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Working with mice, scientists at Johns Hopkins publishing in the December issue of Neoplasia have shown that a protein made by a gene called "Twist" may be the proverbial red flag that can accurately distinguish stem cells that drive aggressive, metastatic breast cancer from other breast cancer cells.
Building on recent work suggesting that it is a relatively rare subgroup of stem cells in breast tumors that drives breast cancer, scientists have surmised that this subgroup of cells must have some very distinctive qualities and characteristics.
In experiments designed to identify those special qualities, the Hopkins team focused on the gene "Twist" (or TWIST1) – named for its winding shape – because of its known role as the producer of a so-called transcription factor, or protein that switches on or off other genes. Twist is an oncogene, one of many genes we are born with that have the potential to turn normal cells into malignant ones.
"Our experiments show that Twist is a driving force among a lot of other players in causing some forms of breast cancer," says Venu Raman, Ph.D., associate professor of radiology and oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. "The protein it makes is one of a growing collection of markers that, when present, flag a tumor cell as a breast cancer stem cell."
Previous stem cell research identified a Twist-promoted process known as epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, or EMT, as an important marker denoting the special subgroup of breast cancer stem cells. EMT essentially gets cells to detach from a primary tumor and metastasize. The new Hopkins research shows that the presence of Twist, along with changes in two other biomarkers – CD 24 and CD44 – even without EMT, announces the presence of this critical sub-group of stem cells.
"The conventional thinking is that the EMT is crucial for recognizing the breast cancer cell as stem cells, and the potential for metastasis, but our studies show that when Twist shows up in excess or even at all, it can work independently of EMT," says Farhad Vesuna, Ph.D., an instructor of radiology in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. "EMT is not mandatory for identifying a breast cancer stem cell."
Working with human breast cancer cells transplanted into mice, all of which had the oncogene Twist, the scientists tagged cell surface markers CD24 and CD44 with fluorescent chemicals. Following isolation of the subpopulation containing high CD44 and low CD24 by flow cytometry, they counted 20 of these putative breast cancer stem cells. They then injected these cells into the breast tissue of 12 mice. All developed cancerous tumors.
"Normally, it takes approximately a million cells to grow a xenograft, or transplanted tumor," Vesuna says. "And here we're talking just 20 cells. There is something about these cells – something different compared to the whole bulk of the tumor cell – that makes them potent. That's the acid test – if you can take a very small number of purified "stem cells" and grow a cancerous tumor, this means you have a pure population."
Previously, the team showed that 65 percent of aggressive breast cancers have more Twist compared to lower-grade breast cancers, and that Twist-expressing cells are more resistant to radiation.
Twist is what scientists refer to as an oncogene, one that if expressed when and where it's not supposed to be expressed, causes oncogenesis or cancer because the molecules and pathways that once regulated it and kept it in check are gone.
This finding – that Twist is integral to the breast cancer stem cell phenotype – has fundamental implications for early detection, treatment and prevention, Raman says. Some cancer treatments may kill ordinary tumor cells while sparing the rare cancer stem cell population, sabotaging treatment efforts. More effective cancer therapies likely require drugs that kill this important stem cell population.
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Working with mice, scientists at Johns Hopkins publishing in the December issue of Neoplasia have shown that a protein made by a gene called "Twist" may be the proverbial red flag that can accurately distinguish stem cells that drive aggressive, metastatic breast cancer from other breast cancer cells.
During embryonic development, the entire nervous system, the skin and the sensory organs emerge from a single sheet of cells known as the ectoderm. While there have been extensive studies of how this sheet forms all these derivatives, it hasn't been possible to study the process in humans - until now.READ MORE
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About Ray
Born in Arlington, Texas, I began playing guitar and bass guitar in high school. After studying for several years under Joey Faust, I studied Jazz, Classical Guitar, and Music Theory at TCC in Fort Worth. I began teaching in my free time to friends and family in 2003; by 2008 I was teaching full time, my students ranging in age from 3 to over 70. I also play piano, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and auto harp.
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I believe lessons should be fun, so all lessons are tailored to the individual student, based on the student's interests and goals. Students are free to progress at their own pace, and to choose their own learning material. Styles and techniques include Rock, Country, Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, Shred, Slide Guitar, Classical Guitar, and Slap Bass, to name a few.
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Lessons in my home stud
I also find that students who are at home (especially the children) tend to be more distracted, whether it's from lack of privacy due to the area chosen for the lessons, or often (again, this goes especially for the kids) there are pets that they like to play with while I'm trying to talk to them.
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I am primarily a guitar player specializing in electric lead guitar and solo acoustic guitar/vocal performance. I also teach beginner to advanced bass guitar, primarily finger-style.
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James F.
Dallas, TX 75287
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Lessons cover the basics of playing to advanced techniques, and offer a step by step approach to learning new songs, and applying music theory to improve all aspects of musicianship.
About James
Mr. James Falcon
Director of Bands at International Leadership of Texas Grand Prairie K-8, graduate of Richardson High School, holds a BM in Jazz studies from the University of North Texas, and is a state-certified music teacher in Texas.
James began his professional performance career in 1990 with Dallas' own blues great Al 'TNT' Braggs, and continues to perform in various local groups. As a professional player, he has experienced both national and international tours while playing with a multitude of outstanding performers.
James has 18 years experience as a music educator in public schools including: elementary, middle and high school band and choir, as well as adjunct saxophone at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction Colorado.
As a director, James inspires a strong foundation of musicianship, ensuring meaningful musical
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Lessons are planned and tailored to the specific needs and goals of each student.
Basic outline of music curriculum:
• Instrument assembly, care, and maintenance.
• Hand and body posture/technique.
• Tone production, articulation, multi-phonics and vibrato.
• Method Books/Etude Books.
• Strategies for efficient practicing and performance prep.
• Reading music
• Music theory - scales, arpeggios, harmony, and ear training
• Repertoire - build a list of pieces that you study and perform
• Purposeful listening
• Improvisation/composition
• Transcribing
Materials needed:
• Instrument in good playing condition
• All sheet music, books, and recordings
• Lesson logbook
• Metronome - mobile app is acceptable
• Tuner - mobile app is acceptable
*** Specialties ***
Saxophone full well-rounded approach utilizing several books/recordings. I am a strong theory teacher and stress proper technique throughout. I always tailor my methods and materials to the specific needs of each student. I also stress good practice skills/habits and make a point to build a performance repertoire and provide students with performance opportunities often.
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Billy H.
Arlington, TX 76010
Private Bass Guitar Teacher
I am mostly experienced in bass thru playing on country and pop recordings in the studio. I have also played live gigs on bass throughout my life for many years. I read and write charts and know theory.
About Billy
I teach my students how to understand how music is put together so they can learn even more on their own.
I read, write, and play all styles and I focus on teaching the student fundamentals that work in all styles of music ....AND I get them going on the style they are interested in - pop, rock, country, folk, etc.
I have spent my entire life in the music industry and I can show you how to use what I teach to apply to the real world. I have also been a successful songwriter and I can work with students to learn about song structure and song writing.
I am also good at preparing students for college music classes.
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I like to break it down into small steps and accomplish them, then move on to the next.
Each person learns differently and I am good at connecting with how you learn - then we can use a boo
I have several books to choose from as well as CDs and other tools. BUT .....some things are learned best through 1 on 1 instruction and explanation without a book.
I like to see progress every week and I usually do.
*** Studio Equipment ***
recording studio w/ seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
Student needs instrument only to start and discuss from there.
I have many tuners, metronomes, props, books, etc
*** Specialties ***
I teach using modern popular songs as vehicles but back up examples with theory and some reading and ear training.
I usually get quick results and my students can understand the music as well as play it.
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Joel M.
Arlington, TX 76002
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Developing technique, understanding arrangements, ear training, fret board layout, timing, bass lines, key center and more.
About Joel
I started playing recognizable melodies on the piano at 18 months old. At that time I was told that I even had perfect pitch. By age 5, my mother started giving me classical, gospel, and improvisational lessons. I was one of her 50 students until my senior year in high school. Through elementary, junior high, and high school, I received a lot of performance experience from school marching/concert bands, choirs, church choirs, piano concerts, band/choral conducting, and composing.
I received my BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington; through college and to the present, I have received over 25 years of performing/directing experience from overseeing two mega-church music ministries. At these ministries, I served as the department head, responsible for lead piano, directing, arranging, worship leading, and departmen
I have produced 10 personal instrumental projects, and I have produced and recorded over 40 projects for other local, regional, and international artists. I currently travel with national, jazz, recording saxophonist, Joseph Vincelli, and my personal band Zamar. We have performed with a number of acts from Kirk Franklin, Darren Rahn, Kirk Whalum, Boney James, Fred Hammond, and many more.
As an instructor, I have been blessed with an ability to be relatable, relevant, musical, creative, fun, and engaging. I understand the language of music as a performer, and instructor, but most importantly, I value the ability to help the student find their own path of learning the joy of making music vocally and instrumentally. With over 18 years of private teaching experience and 30 years of group experience, I have gained a wealth of knowledge on how to be instructive and personal with the young or older beginner, intermediate and even advanced players. Let's grow together musically.
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My teaching style is very laid back, although goal-oriented. We have fun while seeing progress. For piano, I typically use the Alfred Series "Alfred Basics 1 - 6" or the Adult All-in-One for the Older Beginner. In the first 3 - 6 months, one will become familiar with basis technics and concepts behind creating music. These concepts will be the foundation behind learning how to read music, play by ear, and create your own songs in any style.
We would move a little faster for the older beginner and work through the Alfred's All in One in conjunction with introducing my 5 steps to performance for any popular style. These steps have been very valuable for those that are wanting to play piano, guitar, bass, or even sing.
For vocalist, I work through Estelle Liebling, Vocal Course, Alfred Piano (as an instrumental reference) and a number of practical performance techniques that I have gained over the years to sing in more of a pop, jazz, gospel setting. We will work on performance techniques and develop the ear to gain confidence to perform in various popular settings. I will also introduce creative ways to make up original music using basic theory and ear training.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Acoustic Piano, Yamaha MOXF8, Roland Fantom, Protools 9, Logic ProX, Midi Keyboards, Bass Mod 5 String Bass, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, and Tama Drum Kit.
*** Specialties ***
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I specialize in gospel, R&B, Neo Soul, Blues, jazz improvisation, arranging, lead sheets, rhythm charts, and music arrangement theory
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Perry N.
Dallas, TX 75204
Private Bass Guitar Teacher
walking to slap to classical arrangements.
About Perry
My name is Perry and I am a professional classical, flamenco and electric guitarist performing and recording in the Dallas area. I studied with Robert Guthrie at SMU for many years, as well as Brad McLemore of "Soul Food Cafe" and professional jazz musician Chuck Pangburn at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
I am familiar with all styles of guitar from fingerpicking to Bebop/Swing. I teach using a foundation in classical/flamenco style and technique. I have found that for my own career as a recording artist in both the classical, acoustic and electric guitar fields that the classical/flamenco styles are the most useful for developing and training the hands to become a consummate professional.
I teach beginner to advanced students of any age. I also can provide pro and amateur electric g
My teaching specialties include: Solfeggio, Sight Reading, Music Theory, Scales and Modes, Left and Right Hand Technique, Blues Progressions, Jazz Standards the Classical Repertoire, Flamenco styles, techniques and repertoire, DADGAD and other alternate tunings, and the works of Sor, Giuliani, and Carcassi, Brouwer, Aguado, Villa-Lobos, Sabicas, Paco de Lucia, Pat Martino, John Fahey, and Davey Graham.
I have an in-depth knowledge of the stylistic approaches and techniques of such guitarists as Eric Johnson, Jeff Beck, Joe Satriani, Randy Rhoads, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew to name a few, and I can teach you the components they use to build their signature licks.
As a rule I only transcribe to give the students examples for lessons. I intend for all of my students to grow as musicians, so my lessons do not consist solely of transcribed solos and riffs.
I have a vast library of music, so I can draw from my own resources to teach you, or from a method of your choosing.
My schedule has a few openings right now. I do teach outside of my stated teaching radius, but ONLY at the 60 minute rate.
I teach people of all ages, from children to adults. I believe everyone is on an even keel, if they are willing and eager to learn.
*** Lesson Details ***
Emphasis on classical posture and technique.
Emphasis on sight-reading.
All students learn to play basic blues and jam
Technique varies depending on the particular style the student wishes to learn.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I can provide a limited number of learning materials such as exercises, listening or practicing CD on occasion. However, I feel that it is the student's responsibility to provide their own guitars, and the bulk of their own learning materials and necessary electronic equipment. This can include footstools, music stands, method books, amps, cables, pedals, etc.
*** Specialties ***
I've been playing guitar for 25 years, and this has given me the time to study, perform, and perfect many styles of guitar playing.
I studied classical and flamenco guitar with Robert Guthrie for 4 years before and after my studies in the SMU program. I've also played in jazz and rock ensembles since the age of 14. I studied with Chuck Pangburn, pro jazz cat, and Brad McLemore, an indie rock songwriter, early on in my studies as an adolescent.
I encourage most students to learn to play on a classical or nylon-string guitar early on in order to develop proper technique, posture, sensitivity, and sensibility. I also encourage all students to learn to sight-read at a very early point in their studies. Once, this hurdle is cleared many other challenges are easily surpassed.
Presently, I am developing a new method which incorporates solfeggio, blues and popular music forms, and improvisational playing. I also am exploring the vanguard of new guitar technology such as the Vo-96, analog effects, and various guitar synthesizers.
I try to introduce an understanding of music theory early on so that students develop a full comprehension of not only the written language of music, but also, the sonic language of music.
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Andrew S.
Keller, TX 76248
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Teaching Style
I believe first and foremost in supporting and developing what musically inspires a student's decision to study and play music. In order to fully develop control, musicality and understanding of the music language, it is important to focus on several components including music theory (scale and harmonic structure/function and rhythm), style, ear-training, reading and performance skills.
Expectations of Students
Like any aspect of life, consistency and patience are two very important qualities to posses when working towards a goal. The duration of each practice session is proportional to the level of the student. Learning how to practice efficiently with your instrument is key for adherence and success in obtaining your goals.
About Andrew
Guitarist/ Singer/Composer/Arranger/Music Producer, Andy S., is an experienced, well-versed musician in many disciplines of music. He has a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz studies from the prestigious University of North Texas and Masters in Jazz Arranging/Composition from the University of North Texas. He has also been an educator of the art since 1993 and performing for over 25 years. He is Professor of guitar/voice/bass and Director of SFA State University's contemporary ensembles as well as their arranger.
As an Arranger/Composer/Producer:
Andy has written, arranged, produced, performed and recorded for a variety of artists over the years including an original composition by world renowned jazz artist, Kurt Rosenwinkel, which was performed by Kurt himself along with the, Grammy award winning, Universi
As a Performer:
Andy is accomplished in jazz, classical, rock, r&b as well as well other styles of music. He has performed regularly with several jazz and original groups around the DFW area. He also has performed with and co-produced for recording artists from the Nashville, Miami and Washington D.C. areas. He also currently holds a position at First United Methodist Grapevine as guitarist, singer and part time arranger.
Andy also strongly believes that service to humanity is of the utmost importance. He has performed for and been a part of many worth while causes such as the Dallas Life Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes, Food For Hunger Organizations, Medi Send, as well as Habitat for Humanity.
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Jordan D.
Carrollton, TX 75006
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I have played bass guitar in varying capacities for several years now. I specialize in contemporary, rock, blues bass but also have professional experience in classical bass. I have played bass for several worship ensembles, rock bands, and am currently playing for an orchestra at Covenant Christian Academy.
About Jordan
13 years ago, I picked up a guitar and began my life-long pursuit of music. This pursuit has led me in a wide variety of directions. Today, I am a worship leader for Fellowship of The Parks, an on-staff music-producer and session musician at Drive35 Productions, and a passionate instructor.
I have a passion for a wide variety of styles of music. For several years, I was the lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter for multiple independent rock bands, the most notable being an indie psychedelic band called Tod The Fox. I have led worship for many churches including Grace Fellowship UMC, Brazos Pointe Church, The Cornerstone College Ministry at UTA, FUMC Allen, Living Life Church, and Fellowship of the Parks in varying capacities. At UTA, I studied Jazz and Classical guitar under acclaimed guitarists Sam Walker and Billy Robertson. Here,
My teaching style varies from student to student. Music is a wonderfully diverse subject and every student has his own aspirations. I will do my best to cater each lesson to the student's goals and interests. Whether that is classical guitar method, rock, jazz, folk, country, pop or anything in between.
I have an excellent internet connection and microphone set up for online lessons. I also utilize screen-sharing to make the lessons as close to real life as possible.
A few of my favorite artists include: Michael Gungor, Joe Pass, Andrew Bird, Chopin, Led Zeppelin, Glen Hansard, and Radiohead.
*** Lesson Details ***
Lessons will vary significantly from student to student. Not only does every student have different goals in mind, they all learn differently as well. I do my best to customize my lessons for each student's goals and needs. A typical guitar, bass, ukulele, or piano lesson may involve music-reading, chord studies, technical work, scale practice, theory, and of course learning awesome songs!
I consider myself a healthy balance between professional and light-hearted. As much as I want to make efficient use of the lesson-time, my primary goal is for the student to truly understand and enjoy music.
I have worked hard to be a flexible musician and teacher. I am competent in jazz, rock, classical, contemporary, blues, worship, country, and beyond and will be happy to teach any (or all) of these styles to any student.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Drive35 Productions:
-Large live tracking space
- Medium sized dead tracking space
- Pro Tools HD
- External Pres/Compressors/EQ (WARM, Manley, Vintech, etc.)
- DDA mixing console
- Several acoustic/electric/bass guitars (Epiphone, Fender, Taylor, Cort, Ibanez, Gibson, etc.)
- Lanakai Ukulele
- Gibson Mandolin
- Percussion
- Full drum kit
- 4 control/mixing rooms/practice spaces
- Breakroom
- Music stands/chairs
- Princeton Reverb, Vox AC15, Marshall, Ampeg amplifiers
- Several keyboards/controllers
- Rhodes
- Vintage organs
- Neumann U87, Senheissers, several SM57's, Lautin Audio Oceanus, Oktavas, AKG C414's
My at home studio:
- Chairs
- An 88-key Casio Privia keyboard
- Professional grade recording equipment (003r interface, behringer ada8000 with BLA mod, RNC by FMR, and more)
- High speed Internet access
- A printer
- A library of music resources
- Novation Launchkey MIDI controller
- Rode K2 condensor microphone
- Sm57
- Several Naiant stereo pair microphones
- 2 acoustic guitars (Cort and Zaeger), 2 electric guitars (Epiphone CS Custom, Fender Nashville Tele)
- An electric bass guitar (Epiphone Thunderbird with Bartolini Pickups)
- Lanakai Ukulele
- A Savannah Mandolin
- Double input amplifier (vox AC15C1)
- Music stand
- Metronomes/tuners
- Recording studio quality monitors (Yamaha HS8s)
- Large pedal board and pedal chain
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in contemporary, rock, blues, and worship guitar, but have extensive experience in classical and jazz guitar as well. I am also an on-staff session guitar player for Drive35 Productions and can help anyone interested in the skills necessary to play for a studio.
For piano, I teach beginner to intermediate level students in a variety of genres. I use piano on a daily basis for composing, arranging, and performing.
For bass, I can also teach a variety of genres. I specialize in blues/rock/contemporary but have experience in classical and jazz bass as well.
For ukulele, I specialize in pop music adaptation and classical.
For mandolin, I teach basic beginner music skills- reading and strumming techniques.
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Michael E.
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Nothing can beat seeing an experienced person playing the bass, except being able to ask that person questions and get answers. One on one private lessons are what I offer in a comfortable, relaxed environment. I can show you exactly how to make all the moves for playing correctly. This makes progress exponentially faster. We also get into theory, which is WHY you are playing the notes you play in songs.
About Michael
My name is Mike E. I am a resident of Lake Highlands. I played by ear for eleven years before starting training on music and how to teach by Mr. Terrill Gardner. Terrill took me through music from the Rolling Stones all the way through "Modern Method for Guitar" books I, II, and III from Berklee College in Boston. He was my mentor and taught me a method that he spent thirty years perfecting. It works, guaranteed. He also taught me on bass guitar and banjo. I can help you.
Lessons are customized to meet the needs of the individual, with the primary focus on playing songs as soon as possible. I am talking about playing along with the pros, not reading notes for months and playing "Mary Had a Little Lamb." I have combined my "by ear" knowledge with Terrill's training to provide a unique approach to music, chords, music theory, ear trainin
Give me thirty minutes of your time and I will show you why students keep coming back to me, even after stopping for a while. After getting to know you, we can move to hour long lessons if warranted.
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Note Reading provided on request only.
Beginner Guitar - We start with simple chords and eight easy one-verse songs. These teach chords, timing, hand technique, ear training, song construction, and the start of music theory.
Intermediate to Advanced Guitar - all of the above plus tablature, different styles, advanced chord theory, performance, lead guitar, and more.
Beginning Piano - We start with simple chords and go straight into the songs the students like. These teach chords, timing, hand technique, ear training, song construction, and the start of music theory. I can teach you every major chord on piano in one sentence.
Bass Guitar - We start with learning the location of notes on the neck and move immediately into major chords so you can start playing with songs. The chords are divided into their single notes, but viewed as chords because that is what the other musicians are playing during the vocals.
Banjo - I teach from the book "I Can Teach Myself Banjo" but you really need a teacher/mentor to show you all the things that seeing and being able to ask questions covers that just can't be covered in a book.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Piano, amplifiers, cords, computer, free WiFi, all in a spacious room with a window for parents to view the teacher and student. Parents have a large, comfortable waiting area. Restrooms and water fountain provided.
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in mentoring, being a friend as well as a teacher. I have never gotten mad at a student and never will.
I have written three books on chord theory, "Chordmaster Chord Theory for Keyboard," "Chordmaster for Beginner Piano Students," and "Chordmaster Chord Theory for Guitar." You can learn more about these online.
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Google will partner with Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis to develop its "smart" contact lens for diabetics and people whose eyes are losing the ability to focus, the companies said late Monday.
In January, the Mountain View search engine's special projects arm, GoogleX, said it was designing a contact lens that would help diabetics by measuring blood sugar levels in users' tears. At the time, it acknowledged that it couldn't carry out the ambitious project on its own.
"We're not going to do this alone: we plan to look for partners who are experts in bringing products like this to market," wrote project co-founders Brian Otis and Babak Parviz. "These partners will use our technology for a smart contact lens and develop apps that would make the measurements available to the wearer and their doctor."
Now, Novartis said it will license the technology for the contact lens, which includes non-invasive sensors, microchips and other miniaturized electronics. The company is interested in helping diabetics manage their disease, but also in helping people with presbyopia, or the gradual loss of the eyes' ability to focus on nearby objects, who can no longer read without glasses. The lens, Novartis said, could help provide vision correction to restore the eye's natural auto-focus.
Google will work with Novartis' eye care division, Alcon. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Our dream is to use the latest technology in the miniaturization of electronics to help improve the quality of life for millions of people," Sergey Brin, Google's co-founder, said in a statement. "We are very excited to work with Novartis to make this dream come true."
Diabetes is an enormous and growing health problem worldwide. About 382 million people have diabetes globally, a number that is expected to rise to 592 million by 2035, according to the International Diabetes Foundation. The disease comes in two types, and the most common one, Type 2, is increasing in every country.


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Manufacturer coupons are coupons released by the manufacturer of the product. These coupons say "manufacturer" and should be accepted at any store that accepts manufacturer coupons.
In the last year, the number of shoppers going online to get find ways to save has skyrocketed. Many manufacturers have hopped on board with the new technology, releasing coupons on the Internet to their customers.
Unethical Internet users have tried to take advantage of the system by creating fake coupon sites and fraudulent coupons, so you have to know where to look if you want to avoid getting scammed. Here are ten sites you can trust to get real manufacturer's coupons.
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P&G (Procter & Gamble) has so many great products and, to help you save, they offer coupons online at their eSaver site for participating stores. Just enter your loyalty card number and load the manufacturer coupons straight to it to save on Charmin, Olay, and Pantene products.
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Wales 19-26 Samoa, Cardiff, November 16
Wales suffer shock Samoa defeat
ESPN Staff
November 16, 2012
Samoa's Taiasina Tu'ifua charges into Wales' defence
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Match Analysis by ESPNscrum
Wales' autumn campaign plunged into despair as another abject display saw them beaten 26-19 by Samoa at the Millennium Stadium.
The Six Nations title holders saw Samoa score tries through fullback Fa'atoina Autagavaia, centre George Pisi and substitute Jonny Leota, while Pisi's brother Tisi kicked 11 points in a game when the lead changed hands six times.
Leigh Halfpenny booted four penalties and a conversion of centre Ashley Beck's 80-metre interception try, but Wales have now suffered five successive defeats and appear clueless in so many different areas.
Their demise is alarming, and although head coach Warren Gatland will return to mastermind next week's preparations after being away on British and Irish Lions preparatory business, Wales seemingly have little hope of troubling either New Zealand or Australia seven days later.
They also suffered two more injuries - hooker Richard Hibbard and fly-half Dan Biggar the victims - and Gatland faces a Herculean task attempting to turn things around. Samoa, though, spectacularly avenged their narrow World Cup pool defeat to Wales last autumn, proving good value on a night when their opponents once again delivered a mistake-riddled performance.
Wales fielded just five survivors from the countries' last meeting 14 months ago, including only two forwards - prop Paul James and number eight Toby Faletau - as they looked to make it four successive wins against Samoa. But the South Sea Islanders, who included 11 players with British and French teams, knew they had sufficient quality to make life tough for opponents possibly short on confidence.
A closed roof ensured perfect playing conditions, with the pitch protected from persistent drizzle in the Welsh capital, but Wales were engulfed by an immediate Samoan onslaught. Newcastle No.8 Taiasina Tuifu'a raced clear on halfway after catching the Welsh defence napping, and then it was a case of a simple passing movement that ended with Autagavaia touching down.
It had taken Samoa just 64 seconds to unlock Wales, and Pisi's conversion made it 7-0 before the visitors quickly regained an attacking foothold. Wales had expected a ferocious opening quarter from their opponents, and so it proved, with Halfpenny's first successful penalty strike coming as welcome relief before Hibbard was forced off injured to be replaced by Ken Owens.
Hibbard quickly had his left arm put in a sling, suggesting another major injury blow for Wales after they went into the autumn campaign without prop Adam Jones (knee) and flanker Dan Lydiate (ankle), before lock Alun-Wyn Jones suffered shoulder damage - and a possible four month lay-off - last weekend.
Halfpenny's second penalty cut the deficit to a point, but Wales' tactical kicking remained at a woeful standard and Samoa were more than able to hold their own in terms of the territorial exchanges. But Wales claimed an opportunist try nine minutes before half-time when Tusi Pisi's intended pass to his brother George was intercepted by Beck, who sprinted 80 metres to claim his first Test try.
Halfpenny added the conversion, nudging Wales 13-7 ahead, and although it was still an uncomfortable night for last year's World Cup semi-finalists, they could at least start to breathe a little more easily. They had another injury to worry about two minutes before the break, though, when a bloodied and dazed Biggar departed following a head-first challenge in a ruck by Samoa lock Teofilo Paulo.
There was no attempt by Paulo to use his arms in clearing out Biggar, who suffered a shoulder injury, which suggests it was an act that could attract the attention of match citing commissioner Paul Minto. Rhys Priestland took over from Biggar, and there was still time for Pisi to land a penalty that made it 13-10 at half-time.
Perpignan lock Luke Charteris replaced Ian Evans for the second period, and Wales knew they had to start bossing a contest after an opening 40 minutes when Samoa more than held their own.
The visitors, though, had other ideas, and they regained the lead after 47 minutes when Beck lost possession outside his own 22, Kahn Fotuali'i broke clear and Pisi finished spectacularly. Priestland's despairing tackle almost forced Pisi into touch, but the Northampton player maintained his balance to touch down.
Another Halfpenny penalty - this time from 50 metres - made it 16-15 to Wales, only for Tusi Pisi to cancel it out with a kick that restored Samoa's advantage and ensure a nervous final quarter for the vast majority among a 44,000 crowd.
Halfpenny then put Wales 19-18 ahead after Samoa flanker Maurie Fa'asavalu high-tackled Owens, but Pisi completed his penalty hat-trick when substitute prop Gethin Jenkins infringed.
It was frantic, patternless rugby from both teams, but Leota's 78th-minute effort when Halfpenny slipped in defence sealed the deal and left Wales' autumn campaign in tatters.
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Among the millions of Americans paying taxes this week more than a few of them probably feel like hiring a moving van.
That's because what state they live in can have a big impact on they total tax bill. Some states, like California and New Jersey, have income taxes with top rates above 10 percent. Others charge no income tax at all.
Taxes are just one reason people might move. But it's interesting to note the overlap between tax rates and migration trends in the past decade.
Start by considering this: Nine states levy no income tax, according to the Tax Foundation, a research group in Washington. Those are Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington State, and Wyoming.
Of those nine, all but one – Alaska – saw more people migrating in than out (within the 50 states) during the period from 2000 to 2008, according to research by the Empire Center for New York State Policy.
Eight states, by contrast, saw significant outward migration – an amount equal to 4 percent or more of their population – during that time. And many of those states also happen to have higher-than average taxes. (Since 2008, the impact of recession has slowed migration trends but generally hasn't reversed them.)
The eight states with big population outflows are California, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. The District of Columbia also saw heavy net migration outward.
Just how high are taxes in these states? A Tax Foundation map tells the story, along with numbers crunched by the Federation of Tax Administrators in Washington.
California, New Jersey, and New York have so-called "millionaires' taxes" (higher income-tax rates on the rich). The top rates in California and New Jersey are higher than 10 percent of income, and New York's is nearly that high. Four out of five other states with this kind of tax structure also saw out-migration during the decade, with Oregon the exception.
Some of the population-outflow states may not have particularly high taxes, but have seen migration affected by other factors: hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and the travails of the auto industry in Michigan.
Massachusetts ranks No. 10 in total taxes levied per person, according to the Federation of Tax Administrators. Rhode Island ranks high relative to other states in corporate, sales, and property taxes, the Tax Foundation says.
Also in New England, low-tax New Hampshire has added residents from domestic migration, while neighboring Vermont is among the states seeing outflows.
The consequences of migration can be significant. Most people migrating from one state to another aren't rich, but a good number are big-spending consumers, job-creating entrepreneurs, or philanthropists. One Boston College study found that New Jersey saw $168 billion in wealth walk out of the state from 2004 to 2008.
If you live in a high-tax state and are thinking about that moving-van idea, remember to think about not just current tax rates but potential future ones as well. States in "fiscal peril" from unmet budget obligations may have to raise taxes.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) is pushing for higher taxes. More than half of states raised at least one tax or fee as they scrambled to close 2010 budget gaps, so the rising-tax states include some Sun Belt and mountain ones.
And of course, other economic factors such as job markets and housing costs will also affect that moving-van decision.
Also in Tax Day 101:
Part 1: Top mistakes to avoid on your tax return
Part 2: Who pays no income taxes on April 15?
Part 3: How to file a tax extension form to the IRS
Part 4: How is the tax code changing under Obama?
Part 5: Are some states driving people out with high state taxes?
Part 6: How some millionaires can owe no taxes
Part 7: The tax code needs a fix – but exactly how?
Part 8: 42 excuses you can't use to avoid filing IRS forms


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Odd man Out back to the future hoverboard
Welcome to the ODD MAN OUT HOVERBOARD PAGE!
It's 2013 and yes you CAN HAVE YOUR HOVERBOARD!!
All the board parts have been remastered in 2013, all the graphics COMPLETELY re-drawn. All boards are now scale to the proper dimensions.
If you're on a tighter budget and in need of separate parts, these THERMAL FORMED clamps/magnets (set of 2) are $28.00 plus shipping.
Individual parts list (kit parts):
Clamps and Hoverdisks (full set - 2 parts): THERMAL FORMED $28.00
Clamps and Hoverdisks (full set - 2 parts): RESIN CASTINGS $59.95
Battery: $14.95 (resin cast)
Circular footpad (resin cast) $13.95
2 Sideclamps (needed for ALL the boards except marty) $29.95 set of 2
Pitbull Rockets:(set of two SOLID cast HIGH IMPACT plastic injected) $85.00
Pitbull Crossbrace and separation brick: (laser cut ABS for strength) $24
Pitbull Detail set:
Front horn: (laser cut ABS for strength!) $18.95
Y-Panel: $19.95 (add circular footpad for $13.95 extra)
Underside Detail panel (2 parts): $22.95
Hook-on Clamps (6 parts). $12.95
The decals are professionally printed on state of the art equipment. Each decal is DIE-CUT, that is, there is no trimming necessary. Where necessary (especially the odd-man-out deck), they are adhered to translucent wax paper. Spray your deck down with windex, slide your graphic in place (it will slide around for a few minutes), squeegee out any airbubbles and let dry for a few hours.
PITBULL DECAL: $24.95 (one laser cut piece, no trimming necessary)
NO TECH: $69.95 top and bottom no trimming necessary
RISING SUN $69.95 top and bottom
ODD MAN OUT: $69.95 (set of separate decals)
CIRCULAR METALLIC GRAPHICS for hoverpads: 24.95
MARTY DECAL: $74.95 top and bottom, plus side strips, no assembly necessary)
You can cut your own decks out of foam, or you can order CNC-cut MDF decks. The decks come to you straight off the CNC machine with flat edges, or you can order them pre-routed with the proper beveled and shaped edges. Prices:
PITBULL DECK: $65 (unshaped edges) $85 shaped edges
NO TECH DECK: $69 (un- beveled edges) $75 hand-beveled edges
RISNG SUN DECK: $69 (un- beveled edges) $75 hand beveled-edges
ODD MAN OUT DECK :$60 (un- beveled edges) $70 hand beveled edges
MARTY DECK: $60 (unassembled, unbeveled) $70( beveled unassembled), $75 (assembled, beveled)
FULL KITS: (all parts are untrimmed, unpainted, unassembled)
This is a list of FULL KITS that include all the kit parts needed for each hoverboard:
NO TECH: Discounted to $225 (all resin parts, decal set, MDF deck with beveled edges)
RISING SUN: Discounted to $225 (all resin parts, decal set, MDF deck with beveled edges)
ODD MAN OUT: Discounted to $175 (all resin parts, decal set, MDF deck)
PITBULL: $385.00 (this is the WHOLE SHEBANG!) Resin castings (all components including laser cut ABS & 2 rockets), Decal set, MDF deck with shaped edges.
MARTY HOVERBOARD: $195 (UNASSEMBLED, UNBEVELED deck, all resin parts, all decal components) $225 (ASSEMBLED BEVELED DECK, all resin parts, all decal components)
**To finish the detailing on the PITBULL, you'll need grip surface sheet (made for skateboards), 2" black nylon webbing, and you'll need perferated steel sheets to detail the rocket connections. These materials can be found at any hardware store.
1:6 Scale Hoverboards.
If the fullscale hoverboards are out of your budget, perhaps you'd love these 1:6 scale hoverboards: The kits are very easy to assemble and paint.
Each kit comes with a resin deck (cast from a laser cut acrylic deck), decal set as needed, and resin cast detail components.
**prices coming soon!! (estimated to be about $19.00 for the no tech, rising sun, odd man out and marty and $25 for the pitbull beause of the various details involved).
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While the fight itself is nowhere near the caliber of the I(ride the ride)Hop, Oakland B.K. or Chuck E. Cheese's brawls, there's something to be said for a headless mannequin wearing a "Knot Violence" T-shirt.
Despite the fact that this happened a block and a half away from my day job, that's not me asking for the video. I would've jumped in rather than film it. And, this had 14K plus hits before I was clued in to the happenings at the neighborhood H&M.
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Brown retirement not a factor for Lions
The retirement decision by Brisbane icon Jonathan Brown is yet to fully sink in for teammate Claye Beams.
Brown called time on his stellar AFL career earlier this week following the latest in a series of sickening head knocks for the veteran forward.
The Lions get a chance to send off their champion at home this Saturday against North Melbourne but Beams doesn't know if Brown's retirement won't provide any emotional boost.
While he concedes getting a win over the Kangaroos for Brown will be in the back of his mind, the 22-year-old is still coming to terms with Brown's decision.
"Browny's career has been well reported this week and how much of a legend he was," Beams said.
"It's sad to see him go, but at the same time he's got a young family, just had his third kid, so it's almost a sense of relief that he can finish up on his own terms.
"It'll probably sink in more the further we get into the season without him there."
While Beams is unsure of how he and his teammates will react without their triple-premiership winning teammate, he knows the onus is now on the club's developing players to step into the breach.
"We've obviously got young blokes there we're trying to develop - Michael Close, Jonno Freeman, those sorts of guys," Beams said.
"Everyone's got to step up now and chip in for Browny."
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Why VCs Will (and Won't) Fund Niche Startups
Most venture capitalists and entrepreneurs brag about the largest potential market for their companies' offerings. But some founders are thinking smaller on purpose.
Instead of promising to become the next Google Inc. or Amazon.com Inc., niche startups create products for influential, high-value audiences outside of the mainstream-say, tens of thousands of people with a rare disease, or a few hundred thousand professionals working in the world's scientific research labs.
Kellee Khalil, founder and chief executive of a "bridal search engine" called Lover.ly, says that a narrow focus is better than trying to be "all things to all people."


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Oh cool! thanks!I'll actually have this as my main list. I couldn't find this motherboard for some reason so thanks for finding it for me XD Actually... it was probably because I had a ratings standard going on. I was prefering to choose ones with more ratings because that ideally should mean more reliable. But... I guess I can take the word of 6 people on it. I do kinda worry about the board being on the cheaper end of things. Not updating the BIOS sounds like a very nice thing... On the thing about the CPU, for some reason my build can't take any AMD processors. They're incompatible with both the previous board and the current one so I might actually look for a differnet board but then again... Intel CPU's are pretty reliable and I can upgrade to a 4.2Ghz 4 core CPU still with this board. Might still be worth it, but I'll look around.I ended up getting a PSU with 450 watts since I really don't need much power for this build. It's barely over 150 watts so I could go cheaper but ironically the 450 watt PSU was very cheap XD cheaper than some of the lower power ones and it's better quality too it seems XDDDDDUpdated list: (still welcoming modifications)https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TD8xM8
Would you like me to find you a amd board and cpu? If not that's fine, I'm just curious ^^
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/n7dJ9WHere you go. This should be a lot better than what you had for a similar price!
It's not a bad part list, but you could go with whitelabel parts for a cheaper price. (But be careful; You may be sacrificing reliability if you're not careful when doing that.)About the used Dell PC; Sounds like something I would recommend as well. Dell is a reliable brand, and their computers will continue running for years, without replacement parts, if taken care of. If it's got a better CPU, and you can add RAM, an HDD, any necessary cleaning, and other parts not present, cheaper than making a "from scratch" build, go for it. If the used PC, already has nice stats, I wholeheartedly recommend it. My Dell was purchased used.
Here is the parts list right now:165$ Base- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-T1600-Workstation-Xeon-E3-1245-3-3GHz-4GB-250GB-Win-7-Pro-1-Yr-Wty-/401209930911?hash=item5d69f9b49f:g:GZsAAOSwTM5YuE2S50$ Power- https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014&cm_re=600w_psu-_-17-438-014-_-Product55$ RAM- https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313548&cm_re=8gb_ddr3-_-20-313-548-_-Product145$ Video Card: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487290&cm_re=gtx_1050_ti-_-14-487-290-_-Product26$ keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/Hcman-Mechanical-Keyboard-Switches-Computer/dp/B01N57WL39/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1501100819&sr=1-4&keywords=mechanical+keyboard0$ Wireless card: Harrison is giving me his old one50$ Monitor:TOTAL: 491 (current) possibly up to 510 Note: Buying just the CPU that I'll get in that computer would've costed about 300$ alone and has a mark 2x better than the best cpu I could find if I went from scratch. it'll also come with a case, cooling, Motherboard, and Optical drive so it'll be nice.This particular computer was only used as an office computer so the CPU and motherboard haven't ever been used up to their full potential.
i just noticed im too late. crapEDIT: oh my god a whole month too late.
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Oct. 5, 2011 -- For women with certain kinds of aggressive breast tumors, treatment has often come with a significant trade-off: The drugs that kill their cancer can sometimes permanently damage the heart.
"Those are patients, many of whom are going to be cured of their breast cancer, but now they've got symptomatic heart failure. And that's typically a long-term problem," says Amelia Zelnak, MD, a breast oncologist and assistant professor of hematology and oncology at Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute in Atlanta.
Now a new study shows that a shorter, less toxic chemotherapy regimen that includes the drug Herceptin appears to be just as effective in women with HER-2 positive breast cancer as using a standard three-drug therapy with Herceptin, a strategy that can be harder on the heart.
Zelnak says the study, which has been presented at several large cancer conferences, has already changed clinical practice. She says many doctors have begun offering the less toxic combination along with Herceptin as "one of our standards of care," particularly for women who have a low risk of recurrence. She was not involved in the research.
About one in five women with breast cancer test positive for a protein called HER-2. HER-2 spurs the growth of cancer cells, making these types of tumors particularly quick to spread.
Previous studies have shown that the drug Herceptin, which directly interferes with a cell's ability to be stimulated by the HER-2 protein, can slow or stop the growth of these cancers when they have spread beyond the breast.
As effective as it can be, Herceptin can also cause serious side effects, including damage to the heart muscle that can lead to heart failure. It can also cause serious and life-threatening breathing problems.
For that reason, doctors have been unsure whether Herceptin is safe enough to use in women with early-stage cancers.
Adding Herceptin to Chemotherapy
The new study, which is published in the New England Journal of Medicine, is one of four large clinical trials designed to see if the benefits of Herceptin might outweigh the risks if the drug was used earlier in the course of cancer treatment.
The study randomly assigned 3,222 women with early-stage HER-2 positive tumors to one of three treatment groups. The first group was given a standard cocktail of three chemotherapy drugs that all slow or stop the growth of rapidly dividing cells -- doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide, followed by docetaxel.
Doxorubicin is a type of drug called an anthracycline, and it's sold under the brand names Adriamycin, Doxil, and Rubex. Like Herceptin, doxorubicin can damage the heart. Using the two drugs together increases that danger.
The second group got the same three-drug regimen along with a year of Herceptin.
The third group was given docetaxel and a newer drug called carboplatin along with a year of Herceptin.
The study found that adding Herceptin increased the odds that a woman would still be alive and cancer-free more than five years after treatment. It didn't seem to matter whether she was on the standard, more toxic regimen or the newer, less toxic drugs.
Overall, 87% of the women on the standard, three-drug combination were still alive and 75% were cancer-free more than five years later, while 92% of the women were still alive and 84% were cancer-free when Herceptin was added to that treatment.
Of the women on the newer, two-drug regimen with added Herceptin, 91% were still alive and 81% were cancer-free more than five years later.
The differences between the two groups that got Herceptin were not statistically significant.
The benefit for Herceptin was seen whether tumors were small or large and even in women who had positive lymph nodes, indicating that their cancer had spread.
Fewer Side Effects
The biggest difference came when researchers looked at side effects patients experienced.
Patients on the newer, two-drug combination had less joint and muscle pain, less irritation and peeling of the skin and mucous membranes, and less vomiting. There were also fewer reports of low white blood cell counts in the group on the two-drug regimen.
Seven patients on the three-drug regimen developed leukemia, compared to one patient on the newer regimen, but that patient had received another drug, an agent linked with leukemia, outside the study to treat another cancer that arose after her breast cancer.
There was more heart failure in patients treated with Herceptin. But the incidence of heart failure was five times higher in the patients taking the standard three-drug regimen that included Herceptin. Overall, 2% of those patients had heart failure compared to those on the newer drugs with Herceptin. Just 0.4% in that group was diagnosed with heart failure.
What's more, about twice as many patients (18.6% vs. 9.4%) developed heart damage that didn't cause symptoms in the group taking the standard three-drug combination plus Herceptin compared to the newer two-drug combination with Herceptin.
"There's been only one significant problem with Herceptin, and that significant problem is that it increases cardiac toxicity by about four- to fivefold when it's given with anthracycline," says researcher Dennis Slamon, MD, PhD, director of clinical and translational research at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of California, Los Angeles.
"You get comparable efficacy, but a dramatically significant difference in some of the acute and chronic toxicities," when a different chemotherapy regimen is used, Slamon tells WebMD.
"The mainstay of breast cancer chemotherapy has been anthracyclines not just in the U.S. but worldwide," he says. "Given the data in this study, it makes one really question what role Adriamycin should play in the treatment of HER-2 positive early breast cancer or in the treatment of early breast cancer at all."
"This trial should impact the way these breast cancers are treated, with a non-anthracycline regimen being our preferred option. I think this is a change that is going to be slow in coming, unfortunately, as many of our ... treatments for breast cancer are built on the backbone of anthracyclines. While they're effective, whatever gain patients may receive is more than made up for in the serious and chronic long-term side effects."


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ORLANDO, Fla. - Relatives of a teen who was shot while playing basketball at a local park said the 16-year-old is now paralyzed from the waist-down.
The shooting happened after 5 p.m. Monday evening inside a basketball court at Willie Mays Park.
Witnesses told police the shooting was an accident. Police said the shooter, a 17-year-old boy, had a gun stuck in his waistband. While he was playing basketball, someone bumped into him and the gun went off when he was checking it, said police.
Relatives said Mario Whitehead, 16, was playing basketball when he felt the single gunshot. His brother raced to the park to help.
"He was laying on the court. So, I went over there, held his hand, tried to keep him calm because he was really scared," said Marvin Giles, the victim's brother. "He just kept telling me, 'Don't stop talking to me. Just keep talking to me.'"
Giles said his brother was shot in the shoulder. Relatives told Local 6 doctors have been unable to remove the bullet, and he now is paralyzed.
While his family is thankful he is alive, they know the bullet could have hit anyone in the large crowd.
"It could have been anybody," said Giles. "It could have been my youngest brother. It could have been me. It could have been anybody. Yeah, it's scary."
Orlando police said the shooting was likely an accident, but relatives believe the shooter had no business bringing a gun into a crowded park, and they think he should be behind bars.
"I think that everyone needs to be honest and put it out there," said Rosalyn Smith, the victim's aunt. "He needs to be off the streets. I don't know why they're protecting him."
Police arrested the shooter on charges of carrying a concealed firearm, improper exhibition of a dangerous firearm, discharging firearm in public, possession of a firearm by a minor and culpable negligence causing injury. The shooter was taken to the JAC for processing.
Relatives said Whitehead plays at the park daily, but he told his brother after the shooting that he did not want to return again.
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As a Queens College graduate (1962), I was furious to learn that CUNY president James Milliken gets an annual salary of $670,000, an $18,000 monthly housing allowance, plus a car and driver, bringing his total yearly payout to $886,000.
That is more than twice the pay of President Barack Obama, who runs an organization of 3 million employees and a $3 trillion budget. Equally outrageous is the platinum parachute CUNY handed to former chancellor Matthew Goldstein, who stepped down last year, but still gets paid $300,000 annually for the next 2 years as CUNY's first chancellor emeritus.
That's an honorary title, which means Goldstein will get $600,000 for what is really a no-show job. How does CUNY justify this to students who pay more than $6,000 a year for tuition, which was free when I attended Queens College?
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I'm going to set up a webserver at home, but I'm not sure what dist I should use. I have used Linux before but I'm not a proffesional. I've been reading about the differences between some of the distributions, but I'm still not convinced. GUI doesn't matter, I'll just be SSHing to it anyways. I need something powerful but still not too complex to set up. It's my first time configuring a Linux server, I'm just doing this to learn.
I'm familiar with Ubuntu, but I want to try something else.
I'm not sure what would fit me best, any suggestions?
Side question: the server is using an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 processor (if I did my research correctly), and according to Wikipedia it's based on the Intel Core microarchitecture (previously known as the Next-Generation Micro-Architecture, or NGMA). On the download page of debian.org (and other distros) I have to specify the processor architecture to get the correct file, but mine isn't listed there. Which one should I choose?


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September is Hunger Action month, and so ye ol blog is going orange in support. Here's why:
Just over a year ago, I was exhibiting at a conference for a tech company that I occasionally work for, one that creates software to track and treat foster children in major US cities. I went to dinner one night with colleagues - this guy and one of the nation's leading experts on foster-child care and treatment. We sat talking and a few minutes after our food came, when Jim and Janet were just getting started with theirs, I realized that mine? It was gone.
So now I'm totally freaking embarrassed, like I am every single time this happens in front of people howthehelldoesthiskeephappeninginfrontofpeople? let alone a Harvard grad and a seriously big-deal colleague, and so of course Jim diffuses the situation for me like he always does - by finding a way to compliment me for it. "Shannon eats fast, like it's her superpower fast." Janet looked at me, smiled, and said, "Aaahh, you're food-insecure." I minimize the whole thing, saying, "I'm just a fast eater. My brother is a fast eater, too. We're fast eaters." and she said, "Oh, honey, no you're not." She pointed at her full plate, then my empty one, and said, "THAT'S food insecurity."
I am your average thirty-something, middle class, slightly overweight, white mother of three kids and a dog, and I am food insecure, from growing up so far below the poverty line we couldn't even see it.
And I didn't even know it. But now I do, because I was able to talk about it. And you know what? I don't feel so ashamed about it anymore.
There are so many stories I have to tell about growing up right next door to middle class white suburbia and literally starving. I want to tell you about the woman who, out of her own pocket, made every hungry child in our neighborhood breakfast one day a month. I want to tell you about the people who showed up on my doorstep one night with a bag full of Thanksgiving dinner and changed the direction of my life. I want to talk about how caustic silence is, how easy it is to question yourself and blame yourself when you're surrounded by a bunch of people who refuse to acknowledge the emaciating elephant in the room.
I want to talk about how important it is to acknowledge the emaciated elephant in the room, and do something - anything- about it. I weighed 45 pounds in middle school and no one questioned it. That's not okay.
I want to talk about how easy it is to help the 1 in 5 children in America right now who are thanking god right now that school is back in session, because they at least know they'll get one hot meal a day until their next break. I want to talk about the changes schools have made to help those children never know the shame I knew of being the free lunch kid, helping them not make the choice to go hungrier because they can't bear hunger and ridicule.
September is Hunger Action month, and I am so super proudly donating my time, my blog, my social networks, and my stories to Feeding America to help spread awareness about the hunger crisis in our country. 1 in 5 children know what I know, and that is 1 in 5 kids too many. No one should know what I know, not here, not waaaay over there on some other continent, not anywhere.
Giving people access to food, especially real food, is life-changing. Showing people there is no shame in needing is life-changing. Helping people - tossing good, real, whole food into the donation tubs, or working at the food bank, or giving your kids' teacher some snacks to hand out to a kid she sees didn't get any breakfast again - is life-changing. Giving $1 to help organizations like Feeding America feed up to 8 families, that is huge. Talking about these issues in your community, with your neighbors and friends and peers and colleagues and children, this changes people's lives. Helping a parent feed their kids without them having to ask you for that help first tells those parents and those kids that they matter to you, they matter to someone, they are worth something.
Anything makes a difference, and everything matters. Visit Hunger Action Month's info page at Feeding America to learn how you can help. Turn your avatars on Facebook and Twitter orange here, to show your support.
Talking about this also changes lives. I'll be posting about this regularly through the month. I hope you're able to join me.


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Lawyers for a woman mauled by a chimpanzee in Connecticut have agreed to a settle a lawsuit against the estate of the primate's now-dead owner, according to court documents obtained Thursday by The Associated Press. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Lawyers for a woman mauled by a chimpanzee in Connecticut have agreed to a settle a lawsuit against the estate of the primate's now-dead owner, according to court documents obtained Thursday by The Associated Press. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Attack victim Charla Nash's brother filed the lawsuit on her behalf in 2009 in state Superior Court seeking $50 million in damages from chimp owner Sandra Herold, who died in 2010. Nash was blinded, lost both hands and underwent a face transplant after being mauled outside Herold's home in Stamford in February 2009.
Lawyers for Nash's twin brother, Michael Nash, accused executors of Herold's estate earlier this week of withholding information needed to complete the settlement, according to a court document obtained by the AP.
An attorney for Herold's estate said Thursday that his office has since provided the information and the settlement is nearly finalized. He declined to elaborate and said the settlement will be confidential.
"The case is resolved," said Brenden Leydon, a Stamford lawyer representing Herold's estate. "I think it was a fair compromise on all sides."
Leydon had argued that Herold's estate couldn't be sued because Charla Nash was an employee of Herold and any claims were a worker's compensation matter.
Messages were left Thursday for Michael Nash and his lawyer. Charla Nash's other brother, Stephen Nash, declined to comment.
Charla Nash, 57, now lives in a nursing home outside of Boston. She had gone to Herold's home on the day of the attack to help lure Herold's 200-pound chimpanzee, Travis, back into her home. But the animal went berserk and ripped off Nash's nose, lips, eyelids and hands before being shot to death by a police officer.
Travis had starred in TV commercials for Old Navy and Coca-Cola when he was younger and made an appearance on the "The Maury Povich Show." The chimpanzee was the constant companion of the widowed Herold and was fed steak, lobster and ice cream. The chimp could eat at the table, drink wine from a stemmed glass, use the toilet and dress and bathe himself.
A month after the mauling, Nash's family sued Herold for alleged negligence and recklessness. The lawsuit alleged Herold knew Travis was dangerous but failed to confine him to a secure area and allowed him to roam her property. It also claimed Herold gave the chimp medication that exacerbated his "violent propensities."
Travis had previously bitten another woman's hand and tried to drag her into a car in 1996, bit a man's thumb two years later and escaped from her home and roamed downtown Stamford for hours being captured in 2003, according to the lawsuit.
Nash' family is also trying to sue the state for $150 million but is awaiting permission from the state claims commissioner. The state is immune from lawsuits unless they're allowed by the claims commissioner.
Nash wants to sue the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which she holds responsible for not seizing the animal before the attack despite a state biologist's warning it was dangerous.
"I hope and pray that the commissioner will give me my day in court," Charla Nash told reporters following a hearing in August before Claims Commissioner J. Paul Vance Jr. "And I also pray that I hope this never happens to anyone else again. It is not nice."
Court documents obtained by the AP on Thursday show the settlement between Nash's family and Herold's estate was approved Sept. 25 by the Stamford Probate Court and the two sides met Nov. 13 to finalize it.
A lawyer for Michael Nash, Matthew Newman, said in a court document filed Tuesday that since Nov. 13, "executors have failed and refused to provide information necessary to complete the settlement."
Leydon said Thursday that Newman now has the needed information.


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I think I know what a man feels like when he picks up his mail-order bride at the post-office and she turns out to be ugly. Oh, the disappointment.
Last month I ordered some bucatini pasta from Italy and gleefully awaited its delivery for at least a week. Much like a young man eagerly expecting his mail-order bride, I dreamt of the many days we would share together, my bucatini and me.
I prepared my home for my new bride by clearing away a cozy spot in the kitchen cabinet and buying her pretty things would make her happy in her new home. I even purchased an isight camera so that she could keep in touch with her family back in Naples.
I had it all planned out. The first of our many special moments together was going to be Pasta YiaYia, a dish on which I have gorged myself countless times at Lula Cafe. Drenched in browned butter, strewn with crumbled feta and crispy browned garlic, then sprinkled with cinnamon, Pasta YiaYia is an uncommon yet magnificent combination of ingredients.
The bucatini at Lula Café is delicate and willowy, its light, hollow strands softly bending across each other, loosely gathering the feta and the garlic in their folds. I was so anxious for my package to arrive so I could make this beautiful pasta! Alas, my giggles of anticipatory delight were stifled when I opened up the delivery box. My bucatini was neither willowy nor delicate, but instead stocky and sturdy. It was nothing but glorified spaghetti. Glorified, fat, hollow spaghetti.
I disgustedly cast the lackluster bucatini aside and moped for days (not to be confused with mopped for days). Was I being superficial by not graciously accepting this pasta into my life based on its appearance alone? Probably I was, so I decided to try to make Pasta YiaYia and see if this un-glamorous bucatini could possibly live up to my expectations.
Turns out I'm not superficial and I actually am a good judge of character based on appearance alone. My mail-order bucatini did not compare to the bucatini at Lula Café. The flavors were indeed magnificent, but the shape and texture of the bucatini did not resemble the fragile tangle of pasta presented at Lula's.
Perhaps the imported pasta of which I still have 2 pounds left is the real bucatini, and Lula Café's bucatini is only a variant. Perhaps the next time I am dining at Lula I shall sneak into the kitchen and determine their source. And if they make their own bucatini, perhaps I shall ask the manager if I could prettyplease purchase a small quantity of such lovely pasta. My pursuit of Pasta YiaYia remains unfinished.
Does anyone want 2 pounds of bucatini from Naples?
Pasta YiaYia
~adapted from Lula Cafe.
¾ lb. bucatini
6 tablespoons butter
1 head garlic, each clove sliced very thinly crosswise (slices will be petal-shaped)
4-6 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
½ teaspoon cinnamon (Café Lula uses Moroccan cinnamon, I only had regular cinnamon)
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
While pasta is cooking, heat butter over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Just as the butter turns to turn golden-brown, add the garlic slices. Continue to cook the garlic and the butter until the butter is browned and the garlic turns dark golden-brown and crispy. Remove from heat. Do not overcook the garlic or it will taste bitter.
With a slotted spoon, remove the garlic slices and set aside.
Drain the pasta and add to the butter.
Add the cinnamon to the noodles. Stir until noodles are coated with butter and cinnamon.
Plate the pasta on individual plates.
Divide the feta and the garlic slices evenly between the plates.
Sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if desired.


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