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When all the desires cease which were cherished in his heart, then the mortal becomes immortal, then he obtains here Brahman. When all the bonds of the heart are broken in this life, then the mortal becomes immortal; this alone is the instruction of all the Vedas.
He who sees the universe in himself and himself in the universe is the Sage.
As the sun who enlightens everything has nothing whatever to do with the numerous ills the eye may perceive, so the inner self of all, ever one, has no connection whatever with the joys and sorrows of the world, being ever beyond them.
As the one fire pervading the universe appears in so many forms in the variety of objects, so the inner self of all, ever one, appears to take on so many forms, but is ever beyond them.


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The magazine publisher claims to be the first UK publisher to do this.
The venture, which is in collaboration with Adobe, will offer issue specific data eight weeks after the sale date.
This distribution and exposure data will cover circulation (paid digital subscriptions and digital single copy sales), engagement (total content views and average views per page) and ad performance.
The data will be available to all advertisers who have placed ads incorporating a web link or who have taken a premium ad opportunity.
Nicholas Coleridge, managing director of Condé Nast, said: "This is an important step, and one which will become increasingly significant as consumer scale from more brands on more devices continues to increase."
In addition, Condé Nast has just completed an in-app survey of the May issues of GQ and Wired.
Top line findings reveal that 84% of GQ readers and 82% of Wired readers say they are more likely to pay attention to ads that are interactive/moving and 91% of GQ readers and 89% of Wired readers strongly agree/agree they spend more time with an ad if they can engage with it in some way.
Four fifths of GQ readers remembered a Burberry ad and 76% of Wired readers recalled an Audi ad in the May app. GQ app users spent on average two hours 45 minutes with the issue, while Wired app users spent two hours 52 minutes, on average.
GQ, Wired and Vanity Fair are all available monthly as iPad apps with Vogue monthly from the September 2012 issue. All 13 magazines published by the British company are now available digitally.
GQ and Wired have both been internationally acclaimed by iMonitor, recognised as the world's leading app review ranking body.
Condé Nast claims it is working towards the release of more detailed tablet metrics for premium advertisers later in the year.
In addition, Condé Nast is investing further in brand understanding with ambition to survey "print power", to gain a 360-degree insight into audience engagement with our magazines in print and online, to complement digital analytics.
The results of a Glamour survey by YouGov will be made public in September 2012, including a significant examination of the digital and social media behaviour of the younger female Glamour audience.
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Jennifer Aniston. Still. Talking. About. Brad Pitt.
For some reason -- likely that celebrity news is slow right now during a post-Oscars lull -- Jennifer Aniston is in the U.K. edition of Elle yammering about (what else?) her old relationship with Brad Pitt. Hasn't it been like a whole six months since Brad left her for Angelina Jolie? Oh wait, no, that was FOUR YEARS AGO!
"No matter what I say, things will always be taken out of context and misinterpreted, will always be turned around to make it seem as though I won't let something go, or that I just keep talking about it over and over," she says. "I don't owe anybody anything. I don't owe anybody my side of the story. There are no sides! There is no bad guy and there is no good guy. There are no villains and there is no heroine in this story. It's just not the case."
No, she doesn't owe anyone any sides to the story, it's just that she mentions it in every single interview she's done since Mr. & Mrs. Smith came out. Enough already! Whatever happened to "no comment" when somebody asked you a question? That just doesn't have enough drama in it, huh?


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On behalf of the undersigned organizations and our members, we urge you to protect California's coastal waters and marine life from hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, of offshore oil and gas wells. Fracking is happening in state and federal waters off California's coast. This practice has received little or no oversight despite the hazardous risks it poses. The Coastal Commission has a broad mandate to protect our coastal resources, including wildlife, marine fisheries, and the natural environment. We urge the Commission to exercise its authority to halt offshore fracking.
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Here in Puerto Rico, you can find a diverse range of cuisine; but it is the islands traditional food that you have to try when you are here. The locals call it 'comida criolla', which is a blend of Spanish, Taíno, African and American influence. Puerto Rican food uses the vast range of fresh produce from the land and the sea. No matter where you venture when you are here, you will find a place offering mouth watering Puerto Rican food; from the roadside vendors, outside cafeterias and upscale restaurants.
So what can you expect to see on a traditional Puerto Rican menu?
A lot of food here in Puerto Rico uses Sofrito (a blend of peppers, onions, garlic, and coriander) as a base. Stews, soups, rice and beans will use sofrito to add flavor. Adobo is another blend of spices that is used as a rub on meats before cooking.
Empanadillas are pastries that are filled with meat, fish, or cheese that are usually deep fried
Rellenos de papa are mashed potato balls that are stuffed with meat and then fried
Alcapurrias are made from yucca and will be stuffed with either meat or seafood filling and are deep fried.
Tapas, the traditional Spanish appetizers that are often ordered as several separate dishes in place of a main course are also popular here in Puerto Rico
Fried squid and calamari
On most menus you will see a selection of side dishes:
'Arroz con habichuelas' is the famous Puerto Rican 'Rice & Beans' to you and me. If you are planning on having a traditional meal, this is a must. Usually they will be served separately with the beans served in a separate dish.
'Arroz con gandures' is rice with pigeon peas.
Mofongo is mashed plantain or yucca seasoned with garlic. (Note, this is usually cooked with pork, so if you are vegetarian, I would check with the waiters).
Tostones are another staple side dish and are made from fried plantain slices.
Amarillos are ripe plantains (and are sweeter) and are usually served boiled or fried.
Main Dishes:
Some of the more traditional main course dishes are:
Mofongo relleno can either be a chicken or seafood mixture served inside a mofongo crust.
Asopao is a rich stew that will include rice and either chicken, fish or shell fish.
Lechón is pork that has been slow roasted and is deliciously, I might add. You will probably find the best tasting lechón at the many roadside stands throughout the island and especially inland, that also sell barbecued chicken.
Pasteles (served more around Christmas) are made from a paste of mashed plantain or yucca that are filled with seasoned meat. They are cooked by wrapping in green banana leaves and then boiled.
The more traditional desserts are:
Flan a custard-like dessert.
Tembleque is a pudding made from a coconut.
Tres Leches is a very moist cake.
The above is just an idea of the food that you can try when you are here in Puerto Rico. Like the saying goes 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do'. If you come to Puerto Rico, it would be a real shame, if you did not try the local food.


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February 23 2013
Albers' Saturday Observations
By Fred Albers, PGATOUR.COM correspondent
MARANA, Ariz.—Ian Poulter knew something had to change. In 2012, he ranked 145th in driving distance with a 285-yard average. So the Englishman decided to do some tweaking. Over the last six weeks, Poulter changed every club in his bag with the exception of his Odyssey putter. He put softer shafts in his wedges, to control the trajectory and give a softer feel. Poulter put new hybrids into the bag to replace long irons and hit it higher. Finally, he worked on his driver. Poulter found a combination that added four miles per hour to his clubhead speed and that added ten-to-fifteen yards to his drives. He is averaging 112.48 miles per hour clubhead speed this week and 291.4 yards per drive. Poulter has always been a great putter, as a better driver of the golf ball he becomes a more dangerous opponent.
Friendship: Graeme McDowell is great friends with Shane Lowry. The two had planned to have dinner together on Friday but wondered whether plans should change when they were paired against each other in Saturday's round of 16. They decided to keep their plans, had a nice dinner that McDowell paid for after losing a flip. Lowry lost the match to his friend but walked some of the golf course to support McDowell in his afternoon tilt with Jason Day.
That's good: Steve Stricker heard it plainly, "that's good." He picked up his three-foot putt on the 16th green. Only, there was a problem. His opponent, Ian Poulter was not the one who made the concession. A fan from the stands had shouted, "It's good" as a joke and now there was a problem. There are two decisions in golf that address misunderstood concessions. If there is no intent to deceive on the part of the player, the ball is to be replaced as near as possible to the original spot under no penalty. Stricker was attempting to do just that when Poulter said to never mind and did in fact concede the putt. He then proceeded to make a ten-foot putt to close out the match.
Putting: Hunter Mahan is putting well this week and it's not a fluke. He is top ranked in strokes gained-putting after finishing 14th in SGP in 2012. This week Mahan has hit 43-61 greens and 36 of 48 fairways. His combined ball striking and putting could lead to a successful defense of his championship.
Fred Albers is a course reporter for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio. For more information on SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, click here.


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The California vehicle upfitter created a stunning SUV, complete with reclining leather captain's chairs and a host of tech amenities.
The ultra-luxury sedan now comes in a Metropolitan Collection, a limited edition production that pays homage to the world's great cities.
Barry Beall of First Class Executive Global brings onboard experienced limousine industry figures Dustin Baker and Heather Terlaak.
Special National Limousine Association member purchase incentives have been announced on all Lincoln livery vehicles.
The long-wheelbase sedan, likely called CT8 or CT9, would compete with longer versions of the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
The Greater Orlando Limousine Association is getting noticed for its 26 billboards pointing out Uber and Lyft problems.
SMART Cars will create a faster, user-friendly and more personal chauffeured transportation experience.
The "D" refers to a new dual drive unit, or electric motors, powering the front and rear wheels, giving the Model S AWD capability.
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Melton won't rush Sydney FC's new coach
Sydney FC chief executive Dirk Melton will stick to structure while speculation over the A-League club's next coach continues to grow.
Central Coast coach Graham Arnold, Chelsea great Gianfranco Zola, and former Sky Blues Dwight Yorke and Benito Carbone headline a list of potential candidates for the post which will be vacated by Vitezslav Lavicka at season's end.
However the club's recruitment process is at a relatively early stage.
As such, Melton's not yet ready to sound out the likes of ex-Manchester United star Yorke, who has voiced his desire to return to mentor the side he won the inaugural A-League grand final with.
"The people that have been putting their hand up to want to coach this team, and those who are displaying interest through various forums - we feel quite honoured," Melton said on Tuesday.
"(But) first we've got to aggregate all the lists.
"We can't go about automatically running off and engaging people without a structure.
"... We're just being respectful. There are some names coming through, where it's really important that we are respectful of that.
"They may not necessarily be the right person for where we want to take the club but because of their position in the game, we need to make sure that they're treated with the upmost respect and courtesy."
Melton didn't nominate a hard and fast deadline for appointing Lavicka's successor, but said the club would "like to have it pretty close before the season ends."
This will be one of Melton's most scrutinised pieces of work since becoming CEO of the Sky Blues in June.
Early indicators suggest he's made a positive start to his tenure.
"I like to talk in facts. I've commissioned a significant amount of research to get an understanding of where we're at.
"The first components of that have come through, which highlight (the club's position) relative to more than eight months ago.
"We're considered more professional now by our stakeholders, we're considered more community focused ... and we're communicating better, both with our fans and with the media.
"We've canvassed a lot of people, including our fans, on this piece of research and they've said there's been a significant shift.
"That's a positive start but we've got a long way to go."
Melton was joined by beyondblue's Morris Iemma and Jeff Kennett to announce the club's new partnership with the charity, which will be underlined by Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory playing for the beyondblue Cup on March 10.
Former Sydney FC player Dez Giraldi spoke of his own battles with anxiety, and the challenge of raising mental health awareness within the community.
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No More Beer Pong For You: Hungtington Beach Bans Drinking Games at Restaurants
If you're a bar owner -- or patron -- planning to celebrate any of the number of upcoming booze-related holidays (the Super Bowl, St. Patrick's Day, Oktoberfest, somebody's birthday, doing your laundry, whatever really) by playing drinking games, you might not want to party in Huntington Beach. On Tuesday, city leaders voted to ban alcohol games such as beer pong at any new restaurants coming to downtown. Add this rule to the one enacted last fall which banned games at existing restaurants. All this is part of an effort to clean up downtown Huntington Beach. Which has apparently been littered with stray drunks and ping pong balls.
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This was, admittedly, a very long wait. But this chapter is long, and hopefully worth it. This chapter is dedicated to: JanuaryBaby192, albinoblackswan, Alex B. Goode, anexandra, and last but not least, hippielicious. In short: thanks to all my reviewers!
Chapter 3: University
Laura took a right turn, hopefully down the right hallway. No matter how beautiful or enchanting a place was, a building was still a building. "201...," she murmured. "Yes! 203!" She opened it, and there stood Coach Yoast's daughter, her wavy blond hair tied into a frizzy ponytail.
"You must be the new player," she said, with surprising conviction for such a small girl. "I hope you fit in well with the team and have a good time at camp." Turning her back on Laura, she began putting her clothes into her dresser. Not very sure whether she should be offended or relieved, she hauled her suitcase over to the other side of the room and began to do the same.
Slowly she became immersed in her task, and was only aware of her surroundings when her hand scraped the bottom of her suitcase. She checked it: all her dental things, underwear, and toiletries were still in the side pockets and compartments. She smiled; she wasn't that far gone yet. Still smiling, she turned around. "Gah!" Sheryl was giving her one of the most intense stares she'd ever seen, and it seared into her bones from all the way across the room. "Miss Yoast," she said hesitantly, "what exactly are you doing...?"
The girl shrugged. "I was just thinkin'. And it's not Miss Yoast," she added as an afterthought. "It's all...old, y'know? Call me Sheryl." Suddenly, inexplicably, her eyes narrowed. "How old do you think I am, anyway?"
Sheryl looked almost furious, so Laura thought she should go at least a bit higher than what she really believed, but under the circumstances, decided to go with the truth. "Nine? Ten?"
She was more than relieved when Sheryl looked mollified. "That's close enough," the blond conceded. "I'm eleven and a half."
Feeling that this consent was enough of a signal to leave for breakfast, Laura stood up and glanced at the clock on the wall. 8:49. "Sheryl," she began, "I—"
"I know, I know," the blond sighed. "I'll be thankful that I look younger than I am when I get older. That's what Mama always says. But Coach Boone thought I was five when I was nine and a half! That's practically a baby!"
Laura had to smile. "I feel your pain, Sheryl, but that's not what I was going to say. Shouldn't we go to breakfast now?"
Sheryl blinked. "Oh." Regaining her composure, she walked out of the room and stopped just outside the threshold. "Are you coming or not?"
The cafeteria was enormous. Seemingly endless numbers of players sat together, several conversations lost amid the din. "Food's over there," Sheryl said beside her, and she looked over to where the younger girl was pointing. At the far end, some players were picking up food from trays on a spare table. "I'll see you!" Sheryl called. Laura spun around; she was already a few feet away, and still walking.
I guess it's true; everyone does leave you at some point." Snickering at the joke, she walked over to the table of food, her smile slowly failing as she tried and failed to ignore the looks she received from some of the boys as she walked by.
She picked up a plate at the 'buffet'. "Hey, guys," she said to the players still there. They only stared. Giving them a weak smile, she turned her attention to the food and didn't look up until she'd served herself all the food she thought she could eat in thirty minutes. Walking away from the platters, she stopped and look around. This was the real problem—trying to find a place to sit.
"Laura!" someone called. She looked up towards the sound, and grinned as she saw Gerry and Julius. Pushing the fact that they were sitting with six other people out of her mind, she hurried over. "How's it goin'?" Gerry asked.
She took a deep breath. "Do you guys mind if I sit with you?" She looked at the others, and they looked back.
"What position you goin' to play?" She turned to Julius, the one who'd spoken.
"Receiver. Why?"
"Well, we're a defensive table." He scratched the back of his neck. "I don't wanna be rude or anything like that, but if you eat with us, you won't get to know any of the people you'll be playing with the most, you know what I'm sayin'?"
She sighed. "Yeah. So where's an 'offensive table' I can sit at?"
Julius pointed to a table to their left and down two rows. "Sunshine, Louie and Rev are sittin' there; they're some of the best guys you could meet."
She thanked him and began to migrate once again. At this new table, she didn't hesitate and just sat down. The five people with her looked up. "Julius said I should eat here," she explained, and their heads went back down. Silence reigned, but after a few minutes of forks scraping against plates, one of the players, a big, blonde one, asked her, "So what's your name? Where are you from?"
She looked at him and swallowed. "I'm Laura Eldon, from Mississippi."
He nodded. "Which city?"
"Strawberry." (1)
He nodded. "Well, I'm Louie Lastik, offensive lineman, and these two—" he indicated the two boys, one black and one white, "—are David and Tommy, both running backs." They nodded at their plates, still shoveling food into their mouths.
"You two should be ashamed of yourselves," said the black player at the end of the table. "Here we have a new player, a lady no less, and you two are just eating?" He shook his head, and turned to Laura. "I'm Jerry Harris, but you can call me Rev; everyone else does." He reached over and shook her hand, giving the other blond sitting across from her an expectant look.
Taking Rev's cue, she let go of him and turned the last boy there. "And who are you?" she asked.
He gave her a wide, bleach-white smile. "My name's Ronnie Bass. Call me Sunshine." His smile turned wry. "Everybody else does."
"Oh. My. GOD. Why?" The team was on its twenty-fifth up-down, with only ten left to go, and she was just about ready to collapse. The whistle blew, and she nearly threw herself onto the ground, the weight of the world on her shoulders as she struggled to get back up. She tried to make it seem like she was jogging in place while lifting her legs as little as possible. What had she done to deserve this? Coach Boone blew the whistle again, and she felt like slapping him across the face. He'd said he was going easy on them because it was their first day! She glared at him as she jogged, glad he was looking at the defense. Another shrill tweet, and she went down and up. Five seconds of jogging, and she did it again. Just one more time! Five seconds passed, and they were still upright. Ten, fifteen...What is going on? Her legs felt like burning noodles!
Finally, just as she was getting ready to scream something, the whistle tweeted twice, and she collapsed. "Water break!" she heard Coach Boone yell, and she slowly picked herself up and walked to the table where Sheryl was standing, cooler and cups at the ready. As she drained a cup, the cold of the water rushed to her head, and something in her stomach violently reacted. Dropping to her knees, she put her head into the trash can by the table and promptly began to vomit.
Her stomach churned, and up came the eggs, toast, bacon, fruit, and juice of that morning. After she was finished, the smell and taste of what she'd done surrounded her, and she began to heave, choking and spitting out bile as her stomach tried to remove what wasn't there. Eventually she had the sense to take her head out of the trash can, and sucked in fresh air.
When she could finally focus on something other than her insides, the first thing she noticed was the silence. "Are you okay?" someone asked hesitantly—she recognized Sam, the guy she'd sat next to on the bus.
"No, I'm fine," she said, and stood up shakily. "I just need to sit down for a bit." Arms looped around her waist and shoulders as she began the trek back to where Sheryl was standing. "I told you, I'm fine..."She tried to shake them off, but they steered her to a soft-looking patch of grass near the coolers and lowered her gently onto the ground. "Thanks," she said, suddenly too spent to bother to look up at her two helpers. They jogged off, and twenty minutes later, Laura was back in the game.
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General News of Monday, 19 November 2012
Source: Christian Ministers
We have noted, with deep concern, recent developments on the media landscape, particularly relating to the use of Pastor Mensa Otabil's voice for political advertising.
As Christian leaders and Ministers in the land, we wish to submit the following:
Throughout the history of this country, the Church and State have successfully coexisted in a relationship based on mutual cooperation and respect.
The Church has undoubtedly been the most significant partner of the State in the delivery of education, health and other social amenities and interventions.
Successive governments, since independence, have shown respect to the institution of the Church and its leaders. The Church, on its part, has never ceased to pray for God's blessings on the nation and its leaders.
As pastors and spiritual leaders, we oversee members at the very highest levels of leadership from all sides of the political divide.
While individuals in churches may have their political leanings, it is imperative that we all strive to preserve the neutrality of the Church from partisan politics. This is to enable the revered institution to continue serving as a neutral arbiter in times of crisis.
It is for this and other reasons that we find it appropriate for all to heed Pastor Mensa Otabil's request for exemption from partisan political advertisement.
Since the press conference by Pastor Otabil last Monday, the ensuing discourse on various media platforms has largely been in intemperate and uncomplimentary language.
Moreover, media advertisements with Pastor Otabil's voice have continued playing on various networks, suggesting that he is involved in partisan political debates.
We call on the 'Education Watch' and all other sponsoring agencies and media houses to withdraw all forms of political adverts with Pastor Otabil's voice with immediate effect.
We further call for an immediate cessation of the unwarranted insults of Pastor Otabil.
We wish to remind the entire populace of the important role of the Church and religious institutions in societal cohesion.
The pursuit of political office should not make us lose sight of the importance of timeless institutions that provide the support for our mutual coexistence and development.


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Identifying Cancer Genes in in Blood and Bone Marrow Samples From Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood and bone marrow in the laboratory from patients with cancer may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify genes related to cancer. It may also help doctors diagnose cancer and predict how patients will respond to treatment.
PURPOSE: This research study is identifying cancer-related genes in blood and/or bone marrow samples from patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
|Genetic: microarray analysis Genetic: polymerase chain reaction
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Retrospective
|Official Title:
|Identification of Target Genes for Diagnosis and Prognosis of AML Using a Custom-Design Microarray
- Correlation of increased or decreased expression of same transcripts with disease outcome [ Time Frame: baseline ]
- Minimum number of genes that can be used for precise diagnosis of each of the three subtypes of acute myeloid leukemia [ Time Frame: baseline ]
- Identification of individual genes that are differentially expressed between the subtypes of AMLs [ Time Frame: baseline ]
- Correlation of the patterns of expression of the translocation-specific transcripts with age, sex, race, response to treatment, survival, and with other known mutations [ Time Frame: baseline ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
|Study Start Date:
|May 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Group 1
This is a CALGB Leukemia Tissue Bank project makes use of tissue from patients who have previously provided their consent. Diagnostic samples from patients enrolled on CALGB AML treatment studies (eg, CALGB 9621, 9710, and 19808) and who have been registered on the companion Leukemia Tissue Bank Protocol CALGB 9665 were used.
|Genetic: microarray analysis Genetic: polymerase chain reaction
Detailed Description:
- To identify and validate individual genes for diagnosis of three major translocations in acute myeloid leukemia.
- To correlate transcript expression data in the various translocations with age, sex, race, response to treatment, and survival and with other known mutations.
OUTLINE: Blood and/or bone marrow samples previously procured from patients on CALGB-9665 are obtained from the CALGB Leukemia Tissue Bank from patients enrolled on CALGB AML treatment studies. Mononuclear cells are isolated from samples and mRNA is extracted. Gene expression profiles are analyzed via custom mRNA microarray and confirmed by quantitative real-time PCR.
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- Enrolled on CALGB acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment studies AND concurrently enrolled on Leukemia Tissue Bank Protocol CALGB-9665
- Short-term or long-term survivor
- Bone marrow and/or peripheral blood obtained at diagnosis
Leukemia is one of the following cytogenetic subtypes:
- t(8;21)
- t(15;17)
- inv(16)
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00897182
|United States, Indiana
|Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology
|Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46845
|United States, North Carolina
|Wayne Memorial Hospital, Incorporated
|Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States, 27534
|Study Chair:
|Janet Rowley, MD
|University of Chicago
|Responsible Party:
|Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00897182 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
CDR0000595708 ( Registry Identifier: NCI Physician Data Query )
NCI-2009-00462 ( Registry Identifier: NCI Clinical Trials Reporting Program )
|Study First Received:
|May 9, 2009
|Last Updated:
|July 1, 2016
Keywords provided by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology:
adult acute myeloid leukemia in remission
adult acute myeloid leukemia with inv(16)(p13;q22)
adult acute myeloid leukemia with t(15;17)(q22;q12)
adult acute myeloid leukemia with t(8;21)(q22;q22)
childhood acute myeloid leukemia in remission
recurrent adult acute myeloid leukemia
recurrent childhood acute myeloid leukemia
secondary acute myeloid leukemia
untreated adult acute myeloid leukemia
untreated childhood acute myeloid leukemia and other myeloid malignancies
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Leukemia, Myeloid
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
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This gave me the feels, this is amazing, i love it, 5 stars, and voted 5, i love this. i can't even say how much i love this because that would take hours. and 125 movies.
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Really nice style of animation this, very dimensional. It almost looks like the main character is a model. Or is it claymation? They're very well-made! The added sketchylines and other flash effects, like tear drops, etc are an interesting touch, as are the drawnbackgrounds in layers and special effects like the lens flares. It's an incredibly detailed animation, must have taken a long time to make! Would've been nice with a bigger resolution, but I suppose that's not possible considering the size. Would've also been nice with some bigger subtitles, and a more redable font (not san-serif). As for the animation itself, it's awesome! Great work!
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I see you like german expressionism yes? I love the reference to the crooked window. Probably one of my favorite videos on this website.
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vry nice ending. it almost brang a tear 2 my eye. i give it a 10. =]
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News Ticker: August 12
All the news that's fit to blog
By Brandon Watson,
5:00PM, Mon. Aug. 12, 2013
Jodie Laubenberg inspires the muse, Lance Armstrong defends dishonesty, and Donald Trump makes the morning rounds. Tomfoolery is on the News Ticker.
• According to a "credible source," which may or may not be a Quija board pilfered from a junior high slumber party, Sen. Wendy Davis is definitely running for governor.
• But before you break out into interpretive dance, The New Republic has freshly laundered a wet blanket.
• Say what you will about Austin, but we never miss an opportunity for a sing-along.
• Lance Armstrong is being sued for the factual liberties he took in his two bestsellers. We bet his heart is breaking into a million little pieces.
• Peggy Fikac, the journalistic equivalent of low-sodium cream of celery soup, thinks Gov. Rick Perry's recent gaffes could hurt him in the presidential election.
• A primary delay caused by the ongoing Texas redistricting battle could be bad news for incumbents. Maybe this will finally be the year we remove Perry from office.
• Terracotta funerary sculpture Donald Trump has set his birther sites on Sen. Ted Cruz.
• In his latest campaign ad, Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman promises to protect Texans from the mean ole EPA. From the looks of it, his main plan of attack is driving around Houston in an SVU. Take that EPA! You don't own him!
• Rep. Blake Farenthold, a young boy whose fairground wish to be big had surprising results, think that there are enough votes in congress to impeach President Obama.
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Channing Tatum's Jupiter Ascending Character On A Three Wolf Moon Shirt
This was probably inevitable, but it's still pretty perfect. Caine Wise, Channing Tatum's part-canine character from Jupiter Ascending, acts out his own version of the famous Three Wolf Moon t-shirt. And you can buy it to wear or hang on your wall.


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F1 Fanatic - F1
This topic contains 22 replies, has 12 voices, and was last updated by matt90 5 years, 7 months ago.
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Regardless of the exact wording of the original post, I think everyone is clear about what the meaning is now, so please stick to the discussion. Thanks.
But nor should anyone assumed that everyone who reads a forum post will come to the poster's same concllusions, regardless of how much was actually posted.
Are you inherently incapable of realising you were at fault/error?
To keep this a bit more on topic, it seems preposterous that the BBC funds sky in this way.
I know that BBC spend £60m a year on Radio 4, if I remember correctly. Now I'm a bit torn if that's too much or about right. The station is something of a national treasure. but the target age group is about 55 and that's one station out of all the BBC's radio output. Formula 1 appeals to all ages and intellects. What makes this is all a shame to me is that BBC did the coverage well. Really well.
@electrolite – I think you're about right with the Radio cost, I seem to vaguely remember a figure in the £60m region.
Roughly a pound per person per year. That's not really much, is it?
So let me get this straight, the BBC has to pay Sky so people can watch BBC channels through satellite? Surely the vast majority can watch them through a normal freeview box?
Yeah, part of the reason that's a joke is that I'm a licence payer, I don't also have sky, so I in no way see the portion of my money (however small) that's been sent to sky.
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|Talk about spicy getting to the anchors. Keep your cool and you'll have it. The movement on this one is just amazing. The spicy factor just makes it that much better. Super rad!!!
By Paul Glover
Jul 5, 2010
|Sorry. The spice is gone. There is a bolt added to guide one to the best climbing and reduce the big end whipper. More in keeping with the rest of the routes on that wall. Of course, if you like it spicy, don't clip it or better yet solo it.


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So, you've had a bad semester and you got bad grades. Maybe grades-wise you've had a bad school year in general. When do you need to start worrying if your report card doesn't show stellar grades? First of all, you should begin to be concerned about your grades if your GPA isn't high enough for you to meet the graduation requirements for your high school! Check with your school counselor to find out what the graduation requirements are for your school. For many high schools, the GPA requirement for graduation is 2.0. If your grades are starting to drop down into that range, you might need to start worrying! Talk to your school counselor to see what you need to do to make sure that you graduate!
In addition to meeting graduation requirements, you should look and see what the average GPA requirements are for the colleges that you are interested in going to. GPA requirements are different for every college, so you'll need to check with each school to see what they are. If you really want to go to a specific college and your grades aren't quite what they are looking for – then it's time to start worrying!
Another thing which you should also keep in mind is that you need to maintain passing grades for all of your college required classes. For example, some colleges will not accept "D" grades for important courses such as English and Math. Make sure that you are always maintaining high grades in the core classes that are required for college, starting as early as your freshman year. You wouldn't want to be held back from going to college because of one "D" grade that you got as a freshman.
As harsh as this sounds, if you are a college-bound student that's in high school, you should always be concerned with your grades and how well that you are doing in school. Colleges are really interested to see how well that their applicants did during their high school years. Most colleges begin to look at your transcript as early as your freshman year in high school, but some can look as early as eighth grade (especially if you took honors or high school courses early)! So really, you want to be concerned about grades as early as possible. Remember, your cumulative GPA scores also usually begin during your freshman year, so you want to make sure that you can get the best grades as possible right-off-the-bat when you start high school.
Even if you aren't sure if you want to go to college, you should still worry about your grades. Many employers like to see a record of the GPA which you maintained in high school, especially if you don't go on to get a college degree. Sometimes you will be asked to even include specific grades on your resume, particularly if you work in a specific field which requires a certain amount of education or previous knowledge. Hiring employers also look at GPAs to try and get an idea of the work ethic and personality of their future employees.
So, basically, worrying about your grades is always an important thing to do. With that said though, remember that grades aren't everything. They are not a reflection of the success that you've had as a person, and sometimes don't even reflect what you have learned in your classes. Don't let grades get you down, but remember that they also are important to help you in your future. They can always change and be improved! So don't spend all of your time worrying about grades – instead get out there and start working to get them better!
When to Worry about Grades
So, you've had a bad semester and you got bad grades. Maybe grades-wise you've had a bad school year in general. When do you need to start worrying if your report card doesn't show stellar grades? First of all, you should begin to be concerned about your grades if your GPA isn't high enough for you to meet the graduation requirements for your high school! Check with your school counselor to find out what the graduation requirements are for your school. For many high schools, the GPA requirement for graduation is 2.0. If your grades are starting to drop down into that range, you might need to start worrying! Talk to your school counselor to see what you need to do to make sure that you graduate!
What Classes You Should Take
Sometimes in high school it can be difficult to decide what classes you should take, especially if there are a lot of electives and fun classes that are offered! Even though it's always fun to take classes with your friends and your crush, there are a few things to consider before you sign up for your classes. The most important thing is to make sure that you are taking all of the classes which are required for graduation – you don't want to be left behind in high school because you didn't take the required classes! Check with your school counselor or adviser to make sure you know all of the classes that are required for graduation at your school. Getting a list of these classes can help in your schedule planning.
Required Classes for Colleges: Another good idea is to make sure you are taking classes which will look good on college applications. Most colleges require two years of natural science classes, two years of history/social science, three years of math courses, and four years of English. Most schools require two years of foreign language credit, but some more competitive schools can require up to three to four years of foreign language. It is always best to check with potential colleges to see if you are fulfilling their requirements.
Another thing to consider is taking AP or honors classes, which also can look good on a college application. While deciding what classes you should take, it is also a good idea to plan out your classes for future semesters and years as well. Even though your interests in electives may change, your basic plan with these required classes probably won't change much over the school years.
Classes with Friends: It is always a good idea to make sure that you are taking these important classes for graduation and college requirements before signing up for school electives. Many of your friends might be required to take these same classes, so check with them if you want to have a friend in class with you! Sometimes friends make great study buddies, especially in important classes for college and graduation requirements. Just make sure that you aren't too chatty with your friends in class though – if you know you won't be able to stop talking in class to your friends, it might be a better idea to take a different class than them! Make sure that you take classes with friends that will help you to study and concentrate in class.
Electives: When deciding what electives you should take, there are a lot of things to look at! First of all, it is a good idea to take classes which you might use in your future career, or possibly something that will relate to your future college experience and degree. For example, if you are really dedicated to art or music, it is a good idea to be involved with those kinds of classes throughout your time in high school. Colleges like to see your dedication to certain subjects throughout the different years of your high school. If you're serious about something, show that on your college application by taking those classes! Show colleges what you're passionate about!
Electives are also a great opportunity to develop your different talents and abilities. Sometimes you don't even know you're good at doing something until you try, so don't be afraid to sign up for an elective which you think you might be good at. If you're planning on trying something new, it's best to first take the introductory class to the subject and then move on to more advanced classes afterwards.


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N.L. to fund study of controversial MS procedure
CTV.ca News Staff
Published Monday, September 13, 2010 7:58PM EDT
Last Updated Saturday, May 19, 2012 2:41AM EDT
Newfoundland and Labrador plans to fund a study to observe how the controversial "liberation treatment" affects patients with multiple sclerosis, the government announced Monday.
The purpose of the provincially-based, observational study will be to evaluate how the therapy affects the symptoms and progression of MS in patients who choose to undergo the treatment. The government will not pay for patients to have the treatment performed; only to record what happens to those who undergo the treatment on their own.
Up to $320,000 will be spent on the study, which will be conducted by neurologists. The government says it will contribute more money if required.
"Our government recognizes the significant impact that MS has on those who suffer from the disease as well as their families, and we are aware of the significant concern they have about the length of time it will likely take to complete research on the liberation procedure," NL Health Minister Jerome Kennedy said in a news release.
"By funding this non-interventional clinical trial (observational study), we are attempting to do our part to add to, and perhaps expedite, the research that is currently being done in this area."
The announcement comes as health ministers from across Canada meet in St. John's with their federal counterpart, Leona Aglukkaq.
Many of those ministers are grappling with whether to go ahead and fund their own studies into the controversial treatment and CCSVI, the theory that blocked neck veins play a role in MS. Earlier this month, the federal government announced it would hold off on funding clinical trials of the controversial procedure.
Ottawa's decision has been met with outrage by some MS patients, who say the only way to clear up the questions about the treatment is to fund high-quality trials.
Saskatchewan, which has one of the highest rates of MS in the country, has already committed to backing clinical trials, even without funding from the federal government.
Saskatchewan Health Minister Don McMorris has said his province wants to partner with other provinces so that trials can be held in Canada.
Isotopes also on meeting agenda
Among other topics expected to be on the agenda of discussion at the two-day meeting is the fallout from last year's medical isotopes shortage.
Many of the provinces incurred additional costs during the year-long shutdown of the Chalk River, Ont., nuclear reactor; now, some are seeking compensation from Ottawa, whose responsibility it is to ensure a stable supply of isotopes.


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For the four plein air (open air) artists in the current show at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, it's all about light.
The works in the exhibit, Contemporary Impressionists: The Florida Landscape En Plein Air, were inspired by the 19th century Impressionists Renoir, Monet, Pissarro, Cezanne, Manet and others who were fascinated by how light plays on surfaces.
"Living in Florida, I have seen much of its natural beauty destroyed by rampant development and construction," said Elizabeth Rose, a third generation pastel colorist. "I hope to capture and preserve some small piece of what remains undisturbed."
Like the other artists in the exhibit — Eva Allen, Jenna Star Friedman and Lynnette Vaughan — Rose prefers painting in the outdoors to an enclosed studio.
"Being outdoors allows me to see the nuances of light, color, mood and atmosphere of the natural world that no camera can capture," said Vaughn, a scientist by education and career, but an artist in her heart.
The results are oils, acrylics, pastels and watercolors of woods, beaches, waterways and other outdoors scenes filled with shimmering light.
"For an Impressionist painter, it is all about the light," said Gen Haley, publicist for the cultural center. "Light is constantly moving, which can be expressed with quick flickering brushstrokes and little blending of colors." To create the look and feel of shadows, the artists juxtapose two colors that, from a distance, look like a third color.
All four artists have been painting since childhood and have won awards in a number of well-known competitions.
"I love being challenged by the light and conditions of a particular time and place," said Friedman.
A reception for the artists will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the cultural center. All four are members of the American Impressionist Society and West Coast Plein Air, a chapter of Plein Air Florida.


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VAN HALEN Postpone Summer Tour Dates; Members "Hate Each Other"
May 17, 2012, 5 years ago
According to Rolling Stone, VAN HALEN have abruptly postponed all tour dates after their June 26th show in New Orleans with no explanation.
The band yanked more than 30 long-planned dates, including shows in Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Salt Lake City and El Paso. Local promoters United Concerts and AEG issued statements regarding some postponed shows to local media, including the Salt Lake Tribune and Las Cruces Sun-News, but no details have been offered yet about rescheduled dates or refunds.
Most of the tour is promoted by Live Nation, whose reps wouldn't comment. The band's rep also had no comment. A source with knowledge of the tour tells Rolling Stone that Van Halen's members "hate each other." Adds the source, "The band is arguing like mad. They are fighting."
News of the postponed tour dates surprised several arena reps, who are featuring upcoming Van Halen shows prominently on their websites. "You want to know the absolute fuckin' truth? I have no fuckin' idea," another concert-business source with knowledge of the tour tells Rolling Stone.
Read more at Rolling Stone.


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Satcom Direct (Booth 455) has signed an agreement with Honeywell to be a distributor for the Inmarsat GX Aviation Ka-band service, for which Honeywell itself is a value-added reseller. The Florida-based communications specialist will also be a distributor of GX avionics equipment. The service is scheduled to be commercially available early in 2015 and is designed to offer "consistent, high-capacity broadband coverage around the world." For example, users should be able to stream Internet content live or hold uninterrupted video calls from 30,000 feet.
Separately, Satcom Direct has signed an agreement with OnAir to be a value-added reseller for its GSM mobile phone service–Mobile OnAir–on business aircraft. OnAir's service is based on Inmarsat SwiftBroadband and roaming agreements for passengers and crew to use their mobile phones in flight "in a similar manner as they do on the ground." This is limited, however, to those "global regions that authorize mobile use during flight operations."


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So I took my first shot at dying the other day.
I followed Acid's tutorial step by step and it came out pretty well. I had a couple of bleed spots but that was due to me not being 100% careful. The image itself didn't turn out like I wanted (artistically) but in terms of technique I don't think I did a bad job.
Anyway I stumbled on a short-cut that I'm not sure if I've seen here. My wife had a small suppy of sticker paper. Basically printer paper with a peel-off adhesive backing. I guess she used it for scrap-booking.
I just found the image I wanted on the computer and printed it out.
After covering the disc in contact paper I just stuck the sticker on top of that and cut away. It made transferring the image a lot easier especially since I have very little artistic talent.