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Using Drug Levels in the Blood to Guide Therapy in HIV Infected Patients Taking a Protease Inhibitor
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00041769
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : July 17, 2002
Last Update Posted : July 13, 2010
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Drug resistance testing can be used to see which anti-HIV drugs are likely to suppress the growth of HIV and to select an anti-HIV regimen for HIV infected patients who have failed previous drug regimens. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is a process that involves measuring blood levels of a drug and may further increase the benefits that resistance testing offers by optimizing protease inhibitor (PI) drug concentrations. The purpose of this study is to determine whether changing the dose of PIs, as indicated by TDM, reduces the viral load in PI-experienced patients.
Hypothesis: Treatment-naive study participants who undergo TDM and whose clinicians' interpret their TDM results and adjust their PI doses will have better virologic response rates and decreased toxicities (and thus better treatment outcomes) than participants who do not undergo TDM.
|Condition or disease
|HIV Infections
|Procedure: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
|Phase 3
The use of drug resistance testing to guide the selection of an antiretroviral regimen for patients in whom current therapy is failing has gained growing acceptance in clinical practice. Genotypic and phenotypic resistance testing has been associated with improved short-term virologic outcome in prospective interventional trials. There is also growing evidence that monitoring drug levels, particularly of PIs, may add to the benefit provided by resistance testing. This study will assess the impact of TDM and resistance testing on lowering viral load in treatment-experienced patients and will also evaluate the mean change in plasma HIV RNA from study entry to Step 2 of the study.
No antiretrovirals will be provided by this study. Participants will be followed for a maximum of 48 weeks. Participants failing at least one combination antiretroviral regimen will have a screening drug resistance test performed while remaining on the failing regimen. In Step 1, participants will begin a salvage antiretroviral regimen within 7 days of study entry selected by their clinician using results of the resistance test. Two weeks after initiation of the salvage regimen, participants will have timed plasma samples obtained for PI trough levels. The results of the trough level tests will be used to calculate a normalized inhibitory quotient (NIQ) in order to determine eligibility for randomization into Step 2 at Week 4. Electrocardiograms (EKGs) and trough levels will be performed at Weeks 2, 6, and 10; support interviews to promote adherence will also be conducted by the study nurse or clinician at these times. Some participants taking tipranavir may have additional blood collection at Week 2.
In Step 2, participants with an NIQ of 1 or less will be randomly assigned to one of two arms. Arm A participants will receive standard care (SC) only, while participants in Arm B will receive SC plus dose-adjusted PIs based on the NIQ. Clinical and viral load assessment will be conducted at screening, entry, and Weeks 4, 10, 16, 24, 32, 40, and 48. Arm B participants will also have their PI trough levels checked at Weeks 6 and 10. Participants with an NIQ greater than 1 will be assigned to observational Arm C (open to up to 50 enrollees) or will stop their involvement in the study. Participants in Arms A, B, or C who have a viral load of 1000 copies/ml or higher or who experience virologic failure at or after Week 24 will be eligible to receive a second resistance test and enter Step 3.
Participants in Step 3 will begin a second salvage regimen; PI trough levels will be measured after 2, 6, and 10 weeks of salvage therapy. Those with an NIQ greater than 1, or with an NIQ of 1 or less and do not wish to escalate dose, will be followed on Step 3 for a maximum of 48 weeks after study entry.
All participants are encouraged to coenroll in ACTG A5128, Consent for Use of Stored Patient Specimens for Future Testing.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Enrollment :
|360 participants
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Phase II Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Impact of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) on Virologic Response to a Salvage Regimen in Subjects With a Normalized Inhibitory Quotient (NIQ) Less Than or Equal to 1 to One or More Protease Inhibitors
|Study Start Date :
|June 2002
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|April 2007
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|August 2007
- Change in log10 plasma HIV-1 RNA concentration from Step 2 entry (Week 4) to Week 24 (20 weeks post-randomization)
- change in log10 plasma HIV-1 RNA concentration from study entry to Week 24 (20 weeks post-randomization)
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:
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Note: Enrollment into Arm C closed on 07/28/04 after reaching target accrual. Participants with a Week 2 NIQ of greater than 1 will be permanently discontinued from the study.
Inclusion Criteria for Step 1:
- HIV infected
- Viral load of 1000 copies/ml or more at study screening
- At least one viral load of 400 copies/ml or more within 6 months of study entry while on the failing antiretroviral regimen
- Virologic failure of at least one combination (two or more drugs) antiretroviral regimen, with at least one of these failing regimens containing a PI. Low dose ritonavir and hydroxyurea are not counted as antiretrovirals.
- Currently on a failing combination antiretroviral regimen
- Plan to initiate a salvage regimen containing a PI within 7 days of study entry
- Acceptable methods of contraception while receiving the study medications and for 6 weeks after stopping the medications. Participants who are currently taking efavirenz and who have undergone surgery to prevent conception (e.g., hysterectomy, tubal ligation, vasectomy) must provide physician's documentation of their current regimen and of their previous surgery.
- Resistance to at least one drug in the failing regimen, documented within 90 days of study entry
- Karnofsky performance scale of 70 or more within 30 days prior to study entry
Exclusion Criteria:
- Growth factors, interleukins, interferons (except for the treatment of hepatitis C), non-FDA approved systemic drugs, and HIV vaccines within 30 days of study entry
- Require certain medications prior to or during the study
- Certain heart conditions, if starting a PI-based regimen as the salvage regimen
- Acute illness or infection requiring treatment within 14 days of study entry
- Any condition that would limit ability to participate in the study
- Cancer requiring radiation or systemic chemotherapy
- Active drug or alcohol use or dependence that would interfere with the ability to meet study requirements
- Acute or chronic pancreatitis
- Planned use of hydroxyurea in the salvage regimen
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
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): NCT00041769
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|Study Chair:
|Lisa Demeter, MD
|Infectious Diseases Unit, University of Rochester Medical Center
|Study Chair:
|Mary Albrecht, MD
|Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Publications of Results:
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|NCT00041769 History of Changes
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|First Posted:
|July 17, 2002 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|July 13, 2010
|Last Verified:
|December 2008
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
Drug Therapy, Combination
HIV Protease Inhibitors
Salvage Therapy
Viral Load
Treatment Experienced
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Protease Inhibitors
HIV Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents


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10 Fresh, Hearty Grain & Pasta Salads
There are few foods I enjoy so much as a really good salad, whether it is just a simple heap of greens or a more filling bowl of dressed grains or pasta. So I have been looking forward to Salad Week on The Kitchn, five whole days for us to indulge our love of great salads, and to find some fresh inspiration for summer vegetables. Let's kick it off with 10 favorite hearty salads.
These are the cool bowlfuls that can carry us through a week of lunches, and stand nearly on their own at the summer picnic table. Fresh pasta salads (from tortellini to couscous), and deliciously nourishing grain salads (brown rice, farro, quinoa) — here are ten of our all-time favorites!
• 1 Whole Wheat Pearl Couscous with Cherries and Arugula - A nutty whole wheat salad with spicy arugula and sweet dried cherries (or substitute fresh cherries for a juicier twist).
• 2 Zesty Tortellini Salad - The quintessential pasta salad, with salami, red onions, parsley, and lemon.
• 3 Bún Chay (Vietnamese Vegetarian Noodle Salad) - A Vietnamese take on noodle salad, with shredded lettuce and handfuls of herbs.
• 4 Broccoli and Feta Pasta Salad - A very simple, very delicious favorite.
• 5 Italian Macaroni Salad - Another very simple recipe, almost a template for fresh summer pasta salad. Try substituting goat cheese for the feta, or roasted peppers for the tomatoes.
• 6 Meyer Lemon Grain Salad with Asparagus, Almonds and Goat Cheese - Perhaps my all-time favorite grain salad, with lots of contrasting tastes and textures.
• 7 Brown Rice Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Cherries - A vegan recipe with loads of extra flavor from miso and sesame.
• 8 Quinoa Salad with Spring Radishes and Greens - Radishes are a terrific grain salad addition, for color, taste, and crunch.
• 9 Chicken (or Tofu) and Wild Rice Salad - This salad offers two paths: stir in chicken for the classic Southern rice and chicken salad, or lighten it up with tofu instead.
• 10 Warm Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Fontina - A warm salad that can stand alone as dinner; just use any vegetables in season.
What are your favorite grain and pasta salads for summer? Do share!
(Images: See linked recipes for full image credits)

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The Cruiser line is versatile and well rounded. It offers looks, performance and of space. The cabin comes with a mattress and an optional toilet for extra functionality. The impressive model lineup gives plenty of choice.
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Once again, the pageantry and tradition of Newton's Fourth of July parade has captivated a town that could easily be depicted in a Norman Rockwell painting. A slice of small-town Americana quaintly carrying on amidst the culture of cyberspace and smart phones.
Newton survives not in spite of the New Age, but because of it — young or old, possessing wealth or of modest means — Newtonians celebrate the past while looking expectantly towards the future.
Newton's strength is in its newfound economic diversity. From TPI to a revitalized courthouse square, and Underwriters Laboratories to Iowa Speedway, Newton's economic base is no longer bound to one monolithic employer.
And with a full-summer's worth of great entertainment at "America's Place to Race", the tourism sector is full of youthful vigor in this 167 year old city, much to the delight of Newton residents and merchants alike.
The "Big Show" in July at Iowa Speedway happens near mid-month, with the first of two appearances by the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competitors, in a full weekend of hot racing action, Friday night, July 12, and Saturday night, July 13, under the Musco lights!
Scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. start on Saturday, the American Ethanol 200 presented by Enogen promises to bring some of the very best NASCAR short track racers together for a classic slam-bang battle on Iowa Speedway's deceptively fast 7⁄8-mile tri-oval.
Veteran NASCAR Truck racers like Ron Hornaday, Jr., "The Onion" Todd Bodine, Wisconsin native Johnny Sauter, west coast ace Matt Crafton and defending American Ethanol 200 champion Timothy Peters will be upholding the honor of the Old Guard against a slew of super-talented youngsters with a growing number of wins under their collective belts.
Among them would have to be one of the odds-on favorites to drive his Brad Keselowski prepared machine back to Pizza Ranch Victory Lane, Ryan Blaney, who at 19 years of age won our September NASCAR Truck race last year.
Other young lions include third-generation racer Jeb Burton, Drive for Diversity star Darrell Wallace, Jr., NASCAR legend Richard Childress's youngest grandson, Ty Dillon, former USAC open wheel and ARCA standout Dakoda Armstrong, and the very talented and accomplished Chase Elliott, son of one of the biggest stars in the history of NASCAR, "Awesome Bill" Elliott.
Not a single one of these gifted, confident young men is over the age of 21, and Chase Elliott – at 17 – is still ineligible for voter registration. In fact, young Mr. Elliott was barely old enough for a driver's license when he notched his first NASCAR win right here at Iowa Speedway, in the May 2012 K&N Pro Series East vs. West challenge race.
One of the great things about the NASCAR Trucks is that they have two physical features that greatly enhance the entertainment value of the racing.
The first attribute is the tremendous down-force created by the tonneau cover, which acts as a giant "wing" on top of what would normally be the bed in a pickup truck, and that allows the race trucks to carry much higher speeds through the corners than even Nationwide cars can achieve.
The other feature is the relatively large, flat sides of the truck bodies, which allow the drivers to lean hard on each other — especially in the corners — and sometimes even to use the sides of trucks as rolling battering rams. That may take the old cliché, "rubbin's racin'" to the outer limits, but it is definitely entertaining for our fans in the grandstands.
In addition to one of the most action-packed shows of the year with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on July 13, on Friday night, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. we'll roll out something brand new to Iowa Speedway fans: Frank Kimmel's Street Stock Nationals.
Founded by the nine-time ARCA champion, Kimmel's Enduro-style series will pit I.M.C.A.— type steel bodied street stock cars — modified slightly for racing, but mostly for safety — in a 100-lap free-for-all on the world's fastest short track.
Taking only a short break at the completion of 50 laps, the race will crown an Iowa Speedway Street Stock Nationals champion in a thoroughly entertaining 'everyman's race' that isn't about big bucks, but rather about having fun.
Starting at $20, tickets for the American Ethanol 200 presented by Enogen NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race are currently on sale through the Iowa Speedway Ticket Office in Newton, online at www.iowaspeedway.com, or through the track's toll-free ticketing hotline, 1-866-RUSTY-GO (787-8946).
Weekend passes starting at $30, and including the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals on Friday, July 12, are also available. Tickets are also available at the Iowa Speedway Ticket Office, located at 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive in Newton, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Now for some cool stuff to complement your hot July days, how about the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience? For as little as $129, you can ride around Iowa Speedway at high speed, with a professional racecar driver at the wheel. Or, for the more adventuresome, try driving one of Rusty's C.O.T.-style stock cars for $319.
Both "experiences" are available on July 20-21 (Saturday-Sunday), and on July 26-28 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and both will put your Fun Meter on the peg! More information is available online at www.racewithrusty.com.
And make plans now to attend the U.S. Cellular 250 presented by The Enlist Weed Control System, starring NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski, our final NASCAR Nationwide Series race of 2013, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, and the final NASCAR K&N Pro Series East/West challenge race of the on Friday, August 2, the Pork, Be Inspired 150 at 8 p.m. Tickets for both races start at $20 each, and are available through all Iowa Speedway ticketing options.
So no matter what other activities you may have planned for the summer month of July, don't forget to add in a generous scoop of fun at Iowa Speedway, and we'll save a seat for you!


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San Antonio Daily Light (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 324, Ed. 1, Friday, October 29, 1886
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How many intersections do you expect from four straight lines ? Which three lines enclose a triangle with negative co-ordinates for every point ?
Change one equation in this pair of simultaneous equations very slightly and there is a big change in the solution. Why?
When I park my car in Mathstown, there are two car parks to choose from. Which car park should I use?
Water freezes at 0°Celsius (32°Fahrenheit) and boils at 100°C (212°Fahrenheit). Is there a temperature at which Celsius and Fahrenheit readings are the same?
Which is bigger, n+10 or 2n+3? Can you find a good method of answering similar questions?


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"All I want for Christmas is the Nexus 4." Too bad it's perpetually sold out. Google blames LG for the shortages, yet that hasn't stopped both companies from promoting the product with new ads. Check out this new Nexus 4 ad called "Holiday Photo Sphere" and let us know what you think.
Out of curiosity, how many of you have been trying to purchase the Nexus 4 but have been unable to get your order?


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CES 2012: Kodak PlayFull Dual Hands-On: Don't Call It a Camcorder
Kodak had only one new PlayFull model on display at CES this year, but the company was clearly going for quality, not quantity, as the PlayFull Dual really impressed me.
The PlayFull Dual can shoot 1920 x 1080p HD video at 60 frames per second and features a roomier-than-usual 3-inch display on the back. It has a convenient removable battery, it's expandable via a full-sized SD card slot, and it has micro HDMI and USB ports. It also has a single jack that doubles as both a headphone and microphone jack.
But what Kodak is attempting to do with the PlayFull Dual is to create a "dual-mode camera," as described by the rep that I spoke with, so the PlayFull isn't just a camcorder anymore. Ostensibly, it's a solid combination of a pocket camcorder and a point-and-shoot camera, not just a camcorder that can take stills, which has been the case with all of their previous PlayFull models. And for the most part, Kodak has achieved their goal, as the PlayFull Dual is a massive improvement in terms of its still photo capabilities.
Since people are generally accustomed to holding their camera sideways (landscape orientation) for snapping photos, Kodak has added a simple but significant ergonomic tweak to the PlayFull Dual: a dedicated, two-stage photo button on the side of the unit. I found it much more comfortable when I flipped the camera sideways to take stills and didn't have to press a button on the back of the unit. It makes much more sense to be able to use this two-stage shutter button instead in a more traditional setup.
In fact, the ergonomics of the PlayFull Dual in general were excellent. In what has become a bit of a trademark with Kodak's pocket camcorders, the d-pad was squishy and absolutely horrible, but all of the other buttons had a nice click to them and were very responsive. The inclusion of a dedicated flash button on the side of the camera (on the same side as the power switch and next to the shutter button) was a smart idea and a good way to avoid menu diving, as was the three-stage switch that lets users switch between auto mode, the effects menu, and the scenes menu. And, of course, the PlayFull Dual has a dedicated Share button, like many of the models before it, allowing users to tag their media with a single button press for automatic upload to their social network of choice the next time the camera is plugged in.
One of the issues I had with the navigation, though, was that the shutter button inexplicably doubles as the back button. So when you're in the menus or adjusting your video or photo settings, the only way to back out and get back to standby mode is by pressing the shutter button. The obvious issue here is that the camera often ends up snapping a photo by accident in addition to bringing you out of the menus. I asked a rep about this and he responded by showing me me how I could switch out of the photo effects menu by going to the main menu, but this accomplished nothing as, still, the only way I could out of that menu and back to standby was by pressing the shutter button.
Also problematic was the fact that if you selected a certain mode from the scenes or effects, you would be taken to standby to take your photos, and the only way back to the previous menu was to flip the switch to one of the other positions (auto, scenes, or effects) and then back again. Definitely not as big of an issue as the shutter button doubling as a back button, but definitely a navigation issue that Kodak didn't consider when designing the three-position switch on the side of the camera.
As for the pictures themselves, the quality of the images themselves has taken a huge step up, as the PlayFull Dual can snap 12-megapixel stills and features a backlit CMOS sensor with digital image stabilization as well as a xenon flash. Pictures are not the sharpest I've ever seen, but they're still an improvement as they're sharper than those taken with previous PlayFulls and have much better color saturation. And I liked that the PlayFull Dual now includes a burst shot mode, another feature that adds to its legitimacy in terms of its capabilities as a point-and-shoot.
One of the more noticeable flaws with the stills, however, was that the white balance was a little off when taking pictures with the indoor lighting of the convention hall; whites generally came out yellowish.
In addition to its user-friendly auto mode, there are a slew of options and tools for users to choose from when taking photos. The PlayFull Dual has face detection, as well as the ubiquitous suite of various scene modes and effects. The only shooting mode that disappointed me slightly was the macro mode, which has to be switched too manually; if you get up too close to a particular subject, the camera won't automatically switch. You'll just end up with a blurry photo unless you dive into the menus and switch to macro yourself.
And for some bizarre reason, the storage of photos (and videos) into the camera's library was seemingly arbitrary. If I snapped a shot, it wasn't just placed at the end of, say, the 44 pictures and videos that were currently viewable in playback mode. It would be throw in somewhere in the middle, like around 14. So whenever I went to playback mode to view a picture I just took, I had to sift around through all the existing media to find what I wanted. I asked the rep about this problem and he assured me that this wasn't supposed to be happening and wasn't reflective of the final product, so here's hoping Kodak gets that software issue sorted out before release.
Photos weren't the only part of the PlayFull Dual that saw improvements. The improved sensor provides better video in general, and one of the major additions that I had a lot of fun with is that of high-speed video capture. The camcorder can be switched to high-speed video capture mode, where it shoots 720p video at 240 frames per second and plays the video back at 30 frames per second. This provided surprisingly smooth slow-motion videos of high-speed action; I was expecting to see some sort of tearing or motion blur when I recorded myself spastically waving my hand in front of the camera, but there was none. Very impressive stuff.
Other video features include the ability to trim video right on the camera, take stills from videos and, interestingly, a highlight mode, in which the camera attempts to intelligently extract clips from videos to create "highlights" that it plays back to you in said mode. I asked about what criteria the camera uses to select the highlights, and the rep told me that it attempts to isolate clips based on content changes and scene breaks.
Unfortunately, the PlayFull Dual's video capabilities weren't flawless — this is, after all, a pocket camcorder. Primarily, it struggled a lot with low-light shooting. I saw a great deal of noise and grain in a video that the Kodak reps chose to show me (which are usually the most flattering they can find), and I know for a fact that it was not that dark of a shooting environment. They had shot the video a couple nights before at Pepcom, which, while it was indoors and artificially lit, was certainly not a dimly-lit affair. I was surprised at how rough the video looked.
The Kodak PlayFull is due out in March and it will have a launch price of $199, which is probably my greatest issue with this device. Kodak has upped the PlayFull's still-taking capabilities, and the improvements to its video shooting (like fast motion capture) are welcome additions as well. But I've always admired Kodak for their cameras' affordability. For instance, I reviewed their last PlayFull model, the PlayFull Waterproof and while it was not a very good camera, it was waterproof with a solid build and only cost $69.99, which is extremely affordable, so it really doesn't hurt for consumers to give it a try. For a camera like the PlayFull Dual, where it's designed to be a budget camera (and obviously still nowhere near top-of-the-line despite its massive improvements), I'm disappointed to see that Kodak isn't sticking to its tactic of giving it a super-attractive price tag. For maybe about $50 less, this would be an excellent deal.
For what it's worth, the Kodak rep that I spoke to insisted that there wouldn't be any delays or availability issues with the PlayFull Dual on account of the company's recent financial woes. "We will continue to serve the needs of customers," he said when I asked if Kodak's possible bankruptcy filing in the future could affect consumers in anyway. "We will continue to honor our plans and our published marketing programs."


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Linked by David Adams on Wed 18th May 2011 02:53 UTC, submitted by HAL2001
Microsoft published volume 10 of the its Security Intelligence Report which provides perspectives on software vulnerabilities, software vulnerability exploits, malicious and potentially unwanted software, and security breaches in both Microsoft and third party software. Microsoft found out that vulnerabilities in applications versus operating systems or web browsers continued to account for a large majority of all vulnerabilities in 2010, although the total number of application vulnerabilities declined 22.2 percent from 2009. The exploitation of Java vulnerabilities sharply increased in the second quarter of 2010 and surpassed every other exploitation category that the MMPC tracks, including generic HTML/scripting exploits, operating system exploits, and document exploits.
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I'm nearly 34, and have been watching anime for over 30 years. The only thing that would stop me from enjoying anime at this point is losing what eyesight I have left. Regardless, I think it's very safe to say there are plenty of us out there.
I'm almost 40, so I might be the closest you can find
I'm 50. yes 50 years old. I am absolutely addicted to manga & anime. I was accidentally introduced to manga in my late 30's and I've always loved animated films since childhood. Manga and animated films are an ART FORM. I dont'y think it's fair to relegate them as teen material. Plus, you could get hit by a bus tomarrow / have a life changing accident, do what you want to do and live for yourself. You'll be much happier....even if they do call you an otaku.
i've been watching since i was a toddler and i'm 30. i'm a second generation fan. my mom watches with the grandsons and buys it for the "grandkids".
i started with speed racer, and sailor moon. my uncle was in the navy and stationed in japan, and he brought home gundam and i was hooked.i started watching the japanese subbed versions on the internet in the 90's. before that i watched american remakes like robotech, voltron, etc on tv. i'm totally addicted, got my nephews addicted. and am trying to corrupt as many people as i can. my mom used to steal her brother's comics, which were later passed onto me. so getting into anime and manga was a natural progression. my mom has a passion for hong kong kung fu movies, and used to make me watch with her. so it's no surprise that i watch asaian dramas too. i still play video games, although i've been surpassed by the nephews with skill. working cuts into my playtime, so it's mostly a weekend hobby now. i generally don't talk about it to other people because most people thinks it's weird for a grown woman to like anime,manga. and video games. especially a black woman. but i feel that if you liked it as a kid, why stop because you're an adult? growing up just meant i finally could afford to indulge my habit. now if i could just find a man who shared my interest, a cute guy.
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Gee that was some quick responses....and some really great stories and opinions. thanks thanks thanks!!! I liked the comment about the guy who hid his xbox under the bed from his wife...i laughed so hard....and the "50+body mind 17 though"...that was great. And thanks young people for your opinion. the only thing i noticed is that the older anime'ers began watching when they were younger or at least a decade ago. I as of yet do not see that someone began watching anime at an older age. Like I did. I always watched reg cartoons however. Lastly, Hey Spazticus, one of my buddies. Thanks everyone.
Watch anime on Toonami. Now on Sats from 10:30-4:00 AM only on Adult Swim.
Ask me again in fourteen years.
FA LA LA LA LA LA, LA LA *runs away*
I think there was a somewhat similar post not all that long ago-- one inquiring about the existence of older anime fans on this site. While the general membership of this site definitely skews young, there are a number of us older folks around. I'm employed, married, with kid et cetera, and I got into anime maybe 3-4 years ago now in my late 30's. I've always enjoyed animated media in various forms, even after growing up, and anime is just a more recent addition to that. It's a way to unwind from work for me. I wouldn't say I'm "dedicated" to it, but I enjoy it and spend a fair bit of time (maybe more than I should?) watching it. However, if it got in the way of other priorities in life, I'd give it up, but so far it hasn't, and I don't anticipate that it will. I came across anime more or less by accident while channel flipping and finding Hell Girl on the Independent Film Channel. At around the same time, I was planning a trip to Japan (a favorite destination of mine before I came to like anime), and was self-studying the language in preparation. I found the artistry and stories/themes appealing, and it complemented well with my language studies. Now, I watch anime either online on from DVDs I've bought. I do remember Speed Racer as a kid as it happened to be broadcast on a small independent channel in the Chicago area way back then, but that's about it for me-- I can't claim a long history of fandom. Actually, for quite a while I thought of anime as rather silly. In the 90's and later, I recall occasionally seeing things like Dragon Ball or Bleach on TV, but those just aren't my kind of show, and I never got what the "hype" over this thing called anime was about until much later.
In the late 1960s, a local theater showed a different sci-fi movie every week and I got into the habit of attending. One week, they showed an animated movie. I think it was the very first Anime distributed to US theaters. I don't remember the title or many details, but I think it was based on "The Magic Serpent". I recall that it was quite different from anything from the traditional animation studios at the time (i.e. Disney and Warner Brothers) and I liked it.
Later, I watched every Anime I could find on TV or at Blockbuster. In 1999, I discovered the "A-con" Anime convention in Dallas and had a blast. I joined a local Dallas Anime club and learned a lot about the media and culture. Nowadays, I download a lot and have recommended many movies and series to friends whenever they are willing to listen.
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08.12.2013MEDIA CONTACT: Mary Broz Vaughan
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Copies of file orders, including the report of findings and regulatory violations, are available online under License Lookup. Fines are deposited directly into the state Literary Fund, which is used solely for public education purposes such as school construction, renovation, and teacher retirement funding.
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An elfin hood with vines along the front and neck edges, an embossed diamond pattern throughout the body, and 3-dimensional leaf tassels at the point and front corners.
Finished measurements: Front band length: 23" / 58.5 cmBottom edge length: 19" / 48.5 cm
Yarn: 2 skeins Unwind Yarns and Gems Merlot DK (230 yds / 210 m per 3 ½ oz / 100 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino Wool)in Glow
Needles & Notions: Size 5 US / 3.75 mm:• knitting needles• dpns or preferred needles for smallcircular knittingSize 3 US / 3.25 mm:• circular needle, 24" / 60 cm long• dpns or preferred needles for smallcircular knittingStitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry needle
Gauge: 27 sts and 30 rows = 4" / 10 cmin Chart A using larger needles; 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Chart E using larger needles
Construction Notes: This hood begins with the Vine patterned front bands, which are grafted together at the top. Stitches are picked up along the edge of the bands and worked toward the back of the hood, with the Vine pattern along the neck edge and an embossed diamond pattern in the center. The Vine patterned bands are grafted together at the back neck and the remainder of the hood is shaped to a point. Applied i-cord is worked along the front edge, with a 3-dimensional leaf at each end. Additional leaves are attached to short lengths of i-cord and sewn to the point.
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Nymbler is the smart baby name guide that responds to your personal taste.
Nymbler makes name connections with insights from baby-naming expert Laura Wattenberg, author of The Baby Name Wizard.
VaniessaInspire Nymbler with Vaniessa
A girl's name of Greek origin. Vaniessa has never been a common name in the United States. Meaning: Greek: butterfly. Literature: a name invented by Jonathan Swift as a nickname for Esther Vanhomrigh.
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$ cpan install Modern::Perl
Loading internal null logger. Install Log::Log4perl for logging messages CPAN: Storable loaded ok (v2.62) Reading '/home/Rasputin/.cpan/Metadata' Database was generated on Wed, 09 Sep 2015 22:53:27 GMT CPAN: LWP::UserAgent loaded ok (v6.29) CPAN: Time::HiRes loaded ok (v1.9741) Fetching with LWP: http://httpupdate1.cpanel.net/CPAN/authors/01mailrc.txt.gz LWP failed with code[404] message[Not Found] Trying with /usr/bin/lynx -source to get http://httpupdate1.cpanel.net/CPAN/authors/01mailrc.txt.gz No success, the file that lynx has downloaded is an empty file. Warning: no success downloading '/home/Rasputin/.cpan/sources/authors/01mailrc.txt.gz.tmp66976'. Giving up on it. Fetching with LWP: http://httpupdate3.cpanel.net/CPAN/authors/01mailrc.txt.gz LWP failed with code[404] message[Not Found] Trying with /usr/bin/lynx -source to get http://httpupdate3.cpanel.net/CPAN/authors/01mailrc.txt.gz No success, the file that lynx has downloaded is an empty file.
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(Sweeping historical tale from the eyes of a black butler)
Director Lee Daniels has his name up front in this sweeping historical tale as seen through a black White House butler. Apparently, it wasn't an egotistical gesture, but the fact that there was an earlier movie titled "The Butler."
Forest Whitaker gives a brilliant performance as the "colored" man who rose from a southern cotton field where he saw his daddy murdered while his mother was being raped, to become a first class butler who ended up serving eight presidents.
Inspired by a true story, the movie's title could have been "The Butler and His Son," because the story is as much about his brave son's participation in the Freedom Bus and Black Panther movement as it is about his relationships with the eight presidents he served.
The story is more about the effect that Cecil Gaines' job had on his family than it is about his effect on the presidential office.
Beginning with the Eisenhower Administration and taking us right up to the election of Obama, the story is told in vignettes, using TV footage to track the long, hard-fought fight for justice and integration. Cecil is carefully taught to say nothing and never make eye contact, although he hears and sees plenty, and to act like he is not even in the room. The white politicians also act like he is not in the room.
While Cecil's son is fighting for equality and getting arrested at every turn, and his wife (Oprah Winfrey) cares more about her house than the White House, Cecil remains a loyal servant to his presidents and his country. It is not until he is about to retire that he finally speaks up (in a much too contrived scene).
This is a movie about contrasts between blacks and whites, the haves and the have-nots, and the upstairs/downstairs doings in the White House. There are a number of poignant scenes, contrasted with the cold, calculating moments when politicians make decisions based more on getting elected than serving the people. This is a movie that should be shown to all high school and college students, most of who know little about those turbulent times.
A number of established actors do their best to portray the presidents: Robin Williams as Ike; John Cusack as Nixon; James Marsden as Kennedy; Alan Rickman as Reagan. Makeup people performed wonders in aging the actors. Most significant was Oprah Winfrey, who has had lots of experience with different hairdos and body sizes. She also gives a powerful performance as the wife of the butler, always struggling with keeping her family intact while dealing with an absentee husband and the excess of alcohol. David Oyelowo is outstanding as Cecil's prodigal son, who shows more guts than his father.
This is not a perfect movie, but it is one that should be seen, not only for the lessons we should learn but also for some terrific acting.
Rated PG-13, with some actual newsreel footage of violence, profanity and the fact that just about everyone smoked back then.


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- "It's lucky it's dark. I haven't blushed so much since Madam Pomfrey told me she liked my new earmuffs."
- —Albus Dumbledore to Minerva McGonagall[src]
Earmuffs are headgear designed to protect the ears and shut out sound.
They are essential equipment in handling mandrakes as their screams are fatal to humans. Second year students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry use earmuffs when learning to re-pot young mandrakes, as although the cries are not yet lethal, they can still render a person unconscious.[1]
In 1981, while delivering Harry Potter to the Dursleys, Dumbledore mentioned to Minerva McGonagall that he owned a pair of earmuffs.[2]
In the 1992–1993 school year, the second years fought to not get stuck with the pink and fluffy earmuffs, in a scenario in which, for once, Neville Longbottom's luck was not all bad, and the Professor herself took the undesired items.[1]
On 2 May 1998, during the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry Potter passed Professor Sprout and a group of students all wearing earmuffs as they prepared to launch mandrakes at Death Eaters.[3]
Behind the scenes
- In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, entering an earmuff wardrobe will give you earmuffs so you can smash crystals and glass cases with the mandrakes' voices.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- Harry Potter for Kinect
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
- Pottermore
- Harry Potter: The Character Vault
- Harry Potter: The Creature Vault
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 6 (Gilderoy Lockhart)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 1 (The Boy Who Lived)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 31 (The Battle of Hogwarts)


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"Genesis" is a chill and downtempo electronic track with a dreamy, spacy vibe that gives a feeling of optimism, success and a brighter future. The strong use of pad and crystal-like synth sounds which build up throughout the track emphasize the motivational and positive aspect and carry that outer-space sentiment. Great for inspirational projects needing that epic sound. Versions with ambient effects (1:46) and without (1:46) are included.
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Tim and Tonya Spradley stood with their family in front of a camera on a clear day in November.
Elgin Town Council is moving forward with plans to update its planning and zoning regulations. During the council meeting Dec. 6, Dan Vismor, of Vismor and Associates, presented council with an outline of how he could provide a comprehensive plan for the town.
At its meeting Tuesday, the Kershaw County Board of School Trustees received a list of information about Baron DeKalb Elementary School (BDK) as it moved forward with discussion of Phase II of its facilities equalization plan.
The main goal of the Weatherization And Repair Ministry (WARM) is to make the homes of those in need warmer and safer after the holiday season.
"We had a little angel on earth for 17 years," Brenda Peters said about her grandson, Hunter Hornsby.
Charles McQuirt took great pride in being from Camden. He was born and raised in Kershaw County and after earning both a B.A. and M.S. from Georgia Tech School of Aerospace Engineering and later a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering at Purdue University's School of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Engineering Sciences, he returned to his home town.
For the first time in recent memory, American Legion Post 195 was not able to participate in the annual Veterans Day Parade in Columbia with the Lugoff-Elgin High School JROTC following the ceremony held at the school.
Ron and Gloria Bell of Elgin said they are forever grateful for the actions of Elgin Police Department (EPD) Officer Doug Barton. The Bells and others recognized Barton during the November Elgin Town Council meeting for his actions.
Dean Cook first realized his passion for music in 1965 after watching The Beatles perform in Houston, Texas, his hometown.
A Camden woman was alledgedly kidnapped from the Camden May Plant Credit Union's ATM Saturday morning, according to officials.
Mary Chesnut, author of the famous diary detailing the Civil War from a woman's perspective, has long been a vital part of Camden's history. It is not until now, however, that the public will get to actually see the people mentioned in her historic diary.
A 20-year-old Camden man with a history of mental health and substance abuse issues shot and killed himself Friday after a violent afternoon rampage through Kershaw, Richland and Lee counties.
The United Way of Kershaw County (UWKC) kicked off its 2012 campaign Monday, with the highlight coming early in the morning when Kershaw County School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Morgan was soaked with water guns outside the Applied Technology Education Campus (ATEC).
The lights are turned down low. Colorful mats cover the floor. A soft voice welcomes everyone and begins the class.
(See more pictures from Saturday's event in the C-I's free Community section by clicking here.)
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ICAS President
Sydney, Australia
LLB Sydney University; Special Counsel, Kemp Strang Lawyers; Member, International Olympic Committee (IOC); Chair IOC Tokyo 2020 Coordination and Legal Affairs Commissions; President, Australian Olympic Committee (since 1990); former Council Member, International Rowing Federation (FISA, 1992-2014); former Senior Vice President, Sydney 2000 Organising Committee of the Games (SOCOG) and Chef de Mission of Australian Olympic Teams in Seoul, Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney, Athens and Beijing; Director various Australian public companies and statutory boards.
ICAS Vice President
Los Angeles, USA
Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting; Finance); Doctor of Law; Lawyer; former Senior Managing Director of Paladin Realty Partners/William E. Simon & Sons private equity firm; former Partner in the international law firm of Latham & Watkins; former Vice-President of the United States Olympic Committee, former member of its Executive Committee and Board of Directors, former Chair of its Key Strategies Task Force, and former member and Vice-Chair of its Athletes' Advisory Council; former member of the Board of Directors of the Organizing Committee for the 1996 Olympic Games; Co-founder and former chair of the Institute for Scholastic Sports Science and Medicine at Harvard-Westlake School; member of the United States Olympic Team of Handball in the 1984 Olympic Games.
ICAS Vice Président
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Master of law; Attorney at law; Honorary Council Member of the International Skating Union (ISU); Member of the Executive Board of Slovene National Olympic Committee (NOC); VPresident of the Slovene Skating Union; ISU Referee for championships and Winter Olympic Games; Arbitrator with the International Biathlon Union (IBU). Technical Delegate for Figure Skating for OWG 2006 Torino, OWG 2014 Sochi, OWG 2018 PyeongChang.
President of the CAS Ordinary Division
Paris, France
Partner in the Arbitration practice group of Gide Loyrette Nouel; specialist in international commercial law and international arbitration; graduate of Paris II University and Harvard law School; member of the Paris and New York bar; Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce French international arbtiration commission (ICC France); Chair of the Comité Français de l'Arbitrage; former Officer of the International Bar Association (IBA); Member of the first instance disciplinary commission of the French Golf Federation; former member of French Junior National Golf Team.
President of the Appeals Arbitration Division
Bern, Switzerland
Attorney-at-law. Head of Sportschool Feusi Bern. President Antidoping Switzerland. Former member of the FIS Legal Committee (2002-2014). Head of the Legal Committee of Swiss Ski. Member of parliament Bern. Former practicing lawyer and former CAS arbitrator. Former President of the Swiss Sports Lawyer Association (ASDS). Winner of the World Cup overall slalom (alpine skiing) - 1987. Participant in the Olympic Games in Calgary, 1988.
CAS Secretary General
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Speed World Cup...
14 February 2008
Dear Speed Sailors !
Lots of things have changed since the International Speed Windsurfing Class (ISWC) has become an official ISAF international class in May 2007.
The ISWC board wants to inform you about the changes that we implemented over the winter break, giving you more service, more sailing, more fun on the water !
New Structure
Reflecting the developments in international windsurfing, there will be a major change in how the events and the tour constituted by them will be promoted. Main idea behind this change is giving the professional riders as well as our many amateurs the possibility to compete in the events they are most interested in, while not having to spend the whole year travelling.
The 2008 World Tour
All events in the 2008 schedule form the 2008 world tour, with a world cup winner at the end of the year. Grade A, B and C events all count towards the 2008 ranking, giving competitors in other parts of the world the possibility to join the tour and qualify for the world and continental championships.
The man and woman on top of this "rolling" ranking at 31.12.2008 will be the world cup winners and will be rewarded at one of the main boat shows beginning of 2009.
One-Off Worlds and Continentals
World Championship and Continental Championships will be held as one-off events inside the 2008 tour, having the highest factors towards the rankings. With this change, we expect more top sailors in our Grade A and B events, while giving the majority of the riders the freedom to choose between their favourite venues with reasonable time effort. The schedule is not finalized yet, the provisional dates can be found further down.
The Rulebook 2008, reflecting these changes and giving you more detailed information, will be available soon.
National Championships
Every country can nominate one national event to become part of the 2008 world tour, giving points towards the rankings. For the details and organizational aspects check further down.
New Tour Promoter
The ISA has done a great job in the past years, bringing speed back to life again, paving the way for the ISWC and the new Speed:World:Tour. From 2008 onwards, the management of the tour will be taken over by Markus Schwendtner and his company. Jan Cas Smit is still valuable member of the ISWC board and will process all tasks of the ISA regarding the 2007 ISA Speedsurfing Grand Prix Tour, including final payments of tour purse etc. For anything regarding these topics (price money, tour purse) please contact Jan Cas directly at email@example.com
New Website
Effective 14.02.2008, the new website of the Speed:World:Cup is online. We appologize that not all content has been transfered up til now, but we will finalize this task in the next days.
Check www.speedworldcup.com
Hall of Fame
Together with the new website, we implemented a speedsurfing hall of fame, to show our respect to the heroes of our sport.
It was a very hard decision for the board to decide who should be in and who not. We decided for the initial hall of fame to only reward retired sailors, as it was impossible for us to draw the line.
We welcome Thierry Bielak, Pascal Maka and Fred Haywood in the beginning, we will add Babette Coquelle as soon as we find some pics...
At the end of every season, we will have another member towards the hall of fame voted by our sailors. Watch out !
Rider Profiles
For the promotion of the individual riders, we implemented a riders section. For the beginning, we only put some well known names in. We will send a questionaire around in the next days to all of you to include as many active sailors, from amateur to pro, as possible.
Newsletter / RSS-Feeds
Also available is a newsletter to keep you posted about the latest developments in speed sailing around the world. You can subscribe and unsubscribe at the bottom of the new website. There are also RSS-Feeds available for general news and press releases.
Official Partnership with GPS-Speedsurfing
After a long time of going separate ways, the ISWC board and the technical group at GPS-Speedsurfing (GPSSS) finally found its time to join forces and go together into the speed sailing future, covering all aspects of speed windsurfing around the world.
Details about our new partnership will be released in a separate press release.
National Events with GPS-Timing
GPS is the easiest way to set up regional and national competitions in a valid format, and to avoid various formats to be formed, we decided to assign GPSSS the full responsibility for the technical and organizational aspects for national championships held with GPS-Timing. Further details will be distributed as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can directly contact Martin van Meurs (email@example.com)
2008 Schedule
The schedule for the 2008 events is not finalized yet, here is what we have at the moment:
ISWC World Championship Fuerteventura: 25.07.-02.08.2008, 35.000 Euro pricemoney
ISWC European Championship Karpathos 20.08.-25.08.2008, TBC
ISWC African Championship Walvis Bay: 18.10.-28.10.2008, TBC
We are working on another Grade B event in Tarifa, news to come.
The french championship will be held in Port St. Louis from 22.03-28.03.2008
The belgian championship will be held in Gruissan from 24.03.-28.03.2008
More national events to be released asap as well.
So far with the latest news, we will come back with more detailed information in separate newsletters to give you an inside view of the many changes.
Enjoy life, and see you on the water !
Your Speed:World:Cup Team


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There's a handmade quality to Maged Zaher's third volume of poetry, "Thank You for the Window Office" (Ugly Duckling: 74 pp., $15 paper), and not just because of the rough-hewn beauty of the book itself.
No, the work here — one long, impressionistic poem about … well, really, about everything — seems piped directly from the inside of the poet's head as he lives and thinks his way through the moment, a moment defined by alienation, humor, politics and the indignities of a corporate culture that cares nothing for the soul.
"I am here to report back," Zaher tells us. "The exploration of my subconscious was fruitful." And: "The homeland is secure today except from my thoughts."
If "Thank You for the Window Office" has an antecedent, it may be (as poet and critic Leonard Schwartz has suggested) Frank O'Hara, and especially his book "Lunch Poems," with its mix of offhand observation and quiet longing, its desire to get beneath the surface of the world.


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Norwegian public television (NRK), which introduced the now-legendary continuous, live log-burning show (12 hours long, with "color commentary" on the historical and cultural importance of fire), scheduled a new program for this week in its appeal to serenity (labeled "Slow TV"). On Nov. 1, NRK was to televise live, for five hours, an attempt to break the world record for producing a sweater, from shearing the sheep to spinning the wool and knitting the garment (current record: 4:51, by Australians). (In addition to the log, NRK viewers have been treated to live cams on a salmon-fishing boat and, for five days, on a cruise ship.) Said an NRK journalist, "You would think it's boring television, but we have quite good ratings for these programs."
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
-Extract of cockroach is a delicacy among some Chinese, believed able to miraculously reduce inflammation, defy aging and cure tuberculosis, cancer and cirrhosis. Quartz reported in August that Yunnan province is a Silicon Valley-type business center, where pulverized roaches can sell for the equivalent of about $89 a pound, and five pharmaceutical companies have contracts with ranches that have formed the Sichuan Treasure Cockroach Farming Cooperative. (In August, a start-up farm in Jiangsu province was, police suspect, vandalized, allowing at least a million cockroaches being prepared for market to flee to adjacent neighborhoods.)
When entrepreneur Michelle Esquenazi was asked by a New York Post reporter in September why her all-female crew of licensed bounty hunters (Empire Bail Bonds of New York) is so successful at tricking bail-jumpers into the open, she offered a five-letter vulgar euphemism for a female body part. "It's timeless," she continued. "Of course he's going to open his door for a nice piece of (deleted). ... The thing about defendants is no matter who they are (of whatever color), they're all dumb. Every single last one of them is stupid."
-Hipster Haven: Two fearless entrepreneurs inaugurated services recently in faux-fashionable Brooklyn, N.Y. Lucy Sun, a Columbia University economics major, began seeking work as a $30-an-hour "book therapist," to help readers find the "right" book to read or give as a gift, with attention to clients' "specific situations." In Brooklyn's Greenpoint neighborhood in September, the stylish Eat restaurant began reserving certain nights' meals to be experienced in total silence. On opening night, a Wall Street Journal reporter noted one throat-clearing and a muffled sneeze, but barely any other human sound. Some diners were won over; another said it felt like "being 50 and married."
-It's expensive to go broke in America. Detroit, which most acknowledge acted wisely in filing for bankruptcy protection in July (in the face of debts estimated to be at least $18 billion), will nonetheless be on the hook for bankruptcy legal fees that could total $60 million under current contracts (according to an October New York Times report), plus various expenses, such as the $250,000 to Christie's auction house to price and sell some assets. A fee examiner has been hired to keep the expenses in line, but he charges $600 an hour.
Medical Marvels
-The Horror: A recent medical journal reported that a 49-year-old man in Brazil said he had recovered from a stroke except that the damage to his brain (in a "subcortical region" associated with higher-level thinking) has caused him to develop "pathological generosity" toward others. A Duke University neurologist told London's Daily Mail that stroke-induced personality changes (such as hoarding) are common, but that this particular change appears unique. Doctors reported in the journal Neurocase that even with medication, this patient's beneficence was unabated after two years.
-Blood clots can be especially dangerous, often requiring urgent, harshly invasive open-heart surgery to remove the clot before it can be fatal, but a team from UCLA Medical School reported breathlessly in September that a "minimally invasive," cutting-edge machine worked just as well: a vacuum cleaner. When a 62-year-old man arrived at an emergency room with deep vein thrombosis, AngioVac lines were inserted in the leg and neck and sucked out the 24-inch-long clot. The patient was back home and full of energy a week later.
Weird Animals
-A "scatological force field" is how a Reuters reporter in September described the way ordinary house termites are able to increasingly resist extermination. They use their own feces to build their nests, and the pathogens seem to form a protective shield that attacks unfriendly bacteria trying to invade the nests.
-"Pig Drinks 18 Pints and Has Fight With Cow" read one August headline from Port Hedland, West Australia, after rampaging wild pigs stole and drank 18 beers from a campsite. International Business Times, summarizing recent research in September, noted that moose, especially, are attracted by fermenting apples; that prairie voles are prominent social drinkers (consuming much more available alcohol when other voles are around); and that African elephants often turn violent to secure the fermenting fruit of the marula tree (although the elephant would require 1,400 pieces of fruit to generate the seven gallons of alcohol that -- if consumed all at once -- would match humans' legal limit for driving).
Americans frequently cite the rigorous, above-board testing of prescription drugs as one of government's most important functions, and health insurance companies use such seals of approval in policy-coverage decisions. However, some consumers seem to prefer unorthodox, untested, unregulated products and, backed by lobbyists for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), are challenging insurers for "discriminating" against these "drugs," especially in the game-changing rules of the new Affordable Care Act. A Forbes.com columnist explained in August what would happen if CAM prevails: "You could start offering dried bird poop for arthritis, call it 'avian nature therapy,' and if an insurer won't pay for it, you can sue."
Least Competent People
-The NASA space agency reported an intruder on its Ames Research Center website in September, emanating from a site in Brazil manned by someone perturbed by the U.S.'s (and, also, by the way, the Illuminati's) eavesdropping. "Stop spy on us!" and "Obama heartless! Inhumane!" were just two of the messages on the 14 NASA sites taken down temporarily. A Slate.com blogger surmised that the hacker intended to target the National Security Agency -- NSA -- instead of NASA.
-Criminals Not Ready for Prime Time: (1) Tony Taylor was arrested in Chicago in October after driving off with a woman's SUV by convincing her he was a valet parking agent and handing her a claim check. He was detained shortly afterward at a nearby Nordstrom only because he tried to get cash refunds for items that had been in the woman's back seat. (2) A woman notified police in Fremont, Calif., in September that a thief had rummaged through her vehicle at night but had taken only a low-end gift-shop item -- leaving behind a checkbook, some money and an expensive pillow. The item, she said, perhaps looked like a small bag of marijuana, but in reality was a novelty-store bag of dried elephant dung. "It's a great gag gift," she said.
A News of the Weird Classic (September 2008)
Angela Pusateri, 79, may be unconventional, but, according to Jenna, 13, "She really is a cool grandmother." The Hallandale Beach, Fla., woman is a rap-music singer with a new CD ("Who's Your Granny?") and occasional playdates, where she shows up in hockey jersey, jewels, sunglasses and baseball cap. Sample rap: "I can bring the noise better than P-Diddy / I am older and wiser, I ain't a disguiser / I am condo commando in a high-riser, Who's your granny?" Also, "Move over, Trick-Daddy, 'cause this is my town / I gotta shuffleboard posse and we're known to get down." Actually, conceded Jenna to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel in September (2008), "Sometimes it's embarrassing."
Thanks This Week to the News of the Weird Board of Editorial Advisors.


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Discussion in 'Installation/Configuration' started by radim_h, Mar 17, 2013.
Please delete this post if you can...
i'm sorry there was problem with SuExec... now everything is OK
I'm using customized code to prevent users uncheck SuExec button, which was broken.
Great, that this function is allready included in 3.0.5 release!
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A trend and design form that has found its way to the heartland.
Recently "steampunk" has become quite the buzzword. I first heard it from a friend in the estate and secondhand home furnishing business. In her experience, steampunk is hot in design right now. My smarty pants friend tried diligently to explain this design direction, but I must admit I was still a bit confused.
During a recent visit to New Jersey, I went to one of my favorite interior design stores in Summit. Barbara Peyser, one of the owners, is always so generous with sharing her East Coast design direction and she is always a wealth of information. I knew she and her business associates had probably attended the recent High Point market in North Carolina, which is the crème da la crème of markets for the home furnishings. So, of course, I was eager to visit with her about what she had purchased for her store. There was that word again: steampunk. She had picked up some steampunk lamps, which she described as a bit edgy, but not so science fictional that they were scary. According to her, "Steampunk is Victorian style meets 21st century. A blend of romance and technology. Usually artisan-designed pieces combining wood, metal and leather. A good look to blend in with modern or traditional."
I was still not completely clear on this design focus, but determined to understand this trend. Nosy by nature, I knew that research was a must to comprehend this influence in design. I admit the concept is complex: A truly theatrical combination of early 20th century power (steam) and the science fiction storytelling of Jules Verne. Part of it is about life in the Victorian period when our world was into industrial advancements. Things were run with pulleys, gears and lots of wood; this is how factories functioned and how products were made.
As I pondered this design, it suddenly dawned on me that I have seen reproductions of similar pieces in Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware catalogs—I just didn't realize it was a mild version of steampunk. Carts that ran on rails with wheels intact sold as wonderful coffee tables, for example. These items have literally been snatched from the factory floor and put into modern interiors! All of the mechanics of what ran the factory are front and center; nothing is covered up or hidden in any respect so you see the cogs, the wheels, the cranks, the machinery stuff. But here is where the genius of steampunk comes into play: The mechanics are embellished and overindulged with additions such as copper piping, steel and more gears until the piece becomes true art.
This artistic medium does not stop with interiors. Oh no, it is an entire subculture that shapes fashion along the far-reaching fantasy world of science fiction. The series as well as the Will Smith action movie Wild Wild West is loaded with this type of design—who knew, back then, that it was referred to as steampunk! Beefy, heavy with wood and leather, and expressing its own creative personality—I'm telling you, these pieces are theatrical in presence!
So, how do you introduce this art form into a room without looking like you have completely lost your mind as well as your design direction? For most of us, you add this look in small doses. For instance, over an entryway table you might try a combination of cogs and gears blended with clocks set to different time zones as with time travel. Lighting that adapts this wonderful ornate style could look amazing over the pool table or kitchen island (check out http://blog.rejuvenation.com, a favorite of mine that offers a milder interpretation of this design direction).
In my research for this column, I had the pleasure of meeting a fascinating person, Bruce Rosenbaum, who is described as a Steampunk Artist, Designer, Master, Guru, Godfather, High Priest and Evangelist (and sometimes Steampunk Rabbi) from Massachusetts. Clearly, my task of finding the exact person to explain this wonderfully magical design was complete when I located Mr. Rosenbaum! I am sharing my questions and his answers with you!
Q: Could you give me your definition of steampunk?
A: Steampunk is a reimagining and blending of two (or more) distinct time periods and the fanciful and functional inventions that are produced. For example, imagine (or reimagine) if the Victorian or Industrial Age happened at the same time as the modern or Information Age. What would have been produced in art, inventions, innovations, gadgets, art, dress and jewelry? Really, you can steampunk anything.
At its essence, steampunk infuses and synthesizes opposites to create the best of both worlds: future and past, old world craftsmanship and modern objects, humanism and technology, utopian and dystopian futures, art and science, self and society.
Q: Who do you think it most appeals to?
A: Literally everyone—preteens to seniors, men and women. Steampunk design is about combining opposites: old and new, past and present, form and function, art and science, male and female. There's a little bit of something for everyone.
Q: Is there an age group?
A: In the beginning, we saw mostly people in their early 20s and 30s, but we now see a lot of families (including the grandparents) showing up to steampunk festivals and events.
Q: When did you actually become attracted to this form of design?
A: I've loved the idea of combining art and science since the early age of 7 or 8 years old. One of my most favorite TV shows growing up was "Wild Wild West" (à la James Bond-like gadgets in the Victorian period). My passions always centered around architecture, antiques, salvage, technology and gadgets. Steampunk was the art movement and culture that brought it all together for me.
Q: Why do you think I am just now hearing about this form of art and design? I spent the last 20 plus years in the Denver, Colorado, area and I will be very honest: I never heard anyone even peep about this marvelous design. Not until I came to Kansas did I hear about this crazy delightful form of art.
A: The steampunk movement has been picking up steam (pun intended) for close to 30 years. It's just been recently that social media and the Internet has given a forum (and virtual place) for steampunk design to flourish. IBM also just announced their new Social Sentiment Index based on pattern tracking in social media and found steampunk the new and long lasting design trend! See the article/press release below:
Steampunk is now sweeping the nation, appearing in movies such as Hugo and Sherlock Holmes, bestselling books on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Also, Newell Turner, Editor in Chief at House Beautiful, just deemed steampunk to be the next big design trend. I also was recently quoted and featured in two publications on the steampunk design trend: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-01-13/features/chi-steampunk-trend-20130111_1_term-steampunk-sci-fi-magazine-justin-bieber and http://blog.nehomemag.com/2013/01/laurie-gorelick-steampunk-style/.
Q: Do you think it is a bit more regional? Are certain areas of the United States more immersed in it? And how about Europe?
A: This art movement and culture started mostly on the West Coast and spread to the East Coast. (I've been instrumental in making New England the hub of steampunk on the East Coast.) But now you can find steampunk groups, festivals and events all over the country and world. Steampunk is now big in Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Poland, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and, of course, England.
Q: Do you agree that Johnny Depp is an example of the way one might dress in steampunk!
A: Not sure about Johnny Depp, but Prada's menswear line in the Fall 2012 was decidedly steampunk! Check it out: http://www.buzzfeed.com/steampunk/prada-goes-steampunk-for-fall-3n9d
Q: Could you direct me to any fabrics you think might be appropriate, or do you see this art as objects and not fabrics so much?
A: Yes, steampunk design is a fusion of technology into period objects. However, you can have fun with fabrics by going to www.spoonflower.com to print your own steampunk graphics on fabric.
So there you go: A trend and design form that has found its way to the heartland. Clearly if we pay closer attention to the magic this design offers we will find much to smile about. I don't think Steampunk is for everyone, but learning something new about a lifestyle and design direction that is sweeping around the world is entertaining! I learned to appreciate things that have a bit more girth and weight and are the perfect blend to complement an eclectic lifestyle—a little of this and a dash of that and a room suddenly becomes visually exciting, and in the case of steampunk, a bit theatrical. Check it out and I think you will find that it is not only interesting, but a totally captivating design direction.
So until next week, Steampunkin to you my fine readers!
Jan Colvin has been a professional interior designer for over 25 years (Allied ASID).
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HAVANA, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Documents mistakenly sent to U.S. diplomats in Havana on an unsecure line may have provided Cuba with information about dissident groups there, officials say.
The documents, from the U.S. Agency for International Development, were not classified as secret but contained details about a $6 million grant program, El Nuevo Herald reported Sunday.
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The Belden Village mall now is part of Starwood Capital Group after being sold, along with six other properties, by Westfield Group.
Some folks may have gotten used to saying Westfield, but the name once again is Belden Village Mall.
Large red and white banners bearing the new name went up Monday covering signs that used to read Westfield.
The change marks completion of the mall's sale by Westfield Group to the Starwood Capital Group, a large Connecticut-based investment company. Starwood bought Belden Village and six other shopping malls around the country for $1.64 billion. The deal was announced in September.
Starwood is placing the properties with the Starwood Retail Partners operation that it formed in 2012 after buying seven other Westfield properties. Scott Wolstein, former top executive at Cleveland-based Developers Diversified Realty, is chief executive officer for Starwood Retail.
Under the agreement, Westfield holds a 10-percent interest in the seven properties it sold to Starwood.
Management teams at Belden Village and the other malls will continue to operate the properties, Starwood officials said in a news release.
Belden Village Mall is a focal point of the regional shopping mecca that has developed around it during the past 43 years. The mall's name was changed after Westfield, based in Sydney, Australia, bought the property. Starwood plans to bring back the old name.
The mall's sale does affect some of the gift cards once sold there.
According to its website, Belden Village Mall no longer will sell Westfield or other mall-wide gift cards. Mall stores that accept American Express will continue to redeem Westfield gift cards.
It's the second time that Starwood has purchased properties from Westfield. A June 2012 deal led to the formation of Starwood Retail Partners after Westfield sold seven properties to Starwood.
Starwood Retail Partners now manages 19 regional malls and retail centers around the country. The company has spent more than $3.2 billion to acquire the properties.
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Initial Group Project thread
We discussed possible group project ideas during our last Mini-meet. So...... lets put our ideas online, and by our next Maker Saturday event we should have some real ideas to pick from.... Post away!
Short-term: some sort of low-key soldering / project kit for new members or people without projects on open make day. We could crank out a half-dozen boards and buy all the components, and then make them available.
Long-term: an awesome robot. Fire a bonus. I loved Gary's idea of everyone taking a basic control board and just doing whatever weird thing comes to mind.
Here is the promised block diagram from our meeting on Thursday. Note that this is more of a worksheet of the functions and interaction for what would be a fairly advanced autonomous robot.
We would need to plan and design each of these functions with hardware and software.
Hmmm... How do you add a pdf file....?????
Here are some links to computer boards/modules.
Here are some little ARM modules in Ardunio form factor
Gary Schoep
This is similar to the Coridium board that I listed. It is a ARM Cortex M3 which is a little more powerful. Sells for $44 and is supposedly code compatible with Ardunio.
Coridium makes a board like it at $49 with twice the memory also in Ardunio Form factor.
The problem with these boards is that they are getting almost to be overkill on features with little improvement in functionality. Their best feature is flexibility in that they can be programmed for ONE small application.
These boards would be maxed out doing math for a GPS. They would be great if ALL they did was read a GPS and keep track of a location. But try to do more at the same time (like communicate the location over a zigbee network) and you would bump up against hardware limitations.
For these type applications I like this board/module:
It is small and will fit on a breadboard or can be out on a custom board (or breadboard) easily.
Gary Schoep
I definitely like Jon's idea of planning out simple "beginners kits" that we can order bulk parts for. If we can source the parts at low enough cost we can make them available to potential members at a low cost, yet still be able to mark up the price as a form of fundraiser. Something like this would be handy for recruiting members, or for events and whatnot. We could then use any revenue from this, along with member donations or other fund-raising opportunities, to fund the building of more impressive and elaborate group projects, or fund the purchase of equipment to be shared amongst members.
as for group projects, I'm a big fan of the Autonomous Zepplin idea, maybe an autonomous quadrotor, or even just a super awesome robot that shoots fire.
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When the ECE rover was designed we got a $75K grant to cover the final design and cost of the initial kits. To make something cheap it either has to be cheap or you have to buy in large quantity. Making a complete kit is difficult especially when there are already lots of cheap low cost kits already.
This is kind of a cool design methodology
ER1 Robot kit at PC Mag
So we could build the "box" and people could connect it to what they want controlling the cost. There has to be enough for it to be a real robot, with a lot of room for flexibility. Refer to the block diagram on the Wiki.
Then we could produce kits that are not expensive AND that are useful.
Here is another great "design methodology". One that is open source too. MegaSquirt - DIY Fuel Injection Controller
Look at the bottom of the page for companies that sell assembled units or kits when the whole kit is only $140.
Gary Schoep
Did that block diagram PDF ever happen?
I'd be very interested in building an autonomous sailboat (a small one) for long distance autonomous travel.
Might be fun to find a makerspace type thing overseas and near a coast, and see if we can sail a robot their way.
Seems challenging enough to be interesting and complex enough to contain a number of achievable sub-problems.
Any interest?
an autonomous sailboat is an interesting idea... that would involve a whole slew of skills to make the boat work. sewing, woodworking, physics, electronics....
I really like it! the only problem I see is finding a body of water to test it on. If you are thinking of something relatively small scale I could see this being feasibly tested in one of the local ponds.
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I was thinking small. Probably no larger than 4 ft in length. So canyon ferry would certainly work to test. Or Hyalite. Even the rec pond to start.
Just seemed like a challenging, multi-faceted long-term project.
that looks like a really nice simple board! thanks for the link, I may have to pick one of these bad-mama-jamma's up :)
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Yes it would.
I do doubt the $25 price tag. I think they have good intentions but just like the $100 OLPC it will cost more than they estimate.
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