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Undefeated Canada holds off Russia to win gold
But oh, how it came so close to tic-tac-blow for the Canadian junior team on Monday night at the Air Canada Centre.
The Canadians saw a four-goal lead nearly evaporate in the second period, but with the fans in a packed house alternating between cheering them on and biting their nails, the home team held on for a wildly entertaining 5-4 victory.
In doing so, Canada ended its five-year gold drought at the World Junior Championship.
The 2015 tournament ended with Canada as gold-medal champs, the first time on top of the under-20 world since the late Pat Quinn guided the team in 2009.
"I am Canadian and it is all about this, the gold medal," captain Curtis Lazar said.
"What a feeling. To end the streak, it is big. And finally, we can call this game ours. What a way to do it."
Canada was cruising — or appeared to be — with a 5-1 lead past the midway mark of the second period when Sam Reinhart deflected a Max Domi shot past Russian goalie Ilya Sorokin.
But the Russians, inconsistent in the preliminary round but much sharper as it advanced to the championship game, reeled off three goals in a span of 3:16 to close the gap to one goal.
There was no panic.
Coach Benoit Groulx called a timeout and pulled out his now-famous rallying cry. The Russians didn't score again.
"Tic-tac-tao," Lazar said. "I looked at Connor McDavid on the bench and the smile on his face was huge. I knew we were going to be alright."
Goalie Zach Fucale took over in the final 20 minutes, stopping all 11 Russian shots he saw. His teammates had just four on Sorokin in the period.
This Canadian team — built on the successful Olympic model that had star players adjusting to different roles in Sochi last winter — sailed through its first six games in the tournament, scoring 34 goals and allowing just five.
Russia easily was its toughest opponent.
In winning, Canada has drawn even with its old rival in the gold-medal game, as the teams have met eight times in the ultimate game with each emerging as the victor four times.
The triumph was a tad more sweet for the seven Canadians — Fucale, Josh Morrissey, Nic Petan, Lazar, Frederik Gauthier, Reinhart and McDavid — who were on the team that finished fourth last year in Malmo, Sweden.
"For me being in the program last year, it was a huge disappointment not winning gold," Morrissey said. "When we were able to win and that clock struck zero, the weight was off our shoulders.
"There were some tense moments. It was one of the more crazy games I've ever been a part of. I guess that's junior hockey, that's why it is so exciting. We were able to just calm down."
During the second intermission, the players reminded themselves that having a one-goal lead over Russia heading into the third period of the gold-medal game was something they would have taken.
Canada got goals from Anthony Duclair, Nick Paul, McDavid, Domi and Reinhart.
Canada was as deep as any team in recent world junior memory and got the final piece it needed when the Ottawa Senators loaned Lazar. He joined Duclair, coming from the New York Rangers, as Canada's NHL talent.
Canada had a 2-0 lead early in the first period, sending the crowd of 19,014 into a frenzy. The hungry start chased Russian goalie Igor Shestyorkin as the first two shots beat him.
Russia scored late in the first, but Canada got three more in the second, including a beautiful goal by McDavid, who hollered for a pass and was sent in on a breakaway by Morrissey.
It was a nice finish for McDavid, who recovered just fine, thanks, from a broken bone in his right hand.
What would the projected first pick overall in the 2015 NHL draft and future franchise player remember about the day?
"Everything," McDavid said.
"From breakfast to now, it has been a crazy day. The crowd was unbelievable, and to be able to sing the national anthem with the crowd, it is just hard to explain."
So, Darnell Nurse, is that the best hockey you have played in your life?
"Yeah, definitely to this point, this is the most consistent I have played," Nurse said. "But with that said, we had a great team. And (defence partner) Shea (Theodore) was out there making unbelievable plays."
Nurse, the Edmonton Oilers prospect who stars for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League, couldn't even garner an invitation to Canada's selection camp last year.
This year, he not only was a part of a terrific blue line at the 2015 world junior, but formed the top pair with Theodore.
Neither of them was on the ice for an even-strength goal-against in the tournament. Nurse had just one assist in the event but was plus-8, while Theodore was plus-12.
Nurse, Max Domi and Sam Reinhart were named Canada's top three players in the tournament as Canada won gold for the first time since 2009.


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VOLUME 22-NUMBER 24 THURSDAY, SBPTB^Bm33,1982 \:^^ PAGES 2^ECnONS pmCKES HONORED GRAFTON TOWNSHIPS GFI ICIAL NEWSPAPER - SINCE 1960 Huntley High School School Files i_j,,.,.iow III «ni/i'> USPS 580^369 Groundbreaking ceremonies were held last Sunday at the Medical Center at the Univer¬ sity of Illinois located at Taylor and Wilcqtt ifl Chicago for the Ed<vin and Lois Deicke Eye Center. The 5 million dollar structure will be part of the Lions of Illinois Eye Research Institute. It will be the heart of the Institute, {kccording jp Nprin Dahl of the Lions of Hiinoia. Mr. Dahl stated that this will be a research and discovery facility fof sight conservation and sight restoration. The Lions Qub raised 4.1 million dollars towards the construction of the fadlity. Mr. & Mrs. Deicke were the largest single donors towards the project. It is hoped that the building will be finished in 18 months. Mr. Deicke is a past District Govemor of the lions Club. Among other tiling^, .he- ~,.ptovuted.^tbe- mmrcy .?rtri<* purchased the land for Deick^ Park located in Huntley. For many years he served on the Huntley Park Board. MEET THE TEACHERS NIGHTS The PTO, in oooperation with Patrict 158 and the HEA, is again aponaorlno fy^EET THE TEApHEl^ NIGHT. This year tWD evenings are ptanned. The first wilt t3e Sept. 2B aft 7-.X p.m. In theBementary school gym for grades K-6. TTie second is planned for grades 7-12 on Oct. 5 at 7:20 p.m. In the High Schooi. V\fe hope that e^/«ry parent wilt mai^e an effort to attend these evenings and meet their children's teachers. F-S LOSE Last Friday the Redskin F-S Football Team played South Beloit losing 6-0. South Beloit made a TD in the 1st Quarter for the lead. Huntley's Smith went to the 35. Basel went to the 39. Mesick was moved back tti the 32. Sobos 27 was downed by Korotasz and Murphy at the 45. 21 was tackled by DeDina and Overstreet at the 42. DeDina held 13 at the 40. Huntley took over on the 28. Overstreet went to the 31. Basel moved to the 35. Sobos 21 on the kickoff was downed by DeDina & Over- street. Murphy tackled 21 at the 47. Wulf, in a great play,; recovered a fumble for thef Skins. In the 2nd half, DeDina recovered an onside kick at the 47. Overstreet went to the 49. Mesick went to the 46 and then to the 44. Ream moved to the SB 42 for a 1st down. Basel wentto the SO. The kid[ofr went »o the 27. Holle made a great tacktt Continued on Page 7 SCHOOLBOARD AGB4DA SeptMBbw 23,1962 7t30-10t30p.«. 1. CaR to order 2. Fledge te the Flag 3. ReoognUliHi CenNBoay far ReOreiiMat of Elowr Hartlag 4.Mliiat«i A. Approve the minutes ofthe September 9 regular meetuig B. Approve any committee minutes, if presented 5. Opportunity for visitors to address the board 6. Finance Reports for 5. Oppoctaaity for vMtoia t« :iiMrMatiwb<Nunl 6. Ffaance r^orta for infomiatlea A. Activity Report August B. Summary Report - July (revised), August C. HIA Self Funding Insurance - July (revised), August D. School Insurance Fund LTD August 7. SapotbHamSmttt'a Reporta for Actioa .:yL--C<^^. J^siir|iu« Pool: 6. Piirtbnh^ "' C. Appointment of Voting Delegate and Altemate to IASB State Convention D. Tax Aniticipation Notes E. Gift to District 158 8. SvperlntmMlent'a Repoita fbr faifomiation A. Goals accomplished 1981-82 B. IASB State Convention C. Curriculum Overview (K-12) D. Act results: Qass of 1982 9. Coamifttee RepoHa 10. CoReapeadeoce ll.OM/NewBMlMM 12. Emeadve Saiilia 13. Af^panteBMnt SCHOOLLUNCH MENU Monday, September 27 Hamburger or cheeseburger with mustard, catsup or relish, Tatar rounds, buttered vege¬ table. Chilled Fruh, 2% milk Tuesday, September 28 Beef Stew with white potatoes. Biscuits with butter, tossed garden salad, Jello with Riches Whip, 2% milk Wednesday, September 29 Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup with crackers. Tuna salad sandwich 6-12, Peanut Butter St Jelly sandwich 1-5, plums, 2 milk Thursday, September 30 Tacos with cheese, lettuce & tomato. ¦ Butter com, apple¬ sauce, cookie, 2"^ milk DINNER-OANCE OCT.IOIh A Sunday Supper Dance will be held oil October 10 from 4 p.m. to to p.m. on Sunday, October 10th at the Huntley American Legton Hatl. The Supper Is spontwed by the Huntley Sentor Citizens. Music will be nrovWiHl bv Charlie Continued on Page 2 SHOOTING ON ALGONQUIN ROAD Steve Tracy and Kurt HofRtnan were ruahed to Sherman Hospital shortly after noon after a shooting incident on the Huntley-algonquin Black¬ top just north of Ruth Road. William Wilson was taken into custody by Huntley Police and McHenry County SherifTs Deputies and is being held under $200,000 bond charged with 2 counts of attempted murder. According to the . 4idteai><>i>|itt ii>iirifls,pai<» the investigate is* iftill la progress snd addhional charges are pending. According to witnesses, an argument took place at Sam's Family Restaurant between Wilson, Hoffman and Tracy. ^the ^ttirre were asked to leave according to the proprietor of the restaurant. A chase ensued: and alledgediy the two cars locked bumpers and ended up in the ditch north of Ruth Rd. on the Algonquin Blacktop. Mr. Hoffman, who is still hospitaliz¬ ed at th^ writing of this article stated that WUson shot him three times in the stomach with a 22 caliber revetver uripg bird ¦hot io'ttie head. However, he ducked and t{te ballet just grand him. Hi -was released later on Saturday aftemoon. Wilson. 53, will come up for trial on Sept. 28th at the McHenry County Courthouse. SCHOOLBOARD MEETINQ The regular meeting of the Board of Education c^ School District miss, Huntley Consoli¬ dated Schools, Huntley, DliiK^ was. held in thc High 0ipey building op September 9, 1982 st 7:30 p.tn. The President called the meeting to order at 7:3S p.m. Upon roll call the following members answered present: Mrs. Massett, Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Pupich and Mr. Zirk. Absent: Mrs. Basel, Mr. Heavey and Mr. Reid. All present Joined in the Pledge to the Flag. Mr. O'Brien moved Mrs. Massett 2nd to approve the minutes of the August 26 regular meeting as written. The motion carried 4 yeas aad 0 nays. Mr. O'Brien moved Mr. Zbk 2nd to approve the confidential minutes of the closed session of the August 26 meeting lield at 8:15 p.m. as written. The motion carried 3 yeas and 0 nays. The President afforded visit¬ ors opportunity ter address the Board, no requests were received. Also present were representa¬ tives: Mr. Ken Reed Country Companies and Mr. Kip Darling - Gallagher Basaett Insurance to give Caauaity Insurance pre- sMtaOont. Mr. Zirk moved Mr. O'Brien 2nd |9 apfiftwft payment of the month agenda oi bills. The motion canted 4 yeas end 0 nays. Bdittatkn S23,621.19; Building $36,013.78 aad Trans¬ portation t56.10 Mr. O'Brien moved Mrs. Massett 2nd to reimburse Miptest Fund tbe sum of $1,076.12 (br total expendhures. The motion carried 4 ycu and 0 nays. Mr. O'Brien moved Mrs. Massett 2nd to approve the schedule of the Board meetings for 1982-83. The motion carried 4 yeas and 0 nays. Mr. Zirk moved Mr. O'Brien 2nd to appoint Dr. Bunt and Mrs. Basel as District 158 Representatives to SEDOM Board of Directors for 1982-83. The motion carried 4 yeas and 0 nays. Mrs. Massett moved Mr. Zirk 2nd to appoint Mr. O'Brien to represent District #158 at Kishwaukee Divisional meet¬ ings. The motion carried 4 yeas and Onays. Continued on Page 4 nmttm0*0m0>0t0m0mm0ttm0tm0t0m0i^0ttt0mmmmmmmmmmm0ifmm0n INSIDE THIS EDmON A Liner or Two Page 7 Lions Clnb News Page 5 Ltoness Qub News Page 5 H. Mariowe Honored Pl^ 9 Skins take 2nd Ptace Page 2 Career Pair J||p> 2 Grocery Ads Page? St 12
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~ Release by Grey Reverend (see all versions of this release, 1 available)
The latest artist to be championed by Jason Swinscoe's Motion Audio imprint will be familiar to fans of The Cinematic Orchestra. Brooklyn-based L.D. Brown aka Grey Reverend met Swinscoe shortly after the Cinematics main-man relocated to NYC and started going to the coffee shop run by his sister for his hot caffeinated beverages. When Swinscoe heard some of his material he was impressed by it and they met up. Eventually, he asked him to supply a cover version of "To Build A Home." Swinscoe liked the resulting "mix" so much that Grey Reverend began to tour with TCO, singing with them and performing his own material in support.
The single shows exactly what to expect from the forthcoming album, "Of The Days". Brown performs his songs primarily as a soloist, using acoustic guitar and voice to convey his music to his audience. The devilish detail within the songs create flashes of allegory in which familiar sentiments simultaneously comfort and unnerve the senses. Compelling and positively ambiguous, with reverence for the grey, undefined areas of style, his songs are unconcerned with musical or social expectations. They sit completely outside of time and fashion, the simplicity and honesty of his voice enough to carry them.
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Teachers blunt with Nashua school board candidatesBy Barbara Taormina
Union Leader Correspondent
October 24. 2013 9:22PM
NASHUA — Candidates vying for the four open seats on the Board of Education faced a round of questions from the front lines of local schools Wednesday night at a forum sponsored by the Nashua Teachers Union.
Five of the six candidates in the race offered their views on the strengths and weaknesses of the city's school district. They were also challenged by several teachers in the audience who want more support from school officials.
"We are not accepted as professionals," Stephanie Keating-Bayrd, a teacher at Fairgrounds Middle School, told the candidates
"We are the panacea and the pariah," she said, adding that after 10 years in the district she earns less money and puts in many more hours.
Keating-Bayrd said teachers rely on the board's support when schools are criticized for spending and other issues, and board members are not always there when needed.
But during the 90-minute forum, each of the candidates repeatedly praised the city's nearly 1,000 teachers calling them heroes and saying they were the heart of education in Nashua.
Incumbents David Murotake, Thomas Vaughan and Sandra Ziehm, and challengers Dotty Oden and George Farrington zeroed in on different strategies to strengthen Nashua schools. Dennis Ryder, the sixth candidate in the race, has been away on a visit to his home in England and did not attend the event.
Murotake, who currently heads the Curriculum and Instruction Committee, said Nashua needs to do better in science and math. Murotake has been pushing for more emphasis on foundational skills such as learning multiplication tables and other basic math facts, an idea that has been out of favor with some educators because it requires memorization and rote.
Vaughan stressed the need for more resources and support for staff and said Nashua is behind the curve for professional development opportunities for teachers.
"We should be providing useful data for teachers to help them adjust their teaching," he said.
For Ziehm, more communication among board members, teachers and administrators is essential in order to understand district's needs.
"We need communication first, last and always," said Ziehm, who also said she was committed to ensuring that the district's funding and resources were distributed equitably among city schools.
Farrington, a former BOE member who served two terms, said Nashua schools need more focus.
"As I look at the district it seems to me one of the problem areas is the focus is too wide," said Farrington who added that teachers are being weighed down by a pile up of goals and strategies.
"Teachers have enough on their plate developing relationships with students," he said, adding that the district should do fewer things but do them better.
As a former first-grade teacher at Amherst Elementary School, Oden said keeping class sizes small is high on her list of priorities. Oden also said schools with high populations of low-income students and students with special needs have first-grade classes with 25 kids while schools in more affluent neighborhoods have 16 students in a class.
"Where's the equity?" she asked.
Members of the teachers' union wanted to know where the candidates stood on the budget, but rather than ask how much money is adequate, they asked if the schools should return the district's annual surplus to the city.
Murotake and Farrington said that returning the surplus was part of the process that's in place.
"There's an indirect link with returning the surplus and the amount of money that will be in the budget for the next year," said Murotake.
Still, both he and Farrington agreed that sticking with the process was part of maintaining a good relationship with the Board of Alderman and the mayor.
"We probably shouldn't have a large amount of money going back to the city," said Vaughan, who felt the board should budget more accurately. He agreed that spending a surplus would create problems with other city officials.
But Oden and Ziehm disagreed.
"When I think about surplus, I think more than we need," said Ziehm, who then asked the audience of mostly teachers if they felt they had more than they needed in their classrooms.
"I vote we keep all the surpluses," she said.
Oden said there's something wrong with a budget that requires teachers to go out and buy their own materials.
"I understand you want to respect it. It's taxpayer money, but education today costs money," she said. "We are paying all the money for testing; let's buy some materials for the kids."
After listening to the candidates talk about more communication and cooperation between the board and teachers, Denise Trombly, a teacher at New Searles Elementary School, offered a new proposal to the candidates.
"My suggestion is rather than coming to the dog-and-pony shows, you should come volunteer in the classroom — all day," said Tombly. "You'll see it, and feel it for yourselves."


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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A colorful 165-foot snake built of vibrant fabric slithered through Thursday's crowd at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, leading dancers and musicians in a foot parade similar to a New Orleans second-line.
The snake's giant head — its mouth agape and fangs exposed — took two people to hold up as more than 30 people followed in procession under the long, tent-like dome of wire and fabric that formed the creature's body.
"It represents the enchanted snake of the Amazon," said Fernando Augusto Goncalves, a puppet master from Olinda, Brazil, and one of the seven artists who worked for about a month to make the snake. Goncalves spoke to The Associated Press through a translator.
Goncalves said the snake, in Brazilian culture, is a good omen: "It means good luck for all."
He said the snake's giant head was fashioned from a combination of fiberglass and Styrofoam and then covered in paint, glitter and glue in a technique similar to papier mâché.
When not being paraded through the festival grounds, the snake was among the so-called "puppets" on display under a huge pavilion at the Jazz Fest. Every year the festival highlights a country or culture that has influenced New Orleans' culture. Last year, it featured the heritage of American Indians.
Inside the pavilion are more than a dozen puppets with giant heads, known as "bonecos gigantes," which are common sights in Brazil's street parades. They are also popular at major festivals and celebrations throughout the year. Many of the puppets depicted women with large heads and colorful ruffle dresses. Some had exposed breasts.
As two Brazilian musicians played flutes they'd made, another artist molded clay figurines in the shapes of bulls, clowns and mule-drawn carts.
Art and music are important in Brazil, much like in New Orleans, said Joao do Pife, a musician and drum- and flute-maker from Caruaru, Brazil, speaking through a translator.
The cultural exchange extends beyond simple samba and Carnival.
Tizumba & Tambor Mineiro of Minas Gerais, Brazil, entertained fans inside the festival's Blues Tent, offering ryhthm, chants and dances of the Congado tradition, an Afro-Brazilian religious ritual. And Ginga Mundo Capoeira of Bahia, Brazil, gave fans a look into Brazilian martial arts.
And while not from Brazil, Chegadao fits in with Jazz Fest's focus on Brazil. The New Orleans-based group, which combines samba, funk and forro, made its debut Thursday at the festival. "Our style is Brazilian with a little of our own New Orleans and American twists," said band leader Scott Myers.
In an earlier interview, Myers said he hoped the appearance would expand their fanbase. "There's a lot who know us but there's also a lot who don't. The music is too much fun to keep it all to ourselves and you don't have to know anything about it, the music or speak Portuguese to love it."
Pife, 70, said his music and handmade instruments, which he learned to make from his father and grandfather, are popular at Catholic religious ceremonies in Brazil.
Brazil and New Orleans both have strong Catholic roots and traditions. Besides Carnival, Brazil holds a monthlong festival in June honoring St. John.
"It's a very important time because a lot of people come to Brazil during that time, from all over the world," he said. "That is what Jazz Fest is for us also, an opportunity to share our culture with other people from all over the world."


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Oracle Corp. shares fell after hours after the company reported weaker-than-expected results. MarketWatch technology reporter Benjamin Pimentel liveblogged the earnings call from San Francisco.
Follow Ben on Twitter @benpimentel
Also read: Adobe profit drops
Media has its head in the clouds on Oracle
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Welcome to our live blog of Oracle's fiscal third-quarter earnings call which starts in less than 30 minutes.
Stock is down 5% after-hours on the company's weaker-than-expected results.
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Oracle reported an adjusted profit of 68 cents a share, on revenue of $9.31 billion.
Analysts were expecting 70 cents a share, on sales of $9.36 billion, according to FactSet.
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Oracle co-President and Chief Financial Officer Safra Catz says in a prepared statement that "Oracle's cloud applications and engineered systems are both rapidly growing, billion-dollar rate businesses."
But the company is clearly feeling pressure on several fronts.
Oracle said software license updates and product support revenue totaled $4.56 billion. Analysts were expecting $4.68 billion.
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Oracle reported hardware products revenue of $725 million. Analysts were expecting $878 million, according to FactSet.
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$ORCL down nearly 5% after hours as earnings and sales miss. Will Larry Ellison have to sell a yacht? Or private island? #sarcasm
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Call is starting. On the call are CEO Larry Ellison, co-presidents, Safra Catz and Mark Hurd.
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Catz reviewing details of report, says "core business" results were "within guidance."
"Our cloud business continues to ramp," she says.
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Catz cites impact of subsidiary operations in Venezuela on earnings per share miss.
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Oracle expects fiscal fourth-quarter revenue growth of 3% to 7%. Analysts were expecting 6%, according to data from FactSet.
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Oracle expects adjusted profit for its fiscal fourth-quarter of between 92 cents and 99 cents a share.
Analysts were expecting 96 cents a share.
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Asked about strong momentum in Oracle's cloud software bookings, Hurd says: "We're just better at almost every part of this."
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Really like $ORCL at $37 so bought back in. Sounds like they just raised guidance. Could go green tomorrow.
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Ellison talks about an Oracle customer win without giving details.
"Without saying who the competitor was, we replaced a system in the world's largest Cloud company," he said. "You guys can figure out who that is. World's largest Cloud company. We delivered an Exadata system to them. They moved their application and got it live in 3 weeks, and experienced 10 times better performance at a fraction of the cost."
So who is this cloud company?
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@jonfortt @GuyAdami $ORCL Did Larry just say that they installed their system into $AMZN Amazon?? "Largest Cloud" company????
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On question on Oracle's "metrics in terms of Fusion applications in the Cloud and the percentage of customers that were choosing Cloud based deployment Fusion. "
Hurd says: "It's cloud, cloud, cloud. So let me say that one more time: cloud, cloud,c loud is generally where Fusion is deployed."
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Ellison on big data: "We think of big data as underlying set of technologies. … If you're doing Big Data real-time processing, then we think the Oracle database is by far and away the best technology for managing real-time processing of Big Data."
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Updating an earlier post on Oracle hardware. Oracle reported hardware systems product revenue of $725 million, which is up 8%, a the high end of their guidance.
JMP Securities analyst Patrick Walravens tells MarketWatch: "Well, it's kind of disappointing, Oracle finally got the hardware right – beat expectations nicely for hardware products and showed 8% growth – but now they miss on the license revenue – despite a much easier comparison than last quarter. "
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Microphone Guide - The Basics
Microphone Guide - The Basics from sE Electronics
Like the human ear, the microphone is designed to capture sound. But whilst there is a single optimal design for the human ear, the same isn't true of the microphone; not least because it doesn't have the human brain's ability to process and filter the sound being captured. For example, the human hearing system can pick out a single voice in a group of voices and, to a large extent, can ignore room acoustics. On the other hand, a microphone simply picks up what it hears and passes it on. Furthermore, a microphone may be called upon to collect sound in environments that would be hazardous to the human ear - such as inside a kick drum, looking down the bell of a trumpet or touching the speaker grille of a 200 Watt guitar stack. The solution is to build different types of microphone which are optimised for different tasks, though in reality, most well- designed microphones can cover a reasonably wide range of applications. There are three types of mechanism commonly used in microphone design: the Dynamic or "moving coil" Transducer, the Condenser Transducer and the Ribbon Transducer, all of which have specific characteristics and strengths.
Dynamic Microphones
Dynamic microphones (mics) comprise a voice coil attached to a lightweight diaphragm which is suspended in a magnetic field. When sound causes the diaphragm to vibrate, the coil moves within the magnetic field, and consequently a small alternating electrical voltage is generated which is proportional to the sound being picked up. Dynamic mics require no external power (phantom power, for example), they are robust, and as well as being used extensively in live sound for vocal and instrument use, they suit the sound of certain instruments such as electric guitar and bass, close-mic'ed drums and some brass instruments. They produce a punchy sound that cuts through busy mixes, but they are less effective at capturing high frequency (transient) detail. Most have a response that rolls-off at around 16kHz and they are not particularly sensitive, which means that they need a lot of preamplifier gain when used with quieter or more distant sound sources. The vast majority of dynamic microphones have a fixed Cardioid or Hypercardioid pickup pattern, which means that they pick up sound predominantly from in front of them.
Condenser Microphones
Condenser microphones use a much lighter diaphragm, usually made from extremely thin Mylar with a coating of pure gold, and require no voice coil. Their much lower diaphragm mass means that they are much more responsive to high frequency sounds. A polarising voltage is applied between the diaphragm and a fixed back- plate, such that the voltage is modulated when air vibrations force the diaphragm to move. The electrical output from the capsule requires a preamplifier with an extremely high input impedance, so FET or tube amplifiers are usually built into the microphone body. Many models cover the full 20Hz to 20kHz range which is deemed adequate to satisfy the human hearing system, and they are more sensitive than dynamic models – meaning that they need less amplification. All amplifiers introduce some noise, so the less amplification is needed, the quieter the end result is likely to be. Condenser microphones have on board impedance- matching and amplification circuitry that requires power, and they also require a polarising voltage for the capsule, so most (other than tube mics) run from 48 Volt "phantom power" which is supplied by the preamp along a standard balanced XLR cable. With very few exceptions, tube microphones come with their own power supplies.
Some companies use capsules based on the Back-Electret principle, where a material carrying a permanent electrical charge is fixed to the back-plate in order to avoid the need for a separate polarising voltage. An internal preamplifier is again necessary, so either phantom power or battery power is still required. These microphones can work extremely well though the 'permanent' charge may eventually leak away, resulting in reduced sensitivity over a period of a decade or two. This may sound like a long time, but some of the traditional condenser microphones still used in studios can be up to 50 years old or more. Large-diaphragm cardioid capsules (usually around one inch and above) tend to be favoured for vocal recording as they can be tuned to add character to the sound, while small-diaphragm models (usually around half an inch) are often preferred when greater accuracy is required.
The psychological perception that bigger diaphragms must somehow produce a "bigger" sound is simply not true and excellent, full-sounding vocal recordings can be made using small diaphragm models. Technically speaking, small-diaphragm models tend to have a better off-axis response than large-diaphragm models; the larger the diaphragm, the greater the time arrival difference between sounds arriving at opposite edges of the diaphragm when originating off-axis. This time difference leads to high-frequency cancellation, which is why the off-axis sound of a large diaphragm microphone can sound dull when compared with the on-axis sound.
Microphone Patterns
It is possible to build condenser mics with any of the three main pickup patterns (Cardioid/Unidirectional, Figure-of-Eight or Omnidirectional). Dynamic mics are mainly Cardioid or Hypercardioid, while Ribbon mics have a natural Figure-of-Eight response. Perhaps the simplest type of microphone is the Figure-of-Eight, in which the diaphragm is open to the air on both sides. It picks up sound equally well at the front and rear, but is insensitive to sounds approaching from the sides. By contrast, an Omnidirectional microphone comprises a diaphragm placed over the mouth of an acoustic chamber and picks up sounds from all directions. An Omnidirectional mic can sometimes be referred to as a Pressure-Gradient mic, as it essentially senses air pressure changes in its vicinity (though the acoustic chamber does have a small vent to equalise the air pressure inside, otherwise the diaphragm would bulge as the outside air pressure changed). While Cardioid and Figure-of-Eight mics also operate on the pressure gradient principle, they sense the difference in air pressure between the front and rear of the microphone.
Note that both Cardioid and Figure-of-Eight-pattern microphones exhibit what is known as the "proximity effect", where low frequencies are boosted if the mic is used very close to the sound source; typically 100mm or closer. The Cardioid pattern is really a modification of the Figure-of-Eight principle, where the addition of acoustic porting reduces the sensitivity of the capsule at the rear and sides. This porting can affect the natural tonality of the microphone to some extent, which is why Omni-pattern mics generally have a more natural and open sound than cardioid models. However, a well- designed Cardioid microphone can still sound extremely good and has the obvious spill-rejection benefits associated with uni-directionality. By building a condenser mic using two back-to-back cardioid capsules (usually large-diameter), the outputs from the two capsules can be mixed electronically to generate any desired pickup pattern from cardioid, via figure-of-eight, right through to omni; and all points in between. However, there is an argument for choosing a single-diaphragm, dedicated Omni microphone for critical Omni-mic'ing applications as their simpler construction usually gives a more even, natural sound. With dual large- diaphragm capsules, the high frequency response of the microphone often fluctuates very slightly with angle, being most accurate when the sound source is directly in front of them. In many cases, this small compromise is offset by the microphone's versatility.
Ribbon Mics
Ribbon microphones are based on one of the first microphone principles ever devised, where a thin ribbon of conductive metal (usually aluminium) is suspended in a magnetic field. This construction produces a natural figure-of-eight pickup pattern. When the ribbon moves in response to sound, a very small electric current is generated which is fed out via an impedance-matching transformer to produce an electrical signal. Traditional ribbon microphones are fairly insensitive (little signal is produced for a given sound level) and their high frequency response rolls off significantly above 10kHz or thereabouts. The reason they remain popular is that they have a musically pleasing sound, especially for use on strings, electric guitar amplifiers and drum overheads. Modern advances in ribbon design have made these microphones more robust than before, and the sE RNR1 has a much extended high frequency response - but they still need to be handled with reasonable care as a fall could break the ribbon. It is important to check what manufacturer backup is available for ribbon microphones, though you'll find sE is very generous in this respect. Active ribbon models can be made so that they're more sensitive and can have their high frequency response extended somewhat, but they still retain the smoothness of tone and musicality that made them popular in the first place. The introduction of the sE RNR1 means that ribbon microphones may now be used in some applications where previously a capacitor model would have been the only logical choice.
The Importance of Patterns
Unidirectional or cardioid mics are useful in limiting the level of unwanted off-axis sound, such as room reverberation or spill from other instruments being picked up by the microphone. In the studio this helps create better separation when several musicians are playing together, each with their own microphone. However, it should be borne in mind that off- axis sounds will be reduced in level but not eliminated entirely, and a characteristic of a typical cardioid pattern mic is that high frequencies fall off more rapidly than low ones as you move away from the frontal axis. In practice this means that off-axis spill can sound dull and coloured.
The figure-of-eight pattern microphone is used for some specialist applications such as stereophonic mic'ing but the fact that they are almost totally 'deaf' to sounds arriving 90 degrees off-axis can be exploited in maintaining good separation simply by ensuring the 'deaf' axis aims directly at the unwanted sound. Often you won't need to pick up sound from the rear of the mic (which is just as sensitive as the front) so this can be screened to some extent using acoustic gobos or an sE Reflexion Filter TM.
Omnidirectional microphones have an inherently more natural sound than cardioids, as their simple construction eliminates the need for complex rear porting to shape their directional response. Off-axis sounds are reproduced reasonably faithfully and with small diaphragm models the sound quality is virtually consistent regardless of the direction from which the sound approaches. Other advantages include a higher immunity to handling noise than cardioid mics, extended low end response, lack of proximity effect, and often a greater ability for handling high sound levels. In situations where separation is a prime requirement, cardioid microphones are usually the instinctive choice but as omnis don't colour the off-axis sound in the way cardioids do, any off-axis spill will be captured faithfully. In practice, a recording made using omni mics can be easier to mix; spill levels may be a few dBs higher than when using cardioid microphones but the quality of the spill isn't compromised so it integrates with the wanted sound better. Note that if you place an omni mic at between half and two thirds the distance from the source than you would for a cardioid mic, the amount of spill will be similar so the use of omnis doesn't necessarily signify poor separation.
MIcrophone Glossary Of Terms
- Sensitivity: This is a means of stating how much signal output a mic produces for a given level of sound input, usually specified at 1 Pa or Pascal of sound pressure at 1kHz.
- Max SPL: The maximum sound pressure a mic can accommodate before the output becomes significantly distorted. A typical figure would be around 130dB, but for high sound level applications some models can handle up to 145dB or more and this may be further extended if the mic has a pad switch.
- Pad Switch: Used to reduce the output from a microphone, usually by 10 or 20dB when used in high sound level environments. This prevents the internal electronics and any subsequently connected preamplifier from being overloaded.
- Noise: All electronic circuitry produces random noise and in the case of microphones this is often specified as an equivalent input noise or EIN. Typical EIN noise figures for capacitor microphones are between 12 and 20dB where the higher the number, the noisier the mic. Extremely low noise models may produce as little as 5dB of self noise.
- Signal-to-noise ratio: This is another way of expressing noise performance by expressing it as the ratio between the noise and the nominal operating level of the microphone. This figure is expressed in dBs and anything higher than 75dB is reasonably good with larger values indicating lower noise.
- Low Cut Filter: If a mic doesn't need to pick up very low frequency sounds from bass instruments, it can be advantageous to switch in a filter to reduce the effect of vibration, rumble, vocal popping and so on. Many mics have a low cut filter, often at around 80Hz with a 12 or 18dB/octave slope.
- Pop Shield: Close mic'ed vocals can suffer popping when the singer pronounces B and P sounds as these tend to expel a blast of air that can slam into the diaphragm causing a high level, low frequency thump at the output. These can sometimes be called "plosives". While a low cut filter will help reduce popping, a more effective solution is to use a perforated nylon or metal mesh in front of the mic to disperse the air blasts before they reach the microphone. These are normally placed 50 to 75mm from the microphone, directly in front of the singer's mouth.
- Shock Mounts: Microphones are sensitive to vibrations picked up by their casework and even a well-designed flexible capsule suspension system can't eliminate it entirely. Where stand-borne vibrations might be a problem, a shock mount cradle that holds the mic via a series of elastic belts makes a significant improvement.
- Tube Mics: Typical condenser microphones use Field Effect Transistors or FETs as amplifiers as these have the very high input impedance necessary to match the capsule. Before FETs, tubes or valves were used, and though these require additional power supplies and are more costly to build, they are still popular because of the warm, solid tonality imparted by the valve circuitry. This is partly due to the progressive distortion characteristics of valves, which add pleasing harmonics to the sound and add some natural compression. Tube microphones have an external power supply and so don't require phantom power. While vintage tube microphones often use exotic tubes that are difficult to find and very expensive to replace, modern versions use more commonly available tubes so getting spares presents no problem.
- Phantom Power: Condenser microphones and other active microphones are often designed to run from a standard 48 Volt phantom power source. This is supplied by the mixer or mic preamp and is passed along the conductors of a standard balanced XLR mic cable. The term 'phantom power' came about because no additional cabling is needed. When considering the purchase of a condenser microphone, check that your mixer or mic preamp can supply phantom power.
Care of Microphones
Studio microphones need to be protected from dust, mechanical shock and excess humidity. The best strategy is to put them back in their cases when not in use and to store these in a domestic environment or other low humidity area such as a typical home. If the microphone must be left out on its stand, a plastic bag placed over it when not in use will protect it from dust. Ribbon mics are particularly vulnerable to mechanical damage so avoid deliberately blowing into them or dropping them. The outer case of most microphones can be cleaned quite effectively using a damp (not wet) cloth with a drop of household detergent (washing up liquid) added to the water if necessary. Avoid the use of alcohol or spirit cleaners and don't spray household polish near the capsule basket. With reasonable care, a good microphone can give trouble-free operation for many years or even several decades.


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Mark Wahlberg Feels Max Payne, More News Briefs
Nov 9, 2007 2:53 PM EST
Mark Wahlberg is in talks to star as DEA agent Max Payne in a big-screen adaptation of the hit video game. OK, but where's my Duke Nukem?!.... Mickey Rourke was arrested Thursday on suspicion of driving under the influence when he was pulled over a… Read more


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Earlier today, Microsoft announced that they were revising many of their planned restrictions for Xbox One. 24-hour authentication through Microsoft's servers? Gone. Region-locking? Gone. Restrictions on game trading? Gone. It was a stunning 180 from the company, but will it help them in the console war?
badboy you are right. sony will out sale MS but they still can sell alot more systems now.world wide is were sony wins just look at the 360/ps3 sales. year jump and MS still ends up in third place.
Yes, it is. All the games shown at E3 for Xbox One and now the removal of these restrictions have made it much more appealing.
I like Halo a lot more than Killzone
Dead Rising 3 is exclusive
Kingdom Hearts 3 and Final Fantasy 15 are not PS exclusive
I already have a Wii U
Somebody help me! I was going to buy both Ps4 and Xbox one eventually, but i don't know which to buy first now after this change by microsoft.
Help me!!
lets just say I have my launch PS4 pre-ordered and of course That wont change. I had 0% interest in XBone but Now after this policy change I have to say I'm 60% interested. They say you can turn off Kinect But does that mean I can unplug it and let it collect dust in my closet until I'm ready to play Dance Central 4? If so, my interest would peak to 88% plus A $100price cut I'd be @ 95%.


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The day started off well – I had some ideas about how to continue with a client's research that I had restarted yesterday, and I had the points in mind I needed to add to the report after yesterday's fruitless search for convict records.
But when I actually sat down at my desk to do it…. nothing. I waffled around with email and volunteer tasks and other things. No good.
Here are my tips for when this happens to you:
- Start the clock. I have a program that tracks my time on specific tasks, and sometimes it is enough to just start the clock for that task. It's like making a commitment.
- Put some music on. Not the radio, with talking, and not music that you would feel compelled to concentrate on. It has to be background music, or favourite music that you know well.
- Move. Take the laptop and the paperwork and sit somewhere else. Sometimes the distraction at your desk is enough to put you off. Pick up only what you need and sit at the dining table, or out on the deck.
- Start with a smaller task. Instead of jumping straight in to the report-writing, do something that's related but not quite so involved. Something quick you can knock off easily. Like a blog post!
- Walk. If it's a concentration problem you may need to go for a quick walk around the block. Sometimes I walk up and down the stairs 5 or 6 times. Gets the heart rate going!
You may need to do all of these things, but you will get it done!


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The fliers first showed up in March, dropped on doorsteps of the big homes in Todd Stave's quiet cul-de-sac. They compared him to a Nazi.
Two months later and 50 miles away, new anti-abortion leaflets appeared in another peaceful suburban subdivision, this time in Baltimore County. They had the same bloody images. But now, they targeted Stave's in-laws, asking neighbors to pray for the family and to call or visit their home. Protesters had also showed up at his daughter's middle school.
But Stave, the son of a doctor who performed abortions and whose office was once firebombed, has decided to fight back. The 44-year-old businessman has responded with an offensive of his own, gathering volunteers to call abortion protesters at home.
He owns a Germantown office that he rents to one of the nation's best-known abortion practitioners, and he's used to the attention of protesters. Many family members and neighbors are not, and when they became targets, he created his own network of activists.
Abortion protests have widened their scope, with foes pressuring people who aren't directly involved in clinics. But Stave's decision to fight back has escalated this showdown to an unusual level — even for one of the country's most polarizing issues.
Some neighbors are shocked by the tactics used by those who oppose abortion.
"It's inappropriate," said Michelle Weinstein, an interior designer who is Stave's neighbor. "You don't get innocent people involved."
Leaders of two organizations that have led the fight against Reproductive Health Services in Germantown say they are not responsible for the fliers.
"I'm not going sit here and say this was a good thing to do, or a bad thing," said Michael Martelli, head of the Maryland Coalition for Life. "We're dealing with the killing of innocent people, so it's important to keep that in perspective. Some people are going to go to different lengths because of that."
Stave calls the fliers distributed in his in-laws' neighborhood "a new low."
"This is an attempt to embarrass my in-laws, who have no more control over the clinic than you do," he wrote in an email last week to his group, Voice of Choice, which has continued to contact abortion protesters by phone, email and social media.
'It wasn't my fight'
The clinic sits in an office park, in a row of identical brick buildings with green trim. Its only physician, Dr. LeRoy Carhart, is a former colleague of Dr. George Tiller, the Kansas doctor killed by an an anti-abortion extremist in 2009.
Carhart's arrival in December 2010 sparked outrage from anti-abortion activists, but Stave says he wasn't a target at first.
Carhart, who performs both early- and late-term abortions, said he picked Maryland for his practice "because the community is very pro-choice." He travels to the clinic from his home in Nebraska, which banned late-term abortions in 2010.
In the summer of 2011, activists learned that Stave owned the building. His father had started the clinic, and his sister now owns the business.
Stave learned about abortion when he was 5 years old, the year of the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. "My parents were very jubilant on that particular day," said Stave, who grew up in a Jewish family in Potomac.
On weekends and in the evenings, his obstetrician father had performed abortions in Washington, D.C. — where the procedure was legal — to earn extra money. When Stave was 16 and his parents were on vacation in Cancun, extremists firebombed his father's College Park office.
U.S. marshals escorted him to school after the incident, which Stave called "a brisk wake-up call to the emotional attachment that some people have to this cause."
Still, Stave, an entrepreneur in the electronics industry, was never involved in the abortion-rights movement. That was his father's issue, he said: "It wasn't my fight."
His attitude changed when activists showed up at his 12-year-old daughter's middle school last fall.
The initial protest happened on the first day of school, but there was no mention of Stave's name. Ten days later, though, protesters showed up at back-to-school night, this time with Stave's picture on a banner that listed his home phone number.
Martelli said his group did not support the school rally, but that in his eyes, Stave "is really not any different than LeRoy Carhart."
The Maryland Coalition for Life had formed to fight Carhart's arrival. After they discovered Stave owned the building, they launched a letter and phone campaign to pressure him to stop renting to Carhart, Martelli said.
Many landlords who lease space to abortion providers face harassment, said Vicki Saporta, president of the National Abortion Federation, adding that her organization published a guide on landlord-tenant issues because of the difficulties doctors face.
"There has been significant harassment and violence against providers for many years," said Saporta, whose group represents abortion providers and clinics, including the practice in Germantown. "But we are certainly seeing an increase in Internet harassment and an increase in the targeting of others who are not directly involved in the provision of care."
Stave said he decided to take action after the school incident. "They started attacking my family," he said.
Voice of Choice now has thousands of supporters. Stave won't say how he finds the personal information of the people his group calls.
At first, his wife, Randi, was worried that Voice of Choice could make the situation harder for her family. Her husband was accustomed to the attention of abortion opponents, she said.
"It's always been part of who he was, but it wasn't part of who I was," she said. "He can take it in stride."
But she said her family has seen an outpouring of support.
"If they're trying to embarrass my parents, they're not," she said. "They live in a very liberal area."
Her mother declined to be interviewed.
In March, activists also protested at the dental office of Stave's sister's husband.
Carhart said he's grateful for Stave's group.
"I just think it's horrible the way they treat the non-abortion providers," Carhart said. "Somebody needed to make them own their idiocy, and he's the first person in the country really that's had the brains and the intelligence and the ability to do that."
Jack Ames, director of the group Defend Life, said he has gotten a few calls from Voice of Choice.
"The Voice of Choice people have a right to do that," he said. "I would defend their right to do that,".
Ames called the recent fliers "perfectly acceptable" but said his group wasn't responsible for them.
"Whoever did that, I think they were doing a great favor for Todd Stave's in-laws," Ames said. "Just in case they didn't know exactly how he was making a living."
'How far is too far?'
Stave shared his story this week with students at Howard Community College. One student, 31-year-old Christina Jennings of Columbia, said she was particularly bothered by the protest at the school.
"I feel like people are using the First Amendment to attack people," Jennings said, "instead of using it to protect themselves. … When you start getting to his kids, it's just uncalled for."
Stave's friend Stephanie Guerin-Yodice teaches history at the college, and the situation fascinated her because it raises questions about free speech and other constitutional issues, she said.
"How far is too far?" she said.
Like Ames, Martelli said Voice of Choice does not bother him.
"I really don't have a problem with it," Martelli said. "It shows that what we're doing is having an effect. You don't get a response from someone if you are not being successful."
But Stave says his work has given pause to many protesters — and that people have realized that those who continue to harass his family "are on the fringe."
"It doesn't matter whether you are for or against abortion," he said. "Nobody wants protests in front of their middle school, nobody wants Nazi fliers distributed in their neighborhood."


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Menno Littel's curator insight, March 23, 2015 10:04 AM
Ontwikkeling en relaties worden steeds belangrijker voor medewerkers. Met een mentorprogramma zorgt een organisatie dat beide aspecten ook echt mogelijk en beschikbaar zijn voor de medewerkers. Professionele en persoonlijke groei wordt bereikt door op ontwikkeling gerichte relaties te bouwen. www.mentorkracht.nl
Tony Brugman (Bright & Company)'s curator insight, April 9, 2015 11:21 AM
Good initiative to create more organisations driven by a culture of purpose! The author believes purpose at work can be found in three categories:
1. Creating a positive impact: Make concrete near and long term impact on the world
2. Connecting with other people by building meaningful relationships:Work with and help others who appreciate you
3. Achieving continued personal growth: Get support toward exploring your personal interest and goals
Peter Thompson's curator insight, August 2, 2014 2:31 AM
The process automation of future companies will have a massive impact on staff & their roles must adapt. Great article that offers some insight how to achieve this transformation.
Claude Emond's curator insight, October 17, 2014 11:56 AM
Topic curated on scoop.it : « As agile become mainstream and software is eating our world, Agile practices are not only shaping how we build software but also how we manage entire organizations.»
Bernard Ryefield's comment, February 27, 2015 11:14 AM
Nature and sex redefined – we have never been binary
A recent article in Nature suggests that biologists 'now think' the idea of two sexes is inaccurate; in fact, says Vanessa Heggie, for decades biologists have been at the forefront of campaigns against this simplistic understanding of sex: http://www.theguardian.com/science/the-h-word/2015/feb/19/nature-sex-redefined-we-have-never-been-binary
Claude Emond's curator insight, February 17, 2015 10:53 AM
Very thoughtful . Read my comments at the end of the post.


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PI or NNRTI as First-line Treatment of HIV in West Africa - the PIONA Trial (PIONA)
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01192035
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : August 31, 2010
Last Update Posted : June 25, 2015
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BACKGROUND: Since 1996 the combination of three or more drugs has been the mainstay of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment. The most important types of drugs are called nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), non-nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) and protease inhibitors (PIs) Response to treatment is measured as increasing CD4+ cell count and decreasing HIV viral load. A major problem is the development of resistance. NNRTIs are recommended as part of first-line treatment of HIV in Africa but many Africans have a slower NNRTI clearance than Caucasians making them more susceptible for development of resistance in case of treatment interruptions. PIs might therefore be a better option in an African setting with low adherence.
AIM: To evaluate two different treatment regimens in HIV-1 infected patients:
A) A NNRTI (efavirenz/nevirapine) based regimen and B) A PI (ritonavir-boosted lopinavir) based regimen with regard to treatment outcomes. HYPOTHESIS: Treatment with a PI will be superior to treatment with a NNRTI due to less development of resistance.
METHODS: Treatment-naïve adult HIV-1 patients enrolled in an existing cohort The West African Retrovirus and Acquired Immune Deficiency (WARAID) cohort in Guinea Bissau with CD4+ cell count ≤ 350 cells/µL and/or clinical signs of immune suppression (World Health Organization (WHO) clinical stage 3 or 4) will be randomised 1:1 to: Treatment A: 2 NRTIs (lamivudine and either zidovudine or stavudine) and 1 NNRTI (efavirenz or nevirapine) or Treatment B: 2 NRTIs (same as in treatment A) and 1 PI (ritonavir-boosted lopinavir). Primary outcome: Viral load suppression <400 copies/ml 12 months after enrolment.
PERSPECTIVES: Guidelines for treatment of HIV in Africa are more or less a copy of the guidelines used in Europe and North America. Genetic differences in pharmacokinetics, more women infected in Africa and difficulties ensuring good adherence mean that results obtained from Caucasian patients are not directly transferrable to African patients. The results of this study will hopefully help guiding the treatment of HIV in Africa in the future. The investigators believe the HIV infected people in West Africa deserve the same evidence-based medicine as in developed countries.
|Condition or disease
|Drug: Efavirenz or Nevirapine Drug: Ritonavir-boosted lopinavir
|Phase 4
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|400 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|PI or NNRTI as First-line Treatment of HIV in a West African Population With Low Adherence - the PIONA Trial
|Study Start Date :
|May 2011
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|September 2014
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|September 2014
|Active Comparator: NNRTI
Drug: Efavirenz or Nevirapine
2 NRTIs (lamivudine 150 mg "bis in die - twice a day" (BID) and either zidovudine 300 mg BID if hemoglobin is ≥ 8 g/L or stavudine 30 mg BID if hemoglobin is < 8 g/L) and 1 NNRTI (efavirenz 600 mg "omne in die - once daily" (OD) or nevirapine 200 mg OD for the first 2 weeks and after that 200 mg BID). Efavirenz will be used in all male patients according to national HIV guidelines. Pregnant patients and female patients with a child bearing potential will be treated with nevirapine if CD4+ cell count is ≤ 350 cells/mm3 with close monitoring of liver enzymes during the first 12 weeks in patients with CD4+ cell count >250 cells/mm3. Females beyond childbearing age will be treated with efavirenz.
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|Active Comparator: Protease inhibitor
Drug: Ritonavir-boosted lopinavir
2 NRTIs (lamivudine 150 mg BID and either zidovudine 300 mg BID if hemoglobin is ≥ 8 g/L or stavudine 30 mg BID if hemoglobin is < 8 g/L) and 1 PI (ritonavir-boosted lopinavir 400/100 mg BID).
Other Names:
- Fraction of patients with viral load suppression <400 copies/ml [ Time Frame: 12 months after enrolment ]
- Fraction of patients with viral load suppression <50 copies/ml [ Time Frame: 12 months after enrolment ]
- Increment of CD4+ cell count of at least 100 cells/µL [ Time Frame: 12 months after enrolment ]
- Development of ≥1 resistance mutations involving the treatment regimens used in patients with viral load >400 copies/ml [ Time Frame: 12 months after enrolment ]
- Frequency of adverse events and severe adverse events [ Time Frame: Within 12 months ]
- Compliance. [ Time Frame: Within 12 months ]Compliance defined as the actual amount of medicine taken compared to the planned amount for the same treatment period. A pill count is carried out at each visit.
- Incidence of tuberculosis. [ Time Frame: Within 12 months ]
- Death. [ Time Frame: Within 12 months ]Death at 12 month follow-up. Any patient lost to follow-up will be attempted visited at home by a field assistant 1 month after latest visit due. Information on patient death from family or neighbors will be recorded as a mortality event and a verbal autopsy conducted.
- Weight [ Time Frame: Within 12 months ]Increase in body mass index (BMI) and frequency of severe weight loss (>10% of presumed or measured body weight).
- Plasma cytokine levels [ Time Frame: Within 12 months ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Antiretroviral treatment (ART) naïve HIV-1 infected patients. Women receiving ART during pregnancy can be included.
- Age ≥ 18 years
- CD4+ cell count ≤ 350 cells/µL and/or
- Clinical signs of immune suppression (WHO clinical stage 3 or 4) irrespective of CD4+ cell count.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Tuberculosis (TB) treatment with rifampicin at the time of enrolment.
- Co-infection with HIV-2.
- Grade 3 or 4 alanine transaminase (ALAT) elevation (>5 times upper normal limit).
- Patients with cerebral disturbances that complicates the ability to give informed consent or follow the treatment regime.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01192035
|Centro de Tratamento Ambulatoria do Hospital Nacional Simão Mendes
|Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
|Principal Investigator:
|Sanne Jespersen, MD
|Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
|Study Director:
|Alex L Laursen, MD, DMSc
|Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
|Study Director:
|Lars Oestergaard, Prof MD DMSc
|Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
|Study Chair:
|Christian Wejse, MD, PhD
|Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
|Responsible Party:
|University of Aarhus
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01192035 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|August 31, 2010 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|June 25, 2015
|Last Verified:
|November 2014
Keywords provided by University of Aarhus:
Africa, Western
Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Protease Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C19 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B6 Inducers
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inducers
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inducers


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Style # 215234
With form-flattering colorblocking and waist-revealing peplum, this bebe dress is sure to shake up your workwear-to-dinner-date style. Try yours with a pair of nude heels and a matching clutch.
- 66% rayon, 30% nylon, 4% spandex
- Center back to hem: 32" (81 cm)
- Quicksilver lining
- Invisible zipper
- Dry clean
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
Colorblock Peplum Dress is rated out of 5 by 3.
Rated 5 out of 5 by SimpleBeauty from FUN, BRIGHT, BUT TOO SHORT This dress is such a cute, fun, and bright dress. Fits true to size, tried the small and the fit was perfect (I'm 140lbs 34.27.42 for ref). The fabric is nice and thick enough to hold you in and the peplum hides all flaws, like if you have a little tummy you won't have to worry. My only grievance is that the dress was extremely short, and I'm short (5'4") The dress hits me about 6 inches above my knees, and as I was walking around in the dressing room, I kept having to pull it down. I tried the medium but it was too big and still short anyway. I still love the dress though and would've kept it if I was looking for a short, cute, flirty dress, that's why I gave it 5 stars. If you don't mind it being short, you'll def love it too.
Date published: 2013-07-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by Shealy229 from Love!! My husband works out of town and came home for vacation. I needed something that would blow his mind when we went out and this dress did the job.
Date published: 2013-07-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by catwoman from great dress! love this dress...very classy...a bit on the short side so i can't really wear it to work (i'm 5.7). true to size. i must say to Bebe that i appreciate the fact that quality of the clothing is going up! thank you Bebe for understanding the needs of your customers.
Date published: 2013-06-28


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Italia Artist News - Jeremy Warmsley chooses Italia
Jeremy Warmsley is a fresh young artist signed to Transgressive records, and his new album titled "How we became", which was co-produced by Markus Dravs (Arcade Fire, Bjork), is out in October.
Jeremy chose the Italia Mondial Classic bass for recording and live shows.
Warmsley says, "I went for the Mondial, having not played one, for the shallowest of reasons: looks. When it arrived I was pleasantly surprised to find it had the tone I've been looking for in a bass guitar for six years; the split piezo/humbucker DI's, when used in tandem sound fatter than your wildest dreams (if you dream about that kind of thing)."
Created as the perfect complement to the Mondial guitars, the Mondial basses produce huge bass tones from the massive single polepiece Humbucking neck pickup.
The range of tonal options make the Mondial Bass guitars easily the most versatile bass instruments on the scene (not to mention the best looking!).
"How we became" is out October 6th 2008.


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55" Class SMART VIERA® WT60 Series LED LCD TV (54.5" Diag.)
Details https://shop.panasonic.com/support-only/TC-L55WT60.html
- My Home Screen
- Swipe & Share 2.0
- Voice Interaction
- Built-In Camera
- 240Hz, 4,200 Back Light Scanning Technology
- Dual Core Hexa-Processing Engine
- Ultra-Slim Metal Bezel w/Clear Acrylic Base
- IPS LED LCD Panel
- 1080p Full HD Resolution
- Four Pairs of 3D Glasses Included
SpecificationsExpand All
Picture Quality
- Display
- Panel IPS LED
Aspect Ratio16:9
- Panel Drive 4200 BLS (16 block)
- Picture Mode Vivid/Standard/Home Theater/Cinema/Custom/Professional1/Professional2
- Viewing Angle 178 degree
- Filter Clear Panel Pro
- 1080 Pure Direct yes
- Super Clear Resolution yes
- Dot Noise Reduction yes (Pro)
- isf Mode yes
- 24p Playback (3:2)/24p Smooth Film yes/ yes
- Hexa-Processing Engine yes
- 3D Type yes (Polarized)
- 3D 24p Cinema Smoother yes
- 2D-3D Conversion yes
- Dedicated 3D Eyewear 4 included
Sound Quality
- Speakers Front Speakers x 2, Woofer (75 mm) x 1
- Speaker Output 18 W (4 + 4 + 10)
- Surround Mode VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1
Easy Operation
- my Home Screen yes
- Camera Integrated yes
- Voice Interaction yes
- Voice Guidance yes
- Touch Pad Controller yes
- eHelp yes
- Product Support Center yes
- VIERA Remote2
- VIERA Remote2 (Smartphone App) yes
- Swipe and Share2.0 yes
- Browse and Share yes
- Remote Play yes
- App Launcher yes
- Smart Calibration yes
- VIERA Connect yes
- Online Movies —
- Web Browser* yes
- Display Mirroring yes
- Skype on TV yes
- Media Player
- Media Player (Picture/Movie/Music) yes
- Support Format AVCHD3D/Progressive, SD-VIDEO/MKV/MP4/M4v/FLV/3GPP/VRO/VOB/TS/PS, MP3/AAC/FLAC/AppleLossless/WAV, JPEG/MPO
- DLNA yes
- Bluetooth Compatible** yes (Keyboards/audio devices)
VIERA Linkyes
Wireless LANyes
- Eco Navigation yes
- C.A.T.S. yes
- Energy Star Ver.6.0
- Design Concept Metal Air Frame / Ultra Narrow Bezel
- HDMI Input 3 (3 side)
- Support Feature Audio Return Channel (Input 2)
- Component Video Input shared with Composite RCA phono type x 1 (lower)
- SD Card yes(SDXC)
- Ethernet 1 (lower)
- Digital Audio Output (Optical) 1 (side)
- Headphone Jack —
- Service Port —
Power SupplyAC 110 - 127 V, 60Hz
- Screen Size Diagonal (inches) 54.6
- On mode Average Power Consumption 88.1 W
- Rated Power Consumption 190 W
- Standby Power Consumption 0.2W
Display Resolution1,920 (W) x 1,080 (H)
- Dimensions (W x H x D) (w/o stand) 48.3" x 28.2" x 1.3"
- Dimensions (W x H x D) (with stand) 48.3" x 32.1" x 14.1"
- Weight (w/o stand) 35.3 lbs.
- Weight (with stand) 44.1 lbs.
- Swivel Angle —
- Operating Temperature 32°F - 95°F (0°C - 35°C)
- Safety Standard US:UL60065/FCC Parts15,CANADA, CSA C22,2/IC BETS-7
- VESA Compatible yes
- Carton Dimensions (W x H x D) 64.4" x 32.2" x 8.5"
- Gross Weight (with stand) 61.8 lbs.
- Warranty yes (1 year)
Further Specifications
- NOTE * The Web Browser cannot display some web pages correctly. And viewable contents by VIERA Web Browser are subject to the following conditions; / - viewable contents may vary depend on models, / - viewable contents may differ from those for PC, / - viewable contents may be limited. / ** HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards are available. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compliant audio devices are available.
WT60 Series CES Award 2013
Remote Controls
- Replacement Accessories
3D Eyewear
SupportOwner's ManualsWarrantyHow To Guided TutorialsFAQs
eHelp ManualsDimension SheetCONTACT INFORMATIONConsumer Product Support and Technical AssistanceOperating hours:Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST
What should I do if my TV will not turn on and the power indicator LED is not flashing?Follow these troubleshooting steps:
- Make sure your TV's power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet.
- Make sure the electrical outlet the TV is plugged into has power by testing known working device in that outlet.
- After verifying the TV is plugged into a working outlet, try pressing the [POWER] button on the TV instead of the TV remote.
What should I do if the front Power indicator LED light is blinking?1. Unplug the TV's power cord.
2. Unplug all cables.
3. Power the TV using a different power outlet (do not use a power strip or surge protector).
If the problem persists, please consider having the TV serviced. Click here for Panasonic Service Locator.
Note: Count how many times the LED light blinks. This can help a technician troubleshoot the problem.
What should I do if I can access all of the TV apps except Netflix?1. Change the DNS setting of your TV to 18.104.22.168.
2. If you are able to access the Netflix splash screen, use the TV remote to deactivate your account by pressing Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Up, Up, Up. After this process, try loggin back into the Netflix TV app.
If the procedure is successful a screen will come up with the option to deactivate your device from your account. If not try the process again. Once you have successfully deactivated your device, you will need to activate it by opening Netflix and at the main screen selecting Member Sign In, then following the on screen prompts until activation is complete.
If the Netflix app still fails to open, but all of the other TV apps work, visit help.netflix.com for more support.
What should I do if I have bars displaying on the TV screen?Change the format (aspect ratio) of the picture by pressing the [FORMAT] or [ASPECT] button on the TV's remote control. If you still have bars, check the aspect settings on your external video source, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray Disc player, etc. Note: Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars are unavoidable.
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The ADS79xx is a 12-, 10-, 8-bit pin compatible multichannel analog-to-digital converter
family. The device comparison table shows all twelve devices from this product family.
The devices include a capacitor based SAR A/D converter with inherent sample and
The devices accept a wide analog supply range from 2.7 V to 5.25 V. Very low power
consumption makes these devices suitable for battery-powered and isolated power-supply
A wide 1.7-V to 5.25-V I/O supply range facilitates a glueless interface with the most
commonly used digital hosts. The serial interface is controlled by CS and
SCLK for easy connection with microprocessors and DSP.
The input signal is sampled with the falling edge of CS. It uses
SCLK for conversion, serial data output, and reading serial data in. The devices allow auto
sequencing of preselected channels or manual selection of a channel for the next conversion
There are two software selectable input ranges (0 V to VREF and 0
V to 2 × VREF), individually configurable GPIOs (four in case of the TSSOP
and one on the VQFN package devices), and two programmable alarm thresholds per channel. These
features make the devices suitable for most data acquisition applications.
The devices offer an attractive power-down feature. This is extremely useful for power
saving when the device is operated at lower conversion speeds.
The 16-, 12-channel devices from this family are available in a 38-pin TSSOP and 32 pin
VQFN package and the 4/8-channel devices are available in a 30-pin TSSOP and 24 pin VQFN


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Find accommodations in Riviera Beach with the hotel list provided below. Explore our guide for inexpensive and discount hotel/motel rates in or near Riviera Beach, FL for your upcoming personal or group trip. We show the best Riviera Beach Florida hotel/motel rooms. Review the Riviera Beach hotel list below to find the perfect lodging. We also have a map of the Riviera Beach hotels. Planning a group? Lock in Riviera Beach Group Hotel Rates
The Riviera Beach center is approximately the area of Port of Palm Beach and the area of Port of Palm Beach.
How should we direct your call?
Below are reviews of the city of Riviera Beach, FL from an actual visitor's perspective.
We appreciated the friendly atmosphere and attentive customer service of the surrounding restaurants. Being that we had a large group, many restaurants could not accommodate our large group so we were referred to other restaurants even if they were a competitors establishment. We also enjoyed going to Rapids Water Park which was a main attraction of our stay.


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Co-Founder of HGTV
Types: Female, Media, Media, Top Executives
Bio Info
A founding visionary network executive behind CNBC, HGTV, Food Network and other popular cable channels, Susan Packard's approach to leadership and innovation has helped her build—and lead—extraordinary organizations that both consumers and employees can get behind.
Astronaut, Everest Climber, Physician, Pilot, Inventor, MacGyver of the Extreme
Bio Info
Dr. Scott Parazynski has spoken all over the world about the rigors, risks and rewards of exploration in extreme environments. He derives relatable lessons in leadership, teamwork, risk management, resilience and innovation under the most demanding circumstances, on or off the planet.
Author of Five #1 International Best Sellers Including The Happiness Equation
Bio Info
Neil Pasricha shows that cultivating a positive mindset is key to personal and organization success.
One of the Most Influential Business Thinkers of All Time
Types: Author, Futurist, Male, Military Service
Bio Info
Almost thirty years after launching a management revolution, business iconoclast Tom Peters remains an irreverent, forceful voice—inspiring people to change the face of business.
Topics: Business Growth/Strategy/Trends, Change: Managing/Leading It, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Customer Relationships/Loyalty, Emerging Markets, Health Care Science, Human Resource Issues, Innovation, Leadership, Motivation, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Teamwork, Workforce Issues
Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2011-2012); Commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces-Afghanistan (2010-2011); Commander, U.S. Central Command (2008-2010); Commander, Multinational Force-Iraq (2007-2008). Currently Partner, KKR and Chairman, KKR Global Institute and a Judge Widney Professor at the University of Southern California
Types: Male, Military Service, University Professor
Bio Info
A highly decorated general and one of the most prominent combat commanders in American history, David H. Petraeus has dedicated his life to public service, leading military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan and then serving as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Topics: Africa, Asia, Business Growth/Strategy/Trends, Change: Managing/Leading It, China, Communication Skills, Courage, Crisis Management, Current Events, Cyber Security, Education, Emerging Markets, Energy - Alternative & Technology, Energy - Policy , Europe, Financial Markets, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy - U.S., Global Economy, Innovation, Inspiring Lives , Latin America, Leadership, Middle East, Motivation, National Security, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Patriotism, Risk Management, Teamwork, Terrorism
Energy Activist and Chairman, BP Capital Management
Types: Author, Entrepreneur, Male, TED, Top Executives
Bio Info
One of the world's most successful and recognized business leaders, T. Boone Pickens shows how persistence, the ability to execute and an unyielding belief in his own entrepreneurial spirit brought him to the peak of success.
Best-Selling Author, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, Drive, and A Whole New Mind
Bio Info
One of the world's leading business minds, Daniel Pink's forward-thinking ideas and blockbuster books are reshaping how organizations approach innovation, motivation, timing and talent.
Topics: Achievement - Business, Achievement - Personal, Asia, Big Data, Business Growth/Strategy/Trends, Change: Living with It, Change: Managing/Leading It, Coaching, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Creativity, Human Resource Issues, Innovation, Leadership, Motivation, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Sales Skills and Motivation, Sustainability, Workforce Issues
Chief Executive Officer, Kalorama Partners and Chairman, SEC (2001-2003)
Types: Male, Top Executives , University Professor
Bio Info
In the wake of a wave of new regulations and tougher government enforcement efforts, former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission Harvey Pitt analyzes the impact on business from Main Street to Wall Street.
Chief Advisor, Uber; Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama (2011-2013); Campaign Manager, 2008 Obama for President; and New York Times Best-Selling Author
Bio Info
Helping change the face of politics and business forever, David Plouffe's key insights into the issues facing our country today and his use of coherent, bold strategy combined with innovative technology—including big data—have revolutionized the way all organizations are run—from the campaign trail to the boardroom to Main Street.
Topics: American Politics, Big Data, Branding, Business Growth/Strategy/Trends, Change: Living with It, Change: Managing/Leading It, Communication Skills, Consumer Trends, Corporate Culture, Corporate Social Responsibility, Creativity, Customer Relationships/Loyalty, Education, Human Resource Issues, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Innovation, Inspiring Lives , Leadership, Marketing, Motivation, Negotiation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Patriotism, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Social Media/New Media, Teamwork, Workforce Issues
Expert in Changing Lives and Author, Life Would Be Easy If It Weren't For Other People
Bio Info
Using a masterful combination of comic talent, dramatic flair and warm human insight, Connie Podesta tackles the make-or-break issues that control productivity and morale.


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Why not radiate extensive stage lung cancer?
Can radiation treatment be used on lung cancer? If so, to what dosage? To all areas of the lung? My father has small cell lung cancer that has responded well to chemotherapy. I'm wondering what would prevent treating his lung tumor with radiation?
Mitchell Machtay, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Deputy Chairman of Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, responds:
Yes radiation can be used on lung cancer. Medium radiation doses (2000 to 5000 cGy over 1 to 5 weeks) are used for large tumors; higher radiation doses (6000 to 7000+ cGy over 6 to 8 weeks) are used for smaller tumors.
There is a common belief that lung cancer is "resistant" to radiation treatment. This is based on the fact that many patients receive radiation therapy for lung cancer - all too often without success.
In actuality, however, radiation can destroy many types of lung cancer cells, much like breast cancer, throat cancer, or prostate cancer cells. The main reason why radiation fails is that most lung cancers are extremely large and have spread to several (or many) sites in the body by the time they are detected and treated. This is particularly true for small cell lung cancer, a rapidly growing tumor that is quickly fatal if not treated. Fortunately, small cell lung cancer is one of the more "sensitive" types of cancers, meaning that the amount of radiation required to slow it down or kill it is lower than many other types of cancer. Small cell lung cancer is relatively sensitive to chemotherapy as well.
The most important treatment for small cell lung cancer is chemotherapy, since chemotherapy drugs circulate throughout the entire body. In contrast, radiation therapy can be given only to the main tumor in the chest plus some of the nearby tissues that are likely to be infested with smaller tumors. In answer to the 3rd question posed, it would be extremely dangerous to give radiation to a large portion of both lungs, because of the risk of severe and possibly even fatal radiation "pneumonitis" (damage to the lungs). Thus, radiation therapy is usually only used when tests show that the cancer is "limited" to a small or modest-sized area. Small cell lung cancer is considered "limited" if there is no spread of cancer outside of part of one lung plus the lymph nodes within or near that lung. The tumor must be small enough to be hit with a "reasonable-sized" radiation portal beam. If the cancer is indeed "limited," there are clinical studies proving that adding radiation to chemotherapy prolongs survival and increases the chance for long-term cure.
Spread to the opposite lung, the pleural fluid (fluid lining the outside) of the lungs, bones, skin or internal organs outside the chest is considered "extensive" stage disease. You did not mention whether your father has limited or extensive disease. I suspect that if he is not being offered radiation that maybe his cancer is extensive. Radiation treatment is not routinely used for extensive stage disease for several reasons:
- First, even if the main tumor is eradicated by radiation, the other sites of cancer will remain and might continue to spread (some have said that using radiation or surgery for extensive stage disease is like closing the barn door after the cows have escaped).
- Second, the side effects of adding radiation to chemotherapy can be severe and difficult for patients with extensive cancer to tolerate. These side effects include sore throat, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue and shortness of breath.
- The clinical studies in extensive stage disease have not consistently shown that radiation improves survival.
Nonetheless, for some patients with extensive stage disease, adding radiation to chemotherapy can offer good palliation and improved quality of life, by controlling distressing symptoms such as pain, coughing of blood or swelling of the neck and face (superior vena cava syndrome).
In summary, the most important factor in determining whether or not radiation is used for small cell lung cancer is whether or not it is "limited." However, this should not be the only factor to consider. For an individual patient, the possible benefits of adding radiation need to be weighed against the possible side effects and risks prior to reaching a decision.


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==Other Trouble Shooting==
==Other Trouble Shooting==
For troubleshooting: If something totally unexpected happens in the Portal, try a reboot of your EC2 instance.
For troubleshooting: If something totally unexpected happens in the Portal, try a reboot of your EC2 instance.
Revision as of 08:21, 9 October 2013
Set Up
To create a full Stardust Runtime Environment on Amazon Web Services EC2 Infrastructure,
- go to the Stardust Procurement Page in the AWS Marketplace and click Continue or
- click here.
You will be asked to login with an existing Amazon account or to register for one:
Launch with one 1-Click will launch the Stardust Runtime on your EC2 Instance Type of choice:
The AWS Virtual Machine Image (AMI) is configured to run on all Instance Types including the Standard Micro (t1.micro) type and your choice depends entirely on the expected load profile. For first experiments the Standard Micro is definitely sufficient.
Please consider that although there are no charges for Stardust, Amazon charges you for most of the EC2 configurations.
Select your data center region of choice - the Stardust AMI is available for all AWS data center regions:
You will be prompted to confirm that you do not want to create a Key Pair:
You only need this if you intend to login to the EC2 instance and modify the setup. If you just intend to run and configure Stardust via the Stardust Web Portal, there is no need to login and you can consider the installation a block box.
After you have launched your instance and the instance is available, lookup the Public DNS Name for the instance and login via
http://<Public DNS Name>:8080/stardust-standard
- User: motu
- Password: motu
This is the Stardust root user. Make sure that you can change the password later.
and use the Portal as described in the respective chapter of the Stardust documentation.
Process Model Creation and Deployment
If you are keen to start playing and do not bother to create a Process Model at this point pick one of the sample process models from Git e.g. the Car Rental Example (right-click the link before and save the file) and just upload and deploy under Administration > Model Management
More details on model deployment can be found in the corresponding chapter of the documentation.
If you intend to create your own Process Models, you can either use the Browser Modeler which is immediately available in the Stardust Portal of your Amazon EC2 Instance or use the Stardust Eclipse Modeler - which requires you to download Eclipse and install Stardust.
User Creation and Role Assignment
Do not forget to create users and assign to roles so that you can start processes and perform activities in your process.
Below a few things which might help you if you are facing problems. If nothing helps, post in the Stardust Forum. You very likely find help there.
Tomcat Out of Memory Issue
Currently, the Tomcat installation on the Stardust Image is not configured with the appropriate memory size for its Java VM. To address this issue, [login to your EC2 Instance using your Key Pair] and add the following
set CATALINA_OPTS=%CATALINA_OPTS% -Dtrue=true -Xms1200m -Xmx1200m -XX:NewSize=300m -XX:MaxNewSize=300m -XX:PermSize=256m -XX:+UseTLAB
at the beginning of catalina.sh.
This problem will be addressed soon on the original image.
Other Trouble Shooting
For troubleshooting: If something totally unexpected happens in the Portal, try a reboot of your EC2 instance.