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Don Reisinger:
Microsoft's Xbox 360 is a sales juggernaut in the U.S. In fact, according to the latest data from NPD, the Xbox 360 led all consoles in sales for 24 months in a row. The console even was able to beat out the Nintendo Wii U in December – a surprising feat considering that console just went on sale in November and the Xbox 360 has been available for seven years.
The Xbox 360's staying power in the U.S. is nothing short of astounding. In December, alone, Microsoft sold 1.4 million consoles in the U.S., indicating gamers see no reason to hold off on buying the device until the Xbox 720 launches later this year. Better yet for Microsoft, many of those folks sign up for Xbox Live, providing the software giant with a steady stream of revenue over the course of its lifecycle.
All of that success, however, has me thinking: why is the Xbox 360 – a console that, at launch, some thought would be trounced by the PlayStation 3 – so popular in the U.S.?
Because its made in America....and most nations Support their brands
Because you could get one for $200 since as early as 2008 and it is by far the most advertised console.
This. Everyone knows MS pumps out advertisements. I rarely watch TV, but I can't remember the last time I saw a PS3 ad. However, every time I do watch TV, I see at least one 360 advertisement. Even on Youtube, I see 360 ads all the time, never a PS3 one. When millions of people are seeing the 360 shoved in their face compared to the PS3, it makes sense they would go buy it over a PS3. At least in America. Not sure how the advertising is in other countries.
Microsoft can throw money at anything to get it to succeed and never run out. Just look at the friggin horrible metro on windows 8, they'll throw money at that until everyone thinks its ok to make desktop a SECONDARY feature.
in Eu Sony has finally begun advertising the Playstation brand, and i'm happy that they finally are doing it.
I hope they keep this attitude in the coming years.
So MS shouldn't spend money on marketing going against a company that has dominated the console gaming industry for over a decade?
Of course MS has to spend gobs and gobs of money.
It's quick to point out MS marketing, but what about the strong brand name Sony came out of at PS3's launch?
Still to this day, MS hardware is hardly a brand at all except for the Xbox 360.
I also want to point out that USA is the least national consumers. They are the most swayed by price and value of almost any nation by far. It is a highly capitalistic society.
There is a reason why Toyota is number one and Honda is number two, while Subaru is number three of cars sold in the US. If US was strongly national, they would have bought Fords, Dodges, GMC and so on.
I think that releasing a year early really helped.
It got the 360 the image of the "hot new thing" and we all know how people love to follow trends.
@Fried goat:
Rubbish, otherwise Zune would still be with us. Furthermore, tablet manufacturers are already dropping planned support for Windows RT on upcoming devices.
Simple, it released early, it was cheaper and had more games in early years.
My reasons it has better UI and controller.
Have you ever used a Zune? if you had you would know it actually is a very nice portable media player. It failed to catch on because it was released too late in the craze.
Media players from the likes of sony, Creative, Archos all suffered the same fate when compared to the likes of the ipod domination. Zune didnt have a chance but it didnt mean it was a crap product.
Windows RT...I didnt know it was failing. I can see how it isnt price competitive with the droid OS because google is whoring that out like crazy. You can get really cheap android tablets from Memorex and so many off brand companies. I dont know to look at that as a good thing or bad thing.
Apple is the only ones to use their IOS on their devices. MS designed RT to compete with both droid and IOS but they need to be more cost competitive to be adopted by off brand companies like droid.
advertisement, price, biased medias, 1 years to trap people and friends to xbl, magic firmware=free games since 2007.
I'd really like to know this too. They haven't pumped out an original AAA title in couple of years(!) and they're ending off this gen with more Gears and Halo DLC. Not hate these games but that's just nuts to drop $200(on 4GB ver no less) on last gen hardware when next-gen is only a few months away.
My goodness,
Now since the 360 was overtaken by the PS3, we're going to see a bunch of articles like this now, huh...
Not sure what you're talking about but only just since the kinect came out alongside the new console has it been $200 in Canada anyways. It has NEVER been that cheap way back in 2008
Sony have spent loads in Europe on advertising. They are the main sponsors of Champions League football with two adverts at the beginning and end of each ad break.
MS pumped out a TON of advertising in Japan too at one time and it was cheaper than PS3 there aswell yet it still got beat by ps3 those weeks 10/1 advertising sure helps a lot I dont disagree with that point but Americans have a form of loyalty to American products. If it was as simple as advertising they would have conquered the world.
People think it could be releasing early but it came out even earlier in Europe, it had a year and a HALF in Europe before PS3 thanks to bluray shortages and PS3 still beat it.
i think there are multiple reasons why the 360 is popular in America. for the record, i'll mostly be comparing the 360 to the PS3 in this post, since the Wii tends to target a different demographic in its marketing, style, and library.
1. the 360 was the first console of this generation, and thus had a bigger time to build a fan base. so when somebody goes into Gamestop or Walmart and is thinking about buying a console, there's a good chance that many of their friends already have 360s. and many people make the choice on their console based on how many friends they can play with, which friends will get it in the future, etc. it's kind of a networking thing, and when there are (or were) more people that have one console, it's kind of a trickle down effect.
2. this kind of piggybacks off the friend aspect from the previous point. this generation has been one built around online, communication, and the social experience of gaming. even if it's a social experience through their online service. needless to say, as far as home consoles go (which means i won't include the amazing Steam), Xbox Live has provided the best online experience and social aspect for gamers. it is so much easier and more fun to get a group of people together to socialize, play games, or just meet up on XBL. i think this is especially important for a country like America.
3. marketing. not much else to say here. Microsoft knows how to market the Xbox, and they've done a fantastic job of it.
4. first person shooters. i'm not going to stress this point, because i think it's been overdone that "hurr durr people just want a 360 to play shooters." but to SOME degree it's true, the 360 is unquestionably the go-to home console for first person shooters, and Gears as well, even though it's a 3PS.
5. the PS3 had a rough start. from the pricing to the lack of rumble to the poor library for the first year and a half to many shoddy ports to bad marketing.....even though the PS3 has been kicking serious ass for years now, it definitely got off to a bad start, which made the 360 a much easier choice for the go-to console of a hardcore gamer.
also, let's not forget that while (imo) the PS3 has the much better exclusive library, the 360 does DOES have all the amazing multi-platform titles that have been released this generation. sure, it may lack in constant AAA exclusives, but that doesn't mean its library sucks.
It's by far the only machine thats sole purpose is to over charge to play online and play mostly 3rd party games that are also on the competitors machines that have no online charge. This just proves that Americans as a whole are a bunch of morons.
- It's Amurican!
- Tons of marketing behind it.
- A fad that caught on for no reason other than Gears of War and Halo.
In Japan, you'll see as many if not more 360 commercials than Sony (PS3 and Vita combined) commercials... And these are mostly only shown during cartoons that games are based off of.
Whereas, Nintendo commercials are about triple of both MS and Sony... And you are likely to even see them during the evening news.
"Because its made in America....and most nations Support their brands "
Really? Is that why the PS2 had way more market share than the Xbox? Is that why Honda and Toyota do so poorly in the U.S.? How well does Ford and Chevy do in Japan? How many Xbox 360's have sold in Japan? Now ask yourself this, what is the ratio of Wii's and PS3's of the overall console base in Japan compared to the U.S.? Now ask yourself this, what is the ratio of Xbox 360's sold in Japan and compare that ratio to how well the Xbox 360 does in the U.S. You will soon see a huge discrepancy in what you just said. The U,S. supported the Wii just like Japan did. Seems to me Japan never wanted to support the Xbox 360, even when Microsoft tried to secure Japanese support from Square-Enix and exclusive titles like Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey.
As the world was shifting to the iPod as a portable music player it was Japan that was still supporting Sony's MP3 player more so than any other country. The Sony Walkman also did extremely well in the U.S.
Let's keep it 100% real. I'm talking s a gamer who has owned every major system for the last 3 generations.
This is not a knock against Sony or Nintendo.
Most of the people who hate the 360 won't come to grips as to the REAL reasons why the 360 is popular here in the US.
In fact, most of the 360s hate on the internet comes from the perspective of people who don't live in the US.
If your talking STRICTLY America there are many reason why the 360 is dominating america, but there a some major ones that you can point to.
The #1 reason Xbox is huge the U.S. is Xbox Live. I could go on and on why it has been so advantagous for Micrsoft, but Live is what Micrsoft got right and it payed off huge this gen and will be a huge reason the 720 will have a great early run next gen.
The #2 reason is Micrsoft has the biggest hardcore exclusives this gen by far in the US.
Last gen the PS2 dominated the world, but the truth is in the US it came down to two exclusive series Grand Theft Auto & Madden.
Fast forward to this gen and as big as those games are in the states, both are multiplat and do well console wide.
But,if you go are asking what is popular in the US. Then nothing on the PS3 can come close to the impact of Halo and Gear.
In fact, US alone 4 Halo games, 3 Gears games, and Fable 3 all outsold every PS3 exclusive out there.
Gran Turismo is a beast worldwide but it was Forza 3 that outsold Gran Turismo in the US.
Call of Duty rules the PS3 sales charts game wide, but it is a fact that in the US the COD fanbase is dominates the PS3 by upwards of 3-4 million.
So again Xbox Live plays a huge factor with COD as when it comes to the most popular game in the universe and i's fanbase migrating to the next gen.
This goes for huge multiplats like Skyrim (that had the best version) and Battlefield 3.
Again we are talking popularity, which means sales, which means what are gamers actually playing daily.
We see all the fankid/troll comments that show people need to bash the entire country just for their console of preference. But, you notice they never say where they are from when they do.
The Wii dominated this gen, but the fact is in the US the 360 is actually only a couple a million behind the Wii in overall sales.
All console manufacturers advertise and Sony had a huge ad campaign leter in the gen. But, it's clear that Micrsoft supported it's biiger games and Kinect as they should have.
When you have an online service that more gamers prefer to play on and you have 2 exclusives that as so big that gamers in the US line up on the thousands in the freezing cold just to play at midnight, then you are doing something right in that region.
Will it play out that way next gen is anybodys guess, but Micrsoft in the drivers seat in the US at the moment.
As Logic and dedicatedtogamers have alluded to it is the social aspect Microsoft got right. Xbox Live got people into the social realm of gaming on consoles. It was also wise of them to include a headset with each system. I imagine social gaming with voice chat is way more popular in the U.S. than it is in Japan and the best support for Xbox Live and other applications stems from the U.S. territory.
Microsoft also aligned itself with the bigger franchises more like Call Of Duty. In fact watching ads almost made it seem like they were exclusive to the Xbox 360. They know how to market things like Kinect and put money behind well known games like Grand Theft Auto. I personally think Kinect failed to materialize into what was advertised but they pushed it to success with huge campaigns.
What I do find interesting in the forums is just how much Microsoft is resented. People may comment about Nintendo and Sony and what they do wrong but there seems to be actual hatred towards Microsoft more so than the others.
"... USA is the least national consumers. They are the most swayed by price and value of almost any nation by far"
So then PS3 should absolutely be the top selling console by far.
Making it seem that monetary value is all people in USA think about is lying. The numbers prove that without a doubt.
X360 is not made in America, isn't it? :P
XBOX LIVE + Afordable Price + Advertising = WIN
End statement.
I'm not being smug. MS obliterates Sony and Nintendo when it comes to marketing. They are a marketing machine and always have been as a company. Just look at the video included. It's a knock at MS (from Apple) but it couldn't be more accurate and one of the biggest reasons MS has been so successful. People can say or think what they want but investing a TON of money into advertising "usually" pays off 10 fold.
Social media features are also very popular in the US, and that plays a big role in the 360's success, since it is the best "social media" console on the market. A lot of people are buying it as a Netflix+Facebook+Twitter machine with the occasional dance Kinect game thrown in. This is evident when you look at the diminishing sales of 360 exclusive franchises.
people can't be that stupid, you don't buy a damn console for Netflix and Facebook, you buy it to game on.
@ kane_1371
But that's what people said about the PS3, wasn't it? "I don't buy my consoles to play Blu Ray".
Nowadays it's all "so what if I only have two exclusives? I use my 360 all the time for Facebook and to watch Netflix!"
What are you on about? Facebook flopped on the 360.
Maybe....people like the games on it?? I mean you can't get Halo, Forza, Gears of War, Left for Dead, and other titles on other consoles?
Yes this is why Halo is the 3rd best selling in the world right now. Its right behind BLOPS 2. The 360 ver is also 3mil ahead of PS3.
The 360 was only sold as a gaming machine for many years, it is just in the last year it has became a media/casual machine.
PS3 was a cheaper ($600 still not cheap to me) blue-ray player for many years, and thats what some people bought it for.
Social media is huge worldwide its just as bit in EU as US. People should compare EU to US rather than Japan..
haaaaaa, REALLY!! I Live In AMERRRICA
i supported SONY!!!!! SINCE ps1,ps2
PS3 all the way.
2 reasons:
MS started this gen a year early, Sony weren't ready for next gen. This 1 year difference allowed MS to gain considerable ground in the US.
I would argue that Sony was more ready than Microsoft due to the fewer issues that their consoles had at launch. But this is just my opinion.
Hmm, your opinion clarifies my point :)
Yes, Sony were ready - a year after the Xb launched. They weren't ready to launch the PS3 when MS launched Xb.
1. It's not made in America. The software is, but even then a lot of the employees of Microsoft are imported.
2. It's big in the U.S. because of marketing. Plain and simple. Microsoft is one of the biggest advertisers in the U.S. in all medias. You'll hear radio stations talk about how they're are going to use Bing to look up who just got married. You'll see TV Shows with Microsoft phones and tablets in them (even the day that they released the Surface RT tablet, it was in a Hawaii 5-0 episode). You'll see them in every major magazine. You'll see their commercials. They are one of the key advertisers on Hulu. They are the key advertisers on GT, CNET, Wired, and many other technology/gaming related sites.
And along with all that advertising comes the people who will want to keep them coming back and happy. They want Microsoft ad money. So, while Microsoft doesn't force anyone to be nice, the people take it on themselves to do what it takes to keep them happy by not hanging on the stories that may put them in a bad light (which means they hang on the stories that put others in bad light). It's a natural cycle for them, not one forced by Microsoft, as they want to protect their bottom line by being nice to those who give them money.
So, marketing is why Microsoft has done as well as it has in the U.S.
@Septic: Marketing.
Halo and Gears have more money in their marketing than any other first-party titles in the history of consoles. Heck, they put $500 million into Kinect alone for 3 months. That's more than what Sony used to market all of their first-party games over 3 years.
Call of Duty is marketed (and bought by Microsoft) to high heaven.
Marketing is key here. Sure, they have good games, but so does everyone else.
Note, I'm not saying Microsoft products aren't worth buying, but why they are dominant in the U.S. is primarily due to their marketing. They could still be successful, but not as dominant as they are if they marketed at the same level as Sony or Nintendo.
I have noticed also, in almost every tv show or movie when someone is playing a video game or something and the perspective is from the tv or whatever, that the person is ALWAYS holding an Xbox 360 controller. Smart placement I guess
The 360 may be manufactared in other countries but it still is a north american brand.
Most of you must be blind, yes the MS adverting machine is very strong but let's looks at the original Xbox......out around 25mil in sales 15mil was in America alone....YES A WHOPPING 60% of total hardware sales in one country.
Microsoft being a known US brand leads to their console being supported heavily in the US....same thing with Apple.....It's not about quality as much as its about popularity and brand recognition that makes this sell great here in the US
Edit: Also at the moment over half of all total 360 sold are in the US.........exactly like last gen.
Not true, Unfortunately auto sales say different. Also with samsung dominating phone sales that says different as well. I always do my part and try to stay with USA brands but alot of people don't. I bet 9/10 xbox owners did NOT buy there system over another just because its a american brand and i bet majority of xbox owners hardly care about that anyways because most people under 20 cant comprehend/don't care why its important to buy your own country's brands of products. Adories comment sums up the real reasoning.
That's because marketing was focused in those regions. Not because they are made there. People market heavily here because people from the U.S. buy more technology and games than any other region.
I agree with NirvanalnChains above in saying that 9/10 xbox owners did not buy because it was an American brand. I'd actually go so far to say that those who did buy because it's American measure fewer than 1% of Xbox owners in the United States.
massive advertising budgets, a trove of partnerships, timed/exclusive deals, brand recognition, tapped the shooter market, Call of Duty, Xbox Live, previous install base.
I think that about sums it up.
Justin Biebers canadian... I'm sure a lot of canadians actually want to punch his face :/ so yeah. Your theory is kinda wrong.
There are other reasons like marketing and so on as well, but that's what it comes down to imho as well. People in the US just prefer Microsoft over another foreign console manufacturer. It might not be the reason that they would give if you ask them and a lot may not even be aware of it really, but I think Microsoft did a good job establishing everything they produce as a first choice for consumers in the US in general.
it's popular... because it's popular. most people want to play with their friends, and if you're in US you're most likely have more friends that have a 360 than a PS3. I say it's because of the one year head start.
Not really since most of my friends have PS3s,only around 5 of them have 360s!!!
Cause its made in China lol... I think its due to the online service, better game from third parties friends hype of the system, controller and a mixed of first party games. Well, Im just guessing, does not matter to me, but I enjoy Xbox 360 the most this gen. I hope Sony reels me bak in with PS4, just like the WII, I only used them for first party games and PS3 for blu ray movies. They all have their positives, although I was dissapointed with the WII and now the WII-U. WII-u pad its too big for a6 years old that constantly drops it lol...
Very true so is most things "made in America "
Cod, Halo, Almost all multiplatform games are better on Xbox, Borderlands, GTA is now playable on xbox instead of Sony exclusive.
All that + about 100 other reasons.
@ jessupj
Actually "Nope", to you. The "Games" are on 360, PS3, Wii, WiiU, Vita, PSP, DS, 3DS, PC, Phones, the list can go on and on. The PS3 does have an AMAZING library, no doubt, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion on what games they like. The PS3 isn't even close to being the only place for games. There are amazing games on all these device's, and the only thing to cause you to miss out on any of them is this kind of laughably bias certainty that the console(s) you don't own, "suck".
Grow up.
3 words
Word to mouth
Consumers trust their friends more than advertisement
When one friend has one they talk to their friends to also get one and so on and so on
Honda Civics sell like crack in the 80s IN THE USA. Samsung Galaxy models sell millions IN THE USA. The first Xbox sold squat anywhere. Why do people keep falling back on the nationalistic crap? Putting aside everything that just makes the 360 a good system, Americans buy what's "cool." You cannot underestimate the importance of their solo time on the market from 2005-2006. It granted them the opportunity to get that mindshare going, and when people here see something popular on the shelf, they buy it too. It didn't even matter that they spent countless hours on a PS2. Its what's "it" right now. I don't even have to say anything about Microsoft's advertising dollars. They'll throw money from the bottomless well at every product even if it ISN'T selling (Windows Phone, Windows 8). Look the disparity with Apple and Android. Android dominates globally, but is neck and neck with the iPhone in the US, for the same reasons I stated about the box.
You must be dreaming if you dont think that many consumers tend to have a preference towards products made in their own country.
@ people that disagree without even replying. Its called consumer ethnocentrism. Look it up.
I agree with Rainstorm....
It's same with any area....Japan loves Japanese-made things and Japanese companies more than they would an American one or North American. Not in a racist manner....but bias happens.
America are also, very high in 'patriotism' so why not make it easy and say HURRRR. 'MURRICA!!!
1.advertisement more than sony or nintendo
2.its a product of an american company so american will support it like japan supports sony and nintendo more than ms
3.came out before wii and ps3 and has been as low as $200 since 2008.
here is a counter question why doesn't xbox360 sell as well world wide? so these kind of articles aren't need IMO.
ps3,xbox360 and wii were all successful so its better to have 3 successful consoles than one. competition means we get better hardware/software support
enjoy gaming
I never got how less games and less variety is more for xbox fans. ni no kuni will be aswome as well as last of us , puppeteer and beyond! Gears:Spin off seems to be enough for ps3 haters.
honest I think casual gamers are the ones buying xbox now. Kinect is going hard and MS has no new AAA games since alan wake.
Kind of like how the Sony Smash Bros was just fine for the PS3 crowd last year? We forget so soon how sorry last year was for Sony's to many to count exclusives. I hate double standards so much.
If only people were so patriotic.....the truth is it was cheaper, it was an underdog and it realized a year before anything else.
@Rainstorm81 Not even close here in the U.S we love the media and if you promote bacon water as healthy like MS do we'll be drinking bacon grease 24/7.
Gears Of War
XBOX Live: Live is a unified system that works without a day 1 patch.
Bigger controller for people with bigger hands, it's cheaper (the base price is but people don't take account in the long run its more expensive), faster download speeds with wireless N, no mandatory installs for the impatient or small hard drive users, it was released first most people bought it first and just stuck to it because of friends or not caring what the other console offered,then there's the motion gaming, Halo, it's made by an American company ... There's all the reasons I could think of...eh none of them are really that good a reason imo to pick it over ps3 but whatev.
It's popular because of Halo, Gears of War and the price.
And advertising. I can't buy a bag of Doritos before I see a Halo advertising.
This is such a lame comment.
If this were true, Honda and Toyota wouldn't be kicking Chevy and Chrysler's asses.


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ATTENDENCE POLICY: WCCS clarifies
COLUMBIA CITY — Attendance is important, and a presentation made at the Whitley County Consolidated Schools Board of School Trustees meeting Monday emphasized that.WCCS superintendent Dr. Pat O'Connor said the board is an agency of the state and is required to enforce attendance.Currently, there is a policy in the school district for attendance enforcement. If students have difficulty maintaining their attendance, there are steps the district takes to help with the problem.Responsibilities fall to each individual school to track student attendance. If a child has a problem, parents or guardians will be notified in writing. If absences continue, the principal will request a conference with the parent.After that step, if absences persist, a certified letter will be sent. The final step is that the Whitley County Prosecutor's Office, Whitley County Department of Child Services and the Whitley County Probation Office may be notified if the problem does not cease. O'Connor said the final measure is only in the case of a high number of unexcused absences.Attendance rates are also monitored. The rate at Columbia City High School was just above 95 percent last year, which is the target that it set. For a more in-depth look at this story, see the Jan. 31 issue of The Post and Mail. Don't have a subscription? Call (260) 244-5153 or subscribe to our e-edition. For breaking news, sports updates and additional coverage, bookmark the homepage and find us on facebook.


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Americans take their bathrooms for granted, but for 2.6 billion people worldwide, a toilet is a luxury. To raise awareness of global sanitation needs, Nov. 19 is designated World Toilet Day.
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What made you decide to join Project QUILTING?
I love Project Runway, and I admit that a few times while working in my studio I imagined that what I was working on was a Project Quilting style challenge. When Kim announced that she was creating this on her blog I knew instantly that I wanted to do it. For me, the elements of problem-solving, competition, and a deadline tend to put my work into high gear.
What is your favorite part about Project QUILTING?
I'm always amazed at how different people will solve the same challenge in such different ways. While I loved doing the challenges, the most fun for me was seeing the incredible variety in how all of the competitors interpreted the themes. It was exciting to check the Flickr page as the week closed, and see the range of creativity and skill.
What are you looking for when people complete the challenges?
I judge work based on 3 key characteristics. First, the concept - how the artist makes the leap from the challenge parameters to their design plan. I look for that unique creative spark. Although much of my own work is quite contemporary in style, this doesn't limit my appreciation of traditional quilting concepts. It's about how the individuals make that artistic leap into their own designs, with their own personal styles.
Second, I look at how successful the artist was in executing the design. Designs change over the course of working on them, so I want to see if the end result meets the challenge requirements, communicates the artist's unique interpretation of the challenge, and uses color, light, movement, and good design sensibilities.
Third, skill quality is obviously important. This doesn't necessarily mean that beginners are automatically out of the running though. Clearly, this is an area where advanced skill levels will give a competitor an edge over others, but there's plenty of room for the appreciation of smart application of the skills you have. Simple stitch work done beautifully is better than highly complex work done terribly. I love to see people try new things and push the envelope with their skills, but it's also important to know when a technique deserves a bit more practice before putting it out there.
How has Project QUILTING made you a better Quilter?
In my past life in publishing and advertising it was important that all design work was clearly focused on the goal. In my art quilting over the years I've noticed that as I've gone further out of the box it's been difficult to hold that focus on what the design is actually trying to communicate or achieve (besides being a warm blanket!), which has resulted in a pretty good stack of unfinished objects (or UFO's as quilters call them).
Project Quilting was an excellent experience for me personally in that it forced me to go back to my design roots of being very attentive to what each piece is really about, and directing the design toward that end. Doing this on a deadline each week really helped to refresh smart working practices.
Just how difficult is it to critique someone's work? Be honest.
I think it's quite difficult. I've been involved in organizing a juried art show and had the fascinating experience of watching a renowned artist jury a show. My work has been in several juried shows (and been rejected from several too!), and it's never really clear to the artist what the judges' criteria are. I've tried to provide my criteria above in this post.
It's important to judge work on its merits, not just on subjective personal preference. But it's not always easy to compartmentalize your own likes and dislikes, to perhaps recognize excellent craftsmanship in a piece that you personally would never put in your own house. Art and artisan craft are subjective by nature, and are sometimes even intentionally ambiguous, which makes it hard to judge what the artist is trying to do and whether they accomplished it.
What was your top piece that someone else created for the Season 1 Project QUILTING challenges?
My favorite was LoveBugStudios' winning piece for the Road Trip Challenge. The entire concept of the 3-D roll of film with individual pictures was just fascinating. That was so incredibly creative, and Ebony's skill level really carried it off beautifully.
Is there anything you'd like to add or comments you'd like to share with me and my readers?
I think the best aspect of Project Quilting is the camaraderie of the competitors and the viewers in the Comments on the blog and Facebook page. The competitors range from beginner to advanced skills, and from traditional to modern styles, but every one of them brings great creativity to the projects. It was wonderful to read the comments, where everyone really appreciated each other's ideas, and gave sincere encouragement when it was needed. This environment of genuine esteem and enthusiasm truly makes Project Quilting open and fair to everyone, which is what makes it so much fun.


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I was home visiting family a couple of years ago when my mom offered me a marshmallow as a snack.
It was no ordinary marshmallow, but a perfect cube of vanilla sweetness and chew. She was addicted to them and had bought several bags of them, including in other flavours, from a little bakery called Butter.
Later, I took a trip to the shop, picking up my own bags of marshmallows, as well as a couple of other treats, including Butter's gourmet version of an Oreo: a thick and slightly chewy pair of chocolate cookies jammed together with a smooth, vanilla-rich icing.
In the rush of fall release cookbooks, Butter Baked Goods by Rosie Daykin (Appetite by Random House) appeared on my desk and I took a flip through, but it wasn't until a more thorough reading later that I discovered recipes for marshmallows and realized this book was from the same bakery I had visited.
The book is sweet, not just in the recipes it includes but in the pastel theme and photos of pretty cakes and cookies. The pictures are both appetizing and useful, such as the step-by-step images for the All Butter Pastry and the aforementioned marshmallows.
Daykin also includes an extensive chapter outlining her preferred pantry ingredients, tools and basic methods that are the key to successful baking.
It's not often that one gets to try out recipes they've eaten at restaurants or bakeries, so I was intrigued to give something from this book a shot.
Not the marshmallows, though, because they are just too dangerously delicious to have stashed around the house over a long weekend. Instead, it was going to be the gourmet Oreos.
These are a bit of a project cookie, owing to the fact that it's a two-step process and the cookies must be cooled before they can be iced. And the dough is plentiful and stiff, so I'm not sure I'd want to take it on without a stand mixer.
There was one hiccup when I wasn't sure what amount of dough a "medium ice cream scoop" would portion out, so the first tray of cookies baked up to the size of my outstretched hand — far bigger than appropriate for a snack when sandwiched with a second one and filled with icing. I scaled back for the second tray and found they were a much better size.
Deeply dark brown and full of chocolate flavour, the cookies are not overly sweet, balancing well with the rich, vanilla-infused icing.
From what I remember, they tasted just like the one I had in Vancouver all those years ago, which means satisfied cravings without the expensive flight.
And I think that means those marshmallows will have to be the next project.
The Homemade You-Know-What
Since I don't have a medium ice cream scoop, I used a 1-ounce/2-tablespoon dough scoop. The cookies may be slightly smaller as a result, but that's not necessarily a bad thing considering you're eating two at once jammed together with icing.
3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour
¾ cup (180 mL) dark cocoa
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
¼ tsp (1 mL) baking powder
1 ½ cups (375 mL) butter, room temperature
2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar, plus extra for the cookie tops
2 large eggs
1 tsp (5 mL) pure vanilla
1 cup (250 mL) butter, room temperature
2 cups (500 mL) icing sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) pure vanilla
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Onto a large piece of parchment paper, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium to high speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the eggs one at a time and beat briefly after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla and beat again to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again.
Turn the mixer to low and add the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
Use a medium ice cream scoop to drop 24 equally sized portions of dough onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper about 1 ½ inches (4 cm) apart. Fill a small bowl with granulated sugar. Press a drinking glass or flat-bottomed mug onto a dough portion to make the bottom of the glass a little sticky with dough. Dip the glass into the bowl of sugar to coat and then press down slightly onto the dough again to transfer the sugar. Repeat for each cookie until they are all topped with sugar.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until the cookies are firm around the edges but still slightly soft in the centre.
Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and icing sugar on medium to high speed until pale in colour. Add the vanilla, increase the speed to high and continue to cream until the filling is light and fluffy.
When the cookies have cooled, turn 12 of them bottom side up. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of filling onto each. Place the remaining cookies on top and press down lightly until the buttercream has spread to the edges of the cookies. Stack them high on a cake plate and holler for your friends and family.
Makes 12 cookies.


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Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich signs 3-year extension
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Defensive end Rob Ninkovich has signed a three-year contract extension with the New England Patriots.
The extension through 2016 is worth more than $15 million with $8.5 million guaranteed, his agent, Craig Domann, tweeted.
Ninkovich, in his fifth season with the Patriots, is third on the team with 19 tackles. He has started the last 42 games, including six in the postseason. He had 18½ sacks the past three seasons, and has a half-sack this season.
Drafted by New Orleans in the fifth round in 2006, Ninkovich played just eight games in his first three seasons with the Saints and Miami Dolphins. The Patriots signed him in August 2009 after he was waived by the Saints.
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Wrapped up in making a difference
Tori Frahm has experienced just eight Christmases, but she epitomizes the true spirit of the holiday. She and her family organized collection and delivery of 750 presents for pediatric oncology patients and their siblings at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The gifts helped 125 families have a brighter holiday.
Hepatitis C virus hijacks liver microRNA
Mechanism explains how virus survives in the liver and how a new antiviral works
Nancy Thomas, MD, PhD, appointed first Irene and Robert Alan Briggaman Distinguished Professor
Nancy E. Thomas, MD, PhD, was appointed the first Irene and Robert Alan Briggaman Distinguished Professor. The professorship is named in honor of Dr. Briggaman, who served as chair of the UNC Department of Dermatology from 1987-1999, and his wife, Irene.
UNC GI oncologists author editorial in the Journal of Clinical Oncology
UNC Lineberger GI Oncology program directors Joel Tepper, MD, and Bert O'Neil, MD, co-authored an editorial in the December 10, 2011 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Tepper is the Hector McLean Distinguished Professor of Cancer Research. O'Neil is associate professor of medicine.
New research study examines behavioral economics of colorectal cancer screening in underserved populations
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A new study at UNC Chapel Hill will examine what complex and conjoined behavioral factors influence low income people to pursue colorectal cancer screening and what strategies could increase screening rates in disadvantaged communities.
Gonzalez-Crespo talks about his work as a Spanish interpreter and what it means to him
Ruben Gonzalez-Crespo, a Spanish interpreter at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, was highlighted in the November 2011 issue of the University Gazette in an article titled "Former singer finds new voice helping others battle cancer."
Technology tackles dieting and exercise, Tate comments
Deborah Tate, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education and the Department of Nutrition at UNC-Chapel Hill, is quoted in the article "Latest gadgets give diets, workouts a high-tech boost" published in today's issue of The News & Observer.
UNC Lineberger geriatric oncology program leaders co-author Journal of Clinical Oncology editorial about older women and breast cancer
UNC Lineberger Geriatric Oncology program leaders Hy Muss, MD, and Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD, co-authored an editorial in the December 10, 2011 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Muss is professor of medicine. Busby-Whitehead is professor of medicine, and director of the UNC School of Medicine's Center for Aging and Health and Division of Geriatric Medicine.
UNC radiation oncologists co-author Journal of Clinical Oncology editorial on breast cancer radiotherapy and coronary artery stenosis
Timothy Zagar, MD, assistant professor of radiation oncology, and Lawrence Marks, MD, professor and chair of radiation oncology, co-authored an editorial in the December 27, 2011 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Tar Heel 3-point shots benefit UNC Lineberger thanks to Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola and Tar Heel Athletics team up to help cancer research and treatment.
Chase Jones pitches Basebald for the Cure to teams across the country
When Chase Jones organized Basebald for the Cure, he hit a home run!
UNC surgeons co-author study on breast cancer treatment decision making
Chapel Hill, NC - How much medical information does a woman understand and retain about her breast cancer diagnosis? UNC scientists participated in a four-institution study involving 440 women with early-stage breast cancer and found that breast cancer survivors had limited knowledge about their surgical options, including an understanding of something as important as the risk of recurrence.
Latest in treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma, Park comments at annual ASH meeting
As part of Patient Power® coverage of the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), UNC Lineberger member Steven Park, MD, talks about the latest in treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma.
UNC scientists collaborate to find first major genetic mutation associated with hereditary prostate cancer risk
Chapel Hill - After a 20-year quest to find a genetic driver for prostate cancer that strikes men at younger ages and runs in families, researchers have identified a rare, inherited mutation linked to a significantly higher risk of the disease.
UNC scientists collaborate on colon cancer therapy comparative effectiveness study
In 2008 UNC and Harvard University's Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston were selected by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to carry out accelerated practical studies examining the comparative effectiveness of cancer treatments. The collaboration is called the Cancer Developing Evidence to Inform Decisions about Effectiveness (DEcIDE) Comparative Effectiveness Consortium.
Triangle Bladder Cancer Support Group: Here to Help
Bladder cancer patients in the Triangle area are not alone. They have a monthly group where "true loving support for each other" is shared, says David Langham, a bladder cancer survivor and one of the organizers of the group.
N.C. Cancer Hospital on "Great Oncology Program" list
Becker's Hospital Review has named the N.C Cancer Hospital as one of "70 Hospitals with Great Oncology Programs."
Marks talks about newest radiation treatment and what it offers
Lawrence Marks, MD, chair of UNC's department of radiation oncology and a UNC Lineberger member, is quoted in the article "TomoTherapy offers safer radiation" published in today's issue of The News & Observer.
UNC and partners to study policies to restrict tobacco marketing at point of sale: multi-institutional $6.7 million research grant awarded
The way tobacco products are marketed and sold changed with the June 2009 passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. For example, this law mandates larger and stronger warning labels on packs and advertising and prohibits the sale of "light" and clove cigarettes. The FDA Act also now allows states and local communities to regulate the time, place, and manner of tobacco advertising. Thus, states could restrict tobacco promotions or restrict the location of tobacco advertising.
UNC scientists publish results from breast cancer survivors wellness workshops
Scientists from UNC Lineberger have published a report describing an outreach program they developed for breast cancer survivors in four NC counties.
New directory helps connect low-income women to cervical cancer services in North Carolina
A new online resource is available to help connect women and adolescents to life-saving cervical cancer-related services.
Real-time fluorescent imaging guides kidney cancer surgery
First cases in Triangle done at UNC
Weighing the difference: switching to water, diet beverages can tip the scales
Making a simple substitution of water or diet soft drinks for drinks with calories can help people lose four to five pounds, a new University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study shows.
UNC Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology rated among the very best
Training the next generation of scientists is vital to continued progress in understanding cancer and all human disease. But how do students evaluate the programs offered by colleges and universities to decide which program is the best fit for them?
Military family celebrates their own kind of touchdown on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday was super for another reason.
First Cancer Transitions Workshop a success
UNC Lineberger's Carolina Well and the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (CCSP) offered a workshop on "Cancer Transitions: Promoting Wellness & Group Process" for community outreach coordinators and their community partners as well for interested UNC nurses and staff.
Managing the impact of drug shortages
The story "Shortages Of Life-Saving Drugs Getting Worse" aired today on WFAE 90.7, Charlotte's NPR news source.
Men share emotional support through written messages
The story "Men find emotional support on hospital bathroom's dry erase board" aired on February 23, 2012 on WRAL.
Testicular cancer treatment, one patient's story
UNC Lineberger patient David Alston talks about the treatment he is undergoing for testicular cancer.
North Carolina-based genetic resources fuel big scientific progress
Chapel Hill, NC – A series of 15 scientific papers published this week in the journals of the Genetics Society of America (Genetics and G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics) put North Carolina at the epicenter of a scientific resource called the Collaborative Cross – a "library" of genetic diversity that scientists believe can help fast-track important discoveries about genetics and disease into new discoveries, tests, and treatments that impact human health.
Muss, Keith talk about cancer care and families
Loretta Muss, Coordinator of the N.C. Cancer Hospital Patient and Family Advisory Board, and fellow board member, Ryan Keith, talked about cancer care & families on the February 25, 26, and 27 broadcasts of YOUR HEALTH®.
Wallen named 2012 American Urological Association Teacher of the Year
This award, initiated by the AUA Residents Committee and approved by the AUA Board, is presented annually to recognize an outstanding urology educator or program director who has dedicated a portion of his/her career to teaching residents and advancing urology graduate medical education.
Drug helps purge hidden HIV virus, study shows
CHAPEL HILL -- A team of researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have successfully flushed latent HIV infection from hiding, with a drug used to treat certain types of lymphoma.
Protein complex affects cells' ability to move, respond to external cues
Chapel Hill, NC – In a paper published today in the journal, Cell, a team from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has explained for the first time how a long-studied protein complex affects cell migration and how external cues affect cell's ability to migrate.
Tobacco companies, convenience stores form 'deadly alliance' to entice kids to smoke, report says
Tobacco companies have enlisted convenience stores as their most important partners in marketing tobacco products and fighting policies that reduce tobacco use, according to a report released today by leading public health organizations, including The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health.
Gershon receives grant to study brain tumor, develop novel therapy
Timothy Gershon, MD, PhD, assistant professor of neurology, has received a four-year National Institutes of Health Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award grant from the National Institute of Neurologic Disease and Stroke.
Small DNA circles found outside the chromosomes in mammalian cells and tissues, including human cells
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have helped identify a new DNA entity in mammalian cells and provided evidence that their generation leaves behind deletions in different locations of the cells' genetic program, or genome.
UNC study identifies pockets of high cervical cancer rates in North Carolina
A study of cervical cancer incidence and mortality in North Carolina has revealed areas where rates are unusually high.
UNC research center receives contract to fight kidney cancer
The Center for Integrative Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has received a contract from SAIC-Frederick, Inc. to develop potential drug leads for treating renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer in adults.
UNC researchers: Benefits of varenicline (Chantix) may balance certain risks
Drs. Christine E. Kistler and Adam Goldstein discuss how clinicians can better have conversations about the balance between short-term risk of adverse cardiovascular events associated with taking Chantix compared to the long-term reduction in the risk of death that results from smoking cessation.
real doctors, real people - N.E.D.
N.E.D. is a rock band. The members of the band are gynecologic cancer surgeons from all over the country and two of them, Dr. John Boggess and Dr. John Soper, work here at UNC Health Care.
Hiding emotions may exacerbate depression among black men who confront racial discrimination
Enduring subtle, insidious acts of racial discrimination is enough to depress anyone, but African-American men who believe that they should respond to stress with stoicism and emotional control experience more depression symptoms, according to new findings from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Lung cancer highlights from 2011, Weiss provides insight
Jared Weiss, MD, gave a podcast titled "2011 Highlights in Lung Cancer" that was posted on cancergrace.org on March 15, 2012. In the podcast, Dr. Weiss talks about highlights in lung cancer from 2011 and also answers questions.
Aspirin use may offer cancer prevention benefits, Baron dicusses on MedPage Today
John Baron, MD, was interviewed by Charles Bankhead of MedPage Today on March 21, 2012 to give his perspective on three recently published reviews in "The Lancet" and "The Lancet Oncology." The reviews suggest that "regular aspirin use leads to significant reductions in the risk of cancer, metastasis, and cancer mortality."
Joseph Pagano: still going "80 mph"
Internationally renowned virologist; past president of national cancer and international virology associations; National Academy of Science Institute of Medicine member; North Carolina Award for Science winner; revered mentor to faculty, fellows, medical and graduate students; Berryhill Lecturer; proud grandfather; dedicated squash and tennis player; and recent honoree at his eightieth birthday.
UNC Lineberger scientist receives grant for pancreatic cancer research
The Lustgarten Foundation, the nation's largest foundation dedicated solely to funding pancreatic cancer research, has awarded Channing Der, PhD, a $1.165 million grant to identify promising drug combinations for potential future use in clinical trials.
Ollila, Burkhart talk about teenage tanning bed use
David Ollila, MD, and Craig Burkhart, MD, spoke about teenage tanning bed use at a Child Fatality Task Force committee meeting on March 26, 2012. They discussed the option of banning teenagers below the age of 18 from tanning bed use.
Predictive biomarkers for lung cancer reported in laboratory finding
A team of scientists, including several from UNC Lineberger, has identified predictive genetic biomarkers in pre-clinical models that affect response to therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study was done in parallel to an ongoing clinical trial among lung cancer patients at multiple institutions.
Clinical trial of experimental drug targeting mutation in thyroid cancer shows clinical benefit
Chapel Hill - In a clinical trial of an experimental drug to treat thyroid cancer, UNC and six other institutions report the first evidence in this tumor that targeting therapy to an oncogene documented to be present in the patient receiving therapy may be associated with clinical benefit.
Hematologic malignancies rapidly increasing and unaddressed in sub-Saharan Africa
UNC-led team offers clinical, research agenda
Evans quoted in The News & Observer, Scientific American Blog
James P. Evans, MD, PhD, Bryson Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Medicine, is quoted in recent articles in The News & Observer and the Scientific American blog.
UNC's Neuro-oncology program recognizes Ependymoma Awareness Day on April 19th
UNC Cancer Care's neuro-oncology program will recognize Ependymoma Awareness Day on April 19th, as part of the program's overall efforts to increase public awareness of this rare tumor and the need for clinical studies to improve early diagnosis, standardize treatment and improve the health status of those living with this disease.
Sharpless, Zanation honored as Health Care Heroes
UNC Lineberger faculty members Ned Sharpless, MD, and Adam Zanation, MD, were honored for their achievements by Triangle Business Journal as 2012 Health Care Heroes.
Dr. Nancy DeMore and UNC colleagues present triple-negative breast cancer finding at national meeting
Nancy DeMore, MD, and colleagues presented an abstract at the recent Society of Surgical Oncology 65th annual cancer symposium held in Orlando, Florida in March. Dr. DeMore is an associate professor of surgery and a member of UNC Lineberger.
Ten minutes could save your life: FREE Head & Neck Cancer Screenings
UNC Health Care will offer free screenings during Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, on Wednesday, April 25, from 1 - 4 p.m. in the Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic on the ground floor of the N.C. Neurosciences Hospital.
Kinase test may yield big gains for drug-resistant cancers
Chapel Hill, NC – In a paper published today in the journal Cell, a team from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill unveils the first broad-based test for activation of protein kinases "en masse", enabling measurement of the mechanism behind drug-resistant cancer and rational prediction of successful combination therapies.
UNC scientists describe protein that protects against colon cancer
Chapel Hill - A family of proteins is yielding new information about how it contributes to the development of gastrointestinal disease and cancer. A team of UNC scientists reports that in pre-clinical models, the absence of a protein called NLRP12 significantly increases susceptibility to colitis-associated colon cancer.
Study recommends national standards for tobacco use treatment
National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers should lead the way
Three-dimensional RNA modeling opens scientific doors
Chapel Hill, NC – In a paper published today in the journal Nature Methods, a team from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill demonstrates a simple, cost-effective technique for three-dimensional RNA structure prediction that will help scientists understand the structures, and ultimately the functions, of the RNA molecules that dictate almost every aspect of human cell behavior. When cell behavior goes wrong, diseases – including cancer and metabolic disorders – can be the result.
Coghill receives grant to study graft versus host disease
James Coghill, MD, has received a grant of more than $529,000 from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (part of the National Institutes of Health) to study a promising target for new therapies to combat graft versus host disease, a serious complication of treatment for many blood cancers.
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy optimal for localized prostate cancer
Chapel Hill - A treatment for localized prostate cancer known as Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is better than conventional conformal radiation therapy (CRT) for reducing certain side effects and preventing cancer recurrence, according to a study published in the April 18, 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. In 2012, approximately 241,740 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Joyce Wilson: On Trips of a Lifetime, Planned and Unplanned
A Wayne County woman doesn't let cancer, its treatment or its recurrence get in the way of her plans to attend her oldest granddaughter's high school graduation or her own 45th high school reunion.
UNC scientists describe protein that protects against colon cancer
Chapel Hill - A family of proteins is yielding new information about how it contributes to the development of gastrointestinal disease and cancer. A team of UNC scientists reports that in pre-clinical models, the absence of a protein called NLRP12 significantly increases susceptibility to colitis-associated colon cancer.
International panel recommends new model for breast cancer care
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - As the number of breast cancer survivors increases, now estimated at 2.8 million, more will be living with the chronic effects of cancer treatments or with advanced disease.
Armistead receives Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award
Paul Armistead, MD, PhD, has received a grant of more than $396,000 from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (part of the National Institutes of Health) to study leukemia stem cell-associated minor histocompatibility antigens.
New book summarizes state of eHealth applications
UNC's Seth Noar examines intersection of technology and health
UNC junior's research honored at American Association for Cancer Research meeting
UNC junior Molly DeCristo attended her first international scientific meeting, but not just as a participant. The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) honored her poster with a rosette, judging it as "highly rated," among the top 2.5 percent of those submitted.
36th Annual UNC Lineberger Scientific Symposium
UNC Lineberger's 36th annual scientific symposium drew large crowds, with over 450 participants.
Joseph S. Pagano receives 2012 Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award
Joseph S. Pagano, MD, has been awarded the fifth annual Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Cancer Research Award in recognition of his accomplishments in cancer research. Dr. Pagano is the director emeritus of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Milowsky comments on new therapies for bladder cancer
Matthew Milowsky, MD, was recently quoted in the online journal Health News Digest on new therapies for bladder cancer.
UNC study shows potential to revive abandoned cancer drug by nanoparticle drug delivery
Current nanomedicine research has focused on the delivery of established and novel therapeutics. But a UNC team is taking a different approach.
DeSimone elected into National Academy of Sciences
Dr. Joseph DeSimone, PhD, Chancellor's Eminent Professor of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been elected into the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors that a U.S. scientist or engineer can receive.
Review study makes recommendations to enhance Cancer Comparative Effectiveness Research
Which treatment for prostate cancer is most effective? Will a specific combination of cancer drugs increase patient survival for colon cancer? As the pace of scientific discovery continues to accelerate, patients and their providers face more choices and decisions about how to address their health care needs, and information that can help inform their decisions is often hard to find.
UNC scientist reports ways to improve breast cancer biomarker test
American and Spanish researchers report potential ways for doctors to improve the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer even if they lack access to costly multi-gene tests.
Der receives grant funding for pancreatic cancer research
Channing Der, PhD, Sarah Graham Kenan Professor of Pharmacology, received a two-year $200,000 American Association for Cancer Research Innovative grant from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. His grant will fund research on the mechanism of ERK inhibition resistance and ERK-dependent pancreatic cancer.
Postdoctoral fellow receives DOD Visionary Fellowship Award
Idoia Garcia, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Timothy Gershon, MD, PhD, has been awarded a Department of Defense Visionary Postdoctoral Fellowship Award. The peer-reviewed award is intended to support exceptionally talented recent medical or other doctoral graduates in their pursuit of cutting-edge, innovative, high-risk/high-impact cancer research during their postdoctoral fellowship.
Stem cells poised to self-destruct for the good of the embryo
Embryonic stem cells are primed to kill themselves if damage to their DNA makes them a threat to the developing embryo. UNC researchers reveal how they do it.
UNC Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Program achieves outstanding outcomes
Chapel Hill, NC –A medical procedure called allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation, commonly known as a bone marrow or stem cell transplant, is the only known curative option for many patients with life-threatening blood-borne cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.
Molecular subtypes and genetic alterations may determine response to lung cancer therapy
Chapel Hill - Cancer therapies targeting specific molecular subtypes of the disease allow physicians to tailor treatment to a patient's individual molecular profile. But scientists are finding that in many types of cancer the molecular subtypes are more varied than previously thought and contain further genetic alterations that can affect a patient's response to therapy.
Study shows benefit of new maintenance therapy for multiple myeloma
Chapel Hill, NC – Multiple myeloma is a form of cancer where the plasma cells in the bone marrow grow out of control, causing damage to bones as well as predisposing patients to anemia, infection and kidney failure. A medical procedure called autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, commonly known as a stem cell transplant, is frequently an important treatment option for many patients.
DNA replication protein also has a role in mitosis, cancer
The finding presents a possible explanation for why so many cancers possess not just genomic instability, but also more or less than the usual 46 DNA-containing chromosomes.
Grant to fund use of kinase test in HER2-positive breast cancer
Chapel Hill, NC – Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has awarded a grant of almost $900,000 to Lisa A. Carey, MD, and Gary Johnson, PhD, to research clinical applications for the first broad-based test for protein kinase activation and response to inhibitory drugs in HER2-positive breast cancer.
Norman E. Sharpless, MD, appointed the Wellcome Distinguished Professor in Cancer Research
Chapel Hill, NC – Norman E. "Ned" Sharpless, MD, professor of medicine and genetics and Associate Director for Translational Research at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center has been appointed the Wellcome Distinguished Professor in Cancer Research. The professorship was established by the School of Medicine in 1988 with gifts from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and the William A. Smith Trust of Wadesboro, NC. The gifts were supplemented by the state of North Carolina the Distinguished Professors Endowment Trust Fund to create the endowed professorship.
UNC study highlights diagnosis of lung cancer subtypes
In the processes of treating most cancers, one of the key pieces of information is the appearance of the tumor under the microscope using a technique called light microscopy. In lung cancer, for example, the appearance of the tumor determines both which chemotherapies are safe and which chemotherapies are effective. In addition, tumor appearance also suggests which patients should be tested for mutations that can be targeted by some of the most effective and safest drugs on the market.
Bae-Jump to serve on NCI's Gynecologic Cancer Steering Committee
Victoria Bae-Jump, MD, PhD will serve a two-year term as a junior investigator on the Gynecologic Cancer Steering Committee of the National Cancer Institute, a member institute of the National Institutes of Health.
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Chris K.
THE PATRIOT: If you liked this film, then do not read this statement
March 06, 2001, 06:48:27 PM »
I just saw THE PATRIOT on video last week and it did not turn out to be what it promised to be. The acting was good, but to God damned exagerated.
What really offended me was the portrail of the British. Now, I like the British and if you think about it "Who founded this country?" The Puritans who were BRITISH! But, the film makes the British look like evil, Satan worshipping bastards who really hate Americans. How untrue is that? In the firstplace, the British are actually proud of us for running a successfully independent country. Second, they have never bothered us. So why be crude to them now? You can blame Hollywood for that. Hollywood seems to have failed history class so they don't bother studying the historical information that is needed for the film. I really don't take it too seriously when something I like is mangled up in film, but the British are not evil people for God's sake. That is almost like saying America is the most kindest place in the world. Has anybody ever been to New York or Chicago? Their are about 6 million a***oles in these type of cities in America who will say "How would you like this newspaper shoved up your wazoo" even if you bump into them by accident.
I have read reviews from people who said "This is like a history lesson come to life" and "Really educational on how history was made". Again, dead wrong. As an American film, it portrays the Americans as the good guys and the British as the bad guys. Basically, when it comes to war NOBODY IS THE GOOD GUY OR BAD GUY. And war is really not a good thing. War is the last resort when you do not get your way.
And lets not forget that Thomas Paine, who came up with the use of "common sense", was British. Wow.
As an American, I am proud to be a patriot. But, when history is terribly distorted on film then I am ashamed to be an "American" who is told to believe that "we are better than any other country in the world". How do we know that for sure? How is this really true? For all we know England could be better than America itself. But I will not go quite so far on this subject since it is getting to be alittle controversial for it's own right.
So in conclusion, read a history book to know the true historical events. The film may be classy and enjoyable, but don't believe that "British are evil" crap created the Hollywood morons. Historically inaccurate is the correct word for THE PATRIOT.
Re: Why not read your statement.
Reply #1 on:
March 06, 2001, 07:27:02 PM »
Well put Mr. K. I've heard that the upcoming Pearl Harbor is similiarly inaccurate in its depiction of history. Wouldn't a more objective and even handed look at these events make them more powerful, and meaningful, to the movie going audiences? I guess I'm in the minority on that opinion.
Chris K.
I agree with you, Chadzilla
Reply #2 on:
March 06, 2001, 08:53:11 PM »
If Hollywood would use their time wisely and check their historical refferences, Hollywood could make "them more powerful, and meaningful, to the moviegoing audience." But in today's society, the audience seems to be pulling themselves away from requesting to make a film that is historicaly accurate, or politicaly correct for that matter. In fact, Hollywood could make a film about buildings exploding for about three hours long and the audience will see that because they don't care about the political correcteness or not. And that is what makes me sad sometimes. If I saw a film about buildings exploding it would be good-FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. And then that's it. No plot or no political correctness. And yet the audience loves it and I don't. And this just goes to show that the inteligence level is really going DOWN between the audience and the person who does not like it. I don't mean this staement to say that "Everybody is stupid", but it would be nice if a historical film would be reseached more before filming it. And that is what THE PATRIOT is all about. It's a mixture of inaccurate history combined with over the top action that does not fit the film at all due to it's incorrect history. Once when Hollywood shoves this film down the audience's throat, they believe that THE PATRIOT is a film that "comes to life as a history lesson". In other words, instead of reading a "real" history book the audience will watch a film that "has it all wrong" and will believe the film is correct and the history books are not.
But when I say "Don't read my statement if you like the film", that is clearly aimed at those who liked the film and believe that it is "true history". But I am not saying that everybody on the forum liked the film or hated it, it's just that with statements like the first one I made will get me riddiculed due to my "comments towards America". Again, I am an American patriot, but I do feel insulted when Hollywood screws up history.
But wait! Their is more historical inacuracy not in films, but towards peoples education as well. I know people who make fun of the French even though they helped us out of the Revolutionary War. People call the French "scum" or "dirty people" and yet when I hear somebody say "We kicked the British's ass when our fore-fathers fought in the Revolutionary War and we did it on our own" I remember from my history class that the French helped us out defeat the British. Either some people need to WAKE UP or they need to go back to school real soon.
But then again, the French stiffed us during World War 1 and 2 when we bailed them out. But, we deserved it because after the Revolutionary War America was in debt and we owed the French some money after they helped us out. And due to the "cheap buy" that we did with the Louisiana Purchase by giving the French a small sum of money, we stiffed them so they stiffed us back. But not many people see it that way.
But getting back to my statement, I feel that somebody will read the first one and will understand the whole purpose of the statement. But, I am also sure that somebody will take it the wrong way and say some insulting comment towards me. Only time will tell.
Basically, my statement is just an afterthought of the film and I do welcome others beliefs and opinions on this subject even if they agree with me or not.
Josh Leman
Re: Why not read your statement.
Reply #3 on:
March 06, 2001, 09:10:56 PM »
Pearl Harbor is going to be one of the most ridiculous historical manglings ever filmed. In the trailers we see kids playing baseball in broad daylight before looking up and seeing the planes, even though the attack took place at 8 IN THE MORNING ON THE WESTERN COAST OF HAWAII. Apparently Bruckheimer and Bay think the Japanese flew over Oklahoma at 3 in the afternoon. And like The Patriot, I'm sure we can expect the film to portray the Japanese as bloodthirsty monsters.
The movie might be okay, but I'm sure my history professor will be p**sed.
Re: NNNNNNNNOOOOOOO!!!!!
Reply #4 on:
March 07, 2001, 12:30:25 PM »
Pearl Harbor is directed by Michael Bay?!
Oh s*** is it ever gonna be a bloated corndog of a 'summer movie'. I have loathed every single 'movie' Michael Bay has made. They are perfect examples of the intelligence insulting crapola being lobbed onto theater screens across the country. I have hated Michael Bay ever since Bad Boys, where he showed gunfights in chaotic medium shot close-ups of the actors firing at the camera and then edited them together with complete disregard as to where the actors had been standing BEFORE the gunfight. I mean they were only two or three feet away from each other! They are shooting in a confined space! They are hitting NOTHING! ARGH!
And The Rock? Piece of s*** as well. I mean just stupid, stupid, stupid.
And then Armaggedon? That is the absolute worst cinematic misfire I have ever seen, that movie is such a skull to me that even thinking about it makes me red faced and induces seizures. There is not one single realistic moment in that entire, over long, odious comic relief mixed with special effects spectacle. It is the nadir of stupid cinema. It makes Virus look like 2001 in comparison.
When it comes to Pearl Harbor movies I'll stick with Tora, Tora, Tora!
Josh Leman
Re: NNNNNNNNOOOOOOO!!!!!
Reply #5 on:
March 07, 2001, 06:55:48 PM »
I sort of liked The Rock (Connery and Harris were good), but otherwise I am in complete agreement. Armageddon is one of the most unwatchable movies I've ever seen, edited so rapidly and haphazardly you feel like you're watching the tip of a spinning propeller blade. Even Ed Wood had a better sense of sequence and context.
Pearl Harbor might conceivably be fun, in a $200 million video game kind of way. But I'd really rather not have filmmakers like Michael Bay and Roland Emmerich rewriting history for us.
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Reply #6 on:
March 08, 2001, 12:44:11 AM »
John Woo directs it.
Why not?
Reply #7 on:
March 11, 2001, 05:09:48 AM »
Not having been there, I have no idea whether or not children were playing baseball at 8:00 am in the morning. (little league maybe?) I do know that the trailer features some pretty powerfull images. I don't pretend to be able to speak for anyone that has been there.
I do know that as an event with such a huge impact there won't possibly be any way of doing it justice. With a single attack the Japanese ended a policy of (admittedly eroding) isolationism and possibly changed the outcome of the entire war, effectively changing the world as we know it.
Remember U-571? Based on real events that would probably make a better movie. (Wrong U-boat, wrong concept etc..)
Just remember: People use the freedom of speech to make up for freedom of thought.
Chris K.
Wait a minute Mad_Bunny...
Reply #8 on:
March 11, 2001, 02:26:09 PM »
You said "People use the freedom of speech to make up for freedom of thought". As much as the people in Hollywood do that in films that take place in historical value, the concept of "using correct history" comes to mind. If you "were there or not" does not matter, if the historical event is written in numerous history books then it does matter. I DO NOT want to see a film based on history events (Civil War, World War 2, etc.) mangled up in films by Hollywood biggots.
For example, THE PATRIOT makes the whole British continent look evil. Well as history books say, two well known British members of King George III court wanted the American's to have an independent colony. Even the British people themselves objected to King George's decision to go to war. But are these historical facts explained in the film? No. Therefore it makes the American's look like the big heros when in fact that is not true. Hell, even George Washington was British so basically it's British fighting British! Unlike Hollywood, I passed my history class. But Hollywood makes us look like the heros and the British the enemy. As I stated earlier, WAR IS WAR AND NOBODY IS THE GOOD GUY OR THE BAD GUY.
This is the perfect example of "distorted Hollywood history". Even the scene of Mel Gibson hacking up at least 20 British soldiers is riddiculous.
In conclusion, if this "new" war film turns out to be totaly inaccurate and ludicrous then it is another example of "distorted Hollywood history" and I hope nobody will believe it is a "history lesson come to life on the big screen".
Re: Little Leaguers Eyeballing the Bombers
Reply #9 on:
March 12, 2001, 07:52:34 PM »
As to whether or not children were actually playing baseball at 8:00 am in the morning. Who knows? Who cares? Michael Bay simply placed them there as a "symbol" of the innocence of America about to be shattered by the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I'm sure that Bay, being a director incapable of emotionally connecting with the audience, will fill this movie with lots of impressive explosions and fireballs and simplistically watered down "facts" since its primary purpose will be to entertain on the level of spectacle alone.
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