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The light charges all day with the included large solar panel, and then starts shedding light automatically after dusk with its built-in light sensor. The light lasts up to 4 hours on a full charge.
The light can be mounted with the attached pivoting bracket and included screws and anchors. The solar panel is separate from the light itself, which is great because where you want to set up the light might not have a lot of sun exposure during the day. The cord that connects the light to the solar panel is a whopping 19 ft., so you can place it far away if needed. The solar panel can be mounted with screws and anchors or staked into the ground, and both options allow pivoting as well.
The whole setup is weatherproof, so don't worry about rain or snow. These are great for decks, stoops, driveways, gardens or anywhere around your home or garage perimeter.
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- 300 Lumen Security Flood Light
- 60 SMD LED Lights
- Solar Powered with Built-in Light Sensor
- Charges during the day, turns on automatically at night
- Light lasts for about 4 hours on a full charge
- Light Panel can be mounted with the pivoting bracket
- Solar Panel can be mounted or staked into the ground
- Includes mounting hardware for both panels
- 19 ft. cord allows you to position the Solar Panel in a sunny spot
- Weatherproof
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Bloomingville Serving Set Circus - rose
What time is dinner? It's fun o'clock!
This eco-friendly Circus Serving Set will add fun and joy to every meal. The set is made primarily from organic bamboo powder and contains 6 pieces - big plate, big and small bowl, cup, fork and spoon, all in the perfect size for small children. The set features the cutest animal illustrations. So eat up and see who's hiding under your dinner!
Plate: Ø21 x H2 cm
Bowl big: Ø14 x H4 cm
Bowl small: Ø11,5 X H4,5 cm
Cup: Ø8,5 x H6,5cm
Notes: BPA free, non-toxic, biodegradable, durable, dishwasher safe (top rack), not suitable for microwave
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Read our live recap of The Bachelor Season 21 premiere that will update throughout the night!
Important note: Last night, I employed a social media platform called Twitter to send "tweets" from the @Thrillist "handle" about the "evening's" Bachelor Hometowns episode. Some jokes that tested well there may be reused in the following recap. Other jokes that did not test well there will definitely be reused in the following recap, because you, dear reader, are clearly smarter and have a better sense of humor and are also more physically fit than all the people on Twitter.
We've made it. Hometowns. The episode where the girls take Ben to the ice cream parlor they worked at illegally when they were 12, then have their dads threaten his life with hedge trimmers. The previews have promised us some action, and damn am I expecting it.
The Amanda Hometown Date
Oh my god: Amanda's from the OC! If her dad isn't Sandy Cohen, I think we're all gonna be really disappointed, and learn a lot less about life in a 43-minute span not including commercials. Amanda is bringing these supposed kids of hers, of course, but not quite yet. Before that, her and Ben have to make out, and he needs to talk about how he likes her because she's beautiful. Ben has done a preternatural job of making this entire season exclusively about physical attraction and never getting called on it. I'm calling him on it.
To prep for the kids, he asks "what do they do?" and Amanda responds "they love if you chase them." This sounds harrowing. Also the older one, Kinsley, apparently has an attitude, and is 3 going on 30, which I believe is a wonderful Jennifer Garner film.
When the girls -- the other one is Charlie, who is maybe .75 going on 7.5 -- arrive, Kinsley gives Ben a look of severe skepticism (kids make the darndest incredulous faces!) and denies him the high-five that he requests (kids have the darndest greeting rituals!!), and then they chase HIM around! This show has always been about clueless girls chasing Ben without really knowing why. Except now those girls are between 1 and 3 years old. That joke was lifted almost verbatim from Twitter.
Do you also cry on the car ride home after you've simply chased too damn much all afternoon? Oh you do? Well so does Charlie. Although it's Ben who will soon be crying, as he's heading directly to Amanda's parents' house! There he meets Dad John, Mom Michelle, and Sister Something. Not much really happens here. Dad tells Ben the sad truth about parenthood — that he can't go to the gym with all his jacked good time buddies who love gyms once he absorbs these kids — and Mom and Amanda cry a bunch because she's so apparently in love with Ben.
There's a lot that's bullshit about this whole date. For one, Ben has "learned what it's like to have kids," when he didn't have to change them, put whiskey in their mouth when they're teething even though that's culturally unacceptable to many, bathe them in that weird oatmeal stuff when they get chicken pox, take them to water polo practice even though it's clear that they're terrible at water polo and have no future in it, tell them how sex works, tell them they can't watch R-rated movies except for Predator, build a loft for them at college that all the other kids who bought crappier lofts through the school will be jealous of, or make a serious commitment to their poor single mother. For two, Ben didn't even awkwardly ask the father who knew three other fathers were getting the same exact question if he can marry his daughter! And nobody threatened him except maybe Kinsley. Bens have the darndest hometown dates.
The Lauren B Hometown Date
Lauren B is from Portland? Lauren B is from Portland! The Oregon one Fred Armisen makes hilarious but polarizing shows about. You know how they say "keep Portland weird?" Lauren B is keeping Portland conventional. And to prove it, she takes him Downtown, which even I know is not Real Portland, because I got made fun of when I got a hotel there one time. There they eat at food carts that she calls "food trucks," because food trucks are more conventional than food carts, then go to the Whiskey Library, which is one of the better whiskey bars in the entire country, and possibly drink zero whiskey. One time I was there and a bunch of old rich dudes next to me were facing a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle that must've cost like $4,000, and I tried to make friends with them to get some, but it didn't work. They weren't weird either.
Time to go home! Lauren B makes very clear that she does NOT introduce a lot of guys to her family. Ron, the guy who scrapes the gum from under the desks over the summer at the middle school? He did not get an introduction. But Ben, he's getting an introduction, to Dad Dave, Mom Kristen, and Siblings Molly, Bryant, and (maybe?) Brett. These people know how to wear a damn sweater. In my notes I wrote "these people are from church," and if you've been to one of those, you've seen them too.
Sister Molly puts Ben on the spot right away, asking if he's going to say similarly nice things about the other girls to their families. Because he has clever answers for nothing, Ben says "I can't put it into words" and starts spontaneously weeping, and Sister Molly laps it right up. The act, not the tears, although: that would be weird! Which this Portland household needs a little more of. Then Lauren B talks with her sister and she cries, because she's "definitely in love with Ben." Is it strange to have all these girls I've never met tell their families they're in love with me? Honestly, no. I can handle it.
Dad grills Ben just a bit, asking how many girls he's dated on this show (28), how Lauren B is different from the rest ("when I saw her for the first time, the world stopped," which sounds dangerous for various physics-related reasons), and how he feels about talking to three other fathers ("it's tough, man!! Oh god it's so tough. Mainly because I already used up all my Visine for 'crying' with your wife.") And then Ben leaves without asking for Lauren B's hand in marriage, and also without Lauren B spilling her love secret. Everyone is fearful of everything.
The History of Delivery & Takeout
The Caila Hometown Date
In a fun twist, it turns out that Caila's from the next town over from where my Mom grew up, in Ohio. I'll bet Caila was too afraid to go off the high dive at the lake, unlike me, who would Greg Louganis that thing so hard when I was a kid, except not the part where he hit his head and bled everywhere. Also weird: Caila always talks about how she doesn't have a hometown, and yet here we are, in one that she lived in all through high school. So she's a liar. She takes Ben to said school, which is regal as all fuck and seems like it's from A Separate Peace. Don't trust her if she tries to get you up in that tree, man -- she's going to jounce the limb. Just you watch, she's going to jounce it!!
They make out on an amazing bench swing they just keep calling a "bench," even while swinging on the goddamn thing, and take a trip to her Dad's office for Take Your Bachelor To Your Dad's Work Day. The office is actually a factory that makes small plastic houses for children, so her and Ben make one, and he immediately ships it to Amanda's kids. Ben thinks it would be really fun to build a small plastic house with Caila one day, and live in it.
Time to go to a non-plastic house that Caila does not consider her true home! He's gonna get the business from Dad Chris, Mom Mursana (sp????), and Brother Also-Chris. "Have you ever met Filipinos before," Mom Mursana asks? "I don't know! I don't think so," he replies. This is going well so far. Mom looks very young, and not just because of her very prominent braces. Dad describes what Ben's got as "microwaved fame," which presumably means that Ben's fame is quick, will melt most softer plastics, and does weird things when you put CDs in it on high. Just give it a shot, seriously. It's crazy.
Mom and Caila get some time together, during which Caila whispers that she loves Ben, and mom responds with her voice at a normal level. Has she told him yet? No, no she hasn't! Mom says time is precious, so why hold back now. But does Mom think Ben is in love with Caila, too? Of course she does. She can just tell.
I'm all for positivity and everything, but this is somewhat terrible parenting. Knowing that Caila's got, at best, a 50% shot at making this thing real, I'm not totally convinced that this is the right approach, and am in fact very convinced that it's the wrong one. There's no need to hop on the "Ben is tall and blandly handsome, so we're all in love with him" train. That is a train with no brakes, and also no cafe car that sells Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPAs and microwaves cheeseburgers. It's all about microwaves this hometown. Caila and Ben say goodbye, and she ALSO refuses to tell Ben that she's in love with him. Seems like that would've sealed things up for her rose-wise, but no. Maybe they all hate him now? Maybe???
The JoJo Hometown Date
Ben is so into JoJo that he had the Bachelor producers send her roses and a love note! And as she reads said love note aloud, JoJo realizes that it is not in fact Ben who wrote the note and sent her flowers -- it was Chad, her ex. HE had the Bachelor producers send JoJo flowers and a love note! Then she decides it's a good idea to call Chad, whose voice sounds like it's coming out of one of those distorters that kidnappers use so you can't figure out who they are, at least until Mel Gibson's kid pees his leg right when he's writing the reward check and everything makes sense all of a sudden.
I honestly think Chad's getting a bad rap here. He seems like a swell dude. Hell, in all these weeks, Ben has only given JoJo seven roses, and here's Chad, sending her 24, out of nowhere! And he's great at apologizing without saying anything real or heartfelt. Also if he is a kidnapper, he's probably doing pretty well financially. I wouldn't be opposed in the least to bringing on Chad as a second Bachelor option for the homestretch here to mix things up a bit.
Ben of course comes in while JoJo's on the phone with this charming devil Chad, and she assures Ben that Chad is OVER, although I can't gather why. That settled, however wrongly, it's time to go meet JoJo's Dad JoeJoe, Mom Seraya, Sister Rachel, and Brothers The More and More Intoxicated and Useless Cross Examination Crew. The story here is that Mom has had some work done, Dad is won over way too quickly, and the Brothers are possibly in love in weird ways they shouldn't be with their sister.
"We're REALLY attached to Joelle," they say, proving that they know her better because they use her full name she chose to abandon. "WE are her parental figures." "Have you been coached to give these blandly meaningless answers?" "Joelle comes from a family that's close. VERY CLOSE." "Have you brainwashed her?" "Do you know which American Girl doll she had at age 7? Because we do!!!"
Ben seems on the verge of losing it, and attempts to turn the tables. "Am I that evil, where I have planned this all out, where I just want to get your sister to a point where she's falling for me, and then I would break her heart on purpose, just because I like to watch people get hurt??" he asks. And then never says, "no, no I'm not". He just lets it sit there. Ben, who to this point has been incapable of evil because Ben is boring and evil is anything but, has realized that everything he just said was true.
Meanwhile, the brothers' beloved JoJoelle gets more bad mom-advice. She tells Mom that she's falling in love with him -- "him" somehow not being the very charming Chad -- and Mom says "you need to let yourself fall. You're not going to get hurt -- you're beautiful! If you like him you've gotta give 150% and just go for it." No matter how confident and brainwashed a girl is at this point, a little hedging is in order here given the percentages. If you have a one-in-four shot on a roulette table, do you put 150% of your money down? Well, if you're Wesley Snipes and you bet all your money on black, of course you do. But otherwise, terrible bet. It's also worth noting that Wesley Snipes recently spent three years in federal prison for tax evasion.
They head outside, and make out, and JoJo ALSO doesn't tell Ben she loves him! Man this is great. But let's not forget: at least two girls have already told him that, and they were both sent home. Ben believes himself so incapable of being loved that when girls tell him they love him, he presumes they're lying. I presume the same thing.
The Roses
All the girls get dropped off in separate limos, and it's game time. It's become clear for the first time that Lauren B is significantly taller than the other girls, and in a last-gasp effort to ensure she can reveal them completely in the Fantasy Bang Suite next week, JoJo unleashes her substantial cleavage for the first time all season. Smart.
First rose: Lauren! She's not even Lauren B anymore. How great would it have been if Lauren H had been camping out behind the pool house, and rushed forward in a haze of isolation and champagne from half-spent bottles and accepted the rose. I'm pretty sure that would've been legal.
Caila is up next! Ben can smell that sweet, sweet tiny plastic house money all over her. So we're down to Amanda vs. JoJo: chase-happy kids vs. accusatory over-loving brothers with prominent Adam's apples. Amanda has been abandoned once more. On the way out, she's upset: why didn't you just leave me in the OC, she asks? Why did you bring me ALL THE WAY 48 MILES NORTH TO LA??? But she's right. Why did he do any of this? Why did he even keep her around until this episode, honestly, and force her to intro him to her surely very confused kids? What did he expect to hear from them that would've made him keep her around? "We don't poop and we promise not to date, and we also have college funds set up"?
This cut was preordained, yet "superniceguy Ben!!!" decided to keep Amanda around juuuuuust long enough to make her believe this highly compromised fairy tale might actually be possible. Ben is the wolf in sheep's clothing, from a place where all sheep wear those quarter-zip golfing sweaters. Ben is the bear that eats your kids while they're eating delicious, healthy porridge, just because he's too lazy to make more damn porridge for himself. Ben is the worst.
Amanda deals with all this in a remarkably composed and adult fashion, and whisks herself off with a strong face on. Ben's face is much weaker; he cries for about three minutes, so we know he's a "person." We all know you're the Pied Piper, Ben, and that you are terrible at playing the pan flute.
Next Week!
All the women uncompromised by pesky children will be Fantasy Bang Suiting in... Jamaica!! Everyone will lie and tell Ben they're in love with him, and Ben will tell the truth and say he's in love with two of them. And Lauren B might get topless in the ocean. Should be good!!!
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270 participants attended the inaugural 2010 TropLinks International Symposium over four days at the Shangri-La Hotel, and 160 people attended the conference dinner at The Sebel Hotel to hear the Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Employment and Economic Development, the Honourable Andrew Fraser, deliver the keynote speech.
The Symposium brought together those with tropical expertise from the local region and around the world to discuss the challenges associated with living in the tropics and to identify the business opportunities in the growing international market that are created by the need of tropical communities to overcome these challenges.
The Symposium's Business Forum focused on building and marketing the tropical expertise of the North Australian region, which is becoming internationally renowned, and tapping into the global tropical economic market that is projected to reach $40 trillion by 2025.
To view photos, click here to visit the QCTN Event Photo Gallery.
BBA Country Highlight Session: Queesland Clinical Trials Netwok Inc.
The BBA Conference encouraged countries to participate and explore new opportunities in the industry. This year, Mario Pennisi - CEO, QCTN presented in the Country Highlight Session discussed with BBA participants QCTN's experience in bio-pharma and R&D services in Australia. The speech was held in the luncheon session and was open to the BBA participants.
More photos are available in QCTN's Event Photo Gallery - click here to view.
With a strong turnout of key stakeholders of the industry in Queensland, Lisa Cohen, Executive Director of the Washington Global Health Alliance, produced a stimulating and informative overview of the Alliance and its activities.
This was Lisa's first visit to Australia and she acknowledged that there were already numerous high quality collaborations in place under the Queensland-Washington Alliance, and indicated that she saw many more possibilities and welcomed the upcoming pre-BIO2010 mission to Seattle as an opportune time to explore and develop this relationship.
On 19 August 2009, as part of National Science Week celebrations, more than 200 scientists, industry leaders, students and teachers joined Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, Queensland Chief Scientist Peter Andrews and Queensland parliamentarians to discuss issues set to impact Queensland's future.
QCTN CEO Mario Pennisi facilitated the "The Next Big Thing" panel, featuring Brett De Hayr from Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries, Prof Sandra Harding from James Cook University and Prof Mick McManus from The University of Queensland, discussing the role science will play in the big issues set to shape Queensland.
For more information on the Science in Parliament event and to view images from the day, click here.
On Thursday 6 August, QCTN together with DLA Phillips Fox hosted an industry breakfast - The role of Biomarkers in bringing new therapeutics to market at the offices of DLA Phillips Fox. Guest speakers at the event were:
To view more photos from the morning, click here.
The Red, White and Sparkling Ball is Brisbane's premiere black-tie, boutique wine event. Red, White and Sparkling Ball, 2009, blended sophisticated style with a variety of sleek and refreshing wines suited to all palates, plates and purses.
The 2009 Ball, attended by Barossa Wine Makers and around 250 local and interstate guests, raised over $55,000 for medical research.
QUT alumni were invited to attend this year's Outstanding Alumni Awards - recognising the contribution of graduates of QUT and its predecessor institutions.
The purpose of the Outstanding Alumni Awards is to recognise Australian and overseas graduates of QUT and its predecessor institutions for exceptional professional, academic or research achievement and contribution to the community at the local, state, national or international levels.
Congratulations to Mario Pennisi - CEO, QCTN for winning the Faculty of Science and Technology 2009 Outstanding Alumni Award.
On Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 March, QCTN held the Inaugural Intensive Human Research Ethics Course: Practical Application of the National Statement for Reviewing Clinical Trials at the Watermark Hotel, Gold Coast.
The agenda was themed around the 2007 National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (The Statement), which sets out our national standards for the ethical design, review and conduct of human research. Each participant received a comprehensive training manual and was guided by a nationally established training faculty who included:
The Course was targeted at HREC Members, Administrators and anyone with a keen interest in ethical decision making in clinical trials. Overall, the three day course was highly successful with all participants taking away a wealth of knowledge and a clearer understanding of how The Statement should be used for ethical review of trials.
Click here for more photos.
On behalf of the Management Committee and Members, QCTN is grateful to the Springfield Land Corporation for agreeing to host our AGM (held recently at the Brookwater Golf Club), and we would also like to thank The Hon. Santo Santoro of Sanrich (QCTN Member) for helping us to make this possible.
Luncheon in the QCTN Office Boardroom for the 2008 Melbourne Cup.
The Inaugural Queensland Life Sciences Globally Engaging Event was held on Friday 24 October 2008 at Brisbane's GoMA (Gallery of Modern Art). The evening was attended by approximately 200 guests. Click here for more information and photos.
The Official Reception by the Queensland Government to welcome the North American Biotechnology Advisory Council Members and other international visitors was recently held at Parliament House on Thursday 23 October 2008. Click here to view more photos.
We are pleased to announce that two of our members - Professor Maree Smith and Dr Judy Hallidy, have been awarded prizes at the recent Women in Technology (WIT) Awards 2008. Dr Jane Fitzpatrick of Cleveland Biosensors was the deserving winner of the QCTN | Biotech Rising Star Award.
Dr Judy Halliday – winner of the Queensland Government | Executive Award
The WiT Technology Executive Award has been developed in conjunction with the WiT Board Readiness Program to provide an opportunity for women within both the ICT and Biotechnology sectors with the opportunity to gain qualifications that will assist them in establishing executive or board careers. Judy was awarded with $1,000 Cash prize, a WiT 12 month membership, and participation in the WiT Board Readiness Program. Congratulations Judy!
Professor Maree Smith – winner of the WiT | Biotech Outstanding Achievement Award
This award is intended to celebrate and recognise outstanding contribution to the biotech industry. Maree was awarded with a $1,000 Cash prize, a WiT 3 year membership, a perpetual trophy, personalised gift and has gained the title of WiT Biotech Ambassador. Congratulations Maree!
Jane Fitzpatrick – winner of the QCTN | Biotech Rising Star Award
This award is intended to celebrate, recognise and reward a candidate regarded as having the potential to make significant contributions to the future of the biotechnology industry or research sector – Queensland's Rising Star. Jane was awarded a travel package to BioJapan with QCTN including airfares, 4 nights accommodation, meals, attendance at seminars, meetings and hospitality events as well as a WiT 12 month Membership. Congratulations Jane!
Click here to view more photos from the night.
This event is designed for the sole purpose of bringing international and local investors together with CEOs, company directors and other senior biotechnology executives. It is a valuable opportunity to directly engage with potential investors and company CEO's.
This year, an impressive speaker line-up of investors was sourced and the speakers included:
To view more photos from the event, please click here.
To view more pictures from the NZAQ meeting at the Australian Biotechnology Executives Investment Summit click here.
QCTN celebrated National Science Week by holding a 'BrainBreak' Morning Tea for the office. It was a fun morning with plenty of food, networking and even a quiz with a prize! Click here to view more photos.
Former Queensland Treasurer The Hon. Keith De Lacy and Current Federal Treasurer The Hon. Wayne Swann presented at the recent Queensland Leaders Event
After a successful luncheon in May 2008, WiT were pleased to provide another opportunity for attendees to join them to hear from two outstanding professional women in biotech who have led very different career paths. The luncheon gave attendees the opportunity to hear about the career pinnacles of these two women, one in commerce/business and one in academia. This occasion provided an interesting and unique opportunity to explore the divergent forks in their respective roads and relate that to ones own circumstances.
Speakers: Professor Lynne Daniels, QUT (Dietetics), and Topaz Conway, Deputy Director - Development, MMRI
Lynne and Topaz briefly discussed the motivations, challenges and goals that led them along their career trajectories. The forum then allowed for open audience participation.
The presentations were moderated by the dynamic and entertaining Mario Pennisi, CEO QCTN.
Click here to see more photos from the event.
The President of The University of Southern Carolina (USC), Dr Andrew Sorensen recently made a visit to Brisbane and addressed attendees of an event at the Queensland Government.
In May 2002, Andrew A. Sorensen was named the 27th president of the University of South Carolina (USC) after serving as president of the University of Alabama, provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Florida, executive director of the AIDS Institute at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, and dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He has also served as a visiting faculty member at the Harvard University School of Medicine and the University of Cambridge School of Medicine.
Author or editor of eight books and more than 100 articles, Dr. Sorensen is a professor of medicine in USC's School of Medicine.
Click here to see more photos.
British Columbia and Queensland will work together to build relations on climate change action plans, education, biotechnology, and other key sectors, and strengthen connections in the Asia-Pacific. An agreement to explore joint opportunities was signed by John van Dongen, B.C. Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations and Queensland's Trade Commissioner, the Honourable Peter Beattie. Click here to read more.
On Friday 30 May 2008, QCTN held farewell drinks for Katie Neeson - the 'Japanese Cadet/Project Support Officer' before she left for her placement in Tokyo. Katie will be based in the Tokyo Offices of Trade Queensland for a five month period which will culminate with a strong Queensland presence at BIO Japan.
Part of her role will be not only to bridge the gap between the Queensland and Japanese life sciences industry, but also to raise the profile of the Queensland biotechnology industry in general.
On Tuesday 27 May 2008, Springfield Land Corporation Chairman – Maha Sinnathamby, invited guests to a Boardroom Lunch at the Brookwater Golf Club. Maha wanted to take the opportunity to share his vision of Greater Springfield as a potential Biotechnology hub. Mario Pennisi - CEO QCTN attended the event along with several members.
The Hon. Wayne Swan MP - Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia
On Friday 23 May 2008, the PA Foundation held a Prostate Cancer Awareness Luncheon at the Tattersall's Club in Brisbane.
Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men with approximately 14,000 new cases per year in Australia. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in men taking nearly 3,000 lives a year in Australia. This amounts to a risk of 1 in 9 men being diagnosed before age 75 and 1 in 5 men affected before the age of 85.
The Hon. Wayne Swann addressed the delegates during the luncheon. As a prostate cancer survivor, he is a vocal and tireless advocate for the early detection of the disease.
Professor Colleen Nelson - Professor and Chair Prostate Cancer Research, Institute of Health & Biomedical Innovation, QUT - addressed the attendees as the key-note speaker for the luncheon. Prof. Nelson is eager to see further engagement of clinical trials in prostate cancer at the PA Hospital to help attract the best developing treatments for prostate cancer into Queensland.
Attendees of the recent TranZition Luncheon Series heard from two outstanding professional women in biotech who have led very different career paths - one in commerce/business and one in academia. The occasion provided an interesting and unique opportunity to explore the forks in their respective roads and allowed attendees to relate that to their own circumstances. Mario Pennisi - QCTN CEO was the moderator. To view more photos of the event, click here.
The Hon. John Mickel MP - Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations introducing the new Trade Commissioner for The Americas (Los Angeles) The Hon. Peter Beattie and a recent Trade Queensland Event.
Graham Macdonald hosting a PEC meeting in the QCTN Boardroom.
On Friday 11 April, in conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Queensland Government, QCTN sponsored a luncheon at The Tattersall's Club. The guest speak was Dr. Steve Arlington - Partner and World Authority with PricewaterhouseCoopers (pictured above).
The luncheon provided a unique opportunity to meet with an expert in the pharmaceutical industry who, amongst his many achievements, recently wrote and released the report Pharma 2020: The Vision. Which path will you take?
Invaluable industry insights as well as trends and issues affecting the industry were presented. Dr. Arlington also spoke about the major changes anticipated for the pharmaceutical industry over the coming decade as well as the indicators organisations should look for that could influence their ability to compete on both a national and international level.
On Monday 3 March, the first SOS (Staff on Site) deployment was placed at ACRO Caboolture. Michael Gabriel was welcomed to the service by Aletha Ward (SOS Deployment Co-odinator). Michael has a background in Biology and Chemistry and is currently furthering his tertiary studies in Law and Commerce at The University of Queensland - St Lucia. Michael has been deployed as a Data and Information Officer and will be focusing on database entry and administrative tasks at the Caboolture site.
If you would like any further information on the SOS (Staff on Site) service please refer to our website or phone Aletha on (07) 3331 3999.
QCTN members Brett Whitecross (BPA) and Ian Steinhardt (Q-Gen) on a site-visit of Thebarton during the recent AusBiotech Business Development Conference in Adelaide.
As part of his midterm visit from Spain, the Australian Ambassador Noel Campbell, is meeting with Mario Pennisi and discussing QCTN's plans for introducing members to the vast opportunities offered by Europe in general, and Spain in particular.
On Monday 10 December, the QCTN office came together over a morning tea for the annual 'Dressing of the Tree' and welcomed in the festive season. To view other photos, click here!
To highlight the complementary medicines, medical devices and pharmaceuticals industries in Queensland, and in recognition of the priority status of the sector, the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry held the Inaugural Annual Industry Reception for the Therapeutic Medicines and Devices sector. The guest speaker was Dr Larry Kelly - Director, TGA laboratories. Dr Kelly spoke about the 'Current Issues for the Regulation of Therapeutic Goods in Australia'.
Overall, the reception was well received and attended. Click here to view more photos of the night.
On Monday 29 October, Mario Pennisi gave a presentation to the Queensland Government Trade Commissioners and spoke about QCTN, it's role and on the life sciences industry in each respective region. The presentation was handed out to each attendee and was well received.
Mario Pennisi and Clare Schodel (both QCTN) attended the AusBiotech Student Association BioCareers night along with approximately 350 students and sponsors. The night featured a presentation by the Former Australian of the Year - Professor Ian Frazer. Several QCTN Members were also present as exhibitors and sponsors - including Griffith University, IMB com, Mater Research Institute, Perkins Resources, TetraQ, Q-Gen and Q-Pharm.
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Left: Samantha Butler, Elizabeth Shannon (both Department of Tourism, Regional Development & Industry) pictured with Vince McFarlane (General Manager - WRI).
Right: Elizabeth and Samantha with Wendy-Jane Murray (Tissue Bank Manager - WRI).
On Tuesday 9 October, the Queensland Government Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry visited Wesley Research Institute's Clinical Trial Centre (above left) and Tissue Bank (above right).
On Saturday 15 September 2007, Otto Damsma attended the WIT Awards Gala Dinner at aChifley at Lennons. QCTN was the proud sponsor of the Biotech Rising Star Award. Through sponsorship of the Award, QCTN encourages the advancement of women in the biotechnology and technological industries.
The finalists were Dr Paige Maguire, Dr Willa Huston and Dr Amanda Mabbett - all of whom were worthy candidates. Otto presented the award on behalf of QCTN to this year's winner - Dr Paige Maguire.
The QCTN sponsored workshop - Getting Started - at PAH Week was held on Thursday 23 August 2007. The speakers pictured above with Mario Pennisi (front left) and John Meyer (back left) were Gwynneth Petrie (front right), Ann Higgins (front centre), Dean Thorvaldsen (back right) and Jane Easson (back centre).
This conference was a very important step in building on the strengths already present in clinical research in Australia.
Not only were QCTN a sponsor and exhibitor at CRX07, we are very excited to be the host of CRX08.
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Even a brisk winter's morning didn't deter over 60 delegates from across Australia attending the Preclinical Drug Development Seminar, sponsored by TetraQ, QPharm and QCTN.
QCTN CEO, Mario Pennisi said 'QCTN is proud to support this event because people have travelled so far, which clearly demonstrates how important and needed this type of activity is in the industry'.
Mario Pennisi from QCTN is pictured here on the right with Mario Pennisi - AOQ, following a meeting to discuss the opportunities for the two organisations to work together, below.
The second Members Networking Night was held on Thursday 19 July 2007 at the Jaz Restaurant and Bar. The night was enjoyed by all who attended. Mario Pennisi opened the night with a short presentation that updated all members on the highlights from January to July 2007 and what we have to look forward to in the near future.
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The 13th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Cellular Therapy took place June 24-27, 2007 in Sydney, Australia at the Sydney Convention Centre in Darling Harbour. QCTN was joined by Member Entities ERA, Q-Gen and CNS (booth above) and Mario Pennisi is also pictured with Dr Takahashi – winner of the booth prize.
With its IBC and soon to be established HREC, working in conjunction with a number of its members, QCTN is well placed to assist sponsors by facilitating early clinical investigations or cell therapy products.
The 43rd Annual DIA was held in Atlanta from Sunday 17 to Thursday 21 June 2007. With more than 1,000 speakers from the FDA, EMEA and other regulatory agencies, together with 27 content-area tracks, and nearly 400 sessions, the presentations were geared to attendees of all experience and functional levels. The DIA Annual Meeting offered valuable professional cross-functional learning, continuing education credits and networking experiences. Mario Pennisi (QCTN) was photographed above with attending members Professor Tony Webber (President QCTN & Executive Director CNS), Aletha Ward and Judy Dodd both from Sunnybank Research Centre.
The presence at this year's event marked the 10th year that QCTN CEO and President have now been exhibiting at DIA.
Sunnybank Research Centre General Manager - Aletha Ward said "the industry knowledge gained from attending the DIA coupled with the extensive networking opportunities resulted in trial opportunities within one week of returning from the conference. We will definitely be attending the conference annually, as this has been the most successful business development tool we have utilised".
QCTN CEO Mario Pennisi commented that 'When I first came to DIA all those years ago, we were the only Australian presence and were a bit of a novelty. When visitors came to the booth, it was evident Australia was only known as a great holiday destination. These days they see Australia, and QCTN, as an integral and strategic provider of global drug development'.
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Mario Pennisi, QCTN's CEO, pictured here with Queensland Government Commisioner Tak Adachi (QCTIO) and Professor Okuda at a recent symposium in Tokyo. Mr Pennisi and Commissioner Adachi presented to a large audience of industry and academic delegates about the strong Queensland market and performance, and the benefits of working with QCTN's members as part of a global development strategy.
On Wednesday 13 June 2007, delegates from New Zealand arrived to meet a cross section of leading biotech professionals operating in Queensland. Biotech is one of the Queensland Government's priority sectors, and a key outcome from the roundtable was to identify possible parnerships between Queensland and New Zealand with a view to further business collaboration and engagement with third markets. The theme of the roundtable table was "Converting the New Zealand & Queensland biotech relationship from paper to reality".
As it is for Queensland and Australia, biotechnology is currently one of the highest strategic priorities in Korea because it plays a vital role in improving the quality of human life by resolving challenging problems such as health, food and environmental issues.
The Asian bioscience industry faces an exciting future. The technology offers not only new bioindustrial opportunities, but also limitless competition. To succeed in the international competition against advanced countries and multinational corporations, it is very important to create mutual cooperation among adjacent regions and clusters.
It was QCTN's honour and privelege to represent it's members and the Queensland Government at such an important meeting and we look forward to continuing the dialogue that commenced at this event.
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On Tuesday 22 May 2007, QCTN was invited to attend the launch of the 2007 edition of the Innovation Australia magazine along with 100 other delegates. As QCTN is a major sponsor, both Vince McFarlane – Treasurer of QCTN and QCTN CEO Mario Pennisi attended the launch which was held at Parliament House, Canberra. The guest speaker at the event was The Honourable Ian MacFarlane – Minister for Industry, Tourism & Resources, pictured with Vince (on the left) and Mario (on the right).
During the evening Minister Ian MacFarlane indicated that he is keen to visit QCTN to see how the organisation was helping Australian service providers achieve and deliver on Australia's reputation as being regarded as the number one location for doing clinical trials.
On Tuesday 22 May 2007, QCTN sponsored a breakfast which showcased the growth, regulatory issues and opportunities in clinical trials in Queensland. The breakfast also depicted the importance of highlighting clinical trials careers in Queensland and the difficulties involved when recruiting. Guest speakers included Suzanne Elliot (QPharm), Cindy Hall (PA Hospital) and Dianne Jackson-Matthews (ERA Consulting) with approximately 70 guests attending.
The three speakers provided interesting personal insights into their careers and the clinical trials industry and it was remarkable to hear how much they have each achieved to date.
It was indicated by Diane Jackson-Matthews that ERA decided to open the Australian office in Queensland because 'this is where the growth is'.
The 2007 BIO International Convention, held last week in Boston, drew a record 22,366 attendees, a nearly 15% increase from the previous year, with representatives from 48 states and 64 countries. The convention made national and international news with policy announcements, innovative exhibitors and keynotes from industry leaders and advocates. QCTN and 9 member organisations were well represented, and with about 5000 visitors to the booth, were kept busy. The highly visible pavilion was a hub for many of the Australians at BIO, and the meeting room located within the QCTN pavilion was well utilised, playing host to many key meetings.
QCTN CEO Mario Pennisi said "I'm very pleased to find that many of the BIO delegates see clinical trials in Australia, and QCTN as one in the same. Our efforts to have international stakeholders recognise Australia as a destination for undertaking clinical research are now starting to pay real dividends, and were very honoured to host the signing of an MOU between the Fraunhofer Institute and member organisation QIMR'.
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QCTN attended the two-day conference in Sydney, March 19-20, 2007. Many executives, investors and analysts visited the QCTN booth and learned about the services provided by QCTN Members.
On 29 November 2006, the Hon. John Mickel unveiled a plaque to celebrate the official opening of office facilities of the Queensland Clinical Trials Network Inc. in Brisbane.
As illustrated in the above pictures, the Hon Steve Maharey, The New Zealand Minister of Research, Science & Technology visited the joint QCTN and Queensland Government stand at the recent Ausbiotech Conference. The minister was eager to understand the role that QCTN played in attracting clinical trials to Australia and New Zealand, and was keen to further enhance that activity.
QCTN Chairman Prof Tony Webber and QCTN CEO Mario Pennisi at Ausbiotech discussed QCTN's role in attracting additional clinical trials activity to the Australian and New Zealand markets, with the Chief Editor of BioSpectrum Asia Edition, Narayanan Suresh.
During the clinical research conference, Louise Handy, Board Member of BARQA and keynote speaker, announced the establishment of the Australasian Regional Forum of BARQA. Andrew King has been appointed as the inaugural Chairman of the Forum. For more information on the Regional Forum, please contact Andrew.
It was with great pride that Andrew King accepted from BARQA Board Member,
Louise Handy the certificate officially advising that the Australasian Regional Forum
of BARQA was formally established.
QCTN's Mario Pennisi with Dr Neil Lewis, the happy winner of the business card draw at the recent AAPS meeting in San Antonio.
Dr Lewis was one of the several thousand delegates to call by the booth at this year's meeting. "The increasing awareness of Australia as a destination for clinical trials is now quite evident" said Mr Pennisi, and he added that "pleasingly a number of the visitors to the booth indicated that they were aware of the EIU Report which placed Australia first, as a destination for undertaking clinical trials".
On 23rd, 24th and 25th October 2006 QCTN's first annual clinical research conference was held . The organising committee had put together a conference program that proved to be interesting, informative and allowed to get a better understanding of modern aspects of clinical research, data management, pharmacogenomics and drug development. This inaugural conference was a conjoint conference with the Australian Health & Research Data Managers Association (AHRDMA, www.ahrdma.com.au) and was attended by more than 200 delegates.
Dr Jon Carrano GM and Regional Director for Phase Forward, Grahame Andrews project manager for Swift Call, Paul Newman Senior recruitment consultant for Pharmaceutical professionals and Andrew taylor Site Head, Clinical Management Group Pharma Development Operations for Roche, with Mario Pennisi, discussing QCTN's role in the Australian Clinical Trials environment.
Chairman Mark Woolley
Janelle Katsamas
Katrina Campion
Gabrielle McKee
Numerous Club-bio delegates were on hand to hear, chairman Mark Wooley, speakers, Janelle Katsamas (Peplin), Katrina Campion (GSK) and Gabrielle McKee (CNS) present during the QCTN sponsored session on Clinical Trials.
RACGP 2006 Conference Committee Chairman, Dr Peter McKain thanked QCTN CEO Mario Pennisi for supporting the College's 2006 ASM.
Pennisi said "Attending the conference is a key part of getting the message across to Australian general practitioners that being involved in clinical trials is an important aspect of medical practice, and an integral part of satisfying those increasingly well informed patients who are looking for the leading edge treatments"
RACGP 2006 Conference Committee Chairman, Dr Peter McKain
thanking QCTN CEO Mario Pennisi for supporting the College's 2006 ASM
One of the biggest annual events is the American meeting of the Drug Information Association (DIA). The 2006 DIA Annual Meeting was held in Philadelphia, June 18 -22. This neutral forum for industry, academia and regulatory officials draws delegates from around the world. The meeting attracts about 10,000 delegates who are involved in the process of drug development and 'life-cycle' management of pharmaceuticals.
QCTN CEO Mario Pennisi said: "We had a constant flow of visitors to the booth, and the level of recall of QCTN was excellent. Even more rewarding was the significant recognition and experiences of many of the visitors, of Australia as a reliable destination for quality clinical trials services".
Russell Neal, operations manager of QCTN member company, Clinical Network Services, attending to 'QCTN booth duties' at the recent DIA meeting in Philadelphia.
Although happening a couple of weeks before International Clinical Trials Day, the first event to promote clinical trials activities to the people of Queensland was held Friday night on May 5th in Brisbane as part of the event "Brisbane on the World Stage".
Brisbane's Lord Mayor Campbell Newman and Mr John Strano, Executive Director Manufacturing Industries & Investment of the Department of State Development, Trade and Innovation, were among the 300 visitors to the event. QCTN represented a number of the leading service providers of the Queensland industry including BioPharmaceuticals Australia (BPA), Clinical Network Services Pty Ltd (CNS), Q-Pharm Pty Ltd, TetraQ and Wesley Research Institute (WRI).
Together with representatives from Panbio, WRI and IMBCom, QCTN personnel Mario Pennisi and Otto Damsma were on hand to explain the range of activities being undertaken in Queensland.
Brisbane on the World Stage was an initiative of the Brisbane City Council. Mario Pennisi pointed out that QCTN could trace its origins to another initiative by Brisbane City Council which was the Clinical Trials Cluster.
The International BIO Meeting was held in Chicago from April 9-12,2006. BIO is the world's premier biotechnology industry conference.
Coinciding with the BIO meeting, Queensland Clinical Trials Network (QCTN)leaders, Professor Tony Webber, President of QCTN; and Mario Pennisi,Chief Executive Officer of QCTN; hosted a luncheon meeting with the six of the top U.S. state biotechnology industry organization leaders together with the CEO of Ausbiotech, Dr Anna Lavelle. The meeting, which occurred just prior to the opening of the annual Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) International Convention, was an opportunity for Webber and Pennisi to introduce Queensland's emerging biotechnology presence and to exchange ideas on major issues confronting all biotech industry leaders. The event was designed to establish personal relationships with key state decision makers who have entrée to hundreds of biotech companies in key biotechnology regions across the United States and to confirm Australia's ability and interest to work with US firms.
"This meeting brought together state biotech leaders from six of the largest and most influential regions in the U.S. to exchange ideas, to get to know each other and to discuss the merits of Australia as a destination of choice for hosting clinical trials," said Professor Tony Webber. "The information we gathered and the positive feedback we received demonstrates the success of this meeting and will pave the way for a number of key opportunities," he added.
With nearly 20,000 attendees convening at the BIO exhibition in Chicago, the QCTN meeting with state association leaders is a major plus in distinguishing Queensland and Australia from dozens of countries looking to attract U.S. interest in hosting clinical trials, manufacturing and other biotechnology business opportunities.
Mr. Pennisi commented: "At the end of the day, business is done person to person – not organization to organization. This was a great opportunity to get to know some very key people who can introduce QCTN to a number of biotechnology companies that we might otherwise not be able to reach. Following the lunch we were able to schedule meetings with many of our new friends and important dialogues were held. The benefit of this meeting has already been seen as we have secured a visit to Brisbane later this year by a delegation of biotech leaders from California."
NZBio was held in Auckland on 27-28 February with a theme 'Biotech without Borders'.
With some 450 delegates and dozens of exhibitors, NZBio organizers were right in claiming the event was an overwhelming success. The strong Queensland presence in support of the hopes and aspirations of our New Zealand counterparts was noted by all in attendance including Education Minister Hon Steve Maharey.
QCTN CEO Mario Pennisi said ' the calibre of leads and the attention our booth attracted confirmed to us that there is an exciting and vibrant biotech sector in New Zealand and we are well placed to assist them in a number of areas - particularly in doing early phase clinical trials work'
He also commented that 'many of the people we spoke to see the US as the market in which they ultimately desire to succeed, and they are also aware that by leveraging off the established Australian infrastructure they are able to do more of their development in a familiar, secure and cost effective environment in order to improve their positions' 'QCTN is well placed to help them succeed' he went on to say.
Mario Pennisi and Rita Borzelleca give a visitor a tour of the booth!
The inaugural international clinical trials day was held on May 20, 2005. James Lind commenced observing the effects of different treatments on the medical condition known as scurvy on this day way back in 1747. He noticed that the condition of sufferers to whom he gave citrus fruit improved within weeks, whilst those not consuming these fruits remained ill. His observations are recognised as representing the first recorded clinical trial, thus making May 20 a highly significant day in the history of medical research.
Events are held throughout the world on this date in order to recognise the importance of clinical trials, the ultimate aim of which is to improve the standard of medical care for all peoples throughout the globe.
The QCTN promotes this day to raise awareness of the importance of continuing to improve medical care for all Queenslanders, as well as those in other parts of the world who will benefit from the clinical research that Queenslanders are involved in. Australia's position on the globe, means that Queensland's involvement in International Clinical Trials day is the first event being celebrated this year, and will be followed by activities later that day in Europe and North America.


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First offered in 1943, the executive MBA (EMBA) programme – a degree for working managers – was designed to meet the needs of the experienced executive. Through refinement over the past few decades, its reach has become increasingly international as organisations needed to develop a new type of business manager – one who could genuinely grasp and meet the challenges and opportunities presented by globalisation. This has led to the creation of dedicated international executive MBA programmes.
But in doing this, the model is in danger of creating too many business visitors instead – individuals who believe they know more than they actually do about the commercial impact of local cultures and circumstances, without regard to the sensitivities that define a market.
Too many of these EMBA programmes that are branded as 'international' use a curriculum that offers a single "global model" with strategies that can be applied the same way to all regions and markets. Although global business is more closely connected than ever before, regions vary dramatically and even present significant opportunities with micro-markets. The ability of the global executive to understand and adapt to local preferences, policies and cultures is paramount to business success.
Today business leaders need practical experiences within multiple geographies to grasp fully the extent of these differences. International executive MBA programmes should reflect this opportunity with an international curriculum that includes immersive study in multiple world regions.
Gaining a real understanding of how business actually takes place in key markets around the world is no longer a "nice to have" – it is essential. In fact, many international EMBA programmes are not providing the global education the executives and their employers should expect.
So what should schools be doing? First, ensure that international executive MBA participants receive exposure to the front-line in different countries. Rather than cosy chats with local executives over lunch or carefully managed tours of a large company headquarters, students should apply their studies to solve actual business challenges. This will require schools to align with local companies on specific projects to understand the daily reality of life and commerce in that location.
Second, work in true partnership with local schools, not only to provide teachers, corporate connections and accommodation, but also to collaborate to design a curriculum that allows participants to understand the local regional and cultural idiosyncrasies that make markets unique.
Third, design study teams that reflect the global structure of multinationals. Rather than organise teams of students in the same geography, programmes should assemble students to collaborate with teammates across significant time zones and varied communication channels. Employers now expect executives to manage virtual teams with the same level of success as in-person teams.
Finally, ensure that participants have the opportunity to experience and learn about multiple regions of the globe to sharpen their thinking about commonalities in global business, while at the same time understanding the unique challenges and opportunities in each of those regions. What companies of all sizes need now, and what they are turning to business schools to help create, are executives who can piece together a global jigsaw of talent, material resources and business models for maximum benefit, who know how to put together and manage international teams, who see themselves as citizens of the world and who can envision and lead successful present and future companies. It is a requirement of business leaders today to think globally, but act with local sensitivity to the needs of an ever-changing marketplace.
For the business school community this is quite simply one of the most exciting and meaningful challenges we have been offered in recent years. It is one that we need to address boldly and immediately.
The author is associate dean, OneMBA programme at Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC Chapel Hill.
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Ladies and gentlemen meet the 2 new rising Zeitgeist rockstars:
Trever Fischer: who works mainly on Zeitgeist KDE integration. He already started patching for Phonon and Amarok. He is also my GSoC student at KDE who will be working on a Zeitgeist Journal widget for Plasma which requires integration with Nepomuk. I will be meeting him at Randa in 9 days and it will rock :)
JP Lacerda: I met JP at UDS. And as usual UDS has a great impact on Zeitgeist. This kid is ridiculous. He started working on Zeitgeist stuff fixed several bugs and is working on some optimization. He will have a very important role in the release of Zeitgeist 0.9. You can read more about his work on his blog.
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This incredibly light tomato sauce can be served with a variety of dishes, from pasta to a fish stew. Mint brings a refreshing twist to classic tomato sauce. Use the freshest, ripest tomatoes that you can find; your best bet is to peruse farmers' markets for the best tomatoes.
Adapted from "Recipes for Parties" by Michael Leva and Nancy Parker.
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ red onions, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons flaked sea salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pinches of peperoncino
- Two 28-ounce cans whole plum tomatoes in tomato purée, preferably San Marzano
- 1 bunch basil leaves, cut into chiffonade
- 1 bunch mint leaves, cut into chiffonade
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
- Fresh Fettuccine or two 17 ½-ounce packages imported dried fettuccine
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus 1 cup for serving
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the flaked sea salt, pepper, and peperoncino. Roughly cut the tomatoes with kitchen shears and pour them, along with the tomato purée, into the saucepan of onions. Stir the onions and tomatoes to combine and add a handful of basil and a handful of mint. Lower the heat and leave the sauce to simmer.
In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Fill a large pot with water and the coarse sea salt. Bring to a boil and add the pasta. Cover and bring back to boil. Stir once and leave to cook; fresh pasta will take 2-3 minutes, and dried pasta will take approximately 10 minutes. Drain the cooked pasta, and stir it through the sauce. Sprinkle with the cheese, walnuts, and remaining mint, and basil. Serve immediately.


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Birthdate: May 21, 1967
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Christopher Michael Benoit (IPA: ) (May 21, 1967 – June 24, 2007), better known by his ring name Chris Benoit, was a Canadian professional wrestler who wrestled for Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Benoit ascended to the top of his profession, winning the World Heavyweight Championship in both WCW and WWE, becoming one of the most popular athletes in professional wrestling in the process. Benoit's technical wrestling skills were lauded by fans and critics alike.
Chris, his wife Nancy, and their 7-year-old son Daniel were found dead in their Fayetteville, Georgia home on June 25, 2007. Benoit killed his wife and son, and subsequently hanged himself.
It was also in this time period that Benoit wrestled in his first WWF pay per view main events, challenging The Rock for the title in July 2000 and as part of a fatal four way title match in September. Both times, Benoit appeared to have won the WWF Championship, only to have the decision reversed by then-WWF commissioner Mick Foley due to cheating on Benoit's part.
The next night on WWF Raw in San Jose, California, Jericho and Benoit challenged WWF Tag Team Champions Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H for their titles. Jericho and Benoit ended their reign and used the win as a springboard to challenge Austin for his world title (This was the night that Triple H suffered a legit injury by tearing his quadricep muscle while attempting to clothesline Jericho). Benoit got two title matches the following week, first losing via Montreal Screwjob in Calgary and then just barely losing to Austin in Benoit's hometown of Edmonton. Unfortunately, also in that time period came a four-way TLC match where Benoit suffered a neck injury that required surgery with Dr. Lloyd Youngblood. Despite this, he worked through until the King of the Ring, where he was pinned in a triple threat match versus Austin and Jericho. Benoit missed the next year due to his neck injury.
Benoit then engaged in a feud with Chavo and Vickie Guerrero. He wanted answers from the Guerreros for their rash behavior towards Rey Mysterio, but was avoided by the two and was eventually assaulted. Benoit retained his United States Championship at Survivor Series 2006 and Armageddon 2006, both times defeating Chavo Guerrero. The feud finally ended after a match with no-disqualification rules in play, which Benoit won to retain his United States title.
Along with Daniel (born February 23, 2000), Benoit had two children from a previous marriage, David (born 1993) and Megan (born May 26, 1997) with his ex-wife Martina.
According to Benoit, the Crippler Crossface was borrowed from friend Dean Malenko and eventually caught on as Benoit's signature hold.
Detective Bo Turner of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department told television station WAGA-TV that the case was being treated as a murder-suicide. The station reported that investigators had discovered that Benoit murdered his wife and son over the weekend and hanged himself sometime on Monday.
Chris Benoit was found to have Xanax as well as hydrocodone in his system. It was also revealed that in his body was an elevated level of testosterone, which is caused by synthetic testosterone and was the only steroid in his system. The chief medical examiner has considered this a mystery, but attributed it to Benoit possibly being treated for a testosterone deficiency caused by previous steroid abuse.
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The Vans x Lazy Oaf collection showcases a vision of youthful creativity by bringing Lazy Oaf's edgy weirdness and notoriously colourful aesthetic to a range of Vans apparel. Using a distinct colour palette of pink, black and white, the Vans x Lazy Oaf apparel collection uses checkerboard and playful Lazy Oaf elements.
The collection wraps up at your feet with two Classic footwear styles. The Old Skool Platform is taken to new heights and showcases black suede uppers that have been decked out with checkerboard printed laces and a pink Sidestripe. Adorning the platform sidewall are novelty cutouts that display three white hearts. Each Old Skool Platform style is finished with cheeky embroidery that reads 'Bad for you" at each heel counter. A reissue of Vans Style 29 has been designed to include canvas pink uppers and is contrasted by a black lugged outsole and toe cap. The Style 29 is finished with playful "Sorry I'm Late" laces and a checkerboard liner.
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MCKNIGHT, JOSEPH WEBB (1925–2015). Joseph Webb McKnight, law professor and legal scholar, was born in San Angelo, Texas, on February 17, 1925. He was the son of John Banning McKnight (a cotton merchant) and Helen Katherine (Webb) McKnight. Excelling as a student, McKnight graduated at the top of his high school class and, at the age of sixteen, entered the University of Texas. He joined the ROTC unit at UT, was commissioned an ensign in the U. S. Navy shortly before graduation, and began active duty in 1944. McKnight returned to UT in 1946, and upon completing his bachelor's degree the next year, he became a Rhodes Scholar in Magdalen College at Oxford University. There, he earned the degrees of bachelor of arts in jurisprudence, bachelor of civil law, and master of arts before graduating in 1950. Eventually, in 1959 he earned an LLM at Columbia University.
McKnight passed the bar exam in Texas in 1951 and practiced law with the firm of Cravath Swaine & Moore in New York City before joining the faculty of the Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1955. He taught at SMU for fifty-nine years until his retirement in May 2014. McKnight soon established himself as one of the foremost legal scholars in the Southwest. A 2002 listing in the SMU Law Review of all of McKnight's publications to that point in his career required seven single-spaced pages. He published primarily on the influence of Spanish law in Texas (in books such as The Spanish Elements in Modern Texas Law [1979]) and on matrimonial property law in the Lone Star State. His book, Texas Matrimonial Property Law (1983), reflected the fact that he played a major role with Louise Raggio, another Dallas lawyer, in drafting the Texas Matrimonial Property Act (1967), a landmark law in advancing equal property rights for married women in Texas. He helped draft the Texas Family Code project (1970), and he also helped write the Texas Antiquities Code to protect archeological sites and historic buildings on public land.
McKnight was a collector of books concerning legal history, especially the evolution of Spanish and English law. He studied book binding and preservation to care for the collection, which grew to 6,000 books and was eventually donated to the SMU law library. He held active memberships in several legal societies. A lover of Texas history, McKnight helped establish the Texas Old Missions and Forts Restoration Association and sat on the boards of the San Jacinto Museum History Association, Texas Supreme Court Historical Society, and the Institute of Texan Cultures. He also served as an editorial advisor in law and legal history for the Texas State Historical Association's revision project that culminated in the six-volume The New Handbook of Texas (1996). He was named a Fellow of the Texas State Historical Association in 2004.
McKnight married Julia Ann Dyer on July 20, 1957, and following her death in 1972, he married Mildred Payne of Dallas on August 9, 1975. His family included two sons, a stepson and a stepdaughter, and numerous grandchildren. He died of a heart attack at the age of ninety at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas on November 30, 2015, and his death was marked by a Mass at the Church of The Holy Cross Dallas. He was buried in Deer Creek Cemetery at his family ranch near San Saba, Texas.
Leland L. Coggan, "Remembering Professor Joseph McKnight," SMU Law Review 71 (2018). Dallas Morning News, December 2, 4, 2015. Justice Nathan L. Hecht, "The Legacy of Professor Joseph Webb McKnight," SMU Law Review 71 (2018). Gregory L. Ivy, "Publications of Joseph W. McKnight," SMU Law Review 55 (2002).
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