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By Shane Zentner
From: Colorado
May 18, 2008
|The entire climb felt 5.11 as there are several cruxs throughout, especially at the start. The seam at the top might take 'small' RPs if I remember correctly (I seriously doubt it). This would be a bold lead as it probably would have to be climbed without gear, perhaps an awkward small cam placement periodically (again, I doubt it). Face Route makes for a fun late day adventure as it will leave you feeling complete and energized as it did me. Most of the moves involve balancy, intricate, and technical foot work on small insecure edges.
By Dr. VARMENT
From: Boulder, Colorado
Sep 17, 2010
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R
|Bring small TCUs (couple C3 00s are useful) and some wires. Bold lead certainly, but the climbing eases up after the first 15 feet.


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Preethi - Uncle....good morning! [She runs and hugs Lalit]
Lalit - Arey Preethi. ..howcome ur up so early? Its usually Pari who comes to me every morning!
Preethi - oh! ..I thought I was the second one as usual..Why? ..Am I first to hug you today?..wheres Pari di ?
Lalit - I don't know..is she not there in your room?
Preethi - No uncle...
Lalit - strange ....Pari...beta Pari ..[Lalit calls out aloud]
Meanwhile someone walks in the terrace ..Dressed in saffron coloured salwar ..with bangles in hand & anklets in the legs ..The wind blows heavily ,she moves the string of hair which falls on her eyes & then feels her fingers are wet with her own tears .She goes & leans against a wall & slowly brings her hand foward & looks at the pic & says :-
Pari - Happy birthday papa..[ her tears fall on his picture] ..
Meanwhile ..she hears the voice of her sister & uncle calling out for her..
Pari - Gosh...they're coming here...main kya karoon ...is tasveer ko kahan chupaon? . [She tries to quickly hide the picture behind her but...before she cud]
Lalit - Pari..you're here!...thank God..& what is that in your hand??
Pari -Nothing uncle...nothing at all..
Preethi - Di!...dont hide..show us na..
Preethi pulls the picture & sees it & becomes still...Then Lalit takes it and sees ..
Lalit - Oh..Dev's picture....
Pari - Nahi uncle...I was just...
Lalit - You don't have to give me explanations Pari beta..I know its Dev's birthday today....
Preethi - Oh yes!...main papa ki birthday kaise bhool sakthi !
Pari - Uncle...Im sorry main is tarah terrace main aakar...Im very sorry..I don't know what u must be thinking about me..
Lalit - Its ok Pari beta...there is nothing wrong in you remembering Dev..because even if I try to fill your dad's absence ...I still cannot give you what his presence can..right?
Pari wipes her tears & hugs him...
Preethi - Now will you both please stop with your emotional talks..before my ears burst!
Pari - Preethi.. .[Pari calls in a stilled manner] shut up!. .[and they all laugh]
Lalit - Ok..now lets go down...I think its gonna rain.
Lalit ,Preethi & Pari walk down meanwhile it starts raining heavily...
Yash - Ah!...I love rains! [says Yash with his hands outside the window] ..what about you bro??
There is silence..
Yash - Bro..Im talking to you!...Its raining..& its lovely isn't it?
Silence again....
Yash ;- Bro..are you dead...or something???
Raj - Not so fast Yash..
Yash - ah..I wish you were..
Seema - Yash!..what are you blabbering?
Yash - Sorry Ma..I was just kidding...he takes all my girlfriends away..so what do u expect me to say ?
Raj - I never take them from you..they come to me on their own [Says Raj lying on his bed with a novel in his hands]
Yash - Nothing there to feel so proud of bro! ....
Seema - ah!..you both will never change! [says Seema & walks out of the room]
Yash - you seriously dont like rains?
Raj - nah..
Yash - why?
Raj -They bring nothing other than slush in the roads.
Yash - Gosh!..you are that typical. ...forget it!...rains should be admired..you know what they call rainy season as??....they call it as "Pyaar ka Mausam". ..&
Raj- and also as Slush ka mausam
Yash- Bro ..how can u?..
Raj:- Shut up yash..before my ears burst !
Yash - ok ok...I will not start with my love stories ..but you tell me..you seriously dont believe in love?
meanwhile ...
Pari - No Preethi..I don't ..Love cannot be described..its a feeling..it should be felt..
Preethi - how do you know its just a feeling? ..unless you've felt it ..how can you be so sure??
Pari -why?...have you felt it...
Preethi - No di I haven't..
Raj - Then shut up..
Yash - but...
Raj - shut up Yash!
In the evening...
Pari - Preethi ... Im going to the DVD library...do you want to come along?
Preethi - No di...
Pari went walking all alone on the road ,a set of drunken men rode past her in a jeep & took reverse & stopped by her side..& started teasing her for a ride...Pari began to feel uncomfortable....she didn't know where to move...meanwhile a Toyota corolla sped the road & stopped past her...Pari saw a very well-dressed man getting out & walking towards her ..he came in front of her and said
Stranger - Neha..where were you??...
Pari is confused & asks him sofly ..
Pari -Neha??
Then he comes to hug her...she moves aside he catches her tightly & whispers into her ears..
Stranger - Act smart..& save urself from them..
Pari understands his intentions & says
Pari - Oh Raj!...Im sorry Im late...
Stranger - Shall we leave?..
Pari- She nodds uncertainly & gets into his car..
The gang of drunken men look at them & then depart...She sees behind & says..
Pari- Thank you ..thank you verymuch..
Stranger -Its ok...
Pari - Many I know ur name?
Stranger - Raj
Pari laughs & says..
Pari- Oh no..I mean ur real name...
Raj laughs in return...
Raj - my name is Raj ..Raj singh Rathod..
Pari looks a little amazed & then says..
Pari- oh...Im Pari ..Pari Deskmukh...
Raj- Hi pari..where do I drop you ?..
Pari - Oh no..I'll manage..
Raj- please..no formalities..
Pari- ok....Moviebuzz DVD library..
Raj - Oh..I was heading there too!
Pari felt strange about such a co-incidence..she thinks "How can his name be Raj..whereas I just imagined b'coz I had to..or maybe a real co-incidence...then how can he too be heading to the same library to which I was" ...is he trying to ...before she finished thinking..the car stopped all of a sudden & the road was quite deserted...
Raj - Oh no...the tyre is punchured!
Pari gives a shocked look! ...
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Samsung has announced official pricing and availability of its 2009 home theater and HDTV products today. So here goes:
Samsung 2009 LED HDTV's
6000 Series
32-inch: $1599.99
40-inch: $2299.99
46-inch: $2799.99
55-inch: $3599.99
The 32-inch model will launch in June, while all other 6000 series models should now be available.
7000 Series
40-inch: $2499.99
46-inch: $2999.99
55-inch: $3799.99
The 46- and 55-inch models should now be available, while the 40-inch model will arrive in April.
8000 Series
46-inch: $3299.99
55-inch: $3999.99
Both sets will be available in May.
Samsung 2009 Blu-ray Players
Samsung BD-P1600: $299.99, available now
Samsung BD-P3600: $399.99, available now
Samsung BD-P4600: $499.99, available in April
Samsung 2009 Blu-ray home theater systems
Samsung HT-BD1250: $549, available now
Samsung HT-BD7200: $799, available in June
Samsung HT-BD8200 with HT-WS1 sound bar: $799.99 + $349.99, available in July and April, respectively
Samsung has also added a new home theater to its spring 2009 line. The HT-AS730 sports 5.1 channels pumping out a total of 650 Watts. It can also be upgraded to 7.1 channels by separately purchased speakers. It supports full 1080p video and has onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio sound. Available next month, the Samsung HT-AS730 home theater will ship in April.
Furthermore, Samsung earth-friendly Series 6 650 and Series 7 750 LCD HDTV's are available today.
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Sony has announced it'll be dropping the price of a Playstation 2 to $99.99 starting April 1. That should definitely get the PS3 predecessor flying off shelves everywhere. Compared to the PS3's $400 price tag, buying a PS2 now is likely buying a 2 x 4 instead of a new house. In today's economy at least. Unfortunately for those that were hoping for a PS3 price cut, an official statement from Al De Leon, PR Manager for Sony Computer Entertainment America, confirms such thinking is nothing more than a pipedream. "As we have stated previously, we do not have plans for a PS3 price drop, and any rumors to that effect are false and are the result of speculation," De Leon said. "SCEA remains focused on the long-term momentum of PS3. With the industry's best software lineup this year, combined with our most aggressive marketing campaign to date, we remain confident in our approach and the value we're delivering with PS3."
Okay, but the only problem with Sony's strategy here is that for the next few quarters, the PS2 and not the PS3 will be the world's number one selling game console.
CNET has taken the screws to the Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray player, one of its 2009 releases announced at CES, and once it was all said and done the player was found to "offer excellent image quality and reliable Blu-ray playback." On the upside, the DMP-BD60 sport compliancy with Profile 2.0, onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, access to Picasa photos and Youtube video, as well as Amazon On Demand access this May. On the downside, the DMP-BD60 doesn't have some of high-end features--Wi-Fi, Netflix video streaming, built-in memory--of newer competing Blu-ray players. Whatever your final decision may be, the Panasonic DMP-BD60 is
available at Amazon for $263.
Netflix claims it has increased its Blu-ray catalog to include 1300 titles, but given the expensive price of Blu-ray discs apparently feels justified in jacking up its prices. In a post on its blog today, Netflix says it'll be increasing its prices on April 27, from its 2-disc per month plan all the way up to its 8-disc at a time unlimited plan. The 2-disc plan will increase from $4.99 to $5.99, gradually increasing to a $9 price jack on its 8-disc plan to $56.99. Personally I don't see this as a big deal. Sure, a $1 increase on a $5 initial price is a fairly large 20% increase. But the wallet damage is marginal for most of us. As Netflix says though, "if you don't want to pay the additional charge for monthly access to Blu-ray, simply remove Blu-ray access from your account before April 27, 2009."
Hitachi has announced the CP-X2010, its newest 3LCD project targeted at the educational market. Features include 1024 x 768 resolution, 500:1 contrast ration, 2200 lumens of brightness, and 16W of sound through its built-in speakers. The lamp has a regular mode rated for 3000 hours of use, while its Eco mode extends the lamp life to 5000 hours. Inside is a hybrid maintenance filter that lasts almost as long as the lamp, rated for 4000 hours. The CP-X2010 also has a Whisper mode that keeps the fan noise to a maximum of 29 dB, and closed captioning is included for the hearing-impaired. I really like the My Buttons features which allows users to create shortcuts to any of the projector's functions by combining buttons and pressing them simultaneously. The Transition Detector provides security in a public environment, requiring a password to operate the projector if it is moved. There's also a security bar that can be used to simply chain the CP-X2010 down. High resolution isn't supported by the CP-X2010 so there isn't an HDMI port. Instead component, composite and S-video slots are supplied. Hitachi still hasn't announced pricing or availability.
Prices of Samsung's 2009 LCD and plasma HDTV lines have leaked ahead of an official announcement courtesy of the usually reliable HD Guru. The 3 Series sets, measuring between 19 and 32 inches are expected to price between $300 and $550. The 4 Series, ranging between 22 and 32 inches will price between $400 and $650, while the 32 to 52 inch 5 Series will range in price between $800 and $1800.
Things tend to get pricey from here with the 6 Series, measuring from 19 inches all the way up to 55 inches, priced between $350 and $3000. The top-of-the-line 6000, 7000 and 8000 families are even more expensive. The Samsung 6000 line will price at $1300 for the 32 inch model and increase to $3600 for the 55 inch model. With the 7000 line, you'll pay $2500 for the 40 inch model while the 55 inch set will set you back $3800. The 8000 family features a 46 inch LCD TV for $3300 and 55 inch set for $4000.
If you're looking for a plasma, the 42 and 50 inch Series 4 TV's will run between $800 and $1200, while the 50-, 58-, and 63 inch Series 5 models are tagged at $1800, $2700, and $3500. Wrapping up with the 58 inch Series 6 plasma, Samsung has priced that model at $2900.
Mitsubishi's LaserVue TV's are back in production after featuring a setback last month. In early February the company said it had halted production of the high-end laser HDTV's citing a "problem with manufacturing equipment." Of course, this had nothing to do with the global economic collapse or anything given the near $7000 price tag. But hey, we're not complaining. The supply chain is running smoothly and the LaserVue should be back on store shelves soon.
Finally, after what seems like an eternity after the first consumer-ready OLED TV, the Sony XEL-1, launched, Australia has finally got it. Well almost. Expected to launch in mid-April, the Sony XEL-1 with its 11-inch OLED display, 1, 000, 000:1 contrast ratio, 960 x 540 pixel resolution, and a thinnest point of 3 millimeters, is said to be priced AU$6000 and AU$8000. I think it's fair to say it won't be competing on price, but then again it's the only OLED TV out there, so what the hey.
Carl Zeiss, best known as being the brand behind all kinds of camera lenses, is set to launch the Cinemizer Plus video glasses, the first to bear the "Works with iPhone" insignia. The glasses, which will also work with video-capable iPods simply hook up to your iDevice, and playback video equivalent to watching a 45-inch display from 6 feet away.
The Cinemizer Plus uses a pair of LCD displays with individual diopter focus adjustment so they can be adapted for your eyesight. The video glasses also have a built-in battery that lasts for four hours so you don't have to worry about draining your iPhone's battery.
Set to ship in May, the Cinemizer Plus will cost the equivalent of US$449 and will be available in the United States, United Kingdom and Germany.
I've long thought that Blockbuster would eventually go under, but luckily it was granted a temporary reprieve last week when it was granted an credit extension until September 2010. Given this extension was granted by its two largest lenders means a least a few shot-callers have some confidence in the business, but I'm still not sure. But if the partnership with TiVo, announced this morning, is the first in a long line of moves to revamp its business model them maybe, just maybe, Blockbuster will have a chance.
The once-popular video rental service has signed an agreement with TiVo to deliver its digital movie library directly to the television sets of TiVo owners with a broadband connection. No money will exchange hands in this part of the deal, but Blockbuster says it will sell TiVo's in most of its 4000 US stores for which it'll grab a cut of sales revenue. Unfortunately though, only 800, 000 TiVo owners have a broadband connection to their TV's, limiting the reach of the Blockbuster on Demand content through this partnership. And the company says both it and TiVo will market the heck out of it which will likely cost a fair chunk of change. We'll have to see what happens, but I'm not convinced yet that Blockbuster can turn things around.
Pioneer has announced its final four Kuro plasma TV's ever today, along with an exit strategy that will include ongoing customer support. The KRP-500A and KRP-600A, 50- and 60-inches respectively both feature 1080p resolution and external tuners, while the same-sized KRP-500M and KRP-600M keep the tuner inside the frame and offer identical features. Pioneer didn't disclose contrast ratios, though I'm sure they're ample, but all four models include deep color support, four HDMI inputs, USB, component, and VGA slots. The final four will ship April 1 with open pricing in Japan, but I'm guessing they won't be available anywhere else.
As part of its previously announced exit strategy, Pioneer will cease TV manufacturing in May and clear out its remaining stock after that. However the company said it will continue to provide customer support and repairs for 8 years and continue to offer replacement parts as long as supplies last.
When Sony launched its WE5 Eco TV range last month, one of the differentiating features was the Presence Sensor. A motion sensor, Presence Sensor basically detects when you're sleeping or have left the room and shuts the television off. Sony claims that this feature alone can reduce energy consumption by up to 50 percent. I'm inclined to believe this. As a person who rarely watchesTV unless I'm going to sleep, most of my TV-watching time is spent unconscious.
Now it appears that future Sony lines will have incorporate the Presence Sensor in order to become a little bit more "greener". In a conversation with Register Hardware, Sony UK's Senior Product Manager for TV's, Christian Brown, said, "I would hope it [Presence Sensor] will become a standard feature, otherwise it wouldn't have been put on there."
Eco lines are becoming tremendously popular among big-name HDTV manufacturers. Let us hope for our sake--meaning all of humanity--it continues to catch on.
Sharp Japan has released details about the upcoming release of its AQUOS A-series LCD HDTVs. Composed of a trio of new models including the 40-inch LC-40AE6, 46-inch LC-46AE6 and the 52-inch LC-52AE6, all three sets include a number of features in common. Included is 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 15000:1 contrast ratio, 450 cd/m2 brightness, 3 HDMI inputs, a pair of D4 ports, 3 composite inputs, and an S-video port. Also included into each set is a digital and terrestrial tuner, VGA and optical audio inputs, and a monitor output.
Sharp claims the eco-friendly HDTVs are remarkably energy efficient compared to previous models. The 52-inch model uses 175 kW/h annually, while the 40- and 46-inch models use 145 kW/h and 120 kW/h per year, respectively.
The smallest 40-inch model will ship in Japan on April 10 for the equivalent of $2070, while the 46- and 52-inch models will ship May 15 in Japan for $2690 and $4030.
Epoq has announced the HH07 pico projector, a rebranded version of the Beambox Evolution R-1 launched in the UK last week. The pocket-sized projector has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 28 millimeters and weighs an airy 175 grams. Despite its miniature frame it packs in 640 x 480 pixel resolution, 30 lumens of brightness, 100:1 contrast ratio, a 30 to 50 inch display size, and both a built-in MP4 player and SD card slot. Available now the Epoq HH07 costs $339.95.
Amazon is hot on the heels of iTunes, apparently set to begin selling HD video downloads via Amazon Video On Demand in the next few days. NewTeeVee's Janko Roettgers did a few Google searches for Amazon VOD yesterday which mysteriously revealed an HD version of the TV show House, though a clickthrough brought him back to the download platform's homepage. So, it appears the Google spider managed to index some HD content that Amazon hasn't announced yet. The pricing for the expected HD downloads are pretty similar to iTunes. $2.99 for HD episodes and up to $53 for a complete season, which, if true, will undercut iTunes by a few bucks. Full seasons on iTunes cost $59 which in my honest opinion is a little too much considering a Blu-ray season package will cost you less in some cases.
Let's face it. Not all of us can afford those fancy motorized home theater systems with the disappearing speakers. But most home theater hardcores don't want big speaker clutter, or the less wattage of the typical soundbar either. Sony's RHT-G HDTV stands try to remedy this by having multi-channel audio systems built right in. The RHT-G550 is made specifically for 32 to 40 inch sets offering 3.1 channels and 330 watts of power, the RHT-G950 is built for 40 to 46 inch sets, and the RHT-G1550 is built for 46 to 55 inch displays. The latter two stands pack in 5.1 channels, while all three have a trio of HDMI inputs as well as a digital media port for an iPod or other portable gadget. Sony hasn't alluded to when the speaker stands will be released or how much they'll cost, but the current RHT-G800 costs roughly $600 online with its own multi-channel speaker set.
Marantz looks to be jumping on the universal Blu-ray bandwagon with plans for a UD9004 built upon their SA-7S1 SACD-CD reference design. The UD9004 will be BD Live-ready with Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM) technology, dual-SHARC HD audio processing, a 10-bit Silicon Optix Realta chipset, 36-bit color / 297MHz/14-bit Video DAC and has a SD card slot. Full HD audio support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio codecs is also built-in. Being Marantz and all, expect to pay a pretty pile of green paper for UD9004, though the company hasn't announced an official price tag or release date yet.
iTunes fans will be happy to know that movie titles are now available to buy and rent in HD, according to today's Apple announcement. Quantum of Solace and Twilight are the first box office hits available, though the purchase price is a fairly steep $19.99. HD rentals will be available about 30 days after each title is available for purchase for a more respectable $4.99. Select older titles are available for purchase today, while Twilight will launch March 21 and Quantum of Solace March 24. Just remember when Apple says HD, the company means 720p. And if you want to watch the movies on your bigscreen you'll need an Apple TV as well. As for myself, I'd prefer Vudu.
While the plasma industry now seems to be in the death throes, roughly a year after I predicted it would, Bang & Olufsen seem to be staring death in the face. Not only is the company releasing a new plasma HDTV, but an 1100 pound, 103-inch monster.
Announced today, the BeoVision 4-103 includes a motorized stand that can be used to adjust the viewing angle and rotate the display. The stand itself conceals a motorized center channel speaker which can move up and down in order to be concealed when the set isn't in use. All of these functions can be accomplished using the BeoVision's included remote control. The 103-inch plasma panel is actually made by Panasonic, one of the few big names left in the plasma world, and one which has launched its fair share of giant plasma sets as well. Other B & O technologies inherent in the set include the BeoSystem 3 Stage Manager and VisionColor, used to automatically adjust the brightness and color levels every 120 hours.
Available for pre-order now, and shipping this July in Europe, the BeoVision 4-103 boasts an uneconomical price tag of $137000. However--not that this makes it any more affordable--the package includes the BeoSound 5 home theater system, which alone normally costs $5377.
Onkyo has spilled the beans on a pair of entry-level home theater systems for 2009--the HT-S3200 and the HT-S5200.
The more minimal of the two systems is the HT-S3200, a 5.1-channel system that cranks 110 Watts out of each speaker. The two-way front and center speakers each have a 3.25 inch woofer and 0.75 inch tweeter, while the smaller rear speakers each settle for a 3.25 inch woofer. The 110 Watt subwoofer has an 8 inch driver. The receiver features Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Audyssey Dynamic EQ, 3 HDMI inputs, 2 component video inputs, two optical inputs, and a single coaxial. Available in black only, the Onkyo HT-S3200 lists at $380.
One rung up the ladder is the Onkyo HT-S5200. This HTIB features 7.1-channels, each with 130 Watts of power. The two-way front speakers each have a 5 inch woofer and 1 inch tweeter; the three-way center channel has a pair of 3.25 inch woofers and a 1 inch tweeter; the smaller rear speakers each have a 3.25 inch woofer; and the 290 Watt subwoofer has a 10 inch driver. The AV receiver opts for four HDMI inputs, Audyssey 2EQ automatic speaker calibration, a minijack MP3 connection, 2 optical and 2 coaxial audio, Sirius satellite radio-ready and compatible with the included UP-A1L iPod dock. Available in black and silver color options, the Onkyo HT-S5200 is a bit more expensive with a list price of $600.
Bang & Olufsen have rolled out a new 40-inch version of its BeoVision 8 LCD HDTV. The 1080p set has the traditionally elegant look known to B & O products with a black and silver cabinet finish, complemented by a down-facing bass speaker and two front units. Specs include a 100 Hz refresh rate, 3000:1 contrast ratio, 500cd/m2 brightness, a 6 millisecond response time, and a 246 Watt power consumption when running. While Bang & Olufsen haven't specified a precise price tag, the company says that it's "attractive". Whatever that mean.
Vudu has remained determined to turn its set-top box into a platform to be envied. The company's latest move, still unofficial and mistakenly announced by Crave this morning, is the addition of Pandora internet radio to the Vudu box. The third-party application supports multiple Pandora accounts enabling family members to have their own Pandora playlists. Users can also create custom stations and change their account dynamically from the remote. The Pandora addition comes courtesy of Vudu's Rich Internet Application (RIA) platform which is expected to open to outside developers soon. This will enable anyone to add third-party apps to the Vudu box, turning it into an awesome repository of free internet content. Moreover, Vudu is expected to soon launch "Home Movies". The feature acts as a media extender, siphoning your PC-based media straight to your HDTV.
Sony, under pressure from game developers to lower its price in order to catch up to the user numbers seen by Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox 360, could cut its price by $50 to $100 this month or next. That's the forecast from Janco Partners analyst Mike Hickey who says that without a price cut, game publishers will start putting more development funds toward the Wii.
However Sony is denying planned price cuts. Peter Dille, senior vice president of marketing for Sony Computer Entertainment of America, told Bloomberg that Sony has no immediate plans to reduce prices. "Everybody in the development community would love for the PS3 to be free, so they could just sell razor blades," says Dille.
It's tough to say what Sony will do. The company has always insisted that it's concerned with profitability over massive sales with thin profit margins. Some game developers also believe that reduced pricing wouldn't necessarily be a good thing, as popular PS3 titles often bring a ton of money for game publishers.
Toshiba has slated an August release for its Regza SV LCD HDTV series in the UK. Available in 46- and 55-inch screen sizes, the SV series includes an impressive list of features. Included is Toshiba's MetaBrain engine, Resolution+ technology, 10-but Active Vision M200HD picture processing, 2, 000, 000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, DLNA support, a variety of connections including 4 HDMI and plenty more. Toshiba hasn't made mention of prices yet.
Remember that annoying but fascinating Disney character dubbed Stitch of Lilo & Stitch movie fame? If you don't, your kids likely know exactly who Stitch is, making the new 20-inch Stitch TV perfect for your young one's bedroom. The kinda' baby-blue LCD TV has Stitch crawling up its backside and he even has a moving jaw with the TV controls inside. Its 20-inch display packs in 1680 x 1050 pixels, complemented by a single HDMI port and support for B-CAS Japanese digital TV. Oh right, the caveat. Looks like the Stitch TV will only be sold in Japan for a ridiculously expensive 100000 yen or roughly US$1015. Better off picking up the Blu-ray disc by the looks of it.
The HD Guru has always been high on our list of credible sources for HDTV-related info leaks, and he just moved up another rung on the credibility ladder with the official Panasonic HDTV price information being released yesterday. His information and the official press release match up quite nicely, even including the widely priced $5999 Z1.
Panasonic has also released prices for its trio of 2009 Viera Cast Blu-ray players. All three have access to tons on online video content including Amazon video-on-demand, Youtube, weather channels and more. The energy-efficient DMP-BD60 will set you back $299, while the DMP-BD80 with 7.1 analog outputs will cost $399. The DMP-BD70V also costs $399, but strangely swaps out the analog ports for a built-in VHS player! All three Blu-ray players will ship in April.
In the very near future, Sony Bravia TV's may tell you what you should be watching. According to the UK's Pocket-lint, Sony will be drawing on Macrovision's massive consumer database to provide content recommendations from your Sony TV. The stealth project, codenamed Neon, will require you to answer a series of questions when you turn on the Bravia. From your answers, the set will be able to tell who you are, sift through your viewing history and provide suggestions. It'll also be 'smart' enough to adjust itself if, for example, your young child decides to join in your viewing pleasure.
Neon will also be able to pull content from other devices connected to your television such as a PS3 which could mean Bravia's released later this year have a unified PS3 interface. Adding in a social networking component, Neon could also provide recommendations to you based on what your friends are watching, though it's not known how the Macrovision software learns who your friends are.
Neon is expected near the end of 2009, included with an as-of-yet unannounced Bravia line.
SunBriteTV has introduced the 3230HD 32-inch LCD TV, its latest addition to the all-weather outdoor LCD TV line it markets. The 3230HD uses an outdoor-rated ASA plastic resin to fortify its exterior to the elements, keeping its 720p display, 1500:1 contrast ratio, filter dual flow air control system, and various inputs and outputs dry and functioning. In terms of connections, the 3230HD includes 2 HDMI ports, a component video slot, VGA, S-video and composite slots, and both RF and IR compatibility. The package also includes a waterproof remote control and removable stand. And what will you pay for the airtight TV that will enable you to watch TV in the rain and snow? Try $2595, SunBrite's new entry-level price tag. Ouch.
Sorry folks, but Sanyo's PDG-DHT100L DLP projector is definitely not for the living room...unless you have an unusually large house. This one's better suited for massive outdoor screens with its dual 330W HP bulbs, 6500 lumens of brightness and a twin color wheel system. Compatible with screen sizes up to 600 inches, the PDG-DHT100L features a sealed optical engine, Active Maintenance Filter, and 1080p resolution. Don't have space for wires? That's fine too. The Sanyo DLP can transit uncompressed 720p or 1080i wireless signals up to 100 feet to a separate wireless receiver. Just expect to pay a fair chunk of change for this professional grade projector. The projector itself costs $21995 when it ships this month, while the wireless transmitter and wireless receiver cost $1895 and $895, respectively.
Mere days after Samsung announced its fancy-named Bordeaux LCD HDTV line, the company has debuted the Fabrizio PAVV 450 plasma pair in South Korea. Consisting of 42- and 50-inch display sizes, the PAVV 450 plasmas sport Samsung's Crystal Engine, 0.001 millisecond response time, "Mega Contrast" contrast ratio and a trio of HDMI ports. So far Samsung hasn't outed any prices or shipping date, so we can only hope for a chance to buy them in North America.
Mitsubishi has announced a pair of new LCD projectors built to display detail-oriented applications in the corporate and educational markets.
The HL2750U features SXGA+ (1400 x 1050 pixels) resolution, 3100 ANSI lumens, long and short throw lenses, digital vertical/horizontal keystone correction, and color gamma adjustment to match background wall colors. The 10.8 pound projector, perfect for CAD/CAM projections, geographical and tactical mapping, and virtual simulation, also sports embedded ProjectorView technology and RJ45 connectivity for local area network control of up to 200 other projectors. Finally, the HL2750U has dual computer inputs and DVI for digital signal reception, as well as a 5000 hour lamp life.
Next up is the MH2850U which has the same base model as the HC2750U, but supports DICOM allowing projections of x-ray's, MRI's and other electronic scan outputs.
Both LCD projectors are currently available, priced at $3995 and $7995 for the HC2750U and MH2850U, respectively.
Sharp's latest AQUOS line, the DH77, will bring four new LCD HDTV'S to market sometime later this year. Sized 32-, 42-, 46-, and 52-inches, the DH77's will feature 1080p resolution, 100 Hz refresh rate, 50, 000:1 contrast ratio, 3 HDMI inputs and a USB port. Sounds pretty boring until you get to the eco-friendly features. Every model will include a remote control with a green eco-button that with one-click lowers the TV's energy consumption when in use. How exactly it works I'm unsure of. The DH77's will also include Optical Picture Control technology which automatically adjusts backlight brightness according to natural lighting in the room. Obviously this saves a fair amount of energy over time as well. Pricing and availability is a big unknown, but I'm sure we'll see the DH77 line hit shelves sometime this year.
There is something intimidating about Samsung's Bordeaux PAVV 650 line of LCD TV's. Could it be the name perhaps. Newly arrived in Korea, the PAVV line consists of 46- and 50-inch models that sport 1080p resolution, 120 Hz image refresh, a USB port, and four HDMI 1.3 slots complemented by DLNA support. While we're not sure about pricing or the likelihood these two high-end sounding models will end up anywhere outside of Korea, we'll assume the name correlates with expensive.
Finally, after a long delay that played a big part in the digital TV transition delay, the government converter box coupon program is back on track. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) said this week that the 4.1 million people on a waiting list to receive their $40 coupon is being cleared, with a completion date within three weeks.
Congress recently approved a further $650 million in funding to the coupon program after it blew through the initial $1.34 billion it had received in late December. Remember that the official date for the DTV transition is now June 12, though many stations across the United States will be shutting off analog signals before that. You can find out more about what you'll need to do to avoid losing TV reception by checking our comprehensive guide to DTV 2009.
The other day we got to see a roundup of pricing and release dates for Panasonic's 2009 HDTV line. Unfortunately the 1-inch thin Z1 or TC-P54Z1 was left out of the mix. Well, pricing for the 54-inch plasma has arrived and in today's economy I got to say $6000 seems a little much. I mean, most of us would still drool over the thing but when the 54-inch TC-P5410 sports the majority of the same features for a price of $2700, which one is really more viable? The step-down model is 2-inches thin though. As if you couldn't handle it.
Yamaha has announced its 2009 home theater systems, adding four systems to the family.
The flagship YHT-791BL sports 7.1 channels, a 90W per channel HTR-6250BL receiver with 4 HDMI outputs, HD audio decoding and Bluetooth compatibility. Also included is 2 front speakers with 6.5-inch woofers and 0.75-inch tweeters, a center channel with two 3-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch tweeter, and 4 satellite speakers each with a 3-inch driver and 0.75-inch woofer. Low bass is provided by a 100W, 10-inch subwoofer and the YDS-11SL iPod dock is also packed in the box. The YHT-791BL will set you back $850.
The YHT-591BL is a 5.1-channel system that comes with the HTR-6240BL receiver and a 105W per channel amplifier. Three front and a single center speaker each pack in four 2.25-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch tweeter, while two rear satellite speakers each have 2.25-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch tweeter. The $650 system is finished off with a 100W, 10-inch subwoofer.
Next up is the YHT-491BL which includes the HTR-6230BL AV receiver, pumping 100W to five speakers and an 8-inch subwoofer. The system includes Yamaha's NS-SP7800M speaker package with two front tower speakers and three smaller add-on's, all for $550. The speakers each sport two 2.25-inch woofers and a 0.5-inch tweeter.
Finally, the YHT-391BL is the entry-level home theater out of this foursome. It also uses the HTR-6230BL receiver, but includes two-way satellite speakers, each with 2.25-inch woofers and 0.5-inch tweeters. The center channel has an extra 2.25-inch driver, and the $400 system finishes off with a 100W, 8-inch driver.
Just after Sony's 2009 CES product debuts were pinned with some pricing information, the company has gone ahead and added a few more home theater gear to its line at a show in Las Vegas.
First up is the BDP-S560 and BDP-S360 Blu-ray players, both capable of delivering 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema picture output, BD Live-enabled and capable of decoding newer audio codecs. The BDP-S560 adds in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi so BD-Live content and firmware updates can be downloaded wirelessly. The DLNA-compatible device can also connect to other DLNA products for sharing digital photos and has a front USB port. The BDP-S560 should ship this summer for around $350. The BDP-S360 features all the features of the S560 with the exception of built-in Wi-Fi and will also ship this summer for roughly $300.
Next up is a pair of home theater systems--the BDV-E500W and the BDV-E300. Both systems offer 5.1-channels, BD-Live Blu-ray, a Digital Media port for music playback, an iPod cradle, PC client, Bluetooth and an optional Network Walkman cradle. The BDV-E500W adds in S-AIR wireless audio capabilities while the BDV-E300 is S-AIR ready but modules are purchased separately. Both home theaters will ship in June for roughly $800 and $600, respectively.
Finally, the Bravia W-series LCD TV's includes the 40-inch KDL-40W5100, 46-inch KDL-46W5100 and 52-inch KDL-52W5100. All three models are DLNA compliant and have Ethernet connections for accessing Bravia internet content and internet widgets. No prices for the W-series are available yet, but expect the new models to ship this spring.
We already had a good look at pricing for Panasonic's 2009 Viera line for the Japanese market, but we've been waiting ever so patiently for some US information. HDGuru has a list of pretty well everything we've been waiting for. Panasonic is one of the few HDTV manufacturers still hitting plasma hard, and is a producer of a quality product.
The X1 plasma series replaces 2008's PX80 models, sticking with 720p resolution for its 42- and 50-inch models. Respectively priced $899.95 and $1099.95, the X1 models should already be hitting stores.
The S1 plasma replace the PZ850 series, and add in the high-grade Neo PDP panel. The series runs from 42- to 65-inches, all 1080p, and starts at $1199.95 though pricing for the larger models isn't available. The smaller models will hit stores this month, while the larger models won't be available until May.
The THX-certified G10 plasma series runs between 42- and 54-inches. The three smallest models will ship this month while the 54-inch model will ship in May. Pricing will start at $1399.95 and top out at $2399.95.
The 1-inch thin 54-inch Z1, V10 and G15 models will ship in June though prices haven't been made available yet.
Panasonic offers four LCD lines that aren't nearly as exciting as its plasma offerings, ranging in size from 19- to 37-inches. The entry-level 32-inch C12 LCD is priced at $499 while models like its top-of-the-LCD-line 37-inch G1 model runs all the way up to $1099.95.
Imagine a future in which pay-per-view viewing can be paid for on demand rather than clumped into a giant lump sum at the end of every month. The western world's future, in terms of technology anyway, can often be found in Japan's present. Electronic money transfer is already ubiquitous in Japan, and Sony has announced that it's W5 and F5 Bravia's will come equipped with electronic money card readers for pay-per-view via an internet connection. Nice, no more fat monthly bills and no more mistakes entering credit card numbers on the good ol' remote control.
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DETROIT, MI – The Mid-American Conference announced Tuesday morning at its football media day that it has come to terms with Ford Field on a four-year extension to play its conference championship game in Detroit.
The contract begins this coming season and will run through 2015, with Marathon Oil extending its sponsorship of the game, which has been played at Ford Field since 2004.
"Our relationship with Ford Field, the Detroit Lions and Marathon provides this conference, its fans and our member institutions – coaches and most importantly our student-athletes – the opportunity to showcase their talents in a superb facility to a national television audience," said MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher. "This extension secures the Marathon MAC Football Championship Game will continue its proud legacy of great college football excitement from Ford Field in Detroit."
This season's MAC title game will be played at 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 and will be shown on ESPN2.
Western Michigan University football coach Bill Cubit said the continuation of the game being played in Detroit would serve as an advantage for WMU from logistical and fan base aspects.
The Broncos faced Purdue in in the Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl last season -- the Boilermakers won 37-32 -- and saw a good showing of support from a fan base that has a big presence in the Detroit area.
"It was a great bowl game for us," he said. "We had a lot of our fans here. It was really convenient. Sometimes when a MAC team has to travel, there are a lot of logistics. This is really simple for us to just get on a bus and come over."
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Bryce Harper and Chipper Jones are among the five players in the running for the final roster spot on the National League All-Star team. In a nice display of respect for a 19-year veteran like Jones, Harper told reporters that if he were to cast a vote, it would be for Chipper. Here's his thoughtful reasoning:
"I think a Hall of Famer should be able to go to the All-Star game his last year. If I was going to vote, I'd go vote for Chip."
This kid is either a media natural or being guided by some of the best "handlers" in the business. Probably a mix of both, but whatever it is, it's nice to see him pay homage to the greats that have come before him. And to the surprise of many, myself included, Harper's been getting it right like this all season long. Most notably was the recent suggestion of putting the profits of "Clown Question Bro" beer — a playful nod to his quote from a brewery in Denver — towards a memorial fund for the 12-year-old daughter of a local fallen police woman. That's one exceedingly classy gesture from the 19-year-old rookie.
As far as which player will end up getting voted in, if you plan on going strictly by numbers when deciding who's more deserving (which something like 1 out of every 27,000 voters actually do) here's a look at Jones and Harper's stats as of yesterday:
Chipper (in 44 games) — .292 avg, 6 HR, 29 RBI, 23 runs, 0 SB, .830 OPS
Bryce (in 57 games) — .274 avg, 8 HR, 22 RBI, 38 runs, 8 SB, .819 OPS
The three other players up for the final spot are Aaron Hill, Michael Bourn, and David Freese, whose combined votes probably won't touch that of Harper or Jones. Voting closes on Thursday at 4 pm ET.
[via USA Today]
Previously: Bryce Harper's At-Bat Music? Justin Bieber, of Course
Previously: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: "That's a Clown Question, Bro"
Previously: "That's a Clown Question, Bro" Megamix
Previously: Dustin Pedroia Will Defend Bryce Harper's Honor When He Gets to Toronto
Previously: Bryce Harper Has No Time For Your Clown Question, Bro
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Putting aside rivalries, to take on the world
Collaboration can help local firms raise productivity and compete abroad, says Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat on Talking Point, but it won't come easy, others say.
SINGAPORE: At shopping malls, countless delivery trucks pull up every day to replenish stocks, causing minor traffic jams. But this inefficiency could be resolved – with some out-of-the-box logistical collaboration.
"Instead of 10 trucks going to the same mall to deliver 10 different products, you have one truck that takes 10 products to the mall," said Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat.
"Then you would not only save on transport costs, you save on time that is taken and the labour that is needed," Mr Heng said in a recent interview with current affairs programme Talking Point.
"And instead of the delivery man having to (distribute the products to) three different shops in the mall, if there is a central location in the mall to which everything can be delivered, then they will just spend five minutes instead of 30 minutes," he added.
Mr Heng chairs the Committee on the Future Economy, and one of the key threads of its deliberations is how to encourage more collaboration among businesses here.
The idea is to not just reduce inefficiencies and boost productivity – especially with labour constraints hitting home – but also to capitalise on economies of scale as well as combine companies' strengths so that they can take on the world market.
One example Mr Heng cited was the Singapore Furniture Industries Council. "They are coming together to develop the skills of their people, to share resources, so that each of them can enjoy a lower cost per unit of output. They are coming together to market their products together, so that the Singapore-brand can be more prominent."
"Our food manufacturers are doing likewise," he added.
He clarified that competition among companies was good - particularly for consumers. "I think the key question is, what is it that we should be competing on, and what is it that we should be collaborating on?"
For examples, he recalled a visit to Switzerland a few years ago when he was Minister for Education. "I visited companies who trained young workers but they don't need all of them. They share the rest with other companies … even though they are competitors.
"And they said, well, if our industry is not competitive globally, my company cannot possibly succeed. And therefore it is in our interest to do that."
But that same collaborative spirit could find it harder to take root here in Singapore.
It does not come naturally to local firms which were "built to compete" over the last half-century, said Mr Ho Meng Kit, chief executive of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF).
Said Mr Ho: "From day one of our industrialisation, we've opened up the Singapore economy to foreign MNCs and we never have protected our local industry ... We never said, let's cooperate against a foreign company. So as a result of that, it is every man and every company for themselves, competing in order to have the best job.
"That was the culture and the ethos for the last 50 years."
"I don't think it will change overnight," Mr Ho added. "What we hope is perhaps the Government can create greater incentives. For example, if a local company is going to partner with another local company (on research and development), perhaps you offer better tax incentive."
But businesses should also act to work together, he said: "No one owes businesses a living, and I don't think businesses should be dependent on Government for their livelihood.".
Another critical move, in order for Singapore's future economy to thrive, is to internationalise – businesses and individuals alike.
It will no longer be enough to just look at doing business or working here, commentators told Talking Point.
Mr Heng observed an encouraging trend – that more Singaporeans are now willing to venture overseas and out of their comfort zone.
"Years back, we had great difficulty getting Singaporeans to go abroad, especially to our Asian region," he said. But that has changed. Today, there are "a large number of Singaporeans" in the region, and last year IE Singapore facilitated the internationalisation of about 28,000 companies, he noted.
The Committee on the Future Economy will look at how to better prepare companies for doing business across borders, where "it's a different set of rules and regulations, and a different business culture", said Mr Heng.
It will also work on identifying new markets and sectors where Singapore can have a global competitive edge.
This is vital, said SBF chief Mr Ho. "The foreign direct investment strategy has run its course of delivering significant transformation for Singapore, because we are limited in land and resources. Going forward, what we need to do is to develop an economy that overcomes these constraints, which means an economy outside of Singapore."
UOB economist Francis Tan thinks that in the next five years, we could see more Singapore manufacturers moving overseas.
There has been a structural change in the nature of regional competition, said Mr Tan, with the birth of the ASEAN Economic Community on Dec 31, 2015, eliminating many trade barriers.
Singapore has the highest business costs among the 10 ASEAN countries. To compete against neighbours with lower costs and wages, companies here will need to either move up the value chain rapidly – or look hard at relocating their manufacturing base elsewhere in the region.
With this happening, "we may see middle managers in Singapore having to move overseas as well", he said. But lower-end jobs once provided by these companies could be lost here for good.
"If you have been employing 300 people and you decide to shift to a country like Vietnam, immediately we are going to see these 300 people losing their jobs. That's for sure," said Mr Tan. "But it's important to know that it's temporary. In the longer term, I think it's better for Singapore's economy that a firm producing low value-added products at a very low price relocates.
"Singapore would continuously attract a much higher-skilled workforce then. That's a lot better for the longer run," he said.
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Breast cancerOctober 2008
Targets of vitamin D receptor signaling in the mammary gland.
Since the discovery of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) in mammary cells, the role of the vitamin D signaling pathway in normal glandular function and in breast cancer has been extensively explored. In vitro studies have shown that the VDR ligand, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25D), modulates key proteins involved in signaling proliferation, differentiation, and survival of normal mammary epithelial cells. Similar anti-proliferative and pro-differentiating effects of 1,25D have been observed in VDR-positive breast cancer cells, indicating that transformation per se does not abolish vitamin D signaling. However, many transformed breast cancer lose sensitivity to 1,25D secondary to alterations in vitamin D metabolizing enzymes or downregulation of VDR function. Over the years, our laboratory has focused on three general areas: (1) defining mechanisms of vitamin D-mediated apoptosis in breast cancer cells, (2) examining changes in the vitamin D signaling pathway during transformation, including the development of vitamin D resistance, and (3) using mouse models to study the impact of the VDR on growth regulatory pathways in the context of development and tumorigenesis in vivo. Recent developments include detection of megalin-mediated uptake of vitamin D-binding protein (DBP) and identification of CYP27B1 and CYP24 metabolizing enzymes in mammary cells, demonstration of precocious mammary gland development in VDR-null mice, and identification of novel pathways triggered by 1,25D during apoptosis. Our preclinical studies have been complemented by emerging data from other groups suggesting that human breast cancer may be influenced by VDR genotype and vitamin D status. Collectively, these studies have reinforced the need to further define the regulation and function of the vitamin D pathway in cells in relation to prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
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Vitamin D intake and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women: the Iowa Women's Health Study.
Vitamin D, a prosteroid hormone with anti-proliferative and pro-differentiation activity, is thought to act as a cancer chemopreventive agent. This study evaluated the association between vitamin D intake and breast cancer risk among women in a large prospective cohort study. A total of 34,321 postmenopausal women who had completed a questionnaire that included diet and supplement use were followed for breast cancer incidence from 1986 to 2004. Adjusted relative risks (RR) for breast cancer were calculated for dietary, supplemental, and total vitamin D intake among all women. The adjusted RR of breast cancer for women consuming >800 IU/day versus <400 IU/day total vitamin D was 0.89 (95% CI: 0.77-1.03). RRs were stronger among women with negative than positive ER or PR status. The association of high vitamin D intake with breast cancer was strongest in the first 5 years after baseline dietary assessment (RR = 0.66; 95% CI: 0.46-0.94 compared with lowest-intake group), and diminished over time. Changes in vitamin D intake over time might have contributed to the diminished association observed in later years. Vitamin D intake of >800 IU/day appears to be associated with a small decrease in risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women. Studies evaluating all sources of vitamin D, especially sun exposure, are needed to fully understand the association between vitamin D and breast cancer risk.
Cancer Causes Control. 2007 Sep;18(7):775-82
Vitamin D and prevention of breast cancer: pooled analysis.
BACKGROUND: Inadequate photosynthesis or oral intake of Vitamin D are associated with high incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer in ecological and observational studies, but the dose-response relationship in individuals has not been adequately studied. METHODS: A literature search for all studies that reported risk by of breast cancer by quantiles of 25(OH)D identified two studies with 1,760 individuals. Data were pooled to assess the dose-response association between serum 25(OH)D and risk of breast cancer. RESULTS: The medians of the pooled quintiles of serum 25(OH)D were 6, 18, 29, 37, and 48 ng/ml. Pooled odds ratios for breast cancer from lowest to highest quintile, were 1.00, 0.90, 0.70, 0.70, and 0.50 (p trend<0.001). According to the pooled analysis, individuals with serum 25(OH)D of approximately 52 ng/ml had 50% lower risk of breast cancer than those with serum <13 ng/ml. This serum level corresponds to intake of 4,000 IU/day. This exceeds the National Academy of Sciences upper limit of 2,000 IU/day. A 25(OH)D level of 52 ng/ml could be maintained by intake of 2,000 IU/day and, when appropriate, about 12 min/day in the sun, equivalent to oral intake of 3,000 IU of Vitamin D(3). CONCLUSIONS: Intake of 2,000 IU/day of Vitamin D(3), and, when possible, very moderate exposure to sunlight, could raise serum 25(OH)D to 52 ng/ml, a level associated with reduction by 50% in incidence of breast cancer, according to observational studies.
J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2007 Mar;103(3-5):708-11
(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate downregulates estrogen receptor alpha function in MCF-7 breast carcinoma cells.
BACKGROUND: (-)-Epigalloca-techin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most active catechin present in green tea, demonstrated to have chemopreventive action and to kill cancer cells selectively. As a previous study found that catechins could compete with 17-beta-estradiol for binding to estrogen receptor alpha (ERalpha), we asked whether EGCG could regulate ERalpha action. METHODS: We used MCF-7, a breast carcinoma cell line having a high level of ERalpha expression. The cells were treated with various EGCG concentrations and cell viability was evaluated by MTT assay. ERalpha and pS2 expression were analyzed by RT-PCR after RNA extraction. To better define EGCG action in relation to ERalpha, we studied EGCG cytotoxicity on MCF-7 resistant to tamoxifen (MCF-7tam), MCF-7 treated with 10(-7)M ICI 182,780 for 8 days and on MDA-MB-231, a cell line that lacked ERalpha by flow cytometry (FCM). RESULTS: Both ERalpha and pS2 mRNA were expressed in samples treated with low EGCG concentration (30 microg/ml). At this concentration, no cell change was detectable. In contrast, pS2 expression was lost in samples treated with 100 microg/ml EGCG for 24h, indicating ERalpha alteration. EGCG cytotoxicity was lower when ERalpha was not present (MDA-MB-231) or inactivated (by tamoxifen or ICI 182,780). CONCLUSIONS: Functionally active ERalpha may have a role in EGCG cytotoxicity, increasing the sensitivity to the drug. As higher EGCG concentrations also killed cells resistant to tamoxifen or treated by 10(-7)M ICI 182,780, EGCG ought to be better investigated in breast carcinoma cells treated with drugs targeted to steroid receptors, as a potential complement of therapy.
Cancer Detect Prev. 2007;31(6):499-504
Risk assessment for vitamin D.
The objective of this review was to apply the risk assessment methodology used by the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) to derive a revised safe Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for vitamin D. New data continue to emerge regarding the health benefits of vitamin D beyond its role in bone. The intakes associated with those benefits suggest a need for levels of supplementation, food fortification, or both that are higher than current levels. A prevailing concern exists, however, regarding the potential for toxicity related to excessive vitamin D intakes. The UL established by the FNB for vitamin D (50 microg, or 2,000 IU) is not based on current evidence and is viewed by many as being too restrictive, thus curtailing research, commercial development, and optimization of nutritional policy. Human clinical trial data published subsequent to the establishment of the FNB vitamin D UL published in 1997 support a significantly higher UL. We present a risk assessment based on relevant, well-designed human clinical trials of vitamin D. Collectively, the absence of toxicity in trials conducted in healthy adults that used vitamin D dose > or = 250 microg/d (10,000 IU vitamin D3) supports the confident selection of this value as the UL.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Jan;85(1):6-18
Curcumin and cancer: An "old-age" disease with an "age-old" solution.
Cancer is primarily a disease of old age, and that life style plays a major role in the development of most cancers is now well recognized. While plant-based formulations have been used to treat cancer for centuries, current treatments usually involve poisonous mustard gas, chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapies. While traditional plant-derived medicines are safe, what are the active principles in them and how do they mediate their effects against cancer is perhaps best illustrated by curcumin, a derivative of turmeric used for centuries to treat a wide variety of inflammatory conditions. Curcumin is a diferuloylmethane derived from the Indian spice, turmeric (popularly called "curry powder") that has been shown to interfere with multiple cell signaling pathways, including cell cycle (cyclin D1 and cyclin E), apoptosis (activation of caspases and down-regulation of antiapoptotic gene products), proliferation (HER-2, EGFR, and AP-1), survival (PI3K/AKT pathway), invasion (MMP-9 and adhesion molecules), angiogenesis (VEGF), metastasis (CXCR-4) and inflammation (NF-kappaB, TNF, IL-6, IL-1, COX-2, and 5-LOX). The activity of curcumin reported against leukemia and lymphoma, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, lung cancer, melanoma, neurological cancers, and sarcoma reflects its ability to affect multiple targets. Thus an "old-age" disease such as cancer requires an "age-old" treatment.
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Have you ever been annoyed by other peoples loud/crying children while out to dinner? Have you ever complained to the manager about these loud children? Have you ever said anything to the parents?
Now, have YOU been that parent with the loud child at a nice restaurant asked to leave or quit your child down?
Another post got me thinking.
I've never been asked to leave because I'm strict in a restaurant and the kids know how to act. There has been a couple of times I've had to leave early because I've had a fussy kid but I wasn't asked to leave, I just knew it wasn't fair for the others around me to listen to a baby cry so we left.
If the resturant does not have a kids menu or changing station it is not for kids.
I have never complained, just felt bad for them because I know it happens.
I've gotten up and moved to another table. I don't think that's rude, I'm making the sacrifice and moving. Did the same thing at church too. Couldn't take it anymore and moved to the other side of the church permanently. No law saying I have to endure a tantrum, etc... just to be nice. I'm being nice by keeping quiet and moving.
I dont take my kids to fancy restaurants. I mean I do take the oldest because she is old enough to know better, but I wouldnt take a three year old. Yeah I dont want any annoyances when I am paying a boat load of money for a meal. If my kids misbehave at a fancy place or even McDonalds, we leave. I wouldnt ask anyone else to leave or complain though.
He's now 2, and we eat out about once a week (and go to upscale restaurants about twice a month) and our son is totally used to it and we haven't had a problem since.
However- I have been pretty annoyed by other crying/screaming kids in fancy restaurants before but I have never complained or said anything as I know what it's like to be a parent.
I don't bring my kid to nice restaurants, he's 3, he doesn't belong there. If he acts up in a regular restaurant we take him out or we leave. But DS is usually good, I think he's only really misbehaved once in a restaurant and he was under 2 at the time.
I did have an old couple ask to move across the diner away from us because we had a child at our table. DS hadn't so much as made a peep and was sitting at the table coloring nicely. The couple then proceeded to give us dirty looks and make comments about DS throughout our whole meal. I could never figure out why, because DS was behaving and was quiet the whole meal (the waitress even complimented us on how good he was being). That couple certainly ruined our meal though. Maybe I should have complained about them!
I have a friend that has two children and her kids are awful in restaurants. She requests that their food be brought out right away and by the time her food comes out, her kids are done and are ready to leave and the rest of the night is ruined for them. I don't know why she does that but she is one of those moms that her way is the only way.
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The pair, visitors to the area, found themselves stuck on Hampsfell at Grange after their planned route became blocked, forcing them to retreat back towards the summit.
"They had intended a circular route but found their exit from the fell blocked by deep mud and cattle," explained a spokesman for Kendal Mountain Rescue team, which attended.
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The High Court has quashed the original inquest verdicts returned on 96 Liverpool football fans who died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
The Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge ordered fresh inquests following an application by the Attorney General.
The Home Secretary Theresa May has also announced a new police inquiry into the disaster, to re-examine what happened in April 1989.
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FRANKFURT, Oct 15 (Reuters) - German medical supplies maker B. Braun has taken a minority blocking stake in Rhoen-Klinikum , it was announced on Tuesday, complicating a battle for control of the hospitals chain which wants to sell most of its assets to rival Fresenius for nearly 3.1 billion euros ($4.1 billion).
B. Braun has raised its stake in Rhoen-Klinikum to 11 percent from a previous holding of 5 percent.
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Is there a limitation on the number of semester credit hours in a bachelor's degree?
In 2005, the 79th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature enacted a statute that placed a limit on the number of semester credit hours (SCH) that a public university ("general academic teaching institution") may require for any bachelor's degree it offers. The following is the full text of the statute: TEXAS EDUCATION CODE, Chapter 61, SUBCHAPTER C. § 61.0515. SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE. a. To earn a baccalaureate degree, a student may not be required by a general academic teaching institution to complete more than the minimum number of semester credit hours required for the degree by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or its successor unless the institution determines that there is a compelling academic reason for requiring completion of additional semester credit hours for the degree. b. The board may review one or more of an institution's baccalaureate degree programs to ensure compliance with this section. c. Subsection (a) does not apply to a baccalaureate degree awarded by an institution to a student enrolled in the institution before the 2008 fall semester. This subsection does not prohibit the institution from reducing the number of semester credit hours the student must complete to receive the degree. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 1230, § 12, eff. June 18, 2005. (HB 1172, 79R-2005).
The statute does not state a specific number of hours; why is it called the "120- hour rule?"
Subsection (a) of Section 61.0515 states that a student must not be required to complete more than the minimum number of semester credit hours (SCH) required for a baccalaureate (bachelor's) degree by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or its successor. That limit, which has remained the same for many years and is current as of 2008, is 120 semester credit hours. This means that most bachelor's degree programs are now limited to a maximum of 120 SCH for graduation.
Are all colleges, universities, and health science centers that offer bachelor's degrees affected by this limit?
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Does the statute allow any exceptions for bachelor's degree programs at universities?
Paragraph (a) of §61.0515 states that the requirement must be met "unless the institution determines that there is a compelling academic reason for requiring completion of additional semester credit hours for the degree." The Coordinating Board (CB) understands that each institution is responsible for reviewing for any exceptions to the limitation. Exceptions based on what the university considers a "compelling academic reason" should be officially approved at the institution, and records regarding the basis for such a decision should be retained. Other statutes (for example, the statute that enacts the B-on-Time loan forgiveness program) identify "5-year" degree programs - currently those in engineering and architecture. Such a statutory identification could potentially provide a basis for determining a compelling academic reason to raise the limitation on SCH required for graduation in those programs. Institutions would determine other compelling academic reasons based on the information presented in a request during the internal review process.
What is the Coordinating Board's role in implementing this law?
When the law was enacted in 2005, CB legal staff determined that responsibility for implementation was directed primarily at institutions of higher education, rather than the CB. Thus, the legal staff recommended that the CB did not need to adopt any additional rules regarding the statute. The role of the Coordinating Board is limited to a permissive provision that staff may review one or more of an institution's baccalaureate degree programs to ensure compliance. Staff considers that ensuring compliance would include determining what the institutional process was for determining the necessary number of SCH for each degree program, and how any exceptions were justified. It is up to the institution to develop a policy identifying compelling academic reasons for allowing a higher number of SCH to be required for a particular program.
Is there a penalty if an institution fails to comply?
No penalty was stated in the statute.
Does the 120-hour rule prohibit students from registering for more than 120 hours of work?
The limitation in the 120-hour statute is not on the student, who can enroll for however many SCH the student wants, but is a limit on what the institution can allow to be required for graduation in a particular degree program (AKA "field of study" or "academic discipline"). Students should keep in mind their limitation on attempted credit hours. That means they will need to plan as if their major requires no more than 120 SCH (unless they already know otherwise). That number, plus the 45 or 30 SCH they can expend in attempted SCH before they run into excess credit hour situations requiring them to pay much higher tuition rates, is one they need to have well in mind.
I am attending a community college, but want to pursue a bachelor's degree; how might the 120-hour rule affect me?
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Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you (Matthew 28:19-20).
Division is defined as the act or process of separating things into parts. God is into division-he made the decision for division long ago. It is apparent in his very essence; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit-three in one, one in three.
He has also shown division in the local church. God divided gifts into people's lives to reflect himself within the church. Each of us has been given specific talents and gifts according to God's desire for the purpose of spreading his word. In other words, God has delegated his authority to each of us to complete his math.
Before he ascended to heaven, Jesus delegated the responsibility of spreading his message to his followers. You and I have been handed that responsibility. What God has placed in our lives, what he has divided among us, is there for the purpose of reaching others for his glory.
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A man has been rescued 50m off Lowestoft's coast by the town's lifeboat crew.
The rescue took place last night after police saw a man in difficulty in the sea off Links Road in north Lowestoft at about 11pm.
The RNLI Spirit of Lowestoft lifeboat was then called out along with the Gorleston and Great Yarmouth inshore lifeboat, Lowestoft and Southwold coastguard rescue teams and a RAF search and rescue helicopter from Wattisham airfield.
John Fox, coxswain of Lowestoft lifeboat, said: "It took us just a few minutes to reach the incident and as soon as we arrived second coxswain Karl Jackson jumped into the sea to support the man.
"He was beyond the end of the groynes, roughly 50 metres from the shore and was very cold and in an exhausted state.
"The crew threw a rope to the pair and then pulled them alongside before lifting the casualty on to the deck of the lifeboat where they administered first aid as the lifeboat sped back to port."
An ambulance and paramedic were waiting for the lifeboat when it returned to Lowestoft harbour and the man was then taken to the James Paget University Hospital, in Gorleston, for further treatment.
The man was said to have been in a depressed state.