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((A/N: I will be posting a new chapter every sunday... after next sunday since I will be on the road.)) asianfanfic link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/1110961/3/a-dangerous-love-bigbang-gdragon-jaypark-you-aomg . . The flight attendants were relentlessly bothering Simon and I, ever since we left the bathroom. Even when I actually got up to use the bathroom. I came back in time to see a male flight attendant giving Simon a condom. He seem to have been fully entertained by this all, especially since he noticed it was bothering me. "You could always speak up you know. We are first class." I looked over at him a bit puzzled, since just moments ago he was speaking in English. Could tell he wasn't good at speaking English, by the way he spoke, but it was actually impressively good. "What now you want to speak in Korean?" I teased him, and watched his smile fade away. He simply just rolled his eyes, and lean back in his seat. I guess he wasn't excepting me to mess with him. I was about to actually relax in my seat, a bit more content with myself. Then he held up a chain of condoms. Simon got my full attention, as I sat up and try to make him put it away, before a flight attention saw them. "Yah~." I whined softly, as he chuckled at my reaction. "I swear you're one disturbed puppy." He raised and eyebrow, and I noticed his eyes flash gold. I froze completely, as he moved in closer. "Did you call me a puppy? I am older than you." I wasn't sure if he was actually upset or not. So to kill the tension I seem to have created, I stuck my tongue out at him, before stealing his chain of wrapped condoms. "You got spunk, kiddo. Seems even when your afraid, you stay calm." I just gave him a wink before getting into the TV show that was on. I could feel that he was looking at me from time to time, but it actually felt comforting. I felt protected knowing that this man was actually watching over me. I felt a gentle hand lightly shaking me, and heard a voice over the plane's intercom. "Hey sleepy head, we're about to land." I sat up and looked around. The flight was already on its descent into ICN airport. "If you want, I can take you straight to Jay once we landed." I really did wish I could just go with him, but my uncle was waiting for me. "How about we just trade numbers. I have something to do once I land." Simon didn't argue, and actually gave me his cell phone. Serious what was I, and why was it getting me not one but two idols phone numbers. I mentally laughed at all of this, as I called my phone using his once we were allow to use them again. I handed it back to him, after I ended the call. He watched me store his number in my phone, under the name, Simon Puppy. "Seriously?" I giggled before getting up and heading off the plane. Simon had to go ahead of me, since he was an idol in this country. It would of looked bad on his part if I walk side by side with him. I went to baggage claim to pick up my bag and bumped into a hooded man. "Sorry." He gave me a warm heart touching smile, before grabbing my bag off the conveyor belt. "Excuse me! Sir, that's actually my bag." He was joined by another boy with a beanie and kind of surgical medical mask. They both looked down at the bag, and finally noticed the zebra ribbon on the handle. "Oh I'm so sorry, my bag looks just like this one." He turn around and handed my bag over to me. I looked behind me and pick up the twin bag, before handing it over to him. "Is this it?" The young man, with the binnie, came over to the bag and search it. He found a red checker ribbon on the zipper, and smiled. "Yup, this is your bag." The hooded young man smiled at me and nodded his head. "Glad we got the right one have a good day gentlemen."
I bow to them, before grabbing my bag, and heading out towards the exit. I saw my uncle holding up a small paper with my name on it. When I was about to walk faster to where my uncle stood, I felt someone touch my arm. I turn to look at the young man with the binnie. His eyes were glowing red causing me to freeze in fear. "Don't worry, I won't hurt you...you dropped your phone." His eyes return to brown, as he handed me my phone. "I'm sorry if I scared you, I though you were someone that would like to know we're not all bad." I was softly panting while trying to control my breathing. He gave me a gentle smile, as I took my phone back. "To be honest, I've just been recently introduced into your kind of world. So, I'm sorry for my reaction." I bow my head, before pocketing my phone. "Thank you for returning my phone." I then turn around quickly, and headed over to my uncle. First a wold and now a vampire...what's next, .. a dragon? I gave my uncle a big warm smile before we hugged each other. "Luci, I'm so glad you actually came." He was one of my relative that was always good to me. I tend to be the favorite among my aunts and uncles. Because I was the one, that always help her family. "You offer me a job that was way better than the one I had previously. Plus, you're family." He smiled warmly, before taking my bag, and taking me to his car. He was telling me what I miss when it came to his family. His wife had just open a cafe, where their eldest daughter worked, when she wasn't on campus. Their youngest daughter was in vocal lessons and kept auditioning for companies like YG, SM and JYP. She had even try Show Me The Money, but didn't even get pass the first round. I could feel the pain in my ear, before she had a bad feeling I might need ear plugs. Then their youngest child, their son, had just now entering his last year of middle school. He had become join the local high school junior varsity soccer team though. He seem so very proud of them all. "Since Areum is actually living in the dorm, she agree to let you stay in her room." I simply hummed and nodded my head. My Uncle had told me I was welcome to stay with him and his family, til I made enough to move out on my own. His family and him lived in DongJak-gu district. Which meant Seoul was on the other side of the Han River. Which meant I was going to need a car as well. I sigh under my breath as we finally pulled up to his home. It was a beautiful brown brick and stone two story home. "Once we finish the basement we would like you to be our tenant. Keep it in the family." I was a bit taken back by all of this. I wasn't excepting him to give me this news. It would be perfect if I took that offer, but my instincts told me it was false hope. I could be everyone favorite nieces, but they always choose their kids over me. "I would love that, but only time will tell if its me or your lovely daughter that becomes your tenant uncle Mark." He nodded his head as we both got out the car. I took my own bag, and he how me to Areum's room before giving me a tour of his house. Once we wrap up the tour of the home, Uncle Mark's son came running in. "Appa! I'm home!" His son came running into the room and stop short when he saw me standing in the kitchen with his father. "Ah Hyuk Joon perfect timing. Come meet your cousin Luci. She just flew in from the states." He was almost taller than his own father and had a very clear complexion. Jet black hair and dark brown eyes with a fair tan skin tone. He didn't look happy to see me, and just scam me from head to toe. "This is that girl you were telling us about last night? I don't see the family resemblance." I could feel that he didn't trust me or like me. "She comes from my mother's side of the family. She's quarter Spanish, quarter African American, quarter French and a quarter Asian. So you'll see it more between her and me, than yourself with her." He just raised an eyebrow and snarled towards me. "I'm gonna get ready for practice." He went upstairs and I let out a long sigh. "Don't mind him. They we'll all get to know you better after dinner tonight. I made it so you don't have to start working until next Monday. Giving you a week to adjust to the new territory." I nodded my head, before going up to the room I was staying in, to freshening up. Lucky me I could lock the door. I plugged in my phone to be charged, as I stored Jay Park number into my phone. I fixed Simon's name and changed it from SimonPuppy to BusanPuppy, after storing Jay as Jedi. Once that was done I sent Jay and Simon a text. . 12:43pm To Jedi, BunaPuppy: . Hey, Not sure if Jay is in town. I'm actually a bit scared to be in my uncles house. I feel like everyone is lying to me or hiding from me. My world is officially being twisted and crumbling. Is there anyway I can see one of you tomorrow? Maybe talk to you on the phone tonight? . With in a moment after I had sent the double text. They had both reply instantly. . . . Chapter 1: https://www.vingle.net/posts/1524729-A-D-R-Faithed-Encounter Chapter 2: https://www.vingle.net/posts/1559154-A-D-R-Feelin-UnEasy . . . 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The United Systems are under threat. The outer reach systems, settled in the last century, have started falling silent one by one, and the United Systems Military Core is being stretched thin combating threats it was never designed to face.
From beyond the galaxy, the Flesh Eaters have begun a full-scale invasion of the outer reach, while outside of time and space, the void spiders have begun to step out of the shadows to consume entire planetoids, literally transforming them into sentient hosts for the spiders themselves.
Homemade threats and ancient aliens are all coming to claim a piece of our species, and we need to adapt and fight back. Enter the Space Infantry, a fighting force designed to combat the worst the galaxy can throw at us. Armed with the latest weaponry and tactics, cutting edge tech and even autonomous fighting robots, it's time to take the fight back out into stars!
In Space Infantry, players build a persistent squad of specialized fighting troops and field them in increasingly difficult missions with randomized locations and fight randomly generated enemy forces, chosen from one of 10 unique alien threats.
Play cooperatively, competitively, or entirely alone. Your game, your way!
The Enemy
Space Infantry comes equipped with over 10 unique alien races, each with unique abilities and forces to throw at the players.
At the start of the game, you can either choose or generate at random, 1 enemy race to fight for the duration of the campaign. This race will have a number of components to represent it in the game: An Enemy Card and Unit Cards.
The Enemy Card has all the relevant information you need to use it during the game, from forces to special abilities, and a short briefing about what these creatures are after and where they came from.
The Unit Cards represent the individual forces of the Enemy Species chosen at the start and are divided into 3 types: 1 – 3. Each unit type gets progressively more difficult, with Type 1 being the easiest, usually with little health and no armor, up to Type 3, which has armor, loads of health and has at least 1 special ability.
As your squad moves from point to point on a mission, they must check to see if they have an encounter, and if so, what type. If you are unlucky enough to trigger one, enemy forces will rush to the area to engage your units in combat. To find out how many, and what types, you refer to the Species Card and roll a Random Number on the Enemy Presence Table to determine exactly what your Team has gotten themselves into.
Once rolled, find and lay out the number of enemies you are going to fight in a line across from your squad's units and begin combat (We'll cover in more detail in another article) Before, players had to rely on an abstract series of boxes to track the enemy force, but this way, players can effectively track exactly what they're up against and which enemy units are damaged at a glance. You can also use any special abilities the enemy units have by reading the cards themselves.
Soon, we'll cover more of Space Infantry's features, such as Combat, Mission Selection and population, exploration, campaign play, co-op and competitive play, as well as the core mechanics such as RN, AP and Success Levels. Join us on a tour of the latest fighting force in Lock 'n Load Arsenal: the SPACE INFANTRY.
Space Infantry Resurgence
Article in 'Design Team Insights' published by Blackwell Hird, Oct 17, 2017.
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In Finland, trialling the winter harvesting of the common reed provides a greater availability of sustainable resources with collateral environmental benefits.
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In Finland, trialling the winter harvesting of the common reed provides a greater availability of sustainable resources with collateral environmental benefits.
Refurbishment of a mountain path to stimulate economic activity and thus contribute to the revitalisation of the neighbouring rural areas.
An award-winning organic farm in Finland set up a food production network with neighbouring farms aiming to achieve energy and nutrient self-sufficiency.
A project to help keep elderly people living at home safe and happy.
In order to strengthen and expand the function of a community café as a focal point of the village community, the outdoor area of the old school hosting the café was rebuilt and designed in such a way that community events can be held outdoors.
Organising a series of educational events to raise awareness and interest about the environmental functions of the peatlands in Brandenburg.
A community centre used support from the rural development programme to enhance its services and premises in order not to exclude people with Dementia.
A sports club used RDP support to renovate its facilities and offer a space that contributes to the integration of immigrants in the local society.
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If your goal is to look like Jennifer Lopez, one of the biggest keys is to be confident in your curves. You'll also need to work on your makeup, clothing, and even your tan to get that perfect JLo look. With a few tweaks, you can make your look align with the style icon.
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Working on an Hourglass Figure
1Increase your chest muscles. While chest muscles won't enlarge your breasts, they can make them look larger. Therefore, focusing part of your exercises on your chest can help you work towards an hourglass figure.[1] X Research source
- One simple way to work on your chest muscles is to do push-ups. Lay face down on the floor, with the balls of your feet touching the floor. Lift yourself off the floor with arms, keeping your body straight. You don't need to go down all the way to the floor, but you should at least go down until your elbows form a 90-degree angle.[2] X Research source
- You can also try dumbbell flys. On your back, hold a dumbbell in each hand. Bend your arms so your hand meet above your chest. Keeping your arms bent, bring the dumbbells outward, until you eventually straighten each arm all the way out, like you're going to give someone a hug. Bring your arms back to your chest. Try repetitions of six or eight with rests in between.[3] X Research source
2Work on your waist. Part of the hourglass figure is a trim waist. To have a trim waist, you need to lose weight overall, as focusing just on your waist is not possible.[4] X Trustworthy Source Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School's Educational Site for the Public Go to source
- Do aerobic exercises such as biking, swimming, or running. Try to get in about 30 minutes a day.[5] X Trustworthy Source Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School's Educational Site for the Public Go to source
- Eat well. Focus on fruits, veggies, whole grains, and low-fat protein, such as fish and poultry. Try to skip foods with processed sugar and trans fat. Stick to healthy fats such as avocado, nuts, and fish.[6] X Trustworthy Source Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School's Educational Site for the Public Go to source
- Pick up good habits, such as getting enough sleep. Also, don't smoke. Improving your habits makes you healthier overall and helps you lose weight.[7] X Trustworthy Source Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School's Educational Site for the Public Go to source
3Work on your rear. To get a toned rear, you need to focus exercises in this area. Try doing squats and lunges to help build muscle. In addition, try to pick aerobic exercise that will build muscle in this area, such as running.[8] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Giving Your Face the JLo Treatment
1Massage your face. Before putting on makeup, take some time to gently massage your face. The purpose is to get your blood pumping to your face, as well as to reduce any swelling or puffiness.[9] X Research source
- Try applying a massage cream first to help with the massage.
- When rubbing, rub from the center of your forehead outward in circular motions. Similarly, when you rub the skin near your eyes, rub from the bridge of your nose outward, both above and below.
- Go down your nose and rub your nostrils in an up and down motion. Move outward from the center of your face around your lips. Move in circular motions up your cheeks. Finally, using your whole hand, move from the center of your face out to your ears. You can wipe any excess cream off at the end.
2Warm up your foundation. If you're using a liquid foundation, it's important to warm it up in your hand first. That way, it won't sit on top of your skin. Rather, it will be more readily absorbed into your skin, helping it glow.
3Apply powder to the t-zone. Powder can keep you from looking shiny. However, stick to the forehead, nose, chin, and sides of your face, skipping the eyes and cheeks. That way, you won't look shiny, but you will glow in all the right places.[10] X Research source
4Try highlighting your eyes. Lopez often has very dramatic eye makeup. The makeup makes her eyes pop, pulling the focus there.[11] X Research source
- For instance, try applying a gray eye shadow to your eyelids. Use a black or dark eye liner on both your upper and lower lids. Finally, add two coats of black mascara.[12] X Research source
- If you want to go even more dramatic, try a trick that Lopez's stylists use. They often add fake eyelashes to enhance her eyes.[13] X Research source
5Tone down the lips. That is, pick a nude or light color for your lips. Lopez often has a nude lip to help her look flawless. Pick a color in your skin tone, though it can have a hint of pink or shimmer.[14] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Working on Hair, Clothing, and Accessories
1Try a high ponytail. Lopez often sports a high ponytail for an easy every day look or even a look for a night on the town. She keeps it tightly pulled back, but often lets it loose in the back with messy curls or waves.[15] X Research source
2Pick earrings that make a statement. Lopez often sticks to just wearing earrings, but they usually make a statement. Sometimes, she chooses larger-than-life hoops, but she also sports smaller versions that are elegant and classy.[16] X Research source
3Don't be afraid to show a little skin. Lopez favors skin-tight dresses. Oftentimes, they have cutouts that are a bit revealing. She's not afraid to show off her body. In fact, she often has dresses that have cutouts along the sides.[17] X Research source
4Try a bit of lace. Lopez sometimes sports dresses that use lace as a way to reveal some skin. Other dresses she chooses use other sheer fabrics in much the same way, strategically placing opaque fabric or even sequences over parts of her body.[18] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Capturing That Glow
1Get an instant glow. Lopez radiates wherever she goes. You may be tempted to try a tanning bed or stay outside to tan, but a safer bet is a spray tan or lotion. Don't forget to put on gloves before you apply it, though, as it will stick to the palms of your hand and your fingertips.[19] X Research source
2Pick a tanner that's right for you. Don't pick one that's too dark for your skin tone. If you want to go darker, just apply the tanner more than once. In addition, skip the sprays. Creams, lotions, and mousses are much easier to use and make for better results.[20] X Research source
4Put petroleum jelly on your eyebrows. In addition, add a bit to your hairline. This precaution will help keep the tanner out of these areas.[23] X Research source
5Apply the tan. Go with your arms, legs, torso, and back first. Next move on to your knees, feet, ankles, and neck. You can buff out any place that's too dark with a towel.[24] X Research source
6Put on old clothes. After you apply tanner, put something you don't mind staining, as tanner can stain. In addition, pick something loose, that won't stick too closely too your skin will the tanner absorbs.[25] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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QuestionWhat other kind of hairstyles should I try?Community AnswerYou can try an up-do too. A nice bun or a ponytail with a few stray tendrils always looks chic.
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- ↑ http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/how-you-can-get-nicki-minajs-hourglass-figure.html
- ↑ http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/dumbbell-flyes
- ↑ http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/taking-aim-at-belly-fat
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- ↑ https://www.fitnessblender.com/articles/hourglass-exercises-for-a-curvy-body-the-hourglass-figure-workout
- ↑ http://www.vogue.com/13273129/how-to-glow-like-jennifer-lopez/
- ↑ http://www.vogue.com/13273129/how-to-glow-like-jennifer-lopez/
- ↑ http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a5145/jennifer-lopez-makeup-looks/
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- ↑ http://www.vogue.com/13273129/how-to-glow-like-jennifer-lopez/
- ↑ http://www.vogue.com/13273129/how-to-glow-like-jennifer-lopez/
- ↑ http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/beauty/celebrity/2012/04/jennifer-lopez-hairstyles-makeup-look-book/viewgallery/1106227
- ↑ http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/beauty/celebrity/2012/04/jennifer-lopez-hairstyles-makeup-look-book/viewgallery/1236188
- ↑ http://www.etonline.com/news/168722_jennifer_lopez_smokin_hot_see_through_dress_birthday_celebration_hamptons/
- ↑ http://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/news/g8379/jennifer-lopez-style/?slide=12
- ↑ http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/best/12564/10/fake-tan-tips.html#index=4&slider=off
- ↑ https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/beauty/body/10-tips-for-fake-tanning/news-story/42c2f904e355641004990a942f855fde
- ↑ http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/best/12564/10/fake-tan-tips.html
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thoughts from Gandhi about the Beatitudes
Posted on February 20th, 2019
We're thinking about next calendar year and what series topics we might schedule. One of our thoughts is the Sermon on the Mount. I really like the idea. I have had this card at my desk for years. It's a great reminder of what is worth upholding


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Thalidomide and Tegafur/Uracil(UFUR) in the Treatment of Advanced Colorectal Cancer (UFUR)
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00890188
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified May 2009 by National Cheng-Kung University Hospital.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
First Posted : April 29, 2009
Last Update Posted : May 7, 2009
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Colorectal cancer is a major health problem in Western society contributing to a high mortality rate. Treatment options for the majority of patients with metastases are limited to cytotoxic chemotherapies. The first line chemotherapy containing with oxaliplatin is recommend by guideline. The use of antiangiogenic agents, either alone or in combination with other therapies may provide an alternative treatment modality in the management of these patients. Metronomic chemotherapy refers to the close, regular administration of a chemotherapeutic drug, over prolonged periods. The advantages of metronomic chemotherapy include reducing acute toxicities and sometimes surprisingly good activity against drug resistant tumors via antiangiogenic effect.
Thalidomide is an agent, which has shown potential in the treatment of hematological and solid tissue malignancies such as multiple myeloma via antiangiogenic mechanism. Tegafur/uracil (UFUR) is one of the effective chemotherapeutics reported to be an effective antiangiogenic agent in an animal model of metastatic colorectal cancers (CRCs).
In the present study, the investigators will try to use low dose metronomic schedule of thalidomide with tegafur/uracil regimen to see the anti tumor efficacy in recurrent and metastasis colorectal cancer patients after oxaliplatin-contained chemotherapy.
The primary endpoints are overall response rate and clinical benefit and the secondary endpoint were to determine the progression free survival, and duration of objective response, the overall survival (OS) and to assess the safety profile. This is a prospective phase II study. After having checked all eligibility criteria, patients will be treated with Tegafur/Uracil (TU) regimen. About 34 patients will be enrolled.
|Condition or disease
|Colon Cancer
|Drug: THALIDOMIDE and UFUR
|Phase 2
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Estimated Enrollment :
|34 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|The Feasibility of Combing THALIDOMIDE and UFUR in the Treatment of Advanced Colorectal Cancer After Oxaliplatin-Contained Chemotherapy
|Study Start Date :
|January 2009
|Estimated Primary Completion Date :
|December 2010
|Estimated Study Completion Date :
|June 2011
|Experimental: THALIDOMIDE and UFUR
Drug: THALIDOMIDE and UFUR
T: Thalidomide (50): 150 mg/d ((1# tid) U: UFUR(100) 300 mg/d (1# tid) 28 days for one cycle
- Overall response(CR+PR) and Clinical benefit (CR+PR+SD) [ Time Frame: 3 months ]
- To determine the progression free survival, overall survival (OS)and assess the safety profile [ Time Frame: 3 months ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Histologically or cytologically confirmed colorectal carcinoma
- Patients must have received at least one oxaliplatin-contained chemotherapy before the study and did not want to receive or tolerate irinotecan- contained chemotherapy
- Presence of at least one measurable disease which is defined as lesion that can be measured in at least 1 dimension as 20 mm with conventional CT or 10 mm with spiral CT scan
- Age ≥ 18 year, ECOG performance status 0, 1, 2, 3
- White blood cell (WBC) ≥ 3,000/mm3, absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,500/mm3, platelets ≥ 100,000/mm3 and hemoglobin ≥ 8 mg / dl
- Serum creatinine level 2.0 mg/dL or lower
- Serum bilirubin less than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal range (ULN)
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) less than 2.5 times the ULN if no demonstrable liver metastases or less than 5 times the ULN in the presence of liver metastases
- Require to wait 28 days before entry onto the study after being treated with any immunotherapy, or biologic systemic (including any target therapy)
- Written informed consent to participate in the trial
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of CNS metastasis
- Other malignancy with the exception of curative treated non-melanoma skin cancer or cervical carcinoma in situ within 5 years prior to the entry of study
- Less than 4 weeks since previous treatment
- Concomitant illness that might be aggregated by chemotherapy. For examples, active, non-controlled infection or other active, non-controlled disease such as congestive heart failure, angina pectoris, respiratory insufficiency, arrhythmia. It depends on investigation's decision.
- Women of child-bearing potential without using a reliable and appropriate contraceptive method during study period
- Pre existent sensory or motor neurotoxicity > grade 2 according to National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Toxicity Criteria (CTC) (disabling paresthesia and/or significant motor loss)
- Patients who are receiving other concomitant chemotherapy, radiotherapy or any other investigational therapy
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00890188
|Contact: Peng Chan Lin, MD
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HCM CITY (VNS) — HCM City Television is set to broadcast the second season of Kham Pha Viet Nam (Taste of Viet Nam) hosted by well-known American chef Robert Danhi starting on July 18 on its HTV 7.
Danhi will take viewers to 19 provinces and cities in the 26 episodes of the programme.
The destinations are spread all over the country, Ly Minh Phuong Quynh, the show's production manager, said.
"From the neglected but poetic highlands like Ha Giang, Yen Bai, to Phu Tho, Bac Ninh, and the land of rice, Thai Binh," she said.
The subject for this season is Bien Dao Que Huong (Sea and islands), she said, adding that Danhi would introduce beautiful islands in Phu Yen, Binh Dinh, Quang Ngai, Ha Tien, and Ca Mau to viewers.
Malaysian Chew Han Tah, the show's director, said: "Four out of the 26 episodes were shot in the most beautiful islands of Viet Nam – Cat Ba, Con Dao, Phu Quoc, and Ly Son. These islands are amazing with the Vietnamese cultural, lifestyle, nature, and historical value that is worthy of being shown to the world.
"We are not only looking at producing TOVN for domestic viewers but also for international viewers."
Chew said Danhi does lots of unexpected things in the show like jumping into a waterfall, fishing, snorkelling, climbing a tree, catching wild crabs with the hand, and eating raw snake heart.
"He is truly an adventure chef."
Danhi said he was just back from Con Dao Island where he had "a life-changing experience".
"I was really impressed by the effort made by your government's forestry service and how they are saving endangered sea turtles.
"A small group of our crew camped out on the island so I could help protect the precious turtle eggs. The next morning I actually let some of the cutest little turtles out into the crystal clear sea to hopefully survive and come back 35 years from now. "
Robert also travelled to Phu Quoc, where he said the nuoc mam nhi (fish sauce) is unforgettable."
"The smallest fish can create an immense flavour when they are treated with care. The beaches are beautiful and there is such an abundance of impressive and delicious seafood.
"Viet Nam has some of the most beautiful islands. We savored the sand grown garlic in Ly Son island, fished for crab, and explored Cat Ba island. The islands impressed me so much with their friendly people, crystal clear waters, and delicious seafood.
"In the centre I will never forget Phu Yen's millions of years old geometrically shaped volcanic rock formations that line the sea's edge. I was allowed to cook right on top of them using local seafood."
He also had some great experiences in the north.
"Yen Bai's gorgeous ancient hand-carved rice terraces produce aromatic sticky rice, strong rice wine, and charcoal roasted fish in villager's homes."
Nguyen Thi Khanh, deputy chairwoman of the HCM City Tourism Association, said the city's tourism sector is proud of the programme, which deserves to be a representative promoting Viet Nam's tourism attractions.
Do Van Buu Dien, CEO of Dien Quan Media which produces the show, said US network Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) would broadcast the first season of Taste of Viet Nam in September.
It had been hosted by renowned Chinese-American chef Martin Yan and broadcast in Viet Nam last year.
He expected to have the series shown in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia next year. — VNS


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Bush fumbles on pardons
President Bush always has had a reputation for being tight in his exercise of the presidential pardon. Oddly, the pardon is the one area in which his power is absolute - a president essentially can pardon or commute the sentence of any felon for any reason - yet this is the rare executive power Bush has chosen to underutilize. So much for his compassionate conservatism.
Last Monday, a New York Times opinion piece written by George Lardner, an associate at the Center for the Study of the Presidency, reported that Roger Adams, the Department of Justice Pardon Attorney under President Clinton and Bush, had been transferred to a new DOJ position. The transfer followed a December 2007 Inspector General's audit that found that Adams had acted improperly when he described a drug convict seeking a pardon as "about as honest as you could expect from a Nigerian."
It remains unclear whether Adams is a major factor behind the meager number of pardons issued by Bush, who has issued a stingy 142 pardons and - even stingier - a mere five sentence commutations since assuming office in 2001. Ultimately, the responsibility lies with a president who has shown no interest in freeing offenders convicted of often draconian federal mandatory-minimum sentences - unless the offender is the convicted lying and justice-obstructing former White House aide, Lewis "Scooter" Libby.
It's true that Bill Clinton tarnished the pardon process by issuing 140 last-minute pardons without proper review - to such unworthies as billionaire fugitive Marc Rich, who was hiding in Switzerland following a 51-count, 1983 indictment for tax evasion, racketeering and illegal trading. Bush has erred in freeing few prisoners despite the record number of felons in federal prison.
The pardon attorney's office has been outrageously slow in processing applications. The backlog of applications exceeded 3,000 last year. We recognize the need for careful review, as the administration should look for inmates with clean prison records, a history of nonviolence and credible stories. But with a large number of first-time non-violent drug offenders serving hard time, Bush has both a moral duty and strong practical motivation to show more mercy, not less.
In his 2004 State of the Union address, Bush hailed America as the "land of the second chance." In his last year in office, George W. Bush has an opportunity to show Americans outside his narrow voter base that he believes his rhetoric and wants to help all American families.
Serena Nunn can show the way. At age 19, Nunn drove her drug dealer boyfriend as he plied his sorry trade - for which she was sentenced to 15 years in prison. President Clinton commuted her sentence in July 2000, after a prosecutor and judge supported Nunn's petition.
Now Nunn is a law school graduate. "I had the opportunity to redeem myself," Nunn told the House Judiciary Committee last year, but hundreds of other Americans are serving excessive sentences for low-level crimes. The mercy that freed Libby is beyond their reach, and that is wrong.


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Ghost Stories
The long, winter evenings have been here for a while, but as its winter solstice and we're edging closer to Christmas, we thought it a good time to discuss the ghost story and its enduring appeal. Do we like to be scared? Are Irish and British writers particularly adept at the form? We talk spooky narratives with John Boyne, author of This House is Haunted and Kate Mosse, founder of the Orange Prize for Fiction and author of a new short story collection The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales.
If you'd like to visit the crypt of St Michan's mentioned in the MR James story Lost Hearts – details are available here (they certainly are unsettling and intriguing in equal measure):
Daphne du Maurier
Daphne Du Maurier's novels and short stories were consistently adapted for film and gave us some classic cinematic experiences. This year sees the anniversaries of three of her most famous works: gothic romance Rebecca (75), Nicolas Roeg's Don't Look Now (40) and Hitchcock's The Birds (50). But what is it about du Maurier's writing that translates so well to the big screen?
Liam Geraghty talks to writer Anna Carey (www.obrien.ie/anna-carey) and filmmaker and lecturer Steven Benedict (www.stevenbenedict.ie/) about Du Maurier's work.


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Basic Rules of Design Composition and Photography
There are universal rules of design that the viewer will, on some level, respond to favorably if all the elements are in place.
Get the most out of your photos and create artwork you will be proud to hang on your walls.
Don't forget about the basics. Whatever you are using to capture images, be sure your device has a charged battery and enough memory for additional files.
Keep the Horizon Level
- If possible, try to arrange your composition with odd numbers of objects, since this tends to be perceived as more balanced than even numbers.
- Be sure to have a focal point that draws the viewer into your image.
- Some of the most striking compositions will have the main subject off-center, not in the middle of the frame.
Shoot at the Best Time of Day
Some of the best light is right before and after sunrise and sunset. You'll get a softer, warmer light than in the middle of the day, and because the sun is low it will produce interesting shadows.
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If possible, try to choose a simple background. You want your main subject to be the focal point, so remove any elements that don't add to the composition.
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ELDER MUSIC: Some Jazz
Sunday, 13 September 2009
You never know who you're going to meet on the internet and I came to know Peter Tibbles (bio here) via email over the past couple of years. His extensive knowledge of most genres of music and his excellent taste became apparent only gradually (Peter's not one to toot his horn) but once I understood, I knew he needed his own column at Time Goes By - or, better, that TGB needed his column - which appears here each Sunday. You can find previous Elder Music columns here.
When I first pondered this topic, it was suggested that I include other musicians besides Miles Davis. In spite of this gross generalization about my jazz listening, my favorite in this category is actually Thelonious Monk, not Miles.
Now, everyone knows Miles' "Kind of Blue." What, you don't? Quick, run out and buy it now. I'll wait for you. Go on. I'm still here. Grab the car keys. They're over there by the window where you left them. Go.
They've gone, the non-Kind of Blue people. Good. I can play a bit of Monk until they return. This one will separate the men from the boys. Funny thing, we never seem to separate the women from the girls. I wonder why that is.
Monk's take on Just a Gigolo.
Okay, you're back. What took you so long? Couldn't find a parking spot? Oh, well. Gracious, how many disks did you buy? Never mind. Put them over there, you can play them later. I'm not featuring anything from "Kind of Blue" because you can do that yourself now. You probably bought "Sketches of Spain" as well, so that's out.
So, heads up for Miles Davis playing Some Day My Prince Will Come.
It's a bit hard to find a suitable John Coltrane track to play. Not because there aren't any - to the contrary they're in abundance, but it comes down to what Miles said in his autobiography about his playing: "John, not every track you play has to be two hours long."
Here he is with the Red Garland trio with a lovely tune called Slow Dance.
Bill Evans. Davis said, "I've sure learned a lot from Bill Evans. He plays the piano the way it should be played". I don't really know what that means. With the fingers, perhaps?
He played with Miles for a short time, but most notably for, yep, you're right, the "Kind of Blue" sessions.
After leaving Miles he formed his own trio (bass and drums), an instrumental form I particularly like. Unfortunately, he had a serious drug problem for much of his career that didn't seem to affect his music, but it certainly affected his life. His body gave up the ghost in 1980. This is Very Early.
Duke Ellington is usually thought of as a composer and bandleader. However, he did appear in small groups now and then. There's a particularly fine album he made with John Coltrane called, not particularly originally, "Duke Ellington & John Coltrane". The track's called In a Sentimental Mood.
There's so much more. There will, no doubt, be another jazz post.


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One day, you wake up and there it is, another of life's downers poking you rudely in the eye: you need a "family car". All those dreams involving a racy two-seater for you and her have come to nought, your bank balance is not, after all, a bottomless gold mine, and, disappointingly, the kids refuse to walk to every play-date within a 10-mile radius.
The question is, how much do you – until now the chief purveyor of stylish and fun cars – have to compromise in your quest to carry multiple people and the inexplicable stuff that accumulates in boots?
Thankfully, the answer is, not as much as you might have thought. For a start, there's a wide choice of shapes and sizes on the market, so much so in fact that there really is something to suit all tastes: straightforward MPVs like the Vauxhall Zafira, Citroën C4 Picasso or Ford S-Max, SUVs like the Volvo XC90, Kia Sorento or Land Rover Discovery, crossovers such as the Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai iX35, and the original family transporter, the estate car.
The devil is in the driving pleasure, however. If you already like a sedate cruise with good forward vision, then an SUV won't seem like a compromise. If storage solutions are your main love in life, you'll have endless fun thinking of innovative ways to pack the kids into MPVs. But if you've only recently ended a bachelor's love affair with an Alfa Brera or Porsche Boxster, and are therefore used to something that handles well, the only solution, my poor disillusioned friend, is an estate.
We've recently said goodbye to our long-term test estate, a BMW 520d Touring model, and the driving pleasure has been all ours. Just because it's the practical version doesn't mean BMW has gone soft on it. The suspension set-up remains rock solid, which means rewarding handling for the driver but a headache for passengers. Actually, as the driver, I have to say the ride was a little too rock solid even for me. There's only so much thudding and crashing over broken surfaces that one can cope with on a Saturday morning.
Bricks for wheels aside, though, the BMW is a joy to drive. The steering has that gratifying BMW resistance that makes you feel you're holding quality in your hands. We needn't have worried about the four-cylinder, two-litre diesel engine: its 184bhp and 280lb ft never let us down while overtaking or accelerating out of trouble and, while we didn't touch the quoted economy of 55.4mpg Combined, we did return an average 43mpg in similar conditions (a mixture of one or two short urban runs in the week and a couple of 80-mile motorway trips at weekends), which is satisfactory, if not brilliant. It is the bestselling engine for this model in Britain, and makes the most sense given fuel prices.
The BMW 5-series Touring boot is the size you'd expect for such a long estate, so loading is great, but parking requires a careful sizing up of the available space. The most pleasant surprise, however, is the leg room for rear passengers, which, even when the front seats are two thirds of the way back, still leaves ample leg room for 6ft adults to stretch out and recline in the super-comfy rear seats.
We tested the SE version, which has a list price of £30,380 that doesn't include the £8,610 of options we had. What you do get as standard is part-electric seat adjustment in the front, a six-speed manual transmission (we had the optional £1,495 eight-speed automatic gearbox, which changes ratios seamlessly) and a depressingly stark black leather and silver trim; a minimalist step too far, even for BMW.
Interior niggles included not being able to make the car recognise our iPod – no doubt there was a simple solution, but not one that the handbook could help us with. I just wanted to plug it in and not have it say "auxiliary option not connected". "Yes it is!" I'd shout fruitlessly, while driving past many BMW dealerships who could probably have helped me, but I'm the same as men with directions in that regard – never admit you haven't got a clue.
Furthermore, when I turn the engine off in a car, I expect everything to stop, and that includes windscreen wipers and the radio: I have turned off the engine and am therefore obviously ceasing this journey. It took me a while to realise I had to press the stop/start button once more to enable me to unload without Lionel Richie blaring out in the street.
Another small frustration is the ventilation system. What's happened to car ventilation? One gets the sense it's disappeared off the list of drawing-board priorities, but what's more annoying on a wet motorway journey than constantly twiddling buttons to demist the windscreen while allowing your passengers to breathe? Unless I had the air flowing at max rate onto the windscreen, we steamed up.
Generally, though, a 5-series Touring is a fine car, capable of pleasing every occupant. It's a svelte beast since its redesign, and that old BMW magic still works its way through the wheels to your fingertips, making you glad you had a family, after all.


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Charges have stacked up quickly for a Milwaukee man, who identified himself only as 'Fonzi' during a traffic stop. When asked to step out of the car, the man dug himself in a bit deeper by taking off, only to be apprehended when a Good Samaritan pointed out his hiding place under a hot tub in a back yard. He is facing multiple charges including obstructing an officer, attempting to flee or elude an officer, and OWI 3rd offense.
When someone resists or obstructs an officer, interfering with a law enforcement agents attempt to make an arrest, they may be charged with a Class H felony, which in this case involves someone knowingly giving false information or when an individual flees of hides from an officer.
A third Wisconsin DUI OWI conviction may result in a minimum of 45 days in jail to a maximum of one year, plus fines. The higher the BAC, a refusal to take a field sobriety test, or cases where a minor under the age of 16 is in the car, will only increase the consequences. Those found guilty of an OWI Third Offense will have their license revoked or suspended.
When charged with obstruction, it is important to remember that refusal to provide one's name is not sufficient grounds for obstruction, but providing false information such as "my name is Fonzi" may be. In cases of obstructing arrest, it must be proven that the accused knew the officer was acting under official, lawful authority. A uniformed police officer sporting a badge and driving a marked police vehicle with lights flashing are perhaps the most obvious indication of an officer acting within their official and lawful authority.
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With just under 50% of Tasmania covered in reserves, heritage listed sites, and national parks, it is no wonder it's known for its natural beauty. Also being the most mountainous state in Australia, Tasmania gives way to incredible opportunities like our Dove Canyon Experience - Concession; a stunning combination of adventure, adrenalin and the rugged wilderness, perfect for those nature loving thrill seekers to see some of what our southernmost state has to show the world.
The Dove River – found on the edge of Cradle Mountain, just 2 and a half hours from the city of Launceston – hosts the Dove Canyon, where the group will experience rugged Tasmania at its best. They will spend their 6 to 8-hour day exploring the canyon and journey through areas not many have seen, all led by their experienced guides who have won an impressive range of awards for their tours.
Once they begin their journey, they will enjoy adrenalin inducing activities such as, hiking (including a steep hill to traverse at the end); abseil down steep but stunning cliffs and rock faces; jump over waterfall down to crisp, fresh Tassie waters; swim in rock pools and river of a post-card beauty; and enjoy natural rock waterslides created by nature, all part of the gorgeous 50-metre-deep Dove Canyon, made form pretty quartzite. As part of their day-long adventure, they will be provided with a delectable gourmet lunch, as well as hot drinks and even some chocolate!
No previous abseiling experience is required, just a thirst for adventure, and be physically fit enough to perform he above activities, be able to swim, and be 15 years of age and above. Being a challenge for both the body and the mind, this adventure reaps a feeling of accomplishment; a rewarding experience that takes them closer to nature. All safety equipment will be provided by the experience provider, and each participant will receive their own helmet, buoyancy vest and wetsuit.
The Dove Canyon Experience runs every day from the start of November to the end of April to utilise the best Tasmanian weather for this unique adventure. Perfect for a Tassie local to explore a new area of their home, or an exciting and unforgettable experience for those wanting to visit the beautiful state. Everything But Flowers experience vouchers are redeemable directly with the experience provider with full details provided upon purchase. Recipients have 3 years to use the full value of the voucher.


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First off, thanks to the huge crowd of folks who were on hand Saturday to help us celebrate Free Comic Book Day! We hope you had as much fun as we did. Thanks also to all of our guest artists who offered up their time and skills to make it a memorable event. Don't forget that HeroesCon's 30th Anniversary is only a little over a month away, so make sure to purchase your tickets soon. Now on to the week's new releases!
1) Frankenstein Alive Alive #1
Steve Niles and Bernie Wrightson helm this new series that picks up right where Mary Shelley's Frankenstein novel ends. Wrightson's work on adapting that classic novel is one of the true hallmarks of comics horror, and Niles is a writer who not only reveres that work, but classic horror in general. If you haven't read horror comics in a while, this is the place to get back into them. Also, don't forget that both Niles and Wrightson will be returning to HeroesCon next month!
This classic story from Stan Lee and Moebius receives a new hardcover treatment this week. Aside from being a classic Silver Surfer story, this is probably where many of us who came of age in the eighties first saw the artwork of the late, great Moebius. If you've always wanted to find a story to introduce yourself to the work of this genius, here's a great place to start.
3) Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand #5
The pulp hero from the pages of Hellboy and B.P.R.D. sees another great miniseries come to a close this week. The collective works of Mike Mignola, John Arcudi and cover artist Dave Johnson are nothing if not reliable. While they are all their usual entertaining selves, this series really benefitted from the work of artist Tonci Zonjic, who made a name for himself on last year's Who Is Jake Ellis? series. With Lobster Johnson, Zonjic really showed his skill at interpreting the adventures of a past pulp hero in a way that still feels new and exciting. Here's hoping he'll do some more work in the Mignola-verse down the line.
In the vast Marvel Universe, where do you turn if you just want to read a single, stand alone issue featuring your favorite wall-crawling superhero? Look no further than Avenging Spider-Man, where over short arcs (many times no longer than a single issue), you can see Spidey team up with his Avenger pals for no nonsense, action packed stories. This issue features the creative team of Kathryn and Stuart Immonen teaming Spidey up with She Hulk. Expect plenty of action, humor and charm from arguably the best husband/wife creative team around. Don't forget, you can meet them both next month at HeroesCon!
5) Captain America and Hawkeye #630
For those who haven't noticed, the long running Captain America title has become something of a team up book. In short arcs you'll see Cap team up with various characters in self contained stories. This is also a good series to pick up if you haven't been reading any Avengers titles, but saw the movie and want to find a good place to start. This is the second issue to feature Cap and Hawkeye, and has the pair fighting some mutated dinosaurs underground. Along with this title, writer Cullen Bunn wrote this week's Wolverine #306 and the Spider-man Season One HC, showing that he's quickly becoming one of Marvel's go-to writers.
> Bonus Picks of the Week: Fairest #3, Fatale #5, Batman #9, Essential Black Panther vol. 1 TP, Takio #1, Spider-man Season One HC, Hulk Smash Avengers #2, Wolverine and the X-men #10, Uncanny X-force #25 and Walking Dead #97.


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March 27, 2018 (KHARTOUM) - German Ambassador to Sudan Ulrich Kluckner said they agreed with the Sudanese government to make contacts with Darfur holdout groups to convince them to join the national dialogue and the drafting of the permanent constitution in preparation to participate in the 2020 elections.
On Tuesday, the German envoy discussed with the Sudanese presidential assistant Faisal Hassan Ibrahim the latest developments in Sudan's peace process and the African Union efforts in this regard.
Following the meeting, Kluckner stressed his country's support for the African mediation efforts to resolve the differences between the Sudanese government and the rebel movements and the Sudan Call to achieve peace in the country.
He pointed out that they would contact the Darfur rebels and to seek to create a conducive climate to enable the opposition to join the national dialogue and participate in the drafting of the constitution ahead of the 2020 elections.
The German ambassador added the meeting also discussed the development aid to Sudan, saying the German Cooperation Agency "GIZ" has opened two new offices in Gedaref and South Darfur states to provide development aid to the residents.
He welcomed the lifting of the U.S. economic sanctions on Sudan, saying his country would discuss with Washington ways to remove Sudan's name from the U.S. list of countries sponsors of terrorism as soon as possible.
The government and the opposition Sudan Call alliance including the political forces and the armed movements signed in March and August 2016 the Roadmap Agreement brokered by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) including several steps towards their participation in a national constitutional process inside Sudan.
However, the parties failed to sign a cessation of hostilities and humanitarian agreements that are seen crucial before to move forward in the roadmap implementation process.
Following a five-day meeting in Paris this month, the Sudan Call accused the government of repudiating the roadmap by holding a dialogue without the participation of the opposition.
The alliance also reviewed the roadmap and called for holding an inclusive dialogue, saying it has sent an official letter to the AUHIP containing a detailed position on the agreement on the bases of the United Nations-African Union resolutions.


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Coming off the back of a monumental victory over Saracens at the AJ Bell last weekend, Sale travel to Welford Road on Saturday afternoon looking to continue their push for a top-four place against fellow play-off hopefuls Leicester Tigers. Here's three things to watch out for:
Cusiter and MacLeod
With Danny Cipriani back with England ahead of their clash against Ireland on Sunday, Sale will turn once again to Nick MacLeod to lead the team from the fly-half spot. MacLeod impressed mightily against London Welsh (although there are few players who wouldn't) as he linked up extremely well with Chris Cusiter and their fellow backs as Sale ran in eight tries a fortnight ago. Cusiter was not named in Scotland's 23 to play Italy and has therefore been released back to Sale to play this weekend and his and MacLeod's linkup play will be crucial against a much sterner test in Leicester Tigers.
Scrum parity
I said last week that if Sale were able to maintain parity at the scrum with Saracens they would have the chance to win. Indeed they did just that and more, spending big portions of the game with their forward pack in the ascendancy en route to a magnificent victory. It will be the exact same situation against Tigers on Saturday, whose pack showed their might last week decimating London Irish in a war of attrition at the Madjeski. Even without the Youngs brothers, Tom Croft and Dan Cole, Leicester's set-piece is what their gameplan is built around and Sale will need to go toe-to-toe with the Tigers' forwards if they have any chance of bringing their backs into the game and winning.
No Will Addison
Towards the end of last week's Saracens game, Will Addison fell awkwardly on his right knee and was brought off (albeit under his own power) immediately. This week, his is the most conspicuous absence from a near full-strength Sale first team and considering the Cumbrian's injury history, one fears another long-term injury lay-off is never far away from one of Sale's most impressive backs this season. However in his steed Tom Arscott is back into the Sale first team and Tom Brady makes a welcome return to the starting 23 following his Super Bowl victory on the bench as he looks to redeem his first team place. Brady has been working hard on fixing the issues that lead to his dropping earlier this season by Steve Diamond and the impact he makes off the bench is something to keep an eye on.
Prediction: Leicester Tigers 21 - 17 Sale Sharks
Sale have struggled extensively at Welford Road in recent years and collapsed spectacularly there earlier this season in the LV Cup, 29-13. Leicester are missing a number of key players through injury or international duty, but such is their strength in depth, they are still able to put out a formidable looking side. If Sale can keep the set-piece equal and numb its importance in the game, they will once again have a chance to snatch a famous victory. Its going to be close but Leicester's home advantage plus the absence of Sale's Danny Cipriani and Will Addison means I predict Tigers win a close one.
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3 characteristics of toxic people
Toxic people share three distinct traits: narcissism, a thirst for power and the inability to deal with negative emotions, says MIT Leadership Center founder Deborah Ancona. What to do with such people depends on how much authority you have and whether indirect approaches have been tried.
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Ask these 10 questions to judge your leadership quality
You can judge the quality of your leadership by considering how your mood or communication style affects others and whether people seek your advice, writes John Stoker. "If people know they can come to you with questions and concerns and are responded to in a positive way, they won't hesitate to communicate with you," he writes.
6 questions executives should ask before solving problems
Decisively putting out fires becomes less effective for executives as they move up the ranks, writes executive coach Ed Batista. He offers six questions to assess the problem, the options available and who will make the final decision.
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3 questions to ask before having a meeting
Meetings should not be held unless leaders can affirm that they are necessary, define their purpose and ascertain the role of all participants, write Aaron De Smet, Gregor Jost and Leigh Weiss. "Your goal should be to treat your leadership capacity -- a finite resource -- as seriously as your company treats financial capital (an equally finite one)," they write.
The 2 long-ago mistakes that doomed Sears
Sears might have peaked as far back as 1969, when two-thirds of Americans shopped there, but a succession of bad CEO choices and a decision to focus on financial and insurance services ultimately set the retail giant on a long path of decline. Jim Collins' book "How the Mighty Fall" describes how arrogant companies fail, and his framework describes Sears' journey eerily well, write Geoff Colvin and Phil Wahba.
Use this process to make better decisions
Good decision-making requires understanding the desired outcome, the choices available and the timeline, writes Mike Figliuolo. Even after a decision is made, communicated and carried out, a re-evaluation process will be needed to adjust to current conditions.
Smarter Communication
Stop using words that make you sound weak
Using words and phrases such as "a little," "sort of" or "maybe" can undercut your power, writes Christine Comaford. "Verbal qualifiers, or splitters, are phrases that make leaders look weak as they enable us to avoid taking a verbal stand," she writes.
Stop using these morale-killing phrases
Phrases such as "I'm the boss" or "You're doing it wrong," deflate people's motivation, writes Lolly Daskal. "When you're in a leadership position, it's especially important to think before you speak," she argues.
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How to stop avoiding confrontation
Choosing to ignore hard conversations or conflict wastes time and resources for your company, writes Marlene Chism, who advises looking at the advice of Carol Dweck. Altering your mindset before going into these types of conversations can help make you "conflict competent," Chism writes.
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Brene Brown says she tries daily to push herself out of her comfort zone because the "idea that we can be brave and comfortable" is false. "You gotta embrace the suck of vulnerability and you have to remember that as long as your intentions are in the right place for what you shared and how you're sharing, it's not supposed to be comfortable," she asserts.
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Laboratory Report
In the fourth coming years, it is anticipated that 3D technology will dominate the world. As it can be seen by most individuals, the technology of 3D printing is utilized in various fields such as the medical industry, automotive and aerospace among other areas. According to Yossef and Chen (2015), 3 Dimensional Printing (3D) refers to the manufacturing process which involves the building layers for purposes of creating three-dimensional solid objects from digital models. This technology allows for mass customization as well as other complex shapes that cannot be produced through other channels of production.
This technology, therefore, helps in eliminating the process of tool production. It is also associated with the reduction of the waste stream. Due to such benefits, the technology of 3D printing has gained popularity in the diverse fields that have been previously mentioned. In the video that has been provided for this laboratory report, a description of a 3D printed Concrete Castle has been provided and in this film, Andrey Rudenko, a developed 3-D concrete printer has provided an explanation to the various aspects that are involved in the technology of 3D printing in concrete works.
According to Rudenko, it had been 2 years since he started toying with the 3D printing idea which he thought was able to construct homes. According to his vision of using the technology, he needed a light and portable stable machine to produce the sections. Having built a small printer by using plastic as the main material, he started his experiments on the enlargement of the printer through the utilization of various mixes of cement. After a journey of two years, Rudenko finally arrived at building the first 3D printed concrete castle in the world.
The building of the world's first 3D concrete castle required many resources and most individuals thought that Rudenko would not succeed in the project. However, according to him, he was lucky enough to obtain adequate invaluable input and support from other people within the community. At the moment, he states that he is in the process of building redesigning this printer on the basis of the lessons that he had learned in his first attempt. In this case, his priority is to ensure that the upgraded printer would be ready for the new project that he has in mind.
From a general perspective, in the film that has been provided concerning the 3D printing technology, I have learned that there are numerous challenges that can be associated with the development and use of this technology just as provided by Andrey Rudenko, the developer of the first 3D concrete castle in the world. First, as stated in the film, one of the major challenges that are faced by the developers and users of this technology is the lack of adequate resources. The cost of equipment and products is extremely high thus posting a great challenge.
It is considerably easy and inexpensive to print using plastic. However, on the contrary, some of the metal printers that are used by large companies can cost many thousands of dollars thus posting a great challenge. Besides, there is a wide knowledge gap using 3D printing. This, in other words, means that as the use of 3D printer technology continues to infiltrate the market, the number of employees with the background knowledge concerning the technology continues to be lower as compared to the number that is expected in the market. Therefore, from an individual perspective, I think that the use of this technology will continue to face challenges of greater heights due to the inadequate persons with the knowledge that can help in the spread of its use in the current market.
Yossef, M., & Chen, A. (2015). Applicability and limitations of 3D printing for civil structures.


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Devonshire Veterinary Clinic is excited to introduce a new platform that allows pet parents to help tailor their dog or cat's wellness routine.
The Pet Wellness Report (PWR) is an online, standardized questionnaire that helps our veterinarians identify your pet's specific needs, even highlighting potential health risks that might appear down the road.
Simply go online and fill out this form before or after your pet's visit. Our veterinarians are able to take those results and pair them with your pet's blood tests and parasites screenings to create a tailored preventive care plan or treatment plan that will keep your pet happy and healthy for years to come.
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We put a lot of weight on the importance of community. People, working together, can do amazing things in their community and beyond. That's why we work with community groups as well as doing individual, private garden design.
We also believe passionately in the potential for permaculture design to help transform gardening and our relationship with green spaces in towns and cities.
So Patch of the Planet is launching a new permaculture network and hands-on permaculture practice group in Warrington. In a promising sign of the potential of permaculture, the launch event, in mid-April, filled up fast and we had to close bookings a week before the event itself.
If you are interested in supporting, building and sharing permaculture practice to work with others, we'd urge you to get involved with the network. To stay in touch and hear about what's happening next, join the Warrington Permaculture Network Facebook group.
As part of this same initiative, Patch of the Planet will be running a very low-cost, hands-on permaculture learning group in South -Warrington. The group will focus on immersive, shared learning, investigating the principles and practices of permaculture. As we go, we will design and transform an outdoor community space making it as abundant and thriving as we can. It's an experiment and we're looking forward to it!
It's open to all. To get involved with the group, or find out more, get in touch.
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$605K fine levied against company for I-9 violations
The Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) imposed the fine against an event design and production company after an I-9 enforcement audit uncovered a bevy of violations. Read More
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"...grant recipients announced yesterday by the Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation include a high-school debate coach, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and a glass expert whose work is featured in Seattle's City Hall."
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Force Adrian Peterson To 'Switch' His Name
The recent Adrian Peterson controversy is one with many possible angles and viewpoints. Is it okay to beat a four-year-old child with a switch and rip open his scrotum if it is going to make him behave? We'll never know. Is it okay to beat a 29-year-old man with a stick and puncture his nugget pouch for tearing into a four-year-old's gonad bag? There is no scientific answer.
But the most disturbing question of all is this: why has no one offered up a proposal that would force the NFL star to change his name to Adrian Beat-his-son? It shames him, it's a fun play on his real name, and the NFL would make even more money when Vikings fans have to re-buy updated number 28 'Beathisson' jerseys.
All I'm asking is for the government and NFL to give some good old fashioned public humiliation a shot.
The Minnesota Vikings Could Make History
I hope the Vikings lose the rest of their games. Here's why:
/1/ I don't care (emotionally) about sports.
/2/ I derive a sick, twisted pleasure from observing sports fans get sad about millionaires losing at a game.
And, #/3/, the most interesting reason of all: The '1' from the current 1-6 record came against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley Stadium in London. So, this season, the Minnesota Vikings are undefeated outside America. Inside America, they are winless. Has any team ever been so dominant in one country and so impotent in another? That's gotta be some sort of record.
Thousands Of Minnesotans Angry At Purple-Clad Man For Sucking At Throwing A Ball
From the Sports Desk:
This past Sunday, thousands of Minnesotans let the impotent performance of a man in tight purple clothing ruin their day. For some, the baffling emotional connection to fully mature adults toting a piece of dead animal over lines painted on grass is so strong that their mental health will be in jeopardy for the entire week, and most likely the next four months.
"Ponder will be lucky if he turns out to be an average quarterback. He's inconsistent. He frequently underthrows receivers," said Teddy Bloat, a man whose most recent job performance review contained the phrases "below average," "inconsistent," and "frequently underperforms."
Roger Mexico, an obese man who resides in Minneapolis, believes he could do better. "Put me out there, even I could hit Jennings in stride," he claimed. "Terry—think fast!" Mexico shouted as he threw a small rubber ball at his friend across the room, who was completely and utterly stationary in a recliner. The ball bounced off the wall four feet above Terry's head, hit a plate of nachos on the coffee table, scattering the popular snack everywhere, and finally settled under the couch next to a similar sphere that had come to rest there two years ago when Mexico was comparing his abilities to those of Donovan McNabb's.
"I thought they said he was smart. He's no smarter than a steaming pile of octogenarian," said Laszlo Jamf, who works as a low-level data entry clerk deep in the bowels of a large corporation. "It's funny, because 'octogenarian' literally means 'octopus shit.' So what I'm saying is that Ponder has less intelligence than the fecal matter of a cephalopod."
Kurt Mondaugen, a German mystic, had this to say: "I think what we learned from this article is that everyone, everywhere, is good at their job, and everyone who isn't that person sucks at their job."
Adios, Vikingos!
The Minnesota Vikings have wrapped up another season. The year-end analysis:
I'm thankful that a group of grown men in tights trying to carry part of a dead animal across a chalk line doesn't affect my emotions.