five-year deal promising to share technology, information and other resources that will improve the toxicity testing of chemical compounds using current technologies rather than lab animals. This effort is designed to expand the use of human cells for testing and represents the "birth of a new approach to a crucial problem in public health."
Laboratory models of living human cornea will provide a valuable tool for California researchers to study corneal damage and will bypass the current and projected shortages of acceptable human adult corneal tissue for research due to the increased use of laser vision corrective surgery, the increased longevity of the general population, and the increase in incidence of transmissible diseases.
Intellectual property is likely to be generated through this work, resulting in increased valuation for California research organizations involved. This will generate further growth and investment and result in increased employment for Californians and added tax revenue.


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iBwave Announces Stronger Integration of iBwave Design with Collection Tools
Solution Developed in Collaboration with Ascom Network Testing
BARCELONA, MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, 28 February 2012 - iBwave and Ascom Network Testing today announced a jointly developed interface for collection tools that enables the seamless integration of iBwave flagship software, iBwave Design, with Ascom's TEMS mobile network testing solutions.
The new integration streamlines the ability for RF network engineers to test signal strength within facilities, where GPS positioning is not possible, by importing iBwave detailed floor maps to their TEMS collection tools. In one quick and easy step, the integration enables engineers to use building coordinates to align their in-building presence and provide a baseline for route planning and walk testing. Additionally, the data enriches the TEMS application by enabling engineers to display the location of antennas on floor plans, validate their DAS configurations, and much more.
iBwave Design is the most comprehensive, and widely used software in the world for in-building wireless design-planning and deployments, helping to speed up processes and reduce costs. "This new interface, which provides an important link between the wireless network planning and testing domains, is just another example of iBwave's ongoing commitment to improve the overall in-building wireless design and deployment process," says iBwave CEO, Mario Bouchard.
Based on the new "IBWC" open standard for information exchange, the interface simplifies the process of exchanging files from one tool to another, bringing added value to both applications. Ascom Network Testing is one of the first mobile network optimization tool manufacturers to include embedded support for IBWC in three key products: TEMS Pocket, a mobile phone/smartphone and advanced test tool-in-one for wireless network verification, maintenance, and troubleshooting; TEMS Investigation, the industry-leading solution for wireless network drive testing, troubleshooting, verification, optimization, and maintenance; and TEMS Discovery, a wireless network reporting and analytics tool for indoor test post-processing, drive test analysis and network diagnostics.
"With more than half of all data traffic being consumed by subscribers indoors, operators and services providers know that their ability to meet subscriber quality expectations increasingly relies on how well they can test, optimize and troubleshoot in-building coverage," says Ascom Network Testing General Manager, Rikard Lundqvist. "By co-developing an open standard for information exchange between our platforms, Ascom and IBwave are helping operators meet this demand with greater efficiency and economy, than ever before."
Ascom (Booth 1C109) and iBwave (Hall 2, Booth 2A56) are both exhibiting their product suites at Mobile World Congress. Their executive teams are also on hand for interviews and live product demos at their respective booths.
About Ascom Network Testing
Ascom Network Testing offers the TEMS Portfolio, the world's most widely used network testing, monitoring and optimization platform. Ascom Network Testing is a division of Ascom, an international solution provider with comprehensive technological know-how in Mission-Critical Communication. The company focuses on the areas of Wireless Solutions (high-value, customer-specific on-site communications solutions) and Network Testing (a global market leader in optimization solutions for mobile networks). Ascom Group has subsidiaries in 20 countries and a workforce of about 2,300 employees worldwide. The registered shares of the Ascom Group (symbol ASCN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich. (www.ascom.com).
About iBwave
iBwave, the global in-building standard, serves over 300 leading telecommunication firms in more than 70 countries worldwide, with innovative indoor wireless solutions. Its leading software suite empowers operators, system integrators and OEMs to provide optimum network coverage and capacity inside buildings, where 80 percent of all wireless traffic occurs, while also boosting efficiency and productivity through the in-building project value chain. iBwave also offers quality hands-on training and certification programs, instilling awareness and proficiency in in-building wireless network design.


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Welcome to the 2011 Zumba-thon Pledge CenterThank you for joining us on December 3, 2011 for an energy-packed event for the entire family. People of all ages and abilities enjoyed the quick, easy-to-follow aerobic moves while raising money for a good cause.
The 2011 Zumba-thon is one of our fundraising events. The Goal for EACH STUDENT is to raise a minimum of $200. You still have time to reach your goals. Think Big! Set your goal even higher!
Collect pledges from family and friends to Zumba for a great cause. Simply click on Main Login under Headquarters. Here, you can create and edit your personal webpage, email friends and family, and check the status of your pledges.
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xz vs rzip
2 Comments | Posted by rusty in Technical
As the kernel archive debates replacing .bz2 files with .xz, I took a brief glance at xz. My test was to take a tarball of the linux kernel source (made from a recent git tree, but excluding the .git directory):
linux.2.6.tar 395M
For a comparison, bzip2 -9, rzip -9 (which uses bzip2 after finding distant matches), and xz:
linux.2.6.tar.bz2 67M linux.2.6.tar.rz 65M linux.2.6.tar.xz 55M
So, I hacked rzip with a -R option to output non-bzip'd blocks:
linux.2.6.tar.rawrz 269M
Xz on this file simulates what would happen if rzip used xz instead of libbz2:
linux.2.5.tar.rawrz.xz 57M
Hmm, it makes xz worse! OK, what if we rev up the conservative rzip to use 1G of memory rather than 128M max? And the xz that?
linux.2.6.tar.rawrz 220M linux.2.6.tar.rawrz.xz 58M
It actually gets worse as rzip does more work, implying xz is finding quite long-distance matches (bzip2 won't find matches over more than 900k). So, rzip could only have benefit over xz on really huge files: but note that current rzip is limited on filesize to 4G so it's a pretty small useful window.
2 Comments for xz vs rzip
Mikael | February 16, 2010 at 12:07 am
Did you try http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/lrzip/ too? Con has done some benchmarks with linux already in http://ck.kolivas.org/apps/lrzip/README.benchmarks
lrzip has a -n switch to not do any backend compression so you can try it with xz too, but I think xz and lzma are very similar.
Followup: lrzip - Rusty Russell's Coding Blog | February 16, 2010 at 11:52 am
[…] noted in my previous post that Con Kolivas's lrzip is another interesting compressor. In fact, […]


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markets from which to recoup investment.
"It's premature to talk about pricing but it will make drug development more cost-effective," said Menelas Pangalos, AstraZeneca's head of innovative medicines.
Mace Rothenberg, senior vice president at Pfizer Oncology, said: "It should be a more efficient process but it is for a more niche, focused group of patients."
The new trial in non-small cell lung cancer will use up to 12 experimental drugs from AstraZeneca, including two compounds designed to boost the immune system that will be given to patients who do not show one of 21 sets of gene faults.
Pfizer, meanwhile, is supplying Xalkori, which is approved for certain rare lung cancers and may also work in some even more unusual types, as well as the experimental drug palbociclib, which has shown promise in breast cancer.
Around 15 to 20 patients will be given each drug initially and promising medicines could be fast-tracked into larger-scale testing. Those that show no benefit will quickly be dropped.
Kumar said new medicines could be added to the existing trial as science advances, and he hopes other drug companies will join the programme in due course.
A successful programme in lung cancer could also lead to the concept being rolled out into testing drugs for other tumour types, he said.


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Executive Summary
Since its inception in 1994, the Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences has grown from a modest number of researchers to over 400 employees, including 70 faculty encompassed within five departments, three centers and one institute. As the 10th anniversary of the division approached in 2004, its name was changed from the Division of Cancer Prevention to the Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences to reflect the expanded scope of the research being conducted on health disparities and the unequal burden of cancer in underserved populations. The five departments within the division are Behavioral Science, Clinical Cancer Prevention, Epidemiology, Health Disparities Research and Health Services Research.
The mission of the Department of Behavioral Science is to conduct biobehavioral research on cancer risk behaviors and to develop, implement, evaluate and disseminate interventions that contribute to preventing and reducing cancer incidence, mortality and morbidity. The department focuses on three major areas of research: tobacco and smoking, screening and early detection and psychosocial oncology. The Behavioral Research and Treatment Center, which is led by the Behavioral Science department, conducts a wide range of research projects in exercise physiology, the psychoneurophysiology of craving and addiction, psychological issues in survivorship. In addition, it provides one of the most comprehensive tobacco-cessation programs in the United States. The Tobacco Treatment Program successfully combines an array of services including behavioral counseling, nicotine replacement therapy and customized, patient-focused treatment plans developed and staffed by a multidisciplinary team representing psychology, psychiatry, social work and nursing all aimed at tobacco cessation. These services are provided at no charge to patients and employees.
The Clinical Cancer Prevention Department's mission is to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality through multifaceted cancer prevention approaches on the local, national and international levels. Through laboratory and clinical studies, researchers are identifying lifestyle factors, genetic predisposition and molecular events contributing to the development and prevention of cancer. The Cancer Prevention Center is led by the department and provides a comprehensive roster of evidence-based cancer screening and personalized risk reduction services. It is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and health educators. The Center also houses the Undiagnosed Breast Clinic to assess and diagnose breast abnormalities and the Undiagnosed Dermatology Clinic to evaluate skin changes and irregularities. Within the last few years, the Center has implemented the MD Anderson Patient History Database to provide a standardized foundation of data important in developing personalized risk assessments. With appropriate informed consent, this new tool and the CPC Biospecimen Repository will be critical tools for clinical investigations intended to offer our patients better options for risk characterization and reduction in the future. This focus on research-driven patient care is the cornerstone of MD Anderson's excellence.
The focus of the Department of Epidemiology is on researching the etiology and prevention of cancer, elucidating gene-environment interactions involved in cancer initiation and development, establishing and maintaining large data and biospecimen repositories and studying medically underserved populations to understand cancer-related risk and protective factors. In addition, faculty are actively engaged in translating their genetic and environment discoveries into integrated models of risk characterization that can be implemented in the clinic to improve personalized cancer prevention strategies.
The Department of Health Disparities Research was founded in 2005 with the mission of reducing - and ultimately eliminating - disparities in cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality by investigating the causes of inequalities and developing social, behavioral and medical interventions to eliminate them. The department focuses on six major areas of research directly relevant to cancer health disparities in our population: diet, physical activity, tobacco, environmental exposures, public and personal health communications and health care delivery systems. The first congressionally mandated health disparities center was established at MD Anderson in November 1999. The Center for Research on Minority Health, which is led by faculty in the Department of Health Disparities Research, seeks to ameliorate the disproportionate incidence and prevalence of cancer among ethnic and medically underserved populations by providing MD Anderson faculty across the campus with dedicated expertise, experience and a suite of services to support research and service projects in these communities. The types of support offered by the CRMH include research design (especially related to community-based participatory research), community outreach, clinical preventive services, data management, statistical, educational and administrative.
The Department of Health Services Research conducts the highest quality health services research with the ultimate aims of optimizing health care delivery and improving outcomes for the prevention and treatment of cancer. The department's goals focus on being a nationally and internationally recognized program in cancer-related health services research by conducting innovative and high quality research in comparative effectiveness, health economics, quality of care, patient-centered outcomes, and decision analysis and by educating and mentoring future health services researchers. Their objective are to build a multidisciplinary team of investigators with expertise across the spectrum of health services research; to foster collaboration among health services researchers within and outside of MD Anderson; to maintain population-based research databases for health services research; and to support and expand educational programs that focus on cancer-related health services research.
The is administered through the Office of the Vice President and engages graduate students as well as pre-doctoral and postdoctoral fellows from a wide variety of disciplines to provide focused training in risk characterization and cancer prevention research. The program has been continuously funded since 1992 by the National Institutes of Health.
Support for our research is provided in the form of grants and contracts from federal, pharmaceutical, foundational and philanthropic partners. Numerous philanthropic donors committed to a future free of cancer support the work of the division. Two recent gifts are especially notable. We were fortunate to receive a substantial, sustaining endowment from the Caroline Wiess Law Foundation. In 2008, Mr. and Mrs. Dan L. Duncan and their family gave a gift of $35 million to establish the Duncan Family Institute for Cancer Prevention and Risk Assessment. The Duncan family's generous donation is the institution's largest gift toward cancer prevention and its second-largest gift ever. The institute will further enable MD Anderson to become the world's premier center committed to cancer prevention research and practice with a specific goal of reducing the morbidity and mortality of cancer and its treatment. Additionally the gift will help train future generations of researchers and practitioners and foster a definitive resource for educating the public and health care professionals about state-of-the-art practices in cancer prevention.
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Four Years Too Early?By Tim on August 23rd, 2012
Posted In: $blogcat
We recently ran across a game that was published to iOS. A game that pits the republican presidential candidate against the democratic presidential candidate (Mitt vs. Barrack). It is totally playing of the Infinity Blade engine, and it's pretty fun. It also shows voter sway, kinda.
The Game is VOTE! The Game. put out by Epic (Chair) games. It pits the candidates against each in semi-mortal combat.
Ok, now the REAL reason I am writing this post. Maybe some of you looooong time readers remember the last election. The one where Obama won. Yeah that one. We ran a little strip series, little meaning 2 strips. Showing this EXACT situation.
So either we had a really AWESOME idea, or Epic games is a fan of Floyd.
Of course who isn't a fan of Floyd. A little credit would have been nice. But I'll settle for the version of the game where it pits Mary Ann against Ginger in an all out jell-o fight!
Until next time, keep the coffee coming!


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Practice random acts of kindness, learn Mental Health First Aid
Similar to physical first aid, MHFA provides initial help to an individual experiencing a mental health-related crisis.
Have you ever experienced a random act of kindness? During a recent backpacking trip, I experienced several. On one hot sunny day, a day hiker offered sunscreen preventing sunburn. On another occasion, my body and spirit were refreshed by watermelon slices offered as we passed through a residential area. Our feet were spared extra miles by a senior citizen at the post office who offered us a ride to a local restaurant. These were all unexpected, but greatly appreciated.
After one of these events, my sister made the comment, "We should purposely practice random acts of kindness." A discussion of where else we had experienced or participated in random acts of kindness in our lives followed her statement. Most random acts of kindness don't require a lot of time or cost. It is easy, though, to stay caught up in our own busy lives and not look around to see what is happening in our families', neighbors' and, co-workers' lives.
As I thought about purposely practicing random acts of kindness, Mental Health First Aid came to my mind. Similar to physical first aid, MHFA provides initial help to an individual experiencing a mental health-related crisis. In an MHFA course you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help in both crisis and non-crisis situations and where to turn for help.
Before you can know how to help you need to know when to help. We call this mental health literacy, or a basic understanding of what different mental disorders and addictions are, how they can affect a person's daily life and what helps individuals experiencing these challenges get well.
Contact me at (574) 523-2119 for information on upcoming MHFA trainings.
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Welcome to another instalment in our weekly news digest where the team at PSU Towers picks our favourite slices of gaming gossip from the past seven days. See below for the week's highlights.
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No multiplayer for BioShock: Infinite
Irrational Games' Ken Levine has confirmed that multiplayer will not be included in BioShock: Infinite. The comments come following news that the studio was toying with several multiplayer modes earlier in the year.
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Tomb Raider to last 12-15 hours
Crystal Dynamics' Karl Stewart has revealed that the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot will last around 12-15 hours, depending on how you play
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PS4 launch date October or November 2013, predicts Pachter
Wedbush Securities Analyst and regular videogame rumour-mongerer Michael Pachter has predicted that the PlayStation 4 will launch in October or November 2013.
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Sony, Microsoft must 'react to what we're doing.' Says Reggie
Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has said that its competitors will need to offer more than prettier visuals in regards to next-generation hardware.
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Bethesda unveils Dishonored Dunwall DLC
Bethesda has lifted the wraps off Dishonored's first batch of post-launch content, titled Dunwall City Trials.
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GTA, Max Payne won't be annualized, says Take-Two
The chief executive officer of Take-Two has insisted Rockstar juggernauts Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne and Red Dead Redemption won't be annualized.
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PS3 Skyrim DLC still coming, insists Bethesda
Bethesda has reiterated that it still plans on bringing DLC to the PlayStation 3 version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Xbox 360 and PC owners have been enjoying post-launch goodies for the acclaimed fantasy RPG since summer, starting with the Vampire-centric Dawnguard.
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Test drive new Corvette C7 prototype with Gran Turismo 5
Polyphony Digital in line with American vehicle company Chevrolet today announced that the new Corvette C7 prototype will be featured as downloadable content on Polyphony Digital's driving simulator.
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Rumor: Dragon Age III coming to next-gen systems
The CV of EA Shanghai employee Tao Gu has seemingly outed plans to release the upcoming Dragon Age III on next-generation platforms.
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Over half a million PS3s sold on Black Friday
Sony Computer Entertainment America has revealed post-Black Friday sales figures for the retail period of November 18 through November 24.
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New PS Vita bundle hitting North America
North America will receive a new PlayStation Vita bundle next week, Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has revealed.
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Rumor: PS4 to be called PS Omni, out September 2013
The chaps at Dual Pixels have unearthed a series of tantalizing - albeit unconfirmed – chunks of information on Sony's upcoming next-generation console, codenamed Orbis.
PlayStation All-Stars patch 1.02 scheduled for early next week
SuperBot Entertainment released this evening the details for the first patch of its PlayStation mash-up PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.


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The first few days in England are always a bit odd after living in China. Another blogger called it reverse culture shock and I think that's a great description.
The biggest adjustment is how polite everyone is in London. I always do a lot of shopping when I'm back and everytime I almost bump into someone, I have to remember to say "excuse me" or "sorry" and they will invariably say "sorry" back.
In Shanghai by comparison, I've lost count of the times I've been virtually knocked off my feet my someone rushing to get past me and looked on in shock and anger as they continue onwards without showing even the slightest bit of remorse.
Also unexpected was the number of retail staff in London who after saying "thank you" proceeded to wish me a merry Christmas or happy new year. Each time it happened I was so unprepared I quickly mumbled something that usually came out as gibberish.
There's politeness on the roads too. I found it highly amusing when the oncoming vehicle stopped to allow our car to pass by, since the road was too narrow at that point for two cars to pass at the same time (quite common in London). My brother was driving and he flashed his lights and waved to say thank you, then the other car driver waved to say thanks for saying thank you, and then my brother did one last wave, I guess to say thanks for saying thanks for saying thanks. I'm not entirely sure the other driver would not have gone for one more wave had we not already passed him by that point!
I drove in Beijing for several years and observed driving "etiquette" in Shanghai also. Here, the correct course of action is to speed up to ensure you get past first. The oncoming driver will do the same, so that you end up in a Mexican standoff situation where you remain for several minutes until one of you realises the only way either of you are going home is if one of you backs down and reverses back a little so the other can get by.
All I can say is, I am so happy to be back in China so I can dispense with all that unnecessary politeness which to be frank is very tiresome!


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I have always used bolts and do not have experience with Q/R's believe it or not. I am not concerned with ease of theft of components or the slight weight savings of bolts. I was just thinking of buying a few colorful doodads and Q/R's came to mind. So...
What are peoples opinions on:
1) Seat post Q/R's? Do the seat posts tend to slip anymore so than a bolt?
2) Wheel Q/R's?
I would probably get the Hope ones to match other items on my bike.


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Tax equalization, country-to-country tax treaties, income tax, and propertytax are among the myriad issues that must be addressed when an employee takes onan expatriate assignment, says Brenda Fender, director of InternationalInitiatives for the Employee Relocation Council in Washington, D.C. "Thecomplexity of tax laws for expatriates is unlimited," she says. "Taxes canbe the largest cost associated with overseas assignments, and there is anendless variety of situations that occur." The country of origin, the hostcountry, the length of stay, and the present economy are all factors in managingexpatriates.
The most frequently heard advice from individuals who have handled the humanresources side of an expatriate project is to get outside expertise early on inthe process. That doesn't mean asking your regular tax guy to get involved,Fender says. You need a company with experience handling taxes in the hostcountry and representatives in that country who can meet with your employees tohelp them handle their financial situation.
You also should have all of the financial aspects worked out before employeesand their families get on the plane, warns David Kolb, partner at Global TaxNetwork, a tax services company based in Denver. "If you wait until they arealready abroad to address tax and other financial issues, it's going to costyou a lot more than it should have."
The biggest cost--and headache--comes from the additional income tax in thehost country. Income tax is comparatively lower in the United States than inmost European countries, which means employees are faced with surprising taxburdens in their new assignments. Most companies use the tax equalization law to reduce thatburden. Through tax equalization, the employer withholds the amount of money theemployees would have paid in U.S. taxes from their paychecks, then pays all oftheir taxes in the host country.
That typically adds thousands of dollars to the cost of the assignment, saysTim Lenneman, managing partner at Global Tax Network, but it's just thebeginning of financial complications for expatriates. Beyond taxes, you need toknow how other cost-of-living increases will be handled, and who pays forhousing and education expenses. You don't want to just boost the employee'ssalary, because it sets expectations for compensation when he returns to theUnited States, he says, but the employee still needs a package that puts him ina comfortable financial situation.
"The cost of a failed expatriate assignment is huge."
To manage expectations, living, housing, and school costs are typically addedon to the employee's base salary as allowances, but they still can count astaxable income, so it's important to make educated choices, Kolb says. Whenyou work with a firm that understands the tax and financial situation in thehost country, you can find ways to reduce the burden. In some countries, forexample, if the company rather than the employee leases the housing, it's nottaxable income. In Japan, a company can make a donation to a school in exchangefor free tuition to eliminate tax implications. "There are a lot of ways tomanage costs, and companies are motivated to find them," Kolb says.
However, it's a tricky balancing act to find cost-saving measures that don'tbackfire, says George Doyle, president of Lexicon Relocation, Inc., a relocationsupport services company in Jacksonville, Florida. You want the best price butalso need to rely on the service. For example, you want your housing locatorabroad to find suitable housing for employees at a reasonable price. And youwant to be sure that the company delivering your employee's household goodsgets them there on time so the employee's family doesn't have to live in a$400-a-night hotel for three weeks. "You need dependable relationships withpeople who have local knowledge," Doyle says.
You also want to be sure your employees have the financial guidance they needwhen they need it, says Lenneman. That means there is someone in their host citywho can answer their questions and help them deal with their financialsituations, whether it's leasing a house or filing tax statements. It's amatter of productivity and satisfaction, he says. If an employee is frustratedor feels abandoned in the host country, she is more likely to give up and comehome before the job is over. "The cost of a failed expatriate assignment ishuge," he says.
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A new Electronic Arts videogame testing facility located on the Louisiana State University campus has the state of Florida worried about a full-court press to lure developers to the Bayou State.
While EA was not looking to open a new testing center, reports the Orlando Sentinel, incentives signed into law earlier this year by Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) were "too good to pass up." The facility at LSU should eventually grow to comprise 200 part-time student workers and 20 full-timers, some of who moved over from Maitland, Florida-based EA Tiburon.
Craig Hagen, EA's director of government affairs for North America, offered:
Florida is at risk of not being competitive with other states relative to these incentives programs. I understand the fiscal pressure that Florida faces, and it is a difficult thing, but they need to realize the economic incentives are what should grow the economy and turn the pressure down."
The article also notes that in order to prepare its students for jobs with developers, LSU is now offering a digital-media-based curriculum.