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(BPT) – Bullying is reaching epidemic proportions in North America, with 83 percent of American girls and 79 percent of boys saying they've experienced harassment, according to the National Education Association. Adults typically respond to bullying issues with concern, outrage and frustration, and for many, the only thing worse than being the parent of a bullied child is discovering their own child is the one committing the bullying.
"My parents were horrified to find out that I had bullied other kids in my school and neighborhood," says John Nelson (name changed to protect his privacy). "They tried everything to get me to change my behavior, but ultimately they were at a loss, and so was I. I knew I was on a road to disaster, but I didn't know how to stop."
Nelson and his parents were right to be concerned, experts say. Bullying often escalates into more serious behavior, the NEA points out, and 40 percent of boys identified as bullies in grades six through nine had three or more arrests by age 30. Bullies are at greater risk of suicide than their victims, and often grow up to perpetuate domestic violence in their own homes, the NEA says.
For help, Nelson's family turned to a resource that some parents might find surprising: military school.
Nelson's parents enrolled him in Robert Land Academy, a private military-themed school located in Canada that accepts students throughout the school year from the U.S. and around the world. With the prevalence of bullying throughout schools in the U.S. and Canada, many of the academy's students have experienced bullying, witnessed someone else being bullied or committed an act of bullying themselves. Many also suffer from behavioral and health problems, including attention deficit disorders.
"Bullying is damaging all around," says Deputy Headmaster Colin Doig of Robert Land Academy. "It's obviously awful for the victims, but it also damages the perpetrator and his or her relationship with family, friends and others in the community. Any solution to bullying must address the need for change in the bully as well as protecting the victim."
Doig cites RLA's structured environment and emphasis on self-discipline as key factors in helping students change self-destructive behaviors, from poor eating habits to discipline problems and even bullying.
The school's stand against bullying led a group of RLA cadets to share their anti-bullying commitment with the world. At www.NoBystanders.me, visitors can view a video of RLA students courageously talking about their experiences, both being bullied and being bullies. Guests can sign a pledge promising he or she will not be a bully and will not stand by silently when witnessing someone else being bullied. Every student at RLA has signed the pledge.
"You can fight bullying in your own community," Doig says. "It's important to know the signs of when someone is being bullied and when someone might be acting as a bully."
According to www.stopbullying.gov, a website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, signs a child is being bullied include:
* Unexplained injuries
* Lost or destroyed possessions, including books, mobile devices and jewelry
* Frequent illnesses like headaches or stomachaches, or faking illness
* Changes in eating habits
* Problems sleeping and/or frequent nightmares
* Declining grades and loss of interest in school
* Loss of friends
* Decreased self esteem
* Self-destructive behavior like running away from home
* Talking about suicide
Signs a child is acting out as a bully include:
* Engaging in physical or verbal fights
* Associating with others who bully
* Increasingly aggressive behavior
* Frequently in trouble at school
* Having unexplained extra money or new belongings
* Blaming their problems on others
* Shirking responsibility for their actions
* Overly competitive and worrying about their reputation or popularity
"The structure and self-discipline I learned at RLA helped set me on a better path," says Nelson.


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Fascinating Turku
How do you recognise a medieval European town? Some say it is the riverfront, the market square, the castle and the cathedral. That sounds familiar – in fact, that sounds like Turku! Turku is not only the one city in Finland to meet all of the above criteria, but also a vibrant modern city of many events and a European Capital of Culture in 2011.
Along the Aura River – the Plough River – you can walk through medieval cobblestone streets. The river is the heart of the city. During the summer, the riverbanks come to life when people gather here to eat, drink and listen to music. There are old sailing ships moored in the river, and you can take cruises out into the archipelago or to nearby Naantali. Cruise ships sail daily from Turku Harbor across the Baltic to Sweden.
Officially, Turku has been on the map by the Aurajoki river since 1229, and the buzz hasn't stopped since. In the summer the city overflows with events and festivals: tango, middle age, music, theatre, art, design and much more.
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We're very happy to report that our new lil' buddy, the yet unnamed man baby from Matt and Lindsey Irving, is out in the world and ready to get his wizard on... Well, maybe after a nap or something. Anyway, dude missed Friday the 13th by like 20 minutes... Welcome, lil' guy, and congrats to our pals and new parents Matt and Lindsey!
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It's a nice idea, but in the end, you're not making it easier- you're making it more difficult on the vendors. Not a good idea, if you think about it.
The biggest problem that few people realize (even the people MAKING the distributions are on that list of people...) is that the packaging system on their pet distribution (Heh... I've got three so far... Ubuntu, Fedora, and Mandriva..) happens to be tied fairly tightly to that distribution- and that while it all works together nicely from a YUM, URPMI, or APT (or "FOO", for that matter...) repository or off their CD/DVD, once you try to pull in stuff from another distribution or from a non-source derived origin (say, GAMES...), you end up taking a chance on the things not working- or possibly messing the whole thing up badly enough that unless you know what you're doing, you're in for a reinstall.
I know, I've done this sort of thing before with Alien in the past. Not pretty.
It makes for a LOT more work than it's honestly worth, if you start thinking about it from that perspective- take a chance of fubaring their machine, or drop it in their home directory like we do and prep things THAT way. Which would YOU have?


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LHAS Gala: 'Come Fly With Us' - 8/22/09
The Ladies Hospital Aid Society invited supporters to "Come Fly With Us" at the 2009 LHAS Gala, and away we went to the Westin Convention Center Hotel. Bonnie Walker Events bedazzled the ballroom with pink and purple butterflies, gorgeous orchids, and a hand-painted dance floor, which was soon covered with guests dancing to Gary Racan and the studio e Band. Jai Pausch, wife of the late Dr. Randy Pausch, served as honorary chair for the evening, the proceeds of which will benefit the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Digestive Disorders Center. Photography by Rachel StadelmeierRead More


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Slow start dooms Lions
BREMEN — Bremen scuffled to a slow start, and when the long green line finally got rolling, it was too little, too late in a loss to visiting Jimtown Friday.
The Lions outplayed Class 3A No. 1 Jimtown 6-0 in the second half, holding the unbeaten Jimmies to their lowest points production and slimmest margin of victory this year with the second-half shutout. But none of it was enough to pull the home team back from a 21-0 halftime deficit as Bremen suffered a 21-6 Northern State Conference setback at Don Bunge Field.
"You cannot let Jimtown have a 21-point lead on you in the first half and expect to come back from that, because they're very good," said Bremen head football coach Bob Holmes.
Bremen managed just three first downs and 50 net rushing yards in the first half, and the Jimmies capitalized on some short field advantages in the second quarter with touchdown drives of 34 and 45 yards, following an eight-play, 61-yard scoring drive in the first quarter capped off by a 20-yard plunge from Tanner Adams — who finished with 82 yards and two touchdowns — to put the visitors up 21-nil.
After recording just one first down in the game's opening 20 minutes, the Lions finally started moving the ball on their last possession of the first half. They marched 33 yards downfield to the Jimtown 22-yard line, but Kai Slough's pass into the corner of the end zone was picked off by Marquis Schieber for a touchback, and Bremen entered the intermission down 21 points.
"Too many mistakes," said Holmes. "I'm not taking anything away from Jimtown… but we didn't put ourselves in good positions in the first half. When you're playing a team that's only allowed 19 points all year, the last thing we can do is put ourselves in positions where we're starting behind the eight ball. Our concept this week was move the chains. We didn't do that in the first half, they capitalized on the short field and really put us in a bad spot in the first half."
The second half didn't start auspiciously, either, as the Lions went three and out on the opening possession, but Bremen's defense made a big goal line stand on Jimtown's next possession courtesy of a big third-down sack by defensive lineman Alan Louderback following a first and goal situation at the Bremen 9.
The Lions marched from their own 15 into Jimtown territory on the ensuing possession, but Zach Campbell sacked Slough scrambling back to the line of scrimmage on a blitz and punched the ball loose from behind, and the Jimmies recovered on their own 49. Adams fumbled on the next play, but after one of several confusing exchanges between officials at the game, the play was deemed null by virtue of an earlier unintentional whistle.
But Jimtown fumbled again two plays later, and Josh Fuchs recovered to give Bremen back possession with a short field at the Jimtown 36 with 11:33 remaining in the game. Six plays and a little over a minute later Reid Zellmer — who tallied a game-high 114 rushing yards in his second game back from a broken collarbone — punched the ball in from the 1-yard line to give Bremen its lone score of the night and cut the Lions' deficit to 21-6 with the failed kick at the 9:31 stop.
"What I liked is that we fought, we didn't give up, we bristled up and we played harder when we were under adversity," Holmes said. "That was something I didn't feel we did in the first half, and I think it was something that showed in the second half with how we moved the ball and handled the scheme in the secondary."
Bremen never got any closer, however, as Jimtown ate up all but 1:02 of the remaining game time with a methodical 11-play drive to the Lions 6 featuring a key fourth-down conversion run by quarterback Brody Olson with 3:59 to play.
The Jimmies reclaimed at least a share of the NSC title the Lions dethroned them for last season as they handed Bremen its second conference loss while remaining unbeaten in league play with one round of Northern State games remaining next Friday. The loss marked the first time perennial power Jimtown has beaten the Lions since Holmes took over the program in 2010.
While it wasn't exactly a moral victory for Bremen, the Lions did have plenty to feel good about in the second half Friday as they challenged top-ranked Jimtown to its closest game of the year and held the Jimmies under 40 points for the first time in five games.
"We played a very good second half. We've got to come out and play that kind of inspired football in the first half," said Holmes. "Jimtown's a very good team. We just went toe-to-toe with No. 1 in the state in 3A, and I think we did a dog-gone good job, and we fought hard and never quit at all. I think that shows the character of this group, and I'm very proud of them in that regard. We're never happy when we lose a game, but hopefully we can take some good from this game and move forward."
At Bremen
Score by quarters
Jimtown: 7 14 0 0 — 21
Bremen: 0 0 0 6 — 6
Scoring summary
First quarter
J — Tanner Adams 2-yd run (Tyler Zufan), 2:55
Second quarter
J — Adams 12-yd run (Zufan), 7:58
J — Brody Olsen 41-yard pass to Carter Gill, 4:08
Fourth quarter
B — Reid Zellmer 1-yd run (kick fail), 9:30
Bremen Jimtown
First downs: 12 19
Rushing: 32-117 51-218
Passing (att-comp-int): 5-13-1 4-5-1
Passing yardage: 49 101
Fumbles-lost: 3-1 1-1
Penalties-yds lost: 3-15 6-50
Bremen leaders
Rushing: Zellmer 22-114, 1 TD; Dillon Mullen 5-21
Passing: Kai Slough 5-13-1 for 49 yds
Receiving: Ryan Zellmer 3-30, Ethan Pike 2-19
Jimtown leaders
Rushing: Devan Emerson 24-96; Adams 17-82, 2 TDs; Olsen 8-33
Passing: Olsen 4-5 for 101, 1 TD
Receiving: Gill 2-84 for 42, 1 TD; Evan Oblinter 1-12; Nick Olson 1-5
Records: Bremen 5-3 (4-2 NSC), Jimtown 8-0 (6-0 NSC)


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"Mercedes Benz of Slough are delighted to offer this GLC 250D 4 Matic AMG Line Premium Plus Finished in Iridium Silver Metallic with contrasting Black Leather Interior. Satellite Navigation, Panoramic Glass Sunroof, 20" AMG Alloy Wheels, Running Boards, 360° Camera, DAB Radio, Burmester® Sound System. All Mercedes-Benz Used Approved vehicles come with a 12 month Manufacturer Warranty as standard. This includes a unique Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance package to ensure you are back on the road with the minimum of inconvenience. In an industry first, vehicles registered after 24th October 1998 will benefit from a 30 year MobiloLife Roadside Assistance package providing your vehicle is serviced by a Mercedes-Benz Retailer."
Steve Palmer, General Manager
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|Body Glass
|Heated windscreen washers
|Rear wiper
|Tinted glass all round
|Electric windows one touch open/close
|Rain sensor windscreen wipers
|Privacy glass (to rear of B post)
|ABS with Brake Assist
|ESP with ASR
|Electronic parking brake
|Adaptive brake system
|Hill hold function
|Bluetooth interface for hands free telephone
|Driver Aids
|Speed sensitive steering
|Attention assist
|Active park assist with parktronic system
|Traffic sign recognition
|Crosswind Assist
|DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual)
|Collision prevention assist plus
|Driver Convenience
|Remote boot release
|Power opening/closing tailgate
|Driver Information
|7" colour screen
|Outside temperature gauge
|Multi function trip computer
|Service indicator (ASSYST PLUS)
|Touch pad controller for infotainment system
|COMAND online nav with colour display, radio/CD/DVD/MP3, SD card, 10GB music, Emergency Call system, speed limit assist, linguatronic voice control
|Mercedes connect me
|Instrument cluster with 5.5-inch TFT multi-function display
|Driving Mirrors
|Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
|Diesel particulate filter
|DAB Digital radio
|USB Connection
|Burmester surround sound system
|Exterior Body Features
|Aerodynamic rear spoiler
|Body coloured bumpers
|Exhaust tailpipe finisher
|AMG bodystyling
|Electric panoramic sunroof with sunblind
|Exterior Lights
|Automatic headlights
|LED rear lamps
|Adaptive brake lights
|Range adjustable headlights
|LED daytime running lights
|Automatic climate control
|Interior Features
|Illuminated glovebox
|Dividing net - rear
|Black roof lining
|Front door sills with Mercedes lettering
|Easy-pack load compartment cover
|2 cupholders in front centre console
|Sports pedals with stainless steel surfaces and rubber studs
|Gearshift paddles
|Multifunction steering wheel
|3 spoke flat bottom AMG steering wheel in nappa leather
|Interior Lights
|Ambient Lighting
|LED ambient lighting
|Interior lighting pack - GLC
|Mirror pack - GLC
|Storage pack - GLC
|Memory pack - GLC
|Front side airbags
|Occupancy sensor for passenger seat
|Child proof door locks
|Warning triangle and first aid kit
|Dual stage Driver/Passenger Airbags
|Tyre pressure monitoring system
|3 rear 3 point seatbelts
|Drivers knee airbag
|Window airbags
|Active bonnet
|Front and rear seatbelt reminder
|Heated front seats
|Electric front seat height adjustment
|Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
|AMG sports seats
|4 way adjustable front head restraints
|Rear top tether child seat ISOFIX attachment
|2 way rear head restraints
|4 way electric lumbar support
|40/20/40 split folding rear seats
|Remote central locking
|Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
|Keyless entry and keyless start
|Automatic door locking
|Vanity Mirrors
|Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
|Wheels - Spare
|Tyre inflation kit
The specification listed for this vehicle was standard when purchased new. The actual specification may vary, for confirmation, please contact our sales department.
Ten Second Review
This GLC is a RAV4 or Honda CR-V-sized vehicle, but obviously one with a premium badge. In the Mercedes-Benz SUV hierarchy, it slots in just above the smaller GLA but below the brand's really luxurious and pricey 4x4s - the GLE (aimed at BMW's X5), the big 7-seat GLS and the really hard-core go-absolutely-anywhere G model. Yes, the GLC is late to the party in this segment, but it's smart, efficient and very desirable.
It seems strange to think that until the launch of this GLC model, Mercedes had never offered a proper compact SUV. Or at least it'd never offered one in the UK. On the Continent, the Stuttgart brand has always taken on cars like Audi's Q5 and BMW's X3 with its GLK-Class model, but this was never engineered to be produced in right hand drive. Big mistake. It's taken a long time for the Three-Pointed Star to correct that error, but now that it has, this GLC model can take its place in the company's growing SUV line-up. It gets two frugal diesel engines and, unlike the smaller A-Class-based GLA Crossover, is mainly offered with four wheel drive. In other words, it's a proper SUV model.
Driving Experience
How the GLC gets down the road is heavily dependent on what boxes you tick when you're ordering. In total, there are three distinct suspension options available, with standard cars getting a normal comfort-orientated steel coil spring set-up. If you want something more dynamic, there's a sports suspension option, while for those prioritising an ultimately absorbent ride, air suspension can also be added at extra cost. The latter option is the most desirable. 'AIR BODY CONTROL', as Mercedes call it, promises a cosseting ride when you want luxury or flat, sportscar-like handling when you're in a hurry. With an optional 'Off Road Engineering Package', you can even manually adjust ride heights through the infotainment system. Under the bonnet, the buying focus is on the 2.1-litre diesel units used in the GLC 220d and GLC 250d models. The differences between these two variants are down to engine tune, with the 220d offering 170PS and the 250d churning out 204PS. The 0-62mph times are 8.3 and 7.6 seconds respectively. All models are equipped with 4MATIC 4WD and an AGILITY SELCT vehicle dynamics system that works ith variabe damping on 'SE' and 'Sport' variants. Whatever your choice of derivatives, drive will be supplied through a standard 9-speed automatic gearbox. At the top of the line-up, there are two performance-orientated Mercedes-AMG variants. The Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 biturbo petrol engine putting out 367bhp. The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ is powered by a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo petrol engine putting out 476bhp in standard form or 510bhp in 'S' guise..
Design and Build
First impressions are that the GLC is most definitely related to the C-Class compact executive model it's based upon. There's the same long nose and gently sloping roofline we've come to recognise, along with similar contouring down the flanks. Naturally the GLC is more upright and comes with subtle plastic wheelarch extensions and skidplate-style detailing around the bumpers to show its off road credentials. Overall, it's a far cry from the boxy old GLK-Class model this car replaced in Europe - and all the better for it. Underneath the skin, Mercedes have used more aluminium and high strength steel to help remove weight wherever possible. Those C-Class underpinnings have been lengthened to improve interior space and make sure that entry for rear passengers is easy. Once you do climb inside, you're greeted by a dashboard that's smoothly co-ordinated in every way save for the rather unusual positioning of the infotainment screen. As usual with Merc-brand models, that's perched on top of the fascia. As usual, there's a wide range of options to make your GLC look either sporty or very luxurious, both inside and out. Go to town in the cabin and it really will feel luxurious. Boot space is up to 580-litres seats up - nearly 100-litres more than the C-Class - while seats down, this becomes a cavernous 1600-litres.
Market and Model
Prices sit mainly in the £35,000 to £40,000 bracket and as a GLC buyer, your first choice will be to decide if you need the extra power the pokier 250d model offers over the base 220d variant. As there's no economy penalty in choosing the faster car and only a £1,000 price difference, the 250d would be our pick. Next there's a choice of 'SE' (around £35,000), 'Sport' (circa £37,500) and 'AMG Line' (just under £40,000) trim levels to consider as perhaps you seek to slowly ramp up the aggression and equipment levels of your GLC. Overall, expect this Mercedes to cost a slight premium over its Audi Q5 and BMW X3 direct rivals. All GLCs receive a 9-speed automatic gearbox, four wheel drive, the 'COMAND' infotainment system, 'DYNAMIC SELECT' handling control with adjustable dampers, plus all the usual niceties you'd expect from a Mercedes of this price. Safety-wise, there's a full rosta of electronic shields that scan the road ahead and prevent you from having an accident. Things like the 'COLLISON PREVENTION PLUS' system, plus the 'Crosswind Assist' set-up and the 'ATTENTION ASSIST' system. Optional is the 'DISTRONIC PLUS' radar cruise control system - with 'STEERING ASSIST' to keep you in lane and a 'Stop & Go' feature that'll slow the car automatically and start it off again if you come across a motorway tailback.
Cost of Ownership
This GLC has to be competitive when it comes to running costs - and is. The running costs of GLC 220d and 250d models are identical. Depending on the trim level you've picked, one of these will kick out between 129 and 143g/km of CO2, while returning 56.5mpg on the combined cycle. This makes this Mercedes slightly cleaner and more economical than a rival Audi Q5 2.0 TDI. All GLCs come with a 3 year warranty and should prove to hold onto their value well. That's provided you don't go mad on the options list of course.
AMG floor mats, Rear wiper, ABS with Brake Assist, Bluetooth interface for hands free telephone, Speed sensitive steering, Remote boot release, Outside temperature gauge, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors...
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Go Green
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|163 (g/km)
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Awesome merging of the first Dharmapada verses and the Mahayana Angulimalaya Sutra on the meaning of the Tathagatha Garbha!"The 'mind' (manas) which is taught in the Śrāvaka-yāna signifies the tathāgata-garbha. That mind which is said to be intrinsically pure is the tathāgata-garbha.
That is foremost of all phenomena, for all phenomena have the tathāgata-garbha as their intrinsic nature (svabhāva). As for 'acts or speaks with a lucidly pure mind', that which is severed from all the billions of afflictions, has revealed one's dhātu and is lucidly pure is the tathāgata-garbha itself. Then, as for 'if one acts or speaks', after having achieved buddhahood, all that one does or says will liberate the world, and the tathāgata-garbha will be seen at that time, just as a person sees his shadow. Therefore, it says 'just a shadow follows'. This is the meaning of that verse.
"The mind precedes all phenomena,
the mind is foremost: they are mind in nature;
if one acts or speaks with a confused mind,
one will experience suffering, just as a cart is drawn along.
"The subject matter of this verse signifies the creation of the afflictions ["kleshas" - mental and moral contaminants]. As for 'a confused mind', this means that it is confused because it is enveloped by billions of afflictions. This means that when the mind is in that state, the tathāgata-garbha is submerged within billions of afflictions. Then, all that one does or says will be accompanied by suffering. As for 'just as a cart is drawn along', just as a wheel follows along after an ox, likewise beings are dragged around by a heap of evil deeds and wander lost in the realms of the hells and animal states. Therefore, it is established that 'those who are indolent towards the meritorious take pleasure in evil deeds'.
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DT necesitaba un nuevo diseño de camiseta y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 34 diseños de 11 diseñadores freelance.
I need a design I can put on a range of clothing that will be marketed to kneeboard surfers. The design will be going on t-shirts, hats, sweat shirts etc.
Kneel On It Surf Company
Kneel On It is a surf company that specializes in kneeboard surfing. Watch this video to see what kneeboard surfing is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pdPxWQ-KFA We are developing a range of clothing for kneeboarders and want a design that can be placed on just about all types of clothes. The target market is predominantly male. The design should depict kneeboarding in some form and should show it as an exciting, out there, rebel type of activity. The design may be accompanied by some slogans such as "Only a kneeboarder knows!!!" and "you wouldn't understand.....It's a kneeboard thing."
- A kneeboard surfer should be included in the design. I'll leave the rest up to you guys.
- I don't want any pictures of wakeboarding or kneeboarding behind a boat. These guys are surfers!
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Saracatinib in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Locally Advanced Breast Cancer That Cannot Be Removed By Surgery
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00559507
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : November 16, 2007
Results First Posted : January 20, 2014
Last Update Posted : April 30, 2014
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|Condition or disease
|Estrogen Receptor-negative Breast Cancer Male Breast Cancer Progesterone Receptor-negative Breast Cancer Recurrent Breast Cancer Stage IIIB Breast Cancer Stage IIIC Breast Cancer Stage IV Breast Cancer
|Drug: saracatinib Other: laboratory biomarker analysis
|Phase 2
I. To estimate the disease control rate of AZD0530 (saracatinib) in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
I. To estimate the efficacy of AZD0530 in terms of overall response rate (complete and partial response) and progression free survival.
II. To describe the toxicity profile of AZD0530 in this patient population. III. To prospectively explore changes in circulating tumor cells from pre-treatment levels in patients receiving AZD0530.
Patients receive saracatinib orally (PO) on days 1-28. Treatment repeats every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up for 4 weeks.
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|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
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|12 participants
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|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
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|Official Title:
|A Phase II Study of AZD0530 in Hormone Receptor-Negative, Metastatic or Unresectable, Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
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|October 2007
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|February 2011
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|February 2011
Experimental: Treatment (enzyme inhibitor therapy)
Patients receive saracatinib PO on days 1-28. Treatment repeats every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Drug: saracatinib
Other Name: AZD0530
Other: laboratory biomarker analysis
Correlative studies
- Disease Control Rate (DCR) [ Time Frame: After 24 weeks of study therapy ]DCR defined as complete response (CR), partial response (PR), stable disease (SD) > 24 weeks. Simon's two-stage optimal design was used to estimate the DCR of AZD0530 after 24 weeks of therapy since this design allowed for early termination of the study. Response and progression was evaluated in this study using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Target lesions: Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum LD Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of the LD of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions Stable Disease (SD): Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, taking as reference the smallest sum LD since the treatment started
- Overall Response Rate (CR and PR) [ Time Frame: From start of treatment to 24 weeks after completion of study treatment ]Overall Response rate is defined as the sum of the complete response rate and partial response rate. Response and progression was evaluated in this study using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Target lesions: Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum LD Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of the LD of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions Stable Disease (SD): Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, taking as reference the smallest sum LD since the treatment started
- Median Time to Treatment Failure [ Time Frame: From the start of treatment up to 4 weeks after completion of study treatment ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Histologically or cytologically confirmed carcinoma of the breast
- Unresectable disease
- Locally advanced or metastatic (American Joint Committee on Cancer [AJCC] stage IV) disease
- Estrogen receptor-negative and progesterone receptor-negative breast cancer defined as < 10% expression by immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Measurable disease, defined (per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors [RECIST]) as ≥ 1 unidimensionally measurable lesion ≥ 20mm by conventional techniques or ≥ 10 mm by spiral computed tomography (CT) scan
- Measurable target lesions must not be in a previously irradiated field
- Patients with locally advanced, unresectable disease must have progression of disease following no more than one first-line chemotherapy regimen
- Patients with evidence of recurrent disease during or within 6 months after adjuvant chemotherapy will be considered to have failed one line of chemotherapy for metastatic disease
- Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive patients, defined as immunohistochemistry (IHC) 3+ or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) amplification > 2.1, must have received trastuzumab (Herceptin®) in either the adjuvant or metastatic setting and have had recurrence or progression of disease, respectively
- No known brain metastases
- Male and female patients eligible
- Menopausal status not specified
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) ≤ 2 (Karnofsky PS 60-100%)
- Life expectancy > 3 months
- Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,500/mcL
- Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mcL
- Hemoglobin > 9 g/dL
- Total bilirubin normal
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase [SGOT])/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (serum glutamic pyruvate transaminase [SGPT]) ≤ 2.5 x institutional upper limit of normal
- Creatinine normal OR creatinine clearance ≥ 60 mL/min
Urine protein creatinine (UPC) ratio must be ≤ 1.0
- Patients with a UPC ratio > 1.0 must have a 24-hour urine protein < 1,000 mg to be eligible for study
- Not pregnant or nursing
- Women of child-bearing potential and men must use adequate contraception (e.g., hormonal or barrier method of birth control or abstinence) prior to, during, and for 8 weeks after completion of study therapy
- Able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent document
- No history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biological composition to AZD0530
- No QTc interval ≥ 500 msecs
No condition that impairs the ability to swallow AZD0530 tablets, including the following:
- Gastrointestinal tract disease resulting in an inability to take oral medication or a requirement for IV alimentation
- Prior surgical procedures affecting absorption
- Active peptic ulcer disease
No intercurrent cardiac dysfunction including, but not limited to, any of the following:
- Symptomatic congestive heart failure
- Unstable angina pectoris
- Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia
- History of myocardial infarction within 6 months of treatment
- No uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
No severe restrictive or obstructive lung disease according to baseline pulmonary function studies including any of the following pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters:
- Total lung capacity < 60%
- Forced vital capacity < 50%
- Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV_1) < 50%
- Diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide (DLCO) < 50%
- Resting room air O_2 saturation < 92% or a decline in O_2 saturation > 4% with exercise
- Patients with metastatic disease may have received no more than 1 prior chemotherapy regimen
- No unresolved toxicity ≥ grade 3 from agents received more than 3 weeks earlier
- No chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or investigational therapy within 3 weeks (6 weeks for nitrosoureas or mitomycin C) prior to entering study
- No luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonists within 4 weeks prior to study entry
- More than 7 days since prior and no concurrent use of specifically prohibited cytochrome P 450 3A4 (CYP3A4) agents
- No concurrent megestrol acetate, even when prescribed for appetite stimulation
- No other concurrent investigational or commercial agents for the treatment of breast cancer
- No concurrent combination antiretroviral therapy for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients
- No concurrent megestrol acetate
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00559507
|United States, New York
|Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
|New York, New York, United States, 10065
|Principal Investigator:
|Clifford Hudis
|Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
|Responsible Party:
|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00559507 History of Changes
|Obsolete Identifiers:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
N01CM62204 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
N01CM62206 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
CDR0000574281 ( Registry Identifier: PDQ (Physician Database Query) )
|First Posted:
|November 16, 2007 Key Record Dates
|Results First Posted:
|January 20, 2014
|Last Update Posted:
|April 30, 2014
|Last Verified:
|December 2013
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms, Male
Neoplasms by Site
Breast Diseases
Skin Diseases
Antineoplastic Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action


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Andrew Nicholson shines, Magic beat Spurs
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Andrew Nicholson scored 18 points and Glen Davis added 17 to help the Orlando Magic beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-100 Sunday night in preseason action.
It was the second straight win for the Magic, who have two exhibition games remaining. The Spurs lost consecutive games for the first time this preseason and host Washington Friday in their final regular-season tune-up.
Danny Green led San Antonio with 13 points and Manu Ginobili finished with 12 points. Tim Duncan played just 12 minutes, scoring nine points.
After playing sparingly in the Spurs' first four preseason games, Ginobili and Tony Parker played extended minutes for the second straight game.
Magic guard Arron Afflalo sat out again Sunday resting a sore left hamstring, but could make his preseason debut Wednesday against Memphis.


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The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has declined options on five players, including: defenders Ramiro Corrales, Ike Opara and Tim Ward and midfielders Joey Gjertsen and Khari Stephenson.
Corrales, 35, scored two goals and had seven assists in 22 games played during the 2012 season. The defender is a 14-year MLS veteran and the last remaining active player from the league's inaugural 1996 campaign.
Opara, 23, scored three goals in 35 career appearances with the Earthquakes. The Generation adidas product missed most of 2010 and 2011 with foot injuries, but came back to appear in 16 games during the club's most recent campaign.
Ward, 25, played in 16 games during three seasons in San Jose. He spent much of 2011 and all of 2012 on San Jose's injured list.
Gjertsen, 30, has two goals and four assists in 36 games since signing with the Earthquakes in 2010. He missed the 2012 season after having surgery to repair damage to his right knee.
Stephenson, 31, scored eight goals and had eight assists in 69 games with the Earthquakes after joining the club in 2010. The Jamaican international found the net twice and chipped in with three assists during the Earthquakes' 2012 campaign.
Transaction: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) – San Jose Earthquakes decline options on D Ramiro Corrales, D Ike Opara, D Tim Ward, M Joey Gjertsen, M Khari Stephenson.


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Continuing the Father's Day theme - which around here is an excuse for a Legend of Zelda theme - reader TJ says the special day means that, for once, he "got to pick my new little guy's outfit".
Looking sharp, little Elliot.
UPDATE - Reader Eric did exactly the same thing. This little guy won't be earning heart containers. He'll be breaking them.


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A property transfer tax of 1.5 % is imposed on all transfers by deeds, instruments, writings or any other document by which any lands, tenements, or other interests in real property are sold, located in the City of Berkeley, which are, or is granted, assigned, transferred or otherwise conveyed to or vested in a purchaser, or purchasers thereof, or any other person or persons, by his/her or their direction. For details, see Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 7.52. (see note, below, on BMC access)
From the date of recordation of transfer, an applicant will have 1 year to complete all seismic retrofit work and submit a Seismic Retrofit Verification & Refund Application to the Planning Department - Building & Safety Division. For further details, see the Seismic Retrofit Program & Refund Guidelines and the following information.
The Seismic Retrofit Refund Program allows for up to 1/3 of the City of Berkeley transfer tax to be refunded for voluntary seismic upgrades to residential property. See also BMC Section 7.52.060.K. (see note, below, on BMC access)
The Seismic Retrofit Refund Program consists of 2 main areas:
1. Completion of Seismic Retrofit Work and/or Requests for Extensions
Property owners have up to 1 year after the sale is recorded with Alameda County to complete the seismic work and file for the refund. The ordinance does allow for this deadline to be extended for good cause, for up to 1 additional year. Requests for extensions are handled on a case-by case basis, and must be submitted to the Finance Department no later than the initial deadline, and must be received in writing.
"Good cause" includes: 1) the inability of the applicant, after a prompt and diligent search to find and retain the services of an architect, engineer, contractor or other service provider whose services are necessary for the seismic retrofit work; 2) unforeseen and unforeseeable circumstances such as a significant change in the scope of the seismic retrofit work due to circumstances in the field which could not reasonably have been known earlier; and 3) serious illness or other extraordinary and unforeseeable circumstances that prevented the timely commencement or completion of the seismic retrofit work.
"Good Cause" does not include 1) ignorance of the applicable City ordinances or regulations concerning the seismic retrofit refund provided in this chapter or state or local laws relating to the standards with which seismic retrofit work must comply; or 2) delays which were within the control or responsibility of the applicant. (Ordinance 6539-NS § 1, 2000; Ord. 6262-NS § 1, 1994; Ord. 6146-NS §§ 1, 2, 1992; Ord. 6072--NS § 2, 1991; Ord. 6069-NS§ 1, 1991; Ord. 5061-NS § 5, 1978) (see note, below, on BMC access related to these Ordinances)
2. Processing the Refund
After the seismic work is completed the owner or the contractor must file a Seismic Retrofit Verification & Refund Application with the Planning Department - Building & Safety Division (510) 981-7440. A City of Berkeley Building Inspector inspects the work, and approves or denies the application. If the Building & Safety Division approves the Verification Application, the Finance Department will either a) authorize the title company to release funds held in escrow, or b) issue a refund check if funds were not held.
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You may file a claim for refund of OVERPAYMENT of Transfer Tax, apart from the Seismic Retrofit Refund process, see the following procedures and claim form. You have 1 year from the date of payment "under protest" to file a claim. (Government Code Section 935; BMC Chapter 7.20) (see note, below, on BMC access)
To file a Claim for Refund of Real Property Transfer Tax, you will need:
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Valentine's day is a special day which allows people to express love for one another. While there are no specific rules when it comes to how one expresses love to a loved one, there are certain do's and don'ts worth taking into consideration.
Don't buy kitchen appliances
Valentine's day is supposed to be romantic and whatever you do should be nice, romantic and if possible out of the ordinary. Buying kitchen utensils is therefore not the best expression of romance.
Don't forget
There are many people who don't believe in Valentine's day or even celebrate it, if you have a partner who celebrates Valentine's day, forgetting and doing entirely nothing could be the easiest way to ruin your relationship.
Valentine's is about love and romance. Therefore don't take your loved one to that crowded restaurant with terrible food and service. If your lady has a favourite romantic restaurant, take her there or prepare a nice home cooked meal instead of being in a terrible venue.
Get creative
Invest your time, love and thought into your lady's Valentine's experience. Give a sensuous candlelit foot rub, massage, or body wash. Write your favourite, shared memories with coloured pens. Make a collage of your dream home, family, or past or future adventures together designed with photographs or magazine clippings. In other words, don't be ordinary.
Having unrealistic expectations can ruin this beautiful day. Trust your man's instincts and ability to treat you well on this day. Having unrealistic expectations which end up not being fulfilled by your man will make you wish the day away. So don't have unrealistic expectations.
Don't eat anything that could be even remotely upset your stomach. The temptation to look sophisticated especially with a new loved one is high, but think of the repercussions. Nothing as terrible as having a stomach bug on a Valentine's dinner.
If you're going out together, take the extra time to smarten up and look your best! Compliment your partner's outfit. Don't wear that over the top outfit with hearts all over the fabric.
On this day, shower your loved one with love and attention. Don't waste your energy on insignificant matters and people drawing your attention. Make your partner feel special on this day. If you go for dinner, keep your phone away to avoid being distracted.
Guidelines listed above should see you having a memorable Valentine's day.


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State and local law enforcement agencies will be out in force, utilizing sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter drunk driving during the week of Thanksgiving. Motorists are reminded that driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher will put them over the limit. If they don't drive sober, they will get pulled over. Law enforcement agencies will also be cracking down on drivers who are impaired by drugs, both illegal and prescription.
Leandra's Law sets some of the toughest DWI provisions in the country. First-time offenders driving while intoxicated or impaired by drugs with a child less than 16 years old in the vehicle may be charged with a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison. Drivers convicted must install and maintain an ignition interlock on any vehicle owned or operated by the driver for a minimum period of six months.
In 2012, according to DMV statistics, there were 8,633 alcohol-related crashes in New York reported by police, resulting in 358 people killed and 6,303 injured. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities increased nationwide by 4.6 percent in 2012, accounting for 31 percent of overall fatalities.


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Walking Dead: Season 3, The (US - BD RA)
Gabe shambles through another season of hungry zombies and miserable people.
The intended series-spanning metaphor of The Walking Dead is supposedly something about how the non-zombie characters are slowly losing their humanity and becoming indiscernible from the living dead they are fighting. But the more apt metaphor is that the show itself has become a zombie. It shambles lifelessly between glossy-eyed narrative devices and repetitious character beats in a single-minded pursuit of plot. Then, when it finally digs its teeth into the fruit of its labours, it rapturously devours that plot in a glorious fountain of violence. But the plot is devoured too quickly. The glory fades and the zombie is driven back to its feet to continue its aimless hunt for more nourishment. The metaphor extends to genre fans, because we can't help ourselves. Like the zombies, we are compelled to watch, even when we're given such modest rewards.
Fortunately enough for all of us zombies, The Walking Dead season three is a sizable step up from the mostly dismal second season. In the first episode, the characters are reintroduced as the badass zombie-killers we've been hoping they'd evolve into since the show started. This appears to be an unspoken acknowledgement of previous transgressions and a promise that things have changed. The story is structured around two well-defined locations that increase scope significantly from campsites and modestly-sized farms. Rick Grimes' (Andrew Lincoln) group's re-purposed prison and the walled town of Woodbury are nicely compared and contrasted as dueling city-types (they're both prisons…but which one is worse?). The political microcosms and social metaphors aren't fully developed (there's something to be said for George Romero's heavy-handed approach to politicizing the zombie apocalypse), but the ideas are somewhat intriguing on their face value. At the very least, season three has a semblance of theme and structure, whereas season two was mostly formless. Most importantly, season three actually picks up momentum as it goes with only an episode-long dip scattered here and there. There's no searching aimlessly for Sophie or having the exact same argument about who gets to stay on the farm this time.
Still, for all of its improvements, season three is problematic. Many of these issues were easy enough to overlook the first time through, but they are magnified on a second viewing. The first problem is the overall lack of actual character development. For the most part, the only thing significant thing that has changed is that these people have accepted their fate and are better at killing zombies. The prison-based stuff at the beginning of the season feels eventful, because it involves so much gory action, but very little happens that hasn't already occurred over previous episodes – the group finds shelter, argues with new people, and fends off surprise zombie attacks. The writers use the tedious chaos to kill off the characters they struggle to find any purpose for while simultaneously introducing a series of nobodies that might as well be wearing red shirts, because they're so expendable (I suspect that there's some kind of plan for Tyreese and Sasha in future episodes, but they serve almost no purpose here). Almost everything that happens at the prison during the first third of the season appears to be marking time while the Woodbury side of the story is established. This is most apparent when Rick deals with a major personal tragedy by going insane and wasting the audience's time by talking to imaginary people on the telephone. It gets to the point that you can't wait to get a break from the show's main character, which is probably not the best way to write serialized television. It could be argued that just as much time is wasted on the stuff going on in and around Woodbury, but these divergences at least feature new information. And, again, the writers eventually figure out where they are going with the dueling colonies thing, which gives the season actual narrative drive.
The actors do an outstanding job bringing their characters to life, dramatically speaking (really, casting has never been a problem for this show), but very few are able to build something memorable beyond the limitations of 'generic zombie killer.' Once again Daryl (Norman Reedus), a character created for the show, is the standout. The writers know that he's popular, so they give him a lot of screen time, but they're also smart enough to know that he's a very simple character, so they don't make him the lead. In season three, his story is once again coupled with his brother Merle's (Michael Rooker), who hasn't been seen outside of hallucinations since the first part of the first season. Merle is crafted with a heavy hand, but has one of the season's few substantial arc when he grows from villainous sidekick to awkward outcast to reluctant hero. Highest ranked among the new characters is The Governor (David Morrissey), who gives the show its first proper villain. The show is smart enough to know that zombies aren't antagonists – they're a force of nature. They might as well be a forest fire or debris from an earthquake. The writers tried to bestow villainy on Shane (Jon Bernthal), but apparently weren't capable of the subtle touch required when writing a reluctant villain. The Governor is a balls-out bastard with just enough humanity to keep him from being a cartoon character. The Governor's right hand man, Milton Mamet (Dallas Roberts), is another welcome addition. Milton is some kind of doctor that is studying the walkers, specifically testing them for lingering human consciousness. He has a much lighter touch than Romero's Day of the Dead mad scientist, Dr. Logan, and offers the series' story something new to chew on (the science of zombies is otherwise only discussed once during the first season's finale).
Walking Dead continues having problems with its female cast members, some of whom continuing to act as housewives and rape-bait in season three, but the writers have certainly taken steps to correct the problem. The chief problem character, Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies), spent the previous season being an epically terrible mother. The writers were clearly aware that they were turning her into a frustrating caricature and they solve the issue not by making her a valuable part of the story, but by objectifying her and killing her off. This conveniently takes her out of the picture and gives the main character another excuse to be sad. More disheartening is that the show's strongest female character, Andrea (Laurie Holden), last season's anti-Lori, continues her arc by turning into an idiot. Despite her friend/savior's warnings and constant evidence to the contrary, she insists on supporting The Governor in his bad guy dealings. She goes from the show's strongest female character to a delusional girl with a crush. Oh yeah, and she's killed for her transgressions. On the other side of the coin is Michonne (Danai Gurira), a fan-favourite badass that sports dreadlocks and takes out zombies with a katana. Michonne was introduced at the very end of season two and spends much of season three as a frowny-faced super-soldier. She eventually opens up into a fully-formed human being when she bonds with Rick's son Carl (Chandler Riggs) in episode 12 and shows that she's not only a shrewd killer, but also a wry and fully empathetic individual. My favourite example of the comparative turnaround on the show's women is Carol (Melissa McBride), who began the series as a stereotypical domestic abuse victim and has slowly been built into the show's most relatable character. It will hurt the most when the writers inevitably kill her off.
The key issue still isn't characters, though; it's the greater picture that the series creates and the fact that so much of the story is driven by these characters. No one should accuse the people involved with bringing the story to life (a list that includes former Spike Lee cinematographer-turned-A-class-TV director Ernest Dickerson) of not doing their jobs – The Walking Dead is a consistently impressive series on a visual level – but that doesn't matter if the producers and writers don't have a plan to sustain 16 episodes. The show's deliberate pacing and casual storytelling style works pretty well when the narrative is still unraveling and the audience isn't yet privy to where things are going. The plot twists and cliffhangers feel sort of inevitable, but not cheap. However, watching it all a second time through, I already know that too many plot threads are either left to dangle or resolved anticlimactically and the droning march to disappointment is worse than frustrating – it's boring. And what I find especially demoralizing during this re-watch is that so much of the stuff I enjoyed the first time, specifically the super-visceral, super-gory violence, is…kind of monotonous. It's another indication that this so-called horror series hasn't been scary or even particularly suspenseful for quite some time.
The Walking Dead continues to be shot using 16mm film and the show's directors/cinematographers continue to digitally colour-correct the series to appear grim and grey. I've now reviewed the show on both the Blu-ray and DVD format and find that the format choices make it a little difficult to recommend HD over SD. 16mm doesn't have the same resolution as digital HD or 35mm, leading to some comparatively flat compositions, minor edge enhancement issues, and generally fuzzy background details. The Blu-rays have advantages over the DVDs in terms of the clarity of close-up textures and the size of the film-based artefacts. 16mm is grainy and all that grain looks accurate in 1080p, not lumpy like it does in 480p. There's also no discernible compression noise or blocking along the warmer backgrounds on Blu-ray. Season three has a little more dynamic range and brighter contrast than the unrelentingly dark second season. Black levels are mostly pure without crushing out the more subtle browns and blues that blend into them. 16mm is a good format for pastels and other delicate hues, but the format's abilities with colour quality is more or less wasted here, because the show is so heavily graded. Skin tones are relatively warm (likely for the sake of comparing the living and the dead) and some of the natural greens are relatively rich, but most other hues are considerably desaturated, even the cherry reds of the various props and wardrobe pieces.
This Blu-ray set comes fitted with a spectacular Dolby TrueHD 7.1 mix that rivals major motion picture soundtracks. The Walking Dead isn't a pure action series; in fact, a lot of the show is spent in relative silence, but there are plenty of big bursts of aggressive noise peppered throughout every episode. The zombie hordes in particular are a strong source of multi-channel enhancement. They wander into the sound field making inhuman snarls and hisses then wreak havoc in the stereo and surround speakers by beating down doors and breaking in windows. The number of zombies hasn't really increased over the last three years, but the third season definitely has a lot more firepower. The big shoot-out sequences feature a dozen different kinds of guns, each with their own special sound – some are big and bassy, others are crisp and poppy – and they are all given a wide dynamic range through the channels. Other big highlights include the speaker-shattering helicopter crash that opens episode three and the zombie attack at the beginning of episode four, where the usual gunshots and creature noises are augmented with the daunting buzz of alarms. The series' music, by composer Bear McCreary, does a good job undercutting the action and scares, but is pitched pretty low in terms of overall volume this time. This lower volume matches the iTunes copies I've got, so I suppose it's an issue with the original mixes, not the TrueHD codec.
The extras begin with a series of cast and crew commentaries spread over the first four discs:
- Killer Within features director Guy Ferland and actor IronE Singleton.
- Say the Word features director/co-executive producer/special effects make-up superstar Greg Nicotero and actress Danai Gurira.
- Made to Suffer features creator/executive producer/writer Robert Kirkman, executive producers David Alpert and Gale Anne Hurd, and Gurira.
- The Suicide King features Hurd and Gurira.
- The Sorrowful Life features Nicotero and actor Michael Rooker.
The rest of the extras are confined to disc five and begin with a series of retrospective/behind-the-scenes featurettes:
- Rising Son (6:50, HD), on the growth of Carl as a character and young Chandler Riggs as an actor.
- Evil Eye (7:50, HD), on The Governor's place in the series as the 'pinnacle villain' (Robert Kirkman's words).
- Gone, but Not Forgotten (8:10, HD), on Lori's death (including the special effects used during her death) and continuing part in the series.
- Heart of a Warrior (8:30, HD), on Michonne's psychology/skills, her relationship with Andrea, and Danai Gurira's training (the actress may look like Michonne, but her lively personality is a major contrast).
- Michonne vs. The Governor (5:10, HD), on the process of planning and filming the battle between the two characters.
- Safety Behind Bars (9:40, HD), on constructing the prison location, its place in the comic, and the themes it represents.
- Making the Dead (8:10, HD), on the season's zombies, their design, and the special effects required to create them.
- Guts and Glory (7:40, HD), on the characters that die in season three.
The featurettes include interviews with executive producers Alpert, Hurd, Kirkman, Nicotero, Denise Huth, and Glen Mazzara, director Ernest Dickerson, production designer Grace Walker, plaster boss Rob Mallard, art director Doug Fick, welding foreman Bob Bateman, scenic artist Rose Armstrong, VFX supervisor Victor Scalise, and actors Andrew Lincoln, Chandler Riggs, Sarah Wayne Callies, David Morrissey, Laurie Holden, Danai Gurira, IronE Singleton, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Melissa McBride, and Michael Rooker.
The extras are closed out with six deleted/extended scenes from the season (13:20, HD).
I want to say The Walking Dead is back on track to being the great show we all thought it would be just before the end of the first season, but the final episode of season three really fizzles following a strong set-up. It's nice to end things on a positive note, I suppose, but there's a huge lack of catharsis. Still, I don't think the producers have randomly restructured their writing staff lately, so perhaps the course corrections are meaningful. It still doesn't compare to AMC's more intellectually and emotionally satisfying shows, Breaking Bad and Mad Men, but at least I'm not embarrassed to be watching it anymore. This Blu-ray collection is limited by the series' source format and style, but features an incredibly strong Dolby TrueHD soundtrack and a fair number of extras, including a series of commentary tracks, deleted scenes, and behind-the-scenes featurettes.
* Note: The images on this page are not representative of the Blu-ray image quality.
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i just finished marathoning the season over the long weekend and i gotta say, it flowed and worked better this time around. i didn't dislike it when it first aired but i definitely thought the last half didn't live up to the first.
but not seeing it without any week or months long break, it was actually all pretty darn good. maybe its partly because now i knew exactly what was coming so there weren't any expectations or whatnot.
the same thing happened with Season 8 of The X-Files. thats "my" show and i love it through and through but i remember hating Season 8 upon its airing. but then the dvd set came and i actually enjoyed it much more. Sadly Season 9 didn't have this advantage...its still terrible.
but not seeing it without any week or months long break, it was actually all pretty darn good. maybe its partly because now i knew exactly what was coming so there weren't any expectations or whatnot.
the same thing happened with Season 8 of The X-Files. thats "my" show and i love it through and through but i remember hating Season 8 upon its airing. but then the dvd set came and i actually enjoyed it much more. Sadly Season 9 didn't have this advantage...its still terrible.
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I watched most of X-Files on Sci-Fi during my lunch breaks a while back, so I didn't have any baggage going into it. I found I really liked most of the post-Mulder episodes, especially stand-alone ones. But yeah, the end was disappointing for even a passing fan.
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Gabe Powers wrote: I watched most of X-Files on Sci-Fi during my lunch breaks a while back, so I didn't have any baggage going into it. I found I really liked most of the post-Mulder episodes, especially stand-alone ones. But yeah, the end was disappointing for even a passing fan.
i didn't mind the lack of Mulder, i thought Doggett and Reyes were fine characters but they just had many c**ppy stories with season 9. and yeah that finale.....while it was cool seeing all those returning faces, it was such a low key and sorta boring "swan song". i know its never been an action packed show but the finale was 90mins and it takes 70 before anything really happens.
i didn't mind the lack of Mulder, i thought Doggett and Reyes were fine characters but they just had many c**ppy stories with season 9. and yeah that finale.....while it was cool seeing all those returning faces, it was such a low key and sorta boring "swan song". i know its never been an action packed show but the finale was 90mins and it takes 70 before anything really happens.
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Chinook or King Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) are the largest salmon. They may reach around 150 cm in length and can occasionally exceed 23 kg; other salmon rarely exceed 14 kg. These fish have black spots on the back and on the dorsal, adipose and both lobes of the caudal (tail) fin. The gums are dark at the base of the teeth. At sea, these fish are blue, green, or gray above and silver below. Small males are often dull yellow while large males are often blotchy with dull red on the side. Breeding individuals are dark olive-brown to purple. (Page and Burr 1991)
The Chinook is the least abundant of the Pacific Salmon. It is anadromous (moving from the ocean to freshwater to breed), occurring in the Pacific Ocean and coastal streams. It is found in northeast Asia and, in North America, in Arctic and Pacific drainages from Point Hope, Alaska, to the Ventura River in California, occasionally straying south to San Diego, California. This species is widely stocked outside its range, notably in the Great Lakes. (Page and Burr 1991)
In comparison to other Pacific salmon: Sockeye and Chum Salmon (O. nerka and O. keta) have no large black spots; Coho Salmon (O. kisutch) have no black spots on the lower lobe of the caudal fin and have gums that are light at the base of the teeth; and Pink Salmon (O. gorbuscha) have large oval black spots on the back and caudal fin and do not exceed 76 cm in length. (Page and Burr 1991)
Chinook Salmon spawn once and die. For detailed information on the biology and status of this species, including conservation issues, see this resource from the NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources.


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A trust account is an account that is established by an attorney to hold the funds of clients or third persons in a financial institution. The funds in a trust account are held by the attorney in a fiduciary capacity and must be clearly identified as "trust", "clients' funds" or "escrow" accounts. Funds held in a trust account include funds held in any fiduciary capacity.
2. What are the basic requirements for an attorney holding funds in a trust account?
Attorneys are responsible for notifying any financial institution that the funds held are being held in a fiduciary capacity. As described below, the financial institution must be "eligible" to hold the funds, "approved" to hold the funds, and in many cases, physically located in Connecticut. The funds must be maintained separately from the attorney's own funds. An attorney must appropriately safeguard funds held in trust and must maintain complete records, as described in Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct and Practice Book Section 2-27 and 2-28. Records must be preserved for a period of 7 years following the last transaction.
3. What is IOLTA and is it mandatory?
IOLTA is an acronym for Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts. The IOLTA program is defined and described in Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Interest earned on IOLTA accounts is transferred to the Connecticut Bar Foundation to fund the delivery of legal services to the poor and for law school scholarships. IOLTA accounts are "pooled" trust accounts for holding the funds of more than one client or third person. Attorneys are not required to maintain an IOLTA account unless they wish to pool their clients' funds in a trust account. If you maintain an IOLTA account or accounts you must report the account number(s) and bank name(s) as part of the attorney registration process. See Practice Book Section 2-27(d). An IOLTA account must be maintained at an eligible financial institution as determined by the Connecticut Bar Foundation and at a financial institution that has been approved by the Statewide Grievance Committee.
4. What is an eligible institution?
An "eligible institution" is defined by Rule 1.15(a)(2) of the Rules of Professional conduct and determines whether the financial institution may hold trust funds in IOLTA accounts. Although not the only one, a primary factor in determining a financial institution's eligibility is whether the bank agrees to a particular formula for setting interest rates on IOLTA accounts pursuant to Rule 1.15(h)(3) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. The Connecticut Bar Foundation determines a financial institution's eligibility to maintain IOLTA accounts and maintains a list of those institutions.
5. What is an approved institution?
An "approved institution" as set forth in Practice Book Section 2-28(d), is a financial institution that has agreed with the Statewide Grievance Committee to notify the Committee of overdrafts in attorney trust accounts maintained at the approved institution. The Statewide Grievance Committee approves financial institutions and maintains a list of those institutions.
6. Where must I maintain my trust account?
Attorneys must deposit funds held in a fiduciary capacity in an account that is separate from the attorney's own funds. Rule 1.15(b) of the Rules of Professional Conduct provides that an attorney who is admitted to the Connecticut Bar and has his or her office in this state must maintain the trust account in Connecticut unless the attorney obtains the consent of his or her client or third person otherwise.
7. What financial records should I maintain for my trust accounts?
Pursuant to Rule 1.15(i), an attorney must maintain the following documentation for a period of seven years after the date of the last transaction performed on behalf of the client:
- receipt and disbursement journals containing a record of deposits to and withdrawals from client trust accounts, specifically identifying the date, source, and description of each item deposited, as well as the date, payee and purpose of each disbursement;
- ledger records for all client trust accounts showing, for each separate client or beneficiary, the source of all funds deposited, the names of all persons for whom the funds are or were held, the amount of such funds, the descriptions and amounts of charges or withdrawals, and the names of all persons or entities to whom such funds were disbursed;
- copies of retainer and compensation agreements with clients as required by Rule 1.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct;
- copies of accountings to clients or third persons showing the disbursement of funds to them or on their behalf;
- copies of bills for legal fees and expenses rendered to clients;
- copies of records showing disbursements on behalf of clients;
- the physical or electronic equivalents of all checkbook registers, bank statements, records of deposit, pre-numbered canceled checks, and substitute checks provided by a financial institution;
- records of all electronic transfers from client trust
accounts, including the name of the person authorizing
transfer, the date of transfer, the name of the recipient
and confirmation from the financial institution of the trust
account number from which money was withdrawn and the date
and the time the transfer was completed.
By reconciling your trust account you determine that your financial records are accurate and that you are holding sufficient funds to cover the trust funds you should be holding. The requisite financial records are listed in Rule 1.15(i) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Rule 1.15(i)(9) of the Rules of Professional Conduct requires that you perform, at a minimum, quarterly reconciliations of your trust account and that you maintain a list of monthly trial balances. A trial balance is a list of client names indicating the amount of funds held for each individual client on the date you are reconciling to, with a total.
To perform a complete reconciliation of your trust account you need your general ledger as defined in Rule 1.15(i)(1) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, your individual client ledgers as defined in Rule 1.15(i)(2) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, your list of trial balances as defined in Rule 1.15(i)(9) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, and your bank statement and checks for the month to be reconciled. Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct's commentary further explains the reconciliation process.
- The first part of the reconciliation involves taking the bank statement ending balance for the month to be reconciled, then
- Subtracting any outstanding checks that were disbursed but not yet presented for payment, then
- Adding in any deposits-in-transit to reach a final figure which represents the exact amount of money you are holding in the trust account on the bank statement's ending date.
- That final figure is then traced to the total you have on your receipts and disbursement journal (general ledger) on the same date as the bank statement's ending date. The receipts and disbursement journal lists each and every deposit made and every disbursement made, in date order, with a running balance.
- Your balance on the receipts and disbursement journal for the same date as the bank statement's ending date should match the final figure.
- Lastly, the final figure should be compared to the individual client ledger summary sheet total (monthly trial balances), for the same date as the bank statement's ending date. The client ledger total is the total of all balances held for each individual client with open balances on the same date as the bank statement's ending date.
- Your balance on the client ledger summary sheet for the same date as the bank statement's ending date should match the final figure.
- If your figures do not reconcile to the bank, you should compare each line item on the receipts and disbursement journal to each line item on the individual client ledgers and then to the bank statements to make sure that nothing was entered in error, or omitted from any of your own created records.
- If this process is performed on a quarterly basis, any errors or omissions made will be captured and cured in a timely manner. Further, you will not have outstanding checks unaccounted for, any incomplete deposits or wires, any deposits or wires made to the wrong account or earned fees not taken.
In some circumstances yes, in others, no. Attorneys should remember that it is improper to provide financial assistance to a client in connection with pending or contemplated litigation, except for court costs and expenses of litigation. Rule 1.8(e) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
If a client has provided the attorney with funds to cover future costs and expenses, including the payment of a retainer, these funds should be deposited into a trust account (e.g. the attorney's IOLTA account) to be drawn against as the attorney earns his or her fee or uses the funds to pay for costs and expenses. In these circumstances, the attorney may pay costs and expenses for the client out of the trust account holding the retainer unless or until the retainer is exhausted because the attorney is using the particular client's funds to cover the costs and expenses. These funds should be monitored by using individual client ledgers (Rule 1.15(i)(2) of the Rules of Professional Conduct) and the general ledger (Rule 1.15(i)(1) of the Rules of Professional Conduct).
On the other hand, if the client has not yet provided the attorney with a retainer or funds to cover costs and expenses, then using funds from a trust account to cover the client's costs and expenses would violate Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct. In these circumstances, the attorney would be misusing funds in which another client or third party has an interest. The attorney would need to advance the costs and expenses from an operating account or some other source that does not involve the trust account.
Even in circumstances where the client has provided funds to cover costs and expenses, the use of a debit card connected with a trust account is strongly discouraged and would be viewed with increased scrutiny. Unlike checks, debit cards generate little supporting documentation when used and can be used without signature verification. They are also much more vulnerable to misuse generally, either by the attorney who obtained the debit card or a third person who misappropriates one. If the payee of the costs and expenses requires payment by a debit card, the attorney should make a payment with a debit card connected to the attorney's office operating account, and then the attorney should receive reimbursement from funds belonging to the client.
10. My bank just told me I have an overdraft and it has been reported to the Statewide Grievance Committee. What should I do?
First, determine why you had an overdraft and fix the problem. Second, gather the documents needed to fully substantiate your explanation. Because the financial institution holding your funds is obligated to report the overdraft to the Statewide Grievance Committee (Practice Book Section 2-28), you will receive a letter from the Statewide Bar Counsel's Office requiring you to explain and document the overdraft. You must answer the letter and be prepared to answer questions about any unusual transactions, even if they had nothing to do with the overdraft. Be prepared to provide bank statements, client ledgers, HUD-1's and any other supporting documentation that is required to be maintained by Rule 1.15(i) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
11. My client does not want me to pay his doctor with his settlement funds even though my firm gave the doctor a letter of protection. What should I do?
If you determine that the letter of protection was directly related to the settlement funds and the letter of protection was signed in order to aid you in obtaining the settlement funds, then do not disburse the money to your client. You cannot disburse the disputed funds until both the client and the doctor have reached an agreement. Rule 1.15(f) of the Rules of Professional Conduct states "When in the course of representation a lawyer is in possession of property in which two or more persons (one of whom may be the lawyer) claim interests, the property shall be kept separate by the lawyer until the dispute is resolved." The commentary notes that interests include "a valid judgment concerning disposition of the property, a valid statutory or judgment lien, or other lien recognized by law, against the property; a letter of protection or similar obligation that is both (a) directly related to the property held by the lawyer, and (b) an obligation specifically entered into to aid the lawyer in obtaining the property; or a written assignment, signed by the client, conveying an interest in the funds or other property to another person or entity"....(emphasis added). Commentary to Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct (2013).
The commentary also notes that the attorney may have a duty to third persons, when a third person has a specific interest in property held by the attorney. When that occurs, "the lawyer must refuse to surrender the property to the client until the claims are resolved". Id.
12. At a real estate closing there was a dispute and I held an escrow of $5,000 as the buyer's attorney. I believe that the seller has fulfilled the terms of the escrow and I should disburse the money but my client will not authorize the disbursement. What should I do?
If the terms of the escrow agreement are clear, and there is no good faith basis for you to hold the funds, then you need to disburse those funds to the interest-holder. If you believe there is a valid argument in favor of your client's position, you may interplead the funds to the court or hold the disputed funds in the trust account until the dispute is resolved. Rule 1.15(f) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. An individual client ledger should be used to track these funds.
13. I regularly receive sizeable retainers. Can I put the retainers in my IOLTA account?
Maybe. Rule 1.15 (g) of the Rules of Professional Conduct and its commentary indicate that you should perform a good faith cost benefit analysis to judge whether the funds would earn sufficient interest to warrant moving the client's funds to a separate, interest bearing account for the benefit of that client. Factors to consider are the amount of the funds to be held, the time you reasonably expect to hold the funds, and the cost of establishing a separate interest bearing account for the client. The costs of establishing and administering the trust account include, but are not limited to, the attorney's or bookkeeper's time needed to maintain the account in accordance with Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
14. I'm an associate at a large firm. I have never seen the firm's IOLTA checkbook or bank statements and I do not have signing authority. Do I have to report the IOLTA account on my annual registration?
Yes. If you or the firm that you work for maintains one or more fiduciary accounts, you must submit the information for any account in which the funds of more than one Connecticut client are kept. Sections 2-27(d), 2-28(c) of the Connecticut Practice Book.
15. I did a reconciliation and found five very old checks that were never cashed. What should I do with the money?
Stop payment on the checks. Even though the checks are old, a bank may honor the checks if they are presented for payment. Attempt to contact the payees on the checks and offer to provide them with a new check. You may transfer the money to a separate trust account, if appropriate, or you may keep the funds in the trust account. Whatever you do, keep a written record of the outstanding checks since you need them for your reconciliations. Once it has been more than seven years since you heard from the payee, you may escheat the money to the State of Connecticut pursuant to Section 3-61a of the Connecticut General Statutes.
16. We recently reconciled our books in accordance with the quarterly reconciliation requirements and discovered there is $5000 in our account that does not appear to belong to any client and is not represented by an outstanding check. Can we assume that the money is earned fees we forgot to transfer out?
No. The only time you should take funds from the trust account for fees is when you know that the funds represent fees earned. Since the funds may be fees, in part, you should undertake a complete accounting of the trust account. The unaccounted for funds should be tracked in a separate ledger. As the accounting identifies interest-holders, you should endeavor to return the identified funds to the appropriate interest-holder. When, in good faith, you reach a point where you can no longer identify an interest-holder, those funds should be tracked in the trust account in its own ledger and held for the statutory period to be escheated to the state as abandoned fiduciary property.
17. I am just an associate at a law firm. The firm is not going to let me review their bank accounts or financial records. Am I responsible if they are not doing the proper recordkeeping?
No. You are responsible, however, for reporting any Rule violations by another member of the bar which "raises a substantial question as to the lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer in other respects..." Rule 8.3 of the Rules of Professional Conduct. If you are personally asked to do anything unethical in connection with the trust account, you must decline and report that behavior to the Statewide Grievance Committee.
18. I suspect that a partner is stealing funds from the trust account, what should I do? Can I make an anonymous complaint to the Statewide Grievance Committee?
You cannot make an anonymous complaint. If you are a partner in the firm, then perform an audit of the books either yourself or hire an independent accountant to review the books. If you are an associate, you can raise your concern to another partner. If you can substantiate your suspicions, then you should file a grievance complaint containing as much documentary evidence as possible. If you are uncomfortable with filing a grievance complaint, you can contact the Statewide Bar Counsel's Office in writing and provide them with the information. The Statewide Bar Counsel's Office can request that a local grievance panel investigate the Respondent and file a grievance complaint, if warranted.
19. Is it appropriate to use the trust account for an attorney's personal expenses if the account does not hold clients' funds?
It is never appropriate to use the trust account for an attorney's personal use. It is inappropriate to hold more than an amount sufficient for paying reasonable fees and expenses to maintain the trust account. Rule 1.15(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Using a trust account as a depository for the attorney's personal funds is a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct and may be a violation of other rules, statutes or criminal laws.


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