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Oxaliplatin, Gefitinib, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Esophageal Cancer
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RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as oxaliplatin, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Gefitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Combining oxaliplatin and gefitinib with radiation therapy may kill more tumor cells.
PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of oxaliplatin when given together with gefitinib and radiation therapy and to see how well they work in treating patients with locally advanced or metastatic esophageal cancer.
|Esophageal Cancer
|Drug: gefitinib Drug: oxaliplatin Procedure: conventional surgery Procedure: neoadjuvant therapy Radiation: radiation therapy
|Phase 1 Phase 2
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|Study Design:
|Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|ZD1839 (IRESSA®) With Oxaliplatin and Radiotherapy for Esophageal Carcinoma. A Phase I/II Study With Biologic Correlates
- Maximum tolerated dose (phase I)
- Response (phase II)
- Survival
- Quality of life
- Safety and toxicity
- Immunohistochemistry
|Study Start Date:
|May 2003
|Primary Completion Date:
|May 2006 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
- Determine the maximum tolerated dose of oxaliplatin when administered with gefitinib and radiotherapy in patients with locally advanced or metastatic adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction. (Phase I)
- Determine the response rate in patients treated with this regimen. (Phase II)
- Determine time to tumor progression and median survival in patients treated with this regimen.
- Determine quality of life in patients treated with this regimen.
- Determine the safety of this regimen in these patients.
OUTLINE: This is a phase I, open-label, dose-escalation study of oxaliplatin followed by a phase II study.
- Phase I: Patients receive oxaliplatin IV over 2 hours on days 1, 15, and 29. Beginning on day 1, patients undergo radiotherapy once daily, 5 days a week, for 5.5 weeks. Patients also receive oral gefitinib once daily on days 1-365. Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity Approximately 3-6 weeks after the completion of chemoradiotherapy, patients are evaluated. Some patients undergo surgical resection* and possibly receive a second course of oxaliplatin (IV over 2 hours on days 1, 15, and 29) 4-8 weeks after surgery. If surgery is not indicated, some patients may receive an additional course of oxaliplatin.
Cohorts of 3-6 patients receive escalating doses of oxaliplatin until the maximum tolerated dose is determined. The MTD is defined as the dose preceding that at which 2 of 3 or 2 of 6 patients experience dose-limiting toxicity.
- Phase II: Patients receive oxaliplatin, gefitinib, and radiotherapy as in phase I at the MTD. Some patients then either undergo surgical resection* and/or begin a second course of oxaliplatin as in phase I.
NOTE: *Oral gefitinib is discontinued ≥ 7 days before surgery and is restarted when the patient has recovered.
Quality of life is assessed at baseline, 5-6 weeks, and then every 2-3 months for 1 year.
Patients are followed every 2-3 months for 1 year.
PROJECTED ACCRUAL: Approximately 15-45 patients (3-12 for phase I and 12-33 for phase II) will be accrued for this study within 2 years.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 120 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus or gastroesophageal (GE) junction
Locally advanced or metastatic disease by clinical staging, including esophagogastroduodenoscopy and esophageal ultrasound
- Stage T2, N0 disease and beyond
Bulk of tumor must be in the esophagus of patients with GE junction tumor
- Bronchoscopy is required if primary esophageal tumor is < 26 cm from the incisors
- No brain metastases
- Over 18
Performance status
Life expectancy
- At least 4 months
- WBC ≥ 3,000/mm^3
- Granulocyte count ≥ 1,500/mm^3
- Platelet count > 100,000/mm^3
- Bilirubin normal
- ALT and AST ≤ 2.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN)
- Alkaline phosphatase ≤ 2.5 times ULN
- Not specified
- No symptomatic congestive heart failure
- No unstable angina pectoris
- No cardiac arrhythmia
No clinically active interstitial lung disease
- Patients with chronic stable asymptomatic radiographic changes are eligible
- Not pregnant or nursing
- Negative pregnancy test
- Fertile patients must use effective double-method (including barrier) contraception during and for 3 months after study participation
- No peripheral neuropathy ≥ grade II
- No severe hypersensitivity to gefitinib or any of its excipients
- No history of allergy to platinum-based compounds or antiemetics administered with protocol-directed chemotherapy
- No active or ongoing infection
- No other uncontrolled illness
- No other significant clinical disorder or laboratory finding that would preclude study participation
Biologic therapy
- No concurrent colony-stimulating factors during course 1 of study therapy
- More than 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy
Endocrine therapy
- Concurrent steroid therapy allowed
- More than 4 weeks since prior radiotherapy
- Not specified
- More than 30 days since prior non-approved or investigational drugs
No concurrent administration of any of the following:
- Phenytoin
- Carbamazepine
- Rifampin
- Barbiturates
- Highly-active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
- Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort)
- No other concurrent investigational agents or therapy
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00093652
|United States, New York
|Roswell Park Cancer Institute
|Buffalo, New York, United States, 14263-0001
|Principal Investigator:
|Milind Javle, MD
|Roswell Park Cancer Institute
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00093652 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|October 6, 2004
|Last Updated:
|October 5, 2015
Keywords provided by Roswell Park Cancer Institute:
adenocarcinoma of the esophagus
recurrent esophageal cancer
stage II esophageal cancer
stage III esophageal cancer
stage IV esophageal cancer
squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Esophageal Neoplasms
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Digestive System Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Digestive System Diseases
Esophageal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Antineoplastic Agents
Protein Kinase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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text: A Guide to Common Medicinal HerbsHere's a look at some of the more common medicinal herbs. Most herbs have not been completely tested for effectiveness or interactions with other herbs, supplements, drugs, or foods. Products added to herbal preparations may also cause interactions. Be aware that "natural" does not necessarily mean "safe." It is important to tell your healthcare providers about any herb or dietary supplement you are using.Chamomile(Flower)Considered by some to be a cure-all, chamomile is commonly used in the United States as a sedative. It is used in Europe for wound healing and to reduce inflammation or swelling. Few studies have evaluated its effectiveness for any condition. Chamomile is used as a tea or applied as a compress. It is considered safe by the FDA. It may increase drowsiness caused by drugs or other herbs or supplements. Chamomile may interfere with the way the body uses some drugs, causing too high a level of the drug in some people. As with any medicinal herb, consult your healthcare provider prior to taking it.Echinacea(Leaf, stalk, root)Echinacea is commonly used to treat or prevent colds, flu, and infections, and for wound healing. More than 25 published studies looked at how well echinacea worked to prevent or shorten the course of a cold, but none was conclusive. And a 2014 study compared echinacea with a placebo for treating colds. It found that echinacea did not have any effect on a cold. Study results also have shown that long-term use can curb the body's immune system. It should not be used with drugs that can cause liver problems. People allergic to plants in the daisy family, which includes ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies, may be more likely to have an allergic reaction to echinacea.Feverfew(Leaf)Feverfew was traditionally used to treat fevers. It is now commonly used to prevent migraines and treat arthritis. Some research has shown that certain feverfew preparations can prevent migraines. Side effects include mouth ulcers and gastrointestinal irritation. People who suddenly stop taking feverfew for migraines may experience the return of their headaches. Feverfew should not be used with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, because those drugs may change feverfew's effectiveness. It should not be used with warfarin and other drugs that make it hard for the blood to clot.Garlic(Cloves, root)Garlic is used for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. It has antibacterial effects. Reports from small, short-term, and poorly described studies show that it may cause small reductions in total and LDL cholesterol. German research results on garlic's cholesterol-lowering effect, however, have been distorted for a positive effect, the FDA says. Researchers are currently exploring garlic's possible role in preventing cancer. The FDA considers garlic safe. It should not be used with warfarin, because large amounts of garlic may affect clotting. For the same reason, large amounts should not be taken before dental procedures or surgery.Ginger(Root)Ginger is used to ease nausea and motion sickness. Research suggests that ginger can relieve nausea caused by pregnancy or chemotherapy. Other areas under investigation are in surgery and nausea caused by motion. Reported side effects include bloating, gas, heartburn, and nausea.Gingko(Leaf)Ginkgo leaf extract has been used to treat a variety of conditions like asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus. It is also used to improve memory and to prevent dementia and other brain disorders. Some studies have supported its slight effectiveness, although exactly how gingko works isn't understood. Only extract from leaves should be used. Seeds contain ginkgo toxin. This toxin can cause seizures and, in large amounts, death. Because some information suggests that ginkgo can increase the risk for bleeding, it should not be used with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anticoagulants, anticonvulsant drugs, or tricyclic antidepressants.Ginseng(Root)Ginseng is used as a tonic and aphrodisiac, even as a cure-all. Research is uncertain about its effectiveness, partly because of the difficulty in defining "vitality" and "quality of life." There is a large variation in the quality of ginseng sold. Side effects are high blood pressure and tachycardia. It's considered safe by the FDA, but shouldn't be used with warfarin, heparin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, estrogens, corticosteroids, or digoxin. People with diabetes should not use ginseng.Goldenseal(Root, rhizome)Goldenseal is used to treat diarrhea, and eye and skin irritations, and as an antiseptic. It is also an unproven treatment for colds. Goldenseal was found to have berberine. Berberine is a plant alkaloid with a long history of medicinal use in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Studies have shown that goldenseal is effective for diarrhea, but it's not recommended because it is considered poisonous. It can cause skin, mouth, throat, and gastric irritation. It is also not recommended because of the plant's endangered species status.Milk Thistle(Fruit)Milk thistle is used to treat liver conditions, high cholesterol, and to reduce the growth of cancer cells. Milk thistle is a plant that originated in the Mediterranean region. It has been used for many different illnesses over the last several thousand years, especially liver problems. Although study results are uncertain, some promising information exists.Saint John's Wort(Flower, leaf)Saint John's wort is used as an antidepressant. Recent studies have not confirmed that there is more than a slight effect on depression. More research is needed to determine the best dose. A side effect is sensitivity to light, but this is only noted in people taking large doses of the herb. St. John's work can cause a dangerous interaction with other commonly used medicines. Always talk with your healthcare provider before using this herb.Saw Palmetto(Fruit)Saw palmetto is used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Recent studies have not found it to be effective for this condition, however. Side effects are gastrointestinal upset and headache, both mild.Valerian(Root)Valerian is used to treat sleeplessness and to reduce anxiety. Research suggests that valerian may be a helpful sleep aid, but there are no well-designed studies to confirm the results. In the United States, valerian is used as a flavoring for root beer and other foods. As with any medicinal herb, talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking it. Health Encyclopedia A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Search Health Library


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Hi. We live in a rural area in the midwest but on a very busy State Route. We live right over a bridge so the road was elevated about 50 years ago so out property is down a hill. When you are driving over the driving over the bridge you can see right down into our yard. In the summer the trees by the creek have leaves so there is more privacy. But you can still see down into the yard at a certain point (and we would like not to see the road). The house is about 25 feet from the road and you can hear the traffic in the house. We thought about planting a row of ornamental grasses by the road right in front of the house. (would this help with noise reduction). Then we thought we might plant a row of some kind of hedges so you cant see down in the yard. Would this work? How far apart should you plant the bushes and grasses? Whats the best type of bush to plant as a hedge (we thought maybe burning bushes). Any ideas? Our neighbor across the street used burning bushes, yews, spruces and ornamental grasses to landscape his front yard. The last two pictures are of or neighbors house but I definitely don't want spruce trees in out front yard. Our major wants are privacy, and a sound barrier. But we still want to be able to see when we pull out of our driveway, its difficult already.
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Burning bushes are lovely in the fall but also will lose leaves in the winter.
I'm busy planting for privacy and noise reduction also.
Evergreens would give privacy year round. Are there other pine trees that you could trim the bottom for visibility on your drive that you like. Check local nurseries and they will tell you how to plant. Also take note as you drive around your neighborhood for ideas.
I'd want a fence or wall if zoning permitted it, near that road.
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Thank! I love spruce trees, we have one on the other side of the drive. I just think that they would get to big. The neighbors across the street planted a row of spruces in front of their house and they have gotten to big and one almost fell on their house. So, I would like to plant hedges instead of trees. I would like however to plant about 3 cedar trees (or smaller spruces) next to the bridge. Then a row of bushes and then ornamental grasses. Do you know of any spruce trees that would grow just big enough for privacy but not get huge. The spruce on the other side of our drive is huge, I don't know how old it is, when we moves heres 25 years ago it was about as tall as the electric pole next to it.
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Hi all!! I was wondering if anyone has any experience filling a 26,000 gallon swimming pool with their well. Would this cause any problems? Im having a hard time finding someone who will deliver pool water to me due to my location and them not being able to get enough hose back to my property. Any information anyone has would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance for your time!!!
Besides this being a slow process, here wil what will need to be done:
Cycle the run times on and off. You do not want to run the well pump for a day or so straight through or you may burn it out.. Go for maybe 5 hr's, then off 1 hr.
Once the pool if full DO NOT add any chamical's until th water is tested. Chances are that the iron will be high. If ou add chlorine to iron you will get all sort's of different color water (purple, brown, green, etc....). Have the water tested first for iron content and then remove that with the proper chemical's prior to adding any standard maintenece chemical's.
Once it is full AND all the mineral's are removed, you are good to go. Keep an eye on it though as each time you need to "top off" you may need to add mineral remover.
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First, we need a bit more information. Do you have the paperwork that came with your well pump install? It would be nice to know the following;
Lets assume that you can run your pump for 2 hour intervals, 3 times a day. Let's say that you can get 4 gallons/minute from the pump. Based on those numbers we can acquire 1440 gallons per day, which means it'll take about 18 days to fill up a 26,000 gallon pool. And those are very optimistic numbers IMO. Anyway, that's a little something to think about and perhaps someone else will chime in with some additional information.
I would be wary of the well fill in your pool for both the potential problems with the well mechanics as far as the motor etc, and the water content.
A tanker of water would probably be better. Maybe the local fire station could assist? I have tried using a well on a 17K before and it took a while to get the water cleaned up.
Hello again!! Thanks for all your information!! Luck came my way yesterday and I finally found someone with a smaller 5000 gallon water truck that would do the job and be able to access the property. Thanks again to all who posted!!
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Many of the new teachers who take jobs with the Charles County, MD, public school system need help adjusting to small-town life after they are hired. That help comes in the form of a teacher-services department staffed by a secretary, a veteran teacher and an HR specialist.
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Paulinho joined Tottenham from Brazilian side Corinthians last summer for £17m, but has recently fallen out of favour under Sherwood and hasn't started a Premier League game for over a month.
The midfielder said last week he was "not feeling well or comfortable" at White Hart Lane due to his lack of game time and difficulty in learning English.
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North Korea is a harsh and isolated dictatorship, but Jieun Baek is not about to let that minor detail get in her way.
"My obsession, my life passion, is with this idea of trying to bombard this country with information about the outside world," said Baek. "To get people to not only think about what's outside their reality, but also trying to build mental capacity to act on that. I'm not trying to start a revolution, because the regime has no qualms about wiping … people out, but trying to inform that citizenry is something I'm really interested in."
Baek's parents were born in South Korea, but her interest in the North began when she arrived at Harvard College. "It was November of freshman year, and some cute guy asked me to come to a talk at Kirkland House. I didn't even know what Kirkland House was at that time. I went, and speaking was Kang Chol-Hwan, who was sentenced to a prison camp [in North Korea] at the age 9 for 10 years. He was talking about how he was being tortured and all these awful things, and it was just a shock to my system," she said.
Following a gap year working at the U.S. State Department, Baek graduated in 2010 and took a job in her native California with Google, managing ad sales and researching projects to help North Korean defectors access information.
Despite the job's enviable prestige, Baek, 27, always intended to return Cambridge and the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), where she has earned a master's degree in public policy.
"There are lots of amazing kids at Harvard, obviously, but she's a very amazing one," said Graham Allison, director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at HKS. "She is determined that North Korea is going to be free. She's determined that this is going to happen sooner rather than later, and if you tell her anything she could do to make that more likely, I'd say watch out, she'll probably do it."
Baek started "Inalienable," a blog that provides a conduit for North Korean defectors to freely tell their remarkable and often heartbreaking stories, and she co-produced "Divided Families," a documentary about families torn apart by the icy relations between North Korea and most of the world.
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FSU Volleyball At A Glance: FSU Volleyball At A Glance: The Ferris State women's volleyball team, which is 5-0 overall this campaign, will take part in the Amerihost-Grand Valley State Fall Classic Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2-3, in Allendale, Mich. The Bulldogs will face non-conference foes Wheeling Jesuit (W.Va.), Minnesota-Duluth, Central Washington and Arkansas Tech in the event.
Big Weekend: The Bulldogs defeated West Virginia State last Thursday (Aug. 25) in their 2005 season opener and then won four consecutive matches in the annual FSU Holiday Inn Invitational held last Friday and Saturday (Aug. 26-27) at FSU's Ewigleben Sports Arena in Big Rapids, Mich. Among Ferris' victories in the home invitational were a 3-2 victory over 24th-ranked Lock Haven (Pa.) Friday and a 3-1 triumph Saturday over previously unbeaten Seattle Pacific (Wash.). FSU was the only school of 10 teams participating in the event to finish with an unblemished record.
Last Season: Ferris State claimed its ninth Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship in 2004 after winning the league's annual postseason tournament for the first time ever. FSU concluded the 2004 campaign with a 25-7 overall record and a second place 14-4 GLIAC North Division mark. The Bulldogs also advanced to the NCAA-II National Tournament for the 12th time in school history.
The 33rd Season: The 2004 campaign marks the 33rd season of FSU women's volleyball. Since the program's inception in 1972, the Bulldogs have compiled a 697-397 (.637) overall record. Ferris has won nine GLIAC titles, made 12 NCAA-II Tournament appearances and registered 25 winning seasons in its previous 31 campaigns.
GLIAC Preseason Poll: FSU was picked to finish fourth in the 2005 GLIAC Volleyball Coaches Preseason North Division Poll as announced by the league office. The Bulldogs totaled 26 points in the balloting, which was conducted by the conference's head coaches. A year ago, Ferris also took fourth place in the preseason coaches poll with 26 points. Grand Valley State was the favorite to repeat as regular-season divisional champion as the Lakers recorded 31 points along with three first-place votes. Findlay, which tied for second place in the South Division last campaign, received 23 points and three first-place votes in being selected this year's favorite. Northwood and Northern Michigan were chosen second and third, respectively, in the North Division poll.
Nationally-Ranked: The Bulldogs are ranked 17th overall in the 2005 CSTV/American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division II Coaches Top 25 Preseason Poll announced by the AVCA. FSU registered 295 total points in the balloting process and is among five conference schools listed in the top 25. Ferris concluded the 2004 campaign ranked 20th in the AVCA's final regular-season poll. In addition to FSU, the other GLIAC schools featured in the preseason poll include 11th-ranked Northern Michigan, Grand Valley State (14th), Northwood (16th) and Ashland (25th).
All-Tourney Selections: Ferris State senior libero Brittny Godlewski (St. Clair Township/Marysville), junior outside hitter Danielle Baucher (Kalamazoo/Mattawan) and junior middle hitter Karla White (New Baltimore/Anchor Bay) were among nine individuals named to the FSU Holiday Inn Invitational All-Tournament Team.
1,000 Digs Club: Brittny Godlewski notched her 1,000th career dig in Friday's win over Lock Haven (Pa.). She ranks ninth to date on FSU's career digs chart and is eight digs away from tying Kelly Stosik (1,065; 1986-89) for eighth place on the school's all-time list.
Another Good Start: The Bulldogs, who registered their best start in school history (10-0) in 2000, have now won their first four matches seven of the last eight years to date. The 2005 campaign marked the second-straight season in which the Bulldogs opened the year at home. Prior to last season, FSU had not played its season opener at home since 2001. Ferris improved to 27-6 (.818) all-time in season-opening encounters with last Thursday's win, including a 9-1 mark under head coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm. The Bulldogs have won 14 of their last 16 season openers to date.
The Head Coach: FSU head coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm presently ranks second among Ferris' all-time coaching victory leaders. Brandel-Wilhelm, who has a current 313-116 (.730) career mark, is 195-96 (.670) in nine seasons at Ferris. A 1990 Alma graduate, Brandel-Wilhelm guided the Bulldogs to NCAA-II Tournament appearances in 1999, 2002 and 2004. Brandel-Wilhelm was voted the GLIAC's Coach of the Year in 2002.
On The Internet: Ferris State University Athletics' official web site can be found at www.ferris.edu/sports. The site features information on all of FSU's varsity athletics programs including rosters, statistics, yearbooks and more. The squad's 2005 yearbook can also be found at the site.
Great Run: Ferris has won 20 or more matches six times under 10th-year head coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm. The Bulldogs are 162-59 (.733) over the past seven years and have reached the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional Tournament three times in that span. FSU has advanced to the GLIAC Tournament seven consecutive years to date.
Home Sweet Home: The Bulldogs improved to 28-0 in non-conference home outings during head coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm's tenure with five victories last weekend. Overall, Ferris is 87-20 (.813) in home matches under Brandel-Wilhelm.
Tough At Home: The Bulldogs have compiled a 234-60 (.796) record to date in 24 seasons of competition at Ewigleben Sports Arena since moving from the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Building in 1981. Ferris, which has compiled six undefeated home seasons in the facility, registered a 12-3 mark at home in 2004.
Big Numbers: Sixteen different FSU players saw action last weekend. The Bulldogs' current 19-player roster is the program's second-largest in school history behind last season's roster of 20 players.
Hitting The Road: Ferris State is 609-286 (.680) overall since 1981 and sports a 393-229 (.632) record in road/neutral site matches during that span. The Bulldogs were 5-2 in neutral site outings last campaign.
Live Stats At Home: "Live Stats" of all remaining 2005 Ferris home matches will be provided in progress via the internet. Visit www.ferris.edu/sports and click on the "Live Stats" icon to access the "Live Stats" feature.
Bulldog Quick Notes: FSU's Danielle Baucher tied a personal career-high with 30 digs versus Wheeling Jesuit, which is the seventh highest single-match figure in Bulldog history. Baucher also recorded her 800th career dig in the match ..... Senior middle hitter Lauren Heine (Ypsilanti) needs 13 kills to notch her 500th career kill ......... Karla White is 25 kills away from compiling her 400th career kill ...... FSU's 38 block assists versus Wheeling Jesuit are the second-highest figure since team statistics for the category began in 2000 ....... Ferris has won 17 of its last 19 outings dating back to last campaign.
Tough Schedule: Seven of FSU's opponents this season are ranked in the 2005 CSTV/AVCA Preseason Top 25 Coaches Poll, including fourth-ranked Minnesota-Duluth, Northern Michigan (11th), Central Washington (12th), Grand Valley State (14th), Northwood (16th), Lock Haven (24th) and Ashland (25th).
Bulldog Captains: Senior setter Emily Clouse (Tiffin, Ohio/Bascom Hopewell-Loudon), Brittny Godlewski and Danielle Baucher have been named tri-captains for the 2005 campaign. Baucher had a team-leading 416 digs and added 340 kills last season. Clouse totaled 572 assists and 220 digs while Godlewski chipped in 396 digs.
The FSU Roster: Ferris' 2005 active roster includes five seniors, five juniors, two sophomores and seven freshmen. Eight of the 19 players are outside hitters, seven are middle hitters, and four others fill the squad's setter, defensive specialist and libero roles. Emily Clouse (Ohio) is the only squad member not from the state of Michigan.
Bulldog Athletics Luncheon: The initial Bulldog Athletics Luncheon of the 2005-06 athletics season will be held Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 12-1 p.m. (EDT) at FSU's Wheeler Pavilion located at Top Taggart Field. Featured speakers include FSU women's volleyball head coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm, football head coach Jeff Pierce and women's soccer head coach Melissa Lalonde. For more information, please contact the FSU Alumni Office at (231) 591-2345.
A Look At The Opponents:
Wheeling Jesuit: FSU holds a 3-2 overall mark against Wheeling Jesuit following last Saturday's win in the FSU Holiday Inn Invitational. Prior to the most recent meeting, the Cardinals had pulled out a 3-2 triumph over the Bulldogs in the last meeting (9/6/03) at the 2003 Grand Valley State Days Inn Classic in Allendale, Mich. WJU, which is coached by fourth-year head coach Christy Benner, finished the 2004 campaign with a 25-15 overall record and was 18-0 in West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) action. Wheeling Jesuit finished FSU Holiday Inn Invitational play with a 1-3 overall mark.
Minnesota-Duluth: Ferris maintains a 7-3 all-time series' advantage over Minnesota-Duluth heading into Friday's showdown. FSU recorded a 3-1 triumph over UMD in the most recent meeting (10/29/93) held at the Air Force Premier Tourney in Colorado Springs, Colo. Minnesota-Duluth, which is also nicknamed the Bulldogs, posted a 2-2 mark in its own season-opening UMD/Kraus-Anderson Classic last Thursday-Saturday (Aug. 25-27) in Duluth, Minn. UMD's losses came to second-ranked Truman State (Mo.) 3-2 and fifth-ranked Cal-State San Bernardino 3-0. They did post a 3-0 win over St. Edward's (Texas) in their final match of the event Saturday and will face Hillsdale Friday prior to the match with FSU. Head coach Jim Boos is in his third season at the helm and directed UMD to a 27-5 overall record last season and a berth in the NCAA-II Elite Eight after winning the North Central Conference (NCC).
Central Washington: CWU and Ferris have never met before. The 12th-ranked Wildcats opened the season with a 2-2 record at the Hawaii-Hilo Hawaiian Style Classic last weekend (Aug. 26-27) in Hilo, Hawaii. Included among their two victories was a 3-2 win over 20th-ranked Chaminade (Hawaii) in Saturday's (Aug. 27) classic finale. The Wildcats will battle Lake Superior State and tourney host Grand Valley State prior to Saturday's meeting with FSU. Head coach Mario Andaya is currently in his 10th season at the helm. CWU lost only two starters from last season's team which posted a 26-1 overall record, advanced to the NCAA-II Pacific Regional Tournament and won the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
Arkansas Tech: Saturday's match versus Arkansas Tech represents the first-ever series' contest. ATU split four matches in its own invitational Thursday and Friday (Aug. 25-26) in Russellville, Ark. The Golden Suns, who are directed by second-year head coach and former GVSU assistant coach Kristy Kale, recorded a 13-17 overall mark in 2004 and were 5-7 in Gulf South Conference action. Arkansas Tech hosts Lyon (Ark.) Tuesday (Aug. 30) before facing Florida Gulf Coast, Lake Superior State and Hillsdale in its first three matches at the Amerihost-GVSU Fall Classic.


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The bottled beer pictured below, 'Parliamentary Beer Champion 2014', will be given to members of the all-party parliamentary beer group by the BBPA at an event to be held at the Houses of Parliament on 22nd January to thank them for their support in the campaign against the controversial beer duty escalator, which was finally scrapped in March 2013.
Asked if it was really such a great idea to give UK MPs beer, Neil Williams, head of media at the BBPA, told BeverageDaily.com: "You won't be surprised to hear me say that beer is our national drink, and in moderation it's not harmful for you at all.
No more dust ups in the Stranger's Bar...
"Yes, we do want our Parliamentarians to drink beer certainly. We're very proud of our beer and are pleased to be presenting it as part of acknowledging the work MPs have done in terms of helping the sector with its tax burden last year," he added.
"Also, it's only a 275ml bottle so it's very unlikely to give rise to the kind of concerns you raise - it's 1.5 units [of alcohol in the bottle] at 5.6% ABV."
(N.B. There is a history of alcohol fueled violence in the UK House of Commons' Strangers Bar. Labour MP Eric Joyce was arrested in 2012 for headbutting an MP from the rival Conservative Party and attacking several other drinkers).
Williams said the beer sector was overtaxed, with a 42% rise in duty over the five years to the duty cut last March.
"So it's going to take a considerable amount of time to address the over-taxation of beer," he said.
Last week the BBPA wrote to MPs urging them to support a Parliamentary motion calling for a beer duty freeze in the Budget on March 20, so in this sense the beer gift to MPs at this time can be seen as opportune.
The BBPA's Brigid Simmonds has written to Members of Parliament urging them to support a Parliamentary motion calling for a freeze in beer duty in the Budget on 20th March, to help support 2,000+ jobs in pubs.
The BBPA chose science and technology research institute Campden BRI to brew the beer, and asked why the association didn't opt for a more publicly recognized brewer, Williams said: "We have close links with them going back many years, and knew they'd do an excellent job producing a beer for Parliament."
'A great beer that showcases a great British industry'
Ed Wray, Campden BRI's brewer and maltster at the firm's brewing division in Nutfield, Surrey, chose to brew a traditional, British IPA using two new British hops – Jester and Endeavour.
"We were honoured to be asked by the BBPA to create this special beer for Parliament. Our pilot brewery, pilot maltings and bottling plant are normally used by companies to assist with their new product development. But as our facilities can brew up to 100 liters of beer, they were ideal for creating this limited edition ale," he said.
Campden BRI says's the beer's soft, sweet, biscuit malt base is complemented by hints of caramel and fresh citrus, grapefruit and tropical fruits. More citrus, orange aromas and spicy, marmalade character are then balanced with a clean, bitter, dry finish.
Brigid Simmonds, CEO of BBPA said: "To celebrate the great achievement of the 2013 cut in beer duty, [Campden BRI] have come up trumps, with a truly unique beer for MPs. It's a great beer that showcases a great British industry."


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Adam Dunn delivered on Tuesday a promise he made in February as The Sporting News has named him American League comeback player of the year.
The White Sox slugger was honored after he was named an All-Star for the first time since 2002 and hit .204 with 41 home runs, 96 RBIs, 105 walks and 87 runs scored in 151 games in 2012.
One season earlier, Dunn hit .159 with 11 homers, 42 RBIs, 36 runs and 75 walks in 122 games.
Winning the award isnt a surprise to Dunn, who told CSNChicago.com in spring training it was one to which he had already laid claim. But its an experience he wouldnt mind having skipped altogether.
Its an award I hope I never win again, Dunn said on a conference call. Its bittersweet. Im very appreciative, but I wish I never would have won it -- then I wouldnt have had the bad to go with the good.
Dunn wasn't the teams only viable candidate for the award as pitcher Jake Peavy and outfielder Alex Rios rebounded nicely from poor 2011 campaigns as well. But Dunn was voted the award winner by fellow AL players after he hit 18 homers that tied the game or put the White Sox ahead. Dunn also had a career-high 15 homers against left-handed pitchers after he hit none in 2011.
We had a number of guys mentioned throughout the season as candidates for this award, which is gratifying for us as a coaching staff, said White Sox manager Robin Ventura. Adam is one of the best clubhouse guys I have been around, and its nice to see that his hard work paid off. He is deserving of the honor.
Peavy bounced back from potential career-ending surgery and two injury-riddle seasons to go 11-12 with a 3.37 ERA and posted team-highs with 219 innings and 194 strikeouts. Rios hit .304 with 25 homers, 91 RBIs, 93 runs and 23 stolen bases and a team-high 184 hits in 2012. In 2011, Rios hit .227 with 13 homers and 44 RBIs. At SoxFest in January, Dunn said he thought the White Sox made two major offseason additions in getting himself and Rios back to normal.
Without (Rios), we would have been sunk, Dunn said.
Dunn, 32, became the fifth White Sox player to be named AL comeback player of the year since its inception in 1965, joining Jim Thome (2006), Paul Konerko (2004), Frank Thomas (2000) and Bo Jackson (1993).


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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Big Blue Madness, the first open practice opportunity for Kentucky's 2008-09 men's and women's basketball teams, is Friday, Oct. 10. This will be the fourth time Madness has been held at Rupp Arena, where over 23,000 fans have attended each of the last three years. Fans will be allowed to enter Rupp Arena beginning at 9 p.m. the night of Big Blue Madness.
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Blue-White Scrimmage: The Blue-White Scrimmage has been scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1 at 4:00 p.m. in Rupp Arena. Tickets will be available for $5 and will go on sale Oct. 11. A portion of the proceeds from the gate will go to charity. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and during regular hours at the UK Athletics Ticket Office (M-F, 9am-4pm) and Rupp Arena Ticket Office.
Madness on TV: UK fans without tickets to Big Blue Madness have a variety of TV options for watching Kentucky's first open practice opportunity. The Big Blue Sports Network will televise the festivities live, from 10 p.m.-Midnight (EDT), on WYMT-TV in Hazard; WKAG-TV in Hopkinsville; WKYT-TV in Lexington and on WMYO-TV in Louisville. Fans can also view Big Blue Madness live on All-Access on the University of Kentucky website at www.ukathletics.com.
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I adopted my rescue mix Rilo nine months ago. He's a handful, but after a few months, I finally trained him to stop urinating/defecating in my studio apartment.
However, three months ago I started dating someone, and he spends a lot of time at my apartment. While he seemed fine with it at first, over the past week, Rilo has started urinating and defecating in the kitchen (the only part of the apartment we can't see) when we aren't paying explicit attention to him. Mind you, he NEVER does this when it's just the two of us.
We give him a lot of attention and he seems to love my boyfriend, but it still strikes both of us as being his passive aggressive way of telling us that he doesn't want to share me.
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hello..just be consistant with what you expect from him..and reward him when he does good take him for a routine walk with your boyfriend and yourself as a statement to say hes part of the pack..good luck and keep loving him...
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Sharon Lockhart is a photographer and filmmaker that was born in Norwood, MA and lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. Since 1992 she has exhibited her work in Germany, Portugal, France, Spain, Japan, the Netherlands, and across the U.S. Her film 'Pine Flat' was screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006. The intimate photographs from her series of the same name capture the emotional portraits of the children that she came to know while living in a cabin in the foothills of the Californian Sierra Nevada Mountains. Black and White discusses her influences, her approach to her subjects, and her upcoming work.
What influences your work? How do you select subject matter?
LOCKHART: People I meet, paintings, books, places, other art and artists. Each project I do is different and I always tend to change my approach depending on the concept. For one project I can be looking at sports photography and baroque painting and for another project I can be looking at FSA photography, anthropology, and Rauschenberg. I know that is more a description of the research stage of my process but that is when a variety of influences come together, which is probably of more interest.
You have said about the filming of 'Pine Flat', your film chronicling the quiet moments of a group of rural children, that "everything is planned, from the landscape to their actions." How did you maintain the sensation of spontaneity in this planned environment?
LOCKHART: I knew the children very well before I even picked up a camera and we filmed over the course of years. And we did re-shoots quite often so there wasn't the preciousness of a traditional documentary approach. The ten-minute static shots allowed for things to evolve in front of the camera in a more natural way. Direction was easier to give with the long duration of each take. However, I would occasionally decide to give no direction at all because I knew the children well enough to anticipate how they'd act in a particular situation. A good example of this approach is the two sisters with the swing. I knew they would fight over it, and how it would play out. This scene in the film is really wonderful and one of my favorites. It captures the children, Becky and Katie, so well at that age. They sound like little animals giggling and fighting in the distance.
How is your approach to interacting with your subjects varied between shooting 16mm film and stills? What is different with the communication of the two mediums?
LOCKHART: With still photography you can shoot Polaroid tests to be sure everything is right before you start shooting actual negatives. However, with motion film there are no guarantees, and so you wait until the film is developed and you screen it at the lab. A good portion of the work is done through the editing process. With Pine Flat I had the luxury of going back for re-shoots because the location was only a few hours away from Los Angeles. But in general motion film is much more expensive and you shoot less.
With my film work, audiences are given the time to look and the critical distance from traditional documentary to appreciate some of the grace of daily life. The photographic projects that accompany each of these films offer a different relationship to time as well as the act of viewing
You capture distinct emotions from your subjects– this is particularly apparent in the stills. How have you achieved this?
LOCKHART: With the Pine Flat Portrait Studio I used a large-format camera and the only lighting was the daylight which came in through the doors of the barn that I used as a studio. This made the exposure time pretty long and the children had to really concentrate and hold still. I think these conditions gave rise to the intensity in the portraits and the feeling that the children are so grounded and present. Each child was in control of their image which isn't typical of the circumstances in which one normally poses for photographs. I used Polaroids so that they could see the images right away and make subtle changes. And when I begin to screen dailies of the film segments, the kids didn't understand that with a film projector you can't rewind and fast forward. So the experiences of creating both the still photographs and the film were in a time-frame very much outside of that which the children associated with media.
What inspired the 'Pine Flat' series?
LOCKHART: It really came about organically over years and was not pre-planned. I didn't go to the community to make artwork. It was the opposite actually; I wound up there hoping to take a break from producing art. But the children inspired me from the beginning; initially their openness to a total stranger pulled me into the community and eventually I was inspired to want to make art with them.
Tell me about the Pine Flat children. What was your relationship with them like and how did they come to be in your work?
LOCKHART: I was renting a cabin in their town for a month and each day I would take long walks, sometimes for hours and I'd always see Sarah, Matthew, Mikey, Damien, and Alex outside playing near the creek. They'd always ask where I was going, where I was coming from, and what I saw and after a while they began to show me special places to go in the surrounding wilderness and things to see in the landscape. It's funny, when I screened the film to the town almost 5 years after it began, I told the story about the day Sarah came to my house and asked if I wanted to come play. I told her I was too exhausted from my long walk and needed to clean up the house. She then asked "well do you have any brothers or sisters who can come out?" It was the first time I realized that my relationship with them was different. Granted she was young when she said this-– probably 6. But I think it was because I had time to spend with them and you know, when you are a child time seems to go on and on…
'Pine Flat' was completed in 2005. What are you working on at present and what was the influence for it?
LOCKHART: I am making a new film and photographic series titled 'Lunchbreak'. It was partially inspired by Pine Flat because the film looks at children, alone and groups, in situations that are very much outside of time. This led me to think about social space, the places adults gather, and their mutable sense of time. It brought me to the lunchroom as a space that both embraces and questions these ideas.


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So finally we agree. It's just a game and as for me I would love to see colleges go back to, " our students can beat your students ", not our future professionals can beat your future professionals. I think that may be as far as this love affair between a liberal and a conservative might go. I have a theory as to what happened to college athletics. When you mix college coaches with motive to win, and college presidents with motive to see to it that their college graduates black athletes you get a strange mix. Now the NCAA has said that they will waive the SAT and GPA as long as a certain percentage of athletes graduate, we are now on shakey ground. The coaches want to win. The college presidents want to graduate black athletes, somewhere in the middle we create an entire study program of courses that are intended to graduate an athlete who almost never attends class, and has a tudor write term papers. If we go back to the old days and only admit students who score 900 on SAT's and had a GPA of 2.95, we eliminate many of the best athletes. Then to stir the pot even more we throw in the amount of money these gifted, but not too bright athletes bring to the colleges. It presents a real delimma that neither side is prepared to take on. I think colleges should put pressure on football and basketball to install minor league teams much like baseball has now. Not sure this would solve all the problems but it would give the great athlete who is clearly not a college student an option. Then NCSU could brag that their students had a better football team than the Duke students. Then all the athletes involved in college athletics could also get a real college education.
Yeah…it really is all just a game. But, it's important for we humans to pull for winners, to have something or some team to pull for…even to BE winners. It's an excellent distraction from our very tough, mundane and/or miserable lives. I don't know if you're posting this here as an advocate of the radical/liberal "everyone should win" theory in sports so as not to hurt anyone's ego or to avoid making people think they're losers and horrible people because they're not good in sports. That's bunk to what….about 90% of the population in America?
Truthfully? I wonder just exactly why you put this on a political blog site. What's this got to do with ANYTHING political? I mean, you DO have half ownership in "Talking About POLITICS", don't ya?
I know, I know…you NEVER answer back when people question you here on your front page (how convenient is THAT???)…but, I'm betting I'm not the only "Tapster" that wonders what this is all about, really.


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OK before we begin... one more look at Chef Eric. Damn he is hot. What a treat to see his restaurant and him in action with the chefs tonight. Click HERE to read his Q&A over on Bravo. We love you Eric.
OK onto the results for week 11.
Congratulations to Chef Stefan for both the QF and the elimination challenge. Chef Stefan was in his zone tonight.


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Published: March 28, 2013 at 2:20 PMI'd love to see Disneyland add a third "adventure" park, aimed more at teens and twenties. But to say it would compete with Islands of Adventure? The one that's 3000 miles away and attracts a totally different time zone of guests? Nah, not so much.
I'd love to see Disney turn Hollywood Studios into an IoA rival though.
But yes, please add a third park at DLR! That would be so awesome. I'm thrilled to hear about any and all expansion/upgrades at Disney in general.
Published: March 28, 2013 at 9:33 PMAlso at Universal they need yo be looking into replacing T-2 with a Wicked attraction.
Published: March 29, 2013 at 5:35 AMI saw one article claiming the 3 hour time, but most others including Screamscape, where Jeff plageriz...er, stea...uh, obtains much of his info, says it was 40 minutes. I can certainly understand how even 40 minutes of that song could be perceived by any mind as being much longer. Plus I undertand that the very nature of the song can actually cause time to slow down.
Published: March 29, 2013 at 8:23 AMConsidering that the disabled are least able to stand such inconveniences, I wonder why Disney has let this happen. You can't fault the victim for his condition and you can't fault Disney for a broken ride, but you can fault Disney for its response. They need to do more than just make customers wait. It is also time for ALL theme parks to fix their response times whenever a roller coaster or thrill ride stops. It is ridiculous to hear that it takes hours to evacuate a guest. It happens too many times.
Published: April 2, 2013 at 12:32 PMThanks for the shout-out for my Space Mountain video. Just one clarification, it was created by one crazy fan (not multiple). That's right I did it all myself. I guess I couldn't rope anyone else into the crazy idea since I had no idea what I was even doing.


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Arce back on Top Rank Live
The charismatic and popular world champion Jorge "Travieso" Arce will return to the ring on Saturday, April 24 to take on Cecilio Santos in the main event of "Top Rank Live" to be telecast by Fox Sports Net and Fox Sports en Español. The 12-round battle will take place at the new Multi Use Center of Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico and will include the 2010 debut of the undefeated contender Miguel "Barreterito" Beltran of Los Mochis who will take on tough guy Jockson Hernandez of Ensenada in a 10 round super featherweight bout. Arce (53-6-1, 40 KOs) of nearby Los Mochis is the current WBO junior bantamweight champion; a title he won in January in Mexico City by stopping Angky Angkota, also on "Top Rank Live."
"Ciudad Obregon has always been a great boxing town and I'm very happy to be able to fight here. It's also only two hours away from my hometown of Los Mochis and my family and friends will be able to see me fight in person, something that is not always possible," said Arce.
Santos (24-13-3, 14 KOs) of Mexico City is no stranger to Ciudad Obregon having fought there for a world championship against Fernando Montiel back in 2007.
Arce, one of the most popular fighters in Mexico, wants to become the first fighter from Mexico to win four world titles in four different divisions as he has won the WBC and WBO 108-pound title, the WBC Interim 112-pound title and is now the WBO 115-pound champion.
"My goal is to win four world titles in four different weight divisions and I hope to have a chance to accomplish that this summer," said Arce who is looking to face Eric Morel in the summer for the WBO interim 118 pound title.
Beltran (22-0, 15 KOs) is coming off a big year in 2009 when he won the featherweight title of "Campeon Azteca", a reality boxing show that was broadcast nationwide in Mexico over commercial television and made him a celebrity south of the border.
Beltran, who is only 19-years-old, is taking on a real warrior in Hernandez (17-2, 10 KOs) who represents his toughest foe to date. There will be seven more professional fights in the "Battle of The Yaqui" card.
Ticket will be available next week at www.eticket.com.


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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
|Bruins Trade For Drew Stafford
|Black and Gold Bruins Turn Yellow On Parade Day
|Inconsistency Will Continue For Bruins Unless A Change Is Made
It's week 14 and in most league's the playoffs will get underway when the Steelers and Browns kickoff tonight. Some fantasy owners will be glued to the TV to watch their fantasy players, some will be glued to watch the riveting matchup between the Steelers and Browns and some (like me) will be glued to the TV watching the great lineup knows as The Office, 30 Rock, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League.
If you are one of those teams not glued to the TV for football then chances are you owned at least one of these players.
(Note: ADP = Average Draft Position)
ADP 86.7 overall – QB Rank 14th
Cutler was drafted as a starting quarterback in nearly every league and has disappointed his owners big time. After getting off to a hot start, Cutler has scored less than 10 fantasy points in four of his seven games down the stretch.
ADP 7.3 overall – RB Rank 16th
Forte has saved his rank from being in the 20's by averaging 18.7 points in three games against Detroit, Cleveland and St. Louis. In his other nine games, he has averaged a paltry 7.2 points per game.
ADP 16.2 overall – RB Rank 20th
Yards were never expected from Jacobs because he hasn't topped 1183 total yards in his career. Last year he had 15 touchdowns so his four touchdowns this season have been very disappointing for fantasy owners who spent a second round draft pick on him.
ADP 17.7 overall – WR Rank 23rd
It's never good when you positional rank is higher than your overall draft position, but that's the case here. Johnson has been hampered by injuries all season so it's to no fault of his own, but if he's not on the field then he's of no good to your fantasy team.
ADP 23.7 overall – WR Rank 27th
There's no doubt that Delhomme's sudden fall to mediocrity hurt Smith's value this season. Smith scored in double digits just four times this season, which is the same amount of games in which he scored less than five.
ADP 46.6 overall – TE Rank 11th
Witten was drafted as a top-three tight end in 2009 and he has returned virtually no production to his fantasy owners. He just scored his first touchdown and before this recent hot streak, Witten scored five or fewer points in seven straight weeks. Considering that Owen Daniels, who has basically been out since week 8 still has three more points that Witten on the season.
|Player (Opponent)
|Drew Brees (@ ATL)
|Falcons have been the worst pass defense since CB Williams was injured so expect Brees and Co. to have a fine day.
|Aaron Rodgers (@ CHI)
|Rodgers is still #1 in points scored and the Bears' secondary is banged up.
|Tom Brady (vs. CAR)
|Brady returns home where he hasn't scored fewer than 15 points in a game.
|Kurt Warner (@ SF)
|Warner is healthy and the Cardinals will have to air it out to beat this 49ers defense.
|Peyton Manning (vs. DEN)
|Manning finally went without throwing an INT on Sunday, which was a welcome sight for fantasy owners.
|Ben Roethlisberger (@ CLE)
|Big Ben could be without top WR Hines Ward, but Holmes, Wallace and Miller should be plenty against the Browns' defense.
|Philip Rivers (@ DAL)
|Rivers has had it easy in the past couple of weeks and the Cowboys won't change that as they allow the 13th-most points to opposing QBs.
|Matt Schaub (vs. SEA)
|Schaub is getting Walter more involved, which will only help free up Andre Johnson for some big plays down the field; Seattle ranks 25th against the pass.
|Donovan McNabb (@ NYG)
|In 15 career games against the Giants, McNabb has averaged 210 yards and thrown for 23 TDs and just 5 INT.
|Brett Favre (vs. CIN)
|Favre indoors should be just fine.
|Alex Smith (vs. ARI)
|He has at least 17 points in each of his last three games and double digits in all but one of his seven games this season; maybe we were too quick to call the former #1 pick a bust.
|David Garrard (vs. MIA)
|Garrard is so much better at home it's not even funny; he averages 16.5 points at home and just 8.8 on the road.
|Tony Romo (vs. SD)
|Romo has been on a roll with 20 and 27-point days in the last two weeks; Chargers' secondary is a little tougher to throw against (8th-fewest points allowed to QBs) so Romo finds himself outside the top 10.
|Vince Young (vs. STL)
|In all six games, Young has scored at least 12 fantasy points and he has yet to see a defense as bad as the Rams' defense.
|Joe Flacco (vs. DET)
|Flacco is in a funk as he has averaged just 7.5 fantasy points per game since the Ravens' week 7 bye; he should get back on his feet in this one, but if they get up big early in the game, look for a steady dose of Ray Rice to close it out.
|Matt Hasselbeck (@ HOU)
|He has put up some stinkers on the road this year and I can smell this one from my apartment in Boston.
|Carson Palmer (@ MIN)
|Palmer will need to rely on his offensive line to keep Jared Allen and co. away from him this week; my bet is that they are unsuccessful.
|Jason Campbell (@ OAK)
|Don't look now but Campbell has scored double digit fantasy points in five of his last six games; Oakland's biggest weakness is run defense, but the Redskins are starting Quinton Ganther and Rock Cartwright at RB so they will rely on Campbell to win this game.
|Chad Henne (@ JAC)
|Henne is emerging as a solid quarterback in the NFL and could be a future top 10 value; the Jags' defense ranks 23rd against the pass so Henne could build on his recent success.
|Eli Manning (vs. PHI)
|I don't like anything about Eli's matchup this week; he has two bum feet, the Eagles have 20 INT this season and it's December.
|Player (Opponent)
|Chris Johnson (vs. STL)
|As if Johnson needed any help, but the Rams give up the 4th-most points to opposing RBs.
|Maurice Jones-Drew (vs. MIA)
|MJD hasn't scored in 2 weeks but I'm not worried; he will get plenty of chances on Sunday, which has turned out to be a very important game in the AFC playoff race.
|Ray Rice (vs. DET)
|Before Monday night, Rice had scored in double digit nine straight weeks.
|Thomas Jones (@ TB)
|With Sanchez out, the Jets are going to run, run and run some more.
|Adrian Peterson (vs. CIN)
|Peterson has scored in single digits twice in his last three weeks.
|Rashard Mendenhall (@ CLE)
|Defenses tend to be worse on short weeks so expect Mendenhall to have a field day on Thursday night football.
|Ricky Williams (@ JAC)
|Jaguars are good against the run but since Ronnie Brown was put on IR, Ricky has averaged over 20 carries per game and has rushed over 100 yards three times.
|Steven Jackson (@ TEN)
|Ol' reliable has been playing through back pain and still racking up 100+ yards on 20+ carries.
|Jamaal Charles (vs. BUF)
|Has scored in three of his last four games and the Bills rank dead last in the NFL in run defense.
|Joseph Addai (vs. DEN)
|I guess this is what Addai can do when he stays healthy; he has failed to reach double digit fantasy points just twice this season.
|DeAngelo Williams (@ NE)
|Even if DeAngelo plays, there's a good chance that Stewart breaks into his workload enough to keep Williams out of the top 10.
|Cedric Benson (@ MIN)
|Benson faces a stout Vikings defense that has let up just three rushing TDs all season.
|Ryan Grant (@ CHI)
|The Bears rank 25th in the NFL against the run so expect Grant to get 100 total yards and maybe a score.
|Michael Turner (vs. NO)
|If Turner plays, he will still be limited because there is no way he is 100 percent.
|Knowshon Moreno (@ IND)
|Moreno looked good on Sunday night and now has four straight games with at least 80 yards rushing.
|LaDanian Tomlinson (@ DAL)
|LT has finally turned it on and scored in four straight games; this week he faces a tough Cowboys run defense that has only let up four rushing TDs this year.
|Frank Gore (vs. ARI)
|The emergence of Alex Smith has hurt Gore's value as he has run for fewer than 40 yards in two straight games.
|Fred Jackson (@ KC)
|Expect the Bills to focus on running the ball more, which would mean good things for Jackson who has taken over the starting role in Buffalo; Chiefs let up the 5th-most points to opposing RBs.
|Jonathan Stewart (@ NE)
|If Williams is a late scratch again move Stewart up to Williams' spot; Stewart is a good bet to get at least half the work on Sunday so there's TD potential there.
|Pierre Thomas (@ ATL)
|Thomas finds himself in a true 50/50 time share with Mike Bell, and lately Bell has been getting more carries with Thomas doing his damage in the passing game; tough to trust him, but his matchup against the porous Falcons' defense is very enticing.
|Laurence Maroney (vs. CAR)
|Sammy Morris is getting healthier so Maroney's value as a #2 RB is dwindling; I say he gets one more week as the "premiere" back before him and Morris go into a full 50/50 time share.
|LeSean McCoy (@ NYG)
|Six carries for two yards is not what you expected out of McCoy last week, but with the expected return of DeSean Jackson the Giants may have to play the pass more which could free up some space for McCoy.
|Marion Barber (vs. SD)
|This backfield is a mess, but if you're starting anyone against the Chargers' defense it's Barber; San Diego has allowed the 10th most points to opposing RBs.
|Quinton Ganther (@ OAK)
|Ganther was named the starting RB this week and you have to love any RB starting against the 3rd-worst run defense in the NFL.
|Brandon Jacobs (vs. PHI)
|Jacobs had 113 total yards and a score last week, but 74 of them came on a fluke screen pass; with Bradshaw getting healthier, Jacobs will continue to disappoint.
|Tim Hightower (@ SF)
|Other than three big games, the 49ers have consistently stopped the run so I expect that the Cardinals air it out this weekend; Hightower is very involved in the passing game so he still retains value as a flex play.
|Matt Forte (vs. GB)
|And the Biggest Bust of 2009 Award goes to….
|Chris Brown (vs. SEA)
|With Slaton out for the year, the job is all Brown's…or is it Moats…per usual, we don't know what to expect out of this backfield so while I want to like Brown this week against a bad Seattle defense we just have to wait and see how it plays out.
|Mike Bell (@ ATL)
|Bell has gotten more or the same amount of carries as Thomas the last three weeks, so he is the bigger threat to score on the ground; also, if (when) the Saints get up big you can expect Bell to be in there most of the time.
|Julius Jones (@ HOU)
|Texans have struggled a bit against Addai recently and Jones fits that same mold so maybe he sees some success this week; of course, Jones isn't Addai so instead of a must-start he is a borderline flex play.
|Kevin Smith (@ BAL)
|More valuable in a PPR league because he hasn't topped 80yards rushing since week 3 and faces the 6th-ranked Ravens run defense.
|Jerome Harrison (vs. PIT)
|Caught 2 TD passes against San Diego last week, but the Steelers are tough to score on if you're a RB; if you're in the playoffs snag Harrison ASAP because in the next two weeks he faces the awful Chiefs' and Raiders' run defenses.
|Jason Snelling (vs. NO)
|If Turner is out, Snelling becomes a very nice flex play as he will get the goal line carries for the Falcons.
|Beanie Wells (@ SF)
|Is Beanie hitting a wall? He only has six total fantasy points in his last 2 weeks and I don't expect him to fair well against the 49ers' tough run defense.
|Ahmad Bradshaw (vs. PHI)
|Is getting healthy again and led the team in rushing yards last week; tough to trust a guy who doesn't get consistent touches.
|Correll Buckhalter (@ IND)
|Buckhalter had a nice day against the awful Chiefs' defense, but the Colts are much better so don't expect him to get 12 carries again.
|Justin Forsett (@ HOU)
|Forsett had the better day thanks to a TD catch, but he only rushed the ball five times for nine yards,which isn't going to cut it in the fantasy playoffs.
|Marshawn Lynch (@ KC)
|Lynch surprised everyone with 60 yards and a score on Thursday night, but take into account that he only received six carries and 50 of those yards came on two carries.
|Ryan Moats (vs. SEA)
|Moats could see an increased workload now that Slaton is gone, but do we know that for sure?
|Shonn Greene (@ TB)
|The Jets should run the ball a lot and while Thomas Jones will get the bulk of the work, Greene could break off a long TD run.
|Player (Opponent)
|Larry Fitzgerald (@ SF)
|When Warner is healthy there's no telling what the duo can do on a given week.
|Andre Johnson (vs. SEA)
|Seahawks have allowed the 3rd-most points to opposing WRs this season.
|Randy Moss (vs. CAR)
|Expect Moss to have a bounce-back week against the Panthers at home; he's scored a TD in all but two home games this season.
|Calvin Johnson (@ BAL)
|Calvin seems to be healthy just in time for the fantasy playoffs, which is good news for owners who were lucky to make it there with him on their roster.
|Marques Colston (@ ATL)
|Falcons have been awful against the pass recently, which bodes well for the Saints' pass-happy offense.
|Donald Driver (@ CHI)
|Rodgers has looked Driver's way more often than not this season and with the Bears' secondary banged up, look for Driver to have a successful day.
|Reggie Wayne (vs. DEN)
|Wayne is battling a foot injury, which is why he is down to 7 this week; Colts could clinch a lot with a win over the Broncos this week.
|Anquan Boldin (@ SF)
|Boldin has three double digit games over his last four and there's no reason he can't continue this success against a suspect 49ers pass defense.
|Santonio Holmes (@ CLE)
|With Ward's questionable status, Holmes could be due for an increased workload, which is music to a fantasy owner's ears when the opponent is the Browns.
|Wes Welker (vs. CAR)
|Welker has been catching everything thrown his way this season and the Patriots need a win badly so you can expect them to come out firing on all cylinders.
|Roddy White (vs. NO)
|No Matt Ryan, no problem; White has two double digit games with Redman under center.
|Robert Meachem (@ ATL)
|Meachem is probably the unsung hero this season as he has scored in five-straight games and has 8 TDs on the season; it's time we realize he's for real.
|Chad Ochocinco (@ MIN)
|#85 will have a nice day if Palmer can stay in the pocket and off his back.
|DeSean Jackson (@ NYG)
|If Jackson plays this is a great matchup; he torched the Giants for 78 yards and a score in week 8.
|Brandon Marshall (@ IND)
|Marshall will get plenty of chances because odds are that the Broncos play from behind.
|Greg Jennings (@ CHI)
|The Bears' defense doesn't generate much of a pass-rush, so Rodgers should have time in the pocket to connect on at least one deep ball with Jennings.
|Steve Smith (@ NE)
|The Patriots' secondary has been shaky recently so Smith could have a nice day; him and Matt Moore have played well before so it wouldn't shock me to see him go off in this one.
|Miles Austin (vs. SD)
|Despite scoring in 2 straight games, Austin faces a tough matchup against the Chargers but he brought you this far so start him cautiously.
|Sidney Rice (vs. CIN)
|Favre finally looked like a 40+ year old QB Sunday night, which raises some concerns on how it will effect the rest of the offense; that said, Rice is still the #1 target on a good pass offense.
|Vincent Jackson (@ DAL)
|What has happened to Vincent Jackson? Since week 9, he has totaled 9 receptions for 147 yards and no TDs.
|Mike Sims-Walker (vs. MIA)
|So much for always being good at home; MSW will get a chance to redeem himself against the Dolphins, but his last two weeks are a little worrisome.
|Pierre Garcon (vs. DEN)
|Garcon has been great with four straight double digit fantasy days, which moves him to borderline starter status.
|Terrell Owens (@ KC)
|Before Owens had to face Revis last week he was resurrecting his season with two straight double digit fantasy days; the Chiefs allow the 7th-most fantasy points to opposing WRs.
|Derrick Mason (vs. DET)
|It's always nice when you play the Lions, but until Flacco gets out of his current funk I can't recommend Mason as more than a flex play.
|Steve Smith (vs. PHI)
|The "other" Steve Smith could do a lot of damage after the catch against the Eagles, but Manning's late-season struggles are what worry me the most.
|Kenny Britt (vs. STL)
|Britt has developed a nice rapport with Vince Young and it shows with three straight games with a TD.
|Percy Harvin (vs. CIN)
|Three straight games with a TD warrants flex play consideration for this speedy WR.
|Donnie Avery (@ TEN)
|No defense has allowed more TDs to opposing WRs that the Titans; Rams should be playing from behind so when Steven Jackson isn't touching the ball you can bet it will be in Avery's hands.
|Davone Bess (@ JAC
|Bess broke out for his first double digit fantasy day against the Patriots last week and this week he gets to face the Jaguars who let up the 4th-most points to opposing WRs.
|Roy Williams (vs. SD)
|Has 5 TDs in his last five games, but he has the tendency to disappear during games so you can't trust him too much.
|Nate Burleson (@ HOU)
|Burleson has disappointed in his last two games, but there is always the possibility that him and Hasselbeck connect on a deep one and salvage his fantasy day.
|Jeremy Maclin (@ NYG)
|If Jackson doesn't play then Maclin moves to top-20 status.
|Kevin Walter (vs. SEA)
|Walter is consistently getting 50-70 yards every game, but the scores haven't been coming like they were last year.
|Michael Crabtree (vs. ARI)
|Crabtree has been very consistent in his rookie season, but he only has one TD; the scores will come and when they do, those who waited will be rewarded.
|Chris Chambers (vs. BUF)
|Chambers' fantasy potential is all in the big play and those don't come very often when Matt Cassell is your QB.
|T.J. Houshmanzadeh (@ HOU)
|Housh has been an awful disappointment this season; in 7 of his 12 games this season he has finished with fewer than 5 fantasy points.
|Mike Wallace (@ CLE)
|If Ward is out, Wallace becomes the #2 WR and faces a bad Browns defense.
|Devery Henderson (@ ATL)
|Henderson should get a couple chances to score a long TD so if you're feeling risky take a shot at him.
|Antonio Bryant (vs. NYJ)
|Bryant will see a heavy dose of Darelle Revis on Sunday, which is a shame because it seemed like he was just turning his season around with 2 straight double digit fantasy days.
|Jerricho Cotchery (@ TB)
|With Sanchez injured, Cotchery will have to deal with Kellen Clemens at QB; expect the Jets to run the ball often as they won't need to do much to win this game.
|Player (Opponent)
|Antonio Gates (@ DAL)
|Gates has turned it on just in time for fantasy owners to make a run at the title.
|Vernon Davis (vs. ARI)
|Has three consecutive double-digit performances and four in his last five games.
|Dallas Clark (vs. DEN)
|Has been a little disappointing as of late, but he is still the second-best TE this season so you're starting him regardless of the matchup.
|Brent Celek (@ NYG)
|Giants' defense has struggled against the TE recently, allowing double-digit fantasy points in four of their last five games.
|Tony Gonzalez (vs. NO)
|Chris Redman has been targeting Gonzalez plenty of time and it shows with his reception totals over the last two weeks (17).
|Jason Witten (vs. SD)
|Welcome back Jason Witten; two straight weeks with double digit fantasy points have put you back on the map.
|Kevin Boss (vs. PHI)
|Boss has been quiet recently, but no team allows more points to opposing TEs than the Eagles so he could be in for a nice day.
|Greg Olsen (vs. GB)
|Packers' defense is hurting and Olsen has been getting more looks in the passing game recently.
|Jermichael Finley (@ CHI)
|Finley exploded for seven catches for 79 yards and two scores on Monday night and the Bears have allowed 7 TDs to TEs this season.
|Heath Miller (@ CLE)
|With Ward out, Miller could get more looks especially in the red zone.
|Visanthe Shiancoe (vs. CIN)
|Has scored in three straight games, but a rib injury could limit him this weekend.
|Kellen Winslow (vs. NYJ)
|Jets should blitz rookie QB Josh Freeman so expect him to look Winslow's way often; temper expectation though because I don't expect the Bucs to put up more than 10 points in this game.
|Jeremy Shockey (@ ATL)
|Saints should have no problem moving the ball against the Falcons' defense; not a guarantee that Shockey gets a piece of the action.
|Bo Scaife (vs. STL)
|Vince Young has worked out well for the Titans and finally connected with Scaife for a TD; unfortunately, it was Scaife's first of the season so you can't expect it to happen again.
|Fred Davis (@ OAK)
|Davis has scored in two straight weeks, but the Raiders' defense is the only one that hasn't let up a TD to a TE this season.
|Player (Opponent)
|Baltimore Ravens D/ST (vs. DET)
|Tennessee Titans D/ST (vs. STL)
|Pittsburgh Steelers D/ST (@ CLE)
|New Orleans Saints D/ST (@ ATL)
|New York Jets D/ST (@ TB)
|Green Bay Packers D/ST (@ CHI)
|Washington Redskins D/ST (@ OAK)
|New England Patriots D/ST (vs. CAR)
|Minnesota Vikings D/ST (vs. CIN)
|Buffalo Bills D/ST (@ KC)
|Indianapolis Colts D/ST (vs. DEN)
|Arizona Cardinals D/ST (@ SF)
|Cincinnati Bengals D/ST (@ MIN)
|San Diego Chargers D/ST (@ DAL)
|Houston Texans D/ST (vs. SEA)
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This script is Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
Synopsis :
The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related
Description :
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201401-25
(ldns: Arbitrary code execution)
ldns contains a heap-based buffer overflow in the
ldns_rr_new_frm_str_internal function.
Impact :
A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of
Service condition with a crafted Resource Record.
Workaround :
There is no known workaround at this time.
See also :
Solution :
All ldns users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=net-libs/ldns-1.6.11'
Packages which depend on this library may need to be recompiled. Tools
such as revdep-rebuild may assist in identifying these packages.
NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are
available since October 11, 2011. It is likely that your system is
already no longer affected by this issue.
Risk factor :
Medium / CVSS Base Score : 6.8
CVSS Temporal Score : 5.9
Public Exploit Available : false
Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks
Nessus Plugin ID: 72080 ()
Bugtraq ID: 49748
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Synopsis :
It is possible to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.
Description :
The remote /bin/login seems to crash when it receives too many
environment variables. This is likely due to a buffer overflow
vulnerability which might allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code
on the remote host.
Solution :
Apply the patch from your vendor (or read the CERT advisory).
Risk factor :
Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10.0
CVSS Temporal Score : 8.3
Public Exploit Available : true
Family: Gain a shell remotely
Nessus Plugin ID: 10828 (binlogin_overflow_rlogin.nasl)
Bugtraq ID: 3681
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notger - 2007-08-15
Dear Community:
When trying to compile using the Intel Compiler 9.1 and Boost 1.34.1 he quits with the error message that he was
unable to find libboost_thread-iw-mt-s-1_34_1.lib .
I am unable to find that file on my computer, too, so am I supposed to install something else?
Does anyone know what this lib is good for / where it comes with?
Thanks in advance
N. Heinz.