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A California man said on Sunday he was "eye to eye" with a great white shark before an attack he thought would kill him as he swam near Manhattan Beach in Southern California.
Steven Robles, who suffered chest wounds in the attack on Saturday, said he was able to pull the 7-foot (2-meter) shark off his body. The fish came at Robles while caught on a line from a fisherman who was on a nearby pier.
"I saw it coming real close to me and then it made a very sharp left turn and lunged right at my chest," Robles told CNN.
"I saw this shark eye to eye, staring at me as it was crunching into my chest. Just out of instinct, I took my right hand and grabbed its nose and tried to pry it off of my chest. And once it released itself, it disappeared immediately. It didn't come back."
Robles is a distance swimmer who each Saturday morning swims between two piers with friends. Sharks congregate near the pier and the fish was agitated about being on the line, he said.
"I felt the shark biting into me and I was like, 'Oh my God, this is it, I'm going to die," Robles told CNN. "I just said, 'No, I'm going to get this thing off of me.'"
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We have received some notices about pottery events which will be taking place in North Carolina this December. So here's a rundown of what we have received at this point.
UNC Asheville's Art Department will hold its annual holiday ceramic and art sale from 4-7pm on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, and 10am-2pm Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in UNC Asheville's Tucker Cooke Gallery, located on the ground floor of Owen Hall in Asheville, NC. The sale is open to the public.
A wide variety of functional and decorative items crafted by UNC Asheville students will be on sale with prices beginning at $5. Proceeds will benefit the Art Department.
For more information, call UNC Asheville's Art Department at 828/251-6559 or visit (www.unca.edu/art).
Did you see that folks – prices starting at $5!!!
Courtney Martin and John Geci will be opening their studios in Bakersville, NC, as part of the Toe River Arts Council's TRAC Studio Tour, being held Dec. 4, 2009, from noon-4pm and Dec. 5 & 6, 2009, from 10am-5pm. Maps can be downloaded at the Tour website (www.toeriverarts.org).
The two will be offering new works in glass by John Geci and works from Courtney Martin's kiln opening. Special guest artist Zack Noble will be joining them for the Tour event.
If you can't make it to the tour event, Martin and Geci will conduct an online sale on Dec. 9, 2009, beginning at 9am on Esty – for further info check back at Martin's website at (www.courtneymartinpottery.com).
For further info call 828/467-1414 or 828/467-4956.
Linda and I purchased a work from Courtney Martin at one of the fall Crafts Fairs of the Southern Highland Craft Guild in Asheville, NC. Of course that was before the economy crashed. But you don't have a struggling arts newspaper so you can buy in our place.
On Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, Molly Lithgo and Jim Rientjes, who own and operate Earthworks Pottery Studio in Greensboro, NC, will offer their Annual Holiday Open House & Studio Show, from 9am-5pm, at 636 South Cedar St., in Greensboro. That's off the Elm Street area in Greensboro.
Both artists are passionate about working with their hands, but each present a separate vision about working with clay.
Lithgo is primarily a wheel thrower and is inspired by nature and organic form. These decorative pots easily exemplify her love of color and the drawing process. She also enjoys manipulating the wet clay by altering the pots after they are thrown.
Rientjes is primarily a handbuilder and is inspired by geometric shapes and massive form. He also enjoys surface decoration created by various texturing tools and found objects. His poured glazes interact with one another and flow together into beautiful abstract patterns.
Lithgo and Rientjes each use rich red earthenware clay to produce functional pieces for daily enjoyment. Both support and believe that choosing to use beautifully handcrafted items enriches daily life.
For further info call 336/275-1202, e-mail to (firstname.lastname@example.com) or visit (www.mollylithgo.com).
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In association with The Artery, the new UNC-Chapel Hill student art gallery, the UNC-Chapel Hill Art Department will present the Third Annual Student Holiday Print & Art Sale – one day only, Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, from 9am to 9:30pm.
Here is your opportunity to purchase original student artworks at very reasonable prices. You will find great art gifts for the Holidays including etchings, ceramics, screenprints, photographs, drawings, digital works, and paintings.
Come visit our new gallery space at 137 East Rosemary Street in Chapel Hill, NC (or just follow the signs through the Bank of America building atrium) and see what UNC's best young artists have been up to.
For further info contact: Mike Sonnichsen, Lecturer, Print & Photo Labs Coordinator
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Mexican Flour Tortillas, Tortillas de Harina de Castilla
Juliann Esquivel
As far back as I can remember I can still see my grandmother making tortillas. This was a daily routine. She would be up early making the daily quota of tortillas for the day's meals. (4 or 5 dozen) She would have two comals going, (griddles) She was an expert. I have never seen anyone make tortillas as fast as my grandmother. To watch her was mesmerizing. She would roll and flip the tortilla in one magical movement and each time the tortilla hit the flat surface it would have turned a quarter turn. To this day I don't know how she would do it. The circumference was always perfect. They were soft, fragarant, pliable and delicious. She taught me how to make them and even though I consider myself an excellant tortilla maker, my tortillas are very good. I cannot begin to hold a candle to the tortillas my grandmother made. Here is her recipe. Enjoy
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3/4 chot water, not real hot
How to Make Mexican Flour Tortillas, Tortillas de Harina de Castilla
- Sift 3 cups flour into a large bowl, add salt and baking powder. Mix well with your hand. Next add the oil and with your hands mix in the oil with the flour really good.
- Now take the hot water and pour in a little. Then mix, then pour a little more and mix again do this until you have made a soft elastic and pliable dough. The dough should come together and the bowl should be clean of all the flour. If the dough is to sticky add a little more flour. If it is too dry add a little more hot water but always in small increments. The dough should be soft and not sticking to your hands. Add more flour if it does this. Take dough and knead with the palms of your hand for about two minutes. Now put dough back into bowl cover with a clean cloth and let the doug rest for about 15 minutes. While the dough is resting; preheat your cast iron griddle or cast iron fry pan. Do not put any oil or grease on the griddle or pan. Tortillas bake on a dry griddle.
- After 15 minutes have passed take dough out knead again for one minute and take pieces or dough and make little balls the size of a little larger than ping pong balls. Sprinkle a little flour on a flat surface and with a palote, "rolling pin" roll the dough ball, roll once and pick up and turn a quarter turn roll again and do another quarter turn continue the same until you have rolled out your tortilla about 8 inches across if you like a large tortilla or 6 inches across if you like them smaller. I prefer the 8 inch across. Once you have rolled out the tortilla place on the hot griddle lower the heat to medium. You do not want to scorch your tortillas. As soon as you see a few bubbles on the tortilla flip it over to the other side; cook the tortilla for about 2 minutes on each side. Watch them closely you can tell when one side is cooked. Have the butter ready and the salt. Yum. As you are making them put them into a large bowl that has a nice clean dish towel underneath. cover each time you place a nicely baked tortilla in you pile. I like to place in the microwave or the oven until we are ready to eat to keep them warm. Do not turn the microwave on. If you keeping in the oven you can turn oven onto the lowest setting to just keep them warm until dinner. Enjoy
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3 Alternatives for the Almost Extinct Incandescent Light Bulb
It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here. As of January 1, 2014, it will no longer be legal to manufacture or import traditional 60-watt and 40-watt incandescent bulbs.
The phase-out was stipulated by The Energy Independence and National Security Act, a law passed way back in 2007 when George W. Bush was in office. In fact, Politicus USA reports that "when President Bush signed the bill into law on December 19, 2007, he praised the energy efficiency standards. The bill also includes revisions to improve energy efficiency in lighting and appliances. It adopts elements of the executive order I signed requiring federal agencies to lead by example in efficiency and renewable energy use.'"
So no angry comments about how treehugging liberals are destroying the light bulb industry, please.
Instead, let's focus on how great this transition will be for our wallets, and by extension, the planet! Incandescent light bulbs are shockingly inefficient, turning about 90 percent of the energy they consume into heat, not light.
According to Noah Horowitz, Senior Scientist and Director of the Center for Energy Efficiency for the Natural Resource Defense Council, doing away with inefficient incandescent bulbs will save Americans $13 billion on their annual energy bills.
But, as I'm sure you're aware, incandescent light bulbs tend to burn out at the most inconvenient times. If you're one of nearly half of all Americans who've got these ancient luminaries in every lamp and fixture, now is the time to think about replacements. And no, I don't mean hoarding incandescent bulbs, as some have suggested. Do you really love wasting money that much?
Below are a handful of smart alternatives to the incandescent bulbs now illuminating your home. Switch today and save BIG for years to come.
Philips SlimStyle LED – Currently under consideration for ENERGY STAR certification, the SlimStyle LED bulb (pictured above) reduces energy consumption by 85 percent and lasts 25 times longer than a traditional 60-watt incandescent. It's even dimmable! Philips sent me one of these bulbs to test out in advance, and I have to say, I was impressed. It was brighter and delivered a softer white light than my CFLs while sporting a safer, lighterweight design (no glass to break!). The SlimStyle will be available exclusively at HomeDepot.com starting January 2, 2014, just in time for the final phase out.
CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) – When the eco-world first started to notice that light bulbs were wasting a bunch of energy, CFLs were the go-to alternative. Now, we know that LEDs are better and will last longer, but the high initial investment still puts them out of reach for most people. If you need something cheap and convenient, CFLs are now available in every grocery and convenience store, for just a buck or two more than incandescents. And if you don't like the signature spiral shape, many now come in more familiar A-line varieties. Just remember, they can be hazardous to your health if broken, and are often hard to dispose of.
GE's Energy-Efficient Soft White bulbs – If you're completely devastated by the idea of switching to those newfangled CFLs or LEDs, GE's Energy-Efficient Soft White bulbs will ease your transition. They look and light exactly like the bulbs you grew up with, only they use 28 percent less energy.
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Sunday July 11th from 1 to 8pm the Home Haunters of Southern Ohio are doing a basic pneumatic prop build. All are welcome to come, whether you are participating in the build or not, it will be educational and fun whether you are building or not. We will also be having a show and tell.
If you would like to participate your parts must be ordered by Friday June 25th as there is a 2 week turnaround time from Monster Guts. All you have to do is call Monster guts and tell them you need to order the parts for the Haunters of Southern Ohio group and they will set up payment and ship your parts with everyone's parts to our home in time for the build on July 11th. For more detailed info visit the event info page at http://www.garageofevilnetwork.com/even ... southern-2
Feel free to pm me for more info as well.
Hope to see you there!
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The deadline for ordering parts from Monster Guts has passed. You are still welcome to come to the MnT, plenty of learning about pneumatics even if you don't have the parts.
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Due to a delay in shipping we have to set the date back one week for our MnT. It will now be the 18th, so if you can, come and enjoy a haunting good time learning about pneumatics and seeing what people have been working on!
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Taking potshots at Vinod Rai over his comment that placing reports in Parliament can't be the Comptroller and Auditor General's only role, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Friday asked whether the former intended to become the country's prime minister, if not an accountant.
Singh said the CAG's working is defined in the Constitution and everyone should do his or her work according to those definitions.
"If the judiciary will do the executive's work, the CAG will formulate policies and the civil society will formulate laws, then how will the democracy run? What does the CAG want to become if not an accountant? Does he intend to become the prime minister," he added.
Rai, whose reports on losses from 2G spectrum and coal block allocations sparked allegations of massive corruption in the government, in his lecture at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Thursday said that the role of a public auditor cannot be confined to merely placing reports in Parliament.
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It may be recalled here that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government has debunked the CAG's reports and accused it of exceeding its mandate.
In the CAG's defence, Rai said that Indian democracy is maturing and the urban middle class is getting more involved in citizen's affairs.
"We continue to tread the new path in the belief that the final stakeholder is the public at large. The CAG's audits ensure judicious use of public money," Rai said.
"We may not be able to wipe out corruption, but our endeavour is to uncover instances of crony capitalism. The government should be seen to support enterprise per se and not particular entrepreneurs," he added.
Maintaining that the auditing of government and public entities has a positive impact on trust in society, Rai said, "It focuses the minds of the custodians of the public purse to use resources effectively, as they know that after an audit scrutiny the public will be aware of their actions."


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On Thursday, October 3 we have a scheduled teacher in-service day, so there is no school for students. Our teachers will be hard at work collaborating to improve the educational experience of our students. In-service days allow our faculty to work together to meet our schoolwide goals and educational initiatives. This Thursday, we will be working as a whole faculty on the literacy components of the Common Core State Standards. Teachers will then break into departmental and other collaborative groups to ensure we are meeting the literacy needs of all of our students in every discipline. The three-day weekend will also allow our students some time to reflect upon and review their learning to date.
Welcome to the ASK High School Office Blog. Our purpose is to communicate important events and information to our community. If you have questions or comments, please contact us:
Mr. Michael Murphy, Principal
2266-4341 (ext. 2133)
Ms. Monique Livsey, Assistant Principal
2266-4341 (ext. 2133)
Mr. Justin Hazel, Assistant Principal
2266-4341 (ext. 2133)
We look forward to a great year.
Important Dates
4 February: Semester 1 Report Cards Out
9 February: Deadline to register for March SAT
15 February: Half-day for students (In-service day)
25-26 February: Kuwait National & Liberation Day (No School)
5 March: Freshman Night (for 8th Graders)
9 March: Deadline to register for April ACT
12 March: Q3 Progress Reports Out
14-15 March: Parent-Teacher Conferences
26 March: College Night for Sophomores & Juniors
30 March-7 April: Spring Break
8 April: Classes Resume
14 April: ACT Test
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1. Learning is a reflective practice.
2. We expect success and believe in learning.
3. We expect rigor.
4. We are all in this together.
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NHS Study Hall & Tutoring
We will continue our NHS tutoring in the 2017-2018 school year starting on Sunday, September 10th.
NHS Study Hall is open to all students on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:15 – 3:00.
Sundays: Study Hall
Mondays: Peer Tutoring
Wednesdays: Focused Topic Study Sessions
In Study Hall, you can do any or all of the following:
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o Study or do homework
o Work on group projects
o Access computers
o Print
o Buy healthy snacks!
We encourage students to seek help from expert students who have experienced the classes before.
High School Principal Biography
Mr. Michael Murphy has 13 years of experience in education. Currently in his 9th year at ASK, he is committed to the students and providing them a sound learning environment. In his years in education, Mr. Murphy has taught High School history, government, sociology, Middle School history and math as well as serving as the Assistant Principal of the Middle School and High School at the American School of Kuwait. Mr. Murphy has taught in Arizona, Idaho and Kuwait. He holds a MA in Leadership Education from the University of Idaho.
High School Assistant Principal Biography
Ms. Monique Livsey is from Atlanta, Georgia and has 19 years of experience in education. She has been a part of the ASK community for the past 16 years, both as teacher and parent. She taught Mathematics at the American School of Kuwait for 6 years, and at the American University of Kuwait for 10 years. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Math Education at Vanderbilt University and later earned a Masters of Architecture Degree from GA Tech University. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family, learn about new cultures, and travel.
Mr. Justin Hazel has over 18 years of experience in education. Mr. Hazel had taught in both secondary
and post-secondary school systems and is committed to provide each student with the opportunity to achieve academic excellence. Mr. Hazel has taught High School AP Statistics, Algebra, Trigonometry and college-level Calculus. Mr. Hazel has taught in Florida, Arizona, Republic of the Marshall Islands as well as Kuwait. He holds a BS in Social Work from the University of Montana as well as a MS in Mathematics from Nova Southeastern University. Mr. Hazel has also completed training in administrative leadership.


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By Ralph Winingham
Somewhere north of U.S. Highway 90 and Interstate 10, there will be a shotgun blast fired in the air shortly after 6:39 a.m. Saturday signaling the start of dove season.
Whether or not that shot — or the numerous others that will follow it — brings down a mourning or white-winged dove doesn't really matter as hundreds of thousands of hunters take part in the opening day excitement of the North and Central dove zones.
What does matter is that the opening day hunters will be taking part in the legacy of one of the most popular outdoor activities in the Lone Star State, where families, friends and new-found hunting buddies gather in pursuit of the aerial acrobats of the fall.
"The timely rains are going to help, so there are a lot of good things possible," said Dave Morrison, small game program director for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. "There has been a lot of good food production, and that tends to result in higher juvenile survival. That means more birds and a better distribution across the state.
"When it comes to the dove harvest in the United States, Texas is still the 800-pound gorilla in the room, so we expect to see about the same number of hunters this year."
About 300,000 hunters participate in the annual dove season in Texas, harvesting about 6.4 million doves each year — roughly 30 percent of all doves taken nationally. The annual overall economic impact of dove hunting in the state is estimated to be more than $300 million.
While mourning doves outnumber white-winged doves by about five to one, the larger whitewings are spreading across the state in good numbers, Morrison said. He pointed out that the department is studying the possibility of altering zone boundaries and bag limits in the future.
"We are studying possible changes but don't want to confuse hunters this year by discussing the details," Morrison said. "Everything remains the same this year as it was last year."
Part of the study will be the continuation of a survey being conducted by TP&W biologists and Texas A&M University researchers at Hondo and two other Texas sites near Houston and Waco.
This is the second year of the survey for which opening weekend hunters are being asked to donate harvested birds to allow researchers to develop a database on age and distribution. Last year, about 1,700 birds were collected in Texas for the study, which is the first of its kind with white-winged doves.
"This is all part of our effort to gather more information about whitewings," Morrison said.
Sammy Nooner, whose Nooner Ranch is one of the largest dove-hunting operations in South Texas, said he is encouraging his hunters to participate in the survey in order for TP&W officials to gather as much information as possible.
"I am hoping that the biologists will realize that white-winged doves are a different species and we need different seasons for them," Nooner said. "We need to get off U.S. 90 being the dividing line."
Concerning the bird numbers this year, the outfitter said he has been seeing more mourning doves than he has for some time, and the number of white-winged doves around Hondo remains strong.
Last year, the mourning dove numbers also were good, Nooner said, speculating that a lack of food sources up north caused the birds to migrate south a little earlier than normal. Drought conditions in the Midwest could cause the same type of early migration this year.
"This looks to be a very good year," said Nooner, adding that he has probably turned away about 1,000 requests from hunters because his fields are already booked. "I don't like people getting mad at me, but I can only handle so many at a time."
Although there are thousands of birds coming into his fields each morning and evening, the outfitter only allows afternoon hunting.
"You have to give the birds a break or they won't come back," he said. "That is why I have people coming back to hunt with me year after year — everybody loves to have a good time on a good hunt."
Ralph Winingham is a freelance outdoors writer. Email email@example.com.
What: North and Central Zone dove seasons, generally north of U.S. Highway 90 and Interstate 10
When: Saturday through Oct. 24, with a winter season from Dec. 22 through Jan. 6.
Bag limit: A total of 15 mourning, white-winged or white-tipped doves, to include no more than two whitetips. The possession limit is twice the daily bag limit, except for opening day when the possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit.
Legal shooting hours: From one-half hour before sunrise (sunrise is 7:09 a.m. Saturday) to sunset.
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Exempt birds: Eurasian Collared Doves or common pigeons (rock doves) may be hunted with no closed season or bag limit. It is recommended that the plumage be left on the Eurasians and pigeons for identification purposes.
Banded birds: Hunters who harvest a dove with a metal band on its leg are being asked to report the banded bird by calling 800-327-2263.
Special area: A Special White-Winged Dove Area also will be open Saturday and Sunday, in addition to Sept. 8-9, in an area generally south of U.S. Highway 90 and west of Interstate 35 that includes the counties along the Rio Grande. Shooting hours are from noon to sunset in the special zone with a daily bag limit of 15 birds to include no more than four mourning doves and two whitetips.
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BERLIN, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Volkswagen said on Wednesday it will pay its German workers a 7,200-euro ($9,400) bonus for 2012, a reduction of 4 percent on the previous year's payout despite Europe's biggest car maker having posted a record profit and sales. The manufacturer's supervisory board took steps last week to limit bonuses for top executives, capping Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn's total 2012 pay at 14.5 million euros. A year earlier the CEO earned ...
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Medicinal Chemistry ::
This department utilizes highly advanced synthetic and organic technologies for the synthesis of intermediates, bulk pharmaceuticals up to commercial scale production.
Medicinal chemistry at Torrent R&D Centre took-off as a small "Chemical Synthesis Group" in 1992 and emerged as an established department in 1994. The department took up Discovery Research in 1995 with proven skills of process development.
Custom Synthesis for Target Compounds
Medicinal Chemistry synthesizes compounds which accurately meet the our R&D Centre's requirements, by utilizing a variety of highly advanced synthetic organic technologies it has cultivated in the speciality chemical field. It also meets the need of commercial-scale production by combining various support technologies and offering services that are fully satisfactory in terms of cost, delivery time and reliability. Efficient synthetic methodologies of target molecules for custom synthesis are developed by studying synthetic pathways, evaluating process simulation, designing new patentable routes and realising the same routes at the laboratory.
Medicinal Chemistry employs the following
technologies :
Technologies for Organic Synthesis :
The department has continuously improved its technologies for synthesizing various biologically active organic compounds/intermediates by combining a wide range of organic synthetic technologies; it accomplishes the synthesis of target compounds quickly and efficiently.
Pharmaceutical Ingredients and intermediates in the past. Some of these are:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients:
• Sotalol : Optical Resolution
• Atenolol
• Diltiazem hydrochloride
• Amlodipine besylate
• Nicorandil
• Sulbactam
• Sultamicillin tosylate
• Norfloxacin
• Pefloxacin mesylate
• Lomefloxacin hydrochloride
• Sparfloxacin
• Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
• Azithromycin
• Ketoconazole
• Fluconazole
• Albendazole
• Omeprazole
• Chlorhexidine base
• Lamotrigine
• Sertraline hydrochloride
• Ondansetron
• Sildenafil citrate
• Troglitazone
• Rosiglitazone
• Repaglinide
• Centchroman
• Bimoclomol
• Sibutramine hydrochloride hydrate
• Clopidogrel bisulphate
• Tegaserod maleate
• Moxifloxacin hydrochloride
• Ziprasidone hydrochloride
• Mosapride citrate
• Rabeprazole Zaleplon
• Leflunomide
• Esomeprozole
• Topiramate
Intermidiates :
Process Patents filed in India/PCT and designated countries/USA: 30
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Politician's Arrest Sparks Soul-Searching In France
France is watching in shock as the story of Dominique Strauss-Kahn unfolds. After the initial surprise at the arrest of the International Monetary Fund head, some leapt to his defense, while others criticized what they called the brutalities of the American justice system.
Now France is coming to grips with the charges facing one of its star politicians, and that has provoked some major soul-searching.
Attitudes about the Strauss-Kahn affair have been changing on an almost hourly basis in France ever since the country woke up to the news that DSK, as he's known, had been arrested in New York for attempted rape and sexual assault.
That news was shocking enough, but nothing could prepare them for what they would see on their televisions on Monday: live footage of Strauss-Kahn being led away in handcuffs. In France, it is illegal to show pictures of a handcuffed person if he has not yet been convicted.
The second shock was when cameras inside the courtroom showed DSK being arraigned before the eyes of the whole world, like, said one commentator, a common criminal. Cameras are not allowed in French courtrooms, and those pictures shocked the French to their core, says Francois d'Orcival, of the newsmagazine Valeurs Actuelles.
"These images were brutally real for French people," d'Orcival says. "Before that, they had only seen this in Hollywood films. It's a huge difference — we felt it viscerally, that this man, who in France is a star, is going to be ground up by the American judicial machine."
Gerard Carreyrou, an op-ed writer at the newspaper France Soir, says many people are criticizing the American system, but at least it treats everybody the same. The French system, he says, hasn't changed since Louis XIV, and he calls the criticism hypocritical.
"In France, when you're a very important person, like Dominique Strauss-Kahn is, you have always a way to get out of some situations," Carreyrou says.
Bringing Private Lives Public
Strauss-Kahn has long had a reputation in France as a womanizer. It was often talked about in parties or at society dinners, but it was never exposed in the press. There are two reasons for that, says political analyst Nicole Bacharan. One is that France has powerful privacy laws; the other is society's attitude.
"There's a very high tolerance for adultery and womanizing," Bacharan says. "Doesn't mean that everyone approves of it; it means that people draw the line, 'OK, that's a private matter as long as it doesn't interfere with public, political life.' "
But the revelation that that code of silence may be enabling powerful men to indulge in unacceptable sexual behavior is starting to change attitudes.
On a popular television talk show Tuesday, male and female panelists spoke about how men who hit on women in France were protected by a sort of silence, or a "boys will be boys" attitude, and said that sexual harassment is not taken seriously enough.
The lawyer for a journalist who has accused Strauss-Kahn of attacking her nine years ago says she is now planning to press charges because she believes she will finally be taken seriously.
A video of her describing the incident in detail in 2007 is only now circulating on the Web.
Thalia Breton of the feminist group Osez le Feminisme says the way the DSK scandal is being discussed by the media and French society is shameful.
"We're seeing very bad jokes on the Internet," she says. "It's clear that sexual violence toward women is still minimized and not taken seriously in the collective imagination. This is not a question of morals and libido — we're talking about a possible crime."
The French media are being criticized from outside and within for not doing their job properly. Many in people in France believe the Strauss-Kahn affair, no matter how it turns out, is a watershed moment that will bring permanent change to French media and society.


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Song fic
I saw your sky fall down today
Suddenly turn from blue to gray,
Til one by one the raindrops turned to tears upon your face
Songfic based on "You Know Where to Find Me", by Matthew West
Genres: Drama, Fluff, General Era: Next Generation Characters: Lily (II), OC
Advisory: Mild Language, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Published: 2014.03.29 Latest Chapter: 2014.03.31 Updated: 2014.03.31 Status: COMPLETED (1677 words)
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James Potter, seventh year and quidditch extraordinaire, rules Hogwarts (or at least the Gryffindor Common room). But even when you're king, the best plans are not set in stone, and the biggest dreams are not guaranteed.
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Romance Era: Next Generation Characters: Albus, James (II), OC , Rose, Scorpius Pairings: James/OC, Rose/Scorpius, Other Pairing
Advisory: Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature
Published: 2013.09.07 Latest Chapter: 2014.03.28 Updated: 2014.03.28 Status: WIP (2569 words)
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"Life is an awful, ugly place to not have a best friend." ― Sarah Dessen, Someone Like You
Rose Weasley expects her final year at Hogwarts to go as smoothly as the rest. Unfotunately, her best friend and expert jokester Scorpius Malfoy has other ideas.
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Genres: Humor, Romance Era: Next Generation Characters: Albus, Hugo, James (II), Rose , Scorpius Pairings: Rose/Scorpius, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Other Pairing
Advisory: Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Published: 2013.01.15 Latest Chapter: 2013.06.20 Updated: 2013.06.20 Status: WIP (17121 words)
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"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one."
―C.S. Lewis
This is a prequel to Beautiful. Enjoy!
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Genres: Fluff, Humor, Action/Adventure Era: Next Generation Characters: Albus, James (II), OC , Rose, Scorpius, Teddy, Victoire Pairings: Rose/Scorpius, Teddy/Victoire, Other Pairing
Advisory: Strong Language, Mild Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
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Step-by-step guide to apply for Graduate programs
Step 1
The SGS application is all that is required for M.Eng and M.EngCEM applicants. The contact information for two referees, statement of intent, and a CV are all required for the SGS application.
When you submit your applicant profile, the SGS website will prompt you to make arrangements for payment of the application fee of $120. You may pay the application fee online by credit card or off-line by credit card, certified cheque or money order. Cheques and money orders should be made payable to the University of Toronto. If you pay off-line, you must forward a hard copy of the Payment Form directly to the School of Graduate Studies.
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Transcripts must list the years of study, courses taken and grades received. In cases where the program was completed, the transcript must also show that the degree was conferred. More information on scanning transcripts can be found in the SGS on-line application instructions.
Note: Please disregard the checklist at the end of the SGS online payment application. Please only send hard copies of the English Facility Test Score (if applicable) directly to the Department of Civil Engineering, at our address below.
Step 3
Completion of this application requires that you upload a statement of intent , a resume, and contact information for your two referees, who will upload their references directly to the website. You will also be required to select your areas of research preference or study interest.
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AdvexinTreatment for Head and Neck Cancer
Introgen Plans to Expand Biomarker Database in Phase 3 Trials and File BLA and MAA for Advexin in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer in First Half of 2008
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 20, 2007 - Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that upon the recommendation of its external regulatory and clinical advisors, the Company will include additional patient tissue samples from its Phase 3 trials for p53 biomarker analyses to predict Advexin efficacy to strengthen its U.S. and European regulatory filings. This recommendation was made by the advisors without knowledge of Introgen's Phase 3 clinical trial results.
The Company expects to announce top-line Phase 3 data and submit its Biologics Licensing Application (BLA) and Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for Advexin for head and neck cancer in the first half of 2008. The Company's MAA for Advexin for the potential treatment of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, a genetically inherited cancer, was accepted for filing by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) last month under the EMEA's Exceptional Circumstances rules.
The additional tissue samples, which were previously unavailable, can now be collected upon appropriate consent and, in some cases, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals. The Company expects to capture an additional 20 percent or more of biomarker data through this effort, which its advisors believe will substantially strengthen the clinical data portion of its regulatory filings.
"The Company feels that evaluation of all available data is critical to supporting the strongest possible regulatory application for Advexin as a new treatment for patients with advanced head and neck cancer," said Max W. Talbott, Introgen's senior vice president of Regulatory Affairs.
Abnormality of the p53 tumor suppressor is one of the most common and fundamental molecular defects in cancer and the target of Advexin p53 therapy. Introgen has previously reported data from its earlier trials in head and neck, lung, prostate and Li-Fraumeni demonstrating statistically significant correlations between p53 biomarkers, tumor response or increased survival following treatment with Advexin. The efficacy evaluation of the Phase 3 study will incorporate molecular biomarker analyses that assess p53 abnormalities and p53 protein levels in patients' pre-treatment tumor samples.
About Advexin
Advexin is a targeted molecular therapy with the potential to be broadly applicable across a wide range of tumor types and clinical settings because it targets one of the most fundamental and common molecular defects, abnormal or blocked p53 tumor suppressor function, associated with cancer initiation, progression and treatment resistance. Advexin has demonstrated increased survival and tumor growth control in recurrent head and neck cancer.
About Introgen Therapeutics, Inc.
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of targeted tumor suppressors, a new class of therapies for the treatment of cancer. Introgen's technology delivers targeted molecular therapies that increase production of normal cancer-fighting proteins and cytokines. The Company is developing a proprietary pipeline of product candidates utilizing molecular biomarkers to identify patients most likely to benefit from its therapies which target central cancer-causing mechanisms.
Statements in this release that are not strictly historical may be "forward-looking" statements, including those relating to Introgen's future success with its Advexin clinical development program for treatment of cancer, its success in obtaining and analyzing additional tissue samples from patients treated with Advexin, and its success in making regulatory filings in the U.S. and Europe in the first half of 2008. Only the FDA and EMEA can determine whether Advexin can be marketed in the United States and Europe. The actual results may differ from those described in this release due to risks and uncertainties that exist in Introgen's operations and business environment, including Introgen's stage of product development and the limited experience in the development of gene-based drugs in general, dependence upon proprietary technology and the current competitive environment, history of operating losses and accumulated deficits, reliance on collaborative relationships, and uncertainties related to clinical trials, the safety and efficacy of Introgen's product candidates, the ability to obtain the appropriate regulatory approvals, Introgen's patent protection and market acceptance, as well as other risks detailed from time to time in Introgen's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its filings on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Introgen undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements that reflect events or circumstances arising after the date hereof.
Posted: December 2007
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- Introgen Submits Advexin Regulatory Applications in the U.S. and Europe - June 30, 2008


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By James Haroutunian
Question: I was wondering if there is a set percentage fee for being the executor of an estate in Massachusetts? I have been handling my mother's estate for almost a year and it has been extremely complicated. I cannot wait for this to be over.
Answer: Unfortunately, here in Massachusetts the probate rules take a "case-by-case basis" for setting the reasonability of an executor's fee. (Executors are now known as "personal representatives" -- but don't worry about semantics).
If you are a brain surgeon by trade, used to earning $500 per hour for your time, the court would approve a higher hourly rate for your time spent as an executor. If you do not work, a lesser fee would be approved by the court. However, the court will only question your fee if the issue is raised by the members of the estate.
Namely, you will present your fee to the members of the estate. They can either assent in writing, or object at the court (nothing more than a letter is needed to object). From here, the court will hold a hearing over the reasonability of your executor's fee. This hearing will be similar to a small-claims case, where you will present your evidence supporting your fee.
If you kept good time and task records, you should withstand a challenge. Certainly, if your hourly fee is close to your normal hourly employment rate, and the total is reasonable, you should fare well. It is best to approach the estate members early to seek feedback when setting a rate for your time.
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The solicitations often come by way of auto-dialed, pre-recorded phone calls, late-night TV commercials or direct mail letters. These ads are often filled with a sense of urgency meant to scare uninformed buyers into action. "Final notice! Your vehicle's warranty is about to expire! Don't go another day without coverage!"
Third-party extended-warranty companies promise to offer peace of mind in the event that your vehicle breaks down. But all too often, their shady practices scam people out of their money instead of giving them real coverage when they need it. Not every extended auto warranty company is out to rip you off, but over the course of our research, we found that the honest ones are few and far between.
What Is a Third-Party Auto Warranty?
A third-party warranty is so named because it has no direct business relationship with the product it covers. In this case, that's your car. These warranties differ vastly from manufacturer extended warranties, which use original parts and factory-trained technicians to repair your vehicle at a dealership.
Third-party warranty companies may give you the option to take your car into the dealership, but the reimbursement process can be a hassle if a company doesn't want to cover a part.
A number of these third-party warranty companies are fly-by-night operations that go belly up within a few years, costing consumers hundreds of dollars and leaving them without coverage. When a member of the Edmunds Forums posted a note about her warranty company going out of business, she found out that she wasn't alone.
"Welcome to the club," another member wrote. "Many of us here have been burned by similar third-party warranty companies just like Continental. In my case, Warranty Gold did it to me. Your warranty company will or has gone bankrupt and you are fortunate to get anything back. I got nothing. That's why no regular here will recommend any warranty other than a manufacturer-backed one."
We Are Not Immune
Some years ago, an Edmunds editor received a third-party pitch letter from SPD Warranty Program, based in St. Louis. The letter said that she had purchased her vehicle "42 months ago," which wasn't true, and implied her vehicle warranty was about to expire. The service was called a "manufacturer warranty replacement program," which is certainly a misrepresentation of its services. The letter tried to scare her by listing exorbitant prices for typical engine and transmission repairs, and said that she would be responsible for these costs if she was not protected. The letter also stressed that she "couldn't afford to be without coverage!"
We checked SPD on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Web site, and found that it had an "F" rating. The company was listed under five other aliases and had 229 complaints filed against it. In March 2008, the Missouri attorney general filed a suit against SPD for using misleading notification letters.
Not So Angelic
Similarly, US Fidelis was another third-party warranty company with a poor record. US Fidelis may sound familiar to readers from its TV advertisements, which featured a halo above the logo to imply that it was a faith-based organization. But the business, which has gone bankrupt, was not as worthy as its logo would have had you believe.
According to the BBB, US Fidelis (a.k.a. Dealer Services, National Auto Warranty Services Inc., Dealer Warranty Division and National Auto Warranty Service) received more than 1,100 complaints in a 36-month period. This prompted attorneys general in 40 states to launch a coordinated investigation of the company for charges ranging from contacting people on the "do not call" list to misleading consumers into believing that it is affiliated with a dealer or automaker.
The investigation culminated in the 2012 guilty pleas by Darain Atkinson and his brother, Cory, co-owners of US Fidelis. Darain Atkinson pled guilty to felony stealing, insurance fraud and other consumer violations and was sentenced to eight years in prison. Cory Atkinson was found guilty for similar charges and sentenced to four years in prison. Consumers who have active contracts with Fidelis companies can check the In Re US Fidelis Web site for information about refunds.
Old Habits Die Hard
SPD Warranty, meanwhile, has had fewer complaints since this article was first published in 2009. Many of them were resolved, but resolution may not be a sign of repentance.
"The fact that a company responds to a complaint does not mean that they have changed their business model," says Chris Thetford, director of communications for the St. Louis Better Business Bureau.
Thetford says his office has seen a repeating pattern of complaints against third-party warranty companies. He adds that consumer complaints fall into two general categories: The first are consumers who purchased a third-party warranty and want to cancel it, but have difficulty getting a refund. The second is consumers who buy a third-party warranty and file it away until they need repairs. When they later review the service contract, they realize that the repairs are not covered, thanks to the agreement's numerous exclusions.
A Few Helpful Tips
Third-party extended-warranty scams are widespread enough that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a consumer alert on its Web site. Here are some of the FTC's tips, along with some of our own.
Stick with the manufacturer's warranty: The best way to avoid extended-warranty scams is to choose coverage with the manufacturer's extended warranty. This way, you deal with the same company you trusted enough to buy a car from in the first place. Almost every car manufacturer offers a factory extended warranty. These warranties will cost a bit more (although they are negotiable), but at least you'll have the peace of mind that your vehicle is in the right hands.
Research the company before you sign up: A quick Google search is easy to do, and will reveal quite a bit about the company. You can also ask about the company on message boards, or look them up on your state's BBB Web site.
Know what's covered and what isn't: This is often the biggest source of confusion when it comes to extended auto warranties. Although they are sometimes called extended warranties, they don't function in the same way that your original bumper-to-bumper warranty does. Think of these as service contracts that minimize your costs in the event of high-priced repairs.
Since their coverage is limited, it is all the more important for you to know what is covered by your extended warranty. You'll want to get an exclusionary policy. These types of warranties more clearly state everything that is not covered, with the understanding that everything else is covered. This way, you don't run into any surprises down the line.
If you get mail or phone calls about renewing your vehicle warranty, don't take the information at face value: Your vehicle's warranty may be far from expiring, or it may have expired already. Take the time to find out exactly when your manufacturer's warranty expires. That way, you won't fall for the trick.
If you're not sure about the length of your warranty, refer to our warranty page, which has a thorough listing of all factory warranty coverage. A dealership can also look up the exact day your warranty expires (assuming you are under the mileage limit) by determining the "in service" date for your car.
Never give out personal information to someone who contacts you with an auto warranty offer: Don't share your bank account, credit card and Social Security numbers, or even your driver license number or vehicle identification number (VIN). A few unscrupulous companies have been known to use your VIN to convince you they can "blacklist" your vehicle so that no one else will cover it unless you sign up with them. Don't fall for this. No such list exists.
Be skeptical of any unsolicited sales from a recorded message: You should be getting fewer of these "robo-dialed" phone calls these days, thanks to the FTC's 2009 anti-robocall rule. But in the event that a company ignores the rule, don't pay any attention to its recording. If you want to get more information about an extended warranty, we suggest that you call your local dealer, ask for the finance manager and inquire about the manufacturer's extended warranty.
Be wary of fast talkers: Telemarketers pitching auto warranties often use high-pressure tactics to gain the upper hand and get you to buy a warranty that day. A reputable company will let you see a copy of the contract and let you decide on your own time. Ask the vendor to fax or e-mail you the contract and take your time going over it. Don't fall for the "limited-time specials" that many companies claim to have. These pitches are made up to create a false sense of urgency.
If you've been burned: If you lose money to a third-party warranty, there are several agencies you can turn to. This will vary based on your situation. Since you signed a contract, your first step is to try and get it resolved with the company. If that doesn't work, file a complaint with the BBB. "Eighty-five percent of the grade we give a business is based on consumer experience," said the BBB's Thetford.
You also can file a complaint with the FTC. Note, however, that the FTC does not resolve individual consumer complaints. Instead, the complaints it compiles can lead to investigations and prosecutions.
The BBB and FTC may not be able to get directly involved, but by spreading the word, you may expose a pattern of suspect activity and prevent others from getting scammed. At the very least, it is important to have recorded evidence of your complaint.
To find a dealership that knows how to treat shoppers right, please visit Edmunds.com's Dealer Ratings and Reviews.