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Nasopharyngeal cancer – Patient information
What is nasopharyngeal cancer? Exactly which part of the body does it affect?
The nasopharynx is the upper part of the throat behind the nose, so the nostrils lead into the nasopharynx. It is a small area but surrounded by important structures. Directly above this space is the base of the skull with its many openings transmitting the nerves that pass from the brain down to the head. Its surface is rich in lymphoid tissue and is connected to a rich plexus of lymphatics which connects them to many lymph nodes that are seen in the neck region. An opening on each side of the nasopharynx called the Eustachian tube leads into an ear.
Cancer develops in the cells that line the nasopharynx. This then multiplies, increasing in size and invades surrounding tissues involving the Eustachian tube and the cranial nerves, even eroding through the tough bone of the skull into the brain. It also blocks the nasal passages and bleeds easily. At an early stage itself, this tumor can spread through lymphatics to the lymph nodes in the neck and thenceforth from there to the rest of the body especially to the bones, lung and liver.
What is the incidence of this disease among the Malayasians especially the people of Sarawak?
Sarawak has one of the highest incidences of this cancer in the world, other places being South East China. The incidence rates were seen to be about 14 per 100,000 people. Sarawak is an ethnically diverse state and this diversity has also seen with the disease. The incidence of this disease was seen to be almost 2 ½ times (32/100,000) more in the Bidayuhs which is the highest among those reported elsewhere in the world. The incidence is also quite high among the Ibans and the Chinese, where as it is lesser among the Malays and relatively rare in Indians.
Is there any reason that this disease is so common here, especially among the Bidayuhs?
The primary reason for this disease is a virus of the herpes family, called Epstein Barr virus. This virus affects most people in childhood, but in some, especially those of Chinese ancestry, this virus causes cancerous change in the normal cells. This is due to a genetic predisposition in the HLA of this subgroup of population that enables the virus to enter the DNA and cause these changes. This may be the reason why we have seen many cases of this disease coming in members belonging to the same family.
A lot of environmental factors have been attributed to this but none proved conclusively so far. Among the various theories been evaluated so far, one has been the consumption of salted fish especially in early childhood when it is traditionally given with rice as a weaning food. Other factors that have been implicated are occupational exposure to formaldehyde, soot, consumption of smoked and preserved food. Tobacco smoking has been indicated as a factor mainly in non endemic areas.
In conclusion, there may be a variable interplay of genetic and environmental factors that have led to this disease being so common to this area. Active community based research is underway at our department in collaboration with WHO that may help solve this riddle.
Is there any way to prevent this cancer especially in people who have a relative with this cancer?
As of now there is no vaccine that has proven efficacy in preventing this form of cancer. But clinical trials are underway in vaccines based on proteins from the virus and the results are eagerly awaited.
Early testing to detect population who are at high risk of this disease by measuring viral DNA in the blood is both cumbersome, expensive and not shown to be efficacious in our population where over 95% may show a high level of titre.
The most effective method shown so far is early detection by recognition of symptoms. This requires a high level of awareness especially among the population at risk and coordinated efforts between peripheral health care services for early detection and referral of these cases. This has been attained to a certain degree so far by health awareness talks, publishing information in newspapers, health exams and by training of health workers working in the rural areas
So what are these early signs and symptoms that may indicate the presence of this disease?
The earliest symptoms seen may be
- nosebleeds also known as epistaxis,
- change in voice (nasal pitch),
- nose block,
- ringing noises or a prolonged blocked sensation in the ear
- or a small painless lump or mass in the neck
If any of the above mentioned symptoms are seen, especially in people who belong to a high risk population they should immediately consult a doctor, preferably an ENT specialist.
In later stages, the disease invades the surrounding structures and may cause
- double vision
- frequent and moderate headaches
- large mass over the neck which may become painful
- mass in the throat
- numbness over face or partial paralysis of the tongue
- frequent aspiration of food and fluids leading to cough
- swelling over the eyes with vision loss
When the disease spread to other organs, it may cause
- severe pain in the bones of the back, hip or legs
- chronic cough, sometimes associated with blood in sputum
- loss of appetite and wasting of the body
- paralysis of lower legs associated with loss of control over bowel and bladder
- fits or seizures
So what are the tests that have to be done if a person has any of the early symptoms?
- Clinical History: Complete history of symptoms, family, occupational history with dietary practices.
- Physical exam of the throat: An exam in which the doctor feels for swollen lymph nodes in the neck
- Nasal endoscopy: A procedure to look inside the nose for abnormal areas. A nasoscope is inserted through the nose. It is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing and may also have a tool to remove tissue samples.
- Biopsy or Fine Needle aspiration: This is a procedure of taking tissue sample from any abnormal areas which can then be evaluated under a microscope to check for any cancerous changes in the cells
Does this cancer have different types that vary in their presentation?
Yes, WHO has classified 3 types of this cancer of which type 2 and 3 are seen in our patients most commonly. These are also the more aggressive type and the type seen most commonly in areas where this disease is endemic. They usually tend to grow faster presenting with large neck masses and spread faster.
After getting diagnosed what are the procedures that a person must go through before the actual treatment starts?
After diagnosis, it is very important that the disease be staged properly so that a correct estimation of the prognosis can be made. Of these the initial procedure that must be done is a biopsy from the tumor tissue to confirm the pathology and to ascertain the grade, followed by a CT scan of the head and neck area. This helps to assess the spread of the disease in the head and is of utmost importance in staging the person's disease properly.
The other procedures that can be done from the point of referral like
- complete blood tests,
- tests to assess the function of the kidney and liver
- X-ray of the chest
- Ultrasound scan of the Liver
A bone scan will also need to be done and this procedure can only be done from the Nuclear medicine department, Sarawak General Hospital
A dental evaluation may be requested to prevent later tooth decay due to radiation induced changes. Usually teeth need not be removed and only a plaque removal, examination of the gums, teeth and proper dental hygiene advice would suffice. Extraction may be needed when the tooth is shaky and cannot be salvaged by any conservative management.
Ideally a nutritional evaluation must also be done and early measures instituted so that adequate dietary requirements are met before beginning the treatment.
What are the factors affecting the chance of recovery or cure from this disease?
The prognosis (chance of recovery) depend on many factors
- The stage of the cancer (whether it affects part of the nasopharynx, involves the whole nasopharynx, or has spread to surrounding structures or to other organs in the body).
- The type of nasopharyngeal cancer, ie the WHO grade. Type 2 and 3 tumors as mentioned earlier are more aggressive.
- The size of the lymph nodes when involved. 6 cm has been set as the size beyond which the prognosis worsens. Also the position of the lymph node in the neck matters, with LN lower down in the neck towards the collar bone signaling a more advanced disease than those higher up.
- The patient's age and general health. We use specific questionnaires to assess the fitness level of older people and treatments can be tailored to adapt to these conditions.
Is there a simple way to understand the staging of this cancer?
NPC staging when simplified into layman's terms can be summed up as
Stage I
In stage I, cancer has formed and is found in the nasopharynx only.
Stage II
Stage II nasopharyngeal cancer is divided into stage IIA and stage IIB as follows:
- Stage IIA: Cancer has spread from the nasopharynx to the mouth or nose (ie If it spreads below or to the front)
- Stage IIB: Cancer is found in the nasopharynx and has spread to lymph nodes on one side of the neck.
Stage III
- Cancer is found in the adjoining areas of nasopharynx like the sinuses and has spread to lymph nodes on both sides of the neck
Stage IV
- Cancer has spread beyond the nasopharynx and may have spread to the brain, bottom part of the throat, destroyed the skull or any other bone, causing nerve paralysis, or
- Cancer has spread to lymph nodes above the collarbone and/or the involved lymph nodes are larger than 6 centimeters, or
- Cancer has spread beyond nearby lymph nodes to other organs of the body like liver, lung or bone.
What are the treatment options for nasopharyngeal cancer?
Surgery is not an option in nasopharyngeal cancer since it is surrounded by important structures and it is impossible to remove it without causing major injury.
Radiation therapy
This is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells. External radiation therapy uses a machine outside the body to send radiation toward the cancer. In our hospital, this is done using a LINAC also called a Linear Accelerator.
Before treatment, a plastic face cast is made for each patient, which is used to immobilize them during treatment to make sure radiation is delivered to all the right areas. Then a process called Simulation is done where plain Xrays are taken from different angles and processed into films. The area to be treated is then marked out on these films by the oncologist and calculations made for radiation delivery by the physicist. This process takes about 1 to 1 ½ weeks.
Then total duration of radiotherapy is 7 ½ weeks. This can be taken on an out-patient basis, but for patients coming from distant places like Sibu, Miri, inpatient beds are arranged for the duration of treatment. The treatment is given every day from Monday to Friday with no radiotherapy on Saturday and Sunday. An appointment time is given to the patient and the actual treatment time per day takes between 10 to 15 minutes only.
Treatment is usually divided into 3 phases. In the initial phase the radiotherapy is delivered to all clinically diseased areas and also surrounding areas suspected of harboring microscopic diseases. Towards the final phase, treatment is directed only towards the area with disease only, so that normal tissue side effects can be kept low while giving a curative dose to tumor.
This is a cancer treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
Concurrent or sensitizer chemotherapy is given along with radiation to improve the tumor kill caused by radiotherapy. Hence the doses given are small and not like that given for proper chemotherapy. The drug used in this case is called Cisplatin and is injected through the veins, commonly those of the arm. The dose to be given is usually calculated based on the body surface area and the kidney function of the patient, so the doses may vary from person to person. It is given once a week and is given before the radiotherapy treatment that day.
Systemic chemotherapy is usually given 4 weeks after completion of radiotherapy and is given for 3 cycles each 4 weeks apart. This is given to eradicate those cells that have already spread outside the radiated area. Two drugs called Cisplatin and 5 Flourouracil are used and are given as an infusion through the vein over 5 days. This may be preceded by a glucose and saline drip for a day to improve the kidney clearance so that the drugs can be eliminated from the body. In some instances when the patient presents with very advanced disease, this chemotherapy may be given before the radiotherapy to reduce the size of the nodal masses in the neck. In recent trials this has shown to improve the success rates of the treatment.
I understand there is another form of radiotherapy called brachytherapy. Is there any role for this treatment in NPC?
Yes, Brachytherapy is a form of radiotherapy where protected radioactive sources are placed close to the tumor so that only the tumor and its immediate neighboring region receives treatment and nearby critical normal structures do not receive any at all.
But this is not employed during the initial treatment of NPC and is mainly used for tumor recurrences in the nasopharynx.
Is there any role of complementary or traditional medicine in the treatment of the disease?
Until now there is no evidence that any other forms of medicine have any proven efficacy in this cancer. On the other hand taking these kinds of medicines during treatment may lead to their interaction with the radiation and actually increase the side effects of the treatment. Hence we advise all patients to not take this kind of treatment during radiotherapy.
Does radiotherapy have a lot of side effects, or what are the side effects that a person undergoing this form of treatment, have to expect?
Radiotherapy causes reversible damage to rapidly dividing tissue in the skin, mouth and to the glands that produce saliva. These toxicities are increased by the concurrent administration of chemotherapy.
- Skin- In the first week, this will show as a slight redness with a feeling of warmth and towards the end of the 2nd week there will be dryness of skin and loss of facial hair. This dryness increases towards the later weeks and towards the end of the 4th week the dried skin turns darker and begins to flake off revealing newer lighter colored skin beneath. In some cases where proper skin care is not done, the new skin appears red and moist in some areas especially at the junction of the neck and shoulder.
- Mouth- Towards the end of the second week, a sore throat develops along with altered taste sensation. This gradually progresses and may be slightly painful towards the end of the 5th week, leading to decrease in food intake. This reaches its peak at the end of 6 weeks after which it decreases.
- Dryness of mouth- Mouth dryness is seen from the beginning of the 3rd week and progresses thereafter leading to thicker viscous saliva. This affects proper swallowing of solid food and added to the sore throat may require food to become more semisolid through the course of treatment thus leading to weight loss.
- Weight loss- All the above mentioned factors along with a decreased appetite causing a weight loss and during a normal course of radiotherapy, a person may lose 10-15% of his baseline weight.
- Hoarseness of voice develops towards the 4th week due to a mild swelling of the vocal cords, but the voice usually returns back to normal.
These side effects usually resolve completely but there may be late side effects like dryness and tightening of the skin of the neck, dryness of mouth, mild difficulty in swallowing in most patients. Also hearing loss may persist in some patients and if the brain area was treated there may be some neurocognitive loss too.
And what are the measures that can be taken to prevent or reduce their incidence?
Preventive measures are taken to reduce the incidence of these during treatment.
- Skin care is advised and reinforced during the treatment. They are advised not to rub or scratch the irradiated area, not apply creams or lotions and keep it dry. Skin can be cleaned under running water and liquid non perfumed soap may be used. Wide necked dresses are encouraged and to avoid ornaments over the neck.
- Oral hygiene is to be maintained strictly using a soft toothbrush and fluorinated toothpaste, Regular oral rinses every 2 hrs are to be done with a salt and soda water combination and oral disinfectant gargles 3-4 times daily is to be done. Local anesthetics are used to control the pain during swallowing towards the end of treatment.
- Diet is changed to semi solid during latter phases of treatment and should be monitored to ensure adequate dietary allowances of all nutrients. Diet supplements, vitamins and minerals are prescribed early in the course of treatment to combat weight loss.
Patients are assessed weekly during treatment and the side effects are graded according to severity and when toxicities reach grade 3, treatment is interrupted till adequate recovery. Also weekly nutritional assessment is done to institute timely changes in the diet and monitor weight loss.
Late effects can be reduced by performing regular neck exercises and proper skin care. Dryness of mouth can be managed by conservative measures and in some cases saliva substitutes need to be used. Such late effects can be greatly reduced by newer radiation delivery techniques like IMRT.
Are such newer radiation delivery techniques like IMRT available in Sarawak? How does IMRT differ from Conventional Radiotherapy?
IMRT is a type of 3-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images to clearly mark the areas involved by the tumor and gives the ability to modify the shape and direction of radiation beams in such a way that the tumor and involved areas can be treated to a high dose and normal organs and structures are given a very low dose. This reduces the side effects due to radiotherapy during and after completion of treatment.
But this kind of planning is labor intensive and planning will require a week more than that required for conventional planning. This service was started in Feb 2009 and currently is offered free in Sarawak General Hospital but this form of treatment could cost anywhere between 25,000 to 30,000 RM in private hospitals.
Can older patients with nasopharyngeal cancer be treated just like younger patients?
Patients older than 65 yrs with NPC are assessed at baseline using a questionnaire called Geriatric Functionality Index which has been modified to ascertain the fitness levels of this group of patients to tolerate this kind of treatment. Decisions are made based on the clinical assessment and the GFI scores and treatment is customized based on this data.
We are also currently evaluating IMRT in this subgroup of patients and results are expected to be announced during the SIOG conference in Jan 2011 being held at Kuching.
How is the patient monitored after completion of treatment?
6-8 weeks after completion of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, a CT scan of the head and neck region and Nasal Endoscopy is recommended for all patients, following which they are followed by the ENT and the Oncology department on a 3-4 monthly basis for 2 yrs. Annually a Chest X ray and Ultrasound scan of the liver is done to assess for any spread of the disease. A bone scan is done if there are any complaints of backache. After 2 yrs they are followed up every 6 months.
How are the results of treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer as seen in your institute?
The overall survival is for 2 years is 85% and for 5 years 40%. The survival is better for earlier stages, hence cure rates of around 90% are achieved for stage I and II. With increasing tumor and nodal size this figure comes down as the chance of distant metastases increases.
Hence it is pertinent to be aware of the early signs and symptoms and early referral.
What are the future directions in the treatment, prevention and early detection of this cancer?
There is a lot of research currently underway exploring the molecular and epidemiological etiology of this disease. Currently we are doing active research in this field in collaboration with WHO and IAEA. Also there are clinical trials looking at the feasibility of adding newer less toxic chemotherapy and biological targeted therapy to radiation to improve results and decrease the rate of recurrence and metastasis.
One such targeted agent called Cetuximab has shown promise in recently published results.
Also lot of research is being done in tumor markers that may be able to predict the possibility of recurrence and metastasis but none are available commercially yet. High levels of viral DNA in the blood after completion of treatment has been found to corroborate with an increased incidence of recurrence of the disease after treatment, but these are expensive and are not currently available in government hospitals.


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Information overload.
Every morning, I check headlines, my RSS feed, Twitter, Facebook and two e-mail accounts filled with alerts and PR resources. How do I keep up? Everything is "microcommunicated," which I expect to pass spell check in the next few years.
While the masses say e-mail is dead, I disagree. Almost every reporter I've come in contact with prefers e-mail communication to other traditional or emerging means. In my media relations experience, e-mail beats all other forms of communication 20-to-1 with the help of a follow-up phone call.
I'll concede e-mail is long past its prime. With Google Wave being introduced as the hundredth-or-so newest way to communicate since e-mail, we've all seen a trend of microcommunication. Instant messaging, texting, tweeting, wall posts, comments and a handful of others have all adopted this evolution.
As our expectations on how we receive messages have changed, it can be a little overwhelming for a reporter to be flooded by drawn-out pitches from strangers (us). Reporters will tell you first-hand they have the responsibilities of two (or more) people with newsrooms shrinking across the industry.
To survive as practitioners, we must all practice tight writing, the ability to communicate all the necessary information in fewer paragraphs.
While I refute e-mail is alive and kicking, we must apply what we've learned about the new wave of communication to what we've been doing since the good old days of Web 1.0.


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18 May 1945
Daffy Duck hears a duckling crying, arousing Daffy, so he asks the duckling why he is so sad. The duckling is short-tempered and cried, until the hunter succeeded in stealing the satchel reads a note finding out why the duckling is so sad.
Échec au Roy Trailer (1945)
15 May 1945
In Old New Mexico Trailer (1945)
15 May 1945
The second of Monogram's 1945 trio of "Cisco Kid" westerns, In Old New Mexico stars Duncan Renaldo as Cisco and Martin Garralaga as Pancho.
The Vampire's Ghost Trailer (1945)
21 May 1945
In a small African port, a tawdry bar is run by a old man named Webb Fallon. Fallon is actually a vampire, but he is becoming weary of his "life" of the past few hundred years.
Three's a Crowd Trailer (1945)
23 May 1945
What would you do in this house of fear... if you knew that your husband killed your former flame?
La cabalgata del circo Trailer (1945)
30 May 1945
The lives, loves and vicissitudes of a group of circus performers in the Argentine Pampas around the turn of the century are played out in this drama with songs.
Blonde Ransom Trailer (1945)
01 May 1945
Vicki Morrison is the niece of the irascible old scoundrel Uncle William Morrison. When Vicki's boyfriend and owner of a Broadway nightclub Duke Randall needs $63,000 in a hurry, Vicki fakes her own kidnapping to raise the ransom money from her uncle.
Hare Trigger Trailer (1945)
05 May 1945
Yosemite Sam is trying to rob the train that Bugs Bunny is riding on, and the two face off in several different ways.
Jasper's Minstrels Trailer (1945)
25 May 1945
This one features Jasper talking to the Talking Scarecrow. The Scarecrow then tells Jasper in flashback about his show business days.
Concentration Camp Ebensee Austria Trailer (1945)
08 May 1945
Record of the liberation of a concentration camp in Austria in May 1945.
Zombies on Broadway Trailer (1945)
01 May 1945
Hiring real zombies for a broadway show proves difficult.
A Lamb in a Jam Trailer (1945)
03 May 1945
Blackie the black lamb is chased by a wolf trying to shear Blackie's wool for a winter coat.
The Great John L. Trailer (1945)
25 May 1945
Portrait of legendary fighter John L. Sullivan, aka "The Boston Strong Boy", and his meteoric rise to become the first gloved World Heavyweight Champion.
Smoky Joe Trailer (1945)
25 May 1945
A Terrytoons cartoon released 25 May 1945. A faithful horse retires as the method of getting to a fire and is replaced by a fire engine.
China's Little Devils Trailer (1945)
27 May 1945
In this propaganda film, a courageous group of Chinese children risk their lives to assist downed American pilots escape the ruthless Japanese oppressors.
Mother Goose Nightmare Trailer (1945)
11 May 1945
A Terrytoons cartoon released 11 May 1945. Gandy and Sourpuss take a trip to Mother Goose Land, where they meet the many famous characters who live there.
Trouble Chasers Trailer (1945)
02 May 1945
A pair of gangsters are under the mistaken impression that three goofballs know the location of a valuable stolen necklace.
Wanderer of the Wasteland Trailer (1945)
31 May 1945
In this western, a young cowboy rides out to avenge his father's killer. Eventually, he finds the scoundrel, but by this time opts not to kill him for the cowboy has fallen in love with the outlaw's niece.
The Phantom Of 42nd Street Trailer (1945)
02 May 1945
A theatre critic (Dave O'Brien) teams up with a cop (Jack Mulhall) to investigate the murder of a Broadway actor.
Duel at Yagyu Valley Trailer (1945)
17 May 1945
During the Warring States era, Hozoin Kakuzenbo and Yagyu Tajima-no-kami, being best friends, spend their days acquiring skills of the spear, sword and martial arts.
Topaz Trailer (1945)
23 May 1945
This documentary was secretly and 'illegally' shot inside the prison camps, established during World War II by American authorities to detain US citizens of Japanese descent who were considered a potential threat to national security.
It's Murder She Says... Trailer (1945)
15 May 1945
A haggard mosquito complains how tough life is with the military taking the proper precautions against malaria infection.
The Last Installment Trailer (1945)
05 May 1945
Cell mates Clyde and Griff are both soon being released from jail. Griff offers Clyde an opportunity to continue a life of crime on the outside, implying that his criminal connections would lead to as glamorous a criminal life as there ever was, comparing this situation to the glory days of the 1920s.
Britain at War Trailer (1945)
24 May 1945
Britain at War is a colour documentary shot by Rosie Newman. She filmed scenes of military and civilian life in Great Britain throughout the Second World War.


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If you are having trouble with your bar-codes lining up correctly on your Avery label sheet, the "fit to page" option on your printer is probably on. This is often a default setting and will need to be turned off (un-checked) in your printer settings. Once this option is off your labels should print correctly.
Why Volunteer?
We get it.
Really, we do.
We are busy moms, too.
A four hour work shift at a consignment sale feels a little overwhelming for those of us trying to fit it in to caring for our kids, working, sports, housework, church activities, band practice, theater, homework…oh, and date night with Hubby? Seriously? It's a lot. Being a mom is a lot of work, and Duck-Duck-Goose wants to make your life better, not worse!
But here's the deal…all good things require a little sacrifice. For some, it just really isn't possible. We totally understand. But for those who might be able to squeeze it in, let's talk about why it's worth it:
- There are the obvious things, like the fact that we waive most of your participation fee and enter your name into a drawing for a chance to win 100% of your earnings. You also get to shop early. Now, frankly, when we first started this event a few years ago, this wasn't that big of a deal. The crowds weren't too big, the line not that long and the deals did not go as fast. So if you came in to shop at the consignors' sale, you were pretty good to go. But things are different now. The best deals (remember that incredible bike trailer for $25 last fall?!? Or the brand new train table with ALL the accessories that went for $75?!?) go to the workers who get to shop at 11am because they worked at least 3 shifts. And the best half price deals? Those go to the workers with 4 shifts, or those who work a sorting shift, because we really need those workers, and we reward them with the opportunity to shop early on Half Price Day. The bottom line is: when you work at Duck-Duck-Goose, you get better deals.
- The sale can't run as efficiently as it does without workers. It's that simple. We rely on our workers to get stuff done. More workers mean faster checkout, shorter lines, neater racks, cleaner aisles, and better security. Long lines can sometimes mean that people choose to leave rather than wait in line…that means they don't buy your stuff. Neater racks mean that shoppers can find your stuff more easily. Better security keeps your stuff safer. Workers help us try to match missing tags with their items and get them back on the racks to sell. Without workers, your stuff might sit without a tag, not selling, for longer. Workers make sure your stuff doesn't stay in the dressing room instead of on the racks. Workers make sure that shoppers can find what they are looking for, which just might be your stuff! The bottom line: When you work at Duck-Duck-Goose, you make the sale more efficient and you sell more stuff.
- But there are also less obvious benefits to working at Duck-Duck-Goose. One of the things we hear most often from our workers is "Now I get it!" or "So THAT'S why you tell us to do it that way!!". When you work a sale, you get to see a different aspect of it and you understand the whole process better. Once you work at checkout, you will value barcodes that scan easily, handwriting that is legible, prices and consignor numbers that are easy to recognize. You also see what items sell the most, what prices sell and which ones don't. Once you work the floor, you will greatly value the description and accurate sizes on the tags, and understand how much work it takes to keep the store neat and orderly. You will know where stuff is, and where to look when you are shopping. You pick up the items that have fallen in the floor, and you remember to make sure your stuff is pinned to the hangers. You match missing tags to items, and you realize that you want to write better descriptions for your own items next time. Spend a little time sorting and you will never forget to highlight correctly again. Work at checkout during our half price sale, and you will always remember to red dot your "No Discount" items, and vice versa. The bottom line is: when you work the sale, you understand how the sale works, and you can be much more efficient at both selling and buying.
- Another benefit to working a sale is that you get to spend time with people you didn't know before. This might sound weird, but relationships are a big reason why we do what we do. We believe that God has called us to engage with others in a way that demonstrates Christ's love and helps encourage them in their journey. We get the opportunity to hear the stories of cool things that are going on in our consignors' families, as well as hear about opportunities to care for those families who are hurting and struggling. Our workers get to know a little more of that side of things, and it often serves to encourage them in their own efforts as they raise their children. For some, it's simply an opportunity to spend 4 hours interacting with grown-ups for a change! Our workers often share tagging tips with each other, parenting tips, etc. Best of all, it gives us the opportunity to get to know you better. Knowing who our consignors are, what's important to them, etc., helps us to remember why we do what we do and how we can do it better. We often get our best advice/suggestions for improving the sale from our workers. The bottom line: Working at Duck-Duck-Goose can help build relationships, and relationships make our lives and the sale better!!
We value our workers and each hour they give us is appreciated. We hope you will consider helping Duck-Duck-Goose continue to raise the bar for consignment events in Tennessee, and add a work shift when you consign with us this season!
Worker schedule and sign up is online via our website and opens soon after the opening day of consignor registration. Click on the Workers tab and sign up!
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Have you recently moved? Changed your email address? Got a new last name? If you would like to see what information we have for you in our system, CLICK HERE.
After logging in with your consignor number and password, notice a side link "Update My Account Information" on your Homepage. Click this link to make any necessary updates about yourself.
For all of you who dislike waiting in lines, we have a solution for you!
Don't wait ………. DONATE!
Bring $10 to the next DK event and reserve your spot in line
while YOU continue to SHOP!
Here's how it works…
Local charities and organizations will have volunteers onsite
to stand in line on your behalf… for a small donation ($10).
Imagine the freedom to shop and bring items back to your
"Duck-out-of-Line" volunteer… what a great way to give back!
You will be able to shop and bring your items back to your particular
"Duck-out-of-Line" volunteer. If they reach the front of the line
before your are finished shopping… have no fear…
they will be able to step aside at the front of the line.
When you're ready, you will be next in line! It's that simple.
NOTE: We are still taking volunteers from local youth groups, charities, or other organizations needing to raise support for their particular cause.
Volunteers will receive 100% of the profit from their collections.
It doesn't get better than that! The longer you are able to stay…
the more you will be able to collect.


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Instagram Flashback
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Fab flashback Athena!ReplyDelete
And guess what, mew won Parsley's birthday give-away - WOOOO HOOOOO!
If mew can email your snail mail address to us at deardrbasil @ gmail . com
so we can send mew the epically epic surprise goodie bag.
Have a great weekend
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Mum will email you shortly :)
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Athena, we can tell that your momma loves you so!ReplyDelete
Whoa, you looks pregnant in the middle pic!ReplyDelete
I love seeing your more mischievous side, Athena. You are a beautiful girl ... that's for sure!ReplyDelete
Fun Instagram photos! We haven't been on IG much this week - we are too worried about our friends in the path of Irma - so I am glad to see these.ReplyDelete
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Adulteration has become an effective although illegal method for food companies and food ingredient suppliers to improve the bottom line, sometimes with a complete disregard for the safety of the food as in the case where allergens have been used improve the margin of the product. Here at IIT we use a combination of targeted and non-targeted analysis using advanced analytical technology to investigate the adulteration of a variety of food produces.
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Open source update 07 Jul, 2006
Well, exciting events this week in the world of open source software. In no particular order:
- Puakma Tornado. Congratulations to Brendon Upson and co. who released Tornado server under a GPL. Excellent stuff.
- DominoWiki is this month's spotlighted project on OpenNTF.org. Never heard of it. *cough*
- Spring / Aspect-Oriented Programming / AspectJ. I attended another seminar this week with SkillsMatter, this time presented by Adrian Colyer, entitled Spring 2.0 - Simplifying Enterprise applications; Aspect-Oriented Programming in the Enterprise. Really interesting stuff, all tied-in with the splendid Spring framework. The session was very good, and AOP looks to be an intriguing way of solving a number of issues. My head hurts a little now though.
Good show all round!


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Impact Of Graphic Design In Your Business
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The Democratic Party 2.0: Retooled for the Internet Age
Is it just me, or are both parties starting to sound a little repetitive? Ok, there is new stuff to argue about – banking reform, offshore drilling, bailouts, etc. These are all important issues. But on many items of domestic policy it feels like we're just fighting and refighting the same old wars. We could probably just leave two record players on loop:
Republicans – "Small government, low taxes, free market, Ronald Reagan…"
Democrats – "Social programs, equal rights, corporate greed, George W. Bush…"
But really, those partisan record players have been playing some of the same tracks for over thirty years now. I think it's time to upgrade to an iParty. So what would the Democratic Party 2.0 look like? Well, first we've got to reframe the party platform around some of the biggest issues of the Internet Age – things that the parties are barely dipping their toes into right now.
Examples? I want the Democrats to own net neutrality the way the Republicans own gun rights. I want the Democrats to be the party of national defense when it comes to cyber warfare. I want the Democratic Party to be synonymous with Gov 2.0.
More and more of our social lives and economy are based around the Internet, and our politics should reflect that. There's a huge opening for either party to grab the ball on this and run with it, and whichever one moves first and decisively will leave the other one scrambling to catch up. I think the Democrats are well positioned to be that party. Obama has already made movements to put more government info online and beef up cyber security. Hillary Clinton made her call to "tear down this firewall" earlier this year. Now it's time to take it to the next level.


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Literary Accomplishments:
My poetry has been published in the Daytona Beach Community College's literary magazine, "Reflections" in 1993. I have also been published in the "Famous Poet's Anthology" in 1994 and the Poetry Guild's, "Footprints in the Sand" in 1996. I've had four articles published in the "Daytona Beach News Journal" between 1996 and 1999. I have been published in Love's Chance Magazine, winter 2004. One poem published in Nocturnal Lyric Magazine, fall of 2005. First Place Award- 7-UP/Bi-Mart Holiday Poem Contest, January, 2009.
My song "Over The Edge" was recorded by Hill Top Records in 1998.
I published a poetry book titled "Angels Near and Far" through Publish America in November of 2006. "Soccer Skills" article in May/June, 2009 issue of Scuola Calcio Soccer Coaching Magazine. Won third place in children's story contest through www.smories.com; September 2010. Literature 4 Kids June, 2011. Poetry book, "Hearts, Hopes, and Halos" was published in 2012.
I attended Daytona Beach Community College in 1990- 1993 and took creative writing classes during this period. I became a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators in 2002. As a member I attended the SCBWI Conference in Reno the same year. I attended the SCBWI Nuts and Bolts Workshop in October 2003. I attended Western Nevada Community College. I volunteered at the Tahoe/Reno Film Festival Aug.22-28, 2005 and was a Production Assistant on the short film "Under the Collar."


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text: "Every facet was marvelous — the best workshop experience I've ever had."- David Gilman "This was The Best guitar camp I've been to…just keep doing it."- Scott Stohl "Robben's ability to get to the heart of things is amazing. He creates such a comfortable atmosphere and is so enthusiastic — [he] obviously loves doing this."- Craig Roode "Robben was very accommodating to my (lower) level of musical knowledge. He gave me some fairly simple things to work on that will really help me to improve my playing."- John Forde "This was just an amazing experience. I can't choose just one highlight."- Andre Tennenbaum"Robben is a gifted musician and teacher. Very helpful, clear and soulful."- Elwood H. Smith"Every instructor gave so much of themselves. They were so personable, supportive and helpful."- Dave Dove "It was an ethereal experience."- Mike Bobadicca


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Wlingua is a young start-up company with a focus on providing online language learning services. Since its foundation, the main activity of the company has revolved around the creation and development of an innovative e-learning platform, whose added value relies on our innovative and effective methodology, which is to be found in all the main devices ranging from mobile to PC. This being our core activity, our ultimate aim is to change the way in which languages are learnt through the use of the latest technologies and the wide range of possibilities they offer.
We're looking for freelancers to create vectorial illustrations starting from a predefined style.
We have created an identity of our own through our illustrations and therefore seek someone who is able to stick to our style.
Occasionally, freelancers will have to make illustrations from scratch, but they will also have access to a gallery containing objects, characters and sceneries, which they will need to re-use or change as to create new illustrations.
Work will be supervised by our design and illustration department.
- A good command of English.
- Experience creating flat illustrations.
- Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills.
- Present a portfolio (flat illustrations).
Freelancers' profile:
Applicants must be…
- Creative, dynamic, versatile and able to adapt to a predefined style.
- Responsible, highly organized and have a methodical approach.
- Able to work nimbly and meet tight deadlines
- Meticulous and exhaustive with details.
Our style:
- Flat illustrations with simple, geometric shapes
- Flat, bright colors
- Absence of edges, gradients, textures and effects.
Como participar?
Entre ou crie sua conta para consultar os dados de contato desta oferta.
- Posto:
- Illustrator / Flat illustration
- Empresa:
- Wlingua
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Inventor creates 'Rock Or Something' to lean your MRE on
ATLANTA — What started out as just an idea for one Georgia man is now a product on sale at large military bases across the country, and is even being considered for purchase by many US allies. Joe Paine invented "Or Something" to help military members prepare their MREs after hearing complaints from his son, a Marine who spent more than a year in Iraq.
"I called my dad after a field exercise," said Pfc. Gary Paine. "I read the directions and couldn't understand what the hell an 'or something' was."
The elder Paine says, "My son told me about his fellow Marines having to hold their MREs while they cooked. That is no way to treat the defenders of freedom in this great country."
"And it's just flat out dangerous."
Paine's invention has caught the attention of major companies like Raytheon which recently snagged a $300 million dollar contract from the Defense Department to manufacture 200,000 units of 'Or Somethings'. Replacement parts will be manufactured at 435 plants spread throughout the United States in order to create jobs in all 435 congressional districts.
Paine is proud of the responses he has received so far from the marines in his son's unit.
"We like how easy this product is to use," said Staff Sgt. Salvador Goodman. "It's right at our ASVAB level."
While Paine says skeptics exist, he has had to make countless sacrifices in the development and has never stopped believing in the product because he wants to help the troops.
"I'm not doing this for the money," Paine says. "Though the dumptrucks full of cash don't hurt."
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"We like how easy this product is to use," said Staff Sgt. Salvador Goodman. "It's right at our ASVAB level."
Pure gold!
I am starting to get tired of people encroaching upon my copyright and trademark on "or something". I've held that copyright, patent and trademark since Reagan was thought to be a good idea.
That's slightly older than rocks.
Or something.


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Great Northern Services was founded in 1978 with one employee and one small grant to provide housing rehabilitation services to clients in Burney, CA.
Our staff has over a combined 175 years of experience managing GNS programs and each are recognized professionals in their fields on local, state and national levels. They have personal, direct experience with the local circumstances and needs of targeted income groups throughout the county. Working together, GNS continues to provide services to the cities of Dunsmuir, Mt. Shasta, Weed, Dorris, Fort Jones, Etna, Yreka, Tulelake, Montague and the County of Siskiyou for their Economic Development, Housing and Rehabilitation and Community Infrastructure Programs. Individuals are helped through county-wide programs for food, energy and weatherization assistance along with HIV/AID prevention assistance.
Over the past 37 years GNS has had a positive impact in Siskiyou County with the following grant/contract funds:
- 17 Years of Economic Development – 114 Business Loans in the amount of 9.5M dollars from resources from the California Housing and Community Development in EDBG and OTC Loans. This has resulted in over 400 jobs at a cost of $21,600 per loan.
- 37 Years of Housing Rehabilitation – over 300 homes and over 25M dollars to cities and the county resourced from the California Housing and Community Development (CDBG) in STBG and RLA Loans.
- 27 Years of Community Infrastructure – all 10 Siskiyou County jurisdictions have applied for and received funding from California Housing and Community Development for over 18M dollars.
- GNS has collectively recirculated $2.3 million earned from loan payments back into our communities.
- 20 Years of Food Commodities and Emergency Food Distribution – Delivery every other month to 18 sites helping over 556,000 people with their basic food needs. 11 Emergency Food Pantry Sites assisted at a total of 178,600 people. Two Soup kitchens served 371,520 meals assisting 143,000 people.
- 25 Years of Section 8 Rental and Landlord Assistance – Serving 5,500 Families and landlords for a total dollar amount of $7.6M circulating into the County. This program is now run out of Shasta County, call 530-225-5160.
- 27 years of Energy and Weatherization Assistance – over 62,500 households have secured energy assistance for a total of over $25M dollars and over 9,000 homes have received weatherization improvements for a total of $31.5M dollars.
- 20 Years of HIV/AID Assistance – 630 clients have received assistance for a total of over $3.7M
On September 15, 2014 the Boles Fire in Weed completely consumed our historic office building on School Hill along with company vehicles, food and supplies inventories. As of September 17, 2014 offices were relocated to 310 Boles Street in Weed and all programs were up and running.


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I have become more self sufficient and achieved lots of my goals since attending Leeds Specialist Autism Services
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About Leeds Specialist Autism Services
We've been in the Leeds area since 2007 and have recently moved to bigger premises from Dewsbury Road to Stourton. Through various forms of support we aim to make a positive difference to people's lives, ultimately enabling them to reach their goals and fulfil their potential. If you would like to find out more about our services, arrange a visit or make a referral, please contact us on the details below.
Site information
Opening times:
Monday – Friday: 09:30 – 17:00
Wheelchair access:
On site, off the road parking (car park) – please remember to use a visitor's permit.
Types of support
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Our address
Great Northern House Junction 7 Business Park Stourton Leeds LS10 3DQ
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01132 775 656
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Portlaoise Office
Tullamore Office
Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Tel: (057) 8621352
Fax: (057) 8621877
Castle Buildings, Tara Street, Tullamore
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Tel: (057) 9349400
Fax: (057) 9351400
Enactment of Ombudsman (Amendment) Act 2012
From 1st May 2013, the Office of the Ombudsman will be empowered to examine complaints arising from any action taken by ETBs in the performance of administrative functions. The Ombudsman will only deal with a complaint after it has first been dealt with through the internal complaints system of the ETB.
Laois & Offaly ETB is committed to providing you with a high quality service. However, we recognise that mistakes or delays will occasionally occur. If you are not satisfied with our service, please let us know so that we can work to improve them. A complaint can be made in person, by telephone, by fax, in writing, or by email. The complaint will then be brought to the attention of staff in the relevant department / centre, who will try to resolve your complaint without delay. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the complaints procedure, you may request an examination of your complaint by the Office of the Ombudsman.
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Because why should guys get to have all the dirty talk fun?
Guys, yes, you will! But dammit, it's amazing.
Hello (again), Moto!!!
Baby Solange!!!
"There was only one single piece of poop. So in that moment..."
"I didn't even bring their leashes!"
"Those are certainly the most dramatic ones," photographer Jay Philbrick said of his cliffside bridal shoots.
Warning: The Honest Trailer is about to ruin your childhood ... again.
Come on, bro, your dick is not "thick cut."
It all makes so much sense now.
He was this week's celebrity guest on the new Ryan Seacrest show Knock Knock.
"I'll make you proud to call me your son."
Candy is dandy, and liquor is quicker. Win-win.


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We do love our abbreviations, don't we?
The cloud computing industry's no exception. Even as the cloud's seen increasing use throughout the enterprise, there's still a ton of confusion over precisely what it is and does. That's not helped along by the fact that people bandy about terms like IaaS and SaaS with abandon.
Let's see if we can't clear the air a bit. Today, we're going to discuss the difference between the three major 'brands' of cloud deployment, as well as what each is used for. Let's get right into it.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
We'll start with what I feel to be the simplest cloud model to understand. Software as a Service is pretty much exactly what it sounds like – it's a distribution model for applications in which they're available as a service rather than being installed on a user's device. Generally, how it works is a SaaS vendor hosts instances of the application in their cloud, and clients access that app through the Internet.
There's a very good chance you already use some SaaS apps in your day-to-day life. Tons of mobile apps have most of their functionality tied to the cloud, with only a thin client installed on the user's device. Plenty of analytics and CRM apps like Salesforce use a SaaS model as well.
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Next up, we've got Infrastructure-as-a-Service. Generally, when you talk about the cloud, this is the first thing that comes to mind. With IaaS, a client deploys virtualized computing resources via the cloud. Most commonly, this is either storage or a virtual server. It's sort of a natural 'next step' in virtualization technology, allowing for near-infinite scaling, a ton of flexibility, and the ability to deploy a ton of infrastructure at a minimal cost.
IaaS customers typically pay for their cloud infrastructure on-demand – meaning they only pay for what they use. The cloud also provides incredibly redundancy for IaaS platforms, as even if an instance 'fails,' another can be immediately rolled up.
Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)
Last but certainly not least, We've got PaaS. Admittedly, this one's the most confusing of the three. It's obvious that IaaS is basically cloud hardware, while SaaS is software. So what does that leave, exactly?
More software, actually.
Let me explain. Whereas SaaS typically involves the deployment of completed applications and software, PaaS provides a development platform on which that software can be developed and deployed. It's essentially a cloud environment that can be easily tweaked and modified as an organization's development needs change.
If you're scratching your head and thinking that what PaaS provides can be easily offered by IaaS, you're right. The trade-off is that PaaS tends to be a bit cheaper, even if it lacks a bit in flexibility and power. Salesforce's Force.COm platform is one example, as is Heroku, Amazon Web Services, and Elastic Beanstalk.
That's pretty much it – those are the three major 'breeds' of cloud computing model. Use whichever one your business requires. And if you need a host that'll provide you with a powerful cloud to use, check out Liberty Center One – we'll do whatever we can to get your business set up with a solution that fits its needs like a glove.Follow Liberty Center One: