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Pei Hwa's Official Opening Ceremony
Hey all! YOU KNOW WHAT? IT'S OVER! Now, I'll briefly talk about today.
In the morning, I headed to Plaza Singapura REDS salon to do up my hair and make-up. This goes the same for Wendy, Hazimah and Miss Lo herself. Miss Lo made an appointment for us, being the first customers. We were asked if we wanted water, tea or coffee. I said it's okay and the lady brought my water and biscuits. Really nice. Then she asked me with I washed my hair this morning. I didn't but I did last night. Hence, she washed my hair for me. It was really relaxing. I lay there and she used cold water to rinse my hair and shampoo it. Then used warm water to rinse it off. After that, she dried my hair which took really long as she did it layers by layers.Next, my hair was made into a French bun or something like that. Thought it was rather cool. It was rather difficult to do it. Moreover, she was using ONLY pins, no rubberbands, no gel or wax. After she's done with it, it was finished by hairspray to keep it there for the whole day. Lastly, the make-up. It was a lot of layers, compared to how normal people put on make-ups. But anyway, having the role as the minister means that my make-up does not have to be wild and all.
We were there from 10:30 to 14:00. Miss Lo bought a pair of pink pearl earrings for me to fit my outfit. She said it was for me. Aww… So sweet.Miss Lo also bought some breads for us to eat and paid for the cab. We headed back to school and did our sound check. The headsets didn't seem to be working very well for Ben and Hazimah. Oh wells. After sound check, we went to the AVA theatrette to leave our thigns there, get changed and rest there while we wait for the time to come. I was kind of upset there cause I felt lonely and helpless. I tried helping people to put on make-up but Wendy insisted that she do it. So, fine, I'll listen to my music. Then when I helped the guys, she cleaned them off and redo them again. >< Like, I'm so useless. I want to do, you don't allow. I did it on someone else, you rub it off and do it yourself. Man. So, I was upset and almost cried but didin't. I went on with my music and smsed Charlton Lim [from Catholic High]. Not long later, we were requested to make our way to the hall to prepare. I couldn't bring my phone along but I really felt like I need to talk to someone. So, no choice, I walked there and all. The councillors cheered me on and I saw Mr Tan Y.K..
Anyway, we waited and the whole thing started. I was overjoyed that I didn't screw up cause I kept telling myself to be calm and don't let what happened previously affect me. So, there, I slowed down and it was great. I enjoyed myself and smiled a lot. Many couldn't recognise me and said I looked really matured. I'll post the photos on my blog when I received them. I shook hands with Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnum, Minister for Education and Second Minister for Finance, 4 times throughout the whole opening ceremony. He said it was a great performance and spoke to us. He also mentioned that we could speak really well and probably can set up a drama club and encourage people who are weaker in English to join, in order to boost theit confidence.
During the dinner, I wasn't really eating. In fact, I was moving around a lot to entertain people, especially Miss Sophia Tan. I met other teachers who left, like Mrs Quek, and all. So great to see them again. I shook hands with many teachers and all and they said it was great performance. (: I miss Miss Sophia Tan A LOT. I thought of her during lessons and wish to talk to her sometimes. Seeing her today is really wonderful. She kept rubbing my back to make me feel better. We put our hands over each other, we held hands and we hug. Awww.. I t was really sweet. I really had the urge to hug her. And we hugged really long. I missed her so much that the sight of her can make me cry — tears of joy. It was lovely. Unfortunately, she couldn't join me after the event as she has some kind of celebrations with the other teachers.
After the whole event, Ben, Shi Min, Danny, Hao Wen and I went to McDonalds at Compass Point. It was already 22:15 at that time. We stayed there for awhile and talked a bit. We started to make our move after we realised that we may miss the last bus. So, we all went home. When I reached home, I washed up, got out of my character's looks and here I am, blogging.
I have a dragon boat race tomorrow! Hope it'll be good. After that, I'll probably pay a visit to coach at the hospital. So, I think I'll play a little bit of Upshift Strike Racer now. Nights!
I love you, Miss Sophia Tan! ((:
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Facts About Cataract Surgery That Will Impress Your Friends
Waterfall medical procedure is the best treatment for waterfalls. In the period of data, learning about the methodology, its history, and its procedure is for all intents and purposes readily available. Here are 12 bits of random data about the treatment that your companions will appreciate.
Your Lunch Break Takes Longer Than The Surgery
The method itself is speedy, with most medications being finished in as quick 10 minutes. A few medical procedures can be the length of 30 minutes, however that is still quicker than eating on a workday.
The Results Are Quick
The normal mending time for waterfall medical procedure is around about a month and a half. Most patients achieve full recuperation following three months. The outcomes, be that as it may, regularly precede. A few patients report having clear vision only a couple of hours after the treatment. Others just need to sit tight for a few days or weeks.
Medical procedure Used To Be Messier
Before, removing the waterfall included embeddings an empty needle into the eye. The specialist's right hand at that point sucked the focal point core with their mouth at the opposite end of the needle. Today, this procedure is finished with a unique mechanical assembly after the waterfall has been divided utilizing ultrasound or laser.
You Can Regain 20/20 Vision Because Of It
Waterfalls can make your vision wind up hazy. Medical procedure will give you a chance to appreciate typical vision, particularly with the privilege intraocular focal point (IOL). In the event that you have turned out to be visually impaired as a result of waterfalls, medical procedure will enable you to see once more. A few people gain 20/40 vision rather than 20/20, however such a result is to a great extent thought about satisfactory.
It doesn't utilize general anesthesia
You are not put to rest amid medical procedure. Your specialist will give you a mellow narcotic to enable you to unwind and neighborhood anesthesia to numb the torment. You may encounter slight distress amid the strategy, however medical procedure is effortless generally.
The IOL Was Invented Thanks To World War II
The IOL used to supplant the removed focal point is produced using acrylic. This is on the grounds that the eyes don't dismiss acrylic pitch a similar way it glasses. This was seen by the IOL's creator, Sir Harold Ridley, in RAF pilots in World War II, some of whom had smashed bits of acrylic overhang inserted in their eyes.
Waterfalls Are A One-Time Deal
They don't become back. On the off chance that you've had effective waterfall medical procedure once, you no doubt won't have it done once more. Optional waterfalls are not real waterfalls, but rather their manifestations are comparative. They are settled utilizing another session of medical procedure.
Waterfalls Happen To Animals, Too
The condition is a piece of the common course of maturing, so it occurs in the two people and creatures who live sufficiently long. A solid way of life is accepted to help defer the beginning of waterfalls.
Medical procedure Is Almost Complication-Free
It is among the most secure surgeries today, with just a little level of patients encountering difficulties. All things being equal, the dangers associated with medical procedure are treatable, particularly on the off chance that they are identified early.
The Process Is Becoming Hi-Tech
One of the most up to date advancements in waterfall medical procedure include the utilization of laser and picture mapping innovations. These empower specialists to improve the accuracy of their entry points. Intricacies are lessened simultaneously. You may likewise choose from a wide assortment of IOLs intended to address particular issues and needs.
You Can Fix Other Eye Problems Using The Surgery
In the event that you have astigmatism, retinal tears, farsightedness, myopia, and even glaucoma, these conditions can be dealt with alongside your waterfalls. As the procedure turns out to be more best in class, so does its ability to address other eye conditions en route.
The Surgery Helps Millions Around The World
It is the a standout amongst the most generally performed surgeries around the world. It is normal that the quantity of patients will increment later on as the cost of medical procedure decays.
Waterfall medical procedure has advanced much since its origination. From its humble (and truly, muddled) beginnings, it has turned out to be a standout amongst the most dependable therapeutic medications, helping individuals from everywhere throughout the world recover their vision.


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Top 5 SA Hip Hop Albums Of 2018
Top 5 SA Hip Hop Albums Of 2018
Top 5 SA Hip Hop Albums Of 2018! 2018 has been a rather eventful year for SA Hip Hop with a lot of rappers dropping albums that have dominated the entire music industry.
There have been a lot of rappers who have dropped albums that have shaped the SA Hip Hop industries direction. The most notable albums that dropped this year were AKA and Nasty C which had the biggest Hip Hop song in the country and the fastest growing music video in SA Hip Hop respectively.
The list below is made based on the reception it the projects got from SA Hip Hop fans. Check out the top 5 SA Hip Hop Albums that have dropped this year below.
AKA – Touch My Blood
Nasty C – Strings And Bling
Reason – Azania
Kid X – Thank Da King
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Opium fields spread across Iraq as farmers try to make ends meet
So, Dim Son, how is your war on drugs going? Ya gonna lose that one too?
Not only is Afghanistan coming in with a bumper crop, but now Iraq is getting into the act.
The cultivation of opium poppies whose product is turned into heroin is spreading rapidly across Iraq as farmers find they can no longer make a living through growing traditional crops.
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Mr. Phillip Michael Cavins,
Miss Melisa Lynée West
Mr. Cavins, Miss West plan May 26 nuptials
The engagement of Miss Melisa Lynée West, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Quint and Roxane West of Pine Prairie to Mr. Phillip Michael Cavins, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Amanda Cavins of Pine Prairie and Mr. and Mrs. Chad and Holly Briscoe of Upper Pine, has been announced by their parents.
The couple will exchange wedding vows at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018, in an outdoor ceremony at the bride's family property near Pine Prairie.
Miss West is the granddaughter of the late Mr. William West and Mrs. Irmus West of Pine Prairie, the late Mrs. Betty Faye West and Mr. and Mrs. Ebby and Lorraine Perrodin of Ville Platte. She is a 2015 graduate of Pine Prairie High School. She is presently attending Louisiana College in Pineville where she studies pre-med.
Mr. Cavins is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck and Peggy Cavins of Ville Platte and Mr. and Mrs. Dale and the late Beverly Johnson of Ville Platte. He is a 2013 graduate of Pine Prairie High School. Today, he is self employed and owns his own pressure washing business - Under Pressure.


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It Was A Jungle Out There
After over a couple of weeks of neglecting it, I finally got around to mowing my back yard and boy, were the nested swamp bugs pissed. They came flying out in full attack mode like bats out of cave. The grass was so tall, the mower was choking. To look at the yard now, it looks like a field of hay and I keep thinking a tractor pulling a baler is going to plow through.


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Hacienda Temozon is filled with colors, scents and sights that will captivate your senses.
Celebrate Love in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula.
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Sweet Rhonda was born in 2004 as a OOAK teddy bear for the British retailer Just Bears. Handmade by Amy Goodrich / Portobello Bear Company. Rhonda has all her tags and insewn labels still attached. The PBCO paper tag is signed by Amy.
Sweet Rhonda is made of a beautiful short brown (with a tiny nuance of grey and plum – according to my eye!) mohair with black air-brushed details, and filled with wooden shavings. Black shoe-button eyes and black embroidered nose ("Portobello Bear-style"). She has cross-stitched flowers/patterns embroidered to all her pads. Rhonda is wearing a lovely antique embroidered silk dress in pale old rose. She has a stunning bonnet in the same colour with a huge white feather and flowers, most certainly created by Amy G. Sweet Rhonda also has a growler.
Sweet Rhonda is definitely a sweet teddy bear. She measures approx. 41 cm / 17 inches. She comes in perfect condition. She has had only one previous owner, a grown up collector.
Every Portobello Bear is a masterpiece. This pretty lady is now looking for a new loving home.
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So bummed to have missed this beauty at Tulsa Fashion Week this year. Her dark whimsical style sooooo resonates with me and I want one of everything she touches. Her designs are captivating and she just sounds like someone I want to spend the entire day with! She's like the coolest girl in the neighborhood. And with so many new designers emerging every season, it might be hard to keep up. I thought it might be nice to introduce you to a few of the brands I have either just discovered or have been stalking for a while now (yep Caycee..stalking you girlfriend) that perhaps you might have missed! This is the one to watch. There is such a fun mix of silhouettes that feel both modern and uniformly distinct. The prints are just the right amount of wild and most importantly they are all pieces you can easily see living in that wardrobe of yours. They will never go out of style and I love that as I really want to just purchase the essentials currently. Serious intrigue.
(Shop the Mirage Asymmetrical layered skirt in denim organza here. And pair it with the amazing Pyramid Crop Top in Painted Houndstooth. )
Caycee Black is a graduate from Parsons School of Design. After six years in the fashion industry designing for companies such as: Anna Sui, Club Monaco, Tibi, and Reed Krakoff, Caycee launched her namesake line in Fall 2009. The collection revolves around her original paintings which she has translated into fabric prints. Her line has received numerous honors, most recently as best new designer by WWD, Lucky Magazine and Vogue.com.uk. She has dressed musicians and celebrities from the likes of Regina Spector, The Cults, Solange Knowles, Cat Sadler, Michelle Williams and Drew Barrymore. The Caycee Black Collection's central focus of design originates with three-dimensional paintings fitted for those who refuse to simply assimilate to their environment. The collections revolve around Caycee's art which is turned into fabric and creates a new story each season. Caycee is able to do some incredible story telling in each piece without really having to say a word.
I know she will inspire you the way she inspires me. And now we just need to decide which Caycee Black Collection piece we will be adding to our closets! P.S...she's from Texas and you all know how I feel about that being a Texas girl myself!! We love big hair but we love big hearts too AND big personal style! So excited for you to get to know Caycee as we discuss childhood, her recent collections, hair secrets and new goals for 2017 including tapping into the Bridal Market!!! OMG!!! If I ever get married I will be wearing a Caycee Black Collection bridal gown!
-Describe Caycee Black in three words.
Playful, Dark, Artistic
-I love that you are not afraid to take chances with prints: advice to the woman who sticks to solids in that closet??
My prints start as a piece of art from my paintings which originate from a story I want to tell. I would say I chose prints that you feel emotionally drawn to and mix in with solids. A two color print is an easy way to ease in!
-Is there a symbol that would represent you. And if so, why?
I would say a black horse is my personal symbol as it represents power, grace, beauty, nobility, strength, freedom and of course the black symbolizing darkness. These are all attributes I like in myself and aim to stand by throughout my life no matter what life brings. I also grew up riding horses and was painfully shy as a child so I felt the horses understood me without speaking.
-In this industry, do you always have to look fashionable? And what do you wear when you are more relaxed?
I believe my clothing is always an extension of my mood or what I am feeling inspired by. I will dress Gothic Victorian one day and Valley of the Dolls the next. When I am in relaxed clothing it is all about knit wear! I love designing knit wear and I love wearing it!
-What do you spend most of your money on?
Omg....vintage clothes and shoes!
-What sort of a child were you?
I was a shy dreamy spirited child that expressed myself through ballet and painting.
-Last good deed you did?
I am working with a non profit charity called Free Arts and donating a % of sales at my new trunk show to them. My overall vision for my company is to create art that gives back! My previous trunk show I donated to badass Brooklyn animal rescue!
-Do you have a muse?
I don't think I have one muse. My brain is like a kaleidoscope of moments, colors, decades, textures, and inspiration. I usually end up choosing 2 or 3 stories and combine them into the one story for each collection.
-Do you ever get designer's block and how do you overcome it?
No, I don't really get that actually. I have the opposite problem of editing! I have a lot of ideas coming at me all the time and I feel like there isn't enough time to get them all in. But I do know when it's time for me to put down my paintings and come back the next day. Usually I just need to walk my dog and get a fresh perspective on them.
-What was your plan B?
I don't have a plan B actually. I have always been that way. When I applied for college at Parsons School of Design, everyone asked what if you don't get in. I remember saying well I guess I will have to rethink what I want to do. I do have another love that has entered my life and that is acting. I recently produced a film where I am lead actress and wardrobe! I love combining all the loves of my life!
- What would you change about yourself?
I have a big heart (see Texas girls do..we just do) and it has gotten broken easily in the past. I would go back and tell my younger self to keep moving in my life and how great it is going to be!
- Where would you like to be in the world right now?
Right where I am writing this in my studio in Brooklyn with my dog Falkor on my lap.
- It would be your dream to be stuck on the ski lift with...?
Ohhhhhh.....Tom Hardy!
-Oldest thing in your closet?
A pair of Valentino pants from the 1940's. I love that era!
-So you have the best hair??!! You must reveal your hair secrets!!
Omg! Thank you! Hmmm, well I have a great stylist at the Karcher Salon here in Greenpoint. Oh and I do a Davines hair masque twice a week.
-Fave places to visit in your hometown of Houston?
That is easy! I love The Menil Collection and The Rothko Chapel. Both make me feel inspired and are very spiritual places for me.
( Shop the gorge Caycee Black Dripping Polka Dot Large Tote)
-The things you miss most about NYC when you are traveling?
All the yoga class options!
-Tulsa Fashion Week..?? What were some of your fondest memories? How do you celebrate the success of a good show?
Oh the people! I loved everyone involved with it and all the new people I met. I celebrated the success of a good show with some whiskey, dancing, and late night pizza! I love late night food.
- What is your secret skill?
I am an amazing primal screamer. I do this once a week in my acting class as an abandonment exercise. I got my first feature film row by primal screaming.
-Coffee or tea?
Coffee! Oh wait..both. Dirty Chai Latte!
-Advice to the woman waking up and getting ready this morning?
Be gentle towards yourself and know you are enough just as you are.
-You are designing something special for me personally for an event..what would it be??!
Ohhhh I love this! Hmmm, depends on the event. I would say a printed ballgown and metallic crop gentleman jacket!
- Fave pieces from Spring 2016?
My Mirage Silk Organza Skirt, Basma Kaftan Gown, and The Dubai Horse Gown!
- Can you give us a sneak peak of what we can expect from The Caycee Black Collection for 2017?
Well, I will be coming out with a Dark Carnival film showcasing the collection.....my spring collection Dollhouse Dream and starting to build my new Bridal/Bridesmaid Collection that will launch for the 1st time ever in October 2017.
- What's next for Caycee?
I am excited to find out this as well! HA! What I have planned are the new collections I mentioned above. A new website for the wedding collection and more trunk shows around the U.S in the Spring that donate a % to local charities. Ohhh and acting and producing more films!
OHHHHH-LA_LA....This babe! I think I would want to be stuck on a ski lift with Caycee.
Shop her collection here! And throughout the post! Currently adding some things to my list for Santa! And maybe one day when I become the "It-Girl", I will get my very own special present from Caycee delivered to my door!!!
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The May 1 Haas Newswire announced that 75% of the class of 2006 already have job offers. And the good news doesn't stop there:
- The mean base salary is approaching $100,000.
- The two top industries so far this year are consulting and technology.
- 33 students have accepted offers with consulting firms, such as McKinsey, Deloitte, Bain, and BCG.
- Yahoo!, Amazon.com, Google, and Microsoft Corporation are among the top recruiters in tech.
- Finance continues to be one of the strongest job functions for Berkeley MBAs.
It's a good time to be an MBA.
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PLAYOFFS — Round 3 Results
ROUND 4 — Both Divisions Matchups
Playoff Eligible Shooters (PDF) Full Playoff Brackets
NEW: FINAL Individual Stats through Week 19 (some sheets not turned in, so they are incomplete). Use the Standings menu item at left for the standings/stats.
The league rules Printable PDF version is on the Rules page, use the menu at left to get to the file.
ALSO, we have loaded the league "by-laws" which were last modified in 2011. They can be found on the rules page, as well.


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4 hour EURUSD: the smaller triangle was finally broken and price is now approaching the resistance level (orange) of the bigger consolidation zone which is a bounce or break spot.
60 min EURUSD: due to the bullish price action the wave count has been changed to show a corrective structure.
4 hour GBPUSD: the Cable has broken the long-term resistance trend line and price is heading towards the Fibonacci targets of the ABC (magenta) wave count for the moment.
60 min GBPUSD: a break of the minor resistance level (red) is needed before price can move up further.
4 hour USDJPY: the failure of the USDJPY to break above the horizontal resistance level (red) means that a contracting triangle formation (ABCDE-red) is the most likely wave count.
60 min USDJPY: within wave E (red) price will most likely make a bigger consolidation via a WXY (purple).


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Friday, June 27, 2014
Gone Camping (Customer Support Closed 6/27-6/30)
Happy Friday! I wanted to let you all know that I will be out of town for the next few days for a much-needed family vacation. We are attempting to "camp," which we haven't done in several years, so it should be an experience! To that end, Customer Support will be unavailable at the shop from today, Friday, 27 June thru Monday, 30 June. You can still place your orders and get your digis -- INSTANT DOWNLOADS -- HOORAY! -- at the shop, but I will be unable to answer questions, or send the Digi of the Month for $10+ purchases until I return. I will tend to any needs that arise upon our return. Also, the July Digi of the Month challenge and featured set will still go live on Monday, but a bit later in the day. I will email July's featured set to all June challenge participants that same day. (You have thru 11:55 PM Pacific time this Sunday evening still to participate!)
I'll leave you now with this wonderfully outdoorsy card by NanaConnie. Little Oscar the Cat, as seen in the "Great Outdoors" set is thinking outside -- no box required! Great idea, Oscar! Did you see the little ladybug zooming across the sweet background paper that NanaConnie used for this? So adorable! And the twine accents are just perfect! This is definitely putting me in the mood for a little of the great outdoors! :-)
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Stay Cool
We may have passed the official "longest day of the year," but the days will continue to heat up for the next few months. I hope you are able to find some good ways to stay cool! Speaking of staying cool, we have a darling summer share for you today, made by Donna Hanley. Donna used a pre-colored image and sentiment from the new "Dog Days of Summer" set, along with fun background papers that mimic the swirling air from the fan. Little touches of red and black really draw out the colors in the image beautifully. As I look at this, I can't help but think that this little doggie is sure on to something. It might just be time to switch on my own fan. Stay cool! :-)
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Monday, June 23, 2014
Last Week to Join the June Challenge!
Calling all "Digi of the Month" challenge players: it's the last week to join in the June challenge! Don't forget to link your creations to the challenge post by this Sunday evening, 29 June, at 11:55 PM Pacific time to receive the July set for free!
Here's a fun bit of last-minute inspiration for you, by "Tiggerscraps" (Marji). Marji really set the scene on both of these cards with the use of photo-realistic background papers. Pugsley and Perdita, the stars of the featured "Life's a Beach" set, look happy as can be on this first card on the beach that she created for them! The little starfish accent is very fun and gives even more realism to this fantastic scene.
This second card is the perfect summer postcard to send to a loved one. It's fun to see how even just a sentiment, when combined with the right papers and accents, can be used to create a delightful card, don't you think?
We look forward to seeing what YOU make for the challenge!!! :-)
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September 10, 2014
On September 10, 2014, the Village of Alderman named Paul Koonts their new legal counsel. The Alamance Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Tuesday, and had their offer accepted by Paul on Wednesday.
Click here to read the news article, posted in the Times News.
Since 2010, Oertel, Koonts & Oertel attorney Paul Koonts has served as Board Chairman for the Gibsonville ABC. Officials from the Alamance Municipal ABC and Gibsonville ABC boards have decided to continue discussions regarding a merger for the two boards.
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Absorbable hydrogel spacer use in men undergoing prostate cancer radiotherapy: 12 month toxicity and proctoscopy results of a prospective multicenter phase II trial
© Uhl et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2014
- Received: 19 October 2013
- Accepted: 15 April 2014
- Published: 24 April 2014
Radiation therapy is one of the recommended treatment options for localized prostate cancer. In randomized trials, dose escalation was correlated with better biochemical control but also with higher rectal toxicity. A prospective multicenter phase II study was carried out to evaluate the safety, clinical and dosimetric effects of the hydrogel prostate-rectum spacer. Here we present the 12 months toxicity results of this trial.
Fifty two patients with localized prostate cancer received a transperineal PEG hydrogel injection between the prostate and rectum, and then received IMRT to a dose of 78 Gy. Gastrointestinal and genitourinary toxicity were recorded during treatment and at 3, 6 and 12 months following irradiation by using the RTOG/EORTC criteria. Additionally, proctoscopy was performed 12 months after treatment and the results were scored using the Vienna Rectoscopy Scale (VRS).
Of the patients treated 39.6% and 12.5% experienced acute Grade 1 and Grade 2 GI toxicity, respectively. There was no Grade 3 or Grade 4 acute GI toxicity experienced in the study. Only 4.3% showed late Grade 1 GI toxicity, and there was no late Grade 2 or greater GI toxicity experienced in the study. A total of 41.7%, 35.4% and 2.1% of the men experienced acute Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 GU toxicity, respectively. There was no Grade 4 acute GU toxicity experienced in the study. Late Grade 1 and Grade 2 GU toxicity was experienced in 17.0% and 2.1% of the patients, respectively. There was no late Grade 3 or greater GU toxicity experienced in the study. Seventy one percent of the patients had a VRS score of 0, and one patient (2%) had Grade 3 teleangiectasia. There was no evidence of ulceration, stricture or necrosis at 12 months.
The use of PEG spacer gel is a safe and effective method to spare the rectum from higher dose and toxicity.
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- Radiotherapy
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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in older men in the USA and Europe. The predicted 2013 prostate cancer death rate in Europe is 10.5/100.000 men. Despite treatment advances, prostate cancer still ranks third in cancer death, after lung and colon carcinoma[1]. Furthermore, the incidence of new prostate cancer cases in 2010 was the highest of cancers among men in developed countries across the globe[2]. Radiation therapy or prostatectomy are often the recommended treatment options for localized prostate cancer[3, 4]. In patients undergoing prostate radiotherapy biochemical control is improved with dose escalation[5]. However, dose escalation can also increase rectal toxicity due to the prostate - rectum proximity[6]. Although highly conformal techniques like imaged guided radiation therapy (IMRT) are able to improve dose sparing of the rectum wall, the dose to the anterior rectal wall remains high[6–8]. The dose escalation study of Kuban, et al., was able to demonstrate a direct relationship between the volume of treated rectum and rectal toxicity[6]. The Heemsbergen et al. publication on 553 evaluable patients from the Dutch dose escalation trial demonstrated a correlation between the acute toxicity and frequency of late rectal toxicity[9]. Several methods have been developed to create space between the prostate and rectum to allow for prostate dose escalation while reducing rectal wall irradiation[10–12]. One of these methods is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel that is injected between the rectum and the prostate before treatment planning and remains stable over the treatment period. A prospective multicenter phase II study was carried out to evaluate the safety, clinical, and dosimetric effects of the hydrogel prostate-rectum spacer. Fifty-two men with localized prostate cancer were included in this trial[13, 14]. In February 2013 Uhl et al. published the initial clinical outcomes with acute toxicity results of the first 48 patients and late toxicity of the first 27 patients[14]. Six patients (12%) experienced acute Grade 2 GI toxicity (no Grade 3 or 4 toxicity), while Grade 2 and Grade 3 GU toxicity was experienced in 17 (35%) and 1 (2%) of the patients, respectively. One year after the end of therapy no Grade 2 or higher GU/GI toxicity occurred. This publication presents the results from all patients following study completion, 12 months following completion of EBRT and includes results of planned proctoscopic evaluation.
As previously described 52 men with pathologically confirmed stage T1 or T2 prostate cancer were evaluated in this prospective, non-randomized, multi-center, single arm, open-label trial. The study included otherwise healthy patients with prostates < 80 cc, PSA ≤ 20 ng/mL, Gleason Score ≤ 6 or Gleason Score 7 with a grade 3 predominant pattern. Excluded were patients with metastatic disease, planned pelvic lymph node radiotherapy, prior prostate surgery, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic systemic corticosteroid therapy, prior prostate or pelvis radiation therapy, active bleeding disorder, historical or active inflammatory bowel disease, or a history of rectal or gastrointestinal surgery. Androgen deprivation therapy was not an exclusion criteria. Following local Ethics Committee approvals patients were enrolled at the University of Heidelberg (n = 21), University of Aachen (n = 20), NKI-AVL Nederlands Kanker Instituut Amsterdam (n = 7) and University of Geneva (n = 4).
Acute and late GI/GU toxicity (Maximum score)
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6 (12.5%)
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18 (37.5%)
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The use of PEG spacer gel is a safe and effective method to spare the rectum from higher dose and toxicity. Due to fewer late side effects on the rectum, along with the potential of enabling hypofractionation and dose escalation, the hydrogel spacer may lead to lower costs for the healthcare system.
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Access to Patient records Online
Highcliffe Medical Practice has migrated onto a new clinical computer system recently Dec 2016). Our first communication implied that we would be able to transfer patients automatically however we have been instructed that this is no longer the case.
Can we please ask patients to make contact with the surgery to request to be re registered with the new online services. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please call after 11:00am to enquire about your test results as our reception staff will have more time to deal with your request between these times.
Note that the practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection and we will only release test results to the person to whom they relate unless that person has given prior permission for the release of this data or they are not capable of understanding the results.
When you take your test you will be told how long it will be before the results are returned to the practice.
It is your responsibility to check your results and to make an appointment to discuss them with your doctor if your are advised to do so.
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Wine in Provence tours Talks Wine and Bubbles! The boom and bust cycle, mass hysteria, get-rich-quick, and all the other terms that go along with economic bubbles from tulips in Holland to stock in the South Sea Company and from tech stocks to subprime housing, bubbles seem to be a consistent part of our lives. […]Continue reading →
Many people might answer this question with, "well it already is!" But when compared to the French and their habit of having a glass or two with lunch, it can appear as if wine and Americans are as compatible as oil and water. It's true though that wine consumption is surging in the United States. […]Continue reading →
How Much Wine Do Americans Drink? The average American drinks only 1.72 gallons of wine each year. Compare this with 40 gallons of soft drinks or 25 gallons of coffee! As for the French, they are the pros in this category, drinking an average of 17 gallons of wine each year!Continue reading →
In the 1600s a Benedictine monk called Dom Perignon observed that wooden stoppers wrapped in oil-soaked rags used to seal bottles often popped out, and so he replaced them with the pieces of cork to seal the sparkling wine. Cork soon become essential for wine bottling. The world's first cork stopper factory opened in around 1750, in Anguine […]Continue reading →
Did you recently buy a bottle of wine, and if so, did it happen to have an animal on the label? You may have noticed that over the last decade or so wine makers have increasingly "modernized" their labels to attract consumers, and a particularity to this wine label modernization is the presence of some […]Continue reading →
Of the many different aspects that affect the finished product of a wine, oak wraps it all up. Literally. Oak barrel fermentation not only differs according to the type of wood used, but the fermentation process is also highly affected by the "toast" amount. American oak mostly comes from the Eastern part of the United […]Continue reading →
While leading clients through our tasting at WineinProvence, the main goal is to demystify the often intimidating world of wine in a fun and relaxed atmosphere where questions are encouraged. During a recent Signature French Wine Tasting with two lovely American clients, we were asked about the "lace" of the wine in the glass. At […]Continue reading →
During my recent trip to Scotland, I definitely knew I wanted to sample some of Scotland's most significant spirit- whiskey. I visited the Tullibardine Distillery outside of Edinburgh, where there has been a brewery or distillery on this sight since the 12th century. It's claim to ame is that in year 1488, King James IV […]Continue reading →
Here's all you ever wanted to know about oak. Okay! Go! –The use of oak plays a significant role in winemaking and can have a significant effect on the finished wine- affecting the color, flavor, tannin profile and texture of the wine. –There are about 400 species of oak, though only about 20 are used in making […]Continue reading →
One of most common question we get asked during our tastings is, "How is rosé wine made?" For the sake of maximizing our tasting time, we keep the answer pretty straight-forward and give the short and sweet explanation of the technique most commonly used today. However, there are in fact several different ways for producing rose […]Continue reading →


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When Anne Collins and Donal Fitzgerald visited St. Augustine in 2008 they fell in love with the beauty and the charm of the old city. More than a year later, when they finally decided to marry, after a 15-year courtship, they chose to quietly elope to St. Augustine.
The couple, both in their early 40's, are from Limerick, Ireland, where Anne works as an accountant and Donal operates a 200-acre dairy farm. Both are devout Catholics, so they contacted the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine by e-mail and inquired about any "Irish friendly" parishes.
Little did they know when they chose St. Anastasia Catholic Church on Anastasia Island that not only would they be married by a priest who was born in Dublin, Father Seamus O'Flynn, but their plans for a quiet wedding would quickly go astray.
When word got out among some of the Irish in the parish, the wedding on Dec. 12 was attended by a handful of parishioners, including some who were born in Ireland.
"That was fine," the bride agreed.
Both Anne and Donal called their families in Limerick the day before the wedding. "They are all happy for us," Donal announced. So the handful of spectators at the wedding ceremony was welcome.
John Leahy who hails from Lixnaw, Ireland and his wife Eileen had agreed to be the legal witnesses at the double-ring ceremony which concluded with the bridegroom presenting his betrothed with an Irish coin that was inscribed with a heart and "Donal and Anne 12-12-09."
After the blessing of the rings, Donal presented Anne with the coin and in accordance with Irish tradition, held her hands, looked her in the eyes and said, "I give you this as a token of all I possess"
The traditional coin symbolizes the groom's willingness to share all that he has with his bride in the future. The coin is then kept as a family heirloom
Southern hospitality
Southern hospitality coupled with Irish tradition prevailed after the ceremony. A wedding dinner and reception, orchestrated by Sister Enda Egan who was born in Mullingar, Ireland, quickly took shape at Saltwater Cowboy's Restaurant.
Nora and Paschal Fitzgerald, both originally from Dublin, Ireland, the Leahys, Sister Enda, Father O'Flynn, Ed and Lillian Schneider and others were among the Anastasia Island residents who joined the celebration.
As the wedding party was being served, the sound of their voices with distinct Irish brogues, drifted through the dining room, attracting the attention of other diners.
Several stopped by and wished the newlyweds happiness. Some shared details about their families in Ireland.
A trio of Christmas carolers, known as the Madrigaz, serenaded the diners. When they learned that the newlyweds are from Ireland, one of the trio, Judy Bernhard, quickly found the melody and words to another Irish tradition, the singing of the Irish Marriage Blessing.
After cutting and sharing a non-traditional chocolate wedding cake with red, green and white frosting, the happy but teary bride and her groom thanked their new friends for a more than memorable wedding and promised to return to St. Augustine for a future visit.


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Dez Bryant isn't the only one who can play the contract posturing game.
Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett, who lives in Honolulu during the offseason, told local station KHON that he may be open to missing the start of training camp if he doesn't get a raise.
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"Hawaii's weather is great, so I'll just keep it at that," said Bennett. "When the weather's not as nice as it is here, it's harder to make that decision, so it just keeps it in my mind like hopefully something great comes out of it, but I don't mind staying home for a little while."
Bennett sat out OTAs over the contract dispute, but did attend the team's mandatory minicamp. He faces a daily $30,000 fine if he decides to hold out of training camp.
"Of course, I think I've outplayed the contract that they gave me," said Bennett, who led the team with seven sacks last season. "It's one of those things where you have to let your agent do the talking with the team and hopefully something good comes out of it. It never hurts to try."
Bennett shouldn't hold his breath. The Seahawks have more pressing concerns as they try to lock up quarterback Russell Wilson and middle linebacker Bobby Wagner to long-term deals. Bennett had his chance to cash in last March, but decided to take less money to stay in Seattle. He can't have it both ways.
The latest Around The NFL Podcast welcomes back Colleen Wolfe to discuss non-Super Bowl contenders, and an all-new 'Orr You Kidding Me.' Find more Around The NFL content on NFL NOW.


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This free crochet pattern is for the Chunky Knit-Like Hat that is inspired by the hat the Team USA were wearing at the Olympic Winter Games in South Korea in 2018.
It seems like that the hat not only look awesome and cozy, but also turned into a new crochet trend over night. Well, I loved it as much as everyone else, so I had to make one for myself as well.
And I sure love it. It so easy to make. And furthermore, it is not made like the other ones. My pattern may not look exactly like it, but it is made in a round whereas the other ones seem to be made flat first.
And yes, the pattern does come with a video tutorial. I show exactly how you can achieve the knit-like effect when crochet the waistcoat stitch and the half double crochet.
And did you see the huge fluffy pom-pom? I love it. Believe it or not, I made the pom pom using my iphone 7 Plus. Haha. It was the perfect size for it. And it turned out great, right?
The yarn I used is by Premier Yarns and is called Serenity Chunky. I really like this yarn. I also used it for a cardigan and pillow case cover pattern.
Also be sure to add this pattern to your Raverly Favorites by clicking the button below.
If you add this pattern to you Ravelry Favorites and share it on social media as a link, I will be able to share a lot more free crochet patterns for you all.
In addition, I created a downloadable pdf for you all, that has all the pictures as references added to the back of the pattern, especially the pictures on how to crochet the cluster in a slant which in the free version you only have the video tutorial. So you can choose whether you want to print them or not. That can save you a lot of ink in the long run.
So let me now get started and tell you what you will need in order to crochet the Chunky Knit-like Hat.
How to crochet the Chunky Knit-Like Hat
Material List:
- Premier Yarns Serenity Chunky in color Pristine (less than 2 skeins)
- 8.0mm hook
- scissors
- tapestry needle
Stitches used (US terms):
Click HERE to learn these basic stitches
- sc = single crochet
- wst = waistcoat
- hdc = half double crochet
- bp = back post
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
1 wst and 1 bp hdc x 2 rounds = 1 square inch
Final Size:
10 x 8.5 inches (folded, without pom-pom)
In order to adjust the pattern for other sizes than the adult version below, please click HERE to learn how to.
Ch 40, slip stitch the ends together to make a circle (tutorial to prevent twisting is HERE)
Round 1: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st, sl st to the first st (40 sts)
Round 2 – 25: Ch 1, * 1 bp hdc, 1 wst, repeat from *all around, sl st to the first st
Fasten off and weave the end through the top rim, then pull tide to close the hole.
To make the pom pom, I wrapped my yarn around my iphone 7 Plus.
Then tide the strands together in the middle before cutting them on the loops to make the pom pom fluffy.
Also I gave it a quick "hair cut" to look even and then attached it to the Chunky Knit-Like Hat.
The final hat looks like this.
If you need the video tutorial for this pattern, please check it out below. I show exactly how I made the Chunky Knit-Like Hat, excluding the closing of the hat and the pom pom making.
Do you need more crochet pattern ideas? Check out my full collection HERE!
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Only cool ass Uncle Snoop would drop a summer pool party video with bikini girls everywhere in the middle of winter.
Snoop Dogg,the OG released 2 projects in 2017 entittled "Neva Left" and "Make America Crip Again" . Check out his latest visual going hard with "October London" on this super chill track entittled "Go On".


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