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Space Fantasy #22: Elon Musk Plans To Colonize Mars To Escape A.I. Apocalypse!
Elon Musk plans to colonize Mars To escape A.I. Apocalypse!
What? No kidding.
Musk is seriously contemplating moving to Mars to escape those A.I. demons.
"With artificial intelligence, we are summoning the demon. You know all those stories where there's the guy with the pentagram and the holy water and he's like, yeah, he's sure he can control the demon? Doesn't work out." Musk
Hassabis replied that, in fact, he was working on the most important project in the world: developing artificial super-intelligence. Musk countered that this was one reason we needed to colonize Mars—so that we'll have a bolt-hole if A.I. goes rogue and turns on humanity. Amused, Hassabis said that A.I. would simply follow humans to Mars. Source
To some extent Musk does have a point. If you consider that A.I. are machines possessed by demons and since Demons are imprisoned either in the upper atmosphere or in the pit of Hell then it would make sense that if one were to move to Mars then one would not be a target for demonic attack. Simply because the Demons are imprisoned in the upper Atmosphere, they are not able to venture to Mars or another other part of the universe.
So Musk would never be harassed by demons on Mars like he is harassed here below on earth.
And maybe that's what this is all about - Musk being godless doesn't know how to combat his demons. So the next best thing would be to avoid demons as much as possible and that means moving far away from demonic influence.
For godless men like Musk - its much easier to live on Mars than to obey God and His commandments which entails remaining in a state of grace in union with the Catholic Church and Her Sacraments.
Some godless men will go to such great lengths to avoid God.
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Israel's Space Official Jew Haim Eshed "I Don't Believe That Jesus Christ Is God But I Do Believe In Space Aliens Of The Galactic Federation Who Live In An Underground Mars Base"....
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The Creationism vs. Evolution debate is an unproductive use of resources. One can only hope that intelligent people on both sides will one day realize that their time and energy could be spent doing something more profound and significant like finding the cure for cancer or new insights into their faith.
It is unwise for Christianity to continually attack one of the best-supported scientific theories. The evidence for evolution is overwhelming – just look at the fossil record that has been amassed so far, with new discoveries unearthed yearly. Yes, evolution has its holes, but none of these holes are so fatal that they render the basic theory untenable. Christianity has its problems too, but that doesn't stop billions of people from believing in it.
Carrying on this fight only makes Christianity look hypocritical. If one accepts the great scientific wonders of medicine and engineering, then why so vehemently reject evolution, which was derived using the very same scientific method? Can a Christian do the same: pick and choose a la carte which doctrines he or she likes? Christians would be better served learning from their past mistakes (e.g. 'the earth is flat' and 'the earth is center of universe') and not butting heads with science at all.
Evolution is not a crushing blow to Christianity, unless one is a Bible literalist. Evolution's contention that natural selection is random has no bearing on whether God exists, and a Christian can believe God created life using the process of natural selection. Simple rules are easy to set up and can create very complicated forms over time (e.g. fractals), and a 'day' to God could be a billion of human years. Perhaps people are not happy with the idea that humans may be descended from ancient apes, but surely there are worse indignities in life!
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In the off chance that religious leaders or scientists ask for my suggestions, here they are.
Christianity – It should step back and focus on its strengths. There are many important questions for which science has no satisfactory answers and may never produce any – questions like "what comes after death?" and "why we exist?" Stop arguing with science about "how" – discovering methods and processes is science's strong suit.
Science – It should build bridges, not burn them. Stop getting into useless arguments; you cannot use logic to "win" over someone whose conviction is firmly entrenched in faith or intuition. Science, of all human pursuits, should know that we have reached a point where we need to think creatively. The cutting edge of science is showing us that the universe is far more mysterious and puzzling than we ever imagined (see Science is spiritual). To have a hope of understanding it, we need to use all our available resources, including different faiths and intuition.
Religion and science are part of the same age-old human endeavor: the Pursuit of Truth. They are family, and that is probably why they fight so hard. But they are too old to be so immature. It is time to grow up and start working together for the betterment of mankind.
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Fatima bent Muhammed Chahou (en berbère: ⴼⴰⵟⵉⵎⴰ ⵜⴰⴱⴰⵄⵎⵕⴰⵏⵜ) née à Aït Baâmrane dans la région de Souss le , est une chanteuse-compositrice-interprète, danseuse et actrice marocaine de langue chleuh.

Parfois surnommée « la voix des Aït Baâmrane », elle revendique pour elle le titre de Raissa (en berbère tamrayst), c'est-à-dire, maître dans l'art de la chanson, de l'écriture poétique et de composition musicale, et cheffe d'une troupe de musiciens.

Biographie
Fatima Tabaamrant est née dans le Douar de Id Salem à Ifrane Atlas Saghir (Ifrane Anti Atlas) province de Guelmim, la région de Guelmim Oued Noun. Orpheline de mère à l'âge de trois ans, à cause du second mariage de son père, elle a été forcée de vivre avec d'autres parents. Cette expérience l'a marquée profondément et, en réaction à cette situation, elle s'est tournée vers la poésie, qui est devenue son activité principale.

Après l'échec de son premier mariage, elle entame une carrière professionnelle de musicienne et de chanteuse en 1983, avec l'aide de  Raiss Jamaâ El Hamid, avec qui elle travaille jusqu'en 1991, quand elle crée son propre groupe.

Elle a enregistré de nombreux albums, et elle est connue hors du Maroc particulièrement pour "Taghlaghalt ou l'Écho de l'Atlas" (Institut du monde arabe, 2007).

Elle défend l'usage public et l'enseignement de la langue amazighe, et a fait campagne en 2011 pour la reconnaissance de la langue berbère comme seconde langue officielle du Maroc : .

Carrière politique
Elle est membre de la Chambre des représentants du Maroc de 2011 à 2016. Elle est la première personne à y poser une question en langue amazigh.

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Bibliographie
 Abdelâali Talmenssour, "Rraysa Faṭima Tabaɛmṛant : quelques extraits de son répertoire", Études et Documents Berbères27 (2008), p. 73-106.
 L. Ben Yahya Gwijjan, Tamagit inu. Amarg n Fatima Tabaɛmrant, Rabat, AMREC, 2002.

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Profil sur le site de la Chambre des représentants du Maroc

Naissance dans la région de Guelmim-Oued Noun
Naissance en juillet 1962
Actrice marocaine du XXe siècle
Actrice marocaine du XXIe siècle
Danseuse marocaine du XXe siècle
Danseuse marocaine du XXIe siècle
Chanteuse marocaine
Personnalité du Rassemblement national des indépendants
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Homeland Security Warns of Cartels' Role in Migrant Caravan
"Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen warned Sunday that the illegal immigrant caravan heading toward the U.S. could be exploited by cartels that control most of the illegal flow of people through Latin America," Stephen Dinan reports for The Washington Times. "While we closely monitor the caravan crisis, we must remain mindful of the transnational criminal organizations and other criminals that prey on the vulnerabilities of those undertaking the irregular migration journey," Secretary Nielsen said in a statement.
A Passive Group Here
"As the massive migrant caravan pushes toward the southern U.S. border, a second group of about 1,000 people from Honduras is rushing to join the main group -- which reportedly has swelled its ranks with several people who've already been deported. The caravan, which has around 5,000 to 7,000 members, was on the move again Monday morning, departing the southern Mexico city of Tapachula," Greg Norman reports in Fox News.
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Meet the Beloit, WI Rapper who is poised to elevate in 2021
The first time meeting Smiddy95, it was clear that he was born for the hustle of the game. From the gaseous backwood in his hand to his go-getter demeanor, he was ready to get after it. He stuck his hand out and introduced himself, even offering up a drag off the blunt, which was also when I realized I had met the gas man. We were at the Farm Festival, a small event in its first year of life in Milwaukee which took place on a local co-op garden in the middle of the city. The mood was green all around, and the day was spent spreading roots for the artists there. Unlike most of them, Smiddy95 was there for the long game, not just getting away from quarantine for the day, but that's nothing new. Two week after the festival, we sat down and kick it, going back and forth trading stories of growing up in the Midwest. It is rare to meet a genuine individual who is open from the jump, but it took no time at all for us to be laughing, reminiscing about the similar stupid shit we had gotten into as kids. His demeanor is very unassuming, a positive aura around him that pushes outwards around him.
From the beginning Smiddy has spent his life changing up where he calls home. He was born in Ohio, spending the first couple years of his life there before his family moved north to Detroit. Dayton, Ohio and Detroit could not be more different, and being a smart kid, Smiddy took it all in. It was while living in Detroit that Smiddy was first introduced to hip-hop, being around his older cousins playing the likes of Eminem, Nelly and Ludacris. That didn't mean he automatically found his way into the upper echelons of hip-hop, seeing as Aaron Carter was in his heavy early rotation. To be fair, rare is the individual who does not have some cringy moments in their early life, especially through a more developed lens. My own first real concert was the Jonas Brothers in 5th grade, what can I say, a girl was involved. It wasn't long before Smiddy was uprooted again and the family headed on down to Chicago, to the Southside. If living in Detroit opened his eyes to hip-hop, living on the Southside of Chicago opened his eyes to the streets and the gang lifestyle so prevalent throughout the area. As an intelligent and naturally curious kid, it would have been impossible for Smiddy to remain ignorant of the signs. Literally the signs, like in a story Smiddy recounted of a friend throwing up a GD hand-sign in 4th grade. When he got home from school that day he asked his mom about it, and she explained it in a way that allowed Smiddy to form his own opinions. Obviously, it is impossible to avoid it fully when it's all around you, and while Smiddy kept himself focused, he remained tight with friends who drifted deeper. Rap and school were firmly placed within his scope while peering into his future, and he used them as anchor points whenever things got a little crazy. Drive and determination are two character traits which have never been in short supply for Smiddy, as well as a deep love for those who have helped him throughout his journey. The combination of these elements allowed him to create music that is genuine and paints a picture with the words tumbling from his mouth. He can hop back and forth on different beats, collaborating with producers across the country to create what should be radio hits. Smiddy is married to the grind and never will he be divorced. It is too deeply ingrained within his soul. It is inspiring to those who can understand where he came from and where he is currently on his way too.
The origins of Smiddy95 as a rapper can be traced back to his 6th grade rap group, who were short-lived enough to remain unnamed. This wasn't even close to a setback in Smiddy's mind, as he went into high school. He didn't yet know that he wanted to rap, just that he loved to write, especially those poetry assignments in his English class. Anyone who grew up in the 2000's is familiar with the lunchtime ritual of pencils tapping on a desk or lunchtable for a beat while a group of guys try their hand at rapping. More often than not, they are trash, and it won't end up making it further than the radius of the group. Smiddy would sit and watch, in his own head knowing that he could do it better than them, doing lyrical gymnastics in his own head as he stayed silent. Until one day, he came to school with a verse prepped and spit it for his homie Derrell, something totally out of the blue for Smiddy. After that, it was on. Derrell let him know that he needed to go way harder, teaching Smiddy about the intricacies of writing verses, finding flows and pockets in the beats. Throughout the rest of high school, the two would be inseperable as Smiddy grinded perfecting his craft, culminating in Smiddy dropping his first mixtape when he was 17. He was sick of wack sessions he would have to sit through in the studio, with dudes in there only for the money, putting in minimal effort before sending Smiddy on his way. He took it in stride, naturally, and learned how to produce and create on his own. It is no wonder that he decided to take it upon himself, it was a natural extension of his hustler mentality.
Smiddy has always been excelling in the classroom. His drive for the money kept him going through the boring classes and the countless days spent in a classroom. He attended Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men-Englewood Campus, an all-boys school who have a 100% matriculation rate, an incredible achievement anywhere, especially on the Southside of Chicago. Math was always an important factor in Smiddy's life, when it came to figuring out how to turn his one dollar to two, two to four, and then four to eight. He has been hustling from a young age, supplying the sugar highs to fellow students by selling candy in middle and high school, burning CD's and reselling them, selling lemonade on the block as a young kid. The money drove him forward, taking advantage of every opportunity that came his way. After graduating from high school, Smiddy took his talents to Beloit, WI where he attended the Beloit College. At one point during his college years he also spent 6 months living in England, working at a radio station as well as his rap career. While he was at Beloit, Smiddy jumped head first into the college radio station, running a hip-hop show and ingratiating himself to those in charge. The job also afforded him the added perk of free use of a full studio. Being able to really put the time and effort needed to make each song great allowed Smiddy to grow as an artist, and provided him a home base to work with other artists around him, and allow him to grow his own skill set. He has now graduated, with a degree in music with a minor in business, and has remained in Beloit because his hard work during school has paid off with continued access to the studio. The city is showing him love, and he is planning on showing every bit possible back. Smiddy continues to grow with each release, and his talent continues to open doors which he eagerly is walking through.
Smiddy95 is a consummate hustler. He continually pushes himself to grow and progress into new lanes, mastering the old ones, and understanding how to best use his voice for positivity. Lil Durk said, "Quarantine what? I'm tryna make a buck,", and Smiddy couldn't agree more, having spent the last six months networking and creating plays for himself both during and after quarantine. As he continues to grow as both an artist and an individual, there is no doubt that Smiddy will be successful. If he continues to apply his business intelligence to his career, there is no telling how far he will be able to go.
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What Constitutes a "Shot Glass"
Normal: The most common form of pre-pro glass stands around 2-1/4" tall, is just under 2" across the rim, and is around 1-1/2" in diameter at the base. A few are noticeably larger (around 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 1-3/4") and a few "baby" shots are noticeably smaller (1-3/4" x 1-1/2" x 1-1/8") but the proportions are similar to the prevalent 2-1/4" x 2" x 1-1/2" glasses. As in all pre-pro glasses, the glass is extremely thin compared with modern glasses.
A A standard, gold-rimmed shot glass
Paneled: These glasses also follow the basic 2-1/4" x 2" x 1-1/2" design but the glass is slightly thicker and somewhere between 8 to 20 panels have been molded into the interior surface. This makes them slightly more interesting than the usual form. Paneled glasses are easy to find: many of the Sunny Brooks come in a paneled version.
A shot glass with 12 inside panels and a beaded glass label
Fluted: Fluted glasses are another variation on the basic design. In these examples, between 8 and 12 flutes have been molded or more typically ground into the exterior of the glass at its base. The common 'Yellowstone' shot glass exemplifies one of these. Some of the finest quality glasses come with a fluted design and they emit a crystal-clear ring when placed on a hard surface.
'Yellowstone' whiskey glasses usually have 12+ flutes around the base
Molded: Yet another variation on the 2-1/4" x 2" x 1-1/2" form, these glasses have patterns molded into the base. They often come with an embossed label: the 'Harvest King' glasses are a good example.
A molded shot glass advertising 'Harvest King'
Barrels: These are very distinctive glasses. Though their height: mouth: base dimensions are similar to the glasses listed above, they have a wide girth that makes them barrel-shaped. They also tend to be made of heavier glass. For unknown reasons, they tend to be considered less attractive than other glasses.
A barrel shot glass with a beaded label.
Cylinders: The classic Hayner Distilling Co. shot glasses typify the cylinder. As the description suggests, the glass is near cylindrical with proportions of 2-1/2 x 1-7/8" x 1-3/4". They typically stand a little taller than the rest in a display.
'Lock Box 290', a cylinder from the Hayner Distilling Co.
Flared: The next two classes of glass cause all the problems in the display case because they require that the shelves be re-spaced to accommodate their elevated height. They typically stand 3" tall and have a narrowed body that flares to a 2" mouth an inch or so shy of the rim. Flared shots come in the same thin glass used on more usual glasses and some have panels molded into the interior.
A typical flared glass, this one from NYC
Tonics: These glasses have aptly been described as "megaphone shaped". They have a 1/8" solid glass base and then the vessel rises from a narrow 7/8" waist toward a 1-1/2" mouth. They typically stand 3-1/4" to 3-1/2" tall. They're called 'tonics' because they are pygmy versions of the larger tonic glasses.
A tonic glass from a liquor dealer in VT.
Bar glasses: All the previous categories of shot glass are relatively fragile and not meant to withstand the rigors of saloon use. They were simply advertising throwaways. Some branded pre-pro shot glasses are of much sturdier construction, however, and it's possible that they were indeed intended for bar use. They have much thicker walls than the run-of-the mill pre-pro and often come with thick cheater bases that were intended to fool the patron into thinking that they were paying for more whiskey than they actually received.
A heavy cheater glass from The West Penn Distilling Co. of PA
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AbbVie Receives FDA Accelerated Approval of Venclexta™ (venetoclax) Tablets, the First BCL-2 Inhibitor in Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients with 17p Deletion
- Novel BCL-2 inhibitor, approved as a single agent, provided 80 percent overall response rate in Phase 2 clinical study in patients with 17p deletion(1)
- Important new treatment option for patients with difficult to treat form of CLL(2)
- The approval of Venclexta reinforces AbbVie's growing position in hematologic oncology
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., April 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval of Venclexta™ (venetoclax) tablets for patients diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) with 17p deletion, as detected by an FDA-approved test, who have received at least one prior therapy.1 The FDA approved this indication under accelerated approval based on overall response rate, and continued approval may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial. The FDA approved Venclexta as a first-in-class, oral, once-daily medicine1 that selectively inhibits the BCL-2 protein.1 The BCL-2 protein blocks apoptosis (programmed cell death) of cells, including some cancer cells, and can be overexpressed in CLL cells.1 Venclexta is being developed by AbbVie and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. It is marketed collaboratively by the companies in the U.S. and by AbbVie outside of the U.S.
"The FDA's approval of Venclexta marks a major milestone for our company, and more importantly for the patients diagnosed with relapsed/refractory CLL who harbor the 17p deletion," said Richard Gonzalez, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of AbbVie. "BCL-2 inhibition is a novel mechanism which brings a new treatment option to patients who need additional therapies."
AbbVie expects Venclexta, a tablet taken orally, will become commercially available in the U.S. within a week.
"Results from the clinical trial program show that Venclexta provides significant overall response among previously treated patients with CLL with 17p deletion," said Matthew S. Davids, M.D., M.MSc., a physician at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and a leading principal clinical investigator in the Venclexta clinical trial program. "Based on the efficacy and safety profile observed in the clinical trials, Venclexta can be an important and unique addition in the fight against relapsed/refractory CLL in patients with 17p deletion."
"The approval of Venclexta as a first-in-class BCL-2 inhibitor gives physicians an important option for the treatment of relapsed/refractory CLL harboring the 17p deletion," said Michael Severino, M.D., executive vice president of research and development and chief scientific officer, AbbVie. "With the efficacy observed in this patient population, Venclexta has the potential to be an important and new therapy, advancing our efforts to bring novel treatment options to patients with this type of cancer."
CLL is typically a slow-progressing cancer of the bone marrow and blood in which types of white blood cells called lymphocytes become cancerous and multiply abnormally.3 In the United States, CLL accounts for more than 14,000 newly diagnosed cases of leukemia each year.3 The 17p deletion is found in 3 to 10 percent of previously untreated cases and up to 30 to 50 percent of relapsed or refractory cases.4 The deletion is a genomic alteration in which a part of chromosome 17 is absent.3,4 Patients with this mutation typically have a poor prognosis and a life expectancy of less than two to three years.4,5
In January 2016, AbbVie announced that the FDA granted priority review for the NDA application of venetoclax as a single agent.6 The FDA also granted venetoclax three Breakthrough Therapy designations – the first for venetoclax for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in previously treated (relapsed/refractory) patients with the 17p deletion genetic mutation,7 the second for venetoclax in combination with rituximab for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (R/R CLL),8 and the third for patients with untreated (treatment-naïve) acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are ineligible to receive standard induction therapy (high-dose chemotherapy).9 According to the FDA, Breakthrough Therapy designation is intended to expedite the development and review of therapies for serious or life-threatening conditions.10 Additionally, in January 2016, AbbVie announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) had validated its Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for venetoclax for the treatment of patients with CLL with 17p deletion or TP53 mutation.11
Venclexta Clinical Trial Program
The safety and efficacy of Venclexta was evaluated in an open-label, multicenter clinical trial of 106 previously-treated CLL patients with 17p deletion. In the study, patients with 17p deletion were identified using Vysis CLL FISH Probe Kit, which is FDA-approved for selection of patients for Venclexta treatment. Patients received Venclexta via a weekly ramp-up schedule starting at 20 mg and ramping to 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg and finally 400 mg once daily. Patients continued to receive 400 mg of Venclexta once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The median time on treatment at the time of evaluation was 12.1 months (range: 0 to 21.5 months). The primary efficacy endpoint, overall response rate (ORR), was 80 percent. The median time to first response was 0.8 months (range: 0.1 to 8.1 months). Median duration of response (DOR) has not been reached with approximately 12 months of median follow-up. The DOR ranged from 2.9 to 19.0+ months.1
The safety of single agent Venclexta is based on pooled data of 240 patients with previously treated CLL from two Phase 2 trials and one Phase 1 trial. The most common adverse reactions (?20%) were neutropenia (low white blood cell count), diarrhea, nausea, low red blood cell count, upper respiratory tract infection, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and fatigue. Serious adverse reactions were reported in 43.8 percent of patients. The most frequent serious adverse reactions (?2%) were pneumonia, low white blood cell count with fever (febrile neutropenia), fever, abnormal breakdown of red blood cells resulting in low red blood cell count (autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA)), low red blood cell count, and tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). Discontinuations due to adverse reactions occurred in 8.3 percent of patients. The most frequent adverse reactions leading to drug discontinuation were thrombocytopenia and AIHA. Dosage adjustments due to adverse reactions occurred in 9.6 percent of patients. The most frequent adverse reactions leading to dose adjustments were neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia. Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is an important, identified risk when initiating Venclexta. TLS is caused by the fast breakdown of cancer cells. In 66 CLL patients starting with a daily dose of 20 mg and increasing over five weeks to a daily dose of 400 mg, the rate of TLS was 6 percent. No TLS with clinical consequences such as acute renal failure, cardiac arrhythmias or sudden death and/or seizures were observed in these patients.1
For those who qualify, AbbVie and Genentech plan to offer patient assistance programs for people taking Venclexta.
About Venclexta
Venclexta is an oral B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory CLL with 17p deletion, as detected by an FDA-approved test.1 The BCL-2 protein prevents apoptosis (programmed cell death) of some cells, including lymphocytes, and can be overexpressed in CLL cells.1 Venclexta is designed to selectively inhibit the BCL-2 protein.1 Venclexta was developed in collaboration with Genentech and Roche. Together, the companies are committed to BCL-2 research with Venclexta, which is currently being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of relapsed/refractory CLL, along with early phase studies in several cancers.
VENCLEXTA™ (venetoclax) is a prescription medicine used to treat people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) with 17p deletion who have received at least one prior treatment.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. VENCLEXTA and other medicines may affect each other, causing serious side effects.
Do not start new medicines during treatment with VENCLEXTA without first talking with your doctor.
Have kidney or liver problems.
Are scheduled to receive a vaccine. You should not receive a "live vaccine" before, during or after treatment with VENCLEXTA until your doctor tells you it is okay.
Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. VENCLEXTA may harm your unborn baby. If you are able to become pregnant, your doctor should do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with VENCLEXTA, and you should use effective birth control during treatment and for 30 days after the last dose of VENCLEXTA.
Low white blood cell count (neutropenia). Low white blood cell counts are common with VENCLEXTA, but can also be severe. Your doctor will do blood tests to check your blood counts during treatment with VENCLEXTA. Tell your doctor right away if you have a fever or any signs of an infection.
The most common side effects of VENCLEXTA include diarrhea, nausea, low red blood cell count, upper respiratory tract infection, low platelet count, and feeling tired.
VENCLEXTA may cause fertility problems in males. This may affect your ability to father a child. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about fertility.
These are not all the possible side effects of VENCLEXTA. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
AbbVie's oncology research is focused on the discovery and development of targeted therapies that work against the processes cancers need to survive. By investing in new technologies and approaches, AbbVie is breaking ground in some of the most widespread and difficult-to-treat cancers, including glioblastoma multiforme, multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. AbbVie's oncology pipeline includes multiple new molecules in clinical trials being studied in more than 15 different cancers and tumor types. For more information on AbbVie in oncology, please visit http://oncology.abbvie.com.
AbbVie is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories. The company's mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. Together with its wholly owned subsidiary, Pharmacyclics, AbbVie employs more than 28,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. For further information on the company and its people, portfolio and commitments, please visit www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter or view careers on our Facebook or LinkedIn page.
AbbVie Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this news release may be forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. AbbVie cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, challenges to intellectual property, competition from other products, difficulties inherent in the research and development process, adverse litigation or government action, and changes to laws and regulations applicable to our industry.
Additional information about the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect AbbVie's operations is set forth in item 1A, "Risk Factors," in AbbVie's 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in item 1A, "Risk Factors" of Part II of AbbVie's second quarter 2015 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AbbVie undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
2 Sellner L. et al. What do we do with chronic lymphocytic leukemia with 17p deletion? Curr Hematol Malig Rep. 2013;8(1):81-90.
3 American Cancer Society (2015). Leukemia – Chronic Lymphocyctic. http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003111-pdf.pdf. Accessed January 18, 2016.
4 Schnaiter A. et al. 17p deletion in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: risk stratification and therapeutic approach. Hematol Oncol Clin N Am. 2013;27:289–301.
5 Stilgenbauer S. et al. Understanding and managing ultra high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2010(1):481-488.
6 Farrell A. Filing Communication (Priority). Department of Health and Human Services. 2015: 1-5.
7 Farrell A. Grant-Breakthrough Therapy Designation (17p del CLL). Department of Health and Human Services. 2015: 1-3.
8 Farrell A. Grant–Breakthrough Therapy Designation (CLL). Department of Health and Human Services. 2016: 1-3.
9 Farrell A. Grant–Breakthrough Therapy Designation (AML). Department of Health and Human Services. 2016: 1-3.
10 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2015). Frequently Asked Questions: Breakthrough Therapies. http://www.fda.gov/regulatoryinformation/legislation/significantamendmentstothefdcact/fdasia/ucm341027.htm. Accessed March 15, 2016.
11 Kozarewicz P. EMEA/H/C/004106/000. European Medicines Agency. 2015: 1-2.
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Gill Vince supervises 1 postgraduate research students. If these students have produced research profiles, these are listed below:
Dr Gill Vince
Deputy Head of Lancaster Medical School, Director of Medical Studies
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Dr Gill Vince has been appointed Director of Medical Studies for the Cumbria and Lancashire Medical and Dental Consortium, and is the degree director for the MBChB at Lancaster. Dr Vince was previously Admissions Director and Lecturer in Immunology at the School of Medical Education at the University of Liverpool. Her research interests are in the field of reproductive immunology.
Prednisolone reduces preconceptual endometrial natural killer cells in women with recurrent miscarriage.
Quenby, S., Kalumbi, C., Bates, M., Farquharson, R. & Vince, G. S., 1/10/2005, In : Fertility and Sterility. 84, 4, p. 980-984 5 p.
Antiphospholipid antibodies prevent extravillous trophoblast differentiation.
Quenby, S., Mountfield, S., Cartwright, J. E., Whitley, G. S., Chamley, L. & Vince, G. S., 1/03/2005, In : Fertility and Sterility. 83, 3, p. 691-698 8 p.
Immunohistochemical localization of androgen receptors in the urogenital tracts of human embryos.
Sajjad, Y., Quenby, S., Nickson, P., Lewis-Jones, D. I. & Vince, G. S., 1/09/2004, In : Reproduction. 128, 3, p. 331-339 9 p.


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Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle to become a TV show
Victor Beigelman
According to the late celebrated author and satirist Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle is tied with Slaughterhouse-Five as Kurt Vonnegut's best book with a grade of "A-plus." Given that the latter was treated to its own film version in 1972, its co-winner is long overdue for an adaptation. Better late that never, as they say: IM Global Television has optioned the rights to Cat's Cradle, and the series will be executive produced by Sandi Love of Elkins Entertainment and Brad Yonover.
Released in 1963, the original work is Vonnegut's fourth novel. It follows a narrator named John who gets involved in the lives of the adult children of Felix Hoenikker, a fictional co-creator of the atomic bomb. Through the family he learns about ice-nine, a way to freeze water at room temperature that could, in theory, destroy the world. The novel tackles science, technology, and religion with equal fire, and mostly takes place on the fake Carribean island of San Lorenzo, home to the mysterious Bokonon and his strange cult, Bokononism.
Very few details about the show have been revealed at this point, but we're hoping it turns out better than the film version of Breakfast Of Champions. Vonnegut gave that book a C though, so we'd have to think things are more promising for an A-plus student.