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Paladin Research Report For:
Michael Evans
Legacy Group
Michael Evans, a financial fiduciary has been a Paladin Registry member since 2007. He is the owner of Legacy Group. Michael holds the Certified Financial Planner , Certified Senior Advisor certifications and has over 39 years of experience. Michael provides financial services to clients in the Tyler, Texas area.
I. Snapshot
Part I: SnapshotPart I provides a quick summary of this advisor's credentials, ethical history, and business practices. See additional descriptive information in Parts IV through VIII of this research report.
Part I provides key information about this advisor.
A. Registry Member
- Since 2007
B. Years of Experience
- 39
C. College Degrees
- La Salle University - Bachelor of Science - Business Management
- College for Financial Planning - CFP Professional Education Program
D. Certifications
E. Financial Fiduciary
- Yes
F. Business Philosophy
Read Business Philosophy
Your financial goals are our highest priority. We have the knowledge, experience and integrity to help you achieve what is most important to you and your family. We provide the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have entrusted your financial future to a firm that will always place your interests first.
G. Asset Requirement
- $50,000
II. Contact Information
Part II: Contact InformationPart II provides general contact information
Part II provides general contact information for this advisor.
A. Key Contact
- Becky Miller
B. Main Location
909 E Southeast Loop 323, Ste 210
One American Center
Tyler, Texas, 75701
C. Telephone
- 903.534.4900
III. Internet
Part III: InternetYou should use the Internet to conduct your own online research for advisors before you select them:
- Visit firm websites
- Google search names (advisors, firms, owners of firms)
- Check advisor compliance records at FINRA.org
- View firm ADVs at SEC.gov
- View social connections
- Read articles that have been written by this advisor or firm
Tip: The information on the Internet is easy to access, you retain your anonymity while you conduct your research, and you will find information that helps you make the right decisions.
Part III provides the information you need to use the Internet to conduct your own online research for this professional.
A. Visit Website
IV. Firm(s)
Part IV: Firm(s)This part of the research report contains important information that describes an advisor's relationship to various financial firms.
RIA (Registered Investment Advisor): This type of firm registration permits the advisor to provide financial advice and services for fees.
Broker/Dealer: This type of firm licenses representatives who sell financial products for commissions.
Relationship: The advisor may be an owner, employee, partner, or independent contractor.
Tip: Make sure you know who owns the advisor's RIA and Broker/Dealer (if applicable). The firm may look independent, but it may be owned by a bank or insurance company. Google the name of the owner to make sure there is no history of financial fraud, misrepresentation, or omission.
Part IV describes this advisor's relationship(s) with financial firms.
A. Name of Firm
- Legacy Group
B. Relationship to Firm
- Owner
C. Name of RIA
- Michael Evans dba Legacy Group
D. Name of Broker/Dealer
- None
E. Name(s) of Custodian(s)
- Schwab Institutional
V. Credentials
Part V: CredentialsYou want a real expert with documented credentials helping you plan your financial future and invest your assets in the securities markets.
Real experts have valid, documented credentials that include degrees, experience, and high quality certifications.
Paladin Quality Rating: Paladin is the only SEC registered firm that vets and rates the quality of financial advisors and firms. A 5 Star rating means the advisor or firm scored in the 90th percentile or higher when Paladin rated the quality of their credentials, ethics, business practices, and services.
Experience: Years of experience is the best way for advisors to become real financial experts.
Education: Degrees should be from accredited institutions. Use the Internet to research schools you may not have heard of. Some advisors buy degrees to appear more knowledgeable than they really are.
Certifications: Also called designations, certifications are the best way for advisors to acquire specialized knowledge in shorter time periods. Some certifications are extremely valuable (CFA, CFP, CIMA, CPA). 35% of certifications are fake (Source: Paladin Research).
Associations: Membership in quality associations can also be a source of specialized knowledge if the organizations have continuing education requirements.
Firm Credentials: Some advisors represent firms that employ or license multiple professionals. Some of these professionals may impact your financial results.
Tip: Real experts have good educations, years of experience, and high quality certifications and designations.
Part V documents the advisor's sources of financial knowledge.
A. Years of Financial Experience
- 39 Years
B. College, Degrees, Years
- La Salle University - Bachelor of Science - Business Management
- College for Financial Planning - CFP Professional Education Program
C. Current Certifications
D. Financial Industry Associations (Active Memberships)
- National Assoc. of Christian Fin. Consultants
- Alzheimers Alliance (Former Board of Directors)
- National Ethics Bureau (Approved Member)
Registration, Licensing,
Part VI: Registration, Licensing, ComplianceYou want a real financial expert. You also want an expert you can trust.
Registration: Only Registered Investment Advisors (firms) and Investment Advisor Representatives (professionals) can provide financial advice and ongoing services for fees.
Type of Registration: RIAs with less than $100 million of assets register with your state's Securities Commissioner. RIAs with more than $100 million of assets register with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Industry Licenses: These licenses permit advisors to sell investment and insurance products for commissions.
Registration & License Numbers: Use the advisor and firm's registration and license numbers to check compliance records at: FINRA.org, SEC.gov, your State's Securities Commissioner, and your State's Insurance Commissioner.
State Licensing: Make sure the advisor is licensed to sell investment and insurance products in your state. Make sure the advisor is properly licensed before you buy.
Financial Fiduciary: RIAs and IARs are fiduciaries who are held to the highest ethical standards in the financial service industry. Salesmen are held to lower ethical standards that do not require them to put your financial interests first.
Compliance Record (Investment): Does an advisor or firm have disclosures on compliance records that are maintained by FINRA.org, SEC.gov, or your state's Securities Commissioner?
Compliance Record (Insurance): Does an advisor or firm have disclosures on compliance records that are maintained by your state's Insurance Commissioner?
Criminal Disclosures: It may be hard to believe, but convicted felons can obtain securities licenses if their crimes were not securities related.
Additional Disclosures: Advisors and firms have the option of providing additional disclosures that are published on their Paladin Research Reports.
ADVs: RIAs file ADVs with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These documents provide valuable information about advisory firms.
Links: Click on these links to view additional information about advisors and firms on third party websites.
Part VI documents the advisor's registrations, licensing, and compliance record(s).
A. RIA/IAR Registration
B. Type of RIA Registration
- State - Texas
C. Industry Licenses
- Insurance License(s)
D. Registration & License Numbers
- Insurance: 709186
E. State Licences
Financial Advice, Services for Fees:
See List
- Louisiana
- Texas
- Insurance Products for Commission: Texas
F. Compliance Record (Investment)
- No Disclosures
G. Compliance Record (Insurance)
- No Disclosures
H. Criminal Disclosure(s)
- None
I. Additional Disclosure(s)
- None
J. View our ADV(s)
- Available Upon Request
K. Links
VII. Business Data & Practices
Part VII: Business Data & PracticesPart VII describes the advisor's business and practices. How does the advisor's business practices compare to other professionals you are considering?
Business Philosophy: Every advisor has a business philosophy. This makes philosophy a differentiating characteristic. Compare philosophies and select the one that has the highest probability of helping you achieve your financial goals.
Minimum Asset Requirement: A high percentage of financial advisors have minimum asset requirements for new clients. Advisors with bigger practices tend to have higher minimums. Advisors with smaller practices tend to have lower minimums. Some advisors will work with anyone who would benefit from their services.
Number of Current Clients: An indicator for the scope of an advisor or firm's current business.
Assets Under Management or Advisement: An indicator for the scope of an advisor or firm's current business.
Method(s) of Compensation: A critical variable when you select a financial advisor. Real advisors are compensated with fees. Salesmen are compensated with commissions. Some professionals receive both types of compensation.
Methods of Communication: Traditional advisors will meet face-to-face in your location or their offices. Virtual advisors communicate via email, telephone, or Skype. All Robo advisor communications are online.
Types of Reports: Performance reports are the most important type of documentation. You may also want brokerage statements, market environment reports, and newsletters.
Second Language: It may be important to you that your advisor speaks a second language.
Value Statement: This statement may describe how this advisor or firm produces value that offsets expenses that are deducted from your accounts. The statement may also describe differentiating characteristics.
Tip: Select an advisor or firm that has an investor-friendly business model and practices.
Part VII documents information that describes this advisor's business practices.
A. Business Philosophy
Read Business Philosophy
Your financial goals are our highest priority. We have the knowledge, experience and integrity to help you achieve what is most important to you and your family. We provide the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have entrusted your financial future to a firm that will always place your interests first.
B. Minimum Asset Requirement
- $50,000
C. Number of Current Clients
- Available Upon Request
D. Assets (Management, Advisement)
- Available Upon Request
E. Methods of Compensation
- Hourly Fee
- Asset-Based Fee
F. Methods of Communication
- Face-to-Face Meetings
- Telephone
G. Types of Reports (Frequency)
- Did Not Answer
H. Second Language(s)
- None
I. Value Statement
- Not Available
VIII. Clients & Services
Part VIII: Clients & ServicesPart VIII provides information about this advisor or firm's clientele and services.
Types of Clients: Describes the types of clients this advisor or firm works with. You should ask for a breakdown of clients to make sure the advisor works with a lot of clients like you.
Types of Services: Describes the types of services that are provided by this advisor or firm. Make sure the advisor provides the services that you are seeking.
Discretionary Asset Management: Some advisors and firms make investment decisions for clients without the clients' approval in advance.
Limited Engagement Services: Some advisors provide limited engagement services that do not require assets.
Custodian(s): Financial advisors are not allowed to come in contact with your assets. They use the services of third party or firm custodians to hold your assets for you. Make sure the advisor uses the services of a brand name custodian or a custodian with a long history of providing services to investors with billions of dollars of assets.
Tip: There are five types of financial advice and services: Planning, Investment, Insurance, Tax, and Legal (wills, trusts).
Part VIII documents this advisor's clients and services.
A. Types of Clients
- Individuals & Couples (Working)
- Individuals & Couples (Retired)
B. Types of Financial Services
- Planning Advice & Services
- Investment Advice & Services
- Insurance Products
C. Discretionary Asset Management
- No
D. Limited Engagement Services
- Financial Plan Reviews
- Investment Portfolio Reviews
IX. Certification
Part IX: CertificationCertification: Advisors certify the data in this research report are complete and accurate. Check Most Recent Update to determine the last time this advisor or firm updated this report.
Advisors are required to certify the accuracy of the data in this Paladin Research Report. Advisors are responsible for keeping the report up-to-date.
Advisor Name
- Michael Evans
Most Recent Update:
- Jan 2, 2019


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Serves: Makes 4 servings
- Scallops:
- 12 Dry sea scallops ("Dry" sea scallops can be found in most fish markets and have a moisture content of less than 80%)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & Pepper
- Warm Tomato, Caper and Olive Relish:
- 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 Roma tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
- ⅔ cup pitted niçoise olives, rinsed well and rough chopped
- 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed well and rough chopped
- ½ teaspoon fresh oregano or thyme, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon, using a Microplane grater (or any very fine grater)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- Polenta:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal
- ⅓ cup mascarpone
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Procedures:To make the tomato, caper and olive relish: Pat dry the scallops and season with salt and pepper. In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot and almost smoking add the scallops and sauté for 2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a nice golden-brown sear on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Using the same pan add 1½ tablespoons olive oil. Add the shallots and garlic. Sauté until they begin to soften, about 20 seconds. Deglaze pan by adding white wine and stirring to loosen any browned bits in the pan. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1½ minutes. Add olives and capers; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds more. Stir in oregano (or thyme) and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Add the mascarpone and butter; continue to stir until incorporated and creamy, about 5 minutes; add the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Remove the polenta from the heat and serve.
On a warm plate, "pool" the polenta in the center of the plate, top with 3 scallops and spoon the warm relish over the scallops. Garnish with chopped chives and lemon zest.


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Twenty-Eight Governors Who Won't Be Running Mates
posted by Josh Goodman
Lots of writers enjoy speculating on vice presidential possibilities (myself included). As a result, we get maddeningly long lists of potential running mates which might very well bear little resemblance to the actual short lists of the candidates. So, for the sake of everyone's sanity, I'd like to do the exact opposite: speculate on who won't get picked.
Here are 28 governors who absolutely, positively won't be running mates this year. Probably.
Truth be told, it's been so long since a sitting governor ended up as a running mate (the last one was Spiro Agnew in 1968) that it's hard to know what standards John McCain, Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton will use. But, because McCain, Obama and Clinton are all U.S. senators, there's a good chance that 40-year drought will end, thanks to the irresistible force of vice presidential selection: balance.
In spite of the uncertainty, I can think of six key reasons to exclude certain governors, which I've ranked roughly in order from most prohibitive to least. 1) They're foreign born. 2) They're unpopular back home. 3) They're significantly out of step with their party on key issues. 4) They've just been elected for the first time in the past two years. 5) They're from small states. 6) They're facing tough reelection bids this year.
Note that extenuating circumstances can keep many of these from being absolute dealbrakers. Charlie Crist is the popular governor of Florida, so he stands a chance despite being new to office.
Note also that, while I've placed each governor in one of the six categories, in some cases it's a combination of factors that rules them out. Colorado Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter isn't just pro-life, he's also newly elected. Don Carcieri, Rhode Island's Republican governor, has seen his approval ratings take a hit lately, in addition to being the governor of Rhode Island.
Without further ado, here's the list, along with some explanations.
1) Foreign born. Does Article Two of the Constitution implicitly require that the vice president, in addition to the president, be a natural-born citizen? Or would a foreign-born vice president not be allowed to take over the office of the president? I doubt we'll ever find out. (UPDATE: In the comments, Fred notes the 12th Amendment of the Constitution, which includes, "But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States.")
-Arnold Schwarzengger (R-CA)
-Jennifer Granholm (D-MI)
2) Unpopular. It's always a bonus when a running mate can help the ticket carry a state. Well, these governors are unpopular enough that they might cause the ticket to lose their home states. Plus, their low approval ratings would guarantee negative press coverage of the selection.
-Jon Corzine (D-NJ)
-Matt Blunt (R-MO)
-Rod Blagojevich (D-IL)
-Martin O'Malley (D-MD)
3) Out of step with the party. Republican Gov. Jodi Rell of Connecticut signed the nation's first gay civil unions law that wasn't prompted by a court order. She's also pro-choice. She's one of a group of governors who regularly commit partisan heresy to the point that it's hard to imagine them on a presidential ticket.
-Jodi Rell (R-CT)
-Dave Freudenthal (D-WY)
-Brad Henry (D-OK)
-Joe Manchin (D-WV)
-Linda Lingle (R-HI)
-Jim Douglas (R-VT)
4) Newly elected. As I argued the other week when writing about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, the resumés of runnings mates actually might matter more than the resumés of the presidential candidates themselves. Voters have all of Barack Obama's speeches, press conferences and debate performances to decide whether he's ready to be president. But the media can define running mates in a matter of days (see: Quayle, Dan), largely on the basis of biographical information. That means governors who took office in 2007 or 2008 (without serving in a major office beforehand) are unlikely to win the veepstakes.
-Mike Beebe (D-AR)
-Chet Culver (D-IA)
-Deval Patrick (D-MA)
-David Paterson (D-NY)
-Steve Beshear (D-KY)
-Jim Gibbons (R-NV)
-Bill Ritter (D-CO)
5) Small state. Here's a thought experiment: Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean nearly won the Democratic nomination for president in 2004. But, without a presidential run, would Dean, a successful governor for a decade, ever have been seriously considered as a vice presidential candidate? I think the answer is no. Large state governors tend to be better known nationally (quick, name the governor of North Dakota) and choosing a political unknown is regarded as risky.
-John Baldacci (D-ME)
-John Lynch (D-NH)
-Butch Otter (R-ID)
-Mike Rounds (R-SD)
-Ruth Ann Minner (D-DE)
-Don Carcieri (R-RI)
-John Hoeven (R-ND)
6) Tough reelection. Running for two offices at once often raises legal problems. Invariably, it creates political headaches, as voters question the candidate's commitment to either position. In 2000, Joe Lieberman was reelected to the U.S. Senate as he served as Al Gore's running mate, proving you can run for something else while seeking the vice presidency. But that doesn't make it easy, especially for governors whose opponents are more than nominal.
-Christine Gregoire (D-WA)
-Mitch Daniels (R-IN)
I could add a seventh category for governors who aren't noteworthy enough for there to be any particular reason for them to be picked (Ted Kulongoski, Dave Heineman, Mike Easley, I'm looking at you), but I suppose I've done enough eliminating for one day.
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Parking at Wayland's University Center to be limited during work
Parking and driving access to Wayland Baptist University's McClung University Center will be redirected for the next few weeks while work is done.
The south parking lot will be unavailable for parking for the next two weeks, but drive-through access should remain available. For the two weeks following, the entire lot will be inaccessible while the lot is recoated and restriped.
During the weeks of restricted access, Director of Property Management Danny Murphree suggested visitors to the campus utilize the north entrance off Eighth and Smythe Streets and park in the lot north of the University Center, which will not be affected by the renovations. Parking is also available in lots between McDonald Hall and the Nunn Business Building, entering from Sixth and Raleigh Streets. Though Sixth Street has been blocked off for street work, Murphree said visitors are able to circumvent the barriers and enter those lots.
According to Murphree, the work involves needed replacement of the south sidewalks along the University Center, where trees have pushed the concrete up. The university is also doing some widening of the south parking area and creating a turn lane out of the lot where it meets Sixth Street. Murphree said some of the work is a continuation of the new entrance on Smythe Street from Fifth to Sixth streets. Though street work on the entrance is complete, landscaping and signage should be started in the coming weeks as well.
Entrance to the university bookstore, which is located in the east end of McClung Center, will be rerouted until the sidewalks are completed. Visitors may park in the north lot and use the west sidewalk, then enter the building through the east doors. The bookstore will maintain the same hours during the work.
Murphree also noted temporary closure of the south entrance of Gates Hall, where repair work is being done for the next few weeks. All projects are expected to be complete by the beginning of the fall semester in late August.


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And here is the link to that nice article:http://www.buddytv.com/articles/the-amazing-race/the-amazing-race-16-recap-nope-34554.aspxGiving credit is mucho important!
For those of you who don't get to see the official CBS press releases that come from the official CBS corporate site, I thought I would mention something new they're doing this season in the press releases for each episode.CBS is now including a team photo besides each team member's name and description. color, no less, with a clear background. It actually looks pretty cool visually.
Is there a way we can gain access to this site? If so, what is the URL?
Are there any new photos for episode 2 that have been released?
QuoteIs there a way we can gain access to this site? If so, what is the URL?QuoteAre there any new photos for episode 2 that have been released? This is the home page for the press releases:http://www.cbspressexpress.com/div.php/cbs_entertainment/Click on the underlined link in the middle column for "Press Bundles". While it'll have the most recent date of released press bundles. It will take you to a page listing all of the press releases in reverse chronological order, 20 items per page. The releases for TAR will be self-evident. In order to open those document(s), you have to have Microsoft Word on your computer. Clicking on the link will download the Word document and then open it in Microsoft Word.As to photos, There may be some on that home page, but to look at the sets, it appears you have to have a user name and password. I don't have one, so I can't tell you about those.BTW, this is the site where CBS posts their press releases about overnight and weekly Nielsen ratings. And from what I've been able to tell the bundle Word document links remain available for about a month.
These are not new guys, they are the same ones that are in the CBS site's bios and same ones we have in each racer's own threads....
Are you outside the U.S.?It may be your I.P. is blocked by CBS for some reason.
Before I crown the biggest mistake, I have to give the cowboys some love. Instead of waiting around for a direct bus, they were smart enough to look for other options. Jeff and Jordan did the same thing, but the cowboys did not rest on their laurels, patting themselves on the back with their great strategic move. They kept vigilant and pulled ahead of every other team. Once they got the lead, they never looked back. Lets be honest: who thought Jeff and Jordan and Jet and Cord would be the two biggest threats?
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ESMO @ ECC 2013: Similar Phase III Results Reported for Dovitinib vs. Sorafenib Treatment in Patients with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Activity and safety profile of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in patients who progressed on anti-VEGF and mTOR inhibitors.
- Date: 29 Sep 2013
- Topic: Genitourinary cancers / Anticancer agents & Biologic therapy
Superior efficacy was not demonstrated by dovitinib in a head to head comparison with sorefinib in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) who had progressed following therapies targeting the VEGF and mTOR pathways. However, this large, phase III trial did establish a role of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in that setting. Dovitinib showed similar activity to sorafenib and generally a well tolerated safety profile. It may offer an additional treatment alternative in this group of with limited treatment options.
Findings were presented on 29 September during the Genitourinary Malignancies Proffered Papers Session (Abstract E17-7035) at the 17th ECCO – 38th ESMO – 32nd ESTRO European Cancer Congress in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The congress was held from the 27th of September through the 1st of October, 2013 and was part of a series of European Cancer Congresses that are organised in joint partnership with ESSO, EACR, EONS and SIOPE to offer multidisciplinary and multi-professional educational opportunities in oncology.
Citing the unmet need for treatments of patients with mRCC who progress on therapies that target the VEGFR and mTOR pathways, Dr. Robert Motzer of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), New York, USA presented late breaking results from a direct comparison of dovitinib and sorafenib.
This is an important randomised phase III trial that compared two TKIs in the third line setting. Patients included in the study had progressed after at least one prior VEGF targeted therapy and one prior mTOR inhibitor. For such patients novel treatment options are urgently needed. Dovitinib (TKI258), targeting not only the VEGFR, PDGFR and ckit but also the FGFR 1-3, which may play a role in the mechanisms of escape from VEGF-targeted therapies, was in fact promising and reasonable to study in this patient population. Although this study is a negative study, not showing an improvement in progression free survival with dovitinib over sorafenib, important data was generated. Very few objective responses (4%) were seen, but a disease stabilisation in about half of the patients. The benchmark of a nearly 4 months PFS and an 11 months OS in third line patients has been established. Novel therapies for metastatic renal cell cancer will have to outreach these results.
*Maria De Santis, ESMO spokesperson who was not involved in the study
Unmet needs in patients with mRCC who progress on VEGFR and mTOR inhibitors
Dovitinib is a multi-targeted receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor that offers broader inhibition of the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) by binding FGFRs 1, 2, and 3 plus it also targets the platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR), FLT3 and cKIT, in addition to the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR). Dovitinib demonstrated promising anti-tumour activity in heavily pretreated RCC patients.
The GOLD trial (Global Oncologic Leanings for Dovitinib, NCT01223027) was an open-label, randomised, multicentre phase III trial. The GOLD enrolled 570 patients with clear cell mRCC who showed disease progression within six months of their last therapy and had received one prior treatment with an agent targeting the VEGF pathway plus one prior treatment with an mTOR inhibitor. Patients were allowed to have had prior cytokine and other anticancer therapies. The majority, 92% of patients, had received an anti–VEGF pathway agent followed by an mTOR inhibitor.
The patients were stratified by region and by MSKCC risk group: 21% of patients showed favourable, 57% intermediate, and 22% of patients showed poor risk. The patients were randomised 1:1 to receive either 500 mg of dovitinib (n= 284) orally on a 5-days-on/2-days-off schedule or 400 mg of sorafenib (n=286) orally twice daily. Patient characteristics were well balanced between groups.
The trial's primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS) by central review. Secondary endpoints included overall survival (OS), response rate and safety.
The trial did not meet the primary endpoint; median PFS was 3.7 and 3.6 months in the dovitinib and sorafenib arms, respectively (HR 0.86; p = 0.063). Median OS was also nearly the same at 11.1 months with dovitinib and 11.0 months in the sorafenib arm (HR 0.96; p= 0.357). The best overall response was the same in both arms; 4% of patients receiving each treatment demonstrated partial response and stable disease was achieved by 52% of patients in each arm.
Different safety profiles were seen with each treatment. The adverse events (AEs) most commonly reported by patients receiving dovitinib were diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting; 68% versus 45% of patients reported diarrhoea, 53% versus 29% of patients had nausea and 44% versus 16% of patients reported vomiting, respectively, with dovitinib compared to sorafenib. AEs more commonly reported in the sorafenib arm compared with the dovitinib arm were palmarplantar erythrodysesthesia, hypertension and alopecia; 40% of sorafenib patients reported palmarplantar erythrodysesthesia compared to 11% of dovitinib patients, 28% versus 19% reported hypertension and 21% versus 1% of patients reported alopecia, respectively in the sorafenib and dovitinib arms.
Although superior efficacy was not demonstrated by dovitinib over sorafenib in patients with mRCC who experienced disease progression after receiving prior VEGF- and mTOR-targeted therapies, the investigators noted that results from this large phase III trial established for the first time the activity and safety profile of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in these patients.
This study was sponsored by Novartis Oncology.
The authors disclosed the following conflicts of interest:
Novartis stock ownership by C. Cai
- R. Motzer is on the advisory boards of Pfizer and AVEO Oncology
- C. Szczylik is on the advisory boards of Astellas, Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer
- C.N. Sternberg is on the advisory boards of Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer
- N.J. Vogelzang is on the advisory boards of Celgene and Sanofi
- C. Porta is on the advisory boards of Novartis, Bayer-Schering, Pfizer, Hoffman La Roche and GlaxoSmithKline
- C. Kollmannsberger is on the advisory boards of Novartis, Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline
- G.A. Bjarnason is on the advisory board of Novartis
- B. Melichar is on the advisory boards of Novartis, Roche, Astellas, Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline
- U. Di Giorgi is on the advisory boards of Novartis, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and Bayer
- B. Escudier is on the advisory boards of Novartis, Pfizer, Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline and Astellas
The following authors disclosed the following corporate-sponsored research:
- R. Motzer: Novartis, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, AVEO Oncology
- N.J. Vogelzang: Algeta, Arqule, Cougar Bio-Tech, Johnson&Johnson/Centocor,
- GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Pfizer, Takeda/Millennium, Tokai, Veridex, Wilex
- C. Porta: Novartis, Bayer-Schering
Other substantive relationships were disclosed by R. Motzer from Novartis that include support for congress attendance to present research, by N.J. Vogelzang who reported employment at US Oncology and by G. Urbanowitz, C. Cai, and M. Shi who reported employment at Novartis.


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Hi! I am getting a few readers from Ireland lately, especially Cork. Please jump in the comments, don't let Ghost and David and the other regulars have it all their own way!
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Hello Ireland
Hi! I am getting a few readers from Ireland lately, especially Cork. Please jump in the comments, don't let Ghost and David and the other regulars have it all their own way!
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Fantastic! My family - on the Barrett side- originate from Cork. But I'm curious- if they haven't commented yet how do you know they're from Cork? Do you have some amazing software that tells you where your readers are located?
- 11 March 2010 at 23:32
Well while I'm not back there these days, I'll weigh in all the same, and open the 'commenting', so to speak :-)
Here's one from an Irishman, living in England, taken while off on a Tango w'end in Spain...
made me think of MsH's non-tango posts ;-)
- 11 March 2010 at 23:33
I am from Cork
- 12 March 2010 at 00:27
- msHedgehog said...
@Tango en el Cielo - The little sitemeter stats tracker near the bottom right, in my case - there are better alternatives, but this is the one I use for now. It doesn't really give information about individuals but it shows whereabouts the ISP is, and how many pages the visitor opened. In this case I also had an nice email from someone.
@OwenMc that's beautiful. All I knit is definitely love!
@Ghost - :p I'd never have guessed - but you certainly don't harm the national reputation for eloquence!
- 12 March 2010 at 12:01
- LimerickTango said...
and this week they will all be at the Cork Tango Festival
- 12 March 2010 at 13:42
Well if there are any Cork Tangueros called Barrett I'd love to know!
- 12 March 2010 at 22:24
@Tango en el Cielo
I'm very good friends with Barretts who live in Cork....
- 12 March 2010 at 22:49
You also have a reader from The Netherlands! I started dancing about a year ago in The Hague, and now am going on in Amsterdam. I've forwarded some of your posts to friends in an attempt to better convey the delicious joy of tango to their curious and/or skeptical non-tango minds. Thank you!
- 13 March 2010 at 22:58
@Ghost, well fancy that! If you get the chance please ask the Cork Barretts if they had an Uncle Will Barrett in Dublin married to Nora. He died a few years ago and was the last remaining Barrett in Ireland we were in touch with.
- 13 March 2010 at 23:38
- msHedgehog said...
@Anonymous - Well, Hello! Glad to have been of service. I'm curious to know which posts? :)
- 14 March 2010 at 16:47
@Tango en el Cielo - will do
Happy St Patrick's Day :o)
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1.NA.2 – Continue sequential patterns and number patterns based on ones.
Samples: Number recognition to 10. Identifying numbers in pictures. Counting sheep - to 10.
2.NA.3 – Create and continue sequential patterns by identifying the unit of repeat
Samples: Reading numbers – to 100. Write numbers – to 100. Comparing numbers – to 100.
2.NA.4 – Continue number patterns based on ones, twos, fives, and tens.
Samples: Write numbers - to 30. Comparing numbers – to 30. Number line. Counting to 10 on the Number Line.
Number and place value
ACMNA004 – Represent practical situations to model addition and sharing
Samples: One More Than. One more than. One more. One more than.
KS1.Y1.N.NPV – Number - number and place value
Pupils should be taught to:
KS1.Y1.N.NPV.3 – Given a number, identify 1 more and 1 less
Samples: Place value - count ones. Ordinal Numbers. One More Than. One Less Than. One More Than. Ordinal numbers. One more. One less.
KS1.Y1.N.AS – Number - addition and subtraction
Pupils should be taught to:
KS1.Y1.N.AS.1 – Read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving addition (+), subtraction (-) and equals (=) signs
Samples: AddingDots. Add on to 10. Count on and back by 2. Subtract 2 from numbers under 10. 'Adding On' to subtract.
K.CC.1 – Count to 100 by ones and by tens.
Samples: Number recognition to 10. Identifying numbers in pictures. Counting sheep - to 10.
K.CC.4 – Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.
K.CC.4.c – Understand that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger.
Samples: One More Than. Count on 2 - numbers up to 10. Counting to 10 on the Number Line. Counting Backwards.
K.OA.1 – Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings (Drawings need not show details, but should show the mathematics in the problem. (This applies wherever drawings are mentioned in the Standards.)), sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
Samples: Counting to 10 - How many altogether: Activity 1. One More Than. Counting Backwards. One Less Than.
1.OA.5 – Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
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IntroductionThe United States Congress designated the Indian Peaks Wilderness (map) in 1978 and it now has a total of 77,932 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Colorado and is managed by the Forest Service and the National Park Service. The Indian Peaks Wilderness is bordered by the James Peak Wilderness to the south and the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness to the north.
DescriptionThe Indian Peaks Wilderness is located primarily within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest. Many of the peaks within the area were named for American Indian tribes of the west. Managed primarily by the Forest Service, a small sliver along the northernmost boundary lies within Rocky Mountain National Park. All of this sliver is above treeline where no camping is allowed, and contains only one trail, a Forest Service trail that loops into the park for about a mile due to the terrain. Overall, the wilderness stretches approximately 18 miles north/south and 15 miles east/west at its widest point. Elevations range from 8,300 to just over 13,500 feet. There are a total of seven peaks over 13,000 feet, and approximately 35% of the land area is above treeline. There are 28 maintained trails covering about 133 miles, and over 50 lakes. The icy remains of the last glacial period sculpted out the rugged terrain of the Indian Peaks. Chill winds off perpetual snowfields have created an environment near treeline of stunted trees and alpine plants unusual for this part of the state.
The Indian Peaks is one of the most popular and heavily used wilderness areas in the country due to its close proximity to the Denver/Boulder metro area. Camping permits for the Forest Service portion of the wilderness are required for all individuals during the peak seasons, June 1 - Sept. 15. In addition, permits are required for all organized groups (scouts, hiking clubs etc.) for day use or camping any time of year. Campfires are prohibited on the east side of the Continental Divide and around most lakes on the west side. Rocky Mountain National Park to the north, also requires backcountry camping permits. There is a $20 administrative fee for park permits during peak season periods (non-refundable and non-exchangeable).
Practicing Leave No Trace Camping and Hiking Ethics will help protect this beautiful wilderness area for future generations.
Planning to Visit the Indian Peaks Wilderness?
- Print a fact sheet
- General things to consider when visiting any wilderness
- Regulations, Fees, Permits
- Contact the Forest Service or the National Park Service
- Visit the National Forest wilderness website
Leave No TraceHow to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply in the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors


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CyanogenMod is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 2.3.7 (GB), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
CyanogenMod is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. Linked below is a package that has come from another Android project that restore the Google parts. CyanogenMod does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.
BroadcomCM is based on the CyanogenMod Project. Our goal is to create ROMs based on CyanogenMod Sources for Broadcom BCM21553 devices. All the source code for CyanogenMod is available in the broadcomCM Github repo. You can also view the Changelog for a full list of changes & features.
We'll not support users and answer questions from users which:
First time installing CyanogenMod 7.2 to your Galaxy Y, or coming from another ROM:
Upgrading from another build of CM7?
CyanogenMod 7.2 Downloads:
Current version:
Google Apps:
ClockworkMod Recovery:
Version 126.96.36.199: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...comcm-t2805392
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This is the only payment we're really demanding and we deserve it to be mentioned because of the countless hours we've put into this project.
Open-Source doesn't meant Out-of-Respect!!!
The broadcomCM team would like to thank everyone involved in helping with testing, coding, debugging & documenting! Enjoy!
XDA:DevDB Information
CyanogenMod 7.2 - broadcomCM, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360
bieltv.3, Spacecaker, Alberto96, Lopicl.00, psyke83
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: RC 4
Created 2014-07-14
Last Updated 2014-07-14
#include /* * Your warranty is now void. * * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM * before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if * you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. * * Submitting bug reports on nightly builds is the leading * cause of male impotence. */
BroadcomCM is based on the CyanogenMod Project. Our goal is to create ROMs based on CyanogenMod Sources for Broadcom BCM21553 devices. All the source code for CyanogenMod is available in the broadcomCM Github repo. You can also view the Changelog for a full list of changes & features.
We'll not support users and answer questions from users which:
- are running a custom kernel
- have flashed mods
- modified system files
- didn't follow our intructions word by word
- are unfriendly
- Install ClockworkMod Recovery.
- Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
- Do a Nandroid backup! (Optional and only if you weren't running TouchWiz before)
- WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition + format /system partition)
- Install the kernel provided at Download links
- Reboot again to the Recovery using 3-button-combo
- Install the ROM from sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
- Optionally install the Google Addon
Upgrading from another build of CM7?
- Do a Nandroid Backup!
- Wipe always recommended but Optional.
- Install the ROM from sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Current version:
- Other releases were not released for Galaxy Y
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ClockworkMod Recovery:
Version 184.108.40.206: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...comcm-t2805392
Version 188.8.131.52: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2649475
- Fixed al 3g and Data issues on EXT4
- My FIX.zip integrated on the ROM zip
- IMEI is showing on EXT4 data partition
- RILD is now prebuilt and updated last LibRIL.
- Broken WIFI hotpost os wprking again
- Icon of Wifi Hotpost is working well
- ethd back again
- RNDIS and USB0 are initialized in USB tether (still not working)
- Added all offline charging files
- Fixed offline charging using my 3.0 #7 kernel
- NOTE: No format is needed, update-script has been modify to format the partition automatically
- Fixed loud headphones and speaker!
- Fixed not working 3g after turning off WIFI
- Cleanded up system.prop
- Improved Camera with missing build.prop tweaks
- Added two more camera libs, to get a better stability (libmmcamera)
- System is faster than ever, due to EXT4 file system
- NOTE: This ROM is only compatoble with my kernel 2.0 or up, or all the kernels that supports CM and EXT4 at the same time.
- NOTE: Read the instructions (2ND POST) carefully if you don't want to get you a brick from it.
- NOTE: Wipe is needed, you can't upgrade from RC2 without wipping, or if you are lucky will boot, but won't work as it should! Wipe required!
- TWO VERSIONS: RFS and EXT4. If you are not a developer or tester, donwload RFS!
- Fixed lots of Audio issues
- Audio rotation (SPeaker / headphone) fixed
- Force Close with DSP manager fixed
- Froce Close with Music CM7 app fixed
- Headphone issue completely solved
- Improved audio quality
- Button-backlight has been fixed
- Button-backlight works without breaking media scanner
- HQ has been fixed, HQ youtube tested
- Audio while HQ and videos better than before
- FM radio has been added (still not working)
- Menu button does not unlock the phone anymore by default
- Fixed all Force close on Torch app
- Network location fixed / improved
- Built libncurses from source
- Reduced lots of Camera crashes
- Add some missing camera libs to build
- Edited Update-script to give cleaner installation
- Fixed HW 100% working
- Fixed glitches on the screen, no more glitches ever!
- Smooth HW than before, Broadcom test libs were a s***
- We are not using Broadcom libs anymore
- Used ALCATEL video encode / decode and HW libs
- Uisng ALCATEL Proprietary files
- THANKS TO ALCATEL AND LEGOLAS93: video encoding and decoding fixed
- Fixed bluetooth on my kernel
- Fixed Bluetooth on the ROM too
- Sending files and recieveing files are now working
- Need to update to kernel v 1.0 #3 to work
- Implemented this new fully work libs on new Build from source
- Camera preview working
- Taking pictures faster and better quality
- Video recording fixed
- Audio recording fixed
- Camera app working as it should
- USE_CAMERA_STUB set to true
- Removed all camera overlay
- Video playback working, we can now watch videos
- Fix Audio on play videos
- RE-built whole build.prop
- Improved Network location
- Fixed Signal bars (white/blue)
- 3G and H working with signal bars too
- Added new build.prop tweak, to disable rotate animation (Read Bugs)
- Fixed Boot animation - Thanks to Prototype-U
- FIxed random reboot caused by HW libs by broadcom, super-stable ROM
- Stable release - RC1
- Most expected release
- Fixed WIFI on new config
- RE-builded wpa_supplicant.conf
- Wifi faster than before using android Private Socket
- Media Scanner Fixed
- CM7 Native Audio Player working
- RE-built audio libs thanks to patched libaudio from PsychoGame
- Removed all samsung Audio stuff
- Improved quality sound
- FIxed headphone issue (low volume now is Good)
- CM7 Native Gallery App working
- CM7 Native File manager Working
- Removed all space apps (Download them on 3rd post)
- Improved RIL thanks to new RIL config by spacecaker
- Fixed Torch on Device source code (Not smali)
- Wait a few seconds before turingin ON again, it will collapse itself and force close
- Re-built device tree from scartch
- Bigger clean-Up ever (true)
- Removed most of vendor files used on beta 3
- Most of this parts built from CyanogenMod
- SMoother release with new GPU rendering and screen render
- Spacecaker implementation on vendor files upgrades speed
- RE-built build.prop - Faster 3G speed
- Camera Native CM7 with white screen bug
- Builded from last CM7 sources (repo sync)
- Builded in new build enviroment, for 4 devices
- Added 3 important build.prop tweaks
- 16 bit transparency enabled by default - SMOOTH
- Force scrolling cahce disabled by defalut - LESS GLITCHES
- Some build.prop about JIT
- New framework base patch, new variable called from HLG, reduces glitches as well
- Patched last CMParts, thanks to spacecaker and my search
- Fixed problem with OTA Package on Sources
- You can disable 16 bit, cache on CM settings as well
- Smoothnes release ever, really difficult to improve.
- Feel the smoothnes of CM settings + new egl.cfg
- Glitches reduced nearly 0 (there are some, but much less than before)
- New config on EGL.cfg which reduces glitches
- Some new build.prop tweaks to a better improvement
- Smoothness release ever
- Reduced reboot random times
- Same build as beta 1 as we are having some problems with new device tre
- Going to Beta thanks Wifi fixed
- Finally Fixed Wifi 100% - many thanks to WhiteXP
- Added flashlight files to ROM (not working yet)
- Added some live wallpapers
- Added to build live wallpapers on device tree, not on CM sources
- Builded in a new build enviroment (100% new)
- Torch app added (but crashing)
- Disabled option to build open gralloc (it didn't work)
- Added new autofocus files for camera - autofocus faster
- Added some new etc/permissions xml files (check github)
- Small cleanup and re-order source again
- Thetering and wifi hotpost working
- Bigger cleanup ever
- Proprietary libs moved to vendor folder (Except Gralloc)
- Some fixed on Gralloc build and typo
- All proprietary libs updated to last stock rom
- Camera much more smoother
- Camera forced to work without EGL drivers -> smoother
- Builded on new development enviroment (all programs updated)
- Removed space media app
- Audio app from CM7 added again
- Audio app edited to not show video icon
- MX player modifyed to play videos good
- Camera working Preview smoother
- Added LiveWallpapers (water one doesnt work)
- Big Cleanup on sources
- From developer view:
- Orgsnissation of all libs and creation of an ICS branch
- Added option to build broadcom open source drivers (the ones from Whitexp)
- Added option (else) to use broadcom binaries released
- In this build used tje one provided by qualcom
- Added much more new libs to work better which such 3rd apps
- Gallery working, using SpaceGalleryV1.0.1 (Based on Quickpic)
- Media working with Space-MediaV1.0.0 (Based on Meridian)
- Camera working PREVIEW Space-camera v1.0.0 (Camera Illusion)
- As a consequence Media scanning working with those apps.
- Merged Music+Video/ Media Icon in one *Media Player
- Deleted CM7 Original Camera app
- Deleted CM7 Original Media app
- Deleted CM7 Original Gallery app
- Added File manager again
- Cleanup on sources
- Added new libs to work better which such 3rd apps
- Mount system to install it better
- Going to alpha versions thanks 3g + RIL working
- Really big cleanup on sources
- Fixed 3g and data, thanks Maslin Sergey
- Audio should work better
- Using prebuilt mediascanner libs - mediascanner works with meridian
- Meridian app added by default - thanks whitexp
- Improvment on CRT animation (old TV animation)
- WIfi improvments, but not working yet
- Added Quickpic for photos - as mediascanner isn't working
- To install same as pre-alpha 2 and it BOOTS
- Sources cleaned again
- Audio libs added (cause sintax error)
- Usb error fixed cause to missing file
- To install same as pre-alpha 2 and it BOOTS
- Sources cleaned
- Framework/base patched applyed (sure)
- Any kernel on package
- New meta-inf, the one provided to a better installation
- to install flash hell lock kernel and then flash this zip
- Iinital build (not booting)
- EGL libs by broadcomm installed by default
- First build from sources for ace i based on galaxy y sources (thanks whitexp)
- Hell lock kernel by default
- Specific CyanogenMod HW animations (CRT animations, Render effects, Rotation Animation)
- USB tethering
This is the only payment we're really demanding and we deserve it to be mentioned because of the countless hours we've put into this project.
Open-Source doesn't meant Out-of-Respect!!!
The broadcomCM team would like to thank everyone involved in helping with testing, coding, debugging & documenting! Enjoy!
XDA:DevDB Information
CyanogenMod 7.2 - broadcomCM, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360
bieltv.3, Spacecaker, Alberto96, Lopicl.00, psyke83
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: RC 4
Created 2014-07-14
Last Updated 2014-07-14


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Knutson Named USHL Forward Of The Week For Second Straight Week
SIOUX FALLS, SD -- The United States Hockey League announced Monday that Zeb Knutson has been named CCM Forward of the Week for the second consecutive week.
The second-year Sioux Falls Stampede forward made history last Friday night by recording four goals and an assist in a 6-5 victory at Indiana. Knutson tallied his fourth goal late in the third period that proved to be the game winner. He became just the third Stampede player to ever record four goals in a game, joining Thomas Vanek and Robbie Vrolyk.
On Saturday, Knutson recorded the Stampede's first goal of the game in a 5-4 win at Cedar Rapids. The Sioux Falls native has eight goals and one assist and is a plus-8 through the first three games of the season.
Last season, Knutson posted 51 points 26g, 25a) in 61 games while helping lead the Stampede to a regular season Western Conference championship. He has already committed to play collegiate hockey at Minnesota State-Mankato starting with 2014-15 season.
Knutson and the Stampede return to action this Friday when they skate in their home opener against Omaha at 7:05 PM at the Sioux Falls Arena.
This Wednesday, the Stampede will be hosting a Select-A-Seat/Hockey 101 night from 4:30 to 7 PM at the Sioux Falls Arena. Season ticket holders can pick up their tickets and watch practice as well as a Hockey 101 demonstration with players and coaches. For fans interested in potential season tickets or mini plans, the best available seats will be marked during the event, allowing fans the chance to try out their seats during practice.
Courtesy: Sioux Falls Stampede


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Monday, March 25, 2013
New Chichibu Releases: Chibidaru & Port Pipe
Post by Stefan of Tokyo Whisky Hub
this post). 'Port Pipe' is the largest cask used in the whisky industry - a standard pipe holds about 550 litres. Since last year, Akuto-san has been taking samples of various types of Chichibu malt to local whisky events to gauge consumers' response. Last year also saw the release of single-cask editions of both types - the 'Chibidaru' for last year's Whisky Live/TIBS, Shinanoya's 5th Anniversary bottling and a La Maison du Whisky exclusive; the 'Port Pipe' for last year's 'Modern Malt Market' (split with a local bank in Tokyo - so there are, in fact, two different labels for this single cask). Response must have been good. The new 'Chibidaru' (2009/2013) is bottled at 53.5% abv with 3,900 bottles available; the 'Port Pipe' (2009/2013) comes in at 54.5% with an outturn of 4,200. Some online shops have already started offering these for pre-order but they won't be available until April. We'll have tasting notes for you very soon. It'll be interesting to see how these new releases compare with the aforementioned single cask releases.
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Managed to get a hold of the Port Pipe in the Osaka branch of Takashimaya. Interested in comparing notes.
- April 5, 2013 at 7:02 PM
- Guillaume Barth said...
Tasted both of them at the Whisky Live in Paris.
For me, port pipe was interesting but not impresive.
But Chibidaru was just amazing.
- December 3, 2013 at 6:53 PM
- Stefan Van Eycken said...
Most people agree with your analysis... Of course, this could all change given more time in wood. The Chibidaru - being small by definition - has an obvious advantage in the short run, but a port pipe could work better if given more time... We'll see!
- December 3, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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One of South Point�s strengths during the first 12 games of the season was protecting the football, but that�s one thing that went horribly wrong Friday night.
BELMONT � One of South Point�s strengths during the first 12 games of the season was protecting the football, but that�s one thing that went horribly wrong Friday night.
The Red Raiders committed four turnovers in the first half and couldn�t recover in a 27-21 season-ending home loss to Statesville in the 3AA state quarterfinals.
�We don�t usually have turnovers but we had them tonight,� South Point coach Mickey Lineberger said. �They have a fine football team and we had our chances but we didn�t play very well in the first half.�
South Point, ranked No. 2 in the final Associated Press 3A state poll, ended its season at 12-1 after posting its second straight undefeated regular season.
Statesville (13-1), the state�s fourth-ranked 3A team, advances to the 3AA state semifinals where it will be at home to face Charlotte Catholic (12-1), a 49-18 winner over Kannapolis Brown.
Full list of Friday's statewide scores
Despite South Point�s miscues, it still had a chance to win at the end. With Statesville�s starting long snapper on the sideline after an injury earlier in the game, the Greyhounds botched an extra-point play and led only 27-21 with 7:38 remaining.
South Point looked well on its way to scoring on its next drive but couldn�t advance beyond the Statesville 22. An illegal procedure penalty on second and six, then a three-yard loss when Davonte Baily brought down Brooks in the backfield set up third and 14 with 2:31 remaining.
Breon Borders nearly intercepted Brooks on the next play but was out of bounds. Then on fourth down, Borders batted down Brooks� short pass and Statesville began its celebration. Mumford reeled off a 55-yard run two plays later to effectively seal the outcome.
�Our defense stepped up and played really well tonight,� Statesville coach Randall Gusler said. �You�ve got a team right there that normally scores 45 points a game and we can hold them to 21, that�s huge.�
East Carolina-bound quarterback Tristan Mumford rushed for 97 yards and two TDs and completed 9 of 11 passes for 169 yards to lead Statesville�s 353-yard output.
At a packed Lineberger Stadium, the yardage totals were close as South Point churned out 339 yards of its own, but the Red Raiders picked a bad night to have its highest turnover total of the season. South Point entered with only 14 turnovers through 12 games, but sophomore quarterback Jaquan Brooks lost two fumbles and threw an interception. South Point also lost a possession when an eight-yard Statesville punt near midfield glazed off the leg of a South Point player and Statesville recovered.
�I think it�s youth and just lack of experience,� Lineberger said. �I know we�ve played 12 ballgames but we haven�t played one this big. You know, things happen. I don�t know why, but things happen, and they happened tonight for us. I�m not taking anything away from Statesville.�
Statesville turned those miscues into a 14-7 halftime lead but South Point was still in the game. The Red Raiders received the second-half kickoff and drove 55 yards in eight plays to tie it on Tyler Bray�s 16-yard TD run. The teams then traded touchdowns on three straight possessions, setting up South Point�s last chance.
Bray led South Point with 168 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries. Brooks finished with 132 yards on 24 carries.
South Point was looking for its fifth state semifinal appearance in 11 years and first since 2009 when it won the title. The season was remarkable considering the Red Raiders graduated 27 seniors from last year�s roster and started only five seniors on offense and three or four on defense Friday.
Statesville, meanwhile, came in with three Division I commitments. In addition to Mumford, Carlis Parker (Virginia Tech) and Borders (Duke) were the others. The Greyhounds move on to their first state semifinal since 1996. Statesville has won 10 straight since its only loss, to North Davidson, which advanced in the 4A playoffs Friday with a 20-14 win over Mount Tabor.
Friday�s scoring didn�t begin until the second quarter after Statesville cashed in on South Point�s third fumble with a 50-yard scoring drive capped by Mumford�s 1-yard TD run on the first play of the second quarter.
South Point answered on the next series with a 12-play, 71-yard drive that finished with a 1-yard TD plunge by Bray. Aaron Camp�s extra point made it 7-7 at the 5:59 mark of the second quarter.
The Red Raiders forced a three-and-out after that but Brooks was intercepted three plays later. Breon Borders actually returned the interception 55 yards to the end zone, but the touchdown was called back by a penalty. It didn�t matter as the Greyhounds scored four plays later on Mumford�s 23-yard pass to Brevin Renwick to make it 14-7 with 1:29 left before the break.
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Statesville27, South Point 21
Statesville 0 14 7 6 � 27
South Point 0 7 7 7 � 21
Second quarter
St�Tristan Mumford 1 run (Jack Archibald kick), 11:56.
SP�Tyler Bray 1 run (Aaron Camp kick), 5:59.
St�Brevin Renwick 23 pass from Mumford (Archibald kick), 1:29.
Third quarter
SP�Bray 16 run (Camp kick), 8:00.
St�Mumford 1 run (Archibald kick), 6:20.
Fourth quarter
SP�Jaquan Brooks 3 run (Camp kick), 11:24.
St�Justin Daniels 10 pass from Mumford (run failed after bad snap), 7:38.
St SP
First downs 15 19
Rushes-yards 28-169 57-327
Passing yards 184 12
Total yards 353 339
Comp-Att-Int 12-20-1 1-4-1
Fumbles-lost 0-0 5-3
Penalties-yards 8-45 4-20
Punts-avg. 3-32.2 1-27.0
RUSHING�Statesville, Mumford 10-97, Treon Allison 6-45, Carlis Parker 6-34, Tyree Ward 1-5, Daniels 1-0, Renwick 2-minus 3, Team 2-minus 9. South Point, Bray 29-168, Brooks 24-132, Deonte Gaston 1-19, Devan Robbins 3-8.
PASSING�Statesville, Mumford 9-11-0 169; Parker 3-9-1 15. South Point, Brooks 1-4-1 12.
RECEIVING�Statesville, Daniels 3-76, Renwick 4-53, Jaylan Williams 1-38, Amir Campbell 1-6, Ward 2-8, Allison 1-3. South Point, Diontrea King 1-12.


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Freshman Kirsten Petzold near perfect on vault
Freshman Kirsten Petzold accomplished a feat on Saturday in Chicago that not many young gymnasts can say they have.
Petzold scored a 9.9 in vault at the Michigan-Illinois Challenge. While Petzold only competed in one event, she helped the Chippewas reach a 49.275 in the vault to aid CMU in an eventual win over Illinois State, Eastern Michigan and the University of Illinois-Chicago.
Petzold has put up solid vault numbers all year, receiving scores ranging from 9.775 to 9.825 before her eventual 9.9.
She has also competed on the beam and in floor routine. Her best score on the beam this year is a 9.7 while her only score on the floor was a 9.525
"The sky is the limit for this young freshman," said head gymnastics coach Jerry Reighard.
Success in vault is nothing new to Petzold. In her senior year of high school, she was the 2012 National Invitational Tournament Vault champion.
"I told her from day one that she could be the MAC vault champion," Reighard said. "I think she's starting to believe that."
The Shelby Township native attended Eisenhower high school and is continuing the Chippewas scholar athlete tradition with a 3.62 GPA at CMU.
While in high school she competed for the Olympia Gymnastics Academy where she was a two-time level 10 qualifier and level 9 qualifier.
She placed second nationally in the floor routine in 2011.
"I really liked the atmosphere and the campus," Petzold previously said of her decision to come to CMU. "I also liked how hard working and determined the team is."
Another reason Petzold chose to come to Mount Pleasant is her older sister. Kirsten is the younger sister of CMU junior Brittany Petzold.
She said earlier in the year that having her sister being on the team helped her feel more at home and more familiar with the team and staff.
Petzold and the rest of the CMU gymnastics team will next be in action on Friday against Northern Illinois at 7 p.m. at McGuirk Arena for the Rumble and Tumble, a dual event with the wrestling team.