text: The Mechromancer Class in Borderlands 2 Lets You Stack Abilities. Releasing October 16.Tina Amini9/02/12 8:19pmFiled to: borderlandsBorderlands 2GearboxKotaku CoreDlcXbox 360PS3PCtweetPAX Prime 201275EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink The Mechromancer class DLC will be released on October 16, Gearbox revealed at their PAX Prime panel today. It will be free with pre-order, but $10 to those who do not. Gearbox also dove into the Mechromancer's skill trees, distinguishing two contrasting modes: one that lets skilled players stack abilities in combination with her robot companion, and the other that helps less-skilled players with automated assists. Advertisement Advertisement The Best Friends Forever skill tree—a "noobish-friendly" skill tree as described to me by Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford—lets players who aren't great at first-person shooters be of some assistance in cooperative play. The BFF tree essentially sacrifices damage for aim assists. So a missed shot can reflect and hit an enemy 50% of the time. Deathtrap, the Mechromancer's robot, will be more automated, seeking out enemies to deal area of effect damage as well as status effect damage on enemies. On the BFF mode, Borderlands 2 handles the prioritizing of targets rather than asking you to do so.But if you want to push the Mechromancer to her most dangerous form, you can invest in the Ordered Chaos tree that lets you stack abilities—using a skill called anarchy—for ultimate damage. This skill lets you calculate and plan hits based on your own strategizing. Stacking the Mechromancer's abilities can even involve imbuing Deathtrap with fire damage if you've got the right elemental weapon equipped and decide to include him in your stacked hits. You can invest in skill points in this tree to specify that a certain sequence of hits will give you bonus damage on a certain numbered hit. If you're airborn when you strike with a critical hit, the Mechromancer gets additional stacks of anarchy for more potential damage.Gearbox was careful to mention that while the model of the Mechromancer herself is finished, they're still working on polishing her skills.Reply75 repliesLeave a reply


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The following editorial appears on Bloomberg View:
President Obama's latest budget, it is said, lacks vision. It's old wine in new bottles. It would require senior citizens to make painful sacrifices. It never reaches balance. It could stifle the recovery. It's two months late.
All true. Nevertheless, the $3.8 trillion U.S. spending plan is remarkable as a political document that recognizes the stasis in Washington and presents a way around it. For that alone, the president deserves credit.
Budgets are part practical blueprint and part political manifesto. Too often, they sacrifice the former for the latter. The Senate's, for example, its first in five years, won approval only from Democrats because it raised taxes yet failed to offer Republicans any cuts to Social Security or Medicare. Meanwhile, only Republicans voted for the more austere plan in the House, which would reach balance by 2023 through whacking domestic programs that Democrats cherish.
Obama's only real choice was to find a middle ground. He tries to do so by offering entitlement cuts in exchange for tax increases on the wealthy. This was always going to be the outline of a compromise; Obama's task was offering specifics about how to do it.
True, his quid pro quo is small beer: He proposes $1.8 trillion in deficit reduction for the next decade, much of which would just replace the $1.2 trillion in automatic spending cuts that took effect last month. And his entitlement cuts would reduce spending by only $830 billion over 10 years, a piddling amount considering entitlements are now 60 percent of the federal budget and by 2023 will be 64 percent, even with Obama's trims.
For tax increases, Obama builds on January's fiscal-cliff deal, which added $600 billion in new revenue over 10 years, mostly by raising rates on families earning more than $450,000 a year. Obama would raise taxes another $600 billion by limiting most itemized deductions for households in the upper tax brackets. He would impose a minimum 30 percent rate on households with annual earnings above $1 million.
To conservatives, this is heresy. Yet it will undoubtedly be helpful in winning over Democrats who are chapped about the entitlement changes Obama suggests.
And that's where the president was bold. Seniors would see a less generous inflation adjustment to their Social Security checks - which is, let's face it, a benefit cut. Although Obama has privately offered this concession before, he hadn't formally done so.
To some liberal lawmakers, this makes Obama a traitor to the cause. They protested at the White House this week. These demonstrations, too, can be helpful as Obama tries to convince Republicans that he's willing to compromise.
Add it all up, and the fiscal 2014 deficit would shrink slightly to $744 billion, from $845 billion this year. The shortfall would be 4.4 percent of gross domestic product, down from 5.7 percent this year. Such numbers remain high enough to keep Obama in a political and fiscal straitjacket.
That, rather than a true lack of vision, prevents him from proposing big new projects. His budget would vastly expand preschool programs for low-income children by raising tobacco taxes. It would set aside a relatively tiny amount - $50 billion - for roads, bridges and other public-works projects. And it would dedicate $8 billion for community colleges and $1 billion for 15 institutes that would promote manufacturing innovation.
None of this is earth-shattering, and none needs to be. It's worthwhile to review what Obama and Congress have accomplished in several rounds of budget haggling. Since 2011, they have agreed to $2.5 trillion in spending cuts and new taxes over 10 years. The $1.8 trillion in spending cuts and tax increases in Obama's 2014 plan would push total deficit reduction over the $4 trillion-in-10-years mark that most economists say the U.S. must reach to make the debt sustainable.
Thus the amount of new spending, entitlement cuts and fresh revenue in Obama's 2014 plan is almost beside the point. If this blueprint wins over enough Republicans - and doesn't lose too many Democrats - it could be a major part of Obama's legacy. And if it frees Congress to start thinking about how to cure what really ails the U.S. - such as long-term unemployment and high health-care costs - then it could result in faster growth, higher tax revenue and lower deficits.
Those are two pretty big ifs, we realize. Still, even to suggest them counts as remarkable.

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Jane's Store.
Is your Che Guerva tee shirt showing signs of wear, perhaps with multiple burn holes from dropped doobies, or has it become really gnarly from being in the state of unwashed for months at a time? Maybe it's time to replace it with apparel bearing the image of another great thinker of the Sixties. If so, Jane's store is the place for you. And, it's not just tee shirts. You can also purchase tote bags, mugs and a particularly fetching clutch. Each item adorned with the image of Jane herownself striking a defiant pose.
I would note that nothing bearing this image is for sale. These aren't for sale either.


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There's something soothing about the scent, sound and sight of water, something that washes away stress and strain. While you can't stop by the French Riviera or Walden Pond after a hectic day of work, you can have a private oasis waiting for you at home, complete with gurgling water and colorful fish.
In this story, we'll walk you through the basic steps for building a backyard pond. Roll up your sleeves—it's mostly muscle work. There's no need for precise measurements, no unforgiving blueprint to follow, and no deadlines. Working like beavers, you and anyone else with a strong back could probably finish a large pond in a couple of weekends. But that would take the fun out of it. Give yourself plenty of time and creating a pond will be almost as relaxing as sitting beside it.
The basic pond consists of a good-quality liner, a high-efficiency pump, and lots of stone and gravel. For a little bit more money you can add the convenience of a filtration system, which will reduce your weekly maintenance chores. Larger ponds won't cost a whole lot more; you've already made most of your investment in pumps and filters.
Careful planning prevents trouble later on
Digging out a pond hole is grunt work, not an intellectual endeavor. Still, it requires some planning. Before you grab your shovel, roughly map out the shape, desired plant shelves (Photo 2), and the pump and waterfall locations. Here are some more key considerations:
- Select a location where you can readily enjoy your pond, close to a patio or visible from a window. Don't stick your pond in the back corner of your yard where only the squirrels will enjoy it.
- You can locate your pond in most any area of your yard as long as it doesn't receive runoff from rainfall. You don't want lawn and garden chemicals washing into your pond. As a rule, the more sun the better, but don't discount a shadier spot. Just stay away from the area inside the canopy of your trees, the "drip line. " If you locate your pond near trees, be prepared to clean leaves from the pond more often. Most water plants prefer sun, but some can survive in shade. Choose hardier plants and fertilize more often if you select a shaded site.
- A toddler can drown in the smallest pond, so some building codes require fences around ponds 18 in. deep and deeper. Call your local Department of Inspections, explain that you're building a water garden (not a swimming pool) and ask what rules apply. But if you have young kids, consider installing a fence around it anyway. Be sure to choose a fence that cannot be climbed.
- Caution: Before you dig, call your utility company or 811 and ask to have someone come out and mark your property for buried utilities. Utility companies usually won't mark "private" lines, that is, lines added for convenience, such as a power line from a house to the garage or a gas line to an outdoor grill. Turn off the power or gas to these areas if you suspect a line is in the vicinity of your digging.
- Oversize your pond if possible. Once you stock it with fish and plants, you'll be surprised how much smaller it'll look. Besides, a large pond is often easier to take care of than a small one. (Controlling algae is often easier with a large pond.) The additional expense is minimal. A 10 x 16-ft. size is a good starting point.
- Water circulation is important, so position the pump as far as possible from the water inlet (waterfall, stream or fountain).
- Digging even a small pond is a big job. Plan plenty of breaks or enlist the neighborhood teenagers to help you out for a day.
- To power the pump, you'll need an outdoor electrical outlet (Fig. A). Have a licensed electrician install a GFCI-protected outlet if you're not comfortable with wiring.
Pond-Building Tips
- Use the excavated dirt to berm up around your pond or build up your waterfall area. It will save you the hassle of having it hauled away or running it around your yard in a wheelbarrow.
- Before you start digging, lay on the ground the water circulation pipe that goes from the pump to the waterfall. Throw the excavated soil on top of it. This will save you the work of digging a trench to bury the pipe.
- Use a tablet-style fertilizer pressed into the soil around your nearby landscape plantings so the nutrients don't leach into the water.
Choose a flexible liner
We're using a flexible liner made of a synthetic rubber called EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer). The liner is economical, durable and easy to install. You can create almost any shape and it adapts well to most site conditions.
Flexible plastic liners are also available. They're made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and HDPE (high-density polyethylenes). These liners aren't as flexible as rubber liners. Plastic liners are often used on large holding ponds when economy is a concern and flexibility is not. The preformed liners found at many home and garden centers are less desirable. These are essentially large plastic or fiberglass tubs. At first glance, these seem easier to install, but this usually isn't the case. Preformed liners can be difficult to handle and level and, when lined with rocks and boulders, aren't as forgiving as flexible ones.
Guidelines for purchasing a liner
- Most professionals use a 45-mil EPDM liner. (A mil is a thousandth of an inch.) It's strong, yet flexible enough to handle easily (Photo 5).
- If you plan to have fish, make sure your liner is stamped "fish-safe. " Roofers often use a type of EPDM that's been treated with chemicals that can harm fish.
- Purchase your liner in one single sheet, large enough to cover the entire pond bottom and sides. Liners are commonly cut and sold from 100-ft. rolls with 10- to 20-ft. widths; you can custom-order liners up to 45 ft. wide. Liners can be spliced if necessary, but it involves more work and provides an opportunity for a leak. If your waterfall or stream requires extra length, use a separate piece of liner. You don't need to glue the two liners together as long as the stream or waterfall liner is higher than the water level of the pond.
- Calculate the dimensions of the liner by measuring the maximum length and the maximum width of your pond, then add three times the depth measurement to each dimension. Better a bit big than a bit small.
Make your pond hospitable to plants and fish
A pond is just a hole filled with water. Add plants and it becomes a water garden. Add fish and your pond comes alive. You've got an entire aquatic ecosystem right in your back yard. Here are a few things to keep in mind when planning for plants and fish.
- Before adding plants or fish to your newly filled pond, wait a week for the chemicals in the tap water to neutralize. To accelerate the process, you can add a dechlorinator to the water. Consult your water garden supplier for more info on this chemical.
- Anchor plants in pots or baskets designed for aquatic plants. A third option is to place the roots of each plant in "root balls, " a mix of gravel and soil in nylon stockings tied with soldering wire (Fig. A). Root balls are cheaper than pots or baskets and are easier to move. They also keep fish from disturbing the soil. Mistake: Don't use standard potting soil in your pond. The high nutrient content encourages algae growth. Ordinary garden soil is just fine.
- If you plan to stock your pond with fish, part of it must be at least 18 in. deep.
- If you plan to leave your fish in year-round, keep a spot open in the pond by running an aerator or fountain all winter. If your climate is so cold that the pond still freezes, purchase a floating heater. Keeping your pond open provides needed oxygen for the fish and allows gases to escape.
- For convenience, leave hardy water plants in all winter. Bring tropicals or water plants from warmer plant zones inside for the winter.
- Fish, like teenagers, need their space. One inch of fish for every square foot of pond surface is a good rule of thumb. For example, a 4-in. fish needs 4 sq. ft. of pond surface.
- Hardy fish—goldfish for example— don't require much attention. You don't even need to feed them once they're established, as long as your pond isn't overstocked. Hardy ones can survive by eating insects and the plant life in your pond. They actually help keep your pond clean. If you plan to stock your pond with more exotic species, you'll have to do more to ensure their survival. Look in a library or bookstore for books about tropical fish, home aquariums and fish ponds.
Keep your pond healthy—make water fall
It's important for water to circulate and aerate throughout the pond. Buying an inexpensive fountain head and connecting it to the end of the water circulation pipe is the easiest way to accomplish this.
The most dramatic way to circulate and aerate water in your pond is to construct a waterfall and stream. Install a stream bed liner the same way as for your pond. Begin by digging a holding pool. The pool keeps water from spraying out of the circulation pipe and allows it to spill lazily into the pond. Next, dig the course for the water to flow in. Two feet wide is a good dimension. Lay the liner in place, overlapping the pond liner by at least 6 in.
Creating an attractive water flow will take some trial-and- error adjustments of the rocks. But this is the fun part. Don't mortar your rocks in place. The mortar looks unnatural and makes it difficult to move rocks around to get the desired effect.
To control water's frustrating tendency to flow invisibly under or between rocks instead of pleasantly over them, fill hidden passages with expanding foam sealant. It's available at hardware stores. Pond suppliers also sell a special black-colored expanding foam that becomes almost invisible.
Choosing a 24-hour-per-day pump
Buy a pump that'll turn over the pond's entire volume once per hour. To size your pump, calculate the approximate volume in your pond: Multiply the length (ft.) x the width (ft.) x the average depth (ft.) and multiply by the conversion factor of 7.48. Also note the height and distance the pump needs to move the water between the pump and the water inlet. With these figures in hand, consult your pump supplier for the pump size and circulation pipe diameter for your pond.
Once you've determined the pump size, decide whether to buy a high- or low-efficiency pump. High-efficiency pumps cost more but last longer and are less expensive to run. Since your pond pump will run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the lower utility bills will soon make up for the higher price tag.
Place your pump in a pump container to keep it from clogging with leaves or debris. Either buy one from your pond dealer, install the pump in a skimmer container, or make one from a sturdy garbage can peppered with 1/4-in. holes (Photo 6). Don't be shy about drilling holes. The more water you allow through the can, the better.
Simplify Maintenance with a Skimmer and Filter
Keeping your pond clean isn't difficult; once you get it down it'll be as routine as taking a bath. Your pond has two sources of pollution: debris that falls or blows into the water and algae. Pick up leaves and other windblown debris with a fine-mesh net. The type used for skimming swimming pools works great. Skim daily to prevent the material from sinking to the bottom, decomposing and creating sludge.
An easier but more expensive way to clean out this debris is with an automatic skimmer system, kind of a dishwasher for your pond. Once you have one, you can't imagine pond life without it. A skimmer system works off the inflow of your pump. Water is drawn through a tub containing a mesh bag that collects leaves, paper and other debris. The system bags it for you—all you have to do is empty the bag about once a week. The frequency will depend on the time of year, the amount of wind and the number of trees in your area. It's easiest to install a skimmer system w h e n y o u build your pond. If you decide to add it later, you'll have to drain your pond, dig a hole and readjust the liner.
The second threat to a clean pond is algae, microscopic plants that'll turn your pond green. A small amount of algae is beneficial, but large amounts can have your pond looking like the swamp monster scene from Scooby-Doo.
Keep algae at bay by limiting nutrients and sunlight. Here are some tips to do this:
- Shade the surface of the pond with water plants such as lilies. A good rule of thumb is to cover one-third of the surface with plants.
- Install a variety of plants. Plants consume nutrients from fish waste and decomposing matter in your pond, stealing the food algae need to live.
- Keep debris out of the water. As debris decomposes, it releases nutrients into the water.
- Don't overstock your pond with fish. Too many fish will release more nutrients than the plants and bacteria can consume, leaving food for algae.
- Don't overfeed your fish. Food not consumed by the fish provides nutrients for algae.
- As a further measure, biological and mechanical filters are available from your pond supplier. They take a lot of guesswork out of keeping a balanced, clean and clear pond.
Once you establish a biological balance in your pond, maintenance is minimal. A thorough annual cleaning (draining and rinsing out the pond) and periodic maintenance (keeping debris out) are all that's required.


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Here are five lessons we learned from Thursday night's 41-6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
1. "Tough Way to Finish" –Credit Mike McCoy for not mincing words; the head coach was not happy with the way his team performed in the preseason finale. While there were some positives from the game, overall it was a disappointing end to a preseason that saw the Bolts finish with a 1-3 record:
"It's a tough way to finish to be honest with you. This was a bad taste. Obviously you never want to lose, you never feel good after a loss, regardless of what kind of game. So we didn't play very well today. We made way too many mistakes, offense, defense, special teams. We need to learn from them and move on."
2. Building Depth– With the vast majority of starters sitting out the game, the Chargers got a good look at the depth of the roster. As players looking to carve out a niche on the team, playing nearly an entire game provided invaluable experience. After the game, McCoy spoke about the Chargers depth:
"Everyone's got issues on a football team. That's why you have your starters and that's the way you've got to build depth on the football team. That's what everyone is trying to do right now. So we're going to do whatever we can to improve this football team, that's our job, Tom (Telesco) and myself, we're going to do whatever we can to get the best 53 here and that's all part of it. I think everyone at this point in time during the preseason, they look at their backups and you always wish you had more of your starter quality players, but that's what this league is all about. It's about developing players.
3. The Best 53– Next up on McCoy and Telesco's plate is to evaluate that depth. Over the next 24 hours, the Chargers brain trust will need to pare the roster down from 75 to 53 men. Here is what McCoy said about making those tough decision:
"We'll go back and evaluate the football game and really look at it and look at every play. We have some decisions to make. Some guys probably helped themselves and some guys hurt themselves. That's every football game you play. So we'll sit down as a staff and find the best future for our football team."
4. Green Adds Depth– As noted last night,
"He's really done a nice job ever since the OTA's. He's a talented young player that's got some potential for us. He's got a great guy to learn from. So you see the way (Antonio) Gates practices every day and the way he does things, so I think he's following his lead. Seeing the way he runs routes, he talks to him a lot of times and you see the communication. He got off to a good start tonight which is great to see."
5. All About Houston – McCoy has emphasized taking things one week and one game at a time. That next step includes preparing for the regular season opener against the Houston Texans. Following the final preseason game, the entire Chargers roster reiterated their head coach's message, as evidenced by
"Just like our head coach said, now the games start to count for real. So our mindset is focusing on that next step which is the season. We learned a lot as a team. The main thing is how we came out as a group and worked hard to get better every day. The things we want to harp on are technique, fundamentals and effort. Those things were obviously emphasized and accomplished during camp."
"We've just got to get ready for that first game. It's all about Houston right now. Preseason is over with and it's all about Houston and preparing for them."


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"There was a time when the Patriots might have felt Mallett could develop into a tradable commodity, but I don't think it ever generated the momentum the club hoped," writes Reiss. "So at this point, my feeling is that whatever the club could get in return (projected here as a late-round pick at best) pales in comparison to the value Mallett has on the roster as
Field Yates of ESPNBoston.com reports that Patriots CB
"His legal issues did not impact his availability on the field, as he finished his second season in 2013, starting nine of the 13 games he played," adds Yates. "He had 40 tackles and one interception, then added two more interceptions in the playoffs." READ MORE>>
Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald doesn't believe that free agent RB Chris Johnon is a good fit for the Patriots due to the team's emphasis on running backs with pass protection skills. She adds that due to the NFL's evolution into a pass-heavy league, running backs are becoming devalued.
"That doesn't mean you don't need offensive balance, or a decent running game as a complement. You do, but it's not necessary to overpay for it," writes Guregian. "That's why Chris Johnson, who was released by the Titans Friday, might not necessarily be a good fit. He's not skilled in pass protection, and unless he's willing to take short money, it's doubtful he'll land in Foxboro." READ MORE>>
"Also, according to Twitter, members of the Patriots staff are at BYU working out Cougars outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy, an impressive coverage linebacker," adds Curran. READ MORE>>
Doug Kyed of NESN.com writes that Oregon State WR Brandin Cooks told the NFL Netowrk on Friday night that he visited and worked out for the Patriots.
"Cooks, who said he can be better than DeSean Jackson, is expected to be selected in the first round of May's NFL draft," notes Kyed. READ MORE>>


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I have problem of dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN). Is there any liquid medicine to apply on it to remove it. Also is there is any medicine to take inside. I heard there is effective medicine in homeopathy.
Best Treatment for Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN)?
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When done well, the skin should look clean with no scarring. To see a good example of before and after photos for the type of procedure we are referencing, click on the link below.
Web reference: http://www.celibre.com/dermatois-papulosa-nigra-treatment.aspx
Removal of dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) lesions is generally simple, fast and effective. If the lesions are flat, they can be removed with light electrodessication and gauze abrasion. Raised lesions may need to be snipped off. Numbing cream can be applied in advance to make the procedure more comfortable. Antibiotic ointment is applied immediately afterward and twice daily for the following week until the treated areas heal. Patients often find this procedure very satisfying as they see results immediately, it is fast, relatively low risk and generally affordable. Even if every lesion is not removed, patients report notcing that their complexion appears clearer and fresher.
I am not aware of any cream or liquid that can safely eliminate these lesions without creating a hyperpigmentation concern. These benign growths, dermatosa papulosa nigra are usually treated by snip excision, cauterization or other treatments but there can be a discoloration, lighter or darker, usually temporary. The risk of scarring exists.
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Most physicians prefer electro-dessication for treating dermatosis papulsa nigra. This is simple, safe effective, and if done properly, should not leave a scar. Cryotherapy can also be used but there is a risk of post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. Laser, for those with money to burn, can also be used. It creates a scab which will fall off a few days later.
I realize there are some liquids and creams advertised on the internet, but I would rather not dignify them as an alternative ( not so much for this use. but for the fact they also claim to take off moles....presenting a huge risk to the public, just so they can make a buck).
An oral medication to relieve yourself of dermatosis papulosa nigra, I can assure you, is a scam.
I have published a paper on this treatment. It is remarkably safe and effective, even on the darkest skin. It is a 532 nm laser with a very small 1mm or less spot size for precise delivery of the energy. There is a great risk of pigment disruption with any other treatment. I have pictures of results on my web site.
Web reference: http://www.drmarylupo.com
Simple electrodessication can be very effective for DPN's, but use of low settings is very important. Patients should avoid picking or manipulating these areas, as this can increase the risk of discoloration that is persistent. Snip-removal can also be helpful for larger, more pedunculated lesions. For larger areas, an erbium laser can be very helpful, reliable and effective and avoids the use of liquid nitrogen (which is more likely to lead to discoloration or scarring).
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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By John Denton
December 12, 2012
Afflalo led the Magic with 16 points, but made just six of 16 shots. J.J Redick and E'Twaun Moore had 13 and 11 points off the bench. Jameer Nelson chipped in 12 points, while Davis (10 points, seven rebounds and four steals) struggled through a two of 11 shooting night.
``As a captain I take situations like this (with slow starts) to get us going,'' Davis said of the slow starts. ``I wasn't here today. Point blank, I didn't show up today. I'm upset I'm not playing the way that I need to play. I put a lot of pressure on myself. Yeah, I can't be perfect. … You're not going to have good game all of the time, but you have to do other things to help the team win. I tried my best, but I didn't do the necessary things to help us win the game.''
Josh Smith had 16 points, 11 rebounds and five blocked shots. Al Horford added 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Jeff Teague chipped in 16 points and two 3-pointers. In Atlanta's eight-game winning streak against the Magic, Orlando is averaging just 79.4 points during that stretch while shooting less than 39 percent from the floor.
Orlando trailed 46-34 at the half, and that was quite an accomplishment considering the poor start that it got off to. After trailing by as much as 14 points in the first six minutes, Orlando actually stormed into the lead at 27-26 on a 3-pointer in transition by Redick.
But another poor stretch filled with turnovers and one-pass possessions allowed the Hawks to push the lead back to 12 points by halftime. Much like when they lost to Atlanta in November, the Magic's turnovers became points for Atlanta early in the game. Orlando's eight turnovers led to 13 points in the first half for the Hawks.
``We didn't score at the beginning of the game and our bad offense led to their good offense,'' Redick said. ``It was another game where we defended well in the half-court, but when we turned the ball over we gave them opportunities and made it easy on them. We knew that coming in and it was something that we talked about. But we are what we are right now and that's a high turnover team.''
For a fifth straight game, the Magic got off to a dismal start and were forced to play out of a sizeable hole throughout much of the first half. Orlando missed eight of its first nine shots and trailed 16-2, which forced Vaughn to call a second timeout in the first six minutes.
Starting slowly has been a trend of late for Orlando. In the past five games, the Magic have faced first-quarter deficits of four points (vs. Lakers), six points (vs. Warriors), nine points (vs. Jazz), 11 points (vs. Kings), nine points (vs. Suns) and 14 points (vs. Hawks).
``The guys that start the game have to change the way that we play, which includes myself because I'm not alienating anybody,'' Afflalo said. ``The way we start the game has to be with a lot more energy. One of us, next game, will take it upon ourselves to make sure that it happens. I can't predict the score or making shots, but we will play with more focus and passion on the first quarter.''
Magic coach Jacque Vaughn said he will examine making changes in the starting lineup in order to help the team get off to better starts. Rookie Maurice Harkless made his 11th straight start on Wednesday but he missed all four of his shots and grabbed just one rebound in 11 minutes.
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Bortezomib, Cyclophosphamide, and Dexamethasone in Treating Patients With Primary Systemic Light Chain Amyloidosis
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RATIONALE: Bortezomib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving bortezomib together with combination chemotherapy may kill more cancer cells.
PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well giving bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone together works in treating patients with primary systemic light chain amyloidosis.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
Primary Systemic Amyloidosis |
Drug: bortezomib Drug: cyclophosphamide Drug: dexamethasone |
Phase 2 |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
Official Title: | Phase II Study of Bortezomib, Cyclophosphamide and Dexamethasone in Patients With Primary Systemic Light Chain Amyloidosis |
- Number of Participants With a Confirmed Hematologic Response [ Time Frame: Duration of treatment (up to 12 cycles/months) ]
Response that was confirmed on 2 consecutive evaluations during treatment.
Complete Response(CR): Complete disappearance of M-protein from serum and urine on immunofixation, normalization of Free Light Chain (FLC) ratio and <5% plasma cells in bone marrow.
Very Good Partial Response(VGPR): >=90% reduction in serum M-component; Urine M-Component <=100 mg per 24 hours.
Partial Response(PR): >=50% reduction in serum M-component and/or Urine M-Component >=90% reduction or <200 mg per 24 hours; or >=50% decrease in difference between involved and uninvolved FLC levels.
- Number of Participants With Treatment Related Adverse Events. [ Time Frame: Duration on treatment (up to 12 cycles/months) ]
Adverse events (AE) that are classified as either possibly, probably, or definitely related to study treatment according to the National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE version 3.0). The maximum grade for each type of AE will be recorded for each patient. Grade refers to the severity of the AE.
Grade 1: Mild AE, Grade 2: Moderate AE, Grade 3: Severe AE, Grade 4: Life-threatening or disabling AE, Grade 5: Death related AE
Adverse events will be assessed using NCI Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Effects (CTCAE) v3.0.
- Number of Participants With an Organ Response. [ Time Frame: Duration on treatment (up to 12 cycles/months) ]The number of patients that acheived a response in an affected organ.
- Overall Survival [ Time Frame: Duration of Study (up to 5 years) ]Survival time is defined as the time from registration to death due to any cause.
- Time to Disease Progression [ Time Frame: Duration of Study (up to 5 years) ]Time to disease progression is defined as the time from registration to the earliest date of documented disease progression. If a patient dies without a documentation of disease progression the patient will be considered to have had tumor progression at the time of their death
- Duration of Response [ Time Frame: Duration of Study (up to 5 years) ]Duration of response will be calculated from the date of first evidence of response until the date of progression in the subset of patients with confirmed hematologic responses.
Enrollment: | 2 |
Study Start Date: | March 2010 |
Study Completion Date: | June 2012 |
Primary Completion Date: | March 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Experimental: Bortez/Cyc/Dex
Bortezomib IV on days 1, 8, and 15, oral cyclophosphamide and oral dexamethasone once daily on days 1, 8, 15, and 22.
Drug: bortezomib
1.3 mg/m^2, by IV on days 1, 8 and 15 every 28 days
Other Names:
Drug: cyclophosphamide
300 mg/m^2, orally, on days 1, 8, 15 & 22 every 28 days.
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Drug: dexamethasone
40 mg, orally, on days 1, 8, 15 & 22 every 28 days
Other Names:
Detailed Description:
I. To assess the confirmed hematologic response rate of the combination of bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone in patients with primary systemic amyloidosis.
I. Organ response rate of the bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone combination.
II. Severity and frequency of adverse events associated with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone treatment in patients with primary systemic amyloidosis.
III. Time to progression.
IV. Survival.
OUTLINE: Patients receive bortezomib IV on days 1, 8, and 15 and oral cyclophosphamide and oral dexamethasone once daily on days 1, 8, 15, and 22. Treatment repeats every 28 days for up to 12 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed every 6 months for 2 years.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Senior) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Histochemical diagnosis of amyloidosis as based on detection by polarizing microscopy of green birefringent material in Congo red-stained tissue specimens
- Measurable disease of amyloid light chain amyloidosis as defined by at least ONE of the following: serum monoclonal protein >= 1.0 g by protein electrophoresis, > 200 mg of monoclonal protein in the urine on 24 hour electrophoresis, serum free light-chain >= 7.5 mg/dL with an abnormal kappa:lambda ratio
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) 0, 1 or 2
- Absolute neutrophil count >= 1000/uL
- Platelet >= 75000/uL
- Total bilirubin < 3.0 mg/dL
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) =< 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN)
- Creatinine clearance >= 30ml/min
- Women of childbearing potential should have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test done =< 7 days prior to registration, and should be willing to use an acceptable method of birth control (i.e., a hormonal contraceptive, intra-uterine device, diaphragm with spermicide, condom with spermicide, or abstinence) for the duration of the study
- Male subject agrees to use an acceptable method for contraception for the duration of the study
- Previously treated amyloidosis; no limit to prior therapy provided there is adequate residual organ function
- Symptomatic organ involvement (heart, kidney, liver/GI tract, peripheral nervous system or soft tissue); carpal tunnel syndrome skin purpura, or the presence of vascular amyloid on a bone marrow biopsy alone are not sufficient to meet criteria for "symptomatic organ involvement"
- Renal involvement is defined as proteinuria (predominantly albumin) > 0.5 g/day in a 24- hour urine collection
- Cardiac involvement is defined as the presence of a mean left ventricular wall thickness on echocardiogram greater than 12 mm in the absence of a history of hypertension or valvular heart disease, or in the presence of unexplained low voltage (< 0.5 mV) on the electrocardiogram
- Hepatic involvement is defined as hepatomegaly (>= 2 cm below costal margin) on physical exam or an alkaline phosphatase > 1.5 x ULN
- Peripheral nerve involvement is defined based on clinical history or abnormal sensory and/or motor findings on neurologic exam
- Autonomic nerve involvement is defined as orthostasis, symptoms of nausea or dysgeusia, gastric atony by gastric emptying scan, diarrhea or constipation
- Soft tissue and lymphatic involvement may be ascertained based on classic physical exam findings (macroglossia, shoulder pad sign, raccoon eyes, carpal tunnel syndrome, synovial enlargement, firm enlarged lymph nodes) or biopsy
- Voluntary written informed consent before performance of any study-related procedure not part of normal medical care, with the understanding that consent may be withdrawn by subject any time without prejudice to future medical care
- Willingness to return to Mayo Clinic enrolling institution for follow-up
Exclusion Criteria:
- Melphalan or other myelosuppressive agents =< 3 weeks prior to registration; non-myelosuppressive agents like thalidomide, or high dose corticosteroids <= 1week prior to registration
- Concurrent use of corticosteroids, but patients may be on chronic steroids (maximum dose 20 mg/day prednisone equivalent) if they are being given for disorders other than amyloid, i.e., adrenal insufficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, etc
- Any of the following because this study involves an agent whose genotoxic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects on the developing fetus and newborn are unknown: pregnant women and nursing women
- Other active malignancy =< 2 years prior to registration; EXCEPTIONS: Nonmelanotic skin cancer or carcinoma-in-situ of the cervix; NOTE: If there is a history or prior malignancy, they must not be receiving any specific treatment for their cancer
- Co-morbid systemic illnesses or other severe concurrent disease which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the patient inappropriate for entry into this study or interfere significantly with the proper assessment of safety and toxicity of the prescribed regimens including psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
- Known to be HIV positive
- Receiving any other investigational agent which would be considered as a treatment for the primary neoplasm
- Clinically overt multiple myeloma (monoclonal Bone Marrow Plasma Count > 30%), and at least one of the following: bone lesions or hypercalcemia
- History of myocardial infarction =< 6 months, or requiring use of ongoing maintenance drug therapy for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias
- Grade 3 sensory or grade 1 painful peripheral neuropathy
- Known hypersensitivity to bortezomib, boron or mannitol
- Cardiac syncope, uncompensated New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class 3 or 4 congestive heart failure or troponin T > 0.1 ng/mL
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01072773
United States, Minnesota | |
Mayo Clinic | |
Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905 |
Study Chair: | Shaji Kumar, M.D. | Mayo Clinic |
Responsible Party: | Mayo Clinic |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01072773 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
MC0985 NCI-2009-01564 ( Registry Identifier: NCI's CTRP ) 09-005736 ( Other Identifier: Mayo Clinic IRB ) MC0985 ( Other Identifier: Mayo Clinic Cancer Center ) X05306 ( Other Identifier: MPI Protocol ) |
Study First Received: | February 17, 2010 |
Results First Received: | November 7, 2012 |
Last Updated: | March 5, 2014 |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Amyloidosis Proteostasis Deficiencies Metabolic Diseases Dexamethasone acetate Dexamethasone Dexamethasone 21-phosphate Cyclophosphamide Bortezomib BB 1101 Anti-Inflammatory Agents Antiemetics Autonomic Agents Peripheral Nervous System Agents Physiological Effects of Drugs Gastrointestinal Agents |
Glucocorticoids Hormones Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal Antineoplastic Agents Protease Inhibitors Enzyme Inhibitors Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Immunosuppressive Agents Immunologic Factors Antirheumatic Agents Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating Alkylating Agents Myeloablative Agonists |
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Growing up my dad used to call the television the idiot box. I read an article yesterday that quoted that the average American child watches approximately 40 hours of television a week.
Is that possible? When I think of my work week, and how many hours I spend interacting with customers, organizing product, paying bills, thinking of new ways to market, I am exhausted. When I think about a child sitting mindlessly watching TV for 8 hours a day, without interaction, motor activity, intellectual stimulation, or imaginative play I am infuriated. What are we doing? How are we, as adults allowing this to happen? In the age of green consciousness how are we to engage our children in becoming knowledgeable, capable, and compassionate stewards of the planet if they are not outside engaged in the wonder of nature and imaginative play? How can we expect them to use their own minds to exercise forethought or problem solving, or innovation if we teach them to be mindless and numb, and passive? How do we expect them to really care and create a deep connection and wonder to life and all of it's mysteries if we continually keep them indoors and occupied with the idiot box? PLEASE American parents...UNPLUG the television and set your kids free.
So which of the Earth Savers Gang characters would these fellows take after? Well, a couple of them for sure, but I'll wager that Penelope Paper Saver and Zach Energy Saver would totally groove on this idea:
Meet Joseph Haskett, Peter Gill Case, and Joshua Brant who are working together as a new brand of architectural and urban development hero's to recycle several of the thousands of shipping containers that sit empty in ports around the country. These shipping containers were once filled with all of the goods that our global economy thrives on but since the economy has slowed and thankfully the level of awareness rises these guys have taken a new look at the old, and with a little ingenuity conceived another life for the otherwise massive and useless steel boxes.
Read more about the Onlyville Box Office Project and join us at Earth Savers in giving them a huge nod for excellent innovation, green building smarts, and conscious lifestyle alternatives.
The fate of the Galapagos islands has me saddened today.
Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean and it's wildlife is its most remarkable feature.The Galápagos Islands ( in Ecuador) and are part of the country's national park system. The principal language on the islands is Spanish and are famed for their vast number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
So many beautiful poems and books and journeys have been written about the islands, and they are currently in grave danger due to global warming. To donate or drive awareness please visit http://www.gct.org/
Every year my husband plants beautiful sunflowers in our garden. My kids love to watch them grow and have already started to plan where they will be planted this spring and imagine how big they might get. Because we really want to get our kids interested in gardening, we have been thinking about planting flowers that will be enjoyable for them and allow them to participate. We have looked around, and decided on several.
In addition to the flowers, we have been busily collecting rocks, and shells that we have added to flower beds as decoration, and which really provide a delightful way for kids to interact weather it be to look under, paint, or catch water in as with the shells. They love to imagine that bee's can "take a bath" and that ant's can "take a break" under a rock and get some shade before they move on. A garden with imagination can go a long way, and I look forward to photographing ours and sharing with our readers.
As I walk around my neighborhood I am seeing the emergence of many new gardens in the very front of many homes- small, raised or enclosed beds, and I am reminded of the Victory Gardens my dad used to tell me about.
Victory Gardens which are described by Wikipedia as:
Not only would this be a major contribution to the planting of our own natural resources, it would be an excellent lesson for our children in learning how to grow and nourish food sources on their own land. The garden itself gradually produces more nutrient rich soil, and of course the remains of the veggies, scraps, and leaf can all be composted within your own yard to re-deposit the waste into the soil creating a stronger source of vitamins and nutrients for subsequent gardens each year. Use the vegetable or fruits or berries to cook with, bake, and the growth of stronger herbs to keep mosquitoes and other pests at bay. Don't forget that your neighbors can be a wealth of information, and a valuable resource for gardening knowledge, and for trade. One can only eat so many tomatoes, so don't forget to share the fruits of your labor!
I have long been in a struggle with the Catholic religion, and at times organized religion in general.I encourage the practice of faith. I encourage the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the teachings of any other enlightened and introspective being that can offer insight, understanding, compassion and comfort on our spiritual and physical journey as a human being.
My husband was raised in the Southern Baptist Faith.I was born and raised in the Roman Catholic faith.His father was a deacon.My mother was a nun.
Unfortunately the message I got growing up inside my faith was one of fear, guilt, and suppression. Ask most of my fellow piers how they experienced their faith and the majority will tell you the same. How is it that Jesus and the teachings of his benevolent message was so far from our experience of our faith? Organized religion has a long way to go I would say in inspiring a love of his teachings and in understanding how to put his enlightened teachings to practice.
This morning my husband Brad came in from a business trip clutching a New York Times, and thrusting it disgustedly in my direction.
On the Front Page of Tuesday's February 10th New York Times is a story about a new escape from hell that the Catholic Church is granting it's sinners as a way to increase popularity, and re- establish lost ties with it's members who have strayed from the flock.
It's called an "INDULGENCE" - I'll say. The basic premise is that the catholic church can grant an amnesty from punishment in the afterlife. RIGHT. Kind of like a "get out of jail free" card from purgatory or hell.
Dear people - where has our common sense gone? Do we really believe first of all that the loving God in its many forms that so many respectfully believe in would create a "waiting room" of penance for our sins to punish us for our transgressions on earth? If the answer is yes...I say we are missing the point of the entire journey here. Secondly- Do we believe that a church or institution has a direct line into God and can grant us PARDON from having to spend time in the Big House? GIMME A BREAK. Life is not a driving record where the your fines can be waived at the pearly gates.
The article goes on to categorize the various "flavors" of indulgences you can receive from the church as if sitting in a booth a friendlies ordering an ice cream sundae. There are "Partial Indulgences" in which you may "reduce" your time in purgatory by a certain number of days and years, and there are "plenary" indulgences which eliminate all of it until another sin is committed. Although the church outlawed the sale of indulgences in the 1567 - charitable contributions combined with other acts can help you earn one. WHAT?! Oh- and there is a limit. Only ONE plenary indulgence per sinner per day...and that sinner will be pardoned at the bishops discretion. PAH- LEASE - I feel like I am reading the directions for the MONOPOLY board game.
The return of Indulgences began with Pope John Paul II, who authorized Bishops to offer them in the year 2000 as part of the celebration of the churches third millennium. I'm sorry- is someone screaming "MARKETING!!!!" The offer appeared prominently on a website of the Diocese of Brooklyn announcing that any catholic could receive an indulgence at any of the six churches on any day by fulfilling some basic requirements: going to confession, receiving holy communion, saying a prayer for the Pope, and "achiveing complete detachment from from any inclination to sin." Basically what the church is selling is a "happy incentive" for confession and to attract sinners back to the church.
So why would I post this on the Earth Savers Blog anyway?
Here's why:
If we are to challenge and change and transform the way we relate to the planet, and believe in our own capacity to make a difference to impact the future- we have to also challenge the dogma's, institutions, and belief systems that keep us in the DARK, and that insult our intelligence. We need to excercise our own common sense as human beings. It angers and upsets me to read of the abuse of power of institutions of like the Catholic Church and the transparency of it's motivations. As human beings, we have the right to explore our intellect, our spiritual identity, and our physical experience of the world, and our journey here.
At the very core of my anger and indignation is NOT an opposition to the teachings of Jesus, and the many wonderful things organized religion can provide for people- but the manipulation of the human psyche and the suppression of our quest for meaning and purpose in this lifetime.
INDULGENCE - yes. That is in fact what the church is doing in this case. Indulging in it's power and in it's reach and influence, and I'M NOT buying it.
I encourage your comments- PLEASE.
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View Poll Results: Death Note Episode 20 Rating | |||
Perfect 10 | 10 | 18.18% | |
9 out of 10 : Excellent | 2 | 3.64% | |
8 out of 10 : Very Good | 18 | 32.73% | |
7 out of 10 : Good | 14 | 25.45% | |
6 out of 10 : Average | 6 | 10.91% | |
5 out of 10 : Below Average | 1 | 1.82% | |
4 out of 10 : Poor | 1 | 1.82% | |
3 out of 10 : Bad | 1 | 1.82% | |
2 out of 10 : Very Bad | 1 | 1.82% | |
1 out of 10 : Painful | 1 | 1.82% | |
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2007-02-27, 13:17 | Link #1 |
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2007-02-27, 14:05 | Link #3 |
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Yeah, the new OP is on ACID. Totally insane.
As for the episode I guess they used up all their strength making the awesome OP and ED. The far camera shots suffered a bit in quality. The up-close shots were just as good as usual though. These current episodes aren't that important anyways. Spoiler:
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2007-02-27, 18:56 | Link #6 |
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You know what's funny about the Ending song sang by Maximum the Hormone (the band that sings the OP and ED)?
The music video for that song "Zetsubou Billy" is wicked. It shows parodies of bunch of other Japanese artists, including Nightmare (the guys who sang the first Death Note Opening), hip-hop artist DS455, acoustic guitar duo Yuzu, and more. Then Kira starts jotting them down on the Death Note, killing them all... Only leaving Maximum the Hormone left They're bad, mean, and assholes, but that's part of their metal image. But it seems they're going overboard when they make video killing of the band singing the first Theme song... The video is like saying "you're done dmwits, now die. MtH is here to take over biyaaaaaach!".
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2007-02-27, 21:20 | Link #7 |
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That new OP is looks so wicked that it's funny. A surprise from Madhouse.
It's like all the characters just took pills and are all out of their minds XD Spoiler:
Crazy indeed! @Aohige Sounds like another nutty clip XD
2007-02-28, 01:26 | Link #8 |
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I LOLed the first time I saw the OP. It's just way too trippy and crazy for me to not laugh. Especially the bullets flying by Aizawa in mirror shades, Ryuk chasing and dancing with an apple, and lots of evil-laughter Light heads. XD! I like it lots though, but it really is a surprise. I thought I was watching the wrong thing for a while... like someone's Death Note AMV or something
2007-02-28, 03:02 | Link #9 |
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ok so in the new OP, am i hearing it wrong or are they sayin
"HEY HEY Nigga SUCK IT HEY YOU Nigga FAGGOT" ??? Someone tell me this is not so, tell me i am hearing this wrong. Do japanese people know that us black folk find that word nigga OFFENSIVE AS HELL??? WTF.... someone tell me that what i am hearing is wrong, and please post what the real lyrics are... if not i wont be able to watch death note any more... I refuse to subjugate myself to a piece of art that i love but in turn spews hateful words at me and my people. |
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You flame something based on your delusional hearing? He's saying "Hey! Hey! Ningen Suck it! Ah Ningen FuXX it!" (Ningen means humans) The previous slower part is "Hey Hey! Ningen Sanka Ainige Ningen Fuan ka?" (Hey Hey! humanity praising, running from love, are you humans insecure?) I know it's almost impossible to understand or even hear their weird lyrics, such is a nature of new generation metal and pop culture, but jumping to strange conclusions without any concrete evidence is totally out of whack. Hell, I even read on youtube where a guy who thought they were saying "white people", when what they said was "What's up People!?" which by the way, happens to be the title of the song. "WTF" indeed. People these days are way too paranoid. I guess the lyrics hit it right on the nails. Humans these days ARE insecure.
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however this says different http://pedolicious.livejournal.com/117983.html |
2007-02-28, 20:39 | Link #17 |
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As much as i didn't like the music, I think the animation sequence is amazing, and putting my personal taste aside I have reasons to think the music blends well with the theme.
You can tell its full confusing insanity and madness, yet for a DN newbie like me, I think it suits the theme of Death Note as well as the world around it very well. It's a total chaos inside and outside of the war between Light and L. In fact, isn't it exactly how the real world is right now? I must say its a pretty nice touch. ============== And i think i posted in the wrong topic thread.... orz Last edited by Bloody Nightingale; 2007-02-28 at 21:51. |
2007-02-28, 22:34 | Link #19 | |
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Just to clear up any speculation regarding the lyrics of the opening song, here are the actual lyrics:
"HEY HEY! Ningen SUxxx! Aa Ningen... Ningen FUxxx!" Hope this helps.
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Robert's Home Theater Wish List: Awesome Projectors, Epic AVR and More, Plus Ceton Echo WME Unboxed, Audyssey MultEQ Rocks and The Sony 4K Projector
This episode, we're talking some of Robert's most sought after pieces of home theater tech for the holiday!
In this episode, the Ceton Echo Windows Media Center Extender gets unboxed. Plus, what do the Marantz SR7007, $3000 projectors and various and sundry screen fantasies have in common? The answer is they're all on Robert's top 5 most-lusted-after-home-theater-tech! So if you're looking for a perfect home theater gift, look no further than Robert's home theater wishlist!


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NEW BEDFORD — Ruby L. Gerbitz, 86, of Princeton, formerly of New Bedford, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at Liberty Village of Princeton.
Born Nov. 30, 1926, in Manlius Township to Harwood and Alfreda (Lang) Littlefield, she married Ormond O. "Bob" Gerbitz on March 27, 1958, in Walnut. He died May 19, 1977.
She retired from Bergner's in Sterling.
Survivors include one son, David (Kathy) Littlefield of Buda; three stepsons, George Gerbitz of Florida, Scott (Carol) Gerbitz of Walnut and Phil (Patricia) Gerbitz of Rock Falls; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one stepbrother, Robert (Darlene) Johnson of Walnut; and one stepsister, Leora.
She was was also preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Mary Johnson-Littlefield; two sisters, Verda Whipple and Irene Pence; two brothers, Virgil and George Littlefield; two stepsisters, Marjorie DeWaele and Tony Perry; and two stepbrothers, Donald and Calvin Johnson.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 in the Walnut Cemetery. Inurnment will be in the Walnut Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be directed to the Buda Rescue Squad.
The Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton is handling the arrangements.


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Here's a news flash for the folks at The Golf Channel. You know, the people who are supposed to be saving golf because they managed to get PGA Tour events on a more obscure cable channel. They are not playing golf at 3 in the morning in France.
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CARSON CITY — When Nevada voters approved term limits for most state and county elected officials in 1996, they probably never figured those limitations would create today's political version of musical chairs.
Term limits these days doesn't usually mean a graceful move into the private sector after eight or 12 years. It means politicians have to get creative to stay in the public eye.
And that they do.
Frequently the opportunities turn out to be down the hall in the state Capitol or across the street in Carson City.
State lawmakers termed out of one house of the Legislature have moved to the other or found another political office, such as former state Sen. Bob Coffin, who is now a member of the Las Vegas City Council.
But nowhere is the migration of politicians more prominently on display than at the statewide level. Five of the six current constitutional officeholders are termed out of office in early 2015, requiring those who want to stay in public service to seek other opportunities.
Those who have closely followed the impact of term limits in Nevada over the years said this development is an unintended consequence of limiting time in office. But they also argue it isn't necessarily a bad development.
Longtime Republican media consultant Sig Rogich, who spearheaded the term limits initiatives in the 1990s, said the development does not concern him.
"I think it is a big plus," he said. "It allows a public official to bring that wealth of knowledge to a higher office."
Term limits ensures that fresh ideas come to public offices when new people are elected, Rogich said.
"The idea that only one person is capable of doing a job is absurd," he said.
Rogich said he remains a supporter of term limits despite the many critics, including the late state Sen. Bill Raggio, who served for 38 years, the longest ever in the Senate.
Another critic is U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who in comments to the Nevada Legislature in 2011 called on lawmakers to abolish term limits for elected officials. Reid said the limitations decrease institutional knowledge among elected officials and push out leaders who still might have support from the people they serve.
"We don't need artificial term limits," Reid said during his speech. "After all, we already have natural ones. They're called elections."
University of Nevada, Reno political science professor Eric Herzik said neither voters nor analysts could have predicted the resiliency of elected officials seen in the musical chairs scenario.
"And the willingness of the public to keep the same elected officials in office, only in different positions," he said.
But the effect of forcing elected officials to move on to other public offices can be viewed as a positive aspect of term limits, Herzik said.
"At one level you can say it is a positive unintended consequence," he said. "Because if someone stayed in one office, they could get stale and you aren't getting new ideas. By the same token, if officials were termed out after only eight years of public service, we would lose a lot of institutional knowledge.
"Elected officials who have political ambitions, and there is nothing wrong with ambition, can learn about state government in other jobs," Herzik said.
Term limits have produced mixed results, but Herzik said he remains a supporter.
"For every lawmaker that we're sorry to lose we get new perspectives," he said. "And for some who leave, it was probably their time to go."
In the upcoming election cycle, three of the four Democratic statewide officeholders, Treasurer Kate Marshall, Controller Kim Wallin and Secretary of State Ross Miller, have all announced their intentions to run for other statewide offices.
Miller is running for attorney general, Marshall is running for secretary of state and Wallin is running for treasurer.
Democratic Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto has not yet announced any plans to run for another political office next year.
Nor has termed-out Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, who has the distinction of being the first elected official to be termed out of two offices. Krolicki served eight years as treasurer before being forced out in 2007.
The sixth constitutional officer, Gov. Brian Sandoval, is in his first term and is running for a second in 2014.
It isn't the first time the musical chairs scenario has played out for constitutional officers. This group was the first to come under the term limits law in the 2006 election and four incumbents were forced out of office.
Then-Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt took a shot at the Governor's Mansion, but lost in the Republican primary to Jim Gibbons, who went on to win the office that year.
Krolicki ran for and won the lieutenant governor's job after being forced out of the treasurer's office.
Then-Secretary of State Dean Heller opted for a run for Congress, winning the 2nd Congressional District seat that year.
The attorney general's position was an open office when GOP appointee George Chanos opted against running for a full term.
Then-Controller Kathy Augustine, also facing term limits, was looking at running for treasurer when she was murdered by her husband.
Wallin said she decided to run for treasurer in 2014 so she can use her expertise gained from service in the controller's office to continue to work to improve the state's financial management efforts.
Wallin, a certified public accountant, said term limits are pushing out dedicated public servants who would otherwise, in many cases, run for re-election.
There aren't always a lot of qualified candidates for these positions, she said. CPAs can make a lot more money working in the private sector, she said.
Wallin said it took her several years to get the controller's office to function efficiently, and now she has to leave the job. Term limits means that the public loses out on the skills and experience gained by elected officials, she said.
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YARMOUTH — Janet Judge was a 10-year-old girl growing up in Potomac, Md., and she wanted to play baseball. But in the early 1970s, the only Little League teams around consisted of all boys.
"I was one of the first girls in Maryland to play baseball,'' she said. "It wasn't a big political statement. The coach of (a local team) was a father in the neighborhood, and we all played stickball.
"He saw me play and asked me if I wanted to play on his team. His son wasn't too thrilled, but I was.''
That season, she said, she was mostly intentionally walked, or hit by the pitch.
"For me, in my 10-year-old mind, that was awesome,'' she said. "Then I got to get on base and I got to steal. I banned my parents from coming to the games because if they saw what was happening, they wouldn't have let me play.''
Judge attended Harvard University, where she was the goalkeeper on the soccer team. And now, as president of Sports Law Associates in North Yarmouth, she is one of the nation's foremost Title IX authorities.
"I was fortunate,'' said Judge. "I had tremendous opportunities when I was growing up. And that was also because I had a mother who thought sports was incredibly important.''
She was born in 1962, 10 years before Title IX became law, the youngest of seven siblings in an athletic family.
"I've played sports my whole life,'' she said. "It's given me confidence. I got to attend Harvard. I got to play in the first NCAA women's soccer tournament ever held. I've had tremendous opportunities all along the way.
"I think I'm just one of many girls and women across the country who not only benefited from it, but are also in the position to give back because of it.''
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In addition to educating schools about Title IX, she does NCAA enforcement, working with colleges and universities to get students reinstated, helping with strategic planning and negotiating coach's contracts.
As the mother of two Greely High student-athletes – Kelsey and Emily Saunders – she now watches them play field hockey in the fall and run track in the winter and spring.
"What I've seen with my girls is that they're proud to be athletes,'' she said. "And that's one of the biggest changes I've seen with Title IX. When I was younger, being a female athlete wasn't always celebrated.
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As for that catapult - I'm not trying to sell Attila's arsenal short (far from it, when you consider the relative superiority of the metal in his weapons and the fact that he's fighting with a bow that can be used from horseback) - this is the first time we've had a weapon of this size and scale available to use on the show. I don't want to give away too much, but this is the sort of beast where there's so much power in play that if you make a mistake while firing it, you don't lose a finger, you lose an arm.
Finally, Rashad Evans was nice enough to show us what MMA looks like when you take off all the brakes that keep it a sport, making it probably the closest you'll get to seeing ancient Pankration in today's world. For some of those tests, we had to break out a ballistics gel simulant of a full human body, complete with skeletal system.
Which leads me to this: Rashad, I'm sorry you had to wrestle a full-sized gelatin man on our show. It was weird, I know. You probably did not wake up that morning and think to yourself, "I'm going to tear a man made of gelatin apart with my bare hands today," but when the time came to tear said gelatin man apart, you were a consummate pro. On behalf of Messrs, Dorian, Desmoulin, and myself, thank you.
There's a lot more to look for in tonight's matchup, and as always, we look forward to hearing from you during the show on twitter. You can find Geoff, the Doc, and myself there as @GeoffDesmoulin, @DrDorian, and @MaxGeiger, respectively. Shoot us your questions, or leave them as comments here (or on Facebook!) for The Aftermath. While you're online, check out Geoff's sweet website http://www.geoffdesmoulin.com/, or the game I'm working on: http://giantsparrow.com/games/swan/
Until next time, morituri te salutant and all that,
P.S. Stick around after Deadliest Warrior and for the premiere of Crash Test. Our showrunner last season (and all around awesome dude), Tim Prokop, is helming it up and he gave me a sneak peak. I would say Crash Test is "solid," except way too many things onscreen wind up smashed to bits, burst apart, or hurled around at hurricane speeds for "solid" to really be appropriate. Give it a shot, and it will rock you and possibly your face as well.