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Daiichi Sankyo and ArQule Announce Top-Line Results of Phase 2 Trial with Tivantinib in Colorectal Cancer
Tivantinib in combination with irinotecan and cetuximab shows a trend of prolonged progression free survival and improved objective response rate in signal generation trial
ArQule conference call scheduled today at 9:00 a.m. eastern time
TOKYO & WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited (TSE 4568) and ArQule, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQL) today announced the top-line results of a randomized Phase 2 signal generation trial of tivantinib (ARQ 197) used in combination with irinotecan and cetuximab in patients with refractory or relapsed colorectal cancer (CRC). Although the trial did not meet its primary endpoint of Progression-Free Survival (PFS), the analysis of the patients enrolled (n=122) showed that median PFS was 8.3 months in the experimental arm (patients treated with irinotecan and cetuximab plus tivantinib), compared with 7.3 months in the control arm (patients treated with irinotecan and cetuximab plus placebo) (hazard ratio = 0.85, 95% CI: 0.55, 1.33). Objective Response Rate (ORR), a secondary endpoint, was 45 percent in the experimental arm versus 33 percent in the control arm but was not statistically significant. The PFS results obtained in both the control arm and the experimental arm were longer than expected compared to previously published historical norms.
Additional data and analyses from this trial are planned for presentation at a future medical meeting and will include mature OS data as well as analyses of patient sub-groups, biomarker status and regional variability, including pre- and post study treatments.
"We are encouraged by these findings that expand the body of data for tivantinib in CRC and offer the potential for further exploration," said Reinhard von Roemeling, M.S., Vice President, Clinical Development-Oncology, Daiichi Sankyo. "We plan to continue discussions with key opinion leaders in the field of CRC to determine how best to proceed with further clinical development of tivantinib in this tumor type."
Adverse events were reported at similar rates in the experimental and control arms, except for increased neutropenia observed in the experimental arm, with no discontinuations of treatment for this reason. No treatment-emergent adverse events leading to death were assessed as related to study treatment. Tivantinib was generally well tolerated in combination with the doses of cetuximab and irinotecan studied in this trial.
About the Phase 2 Trial
The 122 patients enrolled in this trial (US n=67; Russia n=39; Western Europe n=16) had unresectable CRC, progressed following first-line treatment and had tumors expressing the wild-type form of the KRAS gene. The primary objective of the trial was to assess the contribution of tivantinib to the irinotecan and cetuximab treatment regimen. The primary endpoint of the study was PFS, and secondary objectives included OS and ORR. Patients were randomized to receive tivantinib, 360 milligrams twice daily, plus irinotecan and cetuximab, or placebo plus irinotecan and cetuximab. The trial was conducted by Daiichi Sankyo, the co-developer with ArQule of tivantinib in all regions outside of certain territories in Asia.
Investor Conference Call
ArQule will host an investor conference call today at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, January 11, 2013
9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Conference Call Dial-In Numbers
(877) 868-1831
(914) 495-8595
A replay of the conference call will be available beginning approximately two hours after its completion for seven days and can be accessed by dialing toll-free 1-855-859-2056 and 1-404-537-3406 from outside the U.S. For archived calls, the access code is 88326775.
About Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and is the third most common cancer in men and women. According to the National Cancer Institute, it is estimated that more than 140,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed in 2012, and an estimated 51,700 deaths from the disease will occur this year. The estimated incidence rate was 46 per 100,000 people during the period 2005-2009.
About MET and Tivantinib (ARQ 197)
Tivantinib is an orally administered, selective inhibitor of MET, a receptor tyrosine kinase, which is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials. In certain healthy adult cells, MET is present in low to normal levels to support natural cellular function, but in some cancer cells, MET is inappropriately and continuously activated. When abnormally activated, MET plays multiple roles in aspects of human cancer, including cancer cell growth, survival, angiogenesis, invasion and metastasis.
Pre-clinical data have demonstrated that tivantinib inhibits MET activation in a range of human tumor cell lines and shows anti-tumor activity against several human tumor xenografts. In clinical trials to date, treatment with tivantinib has been generally well tolerated and has shown clinical activity in the tumors studied. Tivantinib has not yet been approved for any indication in any country.
About ArQule, Inc. and Daiichi Sankyo, Co., Ltd.
On December 19, 2008, ArQule and Daiichi Sankyo, Co., Ltd. signed a license, co-development and co-commercialization agreement to co-develop tivantinib in the U.S., Europe, South America and the rest of the world, excluding Japan, China (including Hong Kong), South Korea and Taiwan, where Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd. has exclusive rights for development and commercialization.
About Daiichi Sankyo
The Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical products to address the diversified, unmet medical needs of patients in both mature and emerging markets. While maintaining its portfolio of marketed pharmaceuticals for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and bacterial infections, the Group is engaged in the development of treatments for thrombotic disorders and focused on the discovery of novel oncology and cardiovascular-metabolic therapies. Furthermore, the Daiichi Sankyo Group has created a "Hybrid Business Model," which will respond to market and customer diversity and optimize growth opportunities across the value chain. For more information, please visit www.daiichisankyo.com.
About ArQule
ArQule is a biotechnology company engaged in the research and development of next-generation, small-molecule cancer therapeutics. The Company's targeted, broad-spectrum products and research programs are focused on key biological processes that are central to human cancers. ArQule's lead product, in Phase 2 clinical development, is tivantinib (ARQ 197), an oral, selective inhibitor of the MET receptor tyrosine kinase. The Company's pipeline consists of ARQ 621, designed to inhibit the Eg5 kinesin motor protein, and ARQ 736, designed to inhibit the RAF kinases. ArQule's current discovery efforts, which are based on the ArQule Kinase Inhibitor Platform (AKIP™), are focused on the identification of novel kinase inhibitors that are potent, selective and do not compete with ATP (adenosine triphosphate) for binding to the kinase.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the clinical trials with tivantinib in combination with irinotecan and cetuximab in colorectal cancer conducted by the Company and Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. as well as the Company's agreement with Daiichi Sankyo. These statements are based on the Company's current beliefs and expectations, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Positive information about pre-clinical and early stage clinical trial results does not ensure that later stage or larger scale clinical trials will be successful. For example, tivantinib alone or in a combination therapy may not demonstrate promising therapeutic effects in such trials; in addition, such therapies may not demonstrate an appropriate safety profiles in later stage or larger scale clinical trials, including among patients with underlying cirrhosis and compromised liver function, as a result of known or as yet unanticipated side effects. The results achieved in later stage trials may not be sufficient to meet applicable regulatory standards or to justify further development. Problems or delays may arise during clinical trials or in the course of developing, testing or manufacturing tivantinib or in obtaining irinotecan and cetuximab that could lead the Company or its partners to discontinue development. Even if later stage clinical trials are successful, unexpected concerns may arise from analysis of data or from additional data. Obstacles may arise or issues may be identified in connection with review of clinical data with regulatory authorities, and regulatory authorities may disagree with the Company's view of the data or require additional data or information or additional studies. In addition, the planned timing of initiation and completion of clinical trials for tivantinib alone or in a combination therapy is subject to the ability of the Company or Daiichi Sankyo, its partner, to enroll patients, enter into agreements with clinical trial sites and investigators, and overcome other technical hurdles and issues related to the conduct of the trials for which each of them is responsible that may not be resolved. Drug development involves a high degree of risk. Only a small number of research and development programs result in the commercialization of a product. Positive pre-clinical data may not be supported in later stages of development. Furthermore, ArQule may not have the financial or human resources to successfully pursue drug discovery in the future. Moreover, Daiichi Sankyo has certain rights to unilaterally terminate the tivantinib license, co-development and co-commercialization agreement. If it were to do so, the Company might not be able to complete development and commercialization of tivantinib on its own. For more detailed information on the risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's drug development and other activities, see the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements.
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. (US)
Tara Camp, 973-944-2393
ArQule, Inc.
William B. Boni, 781-994-0300
VP, Investor Relations/Corp. Communications
Source: ArQule, Inc. and Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited


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Seeing as i have had a few PMs directed at me, been asked questions on MSN, and there are a few threads floating around, i thought i might as well post up a little guide on how to remove the CA18DE/CA16DE from the Exa. Because this is off the top of my head, i have most probably forgotten things, so i will revise as i go along, and if anyone has revisions or additions, post them here!
PLEASE NOTE: this is not recommended doin it by yourself, always have a second person there for safety
Nearside = passenger side of car (AUST)
Offside = driverside of car (AUST)
remove engine loom
basically, remove all the plugs you see attached to the engine. there are a few around the back, underneath, and to the sides of the motor too. remove throttle cable too. dont forget to mark where they came from (good idea is to put masking tape around the loom plugs and mark them accordingly (AFM, INJECTOR 1,2,3,4, CAS, etc)
remove intake pipe -
remove pipe from throttle body, airflow meter, etc to airbox. 2x14mm bolts could be holding the hard plastic intake pipe on. most have been removed from what i have seen... Airbox doesnt need to be removed.
drain fluids:
engine oil - sump plug
gearbox oil - drainplug at base of gearbox
power steer - power steer rack line, or let it go everywhere later on
coolant - drainplug at nearside base of radiator (or you can drain it when you undo the top and bottom hoses)
remove vacuum system,
no vac lines can be attached to the motor to get it to come out. - includes brake booster also mark where you unplug the vacuum lines from,to help with reinstallation
disconnect p/s hoses
either from the pump itself (not recommended) or the banjo bolt at the far rear offside corner of the engine bay, and the power steer reservoir.banjo bolt is a 17mm to memory. reservoir line is held on by a hoseclamp
disconnect cooling system
remove top and bottom radiator hoses, and the heater hoses.
raise vehicle
loosen wheel nuts slightly whilst wheels still on the ground, raise vehicle, support on jackstands, and remove the wheels completely.
disconnect ac compressor from motor -
NOTE - cable tie out of the way
NOTE - do not disconnect AC lines without prior evacuation of the gasses. they are extremely dangerous.
Be careful when disconnecting the AC compressor and avoid damaging of the metal lines. - can be cable tied to the radiator support to stop movement and pissing you off.
adjuster for belt needs to be loosened and removed (12mm or 14mm bolt at base of AC compressor on lower bracket)
remove alternator -
12mm adjuster loosens belt - remove belt, 2x14mm bolts hold alternator onto bracket. 14mm bolt holds adjuster bracket onto the head.
remove exhaust -
Remove EGR pipe/EGR unit - 12mm bolts hold EGR assembly on? 19mm screw/nut holds EGR pipe onto manifold. 8x14mm nuts hold exhaust onto the head - may also have spacers/washers under the nut (if stock, should) remove all nuts. Remove 2x17mm bolts from catalytic converter and drop exhaust down to the ground. remove from under car.
Remove brake discs & calipers -
(dont need to disconnect brake lines)
2x17mm bolts can be found on the back of the caliper mounting bracket. undo these, and slide the caliper & bracket off the disc. slide the disc off the hub after removing caliper.
NOTE - advoid stressing brakelines by having the caliper hanging. brake lines can be very fragile, and needless to say, are extremely fucking important! cableties or tie-wire/welding wire can come in handy to keep the calipers suspended.
remove driveshafts
remove split pin from each driveshaft, remove castle nut/washer - undo driveshaft nuts (32mm) (loosen this when full weight is on the wheels so the disc wont spin freely) remove 3x12mm bolts on offside driveshaft bracket (on the inner CV joint) - undo tie-rod ends (17mm nuts) and remove them. hammer persuasion should be needed to remove tierods. hit the hub just below the tierod, and DO NOT hit the thread of the tierod. Remove CV joints by either pulling out of the gearbox, or use persuasion with a large screwdriver, or tyre iron.
remove gearstick linkages
14mm and/or 12mm nuts/bolts should be holding the gearstick linkages on. there are 2 linkages to remove. one is connected to the rear engine mount, the other to the gearbox itself. keep these as far back from the motor as possible once undone.
remove crossmember
17mm bolts from rear of crossmember, and then the 17mm bolts from the front of crossmember. Drop to the ground, and remove from under car.
remove front and rear stabiliser mounts -
14mm nuts holding the stabilisers on front and rear. Front one is easily accessible. rear one is connected to rear engine mount.
remove front shocks
3x12mm nuts hold strut into the strut tower at the top. 2x 17mm bolts & nuts hold strut to lower control arm. remove from both sides.
Remove rear engine mount -CANNOT REMEMBER PROCEDURE EXACTLY. ANYONE ELSE REMEMBER?
17mm bolt and nut hold mount rubber into chassis. remove. - Be extremely careful! Engine may want to tilt backwards or forwards when mount undone! I believe i roped the motor from around the back of the intake manifold to the radiator support.
place a jack under the front of the motor near or on the front stabiliser mount bracket. this will hold the motor up at the front when other mounts are undone. If you wish to pull the motor out on a trolley, place the trolley under the motor now.
lower car down to the ground until lower control arms are resting on ground. The jack should be supporting the motor at the front. The rope from undoing the rear engine mount should still be holding the motor forward. The motor should either be on the ground, or on the trolley by now too. undo the offside engine mount, and the triangular bracket that goes from the mount to the block. the motor should now be on a bit of a lean towards the offside of the engine bay. undo the nearside gearbox mount. The motor should now be on the trolley or ground. jack up the car as high as you can, and slide the motor out from underneath.
connect the engine hoist to the lift points on the motor. you can chain up the offside mount bracket if needed too. Make sure the hoist is already slightly lifting the motor, or has a bit of load on it. get underneatht the car and undo the rear engine mount. Next undo the offside engine mount, followed by the nearside mount. lower the motor to the ground, disconnect the engine hoist, lift up the car as high as you can with jacks (engine hoist will damage any area you rope it around on the front of the vehicle.. If vehicle is being scrapped, this is easier) and slide the motor out.
BE AWARE THIS IS ONLY OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD, SO DONT TAKE IT FOR GOSPEL! BOLT/NUT SIZES COULD BE DIFFERENT, AND THERE MAY BE THINGS I HAVE FORGOTTEN! It has been a while since i had an exa motor in my car, as i am running a Silvia motor, and it has been about a year since i pulled my motor out and took note of everything i undid! Most of it is pretty sraight forward!
If there are things i have forgotten, please add to the bottom of this thread, and hopefully ill update them!
Use this only as a guide, and remember, that this is to get the motor out by lowering it to the ground, not by pulling it out above the engine bay!

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eBay's changing its logo.
And eBay's not changing its logo.
After 17 years, the eBay website—the company's original auction marketplace—is adopting a new logo. Its colors are similar, but it's dropped the off-kilter arrangement, opting for a tightly kerned look where the letters are all touching. (It's supposed to show how the marketplace's buyers and sellers are "connected.")
But that business, known as eBay Marketplaces, which includes most eBay-branded marketplaces, eBay Motors, and newer services like eBay Now, is just a part of eBay Inc., which also includes PayPal, the online-payment service, and GSI Commerce, a provider of online storefronts to big retailers.
So we asked eBay whether it was changing eBay Inc.'s logo, too.
"Our logo refresh reflects a cleaner, contemporary look for the eBay consumer logo, not eBay Inc.," eBay spokesperson Johnna Hoff told us.
So if you find yourself nostalgic for the old eBay logo, just visit the corporate website.


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Best of the Road was born from a collaboration between Rand McNally and USA TODAY. The aim is to find and share the most interesting stops along the country's highways and byways. Reviewers share their favorite small towns, pit stops, restaurants, and other points of interest.
Florida makes the list again and again, with towns, cities, and many fun spots. The Best of the Road is just one more reason to plan a Florida Vacation. We hope you'll stay in Florida Bed and Breakfasts when you do.
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Over drinks, a friend recently confessed that she'd done something shameless.
"I took a two-week vacation to Thailand," she said. "My boss gave me the stank eye and told me 'I worked so hard and deserved it' ... but I knew she was patronizing me."
Bitter reaction aside, my friend felt justified in her decision.
She'd clocked the long hours, went above and beyond and did it with flair.
What difference did it make if she traveled the world? Wasn't she entitled to what was written in her contract?
Um, not quite.
In the post-recession era, when good jobs are still scarce and a lot of us are desperate for a paycheck, going offline for two weeks is nearly unheard of and can be a career-killing move. We asked a few experts whether the two-week vacation—a holdover from the pension era—is passé in the post-recession and how to go about taking one.
Who should take two-week vacations
According to Penelope Trunk, founder of Brazen Careerist, it comes down to your spot on the totem pole.
"If they're not going to fire you because you're valuable, then if you don't take the vacation you'll look like you're scared that you're not valuable," she said. "Then again, if you're an entry-level person it's not worth it to pay for the vacation."
Also, anyone with "real responsibility" would find it pretty difficult to take two weeks off. And while those with the least amount of responsibility might find it easier to do, they're better off focusing on their career.
"If you're entry-level, then the right time to take a vacation is in between jobs," Trunk said, adding that job-hopping is crucial for climbing the career ladder in your 20s. "If you're not there for two weeks, you're not getting your work done. If you're at a higher level, you can still hit the deadlines you're not there for."
However, Samantha Zupan, career expert with Glassdoor.com feels differently: "I think bottom-line that if you have that vacation time, that's your vacation time," she told Your Money.
But what if the buck stops with you?
"In this case you'll likely have a team and set an example," Zupan said. "You should build a strong team so they can carry things through, making sure they're armed and equipped to handle any rough patches without you there."
Planning is everything
Before you splurge on airfare, first assess whether you're having regular meetings with your boss and what the work planning cycle is like, said Zupan.
"If you're leaving when things get hectic and busy, that's not a good move," she said. "So it comes down to planning and having those conversations with your direct boss. That can alleviate the tough reaction and help you feel comfortable about going on vacation. Plus you won't be checking your email constantly."
Also understand the company's culture. Hopefully you learned this during the interview process, but knowing the company's sentiment toward taking vacation should give you a clue as to whether booking that dream trip to Bali will tick off your boss.
"Unfortunately, you can get into situations where people aren't nice," Zupan said. But as career writer Alexandra Levitt notes, sometimes you just need a vacation.
"People are burning out and it's going to have serious, long-term consequences because employers have been working people so hard," she said. "Take the vacation, enjoy it and don't work. You have to draw the line somewhere."


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The Nikon Monarch Riflescope, with its 4x magnification zoom and BDC reticle provided flexibility with shooting distance and Nikon's ultra ClearCoat optical system would draw in the dimmest of light, up to 95% transmission. It was waterproof, shockproof and fogproof. The Eco Glass lenses would provide a big, bright and sharp picture. Will paid attention to his friends.
Christopher was saying, "There's a green dragon ahead, so I've prepared poison resistance."
Darren glanced at Will's box. "Whatcha got, Will?"
"Stay in the game," Sam said.
Darren rolled his eyes. "Okay. But I've already got poison resist."
Will cut in. "Bought a new riflescope. It's a Nikon Monarch. Look, it has a locking side focus parallax adjustment, 4 inches of eye relief, and magnification numbers that are viewable from the shooting position." He took the scope out of the box and held it up to the light. It gleamed like a treasure found in the pits of a dungeon.
"I'm jealous," Erik said. "I've read about them. All Nikon Monarch riflescopes feature the Interchangeable Turret Technology System. The Long Range series have a minimum magnification of 3x and some use Nikon's advanced extra-low dispersion glass to eliminate chromatic aberration. The huge 50mm objective lens gives optimum brightness."
Sam scowled. "Stay in the game."
Will smiled. "Fine. I'm putting a Nikon Monarch scope on my crossbow."
Sam moved a small dragon statue in the middle of the board. "I can't blame you. Too bad it's not my Nikon Monarch Gold Series, though. They are the pinnacle of technology and engineering. They feature greater strength, larger internal lenses, enhanced resolution, quick focus eyepiece and a broader light path."
Christopher took the scope from Erik. "Superlative." He balanced the scope on his fingers.
Darren muttered. "Let me," he held out his hand to Christopher. "I've heard about the Nikon Monarch X Riflescopes. They're designed for professionals and will perform excellently for tens of thousands of rounds. They have larger internal lenses."
Sam said, "I've been patient about this scope thing. They wouldn't have it in this world. Save it for the weekend."
Will smiled. "Nikon Monarch African Riflescopes use a German #4 reticle, which is the proven choice for dangerous game hunting. The hand-turn adjustments help you get zeroed in quicker and maintain your settings–even with heavy recoil. It's specifically designed for dangerous game hunting in Africa. It has a huge field of view and the power range keeps shooters on target in fast situations where you want both eyes open." Will smiled at Sam. "Like when you are hunting dragons with a crossbow."
Sam rolled his eyes. "Whatever. Will's character has a Nikon Monarch African Riflescope on his crossbow. It will help him kill the dragon because the optics are fully multicoated for crystal clear viewing, maximum resolution and excellent performance in low-light situations." He looked at Will. "Your turn."
Will tapped his dice on the riflescope for good luck. "I'm going to attack the dragon with my crossbow. Because of the riflescope, he's no longer out of range." He rolled. The dice tumbled precipitously.
"You killed the dragon!" Christopher laughed.
"Thanks to my Nikon Monarch African Riflescope, which gives shooters increased versatility with almost any kind of rifle, with any caliber, and in any imaginable hunting situation," Will laughed. "Who's on for this weekend?" He knocked over the little dragon figurine in the middle of the table. "My deer's going to go down even easier than this dragon."


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The Crimson looks to remain unbeaten at the Tradition Tournament (photo courtesy Gil Talbot).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard women's fencing team will make its first road trip of the season when it travels to Fairfield, Conn., Sunday, Dec. 8 for the Tradition Tournament. The Crimson will face New York, Penn State, Sacred Heart, Temple and Vassar on the strip. Fencing will commence at 10 a.m. at the Pitt Center.
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Last Time Out
Harvard opened its season with a 22-5 victory over Tufts Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Malkin Athletic Center. The Crimson (1-0) continued its dominance at home winning its 34th-straight match in Cambridge, a streak that extends to the 2002-03 season. The win also stretches Harvard's undefeated streak against the Jumbos to 21 matches.
Alexandra Kiefer led five unbeaten fencers against the cross-town squad. The senior foil fencer allowed zero touches against in each of her bouts to go 3-0.
Related Link: Women's Fencing Downs Tufts, 22-5, in Season Opener
Since Harvard women's fencing began in 1975, the Crimson has seen 51 opponents on the strip. Harvard has not dropped a match to 28 of its all-time competitors to hold unbeaten records against 54.9 percent of its all-time foes. The Crimson will attempt to remain undefeated against New York, Sacred Heart and Vassar at the Tradition Tournament.
About NYU
The Violets campaign began with a 22-5 win over Drew before falling to Stevens 20-7 to carry a 1-1 record into the tournament. NYU is led by freshmen Julianna Tobin and Tiffany Liu. Tobin, a sabre fencer, is the lone Violet to be unbeaten with a 2-0 mark while Liu has posted a 4-2 record in the foil. Alyssa Parkhurst paces New York's epeeists as the junior sits at 4-2.
All-Time Versus the Violets
Harvard has met NYU on the strip 15 times since the series began in 1993 and has not dropped a single match to hold a 15-0 record. The Crimson last defeated the Violets 23-4 on Dec. 1, 2013.
About Penn State
The Nittany Lions opened their season with a strong showing at the Temple Open Oct. 25-26. Desree Ortega-Furgeson and Jessie Radnovich paced Penn State's performance as the freshman took home first in the foil and epee, respectively. Junior Elizabeth Rapp's paced the Nitty Lion sabre fencers with a tie for third.
All-Time Versus the Nittany Lions
In a series that began in 2008, Harvard trails Penn State, 5-10. The two programs last met on Jan. 26, 2013 when the Nittany Lions narrowly edged the Crimson, 14-13, to record their second straight victory over Harvard.
About Sacred Heart
After two weekend competitions and 13 opponents, Sacred Heart holds a 11-2 record only dropping matches to Cornell, 17-10, and Brown, 14-13. The Pioneers victories have been propelled by the young sabre squad that includes freshman Julia Green who has won all of her 39 bouts except two. Sophomore Mia Volpe and senior Natalie Rossetti lead the epee fencers with 34 and 31 wins, respectively, while sophomore CJ McCarter paces the foil fencers.
All-Time Versus the Pioneers
Harvard sports a perfect 10-0 mark in the all-time series, which dates back to 2001. Last season, the Crimson bested the Pioneers, 19-8.
About Temple
The Owls make the trip to Fairfield, Conn., for their first dual meet of the season. Temple has sent fencers to individual tournaments highlighted by sabre fencer junior Tiki Kastor's first place showing at the 34th Temple Open. Seniors Ephiphany Georges and Kimberly Howell look to lead the foil and epee squad, respectively.
All-Time Versus the Owls
The Crimson looks to build upon its three match winning streak and take the lead in the all-time series with Temple as the meetings are tied, 4-4.
About Vassar
The Brewers enter competition after going 2-2 their home opener, the Matt Lampell Hudson River Invitational. Freshman Elsa Stoff leads Vassar's (5-7) foil squad with a 24-6 record while classmate Olivia Weiss' 16-6 mark paces the Brewers' epeeist. Junior Kathleen Konno has added 16 wins for the sabre squad.
All-Time Versus the Brewers
In a series that dates back to 1985, Harvard has not dropped a match against Vassar to boast a 11-0 record.
What's to Come
The Crimson will return to action following the New Year when Harvard makes the trip to Queens, N.Y., for the St. John's Invitational, Jan. 26.


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|GDR finisher award
|Sunrise after the first 3hrs
|Switchbacks? What is that?
The race went pretty good for me, I kept up to par with nutrition and hydration and enjoyed breathtaking views the ups and downs had to offer. Despite the gnarling terrain everybody was
in good spirits, and up for chats as one would expect in a trail race. I ended up running the last 12 mi or so with a new trail friend, Lee Shane. This was great since my legs were fried after the early mountain miles so it was easier to trade walking in favor of running. Lee and I took turns motivating each other to keep shuffling and finished after 15:22hrs.
|Final mile during sunset
|Run Bum's motivators along the trial
We started the day with the biggest climb of the race that lasted about the first 5-7 miles. Then the pain started, for the next 31 or so miles we went straight up and straight down each mountain we came to. The climbs were approximately one mile in length but they were steep, and the descents were just as steep and knee pounding, and they came one right after another, no flat in-between.
After the first 38 miles of all single track it turned into fire and service roads for the remainder of the race. The word is next year he found more trails to connect and the course will be changed a little to get more trail near the end of the race. Either way these dirt and gravel roads were a blessing. You could finally relax and well by this time mostly walk, but at least it wasn't as steep.
The final mile was another adventure, you lost 1500 feet in less than a mile, yes this hurt quite a bit. Lastly the race was said to be 60 miles but the lady I finished with had 65.4. This wasn't really a big deal except during the heat of the day it got up to 80 degrees and I ran out of water between aid stations thinking it was only 6 miles but it felt more like 8 or 9. I ended up finding a stream and drank from it and cooled down.
Cut off times this year were 28 hours but I see next year it will be 24 hours, which gives you plenty of time. Over all it was a great race, especially for the first year. I am sure lessons were learned and things will be a little different next year. I would recommend this race but make sure you train for relentless STEEP hills.
|Hanging bridge along the way
|Lots of streams and rivers on the course
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|...A 40th Anniversary Vette from VA...
|...This is a "toy"?????
|Looks like this owner has a 'need for speed'!
|Ruby red is the only color for the official 40th Anniversary Vette
|A beautiful '88 Vette
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Mine Subsidence
Resources and Links
- Mine Subsidence in Illinois: Facts or Homeowners (PDF 5.5 MB)
- Planned Coal Mine Subsidence in Illinois: A Public Information Booklet (3.2 MB PDF)
The Proximity of Underground Mines to Urban and Developed Lands in Illinois
Circular 575, 2009, study provides maps and statistics per county on the proximity of both coal and non-coal underground-mined areas to urban development, and is an update of Treworgy and Hindman's 1991 study. The current report reflects newly available data coupled with a revised assessment methodology which incorporates a mine-depth, rules based approach within the spatial calculations, and provides the most detailed view to date of the exposure of housing units and developed land areas to the potential of mine subsidence.
- Circular 575 - Report 1 MB PDF file
- Circular 575 - Appendix 2 (Page-size county maps) 85 MB PDF file
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The manufacturer will install seven direct-drive SWT-113 3MW turbines at the Holzacker-Knorburg project in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein.
Delivery and installation of the turbines is expected in early summer, with commissioning due before the end of the year.
The project is being developed by community-owned company Bürger-Windpark Holzacker-Knorburg.
Siemens will also provide operations and maintenance services under a 20-year service agreement.
The machines, with a rotor diameter of 113 metres and hub height of 92.5 metres, are suited for medium- to low-wind sites.
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Mondays With McLaren
I will be critical of McLaren. There is no doubt about that. Even fans of the author know that there are glaring problems in his book and with his worldview. McLaren, himself, discusses many of these criticisms early on in A Generous Orthodoxy. In the end, however, maybe McLaren's words can be contextualized into contemporary Evangelical Christianity and there produce "a rich harvest of good deeds." Next week, I will begin with his introduction and hopefully discuss this seemingly oxymoronic phrase he has chosen as the title of his book. And while this discussion might take a while, I hope to eventually move on to his latest book, The Secret Message of Jesus. So readers, with all that said, I present to you "Mondays With McLaren."
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Say Good bye to the Wheel chair (and it's about time)Mar 21st, 2012 | By admin
After 100+ years of basically using the exact same platform paraplegics have a new mobility platform that looks to tranform their lives for the better. It comes to us from a company called AMS Mekatronic out of Turkey and the device is called The TEK RMD. Tek Robotic Mobilization Device has been developed by AMS
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21 March 2009
Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio...
dress: Urban Outfitters
tights: AA
shoes: 30's oxfords
hat & purse: vintage
*listening to: Joy Division Substance "Transmission"
It was one of those days where it was just warm enough to have either bare arms or bare legs, but not both. Of course I've been dying to get out of my tights but even more so I've been dying to wear this dress. I reminds me a lot of the pieces from the Lover collection that I'm so fond of. I'm still looking for a Lover-like straw boater hat to no avail. Anyone have any luck with that?
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- Rebecca said...
That is such an adorable outfit!! And I see you're venturing out of your berets. :) Very cute. Love that dress.
- March 21, 2009
- Isabel said...
I looooove Joy Division, and your outfit is lovely.
- March 21, 2009
- megan said...
I love the outfit and the setting.
megan / http://mallratcouture.blogspot.com
- March 21, 2009
- AlicePleasance said...
This one seems to be really nice:
- March 21, 2009
- Blair said...
Wow, the dress is stunning!
- March 21, 2009
- Anonymous said...
I've seen a bunch of boaters on ebay and maybe some on etsy too. The vintage ebay ones are pretty expensive, but there are new ones that are fairly cheap. I think I'll just have to get lucky at a shop... I have such bad luck with hats not fitting my head, I can't take the internet risk!
- March 21, 2009
- Lauren Goddard said...
The hat makes it perfect!
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- March 21, 2009
- Anonymous said...
Lovely outfit! Here is a link to a similar hat.I don't know if it's what you're looking for. http://www.amishstuffstore.com/ash.html
- March 21, 2009
- corrie said...
Wow, that dress is absolutely gorgeous. You look stunning in it.
- March 21, 2009
- Lydia said...
The shape of that dress is phenomenal!
- March 21, 2009
- Anonymous said...
absolutely love this dress!! and the hat goes perfectly!
- March 22, 2009
- Terry said...
This is so... whimsical! I love it! Makes me want to start donning all of the goodness of spring into dresses.
- March 22, 2009
- julie said...
Festooned Pontoon has a lovely boater on etsy. Maybe this one is right up your alley.
- March 22, 2009
- Unknown said...
I haven't seen any boater hats that are really just right! Pretty dress, of course.
- March 23, 2009
- christina said...
that dress is to die for. I love the detail, the cut, and just the colors are phenom!
- March 23, 2009
- Unknown said...
You look amazing in short dresses!
- March 23, 2009
- Unknown said...
There is definitely one on etsy. It was about $20ish dollars if I remember correctly. Such a lovely dress.
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El gato con botas opens in the Linbury Studio Theatre on 16 October as part of Meet the Young Artists Week. Directed by former Jette Parker Young Artist Pedro Ribeiro, the production provides a showcase for the Young Artists, the future faces of opera.
The first opera by Catalan composer Xavier Montsalvatge, El gato con botas is based on Charles Perrault's fairytale Le Maistre chat, known in English as Puss-in-Boots and featuring the character seen most recently in the Shrek series of movies.
'El gato con botas has a terrific score and poetic libretto that will bring playfulness and fantasy back to the stage,' says Pedro. 'We are playing with the planes of reality, creating a world where dreams become real.'
The story follows a hapless miller, who laments his bad luck when left nothing but a cat by his deceased father. However, the cat that he so reluctantly inherits soon involves him in a world of magic, castles, ogres and princesses.
We visited rehearsals last week, where Irish mezzo-soprano Rachel Kelly, who will perform the role of the Cat, was perfecting her feline mannerisms, while Armenian soprano Anush Hovhannisyan,who will perform the role of the Princess, was mastering the art of moving gracefully while manipulating an assembly of miniature marionettes.
Anush Hovhannisyan and Michel de Souza in rehearsal for El gato con botas © ROH / Ruairi Watson 2013
Director Pedro Ribeiro with Jette Parker Young Artists in rehearsal for El gato con botas © ROH / Ruairi Watson 2013
Conductor Paul Wingfield and Repetiteur Jean-Paul Pruna in rehearsals for El gato con botas © ROH / Ruairi Watson 2013
Anush Hovhannisyan and Michel de Souza in rehearsal for El gato con botas © ROH / Ruairi Watson 2013
Rui Rodrigues, Sara Henriques and Anush Hovhannisyan in rehearsals for El gato con botas © ROH / Katy Mitchell 2013
For the production, Pedro worked with London-based Australian designer Simon Bejer. They drew their inspiration from traditional Iberian toys and puppets. 'It's great to immerse oneself in the trunk of old memories, finding the fables and toys that filled our childhood,' says Pedro.
Each singer will interact with a series of marionettes, finely-detailed, specially designed pieces crafted in London and Portugal. Joining the singers in performance will be Portuguese puppeteers Rui Rodrigues and Sara Henriques of Red Cloud Puppet Theatre and new Jette Parker Young Artist Stage Director Greg Eldridge, who is also assisting Pedro Ribeiro. Alongside a cast of ladies-in-waiting, chamberlain and royal family, the production will feature a grotesque ogre described by Simon as 'half-human, half Frankenstein's monster', a role performed by Jette Parker Principal Jihoon Kim.
Other Young Artists involved are Portuguese tenor Luis Gomes, who will perform the role of the Miller and Brazilian baritone Michel de Souza, who will perform the role of the King. The vivid score will be brought to life by British conductor Paul Wingfield with the musicians of Southbank Sinfonia.
El gato con botas will be staged alongside a concert performance of Berio's Folk Songs, performed by Serbian soprano Dušica Bijelic. This will also feature Southbank Sinfonia, this time under the baton of Italian conductor Michele Gamba.
Meet the Young Artists Week runs from 14-19 October 2013, and also includes free lunchtime and evening recitals. Tickets for El gato con botas / Berio's Folk Songs are still available at just £37-£20.


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When Cybex was found liable in a product liability suit last month, many people in the industry expressed shock about the verdict amount—$66 million—and concern about the welfare of the company if Cybex's planned appeal isn't successful.
A story by Margaret Cronin Fisk in Bloomberg BusinessWeek, suggests that Cybex may have been a victim of bad timing. With all the bad publicity about companies such as BP and Toyota, with the recession still seemingly in progress and with banks foreclosing on homes, jurors tend to think that corporations just don't care about people. That is leading to a subtle prejudice against corporations, the story says. Ten of the 50 largest jury verdicts in 2010 were product liability cases, according to Bloomberg.
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So it's been a while since I've posted. I think you'll understand after reading today's blog entry why I've been avoiding this subject. Well, no more avoiding things. On with Day 11 of the Blogging Challenge – today's topic: My Flaws.
Writing about your own foibles can be tough, but I don't want to shy away from the topic. I could write about something in-game such as how I keyboard turn (gasp), or I could pretend I'm in a horrible job interview and say my biggest flaws are "working too hard and being too much of a perfectionist." But those seem like copouts to me. So I'm going to write about two closely related flaws. Warning: this is going to get personal.
Flaw 1: I procrastinate. I'm not talking about small things here, like waiting too long to take out the trash (although, I occasionally do that too – the recycling does need to go out). No, I'm specifically talking about waiting on larger things. I want to travel and explore places I've never been. I want to go back to places I haven't been in years and rediscover the past through my older eyes. I want to see shows – concerts, the symphony, spoken word, Cirque du Soleil – anything and everything. I want to go to fantastic restaurants and run down the tasting menu, taking my time with each plate. I want to see friends and rebuild relationships and spend time with people. I want to write. Some in public, like in this blog, but mostly in private – just for me and maybe a few others I trust. I want to express myself through words and record the stories and thoughts I've had floating around for years but never "found the time" to work on. But right now, I'm doing none of those things (well, okay, I'm writing – it's a start).
Why haven't I done these things? To be fair to myself, I've done some of the above. But for every opportunity I've taken, three others have passed by. Excuses abound – it's so easy to not make time to do things. I'll wait until I have more vacation time. Ticket prices will come down soon. No good seats are available. I can go see that band next year. And the big reason: it's easier not to. It's easier to sit down on the couch, get on my laptop, log on to WoW, and watch TV. I feel as if I've been living a life wrapped up in gauze, not feeling anything beyond hoping Omar gets away and Dexter takes care of the season's big bad. I don't want to be wrapped up any longer. I want out. And with this new year starting, I will stop giving power over to everything else and letting life pass by. I don't expect to have full control over where my life goes. As John Lennon famously said, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." But, at least I'll start to act on those wishes and dreams I've always had.
Flaw 2: I wear my heart on my sleeve. I learned a few years ago that I have very little control over my body language and other non-verbal cues, so it's easy to know how I'm feeling, even if you don't know me that well. And I feel deeply. When something affects me, it can take over my thoughts, whether positive or negative. I'm not a man who can shut off his emotions and refuse to feel. I envy the people who have the ability to deal with personal trauma and through will power don't let it affect them. That's certainly not me. After a period of introspection lately, I realize what I've done instead (see Flaw 1) is put myself in a situation where I don't have to feel. I live in gauze because it's easier. If I don't give anything the chance to reach me, I never have to worry about the lows. I'm never disappointed, because I never look forward to anything.
But – and this is the crux – I also never experience the highs. And as of now, I'm done avoiding. In 2012, I'm going to travel – Las Vegas, New York, Europe (Greece sounds perfect). I'm going to go to shows. And I'm going to go to amazing restaurants. No more excuses; no more waiting. I'm going to let myself experience highs, and yes, I'll experience lows as well. But at least I'll be living. It's been too long.


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Christmas is SIX Weeks away! This time of year is especially busy but fortunately paperwhites are simple to force indoors for beautiful white blossoms just in time for Christmas. They take approximately six weeks to be forced indoors so to give these beauties time to grow and flower for the holidays you'll need to plant them now.
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I'm in love with this picture featured in Veranda of Mary McDonald's dining room all decked out for the holidays.
Luckily planting paperwhites is very simple. You'll want to find a a pretty container, I painted and gilded mine from cheap terracotta pots. Paperwhite bulbs, usually readily available this time of at your local home improvement store (I bought mine in Home Depot) and potting soil.
You can plant paperwhites in water, rocks or soil but I find the soil method the easiest.
Southern Living has a great article on planting paperwhites. "Start with a small pot. Fill with potting soil mix. Add bulbs. Plant so that a 1/4 inch of the bulb is sticking out of the top of the soil. Water the soil and bulbs well and drain. Place pots in a cool room (around 55 to 60 degrees) for 7 to 10 days to stimulate roots. Then move to a warm spot (around 70 degrees) with bright maglie calcio poco prezzo light to encourage foliage and flowers. As leaves emerge, rotate your pot every few days to keep stalks straight. As buds swell and open, move the pot to a cooler spot out of direct light to extend the life of the flowers. Keep soil slightly moist".
Watching these bulbs pop their head out of the soli and grow into white fragrant blossoms are a wonderful and surprisingly easy addition to your festive holiday decor. Soon your paperwhites will have matured throughout the holiday season and before you know it the delicate white blooms will have arrived just in time for Christmas


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I have one last tutorial on a character from the My Little Pony series. She is all purple, and has a horn because she too is a unicorn. I will show you "how to draw Luna", step by step. Like her older sister Celestia, she too is a princess. Other Ponies refer to her as Princess Luna, but it wasn't all fun, love, and games for Luna in the past. I say this because Luna used to be known as Nightmare Moon before she turned back into her normal self. She was able to become Princess Luna again with the help of the Elements of Harmony. It's hard to believe that Luna was once a jealous, vengeful, condescending pony that didn't care for anything or anyone. When she was Nightmare Moon, her entire coat was black, and she wore a mask over her face. Now she is a dreamy purple with a beautiful flowing mane and tail. Her cutie mark is a crescent moon lying on a dark colored purple background. She is going to be rather simple to tackle, and I think that most of you will find that learning "how to draw Luna" is going to be fun. I shall return in a bit guys so keep those pencils in your hand.
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A benign (not cancer) tumor that has both bone and cartilage in it. This type of tumor usually occurs at the ends of the long bones of the arms and legs or in the pelvis or shoulder. It may cause abnormal growth of the arms, hands, and legs; problems moving the joints; and pain, numbness, and tingling. There may be one or more tumors, and having multiple tumors runs in families. Osteochondromas may also occur at some point in time after cancer treatment, such as stem cell transplant.


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A great review (on a GREAT blog), by Nelson Tucker, "The Wine Guy"
Bourassa Vineyards
2010 Harmony ³ (Napa Valley)
An intriguing version of Napa Valley's answer to this Bordeaux blend. Right off the bat I was pleased with the dark purple color, floral and spice aromas, and rich, spicy, ripe dark cherry and berry flavors that followed.
This wine is expected to age nicely over the next ten to fifteen years. These grapes were picked at the right time to produce a well structured wine. It is a beautiful wine for sipping or with prime rib or rich and spicy pasta.
It's partner wine was one of the Top 100 Cabs of the Napa Valley. Once again, Vic Bourassa has hit a home run!
Winery price: $59.00
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Time to Celebrate!
Mother Nature has been extremely kind to Napa Valley this year - yields and up, quality is up and we can't wait to taste the fruits of our labor once the grapes are picked and in the cellar.
With harvest every year comes the traditional harvest party - once again celebrating the end of another growing year and the beginning of the winemaking process. We are hosting our annual Harvest Party the weekend of October 19th and 20th - this year, we have a special VIP experience in store for a lucky few on Friday, so be sure to check it out! Come out to the vineyard and pick some grapes, bring them into the cellar and then help destem and crush them, thereby beginning the process to excellent winemaking. We will reward your efforts with lunch and wine in the Tasting Room - it will be a great day! Limited to 12 people.
On Saturday, October 20th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm will be our big celebration - music, wine and food for all as we raise our glasses to another crush completed!
Tickets for both events are available on our website at www.bourassavineyards.com, so hurry and get yours today! We can't wait to CELEBRATE LIFE with you!
Zinfandel and Syrah - A Match Made in Heaven!
Beginning in July, we will be featuring barrel samples of Zinfandel and Syrah in the Tasting Room as a prelude to a new blend we are working on in the winery. Zinfandel, by nature, can be a powerful, spicy varietal that lends itself to single bottling (and we will be doing that as well - back by popular demand!) - add Syrah and the enhanced flavors of both varietals, including black fruit, violets, chocolate and spice become a wonderful taste sensation.
We encourage you to visit the Tasting Room this July and August and experience the blending for yourself - we have two great events to spotlight these wines - our Chili Cook-off in July and our Barrel to Bottle event in August. Come and mix and match your own blend - like more Zin in your glass? Add more Zin! Come and experiment - it is the best way to Celebrate Life!
Foie Gras Wine Pairing
The staff had an amazing experience yesterday at the Tasting Room - Laurel Pine of Mirepoix came by and did a pairing session of her foie gras with Bourassa wines. Bourassa wines will be featured with the foie gras at a private event tonight - one of the last "hurrahs" for foie gras in California. As of July 1st, foie gras can no longer be produced or sold in California. French for "fat liver", foie gras is made from the liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened.
Julie (owner of Cooking with Julie), Vic and Laurel
The tradition of foie gras has been traced back to ancient Greece - some say they birds at that time were fattened naturally but we will never really know how it all began. All we know is that the end product is amazing - we had several different dishes that we were pairing with the wines and our choices were amazing. Our Chardonnay was a natural choice for the salt-cured, lavender foie gras on crostini and the Syrah sang with the brioche sandwich of foie gras mousse, seared foie gras, duck bacon, spicy tomato jam and mache (picture below). As far as a culinary experience, we will all remember it as one of the best we have ever had!
Auction Napa Valley
Every year the Napa Valley Vintners put on an amazing event - Auction Napa Valley. This event generates needed funds for healthcare nonprofits in Napa County and we wholeheartedly support them every year!
We have donated an online auction lot that anyone can bid on (no need to travel to Napa Valley this weekend!). Our lot includes a case of Library wines, tours of the winery, lunch with Vic and a VIP barrel blending for 6 people. We will also be tasting some of Vic's favorite older vintages!
We hope you support this great cause - to place a bid, please visit: www.auctionnapavalley.org
Sensory Evaluation
Tasting wine is an art form - aromas, color and taste all play a factor in the enjoyment of wine. Vic Bourassa is a great proponent of using all the senses to evaluate and enjoy the wine he productes - and he educates his visitors every time he has a tasting. Check out the video link below:
Wine and Golf!
Wine and golf - it is a match made in heaven! This past weekend, we had a great turn out for our annual Wildcat Golf Tournament and Fundraiser for American Canyon Middle School - the weather was perfect and the participants had a fantastic time!
We have another wine and golf event in August - Wine on the Links, at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon. Three of Napa Valley's premier wineries are participating in this unique event: in addition to Bourassa Vineyards, Hendry Ranch Winery and Lamborn Family Vineyards will be on hand to make sure you enjoy the hours off the golf course just as much as the time on the course!
For more information, please visit Wine on the Links - we hope you enjoy your golf and wine as much as we do!
Oak Infusion Spirals for Barrels
Vic is going to start using a great new invention in the cellar - oak nfused spirals that impart barrel characteristics into the wine in a shorter amount of time!
Spiral barrel packs replicate a barrel toasting gradient using a mix of four different toast levels. The result is a balanced quality on the nose and palate comparable to the aromas and flavors found in fine barrel-aged wines.
When inserted through the barrel bung hole the pack releases fresh, new-barrel, toasted oak aroma and flavor through its patented and space-efficient spiral-cut design with virtually all aromas and flavors fully extracted in six to eight weeks rather than eight to 12 months typically needed to extract from a new oak barrel. With continued contact in wine, flavors will further integrate into the wine and more rounded tannins will form.
Vic will be using both the Bordeaux Blend and Rhone type of spiral in his wines - and will be conducting taste tests for visitors between the wines - those that have received the treatment vs. those that have not! Want to get in on the test? Just visit the Tasting Room and ask to participate - we would love to hear your feedback!
Vic Builds a Smoker!
Ever lie awake at night and wonder if you can build a smoker from a wine barrel? The answer is: you can! Vic Bourassa has built an amazing smoker out of one of his older barrels, which imparts amazing oak and wine flavors to meat and vegetables. And what a conversation piece! Check out the great features in the video below:
Pruning in the Vineyards
This is the time of year in the Napa Valley where vineyard workers are busy pruning back the vines in anticipation of a new growing season. It is best to wait until the weather gets a bit warmer in late February or early March so that any new buds are not subject to freezing if the temperatures dip.
There is a art to pruning that allows the vines to grow and nurture the growth of the grapes - Vic Bourassa will be giving a lesson in pruning on March 3rd as part of the pruning process. If you are interested in learning more or joining in on the fun, please contact us email@example.com or 800 499-2366.
Happy New Year!
We are thrilled to be celebrating our 10th anniversary this year - Vic Bourassa is kicking off the festivities with a Wine Dinner at Cuvee Restaurant in Napa on Saturday, January 21st. We will be featuring delectable dishes paired with our library Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Blends and the prized Solera Port - seating is limited, so call us today for reservations!
We will be continuing the celebration throughout the year, so be sure to check back often for our new releases and updated event schedule. Thank you all for making us a favorite when you visit Napa Valley - and here is to another 10 years!
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Pillow Boxes are so fun and easy!
The hearts and swirly border are die cut.
I stamped the sentiment with a permanent black ink and inked all of the edges with Walnut distress ink.
I cut the paper borders along the bottom with a paper cutter and then hand trimmed the edges so they would match the curve of the pillow box.
I'm going to fill these with truffles and send them to my daughter and her missionary companions. :)
I hope they love chocolate!
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Paul Gentile, CUNA's executive vice president of strategic communications and engagement, addresses the 2013 Community CU & Growth Conference.
The Massachusetts Credit Union League (MCUL) Board of Directors has named Paul Gentile as president/CEO effective January 6, News Now reports.
Gentile succeeds Dan Egan who is retiring after 32 years of service to the league. MCUL has management agreements in place with the New Hampshire Credit Union League and the Credit Union Association of Rhode Island. The appointment of Gentile culminates a comprehensive search process that included members of the boards from each of the three leagues.
"Paul is a proven leader. He brings a track record of success in advocacy, communication and product development that will serve our member credit unions well as we strive to meet their changing needs," says MCUL Chairman David Surface.
Gentile currently serves as CUNA's executive vice president of strategic communications and engagement. During his tenure at CUNA, he helped launch a number of new national communication vehicles, including The Cheney Report and Inside Exchange.
"It is a great honor to succeed Dan and build on the strong foundation he helped create here," Gentile says. "I look forward to working strategically with the dedicated volunteers on the boards and the talented staff to best serve our member credit unions in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island."
Prior to joining CUNA, Gentile was president/CEO of the New Jersey Credit Union League.
"In a short time, Paul has made significant advancements here at CUNA," says CUNA President/CEO Bill Cheney. "I am thrilled that he remains part of the CUNA/league system and I look forward to our continued partnership as he brings his leadership to the three associations."


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At the Open: Stocks Tick Lower as Consumer Confidence Slips; Carnival Plunges 8% as Guidance Disappoints
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Stocks have traded lower this morning as consumer confidence slipped and home prices rose at a slower pace.
The S&P 500 has dropped 0.3% to 1,697.42, while the Dow Jones Industrials are off 0.2% at 15,370.56. The Nasdaq Composite has dropped 0.2% to 3,759.11.
Consumer confidence fell to 79.7 in September, the lowest since May, likely taking a beating from the continued budget and debt ceiling debate Washington. Home prices, meanwhile, rose in July, but at a slower pace. High Frequency Economics' Jim O'Sullivan explains:
The recovery in home prices continues, although the pace may be slowing a little. The seasonally adjusted S&P/Case-Shiller (CS) 20-city index rose 0.6% m/m in July, slightly below the 0.8% consensus, following 0.9% in June, 0.9% in May, and 1.7% in April. We had forecast 0.7%. Before seasonal adjustment, the index rose 1.9% m/m in July...
Strengthening in home prices is a plus for growth through various channels, including increased consumer spending because of wealth and confidence effects, increased incentive to buy before prices go up some more, and increased incentive to lend because of less chance of mortgages turning delinquent.
As with yesterday, however, uncertainty regarding the Fed and when it will start to taper hangs over the market, as two Fed governors, Cleveland President Sandra Pianalto and Kansas President Esther George, are set to speak.
That should keep investors on their toes.
Carnival (CCL) has fallen 7.6% to $34.56 in early trading this morning after the company reported a profit of $1.38, above forecasts for $1.32, but issued disappointing guidance. It's also dragging down shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), which have fallen 3.1% to $38.18.
KB Home (KBH) has fallen 0.2% to $17 after it said it earned 28 cents a share, beating analyst forecasts for a profit of 21 cents a share.
Ocwen Financial (OCN) has gained has gained 1.6% to $57.70 after the company purchased its own shares from Wilbur Ross and amended its credit facility.
Molycorp (MCP) has gained 2.1% to $7.34 on reports that China would increase its purchases of rare-earth metals.


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2.3. "Software" means PlayStation game and application software developed to operate on one or more of the Authorised Systems.
3. When do these Software Usage Terms apply?
3.1. These Software Usage Terms ("Terms") apply to your use of all Software on Authorised Systems. This includes your use of PlayStation®Now, which allows you to access Software via devices such as PCs and Smart TVs.
4. Software is Licensed
4.1. When you purchase Software, you are granted a licence to use that Software as described in these Terms, but you do not acquire ownership of the Software. If you do not comply with these Terms we can terminate the Software licence granted to you under these Terms, which means you will no longer have the right to use the Software.
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9.1.1. the PSN Terms of Service and User Agreement ("Terms of Service") which you entered into with Sony Interactive Entertainment Network Europe Limited (prior to 29 July 2016, known as Sony Network Entertainment Europe Limited) when you created your account for the PSN ("Account") applies in addition to these Terms. The current Terms of Service can be found at www.playstationnetwork.com/terms-of-service; and
9.1.2. we and Sony Interactive Entertainment Network Europe Limited may collect information about you. An explanation of how your personal information is used can be found in the PlayStation Privacy Policy. You can find the Terms of Service and PlayStation Privacy Policy at www.playstation.com/legal/PSNTerms.
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10.2. When interacting with us or other users (who may be children), you must behave lawfully, decently, respectfully and with consideration. This includes your use of any sharing or communication features available via the PSN that allow you to share messages, comments, pictures, photographs, videos, game assets, game videos and other materials and information ("User Generated Media" or "UGM"), and your communications with our customer services team and other employees and agents via email, phone or other means.
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10.3.12. do use common sense and good manners at all times.
11. Creating and Sharing Online
11.1. UGM created and shared by you belong to you but we and, where applicable, the relevant Software publisher still have intellectual property rights in your UGM so you must not commercially exploit UGM without our consent and the consent of the Software publisher.
11.2. You authorise us, our affiliates and other PSN users, to use, distribute, copy, modify, display, and publish your UGM, your PSN Online ID (and, if you choose to use it, your name) throughout the PSN and other associated services such as websites associated to the Software. You also authorise us, without payment to you, to license, sell and otherwise commercially exploit your UGM (for example, selling subscriptions to access your UGM (alone or in combination with other UGM) and/or receiving advertising revenue in connection with UGM), and to use your UGM in the promotion of PlayStation® products, Software and services. You recognise that we and other PSN users may alter or delete your UGM and you waive any moral rights you may have in your UGM. By posting UGM you are telling us that you have all rights necessary to post such UGM and to grant the rights set out in this clause.
12. What if I have a bad experience online?
12.1. We want you all to enjoy our online community but we can't guarantee that everyone will behave properly. As such, we accept no liability to you for other PSN Users' activity and UGM and no liability to others for your activity and UGM.
12.2. If you experience any unacceptable or inappropriate behaviour in-game, we want you to let the relevant publisher (which might be us) know.
12.3. Although we may enable you and other users to post to social network services and other third party sites, we are not responsible for those services. If you experience any unacceptable or inappropriate behaviour on a social network service or third party site, please report it to the social network service or third party site using their grief reporting process.
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13.2. For more information on grief reporting please visit www.playstation.com/safety.
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14.1. Yes but we can't monitor all Software activity and we make no commitment to do so. However, we reserve the right in our sole discretion to monitor and record any or all of your Software activity and to remove any of your UGM at our sole discretion, without further notice to you. Your use of the Software may be recorded and collected by us or sent to us by other users as described in clause 13.1. Any information collected in this way, for example, your UGM, the content of your voice and text communications, video of your gameplay, the time and location of your activities, and your name, your PSN Online ID and IP address, may be used by us or our affiliated companies to enforce these Terms and the Terms of Service, to comply with the law, to protect our rights and those of our licensors and users, and to protect the personal safety of our employees and users. This information may be passed to the police or other appropriate authorities. By accepting these Software Usage Terms, you expressly consent to this.
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16.2.3. we do not warrant that the beta software will work correctly (or at all);
16.2.4. during the beta we may modify the beta software without notice, which may add or remove data, content and functionality, and you agree we will not be liable for any such loss of data, content or functionality; and
16.2.5. we can end the beta or stop you accessing it at any time.
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17.2. We and other publishers sometimes find it necessary to cease online support for Software. This means that features such as online multi-player and leaderboards will no longer be available. If a game is an online-only title you may no longer be able to use it.
17.3. If we decide we need to turn off online support for a specific game, we will endeavour to provide you with reasonable notice of that decision via our game forums and at eu.playstation.com/gameservers.
17.4. Other publishers may withdraw online support for their games and may notify you of forums or websites you should check for updates.
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18.1. All Software contains library programs, the copyright to which is owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc (prior to 29 July 2016, known as Sony Computer Entertainment Inc). and exclusively licensed to us for our geographic area of operation. Other copyrights and intellectual property rights subsist in the Software and may be notified to you from time to time.
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20.1.2 fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; and
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21.2 We may transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms and any contracts between you and us on these Terms without your consent at any time. However, we will notify you to let you know if we plan to do this. You may not transfer your rights and obligations under these Terms.
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Accounting Research BULLETINS
Issued by the Committee on Accounting Procedure American Institute of Accountants 270 Madison Avenue, New York 16, N. Y.
Copyright 1956 by American Institute of Accountants
September, 1956 No. 47
Accounting for Costs of Pension Plans
1. Variations in the provisions of pension plans in the United States, in their financial arrangements, and in the circumstances at-tendant upon their adoption, have resulted in substantial differences in accounting for pension costs. This bulletin indicates guides which, in the opinion of the committee, are acceptable for dealing with costs of pension plans in the accounts and reports of companies having such plans. It is not concerned with funding as such.
2. The term pension plan is here intended to mean a formal arrangement for employee retirement benefits, whether established unilaterally or through negotiation, by which commitments, specific or implied, have been made which can be used as the basis for esti-mating costs. It does not include profit-sharing plans or deferred-compensation contracts with individuals. It does not apply to informal arrangements by which voluntary payments are made to retired em-ployees, usually in amounts fixed at or about the time of an employee's retirement and in the light of his then situation but subject to change or discontinuance at the employer's will; where such informal arrange-ments exist, the pay-as-you-go method of accounting for pension costs generally is appropriate, although the accrual method is equally appro-priate in cases where costs can be estimated with reasonable accuracy.


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Friday, November 4, 2011
So glad to see the number of followers has risen to 400. Again, I want to thank each one of you who shares. If you are new to Spiritual Sundays and would like to participate, there is information at the top under the header picture. Everybody is welcome.
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The picture does say it all Charlotte. There are more and more people coming to Spiritual Sundays to praise and worship together. Isn't God awesome!ReplyDelete
I do like the picture, and I'm happy to learn about the translating that can be done with a mere click! May you be doubly blessed today!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on reaching 400 followers. I'm so glad I'm one of them (: Blessings.ReplyDelete
Yes, dear Charlotte, Spiritual Sundays is a very special place where one can share a part of her life and her world and technology has enabled different translations for us to understand each other well. How amazing is that!ReplyDelete
Through words relating our life stories or pictures showing scenes of our part of the world, we can do them in the mere click of a button. Awesome God who sees to it His plans and purposes are carried out!
Have a blessed weekend everyone,
400!!! that's so awesome. And the picture shows the far reaching of SS....it's grown all over the globe....love that. Have a great weekend Charlotte and thank you again for doing this amazing outreachReplyDelete
I know there's a lot of evil on the Internet, but there is also a lot of good... like Spiritual Sundays!!! Praise God for how He is using it to touch lives.ReplyDelete
Hi Charlotte, What a great idea to add the translation services and let everyone know. Isn't God awesome the way He uses so many on the internet - it's very exciting. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 3:46 PM
This is wonderful that you are able to offer Translation for other languages. Thank you for hosting this beautiful site.ReplyDelete
What a timely topic this week, ladies! I, too, have had sharing and reaching out on my heart -- and I posted about it. I hope you and your readers will join me in making your Sally List...ReplyDelete
Charlotte, another Sunday has come, and once again I am so happy to begin my day here with all of you.ReplyDelete
I especially love the graphic you are sharing today. I believe with all of my heart that the world does become a better place by simply reaching out and touching another.
Dear Charlotte, Congratulations on the 400 followers! It is awesome how in the End Times, as knowledge has increased, that God has given us the technology to reach so many across the globe! May He bless us as we cast our "'net" to bring souls closer to Him!ReplyDelete
Oh, what a perfect graphic. I hope we'll soon be double the 400, sharing our hearts all around the world.ReplyDelete
400 on the way to 1000! Yes! Blessings on the work of your hands, Charlotte.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 4:49 AM
Nice post encouraging thanks for sharing God bless you...ReplyDelete


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Application deadline for 2013 leadership program extended
The North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Leadership Program has extended the deadline for applications for the 2013 program to Jan. 7.
This valuable program creates an opportunity for potential leaders to broaden their understanding of the region and its issues, challenges and opportunities, while developing and honing their leadership skills.
Since 2004, the program has graduated more than 200 individuals. These alumni are now challenging themselves, serving their employers and our community in active community building efforts.
The program, celebrating 10 years in 2013, begins in January and ends with a May graduation and consists of five sessions, with optional days where participants will be "out in the field" getting a close-up view of issues and challenges facing our community and how various agencies work.
As part of the five-month program, participants work on Action Plans designed to improve or enhance some aspect of local community life. These Action Plans are intended to provide the framework to allow for real-world changes in the community.
Through interviews, surveys, and research, the teams develop a program rationale (why is the program necessary), a set of measurable objectives, a needs assessment, a proposed budget, a timeline, suggestions for community collaborations and a promotional packet. The final projects will be presented on the last day of the program as part of the graduation ceremony.
Community members, businesses and non-profit organizations are invited to submit topics for the 2013 projects by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
Businesses can support the program, and show their commitment to the community by sending an employee to participate in the program, with a one day sponsorship for $500, or by making a scholarship contribution of $400. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Tuition fee for the Leadership Program is $750; $500 for those affiliated with a non-profit organization; and covers all expenses of the program including meals and supplies. Partial scholarships are available.
2013 Program Schedule
• Jan. 24 – Day One, Sierra Nevada College
• Feb. 28 – Day Two, Town of Truckee
• March 28 – Day Three, Tahoe City PUD Board Room
• April 18 – Day Four, Truckee Tahoe Airport
• May 23 – Final Day and Graduation, North Tahoe Event Center
• May 31 – 10th Year Anniversary Dinner, Sierra Nevada College (tentative date)
The North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Leadership Program is a collaborative project of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association, North Tahoe Business Association and Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Sierra Nevada College and the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation.
For more information and applications, visit http://www.TahoeTruckeeLeadership.com.


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