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His parents supported his musical ambitions, Benmont Tench said, but they had their limits.
The keyboardist discovered as much when he decided to drop out of Tulane University in New Orleans to concentrate on a band with a pal named Tom Petty.
"It wasn't about the rock 'n' roll," he said. "It was about the fact that I had been to college for two years trying to get an art degree so I could teach, and then I just didn't go back to college and threw my lot in with Tom.
"My mom was more understanding," Tench said from his Los Angeles home, "and my dad was like ' Great, then you're out of the house. If you're not going to go to college, you get your own job and your own place to live.' And Tom talked him down.
"I think they were afraid that I was just throwing everything away."
Those concerns proved unfounded, of course. While Mudcrutch, the band Tench and Petty were in at the time, proved short-lived, they went on to success in the Heartbreakers.
The band has given Tench plenty of free time to work as a sideman for Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, the Dixie Chicks, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, the Rolling Stones, U2 and many others.
Now, however, Tench is finally immersing himself in music of his own. You Should Be So Lucky, released on Tuesday, is his first solo album, with a dozen songs that include 10 originals.
"I've always written songs since I was a kid — always," said Tench, 60. "So I kept writing songs for the hell of it. But I didn't want to make a record just for the sake of making a record. This time around, I kind of felt like 'Well, there are some good songs here, and I think they should exist in some way other than as a demo hidden in my closet. I think they deserve to be heard.'"
Music was in Tench's makeup from his childhood. He gave his first piano recital when he was 6, playing classical music. Not long thereafter, however, his sister introduced him to the Beatles.
"The Beatles just took my head off, like so many other people," Tench said.
Through the years, some of his songs have been recorded by other artists, including Rosanne Cash.
For his own album, Tench aimed for a certain austerity.
"I didn't want to make something that was fussy. I didn't want any artifice attached to it. I just wanted to say, 'Here they are,' as if playing a song for a friend of mine in the living room."


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Advertise your special promotions, featured menus, seasonal cocktails, and upcoming events with these menu tents! Perfect for your bar, restaurant, hotel lobby, café, or catering service, these tabletop displayettes can be placed on almost any surface for your guests to read. They're also a convenient and efficient advertising method because you can quickly swap out old menus, business cards, or wine lists with new specials at the beginning of each week, or as often as needed. Read more
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Duties range from menu planning to budgeting, procurement to scheduling, marketing to decorating, customer service to audio-visual production, and more.
Event planners are organized, creative and detail oriented. They plan and execute events as diverse as product launches, festivals, conferences, trade shows, competitions, grand openings, weddings, anniversaries, fundraisers, galas, conventions, travel tours, rallies, award ceremonies, film premieres, fashion shows, concerts, and parties of all kinds.
UFV's Hospitality Event Planning certificate fully equips you to plan, promote and run professional events in this growing industry. You learn about business management and accounting, marketing and public relations, food handling, beverage serving, and event logistics. To complete your studies, you participate in a four-week practicum to acquire experience and make industry connections.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (24 votes).
In short: Great trail raceIn full: The hill at the start is a killer. Another well organised race by Purple Patch, marshalling was excellent. The mixture of gravel track, grass, woodland trail and road made for an excellent run. Enjoyed the woodland trail. Will be back next year. Date of review: July 12, 2011
In short: Undulating it was not but lovely race neverthlessIn full: Wow! Very nearly turned round and went home again once I realised the hill was the start but glad I stayed. Fabulous marshalls, extra water stops as it was quite a humid day and quiet, scenic route. Not brilliant for the spectators who had been promised bacon butties to get them there and then the snack wagon turned up late. Could be tempted to try again next year (once the memory of the hills has faded...)Date of review: July 12, 2011
In short: Wonderful race - fab scenery and great encouragement from marshallsIn full: First 1K a shocker but after that lovely ups and downs, through woods and lanes. Really enjoyable race!Date of review: July 12, 2011
In short: A special trail race around Disraeli's back gardenIn full: Well-organised but informal race with excellent marshalling on trails around Hughenden Manor. A special race - do it before it catches on and gets too popular!Date of review: July 11, 2011
In short: Great race. Definitely more hilly than undulating but challenging and a good trail run. Organisation spot on as usual from Purple Patch. Really enjoyed it - will be back next year! Date of review: July 11, 2011
In short: Not undulating. Make no mistake, this was hilly. In full: Great atmosphere, excellent organisation. Despite what the profile suggests the hills are not over after the first 5k (I could have cried at 9k) but fun variety of scenery and trails. I'll be back to get in under the hour!Date of review: July 11, 2011
In short: Tough hills at the beginning, awesome downhill at the end.Date of review: July 10, 2011
In short: Scenic, challenging and very well organisedIn full: Great little race this one. Hilly and rough enough to be a bit challenging, set in a lovely location around Hughenden and great organisation from Purple Patch. The arch and flags arounfd the start gave it the feel of a much bigger race and the apple at the end was a nice touch. Marshalling and signage round the course was spot on.Only slight niggles for me was that as the race grows in size they will need more loos (nearer to the start would be good too) and these ran out of loo roll early on. The sausage and bacon baps were a bit prcey at £3.60 too (Ciabata or not!), but as these were the ponly food available I had no choice (too early a start for breakfast!)Date of review: July 10, 2011
In short: Never a dull moment on this trail race, short start climbs and rough terrianIn full: I really enjoyed this far more than a road race and its probably the best trail race I have run. Getting a PB for the 10k is going to be very hard on this course with steep but short climbs all the way thru. You even have to jump over a log at 9k. Fantastic stuff.Date of review: July 10, 2011
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Will Arizona Election be Fraud Free? Yes, and Here's How
Plus, meet the new CEO of the Downtown Tucson Partnership.
Plus, meet the new CEO of the Downtown Tucson Partnership.
Arizona Game and Fish wants the aircraft to manage bighorn sheep.
Team plans to use rocket which runs on a Russian-made engine; Canadian government funding couldn't be secured.
Goal is to have water make its way into river, keeping it flowing even in dry seasons.
Technology being developed for a vehicle to navigate itself, promising to make roads safer eliminating human error; however, it also raises legal questions.
Inside Tucson Business Editor Evans discusses week's top stories, including housing, bioscience, start-up competition.
A U.N. weather agency says there may be irreversible damage to the planet; a new Tucson center drafting plans for how people could survive.
New grant-funding structure promises more money for planetary research, but local scientist negative impacts.
Department's commission meeting Saturday to vote on proposed changes to fishing, hunting licenses.
The agency rejected the state's air quality and regional haze plans.
Under $200M federal allocation, White Mountain Apaches will get 'clean water for another 100 years.'
Public invited to Sierra Vista gathering Tuesday; state game officials oppose plan to set aside 1,300 sq. miles.
County-tested treatment for invasive species not being implemented because it's too expensive.
The issue has raised flags among environmentalists, who argue it could be devastating to the area's natural surroundings.
US officials say this means including finding ways to reduce demand, conservation and better management of supplies.
Obama administration says this year's budget cuts haven't harmed ability to fight fires.
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I've just returned from the IBM Tivoli Pulse conference in Las Vegas – a meeting of over 4000 customers, partners, and IBM employees.
There was a lot to digest, but three of the major themes caught my attention, and my imagination.
First, IBM put a huge push behind their Dynamic Infrastructure initiative. Sounds like so many other automation and autonomic initiatives of the past, right? Well, things are getting better, and "dynamic" is becoming more of a realistic possibility, especially with the emergence of cloud computing and cloud services models.
Second, a lot of time was spent on IBM's Service Management Industry Solutions. When I first heard of this, my thought was that IBM was creating solutions for the Service Management industry (i.e. food services, janitorial services, hospitality services). But this is much larger than that – much, much larger. IBM is taking their unique ability to pair business (non-IT) expertise with IT consulting, planning, and technology delivery, and constructing (careful – here comes the "f" word) frameworks for several vertical industry segments.
IBM is perhaps the only organization in the world that can take this on fully and hope to deliver a meaningful result. But beyond that, this represents a huge opportunity for IT professionals to become the transformation agents within their own organizations, contributing at a whole new level.
Lastly, I was really impressed by IBM's Smarter Planet initiative. The primary thought here was that the key to a greener planet is to take inefficiencies out of just about every form of business through the intelligent application and deployment of technology. At first I was thinking this was just another marketing initiative, but in the course of this event, listening to the keynotes and talking to a number of IBM execs, it became apparent that this is a substantial cultural shift within IBM itself. Just think about that for a moment – when 400,000 employees all change their direction and focus, their sheer mass is going to make a noticeable difference.
Magic (Johnson) gave an excellent talk, and reminded the audience that you should do two things no matter what your job or role. First, service starts with knowing your customers – not just who they are, but what they do and what is important to them. And second – always over-deliver. Go that extra step. Exceed expectations. The boost in loyalty, goodwill, and improved customer relationships will be well worth the effort. Good thoughts to keep with us….
If you missed Pulse 2009, perhaps because your company has put a clamp down on travel expenses, you are in luck! IBM is hosting the "Dynamic Infrastructure Forum" March 3-4, 2009, on your computer. This is an IBM Virtual event, no travel required! [Register Today!]
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5 Most Sinful Cities in America
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- If you're the kind of person who eats dessert first or picks a college to attend because of its party-school reputation, here's a look at five "sinful cities" you'd probably love to move to.
"Our list includes some things that might not make a city very desirable -- like the level of violent crime -- but five of the seven things we looked at are actually kind of harmless," says Randy Nelson of property-listing site Movoto.com, which recently ranked America's largest cities for residents' involvement with the Seven Deadly Sins.
The study analyzed 95 of the nation's 100 most-populous communities (Movoto couldn't get complete data for the other five) to see how often locals commit the Catholic Church's seven major sins: Envy, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Pride, Sloth and Wrath.
Nelson came up with the idea for the study because he wanted to test whether Las Vegas really lives up to its "Sin City" nickname.
"Everyone calls Las Vegas 'Sin City,' which got me thinking: 'What are sins, and can we somehow technically measure them?'" he says.
The expert ended up matching each behavior on the church's 1,400-year-old list of sins with a modern-day measure of immorality.
For instance, Nelson gauged Wrath by looking at the FBI's annual report on each U.S. city's violent-crime rate -- the number of murders, robberies, aggravated assaults, rapes and non-negligent manslaughter cases reported each year per 1,000 residents.
Other measures the study used:
- Envy. Movoto quantified this sin by looking at each community's FBI property-crime rate, which counts how many burglaries, larcenies and car thefts occur each year per 1,000 residents.
- Gluttony. The study looked at the U.S. Centers for Diseases Control's latest estimates of each city's obesity rate.
- Greed. Nelson calculated Greed by using Philanthropy.com's figures of how much the average person in each locale gives to charity in a given year. The lower the percentage of disposable income donated, the higher the assumed greed.
- Lust. The site ranked each community's Lust level by determining the number of strip clubs per capita advertised on Yelp.com.
- Pride. Nelson measured Pride by calculating how many plastic surgeons each city has per capita, again based on Yelp.com listings.
- Sloth. Movoto judged Sloth by looking at CDC estimates of each city's inactivity rate, the percent of a community's population that's not physically active.
Surprisingly, Las Vegas only came in 10th place on Movoto's list of 21st-century Sodoms and Gomorrahs.
Nelson says that's because the only deadly sin the study found Vegas significantly engages in is Lust, given the city's high per-capita number of strip clubs.
"Las Vegas does have some crime and theft and other measures of sin, but it's really just adult entertainment that keeps it in the top 10," says Nelson, who didn't measure gambling because casinos are illegal in many U.S. cities.
Click below to check out the five communities that Movoto's study crowned as America's Most Sinful Cities. All figures refer to things that occur within city limits only, omitting suburbs and other parts of metro areas.


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Anthropology At FAU!
Anthropology Department MA Graduate and Current Graduate Student Co-Author Children's Book
Alumni Sarah Nohe and current graduate student Rose Gualtieri wrote and illustrated a children's book, "The Misadventures of Sandy Trowels: The Mystery of the Wizard Oil." The book is about a girl who uses archaeological field techniques in her daily adventures. The book is a wonderful introduction to archaeology and a great primer to illustrate the techniques of archaeological fieldwork.
Sarah Nohe, a graduate of FAU's MA program in Anthropology, is the outreach worker for the Southeast Region Center for Public Archaeology at FAU. Rose Gualtieri is a master's student whose thesis research is the study of Preacher's Cave in Eleuthera, Bahamas. The publishing of the book was made possible by a grant from the 2013 Southeastern Archaeology Conference. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to FPAN.
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FAU Graduate Student Gets to Study Newly Discovered Monkey Species in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Steven McPhee, Florida Atlantic University graduate student in the Anthropology Department, has been given the remarkable opportunity to study the behavior and abundance of the newly discovered monkey, lesula, one of ASU's top 10 new species of 2012.
This collaborative project will take Steven deep into the rainforest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa, to a remote conservation area known as TL2. The TL2 conservation area is a 20,000 sq. km (12,427 miles) expanse that is ecologically rich in wildlife. The region is home to forest elephants, bonobos, okapi, Congo peacocks, leopards as well as many primate species. Because of the area's isolation, low human population, and unique ecology, a core area of the TL2 region has now been proposed as the Democratic Republic of Congo's newest national park, the Lomami National Park.
Steven's goal is to further describe the behavior of this newest member of the primate family. Lesula is a very shy, cryptic species. Steven will collect camera trap photos and vocalization data to assess how unregulated hunting is affecting lesula populations throughout the national park.
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Anthropology Graduate Students Have The Opportunity to Assist with Summer Field Research with Faculty Member
Graduate Students Kelin Flanagan and Ashley Hampton
Two Anthropology graduate students, Kelin Flanagan and Ashley Hampton, had the opportunity this summer to assist Dr. Clifford Brown with his ongoing survey of the Chinandega Department of Nicaragua.
Ashley Hampton says "working with Dr. Clifford Brown was a once in a lifetime experience. I was able to gain valuable hands-on knowledge about fieldwork with a professional archaeologist. I learned how to systematically survey an unknown area to find new sites and how to map them as well. I managed my own excavation unit, allowing me to apply my previous academic knowledge in the field. Facing cultural and linguistic barriers, I had to collaborate to have a successful field season. Working in Nicaragua was a unique opportunity. It helped me to better refine my thesis topic and I learned how to handle myself in a professional fieldwork setting."
"Field work in Nicaragua with Dr. Clifford Brown was an experience like no other," says Kelin Flanagan. "There are countless skills I would never have developed in the classroom or labs or even while conducting local fieldwork. The chance to collaborate with international academics, professionals and institutions opened my eyes to the realities of the field project process. Where there were holes in my knowledge or skill-set, this trip filled them in. Securing permissions, mapping, collaboration with federal and local governments, collaboration with land-owners, and the step-by-step process of researching possible site locations, discovering a site, recording it, planning the approach to examine the site, excavations, problem solving in the field, and project completion were all challenges I had to find creative solutions to. The chance to work extensively with a professional mentor gave me the opportunity to ask questions and explore as no other field project or field school opportunity has."
The Ecuador Field School
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Lana Ruck
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My experience in Ecuador was both fun and educational. My original reason for going was to decide how strong my interest in archaeology was before my senior year of college to see if I wanted to pursue it in graduate school. My favorite part of the experience was excavating a human burial uncovered by a construction team.
I didn't pursue traditional archaeology for my master's degree, but I did end up coming to FAU for grad school because of my previous experience with the Ecuador Field School. My experience in the field is definitely helping me in my studies in paleoanthropology. I would highly recommend the Ecuador Field School for anyone who is questioning whether or not archeaeology is for them; at the very least, they'll have 6 weeks of fun in a beautiful country!
Brittany Reneau
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I have been to the Ecuador Field School three times. Each time I have had a different experience, but each time was amazing. My favorite part about the field school is getting to work alongside people from different universities and making friends and connections that have been beneficial not only in my personal life, but also in my academic career.
The first time I went to Ecuador, I was going to do my senior research. I never intended to continue with my education in anthropology. After I went to Ecuador, I decided that I wanted to get my master's degree in anthropology and it was all because of the experience I had at the Ecuador Field School. The ability to conduct my own research while still being guided and the requirement to produce a paper at the end of the field school session is something that is very unique to this program. I believe it was very beneficial in me realizing the potential I had in this field. Even though I will not be returning to Ecuador for a while, the friends I have in the country and the experiences I've had will remain with me for a lifetime.
Alexandra Thomas
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While working in Ecuador you develop this unique niche of being both a tourist and a local worker.
The experience itself is humbling. I realized that with a language barrier you begin to rely on your other senses and your internal gut feelings. Functioning like this helps you understand people and see your surroundings in a brand new way. I started appreciating the gorgeous mountains, the constant view of the Pacific Ocean. I still miss the sound of lapping waves lulling me to sleep at night! It was remarkable how much Spanish we all picked up, how quickly we learned to flag down camionetas, and how comfortable we all became in Salango. I made many, many, important connections on this trip and I am a much better person because of my phenomenal experience in Ecuador.
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A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of MK-0431A in Pediatric Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (MK-0431A-170)
This study is currently recruiting participants. (see Contacts and Locations)
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First received: November 11, 2011
Last updated: November 17, 2016
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|First Received Date ICMJE
|November 11, 2011
|Last Updated Date
|November 17, 2016
|Start Date ICMJE
|December 2011
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|June 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
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|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01472367 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
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|A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of MK-0431A in Pediatric Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (MK-0431A-170)
|Official Title ICMJE
|A Phase III, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of MK-0431A (A Fixed-Dose Combination Tablet of Sitagliptin and Metformin) in Pediatric Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Inadequate Glycemic Control on Metformin Therapy (Alone or in Combination With Insulin)
|Brief Summary
|The purpose of the study is to assess the safety of the addition of sitagliptin, and its effect on hemoglobin A1c (A1C), fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and the proportion of patients requiring glycemic rescue therapy in pediatric patients 10-17 years of age (inclusive) with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with inadequate glycemic control on metformin therapy (alone or in combination with insulin). The primary hypothesis is that the addition of sitagliptin reduces A1C more than the addition of placebo after 20 weeks of treatment. Participants who complete the 20-week base period of the study may choose to participate in the extension period of the study and continue on or off treatment assigned during the base period for an additional 34 weeks.
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|Phase 3
|Study Design ICMJE
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
|Intervention ICMJE
|Study Arms
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|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Estimated Completion Date
|June 2018
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|June 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|10 Years to 17 Years (Child)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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|United States, Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Germany, Guatemala, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
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|Ecuador, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands
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|Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
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|Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
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|November 2016
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Sato's back to his reclusive ways, but just as Misaki and Kaoru decide to intervene, the world of online fantasy comes crashing down - it turns out Mia is actually someone Sato knows!
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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Tough hills, great views, def be back next year!In full: Top day out, in lovely countryside. Hills were killers and plenty of them, course was long at 28 miles, due to last minute diversion. Tech T, great medal and beer glass, BBQ and bar at end, cakes at aid stations - what more can you want!!!. Seemed like lots of villagers turned out to support the event, super marshals - def be back next year. Date of review: July 4, 2013
In short: Superb day out on the South DownsIn full: Top race, well organised, great water / feed stations, tough hills, loads of mud. Def be back again!!! Well done to all involved. Date of review: May 9, 2012
In short: Fab views, great weather, lovely course, great checkpoints, bargain!!! Just sort the 15 min queue out at the finish to register your time and collect your cert and it would be perfect. Date of review: January 17, 2012
In short: Great event, nice varied route, good T-shirt, gels at water stations and a snack afterwards. Date of review: January 5, 2012
In short: Great day out, friendly event and for a good cause. In full: Well organised, friendly event. Better this year due to a bigger field of runners. Frequent checkpoints break the run up and the instructions are easy to follow. Hope there is a 3rd Clanger next year.Only thing I would do different is to wear old road shoes, as alot of race on hard surfaces. Date of review: March 13, 2011
In short: You must do this at least once!In full: Outstanding event, fantastic personal challenge but as part of a team that has to work together. The camaraderie between the teams and the marshals makes this a must do event. The money raised goes to a great cause and is worth the fund raising efforts. Date of review: January 23, 2011
In short: Excellent race, loved the mud and water. I'll be back!Date of review: February 21, 2010
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Well, I don't really care either way, none of this affects me really. But I think that since it's so key to the NS economy and it's a huge tradition, Paul and Heather should probably just leave it alone. But whatever, doesn't matter either way to me.
My question for all of you "newbies" is, why are you here?!? Is it just to vent?? Paul's not gonna read this you know! It's a Paul fansite where we focus on discussing his musical career. We do talk about the other things in his life, but that's not why we're here. So your venting here isn't achieving anything but ticking off some of the members of this board. If that makes you feel better, go ahead, but I must say it's pretty pointless. Maybe write a letter to your local leader instead, I don't know.


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Hojun Song is a cutting-edge, tech-obsessed Korean artist breaking boundaries with his passion for telling stories through technology. From building open-source satellites to constructing The Strongest Weapon in the World, the visionary leans on his engineering background to project mediations on society via his tactile installations. It's clear that Song hopes to instill a sense of empowerment in the world, through the DIY nature and uplifting undertones in each of his works.
The Creators Project: How long have you been making art?
Hojun Song: I've been an artist since 2004. I found myself as a media artist in the beginning of my career, but now I do not know which category I'm in. I'm an artist who is interested in making stories using technology.
But you didn't study art in school, right? What is your background?
I went to engineering school, but I didn't study hard. Mostly I was on snowboarding trips or traveling. Around graduation time, I wanted to express something, but I had doubts.
Why is that?
Because I'd never really made anything before. But then I found out you can tell stories through technology. So I went to grad school for media art. During my grad school years, I focused on technology more than art, because I wanted to focus on technology and engineering-type expressions. Then I left school and started working on my art.
Lately you've been working on a project building satellites. Can you explain that a bit?
My mission was to make a satellite as useless as possible from a scientific perspective. I wanted to make something for myself and explain that satellites are not only for science, but also for the arts… for someone's dream. Just like how we listen to music and involve cultural activities—they are not really functional. But we value them very much.
The idea of finding beauty in the things we don't usually associate with being beautiful is a part of a lot of your work. "The Strongest Weapon in the World" comes to mind. What was that project about?
My assumption about the world's strongest weapon was something that spits out beautiful messages even in the event of a nuclear explosion.
What do you mean?
You know when we were little there was always some kid who kept getting beaten up, but wouldn't fall and just stuck to his guns? That kid will eventually win over the bigger kids. I wanted to send a message to these nuclear disarmament councils that bombs are not the strongest weapon. My bomb can't be scratched and will spit out messages of righteous words, talking about hopes and dreams.


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Topic: Setup and Configuration forum should be split into Unix and Windows
I see someone beat me to the search request. I didn't see a split idea for the Setup and Configuration forum.
Who is the moderator, are they overwhelmed, or do these suggestions get action. I can understand the low priority of this... just thought I would add 2 cents worth...
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Wait and see guys, the same person will give you a speech saying.."now apple incorporates the latest of HD technology" after the change!
The Blu-ray disc (BD) format has enjoyed steady growth after its rival HD DVD threw the towel in early 2008. Sales of both players and movies have been increasing pretty rapidly and the quality provided by BD is now considered as reference for high-definition video. But Steve Jobs, the chief exec of Apple, believes that Blu-ray will eventually become another Super Audio CD or DVD Audio.
"Blu-ray is looking more and more like one of the high end audio formats that appeared as the successor to the CD – like it will be beaten by Internet downloadable formats," said Steve Jobs in an email exchange with a user, reports MacRumours web-site.
The end-user was complaining that Apple's latest Mac Mini, which is based on Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40GHz (with 3MB cache, meaning that it is slower than the four years old model E6600) microprocessor and an Nvidia core-logic along with GeForce 320M graphics core, did not feature a Blu-ray drive despite rather whopping price of $699.
Even though Apple is a part of the Blu-ray disc association, it has never released a single product that supports Blu-ray out of the box. The end-users can still acquire an external driver from a third party and enjoy Blu-ray technology without Apple's help.
It is pretty understandable that Mr. Jobs does not want to have another physical format: Apple makes tremendous amounts of money on its iTunes business, which sells music and which lends movies. Regrettably, neither iTunes nor competing online platforms allow watching movies with the same quality and bit-rate as Blu-ray does, but for Mr. Jobs even 720p resolution seems to be enough. In fact, the head of Apple does not see any value in the physical formats at all nowadays.
"The downloadable movie business is rapidly moving to free (Hulu) or rentals (iTunes) so storing purchased movies or TV shows is not an issue. […] We may see a fast broad move to streamed free and rental content at sufficient quality (at least 720p) to win almost everyone over," added Mr. Jobs.
But despite of criticism from various parties, physical video formats – Blu-ray and HD DVD – enabled a great progress for the high-definition home entertainment industry. The BD and HD DVD essentially brought high-quality 1080p video to homes back in 2006, something online services cannot do even now, the Blu-ray 3D is set to bring stereo-3D experience and the standards that will follow are likely to take advantage of ultra high-definition resolutions. Will online services be able to compete head-to-head?
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Where to Eat in D.C. During the Inaugural
To start, you might want to relive President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama's famous date night in New York, and Birch & Barley executive chef Kyle Bailey is a veteran of the New York culinary institution Blue Hill, the scene of that date. Located in the capital's hip stretch of 14th Street near Logan Circle, Birch & Barley delivers a unique food and beer experience, with a full spectrum of styles, traditions, regions and flavors with 555 artisanal beers curated by beer director Greg Engert and and desserts by pastry chef Tiffany MacIsaac. The last inaugural luncheon featured molasses sweet potatoes, but perhaps Bailey's Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts will prevail this time.
Remember Obama's famous beer summit? You can recreate that in a more grand fashion at Churchkey, located above Birch & Barley and sharing its 555 hand-picked labels. It's an unparalleled combination of small-batch brands with three climate-controlled cellars, a deep selection of traditional glassware and a rare level of knowledge further enhanced by the talent and wit from Bailey's kitchen.
Remember that Krispy Kreme doughnut run during the campaign in Florida? Bailey and MacIsaac -- husband and wife -- are overdue to open a a fried chicken and doughnut concept called GBD (Golden Brown Delicious) in the DuPont Circle section of D.C. The menu includes decadent doughnuts such as the Pretty Cadillac (Grapefruit-Campari Old Fashioned with pink sanding sprinkles) and Coco Loco (Coconut Old Fashioned, pina colada glaze and toasted coconut) that could certainly satisfy any sugar craving.
If it's a good burger you desire, look no farther than Bobby's Burger Palace . You might have seen the video of the president grilling steaks with celebrity chef and Food Network star Bobby Flay during a Father's Day event on the South Lawn in 2009. Flay's Bobby's Burger Palace pays tribute to America's regional flavors and traditions. Guests can get a taste of the Americas with 10 signature burgers, including the Philadelphia Burger with Provolone cheese, griddled onions and hot peppers; the Buffalo Style Burger with red hot sauce, blue cheese dressing and watercress; the Dallas Burger, which is spice-crusted and topped with coleslaw, Monterey Jack, barbecue sauce and pickles; the Santa Fe Burger, with house-made queso sauce, pickled jalapenos and blue corn chips; and the Palace Classic Burger, with American cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion. (All served on a sesame seed bun.)


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(11) Anonymous, January 17, 2014 8:51 PM
It always amazes me that when Israel is mentioned in the media or there are discussions about environmental issues none of the mind boggling statistics mentioned in the above graphic are mentioned. I don't understand it. From solar energy to electric cars and on and on. Israel is an example of what should be happening in Canada, the U.S. etc. I really don't understand. I guess understanding hurts too much. That would make us right and that can't happen.... right?
(10) Nechama, January 15, 2014 1:50 AM
(9) Anonymous, January 9, 2014 10:50 PM
Thank you Aish
(8) Susan, January 31, 2013 1:05 PM
(7) Greg, January 26, 2013 12:15 AM
Science-based environmentalism, not sky is falling "green" activism
What is remarkable about the Israeli success in improving the environment has been the focus on using technology and rational thought to solve problems. Sadly, in Europe and America, environmentalism has been hijacked by sky-is-falling liberalism who self-hate, push for a lower birthrate, and make environmentalism into a intrusive, elitist cause. Israel has achieved much without succumbing to the hysteria of the "green" groups.


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Debates of Nov. 28th, 2007
House of Commons Hansard #26 of the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was resp.
- Question Period
- Economic Statement
- United Nations
- Russell Martin
- Violence Against Women
- Genome Canada
- Gold Glove Award
- Ukraine
- Roger Levert
- Bloc Québécois
- Ukraine
- Government Policies
- North American Indigenous Games
- Middle East
- Minister of Justice
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Tackling Violent Crime Legislation
- The Environment
- Airbus
- Victims of Crime
- Hog and Beef Industries
- Fishing Industry
- Manufacturing Industry
- Middle East
- Violence Against Women
- Employment Insurance
- Agriculture
- Colombia
- Justice
- Child Safety
- Darfur
- Points of Order
- Government Response to Petitions
- Judges Act
- Committees of the House
- Workplace Psychological Harassment Prevention Act
- Employment Insurance Act
- Human Rights
- Petitions
- Starred Questions
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Motions for Papers
- Private Members' Business
- Income Tax Act
- Tackling Violent Crime Act
- Budget and Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2007
- Canada Evidence Act
- Employment Insurance Act
- Phthalate Control Act
- Old Age Security Act
- Food and Drugs Act
- Income Tax Act
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Halifax West.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Economic Statement
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Rob Anders Calgary West, AB
Mr. Speaker, Canada's government recently announced the deepest tax cuts in a generation. The economic statement announced last month proposes broad-based tax relief for individuals, families and businesses of almost $60 billion.
There will be a $14 billion reduction in the federal debt. Measured against the economy, the national debt has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years.
The GST will be lowered to 5%.
Business taxes have been reduced to make Canada more competitive and investment friendly.
Together, these measures will reduce personal income taxes by more than $400 for a typical family earning $80,000 a year.
I am proud to be part of this hard-working, focused government that is committed to lowering taxes.
United Nations
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Susan Kadis Thornhill, ON
Mr. Speaker, the United Nations General Assembly has lost its way in the Middle East. Its agenda has become politicized and its authority weakened.
Again this year, some 20 resolutions are dedicated to singling out one member state, Israel, for discriminatory treatment, without even a semblance of balance, undermining the UN's very legitimacy.
Why does the government continue its incremental approach, acquiescing and indulging in this flawed, one-sided process that does nothing to bring about a peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israeli conflict?
In November 2005, the previous Liberal government proposed a comprehensive review of these one-sided resolutions being rehashed every year, with a goal of moving instead to a Canadian-initiated omnibus resolution at the General Assembly of the UN that would restore balance and fairness into the process and be conducive to peace.
I call on the government to introduce a Canadian resolution on the Middle East that will move to restore the credibility of the UN so that it can perform true to its mission of fairness and the rule of law.
Russell Martin
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Luc Malo Verchères—Les Patriotes, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased and proud to acknowledge Russell Martin from Quebec, who is visiting Parliament Hill today. A member of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2006, Russell Martin has already demonstrated that he has the calibre of a Roy Campanella or a Johnny Roseboro, two catchers who have marked the history of that prestigious baseball team.
A short while ago, Russell Martin, who was in his second major league season, won the Golden Glove award for best catcher in the National Baseball League. He also received the Silver Slugger award for best offensive player at his position. These honours crown a particularly eventful year for Russell Martin, who also played in last July's all-star game between the best players of the American League and those of the National Baseball League after more than 2 million supporters voted for him.
On behalf of my Bloc Québécois colleagues, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Russell Martin.
Russell Martin
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
Russell Martin
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for New Westminster--Coquitlam.
Violence Against Women
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Dawn Black New Westminster—Coquitlam, BC
Mr. Speaker, shockingly, violence against women still permeates our society. We are in the middle of The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence and fast approaching--
Violence Against Women
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
Order. The hon. member for New Westminster--Coquitlam.
Violence Against Women
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Dawn Black New Westminster—Coquitlam, BC
Mr. Speaker, shockingly, violence against women still permeates our society. We are in the middle of The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence and fast approaching December 6, a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It was my private member's bill that created this day, so it has particular significance for me.
Later today, members of Parliament will stand in the House of Commons and vote on a motion which calls upon Japan to offer a formal, sincere and unequivocal apology to the women forced into sexual slavery during the second world war. Several of these so-called comfort women are on Parliament Hill today, and one cannot help but be moved to tears by their terrible stories.
A vote in favour of this motion would be a vote in support of not only these women but all women across the world who have experienced unspeakable violence just because they are women. I urge all members to vote in favour of this motion. It is simply the right thing to do.
Genome Canada
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
James Rajotte Edmonton—Leduc, AB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge Genome Canada. Since its inception in 2000, Genome Canada has built a strong research enterprise, allowing Canadian genomics scientists to gain well-deserved respect and credibility for the work they have accomplished on both the national and the international scenes.
The government's investment in Genome Canada will enable this scientific community to continue their important work of providing cutting edge research in key sectors such as agriculture, energy, the environment, fisheries, forestry, health, and new technology development that will help shape the future.
Later this afternoon, some of the world's leading scientists in genomics and proteomics research will be showcasing their projects in the Commonwealth room. During this exhibit, these scientists will demonstrate how they have achieved success in key research areas and also raise awareness of strategic research priorities of importance to the Canadian economy and society.
I encourage all my colleagues to walk down to the Commonwealth room to visit this important exhibit.
Gold Glove Award
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Marlene Jennings Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine, QC
Mr. Speaker, we are fortunate to have with us in Ottawa today my guest, Russell Martin, a former resident of Montreal West and a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Russell recently won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award as the National League's best defensive catcher.
He also won the Louisville Silver Slugger Award as the best offensive player at his position.
I am proud to say that as a youth Russell honed his skills playing in the NDG Baseball Association in the early 1990s.
His determination and hard work to make it to the major leagues serve as an inspiration to all young Canadian athletes.
I would like to congratulate Russell and his family on all his accomplishments and extraordinary success.
They have good reason to be proud.
Canada is proud.
Statements by Members
November 28th, 2007 / 2:10 p.m.
Peter Goldring Edmonton East, AB
Mr. Speaker, today we remember the Holodomor, a crime against humanity that the world has chosen to forget.
More than seven million perished in Ukraine in a planned famine created by Stalin's despotic 1930s regime.
This annihilation was not caused by the ravages of nature nor the scourge of pestilence, nor by the obliteration of war, but by the hand of a dictator consumed with hatred.
Why mankind wreaks death and destruction on its own in such unimaginable numbers might not even have understanding given it by the Almighty in the hereafter.
Ukrainians, starved to death in the "Breadbasket of Europe", are being remembered in ceremonies across Canada and around the world.
We remember today the victims of the Holodomor, of the dark side of humanity, and by remembering we help the world guard against those who would repeat such genocide.
Roger Levert
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Claude DeBellefeuille Beauharnois—Salaberry, QC
Mr. Speaker, on November 6, Roger Levert passed away at the age of 68. Roger was a city councillor in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield for more than 21 years, receiving an award from the Union des municipalités du Québec after 20 years in that role.
This likeable man had a passion for his work and enthusiastically represented his constituents and neighbourhood, working hard to serve everyone's needs. He was a grass-roots politician and always pushed for development in his neighbourhood, second only to the quality of life of its residents.
Roger was known not to beat around the bush and would best be described as a straight talker. He was an honest and generous man, who will be missed by everyone.
The Bloc Québécois and I would like to offer our condolences to his wife, Jeanne-d'Arc, his daughters, Sylvie and Nancy, and his sons, Dany and Roger Jr.
Bloc Québécois
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Denis Lebel Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean, QC
Mr. Speaker, as its name implies, the "Bloc" is powerless to implement any measures in Quebec's interest. As you can see, all it can do is talk, criticize and block.
As for the ideas it comes up with, André Boisclair said it best: "when one does not have the responsibility that comes with wielding power, one can say whatever one likes".
Not only has the Bloc been wandering around Quebec empty-handed, it has also failed to maintain a consistent position on assistance for the forestry and manufacturing industries. Now it is demanding that the federal government intervene, but the member for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord and his colleagues voted against the Speech from the Throne, which promised to take positive action for these sectors.
Moreover, the Bloc believes that, "historically, the federal government's economic policies have often had a negative impact on Quebec's development". The Bloc should apologize to Quebeckers for its inability to take action.
Fortunately, workers can count on Conservative members because when we make promises, we keep them. We have what it takes to act in the best interest of Quebeckers and Canadians.
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Borys Wrzesnewskyj Etobicoke Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, today marks the 75th anniversary of humanity's descent into the abyss of the Holodomor, the famine genocide of Ukraine's rural population.
Six to ten million were starved to death in the breadbasket of Europe.
As the famine raged, Ukraine's lush countryside was denuded of its leaves and grasses as people ate anything that grew.
One by one, hundred after hundred, thousand after thousand, million after million, they lay down their starved skin-and-bone bodies and became one with its fertile black soils, life extinguished.
As millions starved, Stalin exported grains from Ukraine's fertile lands to the west, a west which, apart from a handful of brave politicians and journalists, turned its gaze away while eating the bounty, the bread, from these starving lands.
Seventy-five years later, a genocide by attrition continues under our watch in Darfur. On the 75th anniversary of the Holodomor, let us pledge to those who have placed their trust in our leadership: Beelsh nikoly. Never again.


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The Long View
It all started with a good day at the office. The way the wife tells it, her husband came home from work one day in 2006 in a particularly buoyant mood. The epitome of a self-made man, he had started as a box boy at a major supermarket chain, worked his way up to vice president in charge of its largest division, and then left to form his own sales and marketing company. Soon, with the help of his wife, the firm grew to employ 30,000 people. Now, having just sealed an especially big deal, he blurted out, "Do you want to move?" "No," was her quick reply, before she surprised herself by adding, "Unless it's on the water." He told her to go ahead and look.
The terrace, which is shielded by canopies of woven willow and canvas panels, overlooks Salt Creek Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
She is a native Californian, and he had moved west as a child. For 30 years they lived happily about a mile inland from Monarch Bay, in Laguna Niguel, a hilly town in California's Orange County. Still, the Pacific had always beckoned. When she started house hunting, it wasn't hard for her to find, if not her dream house, her dream location: a sheer bluff directly above Salt Creek Beach, a legendary surfing haven in nearby Dana Point.
The front steps are limestone, and the plantings include aeonium, lavender, and clipped mounds of westringia fruticosa and pittosporum.
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Avionics, Satellite-Based Approaches Help Reduce Eurocopter Sound Footprint
During recent test flights in Marignane, France, Eurocopter used a combination of avionics and augmented satellite guidance to develop landing approaches that could lead to a significant reduction of the sound footprint from its commercial and military rotorcraft.
Using a twin-engine EC155, Eurocopter performed the test flights as part of the Green Rotorcraft Integrated Technology Demonstrator program, under Europe's Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative. The Clean Sky Initiative is a public-private partnership aimed at reducing the environmental impact of aircraft flying in Europe.
The automated low-noise approaches were performed using the helicopter's flight management system (FMS) and automatic flight control system (AFCS), with landing approach vertical guidance provided by EGNOS, the European Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS).
The combination of the avionics systems and the SBAS provided automatic monitoring of speed profiles and ascent rates on the EC155. Eurocopter confirmed from the test flights that these low-noise approaches can be configured for local environmental requirements in different regions.
"Improving the neighbor-friendly aspects of rotorcraft continues to be a priority for us, and these new tests underscore how advanced flight guidance systems can be brought together with the latest navigation technologies to reduce perceived sound," said Yves Favennec, vice president of research at Eurocopter.
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Study of Ganetespib (STA-9090) + Docetaxel in Advanced Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (GALAXY)
This study has been terminated.
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.
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Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.
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First received: May 2, 2011
Last updated: November 4, 2015
Last verified: November 2015
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The purpose of this study is to determine whether combining ganetespib (STA-9090) with docetaxel is more effective than docetaxel alone in the treatment of subjects with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Stage IIIB
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Stage IV
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic
Drug: Docetaxel
Drug: Combination of ganetespib and docetaxel
Phase 2
Phase 3
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|A Randomized, Phase IIB/III Study of Ganetespib (STA-9090) in Combination With Docetaxel Versus Docetaxel Alone in Subjects With Stage IIIb or IV Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
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Genetics Home Reference related topics: lung cancer
MedlinePlus related topics: Cancer Lung Cancer
Drug Information available for: DocetaxelU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Progression-free survival in two co-primary populations [ Time Frame: 14 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Overall Response Rate [ Time Frame: 14 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]ORR is the proportion of subjects who achieve tumor response
- Determine qualitative and quantitative toxicities [ Time Frame: 14 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]AEs will be graded by NCI-CTC criteria. Tabulations of adverse events by frequency, relatedness and severity will be presented. Data will be presented by treatment arm and overall. No formal statistical analyses are planned.
- Determine plasma drug concentrations of the combination [ Time Frame: 14 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Assessed via measurement of Cmax levels.
- Evaluate Quality of Life [ Time Frame: 14 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]As measured by the EORTC QLQ -C30 questionnaire
- Disease Control Rate [ Time Frame: 14 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Disease Control Rate is defined as the proportion of patients with best response, according to modified RECIST 1.1, of CR, PR or SD, where the SD must be for at least 6 weeks or 12 weeks.
- Tumor size change [ Time Frame: 14 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Tumor size changes from baseline to at least 6 and 12 weeks
- Overall survival [ Time Frame: 21 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Study Start Date:
|May 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|October 2015
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Active Comparator: Single agent docetaxel
Drug: Docetaxel
75 mg/m2 administered on Day 1 of a 3-week treatment cycle by 1-hour intravenous infusion
|Experimental: Combination of ganetespib and docetaxel
Drug: Combination of ganetespib and docetaxel
Ganetespib 150 mg/m2 in combination with docetaxel 75 mg/m2. On Day 1 of each 3-week treatment cycle, ganetespib and docetaxel will be administered as separate 1-hour intravenous infusions. Ganetespib 150 mg/m2 will be administered again on Day 15 of each cycle.
Detailed Description:
Preliminary signals of clinical activity of ganetespib as a single agent have been observed in NSCLC. A novel approach to treatment of NSCLC is the combination of Hsp90 inhibitors, such as ganetespib, and taxanes. Such combinations have shown potential for synergy in preclinical and clinical evaluations with other Hsp90 inhibitors. Preclinical studies with ganetespib and taxanes have indicated that the combination of these drugs was more effective than either drug alone at inducing cell death, and an ongoing phase 1 study indicates that the combination is well tolerated and warrants systematic evaluation in a larger study.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Genders Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- confirmed diagnosis of NSCLC
- Stage IIIB or IV NSCLC
- ECOG Performance Status 0 or 1
- Prior therapy defined as 1 prior systemic therapy for advanced disease
- measurable disease
- Radiologic evidence of disease progression following most recent prior treatment.
- Adequate hematologic, hepatic, renal function
Exclusion Criteria:
- Active or untreated CNS metastases
- Active malignancies other than NSCLC within the last 5 years with the exception of adequately treated cone-biopsied in situ carcinoma of the cervix uteri or basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
- Serious cardiac illness or medical conditions
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness
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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, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01348126
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Germany: Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices
Netherlands: The Central Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects (CCMO)
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Respiratory Tract Neoplasms
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Neoplasms by Site
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Carcinoma, Bronchogenic
Bronchial Neoplasms
Antineoplastic Agents
Tubulin Modulators
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ESCANABA _Tickets are available for the 42nd annual Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet.
The banquet is May 11 at the Island Resort and Casino in Harris, 15 miles west of Escanaba on U.S. 2-41. It is the first year at this location after being held at The Danforth Place in Escanaba since 2008. Previous banquets were held in Iron Mountain and Marquette.
Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased and/or ordered by May 8. They are available throughout the Upper Peninsula from members of the UPSHF executive council. (A complete list of members is included).
The banquet begins at 6 p.m. (EDT) in the room behind the casino proper. Also recognized will be four U.P. high school students who will receive scholarships from the Hall of Fame.
The 2013 induction class includes Paul Miller and Pat Groleau of Escanaba, Rick Comley and John Vasseau of Marquette, the late Ron Nettell of Hancock, Bob Whitens of Hermansville, Bob King of Manistique, Ron (Satch) Englund of Menominee, Deanna (Sutton) Kreski of Rudyard/St. Ignace and Deke Routheaux of Ironwood.
Nomination deadline is June 1 each year, and once a person is nominated the file remains active until they are selected. There are currently 272 nominations on file, with 149 in the pre-1970 division and 123 in the post-1970 division. Each year, seven inductees come from the post-1970 division and three come from the pre-1970 division. The cutoff was moved from 1960 to 1970 for the 2013 class.
New nominations, or updated information on previous nominees, should be submitted to UPSSA executive secretary Dennis Grall in Escanaba, either at 2115 24th Ave. S., 49829, or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Escanaba: Dennis Grall (789-9005), Dave Lahtinen (786-8561); Gladstone: Wayne Marshall (428-4719); Manistique: Seb Rubick (341-2400); Hermansville: Frank Rodman (498-2421).


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Applying a Hybrid Approach to Fracture Flux Conservation
Ionut Prodan | September 13, 2016
Today, guest blogger and Certified Consultant Ionut Prodan of Boffin Solutions, LLC discusses using a hybrid approach to calculate fracture flux in thin structures. When modeling thin fractures within a 3D porous matrix, you can efficiently describe their pressure field by modeling them as 2D objects via the Fracture Flow interface. Significant fracture flux calculation issues, however, may arise for systems of practical interest, such as hydraulic fractures contained within unconventional reservoirs. See how a hybrid approach overcomes such difficulties.Read More
Matteo Lualdi | August 23, 2016
Today, guest blogger Matteo Lualdi of resolvent ApS, a COMSOL Certified Consultant, discusses the benefits of creating a simulation app to analyze a solid oxide fuel cell stack. For many businesses, numerical modeling and simulation are valuable tools at various stages of the design workflow, from product development to optimization. Apps further extend the reach of these tools, hiding complex multiphysics models beneath easy-to-use interfaces. Here's a look at one such example: a solid oxide fuel cell stack app.Read More
Alfred Svobodnik | April 4, 2016
Today, we welcome Managing Director Dr. Alfred J. Svobodnik of Konzept-X GmbH, a COMSOL Certified Consultant and developer of multidisciplinary virtually optimized industrial design technology (M-voiD® technology). MP3 players, smartphones, and tablets allow us to listen to our favorite music almost everywhere. While driving in a car, we should also enjoy the highest sound quality. Learn how to use simulation to reproduce sound in one of the most difficult environments — a vehicle — to design better automotive sound systems.Read More
Linus Fagerberg | February 24, 2016
Today, guest blogger Linus Fagerberg of Lightness by Design, a COMSOL Certified Consultant, shares how multiphysics simulation provides accuracy in automotive muffler design. The acoustic design of mufflers in the automotive industry has traditionally been performed by an iterative process where different alternatives are compared by experimental methods until a satisfactory design is found. Numerical simulation can drastically reduce a project's time and expenses, while simultaneously increasing the performance of the muffler.Read More
Nagi Elabbasi | February 10, 2016
Today, guest blogger and Certified Consultant Nagi Elabbasi of Veryst Engineering shares simulation research designed to optimize band gaps for phononic crystals. Phononic crystals are rather unique materials that can be engineered with a particular band gap. As the demand for these materials continues to grow, so does the interest in simulating them, specifically to optimize their band gaps. COMSOL Multiphysics, as we'll show you here, can be used to perform such studies.Read More
Giuseppe Petrone | January 18, 2016
Today, guest blogger and Certified Consultant Giuseppe Petrone of BE CAE & Test discusses creating apps to perform thermal analyses of electronic devices. When manufacturing electronic devices, leading companies often look to simulation in order to thermally characterize their products. At BE CAE & Test, we have found a more efficient way of answering such requests: designing apps that are tailored to our customers' needs. Our surface-mount device app, presented here, is just one testament to what apps can achieve.Read More
Alexandre Oury | March 11, 2015
Today, we welcome a new guest blogger, Alexandre Oury of SIMTEC. He discusses the analysis of current distributions in a molten salt electro-refiner. In a webinar highlighting electrochemical recycling processes, SIMTEC presented a computational approach for predicting current distributions in a molten salt electro-refiner. The three main types of current distribution (primary, secondary, and tertiary) were treated, with a particular emphasis on the first two types. Using COMSOL Multiphysics, we implemented primary and secondary current distributions in an electrolysis cell.Read More
Vincent Bruyere | March 4, 2015
Today, we are pleased to introduce a new guest author, Vincent Bruyere of SIMTEC, who shares insight into the modeling of induction furnaces. Induction heating has become an important process in many applications, from cooking meals to manufacturing. It is valued for its precision and efficiency along with being a non-contact form of heating. In this guest post, I will describe how to build an induction furnace model in COMSOL Multiphysics and demonstrate how it can enhance your design.Read More
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Today, guest blogger and Certified Consultant Mark Yeoman of Continuum Blue shares a numerical modeling example for RFID applications. We'll look at how we can make use of COMSOL Multiphysics® simulation software to determine the operating read range of a passive RFID tag powered by a reader's interrogating field. Additionally, we will look at how we can maximize this operating range by optimizing the tag's antenna design.Read More
Nagi Elabbasi | August 8, 2014
Today, we invite guest blogger Nagi Elabbasi of Veryst Engineering to share the work they performed on simulating wear in COMSOL Multiphysics. Using COMSOL Multiphysics, we implemented a wear model and validated it by simulating a pin-on-disc wear test. We then used the model to predict wear in an automotive disc brake problem. The results we found showed good agreement with published wear data.Read More
Lexi Carver | July 24, 2014
Modular orthopedic devices, common in replacement joints, allow surgeons to tailor the size, material, and design of an implant directly to a patient's needs. This flexibility and customization is counterbalanced, however, by a need for the implant components to fit together correctly. With parts that are not ideally matched, micro-motions and stresses on mismatched surfaces can cause fretting fatigue and corrosion. Researchers at Continuum Blue Ltd. have assessed changes to femoral implant designs to quantify and prevent this damage.Read More


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Everton boss Roberto Martinez says that the club are planning to open talks with full-back Leighton Baines regarding a new contract.
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Martinez, who departed Baines' former club Wigan Athletic at the end of last season, thinks that the closure of the transfer window signals the right time to begin negotiations with the England international.
"When the window is open I think it's the wrong time to speak about those things and so we hadn't discussed it," he told reporters.
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Fatal crash in Watford City area
God works for the good of all who love him
A warm stream of tears ran down her face as frustration raged in her heart and the "why" questions raced through her mind. She could not take it any longer. As she sat on the cold, hard bench, she questioned why she couldn't be out there smashing the ball like her star athlete teammate.
Why couldn't she serve the ball so ridiculously hard and fast like the other girls? Why couldn't she dig or set the ball perfectly? Did God even want her on the team for anything at all? Why would he make her suffer like this when he knew how bad she wanted this? She was good for nothing and she knew it.
Do you often wonder why you have to go through a trial in your life while it seems as though the life of the person next to you is a cake walk? It just doesn't seem fair. Unfortunately, even when it is super hard, God is the only one we can find hope in. He has a vast and beautiful plan for each and every person's life. Because he is omniscient, he already knows how our lives are going to play out and what decisions we will make before they happen. His omniscience gives us comfort because we then know we have a purpose. It also comforts because we are given peace knowing that we are not just on this earth to live and then die a while later. We have an ultimate purpose.
In Romans 8:28 it says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
If anything else doesn't give us hope, this verse should because when we have all things working together for our good, what can go wrong? If God loves us, cares for us and wants everything to work together for our good, why does it seem that we are constantly on a battlefield facing trials?
In 1 Peter 1:6-7 it says, "In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kind of trials. These have come so that your faith of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." God gives us trial to teach us things. The lesson may be different every time. He may be trying to teach us patience, faith, humility, peace, or some other quality. Even though it is hard, we must rejoice in our hardship because we are growing closer to him.
Why did God allow the perfectly capable volleyball player to sit on the bench even after she had put in hundreds of hours of hard work and practice?
It might have been to teach her humility. Also, if she had not been sitting there she may have never gotten the opportunity to hear the testimony of the two-time cancer survivor who took stats for the team. If she had not had the chance to sit there she probably would not have a relationship with her teammates. Most importantly, if she was not sitting there God could not have used this situation to test and strengthen her faith. We do not know God's exact reasoning and we may not ever know; however, we must put our full faith in God. We must trust that he knows what he is doing and he will make everything work together for our good.
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ESCANABA – Eric Wade Baldwin, 11, of 629 N. 20th. St., Escanaba, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Salvation Army in Escanaba. Funeral services celebrating the life of Eric Wade Baldwin will be held at 5 p.m. Friday at the Salvation Army with Maj. Ralph Hansen officiating. A luncheon will be served following the funeral services in the Salvation Army Fellowship Hall. A complete obituary will be in Thursday's Daily Press. In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to the Baldwin family. Envelopes will be available at the Anderson Funeral Home or the Salvation Army. The Anderson Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements and online condolences can be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net.


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I don't understand the Marquette County Board spending $870,000 to shorten the runway at Sawyer when it only costs $20,000 per year to maintain the north end.
They could take $20,000 a year from the fund they propose to use to shorten the runway and it would last for over 40 years. Do the math.
Once you shorten the runway, you'll never be able to lengthen it again, in the event technology requires longer runways.
Re-consider your decision and use a calculator if necessary!
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Immix Eleven Amplification completely redesigned new V-Series 30 is powered by four EL84s and features two channels. Channel one uses an EF86 and has a 6-position tone selector and a brightness cut knob, while channel two uses three 12AX7s and a 3-band EQ section. There are also master and gain knobs, as well as a colour control that lets you select the shade of the isolated LEDs that illuminate the logo panel—or you can set it to automatically cycle through them.
Bogner Atma
Bogner Amplification brought the new EL84-loaded Atma to NAMM this year. This 18-watt, 3-channel (clean, crunch, and lead) little beast boasts a 3-way switch for '60s, '70s, or '80s-style gain, voicing, and compression. Other features include the 3-way bright switch and 18/5/1 power attenuation.
MI Amplification
Australia's MI Amplification released a quartet of classic amp-inspired 1x12 combos at NAMM 2013. Be it the Apache, Aquarius, Crystal Lattice, or the Duchess, each of these tone machines boasts a unique take on vintage sounds.
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FAA Approves Bell 212 Spray System from Simplex
Simplex Aerospace can begin installing its large capacity agricultural spray system on the Bell 212, following an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for its Model 204 system.
Simplex Model 204 in flight. Photos courtesy of Simplex Aerospace
The system holds 370 gallons of fluid. The company developed it in response to requests for a medium Bell helicopter spray system that was suitable for large spray operations. Model 204 was approved for an aircraft speed of up to 105 knots, and features fill ports within the pilot's field of view, along with emergency dump doors and cargo hook access with hook installed.
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Most of the nation's largest hospitals have already deployed electronic health record systems, but less than 20% of the 700,000 practicing doctors are using them. There's a lot at stake if these doctors don't deploy these systems.
Digitized records provide a timely, cost-effective way to share patient information. If physicians aren't using them in their private practices, they lose those benefits, as do the hospitals they work with. Continued use of paper records puts patients at risk for medical mistakes, ill-informed treatment decisions and unnecessary tests because hospitals and doctors don't have easy access to information about recent tests, health histories and other important data.
There are looming financial implications as well. Last year's stimulus legislation provides more than $20 billion in incentives to doctor practices, hospitals and other healthcare organizations that show they're making "meaningful use" of EHRs; meaningful use is likely to require that healthcare providers be able to electronically exchange patient data. At risk are incentive payments of as much as $64,000 for a physician practice and millions of dollars for hospitals, depending on their size. Penalties for non-compliance start in 2015, when physicians and hospitals that treat Medicare patients will see a reduction in fee reimbursements if they aren't complying with meaningful use requirements.
With so much at stake, most large hospitals aren't leaving it to chance that doctors will adopt EHRs. Partners HealthCare, which operates several Boston hospitals, has taken the atypical approach of mandating that its physicians use EHRs. Huntington Memorial Hospital is helping its doctors go digital by giving them a free e-prescription system. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Inova Health System are offering their physicians subsidized EHR systems.
These four healthcare organizations are taking different approaches, but their goals are the same: to help the independent practices with which they work make the complicated and expensive transition to EHRs.
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