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I've amassed a hefty collection pf cheap neckties from thrift stores and have posted one craft previously (DIY wine gift bags). And once I saw this necktie wreath project in Good Housekeeping, I obviously had to try it for myself!
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Upcycling Cheap Neckties from the Thrift Store
I knew that with my red front door, a festive July 4th decoration would look smashing. So, I decided to collect cheap neckties from the thrift store in patriotic colors and designs.
After gathering my patriotic ties, I cut each one to a 15″ length from the wide end.
To create this patriotic wreath, I used a standard wire wreath form from the thrift store.
First, I attached the cut end around the frame and pinned to itself with a safety pin; in the below photo, you are looking at the FRONT of the wreath frame.
Next, I wrapped the necktie tightly around itself so that about 2″-3″ of necktie pointed out from the edge of the wreath frame. Then, I simply pinned it in place; in the below photo, you are looking at the BACK of the wreath frame.
And then I did the same thing again, overlapping ever-so-slightly with the next necktie. I lined it up so that the wide corners touched so that I could, again, pin them together.
Here's how it looked from the front. And don't worry – those safety pins will disappear in a moment.
Patriotic Wreath Made from Cheap Neckties from the Thrift Store
I kept going around the wreath form with the cheap neckties.
When the entire wreath form was covered, I got out a needle and thread to add quick stitches to the following spots:
- Corners of neighboring neckties;
- Back of wrapped neckties (on top of the frame back; neighboring ties)
- Back of flap to wound tie (stitched to itself).
It didn't take long to do and it's possible you don't need to add the stitches, but it just made everything seem more secure. And of course, Cottonball had to help, which always makes me nervous when I'm sewing around him.
I tied a loop of red ribbon to the wire frame in the back and hung it on the front door. Such an awesome patriotic wreath / July 4th decoration, all made with cheap neckties from the thrift store!
So let me guess- now you're going to look for cheap neckties the next time you're out thrifting, right? Well, there are usually no shortage of them at the shops, BUT I do have some recommendations:
- Stiff ties work best (i.e., ties with "body" so that the flap stays in place);
- Silk is always wonderful, but don't pass up the much-teased-about polyester necktie. Why? See first bullet- poly ties are remarkably stiff;
- Hit various fashion eras- the different widths come in handy, not only for appearance but to help cover your entire wire wreath frame; and
- Never pay more than $1/necktie. More than that and you're overpaying for something you'll be cutting up.
If you enjoyed this upcycling idea for a July 4th decoration, then you may also like this Independence Day decoration to use on your porch or as a party centerpiece!
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To achieve this, several suggestions were put forth in a high-level dialogue held here today, including the setting up of a secretariat to address poaching in Belum-Temengor that would see engagement with various government agencies and non-governmental organisations.
World Worldlife Fund Malaysia chief executive officer and executive director Datuk Dr Dionysius S.K. Sharma said the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, who attended the dialogue, expressed his interest in the conservation efforts to ensure the engagement with some 5,000 Orang Asli in the area.
Dionysius said the secretariat, led by the state Economic Planning Unit, would include various agencies including the Wildlife and National Parks Department and the Armed Forces, as well as environmental non-governmental organisation.
"We are looking at implementing the efforts on Belum-Temenggor forest that can be used as a model nationwide.
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"In this respect, we are also looking at the tiger conservation plan that is currently being implemented by Nepal which saw success with zero poaching in 2011 and 2014," he said.
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5 Themes Found in Exodus and the New Testament
Leadership Resources training staff recently spent time together studying the book of Exodus. Below are some brief notes about how many Exodus themes fit into the whole of the Bible.
The book of Exodus tells the epic story of God delivering Israel out of slavery in Egypt, leading them in the desert, giving the law at Mt. Sinai, and records the construction of the tabernacle.
There are many great themes and doctrines taught through Exodus and many areas for application for us 3,000 years later after the coming of the anticipated Messiah. Jesus said in John 5:39-40 that all Scripture points to himself–and Exodus is no different.
Five themes that are found in Exodus and the New Testament:
1. There is but one God, the Creator who is sovereign and powerful.
All the world belongs to him and should know him and worship him alone. He is utterly worthy and deserving of praise and worship. No other master/idol will bring freedom. Exodus begins with a tyrannical master enslaving humanity and ends with service of the Lord that is perfect freedom.
The book of Romans describes unbelievers as "slaves to sin" (Romans 6:20). Through faith in Jesus and his death and resurrection, we are set free from sin and live for righteousness and walk in newness of life.
2. Knowing and making known.
"God also said to Moses, "Say this to the people of Israel, 'The Lord, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.' This is my name forever, and thus I am to be remembered throughout all generations."" Exodus 3:15
God wants to know Israel and make Himself known to the world. (See how often these ideas are mentioned in Exodus: 3:6-15, 5:2, 6:2-8, 7:17, 8:10, 22, 9:14, 29, 10:2, 11:7, 14:4, 18, 16:6-12, 18:11, 29:46, 33:12-17.)
God's wants to be known by all people. God reveals himself progressively as the book unfolds as the God who remembers, who rules, rescues, judges, speaks, provides, and dwells among his people. By the time of Jesus, this dwelling is even more profound and clear as Christ:
- 'tabernacled' among us (John 1:14)
- made the Father known (John 14:7)
- by the Spirit dwells in us and makes God known to our hearts (Ephesians 3:17)
3. The glory of God is revealed and his glory (weightiness/worth) is his character.
God is compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, forgiving and yet just. He is holy. He is jealous. Moses and Israel beheld his glory as God revealed his character and ways to them. We have beheld his glory even more clearly than they in the Lord Jesus Christ who dwelt among us full of grace (John 1:14).
Read Exodus for an encounter with the living God! The majestic character of God is revealed – mercy, justice, holiness, love, glory, faithfulness. We enter into the journey/pilgrimage of faith with all believers – rescued from slavery, carried by God, instructed by God and brought to worship and service of God.
4. God's grace always proceeds law.
God rescues, delivers, and THEN gives shape to the relationship by outlining the way his saved people ought live. The law was never given as means to gain blessing and salvation from God. Similarly in the NT Jesus calls a people to himself (a new Israel) and then gives them instruction for life in the Kingdom (so Matt 4:12-22 before Matt 5-8 and the Sermon on the Mount, see also Ephesians 2:1-10, Titus 2:11-14, 3:1-7).
5. Like Israel we are saved and freed for a purpose.
Freedom is not an end in itself. We are freed to serve and for God's glory. Exodus 19:3-6 is a key text in the Bible: Israel was chosen as holy and special people out of all nations for the sake of the nations. They were to be holy and priestly manifesting God to the world. We still are a chosen people with the same purpose (1 Peter 2, Titus 2).
The grace of God leads to godliness leads to good works while we wait for glory!
"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good." Titus 2:11-14


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The Blue Badge scheme is a Europe-wide scheme that entitles disabled people to additional parking rights. You do not have to be a driver or own a car to obtain a Blue Badge.
To obtain a Blue Badge you need to contact your local council or you can apply online. The badge costs £10
Automatic eligibility criteria:
People who may be issued with a badge without further assessment are those who are more than two years old and fall within one or more of the following descriptions:
- Are registered blind
- Receive the higher rate of mobility component of DLA
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- Receive 8 points or more under the "moving around" activity of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment(PIP)
- Has been both awarded a lump sum benefit at tariffs 1 – 8 of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and certified as having a permanent and substantial disability which causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking.
The eligibility criteria subject to further assessment.
People who may be issued with a badge after further assessment are those who are more than two years old and fall within one or more of the following descriptions:
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- Has a permanent and substantial disability that causes inability to walk or very considerable difficulty in walking.
In addition, children under the age of three may be eligible for a badge if they fall within either or both of the following descriptions:
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In London, you can park free on Blue Badge parking bays. However, some of the bays have a maximum stay period at certain times. Make sure you abide by the maximum stay period, display the clock or you may get fined.
The majority of the 33 London Borough allow you to park free and with no time limit on Pay & Display and Resident Bay. We strongly advise you to check before you park by calling us on 02073372339 or buy looking at The 3rd Edition on the Blue Badge Parking Guide for London.
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To find out more about where you can/cannot use your Blue Badge, we advise you to buy The 3rd Edition on the Blue Badge Parking Guide for London or visit your local council's website for more information.
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You can put the badge in the window of any car, as long as you are also in the vehicle yourself.
Blue Badge holders are also exempt from the Congestion Charge. It costs £10 to register for exemption and you can have two cars registered at any one time. To register for the exemption print this form or call Transport for All on 020 7737 2339 and we will send you one.
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Creating an online course is easy. Creating a good online course is a different story.
Everyone wants people to like the courses they make, but not every course is created equal. You can have two courses on the exact same subject yet one is preferred over the other. Why?
When it is all said and done the best courses deliver on their objectives and do so in a way that helps people remember. I have written plenty about making engaging content. It's something that every course creator needs to be thinking about.
If you are struggling in building out a flow for your course then you aren't alone. Despite having models like ADDIE or SAMR to guide the course creation process it isn't uncommon to still question the best way to present the content.
A Simple Guide
Having a framework for reference as you build your course is a great way to build momentum. Below is a formula that you can use to get started. This is a format that I have personally used when consulting Fortune 500 companies on their training program.
Tell the learner who the course is for and what it is they will be learning. It's possible that someone taking the course may realize that it's not for them – let them know upfront. If the course has keywords or other jorgon that will be used then you can define it here.
Outline the way things work "today" at a high-level. Include high-level process flows where necessary but don't get too granular into the details. The assumption is that the audience (that you defined in the baseline) already knows how things work today, but it never hurts to have a quick reminder.
Define the future state. Specifically, what changes will occur after they finish the course. This is where you make the case for why "life is better" after taking your course.
Now that you have defined the future state it's time to get the learner from the current state to that future. This is where you start presenting your material. The number of lessons or modules is up to you.
Use relevant case studies and examples to show the application of the material you presented. Make characters and scenarios something that learners can relate to.
Take a moment to address common questions. You can provide a form in your online course (or a forum) for people to submit questions and then you can answer them via email or webinars.
Once material and case studies have been thoroughly presented and questions have been answered then it's time for learners to practice what they learned. This is done with mock-simulations and assignments.
Give feedback on the practice scenarios to further drive home the main points of the course. Improve your course based on where learners struggled.


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Today, 90 years later, the golf club and course is still enjoyed by Camberley Heath golf club members' and visitors' alike. One of the golf courses many assets is its fairway's which have matured over the years. The golf course still retains many of the original features with the addition of a full irrigation system. In 1990 a new clubhouse was built with spacious locker rooms and shower facilities. The clubhouse also houses a magnificent restaurant on the first floor and golfers may also relax in the spacious bar overlooking the golf courses 18th green. Adjacent to the reception area is a well stocked professionals shop.
The sandy heathland has excellent drainage properties, resulting in fine year-round golfing conditions. Our own natural resource, a bore hole, provides a comprehensive irrigation system serving tees, fairways and greens. The new clubhouse, which was built in 1990, provides modern locker rooms with shower and changing facilities.
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Welcome readers, to the fifth installment of Being a Better Writer's Summer of Cliche Writing Advice! That's right, this is entry number five! For some of you, you know what that means, but there may be some newcomers here (as this summer series has pulled in a number of new readers) saying "Hey, what is this?"
It's pretty straightforward, really. One thing you'll notice as an author or even just as a fresh writer starting out is that once you openly declare yourself as such, advice just comes out of the woodwork. Everyone and their dog (and possibly their cat) just starts tossing advice at you that they heard … somewhere. Most of them probably couldn't say where, or they'll ascribe it to someone famous they're fairly certain wrote a book. But they heard it, and they've been told it's good advice, and when they hear that someone is planning on writing, well … they share it. They share all of it.
In other words, authors new and experienced often face a deluge of writing advice in the form of short, easily remembered phrases. Phrases that can quickly be read and repeated at a moment's notice. Phrases that sound pretty helpful.
But are they really? That's the real question here, and what Being a Better Writer's Summer of Cliche Writing Advice is all about. Are these short, simply sayings worth repeating? Are they useful to a new writer, or even an experienced one? Or are they the equivalent of a passer-by telling a mechanic to "check the brake pads" while they work on a transmission problem?
Each week, we look at a different cliche saying that writers hear constantly or see repeated online. We break it down, examine it, and see if it's really worth listening to, acknowledging, and passing on … or if it's something that does more harm than good, something that sounds good, but really isn't helpful.
With that said, let's get to it! And this week, we've got a classic to look over. This week, we discuss …
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Bee happy ..... bee lucky!
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An annual duck race, how English is that! Enjoy your champers, and those pups are beautiful. xxReplyDelete
Congratulations on your win! And WOW! Those are some pretty icy looking hail stones! You could get a headache if you got hit with enough of those!!! ^_^ReplyDelete
We had thunder and lightening but no hail stones - as my daughter used to call it henstucking instead of hailstoning. Cute. Puppies are adorable.ReplyDelete
My brooch arrived today - lovely - thank you very much - and pretty packaging too - thanks for the labels and magnet as well. :)ReplyDelete
You are one lucky ducky well done on both the wins, shame your little duck didnt come in as well for the triple win! Hehe at the skull poo. Scarlett xReplyDelete
We have a duck race in our village in the summertime xx Congrats on your wins :)ReplyDelete
My Mum has a duck race down the road from where they live. How cute are those puppies.....ReplyDelete
don't you go drinking all that champers! ;)
Lou xxx
Good choice with the champers! And there is something so delicious about the scent of very young puppies, I could 'smell' them as soon as I saw your picture! yum :)ReplyDelete
Congrats on winning a giveaway! I remembered one time i had the same duck race in Singapore, we did the same thing but yes i didnt win either but it was fun! But you're so lucky to win the raffle draw, enjoy the champagne!! i do see the poop looks like a skull, did you see the bird? or was it an evil bird? hehehe we're fortunate enough not to get the hail and thunder here but boy oh boy the wind is fierce here! Thanks for entering the giveaway! really appreciate it! xoxoReplyDelete
ha ha ha yes it definitely looks like a scull i say ;-)) Bless you making your hubby catch the hail stones ;-) We have had nothing but sunshine for nearly 2 weeks now but there is a thunder storm booked for the weekend so they say i am praying that it doesn't. Congratulations on your wins ;-)) Enjoy the rest of your week, dee xReplyDelete
Congrates on the giveaway! Wonderful wins! And I LOVE the duck race! Now how cute is that!!!ReplyDelete
It sounds like the PERFECT day to me! So wonderful!ReplyDelete
So nice all of it...the puppies are so darn cute. I was wondering if you could read my blog? I had another blogger tell me they could hardly read my blog....could you give me some input my dear friend. I love my gift's....I hope you got my other thank you.ReplyDelete
Let me know if you could about my blog. Thank you.
Now I want a puppy! Gorgeous. I love the duck race - where abouts was it? I'll make a note to go next year. I tried to reply to you about our village fair but the email got returned. Its on the 3rd September at Thorpe Hesley Communitry centre (next to the church) near Rotherham. I'll let you know the start time as soon as I know. xReplyDelete
- Anonymous27 April 2011 at 11:30
Congratulations on both your wins. I bet the champagne was lovely. Yes, the bird poo very definitely looks like a skull lol.ReplyDelete
Thanks for popping by my blog ... :0)
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At first I thought the duck race was with real ducks until I saw the yellow rubber ones in the water!!ReplyDelete
Love those puppies!
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Many thanks for popping over and following my blog. Well done on your wins. I would have chosen champagne too : ) xxReplyDelete
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Brill - the champagne will come in handy Friday. That skull bird poo is spooky! How are you going to resist buying those puppies? They are too, too sweet for words.ReplyDelete
A duck race sounds fab, not heard of these before! Nice prize as well, nice to sit in the garden in the sun with a glass of champers!ReplyDelete


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Success is mostly defined by luxury items, a certain job position or in general by society or fashion magazines: no matter where you look at – it is something that other people have decided you need to have in order to be considered successful.
What would success be for each of us if nobody had ever given us a definition? What would our own definition of success be?
My point of view about success is different: I have no definition – Once you define something, any flexibility for something greater or new is excluded. People start to focus on whatever they have defined "their success" should look like – but does focusing really lead to success? Or does it just put more pressure on your shoulders – to finally reach something that others have defined as a "must have" in everyone's live?
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Getting started
Our experience has shown that a good start is crucial to the successful completion of any PhD project. Therefore, the Graduate School has several services to accommodate to the needs of starting PhD candidates. On this page you will find information about the following topics:
- Soft landing programme
- Peer-to-peer programme
- International student handbook
- International staff at EUR
- A beginner's guide to dutch academia
- Rotterdam Expat Centre and The Hague International Centre
- EUR virtual experience
Soft landing programme
Each year, the Graduate School organises a so-called soft landing programme for new PhD candidates. The programme consists of:
- Matching with a PhD peer (see below)
- EUR welcome ceremony
- Rotterdam city tour
For more information and registration, check out the 2019-2020 Soft Landing brochure!
PhD peer-to-peer programme
New PhD candidates can request a PhD peer. A PhD peer is a more experienced PhD candidate who will help you through the first stage of your PhD. For three consecutive months they give you advice about support services, life as a PhD, and much more.
The benefits of having a PhD peer
- A point of contact for at least three consecutive months
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Once you are settled in and have gained some experience, you can also return the favour and register to become a PhD peer. To help you fulfil your role as a peer, we offer:
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Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) has compiled a handbook for international students. The majority of the information also applies to PhD candidates. In the handbook, you will find information on Erasmus University Rotterdam, living in the Netherlands and a whole lot more.
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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Jio,
It has been 108 years since that great Rabbi-Rooh (Spirit of God) Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji Maharaj Rara Sahib Wale appeared on this earth. The 5th of August marks the Prakash Divas of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji Maharaj. Some individuals argue that we should only use the term 'Janam Divas' (birth) for Sant Mahapurkh and not Prakash Divas. However Maharaj has said in Gurbani:
ਜਨਮ ਮਰਣ ਦੁਹਹੂ ਮਹਿ ਨਾਹੀ ਜਨ ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰੀ ਆਏ ॥
Those generous, humble beings are above both birth and death.
Bhai Preetam Singh and a few other close associates of Sant Ji Maharaj brought sweets and other gifts for Sant Ji Maharaj on this occasion. Despite being the all-knower, Sant Ji Maharaj asked what the reason was for bringing such gifts. The associates explained that it was Sant Ji Maharaj's 'Janam Divas'. Sant Ji Maharaj answered: "I do not have a birthday and I will not have a day of death."
Even though Sant Ji Maharaj has left their physical human form, their legacy still remains and will continue to do so until the end of time. Sant Ji Maharaj were a Pooran Purkh Brahmgiani, whose praise can never be done by Kalyugi Jeev such as ourselves. Sant Ji Maharajs greatness continues to shine worldwide and even though it has been 38 years since they left their Sareer, their name is still intact. Sant Ji Maharaj gave Amrit to 1000's, they joined 1000's with Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj and according to Mahapurkh's Bachan, they have given Brahmgiaan to 1000's. Their style of Dharna Kirtan has been adopted by many and there are currently countless names which are running under their name:


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Community groups have written to the state's Planning Minister, urging him to suspend the assessment process for a proposed expansion of the Warkworth coal mine in the Hunter Valley.
In a joint letter The Bulga Milbrodale Progress Association and the Lock the Gate Alliance claim there's evidence that due process is being abused.
The Planning Department recommended approval of the project in just one third of the time it would take a normal DA to be approved.
In the joint letter, the groups outline the "extraordinary and unprecedented" steps they say the NSW Planning Department is taking to fast-track the approval of a new application by Rio Tinto to expand the mine.
Bulga resident John Krey said community was given little time to make submissions.
"We have lost faith in the ability of the Planning Department to fairly and objectively assess the proposed Warkworth mine expansion. The Department is colluding with Rio Tinto to have the project rubber-stamped with minimal oversight and assessment; while deliberately shutting out opportunities for the public to input into the process.
The whole process stinks, and we urge Minister Hazzard to intervene," said Mr Krey.
The New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell has defended the assessment of a proposed mine expansion in the Hunter Valley amid claims there's been an abuse of process.
The Department of Planning recommended the expansion be given the go-ahead 21 days after the application was lodged.
But, Mr O'Farrell said he has complete faith in the system.
"The department is following due process. No decisions have been made and this is the usual consultation process that occurs. I'm entirely confident given the fact that the Department of Planning and Infrastructure NSW operates with great transparency, great openness" he concluded.
A spokesperson for Rio Tinto said the company followed due process at all times during the Warkworth Modification application.
"The minor modification, which will enable the mine to continue operating as close as possible to existing production levels and protect the jobs of 1300 workers for the next two years, has been prepared as a matter of urgency.
"After four years of consultation and assessment for the Warkworth Extension Project it is disingenuous to claim that this minor modification affecting only a very small part of the previous proposal needs to be further delayed. said the spokesperson.
Rio Tinto also claim calls to delay this assessment disregards more than 900 submissions which support this project and want it to proceed.
The Department of Planning and Infrastructure has categorically denied any suggestion of collusion in assessing Rio Tinto's application to modify its Warkworth mining operation.
The Department said no approval has been given to date and the community will continue to have the opportunity to have its say.
The department also said it has been assessing the impacts and issues relating to the extension of this mine in detail for more than four years and is acutely aware of the concerns being raised.


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So it seems like there's not going to be any final reconciliation. Nuts.
Meanwhile, what's going on with Best? (And Sundar? And Goblaurence and Auragu?)
She's not trying to kill him. That's progress. Besides how well did Bandit get on with the five anyway? This falling out is a perfect excuse to cut ties to people she really didn't like that much anyway.
I think she got along fine with them except for the whole being killed part. She really wanted to feel like she belonged.
How well?
She had no issues with Syr'Nj until this issue came in.
Since Byron believed in her she was tight with Byron (drowning prison comes to mind), until berserk-rekt.
She and Gravedust were very close.
Frigg is Frigg.
Best was out of this whole thing for so long I'm not sure they ever interacted, really.
They didn't, not as Best, anyway – she didn't join the party until his 'death', and he was WAV until after she left.
And WAV's Cyberia friends! I MUST KNOW.
They were named an everything for like, two? pages! I really thought they would have more to do with the final battle. :(
I've done a quick log of all characters that have appeared in multiple chapters (to make a minimum threshold), and I think I have the following list of those for whom we don't have what could be a potential closed resolution, (?) means that it may be ended, it's debatable:
The Five: Best, Gravedust(?)
The Allies: Fr'Nj, Sundar, Braggadocio, Bert the Brave, Rendar, Isidro, Saphora
Gastonia: Franzington, Micholuszek, Grand Marshal Jarvis(?), Mister Bedard, Admiral Annunziata(?), Keeper Kepfer
The World's Rebellion: Cliff Rockslide, Ember Skycleaver, Snowpeak Icegrip, Stonecutter Moonchild, Auraugu, Madam Arfa(?), Goblaurence, Rana, Thunderpeak(?)
Bi'al Vez'k: Tay'lr, Timmi, Kon'kr, Oak'f, Faereksch,'Nj
Miscellaneous: Weo(?), Brother Ulak
List may be incomplete.
Maybe that glow in the last panel is Best. ;-)
All you orcs look the same to me!
Those have got to be the cutest orcs ever.
Oh wait; kiddy orcs dancing in joy for produce products. NM.
Honestly, I like that Byron understands where Bandit is coming from.
"But she wants you dead!"
"I mean, honestly, until like a month ago so did I, so I can hardly blame her for that, can I"
Like, let's not forget that in his death bubble Byron actually believed it was better for everyone that he remained dead for much the same reasons Bandit wants Byron dead, and was only convinced to leave by showing him that his monster was in fact still killing even with him dead. It's just Byron now has new circumstances and information that Bandit would not actually believe.
Yeah I like Byron's pragmatism. "I'm surprised it's not a more popular viewpoint!"
Bandit looks happy. I can accept this life for her now.
Paths are not equal
Some stretch out, ever winding on
But all lead us home
Walks are not equal
Some are short and bright like day
But all lead us home
Legs are not equal
Some are long, some are short but
They all take us home
Five eight five is close
But it doesn't fit the form
That line, hard to fix
Wait, here's an idea
"Some stretch on, ever winding"
Maybe that will work?
I swear that I looked
I must have been editing
And forgot later
"Ever" is the fiend
Your suggestion is well met
Make is so, I say
*Make it so
Never ask someone for a plunger while they're trying to write. Very important rule.
The orcs look scared…probably think they're being stolen, not freed.
It's pretty classic in Raiding cultures that servant level people are captured and brought to a new place to serve other people all the time, so that's a pretty reasonable assumption on their part.
Plus, shit was on FIRE, and now they're with the nosy, noisy people that were setting shit on FIRE.
Or in Bandit's case, shoulder to hip.


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GREENBURGH, N.Y. - When the final regular-season game between the Rangers and Islanders at venerable Nassau Coliseum concludes Tuesday night, a scrapbook of memories will be relegated to history.
There could, of course, be a Stanley Cup playoff series between the two rivals, who are battling for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division, but Tuesday night, a page will be turned.
It will be the 126th and final regular-season game between the teams at the 43-year-old building in Uniondale, and one thing is certain: Even if the Rangers win, the Islanders will forever have an edge in the archives over their Manhattan cousins. The Blueshirts are 52-63-8-2 at the Coliseum.
"So many great players have gone through that building," Marc Staal said, "so it's cool to be a part of that. There's a kind of uniqueness going into those old buildings, the history, the dark lighting, the mustiness, it's a different feel. You'll miss that . . . I wouldn't say I always miss it, but it definitely makes for a different atmosphere on the ice when we go there."
Forget the closet-size visitors' dressing room, which players have compared to those in minor-league rinks. Ignore the leaky pipes. Enjoy the old-school atmosphere on the ice, and in the stands, with dueling -- sometimes vulgar -- chants and taunts, and the occasional fisticuffs, that will resonate long after the Islanders depart for Brooklyn this summer.
"You can hear it [the chanting] on the ice, loud and clear, back and forth . . . having so many Rangers fans there," Staal said. "It was one of the first things that was talked about when I got here [in 2007], and since I've been here, it hasn't let up or been disappointing. They're always hard-fought games. It didn't matter what place you were in the standings or what position you were in, or the time of year."
Cam Talbot, who will start in goal, has sat in the hallway behind the short bench as a backup to Henrik Lundqvist. He was asked Monday about the most memorable things he has heard from the crowd. "I don't even know if you can edit it," he said.
The first Rangers game in Uniondale was on Oct. 21, 1972, a 2-1 win. And naturally, there was a dust-up. Rod Gilbert fought goaltender Bill Smith. That set the tone for the battles over the next decades.
Expect emotions to run high. Each team has won once in the Coliseum this season, and the Islanders are trying to fend off a 10-1-3 run from the Rangers.
"They're a tough team to play against, especially in their building; the last game was probably the most memorable one we had," Mats Zuccarello said of the Rangers' 6-5 win Feb. 16. "And another we won, 1-0 in overtime, when [Dan] Girardi scored [April 13, 2013]. It's just a good environment."
Rangers coach Alain Vigneault played 42 games for the St. Louis Blues in 1981-82 and '82-83, when the Isles were winning their third and fourth consecutive championships.
"I remember those teams that won the Stanley Cup and getting the stories from Chico Resch and Lorne Henning, who played there when they were great teams," Vigneault said. "But the [team] they have right now is the one that me and my team need to focus on."
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Compounded Glaucoma Medications
Could this therapeutic strategy solve some problems?
By Lauren Seo and Nathan Radcliffe, MD
Patients with glaucoma who require three or four topical agents for pressure control are in a tough spot. On top of wrestling with what is likely to be an aggressive disease, they face challenges with regard to the tolerability of, compliance with, and the cost of multiagent topical therapy. Could compounded medications address these problems?
Two compounding pharmacies, Ocular Science and Imprimis Pharmaceuticals, recently began offering multiagent compounded glaucoma therapies in the United States. For the four main molecules in use today and available generically, several two-molecule fixed-ratio combinations have been studied, and several others have been approved outside the United States. In Mexico, Krytan Tek (Ophea) combines timolol maleate 0.5%, dorzolamide hydrochloride 2%, and brimonidine tartrate 0.2%. Although the portfolios of Ocular Science and Imprimis differ, both offer combination drops containing all four major classes of glaucoma therapy: prostaglandin analogue, β-blocker, carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, and α-adrenergic agonist.
• Many glaucoma patients use all four classes of IOP-lowering agents, a challenging regimen in terms of tolerability, compliance, and cost.
• Compounded multiple-molecule therapies offer a potential solution to these problems, but more data are required to guide clinical care.
Two types of side effects are associated with the use of topical glaucoma drops: those attributable to the active ingredients and those attributable to the preservatives.1,2 Fixed-combination therapies reduce the amount of preservatives required by putting two active ingredients into a bottle containing a single preservative load, but many patients on a fixed combination still use more than one bottle of eye drops, which can increase their exposure to preservatives. Meanwhile, patients who adhere to prescribed therapy involving four bottles of eye drops will receive roughly 30 times the volume of preservatives than they would if all their agents came in just one bottle.
Skeptics accurately point out the lesser amount of data available for compounded glaucoma therapies than for currently available brand-name products, but the former do have potential advantages. For example, Imprimis offers preservative-free fixed-combination agents. Although the four-drop therapy from Ocular Science contains benzalkonium chloride (BAK) as a preservative, the concentration is 0.001%—much lower than in typical generic preparations. In total, Ocular Science's compounded formulation would expose a patient to 0.002% BAK (0.001% × 2 doses = 0.002%), whereas using the same agents in separate bottles would amount to an exposure of 0.06%, a 30-fold increase ([latanoprost with 0.02% BAK × 1 dose] + [timolol with 0.01% BAK × 2 doses] + [dorzolamide with 0.0075% BAK × 2 doses] + brimonidine with 0.005% BAK = 0.06%).
On September 7, 2017, Allergan issued a press release regarding lawsuits that Allergan USA has filed against Imprimis Pharmaceuticals, Prescriber's Choice, and Sincerus Florida. Allergan USA alleges that those companies are unlawfully manufacturing and selling unapproved new drugs and violating the Lanham Act and state law by engaging in false and misleading advertising and promotion of their unapproved new drugs. The suits have been filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California.
Commenting on the lawsuits, the company issued the following statement:
"Biopharmaceutical companies like Allergan have a duty to put the safety of their patients first. This commitment is the cornerstone of our manufacturing, marketing and advertising of our FDA-approved products. Today, we have brought suit against companies that we believe stand in stark contrast to that commitment. Imprimis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Prescriber's Choice, Inc., and Sincerus Florida, LLC do not follow the established compounding regulations, engage in false and misleading advertising, and ultimately, put patients and physicians at risk by selling unapproved new drugs."
On September 11, 2017, Imprimis responded to Allergan's press release. A portion of the statement reads, "Imprimis will aggressively defend itself against Allergan's frivolous lawsuit and will take action against Allergan to protect its good name, never yielding to Allergan's tactics to limit patient choice and drive up the cost of ophthalmic therapies to Americans. Allergan, one of the most powerful Big Pharma companies in the world, has filed this lawsuit against one of the smallest pharmaceutical companies in the world, to snuff out any competition to its high drug price strategies. Allergan, a true Goliath, is bent on ensuring that Americans continue to pay the highest possible prices for its drugs."
Gillian McDermott, Editor-in-Chief
Many patients use all four classes of pressure-lowering agents, and there are no solid data comparing the efficacy of combination single-bottle therapies and multibottle regimens. It is well known, however, that patients using four separate bottles of IOP-lowering drops are likely to skip doses and to administer their drops improperly.3-5 Confusion over the application of eye drops is ubiquitous. Even seemingly intuitive techniques such as using cap color as a drop identifier can be derailed, because the patient or caregiver can inadvertently screw the cap from one bottle on the next.
Independent data are not available on the efficacy of compounded agents, either alone or compared with agents in separate bottles. To determine the benefit of a compounded quadruple-therapy agent, Ocular Science is performing a prospective randomized trial of patients on three or four topical agents who are using at least three different bottles. Subjects are being randomized (1:1) either to remaining on their current therapy or to switching to a four-agent fixed-combination drop in the evening (containing a prostaglandin analogue) and a three-agent fixed-combination drop in the morning. Investigators will evaluate outcomes such as IOP, ophthalmic signs and symptoms, and compliance.
Some eye care providers are surprised to learn that patients using several generic medications are often on the hook for more than $100 per month in copayments, particularly if they are using three or more drops. Unfortunately, generic price gouging is a real phenomenon, as documented by The New York Times for other areas of medicine.6 Ophthalmology may be particularly susceptible to this phenomenon, because smaller markets can be less efficient, and because glaucoma patients tend to be more isolated, making them less aware of what the appropriate price of an eye drop should be.
Many providers also are not aware that each pharmacy sets its own price for an eye drop irrespective of the price charged by the manufacturer. It can therefore be an individual pharmacy rather than a generic manufacturer that is gouging patients. In addition, a pharmacy benefit manager can set a copayment higher than the cash cost of a drug, meaning that insured patients in some situations would pay less for a medication if they used cash—particularly for generics.7
Another factor is e-prescribing. When practices send prescriptions directly to the requested pharmacy, it is harder for patients to shop around, thus limiting competition and market efficiency.
Depending on a patient's financial situation, combining all glaucoma medications in a single bottle might save him or her a significant amount of money. The website goodrx.com lists cash prices for latanoprost ranging from $19 to $84, $10 to $15 for brimonidine, and $20 to $42 for timolol-dorzolamide, resulting in a maximum out-of-pocket cost between $49 and $141. The cost listed currently for a quadruple-therapy from Ocular Science is $40. Imprimis lists, for a 2-month supply, $78 for preservative-free latanoprost and $158 for the preservative-free four-agent drop. Both companies include direct shipping to patients in their pricing.
Although topically delivered compounded therapies have not been associated with adverse outcomes, recently,12 patients developed endophthalmitis after an intravitreal injection of compounded bevacizumab,8 and many others developed devastating adverse events after compounded intraocular injections following cataract extraction.9 These events are worrisome, but a study of almost 400,000 intravitreal injections did not find a difference in endophthalmitis rates between compounded and commercially available injections.10 More importantly, infection risks for topical glaucoma therapy are orders of magnitude lower than for intravitreal injections and intracameral injections following cataract extraction.
What steps are being taken to ensure the safety and quality of compounded drugs? Sterile compounding regulations are set forth by United States Pharmacopeia (USP) General Chapter <797> that can be adopted wholly by the state or supplemented with additional regulatory guidelines.11 Compounding pharmacies are divided into two sectors for regulation: 503A and 503B. Any prescription from a 503A pharmacy is patient specific and written as a custom order from the prescriber. Testing is performed by a qualified analytics laboratory for initial formula potency (ie, drug concentration), sterility, and the presence of endotoxin in accordance with the sterility testing regulations of USP <71> and based upon the volume of the formula. A 503A pharmacy can gain accreditation through independent agencies that perform in-depth inspections at the facility to verify compliance with USP <797> standards. The Accreditation Commission for Health Care is a primary accreditation agency that encompasses the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board, which ensures that an organization has demonstrated compliance with the highest industry standards. A pharmacy can be searched for accreditation at www.achc.org/compounding-pharmacy.html.
Also known as outsourcing facilities, 503B facilities are FDA-registered operations that must adhere to strict current good manufacturing practice guidelines. These regulations are enforced by the FDA and ensure correct design, monitoring, and control of manufacturing processes and facilities. A 503B designation allows the pharmacy to produce on a larger scale than 503A facilities, so 503B facilities are not required to dispense patient-specific medication and can take orders in sufficient quantity for office use.
Although only 503B pharmacies are required to undergo FDA inspection, 503A pharmacies are also commonly subject to discretionary FDA inspections and evaluations. Imprimis has both 503A and 503B facilities, whereas Ocular Science uses Pinnacle Compounding Pharmacy, a 503A facility.
Price gouging and high copayments, complex dosing regimens, and the poor tolerability of multiple-agent therapy have created a need for a simpler and more direct way to treat glaucoma. Compounded multiple-molecule therapies offer a potential solution to these problems, but more data are required to guide clinical care.
1. Pisella PJ, Pouliquen P, Baudouin C. Prevalence of ocular symptoms and signs with preserved and preservative free glaucoma medication. Br J Ophthalmol. 2002;86(4):418-423.
2. Wilson WS, Duncan AJ, Jay JL. Effect of benzalkonium chloride on the stability of the precorneal tear film in rabbit and man. Br J Ophthalmol. 1975;59(11):667-669.
3. Robin AL, Novack GD, Covert DW, Crockett RS, Marcic TS. Adherence in glaucoma: objective measurements of once-daily and adjunctive medication use. Am J Ophthalmol. 2007;144(4):533-540.
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The umbrella group is set to consult its members on the possibility of a people's vote or second referendum on the UK's EU membership
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is set to consult its members on a second EU referendum.
The umbrella body for Scottish charities has said concern over Brexit negotiations is increasing uncertainty within Scotland's third sector.
And with organisations becoming more vocal in raising their concerns on the impact of a no-deal Brexit, SCVO is looking to hear thoughts from its members on the possibility of a people's vote on any Brexit deal.
John Downie, director of public affairs at SCVO, said that third sector groups feel like their views are not being recognised as part of the negotiation process.
He said: "Supporting a people's vote could be seen as a natural extension of SCVO's policy position on Brexit and the democratic deficit Scotland particularly finds itself in. We plan to consult our board, policy committee and member organisations about the possibility of a people's vote or second referendum on the UK's EU membership.
"The Scottish third sector has been very clear that not leaving the EU would be the best option – the only alternative being continued membership of the Single Market and Customs Union, which is essential for people and communities throughout Scotland, our economy, and ultimately the well-being of our society."
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Formerly the domain of fiction, moving human civilization to the stars is increasingly becoming a scientific possibility--and a necessity. Whether in the near future due to climate change and the depletion of finite resources, or in the distant future due to catastrophic cosmological events, we must face the reality that humans will one day need to leave planet Earth to survive as a species. World-renowned physicist and futurist Michio Kaku explores in rich, intimate detail the process by which humanity may gradually move away from the planet and develop a sustainable civilization in outer space. He reveals how cutting-edge developments in robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology may allow us to terraform and build habitable cities on Mars.
The poster designs are concept art designs for a world tour of Michio Kaku, talking about his book "Future of Humanity".


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Diy Fireplace Makeover – Nothing comes out with a living room or living room that a 'future 70' fireplace. dark brick and surrounding panels or shelves attention draw for the age of decoration. There are several simple ways to perform on that old fireplace and completely change the character of the room. A makeover fireplace will not break your budget, either. All you need is an afternoon and a bit of creativity to transform that old fireplace into a focal point of your site one that matches your current decor.
A cost-effective way to update your fireplace is to paint bricks with brick chimney paint. No special paint is required and you will have a quick diy fireplace makeover that will enhance the fireplace and blend into the decoration of the room. Another simple but effective way to give your fireplace a quick makeover is to customize by changing the elements on the mantel or adding a large picture or mirror onto the mantle.
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A large mirror framed on the mantle will add depth to the room. A pair of tall chandeliers placed on the mantle will be elegant and useful on a cold winter's night. Sometimes, the least expensive, the simplest ideas of the diy fireplace makeover are not only easy on the budget but just as creative and enjoyable as the most expensive options. A fairly easy way to change the image of your fireplace is to change the fireplace screen or fireplace doors.


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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
LGBTI group unveils Pride 2020 dates
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The country's first official Pride events are slated for October 5-12, 2020.
The dates were announced in a Facebook post by the steering committee Pride Bahamas on Sunday.
The committee was formed by the Bahamas Organisation of LGBTI Affairs and community allies, and events will be staged under the theme "The Rebirth of Pride Bahamas Centering LGBTIQA People in The Bahamas' Future".
"Pride Bahamas was re-conceptualized in 2018 as an effort to bolster LGBT advocacy efforts in the Bahamas and to provide in a platform where LGBT Bahamians, their friends, families and allies can come together and show that they are indeed real people, born and raised or otherwise citizens of the Bahamas, who have a place in society like everyone else," read Sunday's statement. Read more >>


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educating her patients, but also has learned a great deal from her own patients. She feels unfortunately, our health care system is somewhat broken and we don't get to spend as much time with our patients as we would like. She likes patients who want to understand the underlying physiology of their medical conditions, patients who ask questions and enjoys seeing them make their own mental connections. Her ideal patient is one who is interested in learning what they can do to improve their health and who are willing to take personal responsibility for their health. She believes the majority of health problems can be prevented or reversed with a healthy lifestyle and she likes guiding patients to good health.
Outside of work she enjoys exploring this amazing area, its perfect weather and is in awe of the numerous recreational activities available. She enjoys hiking and looks forward to kayaking on our local rivers when she has more free time.
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Hello my lovelies!
This post was inspired by one of my favourite authors, Matt Haig, I'm reading his book Notes On A Nervous Planet at the moment. I love the way he writes, some sections are short stories or his views on a topic and other sections are more like lists or rules for life. Reading his books always make me feel better about my own mental health so I definitely recommend checking out his work or following him on social media. This post was also inspired by one of my very lovely friends who told me a very sweet and funny story a few weeks ago about literally stopping to smell some roses, it made me chuckle and today when I was walking through town, it popped into my head.
So, I don't really view myself as a particularly happy person, there are good days and usually, at least once a week there are 'grey days', where everything is the same as it always is but it's like I wake up and something just feels off, like there's a grey sheen over everything and it clouds my judgement, I become withdrawn, often cry and I just don't get the same joy out of things that normally would make me happy. But on the otherhand, I've known whole months of 'grey days' so this, this is manageable. And I know I'm not the only one who feels like this too.
So I try to make the most of the 'non-grey days' or the happy/content days, whatever you want to call them. I stop to smell the roses, I smile at babies laughing, old people dancing, a blind man dressed in full metalhead gear, I catch up with old friends and smile when they sound happy to hear from me. I live for the moments of buying super glittery docs (may have made a cheeky online purchase…buzzing for them to arrive), I say 'yassssss qweeeeen' in my head when a dance rehearsal goes well, I tell the cashier that I hope they have a good day, I think about the good things, the people I'm thankful for and the sheer amount of love in my life…and sometimes I cry happy tears instead. Oh yes, your girl loves a good crying sesh.
In my short life on this planet so far, I've learnt that happiness is actually a choice, that doesn't necessarily make it easy to achieve or that it's something we can have at all hours of the day. But happiness is a choice, to an extent, you have power over who is in your life. You can block people on social media, you can end romantic and even family relationships if you feel that's what is best. I've also learnt that you always have to put your mental health first, this comes before EVERYTHING else. I don't know where I heard this phrase, I think it's a film quote, but it's very true 'I have to do right by myself, so I can do right by someone else'. So even if you are the type to put others first, know that you can only really help them if you are in a good place yourself, plus if they know you are not well and not really doing anything about it, this is probably going to worry them. There's no shame in someone else being your motivation to get better or to get stronger but you have to want it and you have to be willing to work for it. Sometimes on the greys days you might feel like a burden on those around you, now this could be a reason to withdraw further but you should use this emotional energy to make some baby steps, maybe just for today, stop and smell the roses.
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Chablis 1er cru
$44.00* Suggested retail price
About this winery
In 1840, Jean Febvre, a barrel cooper from Montbard, founded the Winery that is now Maison Simonnet-Febvre. It was exclusively specialized in the making of sparkling wines using the - Traditional Method -. Today they are the only winery in Chablis that produces Cremant de Bourgogne.
See the Simonnet-Febvre detail page for more information on this brand
Tasting notes
Made from a blend of the right and left bank premiers crus of the Serein river, Chablis Premier Cru 2015 is a well-balanced wine pleasant to drink even when very young. More complex and rich on the palate than Chablis , this Premier Cru expresses notes of white flowers accompanied by a beautiful minerality. Revealing a nice structure in the mouth, it can be enjoyed now or wait for a few years in the cellar.
Winemaking notes
This cuvée is made from a selection of Chablis Premier Crus on both the right and left banks of the Serein River.


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Gateway continues to be a participating school for No Place for Hate. One of the goals for No Place for Hate is to create a welcoming community committed to stopping all forms of bias and bulling. We will continue to address issues as they arise as student safety at Gateway is always a top priority.
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Lime Tree Not Blooming
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This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/reasons-and-fixes-for-lime-tree-not-producing-blossoms-or-fruit.htm
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Sessions on antibiotics at a pharmacists' convention help put a 14-year-old case of strep throat in perspective, showing what has changed, what hasn't, and what should. But there's hope on the horizon (for antibiotics and for those gowns, too).
Washington politicians appear to agree on the need for a vigorous effort to develop genetic tests and targeted, genomic medicines that reach small populations within specific disease groups. Still, the quest for "precision medicine" has some skeptics.
Controlling antibiotic-resistant bacteria calls for widespread adoption of antibiotic stewardship programs; better diagnosis, tracking and prescribing practices; optimized therapeutic regimens; prevention of infection transmission—and new drugs.
A study shows customized order-entry sets for antiretroviral therapy to manage human immunodeficiency virus reduced the potential for prescribing incorrect regimens and may be useful when HIV-specific medication reconciliation is unavailable.
Topics included a new agent to lower cholesterol and the use of cangrelor, bivalirudin, unfractionated heparin, ticagrelor, and Bendavia for acute coronary syndromes.
As researchers seek more-effective, safer medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus, the focus has shifted to fixed-dose, single-tablet combinations.
Seeking proof of P&T committee members' independence
Bulk packages of IV contrast media used inappropriately
FDA approvals, drug indications, and updates
Filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) to help prevent infections related to chemotherapy, dinutuximab (Unituxin) for high-risk pediatric neuroblastoma, and panobinostat (Farydak) for multiple myeloma