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I've enjoyed my professional relationship with Chris Sacca, who is leaving Google to pursue a career in investing. When I heard of his move, I pinged him in email, and the resulting dialog can be found below, verbatim, despite the fact that Google PR was cc'd on the thread. Thanks for your time, Chris, and good luck!
Why leave, and why why now?
A few reasons. First, I feel like the wireless team I built is in great shape and poised for some amazing achievements. I am proud of what the team accomplished this year and it makes me smile to see Verizon and AT&T fighting over which is more open than the other. Hard to say more about that without triggering the anti-collusion rules of the FCC around the 700MHz auction. That said, though I love Google and my colleagues here, I vested this Fall and it occurred to me how much I miss working in small, entrepreneurial environments.
It's refreshing to hear "I vested" as part of an answer – even with PR listening. It's such a powerful force. You also won a Founders Award while at Google. What for, and how much was it for?
I was part of a team negotiators that won one of the first Founders Awards at Google recognizing us for what the hundreds of millions of dollars of cost savings we had achieved in scaling Google's infrastructure. There are a lot of unsung heroes in that part of Google's business whose names are not well-known, but whose impact is humbling. I won't say exactly how big the award was, but I will say I am very grateful to the Larry and Sergey for their generosity. 🙂
I bet!
So as you leave Google, what do you think the best part of working there was? What is your greatest accomplishment? And, what frustrated you about the company?
I deeply admire how Eric, Larry, and Sergey are trying to build a 100-year company. Google encourages team leaders and entrepreneurs to take actions that traditional public companies, who are being managed quarter by quarter, would never be able to take. This allows Googlers to forget about short-term distractions and instead focus on accomplishing deep and fundamental changes to an industry or space. It's not fluff. I saw it every day and it was inspiring.
The wireless spectrum and openness stuff makes me smile. To see an informal, unchartered team come together over this past year and already catalyze some dramatic change in the US wireless ecosystem leaves me feeling good. Though I was hopeful about the impact we would have, I must admit that even I didn't expect Verizon and AT&T to be publicly feuding over claims they are the most open carrier. That said, I am most proud that it was entirely a team effort and there are some very strong Googlers who will carry the torch in my absence.
The one thing I began to miss at Google as it grows was the ability to be a generalist within the company. In a startup, it is easy and encouraged for folks to wear multiple hats. I used to buy data centers and fiber, manage an acquisition, work on Google Talk, pitch an access partner, receive a dignitary and give a speech about the future of media all in the same week. As a company gets bigger, inevitably, it begins to organize itself vertically and employees are pushed to specialize. As I focused my efforts almost exclusively around wireless, I began to miss the excitement and learning that comes with having touchpoints across the entire company on many different teams. One of the reasons I have enjoyed working with my portfolio companies like Photobucket, Twitter, and Auctomatic so much is that it reminds me of those early Google days.
So what are you interested in when it comes to investing? What
gets your attention?
I think there is still a lot of opportunity in consumer web. Despite the fascinating number of funded teams in the space, it seems that many entrepreneurs can't get outside the Silicon Valley echo chamber long enough to identify problems that millions of users need solved. For instance, I loved the Photobucket investment because there was so much attention on flickr, many investors were essentially ignoring Photobucket despite its traffic being 3-4x larger.
Beyond that, I think we are starting to see the U.S. mobile industry wake-up and go open. As much as the iPhone frustrates those of us who have been fighting for user choice and unfettered distribution when it comes to mobile apps, I do think we need to give Apple some credit for getting American consumers excited to use their devices to access the broader Internet. This hunger for more utility, combined with increasing openness creates so much opportunity for sharp teams to build apps that users want.
I am also very interested in wireless infrastructure and equipment having focused on this space for the last couple of years. I am seeing a lot of innovation by great teams and already have a couple of projects that seem promising.
What gets my attention is when I find small teams that work well together and are comprised predominately of engineers. A long time ago, I wrote a blog post about how to pitch an idea to Google. It all still applies when working with me as an investor: http://www.whatisleft.org/lookie_here/2005/09/want_to_do_busi.html
With Nokia shrugging at the Android threat, JImmy doing the same
about knol, FB (privately) scoffing at Open Social – do you think
Google's losing its magic touch?
I think two things are in play here: First, how would you expect Nokia, FB, and Jimmy to react? No way those folks would throw in the towel or even concede any threat. Instead, in the grand tradition of technology, they wear a strong face, inspire their teams, users, and investors, and get back to the lab to continue innovating. Soon it will be each of their turns to launch the feature or do the 'Google killer' deal and so the cycle repeats.
In parallel, it has always fascinated me to see the press impose upon Google the expectation that everything the company does will be a smashing success. This despite the stated fact the company prefers to launch new projects early and often and see what catches on. Will Android, OpenSocial and Knol all change the world? Who knows. (Actually, I am pretty sure Android will … but I digress.) The important thing is that Google keep empowering entrepreneurs to take chances and try new and creative approaches to solving problems. Failure at many of those ventures is inevitable, but the successes will be worth it all.
Thanks Chris!


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Google Blog announces a new acquisition: Writely - the web word processor.
"For the last five months, I've been part of a Silicon Valley startup called Upstartle, which makes Writely, a collaborative word processor that runs in a web browser. Well, as of Monday, I'm happy to say that I, and the rest of the Writely team, are now part of Google." says Jen Mazzon, from the new Google Writely team.
But what is Writely? A Web 2.0 Ajax application that lets you edit and share documents, collaborate and organize documents by tags. Writely also backups data every 10 seconds, lets you create web pages from your documents and control who can see your pages.
Google Writely will probably be integrated in the new GDrive project that gives users (almost) infinite storage and web applications that create a seamless transition to what will eventually be Google Operating System.
March 9, 2006
Google Acquires Writely
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text: The number of zero-day and Web browser vulnerabilities shot up in 2014, but overall software vendors are patching faster.The data comes from Secunia, a Danish security vendor that releases an annual study of trends in software vulnerabilities, which are used by hackers to compromise computers.Zero-day vulnerabilities -- which are software flaws actively being used by attackers when publicly disclosed -- rose from 14 in 2013 to 25 last year. Those type of flaws are among the most dangerous and prized by attackers since patches aren't available from vendors.Flaws in Web browser software increased to 1,035 in 2014, up from 728 the prior year, according to Secunia's report.But the good news is that vendors are moving faster to fix flaws. Secunia found that over 83 percent of 15,435 vulnerabilities found in 3,870 applications had a patch available when a flaw was publicly disclosed.That's compared to 78.5 percent in 2013 and much better than in 2009, when only 49.9 percent of products had a ready patch."The most likely explanation is that researchers are continuing to coordinate their vulnerability reports with vendors and their vulnerability programs, resulting in immediate availability of patches for the majority of cases," according to the report.But Secunia found that if a patch wasn't ready on the day a flaw was disclosed, it is likely that vendors weren't going to prioritize a fix. The percentage of products that had a patch ready a month after a flaw was disclosed only rose to 84.3 percent.Secunia also looked at PDF software, which is frequently targeted by hackers since nearly every computer has it installed.Adobe Systems' PDF applications are among the most attacked on the Internet due to their prevalence. Secunia said Adobe's Reader program, which has a market share of 85 percent, had 43 vulnerabilities last year.In recent years, Adobe has undertaken an aggressive program to scan its application code for security problems and generate patches quickly when problems are found.Secunia found that 32 percent of computers it surveyed with data from its Personal Software Inspector, which checks the version number of programs, did not have an up-to-date version of Adobe's Reader, putting users at risk.The company also looked at vulnerabilities in open-source software, an increasing security concern after several serious vulnerabilities were found in the OpenSSL cryptographic software.The first serious OpenSSL vulnerability, nicknamed Heartbleed, caught many off guard due to its potential impact and the wide variety of programs that use it. Secunia thought vendors might be quicker to patch OpenSSL after subsequent problems were found last year.That wasn't the case, though. Many vendors did not patch faster for other OpenSSL flaws post-Heartbleed, the report said."Organizations should not presume to be able to predict which vendors are dependable and quick to react when vulnerabilities are discovered in products bundled with open-source libraries," Secunia said.Send news tips and comments to email@example.com. Follow me on Twitter: @jeremy_kirk


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Severe Morning Sickness
During the first trimester of pregnancy, many women experience the bouts of nausea and vomiting known as morning sickness. Although unpleasant, morning sickness is considered a normal part of a healthy pregnancy.
But what's not normal is when morning sickness becomes so severe that a woman persistently vomits several times a day, loses weight, and becomes dehydrated or at risk for dehydration.
When this rare pregnancy-related condition is left untreated, it can interfere with a woman's health and her baby's ability to thrive.
About Severe Morning Sickness
The medical term for severe morning sickness is "hyperemesis gravidarum" (which means "excessive vomiting during pregnancy"). It usually follows a timeline that is similar to morning sickness; however, it often begins earlier in the pregnancy, between weeks 4 and 5, and lasts longer.
Although some women with severe morning sickness feel better about halfway through their pregnancy (around week 20), some continue to experience it throughout the entire pregnancy. Often, the symptoms become less severe as the pregnancy progresses.
Most of the time, hyperemesis gravidarum occurs during a woman's first pregnancy. Unfortunately, women who experience it in one pregnancy are more likely to experience it again in later pregnancies.
The cause of severe morning sickness is unknown. Research suggests that it might be related to hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. Specifically, a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG, might be to blame because the condition primarily occurs when HCG is at its highest levels in a pregnant woman's body.
Severe morning sickness also might be hereditary because it is more common in women whose close family members (such as mothers and sisters) have had it.
Risk Factors
Certain factors can increase a woman's chances of having severe morning sickness during pregnancy. In addition to having a personal or family history of the condition, the following can put a woman at risk:
- carrying multiples (twins, triplets, etc.)
- history of motion sickness
- migraine headaches with nausea or vomiting
The nausea and vomiting that happens in a case of severe morning sickness are so extreme that they can have harmful effects on both the mother and baby. The inability to keep down food makes it difficult for a woman to meet her nutritional needs. As a result, she might lose weight. And a loss of fluids, combined with the loss of stomach acid that occurs during vomiting, also can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
If a woman does not receive treatment, it can cause many complications, including organ failure and the premature birth of her baby.
When to Call the Doctor
It's important to call the doctor right away if a pregnant woman has any of the following symptoms:
- nausea that persists throughout the day, making it impossible to eat or drink
- vomiting that occurs three to four times per day or an inability to keep anything in the stomach
- vomit that is a brownish color or has blood or streaks of blood in it
- weight loss
- fainting or dizziness
- decreased urination
- a rapid heart rate
- recurrent headaches
- unpleasant, fruity mouth or body odor
- extreme fatigue
- confusion
Although treatments that are commonly used for morning sickness, such as eating dry crackers in the morning or consuming a bland diet, may be recommended for women with extreme morning sickness, they may not be effective on their own because of the severity of the condition.
Medical treatment may include:
- a short period of not eating by mouth to rest the gastrointestinal system
- intravenous (IV) fluids
- vitamin and nutritional supplements
If necessary, the woman might also receive medicine to stop the vomiting, either by mouth or through an IV. The doctor might recommend eating foods with ginger or taking vitamin B6 supplements to help alleviate nausea. The following can also help:
- consuming a bland diet
- eating frequent small meals
- drinking plenty of fluids when not feeling nauseated
- avoiding spicy and fatty foods
- eating high-protein snacks
- avoiding sensory stimuli that can act as triggers
Additionally, if a woman is feeling anxious or depressed as a result of her condition, talking to a therapist or counselor might help her cope with her feelings.
With treatment, a woman with a case of severe morning sickness can feel better and receive the nourishment she needs to help her and her baby thrive. And lifestyle changes can help to minimize nausea and vomiting and make the pregnancy more enjoyable.
With time, symptoms usually do improve, and — of course — resolve completely by the beginning of a woman's next miraculous journey: parenthood.
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You've heard that turning off the faucet when brush your teeth conserves water, but how often do we actually do it?
The United Nations has been celebrating World Water Day since 1993, using it as an opportunity to discuss the importance of water in our world, raise awareness of those who don't have clean water and educate those who do on how to manage it. The 2019 theme is "Leaving no one behind."
March 22 marks World Water Day, and what better time to refresh our understanding of the best ways to save water (and save on our water bill) around the house?
- Don't run the dishwasher unless it's full. Scrape, don't rinse, your dishes while loading it.
- If you wash dishes by hand, use a wash basin or sink plugger to minimize water used.
- Don't let the faucet run to reach a certain temperature. Heat or cool the water using a stove or refrigerator.
- Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
- Showers generally use less water than baths. Unless you make a marathon out of it.
Laundry room
- Try your best to get a full load of laundry in the machine, but if you can't, don't use the "full load" setting.
- Don't use a hose around the yard when something else, like a broom, will do the job.
- Arrange gardens and plants to use minimal water, as explained in this guide.
It's time to finally get around to fixing that leak.
The EPA's water savings calculator says that a family of four could save 6,8000 gallons of water each year by replacing leaking appliances. That's 170 loads of laundry!
You can also save $70 a year by buying a water efficient shower head.
Read these tips and more on the Environmental Protection Agency's website.


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LONDON, England (CNN) -- If Dr. Robert Zubrin could take a trip to Mars, he would be sure to pack a bread maker in his suitcase. Not just because bread is a pretty reliable expeditionary food, but because the act of cooking, according to Zubrin, seems to help people get along with each other, especially when they are in slightly dire, less than luxurious and more than stressful circumstances.
Red Planet pioneers will face extreme isolation and confinement on a years-long trip to Mars.
And Zubrin would know, too. He has, after all, led almost a half-dozen mock Mars missions on barren Arctic ice fields and scorching Utah deserts with volunteer teams made up of students, scientists, journalists and anyone else willing to wear fake spacesuits and live in tiny tin-can-like habitation modules for days on end.
The simulated expeditions were made, in part, to research ways to live and work on the Red Planet. But they also revealed something else: what personality types might best be suited to make the 35 million-mile journey and who would be better off watching from Mission Control.
"Some of these crews have worked out very well," said Zubrin, president of the Mars Society, a 7,000-member multinational group determined to reach what it calls the New World. "Others were at each other's throats."
While it will probably take at least another 20 years before Zubrin -- or anyone else for that matter -- makes it to the Martian surface, NASA and other space agencies are already drawing up plans for a voyage that will present astronauts not only with physical but also psychological challenges never faced by humans before.
"When you go to Mars, all bets are off," said Dr. Nick Kanas, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco, who has studied astronaut psychology. "We don't know what is going to happen."
One particularly important task, Kanas explained, will be picking a team of astronauts who can both work and get along with each other on a trip lasting at least two years, spent mostly within the confines of a not-so-big spacecraft sailing through the dark. The European Space Agency and the Russian Institute of Biomedial Problems are scheduled to run a joint 520-day mock Mars expedition this year aimed to study the effects of extreme isolation and confinement on 12 volunteers.
The numbers of men and women, their ages and even cultural upbringings must be carefully calculated to try to prevent what could be potentially devastating cosmic quarrels. "You can't just take a walk and get away from somebody," Kanas said.
Nor will astronauts really be able to talk to anyone, either -- at least not on Earth -- mainly because of a 44-minute communication delay between the Blue and Red planets, "which means you can't have a nice chat with your kids," said Kanas. "You are so far away; you really are isolated."
That means Mars-bound astronauts will also have to skip out on the ground-based psychological support sessions that astronauts and cosmonauts working on the international space station routinely have just to make sure microgravity has not gone to their heads (Before Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space in 1961, experts were afraid weightlessness might cause schizophrenia, explained one doctor).
And they will not be able to receive surprise presents, like special cookies or favorite movies, which are often brought to the space station on supply shuttles when someone starts feeling homesick or maybe a little blue. Thus, decking out the Martian-bound craft with family photographs, special trinkets, books and even plants will be crucial for a mostly monotonous extraterrestrial road trip that will bring a whole new meaning to the "are we there yet?" question.
If someone becomes sick -- either physically or mentally -- the crew has to be ready to cope with that, too.
"If someone gets suicidal, you have to take care of it on board," Kanas said. Mission Control might also have to make some tough calls, like whether to tell an astronaut about a death in his or her family or other tragedies back home.
Yet the big unknown, according to Kanas, does not involve who astronauts will not be able to talk to or what gifts they will not be able to get, but instead what they will not be able to clearly see: planet Earth.
Kanas has even coined a term for the situation: the "Earth out of view" phenomenon.
"Nobody in the history of mankind has ever experienced the Earth as a pale, insignificant blue dot in the sky," he said. "What that might do to a crew member, nobody knows."
But Walter Sipes, a NASA psychologist at Johnson Space Center in Houston, said he thinks he knows where to look to start finding answers: history books.
"When early explorers left their home countries on the seas, they didn't see their home countries anymore," Sipes said. "They didn't even have a dot to look at. It was out of sight on the other side of the world. It is not like we are reinventing the wheel. We are just doing the same thing in a different environment that was just as demanding then."
And just as some early explorers made the ultimate sacrifice while searching for unknown lands, space pioneers may also pay a steep price for bravely going where no human has gone before.
"Do you follow the the sea tradition where people are buried at sea?" Sipes asked. "If someone dies, are they buried in space?"
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Friday, July 15, 2011
Follow Friday Newsletter: 15 July 2011
Amen, amen, amen
Kerry Scott at Clue Wagon gives us "5 Reasons You Should Join the National Genealogical Society." Amen and then some.
The 1977 Blackout
The Brooklyn Historical Blog has a couple of wonderful posts on the New York blackout of 1977: "July 11th-July 14th 1977: The Week a Little Girl was Born in Flatbush, Brooklyn and the Lights Went Out Across NYC: By Chantal Valencia Lawrence" and "The 1977 Blackout." I wasn't there, but my husband was.
Some informative posts on Google+
Tamura Jones at Modern Software Experience provides some detailed impressions of the features of Google+ and how they differ from Facebook in "Google+."
At the Jewish Ginger Genealogist, Banai compares and contrasts Google+, Facebook, and Twitter in "Google+ vs Facebook vs Twitter - 10 Things." I'm hoping Google+ leaves out the games. Banai follows this up with "Google+ - What's Missing."
In "Some Google Plus Commentary," Randy Seaver at Genea-Musings lists relevant posts, comments on what it is like to use Google+, and cites some of its advantages over Facebook.
At Genealogy by Ginger's Blog, Ginger Smith lists some good posts on Google+ and adds her own observations in "Google+ ... Geneabloggers are All Abuzz."
At TransylvanianDutch John Newmark makes some interesting predictions about the future of his participation in Google+ and Facebook in "Who Will Google Kill This Time?"
In "Hanging Out With Google," Heather Rojo at Nutfield Genealogy gives an in-depth description of her experience hosting a Hangout at Google+: what worked and for whom and what didn't.
A well-developed idea
At Stardust 'n' Roots, Bart "GeneaPopPop" has a thoughtful "list post" on "The Eight Stages of My Genealogical Development." I think his description is spot on!
A fascinating film
Over at Shades of the Departed, catch the full-length "A Trip Down Market Street," film footage taken just days before the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and read about the research that was able to date the film in "Historic Market Street 1906."
Paying for free stuff
In "Case Study: Ancestry's paid and FamilySearch's open access book images match - WHY?" DearMyrtle presents the smoking gun - smoking images? - pointing to Ancestry's use of source images that are free elsewhere as part of their "available to paid subscribers only" service, and although there are other possible explanations, Ancestry's source description doesn't help their case.
An article on genealogy that quotes Popper
Yeah, Karl Popper. It's "Genealogy and Science" at J. H. Fonkert's Four Generations Genealogy. Fonkert believes the question should be not so much what genealogy is as what methods genealogy uses.
An irresistible contest
Not so much for the prize offered, but for the challenge. Check out "Who's That Girl?" at Maureen Taylor's Photo Detective. I can't wait to see what Maureen will come up with.
A word of warning!
"Is that obituary totally factual?" is the question Paula Stuart-Warren at Paula's Genealogical Eclectica recommends we ask ourselves when we use obituaries as sources of information - and she lists the possible sources of misinformation.
Eye-candy for the genealogist
Wendy Brittain at Shaking Leaves: My Adventures in Genealogy has found lots of ancestor information and some amazing plat maps on Ancestry - I know you map-heads out there are already geeking out - check it out in "Those Places Thursday: Mapping my Family in Marion County, Alabama."
Great advice
At Genea-Musings, Randy Seaver posts "My Research Problem Solution Advice" - his answer to people who feel they have exhausted online resources. Excellent suggestions here - this should be turned into a FAQ somewhere.
If only a college education could be this inexpensive
Valerie Elkins at Family Cherished has a great list of ways to get an education in genealogy that won't break the bank in "Getting a Great Genealogical Education for Little or No Money."
For more suggested blog reading
Check out "Best of the Genea-Blogs" at Randy Seaver's Genea-Musings, "Monday Morning Mentions" at Lynn Palermo's The Armchair Genealogist, "Follow Friday Gems" at Deb Ruth's Adventures in Genealogy, "Follow Friday: This Week's Favorite Finds" at Jenn's Climbinb My Family Tree, and "Week in Review" at John Newmark's TransylvanianDutch.
This Week I Started Following These Blogs:
From My Tree Branch To Yours
Piney Woods and Prairie Winds
My Research Week
Other than working on my husband's family lines this week, I followed up on some odds and ends that popped up on several of my families.
I am still working on bookmarks, Diigo, etc. and this week I mostly continued to fix up the 4 initial categories for my Genealogy Toolboxes (one Toolbox is on the blog, the other one is on Weebly). But I did import my Safari bookmarks (my single largest collection of genealogy bookmarks) from my desktop to my laptop, so that's real progress.
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Thanks for the shoutout on my Google+ blog post. Perhaps next time you can join us while we are "hanging out"?ReplyDelete
Thank you for the mention!ReplyDelete
Greta, thanks for the mention!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for the mention, Greta! Were you able to find anything in the Oklahoma maps? I plan to spend some time in those, too.ReplyDelete
And I want to "hang out" with you and Heather on G+!
Thanks for keeping me abreast of the community's activities.ReplyDelete
Heather - I'd love to! (Wish I hadn't been on vacation and missed out on the Google+ webinars, though.)ReplyDelete
Kerr, Bart, and Kathleen - You are all very welcome!
Wendy - So far I have not been able to find any of my Oklahomans there (mostly Brinlees). However, I'm glad to know those maps are there.
Hi Greta, thanks for the mention of my Google+ post as well and I agree with Heather, I hope you can join us for our next Hangout. It was a lot of fun!ReplyDelete
Ginger - Yes, it would be fun - I am hearing lots about people trying out the Hangout feature.ReplyDelete


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The Verge reviews the Lytro camera →
Noisy, soft, low-resolution photos that take tons of CPU time to import from the camera. But you can refocus them.
Unfortunately, it looks like my suspicions were correct: it's a novelty for shooting one type of photo, and not particularly usable for anything else. That's too bad — I really thought the Lytro had more potential.


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DEARBORN – Delivering the highest output of any EcoBoost® production engine to date, the all-new Ford GT couples its extraordinary power with impressive aerodynamic efficiency and advanced active dynamics to achieve a maximum speed of 216 mph – making it the fastest Ford production vehicle on the track ever.
Capable of an exceptional top speed, Ford's all-new supercar is designed and optimized for track performance to honor its racing heritage. In 2016 development testing, with all contenders track-prepped with new fluids, fresh tires and optimal suspension settings, in identical conditions and with the same driver behind the wheel, Ford GT bested both the McLaren 675LT and Ferrari 458 Speciale at Calabogie Motorsports Park in Canada.The numbers speak for themselves:
Ford GT: 2:09.8
McLaren 675LT: 2:10.8
Ferrari 458 Speciale: 2:12.9
SAE-rated at 647 horsepower and with 550 lb.-ft. of torque, Ford's new high-output 3.5-liter V6 powerplant produces the most horsepower of any EcoBoost production engine ever, making Ford GT the fastest production car ever to wear the Blue Oval badge. The engine's wide powerband produces 90 percent of its peak torque from 3,500 rpm.
"Our expectation has always been that the EcoBoost V6 would perform exceptionally well in the Ford GT – both in terms of power as well as aerodynamic efficiency," said Dave Pericak, global director, Ford Performance. "We tested and developed this powertrain through the Daytona Prototype race car that ran in IMSA for two seasons, last season racing with Ford GT. We are extremely pleased with how it performs, both on the track and on the road."
Ford GT's dry weight just tops 3,000 pounds, which places the supercar between its two primary competitors, the McLaren 675LT and Ferrari 488. Ford GT's power-to-weight ratio is 4.72 pounds/horsepower.
"The Ford GT is all about performance," said Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, global product development and chief technical officer. "We achieved considerable weight savings with the carbon fiber architecture. We then reinvested some of that savings into where it counts most – performance, specifically, the active dynamics. The result is an even faster car."
The active dynamics systems – for both suspension and aerodynamics – are designed to make the car perform with optimum downforce, drag and balance at any speed, creating a faster setup regardless of driver skill level.
Ford GT, with no excuses to give, has proven itself time and again, racing to class wins at Le Mans and numerous other tracks in both IMSA and WEC last season. The production Ford GT shares a great deal with the high-performance track version, with advanced aero and suspension features added that take it to another level.
For more information on Ford GT, please visit www.fordgt.com.


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Beneath the hum of ship traffic and the chatter of marine life, another sound is emanating from the Caribbean Sea. It's far too low pitched for humans to hear, but its signature can be detected from space. Scientists have never seen—or heard—anything like it.
Located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea features a large basin bounded by South America, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. It's a critical cog in the global circulation belt, forming currents that feed directly into the Gulf Stream. But when researchers at the University of Liverpool decided to study the dynamics of the Caribbean Sea, they noticed something odd.
"We were looking at ocean pressure through models for quite different reasons, and this region just didn't work," Chris Hughes of the University of Liverpool told Gizmodo, explaining how his models kept yielding large, inexplicable pressure oscillations across the basin. "It felt like a sore thumb."
After spotting the weird oscillations in models, Hughes and his colleagues decided to see if they could observe the phenomenon in the ocean. Sure enough, they did. Combining pressure readings collected from the bottom of the Caribbean Sea between 1958 and 2013 with tide gauge records and data from NASA's Grace satellite, the researchers discovered that the basin of Caribbean Sea acts like a giant whistle.
"You have a current that flows east to west through the Caribbean Sea," Hughes explained. "It's very narrow and quite strong. Just like a narrow jet of air, it becomes unstable and creates eddies."
When those waves strike the western boundary of the basin, they die out and reappear at the eastern edge. This phenomenon, flashily named the "Rossy wormhole," was first described several years back. Scientists now know that waves of certain shapes and sizes will resonate when they hit that western wall, just as certain frequencies resonate when you blow into a whistle. In both cases, the resonant frequency produces a sound.
But because the basin of the Caribbean Sea is so vast compared with an actual whistle, the resonant frequency is extremely low. It takes 120 days for waves to propagate east to west in the basin, yielding an A-flat tone that's roughly 30 octaves below the bottom of a piano. A pitched-up version of that excessively eerie sound can be heard in the clip above.
Dubbed the "Rossby Whistle" in a paper accepted for publication in Geophysical Research Letters, the phenomenon can be detected from space owing to fluctuations in Earth's gravity field as pressure changes propagate across the entire basin. The researchers plan to keep monitoring the Rossby Whistle, with the hope that the signal might be used to predict times of the year when coastal flooding is more likely.
So, if you ever find yourself out alone at night on the Caribbean, and the world feels completely still, just remember: it isn't. The ocean is always speaking to you.


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Answers from the Qur'an
Answer to the "What do you expect from me after I embrace the Qur'an's morality?" Deceit
Although this may appear to be an impromptu question, in reality the members of societies ignorant of religion always direct it toward those believers who communicate the message.
No doubt, the Prophets are the leaders of those who communicate Allah's religion and have such a high degree of moral excellence that they are most sincere toward Allah. Despite their exemplary character, however, the Qur'an relates that their people greeted them with suspicion and sought to relate their sincere efforts to their personal interests. Without a doubt, the reason behind their suspicion is that these people were devoid of understanding and could not appreciate the superior wisdom and morals of these blessed believers. The Prophets have always faced this groundless slander while performing their duty that Allah has given them 'to call people to religion'. Attention is drawn to this slander in many verses of the Qur'an.
In response to these accusations, all Prophets have given the following answer:
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) also faced such situations, for this is the law and test of Allah. When he was accused of inconceivable and groundless claims such as abusing the religion to gain personal benefit, material wealth, status, and political power, Allah told him to give the following answer:
Yet we need to remember that communicating the message is not the Prophets' duty alone. Summoning people to the right path, enjoining good and forbidding evil, calling people to Islam and the Qur'an are incumbent upon all Muslims, although it is sometimes perceived by the public as the responsibility of only Prophets and Messengers. Communicating Allah's message is an act of worship, such as performing one's prayers or fasting. As such, it is considered one of the believers' basic attributes:
The main intention behind calling people to Islam is to fulfill Allah's command and to save them from a woeful punishment (if Allah permits). Sincere Muslims surely do not need anyone's money, wealth, beauty, or status. Islam is Allah's true religion, and it is Allah Who best protects it. The Qur'an states that Allah will exalt His religion over others in the following verse:
It is inconceivable that any believer would ask for a reward or a benefit in return for doing what Allah has told him or her to do. After all, Allah severely condemns those who seek to abuse religion for their own interests:
As is the case with all other acts of worship, believers convey His message only to earn Allah's good pleasure. Muslims never condescend to simple material benefits. The Qur'an proclaims this attribute in the following words:
Allah informs us that adherence to these sincere people is essential:


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Study: Simple Test Helps Spot Autism in Infants
A five-minute screening test could help detect autism in babies at 12 months of age, giving parents and doctors far more time to intervene, U.S. researchers said Thursday.
The study is the first to show that a simple screening tool could be used to detect autism in infants, said Dr. Lisa Gilotty, who heads the autism program at the National Institute of Mental Health, which funded the study.
"The benefit of this study is children get into treatment much earlier than they would otherwise," Karen Pierce of the University of California, San Diego, whose study appears in the Journal of Pediatrics, said in a telephone interview.
Autism, a complex and mysterious brain disorder, strikes one in 110 children in the United States and affects four times as many boys as girls.
The disorder is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication and understanding other people's emotions and behavior.
It is usually first diagnosed in early childhood, around the age of 3, and recent studies have shown that the earlier that children are diagnosed and treated, the better they do.
"There is extensive evidence that early therapy can have a positive impact on the developing brain," Pierce said in a statement.
"The opportunity to diagnose and thus begin treatment for autism around a child's first birthday has enormous potential to change outcomes for children affected with the disorder."
For the study, Pierce and colleagues put together a network of 137 pediatricians in the San Diego area, who systematically started screening all babies at their one-year check up.As part of the screening program, parents answered a survey, rating their babies on questions such as "When your child plays with toys, does he/she look at you to see if you are watching?" or "Does your child smile or laugh while looking at you?"Any baby who failed the screening was referred to university's autism center for more testing. These children were re-tested every six months until age 3, when they were likely to show signs of autism.Of the more than 10,000 infants, 184 failed the initial screening, and 75 percent of these children ended up with some problem. Of the total, 32 of the children have received an autism diagnosis, 56 had a language delay, nine were developmentally delayed and 36 were categorized as having some other issue.After the screening program, all toddlers diagnosed with autism or developmental delay, and 89 percent of those with language delay were referred for behavioral therapy around the age 17 months. On average, these children began receiving treatment at 19 months."Those kids were getting treatment who otherwise may not have been seen for treatment until age 3 or later," Gilotty said in a telephone interview.Dr. Chrystal de Freitas, a pediatrician who participated in the study, said parents who got the screening paid more attention to their child's development, and it helped prepare some for potentially bad news."In addition to giving me the opportunity to do a more thorough evaluation, it allowed parents time to process the information that their child might have a development delay or autism -- a message no parent wants to hear," she said in a statement.Pierce said surveys of the doctors before the program showed that most had not been screening infants in any systematic way for autism. But after the study, 96 percent said they have continued using the screening tool.Gilotty said the screening test still needs to be confirmed through other studies, but it proves that it is possible to systematically screen babies for autism in a way that does not put too much of a burden on pediatricians.


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The Financial Times' German edition also reports that Siemens would be handicapped by not wanting to build a factory in France and that Nordex decided not to bid for similar reasons.
The French energy ministry strongly denies the accusations.
Yesterday, the French government received ten bids in response to its tender for 3GW of offshore wind.
As expected, the consortium led by EDF Energies Nouvelles submitted bids for four of the five zones in association with Alstom; GDF Suez led bids for three sites with Areva and one with Siemens; while Iberdrola led bids for two sites with Areva.
Bids will be judged on the basis of price, industrial plans, the environmental impact and the impact on other marine activities. An announcement is expected early April and plant should come on line 2015-18.
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Chevy Chase, MD—Exposure to low doses of Bisphenol A (BPA) during gestation had immediate and long-lasting, trans-generational effects on the brain and social behaviors in mice, according to a recent study accepted for publication in the journal Endocrinology, a publication of The Endocrine Society.
BPA is a man-made chemical present in a variety of products including food containers, receipt paper and dental sealants and is now widely detected in human urine and blood. Public health concerns have been fueled by findings that BPA exposure can influence brain development. In mice, prenatal exposure to BPA is associated with increased anxiety, aggression and cognitive impairments.
"We have demonstrated for the first time to our knowledge that BPA has trans-generational actions on social behavior and neural expression," said Emilie Rissman, PhD, of the University of Virginia School of Medicine and lead author of the study. "Since exposure to BPA changes social interactions in mice at a dose within the reported human levels, it is possible that this compound has trans-generational actions on human behavior. If we banned BPA tomorrow, pulled all products with BPA in them, and cleaned up all landfills tomorrow it is possible, if the mice data generalize to humans, that we will still have effects of this compound for many generations."
In this study, female mice received chow with or without BPA before mating and throughout gestation. Plasma levels of BPA in supplemented female mice were in a range similar to those measured in humans. Juveniles in the first generation exposed to BPA in utero displayed fewer social interactions as compared with control mice. The changes in genes were most dramatic in the first generation (the offspring of the mice that were exposed to BPA in utero), but some of these gene changes persisted into the fourth generation.
"BPA is a ubiquitous chemical, it is in the air, water, our food, and our bodies," said Rissman. "It is a man-made chemical, and is not naturally occurring in any plant or animal. The fact that it can change gene expression in mice, and that these changes are heritable, is cause for us to be concerned about what this may mean for human health."
Other researchers working on the study include: Jennifer Wolstenholme, Michelle Edwards, Savera Shetty, Jessica Gatewood and Jessica Connelly of the University of Virginia; and Julia Taylor of the University of Missouri.
The article, "Gestational exposure to Bisphenol A produces trans-generational changes in behaviors and gene expression," appears in the XX 2012 issue of Endocrinology.
Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. Today, The Endocrine Society's membership consists of over 15,000 scientists, physicians, educators, nurses and students in more than 100 countries. Society members represent all basic, applied and clinical interests in endocrinology. The Endocrine Society is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. To learn more about the Society and the field of endocrinology, visit our site at www.endo-society.org. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/EndoMedia.


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The Jefferson Suite features a chandelier, art and a color TV. Twice daily, room service will arrive with a well-planned meal. An escort will take you on a walk five times a day. Sounds like a nice getaway, right?
Especially if you're a Labrador retriever. The suites of Holiday Barn might elicit chuckles among people who don't understand canine charms, but dog lovers who choose Holiday Barn can leave town knowing their pets have nice digs.
he TVs are usually tuned to animal-related programming. Is it more for the pet or the owner? "It's probably a little bit of both," marketing director Martha Prideaux says.
Cats get perks too: Their condos — in a separate, dog-free building — include private restrooms and built-in aquariums. "We're trying to make them feel as comfortable as possible," Prideaux says.


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Q3D is an emulation of NTI Nightpro EQ3D rack mount equalizer. This 6 band eq has an extremely wide Q. One of the bands is AIR that is a hi shelf filter. You can change the AIR frequency and boost. It has a modern, easy-to-use user interface. In the past, it has been used for very famous recordings and generally for Vocals.
The Q3D equalizer plug-in is highly optimized to keep your CPU under low stress, while still maintaining top quality sound output.
Q3D features six bands. The first four peaking bands have the center frequencies 10 Hz (SUB), 40 Hz, 160 Hz and 650 Hz. Each band is 2.5 octaves wide. The fifth high frequency shelving band has a cutoff frequency of 2.5 kHz.
The sixth "air" band is a -boost only- high-frequency shelf with five selectable cutoff frequencies – 2.5 kHz – 5 kHz – 10 kHz
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Obama's Raw Deal?Suddenly Republican leaders in Congress, after months of staring down the Democrats over a potentially disastrous debt default, began blinking so fast that they might have been signaling in Morse code.
Suddenly Republican leaders in Congress, after months of staring down the Democrats over a potentially disastrous debt default, began blinking so fast that they might have been signaling in Morse code. Although their message is muddled and illogical — with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., saying he can accept closing tax loopholes only if such measures are "revenue neutral," thus canceling their budgetary value — the Republicans now appear to understand that they will be blamed by voters if the negotiations collapse.
And Democrats appear to understand that they have the political advantage, as they voiced support for a proposal by Senate Budget Committee Chair Kent Conrad, D-N.D., to reduce future deficits by $4 trillion with an even split between increased revenues and reduced spending.
But just when the Republicans are showing fear and losing momentum, there is one important Democrat who seems to think it is time to wave the white flag — and give his enemies a historic victory on the eve of his own re-election bid.
According to The Washington Post, President Obama wants "significant" cuts to Social Security and Medicare in exchange for Republican agreement to let tax breaks for the nation's wealthiest families expire at the end of this year. While White House press secretary Jay Carney would say only that the president is opposed to "slashing" Social Security benefits, that is a semantic dodge leaving open the prospect of substantial cuts.
Why would the president undermine his party's longstanding support for the two highly popular federal programs — especially when polls consistently show overwhelming majorities in both parties continue to oppose cutting Social Security and Medicare benefits? It isn't as if there is any great enthusiasm for Obama or his economic leadership among Democratic voters. Indeed, he and congressional Democrats only began to achieve political traction again — for the first time since the midterm elections — when the Republicans foolishly lined up behind the plan promoted by House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., to transform Medicare from a public entitlement to a privatized voucher.
Over the past several weeks, Democrats pressed that advantage by portraying the Republicans as defenders of tax loopholes for corporate jet owners and oil companies, and as enemies of middle-class families. Ideological and belligerent, the Republicans eagerly leaped into that trap. But the Democratic strategy worked so well that even the most extreme elements in the Republican leadership — such as Cantor — suddenly saw that they had closed themselves into a very dangerous box.
That is why Cantor — and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. — began to babble the usual euphemisms about "increased revenues," "user fees" and "closing loopholes" over the past few days, using language that directly contradicts their own earlier hard-line rhetoric.
Of course, Republican support for fee hikes and closed loopholes that add up to a negligible amount — or to nothing at all, as Cantor apparently prefers — won't satisfy Democrats who now know that pushing back works. They might well imitate Republican intransigence, accept the concessions by Kyl and Cantor, and push back even harder.
The Senate Democratic budget plan would reduce the deficit by $4 trillion to $5 trillion over the coming decade, according to Conrad's calculations. By requiring that half of the total come from tax increases and ending tax loopholes, Conrad would raise roughly $2 trillion to match a similar amount in spending cuts, which is far more than the president has proposed. Last spring, for instance, the White House suggested that Congress should cut $3 in spending for every dollar in revenue raised.
Conrad is among the most conservative of Senate Democrats, but he is retiring after this year, which may permit him to take positions he might avoid if facing re-election in his home state. What he proposes would be fairer to American families, better for the American economy and more desirable for his party, too, than Obama's deal.
But the restored courage demonstrated by Democratic senators in support of his plan will not accomplish much if the president is determined to capitulate on fundamental principles. Should he prove to be so foolish, then he will find himself another step closer to the end of his presidency.
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Atlassian, makers of the Jira project- and issue-tracking system for software development, is emphasizing enterprise accommodations with recent and planned advancements.
According to Atlassian co-CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes, Jira dominates in enterprises. "Nine out of 10 Fortune 10 companies use Jira," he said Thursday at the Atlassian Summit conference in San Francisco. Responding to large enterprises, Atlassian recently began offering dedicated enterprise support and interactive user training, company officials noted. Enterprise administration certification has been added as well.
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Meanwhile, Jira 5.1, the next version of the product due in a month, is focused on scalability, with 40 percent more throughput than version 4.4 on very large systems. The most recent version of Jira from the 4.4 series was released in March.
A Jira user at the event, while a big fan of the platform, nonetheless cited a need for improvement in the product's ability to scale. "Scalability has been lacking at the enterprise level. As you may have heard today, that's something that they've been focusing on for the last year or so," said the user, Dave Thomas, a software configuration management team member at Fidelity Information Services, which has 2,600 Jira users.
Integrations with other Atlassian products also could be better, he added. But Thomas called Jira "far and away the best thing that we've ever used for software development." He cited the product's plug-in ecosystem and flexibility as big benefits.
Atlassian at the conference this week is announcing:
- Jira Real Life application, in which users can take a photo with an Apple iPhone and submit it as a Jira task
- The Confluence 4.3 content and social collaboration tool, featuring a mobile component for devices, including Apple's iPad and iPhone and Google Android systems
- Jira Travel app, for managing travel activities
- Version 4.1 of the Bamboo continuous integration server, which improves Jira integration and integrates with the HipChat chat service and Stash tool for managing Git repositories
- Version 5.10 of Greenhopper, which adds agile project management to Jira; the upgrade includes a "Rapid Boards" capability, for interacting with issues in an agile environment
Also revealed by Atlassian was the addition of 59 commercial add-on, plug-in tools for Jira to the Atlassian Marketplace. "Effectively, we're creating a way for customers to buy third-party add-ons through us. That's an enterprise consideration," said Atlassian president Jay Simons.
One of the add-ons is the TenXer data analysis tool. TenXer is a venture being launched by Jeff Ma, whose story was made famous in the movie, "21," about a team of blackjack players from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who used mathematics to win big in Las Vegas. Ma was a guest speaker at the conference on Thursday.
This article, "Jira 5.1 will focus on scalability for enterprise clients," was originally published at InfoWorld.com. Follow the latest developments in business technology news and get a digest of the key stories each day in the InfoWorld Daily newsletter. For the latest developments in business technology news, follow InfoWorld.com on Twitter.


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The file presents the chapter from Craig Murray's forthcoming book "The Catholic Orangemen of Togo" which his publisher has declined to include following threats of libel action by solicitors acting for Lt Col Tim Spicer and Peter Penfold.
The text is currently available on Craig Murray's blog at http://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2008/10/censorship_and.html but Craig expects Messrs Schillings to try to get it removed by threats to his service provider (something they successfully did for a few days over a post about Alisher Usmanov earlier this year).
Craig Murray is a former British Ambassador to Uzbekistan. This text arises from his service in Sierra Leone during the Nigerian enforced re-instatement of President Kabbah in 1998. It concerns the row that erupted over illegal arms shipments from the UK to Sierra Leone and the involvement of the UK High Commissioner Peter Penfold and Tim Spicer in those shipments. It also refences the interventions of the then Prime Minister Tony Blair and the DPP in proposed prosecutions over the shipments. As such it contains important information that deserves wide circulation in the public interest.
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Shares of electric vehicle maker Rivian ended a weeklong rally Wednesday, as investors pulled back from a monster run as speculation in the name eased after it surpassed Ford and GM in market value.
The company's stock dipped more than 16% on Wednesday afternoon.
Rivian went public last Wednesday in one of the biggest IPOs of the year. The company opened at $106.75 per share on Nov. 10, its first trading day. It closed at $172.01 on Tuesday.
Rivian quickly surpassed the market value of traditional automakers, like Ford ($79.09 billion, as of Tuesday's close) and General Motors ($90.9 billion). As of Tuesday's finish, Rivian had a market cap of $146.7 billion. The company's value still lags far behind rival Tesla ($1.06 trillion).
The company has attracted strong interest from investors, as the demand for electric vehicles has continued to rise among consumers. However, Rivian has yet to show a sustainable business model. It also expects no more than $1 million in revenue for the third quarter.


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With dozens of affordable, well-equipped desktop cases begging for your cash, it can be a nightmare to find the right one for your needs. Hoping to simplify your building experience, we've assembled a shortlist of six unique sub-$200 enthusiast chassis that deserve your attention.
Included in our roundup is BitFenix's flagship Colossus, which takes lighting to the next level courtesy of multi-color LED strips that embrace the enclosure if that's your kind of thing. We also have the company's new Shinobi mid-tower, a budget-minded gaming chassis with a bold yet clean design.
Announced earlier this year, the Cooler Master Storm Enforcer is an attractive and surprisingly affordable addition to CM's extensive chassis lineup. The company boasts that it's the first mid-tower with native support for massive dual-GPU cards like the Radeon HD 6990 and GeForce GTX 590.
Cooler Master's acclaimed HAF X has also come along for the ride, and this time we have an in-your-face green edition that will surely test the gag reflex of Radeon fans. Despite its flagrant lime green frame, the HAF X Nvidia Edition is essentially the same case we've come to know and love.
Incredibly, it's been almost two years since we reviewed the LanCool PC-K62, one of the brand's first products (for the unacquainted, LanCool is Lian-Li's budget arm). Since then, LanCool has shipped the PC-K63, which carries a new curvaceous shell along with other modernizations.
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There are over 6,000 genetic disorders that can be passed down through the generations, many of which are fatal or severely debilitating. Since 1997, the GDF has worked with Mount Sinai to help provide funding for research to improve early detection and treatment options for many of these disorders.
See some of the most notable ways in which GDF and its supporters have made an impact over the past year in advancing our mission to help prevent, manage and treat inherited genetic diseases. View our latest News Brief here. You can sign up to receive regular news and updates from GDF at the top of this page.
The GDF has partnered with the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at Mount Sinai in New York City, one of the largest medical genetics centers in the world. Recognized as a leader in its field, it has more than 50 internationally recognized physician and scientist faculty members and has made numerous contributions to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of genetic diseases. Learn how advances at Mount Sinai have impacted the lives of thousands of people and provide hope for the future.
Being diagnosed with a genetic disease can be extremely difficult and confusing for you and your family. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed recently, the GDF may be able to help you navigate through this complicated time. Through our affiliation with Mount Sinai's Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, we can help connect you with world-class physicians and genetic counselors in specific disease groups. Learn more on our newly diagnosed patient resource page.
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From Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan
The gift will go to support the breast health fellowships in obstetrics and gynecology.
This year's Miles for Mia Memorial 5K Walk/Run was another big success in support of genetic disease research and education.


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'Saturnino Farandola'.
Pier Lorenzo de Vita began his comics career in 1934, when he drew 'Le Prodezze di Tic e Tac' in Jumbo. Two years later, he created 'Martin Muma' and 'I Pirati del Fiume Giallo' in Corriere dei Piccoli. In September 1938, he started a longtime cooperation with Topolino and the other periodicals of the publishing house Mondadori. Until 1940, he illustrated 'Saturnino Farandola', at first with scripts by Federico Pedrocchi, and later by Guido Mellini. He drew numerous realistic comics, like 'Capitan Tempesta' in L'Audace and 'Il Diamante Azzuro' and 'La Primula Rossa del Risorgimento' in Paperino.
'Mopsi, Giso e Leo'.
When World War II broke out, he created 'Tuffolino' to replace the forbidden 'Mickey Mouse' comic from the States. After the War, De Vita continued his work with realistic comics. He illustrated stories with 'Pecos Bill' (1949-1955) and 'Oklahoma' (1952). De Vita began drawing Disney comics in 1955, and he kept doing this until his retirement in 1981. Many of his stories became Italian Disney classics, and were mostly written by Guido Martina.
'Donald Duck'.
Besides stories with 'Paperino', he also illustrated some 'Biancaneve' ('Snow White') stories in a semi-realistic style, as well as a couple of 'Zorro' stories. In addition to his Disney work, De Vita drew the funny animal comic 'Mopsi, Giso e Leo' for Mondadori's Albi Della Rosa collection between 1958 and 1960.


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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
My play room (not a craft/sewing room because I share it with so many) is coming along. It is still *slightly* at a stand still because the dad of the family has dry wall to finish in the corner that I am not showing you. It has a stage built in that corner as well that is just waiting for kids to perform on, but that will have to be in the future. For now, my play room has a corner for my sewing machine, fabric, crafts and odds and ends. I finally got the gift wrap organizer up that I made in December and I found that I need even more room for ribbon. I think I am addicted to ribbon and didn't even know it. I will have to add another dowel rod somewhere to add the other 10 spools of ribbon that I am keeping in a basket for now. I would love to paint the whole room a shade of aqua when the dry wall is done. That would be a good color because the other half of the room which I didn't occupy is for the kids play area. Plus, with IKEA now in Cincinnti, we can get it organized and make it cute at the same time. Here's to the future...Oh, and here's an apron that I made as a thank you to a friend who so kindly took me to the Michael Buble concert last month. And, a bag I made from Jodie's tutorial at Ric Rac for another friend who told me she liked the 1st bag I made. All you have to do is say you like something and then I go and make it (sometimes)!
3 comments:
- Janel said...
Sweet room! :)
- April 24, 2008 at 5:13 PM
- Brett and Amy said...
Cute craft nook...and I love, love, love the fabric on the bag!
- April 26, 2008 at 11:09 PM
- Kirsty said...
I love your paper station & your thread station on your sewing table.
- May 3, 2008 at 3:52 AM
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Tracks and faeces of otter are abundant around the lac du Jaunay (Vendée) but this animal is very fierce and nocturnal. Nevertheless, an otter was observed in very good condition at midday, in June. It was fishing in a small pound near the lake. This note describes the behaviour of this otter.
After 1985, the otter (Lutra lutra) was not found any more on the Sèvre Nantaise (France). From 1997, a careful exploration revealed presence signs of its presence showing the coming back of this mammal.


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Class: Hormonal therapy
Generic Name: Bicalutamide (bye-keh-LOO-ta-mide)
Trade Name: Casodex®
For which conditions is this drug approved? Bicalutamide is FDA approved for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer (stage D2), in combination with a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analogue. It is important for patients to remember that physicians have the ability to prescribe medication for conditions other than those for which the drug has been approved by the FDA. Patients who have received a prescription of this drug for a condition other than which it is approved may wish to discuss this issue with their physician.
What is the mechanism of action? Bicalutamide belongs to a group of drugs referred to as anti-androgens. Prostate cancer is stimulated to grow by the male hormone, testosterone. Anti-androgens inhibit the effects of testosterone on cancer cells, removing the growth stimulus. Bicalutamide is often given in combination with another hormone agent, classified as a luteinizing hormone – releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist, which helps to block the production of testosterone in the body.
How is bicalutamide typically given (administered)? Bicalutamide is given orally once per day. Patients should take bicalutamide at approximately the same time each day. Patients should speak with their physician about the optimal time to take their medication.
How are patients typically monitored? Patients will usually have scheduled meetings with their healthcare provider while they are being treated with bicalutamide. Typically, blood will be drawn to check levels of blood cells and to monitor functions of some organ systems, such as the liver. Patients may also undergo physical examinations, scans or other measures to assess side effects and response to therapy. Patients' liver function levels will be monitored prior to treatment and at pre-planned intervals during treatment.
What are the common (occur in 30% or more of patients) side effects of treatment with bicalutamide?
• Hot flashes
• Pain
• Decreased libido, impotence
• Swelling of breasts, breast tenderness
What are the less common (occur in 10% to 29% of patients) side effects of treatment with bicalutamide?
• Back pain
• Weakness
• Constipation
• Pelvic pain
• Infection
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling of the ankles, feet or hands
• Diarrhea
• Blood in the urine
• Increased urinating at night, difficulty urinating
• Low levels of red blood cells – increases the risk of anemia or blood transfusions
This is not a complete list of side effects. Some patients may experience other side effects that are not listed here. Patients may wish to discuss with their physician the other less common side effects of this drug, some of which may be serious.
Some side effects may require medical attention. Other side effects do not require medical attention and may go away during treatment. Patients should check with their physician about any side effects that continue or are bothersome.
What can patients do to help alleviate or prevent discomfort and side effects?
• Pay careful attention to the physician's instructions and inform the physician of any side effects.
• Maintain adequate rest and nutrition.
• Wear sunscreen and protective clothing and try to minimize sun exposure.
• Drink plenty of fluids. (Patients should ask their physician about the amount of liquid to consume during a day.)
• Eat small meals frequently to help alleviate nausea.
Are there any special precautions patients should be aware of before starting treatment?
• Patients may notice a "flare" in their symptoms (pain or side effects caused by the cancer) after beginning bicalutamide. However, these symptoms are temporary and should decrease over time.
• Patients should inform their physician if they are ??pregnant, ??breastfeeding or planning a family in the near future. This drug may cause birth defects. It is important to use some kind of birth control while undergoing treatment. Also, patients may want to talk to their physician if they are considering having children in the future, since some drugs may cause fertility problems.
• It is important that patients inform their physician of any pre-existing conditions (chicken pox, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease, etc.) as they may worsen with this drug.
• Patients should inform their physician of any other medication they are taking (whether prescription or over-the-counter, including vitamins, herbs, etc.) as they may interfere with treatment.
• Patients should check with their physician before starting any new drug or nutritional supplement.
• Treatment with bicalutamide may interfere with the drug warfarin.
• Patients should inform their physician of any known drug or food allergies or any reactions to medications they have experienced in the past.
• Treatment with bicalutamide may cause dizziness, confusion or drowsiness. Patients should exercise caution when engaging in activities involving mental alertness or when driving (until the response or effects to the drug are known).
• Monitor blood glucose and notify your physician of any changes. This drug may alter your glucose level if you are diabetic.
• If an oral dose is missed, do not double up on doses. Patients should contact their doctor in this event.
• Keep tablets out of reach of children and return to the pharmacy for safe disposal if treatment is terminated.
When should patients notify their physician?
• Chest pain or palpitations
• Difficulty breathing
• Inability to urinate or low urine volume, change in urine color
• Persistent nausea or vomiting
• Persistent or severe diarrhea or constipation
• Swelling of hands, feet or ankles
• Yellowing of skin or eyes
• Tingling of the hands or feet, or inability to move hands or feet
• Persistent or severe fatigue
• Any pain that is severe or continues
What is a package insert?
A package insert is required by the FDA and contains a summary of the essential scientific information needed for the safe and effective use of the drug for healthcare providers and consumers. A package insert typically includes information regarding specific indications, administration schedules, dosing, side effects, contraindications, results from some clinical trials, chemical structure, pharmacokinetics and metabolism of the specific drug. By carefully reviewing the package insert, you will get the most complete and current information about how to safely use this drug. If you do not have the package insert for the drug you are using, your pharmacist or physician may be able to provide you with a copy.
Copyright © 2010 CancerConnect Last updated 07/10.
Important Limitations of Use
The information provided above on the drug you have selected is provided for your information only and is not a substitute for consultation with an appropriate medical doctor. We are providing this information solely as a courtesy and, as such, it is in no way a recommendation as to the safety, efficacy or appropriateness of any particular drug, regimen, dosing schedule for any particular cancer, condition or patient nor is it in any way to be considered medical advice. Patients should discuss the appropriateness of a particular drug or chemotherapy regimen with their physician.
As with any printed reference, the use of particular drugs, regimens and drug dosages may become out-of-date over time, since new information may have been published and become generally accepted after the latest update to this printed information. Please keep in mind that health care professionals are fully responsible for practicing within current standards, avoiding use of outdated regimens, employing good clinical judgment in selecting drugs and/or regimens, in calculating doses for individual patients, and verifying all dosage calculations.
The prescribing physician is solely responsible for making all decisions relating to appropriate patient care including, but not limited to, drugs, regimens, dose, schedule, and any supportive care.
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