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Is the Cannes Lions Festival Suffering From Trophy Overload?
New category is 10th in 8 years
Call it category creep. Cannes this year unveils the Innovation Lions, the 10th category the festival has rolled out in the past eight years, compared to just five in the 13 years before that.
No one would deny it is important to showcase new types of work. Certainly, a sliced-and-diced festival provides more chances for agencies to win—more categories also mean more submissions, which bolsters the bottom line. This year, Cannes reported a record 35,765 entries, up 4 percent from 2012.
"Ultimately it's about money," said Adam Kerj, CCO of 360i. "They've got to find new revenue streams by creating new categories, and sometimes nobody really understands the difference."
Case in point: Cannes already has an honor for groundbreaking work, the Titanium, which debuted in 2003. So how is this Innovation prize defined?
"That's the million-dollar question," said Droga5 founder David Droga, Innovation jury chairman and past chairman of the Titanium and Integrated Lions. "We're going to be defining it hourly and daily when we're there, judging the work."
Droga said the proliferation of categories reflects the more complex marketing world, with myriad channels and industries built around them.
Juror Simon Bond, global CMO of BBDO, said the new category is "about celebrating the other and especially technology companies and the innovators that are involved in the development of these great ideas."
Last month, Droga and his nine fellow jurors sifted through the 270 Innovation submissions. Last week, Cannes announced its short list of 25 finalists, including ideas that are pure tech—among them, Ingress, an augmented-reality smartphone game that uses Google Maps to turn the real world into the setting for a virtual mass-multiplayer competition. It was developed at Niantic Labs, an in-house startup at Google.
The new category, sponsored by Intel, seems designed, in fact, to open up Cannes to a whole new set of players (and pocketbooks): the tech sector. In an unprecedented break with the Cannes practice of jurors deliberating behind closed doors, Innovation finalists will be able to pitch and defend their ideas to jurors in person, à la Shark Tank.
But most of the shortlisters came from agencies. Leo Burnett Sydney, for example, secured a spot for Small World Machines, a pair of interconnected vending machines that let consumers in India and Pakistan interact via livestream.
AKQA, meanwhile, made the cut with Nike+ Kinect Training, which combines the brand's digitized personal fitness program with Microsoft's motion-tracking Xbox device.
That entry is reminiscent of Nike+ FuelBand, which earned R/GA a Titanium Grand Prix last year. But Cannes organizers emphasize the Innovation was not meant for work like FuelBand. There is disagreement, though. Innovation juror Mike Parker, global chief digital officer at McCann WorldGroup, said he would have considered FuelBand for an Innovation prize.
It may take a little time for this to shake out. "It has to define itself over a couple of years because it's such a huge and prestigious category," said 360i's Kerj. "It's where everybody wants to be today."

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Six Fayette FFA members attended the 81st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind.
Parker Stockburger, Kalley Martin, Dakota Shay, Jake West, Amanda Gilmore and Reba Rash were chaperoned by Geoff Gilmore and Ms. Wise.
During the first night of the trip to convention students were entertained by country music singer Taylor Swift. The concert was in the Colts new Lucas Oil Stadium.
During the first day of the convention listened to a talk by Dana Hee. Students recalled portions of her speech the rest of the week and really took away a lot of inspiring words to live and learn by.
At the Indianapolis Convention Center, members attended a Career and Trade Show filled with more than 300 exhibitors. These ranged from displays by universities, business and industries to many fun activities for the students to engage in.
Students were able to weld, take apart and put back together a chain saw, talk to college representatives and above all, look at all the opportunities that agriculture has to offer them today.
"The career show is a great place for students to look at just about any agricultural field and determine if this is something they may want to do for the rest of their lives," Ms. Wise said.
After a great day of meeting new people, hearing a great speaker and learning from business leaders, the group headed for evening of dancing and dinner at the FFA's Buckeye Bash. Members where able to meet with other FFA representatives from around the state.
The convention trip included a day of agricultural industry tours.
First on the list of stops was the Tyson Meat Packing Plant. Students were able to look at the processes meat goes through from the animal to the store wrapping. They saw nearly all of the process in the plant and were able to learn all of the techniques used and the uses for the various parts of the animal.
"It was amazing because we were able to see up close and personal the processes that swine go through," said Jake West. "We were able to learn where many of the different by-products of the industry were sent and what they are process for."
After Tyson, the group visited Carley Elk Farm and later Not Just Popcorn, a company that specializes in more than 280 flavors of popcorn. Flavors include caramel, dill and even an FFA blend of blue raspberry and vanilla.
"After all of our travels, meeting new people, hearing great speakers, and lending a helping hand, all the members believe that this trip to the National FFA Convention was a great opportunity for the members to really see what all FFA has to offer," West said.
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Post subject: Graflex Polaroid Land back Cat. 9108 and Polaroid roll film.
I have one of these backs which I bought a few years ago. I have a couple of rolls of film which I'm going to keep sealed, they expired sometime in the '60s, so there's no chance of them being usable. I would really like to be able to take a couple of pictures with this thing. I've seen the website which shows how to expose a single sheet from pack film in one, but that's not the same, the print wouldn't have the shaped end for one thing. I've also thought of trying to make a roll, using some sort of other Polaroid material, but this didn't seem practical.
Recently on Ebay somebody was selling five rolls of type 47 film, with an expiry date of 1991. I realise that this would be unlikely to be usable, but I bought two rolls, intending to keep the box in best condition sealed, and open the other one, partly so I could at least see what the roll film was like, and partly to leave in the back just as a collector's piece.
I've opened the film to look at, and I now see how it worked, but I've had an idea which might give me one last chance to get a couple of pictures out of this thing. I would guess that the type 47 material is very similar to type 667 pack film, which I have a couple of fairly recently expired packs of, it expired in 2006. I loaded one of these into a 405 back and took a test shot, and it's still in good condition. My idea is to try to carefully remove the first few pods from the roll film, they don't seem to have damaged the paper, as with some old materials which I've seen, and are just held in place with two small pieces of tape, and replace them with much fresher pods from the pack film. Does anybody have any thoughts as to whether this might work? I realise that the film itself would be past its best after all this time, but do you think that I might be able to get some sort of picture out of it?
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I will, I did, and it does. What is even more surprising is that I tried taking a shot with one of the original pods,and even that worked. I have some type 54 film dated 2000 which has been kept cool, and that has just about had it, the developer often doesn't cover the full area of the image, and some of the pods hade leaded, and totally dried out. The pods on the roll film are still in good condition, the developer does cover the full area, and the film is quite wet when the print is peeled off.
I still have five shots left; I developed for 40 seconds, I'm going to try extending this to 90. The film no longer produces a true black, it has a sort of dark grey with a slightly silvery, metalic look to it. but I'm quite surprised that it works at all given that it's now over 17 years out of date.
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The limiting factor with the longevity of Polaroid film has always been the developer pods. They either dry out, or they are burst by extremes of hot or cold. Many photographers are stocking up on Polaroid, and keeping it in the fridge. I don't recommend it. It's not the same as banking conventional film. Keep it cool, keep it dark.
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Senator Harry Reid boldly states that he is the savior of the world economy. He is clearly frustrated that voters are not more appreciative of what's he's done for them.
Where would the world be without Harry Reid?
That's The Question the World Needs To Ask, That's right folks, according to Harry Reid, he alone saved us all from a world wide depression.
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NASSCO launches huge Navy cargo ship
One of the largest shipbuilding programs in local history ended with a big splash Saturday night when the last of 14 cargo ships built for the Navy by General Dynamics NASSCO slid into San Diego Bay as 7,000 spectators roared and fireworks arced overhead.
The launch of the Cesar Chavez wrapped up an 11-year, $6.2 billion effort to improve the Navy's ability to deliver supplies and ammunition across the globe. The last time NASSCO built more vessels for the Navy was during the early 1970s, when it constructed 17 landing ships.
Saturday's launch also appears to have made maritime history. The 689-foot Cesar Chavez apparently will be the final large vessel in the U.S. to ride the ways — or support rails — into the water. NASSCO, the last major shipyard still using the practice, plans to simply float future vessels into the bay to save time and money.
NASSCO launched the last of 14 Lewis and Clark-class cargo ships for the Navy on May 5 during a ceremony that drew 7,000 spectators.
(Launch video by Gary Robbins, UT-Sandiego)
"I am feeling a lot of emotion tonight. I feel very proud," said Helen Chavez, widow of the farm worker turned labor and civil-rights leader.
"Cesar Chavez was a great American, and this ship is a fitting tribute to his life and achievements," said Rear Adm. David Lewis, who oversees shipbuilding for a variety of Navy vessels.
The launch focused attention on NASSCO during a time when the company is trying to land new work to replace the Navy cargo-ship construction.
The last major shipbuilder on the West Coast is now building the first of three Mobile Landing Platform ships, a new type of Navy auxiliary vessel. The shipyard also might get a contract for a fourth MLP, but it has been struggling to land new contracts to build large commercial ships to complement its Navy ship repair program.
NASSCO President Fred Harris said he's "cautiously optimistic" that the company will receive one or more contracts to build large commercial cargo ships by the end of the year. Such work would stabilize employment at NASSCO, which has 3,200 workers, and lead to modest growth in 2013.
"Do I have a contract in hand? Not yet," Harris said. "Am I working with shipowners? You bet. Do I think I will have a commercial contract shortly? You bet."
The shipyard has gone through many ups and downs since it opened as California Iron Works in 1905. The yard did especially well during World War II, building barges for the Army. After those contracts ran out, the company, which changed its name to National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., or NASSCO, in 1949, switched to mainly building tuna seiners and shrimp boats.
The military returned as a primary customer in the mid-1950s; NASSCO spent years building tugs and cargo and passenger ships for the Army. But the company also diversified, winning contracts to build large oil and cargo tankers for the commercial sector. By 1997, NASSCO grew to have 5,500 workers. A year later, it was acquired by General Dynamics.
The company's fortunes seemed particularly bright a decade ago. NASSCO had started building 14 Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ships for the Navy, and it had won contracts for nine commercial tankers. But four of those tankers were canceled, forcing the yard to downsize.
The Lewis and Clark program also got off to a rough start, mainly because the company had to start building the ships before the final designs had been drawn. That led to setbacks that were resolved by Harris, who devised a way to standardize the construction. Soon, NASSCO was winning praise for the efficiency with which it built the ships from the Navy, and the company is seen as a valuable employer.
The economic impact of the program wasn't just internal. The hundreds of outside companies that work with NASSCO have also profited.
One of those firms — specialty contractor Performance Contracting Inc. — added 275 employees just to perform the work that the program created for it, former owner Pat Fulton said. On the flip side, the end of the line has led to layoffs for more than 100 workers at Performance Contracting.
"It accounted for a sizable growth in our overall company," Fulton said. "It was one of the largest contributors to the growth of PCI over the last 10 years."
NASSCO employees who have been with the company since the cargo ship program began said they are experiencing a range of emotions now that the line has been completed. All are proud of their work, particularly with how they quickly overcame the defects in the early ships.
"I definitely have a sense of pride that I was able to be a part of building these ships," said Angel Zepeda, 36, a Barrio Logan native who has worked at NASSCO for 16 years and has risen to become an assistant superintendent. "These ships are going to travel to every corner of the world at one point or another. They're going to help the less fortunate, and they support our military forces."
Others are sad that an era has come to an end.
"I wish we had a longer contract with these ships," said Dino Miras, 61, a mechanical outfitter who worked 33 years at NASSCO. "We love these ships. It was a great contract."
Jesus Rojas, 38, an 18-year veteran and second-generation employee of the company, said many of the workers are pleased that the last ship has been named after Cesar Chavez. Rojas, a steel manager who calls his work area "the heart of NASSCO," is one of about 2,000 Latino workers in the shipyard.
"As a Latino, it is gratifying to see one of my own recognized," Rojas said. "But what is most important is that Cesar Chavez was a human-rights advocate, and everyone should be proud, regardless of color or nationality."
Name: Commemorates the late labor and civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, who served in the Navy.
- Cost: $500 million
- Length: 689 feet
- Beam: 105 feet 6 inches
- Draft: 29 feet 9 inches
- Speed: 20 knots
- Range: 14,000 miles
- Sources: General Dynamics NASSCO; Navy
NASSCO will launch the last of 14 dry cargo ships it built for a ceremony
LEWIS and CLARK-CLASS DRY CARGO SHIPS
- 1998: NASSCO begins design and planning Lewis and Clark-class ships
- 1999-2000: NASSCO begins facility investment and work force training for construction
- 2001: Navy awards NASSCO contracts for the first two L and C-class ships
- 2006: The Lewis and Clark delivered to Navy
- 2006-2009: Additional facility investments made, including blast and paint operation (total facility investments over 10 years were nearly $300 million)
- 2007: The Sacagawea delivered
- 2007: The Alan Shepard delivered
- 2007: The Richard E. Byrd delivered
- 2008: The Robert E. Peary delivered
- 2008: The Amelia Earhart delivered
- 2009: The Carl Brashear delivered
- 2009: The Wally Schirra delivered
- 2010: The Matthew Perry delivered
- 2010: The Charles Drew delivered
- 2011: The Washington Chambers delivered
- 2011: The William McLean delivered
- 2011: The Medgar Evers delivered
- 2012: The Cesar Chavez delivered
- Sources: NASSCO, Coltoncompany.com, U.S. Navy
Notable operations
• The Sacagawea rescued 10 Iraqi citizens from a sinking coastal tanker in the Central Persian Gulf in 2008
• The Alan Shepard provided immediate humanitarian support to residents of Alamagan and Agrihan, South Pacific islands that were devastated by a super typhoon in 2009
• The Sacagawea provided food, supplies and humanitarian assistance cargo to U.S. Navy ships during the response to a major earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010
• The Lewis and Clark provided underway replenishments to ships of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group in the Arabian Sea as they supported humanitarian relief efforts in Pakistan in the wake of epic monsoons in 2010
• The Charles Drew provided humanitarian assistance and civic assistance in the Pacific Ocean and Far East during Pacific Partnership 2011
• The Matthew Perry delivered more than 200 pallets of humanitarian and disaster relief cargo to guided-missile destroyer McCampbell during Operation Tomadachi, the relief efforts in Japan following devastating tsunamis in 2011
• The Carl Brashear and Richard E. Byrd provided additional support to U.S. Navy ships during Operation Tomadachi in 2011
• The Alan Shepard served as a staging platform for Marines to train in real-world visit, board, search and seizure during exercise Valiant Shield 2010, which was held off Guam and the Republic of Palau. The exercise tested the U.S. military's ability to detect, locate, track and engage enemy forces at sea
• The Wally Schirra and the Alan Shepard participated in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training, a multinational cooperation and interoperability exercise with dive familiarization training in Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore in 2011 Talisman Sabre 2011
• The Robert E. Peary served as a sea-based platform for Marine takeoff and landing of the MV-22 Osprey loaded with supplies during Bold Alligator 2012, the largest amphibious exercise in a decade
SOURCE: NASSCO, U.S.Navy


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I am interested in Calvinism. I have read A. Pink's "The sovereignty of God." I understand he is a hyper-Calvinist. What is a hyper-Calvinist?
Thanks for the question. I have a good many of Pink's writings. He is rather blunt in his presentation of Calvinism. I can understand why you are turned off by him. There are those today who say he has hyper-Calvinistic tendencies. I read Iain Murray's biography of him. He wasn't critical, but Pink never found a congregation in which he could be comfortable. I've not read much of him lately.
Be that as it may, the difference is not that hyper-Calvinists believe that only the elect are saved. Calvin surely taught that. The distinctive of hyper-Calvinism is the belief that we are not to offer the Gospel to any but those we have a fair presumption that they are God's elect (though my son-in-law, who is also an OPC pastor, informs me that present-day hyper-Calvinists will offer the gospel to all discriminately, though not the promises).
Have you read C. H. Spurgeon's writings? There was a Baptist preacher some time before him, John Gill, who was known as a hyper-Calvinist. I'm not acquainted with his writings, but Spurgeon took exception to his views, which would limit the number of those to whom we might offer the Gospel. Spurgeon offered Christ to all and sundry. Why? Because God's Word tells us to do so! The Great Commission does just that (Matt. 29:19-20; Acts 17:30-31; 2 Cor. 5:20; and many more).
There are those who would make Calvin a hyper-Calvinist. While Calvin is not the author of the Five Points of Calvinism, yet he believed what those points affirm:
Total Depravity = that unregenerate man is depraved in all parts of his being so that he is unable to come to God and be saved except the Holy Spirit draws him and sovereignly enables him to repent and believe (John 6:44; Rom. 8:28-30; John 1:12-13).
Unconditional Election = that God chose those who would be saved from before the foundation of the world (Eph. 13-6, John 17:6-10,20-21).
Limited Atonement = though Christ's atonement was sufficient for all mankind, it was efficient for the elect only (John 10:11, 27-30; Matt. 7:20-23).
Irrisistible Grace = the fact that God, by his Word and Spirit, conquers (eventually) the resistance of those whom he calls to salvation (Acts 9:1-9, cf. Phil. 3:4-8; Matt. 11:27; Gal. 1:15-16).
Perseverance of the Saints = that all whom God has chosen, though they may waver, as Peter did the night Jesus was betrayed, yet they will not utterly fall away but persevere till the end of their earthly days (Matt. 10:22; 1 John 2:19).
Some evangelicals call themselves 3- or 4-point Calvinists, making one who holds to the 5-points hyper-Calvinists. This is incorrect terminology, not that we say that only Calvinists can believe and be saved. Such people let their rationality run away with themselves, not taking all that God says as true.
The whole problem is that (in my opinion) we let human logic determine how we read the Bible. Is it logical to believe that God is one yet subsists in three persons? Is it logical to hold that "in Christ dwells the fullness of the Godhead in bodily form" (Col. 2:9)? If God has foreordained whatever comes to pass (Eph. 1:11), how can he hold the wickedeven the devilaccountable for their sinful acts? In other words, the Bible teaches that the non-elect have the duty to do what they cannot do apart from the Holy Spirit. (That's the problem with Arminianism. They make God less than God to conform to their doctrine of fairness!)
What do we say? Let God be God! We don't have to be able to rationalize the Most High! So these things are revealed, but they are beyond our understanding. All we are called on to do is to worship before him and do his will (Is. 55:8-9; Deut. 29:29).
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Rick Santorum raised some eyebrows by saying women should not be in combat because of the "the types of emotions involved." Now, Santorum says, he is also concerned about "physical strength and capability" of women in combat situations.
First, on those "emotions," Santorum says he was not talking about the emotions of women.
"I was talking about men's emotional issues; not women," Santorum told ABC News. "I mean, there's a lot of issues. That's just one of them."
What emotional issues? Santorum says he believes that the men serving with women would put the protection of women in their unit above the overall the mission.
"So my concern is being in combat in that situation instead of being focused on the mission, they may be more concerned with protecting someone who may be in a vulnerable position, a woman in a vulnerable position," Santorum said.
But Santorum says he is concerned about more than just the "emotional issues."
"You throw on top of that just simply physical strength and capability and you may be out there on a mission where it's you and a woman and if you're injured, the ability to transport that person back. And you know, there's just, there are physical limitations," Santorum said.
That said, Santorum acknowledged that women already serve in harm's way.
"Women have served and do serve and do wonderful things within the military and … they do have opportunities to serve in very dangerous positions," Santorum said. "I mean they serve in very dangerous positions. And I certainly understand that and respect that and admire women for doing so, but I think on the front line of combat is not the best place and its' not maximizing what they can bring to the table."


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Advising FAQ
Students at an Alabama community college may check the STARS web site (Statewide Articulation Reporting System), which lists the courses available at the community college that may be used toward a particular degree program at a four-year school in the state. The AGSC Transfer Guide (Alabama Articulation and General Studies Committee) may be printed and used as a guideline for appropriate courses to take.
If you are attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Pensacola Junior College, or Okaloosa-Walton Community College, you may print a list of courses available at your school for transfer to South by visiting the USA Transfer Advising Guides page.
Scheduling Classes FAQ
No, it is just a suggested model. Note the prerequisites for the required courses. Many of the general core curriculum courses do not require any prerequisites and may be taken at any time.
Students also should consider other factors when scheduling their classes, such as the number of work hours each week, family responsibilities, the possible need for developmental studies classes to be better prepared for college-level work, etc. These issues can be discussed with your advisor.
These are general required courses for your degree that may vary from major to major. Check with your advisor if you have questions about course options that may be available. Five areas are included:
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Written Composition
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Area II
Humanities & Fine Arts
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Area III
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
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Area IV
History, Social & Behavioral Sciences
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Area V
Preprofessional, Major & Elective Courses
19-23 hours
If you have a score of 27 or higher on the English section of the ACT (SAT Verbal of 550 or higher), you will be exempt from EH 101 and may register for EH 102. Students must replace the 3 semester hours for EH 101 with another course if the minimum 128 hours for a bachelor's degree are not met.
Currently, Advanced Placement (AP) credit for EH 101 and 102 will be awarded with a score of "3" or higher. Six semester hours of credit will be granted. Note: Effective Spring 2005, AP credit will be awarded only for EH 101 with a score of "4" or higher. Official AP scores mailed from the College Entrance Examination Board are required.
College Level Examination (CLEP) credit for EH 101 and 102 will be awarded if a student scores "500" or higher on the English Composition - General Examination. Six semester hours of credit will be granted. Official CLEP scores mailed from the Educational Testing Service are required.
New Policy: Effective Fall 2004, students must complete the online Math Placement Test in order to register for a 100 level mathematics course. The test should be taken at least 48 hours prior to registration to allow time for the scores to be added to the Banner student record system. The test will determine the most appropriate math course for which you are qualified. The registration system will enforce the placement and course prerequisites as indicated in the table below.
The placement test must be completed by the student within 2 hours, and the use of calculators is not allowed. The test may be taken as soon as the JAG number is received from the Office of Admissions. Students should keep a copy of their results from the Math Placement Test to take to their academic advisors.
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The Chemistry Placement Test must be taken prior to enrolling in CH 131/131L, General Chemistry I/Lab. A score of 35 or higher is required. If you score below a 35, you must take CH 100, Fundamentals of Chemistry. In order to take CH 100, you must have MTH 100 credit or MPT score 66.
If you have a score of less than 26 on the science reasoning section of the ACT, you should not attempt to take BLY 121/121L, General Biology I/Lab, and CH 131/131L, General Chemistry I/Lab, in the same semester. Because BLY 121/121L has a chemistry component, you may wish to take the chemistry first.
Go to the Honors web site for details. It is wise to schedule an advising appointment and go over the requirements in person.
Preparing for Professional Programs FAQ
- Get a variety of observation experiences in several settings
- Learn as much as possible about the work while you observe a professional in your field of choice
- Learn what is happening in your chosen profession and in the healthcare field in general (check out the web sites for professional organizations in your major)
- Read the catalog to discover what you will studying in the professional component of your program
- Make sure you have thought through the commitment of time and money you will be making to enter the professional component of your program
- Know yourself and what you will enjoy doing for many years to come
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a standardized test that is required for entry into graduate programs. There are 3 sections: verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing.
The verbal score ranges from 200 to 800 in 10-point increments as does the quantitative score. The analytical writing score is reported from 0 to 6 in half-point increments. The analytical writing section consists of two tasks: a 45-minute "Present Your Perspective on an Issue" task and a 30-minute "Analyze an Argument" task. Students may choose to word process or handwrite their responses. However, score reporting may take up to six weeks if you choose to handwrite the response.
The GRE is given by computer on a regular basis at the Sylvan Learning Center, 820 South University Boulevard, Mobile, AL 36609, (251) 344-6284. Also, you may call (800) GRE-CALL or log on to the GRE web site for more information.
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What is it and how is it used?
Your doctor has given you Aranesp (an anti-anaemic) to treat your anaemia. Anaemia is when your blood does not contain enough red blood cells and the symptoms may be fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath.
Aranesp works in exactly the same way as the natural hormone erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is produced in your kidneys and encourages your bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. The active substance of Aranesp is darbepoetin alfa produced by gene-technology in Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells (CHO-K1).
If you have chronic renal failure
Aranesp is used to treat symptomatic anaemia that is associated with chronic renal failure (kidney failure) in adults and children. In kidney failure, the kidney does not produce enough of the natural hormone erythropoietin which can often cause anaemia.
Because it will take your body some time to make more red blood cells, it will be about four weeks before you notice any effect. Your normal dialysis routine will not affect the ability of Aranesp to treat your anaemia.
If you are receiving chemotherapy
Aranesp is used to treat symptomatic anaemia in adult cancer patients with non-bone marrow cancers (non-myeloid malignancies) who are receiving chemotherapy.
One of the main side effects of chemotherapy is that it stops the bone marrow producing enough blood cells. Towards the end of your chemotherapy course, particularly if you have had a lot of chemotherapy, your red blood cell count may fall making you anaemic.
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|What do you have to consider before using it?
|How is it used?
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|How should it be stored?
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What do you have to consider before using it?
DO NOT use Aranesp:
- if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure which is not being controlled with other medicines prescribed by your doctor; or
- if you are allergic to darbepoetin alfa, r-HuEPO (erythropoietin produced by gene technology) or to any of the other ingredients in Aranesp.
Take special care with Aranesp
Please tell your doctor if you are suffering or have suffered from:
- high blood pressure which is being controlled with medicines prescribed by your doctor;
- sickle cell anaemia;
- epileptic fits (seizures);
- convulsions (fits or seizures);
- liver disease;
- significant lack of response to medicines used to treat anaemia;
- an allergy to latex (the needle cover on the pre-filled syringe contains a derivative of latex); or
- hepatitis C.
Special warnings
- If you have symptoms which include unusual tiredness and a lack of energy this could mean you have pure red cell aplasia (PRCA), which has been reported in patients. PRCA means that the body has stopped or reduced the production of red blood cells which causes severe anaemia. If you experience these symptoms you should contact your doctor who will determine the best course of action to treat your anaemia.
- Take special care with other products that stimulate red blood cell production: Aranesp is one of a group of products that stimulate the production of red blood cells like the human protein erythropoietin does. Your healthcare professional should always record the exact product you are using.
- Your doctor should try to keep your haemoglobin between 10 and 12 g/dl. Your doctor will check that your haemoglobin does not exceed a certain level, as high haemoglobin concentrations could put you at risk of having a problem of the heart or the blood vessels and could increase risk of myocardial infarction, stroke and death.
- If you have chronic renal failure there is an increased risk of serious problems with your heart or blood vessels (cardiovascular events) if your haemoglobin is kept too high.
- If you have symptoms which include severe headache, drowsiness, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea, vomiting or fits (seizures), it could mean that you have very high blood
pressure. This has been reported in patients with chronic renal failure treated with Aranesp. If you experience these symptoms you should contact your doctor.
- If you are a cancer patient you should be aware that Aranesp may act as a blood cell growth factor and in some circumstances may have a negative impact on your cancer. Depending on your individual situation a blood transfusion may be preferable. Please discuss this with your doctor.
- Misuse by healthy people can cause life-threatening problems with the heart or blood vessels.
Using other medicines
Cyclosporin and tacrolimus (medicines which suppress the immune system) may be affected by the number of red cells in your blood. It is important to tell your doctor if you are taking either of these medicines.
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Using Aranesp with food and drink
Food and drink do not affect Aranesp.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Aranesp has not been tested in pregnant women. It is important to tell your doctor if you:
- are pregnant;
- think you may be pregnant; or
- plan to get pregnant.
It is not known whether darbepoetin alfa is excreted in human milk. You must stop breast-feeding if you use Aranesp.
Driving and using machines
Aranesp should not affect your ability to drive or use machinery.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Aranesp
This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, i.e. essentially ?sodium- free?.
How is it used?
Following blood tests, your doctor has decided you need Aranesp as your haemoglobin level is 10 g/dl or less. Your doctor will tell you how much and how often you must take Aranesp in order to maintain a haemoglobin level between 10 and 12 g/dl. This may vary depending on whether you are an adult or a child.
Injecting Aranesp yourself
Your doctor may decide that it is best for you or a carer to inject Aranesp. Your doctor, nurse or pharmacist will show you how to inject yourself with the pre-filled syringe. Do not try to inject yourself if you have not been trained. Never inject Aranesp into a vein yourself.
If you have chronic renal failure
Aranesp is given as a single injection, either once a week, once every two weeks, or once every month either under your skin (subcutaneous) or into a vein (intravenous).
In order to correct your anaemia, your initial dose of Aranesp per kilogram of your body weight will be either:
- 0.75 micrograms once every two weeks, or
- 0.45 micrograms once weekly Your doctor will take regular blood samples to measure how your anaemia is responding and may adjust your dose once every four weeks as necessary.
Once your anaemia is corrected, your doctor will continue to regularly check your blood and your dose may be adjusted further in order to maintain long-term control of your anaemia. Your doctor will inform you if your dose changes.
Your blood pressure will also be checked regularly, particularly at the beginning of your treatment.
In some cases, your doctor may recommend that you take iron supplements.
Your doctor may decide to change the way that your injection is given (either under the skin or into a vein). If this changes you will start on the same dose as you have been receiving and your doctor will take blood samples to make sure that your anaemia is still being managed correctly.
If your doctor has decided to change your treatment from r-HuEPO (erythropoietin produced by gene-technology) to Aranesp, they will choose whether you should receive your Aranesp injection once weekly or once every two weeks. The route of injection is the same as with r-HuEPO but your doctor will tell you how much you should take, and when, and may adjust your dose if necessary.
If you are receiving chemotherapy
Aranesp is given as a single injection, either once a week or once every three weeks, under your skin.
In order to correct your anaemia, your initial dose will be
- 500 micrograms once every three weeks (6.75 micrograms of Aranesp per kilogram of your body weight), or
- 2.25 micrograms (once weekly) of Aranesp per kilogram of your body weight. Your doctor will take regular blood samples to measure how your anaemia is responding and may adjust your dose as necessary. Your treatment will continue until approximately four weeks after the end of your chemotherapy. Your doctor will tell you exactly when to stop taking Aranesp.
In some cases, your doctor may recommend that you take iron supplements.
If you use more Aranesp than you should
You could have serious problems if you take more Aranesp than you need. You should contact your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if this does happen. If you feel unwell in any way you should contact your doctor, nurse or pharmacist immediately.
If you forget to inject Aranesp
If you have forgotten a dose of Aranesp, you should contact your doctor to discuss when you should inject the next dose.
What are possible side effects?
Like all medicines, Aranesp may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects have been experienced by some patients in clinical trials taking Aranesp:
Chronic renal failure patients
Very Common (seen in more than 10 in 100 people)
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
Common (seen in more than 1 in 100 people)
- Pain around the area injected
- Rash and/or redness of the skin
Rare (seen in more than 1 in 10,000 people)
- Blood clots (thrombosis)
Cancer patients
Very common (seen in more than 10 in 100 people)
- Fluid retention (oedema)
Common (seen in more than 1 in 100 people)
- Blood clots (thrombosis)
- Pain around the area injected
- Rash and/or redness of the skin
The following side effects have been experienced by some patients after Aranesp has been marketed:
Very rare (seen in less than 1 in 10,000 people)
- Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) ? (anaemia, unusual tiredness, lack of energy)
Frequency unknown
- Serious allergic reactions which may include:
- Sudden life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing (angioedema)
- Shortness of breath (allergic bronchospasm)
- Skin rash
- Hives (urticaria)
- Convulsions (fits and seizures) have been reported in patients treated with Aranesp
- Hypertension
If you have any of these symptoms or you notice any side effects that are not mentioned in this leaflet, please tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
How should it be stored?
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Aranesp after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and on the pre-filled syringe label after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store in a refrigerator (2°C ? 8°C). Do not freeze. Do not use Aranesp if you think it has been frozen.
Keep the pre-filled syringe in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
When your syringe has been removed from the refrigerator and left at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before injection it must either be used within 7 days or disposed of.
Do not use Aranesp if you notice the pre?filled syringe contents are cloudy or there are particles in it.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Further information
What Aranesp contains
- The active substance is darbepoetin alfa.The pre-filled syringe contains either 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 130, 150, 300 or 500 micrograms of darbepoetin alfa.
- The other ingredients are sodium phosphate monobasic, sodium phosphate dibasic, sodium chloride, polysorbate 80 and water for injections.
What Aranesp looks like and contents of the pack
Aranesp is a clear, colourless or slightly pearly solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe.
Aranesp is available in packs of 1 or 4 pre-filled syringes with automatic needle guard in a blister wrapping. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer:
Amgen Europe B.V.
Minervum 7061
NL-4817 ZK Breda
The Netherlands
Further information
If you want more information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the company that is authorised to market Aranesp.
BelgiëBelgiqueBelgien s.a. Amgen n.v. TelTél 32 02 7752711 LuxembourgLuxemburg s.a. Amgen BelgiqueBelgien TelTél 32 02 7752711
359 02 805 7020 Magyarország Amgen Kft. Tel. 36 1 35 44 700
eská republika Amgen s.r.o. Tel 420 2 21 773 500 Malta Amgen B.V. The Netherlands Tel 31 076 5732500
Danmark Amgen filial af Amgen AB, Sverige Tlf 45 39617500 Nederland Amgen B.V. Tel 31 076 5732500
Deutschland AMGEN GmbH Tel. 49 089 1490960 Norge Amgen AB Tel 47 23308000
Eesti Amgen Switzerland AG Eesti filiaal Tel 372 512 5501 Österreich Amgen GmbH Tel 43 01 50 217
Genesis Pharma S.A. 30 210 8771500 Polska Amgen Sp. z o.o. Tel. 48 22 581 3000
España Amgen S.A. Tel 34 93 600 19 00 Portugal AMGEN Biofarmacêutica, Lda. Tel 351 21 4220550
France Amgen S.A.S. Tél 33 01 40 88 27 00 România Amgen România SRL Tel. 4021 527 30 00
Slovenija AMGEN zdravila d.o.o. Tel 386 1 585 1767 Ireland Amgen Limited United Kingdom Tel 44 01223 420305
Ísland Vistor hf. Sími 354 535 7000 Slovenská republika Amgen Switzerland AG, Slovakia Tel 421 33 321 13 22
Italia Amgen Dompé S.p.A. Tel 39 02 6241121 SuomiFinland Amgen AB, sivuliike SuomessaAmgen AB, filial i Finland PuhTel 358 09 54900500
K Genesis Pharma Cyprus Ltd 357 22 76 99 46 Sverige Amgen AB Tel 46 08 6951100
Latvija Amgen Switzerland AG Rgas filile Tel 371 29284 807 United Kingdom Amgen Limited Tel 44 01223 420305
Amgen Switzerland AG Vilniaus filialas
Tel: +370 6983 6600
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This section contains information on how you, or the person injecting you, use the Aranesp pre-filled syringe. It is important that you do not try to give yourself the injection unless you have received training from your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. If you have questions about how to inject, please ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for assistance.
Before you begin
Read all instructions thoroughly before using the pre-filled syringe.
To reduce the risk of accidental needle sticks to users, each pre-filled syringe is equipped with a needle guard that is automatically activated to cover the needle after complete delivery of the pre-filled syringe content.
DO NOT attempt to activate the needle guard prior to injection.
The pre-filled syringe barrel has a detachable label that can be pulled off after injection. The label is used by healthcare professionals to update a patient?s chart.
DO NOT use the pre-filled syringe if the needle cover has been removed, or the needle guard has been activated (covering the needle).
DO NOT try to remove the detachable label on the pre-filled syringe barrel before administering the injection.
How do I use the Aranesp pre-filled syringe?
Your doctor has prescribed an Aranesp pre-filled syringe for injection into the tissue just under the skin. Your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist will tell you how much Aranesp you need and how frequently it should be injected.
To give yourself an injection you will need:
- a new Aranesp pre-filled syringe; and
- alcohol wipes or similar.
What should I do before I give myself a subcutaneous injection of Aranesp?
1. Remove the pre-filled syringe from the refrigerator. Do not pick up the pre-filled syringe by the plunger or needle cover. This could damage the device.
2. Leave the pre-filled syringe at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. This will make the injection more comfortable. Do not warm Aranesp in any other way (for example, in a microwave or in hot water). Do not leave the syringe exposed to direct sunlight.
3. Do not shake the pre-filled syringe.
4. Do not remove the cover from the pre-filled syringe until you are ready to inject.
5. Check that it is the correct dose that your doctor has prescribed.
6. Check the expiry date on the pre-filled syringe label (EXP:). Do not use it if the date has passed the last day of the month shown.
7. Check the appearance of Aranesp. It must be a clear, colourless or slightly pearly liquid. If it is cloudy or there are particles in it, you must not use it.
8. Wash your hands thoroughly.
9. Find a comfortable, well-lit, clean surface and put all the equipment you need within reach.
Where should I give my injection The best places to inject yourself are the top of your thighs and the abdomen. If someone else is injecting for you, they can also use the back of your arms. Change the injection site if you notice the area is red or sore.
How do I give my injection 1. Disinfect your skin by using an alcohol wipe. 2. To avoid bending the needle, gently pull the cover from the needle straight off without twisting as shown. Do not touch the needle or push the plunger. 3. You may notice a small air bubble in the pre-filled syringe. You do not have to remove the air bubble before injecting. Injecting the solution with the air bubble is harmless.
4. Pinch (without squeezing) the skin between your thumb and forefinger. Put the needle fully into the skin as shown by your nurse or doctor.
5. Pull slightly on the plunger to check that a blood vessel has not been punctured. If you see blood in the syringe, pull the needle out and re-insert it in another place after disinfecting the skin.
6. Push the plunger with a slow constant pressure, always keeping your skin pinched.
Push the plunger all the way down as far as it will go to inject all the liquid. The needle guard will not activate unless you empty the pre-filled syringe.
7. While the plunger is still pressed all the way down, remove the needle from the skin, then release the plunger and allow the syringe to move up until the entire needle is covered by the needle guard. If the needle guard is not activated, an incomplete injection may have occurred. Call your health care provider if you think you have not received the full dose. DO NOT put the needle cover back on the needle.
8. If you notice a spot of blood you may gently dab it away with a cotton ball or tissue. Do not rub the injection site.If needed, you may cover the injection site with a plaster.
9. Only use each pre-filled syringe for one injection. Do not use any Aranesp that is left in the syringe.
Remember: If you have any problems, please ask your doctor or nurse for help and advice.
Disposing of used syringes
- DO NOT put the needle cover back on used syringes.
- Keep used syringes out of the reach and sight of children.
- The used syringe should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following information is intended for medical or healthcare professionals only:
How to remove the detachable label
The Aranesp pre-filled syringe comes with a detachable label that can be removed and placed on a patient?s chart.
NOTE: Only perform this step after you have given the injection and the safety guard is covering the needle.
1. Hold the syringe as shown and rotate the plunger towards you until you can see the tab of
the label within the opening of the window as shown below.
2. Slightly rotate the plunger away from you until the tab sticks up through the window as shown below.


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Way of the Samurai 4 - Video Review
Chris Watters shows great honor and also chops his foes in half with this video review.
Chris Watters shows great honor and also chops his foes in half with this video review.
Lady Luck is not on your side as a gang of terrorists try to keep gambling in check.
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A close quarter confrontation ends in success as you help take over a Pranja Stronghold.
A samurai can master any weapon even a fish
Court a young woman and then beat her into submission for a playful romp in the sack.
In a challenge battle you fight Gohee and his mangy dog
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Watch the demo for Way of the Samurai 4 on this week's On The Spot
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Koei Tecmo beat-'em-up cruises to first-place finish on Japanese sales charts; 3DS tops hardware list for third straight week as Professor Layton, Nintendogs + Cats retain positions.
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Take a moment and compare the news brief below with the last article posted on this blog, about the Marine Corps Body Bearers. Westboro Baptist Church, and its founder, Fred Phelps, are known for protesting at the funeral of America's servicemen. This group had the insensitivity to protest at the funeral of St. Joseph Missouri Native, Army Spc. Edward L. Myers, who was killed in Samarra, Iraq when an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) detonated near his Humvee. Imagine the pain and suffering Myer's family were forced to endure. Not only had they lost their son (who died serving his country) they were also forced to tolerate a group of people holding signs in support of the very ones who killed him.
Marines Corps Body bearers, featured in the last post, treat the mortal remains of deceased service members with the respect and dignity they deserve and one which resonates with the majority of Americans. Westboro Baptist Church, on the other hand, is allowed to dishonor American Heroes, because of freedom of speech. Isn't there something very wrong about this? What will our young people think if we continue to allow our heroes to be treated in such a way? Is freedom of speech so absolute that it trumps the dignity and sacredness of a last tribute to someone who died for his country? And tramples on the sorrow and pain of his grieving family and friends?
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Washington (CNN) — Missouri's tight restrictions on protests and picketing outside military funerals were tossed out by a federal judge Monday, over free speech concerns.
A small Kansas church had brought suit over its claimed right to loudly march outside the burials and memorial services of those killed in overseas conflicts. The state legislature had passed a law to keep members of the Topeka-based Westboro Baptist Church from demonstrating within 300 feet of such private services.
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Second unpopular opinion, despite me being introduced Im@s via cute songs on YouTube, the anime could've fleshed out more time on the other idols. It might as well have been called "Haruka-Miki-Chihaya" M@ster. Third unpopular opinion, I don't get the point of Xenoglossia. :-/
I think main 765 is getting stale at this point in terms of their personalities and especially their overall storylines.
Sorry for the double post, but this just occurred to me.I really hate the Touma/Haruka pairing. It just doesn't even seem right. They're two polar opposites in personality. I know that Haruka is 17, but she behaves too young and naive. :-/
I'd say 3 years is a bit much...
You gotta be kidding me... a 3 years age gap, too much for a relationship? LMFAO! Not trying to be mean, but that's the most ridiculous thing I've read. I'd say a big percentage of relationships (especially on seniors) have that age gap or even bigger. Ffs, there's even a lot of couples today who have 20 and even 30 years of difference! How can you say a 3 year gap is too much compared to that?
What I mean is, 20 is legally an adult in Japan. There is no way a 20-year-old and a 17-year-old can have a healthy relationship. If it was 23 and 20, then maybe. I guess I worded it a bit weird...I have no problem with age gaps in relationships, but when one is an adult and the other is a kid, then in the words of a very wise hedgehog, that's no good.
Oh, now I understood you and you're right, I honestly think relationships till both persons aren't in their 20s won't work well, even though I think that if a 17 y/o wants to have a relationship with a person that is starting his 20s then there's no problem, as the minor is just one year a way of being an adult (when talking about non-Japanese relationships ofc). The problem would start if the person is already on their half 20s and the other one is still a minor... so maybe that's why I don't see Hokuto and Makoto's relationship weird (even though I myself don't like this pairing), as Hokuto just became an adult and Makoto is almost an adult too in my point of view. Also, Japan is changing the legal adult age to 18 in 2021 iirc???Anyways, like I said before, sorry if I came out as mean, that wasn't my intention! I interpreted your words like you thought age gaps were bad in any age and I didn't have in consideration Japan's legal age, so in my head Makoto was just one year away of being an adult.
I want a male Producer in the Side M AnimeTHat's my unpopular opinion
^Seconding that. I love Deresute and CG but I kind of don't like how the english-speaking fanbase became now.Well....my unpopular opinion.Not sure if "unpopular" but I must say it's something that lowkey bothers me. I don't like it when Deresute-only fans calls Deresute/Cinderella Girls as "Idolmaster", as in "I play/love Idolmaster!" "Idolmaster girls" "I want Idolmaster to be localized" but they *only* meant Deresute, not Idolmaster in general, or even the core 765pro Imas. As if Deresute is the main and only Imas game. Hahah- Probably just me though. I'm trying to get used to it but it still bothers me at times.(Also I've seen a person who literally called Deresute as "Idolmaster" but Mirishita as only "Theater Days" and really don't know how to feel about that...)
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This year we've seen one of the best—if not the best—rookie classes in MLS history. Just this past weekend, four rookies found the net. Meanwhile, freshmen are holding down starting positions throughout the league. With the All-Star game right around the corner, we pose the question: Which of these rooks do you think most deserves a chance to face Manchester United on July 28?
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It's sort of appropriate that Eloise should still be causing major trouble. And that her illustrator should prove quite amazing:
First of all, everyone loves the Eloise books - the multi-volume story of the terminally obnoxious, presumably neglected, ultimate city child running wild in the Plaza Hotel and abroad. Eloise is equal parts demon and adorable, bane of waiters and lover (kind of) of animals and dolls. She is, quite simply, one of the best and most complex heroines of all time. Her author was a known character - what the Daily Beast terms "one of New York's great eccentrics" who'd made a career as a bonne vivante, actress and cabaret performer before she created the Eloise alter-ego. (She plays the larger-than-life, pink-thinking Maggie Prescott in Funny Face) By all accounts, she got very involved with Eloise, falling into her voice and her mannerisms pretty often - so it's not a shocker that she'd be proprietary about her creation. Hilary Knight, the books' illustrator, and Thompson butted heads - and continue to. Says Knight, still very much working, his involvement "was the best thing that ever happened to it, though Kay wouldn't ever say so."
Since her death, Thompson's estate has the books in something of a stranglehold. As he says, "Withholding is a nice way of saying what her estate is...But Kay would not be happy with the new book, or any of the re-printings. You see, she didn't want anything done. I know deep down that we will someday see more Eloise, and I hope I'm here to do them. I would love to see an animated movie, because live-action cannot capture how terrible she really is."
Knight has become something of a New York institution in his own right: active on the social and charity scene, he has recently started blogging for Vanity Fair (his whimsical "sketchbook" is, I daresay, a reason for VF's death-defying numbers.) He writes frequently about his favorite New York haunts and even name-checlks yours truly's favorite time-warp restaurant. He also has a tres chic Myspace page, and, currently, is working on a project that will thrill a certain segment of the population that may include me more than anything in the world possible could:
a new book with June Havoc, the 97-year-old sister of Gypsy Rose Lee ("Baby June" from the musical), creating an "adult graphic novel about her life in vaudeville in the 1920s when she was a huge star. It's quite grim."
But, quoth he, "They (Havoc and Thompson) are both Scorpios. And Eloise is a Scorpio, and I am too. I've always been drawn to these strong, captivating women." Us, too.
Hilary Knight's Sketchbook [Vanity Fair]
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Now there is good news from Joslin Diabetes Center researchers in collaboration with investigators at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, George Washington University and the DCCT/EDIC Research Group. After following three-quarters of the original DCCT participants for an additional 6.5 years, the researchers found no link between multiple severe hypoglycemic reactions and impaired cognitive function in people with type 1 diabetes in the study. "This study provides further support for the safety of intensive diabetes therapy and the benefits of maintaining good glycemic control," says the study's principal investigator, Alan M. Jacobson, M.D., head of Joslin's Behavioral and Mental Health Research Section and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. "While acute episodes of hypoglycemia can impair thinking and can even be life-threatening, patients with type 1 diabetes do not have to worry that such episodes will impair their long-term abilities to perceive, reason and remember."
The study is among approximately 80 presentations that Joslin scientists will deliver at the American Diabetes Association's 66th Annual Scientific Sessions being held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C, from Friday, June 9, through Tuesday, June 13. More than 15,000 scientists, physicians and other healthcare professionals from around the world will attend the conference. The study will be presented during a presentation of Late Breaking Clinical Studies on Monday, June 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Washington Convention Center, Hall D. [Abstract Number 750232: "Effects of Intensive and Conventional Treatment on Cognitive Function Twelve Years after the Completion of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)"]
To determine whether tight control has long-term adverse effects on cognitive function, the researchers examined 1,059 participants in the original DCCT trial: 537 patients receiving intensive therapy with either an insulin pump or three or more daily insulin injections; and 522 patients receiving conventional therapy of one or two injections daily. For the period of this study, 652 patients reported no hypoglycemic (low blood glucose) events resulting in coma or seizure; 348 reported from one to five events; and 59 patients reported more than five.
All of the patients were evaluated using the same neuropsychological tests that researchers administered during the DCCT trial, tools that analyzed abilities in eight cognitive domains: problem solving, learning, immediate memory, delayed recall, spatial information, attention, psychomotor efficiency and motor speed. Adjusting for age, sex, years of education, length of follow-up, and the number of cognitive tests taken, the researchers found no change in any of the eight areas. Higher A1C readings among patients -- which indicate less, not tighter, control -- were associated with a modest decline in motor speed and psychomotor efficiency, but no other cognitive domain was affected.
"This is very good news for patients with type 1 diabetes," says Dr. Jacobson. "Severe hypoglycemia can still be a very dangerous condition. But with proper education, self-care and close medical follow-up, the risk of severe hypoglycemia can be lessened. Now we know that patients don't have to worry about damaging their mental abilities as they work to significantly decrease their risks of developing diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy and cardiovascular disease."
Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes accounts for between 5 and 10 percent (between 700 thousand and 1.4 million people) of all cases of diabetes diagnosed in the United States. In this form of diabetes, an autoimmune process has destroyed the insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas, so patients must inject insulin daily to survive. Type 1 can strike people at any age. In type 2 diabetes, the far more common form of the disease, patients can generally produce some of their own insulin. However, many need insulin or oral medications that can put them at risk of hypoglycemia.
The Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications Study (EDIC), a follow-up study of DCCT participants, is examining the long-term effects of conventional vs. intensive diabetes treatment on the development and progression of diabetic complications. "The DCCT was the world's first major clinical trial in type 1 diabetes. Today, more than 20 years after it was launched, it continues to provide invaluable insights regarding the importance of intensive glucose control in type 1 diabetes," said Catherine Cowie, Ph.D., of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the part of the NIH that sponsored the study. Joslin is one of 28 clinical centers around the country participating in EDIC.
Collaborating with Dr. Jacobson in this study were Christopher M. Ryan, Ph.D., of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Patricia A. Cleary, M.S., and Barbara Waberski, M.S., of George Washington University's Biostatistics Center; Amanda Burwood and Katie Weinger, Ed.D., R.N., of Joslin; Meg Bayless, R.N., of the University of Iowa; William Dahms, M.D., of Case Western Reserve University; Nancy Silvers, R.N., of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; and Judy Harth, R.N., of The University of Western Ontario.
The study was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and Joslin Diabetes Center.
About the National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), which includes 27 Institutes and Centers, is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit http://www.
About Joslin Diabetes Center
Joslin Diabetes Center, dedicated to conquering diabetes in all of its forms, is the global leader in diabetes research, care and education. Founded in 1898, Joslin is an independent nonprofit institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Joslin research is a team of more than 300 people at the forefront of discovery aimed at preventing and curing diabetes. Joslin Clinic, affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, the nationwide network of Joslin Affiliated Programs, and the hundreds of Joslin educational programs offered each year for clinicians, researchers and patients, enable Joslin to develop, implement and share innovations that immeasurably improve the lives of people with diabetes. As a nonprofit, Joslin benefits from the generosity of donors in advancing its mission. For more information on Joslin, call 1-800-JOSLIN-1 or visit www.joslin.org.


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POWER-LIFTING: Levi Hoffman kept his record intact last weekend.
Four years in the state power-lifting competition brought four championships and four state records.
"This meet finishes his Michigan high school career where he has remained undefeated for four years," said his coach, Dan Hoffman. "Each of these four years he set the state record for best total."
During last weekend's tournament at Whitmore Lake, Hoffman posted a best squat of 435 pounds, bench of 300 pounds and dead lift of 520 pounds for a state record total of 1,255.
The competition was the state raw tournament, with no added equipment. Hoffman competed in the varsity 181-pound division.
Morenci's Salena Keller earned a third place finish with lifts of 185 (squat), 90 (bench) and 280 (dead lift) for a total of 555.
"Salena had personal bests in all of her lifts," Coach Hoffman said. "She was nine for nine on the day for attempts."
She came through with the top dead lift of anyone in her 123-pound weight class. With that, she broke out of a fifth-place tie and ended up third.
Naomi Hoffman took fifth place in the women's 114-pound division. She posted personal bests in the squat (185) and bench (110) and her total of 515 was also her best raw score ever. Her dead lift came in at 220.
She came through with good lifts on eight of nine attempts, while Levi was good on seven of nine and Keller was good on all nine of her lifts.
All three athletes will compete April 3 and 4 at the USA Power Lifting High School National Championship meet in Texas.
ALL-BBC: Three Fayette seniors were named to Buckeye Border Conference honor teams for boys basketball.
Austin Hylander and Coty Griffiths were chosen for the All-BBC second team and Shelby Franks was given honorable mention.
Behind Player of the Year Jordan Jaggers from Stryker, first team choices were Pettisville seniors Michael Deffely and Quinn Nofziger, North Central junior Derick Wyrick and freshman Anthony Kidston, Hilltop junior Nick Smith and Edon senior Brandt Thiel.
Hylander finished on top of the Eagles' offensive statistics with a team-leading 220 points, ahead of next-best Griffiths with 180 points. Hylander averaged 10.5 points a game and Griffiths came in at 8.6.
Griffiths had the top shooting percentage at 52.8, followed by Tyler Keefer (48.0) and Hylander (45.7), among the leading scorers.
Hylander finished with a 37.1 percent tally in three-point shots and he put up the most shots (26/70). Evan Stoltzfus connected on 17 of 53 for a 32.1 percent average.
Darrell Randall was sent to the free throw line most (37) and hit 63.8 percent. Stoltzfus was the best shooter from the line at 88.2 percent, followed by Hylander at 73.5.
Griffiths collected the most rebounds (117), ahead of Keefer with 98, and led the team in steals with 20. Franks finished with 18 steals.
Hylander gave 35 assists and Franks gave 29. Keefer finished the year with eight blocks and Hylander made six.
ALL-TCC: One Morenci player was chosen for All-Tri-County Conference basketball team in voting by coaches last week.
Bulldog junior Clayton Wolf, one of the leading scorers in the conference, was selected along with Summerfield junior Eric Cogan, Whiteford junior Jake DuPree, Madison junior Jamison Webster and Clinton sophomore Nic Greenwood.
Morenci's Joseph Perez was named to the all-sportsmanship team.
Summerfield won the league title with two conference losses, followed by Clinton with three losses, Whiteford with four, and Whitmore Lake and Madison tied with six each.
Sand Creek finished the season with 10 losses, Morenci with 12, Deerfield with 14 and Britton with 15.
MORENCI SOFTBALL: Please ignore that pre-season rating, says Morenci softball coach Kay Johnson.
Clinton in the number four spot in Div. III? She probably wouldn't challenge that. Not only do the Redskins have their starting pitcher from Sand Creek back, they also have a student from Tecumseh who will throw the ball.
Summerfield as number three in Div. IV? Their young team was very strong last season and most everybody is back.
Whiteford claims an honorable mention listing in Div. IV, and the Bobcats have everybody back—including their best player who missed last season with an injury.
Morenci is listed in the number 10 position in Div. IV—they advanced to the regional finals last season and pitcher Jade Pfund is back—but there's more to it than that, Coach Johnson said.
She lost three starters through graduation, including all-stater Brooke Barrett, plus two underclassmen are gone. One decided not to play this season and another who would have moved into a starting role is out with an injury.
Johnson does have some very good talent back, but she has her concerns.
"We've got work to do," she said. "We'll take our lumps early on."
Players didn't give much thought to softball over the winter season and hitting still looks pretty rough.
Hitting and filling the catching position remain the two biggest early-season challenges.
Sophomore Chelsea Tompkins is working on the catching position. Chanler McCaskey, a junior, might see some time behind the plate, also. Whichever one isn't catching will play at third.
"Defensively we're looking pretty solid," Johnson said.
In addition to McCaskey at third, senior Nicolette Swimmer returns to shortstop and junior Mariah Bovee is back at second base. Pfund is back for her final year on the mound and sophomore Tia Tompkins will take over at first base to replace Barrett.
Four players are competing for outfield positions. Senior Megan Cox was a starter and senior Jackie Paris put in some time in the outfield last season. Sophomore Tess Ramsey was also a starter and freshman Matea Garcia is hoping to work into the lineup. Ramsey can also serve as a backup infielder.
Also on the squad are sophomores Barbara Hollstein and Ashley Smith and freshmen Paige Slor, Amber Wright and Shaden Olmstead.
In addition to the top league teams listed earlier, Whitmore Lake should improve with the return of their strong pitcher who missed last season. Sand Creek still has some good talent, also, plus a new transfer student to serve as catcher.
"Our league probably continues to be one of the strongest small-school leagues in the state," Johnson said.
The Bulldogs started the season with a game Tuesday at Manchester. In addition to Tri-County Conference play, Morenci will compete in a new tournament this season played at Adrian College with Addison, Lenawee Christian School and Hudson.
Another tournament features Adrian, Hillsdale and Hudson. Finally, a tough tournament awaits later in the season at Ida.
Coach Johnson hopes the tough season will prepare the Bulldogs for a good showing in the district tournament. Until then, she's got to get those bats swinging and connecting.
MORENCI BASEBALL: Don't look for a stable, experienced team when the Bulldog baseball squad takes to the field. This year for Morenci, even the seniors are rookies.
High school principal Nate Parker is serving as interim coach while awaiting the return of Roger Pontious, and he's getting some help from Jason Bryant and Jamie DeVoe.
"It's a very coachable group, but there's not a lot of experience," Coach Parker said.
His two leading pitching candidates are sophomore Nick Wilson and junior Cody Long who saw limited action a year ago.
Issac Jeffers, a junior, will catch. Long and freshman Jay Howard will vie for the third base spot. At shortstop, senior rookie Josh Hauser and returning sophomore Brett Bovee will compete for a starting position.
Four rookies are trying out for second base: senior Justin Benjamin, juniors Joseph Perez and Johnny Gilbert, and freshman Daniel Stutzman. Wilson returns to the first base position.
Outfield candidates are senior rookie Anthony Tompkins, sophomore rookie Trevor Fletcher, freshmen Simon Jeffers and Riley Burke, and two returning players, juniors Eddie Cousino and Lauren Delmonico.
Parker expects to get some good innings from Long and Wilson on the mound and he's working with four other players to see how they might fit into the rotation.
"It's really a good group of kids to work with," Coach Parker said, "we just have a lot of holes to fill."
The Bulldogs started the season with a contest Tuesday at Manchester. Addison is scheduled to visit Monday before Morenci takes a break for vacation.
FAYETTE SOFTBALL: Fayette's first-year softball coach Sarah Skolmowski has only one hole to fill from graduation last May, but it's not all that easy.
There's also the issue of two key injuries from basketball season. Katelyn Downing and Rachel Seiler will both miss this softball season while knee injuries continue to heal.
But she does have a lot of returning talent as she takes over the reins for the 2009 season.
The Eagles will tune up with a pair of scrimmages and the regular season gets underway April 13 at North Central.
Coach Skolmowski will go with veteran senior Shenae Nuoffer on the mound, with another returning senior, Mara Raker, in the catcher's position.
The infield remains solid with returning seniors Danni Wyse at short stop, Trisha Bates at third and Brittany Seiler at first, plus third-year junior JeriAnn Lewellen at second base.
In the outfield, senior Katie Borer returns, along with sophomores Leah Brinegar, Taylor Makula and Lorena Arias-Vega. Only Brinegar was on the team last season.
Sophomore Brooke Croskey is out for the first year—showing promise at a variety of positions—along with freshmen Janaye Smith and Emily Logsden.
The only other sophomore, Mary Ludeman, is expected to join the team soon.
Skolmowski will take her mix of new and experienced players and figure out a starting lineup.
"We have several new players and we're still looking for the best fit," she said.
Nuoffer brings plenty of experience to the mound, but she'll be backed up by Wyse and Borer if needed.
Some good hitters return to the team and the younger ones have yet to prove themselves.
The young players are going to be needed when the six seniors are gone on the class trip and at another time during the Spanish Club trip.
Coach Skolmowski is assisted by Jenny Bates and Steve Hartman. She marks the fourth Fayette coach in four years.