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Lowick and Holy Island C. of E. First Schools
November 2015 – November 2018
Valuing diversity is central to achieving the overall aim of Lowick and Holy Island C. of E. First Schools.
The governing bodies of Lowick and Holy Island C. of E. First Schools (to be known as the school) are therefore pleased to publish its Disability Equality Scheme. In developing the scheme, we have been able to identify and record the progress we have made towards achieving disability equality and tackling discrimination and come to a better understanding of the challenges still to be tackled. We will ensure that this Disability Equality Scheme is effectively implemented and scrutinised so that we meet the obligations placed upon us by the Disability Discrimination Act. We intend to use it to make real and tangible changes to how we conduct our business that will make a positive difference to the lives of disabled people. Promoting disability equality in the school will be a continuous process. It will be undertaken in partnership with the wider community and of course with disabled people themselves. We would like to thank those who have been involved in developing the scheme and we hope that we can continue to work together with disabled people to achieve disability equality in our school
1. Introduction
1.1 The duty to promote disability equality
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 was a landmark in equality legislation, making it unlawful to discriminate against someone because of his or her disability. It also required organisations to make 'reasonable adjustments' so that a disabled person could take a job, continue to work for an organisation or access services.
The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 amended the 1995 legislation. It introduced the duty to promote disability equality, which partly parallels the duty to promote race equality introduced under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000. The duty to promote disability equality contains two elements – a general duty for all public bodies and a specific duty, which applies to a more limited number of specified public authorities, including maintained schools. The Code of Practice produced by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) states that the "overarching goal of the duty is to promote equality of opportunity". In many cases the disadvantage and discrimination that disabled people experience arise from attitudinal and environmental barriers. The duty to promote disability equality aims to overcome these barriers.
This Scheme sets out the steps the governing body will take that will result in improved outcomes for disabled pupils, parents/carers and staff in all aspects of school life in the wider community and in the non-educational services they might provide.
This Scheme builds on our accessibility plan and develops our work further to include:
- A definition of both disability and inclusion that is wider than special educational needs* and applies to all vulnerable groups
- Taking a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments
- Work with pupils, staff and parents/carers
- Involving the views of disabled pupils, their carers and staff where appropriate in identifying priority actions within the school improvement plan.
1.2 The general duty
The general duty to promote disability equality places a duty on all public authorities, when carrying out their functions, to have due regard to the need to:
- Promote equality of opportunity between disabled persons and other persons
- Eliminate discrimination that is unlawful under the Disability Discrimination Act
- Eliminate harassment of disabled persons that is related to their disabilities
- Promote positive attitudes towards disabled persons
- Encourage participation by disabled persons in public life
- Take steps to take account of disabled persons' disabilities, even where that involves treating disabled persons more favourably than other persons.
1.3 The Specific Duty
The specific duty requires a designated public authority (which includes schools) to produce and publish a Disability Equality Scheme (DES), setting out how it will fulfil its general and specific duties to promote disability equality. Disabled people must be involved in the development of the Scheme. The first Disability Equality Schemes was published in primary schools in 2007 and lasted for three years with an annual review of progress.
2. Vision and Values
2.1 Our vision and values
To foster a safe yet stimulating and challenging culture in which all individuals are valued, respected, nurtured, enthused and appropriately prepared for the ever changing world in which we live.
In order to realise our vision we aim:
- To maintain a healthy, physically and emotionally safe and secure environment.
- To promote respect and trust in self and others.
- To promote collaborative teaching and learning thus valuing the opinions and perspective of all.
- To value, nurture and celebrate the diversity of talent within our community and the wider world.
- To promote a culture of creative thinking in an atmosphere where risk taking, experimentation and innovation is encouraged thus embedding it in our practice.
- To help all learners develop the strength of character and resilience to deal with life's changes and challenges.
- To celebrate success for its own sake to affirm and enable further achievement.
- To promote high expectations of behaviour and learning through personalised target setting and pupil ownership.
- To value the contributions of all stakeholders within the wider school community.
- To nurture an enquiring mind and inspire a life long passion for and enjoyment of learning.
- To provide opportunities for the children to reflect on issues which lie beyond the visible and material.
- To encourage pupils to recognise and adapt to a society which is served by an increasing use of technology related to processes. To enable pupils to prepare for this we believe that all pupils must have equal and appropriate access to Computing resources.
The spiritual, moral, cultural, social and physical development in our schools will be based on Christian values such as love of neighbour, the pursuit of truth and justice, challenge of service and duty and the experience of forgiveness.
2.2 Who do we mean by "disabled people"?
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 definition of a disabled person is someone who has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. This includes 'hidden' impairments, such as mental illness, dyslexia, autism, speech & language, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), diabetes, or epilepsy. Substantial means "more than minor or trivial" and long-term means lasting or expected to last 12 months or more.
Disability is said to an adverse effect if it affects one or more of the following:
- Mobility
- Manual dexterity
- Physical coordination
- Continence
- Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move everyday objects
- Speech
- Hearing
- Eyesight (unless brought to functionally useful level by spectacles or lenses)
- Memory or ability to concentrate, learn or understand
- Perception of risk or physical danger.
In considering what might constitute a substantial disadvantage, the school has taken account of a number of factors, eg:
- The time and effort that might need to be expended by a disabled child
- The inconvenience, indignity or discomfort a disabled child might suffer
- The loss of opportunity or the diminished progress that a disabled child may make in comparison with his or her peers who are not disabled.
Another way of considering whether particular special educational needs are disabling is illustrated in the table below:
|Physical, hearing, vision
|Speech, comprehension
|Perception of risk or danger
|Autistic spectrum
|Dyslexic-type needs
|Other learning needs
|Physical sensory
The number of disabled children and young people across England has been estimated as between 7% and 12%. Although disability and special educational needs are not the same thing, the ROL return for our school (2014), showed 5 children as having special needs met at School Intervention (with outside agency involvement) or with a statement of special educational needs. The school governing body and senior managers collect information regarding staff and pupil headcount by gender, disability, age and ethnicity, including data and other information on staff recruitment and progression. The school seeks to collect this information sensitively and confidentially, while encouraging disclosure.
2.3 Discrimination Disabled People Face
Disabled people are discriminated against in a number of different ways. These include
- Discriminatory attitudes
- A lack of accessible information
- Inaccessible environments
- Services that have not been designed to take account of the needs of disabled people.
2.4 Action To Date
Our Disability Equality Scheme will take a fundamental step in removing these discriminatory barriers for disabled people in our school. The Scheme builds on what we have done already to promote equality for disabled people.
For example we have adopted:
- An Accessibility Plan which aims to
- Increase the extent to which disabled pupils can participate in the school curriculum
- Improve the physical environment in our schoolto increase opportunities for disabled pupils
- Ensure that disabled children are provided with information in formats that are accessible for them
- An Equal Opportunities Policy
3. Involvement
3.1 Involvement of Disabled People in Developing the Scheme
We have worked closely with pupils through the Pupil Council and Whole School meetings. Governors have carried visits to input into the scheme. Local OAP's and disabled members of the community have been into school to help develop. The Action Plan will be monitored very year.
3.2 Developing a voice for disabled pupils, staff and parents/carers
Pupils and parents/carers participate in review meetings, transition planning, etc. Disabled pupils, staff and parents/carers are actively involved in the life of the school, including visits out, after school clubs etc. Involvement in the development and monitoring of both the scheme and the action plan is a good example of this.
3.3 The Governing Body
All minutes of meetings are available to parents/carers or local community on request. Parents are represented on the governing bodies through parent governs. Governors hold parent meetings and publish a school profile. Parents are consulted through regular questionnaires.
3.6 Eliminating harassment and bullying
The governing bodies have developed a School Harassment and Bullying policy. See policy.
3.7 Reasonable Adjustments
We make every effort to make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning breaks, lunchtime, after school clubs and trips (out of school activities). These adjustments will be tailor made to the need of the individual.
3.8 School Facility Lettings
The schools are used by the community and PTA etc. We ensure that there is ample car parking for disabled parking, with a ramp for access to school.
3.9 Information, Performance and Evidence
a. Pupil Achievement
As a small school we track pupil progress on an individual basis. Results are moderated and submitted to the LA and DfE. These results are collated to produce a School Profile (LA) and ROL (DfE).
b. Learning Opportunities
All of the pupils regardless of ability/disability experience the same Learning Opportunities as we follow a whole school cross curriculum.
c. Admissions, Transitions, Exclusions (including Behaviour cases)
We have a nil return on exclusions from school
d. Employing, promoting and training disabled staff
All posts are subject to equal opportunities, we would not discriminate against a candidate.
4. Impact Assessment
Our school recognises the importance of assessing the impact of its current policies and practices on disability equality, in order to ensure that they do not have an adverse impact on its disabled stakeholders and to inform future planning.
Our school therefore regularly monitors the impact of the school's policies. This is captured by means of the school's equalities monitoring process which involves
- Consultation with disabled stakeholders, in order that areas for change can be identified
- Analysis of information from data collection relating to disability.
This Disability Equality Scheme is a working document and therefore one which will be subject to review and alteration in response to the school's impact assessments, and views expressed by its disabled members, and will be used to drive forward the promotion of disability equality. It will therefore be key to the review and development of all school policies and practices in order to achieve the school's vision of a welcoming and diverse community.
5. Our Priority Areas Identified in the Action Plan
Access to information and services
Health and Safety – New signage to be put in place.
Physical access
Lettings and use of building by community – signage in braille, switches to be at waist height.
Information we will collect
This scheme will monitor -
Effectiveness of reasonable adjustments
Recruitment, retention and career development of disabled staff
Admissions of disabled pupils
Exclusion of disabled pupils
We will use the results of our monitoring and assessment activities to make reasonable adjustments, review the effectiveness of this plan and identify future priorities.
Looking ahead
We are aware of the following major challenges for our school that may impact on our work to promote disability equality. Budget constraints on building alterations.
Action plan
Our priority actions are included in our Federation Improvement Plan
6. Making it happen
6. 1 Implementation
This Disability Equality Scheme represents the school's vision backed up by key actions which will be carried out within the next three years. There will be:
- Clear allocation of lead responsibility
- Clear allocation of resources
- Indication of expected outcomes
- Clear timescales
- Specified time-scale for process and review:
The governing body, Pupils and members from the local community will monitor and review this scheme termly. The school governing body will present findings annually, to all members of the school community, and available in alternative forms of communication which are appropriate to the needs of its disabled members.
6.2 Evaluation
There will be internal evaluation of this scheme as above, and also with the School Improvement Partner and OFSTED. Evaluation of this scheme will therefore be incorporated into the OFSTED SEF, as will the data giving information on the number of disabled pupils in the school, and their achievements.
6. 3 Publication
This document is published in conjunction with the school's Access Plan and forms part of the school's improvement plan and equal opportunities policy.
6. 4 Reporting
There will be an annual report on this scheme demonstrating:
- Progress made
- Outcomes achieved
- Work in progress
- Amendments to the scheme.
This report will be published as follows:
- In the school prospectus
- On the school's website
- Be available to all school members in hard copy, and in the form of alternative communication where necessary.
6. 5 Links with other school plans and policies:
This Scheme is to be read in conjunction with the School Access Plan. Together, they are intrinsic to:
- The School Improvement Plan
- The Equal Opportunities Policy
- Equalities Monitoring procedure
- Anti-Bullying/behaviour Policies
- Protection of Employees and associated documents (including Bullying and Harassment)
Reviewed annually
If you need further copies of this document, or would like the document in another format, such as enlarged print, Braille, audio tape or another language, please contact:
Lowick C. of E. First School
Telephone: 01289 388268
* the legislation includes in the definition of SEND any pupil who has significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of peers or a disability preventing or hindering access to educational facilities


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California court: Private email exempt from open records law
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The 6th District Court of Appeal in San Jose ruled last week that the state's Public Records Act doesn't extend to public officials' private devices.
Since the advent of email, activists and others in the state have been battling with officials at all levels of government over whether public issues discussed on privately owned phones, computers and tablets and managed with personal accounts are covered by the Public Records Act.
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Ryan Church hit a three-run double in a six-run third inning that lifted Tommy Hanson and the Atlanta Braves past Max Scherzer and the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 Monday.
Hanson (8-2) gave up six hits, no walks and two runs in six innings for his third straight win. The rookie right-hander struck out seven.
Garret Anderson gave the Braves a 1-0 lead with a second-inning homer, and Adam LaRoche added a two-run shot off Scherzer in the sixth.
The Braves won two of three in a series that took three months to complete. The game was rescheduled following a May 17 rainout at Turner Field.
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From Joe Six-Pack to Joe College, the face of the desired beer drinker has changed in the past few years with growing sales of craft beer brands and fruit flavors. Joe College, unlike his older and more blue-collar counterpart, Joe Six-Pack, is a "lot more experimental than [he] used to be, sampling craft beers, cocktails and flavored malt beverages." According to AdAge, Anheuser-Busch InBev and MillerCoors have been in hot pursuit of college-age drinkers and hipsters, respectively.
The conglomerates haven't exactly helped their own causes by raising prices on "subpremium" brands during this time. (We're talking about beers like Natural Light, Busch Light, Busch, Miller High Life and Keystone Light.) It's why this year, as the publication noted, each has added new packaging and promotions to reinvigorate sales and public interest. To combat a slackening in sales, Busch, Miller High Life and Keystone Light are pursuing consumers through social media, giveaways and in-store promotions.
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Unfortunately the Audio trail is no longer operating, but the narrated guide has now been put together with a video walk-through, which is accessible online, through the links below.
There are 4 parts, each being some 8 minutes long, and each being accessed through a separate link. Depending on your browser, after watching one, you may need to return to this page to access the next part.
Part 1 discusses the interpretive centre
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|YDS: 5.10b French: 6a+ Ewbanks: 19 UIAA: VII- ZA: 19 British: E2 5b [details]
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By moss1956
Oct 8, 2008
|Actually it has 5 bolts in 60 feet. After about 20 feet its just low angle choss.
By crimpandpeel
Oct 28, 2009
This is not the name of this route, it's actually called Silk Road- Bolted by Shawn Kintzle and the F.A. by him as well. so for the weekend warriors that start posting who knows and ratings that not done from the ground up, clean, not hanging on every bolt and throwing out some rating that could get a climber hurt by bad raters that love posting crap ratings, keep your opinionated rating to yourself please.
this also goes for Indian Bluffs area. Hey if you really can't do the moves, zip it.
By Dan Roberts
From: Eastern Iowa
Jul 4, 2010
rating: 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
|First bolt is not that high and is were it should be. Well protected route and not that chossy.


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Carroll Shelby turned the racing world upside down when he paired the small, lightweight AC body with a powerful Ford V-8 engine. The cars were a force to be reckoned with on the racetrack, and looked great to boot. While production of early Shelby Cobras was low, Shelby American has produced CSX continuation series' to give future generations an authentic Shelby Cobra experience. One such series is the CSX 8000 series which brings back to life the timeless design of the "slab-sided" small-block Cobras.
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LOOMIS -- Jose Fernandez III of the Upper Lake Junior Cougars and Patrick Mick and Alex Garcia of the Kelseyville Krush attended the Tournament of Champions on Saturday in Loomis.
Fernandez, competing in the 34-wrestler strong 100-pound class, posted a 3-2 record. He won an out-bracket match to qualify for the championship bracket, pinning his opponent, before losing his next match by points. Once in the consolation bracket, Fernandez posted 10-8 and 8-5 wins before losing 9-1 in his final match.
Garcia also ended his day at 3-2 in the 112-pound division. After dropping his first match by decision, Garcia reeled off three straight wins, two by pins and the other by major decision. He lost his final match by pin to the eventual sixth-place finisher.
Mick, competing in the 122-pound division, lost his first match by pin and his next by points.
On March 8, 10 members of the Upper Lake Junior Cougars attended the Mavericks Roundup at Mesa Verde High School in Citrus Heights, a tournament that drew approximately 600 wrestlers from throughout Northern California.
Zethan Wurm went undefeated, pinning all three of his opponents to earn a first-place medal. Another first-place medal went to Andrew Brackett, who went 3-0, including a first-round pin.
Zethan's younger brother, Damian Wurm, went 2-1, including a win in overtime, to finish second. Fernandez III, competing in a 16-man varsity bracket, went 3-1, his only loss coming in overtime in the finals as he also finished second.
Yet another second-place medal went to Donovan Fernandez, who went 2-1, including a win over his younger sister, Gabriella Fernandez, who finished third. Colten Mahoney ended up with a third-place medal as well while logging his first pin of the season.
Aiden Dancer, Cody Snider and Noah De Los Santos did not notch a win and finished in fourth place.


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WASHINGTON — Only days before one of the carrier's buses was involved in a multi-fatality accident near San Bernardino, Calif., last Sunday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration had conducted a compliance review of the operations of Scapadas Magicas and had discussed with company officials breakdowns in safety management systems that were resulting in vehicle maintenance violations, including two out-of-service orders involving the bus that crashed.
Seven passengers and the driver of a vehicle that the bus struck as it careened down a hill, died.
Late Friday, the FMCSA issued an imminent hazard operations OOS order against the carrier, putting it out of business in the United States.
While the order did not specify, the compliance review was likely the result of the carrier's Vehicle Maintenance BASIC, which is some 10 points above the threshold for intervention, and the fact that the carrier's OOS rate for the past two years is 36 percent, some 16 percent above the national average.
"After the tragic crash earlier this week, FMCSA investigators quickly inspected this carrier's other two buses, which had been operated on U.S. roads, and immediately shut them down," said FMCSA Administrator Anne S. Ferro.
A post-crash investigation by FMCSA inspectors of Scapadas Magicas' two other motorcoaches that had been operating in the U.S. found serious mechanical safety violations, and those buses were immediately placed out-of-service.
FMCSA investigators also found that the company had failed to ensure that its vehicles were systematically inspected, repaired and maintained, and its drivers properly qualified and licensed, contrary to information provided by company officials in January 2013.
The FMCSA said that the carrier uses drivers despite not having ensured the driver is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle, including drivers where Scapadas Magicas had not made required checks into the driver's background.
Federal records show the bus involved in the accident had been the subject of five inspections during the past 24 months ending Jan. 25, 2013, but only one time — Oct. 10, 2011 — did a violation involve brakes. On that date, the bus had two violations, including no/insufficient warning devices and insufficient brake linings, neither of which is an OOS violation.
The roadworthiness of the 1996 bus loomed as a key issue after the driver told investigators the brakes failed as it descended from the popular Big Bear ski area.
A roadside inspection in California on Oct. 16, 2012, found seven violations, including an OOS violation for improper battery installation.
A roadside inspection May 25, 2012, resulted in an OOS violation for wheel fasteners loose and/or missing.
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SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown wants "three or four" more players to add to his squad before the start of the League Two season.
The Shrimpers chief is still eager to strengthen his options before the new campaign kicks off next month.
And he would ideally like to bring in two more defenders and another striker.
"We're desperately short of defenders and I think that's there for all to see," confirmed Brown.
"We don't have many options at all back there and that's definitely my priority to sort out.
"I would like to bring people in this week and I do feel as though we need to sign another three or four.
"Finances will dictate things but if we can get three good quality players then I would be very happy with that.
"Two of them need to be defenders and I still think we need to sign another striker as well ideally."
Brown still has centre-backs Mads Ibenfeldt and Ben Richards-Everton on trial and the duo are expected to line up against either Queens Park Rangers or Ipswich Town this week as they bid to secure themselves a contract with the Shrimpers.
However, right-back Dan Leadbitter is no longer with Blues having opted to sign for Bristol Rovers who were relegated from League Two last season.
"Dan has chosen to sign a two-year deal with Bristol Rovers and I'm disappointed if I'm honest," said Brown, below.
"I would liked to have had another look at him and for him personally I think he's better than non league.
"But he's made his decision and good luck to him there."
Brown also used Saturday's behind-closed-doors friendly at Charlton Athletic to take a look at striker Jordan Chiedozie who impressed him when playing for Concord Rangers against the Shrimpers last Wednesday.
And Brown was pleased with how his side fared against their Championship hosts.
"We noticed Jordan in our game at Concord and he'll be staying with us for a while for us to have a look at him," said Brown.
"I was actually quite pleased with how we played, but I was disappointed that we didn't manage to score because we certainly had the chances to do so."
The closest the Shrimpers came to netting was when Lee Barnard smashed an effort against the woodwork.
But Charlton came out on top, winning 1-0, thanks to an 86th minute effort from winger Johann Gudmundsson.
The game also saw Blues' latest signing David Worrall play the whole of the second half.
Southend: Bentley; White (Williams), Thompson, Prosser, Coker; Hurst (Worrall), Leonard, Clifford (Payne), Atkinson (Banton); Barnard (Chiedozie), Weston (Corr).


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We couldn't have been happier to welcome Susan to the Thomas family!
Jason and Susan were married at a beautifully simple wedding ceremony at Mantra, Kingscliff. Both the bride and groom looked fantastic as they practically strutted down the aisle to centre-stage, where they committed themselves to each other in front of a very select group of family and friends.
Some nasty weather changed "drinks on the lawn" into "drinks in Jason and Susan's suite overlooking the beach" – but not before a few mandatory photos, of course!
We headed next door to Pepper's resort for a cocktail party reception, where we dined on oysters and canapes (the Phad Thai was awesome!) and drank James Squire ales. Jason made a quick speech to toast his new wife and thank us all for coming, but the pleasure was all ours!
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While Nicky has gone on to launch a career as a fashion designer, she admits that she initially wanted nothing more than to educate a classroom filled with students.
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However, on the Irish version of the PS3 website a launch price of EUR630 is stated, whilst it is also claimed that the 20Gb version will not be available at launch.
Whilst prices are likely to be slightly different in Sterling, a direct translation could mean a UK launch price of anything between GBP400 and GBP415 for the 60Gb model and a GBP330 price for the 20Gb model, if that is indeed to arrive in Europe.
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Day 2 of the 2000 CES
Transparent Audio is demonstrating several power conditioners, including the new four-outlet Power Isolator ($1500), and other products aimed at the custom installation and home-theater markets. Transparent also had a new line of in-wall speaker wire on hand, with tuneable networks that allow the installer to measure the length of the cable run after it is installed and "tune" the cable with DIP switches.
PS Audio was running a live display comparing their Power Plant with two competitors' products, using notoriously unstable hotel power as a source. Once passed through a P300, which sat on the table next to a computer monitor, the power represented onscreen looked like a perfect sinewave, with very little noise or other artifacts when compared to the raw feed, which shifted back and forth in time and brimmed with nasty spikes. Of course, the competition did not fare so well, with one product appearing to actually add noise to the AC when switched into the circuit. PS Audio was also debuting the first of a new series of power amplifiers, with the 150Wpc A300 coming in at between $1200 and $1500. The new amp, expected in the spring of this year, will be followed by the more powerful A600 and A1200 in the next few months.
Boulder Amplifiers also had a new stereo amp on display, the 1060, retailing for $18,500 including a remote and rated at 300Wpc. Also new is the company's 1012 DAC preamplifier, slated to appear this March for $15,000. The fully upgradeable preamp is ready to handle anything up to a 192kHz digital source, and can be updated to accommodate DSD or DVD-Audio signals when they finally become available straight from a transport.
VTL had on hand the new IT-85 Integrated Amplifier, released about two months ago at $2500. The unit features a processor loop, simple remote control, and 75Wpc of tetrode tube power. Chord Electronics, now distributed in the US by the Harvey Electronics Chain and online by CoolAudio.com, displayed their new 350Wpc SPM 1200e power amp, which will hit the shelves in about a month at $7500. Also on the rack was the new DSC 1500e DAC ($9000), which will accept both DSD and DVD-Audio modules when the digital signals become obtainable from players.
Monolithic Sound had several new components up and running, including the PA-1 passive/active line stage at $499 and the 50W class-A monoblock amplifier at $649. Also showing are the company's external power supplies, for use with the PA-1 and MSB LinkDAC and Audio Alchemy products.
One of the few exhibitors showing an entire one-brand system, from preamp to speaker, was newcomer Red Rose Music (see earlier story), who put together a simple display driven by a Sony SACD deck. The setup featured the Model 3 SS preamp ($10,000), the Model 2 SS power amp ($7000), and the R3 speaker ($3000/pair), which sports custom ribbon tweeters.
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Episode 32
Tuesday night was the first of two nights called Idol Gives Back and devoted to raising money to fight poverty both in Africa and in America. The only mentor guiding the singers, really, was human kindness, with the finalists choosing inspiring songs. Actually, there's a small lack of synchronicity here: the singer who's eliminated on Wednesday likely may suffer some odd twinge at being sent home for a good cause. But there are worse problems, no? Like poverty.
Chris Richardson began the night singing Eric Clapton's "Change the World." I found myself thinking, "Oh, I wonder what inspiring song Sanjaya will pick tonight," and then had a brief letdown remembering that he was gone. I don't think the guy's name came up once. Chris was no better than usual, but Simon was pleased, and announced with great satisfaction: "The competition starts properly tonight."
I think it may actually have ended by the close of the hour: That's when 17-year-old Jordin Sparks triumphed with the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic "You'll Never Walk Alone." She sang with a soulful, melting emotionalism. Melinda Doolittle was also in good, fiery form, but no one else was in the same league. Blake Lewis, LaKisha Jones, Phil Stacey and Chris all were, in a word, unspired. Those first two will probably be Wednesday's bottom two.
The results show will be expanded into a star-studded, two-hour event featuring Kelly Clarkson, Jack Black, Celine Dion and guest mentor Bono and cohosted by Ellen DeGeneres.
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The Pavilion in Bedford Park is getting a new lease of life as a takeaway officially opens.
Window At The Park is run by the team behind the successful kiosk in Russell Park, who say it is the first step to reopening a sit-down cafe.
Emma Garrett and Nansi Rose co-founded the business. They have been working on their Pavilion plan for a couple of years.
Emma said: "It's a stunning building and we hope to refurbish it as soon as we can. We need to invest in the kitchen and make the loos more pleasant. In winter it will be a warm place to sit and read a newspaper, or join in with family-friendly events."
A regular children's nature activity session will begin after half term and Emma hopes once the cafe opens, it will not be long before live music and theatre also return to the park.
For now, take-away customers are served from a window at the side of the building, and can enjoy teas and coffees, home-made cakes, sandwiches and frozen yoghurt. Soya, decaffeinated and gluten-free options are available.
The official opening takes place on Saturday from 10am.
There will be nature activities, stories and songs, and a litter-pick for younger visitors while a fitness expert will also be on hand to advise adults how to make the most of the park.
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Rebelling Against The Sham Democracy of Pakistan
Rebelling Against The Sham Democracy of Pakistan
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Friday, August 05, 2011
On July 28, 2011, at around 2 PM Pakistani standard time, Manzoor Parwana was arrested in Gilgit city by Pakistani security personnel after he finished his speech during the students' convention of Balawaristan National Students Organization. The gathering was inside Palace Hotel and comprised of few hundred students who were unarmed and remained peaceful throughout the ceremony.
Engineer Manzoor Hussain Parwana belongs to sub-district (tehsil) Thowar-Rondu, district Skardo of Gilgit-Baltistan, which is a UN-declared disputed territory under Pakistan's control. Manzoor is chairperson of Gilgit-Baltistan United Movement (GBUM), which is an indigenous political party of Gilgit-Baltistan. Manzoor is a seasoned politician and one of the leading voices of the two million voiceless people of the region. GBUM demands self-determination for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan in reference to the UN resolutions. GBUM is also part of the greater political alliance called Gilgit-Baltistan Democratic Alliance (GBDA) which comprises of eight political and cultural groups.
According to the FIR, Manzoor was arrested for demanding cross-LOC (line of control between India and Pakistan in Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan sector) travel to facilitate visits for more than ten thousand divided family members. He also demanded withdrawal of Pakistani security forces from the region which is in line with the UN resolutions. Pakistan is signatory to these UN resolutions and agreed to the international community to pull its troops, citizens and civil administrators from Gilgit-Baltistan.
After his arrest, Manzoor Hussain was taken to the ISI (secret service agency) cell in Sonikot neighborhood of Gilgit city where he was interrogated. Later he was given in police custody. The session judge charged Manzoor for sedition under articles 123A, 124A, and 153A. He was declared guilty for disloyalty to Pakistan.
Manzoor's attorney, Advocate Ehsan Ali, who is also the president of Gilgit-Baltistan bar association, states that Gilgit-Baltistan is a disputed territory. Bringing references from Pakistan's constitution of 1973, verdicts of supreme court and Lahore High Court, the supreme and high courts of Pakistani Kashmir, the articles of empowerment and self-governance presidential ordinance of Gilgit-Baltistan-2009, the consistent statements of Pakistani high ranking bureaucrats, federal cabinet members, presidents, and prime ministers, and the articles of China-Pakistan border agreement of 1963; Advocate Ehsan Ali stated that Gilgit-Baltistan falls outside the constitutional purview of Pakistani federation and therefore the country lacks sovereignty over Gilgit-Baltistan. Under these conditions, Pakistan has no legal right to extend its penal code, political parties act and judicial system to the region; and the issue of loyalty or disloyalty to Pakistan does not arise either since Gilgit-Baltistan is not a part of the country.
The unfortunate incident of Manzoor's arrest occurred on the same day, when Pakistani foreign minister, Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar, was on her official visit to New Delhi, where she was lecturing Indian authorities to ensure freedom of political activity and expression in Kashmir. The situation exposes Pakistani double standards on human rights as authorities in Islamabad often fail to ensure freedom of expression and political activity in its controlled parts of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The United Nations charter on human rights ensure such rights for every human which the Pakistani regimes have failed to guarantee even under the flourishing democratic rule of President Asif Ali Zardari. Pakistan must allow freedom of expression, peaceful gathering and journalistic activity to even those in Gilgit-Baltistan who disagree with Pakistani policy on the Kashmir issue.
Family and friends fear for life of Manzoor Parwana, who remains in surveillance of predatory ISI. All of you are requested to contact foreign embassies in Islamabad and representatives of international human rights organizations including UNO stationed in Pakistan to demand immediate release of Manzoor Hussain Parwana.
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Bad news - A's have Yu Darvish's number; good news - nobody else does
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Almost every starting pitcher has a "nemesis," a team that seemingly has him figured out.
It becomes a real problem when the starter lets frustration over an individual opponent bleed over into other starts.
So, what's the deal, Yu Darvish? Are you concerned that your ongoing problem with Oakland might linger into other outings?
"Oakland, I have no idea who you are talking about," Darvish said through an interpreter on Friday after a bullpen session. "I don't even know where Oakland is."
Darvish fell to 1-8 for his career against the A's with a loss on Tuesday in which he allowed seven runs. Over the last two seasons, as Oakland's hold on him has grown tighter, there may be some hangover effect, but not much of one. Darvish is 2-1 with a 3.73 ERA in five starts following a loss to Oakland over the last two seasons.
After his last loss against the A's, Darvish came back five days later and allowed a pair of first-inning homers against the Angels but ended up lasting 6 1/3 innings in a 14-3 win.


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About Oxford Circus
Oxford Street in the West End of London is best known as the most popular and well-known shopping destinations in the UK. Its hundreds of shops draw visitors by the million to the City of Westminster each year. There are few more vibrant places in the world than Oxford Street and the roads majestic architecture is steeped in history and fashionable tradition. Running along from the edge of Bloomsbury and Tottenham Court Road, west towards Bond Street and Marble Arch, Oxford Street is a major route through the West End. The road itself is just north of Green Park and Piccadilly Circus, Soho Square and Covent Garden, and a little way south of Regents Park, Euston and Marylebone.
Setting up your business here
Business interests on Oxford Street are dominated by flagship retail outlets like those of Selfridges, Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser, Debenhams and John Lewis. However, there are a broad variety of commercial companies operating from office space very nearby, including property firms, advertisers and publishing houses. Given the number of visitors that the area attracts, Oxford Street is necessarily well served by a variety of transport networks, including the Tube from Oxford Circus, Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road, and a near constant stream of buses and taxis. The City and Canary Wharf and easily accessible from Oxford Street, as are all areas around Euston, Mayfair, Westminster and Bloomsbury.
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Gander curates opening show at Lisson Gallery's new space in Milan
I know about creative block and I know not to call it by name Curated by Ryan Gander
Lisson Gallery Milan, Via Zenale, 3
16 September – 5 November 2011
Lisson Gallery Milan is pleased to announce a group show of ten Lisson artists, curated by Ryan Gander. The exhibition marks the opening of Lisson Gallery's new space in Milan, bringing its international programme directly to the Italian contemporary art scene for the first time. With newly created works by Cory Arcangel, Ryan Gander, Haroon Mirza and Jonathan Monk as well as existing works by Allora & Calzadilla, Art & Language, Gerard Byrne, Spencer Finch, Giulio Paolini and Lawrence Weiner, the exhibition exemplifies the gallery's cross-generational and innovative programme over its 44-year history.
Lisson Gallery Milan Courtesy Lisson Gallery and Andrea Martiradonna
The exhibition explores the ebb and flow characteristic of the creative process; the stumbling blocks artists face in their daily practice; the ideas hidden in distraction, detours and seemingly unproductive pursuits; the moment before an image manifests itself, when a work is still unstable and in development. Many of the works in the exhibition resist closure in that they remain open to interpretation and explore the abstraction, negation or instability of a concept or image. Gander explains:
"An artist's vocation often involves the avoidance of activity, as much as keeping busy. How many times have we heard clichés related to the over-working of a painting, the over-editing of a text or a concept becoming clouded by the complexity of its own meaning. Often it seems when we stop and walk away, go for a drive in the car, sit in a pub with friends, put a record on and make a cup of tea - allow the world to take hold of us - that the magic dust begins to fall. And on a good day when the tap is fully open, it can come with palpitations and stomach wrenching excitement that makes you double over in surprise. I think that's the beginnings of explaining why being an artist is such a privilege. The rest, however, happens in the studio: staring at a sheet of white paper with a fear of making a move, turning it over and over to see if the reverse side will inspire a beginning of something. I'm not naturally a superstitious man, but I know about creative block, and I know not to call it by name."
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"I thought, now that I have this audience, is there something I can do that would be essentially a kind of public service?" Stanford alumnus and bestselling author Daniel Levitin said in an interview. "What can I teach people about science in general?"
Levitin, a neuroscience researcher at McGill University in Montreal, decided he'd educate the public about the evolution of the human brain through a subject we can all understand: music.
Thus was born "The World in Six Songs," a neuroscience lecture in layman's terms that hooks readers with the catchy idea that all music ever created can be classified into six categories: friendship, joy, comfort, religion, knowledge and love. Curious readers would, Levitin hoped, open the book to see how he explained such an ambitious theory and close it with more knowledge about evolution.
One of Levitin's theories detailed in his book is that music played a big role in creating society and culture all over the world, not just the other way around. He mentions a wide variety of styles, including 6,000-year-old Persian verse, recordings from biblical times, and ancient tribal African drumming. What they all have in common, he says, is emotion no one can express in spoken conversation or prose. That emotion can bring people together, creating friendships and communities.
"I believe that songs are a reflection of human emotion and the human condition, and all cultures experience the same basic emotions," Levitin said.
Levitin's new book started creating curiosity even before it came out. A week before the book was to be released, it was in its third printing to accommodate pre-order demands. Sales figures may shoot up even more after a national book-signing tour that takes the author to Kepler's Books in Menlo Park, on Aug. 25.
Even the most widely read science writers don't typically boast a readership that includes average Americans. So what's Levitin's secret? A lot of big names.
"Going in, I had the support of musicians," said Levitin, a former record producer. "A number of musicians who've read advanced copies the publisher provided asked if there was something they could do to help promote the book."
Singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell performed at Levitin's book-signing in New York City on Aug. 19, the day "The World in Six Songs" was released. Both bass player Victor Wooten and David Byrne, lead singer of Talking Heads, want to play a role in his book-signing tour.
Although Levitin makes it look easy in his writing, he said combining studies from so many scientific subjects to explain music and the brain is exhausting. He had a little help from his alma mater, Stanford, where he earned a bachelor's degree in cognitive psychology and cognitive science.
"Stanford is at the forefront of interdisciplinary work, and that's what my whole research program at McGill has been about," Levitin said. "One has to combine music and anthropology and psychology with neuroscience. I use all that in the book."
Levitin looks forward to returning to this area for his Kepler's reading. He even fears he won't want to leave once he gets here.
Palo Alto, he said, "is the most beautiful place I know of. I like Montreal, but I think the Bay Area is always going to be my home."
What: Author Daniel J. Levitin speaks on his new book, "The World in Six Songs."
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I have had my splint off for about a week now but still unable to move my eyebrows/feel my forehad. I have seen that smiling may temporary not be possible as the surgery has its effects on the upper lip, but is it also normal to be unable to lift the eyebrows? If so, why is this?
Does Rhinoplasty Affect Eyebrow/forehead Movement?
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Rhinoplasty affect eyebrow/forehead movement
A rhinoplasty per se should have no adverse effect on the movement of your eyebrows or forehead. Following rhinoplasty, there may be swelling in the lower forehead region between your eyebrows (glabella region) that may extend to the central portions of your eyebrows and adjacent forehead. This swelling may temporarily limit mobility in this region. Other than the swelling, there is no anatomical reason why a rhinoplasty should impact forehead and eyebrow movement.
Forehead Numbness After Rhinoplasty Not Common
It is very unusual to have no sensation at all in the forehead after a rhinoplasty.
If you did not have any Botox in the forehead and cannot raise your eyebrows, that is unusual as well.
You need to see your physician to get examined in detail.
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The surgical aproach for the rhinoplasty will not cause any changes to the forehead feeling and movement. You need to discuss these with your plastic surgeon.
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Rhinoplasty should have no effect on the upper third of your face. You are still swollen and that explains why you are noticing difficulty with your eyebrows.
Rhinoplasty should NOT affect Brow Movement of Forehead Sensation
Nose surgery, in itself, should NOT affect brow movement, forehead sensation or your ability to smile. It definitely should not keep you from being able to raise your brows. In my opinion, you should contact your surgeon and have it looked at.
Rhinoplasty and brow movement
Rhinoplasty generally should not affect your brow movement unless an additional procedure was done at that time. It's possible that you have some residual surgical glue (which we use to hold the splint on) on your forehead, which can feel tight and limit motion. I suggest calling your surgeon's office to ask about your brow movement. Best wishes, /nsn.
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Eugenics was mentioned earlier in the thread.
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Joyce F. White, 80, of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly at her residence Tuesday, February 25, 2014. She was born November 13, 1933 in North Ridgeville. Miss White was a resident of North Ridgeville for most of her life and she also lived in Florida for a few years.
She was a graduate of North Ridgeville High School, the Akron City Hospital School of Nursing and of Baldwin Wallace University. She was a registered nurse and worked as a nurse for many years. Miss White was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in North Ridgeville and of the Jolly 60's in Elyria. She enjoyed sewing and she loved taking classes and furthering her education.
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Sebastian Vettel won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday for his fifth victory in six races this season, beating Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button in a thriller that several drivers failed to finish.
The most exciting race of the season featured almost as many twists and turns as Monaco's famed street circuit.
"It was unbelievable. The race today was pretty entertaining," said Vettel, the defending Formula One champion. "The roulette button must have stopped last night and kept on spinning."
The German is strengthening his grip on the title with each race. He leads Lewis Hamilton by 58 points, Red Bull teammate Mark Webber by 64, Button by 67 and Alonso by 74.
"We need to win three races and (Vettel) not to score," Alonso said. "At the moment I don't think it's possible."
Vettel celebrated with team members by throwing himself into a swimming pool on top of Red Bull's "Energy Station" - a meeting place for guests at the race. Other Red Bull staff did back flips into the pool as Vettel smiled.
Vettel gambled by staying on the same set of soft tires, turning the last 15 laps into a battle of wits, with Alonso and Button on his tail. It appeared the move was going to backfire before a crash on lap 72 resulted in a red flag that brought a suspension just as he was about to be caught.
Vettel was able to change tires before the race resumed, making the last few laps a procession.
"I saw the only chance to win this race was to try and stay out. I was nearly 20 laps under pressure with Fernando and Jenson behind, it was getting closer and closer," said Vettel, whose only loss this year came when Hamilton beat him in China.
Alonso's second place is the best performance of the season for the two-time former F1 champion. For Button, it was another case of coming so close to winning again in Monaco.
"Third in Turkey and now second here, definitely a good weekend for us," Alonso said. "I think the first safety car played a big part. If not, Jenson was on his way to the victory."
Webber finished fourth, ahead of Japan's Kamui Kobayashi and Hamilton.
Seven-time former champion Michael Schumacher, Ferrari's Felipe Massa, and Vitaly Petrov - whose Renault was involved in the late crash that halted the race - were among those who didn't finish. The safety car was out twice even before the late red flag in a chaotic afternoon.
Vettel, starting from the pole position for the fifth time, made a flying start under blue skies. Button was not quite close enough to pass him, and when he tried to go outside Vettel saw the McLaren coming and shifted across smoothly to close the gap.
After one lap, Vettel was ahead by 2.4 seconds and stretched his lead to nearly four seconds by the third.
Any thoughts this would lead to a comfortable win for Vettel, F1's youngest champion, proved short-lived. Vettel appeared certain to be caught by Alonso or Button, who gained on the German each lap as his soft tires started losing traction.
Alonso, who had pitted twice, and Button, three times, looked set to pass him until a crash involving Petrov and Toro Rosso's Jaime Alguersuari swung the balance back in Vettel's favor.
The red flag came up, a dazed Petrov was taken out of his car and drivers took the opportunity for much-needed repairs. This gave Vettel a priceless gift: a tire change without the need for a pit stop.
Renault said Petrov hurt his left ankle and was taken to hospital where checks showed there was no break.
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Hot on the trail of President Jacob Zuma's door-to-door campaign in Gauteng, the province's premier, Nomvula Mokonyane, has garnered even more support for the ruling ANC party.
This was after the announcement of the province's plan to repair houses, windows and asbestos roofs damaged by severe thunderstorms experienced between November 28 and December 1 last year.
Hundreds of residents attended a meeting in Soshanguve, Tshwane, on Sunday. Some had to stand outside the marquee as it was filled to capacity.
MEC for Local Government and Housing Ntombi Mekgwe was first to address the crowd. She assured them that she had witnessed first-hand the havoc the hailstorm had caused.
"We know that in Soshanguve, wards 26, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 88 were the worst hit by the storm and that is why we wanted to start here first," said Mekgwe.
Mokonyane said the national government and the Gauteng provincial government had decided to help residents whose homes had been affected.
"We felt it important that we deal with this issue, especially because of the health risk that broken asbestos poses. The law states that the use of asbestos is forbidden as it is hazardous. We understand that not everyone can afford a new roof, so with this intervention, we plan on removing all asbestos roofing."
According to a report tabled by the premier, a total of 44 800 houses had been badly damaged and R100 million would be needed to fix them.
Residents were particularly thrilled when the premier announced that the intervention would also create jobs for the community.
Mokonyane stressed, however, that the jobs were only temporary and the biggest benefit was that members would receive skills training and accreditation that could be used afterwards for possible employment.
Some residents said the project was simply a ploy to get votes.
Peter Mabaso, who feared that their cries would fall on deaf ears after the elections, said: "It has been months and all they did was bring us plastic bags."
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Obatoclax Mesylate, Rituximab, and Bendamustine Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
This study has been withdrawn prior to enrollment.
(No patients accrued.)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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First received: November 9, 2010
Last updated: June 5, 2013
Last verified: June 2013
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This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and the best dose of obatoclax mesylate when given together with rituximab and bendamustine hydrochloride to see how well it works compared with rituximab and bendamustine hydrochloride alone in treating patients with relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Obatoclax mesylate may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the proteins needed for cell growth. Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some find cancer cells and help kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them. Others interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as bendamustine hydrochloride, also work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving obatoclax mesylate together with rituximab and bendamustine hydrochloride may kill more cancer cells
|Extranodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma of Mucosa-associated Lymphoid Tissue Nodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma Recurrent Grade 1 Follicular Lymphoma Recurrent Grade 2 Follicular Lymphoma Recurrent Mantle Cell Lymphoma Recurrent Marginal Zone Lymphoma Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma
|Drug: bendamustine hydrochloride Drug: obatoclax mesylate Biological: rituximab
|Phase 1 Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase I/II Trial of Rituximab, Bendamustine, and Obatoclax in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Indolent Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Lymphoma
Drug Information available for: Bendamustine hydrochloride Bendamustine Rituximab
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources: Lymphosarcoma B-cell Lymphoma Mantle Cell Lymphoma Follicular Lymphoma Marginal Zone LymphomaU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by National Cancer Institute (NCI):
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Maximum tolerable dose, defined as the dose level beneath which 2 or more of 6 patients experience DLT (phase I) [ Time Frame: 28 days ]Graded using CTCAE version 4 criteria. DLTs are defined as grade 3-4 neutropenia or thrombocytopenia that persists beyond day 42; grade 4 febrile neutropenia or infection; grade 3 febrile neutropenia or infection that fails to resolve within 7days, grade 3-4 somnolence, ataxia, or confusion that requires inpatient admission on day 1 for observation and prevents patient discharge from outpatient clinic, or other grade 3-4 non-hematologic toxicity excluding infection.
- Change in median progression-free survival (PFS) (phase II) [ Time Frame: From 6 to 12 months ]Estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Overall objective response rate (phase II) [ Time Frame: Up to 3 years ]95% confidence intervals will be provided.
- PFS (phase II) [ Time Frame: From the date of start of therapy to disease progression or death, whichever occurs first, assessed at 2 years ]Estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier.
|Study Start Date:
|October 2010
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Arm I
Patients receive obatoclax mesylate IV over 3 hours on days 1-3, rituximab IV over 4-8 hours on day 1, and bendamustine hydrochloride IV over 30 minutes on days 1-2.
Drug: bendamustine hydrochloride
Given IV
Other Names:Drug: obatoclax mesylate
Given IV
Other Name: GX15-070MSBiological: rituximab
Given IV
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Experimental: Arm II
Patients receive rituximab and bendamustine hydrochloride as in arm I.
Drug: bendamustine hydrochloride
Given IV
Other Names:Biological: rituximab
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Histologically confirmed indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), including any of the following subtypes recognized by WHO classification:
- Marginal zone lymphoma
- Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma
- Follicular lymphoma
- Mantle cell lymphoma
- Transformed lymphoma from a low-grade, indolent NHL allowed provided patient has received ≥ 1 prior therapy for indolent disease
- Must have received ≥ 1 prior therapy
Relapsed disease after autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) allowed (phase I)
- No relapse after allogeneic SCT (phase II)
- No known CNS lymphoma
- ECOG performance status 0-2
- ANC ≥ 1,000/µL
- Platelet count ≥ 50,000/µL
- Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN)
- AST and ALT ≤ 2.5 times ULN
- Creatinine ≤ 2.0 mg/dL OR creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min
- Not pregnant or nursing
- Fertile patients must use effective contraception prior to and for the duration of study participation
No active hepatitis B infection
- Patients with a history of hepatitis B (surface antigen or core antibody positive) must take lamivudine or equivalent during study therapy
- No history of documented human anti-globulin antibodies, or a history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to rituximab, bendamustine hydrochloride, or obatoclax mesylate
No uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, any of the following:
- Ongoing or active infection
- Symptomatic congestive heart failure
- Unstable angina pectoris
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Psychiatric illness and/or social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
HIV infection allowed provided patient meets the following criteria:
- No evidence of co-infection with hepatitis B or C
- CD4 cell count ≥ 400/mm³
- No evidence of resistant strains of HIV
- HIV viral load ≤ 10,000 copies HIV RNA/mL for patients not on anti-HIV combination antiretroviral therapy OR HIV viral load ≤ 50,000 copies HIV RNA/mL for patients on anti-HIV therapy
- No history of AIDS-defining conditions
- No active secondary malignancy except for non-melanomatous skin cancer
- No other concurrent investigational agents
- Prior bendamustine hydrochloride allowed provided patient has completed a bendamustine-containing regimen within the past 6 months and achieved a partial response or better
- More than 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy (6 weeks for nitrosoureas or mitomycin C) and recovered
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01238146
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01238146
|United States, Ohio
|Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University Medical Center
|Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210
Sponsors and Collaborators
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
|Principal Investigator:
|Elizabeth Christian
|Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 19, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01238146 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
U01CA076576 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
CDR0000687197 ( Registry Identifier: PDQ (Physician Data Query) )
|Study First Received:
|November 9, 2010
|Last Updated:
|June 5, 2013
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lymphoma, Follicular
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Lymphoma, B-Cell
Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell
Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Lymphatic Diseases
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Immune System Diseases
Bendamustine Hydrochloride
Antineoplastic Agents
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antirheumatic Agents
Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
Alkylating Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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Sexual attraction between people of the same sex has become a new craze in the Kumasi Metropolis. This kind of attraction between same women is known as lesbianism while that in men is called homosexuality or sodomy.
The practice was, hitherto, unknown in the Garden City. Spectator investigations have revealed that there are numerous homosexual and lesbian clubs in the Garden city most of them operating at Krofrom, Bantama, Nhiaeso and Asafo. The clubs are mostly patronized by high society men and women who drive expensive cars. They are also very fashionable in their appearance.
One significant thing about them is that most of homosexuals bleach their skin and wear earrings in one or in both ears. Lesbians dress scantly and in a very seductive manner. The homosexuals are more often recruited through social functions and lured with money and gifts by the affluent.
With the lesbians, the Spectator learnt that they are young innocent girls who are initially employed by rich shop owners as shop assistants in the commercial and fashionable areas of the metropolis. Some are also employed as house-helps and during their course of duties, they are enticed with fat salaries, gifts and luxurious personal items by their ?Madams' and consequently lured into the system.


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