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I am running BT4 off Live DVD, which is great, but as I have only got 4 gig of RAM I struggle to use any files over 2 gigs.
I thought I could use my sda disks but when I direct an app' such as Aircrack to a storage medium I get no such file or dir' found. Is this me just being a newb or is this a limitation of the live DVD. ~Should have listhened and gone for the persistent USB option? As I have an 8 gig stick would I still have the same problem?


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I'll admit that I am a bit biased, but I think Openstack Swift is one of the best kept secrets of Openstack. It has been the engine of Rackspace Cloud Files for more than 3 years, and in that time has grown phenomenally. For the first time, we will allow an intimate look at the scale at which we run Openstack Swift at Rackspace. From early beginnings, to growing pains, to where we are now and beyond. Join me as we unlock the mysteries of, perhaps, the largest Openstack Swift clusters in the World.
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so if god made man in his image, and he's not real, you have to look like someone, what famous person do you most look like...and you can't say god, cause imaginary friends don't count as famous...the one i hear the most is audry hepburn...not the old wrinkly one, the younger one
Seriously though... What would happen if the Great Green Arkleseizure didn't fram up the rammastam before the hermite curve achieved maximum nurdfurdle velocity? Now THAT would be something. AmIrite?
what photo violation?!?? lol
So Fred Durst with a full beard is somehow less douchey?
Quote from: keeta on December 31, 2012, 03:59:23 PMwhat photo violation?!?? lolits a violation to be like "I look like the young hot Audrey Hepburn!" and not supply photo evidence. So I'll just be checking my inbox...
I'm like the love child of Danny Devito and Oliver Reed - but way cuddlier and with all my original hair (sans colour) plus prickly facial scruff to keep the girls at bay.
Quotebut in reality i just look like a twatbahahahahaha like a famous twat or just a regular twat??
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One Direction is not the group they were a year ago. They've traveled the world, made tons of money and have set themselves up to become the most successful boy band ever.
And the change a year makes isn't just visible in their bank accounts and the record books. Sunday, you could see how a year's growth looked on stage when the group performed at the Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Chula Vista.
A year ago, they performed at the Viejas Arena looking like clean-cut chaps in matchy-matchy red, white and blue outfits, with not many songs to perform, and a lot of cheeky banter to help them last a full show.
But on Sunday, they were covered in tattoos and facial hair and their costume changes didn't consist of anything beyond switching out one T-shirt for another. They all had their own style, looking more like young Rolling Stones than the British lads thrown together into a group on "The X-Factor" three years ago.
Their style wasn't the only change from a year ago. Instead of a group of teenage boys that cracked too many jokes and acted like they were at recess on stage, they were a group of young men who each seemed to have something special to offer for the San Diego stop of the "Take Me Home" tour.
The two-hour concert included songs that they performed last year, including "More Than This," "Moments," and their encore and most well-known song, "What Makes You Beautiful." But with their second album "Take Me Home" now up their sleeves, they were able to perform a total of 20 songs. Those did, however, include a few covers that momentarily helped remind the sold-out crowd of nearly 20,000 that the only two of the five group members are 20s. They performed Wheatus' "Teenage Dirt Bag" and "Teenage Kicks" by the Undertones.
If not for the comic book and video game-themed background visuals displayed on their jumbo screens on stage, the band might have been mistaken for a more punk-rock type group that could rival the bands they covered.
Liam Payne — whose vocals helped lead the band out of its fledgling years — spent his free moments on stage beat-boxing or momentarily dancing with a swagger that could possibly grow into that of the famous former lead singer of 'N Sync, Justin Timberlake. His outfits, however, might be compared to Justin Bieber's saggy pants, snapback hats and high top sneakers.
As for Niall Horan — the only Irishman of the group — his style would similarly probably be compared to a more cleaned up version Justin Bieber. He played guitar on stage for a few songs, setting him apart as the only member of the group who plays an instrument on stage.
Zayn Malik appeared to be either the "shy" or possibly just "no-nonsense" member of the group, an attitude that caused him to mostly be forgotten on stage until his many vocal solos. But he surely saved up all his mojo for those moments: Malik has easily set himself apart by showing the most vocal talent. His solos ranged from soft falsettos to belting ending riffs that could compare to the R&B voices of Usher or Miguel.
Louis Tomlinson, the unofficial emcee of the concert, led the talking moments for the group with his quick wit and often inappropriate but still funny sarcasm. When it came to his vocal solos, he held his own, but otherwise didn't show much enthusiasm on stage.
And last but not least is Harry Styles, often compared to a young Mick Jagger and was recently said to have the band's "only pair of visible cojones" by British GQ. Styles seemed to put the most effort toward interacting with fans and, though Sunday he looked a bit tired or worn out, he was the one out of the five who could have held the crowd's attention by himself.
While they may be finding their own personal ways to contribute to the group, let's not forget that this group is still the result of a perfect teenage boy band recipe cooked up by pop mastermind Simon Cowell. And the boys look to have mastered their roles as a team with plenty of dreamy lyrics in songs they performed (such as "Kiss You," "Last First Kiss" and "Summer Love").
Their notoriously loyal fans — whom they thanked for all their support at least five times — were rewarded for the endless hours spent voting for awards and buying up the band's albums and merchandise. The group told them again and again how much they loved them and the city of San Diego and teased that they might be back again next year.
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Feminism | Posted by Sophie R on 12/3/2012
Feminist Stereotypes: Aren't We Done With These Yet?
There's been rather a hoo-ha in the press of late both loosely and tightly associated with persistent negative connotations, assumptions and stereotypes of feminism. First of all, the rather impressive speech/tirade by the Australian PM Julia Gillard about sexism in politics. Then, former First Lady of France Carla Bruni told Vogue she doesn't think feminism is necessary anymore.
Women declaring themselves feminists tend to get a bit of a bad rap, and are usually pigeonholed faster than a sexist can say "dyke". Some common feminist stereotypes include the image of a "mirthless, hirsute, sex-averse succubus" or as "single, lesbian, non-shaving, bra burning, angry." In a famous 1992 fundraising letter, television evangelist Pat Robertson described feminism as a movement that "encourages women to leave their husbands, …


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Supplements to help improve sperm quality
Our doctor prescribed Clomid for my husband to increase the morphology of his sperm. Are there other supplements that my husband can take to improve the quality of his sperm, especially the morphology of his sperm?
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Hi Workingforlittleme
Firstly I'm sorry to hear that your husband has sperm morphology issues. There is a thread on this forum which you might like to read: Sperm Count
Keep in mind that an increased level of health is reflected in every biological marker, including sperm. Avoiding smoking and alcohol, eliminating toxins from his diet (and yours) and eating a nutritious and well balanced diet all count towards healthy sperm. Healthy sperm are also high in antioxidants so consuming foods which contain antioxidants makes good sense.
An imbalance anywhere in there can create deficiencies in vital vitamins and minerals. Folic acid is important for a healthy sperm count (so important for both partners) and something that can be tricky to get enough of naturally. Taking a good quality supplement is usually the most effective option. Exercise is also important but remember that he will need to avoid a build of heat in the genital area. This means things like cycling at the gym are out.
Interestingly research has shown that in the same way increased health affects every cell in our body, so too stress, anxiety and fear do the same. That probably seems obvious because we have certainly all heard the stories about people reducing the stress in their lives and subsequently falling pregnant after years of trying. There is a biological link between stress and cell health so maintaining good emotional and mental health is just as important as eating a healthy diet.
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thank you Mumof2IVFmiracles for taking time to reply to my post.
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Thanks for sharing this mumof2IVFmiracles - this sort of knowledge is really important when you are trying for a baby.
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Boston residents are mourning the deaths of two firefighters who were killed when a fire driven by strong winds whipped through a brownstone and trapped them in the basement.
Tributes began pouring in Wednesday for Lt. Edward J. Walsh, a 43-year-old father of three who had almost a decade of experience, and firefighter Michael R. Kennedy, a 33-year-old Marine Corps combat veteran who had been a firefighter for more than six years.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh says it was ``a sad day'' for the city. He told reporters Wednesday night that he was proud of all of the men and women of the police and fire department that responded.
Thirteen other firefighters were injured in the 9-alarm blaze in the city's Back Bay district, and several police officers also were taken to hospitals.
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Its another 4th Friday - so time for another challenge!
This month, we want to see projects that make us feel cooler. Whether that is cool colors (like blue and green), or cool images (like swimming, ice cream or even snowmen). Anything you think is cool goes.
Just add a link to your card using the cute froggy face on the PGP blog. One random winner will be chosen to receive this new, very cool Kraftin Kimmie stamp - Tubing Miles. Cute little fella huh?
As I worked to make something cool, the pastels and soft colors in my paper bin called to me and away I went.
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News about Martina Hingis, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
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Hingis Cheered in Return as Big Thinker, Not Hitter
After a long sabbatical, nursing a foot injury and pondering her future, Martina Hingis has come back to take on the big hitters of the women's tour.August 31, 2006 sportsNews
An Extreme Changeover Has Hingis Back in Game
Martina Hingis was ranked No. 1 at 16 and retired at 22 because of injuries. Now 25, she returned to competition in January and has climbed to No. 26.March 26, 2006 sportsNews
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Sports of The Times; Hingis Jumps Forward Into New Life
She started off as the youngest tennis player on the Tour. Now she is the youngest student in her English class. Martina Hingis always was precocious. Most of the students are 30 to 50 years old, taking the language for enrichment or for their jobs. She is only 22, but, like many of her classmates, she is into her second career, a new path, a new adventure.February 8, 2003 sportsNews
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U.S. OPEN; Hingis Lets Her Deeds Do the Talking for Her
An hour after nightfall, Martina Hingis's talking head was bobbing on the television monitors linked to the interview room while Serena Williams was outside on a lighted practice court, pounding forehands like a broom handle on a dusty rug. Just over two hours after finishing off Lindsay Davenport to reach the final of the United States Open, Williams was fine-tuning her game under the watchful eye of her mother, Brandi. Williams's next opponent just licked her lips.September 11, 1999 sportsNews
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Backtalk; When the No. 1 Player And No. 1 Villain Are One
As an advertisement for herself, Martina Hingis's petulant performance in the French Open final against Steffi Graf two weeks ago gave cause for pause. ''Her game may be mature beyond its years, but her behavior was a very public temper tantrum, and her offenses were definitely booable offenses,'' said Mary Carillo.June 20, 1999 sportsNews
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A Calculated Approach Has Put Hingis on Top
When she was 4, Martina Hingis knew, the way others know where the sun rises, that she was destined to be a champion. By the time she was 16, her own shots, all of them programmed by her omnipresent mom, had been sufficient to make hers the very best women's tennis game in the world.August 24, 1997 sportsBiography
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Born and Bred to Reach the Top
No wonder the mortals on the women's tennis circuit are afraid of her: every time she raises a hand to them, they lose. That is why Martina Hingis has gone on a 26-0 roll in 1997 and why, after beating Monica Seles, 6-2, 6-1, in the Lipton Championships final yesterday, she is poised to become history's youngest No. 1 player when the computer rankings are released on Monday.March 30, 1997 sportsNews
Fittingly, a Blister Hobbles Marin Cilic in the Wimbledon Final
The tournament was racked by injuries and retirements, with the casualties including Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic....
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Brendan Steele and Matt Kuchar Are Tied for Lead at Memorial
Steele and Kuchar were at 12 under par (132) after two rounds at Muirfield Village....
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Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza Win Women's Doubles Title in Australia
Hingis and Mirza, who became a pairing last March, have won 36 matches in a row and now have three Grand Slam titles together....
January 30, 2016, Saturday
Federer and Hingis Team Up for Olympics
Switzerland's two greatest tennis players will join forces at next year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics when Roger Federer and Martina Hingis play mixed doubles together....
December 12, 2015, Saturday
Martina Hingis's Doubles Comeback Yields Fifth Major Title of Year
Hingis and Sania Mirza won in straight sets at the U.S. Open, giving Hingis a 20th major title over all: five in singles, 11 in women's doubles and four in mixed doubles....
September 14, 2015, Monday
Young Tennis Players Struggle to Break Through on Pro Tours
Teenagers once routinely won Grand Slams, but with few exceptions, the professional game has become an adult-driven endeavor for the physically and emotionally mature....
August 29, 2015, Saturday
Martina Hingis Returns to Top of Wimbledon, With Help From a Breakthrough
Hingis and Sania Mirza won the women's doubles draw at Wimbledon. It's the 10th Grand Slam women's doubles title for Hingis and the first for Mirza, who was born in India and is one of the country's most famous female athletes....
July 12, 2015, Sunday
Martina Hingis Reaches 2 Finals
Hingis is back in a final at Wimbledon for the first time since 1998 — in women's doubles and in mixed doubles....
July 11, 2015, Saturday
Concerns Over Personal Safety Haunt Women on Tennis Tour
More than two decades after Monica Seles was stabbed on the court by a fan of one of her rivals, overly aggressive fans remain a problem with no easy solution for several players on the WTA Tour....
July 1, 2015, Wednesday
Russians Win in Doubles at U.S. Open
Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina of Russia, the fourth seeds, won their second Grand Slam doubles title, ending Martina Hingis's run at the United States Open with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Hingis and Flavia Pennetta on Saturday night....
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I currently train freestlye wrestling and BJJ but they are two different clubs. I'd love to train Greco and Judo as well, but that would mean joining another two clubs! My travel bill and club fee's would be enormous! Is there anywhere that you can train different types of grappling under one roof?
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Jessica Simpson and CaCee Cobb's babies are shaping up to be best friends, just like their mamas.
On Saturday, the singer posted an adorable photo of her son Ace playing with Cobb's son Rocco.
"BFF's in the making," wrote Simpson.
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FOS11 Chat Program Online Community Support GroupTelling Your Story
Families of September 11th, StoryCorps, Safe Horizon, and the World Trade Center Family Center are partnering to offer a special opportunity for FOS11 members to share and record their stories. Through StoryCorps' September 11th Initiative, anyone closely impacted by September 11th is invited to participate in a StoryCorps interview (at no cost to the participants). There are numerous opportunities to participate, including a unique opportunity at the WTC Family Center on November 30th. For more information on this initiative click here.
To support this initiative, FOS11 will dedicate the next two chats to the topic of "Telling Your Story". Whether you decide to participate in the StoryCorps project, or find other ways to tell your story, we know this is an important part of the healing process, and offer this opportunity to share experiences with each other. The chats will be held on Wednesday, November 15th and Tuesday, December 5th from 8-9pm EST.
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After you login, you will be able to choose an anonymous chat name (which will identify you in the chat room) and a password. Then, you will receive an email with a link to the chat. On the day of the chat, click the link that is emailed to you and enter your chosen chat name and password. As a reminder, all participants must be 18 years of age or older and members of Families of September 11 (FOS11). To register as a FOS11 member, please click on the link at the bottom of this email. If you have any problems or questions, contact firstname.lastname@example.com or 212-575-1878.


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The IATA* Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification audit is an internationally recognised and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline. IOSA uses internationally recognised audit principles and is designed to conduct audits in a standardised and consistent manner. Airlines are re evaluated every two years. Registering for IOSA certification and auditing is not mandatory therefore an airline that does not have IOSA certification may have either failed the IOSA audit or alternatively chosen not to participate.
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A list of airlines banned from flying into European airspace due to safety concerns arising from alleged poor aircraft maintenance and/or regulatory oversight. Airlines banned by the EU may have a flawless safety record however the potential risk towards passenger safety is deemed by the EU as too high and a ban is put in place.
If yes the airline is awarded a full star; if not then no star is given.
A fatality is deemed as the death of crew and/or passengers whilst on board the aircraft due to an accident. If deaths occurred through acts of terrorism, highjackings OR pilot suicide they have not been included. If an airline suffered a fatal accident through no fault of its own such as a runway incursion on the active runway (an incident where an unauthorized aircraft, vehicle or person is on a runway) this has also not been included.
If yes a full star is awarded; if not, no star is given.
In the United States, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has a list that bans countries (not airlines) from flying into American Airspace. The ban arises from a deemed inability to adhere to international aviation standards for aircraft operations and maintenance. According to the FAA Web site, "those that do not meet these international standards cannot initiate new service and are restricted to current levels of any existing service to the United States while corrective actions are underway". An airline or airlines from a prohibited country may have a flawless safety record however the potential risk to safety is deemed too high by the FAA to allow operations in American airspace.
If yes TWO stars are awarded to the airline. However, if the one criteria that is below the average is so by less than 15 per cent it is considered a pass. If 5 to 7 of the criteria are met one star is awarded. If the country only meets up to four criteria no star is given.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was created to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world. It sets standards and regulations necessary for aviation safety, security, efficiency and regularity, as well as for aviation environmental protection. The 8 ICAO audit parameters that pertain to safety are; Legislation, Organization, Licensing, Operations, Airworthiness, Accident Investigation, Air Navigation Service and Aerodromes. For more information on a particular country visit: http://www.icao.int/safety/Pages/USOAP-Results.aspx.
If yes an additional star will be taken off the total for five years from the time of grounding.
If yes an additional star will be taken off the total.
These carriers typically do not have passenger lounges, business or first class cabins, or are part of alliances. These carriers offer a lower level of service than full service carriers and generally work on a point to point route network. The level of passenger comforts such as meals, blankets, pillows and IFE is low, variable or non-existent and if available usually needs to be purchased. Low cost carriers typically operate one or two aircraft types and rarely transfer baggage from one flight to another.
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NOTE: Wi-Fi capability is considered a form of in flight entertainment and follows a similar rating therefore if the airlines is Wi-Fi-equipped across the whole fleet = 1 star; if only half the fleet is equipped = 1/2 star.
1 star for seat pitch of 30 inch and above. No star for seat pitch less than 30 inch.
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It's so cold! What happened to global warming?
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On December 19, Washington, D.C. was buried by two feet of snow, setting a new record for snowfall during the entire month of December and paralyzing the city for three days. As my neighbor and I shoveled out from the storm, he stopped for a moment, grinned, and asked, "So what happened to global warming?" Boy was he surprised when I said, "Glad you asked," and launched into a 15-minute oratory on why global warming might mean more, not less, extreme snowfall for some parts of the world.
Before continuing, I need to reiterate that no single weather event can be attributed to global warming. So the question here is not, "What caused the heavy snowfall on December 19?" The question is, "Is heavy snowfall or unusually cold weather inconsistent with global warming?"
You need two things to create heavy snowfall: moist air and cold air. The two generally don't occur in the same air mass because cold air can't hold much moisture. So you need two air masses, one that is warm and moist and one that is cold and dry, to collide with each other. That is exactly what happened over the Mid-Atlantic region on December 19.
This condition is not only consistent with global warming, but it can be expected to occur more frequently in certain places as a direct result of global warming. It takes warmth to generate moist air. First, you need warmth to evaporate enough water from lakes or oceans to generate a massive snowstorm. Second, you need warm air to keep the water vapor aloft so that it doesn't rain out before it finds a cold air mass to collide with. When I asked weatherman Joe Witte where the moisture that ended up in my snow shovel came from, he said, "Some of the moisture came out of the Gulf of Mexico AND some from the warm Atlantic ocean with the VERY warm (70s!) Gulf Stream along the East coast acting as a hot plate for evaporation of moisture into the cold dry air."
|(SOURCE: NOAA polar-orbiting satellite data compiled by Rutgers University Coastal Ocean Observation Lab)
Although the past few weeks have been very cold in the eastern United States, Joe pointed me to NOAA satellite measurements that found sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean to be 1 to 3 °F warmer than normal during the week before the big snowstorm hit (see figures above). There is strong scientific evidence showing that, on average, the oceans are warmer today than they were a century ago because of human-induced global warming. So the warm ocean temperatures that fed the heavy snowfall are consistent with global warming. In fact, because of global warming, we should expect such conditions to be more common today than in the past and even more common in the future as warming continues.
So where did the cold, dry air come from? Global warming is about changes in long-term averages and not about single events; it does not mean an end to cold weather. Instead, it means that cold weather will become less frequent and hot weather more frequent when averaged over decades. In fact, both of these trends have been observed over the past 50 years in the United States and globally. So, even with global warming we will have cold winters, just fewer of them. It is also important to remember that a cold winter here doesn't mean a cold winter everywhere. In fact, many parts of the world, including the Arctic and the tropics, are having an unusually warm winter. The current cold snap is concentrated in the mid-latitudes of the northern hemisphere, and there will always be the potential for cold Arctic air masses to visit the mid-latitudes from time to time.
The current cold snap is related to a known weather pattern called the Arctic Oscillation. When the Arctic Oscillation switches between "positive" and "negative" states, it simply shifts heat between the Arctic and the mid-latitudes. Scientists call this kind of pattern "internal variability," and it does not change the total amount of heat in the climate system. Internal variability can create strong differences in the weather from year to year and place to place, but these shifts average out to zero net climate change over decades. Only a net change in the total amount of heat in the climate system can change the long-term average climate, and that is the nature of global warming.
When the mid-latitudes get periodic blasts of cold Arctic air, global warming makes it more likely that the cold air from up north will collide with moist, warm air from down south, creating more heavy snowfall events in mid-latitude areas near large bodies of water. A similar phenomenon is affecting the Great Lakes region. Syracuse, New York is one of the snowiest places in the country, but it and other areas around the Great Lakes are getting even snowier! Because the Great Lakes are getting warmer, they are icing over later and melting earlier than they used to. Without the ice, water can evaporate and enter the atmosphere over the lakes later in the fall and earlier in the spring. When winds blow this moist air over the land where temperatures are lower, we get the famous "lake effect" snow. With more open water during the winter, more lake effect snow is falling.
These are the cold facts of global warming.
Jay Gulledge is Senior Scientist and Program Manager for Science & Impacts


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June 27, 2002 Dockets Management Branch (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane - Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20652 http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments Docket Number: 02N-0152 Dear Sir or Madam: As a pediatrician who cares for infants and children every day, I welcome the opportunity to comment on the relationship between the 1998 Pediatric Rule and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (P.L. 107-109). As a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), I know that the AAP has advocated for appropriately tested and labeled medications for infants, children and adolescents for over 40 years. Securing safe and appropriate drugs for use by children has had a long and laborious history. Significant progress toward pediatric drug studies and labeling has been made over the last five years. A dual approach to obtaining essential pediatric data was instituted in the late 1990's. This approach combines: 1) incentives for voluntary studies of drug safety and dosing by industry (extended in January 2002 in the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act [BPCA]); and 2) a regulation requiring pediatric studies of new drugs and some already marketed drugs, known as the Pediatric Rule. In March 2002 the FDA proposed to suspend the Pediatric Rule. While this proposal was reversed, this action indicates that children are at risk of losing the ground we have fought so hard to secure for them. The Pediatric Rule ensures that children are no longer a therapeutic afterthought by the pharmaceutical industry. It is an essential and successful tool in ensuring that children have the quality and quantity of drugs they need. All new drugs must be studied for pediatric use at the time a drug comes to market unless the FDA grants a waiver. This makes medications for children a certainty, not an option and puts children on a level playing field with adults for the first time. I believe that all components of the 1998 Pediatric Rule must be preserved. It is a comprehensive approach to securing pediatric studies. FDA has not yet invoked all the provisions of the Pediatric Rule; however, together they weave a safety net for children to ensure that children have appropriate drugs available for their use. The following comments and recommendations respond to questions and issues raised in the Federal Register notice soliciting public comments: Retiring or relaxing any authorities currently in the Pediatric Rule is inappropriate and would be to the detriment of children. It must always be kept in mind that BPCA is time-limited, voluntary and subject to continuation by the Congress. Those facts speak directly to the need to ensure that the Pediatric Rule remains in place in its entirety. Noting again that the BPCA is subject to continuation by Congress and that future reauthorization is uncertain, the Pediatric Rule should mirror the scope of the BPCA and apply to all labeled and potential indications as well as new indications. If a company submits a supplemental indication to the FDA, it invokes the Pediatric Rule. It is important that appropriate pediatric studies be conducted for that new use; and if the current label lacks appropriate pediatric use information (e.g., for neonates) the FDA should also include in their requirement for pediatric studies of the new indication, any pediatric studies that may be needed for the currently labeled or potential indications. In determining the process of when pediatric studies are conducted, the FDA should rely on the detailed process for requesting pediatric studies of already marketed drugs and securing labeling that is outlined in the BPCA. It is essential that the Pediatric Rule remain in place because it is the only mechanism that ensures that biological products will be studied and available for children. No provision of BPCA applies specifically to biological products since the legislation focuses on drugs covered by the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and the vast majority of biologics are covered under the Public Health Service Act. Moreover, some of the most innovative new therapies now and in the future are biological products, which are not covered under BPCA. Appropriate formulations are an essential component of providing medications for the pediatric population. It is a requisite for studies in infants and younger children to develop age appropriate formulations, if necessary. Failure to require needed formulations for specific age populations negates the intent of the BPCA and the Pediatric Rule. BPCA limits its reference to recommendation for formulation changes only to studies completed under public contract. This provision was included to acknowledge that once a formulation is developed in the study phase, while it may be necessary to manufacture that formulation, it may not always be possible to scale up the formulation for distribution to the general public. Thank you for your consideration of these comments. Sincerely, David J. Anderson PhD, MD


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365 days and 2,190 posts later, here I am. Still passing along deals and enjoying it so much more than I ever imagined!
My husband and I were thinking about what life was like a year ago. He had just been laid off and we were both stressed out, to say the least. You can read the whole story here if you'd like. We'd always been pretty frugal and I'd used coupons for years, so in an effort to distract myself from the emotional struggle that losing our main source of income presented, I decided to start a blog.
And Utah Deal Diva was born.
The only reason it's still going strong is of course, because of all of you. I really appreciate the fact that so many of you take time out of your lives to visit my site each day. So here's a huge, heartfelt–Thank you. {Check back Monday for a more elaborate expression of my gratitude!}
To celebrate tonight, we're taking the family out to dinner! {Don't worry, we have a coupon!}
To have a little fun online though, I thought I'd open up a Q&A session to you all. If you have any questions for me- whether they're related to saving money or not, leave a comment and I'll update this post throughout the weekend, as the questions roll in.
Again– thank you. And Happy Birthday Utah Deal Diva!
Q: Do you ever splurge? And if so, what do you splurge on?
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Splurging is a lot different now than when I was in college. It's now researched and carefully planned. Not sure if that counts as splurging or not!
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It could easily be a full time job! I decided several months ago though to just do what I could, and not worry about keeping up with all the other millions of blogs out there.
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Overall though, I'd say blogging has brought in a decent part-time income.
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My binder is pretty different than most other couponers who have been doing this for a while. First of all, it's only 1.5″! I cut about 30%-40% of coupons total. I don't believe in cutting each and every coupon. I have them all in my file at home, if I ever want to access some I didn't clip. As far as finding great deals at the store and not having my coupon on hand? If I didn't clip it, I probably didn't need the item in the first place!


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The 787 Dreamliner's charred battery
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An opening investigation into
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Boeing, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Japanese officials have completed their initial investigation into the 787's battery problems in recent weeks. A battery that was involved in this week's incident will be sent to Tokyo for further investigation.
A Japanese safety official mentioned that the battery associated with this week's incident was charred, and that excessive electricity could be the reason it overheated. The battery looked like a burnt metal box that had liquid spilling from the inside.
Boeing uses rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for its main electrical system. GS Yuasa Corp., which makes the lithium-ion batteries used in the 787s, said the problem could be the battery, the power source or the electronics system.
Just this week,
a 787, which was an All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight to Tokyo, had an issue with its main battery only 15 minutes into a 90-minute flight. After 40 minutes, a burning smell made its way into the cabin and cockpit, and the plane made an emergency landing at Takamatsu Airport on the southern island of Shikoku.
This issue
caused all 787s to be grounded
in Japan, the U.S. and India until a safety investigation was conducted and the problems were corrected.
Unfortunately, this incident isn't where the 787's problems started. Early last week,
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at Boston's Logan International Airport
after coming in from Tokyo. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, a battery in the auxiliary power unit suffered severe fire damage.
Just one day later, a Boeing 787 operated by the same airline at the same airport suffered a fuel leak. The fuel leak was discovered at 12:25 p.m. ET right after the 787 left the gate for a trip to Tokyo. The flight was cancelled, and the plane was towed back to the gate where passengers were instructed to exit and stay in the airport. No one was injured.
As it turns out, about 40 gallons of fuel had leaked from the 787. The plane ended up being delayed four hours before leaving for Tokyo.
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It was discovered that a 787 Dreamliner with All Nippon Airways (ANA), which had arrived at the Matsuyama airport in western Japan from Tokyo on Friday, developed a web-like crack in the cockpit window. The pilot found it about 70 minutes into the flight, but no one was injured. In a separate incident on Friday, but also with ANA, another 787 Dreamliner had an oil leak after traveling to the Miyazaki airport in southern Japan. It is unclear how much oil had leaked.
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Early miscarriage - Remembering our babies
Hi all
I spent many years struggling to conceive in IVF. There were many loses. I have always felt that it is so important to immortalise lost babies, no matter how early the loss. Recently I wrote an article about one of my loses. Here it is: Losing Temperance
If you have suffered an early loss, whether recently or long ago, I hope you find my story comforting. If you are trying to support someone experiencing loss I hope my story gives you some ideas of what you could do to help validate their sense of loss.
12th October 2013 06:58 AM #2
Dear Yvette,
Thank you for sharing this poignant and much-needed article with our forum. I think many families will take comfort and healing from reading about Temperance. I sincerely hope your story helps other to deal with their tragic losses. It has certainly helped me, thank you.
What a beautiful name Temperance is. May she always be remembered and cherished.
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Many people will feel better within 1 week after the start of back pain. After another 4 - 6 weeks, the back pain will likely be completely gone. However, it is important to take the right steps when you first get pain. This can help make sure that you are one of the many people who get better right away.
No matter how often you get back pain, follow these steps every time you feel pain.
Activity level
It is a common misconception that you need to rest and avoid activity for a long time after you hurt your back. In fact, bed rest is NOT recommended. If you have no indication of a serious underlying cause for your back pain, then you should stay as active as possible. Otherwise, you should reduce physical activity only for the first couple of days and gradually resume your usual activities after that. Here are some tips for how to handle pain and activity early on:
Sleeping positions
Getting a good night's sleep when you have back pain can be quite difficult. Try taking a warm bath or practicing relaxation techniques before going to bed. Also, lie in a curled-up, fetal position with a pillow between your legs. If you usually sleep on your back, place a pillow under your knees to relieve pressure. A firm, but comfortable, mattress is recommended.
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The Chevrolet Impala is a large sedan competing in the near-luxury segment. Starting at under $28,000, the Impala undercuts the price of many entry-level luxury cars while still offering plenty of luxury features. It also includes substantially more room than many buyers might be expecting, especially considering a price point similar to that of smaller, midsized cars. A major emphasis has been placed on build quality and interior refinement, improving comfort while reducing noise vibration and harshness.
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Chevrolet has updated the Impala for 2016 with a few new and helpful pieces of technology. Wireless charging has arrived, meaning that owners will be able to charge their phone or other wireless gadgets simply by placing them on a built in charging pad. Also new for 2016 is Apple CarPlay, which works with Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system to provide in car entertainment and app compatibility. New exterior colors round out the changes to the impala for 2016.
A vehicle's warranty can significant impact your maintenance costs after you drive off the dealer's lot, and it's important to understand the different parts. Typically, a new car warranty includes a Basic warranty, which covers everything except the wear items such as brakes and tires; and a Drivetrain warranty, that covers all the parts that make the car move, such as the engine and transmission
The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) provides consumers with vehicle safety information based on independent testing, primarily front and side crash rating results, and more recently rollover ratings, to aid consumers in their vehicle purchase decisions.
When Chevrolet reworked its Impala full-size sedan for 2014, the transformation was stunning. Instead of a bland, dowdy four-door like the previous Impala, the reworked version could truly be called beautiful, as well as comfortable, appealing, and abundantly equipped. Fuel-efficient, too.
With a heritage dating back to 1958, peaking during the legendary muscle car era of the 1960s and early 1970s, the Impala name has stood for performance and distinction in the Chevrolet lineup. Recent generations of the Impala have shirked that duty, but the current generation harks back to the nameplate's illustrious past.
For 2016, little has changed other than adding Apple CarPay to the MyLink smartphone interface. There's also a new option for wireless smartphone charging. Today's Impala is connected to the digital world.
Much of the Impala's running gear is shared with the Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac XTS. Inside, the dashboard shows intensive work, though a more subdued approach would have been nicer.
Equipped with stop/start technology, the standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine makes 196 horsepower. That's sufficient to propel an Impala most of the time. Still, even a brief, modest hill saps strength. EPA-estimated fuel economy for the 2.5-liter Impala is 22 mpg in city driving, 31 mpg on the highway.
With a V6 under the hood, the Impala turns into quite an energetic performer, neatly matching its engaging mix of comfort and well-composed handling. Generating 305 horsepower, the V6 mates with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy for the 2016 Chevrolet Impala with the 3.6-liter V6 engine is rated by the EPA to be 19 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, or 22 mpg combined.
Even with available 20-inch wheels, occupants can expect a neatly damped ride. Electric power steering reacts promptly and doesn't feel too heavy.
The Impala is more spacious than the Ford Taurus, Hyundai Azera and Toyota Avalon. Impala boasts supportive seats up front. Headroom falls short in the flat, bench-type back seat, though legroom satisfies.
Ten airbags are standard. Optional on LT trim, a backup camera is standard on the LTZ.
Infotainment meets today's standards. Bluetooth is standard in V6 models. Navigation is available. Chevrolet's MyLink system, using an eight-inch LCD touchscreen; has space for a thousand contacts. OnStar with 4G LTE provides a built-in wi-fi hotspot.
The 2016 Impala is available in three trim levels: LS, LT, and LTZ. A four-cylinder engine is standard, with a V6 optional in LT and LTZ. Each drives a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Impala LS comes with air conditioning; power windows, door locks, and mirrors; cruise control; and 18-inch wheels. Impala LT has cloth/vinyl upholstery and includes a power driver's seat; powered seat-height adjustment for front passenger, satellite radio, CD player, and Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment setup.
Impala LTZ gets leather seat upholstery, a power passenger seat, pushbutton start, 19-inch wheels, parking sensors, rearview camera, and sunroof. A Midnight Edition for LT/LTZ with V6 features a Jet Black exterior, black grille, sport pedals, and black-accented 19-inch alloy wheels.
Chevrolet continues to offer an Impala Limited from the previous generation, a new example of an old car, but only to fleets.
The Chevrolet Impala is a gorgeous car, with crisp, attractive body lines.
Viewed from the rear, the sophisticated elegance of the design strikes the eye. Even though the hood is filled with ribs and lines, it looks reasonably unadorned. At the back doors, designers created a complex convergence of surfaces, not unlike the Mercedes-Benz CLS. Impala looks like the Buick LaCrosse, adding an extra crease at the shoulder line.
Inside, the twin-cowl dashboard looks cluttered. Although less flashy than the dash in the Toyota Avalon, it's burdened with an overdone mishmash of materials, colors and textures. Controls work nicely, though.
Tall, wide doors make entry/exit easy. Well-shaped seats are upholstered in cloth, except for leather in the LTZ. Front-seat comfort is fine, but back-seat headroom is somewhat skimpy for taller folks. Rear-seat cushions are nearly flat, if slightly short.
Leg space is good all around, and rear legroom nears limousine-like. Four adults fit neatly and comfortably inside an Impala. Visibility is good in each direction.
With 18.8 cubic feet of space, the trunk is shallow but its flat floor reaches beyond the back window. Cargo bins hold plenty. Impala LT and LTZ models have a concealed chamber behind the touchscreen. Tap a button and the screen rises.
The Chevrolet Impala delivers some of the finest road manners among non-luxury, family sedans. In addition to quick, accurate electric steering and admirable handling, Impala delivers a well-controlled ride. Suspension damping varies depending on the pavement imperfections: stiffer when faced with small ones, but less firm when rolling through bigger bumps.
Rebound-type springs reduce body lean in curves. Even with the noisier 20-inch wheels and tires, ride control is effective. In our view, the well-balanced, wholly composed Impala scores higher than a Ford Taurus, Hyundai Azera, or Toyota Avalon: comfortable, without sinking into sloppiness.
Short on midrange passing response on faster two-lane roads, the four-cylinder engine performs most enthusiastically in the city. Active noise cancellation makes it surprisingly quiet, though.
Acceleration is smooth and eager with the V6, which has a louder exhaust. Fuel-saving technology from the 6-speed transmission can yield occasional jumpiness. Unless you apply just the right amount of throttle pressure, the result may be like a half-shift, felt when the transmission's torque converter unlocks too abruptly. Manual-shift mode is accessed via a switch on the gearshift lever, which isn't easy to use.
Safety features include blind-spot monitoring; lane-departure and forward-collision warnings, adaptive cruise control, and rear parking sensors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave Impala a five-star overall rating.
With strong V6 acceleration and appealing ride/handling, this is the best-equipped Impala in recent years. Prices can reach well past $40,000 if you pick an LTS and you're imprudent with the option list. A well-equipped LT runs closer to $32,000.
Driving impressions by Marty Padgett, The Car Connection. James M. Flammang contributed to this report.
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Sue me first, Steve
Sue me first, Microsoft — that's Christian Einfeldt's message on Digital Tipping Point for those of you (okay, those of us) who are tired of Microsoft's rattling the patent sabers against FOSS. Or to put it another way, according to Christian, "Hey, Microsoft, put up or shut up!"
The list of folks lining up for litigation is pretty interesting, but my favorite is Number 130. Eric Raymond (yes, that Eric Raymond) says, "Yes, Microsoft, the guy who's been harshing your mellow since I wrote 'The Cathedral and the Bazaar' in 1997. Linux user since 1993, so I've been violating your nonexistent patents for fourteen years. Sue me first. Please, oh please! Because I don't think I've kicked your sorry asses enough yet, and I'd love another round with you chumps."
Go Eric!
I got into the top thousand at 998, 23 names after Don Parris of LXer.com Linux News, trying to keep up with the other journalists in GNU/Linux land.
Even if you don't sign up — and whether you do is up to you — the list is worth a read.
(Larry Cafiero, editor/publisher of Open Source Reporter, is an associate member of the Free Software Foundation.)


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ANTIDOTE is a rare Catana 472 owner version that has a full complement of bluewater options. In recent years, she has been lightly used during summers in the French Mediterranean and stored on the hard during the winters. She has been continually upgraded with a new mainsail, new alcantara liners and a new cockpit table among the most recent additions.
This 472 model has a superb interior finish featuring varnished cherry-wood veneers thoughout, corian countertops in the galley and bathrooms and alcantara liners. A Northern Lights 5.5 KVA generator powers the onboard amenities including 200L watermaker, washing machine and electric heads. The chart table to starboard houses an impressive array of B&G navigation electronics and autopilot, Furuno radar and plotter and Inmarsat satphone.
On deck, its all about performance sailing: carbon rig, the charateristic 472 carbon compression beam/bowsprit, daggerboards, a self-tacking solent track, 3 electric winches to run the sails efficiently. The sail wardrobe inludes a main, solent and gennaker on furlers and an asymetric spinnaker. Her dual Volvo 55 HP engines have 1850 hours on them.
A gorgeous boat that is ready to circumnavigate. Please contact us to arrange a showing.
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positive PT but not pregnant, do i have cancer?
I have a positive pregnancy test but i am not pregnant.
I have read one post from facebook that a positive pregnancy test to a menopausal mother is a sign of cancer but i am not menopausal yet. I am so worried about it. I will be consulting my OB Gyne by nextweek but i just want to ask details from you still.
Please help. Thanks!
29th August 2013 09:42 PM #2
I'm sorry to read about your concerns.
It is very rare to have a truly false positive pregnancy test. Firstly, I would like to ask if there is any chance you could actually be pregnant?
Secondly, are you certain you read the pregnancy test correctly and followed the test according to the manufacturers instructions? It is important to only read the test in the time period specified in the instructions (e.g. 3 minutes) and you should use a stopwatch to time this to be sure you have not left too much time. If you read/interpret the pregnancy test after this time period then the results may not be accurate. The pregnancy test should also not have gone passed its expiry date or it could also be inaccurate.
Another way a pregnancy test could be misinterpreted is if the evaporation line is incorrectly read as the test line.
Very occasionally a pregnancy test can be faulty.
I would take another pregnancy test and be extra careful to follow all the manufacturer guidelines both for the testing phase and the interpretation.
Are you on any medication? There are a few types of medication that can cause a false positive on a pregnancy test (such as Methadone). Are you on, or have you been on, any types of fertility treatment? These can sometimes cause a false positive.
Extremely occasionally a rare medical condition such as a certain type of tumour can cause a false positive, however, I would like to emphasise that it is very rare. Most false positives are due to the reasons discussed above. Your doctor will be able to perform a blood test to check for pregnancy which is even more accurate.
Do you think any of the above possibilities apply to you?
Best wishes,
18th September 2013 05:58 AM #3
How are you allaboutme1028? How did your OB Gyne appointment go?
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My mother was on a visit TO. She came out and went right back on after acting like brat over our Thanksgiving plans (aka -not with her). She has not acknowledged how ridiculous she was, as she truly belives she is the wounded martyr. I do love my mother dearly. We are very close. She really does mean well, its just that my adult sister and I really are her life. She would be content spending all her time with us and it gets really suffocating. I know the crazy will be amped up when any grandchildren come on the scene.
Today, I got this gem in my inbox from her. The things that stand out to me: My future children are not going to be around to simply entertain a grown adult. She needs a hobby and isn't it unreasonable to expect that my furture children will spend 5 days in a row with her? We do live in the same metropolitan area, about 30 minutes apart. ILs live 45 minutes away. I want to respond firmly, but in a way that is diplomatic and will not seem totally bitchy. I'm kind of stuck about how to respond.
I do know one thing. You and your sister need to quicken your pace in making me a grandmother. And I am not speaking about Thanksgiving day itself but rather the whole holiday. I was off from Wednesday, 11/21 through Sunday, 11/25. On Friday, I knocked about the mall while stepdad worked. We went to see a movie on Friday night. On Saturday, I met Jan for lunch and a movie, and then we bowled. On Sunday, I made some chicken soup, talked to my mother, and knitted. Basically, I had a 5 day holiday and I was bored. I was actually happy to come back to work today. If I had grandchildren, I would have been exhausted keeping up with them over the 5 day holiday but it would have been a welcome exhaustion. I am not very good with this life of leisure thing. It's not meaningful and I can't travel forever—it's expensive. This is all giving me a lot of pause in terms of how I'll spend my time in retirement especially because stepdad is planning to continue working. There is a huge chunk of time during the day.


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Did Miley Cyrus REALLY Say 'FU' to Selena Gomez?
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We'd hate to see two of our favorite ladies in the ring against each other...but does this mean war!?
According to TMZ, someone in the crowd at Miley Cyrus Milan concert tossed her a cardboard cutout with Selena Gomez' face on it while she sang her song 'FU.' Miley held on to it for a bit before throwing it back into the crowd.
Looks pretty harmless to us. Check out the video and tell us what you think - did Miley diss her former fellow Disney star!?
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Fall 2013 Men's pre-collection
The Fall pre-collection focuses on the essentials of the men's wardrobe. Riccardo Tisci offers them a new perspective as they are infused with his obsession of exclusive checks, elaborate prints, contrasting fabrics and engineered cuts. The collection reinforces and develops Givenchy's signature menswear design with an influence coming from iconic motorcycle looks and meatpackers' imagery.
The attitude is strong whilst the elongated silhouette is closer to the body. Black slim tailoring shows moleskin suits with cotton gabardine inserts and tuxedos in cotton velvet or wool and satin. Collar bones in gold metal with an engraved star and stripe are inserted onto the external side of the shirts' collar. Knitwear presents sophisticated cables styles together with red striped grey argyle.
Patchworks give the collection its graphic dimension. They come with print on print or as assembling various parts. Stone washed and medium blue denim shirts contrast workwear and dress attire. Other shirts play with graphic patches of several checks and matching ties. A black neoprene parka is fused with a brown nylon down jacket in a trompe l'oeil effect. A printed cotton sweatshirt is striped by a vertical argyle knitted panel.
Exclusive checks and prints feature lumberjack checks in black & red or brown, a digitally hand-painted doberman's face and the HDG – House de Givenchy stamp. Derbies with gold metal studded sole, trainers and plimsole shoes come in braided leather or lace-covered calf.


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Feminism | Posted by Alli B on 05/20/2011
Tales From The Other Side
I grew up in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas. My parents divorced when I was five years old and after living with my mom and grandparents for two years I moved in with my father who raised me as a feminist. He always told my sister and me to be independent, to not rely on a man for anything, and to get an education and career before ever thinking about marriage. "Books not boys!" he would always tell me as I was growing up.
Then I fell in with a bad crowd and got lost. I had always considered myself a Christian but never really fully believed, just went along with the flow. Then when I turned fifteen I went to a church that my crush …


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Loons' Capellan plates career-high six08/19/2013 7:39 PM ET
By Brandon Simes / MiLB.com
Sometimes one at-bat can turn a season around. In Jose Capellan's case, it may have been two.
Capellan doubled twice and drove in a career-high six runs in Class A Great Lakes' 12-5 win over Fort Wayne on Monday night at Dow Diamond.
"I was hitting during the day before the game and felt heavy with my swing," Capellan said. "During the game, the opportunities came to me and I was able to execute the way I know how to."
Capellan doubled to left in his first at-bat in the second inning, driving in a pair and moving the trail runner to third base. The right-handed hitter doubled to center in the fifth, this time plating all three runners. He added a sixth RBI with a sacrifice fly to right in the seventh.
The two hits tied a season high, which Capellan has done seven times, and the six RBIs tripled his previous season high. The catcher drove in four twice for the Rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers in 2011.
"This game reminds me a little bit of last year when I went to Ogden in a playoff game," he said. "I hurt my hand and couldn't play for five games, and the game after that when I was healthy, they put me in the lineup and I hit a home run on the first pitch I saw."
Loons manager Razor Shines has been pleased with Capellan's effort prior to the big night.
"Capellan smoked some baseballs and he had some good approaches at the plate," Shines said. "I'm happy for the kid because he's been catching his butt off all year and he's working really hard with [Great Lakes hitting coach] Mike (Eylward) on his approach at the plate."
The 22-year-old has been inconsistent offensively since signing with the Dodgers out of Santiago in the Dominican Republic prior to the 2009 season. Much of that inconsistency can be chalked up to small sample sizes. Capellan posted OPS marks of .641, .828, .691, and .871 in his first four seasons, but played only 50, 16, 25 and 34 games respectively.
Capellan is batting .357 in his last 10 games and .355 in August after hitting .250 in June and .230 in July. Monday's performance extended his hitting streak to six games.
"I've been working a lot, just trying to do my job," he said. "I've been getting to the cage early, practicing my swing, like I've been doing all year. It's not how you start a season, it's how you finish it. I'm very happy with my performance of late."
In April, the Dodgers prospect started off 1-for-20, prompting the organization to send him to extended spring training to right his offensive approach.
"I was there just one month working really hard and when I had the opportunity to get back here, I came back and ran with the chance to play often. Now my hard work is showing up," he said.
Devin Shines collected three hits, scored three times and drove in three runs. Webster Rivas singled twice, walked and added three runs.