text: Doctor Lizle Everyone in Team TVAA is a hero in our eyes. From our crew, staff and our amazing supporters, everyone plays their part in ensuring patients receive the very best care. Dr Lizle is a TVAA Hero. Find out more about her in her own words. Who are you and what do you for at TVAA?I am Dr Lizle and I am a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM). I work for TVAA on the helicopter and emergency response vehicles. How do you and your job help provide patient care?Together with an excellent paramedic we bring previously unavailable critical care treatment to the roadside and to our patients' homes. In specific conditions we can stabilise a patient before they get to hospital. Resuscitation skills which were previously only received by patients when arriving at hospital, can now be implemented much earlier. This can make a real difference to the outcome for the patient. Patients trapped in road traffic collisions can be removed quicker and with less distress to them. READ MORE TVAA HEROES You are an extremely skilled and qualified crew member. What have you done, and how long has it taken you, to reach where you are?I started out in Emergency Medicine in South Africa in a small district hospital. I was a Medical Director for a small private ambulance company and I accompanied the crew to help patients in trauma. When I started working in the UK I heard about TVAA through various colleagues. I worked at a lot of events, mainly taekwondo and equestrian, to give medical help. Finally, I got a place on the required course and after many observation shifts I qualified to apply for a job. It doesn't stop there though. Training is always ongoing as it is important to keep your skills up to date with all the latest training, research and technologies. What is your biggest challenge?It is always a big challenge balancing work, studies and family time. I'm lucky to have an understanding and supportive family which makes it so much easier. What attracted you to PHEM and TVAA?Before working at TVAA, I always found it frustrating receiving patients at hospital knowing that more could be done if we could have treated them earlier. I remember thinking that there was no reason why the procedures we give patients in hospital could not be taken to them with the correctly trained medical staff. That is what got me interested in PHEM. Living and working in Oxford at the time, I sought out colleagues who were already working for TVAA. The amazing team dynamics really attracted me to TVAA. You cannot function in this environment without excellent team work and good communication. GET INVOLVED & BE A TVAA HERO


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Thomas School of Dance is relocating! We are optimistic that classes will start in October and plan to have our schedule published at the beginning of September. We appreciate your patience during this time and we are excited to start classes with you this fall!
Thomas School of Dance was voted Greater Bangor's Best Dance Studio 2018 by Market Surveys of America!

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text: Keep Irving Beautiful was one of more than 80 individuals or organizations recognized at Keep America Beautiful's National Awards for its commitment and passion to transform public spaces into beautiful places."These imaginative, inspirational and transformative community leaders help bring to life creative, resourceful and meaningful programs in their communities," said Keep America Beautiful President and CEO, Helen Lowman. "It's my privilege to recognize Keep Irving Beautiful for such valuable, mission-based work that helps its community be more socially connected, environmentally healthy and economically sound."Keep Irving Beautiful was recognized for its work in the focus areas of:· Ending Litter — Hosting events, such as the Great American Cleanup and the annual Trash Bash; maintaining an active Adopt-a-Spot program with more than 70 locations throughout the city; promoting litter-free public spaces; and conducting an annual Litter Index survey.· Beautifying Communities — Volunteer paint projects at parks and recreation centers, tree plantings at the Campion Trails and the city's tree farm.· Improving Recycling — Green Events Program where recycling receptacles are stationed throughout community festivals and special events; participating in America Recycles Day; educating about recycling through an environmental mascot skit."Keep Irving Beautiful has been the Keep America Beautiful local affiliate for 27 years," said KIB Board President, Jim Scrivner. "It is an honor to be recognized for the work the organization does in the community, which is a reflection of the commitment of the excellent volunteers and partners that we have in Irving."The Keep America Beautiful National Conference—its premier educational and networking event—brought together nearly 350 leaders from Keep America Beautiful's national network of affiliates, business leaders, policymakers and other experts who shared innovative ideas and proven strategies to help end littering, improve recycling, and beautify America's communities.The 2019 Keep America Beautiful National Conference is made possible through the support of some of America's leading companies. This group includes leadership sponsors: Altria Group, Keep Maryland Beautiful, Lowe's, Reynolds American Incorporated, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company; stewardship sponsor: Anheuser-Busch; and strategic sponsors: Keurig, Dr. Pepper, PepsiCo and Steel Recycling Institute. Conference scholarships are provided by Altria Group.About Keep Irving BeautifulKeep Irving Beautiful is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the community about litter abatement, recycling, and beautification to help preserve the health and promote the social and economic prosperity of the city. As an award-winning affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful, Keep Irving Beautiful reaches out to all sectors of the community, including government, businesses, churches, as well as cultural, educational, neighborhood and civic organizations. For more information on volunteering with KIB or making an activity a "green event," visit CityofIrving.org/284/Keep-Irving-Beautiful or call (972) 721-2175.About Keep America BeautifulKeep America Beautiful, the nation's leading community improvement nonprofit organization, inspires and educates people to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment. Established in 1953, Keep America Beautiful strives to end littering, improve recycling and beautify America's communities. The nonprofit believes everyone has a right to live in a clean, green and beautiful community, and shares a responsibility to contribute to that vision.Behavior change — steeped in education, research and behavioral science — is the cornerstone of Keep America Beautiful. The nonprofit empowers generations of community and environmental stewards with volunteer programs, hands-on experiences, educational curricula, practical advice and other resources. The organization is driven by the work and passion of more than 600 Keep America Beautiful affiliates, millions of volunteers, and the collaborative support of corporate partners, social and civic service organizations, academia, municipalities, elected officials, and individuals. Join Keep America Beautiful on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Donate and take action at kab.org.


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Superstar Arts Choir & Exhibition 12th April 2016/
Regnum Blinds is very proud to once again be sponsoring local Worthing charity, Superstar Arts' Celebration evening on the 12th April, 7pm at St Paul's Centre, Chapel Road, Worthing.
Superstar Arts are a not for profit charity specialising in creative projects for people with learning difficulties.
The evening is a chance to see the great work that the participants have been up to over the term, hear the choir, enjoy a table sale and raffle.
If you're free that evening why not come along and say hello and check out the great arts on display!


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okay here it is. I always call myself the jack of all trades master of none. But now I don't know I picked up the sewing hobby LOL. This rate here is the un-boxing of my new Brother LX 3014 sewing machine. I just got this brother sewing machine for Christmas. I grew up always watching my mother sew and always wanted a sewing machine but never bought it for myself. Well this Christmas my wife bought me the sewing machine that I was looking at LOL. I already used it to him a pair of work pants. It works like a charm so stay tuned for more videos.
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Kids Education Expo Indonesia (KEEI) is a one-stop destination for parents who really care about their kids' education and development. Parents can come to this annual exhibition to find out more about preschools, kindergartens, junior schools, daycares and extracurricular courses located in different areas within Jakarta.
KEEI invites parents to come and learn further about current studies and discoveries on child's development. Started from which schools that is suitable with the child's personality? The best curriculum that suits your child's personality? What food that encourage the growth of the child? What type of activities that can help them to develop? Your child can also get a test and find their strength and full potential by doing their interest aptitude test since their early age!
Who attends this fair?
Parents (Moms & Dads)Start getting high
Children age 0-16 years oldWorld Famous Recipes
Teachers & School RepresentativesSpecialized Morning Menus
Anyone that are interestedPrivate & Personalized
What is at this fair?
- Obtain on the spot education fun all day!
- Preschools, Kindergartens, Junior School & many more!
- Products that support the development of the child (food, vitamins, supplements, and etc)
- Education product
- Children's books and toys
- Products & Equipment of children
- Interesting seminars & workshops for parents and childrens


text: Last week I spent eight days at the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. The General Convention is a gathering of Episcopal leaders from every state in the United States, plus Haiti, Ecuador, Europe, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and several other countries. It is held every three years and it is equal parts budget setting, policy and practice setting, and a giant "family" reunion. This year 6,000 people gathered in Indianapolis and our Living Compass team was there the entire time to introduce people to the wide range of faith and wellness resources we have to offer. Being at General Convention was one of the most uplifting and energizing experiences I have had in a long time. During the eight days I was there I spoke with close to a thousand people from a wide variety of settings. I talked with people from the country of Haiti, a small fishing village in Alaska, France, New York City, Bean Blossom, Indiana, the Diocese of Navajoland and many others. Each of these people were coming to find out about Living Compass, but before I would share any information with them I always asked them to tell me about their local congregation or ministry context, and to tell me about what they do there. You see, I love to listen to people's stories. And so, one by one, I heard first hand stories of people making a difference by bringing hope and healing to people who need it in their part of the world. During my time at General Convention, my only regret, was that I was not able to enjoy one of my favorite summer time passions: cycling. Not only was I not able to ride my bike for eight days, but I was so busy that I was unable to watch the biggest annual event in cycling, the Tour de France. As I write this column though, all is well again. I am back in Wisconsin, again getting long rides in on my bike, and watching nightly highlights of the Tour de France. If you have never watched the Tour, I encourage you to do so before it ends this coming Sunday, July 22nd. If you watch, even for just a few minutes, you will witness a fascinating strategic phenomenon in bike racing known as the peloton. The peloton (from French, meaning "little ball" or "platoon") is the large pack of riders who ride together to save energy by riding extremely close, usually behind, each other. Riders take turns "pulling" in the front of the peloton to reduce the efforts for others. The reduction in drag experienced by the racers, and therefore the effort needed is dramatic; in a large group it can be as much as 40%. Another way of saying this is that riding a bike solo, away from a pack of other riders, can require 30%-50% more effort. As I reflect on both biking and my uplifting time at General Convention last week, I realize that while I was unable to ride my bike while there, I was indeed riding in a peloton. Each of us took turns drafting off each other's stories of where and how the Spirit is making a difference in our lives. It was a powerful reminder that while there are times when we need to ride solo in life, our wholeness and wellness is most clearly nurtured, sustained, and inspired in community. Think about the most important pelotons in your life right now. Are you faithful in your commitment to keep those pelotons strong? Do you take your turn "pulling" at the front of the group? Are you comfortable acknowledging your need to ride in a peloton, or do you do too much solo riding in your life? Pelotons come in many forms and they are all important: families, partners, friends, faith communities, book groups, work teams, sports teams, retirement communities, schools, neighborhoods, and yes, even national church conventions of 6,000 people. I'm already looking forward to 2015 in Salt Lake City when the General Convention/Episcopal Peloton rides again! In the meantime, may we all be uplifted by the smaller, local pelotons we are blessed to ride in every day.


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Arbitrary Imprisonment and Slavery
In today's China, any Chinese person can be picked off the street, say, on the way to the supermarket, and be immediately turned into a slave for up to three years without legal procedure. This has happened to hundreds of thousands of people who practice Falun Gong and vanished into China's vast system of labor camps.
There are between 200,000 and 2 million Falun Gong adherents held in China's vast system of detention centers and labor "re-education" camps. Outdoors in Siberia-like weather of northeastern China winters or in the suffocating heat of unventilated rooms filled with fumes of glue and feces, detainees work up to 20 hours of labor a day. Those who refuse are beaten, tortured, or starved.
Many of the products they make – Christmas tree lights, toys, chopsticks – are sold to us in America, Europe, and Australia.
Making toys amidst torture in a Beijing labor camp
Especially since late 2007, consumers of low-priced "Made in China" products now recognize the long-term costs of such goods – dangerous lead toys, Chinese food product scares, related rising unemployment rates at home and trade deficits have all made headlines.
But perhaps the most severe price of all is often ignored – modern slavery is alive and well in China.
Slavery is not limited to the well-documented sweatshops in which teenagers work under horrible conditions and physical abuse in gated communities while getting paid close to nothing. This is a different kind of slavery that involves people who are prisoners of conscience – they were arrested for their beliefs or for speaking their minds and turned into slaves.
They get paid nothing for laboring in Chinese gulags. If they leave the camp alive, they are among the more fortunate.
When Jennifer Zeng was imprisoned in Beijing's Xin'an Labor Camp, she and worked long hours making toy rabbits for Beijing's Mickey Toys Co. Ltd, a project reportedly subcontracted from Nestle. After she was released and returned home to Australia, she was shocked to find the toys she had made being sold on store shelves there.
"The processing fees went to the labor camp. We didn't get anything," Zeng said. "Usually we began work at 5 o'clock in the morning and worked until 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning the next day. Sometimes, we had to work overtime; otherwise we could not finish the job. I was so exhausted that I could not count clearly from 1 to 9. Long hours of intensive work and severe lack of sleep made me feel for a long period of time, that the only thing I needed in my life was sleep."
Zeng's dramatic story is described in her book Witnessing History, the most notable autobiography written by a Falun Gong practitioner to date.
Canadian Mr. Lin Shenli was forced to make soccer balls by hand in a Jiangsu province labor camp. A large section of his chest and buttocks began to bleed and ulcerate from other intensive manual labor. Throughout, labor camp staff tried to force Lin to renounce his beliefs. There are literally thousands of known cases like these.
'Sanitary chopsticks'
The Clearwisdom website has compiled a collection of vivid, first-hand accounts of life in these labor camps and the range of products Falun Gong detainees are forced to make there.
The full report can be read here. One testimony tells of the "sanitary chopsticks" produced at this Daxing County labor camp in Beijing:
The chopsticks to be packed were piled on the floor arbitrarily and often stepped on by workers. The inmates' job was to put the chopsticks into paper coverings labeled by the Department of Sanitary and Epidemic Prevention, though the inmates had not gone through any measures of epidemic prevention or sanitary conditions themselves. Many of them had skin diseases, scabies outbreaks, and some were drug addicts or diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases. The payment for the contracted forced labor became income for the policemen at the labor camps.
For general information about China's system of reeducation through labor, see Human Rights Watch's report: http://www.hrw.org/campaigns/china-98/laojiao.htm


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Important Upcoming Deadlines in February 2018 & March 2018
Feb. 2nd - Deadline to apply for the Ed.D. program for summer 17 start. (Application to the Graduate College with requisite uploads and reference information AND the Graduate College must have received and entered information for all official transcripts and test scores).
Feb. 16th - Last day to add graduate assessment (master's preliminary examination, doctoral preliminary examination, thesis proposal, dissertation proposal, master's comprehensive examination, doctoral comprehensive examination), directed research, independent study, internship, practicum, or reading and conference.
Feb. 20th - Registration begins for Summer 2018
Feb. 27th - Last day to submit Application for Admission to Candidacy form to the Graduate College for graduate degrees to be awarded in August 2018.
Important Upcoming Deadlines in March 2018
March 2nd - Recommended last day for final oral dissertation or thesis defense for graduate degrees to be awarded in May 2018
March 15th - Application deadline for students who applied for financial aid for fall 2018 classes.
March 16th - Last day to submit adviser-approved version of dissertation or thesis with signed Final Reading Approval and Access Agreement for a Dissertation or Thesis to the Graduate College for degrees to be awarded in May 2018.


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Theresa May offered 'resilience training' by SAS after she repeatedly broke down in tears following election
It's claimed the Prime Minister had to have her make-up re-done before visiting the Queen, as she'd cried so much
THERESA May repeatedly broke down in tears after losing her Commons majority in June's disastrous election, it has emerged.
The PM even had to have her make-up re-done before visiting the Queen as she had cried so much.
No10 insiders feared she may not have been able to continue after enduring a "crisis of confidence".
One aide said: "She looked tired and I don't think she was thinking straight."
The revelations appear in a new book by Sunday Times political editor Tim Shipman.
One official even suggested that Mrs May seek help from the SAS about "resilience" in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire, days after the election, to boost her confidence. She was described as looking "absolutely beaten".
It also emerged that the Queen's courtiers could not get clear answers from No10 on the Tories' post-election deal with the DUP.
The royal aides were furious that Mrs May told the Queen a deal was in place, only for it to take 17 days.


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SC Gov in...Argentina?
Governor Mark Sanford, you broke our heart. Here we were, thinking you were one of us, tackling the Appalachian Trail to get some much needed rest and fresh air. Now, we learn you weren't even on the trail. You probably didn't even lace up your boots. Why? Because you were in a foreign country instead. Argentina, to be exact. [sniffs]
This saga of South Carolina's missing governor gets weirder: Yesterday, Sanford's staff reported that he had taken a few days off to hike an undisclosed portion of the AT. Now, Sanford himself confirms he's actually been in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Argentina? Appalachian? Those don't sound too similar, so why the cover-mix-up? Sanford said he told his staff he "might" hike the AT.
He had considered hiking the trail, he said. "But I said 'no' I wanted to do something exotic," Mr. Sanford told The State. "It's a great city."
If you ask me, a governor who takes time off to backpack is pretty friggin' exotic. And who goes to Argentina, anyway? People only go to South America if they're going into hiding—we've all seen Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, people.
The governor's enigmatic travels have created quite the stir, and he's expected to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. We'll keep you in the loop...even if Sanford won't.
—Ted Alvarez
Sanford was in Argentina (USA Today)


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Have a question about class packages and pricing? Click here!
General Pole Dance and Fitness*
Level 1 (Foundational Skills and Perfecting the Basics)
Learn the fundamental language, body engagement, and philosophy of pole through foundational spins, conditioning exercises, floor movement, and poses. You will learn about pole grip conditioning, common "tools of the trade", momentum, and how to train safely. Newcomer or pro, let's get back to the basics.
Level 2 (Build Comfort and Explore Inversions)
Utilize your understanding of pole and foundational skills to literally turn your world upside down. In this level we begin conditioning strong inversions, efficient climbs, and foundational tricks to build off on in later levels. Instructors enthusiastically spot students as they progress and mats are utilized as an additional safety precaution. A student seeking to attend this class should have attended at least four "Pole 1" classes within one month immediately prior to enrolling, or have similar training at another studio. You must be able to efficiently climb at least 8 feet and pole sit after climbing. Please contact APD if you have questions.
Level 3 (Link Skills and Ascend Higher)
Build your solid repertoire of spins, climbs, and inversions into aerial work, combinations, and impressive tricks. There is an emphasis in this class on conditioning and monitoring your body for signs of over-training and stress. Students will be given multiple variations of tricks and are expected to engage in partner-conditioning with classmates. A student seeking to attend this class should have attended weekly pole classes for 6 months (at APD or other studio) AND be comfortably climbing to the top (both sides), invert to crucifix hands free and able to anchor dismount (both sides), and building comfort with bracket grips. Please contact APD if you have questions.
Level 4 (Challenge Yourself and Own It)
Create advanced shapes and transitions during this intense class for the advanced pole dancer. The focus will be dynamic movement, drops and flips, and inverted hand grips ("handspring").This individual-centered class expects students to be regularly engaging in conditioning exercises and attending at least one other skills class per week to keep the fundamentals fresh. Students must be able to invert aerially with stronghold grip, comfortably execute leg hangs on both sides without hands, and climb 3x in a row without a significant break.
*This level system is based off of the Pole Sport Organization guidelines for competitive skill levels
Pole Specialty Classes
Doubles Trouble
Take the fun of pole dance and double it! In this class, students work together to warm-up, condition, build trust, and execute pole moves with 2+ people on the same pole. You will work with other class participants. You do not need to attend with a partner – but you can bring one! Any student wanting to attend this class must be approved to attend Pole Level 2.
Created by our own Kate E. Gaga, this class provides an opportunity for students to bring social media videos and pictures for inspiration. Our staff, those with a in-depth understanding of anatomy, physiology, and modifications for different body types, can then assist students with pole moves appropriate for their level, or conditioning exercises for those #goals. Instructors lead students in a warm-up, then get those phones and tablets out to play!
- Is not yet inverting but wants to build key muscles to do so safely and efficiently
- Climbs the pole but is exhausted when they get to the top
- Only knows one, maybe two ways to climb and wants variety for a performance
- Is aerially inverting but wants a cleaner invert
Exotic Choreo and Flow
Is the sexy side of pole your cup of tea? Look no further than this empowering, self-love-centered class. Students will be led through a choreographed sequence of pole moves to build skill in transitions and flow.
Dramatic Choreo and Flow
Do you have a flair for drama? Want to not only execute pole moves, but also emphasize telling a story or evoking emotion? This dramatic class will help you make even the most basic pole vocabulary meaningful. Students will be led through a choreographed sequence of pole moves to build skill in transitions and flow.
Vertical Fitness (static pole conditioning)
This course blends High-Impact Interval Training (HIIT) with pole skills. Students should expect to get their heart rate up, get sweaty, and have a blast. This course is for anyone who wants to focus on the fitness side of pole, or for a dancer who wants to accelerate their pole efficiency.
Non-Pole Specialty Classes
Liquid Motion
Liquid Motion ® is a methodology that can apply to any aspect of life, from everyday movement to technical dance vocabulary. This program teaches how to achieve a seamless and natural movement quality by applying basic dance theory and sensual movement exploration.
Flexibility 1
Want to get bendy? Whether you're trying to get a specific flexibility goal (splits, backbend, touch your toes) or simply wanting to keep your muscles and connective tissue healthy, you'll leave this class happy. During this class, students will increase overall body awareness, flexibility, balance, and strength through active stretching, static poses, and instructor feedback.
Hell on Heels
Dancing in heels doesn't have to feel like a newborn deer learning to walk. In this class, you will use dance heels as an extension of your legs on the floor as well as standing. You will learn ankle-strengthening drills, heel-specific choreo, and tip rail tricks of the trade.
Coming soon
You may wonder: Why are we not starting right away with all of the classes we want to offer/our clients want?
We are committed to offering only what we have both experience and significant training in. We are constantly investing in our instructors and students by paying for continuing education and training, staff in-services, and staff development.
To do this, we ask for your patience as training and practice take time before providing to the public.
Vertical Gymnast – Youth Program
Aerial and pole fitness can be a wonderful complement to current youth gymnasts or ballet dancers, as well as a viable alternative option for youth needing a different path. Our studio focuses on building body awareness, self confidence, and a healthy body image for our young aerialists.
Pole fitness and has been recognized as a sport by the Olympic committee. Part of establishing pole as an Olympic sport is creating youth programs. Many programs have been established around the globe. Young athletes can participate in competitions and showcases. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch the class for any student too young to drive themselves.
In development are our training programs for:
- Advanced Flexibility
- Lyra
- Aerial Hammock
- Hip-Hop
- Cardio Dance


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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (CBS.MW) -- Exodus Communications shares benefited from a ratings upgrade following a 367 percent jump in third quarter revenue, while Phone.com stock lost nearly 8 percent despite better-than-anticipated results.
Jeffrey Camp, an analyst at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, raised his rating to a "strong buy" from an "outperform" rating, with a price target of $120 per share.
Camp said the company's fundamentals have been been stronger.
Exodus exds shares gained 3/16 to 73 11/16 Friday.
The Web-hosting services company, said its net loss was $24.7 million, or 29 cents a share, before charges, vs. a year-earlier net loss of $17.7 million, or 23 cents per share.
Analysts projected Exodus would post a third-quarter loss of 29 cents per share.
Revenue in the period surged to $67.6 million from $14.5 million reported in the year-ago third quarter.
Ellen Hancock, president and chief executive, said in a statement that managed and professional services increased to 34 percent of revenue in the third quarter from 20 percent in the prior quarter.
Jefferies & Co. gave Exodus the thumbs-up sign ahead of the report, initiating coverage with a "buy" rating. The securities firm set a 12-month to 18-month price target of $100 per share on the company.
"We believe Exodus is poised to exploit the burgeoning market for dedicated hosting and other value-added services," Jefferies said.
Wireless ways
Phone.com phcm reported a net loss of 16 cents a share for the first quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates by 7 cents, thanks to stronger business across the board, yet its shares tanked nearly 7 percent Friday.
Phone.com stock fell 19 5/16, or 7.8 percent, to 229 1/4.
The provider of Internet services to cellular-phone users had a net loss of $4.9 million for the quarter, compared with a loss of $3.9 million, or 71 cents, in the year-ago quarter. The smaller per-share loss in the 2000 quarter was due to a much bigger pool of shares. Analysts polled by First Call expected a loss of 23 cents.
Revenue was $8.5 million, up dramatically from $1.4 million. In September, Sprint PCS launched a wireless Web service based on Phone.com's products.
The company said continued heavy spending on marketing and research and development led to the loss for the quarter.


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Private, individualized Fly TYing Instruction.
If you live in or near the Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado, from New Castle, Gypsum all the way up to Aspen, I offer private fly tying instruction. Think of this as taking violin or piano lessons but with feathers and hooks instead. I will come to your home and give you private fly tying instruction. I will provide all the materials that we will use in our class* so that you can learn to tie some of the most useful fly patterns.
You can take your fly tying and entomology to the next level and become a master tier capable of filling your box with the most important flies. My rates are $25 per hour per person, with up to two people maximum per session. Additional travel fees will be applied.
*you must provide your fly tying tools including vice, scissors, bobbins and hackle pliers.
For more information, please contact me.


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Grand Opening Flower Is a Cheerful gift
On business grand opening, the grand opening flower stand gifts that you send are the best gift you can have because they make any celebrations more memorable. The flower stands designed majestically is a good choice of gift for good gesture and for cheerful celebrations. You have the florist in Singapore to help you pick the most outstanding flower arrangement for the grand opening of the business.
Grand Opening Flower Is an Expressive Gift
You can send business grand opening flowers to express your thoughtful message to a friend or family who is opening the shop or store today. A wonderful florist delivery on this very special day is sure to express your support and high respect to someone who does his or her best to achieve in life. When you send same day flower delivery of an extravagant flower stand, you will surely make the occasion more unforgettable.
Grand Opening Flower Is an Impressive Gift
If you want to impress a family or friend as the store officially opens today, you have a wide range of choices for flower delivery. The flower shop in Singapore offers large selections of flowers and arrangements suitable for the grand opening of a business. There is a great list of beautiful arrangements to choose from, and with the flower stand you send, conveying your greetings and your message of congratulations can be more than amazing as the gift impresses the celebrant.
There are so many reasons more why flowers are a great choice to send to someone special and dear to you on business grand opening day. Your thoughtful gesture will surely be appreciated. With Flower Delivery, you can say your heart-felt messages and sincere greetings in such a meaningful and though way.


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2017 Chevrolet Trax Owners Manual – The little Chevrolet Trax crossover, makes a modernizing for the 2017 model year. Trax debuted as a 2015 model and is a close cousin to the Buick Encore, the two built on the groundwork of the subcompact Sonic.
The front-end of the 2017 Chevrolet Trax has adopted the appearance of other Chevrolet cars, and the interior has become up-to-date, substituting a streaming dash panel with analog tools for the previous motorbike-motivated electronic show. New safety features are available, as well. Nothing at all changed in the Trax's architectural, nevertheless.
The Buick Encore fees more than the Chevrolet Trax, and provides far more amenities as correctly as a more trendy look. Trax is the most affordable-valued all-wheel-drive model offered by Basic Motors and is Chevrolet's littlest crossover.
2017 Chevrolet Trax Model Collection
The 2017 Chevrolet Trax comes in LS, LT, and Leading trim levels (the second option replacing the prior LTZ).
Trax LS contains air-con; fabric furniture; keyless access; potential windows, fastens, and mirrors; OnStar 4G LTE online connectivity with wi-fi hotspot; MyLink infotainment; 7-" touchscreen; Wireless Bluetooth; and 16-inch steel tires with plastic-type includes.
Trax LT will get upgraded cloth upholstery, luxury cruise handle, remote begin, warmed up strength decorative mirrors, roof rails, and 16-inch alloy rims. Trax Top features leatherette upholstery, warmed up top seats, a Bose six-presenter audio system, energy driver's seat, leather material-packaged steering wheel, rear park help, Auto-dimming vanity mirror, fog lamps, and 18-inch alloy rims.
2017 Chevrolet Trax Exterior
2017-tax-rearThough it mixes some style cues from Chevrolet trucks into its high, two-front door hatchback body, the Trax seems mundane. Buick's Encore has a much more expressive appear, as do this sort of competitors as the Jeep Renegade and Nissan Juke. Still, the Trax communicates a truthful, useful individuality.
Read more: 2018 Chevrolet Volt Owners Manual
2017 Chevrolet Trax Interior
Upgrading gives the 2017 Trax cabin a refreshing design, to complement the admirably quiet interior. A new dashboard gets rid of the previous twin-cockpit, electronic digital-readout plan, in favor of analog gauges and a streaming condition. Even the base model's black color material covers features contrasting sewing, though some components tumble quickly in quality.
2017 Chevrolet Trax Driving
2017-tax-driving the Chevrolet Trax believes sound on the road, with a suspension that takes up protrusions reasonably well. The electric power steering tracks appropriately on the highway, with adequate responses and heft to sense comfortable. Coping with is average for the class, uninspiring but nicely-managed. The Trax is not as happy to operate a vehicle as the reasonably sporty Mazda CX-3 or even the Jeep Renegade.


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Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms Introduces Specialty East Nashville License Plate
License plate design to be unveiled at Tomato Art Fest; Proceeds benefit non-profit organization
Nashville, Tenn. (August 9, 2018) Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms, a non-profit organization that works to preserve, protect and enhance Shelby Park and Bottoms, announces preorders for the first specialty license plate designed for East Nashvillians. The organization will begin taking preorders for the license plate, which features iconography from East Nashville and Shelby Park, at Tomato Art Fest on Saturday August 11, 2018.
License plate sales support the organization's efforts to maintain park features, promote educational programs, support recreational activities, engage visitors and undertake revitalization efforts within the 1,300-acre urban park system.
"Shelby Park is an incredible resource to East Nashville," said Paul Hoffmann, president of Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms. "It's our "backyard," and just like Tomato Art Fest, it brings our community together. We are excited for our friends and East Nashville neighbors to sign up for the specialty license plate, which represents the community and Shelby Park, and gives East Nashvillians a way to showcase their local pride while supporting meaningful, long-term improvements in the park."
The design of the license plate incorporates visuals that represent Shelby Park, such as a plane to represent Cornelia Fort Air Park, and icons to represent the many uses of the park including a bicycle, dog, rollerblade and athletic shoe. Additionally, icons like a tomato represent East Nashville.
In order to secure the special edition license plate, Friends of Shelby will need to collect 1,000 preorders for the plate. Friends of Shelby will contact state legislators in January 2019 to request passage of a bill for the specialty plate. The preorder requirement of 1,000 plates must be met by December 2019.
The specialty plates retail for $35.00, and individuals are invited to preorder their license plate at Tomato Art Fest. A portion of the purchase is tax deductible. Should the goal of 1,000 preorders not be met by December 2019, purchasers will be notified, and the $35 preorder fee will be transferred as a $35 tax-deductible deduction to Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms.
Individuals who already have a specialty plate can switch to the East Nashville-themed license plate at the same cost of renewing their current plate.
For more information about the license plate, please contact: firstname.lastname@example.com.
To learn more about Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms, please visit: http://www.friendsofshelby.org/
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Summer turquoise, Lake Louise. Vibrant poppies wave at Mount Victoria. A powerful energy place for the heart chakra. I have been drawn to this lake for over 30 years. First as a hiker and mountaineer and in the last 8 years as an artist.


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The damage at the Russian power plant at the massive Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric plant in southern Siberia may have large repercussions inside Russia but it has earned scarcely a note in the American press. It is Russia's largest power plant, providing 10 percent of Siberia's energy needs and a key energy supplier for Siberian metallurgy. When it was built, the Soviets trumpeted it as an achievement of the Communist system. Last Monday a mysterious explosion caused the power plant's turbine room to flood. No one seems to think it was sabotage; officials say that rising pressure in some pipes were the cause. In any case, the current count of the dead is 17 and 57 people are missing.
The event exposes an issue that the Russian administration has had a hard time facing: the old Soviet-built infrastructure is aging. From what I have heard, sometimes the original product suffered from pilfering and hasty, substandard work; I know of one attempt to expose substandard work on a pipeline project finished in the 1970s. In any case, whatever was built by the Soviets – and they took pride in the industrial development projects – is now at least 18 years old and much of it is decades older. This was the point of an article in Izvestia by Sergei Leskov. He says "Equipment and infrastructure are horrendously worn-out and neglected. An urge for modernization and support for high technology are no longer an issue of economic security — they are badly needed for the survival of Russian citizens."
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We had the honor of attending the GirlTalk LA event a few weeks ago, what and incredible and inspiring event it was. The GirlTalk's event series, Connect+Inspire connects attendees to celebrity motivational speakers, an empowering panel of inspiring women and female entrepreneurs who share their journeys, do Q&A's, engage in discussions surrounding women supporting women and advice on self love and working together to overcome obstacles to pursue dreams.
GirlTalk Mission: GirlTalk is a nonprofit and a platform for women in all areas of life. We are about positivity, empowering and supporting women plus giving back. All the proceeds from our events go to charities surrounding family and women's issues as well as our Self Love and Empowerment retreats, plus our school tour [launching this Winter] We have gone national as the GirlTalk Network, helping to inspire, empower and change the lives of women, together! Together we are changing the meaning of "girl talk," spreading GirlPower and women supporting women nationwide.
Meet the founder, Sarah Pendrick : "I created GirlTalk because of my passion for women supporting each other and helping others. I came from a background of marketing and started my own boutique PR/Marketing agency. I feel the most fulfilled when I was volunteering or doing something to help others. I wanted to share my mistakes and struggles with others as I always found my fulfillment in connecting and bringing people together. I dreamed of creating an organization that was based on women supporting each other, helping each other and supporting other causes. I know how hard women can be on themselves and that we all need a sisterhood. I truly believe in how powerful just one woman can be and when you get us all on the same team that is when it is unstoppable. "
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Just wanted to let y'all know that I'm still around.
Things are starting to gear up for a good (yearly) Retreat in the Order to which I belong. I'm one of the people involved with an esoteric studies group in the Order, and we are considering a few ideas re workings to do during the retreat. Anybody know anything about Qaballistic pathworking or have any rituals related to pathworking that we could crib?
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Of course, the reason we were in Maui (other than the fact that we love it there) was for our 5th wedding anniversary. So we booked dinner at Merriman's the restaurant we had dinner at the day we got married. It's arguably the nicest restaurant on Maui, and we go back every time we're on the island. We had a great meal, and they surprised us with a little treat at the end.
Monday morning I had booked a sort dive trip out to Lanai. It had been a couple of years since I'd been diving, and I was really looking forward to it. The boat ride out to Lanai from Lahaina was pretty quick - about 45 minutes - and we got some free "whale watching" along the way. We saw a few whales at a distance.
We tied up just off the very rugged coast of Lanai, and got ready to dive. Just was we were getting into the water, a humpback surfaced then dove less than 100m from the boat. That would've been amazing underwater! Timing is everything I guess.
The dive was really nice, and as Hawaii is all volcanic, it means that there are some very cool underwater formations. In this case, we got to do a swim-through, into an area the call the "Cathedral". It was very nice.
We took the standard surface interval, and repositioned the boat slightly. There was a pro photographer on the dive with us, and I ended up buying the photos from them, which are included here - you should be able to easily tell which are his, and which are mine…
The dive trip left very early in the morning, and we were back to town by lunch time. Justine met me at the boat, and we grabbed some food. We had decided to spend the afternoon driving up the coast from Lahaina, was had not seen that part of the island previously.
The drive was, as you would imagine, pretty spectacular. The highlight was a short stop we made at the Nakalele blowhole, where the ocean waves come crashing against the rocks, shooting a huge plume of water up into the air. We hiked around it, and watched for a while before continuing north.
At some point, we knew that the road got a bit sketchy, and it wasn't long after the blowhole that we found it. The road eventually narrowed down to the point where it was only feasible for one car to get by at a time. And with some crazy drops down to the ocean, we found a spot to turn around and headed back. We stopped at D.T. Fleming State Park for a while and watched the waves and the surfers, before it got dark, then headed back to town for a relaxing evening.


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Living Arts is hiring a Communications Manager to help us better tell the story of our youth, teaching artists, and work! Our mission, which began 20 years ago in SW Detroit, engages youth, teachers, and families in experiences in the performing, visual, literary, and media arts.
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I created a rule project and associated BOM from an XSD data definition. After creating a rule set and a decision operation and publishing it to a rule execution server, I then visited the RES console. In the HTDS area, I selected REST and my goal was to download the OpenAPI JSON description. However, all I could find for download was a WADL definition. As a test, I recreate the whole project but this time used a JavaClass to create my BOM and this time the OpenAPI JSON was available for download.
This causes me to think that there is some relationship between the HTDS generation of OpenAPI and how the project is prepared and how the BOM/XOM mapping occurs. Are these consideration documented anywhere? Is it possible to use an XSD based XOM to create OpenAPI definitions?
Answer by Nicolas_MERIAU (71) | Mar 10, 2017 at 09:12 AM
Hi Neil,
Actually, it is not possible to create OpenAPI definitions when using an XSD based XOM. While WSDL and WADL file generation are supported for XML XOMs and Java™ XOMs with JAXB annotations, OpenAPI generation is supported only for Java XOMs.
I found this limitation and more information about viewing or downloading an HTDS description file in the IBM Operational Decision Manager 8.9 documentation, at: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSQP76_8.9.0/com.ibm.odm.dserver.rules.res.console/topics/tsk_rescons_tds_downld_wsdl_wadl.html.
I hope this helps.
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The LG X power2 smartphone will be available on Telus from July 19, after it initially became available at other Canadian carriers back in June. The date was first leaked by a Telus employee and the company then proceeded to confirm the date, so there is less than a week to wait. The original leaker also provided an outright price of $240 CAD (approximately $188 USD) for the device, although it's worth pointing out that the carrier itself has not yet confirmed the pricing. If the above price is accurate, though, the phone is cheaper than the launch price on other carriers when it first became available in Canada. The phone was then offered by Bell, Bell MTS, Fido, Freedom Mobile, Videotron, and Virgin Mobile, at prices ranging from $249 CAD ($195 US) to $299 CAD ($235 US). Koodo is also expected to offer the mid-range smartphone at some point but has not provided an availability date yet.
This smartphone was introduced by LG in February at MWC 2017 in Barcelona. It has a polycarbonate build, and the Canadian version is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 system-on-chip (SoC) with the Adreno 308 GPU for graphics processing. The LG X power2 comes in two RAM variants of 1.5GB or 2GB, and it's the 1.5GB of RAM model that's available in Canada, with 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. It has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with HD resolution of 1280 x 720, a 13-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED flash, and a 5-megapixel front-facing snapper that also has LED flash.
This smartphone supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and Bluetooth 4.2, and it runs the Android 7.0 Nougat OS with LG's proprietary user interface. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the LG X power2 though, is its non-removable 4,500mAh battery that can provide enough juice for up to 18 hours of video playback, 29 hours of web browsing, or 26 hours of talk time, according to LG. Therefore the LG X power2 could be a suitable choice for those looking for a longer-lasting handset, and a 50 percent charge is available in one hour or a full charge in two hours. The confirmed price of the device at TELUS might become available over the coming days.


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Innovative Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Halaven® (eribulin) is Available in Belgium
01 Oct, 2013, 00:01 BST
HATFIELD, England, October 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Country with highest global rate of breast cancer[1] welcomes treatment option with proven overall survival benefit[2]
Halaven® (eribulin) has today received reimbursement approval in Belgium as a novel treatment for patients with metastatic breast cancer. Eribulin is the first, single-agent chemotherapy to demonstrate a prolonged overall survival in patients with heavily pre-treated advanced breast cancer, compared to other single agent chemotherapies[2].
"The availability of eribulin in Belgium is a significant milestone for women with advanced breast cancer," says Professor Ahmad Awada, Principal Study Investigator and Head of the Medical Oncology Clinic at Jules Bordet Institute, Brussels, Belgium. "Many women with metastatic breast cancer need urgently new treatment options. Eribulin goes some way to address this unmet need and provides patients and clinicians with an option that has a proven overall survival benefit in heavily pretreated patients."
Belgium has a higher incidence of breast cancer than any other country in the world with around one in every 10 women developing breast cancer each year[1]. Of these cases, metastatic breast cancer develops in 30 percent of women with an estimated 2,500 women dying from the condition.[3]
"We are pleased that the Belgian health authorities recognise the innovative drug status and clinical value eribulin may offer to women with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The reimbursement in Belgium underscores the potential importance of this treatment and is a positive step forward for women affected by this disease. Eisai will work closely with local health authorities to ensure that women in Belgium have rapid access to a treatment that has a proven overall survival benefit," says Dr Nicolas Kormoss, Medical Director for Belgium and Luxembourg, Eisai EMEA.
Eribulin received European Commission approval on 17 March 2011 based on the results of the pivotal Phase III EMBRACE (Eisai Metastatic Breast Cancer Study Assessing Treatment of Physician's Choice (TPC) Versus Eribulin E7389) study.Eribulin is now available in 50 countries worldwide.
In the EMBRACE study population (n=762), eribulin was shown to prolong overall survival in heavily pre-treated patients with metastatic breast cancer by 2.5 months compared to patients receiving Treatment of Physicians Choice (TPC), representing a mix of real-life treatment choices (eribulin 13.1 months vs. TPC 10.6 months, HR 0.81 (95% CI 0.66, 0.99) p=0.041).[2] Updated data from trial confirmed these results, showing that patients treated with eribulin survived a median of 2.7 months longer than patients who received treatment of physician's choice (overall survival of 13.2 months versus 10.5 months, respectively, HR 0.81 (95% CI 0.067, 0.96), nominal p=0.014).[2] A pre-planned analysis of patients from Region 1 of the study (North America/Western Europe/Australia) showed a significant overall survival benefit of eribulin over TPC of 3.0 months (p=0.009).[2]
The most commonly reported adverse reactions among patients treated with eribulin were asthenia (fatigue), neutropenia, alopecia (hair loss), peripheral neuropathy (numbness and tingling in arms and legs), nausea and constipation.[2]
Eisai is committed to developing and delivering highly beneficial new treatments to help improve the lives of people with cancer. Built on scientific expertise, Eisai is supported by a global capability to conduct discovery and preclinical research, and develop small molecules, therapeutic vaccines, and biologic and supportive care agents for cancer across multiple indications.
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Halaven® (eribulin)
Eribulin is a non-taxane, microtubule dynamics inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with breast cancer who have previously received at least two chemotherapeutic regimens for metastatic disease and whose prior therapy should have included an anthracycline and a taxane. Eribulin belongs to a class of antineoplastic agents, the halichondrins, which are natural products, isolated from the marine sponge Halichondria okadai. It is believed to work by inhibiting the growth phase of microtubule dynamics without affecting the shortening phase and sequesters tubulin into non-productive aggregates. Research indicates that eribulin may have a novel inhibitory effect on tumour metastasis by suppressing the expression in epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) gene sets.[4],[5],[6] EMT is a phenomenon in which cells acquire characteristics that allow them to develop into tumours and is highly significant in the infiltration and metastasise of cancer.
Further analysis of the MOA for eribulin has shown that eribulin also improves blood perfusion in tumour tissues meaning that it increases the amount of oxygen available to tumours.[7] When tumours are deprived of oxygen they are more likely to metastasise and as such eribulin works to inhibit metastasis. Following treatment with eribulin, tumours were less aggressive and invasive.
Global Phase III Clinical Study 305 (EMBRACE)[2]
EMBRACE (Eisai Metastatic Breast Cancer Study Assessing Treatment of Physician's Choice (TPC) Versus Eribulin E7389) was an open-label, randomised, global, multi-centre, parallel two-arm study designed to compare overall survival in patients treated with eribulin versus a Treatment of Physician's Choice (TPC) arm. TPC was defined as any single-agent chemotherapy, hormonal treatment or biologic therapy approved for the treatment of cancer; or palliative treatment or radiotherapy administered according to local practice. The study included 762 patients with metastatic breast cancer who previously had been treated with at least two and a maximum of five prior chemotherapies, including an anthracycline and a taxane. The vast majority (96%) of patients in the TPC arm received chemotherapy.
In the total Phase III EMBRACE study population, eribulin was shown to prolong median overall survival in heavily pre-treated patients with metastatic breast cancer compared to patients receiving TPC by 2.7 months (13.2 vs 10.5 HR 0.81 (95% CI 0.067, 0.96) nominal p=0.014). A pre-planned analysis of patients from Region 1 of the study (North America/Western Europe/Australia) showed a significant median overall survival benefit of eribulin over TPC of 3.0 months (nominal p=0.031).
The most commonly reported adverse reactions among patients treated with eribulin in the EMBRACE study were fatigue (asthenia), a decrease in infection-fighting white blood cells (neutropaenia), hair loss (alopecia), numbness and tingling in arms and legs (peripheral neuropathy), nausea and constipation. Peripheral neuropathy was the most common adverse event leading to discontinuation from eribulin, occurring in less than 5% of the patients involved in the EMBRACE trial. Neutropaenia only led to eribulin discontinuation for 0.6% patients. Death due to serious side effects, discontinuation and dose interruptions to treatment were lower in the eribulin arm of the trial compared with the TPC arm.
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Over 300,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in Europe every year, of whom about one third subsequently develop metastatic disease.[8],[9]Metastatic disease is an advanced stage of the disease that occurs when cancer spreads beyond the breast to other parts of the body.
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With operations in the U.S., Asia, Europe and its domestic home market of Japan, Eisai employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. From its EMEA Knowledge Centre in Hatfield, UK, Eisai has recently expanded its business operations to include Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and Oceania (EMEA). Eisai EMEA has sales and marketing operations in over 20 markets, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Ireland, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Russia and the Middle East.
For further information please visit our web site http://www.eisai.co.uk
1. http://www.wcrf-uk.org/research/cancer_statistics/world_cancer_statistics_breast_cancer.php Last accessed August 2013
2. Cortes J, O'Shaughnessy J, Loesch D, et al. Eribulin monotherapy versus treatment of physician's choice in patients with metastatic breast cancer (EMBRACE): a phase 3 open-label randomised study. The Lancet. 2011; 377: 914 -923
3. Globocan 2008 statistics. http://globocan.iarc.fr/factsheet.asp#WOMEN [http://globocan.iarc.fr/factsheet.asp ]. Last accessed July 2013.
4. McCracken P.J, Ito. K, Yanagimachi M, et al. Eribulin alters vascular function in human triple-negative (TN) breast MX-1 and MDA-MB-231 tumor xenograft models as measured by DCE-MRI. AACR abstract 2013 abstract # 4502
5. Dezso Z, Oestreicher J, Weaver A et al. Gene expression profiling (GEP) reveals Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) genes selectively differentiating eribulin sensitive breast cancer cell lines. AACR abstract 2013 abstract # 1522
6. Agoulnik SI, Oestreicher JL, Taylor NH et al. Eribulin and Paclitaxel differentially affect gene expression profiling of blood vessel cells and in vitro angiogenesis in co-cultures of human endothelial cells with pericytes. AACR abstract 2013 abstract # 3830
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Date of preparation: October 2013
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Adorable Family of Four | Central Florida Family Photographer/
It's been more than 10 years (I won't say exactly how much more) since I graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale. I have some great and not-so-great memories from that place, but one of the best takeaways from walking those outdoor halls (because if you went there, you know NEVER walk on the grass) is the many individuals I've had the privilege of keeping in touch with.
While Social Media certainly has its drawbacks, it's undeniable that platforms like Facebook and Instagram facilitate keeping up with others no matter the distance. Lucky for me, this beautiful mama and I have stayed in-the-know of what's been happening in each other's lives - post high school and college.
When Lauren reached out to me a few months back about my schedule because she wanted some family photos, I was super excited. We had run into each other a few times at a mutual friend's house since we graduated from college, but I hadn't yet met her adorable boys and it had been years since I'd seen her husband, who I also went to high school with.
The moment her oldest son hopped out of the car, I knew I was in for some fun. And I sincerely mean that! To me, nothing is better than a rambunctious little kid! I don't want kids to be on their "best behavior" because that's boring. I want to capture wild. I want to capture crazy. I want to capture funny faces. I want to capture REAL LIFE. Yeah yeah, we started the session with the whole "Ok let's get the look at me and smile out of the way with" but that was done and then we were all ready for some fun.
Well, not all of us. Poor baby Finley was NOT having it. I tried to reason with him, but the 5-month old didn't listen. Weird… But I had some tricks up my sleeve and assured mom and dad not to worry, that I would get some sweet shots of him too. I blame teething for the lack of smiles, because I assure you I am very funny!
While the kids stole the show (they always do!) I absolutely fell in love with one of the shots I got of just mom and dad at the end of the session. When I showed it to mom, she said "That reminds me what I fell in love with at 14." And I got teary eyed. Because that, my friends, is why I love what I do.
If you want some updated family pictures, I'd love to be the person to capture them! I'm now booking sessions in Central Florida beginning in August. CONTACT ME to get on my calendar.


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Subsistence agriculture, self-sustaining economies: to the inhabitants of this modern capitalist world may sound like radical ways of reconceptualising the economy — yet, all of this predates the rise of modern capitalism. Many indigenous populations around the world have been utilising these sustainable practices, which for many, result from holding the Earth and Nature at a high regard. Having said this, I want to avoid patronising and simplifying Indigenous peoples' cultures and socioeconomic arrangements — instead drawing focus to the relationship between states and their Indigenous communities, and how governments can better serve their Indigenous populations by providing them with the support necessary to better facilitate autonomous, self-sustaining, traditional economies that have very little negative impact on the environment, ultimately aiding the goal of sustainable development. I also want to unpack the cultural implications of indigenous sustainable practice and what this could possibly mean for radically changing the ways modern society approaches sustainable development. Before going any further, I want to point out that I'm writing this not as an outsider, but an indigenous person whose communities have survived and thrived for centuries, before the onset of capitalism.
I'm sure that by this point we have heard the recent story of missionary John Allen Chau who, believing that the word of his God was important enough to trespass indigenous land, was killed for entering North Sentinelese tribe of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands - a community who have guarded themselves from outside contact for 60,000 years.
Though you have the right to mourn his death and treat him as a martyr, his intentions are nothing new: throughout history, the narrative of the Westerner or European 'explorer' going on a civilising mission to bring 'progress' to the lesser peoples of the world is embedded into the fabric of our society. Yet religion is merely a facet of this civilising mission, it's a veneer for something much greater: the Western ideal of capitalist modernity. News coverage of the Sentinelese tribe often features language that attempts to place them behind the rest of the world in the evolutionary scale; "Palaeolithic," "Stone-age," "Pre-neolithic," all words that were, at some point in time, used to describe them (Majumdar, 2018). Not only is this a racist depiction of a people who have lived their lives differently from most, it is a symptom of colonial discourse which treats cultures that do not match the ideal of Western capitalist modernity as somehow lesser-than.
I would like to pose another vital question: has Western capitalist modernity been that great for indigenous people's such as myself? The answer might shock you - not really. Let's be honest, capitalist colonisers care very little for indigenous lives: forced eviction from native land, forced removal of natural assets, exploitation of intellectual property (firstpeoples.org, 2018); all for the sake of profit-making. Violent, settler-colonial, assimilationist policies have been placed on Native Americans and Aboriginal Australians (or other groups currently living in post-colonial states for that matter) in the past.
It was never about bringing them into the modern world, it has always been about moulding indigenous peoples into a Western ideal, to make us compatible with the current capitalist hegemony. when the exploitation of the white working classes in Europe can no longer be exhausted, expansion into other lands and the exploitation of what DuBois calls "darker peoples" becomes an imperative (DuBois, 1920).
John Allen Chau wasn't just introducing christianity to the Sentinelese, he was trying to expose them to a "religion of whiteness" (ibid). The social repercussions are just one dimension of this multifaceted issue — the environmental degradation brought upon by capitalist development over the past few decades has been astounding: when humans began tapping into fossil fuels as a main source of energy a little over 2 centuries ago, a "Pandora's Box of unintended environmental change" was opened up (Jonsson, 2012). Not only has this started a process rapid climate change, but, logically speaking, the exponential over-usage of finite resources for the sake of profit-making can't possibly a sustainable choice?
Going back to the case of the Sentinelese, we can see that their practices do much less harm to the environment than the ideal of modernity put forth by Western colonial thought, and though many of their practices could be extended to other indigenous populations worldwide, it's best to avoid the over-simplification of a diverse group of peoples.
Firstly, they are a nomadic people, directly subsisting on wildlife and following the most natural cycle of the food-chain, without producing non-biodegradable food waste (Mukerji, 2018). Next, they're mainly animistic, meaning they fear and respect the spirits of nature, avoiding acts that could displease them (ibid).
In addition, they fiercely protect the rich natural resources that make their islands, which is believed to be one of the factors causing their hostile behaviours (ibid).
Furthermore, their economies arise out of essential life necessities such as making cooking utensils, hunting gear, furniture, canoes, etc. and not wasteful extravagance (ibid).
Lastly, they make use of a barter system of gift exchange as opposed to the use of paper/plastic money (ibid). Although, I've previously stated that we should not generalise these practices to all indigenous peoples, I can definitely see many similarities reflected in the traditions of my own peoples.
So, where do we go from here? Should we all immediately abandon all that tethers us to the capitalist system and start self-sustaining communes? As radical as it sounds, some might agree with that option, but for many of us whose livelihoods have become so intertwined in capitalism and its grip, it's becoming increasingly difficult for most to completely detach from capitalist practice and consumerism.
Therefore, to start our journey on the road to sustainable development and the revolutionising of the economy, let's talk about the role indigenous people's might play in this project, and how society can stand to benefit from respecting and understanding our ways of living. As I've mentioned, I want to draw our attention on what role states should play in serving and supporting the practices of their indigenous communities as a kind of sustainable praxis. They could take an extreme approach as the Indian government did with the Sentinelese and leave them completely untouched after years of failed attempts, which served to be more beneficial for both parties in the long run. But what about indigenous communities who have already been exposed and integrated into capitalism? To reverse histories of colonialism and assimilation is a near impossible task so, in my own opinion, states could at the very least respect the significance of our traditional socio-economic systems; our desire for some degree of state autonomy. They could do this by writing policy and legislation giving us agency over our native lands, while providing the general public with education on current issues affecting indigenous peoples. This would allow us to re-integrate some of our sustainable practices with the way we currently live our lives into modern society without having to worry about any pushback from other non-indigenous citizens, providing us with an alternative to capitalist practice which could only serve to be beneficial to the project of global sustainability.
On a more sociocultural approach to the issue of indigenous sovereignty and sustainability, learning to understand and respect indigenous sustainable practice has cultural implications for society as a whole. An article by Watane and Yap (2015) perfectly encapsulates this idea. Here they write:
"First, when we say that indigenous peoples can contribute to sustainable development, what we ought to mean is not merely that indigenous cultures (traditional knowledge and practices) support the pursuit and achievement of sustainable development goals. What we also ought to mean is that indigenous values are able to provide us with different foundations for, and perspectives of, sustainable development…Our second point is that indigenous contributions to sustainable development presuppose indigenous self-determination. If we are serious about the contribution of indigenous peoples, then we must also admit that no serious conversation of indigenous perspectives of sustainable development can occur without it…Self-determination allows indigenous peoples to determine the means by which they develop and to be part of national and international decision-making that affects them (now and in the future). Sustainable development for indigenous peoples is an important part of a broader framework of self-determination." (Watane and Yap, 2015: 52-53)
According to them, it is one thing to acknowledge and respect the right to self-determination for indigenous peoples, but that will only take us so far in our struggle for sustainability. States must listen and understand indigenous systems of thinking about sustainability and its epistemological value if we truly want to revolutionise our economies and make it so that our systems are more compatible with the environment, and indigenous self-determination is the first step to doing this.
To conclude, when we talk about sustainable development and practice, excluding the voices of indigenous peoples is an unwise decision. Policy makers could stand to benefit from indigenous ways of knowing when it comes to writing environmental policy, but this is only possible when states recognise indigenous people's autonomy and sovereignty. Yet, for this to come into full effect, we have to try and decolonise the systems of thought thrust upon us by the onset of Western capitalist modernity.
If society as a whole continues to treat indigenous populations as primitive, backward peoples in need of saving, how can we even begin to get governments to listen to us in the first place? In order to combat this prevalent issue, we must fight with the tool of education and decolonise our curricula to better facilitate a cultural openness to alternative ways of understanding economic development. Through the respect garnered by the state and its non-indigenous citizens, only then can we as indigenous peoples provide the necessary support to start paving the way for global sustainability.
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Jonsson, F. (2012). The Industrial Revolution in the Anthropocene. The Journal of Modern History, 84(3), pp.679-696.
Majumdar, A. (2018). Why the 'Stone-Age Sentinelese' is a figment of racist imagination. [online]
Dailyo.in. Available at: https://www.dailyo.in/variety/sentinelese-racism-evolution-john-allen-chauandaman-and-nicobar-islands/story/1/28278.html [Accessed 16 Dec. 2018].
Mukerji, S. (2018). 5 lessons in sustainable living that Sentinelese islanders can teach you. [online] Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Available at: https://www.mynation.com/news/5-lessonssustainable-living-that-sentinelese-islanders-can-teach-you-pjnr4q [Accessed 16 Dec. 2018].
Watene, K. and Yap, M. (2015). Culture and sustainable development: indigenous contributions. Journal of Global Ethics, 11(1), pp.51-55.


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With the money from her accident
She bought herself a mobile home
So at least she could get some enjoyment
Out of being alone
No one could say that she was left up on the shelf
It's you and me against the World kid she mumbled to herself
When the world falls apart some things stay in place
Levi Stubbs' tears run down his face
She ran away from home in her mother's best coat
She was married before she was even entitled to vote
And her husband was one of those blokes
The sort that only laughs at his own jokes
The sort a war takes away
And when there wasn't a war he left anyway
Norman Whitfield and Barratt Strong
Are here to make everything right that's wrong
Holland and Holland and Lamont Dozier too
Are here to make it all okay with you
One dark night he came home from the sea
And put a hole in her body where no hole should be
It hurt her more to see him walking out the door
And though they stitched her back together they left her heart in pieces on the floor
When the world falls apart some things stay in place
She takes off the Four Tops tape and puts it back in its case
When the world falls apart some things stay in place
Levi Stubbs' tears...
This song was the first single released from Bragg's third album, Talking with the Taxman about Poetry. Its title refers to The Four Tops lead singer Levi Stubbs, whose music remains a source of comfort to the protagonist through domestic mistreatment, violence and abandonment.
The song starts at the end of the story and, like many a great movie, rewinds to the start.
In 2014, NME ranked it at number 207 in their list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.


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Dear Lagos
Twenty-six years ago, almost to the day, I arrived in Lagos after traveling without a place to sleep for 3 nights. I know this only because I read my one and only journal I've ever had, recording each days' adventures for the 2 months I backpacked through Europe. Lagos was the true respite of my trip.
Prior to going to Portugal last month, I looked through my contact sheets and slides from that trip and was surprised to have only found 3 slides and one roll of film. Not much information for me to recall my time there. When I returned home, I read my journal it became very clear why I didn't have it in me to take more photos.
I literally ran into a guy I had just graduated college with and his 2 friends in Bordeaux. I was running out of money - a big topic in the journal - and I was tired of making decisions, so I joined them as they were on their way to Pamplona to see the Running of the Bulls and from there we would head to Portugal. The three nights leading up to our arrival in Lagos were kinda crazy.
One night we couldn't find accommodations so we tried to sleep in a park but it started to rain. We went to the train station and as we waited through the night for our train, the police officers would kick or hit you if you were sleeping. Obviously my eyes were wide open. The next night we ended up on a beach in San Sebastian. My not so chivalrous friends had tents, I only had a sleep sack, a sheet sewn on 2 sides to keep you from having to touch the hostel beds. Not only was I terrified to be sleeping out in the open, the sand was so cold, I couldn't sleep at all. We were taking an overnight 8-hour train to Lagos the following evening. It started off fine, until we got kicked out of our seats because we didn't have a reservation. I spent the entire trip standing or squatting in the aisles, I honestly don't know how I did it.
Without reading my journal, I knew Lagos was my favorite place of my entire European journey but I wasn't sure why. When I arrived for the surfing retreat, it all came back to me. The lack of advertising, small crowds, white buildings with colorful and interesting doors felt so peaceful to me. The streets, some closed off to cars, are made of white, black and red cobblestones that have beautiful patterns. If you've ever been to Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, the same designs can be found there. The history and richness of a long past are obvious and celebrated.
I am overwhelmed on a daily basis by all of the advertising, signage and logos that are plastered everywhere in most modern cities. In comparison to other cities, Lagos would be the Clear Space version of city life. Lagos feels peaceful, you can actually see the ancient buildings and gorgeous landscape. The pace, relaxed and inviting.
Our environment impacts us, inside our homes and out. The clear space in my home has been necessary in order to decompress from all of the stimulation that has been outside my door for the past 24 years in NYC.
Please share with me, where do you find your respite from everyday life?


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Each Thursday, from December 14th through January 25th between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., kids may participate in different interactive and educational activities in Ovation Brands' restaurants and Furr's Fresh Buffet locations. PLUS kids eat for $1.99 from 4 p.m. to close with the purchase of a regular-priced adult or senior meal.
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Kamal Haasan confirms he will declare name of his political party, mission statement on 21 February
Kamal Haasan, who had announced his plans to undergo a state-wide tour across various districts of Tamil Nadu to understand the grievances of people at the ground level, has now confirmed that he will declare the name of his political party on 21 February while commencing his political journey from his hometown Ramanathapuram. Haasan has also said that his party's mission statement will also be made public on the same day.
In a statement released at midnight yesterday, Haasan said, "I have immense gratitude to the people of Tamil Nadu who have given me everything! However, "gratitude" by itself is not adequate, and the love and affection I have for them needs to be manifested in action & in deed."
Haasan said there is true power in finding one's purpose in life, adding that his mission is to challenge the status quo that has been plaguing the politics of Tamil Nadu for some time now. "However, for this to happen, my thoughts and actions need to collectively resonate with the people," he stated.
At a recent award function, Haasan said he was preparing for his tour across Tamil Nadu from 26 January. Now, he has announced the change in plans about his political tour, which he thinks will be 'a journey of discovery and learning and an opportunity to truly understand the people.'
"I intend to embark on a journey across the state from 21 February, 2018, to truly understand as to what the needs of my people are. What is afflicting them? What their aspirations are? Further, this momentous journey of meeting people across Tamil Nadu is neither an act of rebellion nor is it a gathering for glamour," he remarked.
The political tour across the state will be planned and executed in phases over a period of time.
About beginning his journey from his birthplace Ramanathapuram, Haasan said, "In addition, I believe it will be truly appropriate if my political journey commences from the place of my birth and hometown Ramanathapuram. Following this, I intend on meeting and spending time with the people from the districts of Madurai, Dindigul, and Sivagangai. At the commencement of the journey, I intend to announce the name of my political party along with the guiding principles we intend to live by."
On a concluding note, Haasan, in his statement, said, "Finally, let's question mediocrity and raise the bar on governance and welfare for the people of TN. This journey is intended towards that goal. I begin this journey with your support. Join hands with me to empower our country and state. I will see you soon."
In November 2017, Haasan said a dedicated team of 25 skillful people is working on a comprehensive whistleblowing platform called 'Maiam Whistle' to expose corrupt practices. "Maiam Whistle will serve as an e-vigil tool and will be formally launched in January. If you find me making any mistakes in future, you can blow the whistle against me," he had said.
Asked about the name of his political party when Haasan announced his foray into politics last year, he had said, "I can't name a child without knowing if it is a boy or a girl. I'm in talks with experts from across the spectrum to lay a strong foundation. I have to work on my manifesto and agenda. I take six months to prepare for an intense role in my movies. So, I'm here (politics). Other things will be discussed later, slowly and steadily. I'm working on the structural part now."
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