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For the last four years, New York Democrats have had to contend with an only-in-Albany riddle: In a 63-member State Senate with slightly more Democrats than there are Republicans, how do the Republicans manage to hold a majority?
The answer often lies with one rogue Democrat: Senator Simcha Felder, who votes with the Republicans and whose heavily Democratic, overwhelmingly Orthodox Jewish district in Brooklyn voted just as overwhelmingly for President-elect Donald J. Trump.
To the Democrats' endless frustration, Mr. Felder has never once caucused with members of his own party, defecting to the other side of the aisle within days of being elected in 2012.
This year, the Democrats' long electoral migraine did not lift. With absentee ballots in two close races on Long Island still being counted to settle the final Senate margins, the Democrats would need to win at least one of those, lure back the seven-member Independent Democratic Conference — which has teamed up with the Republicans to govern the Senate for several years — and reclaim Mr. Felder in order to form a working majority.
But Mr. Felder declined to come along, revealing on Sunday night that he would remain a Republican in Senate allegiance if not in name, telling the political television program "Capital Tonight" that he would "have to have a compelling reason to leave" the Republican caucus. The mainstream Democrats' offer, he said, had fallen short. (Mr. Felder, who ran on the Republican as well as the Conservative and Democratic ballot lines for the first time this year, said the Republicans had not promised him anything specific.)
As the voter rolls have it, the district — which is dominated by Hasidic and other Orthodox Jewish residents in the Borough Park, Kensington and Midwood neighborhoods — is heavily Democratic, the better to register influence in city Democratic primaries, which often determine the outcome of general elections.
But party affiliation often bows to parochial concerns here: Mr. Felder's constituents, many of whom send their children to yeshivas, want the state to provide tuition assistance for religious schools, among other faith-driven issues, and Senate Republicans have been far more receptive to taking measures that would benefit religious education than the Democrats.
The district went for Mr. Trump, a Republican, by large margins. It was also an easy pickup for Mitt Romney four years ago.
"Their allegiance is to their foundational religious practices and beliefs, not necessarily party identity," said Michael Tobman, a Brooklyn-based political consultant who has worked on several races involving Orthodox communities.
Democratic leaders have considered trying to oust Mr. Felder in a primary battle before, but his popularity in the district makes him all but immune to challenges.
"He can't lose," Mr. Tobman said. "If they primary him, they could say goodbye to any possible rapprochement in the future."
Still, Democrats responded on Monday to Mr. Felder's decision with overt appeals to party unity.
"It's a shame, given how important it's going to be to hold the line at the state level against what we expect to be very draconian efforts out of Washington, that we're likely to have a majority of the Senate be elected Democratic and still not be able to govern," said Senator Michael N. Gianaris of Queens, who serves as the Democrats' chief political strategist.
A spokesman for the Republicans, Scott Reif, said of Mr. Felder, "We look forward to continuing to work with him to move this state forward."
Without Mr. Felder, the mainstream Democrats would need to win the contested Long Island races and strike a deal with Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, the leader of the Independent Democrats.
Emerging from Election Day without much clarity on which party would end up with a numerical advantage, both sides, as so often before, have hastened to pay court to Mr. Felder and Mr. Klein.
Before ending the suspense about his decision, Mr. Felder met with Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the Westchester County Democrat who leads the mainstream conference, as well as John J. Flanagan, the Republican Senate majority leader, saying as recently as last week that he would join whichever side offered him the "best deal."
He also got a call from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, a Democrat, who, in his efforts to position New York as a liberal foil to Mr. Trump's Washington, may have a greater interest than usual in installing a true Democratic majority.

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Hackers Are Holding the Latest 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Movie Hostage
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After the latest season of Orange Is the New Black was stolen, held for random, and subsequently leaked when Netflix refused to pay up, another major property has been taken hostage by a group of hackers: Disney's latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Like the aforementioned OITNB situation, the hackers are threatening to leak Dead Men Tell No Tales unless a massive ransom is paid in Bitcoin. Though Disney has refused to comment on the situation, insiders say that it, like Netflix, will refuse to pay the ransom.
Dead Men Tell No Tales is on track to hit theaters on May 26 and, though it remains unclear how a leak would affect the film, it likely wouldn't stop the masses from seeing the summer blockbuster in theaters: to date, the franchise has pulled in over $3.72 billion USD at the worldwide box office.


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It depends how long you are travelling for or if you are moving onto another country after but you will not need to pack much for SE Asia. The climate will stay the same all year round which will be in the mid 30´s so light clothing will be best. It will also help if you use a backpack rather than a suitcase as it will be more comfortable for you to travel around with.
A great value arrival into Thailand, jam-packed with exciting activities and excursions. Planned perfectly to give you an unforgettable 16-day experience, combining an epic Full-Moon Party and Island hopping trip, this trip really offers the best of Thailand for those are on limited travel time. We help you meet people and get to know your surroundings and pack in some awesome activities while exploring this beautiful country.
Tropical beaches? Island paradises? Amazing adventures? Welcome to the trip of a lifetime; the ultimate bucket list journey through Thailand! If you love beaches, nature, adventure and a healthy dose of partying, then this is the trip for you!
Amazing value, and perfect for first-time or solo travellers, you´ll instantly make a bunch of new friends in your travel group who will share amazing travel experiences with you.
From the bustling metropolis of Bangkok to the remote hidden beaches and islands made famous by legend and movies, this tour packs in so much epicness and adventure in just 16 days!
The Thailand Bucket List 16 Day Tour: Trip Highlights
- 16 days in the land of the smiles for a price that will keep you grinning!
- The excitement and hedonism of Khao San Rd
- Tuk Tuk ride through Bangkok
- Temples, palaces and markets and cruising down the Chao Praya river
- Go Xtreme in the stunning Khao Sok National Park with bamboo rafting, kayaking tubing and cliff jumping.
- You get to spend the night on amazing unique floating bungalows in an off the beaten track beautiful destination
- Amazing longtail boat trips and boat parties
- Stay overnight on Bottle Beach one of the most secluded paradises in Thailand
- 4 days on stunning Island Koh Tao
- Eating some of the most amazing Thai food with the rest of the Xtreme Gap group in Koh Phangan
- Stay a few nights on Koh Phangan. The party Island
- Visit the famous Maya Bay on Phi Phi Island
- Kayaking in Railay Beach, Krabi
- Snorkelling boat trip in Phi Phi
- Visit the little locals on Monkey Beach
- Party Tuk Tuk in Patong, Phuket
- Wicked laughs and fully guided with a trip leader
- All accommodation, activities and transport included
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The Thailand Bucket List 16 Day Tour: Full Details
Thailand is the dream destination for any adventure-loving traveller itching to get out and see the beauty of the world, experience the kindness of people and have one of the most epic trips of a lifetime.
Thailand ticks all the boxes; sun, sea, sand, islands, adventure, nightlife, shopping, culture, history and friendly people. This tour is the perfect first-time trip for anyone looking to travel with a group of like-minded, similar aged people. Fully guided by English-speaking, Western guides, you´ll always feel safe, comfortable and at ease with the people around you.
Imagine yourself traveling through the bustling streets of Bangkok on a shaky tuk tuk, diving headfirst into crystal clear emerald water, partying on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, or riding an elephant through lush tropical rainforest. The exotic smells, breath-taking sights, mouth-watering tastes and new sounds of traveling through Thailand will live long on in your memory after the trip is over. The Xtreme Gap Thailand Bucket List takes in the very best of Thailand in 16 amazing, adventure-filled days, including plenty of down time on some of the most famous and beautiful beaches in the world!
So make memories to last a lifetime; visit Thailand and have the time of your life. There´ll never be a better time than now; Thailand is waiting for you
You´re getting closer and closer to the greatest adventure of your life. Just 10 minutes from landing in Bangkok airport, you start to feel the butterflies in your stomach. A new friend is waiting for you on the other side, ready to take you through the crazy streets of Bangkok to your accommodation and a group of fellow travellers who will soon become close friends. Once you´ve taken some time to relax and unwind in the guesthouse after your flight, you´ll head out for dinner and drinks with your new friends and travel buddies on the iconic Khao San Road.
Welcome to the first day of your amazing Thai adventure! It only gets better from here!
Bangkok is known as the ´Venice of the East´, so what better way to explore the city than taking to the rivers. Cruising along the Chao Phraya River, you´ll experience one of the most epic skylines in Asia, seeing how the modern metropolis has merged with the ancient temples to create one of the most fascinating cities in the world.
After the river cruise, you´ll visit two of the most important temples in Thailand, where you´ll get your first experience of the beauty and intrigue of Thai history and culture. Next, we´ll jump on a Tuk Tuk for a whirlwind ride through the city back to Khao San Road. If you´ve never been on a Tuk Tuk before, you´ll be laughing (and possibly screaming) all the way, as it swerves and dodges all sorts of traffic and obstacles imaginable. Who knew driving could be so adventurous!
Finish the day with an amazing lunch and dinner in one of the best eating spots in Bangkok, Khao San Road; cheap, authentic and delicious!
Your final day in Bangkok sees you getting ready to head to the tropical south of the country. After checking out of your accommodation, you´ll have an opportunity to relax with a traditional Thai Massage in a local spa. This should keep you sufficiently chilled out during your overnight train journey to the south of the country. You´ll probably be so relaxed that you´ll fall asleep on the train. If not, make sure to check out the awesome views of the Thai countryside.
Don´t worry though, as you´ll have plenty of time to pick up some souvenirs and do a little shopping in the awesome Khao San Road before you depart from Bangkok.
Prepare to be in awe of the beauty of Khao Sok National Park. Arriving bright and early at 7am, after the overnight train, you´ll be taken direct to the stunning park. Your accommodation here just so happens to be floating on the Cheow Larn Lake. Yep, you read correctly! These cute wooden bungalows are situated on a beautiful turquoise lake, surrounded by mountains covered in lush evergreen rainforest. You can even sit right outside your bungalow door, cooling down by dangling your feet in the lake!
Swimming, kayaking, tubing, bamboo rafting and cave exploring are just some of the awesome adrenaline-pumping activities that can be enjoyed in the park, while surrounded by some of the most gorgeous scenery you´ll ever see. We´re sure you´ll never want to leave your temporary home floating on the lake. However, Thai beaches are waiting:and that´s a pretty good excuse to keep moving!
Today we leave Khao Sok National Park via ferry to Koh Phangan, one of the most iconic and beautiful areas in Thailand. You´ll spend the day on Bottle Beach, a postcard-perfect beach with bright white sand and turquoise blue water, often regarded as one of the best beaches in Thailand!
Swim, sunbathe, relax or snorkel during the day, while in the evening we´ll prepare an awesome private beach party for you and your travel buddies. Cocktails, a campfire, lanterns and music will make this evening one of the most memorable during your travels in Thailand.
After a few drinks and dances around the campfire, you won´t have very far to go for a good nights sleep. In fact, you´ll still be able to hear the sounds of the ocean as you stay in your own private beach bungalow just a few metres from the waves. Not a bad way to spend a day!
Wake up in paradise and step out onto the soft sand of Bottle Beach. Today, you can spend the morning sleeping, swimming, getting your tan on, or taking selfies with the world´s best backdrop!
The afternoon is reserved for your Muay Thai boxing experience! Hopping in a taxi boat, we´ll head towards the fishing town of Chaloklum, where you´ll get picked up by open air taxi and travel back through the heart of Phangan to Haad Rinn. It is here where you will try your hand at a bit of Thai boxing. Over the course of an hour your will learn about the sport of Muay Thai, techniques of the national sport and experience a training session with a local fighter. After building up a sweat we check into our accommodation in Haad Rinn just in time for a shower and some sunset drinks in one of our favourite beach bars.
Koh Phangan is one of the best snorkelling and diving spots in the world, and at 11am you´ll be on your way there to explore the water and island for the day. From bathing in a waterfall like a boss, to enjoying lunch on the beach and watching the sunset from the boat, your day in Koh Phangan will definitely be one for the scrapbook!
In the evening, back at the resort we´ll enjoy a dinner courtesy of the tour organizers. Of course no event is finished without some celebratory drinks to commemorate your first amazing week in paradise! On the beach, you´ll party, enjoy a famous Thai bucket or two, and dance the night away, preferably on your bare feet!
Take in the scenery of the West coast of Koh Phangan as we drive up to Laem Som lake, where we spend the day attempting to tackle the famous obstacles at the Phangan Challenge( a bit like total wipeout).
In the late afternoon meet back at our hostel for a UV painting session to get us ready for the big Full Moon party. We will take you to the coolest spots for some pre drinks before hitting up the full moon party itself in TruTravels style! Those of you hardcore enough to make it to sunrise (the best bit), may even get to join us at the after party which starts at 6am! No rest for the wicked.
Today is set aside for recovery. We felt you would probably want some chill time to recharge your batteries after the big night so the only planned activity today is a nice Thai massage and possibly a film at a local bar. Unless you are one of those crazy party animals that decided to join us at the after party!
Off we go to Koh Tao or 'Turtle Island' by ferry where we will spend the next 2 nights. (Recently voted 'Best Island in S.E. Asia' in a Trip Advisor survey). We stay in town, 5 mins from the beautiful Sairee beach.
During your time here, we grab a boat ride from Koh Tao across to the adjoining and amazingly beautiful island of Koh Nang Yuan. Here we can snorkel in the Japanese gardens and trek up to the incredible views to get some postcard-worthy pics of the adjoining beaches and bays. After we head back to Koh Tao we will have some free time before meeting for dinner and jumping on the famous Koh Tao Pub Crawl!
On Day 12, get active or soak up some rays on this free day. For those looking for a chilled out beach day, we can arrange a taxi around to Tanote Bay, one of our favourite spots on the island. In the evening, we will jump on the night ferry over to the mainland where we are picked up by our private minibus (with tunes & DVD player) and taken over to the West coast and our next stop, the famous Phi Phi Islands.
Once arriving into Phi Phi we will check in to our accommodation and take a trek up to the stunning viewpoint across the island before enjoying the epic beach nightlife. So worth the walk!
Today you will be lucky enough to take a sunset boat trip around the islands. We stop at the well known Maya Bay (Where they actually filmed 'The Beach'), Monkey Island and the Viking caves, as well as some snorkelling in Phi Phi's beautiful emerald waters. Lunch is included on the boat and after sunset, we go swimming with the phosphorescence (really cool glow in the dark plankton).
Today celebrates the final two nights of an awesome trip! We hop on the island boat over to Phuket, the largest of the Thai islands where we finish the trip. In the evening, we will explore the wonders of Phuket & Patong or take some party Tuk Tuks to continue the celebration.
Today we say farewell but don't worry as we can help you sort out all of your onward travel from Phuket, whether it's back to Bangkok for a flight home or the next leg of your Thailand adventure! Just let us know your plan and we can point you in the right direction!
During the trip you will stay in a variety of gorgeous cosy guesthouses, backpacker hostels and even in a floating resort. You share your accommodation with one other person of the same sex. We really go to town on the quality of accommodation as well for instance on the final night you will stay in a luxurious resorts.
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What's Included?
All transport, accommodation and activities are included in your epic Thailand trip of a lifetime, so you don´t need to worry about anything. Simply get yourself here and we´ll take care of the rest!
What else is included?
- Airport pickup (up to 2 days before the tour)
- 15 Nights' accommodation transport included
- Bangkok river cruise & Temples
- Thai Massage & Overnight train
- Khao Sok National Park & floating bungalows
- Swimming, tubing, kayaking, cliff jumping
- Boat trip around Koh Phangan
- Snorkelling & waterfalls (seasonal)
- Bottle beach & Muay Thai lesson
- Phangan Challenge Lake
- Sunset pool party
- Full Moon party
- Koh Tao & Koh Nangyuan
- Phi Phi Island
- Maya Bay boat trip
- Phuket
What's Excluded?
- Travel Insurance
- Most Meals
- Visa
- Flights
- Return transfer to Bangkok
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I speak to other group members before I go? Yes of course you can. We will put you in touch with other group members shortly before your tour. You can also join our Facebook page to interact with your group and others, see pictures etc.
It is recommended that you do take malaria pills in some parts of Thailand and the surrounding countries. The areas that we visit during the tour are generally considered malaria free however this can change so always speak to your GP before you travel and if you are going to other areas of Thailand and S.E. Asia it is very likely that you will need some. You can also consult the CDC website for more info
If you are susceptible to motion sickness then you may experience symptoms during a cruise/ferry, although symptoms tend to disappear as you adapt to the conditions in one or two days. Your Group Leader can help you pick up some medication that will help with this or you could look into getting some sea sickness bands which are now commonly available
Some meals are included so please make sure you let us know in good time if you have any special dietary requirements. Please click here to see the itinerary in full which will tell you what meals are included.
The Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) does recommendations vaccinations such as hepatitis A & B and Typhoid as well as being sure you are up to date on routine vaccinations. For more information, you can visit the CDC website but please remember that information surrounding vaccinations changes on a regular basis so always consult your GP before you travel.
The first day of your tour is mainly a check-in/meet and greet. It gives you the chance to chill out after a long haul flight. Day two is the start of your activities. Do I need to pay for any transport? All transport is included with the Experience within the week.
(Please note: If you arrive in Bangkok 3 days or more prior to your start date, you may have to arrange and pay for your own airport transfer.) and if you choose to go out in the evenings or take part in activities not included in the itinerary then you will need to pay for your own cabs etc…
Any time is a good time. The climate is relatively steady throughout the year and it depends where in Thailand you are going. It can rain more down South during October and November and there are some fluctuations in temperature but in most of the country it is guaranteed to be hot all year round! See our Weather page for more info. When will I meet my group leader? Your tour leader will greet you off your flight at Bangkok airport and take you to your guesthouse. If you have already arrived in Bangkok prior to your start date, then we will put you in touch and your Group Leader will arrange to meet you at the guesthouse when you arrive.
It differs from city to city but very rarely drops below 25 degrees Celsius. Bangkok is always around 35c and tends to have the odd down pour. Do not pay attention to the iphone weather app as it will always say thunderstorms in Bangkok. Not the case! On the islands it is less humid and averages around 33c all year round. They do have a brief rain season between October and November, however it usually only rains for about an hour or two with sunshine for the rest of the day. Check out our country info page for more info.
Yes. The media has a tendency to report only the very worst news, which means that we can get quite a negative impression of a country and quite often we don't hear anything about the very friendly, helpful people and extraordinary cultures in these amazing destinations.
Nearly 95% of Thailand's population is Buddhist of the Theravada school, though Buddhism in this country has become integrated with folk beliefs such as ancestor worship as well as Chinese religions from the large Thai-Chinese population. Buddhist temples in Thailand are characterized by tall golden stupas, and the Buddhist architecture of Thailand is similar to that in other Southeast Asian countries, particularly Cambodia and Laos, with which Thailand shares cultural and historical heritage.
You will automatically be granted a 28 day tourist visa on entry to Thailand if you are from one of the countries on the exemption list (see our Visa page). If you are considering staying in Thailand for longer then you may need to arrange your own visa. Visit the Visa Info page on our website to find out all you need to know.
Book your flights to land on your start date if you can. Do not book your flights until you have booked with us and received a confirmation invoice. Generally people will arrive on that date or one or two days before hand. If you land much before or are already in Thailand just let us know and we will help you arrange a transfer and to meet at our accommodation.
Yes. Let us know via email if you are arriving early and your group leader will reserve a room for you at your guesthouse. All you would need to do is pay for the additional nights. Once your group starts,we will cover the rest.
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About Dades and Todra Gorges
Boumalne de Dades and Tineghir are ideal places to stay if you are doing some walking, exploring in a hire car or even climbing the famous gorges of the Dades Valley and Todra Valley. Fascinating places and scenery in their own right and a superb bonus to be enjoyed en route to the Sahara.
At the entrance to the beautiful Dades Gorge area and overlooking the valley itself from the hillside. Boumalne de Dades is the place to stay if you are looking for a hotel with a bit of a difference, great scenery and authentic Kasbah service as a base to explore the grandiose gorges to the north. The Jbel Saghro is situated south of Boumalne where one can observe some of the 150 varieties of birds already spotted in the Valley of the Birds. At the end of September, the little village of Aït Ameur, situated about 20km from Imilchil, holds the Fiancé moussem. Thousands of Berbers pitch their traditional tents near this High Atlas village and join in the festivities. As well as being a fair, marriages are arranged or celebrated on this occasion.
Between Ouarzazate and Boumalne the route along the Dades Valley passes through a route lined with kasbahs (ruined and renovated); it is also known as the Valley of the Roses and El Kelaa des M'Gouna is the centre of this industry. The fortified village renowned for its rosewater, made from petals grown all around this region. Just like the Dades Gorges and Todra Gorge further to the east, this side valley with its pinkish-red cliffs is a wonderful place for hiking. In May, the rose has the place of honour in a three-day festival held throughout the area - you can see rose water being made and buy associated products or just enormous bunches of roses to dry.
Tineghir is a lovely city that lies between the High Atlas mountains in the north and Jbel Saghro in the south; it comes alive on Mondays when the Berber souk is held, attracting people from all the villages in the surrounding mountains BUT you are most likely to stay here for the situation near the entrance to the amazing Todra Gorge. The gorge itself is a 30 minute short drive along the palm-lined valley so any of the hotels featured here is ideal for visiting the gorge. Majestic cliffs towering 300m are a worthy sight for any travellers passing this way for a hike, a half day visit or simply to stand and be amazed (you can get a drink and a snack, too) en route along the circuit of the south.
Tineghir also offers many cultural interests, such as the famous Jewish neighbourhood and the pottery of El Hart, the Afanour Mosque, the palm grove and El Khorbat with its Museum of Oasis. The city is built around a promontory dominated by the ruins of an old residence of Glaoui, which was a military outpost during the protectorate. The palmeraie, at 35 km, is full of small Ksours and Kasbahs. Walks on foot or by bike are offered to visitors, where they can discover community organisation, in terms of work in fields like water distribution.
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The hotel offers a choice of troglodyte (cave) rooms, tented dwellings or the 'classic' rooms; there is a large pool and great Moroccan cuisine.
Surrounded by the Atlas Mountains and offering views of the Dades valley.
The Kasbah Itran overlooks the Dades Valley near Kelaa M'Gouna. It is a great value alternative place to stop en route between Ouarzazate and the desert further to the east.


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Join Lyrix Organix and Cardboard Citizens for a free live sharing of Sound Minds Vol 1: a concept album for the 21st century devised, written, produced and performed by young people at Platform in Islington.
Chasing Shadows will be the first time this brand new musical work (created as a result of the Sound Minds workshop) is performed live. The group will then head to Roundhouse Studios to record the EP which will be available to download on 30 June.
Don't miss your chance to support this talented group perform as part of Islington's Word2017 Festival.
Chasing Shadows takes place on 15 June at 7pm. Tickets are free. To reserve a space in advance, email email@example.com
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METALLICA And LOU REED: First 'Lulu' Audio Sample Is Here!
An audio sample of the song "The View" — taken from the forthcoming musical collaboration between Lou Reed and METALLICA, "Lulu" — can be streamed at Amazon.com. It is also available in the YouTubeclip below.
"Lulu" will be released on November 1 in North America via Warner Bros. Records and one day earlier (October 31) in the rest of the world through Universal Music. The CD was co-produced by Reed, METALLICA, Hal Willner — who has produced albums for Reed, Marianne Faithfull, and Laurie Anderson, among others — and Greg Fidelman. Fidelman also mixed the record.
"Lulu" final track listing:
01. Brandenburg Gate (4:19)
02. The View (5:17)
03. Pumping Blood (7:24)
04. Mistress Dread (6:52)
05. Iced Honey (4:36)
06. Cheat On Me (11:26)
07. Frustration (8:33)
08. Little Dog (8:01)
09. Dragon (11:08)
10. Junior Dad (19:28)
The idea for these two giants of modern music to work together was born after the 25th anniversary Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame concerts in New York City in October 2009. METALLICA — singer/guitarist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo — played with Reed on VELVET UNDERGROUND classics "Sweet Jane" and "White Light/White Heat". "We knew from then that we were made for each other," Reed says.
After that triumphant performance, Reed suggested they all make a record together. At first they planned to record an album of Reedfraven's older material, what Ulrich describes as "some of Lou's lost jewels — songs that he felt he'd like to give a second spin, and we could do whatever it is we do to some of those songs." That idea "hung in the air for a couple of months." Then, a week or two before that session was to begin, "Lou called up and said, 'Listen, I have this other idea.'"
That idea was to record a series of songs Reed had written for American avant-garde theater director Robert Wilson and German theater group the Berliner Ensemble's production of the "Lulu Plays", which premiered in April at the Theatre am Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin, founded by Bertolt Brecht. The songs are inspired by German expressionist Frank Wedekind's early 20th century plays "Earth Spirit" and "Pandora's Box", and were a rewrite of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven", which emerged as a graphic novel on Fantagraphics Press.
"We were very interested in working with Lou," says Hetfield. "I had these giant question marks: What's it going to be like? What's going to happen? So it was great when he sent us the lyrics for the 'Lulu' body of work. It was something we could sink our teeth into. I could take off my singer and lyricist hat and concentrate on the music part. These were very potent lyrics, with a soundscape behind them for atmosphere. Lars and I sat there with an acoustic and let this blank canvas take us where it needed to go. It was a great gift, to be asked to stamp 'TALLICA on it. And that's what we did."
"We had to bring 'Lulu' to life in a sophisticated way, using rock," Reed says. "And the hardest power rock you could come up with would have to be METALLICA. They live on that planet. We played together, and I knew it: dream come true. This is the best thing I ever did. And I did it with the best group I could possibly find. By definition, everybody involved was honest. This has come into the world pure. We pushed as far as we possibly could within the realms of reality."
"It's definitely not a METALLICA album, or a Lou Reed album," adds Hammett. "It's something else. It's a new animal, a hybrid."
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I have read the journal's policy and have the following conflicts. MRC, MNC, SRH, IIHMH, RN, PP, KR, UT, SJT, NHT, DNW, and IKY are investigators in clinical trials of other compounds under development by Sanofi Pasteur. AB, YH, TL and TAW are employees of Sanofi Pasteur, the study sponsor.
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Common causes of acute febrile illness in tropical countries have similar symptoms, which often mimic those of dengue. Accurate clinical diagnosis can be difficult without laboratory confirmation and disease burden is generally under-reported. Accurate, population-based, laboratory-confirmed incidence data on dengue and other causes of acute fever in dengue-endemic Asian countries are needed.
This prospective, multicenter, active fever surveillance, cohort study was conducted in selected centers in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam to determine the incidence density of acute febrile episodes (≥38°C for ≥2 days) in 1,500 healthy children aged 2–14 years, followed for a mean 237 days. Causes of fever were assessed by testing acute and convalescent sera from febrile participants for dengue, chikungunya, hepatitis A, influenza A, leptospirosis, rickettsia, and
During the study period, the most common identified causes of pediatric acute febrile illness among the seven tested for were chikungunya,
Acute febrile episodes are common in children living in tropical countries. Diagnosis can be challenging because symptoms of the more common infectious causes are similar and often mimic those of dengue. Asia Pacific has over 70% of the worldwide dengue disease burden, although dengue incidence is generally underestimated because most surveillance systems are passive or based on clinical diagnosis without laboratory confirmation. Understanding the local etiology of febrile illness and the incidence of dengue is important when planning large-scale vaccine trials. This prospective, active fever surveillance, cohort study was carried out in children in five dengue-endemic Asian countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam – during 2010–2011. Acute febrile episodes occurred in 289 (19.3%) of the cohort of 1,500 children. Among the diseases for which antibodies were tested using commercial kits, the top three causes of acute fever were chikungunya,
Undifferentiated febrile illnesses are common in children living in tropical areas of Asia. Common causes include dengue, malaria, leptospirosis, influenza A,
Dengue is caused by four serotypes (DEN1–4) of the genus Flavivirus
Although dengue prevention currently relies on mosquito control, vaccine candidates are under development
This prospective cohort study in children was therefore carried out in five dengue-endemic countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Active surveillance for febrile illness was carried out in the cohort population to determine the incidence and proportion of acute febrile episodes that were caused by dengue, as well as by chikungunya, hepatitis A and influenza A viruses, leptospirosis, rickettsia, and
The study protocol was approved by the site-specific Independent Ethics Committee or Institutional Review Board (IRB); namely the Committee of Medical Research Ethics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia; the Health Research Ethics Committee, Faculty of Medicine, University Padjadjaran/Dr Hasan Sadikin Hospital; Faculty of Medicine Udayana University/Sanglah Hospital Ethics Committee, Bali, Indonesia; the Medical Research & Ethics Committee, Ministry of Health Malaysia; Research Institute for Tropical Medicine IRB, Philippines; Chong Hua Hospital IRB and the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center Ethics Committee, Cebu, Philippines; the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research IRB, US (Kamphaeng Phet Hospital) and the Philippines (Cebu); the Ethical Review Committee for Research in Human Subjects, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand; the Ethics Committee, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University; and the Biomedical Research Ethics Committee, Ministry of Health, Vietnam.
The study was conducted in accordance with the Seoul revision of the Declaration of Helsinki as adopted by the concerned regulatory authorities, using Good Clinical Practice and International Conference on Harmonization guidelines.
Before any procedure associated with the study was performed, parents/guardians provided written informed consent on behalf of all child participants. In addition, written consent was also obtained through separate assent forms from participants according to local Ethics Committee regulation requirements or according to the study sponsor's standard operating procedures in countries that do not have local requirements for assent forms (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand: 7–14 years ; Philippines: 12–14 years; Vietnam: 8–11 years). Furthermore, participants aged 12–14 years in Vietnam also provided signed informed consent on the same consent form as their parents/guardians.
The study was conducted at 10 main sites in five Asian countries. These included district, city and provincial government hospitals and institutions in highly dengue-endemic areas, and associated health centers (satellite sites).
Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Jakarta; Child Health Department of Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, West Java and three satellite health centers (Garuda Health Center, Puter Health Center and Ibrahim Adjie Health Center); and Sanglah Hospital, Bali.
Hospital Kuala Lumpur and three satellite health clinics (Batu, Jinjang and Putrajaya); and Penang General Hospital.
Governmental healthcare facilities, namely City Health Office and Del Remedio Health Center in San Pablo City and Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Muntinlupa City; and in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City, the Guadalupe Health Center, Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Chong Hua Hospital and Philippines-AFRIMS Virological Research Unit.
Ban Pong and Potharam hospitals, Ratchaburi province; and Kamphaeng Phet Provincial hospital, Kamphaeng Phet province, in collaboration with Mahidol University, Faculty of Tropical Medicine and the Kamphaeng Phet Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) Virology Research Unit.
Tien Giang General Hospital, My Tho City, Tien Giang Province.
This prospective, multicenter, active surveillance cohort study conducted in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam involved 150 participants from each main site, who were aged 2–14 years on the day of enrollment and recruited between June and September 2010. The study was conducted from June 2010 to July 2011.
Participants were recruited from the community, schools, health centers and/or private health clinics, depending on each study site's setting. Because one objective of this study was site preparation for a subsequent Phase III study of a dengue vaccine, eligibility criteria were established: namely, that participants had to be in good health with no history of chronic illness or immunodeficiency; able to attend scheduled visits and comply with study procedures; and had not received any vaccine in the 4 weeks preceding the day of enrollment (except for pandemic influenza vaccination, which could be received >2 weeks before enrollment), nor were planning to receive any vaccine in the 4 weeks following enrollment.
The active surveillance system was designed to detect all acute febrile episodes in the cohort. Participants' guardians were given a thermometer and shown how to measure axillary temperature. All participants or their guardians were contacted weekly to monitor the occurrence of acute febrile episodes. In the event of an episode, participants were asked to go to their designated healthcare center. To determine whether participants had to be contacted and followed up, school registers were monitored for absenteeism.
All participants made two visits to the study site: an enrollment visit and a termination visit. Additional visits were required if acute febrile episodes occurred: an acute visit and a convalescent visit, at which blood samples were obtained. Causes of fever were assessed by testing acute and convalescent sera for dengue, chikungunya, hepatitis A, influenza A, leptospirosis, rickettsia, and
The study objectives were to identify acute febrile episodes among the cohort, and then to determine some of the specific causes of the acute fever in these febrile participants using a preset list of laboratory tests. A secondary objective was to evaluate operational infrastructure at these study sites in preparation for a Phase III study of a dengue vaccine
The primary outcome measures were the proportion and incidences of acute febrile episodes, and which of the seven diseased tested for were their most common causes, based on the following case definitions.
At least 2 consecutive days of fever (≥38°C). Consecutive febrile episodes separated by a symptom-free (i.e. fever-free) interval of more than 14 days were regarded as separate episodes.
When febrile participants presented at the study sites, the attending clinicians were asked to specify whether or not the child had dengue, according to the 1997 WHO dengue case definition
Detection of dengue in the acute serum sample by nonstructural (NS) protein 1 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) antigen test (virological confirmation).
Based on serological criteria; i.e. IgM was observed in the acute or in the convalescent sample and/or a fourfold increase in IgG was observed between the acute and the convalescent samples (serological confirmation).
These were assessed using a panel of commercially available serological tests for chikungunya, hepatitis A, influenza A, leptospirosis, rickettsia, and
Attending clinicians at participating sites also made a clinical diagnosis based on presenting signs and symptoms so that the participants could be managed appropriately according to local standard practice while laboratory tests were being processed. Although they were asked to specify an 'Other diagnosis' (in addition to dengue) for data capture purposes, information on case management and outcome were not collected during the study.
For every acute febrile episode, blood samples for acute sera were taken from the participants at the study site within 5 days after fever onset, and convalescent paired samples were obtained 7–14 days after acute sample collection for serological dengue tests, complete blood count (including platelet count and hematocrit), and to assess for other causes of febrile illness. Dengue NS1 tests were performed only on acute sera.
Clinical study information gathered at each study site was electronically reported by the study investigator or an authorized designee using an electronic case report form.
The same commercial kits were used at each study site.
The Platelia Dengue NS1 Ag kit (Bio-Rad, USA) was used according to the manufacturer's instructions to detect dengue NS1 antigen in acute serum samples by ELISA. The Dengue Virus IgM Capture DxSelect ELISA kit and the Dengue Virus IgG Capture DxSelect ELISA kit (Focus Diagnostics, USA) were used according to the manufacturer's instructions to detect dengue-specific IgM or IgG, respectively, in both acute and convalescent samples.
Other causes of fever were assessed using commercial kits to detect leptospirosis (Leptospirosis Indirect Hemagglutination (IHA) Test; Focus Diagnostics, USA); rickettsia (Rickettsia IFA IgG/IgM; Focus Diagnostics, USA); hepatitis A (Anti-HAV IgM ELISA; DIAsource ImmunoAssays S.A., Belgium);
The sample size of 150 participants per site was not hypothesis-driven, and was based on an estimated proportion of acute febrile episodes in these locations of 24%, in accordance with the investigators' experiences.
The incidence and proportion of acute febrile episodes and their causes were described for the study cohort by country and for all countries combined. The Clopper-Pearson method was used to calculate the 95% confidence interval (CI) for the proportions of acute febrile illness and dengue
The Rothman-Greenland method
Statistical analyses were performed using SAS 9.1 software (SAS Institute Inc.). Missing data were not imputed.
The study cohort included 1,500 eligible participants, of which 1,487 (99.1%) participants (446 [99.1%], 299 [99.7%], 297 [99.0%], 299 [99.7%] and 146 [97.3%] in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, respectively) completed the study. Demographic characteristics of the participants are shown in
|All Countries
|450 (100.0)
|300 (100.0)
|300 (100.0)
|300 (100.0)
|150 (100.0)
|1,500 (100.0)
|226 (50.2)
|156 (52.0)
|147 (49.0)
|144 (48.0)
|69 (46.0)
|742 (49.5)
|224 (49.8)
|144 (48.0)
|153 (51.0)
|156 (52.0)
|81 (54.0)
|758 (50.5)
Where a participant was enrolled the day before his/her birthday, the age was rounded to 15.0 years. N is the number of participants present at Visit 1.
The overall study duration was 294 days (9.8 months): 285, 294, 233, 244 and 292 days in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, respectively. Participants were followed up for a mean of 237 days (7.9 months), ranging at the different study sites from 211 days (at Cebu, Philippines) to 277 days (at My Tho, Vietnam).
All the acute febrile participants presented to their identified healthcare facility for an acute visit. Overall, 96.5% presented within 5 days after fever onset (one participant [0.4%] presented initially to a non-study site, so the acute sample was taken outside the 5-day timeframe) and 96.9% returned within the designated period to have their convalescent blood sample drawn.
The incidence density of acute fever overall was 33.6 (95% CI: 30.0; 37.8) per 100 person-years of follow-up, ranging from 20.8 in Malaysia to 40.5 in Indonesia (
|Participants who had at least one febrile episode
|Percentage of participants
|Incidence density per 100 person-years (95% CI)
|Number of acute febrile episodes of any cause
|33.6 (30.0; 37.8)
|40.5 (33.5; 49.1)
|20.8 (15.1; 28.5)
|39.2 (30.5; 50.4)
|32.4 (24.8; 42.5)
|32.8 (23.2; 46.3)
For each participant, only the first occurrence of an acute febrile episode was used to calculate the incidence density.
A clinical diagnosis was reported for 98.9% of febrile episodes (370/374). The five most frequently made clinical diagnoses using the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) preferred terms were: pharyngitis including nasopharyngitis: 124/374 acute febrile episodes (33%); upper and lower respiratory tract infections including upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, bronchitis: 72/374 (19%); tonsillitis including pharyngotonsillitis: 39/374 (10.5%); viral infection excluding dengue: 37/374 (10%); dengue: 34/374 (9.1%); and gastroenteritis including diarrhea: 8/374 (2%). Because of the length of time it took to process the laboratory tests, clinical diagnoses were often made independently of the reported laboratory results within the study context, and acute febrile participants were managed according to local standard practice.
A laboratory test result (i.e. laboratory diagnosis) for dengue, chikungunya, hepatitis A, influenza A, leptospirosis, rickettsia, and/or
The overall incidence density of laboratory-confirmed dengue by NS1 antigen was 3.4 (95% CI: 2.4; 4.8) per 100 person-years, and of probable dengue by serology was 7.3 (95% CI: 5.7; 9.2) per 100 person-years (
Laboratory-confirmed dengue: NS1 antigen positive; Probable dengue: IgM positive and/or fourfold rise in IgG.
|Countries (N)
|Laboratory-confirmed dengue
|Probable dengue
|Incidence density (95% CI)
|Incidence density (95% CI)
|3.4 (2.4; 4.8)
|7.3 (5.7; 9.2)
|5.3 (3.3; 8.7)
|10.5 (7.4; 15.0)
|1.0 (0.3; 4.1)
|7.3 (4.3; 12.4)
|3.4 (1.5; 7.7)
|6.4 (3.5; 11.5)
|3.3 (1.5; 7.3)
|3.9 (1.8; 8.1)
|2.7 (0.9; 8.3)
|5.4 (2.4; 12.0)
For each participant, only the first occurrence of a dengue-positive acute febrile episode was used to calculate incidence density.
Incidence density per 100 person-years of study follow-up. Laboratory-confirmed dengue: NS1 positive; Probable dengue: IgM positive and/or fourfold rise in IgG.
Discrepancies between clinical diagnosis of dengue and laboratory test findings were observed. As mentioned previously, a clinical diagnosis of dengue was made in 34 out of 374 febrile episodes (9.1%). Sixteen per cent (60/374) of acute febrile episodes were not clinically diagnosed as dengue but were supported by serology (i.e. probable dengue), and 5.3% (20/374) were not clinically diagnosed but were supported by virological testing (i.e. laboratory-confirmed dengue). By contrast, 5.9% of acute febrile episodes (22/374) were clinically diagnosed as dengue, but were not supported by the laboratory tests for NS1 and/or or IgM/IgG.
Of the prespecified panel of non-dengue diseases for which sera from acute febrile participants were tested, only chikungunya and typhoid fever were laboratory-diagnosed by IgM positivity at incidence densities that were higher than that of dengue (10.8 [95% CI: 8.9; 13.1] and 9.1 [95% CI: 7.3; 11.2] per 100 person-years, respectively;
Data are the percentage of participants who had at least one acute febrile episode during the study, for whom IgM antibodies to these pre-specified infections were detected in acute or convalescent sera.
|Typhoid fever
|Influenza A
|Hepatitis A
|Incidence density
|Incidence density
|Incidence density
|Incidence density
|Incidence density
|10.8 (8.9; 13.1)
|9.1 (7.3; 11.2)
|3.5 (2.5; 5.0)
|1.9 (1.2; 3.0)
|0.4 (0.2; 1.1)
|8.8 (6.0; 12.9)
|13.9 (10.2; 19.0)
|5.0 (3.0; 8.3)
|2.7 (1.3; 5.3)
|1.3 (0.5; 3.5)
|3.1 (1.4; 6.9)
|0.5 (0.1; 3.6)
|3.1 (1.4; 6.9)
|21.3 (15.3; 29.6)
|10.5 (6.6; 16.7)
|2.9 (1.2; 6.9)
|8.5 (5.1; 14.1)
|7.9 (4.7; 13.4)
|1.1 (0.3; 4.4)
|5.5 (3.0; 10.3)
|18.5 (11.6; 28.6)
|11.1 (6.3; 19.6)
|5.4 (2.4; 12.1)
Acute infections were determined by IgM positivity.
For each participant, only the first occurrence of an infection was used to calculate incidence density.
Incidence density per 100 person-years of follow-up. NC: not calculated.
Influenza, rickettsia and hepatitis A were less common causes of febrile illness than dengue. Three cases of leptospirosis were detected by hemagglutination (one in the Philippines and two in Thailand). However, this testing method does not allow one to distinguish between IgM and IgG antibodies, and therefore it could not be confirmed whether leptospirosis was the cause of these acute febrile episodes, or whether IgG antibodies remained from a previous infection.
Amongst the 218 febrile participants who tested negative for dengue, there were 82 laboratory-diagnosed cases of chikungunya (i.e. 28.4% of all febrile participants), 65 cases of typhoid fever (22.5%), 21 cases of influenza A (7.3%), 10 cases of rickettsia (3.5%) and 4 cases of hepatitis A (1.4%). Among the 71 febrile participants who tested positive for dengue by NS1 antigen and/or serology, there were 17 laboratory-diagnosed cases each of chikungunya and typhoid fever (each 5.9% of all febrile participants), 13 cases of influenza A (4.5%) and 7 cases of rickettsia (2.4%).
This is the first prospective, multinational, active surveillance study with a focus on acute febrile illness to include these five dengue-endemic Asian countries. The overall incidence density of acute febrile illness was 33.6 per 100 person-years, with 19.3% of the 1,500 children experiencing at least one episode. This proportion is close to the estimated rate of 24% that was anticipated at the time of the study design, based on unpublished national and regional reports. Overall, 57% of participants with acute febrile illness tested positive by IgM for one of the seven etiological agents included in the predetermined panel of commercial tests.
The incidence density of dengue was 3.4 per 100 person-years according to NS1 antigen positivity (11.4% of febrile participants) and 7.3 by serology (23.9% of febrile participants), which confirms the high dengue endemicity in these countries. Where these findings differed from those reported previously for other dengue surveillance studies in this region, it was most likely because dengue incidences can vary from year to year, even at the same site
The proportion of dengue cases confirmed by serology was greater than those confirmed by NS1 antigen. Several explanations could account for this. Sensitivity of NS1 testing is directly related to the viral load, and thus the time since the start of viral replication: the mean duration of fever at the time of sampling was 2.4 days. Although the NS1 antigen test used in this study to test for laboratory-confirmed dengue has high specificity
That chikungunya was the most commonly detected infection of those selected for evaluation in this study, occurring in a relatively high proportion (35.0%) of acute febrile participants with an incidence density of 10.8 per 100 person-years, was rather unexpected. However, even allowing for the possibility that chikungunya-specific IgM levels can remain elevated for up to 60 days
Typhoid fever was the second most commonly detected infection overall, being identified in 29.4% of febrile participants at an incidence density of 9.1 per 100 person years. This finding must be viewed in the context of the commercial test's limited sensitivity and specificity (discussed further below). Nevertheless, our findings suggest that implementing routine tests for chikungunya (namely, antigen detection) and typhoid fever (culture) in these countries would increase the accuracy of diagnosis of undifferentiated acute febrile illness in children. Influenza vaccination is mainly used in the private market in these countries, hence the rates of influenza vaccination were most likely low in the study population (which was defined as healthy children at the time of enrolment), although these data were not collected from participants.
Although the commercial kits used for the pre-specified panel of non-dengue diseases were not the gold standard tests for some of these infectious agents, they were used because standardization was essential in this multicountry study and they provided ease of use. To eliminate confounding factors where positive serology results could have been indicative of previous infections or cross-reactivity, we reported only the IgM data for non-dengue causes of acute infections because IgG data (and thus IgM/IgG ratios) were not available for all the causative infectious agents. Nevertheless, we acknowledge the limitations of using these test results to calculate the incidences of these causative agents without correlating the findings with additional more stringent tests. The chikungunya test that was used has ≥95% sensitivity and specificity and, according to the manufacturer's specifications, does not cross-react with dengue antibodies (
The limitations of rapid testing for
Discrepancies between clinical diagnoses and laboratory confirmation of dengue infection were observed. Dengue infections were clinically underdiagnosed: 16.0% of acute febrile episodes that were not clinically diagnosed as dengue were later supported by positive dengue serology, and 5.3% were confirmed by NS1 antigen testing. Clinical misdiagnoses were also made: 5.6% of all acute febrile episodes were clinically diagnosed as dengue but were not laboratory-confirmed. These findings confirm previous reports from this region
A study limitation is that the disease incidences that we report here are based on laboratory test findings alone, and may represent a misestimation of the true incidence of some of these etiological causes of febrile illness, in the context of the specificity and sensitivity of each of these respective tests. Clinical diagnosis was not taken into account when calculating disease incidence, except for dengue. Nevertheless, a strength of this study was its prospective cohort design involving intensive active surveillance to capture cases that might not otherwise have been detected on the basis of symptoms alone. Acting to 'correct' these incidences by excluding participants with atypical presentation would have compromised this study strength. The limited sample size (150 children per center) and the relatively short duration of less than 1 year is another study limitation. Nevertheless, given that a Phase III efficacy study of a dengue vaccine commenced at these sites immediately following this study (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01373821), these data provided valuable information about the baseline incidence of acute febrile illness and dengue. The study also met its secondary objective of showing that all these sites were capable of capturing and following up acute febrile episodes within a specific timeframe among a well-defined cohort, which lends additional validity to the data presented here.
In conclusion, active fever surveillance showed that of the seven diseases for which we tested, the most common causes of pediatric acute febrile illness in these countries were chikungunya,
The authors would like to thank sincerely all the volunteers and their parents/legal representatives who participated in the study.
The authors also thank the following individuals who contributed to the study as co-investigators or sub-investigators: Dr Bagus Ngurah Putu Arhana, Dr Made Gede Dwi Lingga Utama, Dr Putu Siadi Purniti, Dr A.A. Sagung Sawitri from Bali site, Indonesia; Dr Eddy Fadlyana and Dr Djatnika Setiabudi from Bandung site, Indonesia; Dr Rini Sekartini and Dr Ari Prayitno from Jakarta site, Indonesia; Dr Othman Warijo, Dr Rohayah Ismail, Dr Norhaslira Abdul Rahim from Kuala Lumpur site, Malaysia; Dr Chan Kwai Cheng from Penang site, Malaysia; Dr Tawee Chotpitayasunondh, Dr Krisana Pengsaa, Dr Supachoke Trongkamolchai, Dr Anongrat Tiawilai from Ratchaburi site; Dr Angkana Uppapong and Dr Darunee Tannitisupawong from Kampaeng Phet site, Thailand; Dr Edison Alberto, Dr Agnes Delovino, Dr Mercydina Caponpon from San Pablo site and Dr Jonathan Lim, Dr Manuel Emerson Donaldo and Dr Maria Theresa Alera from Cebu site, Philippines; Dr Chan Quang Luong and Dr Que Huong Vu from My Tho site, Vietnam; as well as all laboratory and surveillance staff.
In addition, the authors are grateful to Ms Zhou Linghua of Sanofi Pasteur, Beijing, who performed the statistical analyses; the Sanofi Pasteur clinical team – Mrs Charlene Stevens, Mrs Hermin Sitompul, Mrs Shyameni Vasuthavan, Mrs Agnes Garinga, Mr Chalit Kosolsak, and Mrs Phuong Thuy Tran; and to Samantha Santangelo, PhD of MediTech Media Asia Pacific, for editorial assistance with preparation of the manuscript.


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Industrial agriculture has resulted in dead soils and animals living in torturous conditions. We call this process "zombie agriculture" in reference to constant supply of synthetic inputs required to reanimate the dead. This process hurts farmers and ranchers relationships with their land and animals and allows consumers to eat without having to confront death. The imperative is to engage in eating and producing food as a sacred activity and being in relationship with all living beings. It is also about understanding that part of the human legacy is to be aware of the complexity of eating and its sacred relationship to death. This, we hold, brings us back to the radical center.
Keri Brandt, PhD is a Professor of Sociology at Fort Lewis College. Her research is primarily in the field of Human Animal Studies where she is endlessly fascinated with how humans and animals craft shared worlds together. She lives on the Off Family Ranch in the San Luis Valley with her husband David, a 4th generation cattle rancher, and their son Ryder.
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I was given this speaker to test out whilst I was hiking around Croatia. If you want big bass with masses of style then this is for you!
First and foremost, I was extremely impressed by this speaker's bass. The speaker has a mode where you can improve the sound ( in exchange for battery life I guess ). To my surprise, when I turned this mode on, everything that was on my table rattled like a minor earthquake. I have never seen or heard of anything as small as this speaker produce this amount of bass, so for that it earns a big gold star from me.
Other than it's bass, I'd say that it's also certainly loud enough, and has a great clarity. The sound travels a long way too, without being 'choppy'. So that's great news if you want to use it for a big gathering.
Crotia's weather in October is pretty volatile; one minute you can be sipping sangria at the beach and the next the heavens have opened. So having a speaker that's substantially splash proof was essential to deal with the adverse weather, as well as of course the occasional splatter by the swimming pool. The speaker held up perfectly fine to me pouring loads of water over it and leaving it out in the rain - so you don't have to worry about that!
I recently reviewed another speaker, by MonkeyCanz. This speaker had a thick rubber casing all around it, making the speaker very resistant to drops and knocks. The Rokono B20 doesn't have this silicone casing, and therefore looks far sleeker. However this also means that it wouldn't take big drops in it's stride. This shouldn't be an issue unless you plan on playing football with the speaker - it will stand up to most of your daily bumps just fine.
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This to me is the only downside of this speaker, as it is nice to be able to wander around with your phone whilst playing music.
For those of you who would rather the traditional method, there is a 3.5 mm socket for an AUX cable, which works flawlessly. They even supply you with a free cable to use!
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Part of the fun of traveling is finding food that is unique to an area. It's as though you've tasted something most of the world has not.
You won't find Sonker everywhere, but it's abundant in Surry County, North Carolina. Part cobbler with a twist, this dessert comes in a number of flavors. We recommend traveling the Surry Sonker Trail, alternating with Surry County's famous wineries and you'll be satisfied for sure.
Want to try it out? Here's a Sonker recipe from Loretta Flack, of Roxxi & Lulu's Bistro and Bakery in Elkin. (And yes, they are on the Sonker Trail.)
15 ½ cup servings
Sonker can be made with almost anything, including sweet potatoes, apples, pumpkin, fig, peach, blueberry, mango/pineapple/coconut, pears/dates
6-8 cups fresh or frozen fruit
3 cups sugar
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½ cup milk as needed
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'Antiques Roadshow' knowledge priceless for Metro East attendees
I touched base with "Antiques Roadshow" Metro East attendees, featured in the June 22 edition of The Telegraph, in the article "Dorsey, Litchfield fans to represent Metro East at 'Antiques Roadshow' July 8." They told me a couple of weeks ago about things they were taking for appraisal.
Dorsey resident Jim Wiemers took a tuxedo shirt with the name, "Frank Sinatra" sewn inside. It is believed that the shirt once belonged to the crooner. Wiemers paid $20 for it.
Wiemers' niece, Renae, took along an antique cast-iron toy collection that belonged to Wiemers' mother, which included a Model A car, a Campbell's Kid bank and an iron for doll clothes. She headed for "toys and games."
"Renae and I were thankful that we had a late entry time of 5 p.m., because we didn't have the long lines to stand in," Wiemers said. "We heard people say they were in lines for an hour and a half."
For the Frank Sinatra shirt, he was pointed toward "rugs and textiles," and he also brought along some of his father's old neckties from the 1930s and 1940s, which qualified for the same category.
"There were two appraisers looking at my shirt, and I told them the story about purchasing it at a used clothing store in California, and that I was told that Sinatra's wife brought the shirts into the store," Wiemers said. "They seemed interested, but thought someone at the 'collectibles' table should evaluate it since it belonged to a celebrity."
In the end, the evaluation was $300 to $500. As for the neckties; they ranged in value from $30 to $50 each.
Renae's toys were evaluated by Noel Barrett — an appraiser who Wiemers said he has seen many times on "Roadshow." The bank was valued at $50; the other pieces — $15 each.
Jennifer Reid Baugher and Kaylan Schardan, both longtime "Roadshow" fans, told me a few weeks ago that they had two of the coveted show tickets.
Their results: Schardan took a 1930s-era "The Wizard of Oz" Dorothy doll. She was told it might be a possible reproduction of a higher-priced doll (possibly Madame Alexander) from the late 1930s or early 1940s. The doll was unmarked, so her exact history is unknown.
"The appraiser said she was in excellent shape for her age and was worth $200 to $250," Schardan said. "We had an amazing time. The lines were long, but it was worth it. The staff was incredibly polite, and everyone seemed excited to be there.
"Each item we showed the appraisers gave us a unique experience, and the most valuable aspect was learning more about our items. Some were worth money, but most were not. Either way, we came home with a little bit more information and a story to tell."
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Roy Khalaf
After obtaining his BS in Biology from Haigazian University in Lebanon in 1993, Dr. Roy Khalaf left for the United States to pursue his higher education. In 1995, he joined the Department of Biology of the State University of New York at Albany as a Master's student. Six years later, and under the supervision of Dr. Richard Zitomer, Dr. Khalaf graduated with an MS and a PhD in Molecular Biology. He then decided to continue his learning experience and joined the lab of Dr. William Fonzi at the Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington DC as a postdoctoral research fellow. He remained there for one year, then returned to Lebanon where he is currently associate professor of molecular biology at the Lebanese American University.
Dr. Khalaf's main research interests revolve around the opportunistic human fungal pathogen, Candida albicans. C. albicans is one of the major causative agents of death in immunocompromised individuals. Through the use of the latest techniques in molecular biology, Dr. Khalaf's lab is trying to identify and characterize novel cell wall proteins that are involved in the virulence and pathogenicity of this organism through generating genetically engineered knock out strains and assessing their impact on virulence, filamentation, adhesion, biofilm formation and cell wall proteome architecture through MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Furthermore, the lab is also in the process of genotyping drug resistant and drug sensitive C. albicans isolated from Lebanese hospital patients by sequencing, in an effort to understand the molecular basis of resistance, and eventually improve the treatment of candidiasis and patient well-being.
In addition, and through collaborative efforts with the School of medicine at LAU, Dr. Khalaf is involved in a project that involves identifying and characterizing putative prions in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
- Deckert J, Khalaf RA, Hwang SM, and Zitomer RS. Characterization of the DNA binding and bending HMG domain of the yeast hypoxic repressor Rox1. Nucleic Acids Research 1999; 27(17): 3518-26.
- Khalaf RA, and Zitomer RS. The DNA binding protein Rfg1 is a repressor of filamentation in Candida albicans. Genetics 2001;157 (4):1503-12.
- Limijindaporn T, Khalaf RA, and Fonzi WA. Nitrogen metabolism and virulence of Candida albicans requires the GATA-type transcriptional activator encoded by GAT1. Molecular Microbiology 2003;50 (3), 993-1004.
- Yazbek S, Barada G, Basma R, and Khalaf RA. Significant discrepancy between Real Time PCR identification and hospital identification of C. albicans isolates from Lebanese hospital patients. Medical Science Monitor 2007. 13(5); MT7-12.
- Barada G, R. Basma R, and Khalaf RA. Candida albicans Identification and Genotyping in Lebanese Clinical Isolates Through Microsatellite DNA Polymorphism. Mycopathologia 2008;165(3):115-25.
- Dib L, Hayek P, Sadik H, Beyrouthy B, and Khalaf RA. The Candida albicans Ddr48 Stress Response Protein is Essential for Filamentation, Virulence, and Confers Partial Antifungal Drug Resistance. Medical Science Monitor 2008;14 (6):BR113-121.
- Basma R, Barada G, Ojaimi N, Khalaf RA. Susceptibility of Candida albicans to common and novel antifungal drugs, and relationship between the mating type locus and resistance, in Lebanese hospital isolates. Mycoses. 2009, 52(2):141-8.
- Bitar M, Khalaf R, Sabbagh A, Shamseddine W, El Hajj N, Zaatari G, Fuleihan N, Greige L, Mahfouz R Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-like Receptor (KIR) Genotypes in patients with recurrent tonsillitis. Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers. 2008, 12(4):517-521
- Mahfouz R, Sabbagh S.A, Khazen G, El Hajj N, Rayes R, Arayssi TK, Zaatari G.S, Khalaf R.A. Distribution of Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-like Receptor (KIR) Genotypes in Patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever. Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers. 2009, 13(1): 91-95
- Hayek P, Dib L, Yazbeck P, Beyrouthy B, Khalaf RA. Characterization of Hwp2, a Candida albicans GPI anchored cell wall protein necessary for invasive growth. Microbiological Research 2010 Mar 31;165(3):250-8
- Ramsook C, Tan C, Garcia MC, Fung R, Soybelman G, Henry R, Litewka A, O'Meally S, Otoo H.N, Khalaf R.A, Dranginis A, Gaur N.K, Klotz S.A, Rauceo JM, Jue C.K, Lipke P.N. Yeast Cell Adhesion Molecules Have Functional Amyloid Forming Sequences. Eukaryotic Cell 2010 Mar;9(3):393-404.
- Hashash R, Younes S, Bahnan W, El Koussa J, Maalouf K, Khalaf RA. Characterization of Pga1, a Candida albicans Cell Wall Protein necessary for proper adhesion and biofilm formation. Mycoses. 2011 Nov;54(6):491-500
- Younes S, Bahnan W, Khalaf RA. The Candida albicans Hwp2 is necessary for proper adhesion, biofilm formation and oxidative stress tolerance Microbiological Research. 2011 Jul 20;166(5):430-6
- Daher J, Younes S, Koussa J, Khalaf RA. Characterization of Dse1, a Candida albicans essential cell wall protein. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases. 2011;2011:504280.
- Bahnan W, Koussa J, Younes S, Abi Rizk , Khalil B, El Sitt S, Hanna S, El Sibai M, Khalaf R.A. Deletion of the Candida albicans PIR32 results in increased virulence, stress response, and upregulation of cell wall chitin deposition. Mycopathologia. 2012 Aug;174(2):107-19
- Younes S.S, Khalaf RA. The Candida albicans Hwp2p can complement the lack of filamentation of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae muc1 null strain. Microbiology. 2013 Jun;159(Pt 6):1160-4.
- Khalaf R, Hoteit R, Yazbek S, El Hajj N, Otrock Z, Khansa S, Sabbagh A, Shammaa D, Mahfouz RA. Natural Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-like Receptors (KIR) Genotypes in Follicular Lymphoma patients: Results of a pilot study.Gene. 2013 Aug 1;525(1):136-40.
- Bitar I1, Khalaf RA1, Harastani H, Tokajian S. Identification, Typing, Antifungal Resistance Profile, and Biofilm Formation of Candida albicans Isolates from Lebanese Hospital Patients. 1 Both authors contributed equally to the work. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:931372.
- Zohbi R, Wex B, Khalaf RA. Comparative proteomic analysis of a Candida albicans DSE1 mutant under filamentous and non-filamentous conditions. Yeast. 2014 Nov;31(11):441-8.
- Awad A. El Khoury P, Wex B. Khalaf RA. Proteomic Analysis of a Candida albicans pga1 Null Strain. EuPa Open Proteomics. 2018 Feb 22;18:1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.euprot.2018.02.001. eCollection 2018 Jun.
- El Khoury P, Awad A, Wex B, Khalaf RA. Proteomic analysis of a Candida albicans pir32 null strain reveals proteins involved in adhesion, filamentation and virulence. PLoS One. 2018 Mar19;13(3):e0194403. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0194403. eCollection 2018.
- Awad A, El Khoury P, Wex B, Khalaf RA. Tandem Mass Spectrometric Cell Wall Proteome Profiling of a Candida albicans hwp2 Mutant Strain. Curr Mol Pharmacol. 2018;11(3):211-225. doi: 10.2174/1874467211666180509153228.
- El Khoury P, Salameh C, Awad A. Said Y, Khalaf RA. Phenotypic and proteomic characterization of Ddr48, a Candida albicans cell wall protein. Submitted to Medical mycology-under review.
- Toutounji M, Tokajian ST, Khalaf RA. Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of Candida albicans Lebanese hospital isolates resistant and sensitive to capofungin. Submitted to Fungal Genetics and Molecular Biology -under review.
Academic degrees
- PhD in Molecular Biology, 2001, State University of New York at Albany, USA
- MS in Molecular Biology, 1997, State University of New York at Albany, USA
- BS in Biology, 1993, Haigazian University, Lebanon
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We've all searched through the racks and tried on a dozen options, only to give up and leave empty-handed. Finding the perfect outfits for curvy figures can feel like an endless pursuit.
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Most people agree that the dog is man's best friend, and the number of people, who own a dog is increasing worlwide. In connection with this, the interest in dog figurines have become significantly larger, following the number of homes with one or more dogs. Dog breeds are numerous as you will see below, and Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Grondahl and Dahl Jensen have tried to portray many different dog breeds through their porcelain figurines and plates.
The dog is man's best friend due to its loyalty and close connection to its owner unlike the cat that is it own. Therefore the dog will always stand as a symbol of closeness and comfort. No one can show happiness of seeing you like a dog. This inquisitive, loyal and happy nature is the main motif of canine figurine.Figurines of two or more playing dogs or puppies is a wonderful gift from one friend to another. Two very different people, who are friends, could gift each other with a figurine of a dog and a cat together as a momento of their friendship. A dog looking lovingly could be a sweet present to a beloved person and the sweetness of a porcelain puppy does much to liven up the living room and give an air of cozyness to any home. The dog figurines also comes with an air of sadness, as any dog is saddened, when its master is away. It is a marked contrast to the happiness, when you return. One of these sad dog figurines is a wonderfully sweet gift to a friend or loved one, who is moving away. There is no end to the diversity you can have with dog figurines and there is one to every occasion, so you will always be able to find one that fits your needs.
Below you will find a list of the most common dog breeds. The selection is large and varied, and Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Grondahl and Dahl Jensen have not chosen all breeds as their motifs, but figurines depicting the most popular dogs through times will be found in their assortment. Below in the third paragraph you will find an inventory of the dogs which have been portrayed over the years. The artists designing dog figurines are numerous, and the most famous of these are mentioned in paragraph 4.
Below please find a list of the most common dog breeds.
Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Grondahl and Dahl Jensen have produced plates and figurines depicting several of the above dogs. Some figurines are no longer in production, but you will still be able to find these as old figurines. They are not all easy to find, but we can offer you to put the figurine you are looking for on our wanted list, and come back to you, when we have the opportunity to buy the dog figurine.
Below please find a list with a selection of the dog figurines which Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Grondahl and Dahl Jensen have produced through times. Many different artists have designed dog figurines for Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Grondahl and Dahl Jensen over the years, with many different expressions depending on the time and designer.
Below we have tried to categorize these dogs with their item numbers according to race.
Further to the above mentioned figurines depicting one particular dog breed, the three manufacturers Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Grondahl and Dahl Jensen, have produced figurines of dogs with no particular breed. Representatives of this type of figurines are listed below:
As we have seen above, porcelain figurines come in many shapes and sizes, probably due to the fact that different designers and artists have different expressions. Bing & Grondahl as well as Royal Copenhagenhave engaged a variety of artists, who in their individual style have depicted these dogs. Below please find examples of artists who designed such figurines for the two world renowned manufacturers.
The tradition of presenting dog figurines is carried on by Royal Copenhagen, who almost each year introduces new dog figurines. These figurines may be seen in our site immediately after the introducton of the figurines.
From the main page of the site it is possible to see a total list of the dog figurines which is shown if you click products.
The figurines we have chosen in the lists above are only to be seen as representatives of this huge category of porcelain dog figurines. Every year new figurines are added to this category.
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