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Precision BioSciences Presents Updated Interim Clinical Data at the ASH Annual Meeting from Relapsed / Refractory NHL and B-ALL Patients Treated at Dose Levels 1 & 2 in the Ongoing Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial of PBCAR0191, a Novel CD19 Targeted Allogeneic CAR T Therapy Candidate
|By Sterling Parsons
-Preliminary data from ongoing Phase 1/2a trial of PBCAR0191 for the treatment of relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma or relapsed/refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia-
-Abstract summarizes early results from first three patients with advanced NHL treated with PBCAR0191 at Dose Level 1 as of August 1, 2019-
-No serious adverse events or dose-limiting toxicities observed over median 60 days follow-up. Two of three patients experienced objective tumor responses by Lugano criteria, with the third patient having evidence of anti-tumor activity-
-Trial is ongoing and updated data, including from patients treated at Dose Level 2, will be presented during the ASH Annual Meeting-
-Precision BioSciences to host investigator update event during ASH to discuss these data, starting at 8:15 p.m. ET on December 9, with live webcast available online-
–PBCAR0191 continues to be associated with no serious adverse events or dose limiting toxicities observed to date, and no cases of graft-versus-host disease-
-Seven of nine treated patients (78%) had objective evidence of tumor shrinkage at any timepoint-
-R/R non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) cohort achieved day 28+ objective response rate (ORR) of 66% (4/6 patients across DL1 and DL2) including one complete response (CR) and three partial responses (PRs); two further patients achieved early responses that progressed. R/R B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) cohort achieved day 28+ ORR of 33% (1/3 patients at DL2) comprising one CR – two patients who did not respond had poor prognosis at trial entry-
-Progression free survival up to 180 days in NHL cohort – most durable response so far seen is in one NHL patient who previously relapsed following treatment with Yescarta®–
-Preliminary exploratory evidence of dose-dependent CAR T cell expansion and persistence. B-cell aplasia observed in all patients corresponding to timing of expected peak cell expansion and persistence-
-Trial is ongoing and updated data, including from patients treated at Dose Level 3, expected to be presented in Q1 2020-
-Precision BioSciences to host investigator update event today starting at 8:15 p.m. ET, with live webcast available online-
DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Precision BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTIL), a genome editing company dedicated to improving life through the application of its pioneering, proprietary ARCUS® platform, today announced updated interim clinical data from the ongoing Phase 1 trial of its lead investigational off-the-shelf (allogeneic) chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy candidate, PBCAR0191, which targets the well characterized cancer cell surface protein CD19. PBCAR0191 is being developed in collaboration with Servier, an international pharmaceutical company. Data will be presented by Bijal Shah, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center, at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in Orlando, Florida, during a poster session from 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET today (Poster #4107, Hall B).
"We are very encouraged by the evidence of cell-mediated anti-tumor activity and objective tumor responses that we have observed in both NHL and B-ALL patients treated with PBCAR0191, in the context of a manageable adverse event profile," said Chris Heery, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Precision BioSciences. "These data give us incremental confidence in our unique approach to allogeneic CAR T cell therapy, and we look forward to the potential of this therapy positively impacting the lives of more patients as the trial continues. At these still low dose levels, and using only mild lymphodepletion, it is remarkable to see anti-tumor activity in the majority of patients treated with PBCAR0191, including a durable response that lasted six months in one patient, and two complete responses. We have also seen preliminary evidence of dose dependent CAR T cell expansion and persistence, supporting our belief that cell persistence and clinical response is likely to increase as we increase dose level."
"New treatment options are desperately needed for patients with advanced NHL and B-ALL who often undergo multiple cycles of therapy with limited clinical benefit," commented Bijal Shah, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center. "These first-in-human data for PBCAR0191 suggest a tolerable safety profile and encouraging early evidence of clinical activity. Further study is required to determine durability of response at the current dose levels, as well as to establish safety and activity at Dose Level 3."
Patient baseline characteristics and trial overview
A total of nine patients are reported in these initial Phase 1 trial results, including six with NHL (three treated at Dose Level 1 and three treated at Dose Level 2), and three with B-ALL (all treated at Dose Level 2). Key baseline characteristics were as follows:
Dose Level 1 (3×105 cells/kg) – three NHL patients (two with diffuse large B cell lymphoma, one with mantle cell lymphoma) with a mean age of 54 years (min-max 34-64 years). Patients had received a median of four prior lines of therapy, with two patients being refractory to their last treatment, and one having previously relapsed following treatment with Yescarta®, an FDA-approved autologous CD19-targeted CAR T therapy.
Dose Level 2 (1×106 cells/kg) – three NHL patients (all with mantle cell lymphoma) with a mean age of 74 years (min-max 71-77 years) who had received a median of two prior lines of therapy, with one patient refractory to their last treatment and two who had relapsed. Three B-ALL patients were also treated at DL2, with a mean age of 56 years (min-max 48-72 years); these patients had received a median of four prior lines of therapy – all three patients were refractory to their last treatment, with two patients having poor prognostic indicators at trial entry.
Patients received a single infusion of PBCAR0191 on day 0, following three days of lymphodepletion using fludarabine 30mg/m2/day and cyclophosphamide 500mg/m2/day. The primary objective of this Phase 1 portion of the ongoing Phase 1/2a trial is to evaluate safety as measured by the occurrence of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs). Secondary objectives include assessment of objective tumor responses using standard criteria, and further evaluation of adverse events (AEs) and adverse events of special interest, including graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), cytokine release syndrome (CRS), and IEC-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS). Data are presented as of a November 4, 2019 cutoff date, with additional critical data collected through December 2, 2019, including occurrence of CRS, ICANS, GvHD and evaluation of objective responses.
Safety of PBCAR0191
No serious adverse events or evidence of GvHD was observed through December 2, 2019. Three of the nine patients (33%) treated with PBCAR0191 developed CRS, including two Grade 1 cases and one Grade 2 case. One of the nine patients (11%) developed Grade 2 neurotoxicity. All events of CRS and neurotoxicity resolved, and no deaths occurred on study. In addition, one patient experienced a Grade 3 AE that was deemed related to PBCAR0191 (pain at the site of their tumor mass for one day following infusion), and one patient experienced Grade 4 lymphopenia (seven days duration) deemed related to PBCAR0191.
Clinical activity of PBCAR0191
Of the nine patients treated with PBCAR0191, seven (78%) had objective evidence of tumor shrinkage at any timepoint. Results also provide preliminary evidence of dose-dependent CAR T cell expansion and persistence.
In the NHL cohort, four of six patients (66%) achieved an objective response by Lugano 2014 criteria at day 28+, including three partial responses (two patients treated at DL1 and one patient treated at DL2) and one complete response (patient treated at DL2). As of December 2, 2019, one patient (treated at DL2) remains in complete response. One patient (treated at DL1) achieved a partial response then progressed six months after treatment with PBCAR0191. This was the most durable response observed to date and was also notable given the patient had relapsed following treatment with Yescarta®. The remaining two NHL patients, one treated at DL1 and one at DL2, achieved early responses (one CR, one PR respectively) at day 14; both patients had evidence of disease progression at day 28.
In the B-ALL cohort treated at DL2, one of three patients (33%) achieved a complete response by NCCN 2017 criteria at day 28+ (with undetectable B-ALL in the bone marrow by flow cytometry, described as minimal residual disease (MRD) negative), and continues to be followed on study. The remaining two patients did not respond at day 28 – these patients had poor prognostic indicators on entry into the trial, one with prior CNS involvement and 95% blast infiltration into the bone marrow, and one with 77% blast infiltration into the bone marrow and disease refractory to two previous lines of treatment.
CAR T cell expansion and persistence in the peripheral blood was assessed at DL1 and DL2 by flow cytometry and qPCR. Evidence of a dose-dependent increase in cell expansion was observed between subjects treated at DL1 and DL2, as was a dose-dependent increase in CAR T cell persistence. B-cell aplasia and serum cytokine analysis also anecdotally correspond to observed clinical responses and CAR T cell expansion.
This trial is ongoing and treatment of patients at DL3 (3×106 cells/kg) recently commenced. Updated results, including from patients treated at DL3, are expected to be presented at a medical meeting in the first quarter of 2020.
Investigator Update & Webcast Information
Precision will host a live webcast of an investigator update event during the ASH Annual Meeting to discuss these data, beginning at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, December 9, 2019. To access the webcast, please visit the "Events & Presentations" page within the Investors & Media section of the Precision BioSciences website at http://investor.precisionbiosciences.com/. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Precision website for 30 days following the event.
Precision's Off-The-Shelf CAR T Platform
Precision is advancing a pipeline of cell-phenotype optimized allogeneic CAR T therapies, leveraging fully scaled, proprietary manufacturing processes. The platform is designed to maximize the number of patients who can potentially benefit from CAR T therapy by improving access to care through a well-tolerated lymphodepletion regimen, high quality cell products derived from carefully selected healthy donors, and a consistent final cell product with attributes in line with those previously observed to result in optimal safety and activity profiles. Precision carefully selects high-quality T cells derived from healthy donors as starting material, then utilizes its unique ARCUS genome editing technology to modify the cells via a single-step engineering process. By inserting the CAR gene at the T cell receptor (TCR) locus, this process knocks in the CAR while knocking out the TCR in a single step, creating a consistent product that can be reliably and rapidly manufactured and is designed to prevent graft-versus-host disease. Precision optimizes its CAR T therapy candidates for immune cell expansion in the body by maintaining a high proportion of naïve and central memory CAR T cells throughout the manufacturing process and in the final product.
About Precision BioSciences, Inc.
Precision BioSciences is dedicated to improving life (DTIL) through its proprietary genome editing platform, ARCUS. Precision leverages ARCUS in the development of its product candidates, which are designed to treat human diseases and create healthy and sustainable food and agriculture solutions. Precision is actively developing product candidates in three innovative areas: allogeneic CAR T immunotherapy, in vivo gene correction, and food. For more information regarding Precision, please visit www.precisionbiosciences.com.
About Precision's Collaboration with Servier
Under the February 2016 partnership with Baxalta, now with Servier, Precision is solely responsible for early-stage research activities and Phase 1 execution for PBCAR0191, as well as preparation of clinical supply for any Phase 2 clinical trials. Servier has the exclusive right to opt in for late-stage development and commercialization, and Precision has the right to participate in the development and commercialization of any licensed products resulting from the collaboration through a 50/50 co-development and co-promotion option in the United States.
Information contained in this press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of present and historical facts contained in this press release, including without limitation, statements regarding the potential for the successful development of PBCAR0191 for patients living with NHL or B-ALL, may be forward looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words "anticipate," "believe," "could," "expect," "should," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "target," "may," "will," "would," "potential," the negative thereof and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect various assumptions of Precision's management that may or may not prove to be correct. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future results, performance, or achievements, and one should avoid placing undue reliance on such statements.
Forward-looking statements are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to us. Such statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to, our ability to become profitable; our ability to procure sufficient funding; our limited operating history; our ability to identify, develop and commercialize our product candidates; our dependence on our ARCUS technology; the initiation, cost, timing, progress and results of research and development activities, preclinical or greenhouse studies and clinical or field trials; our or our collaborators' ability to identify, develop and commercialize product candidates; our or our collaborators' ability to advance product candidates into, and successfully complete, clinical or field trials; our or our collaborators' ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of future product candidates, and any related restrictions, limitations and/or warnings in the label of an approved product candidate; the regulatory landscape that will apply to our and our collaborators' development of product candidates; our ability to achieve our anticipated operating efficiencies as we commence manufacturing operations at our new facility; our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our technology and any of our product candidates; the potential for off-target editing or other adverse events, undesirable side effects or unexpected characteristics associated with any of our product candidates; the success of our existing collaboration agreements; our ability to enter into new collaboration arrangements; public perception about genome editing technology and its applications; competition in the genome editing, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and agricultural biotechnology fields; potential manufacturing problems associated with any of our product candidates; potential liability lawsuits and penalties related to our technology, our product candidates and our current and future relationships with third parties; and other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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Home / Books / TRAVEL / Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine et de la Basse-Egypte, gravees sur les dessins et sous la direction de L.-F. Cassas, peintre.
Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine et de la Basse-Egypte, gravees sur les dessins et sous la direction de L.-F. Cassas, peintre.
Cassas, Louis-Francois. 1756-1817.
Book ID: 33123
Large Folio, 30 parts as issued in blue printed folder with a total of 192 plates, without a title page, and with text by La Porte du Theil, Legrand and Langlès, introduction by Volney, Original Edition, in very good condition, published in Paris by Imprimerie de la République An VI & VII (1799-1800).
Composition of the plates is as follows:
- 1st livraison: Text.
- 2nd livraison: 9 plates
- 3rd livraison: 8 plates including 23 bis
- 4th livraison: 4 plates
- 10th livraison: 7 plates
- 11th livraison: 10 plates
- 12th livraison: 7 plates to include 109 bis
- 21st livraison: 6 plates
- 22nd livraison: 6 plates
- 23rd livraison: 6 plates
- 26th livraison: 7 plates to include 51 bis
- 29th livraison: 7 plates of which 1 pl. of the isle of Phyla
EXTREMELY RARE. THE MOST COMPLETE SET THAT HAS APPEARED ON THE MARKET SINCE PUBLICATION. It contains 192 plates which is the maximum number of plates encountered in any publication to this date.
Louis François Cassas (1756-1827) was a distinguished French landscape painter, sculptor, architect, archaeologist and antiquary. This is a monumental pictorial account of his travels in the Middle East and it was commissioned by the French ambassador to the Ottoman court. From 1784 to 1786, Cassas lived and worked at the French embassy in Constantinople. In 1784 he accompanied the Count Choiseul-Gouffier, the French Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, on his mission to Constantinople. Commissioned by him, he travelled from 1784 to 1787 engaged in making drawings for the Ambassador's second volume of "Voyage Pittoresque de la Grèce", published in 1809. He visited Egypt from October to December 1785, and drew the antiquities of Alexandria, the pyramids of Giza and the mosques of Cairo. Shortly afterwards he made several drawings of Palmyra, in the desert of Syria, visited the Holy Land and illustrated the ruins of Baalbec in Lebanon. He also painted Palestine, Cyprus and Asia Minor, drawing ancient Middle Eastern sites, many of which had never been recorded.
At the beginning of the French Revolution, the artist returned to France via Rome, arriving in Paris in 1792. The result of his labours then appeared in the "Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoénicie, de la Palestine, et de la Basse Egypte", which he began publishing in 1799. The originals of his works in oil paintings for both voyages were deposited in the Bibliothèque Royale.
This work was intended to comprise 330 plates, with accompanying text, but only 30 parts were issued, without a title page, and with text to accompany the first seven parts only. Copies vary in the number of plates: Atabey considers 'around 180' as standard.
Bibliographic references: Blackmer II – 455 – Quérard II – 67-68 – Gay 46 – Weber II 832. Atabey 201 (179 plates); Blackmer 295 (178 plates; wrongly described as 180); RIBA 580 (183 plates); Brunet I, 1616; Cohen-de Ricci 204-5 (173 plates, and also mentions an unspecified copy with 192); Monglond IV, 993-1005 (180 plates); Tobler 134; Brunet 1, 1616; Gay 46; Ibrahim Hilmy 121; Rohricht 1498.

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Omri Sharon tells court his sentence is unfair
By DAN IZENBERG
Omri Sharon told Tel Aviv District Court on Thursday the nine-month prison sentence he received for concealing illegal contributions to his father's primary campaign was overly severe and created "extreme and unjustified discrimination" compared to punishments handed down to others for similar crimes. On Feb. 13, 2006, Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court judge Edna Bankenstein sentenced Sharon to nine months in jail, nine months suspended and a NIS 300,000 fine after convicting him of making false entries into the documents of a corporate body, making a false oath and violating the Political Parties Law.


Awesome picture! :) My brother in law does these kind of setups with his kids too every year, always fun!
@EddieHinkle Very cute picture. Also: how is Luke SO big already? In my mind, he's still a little infant.
@EddieHinkle That explains it. Thank you for reminding me that I'm not going totally crazy.


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The Twenty Worst Songs of 2010
Inspiration 12/28/10
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The Village Voice team have assembled their thoughts on the twenty worst songs of the year.
On top, Train's "Hey Soul Sister" which is the only "rock" song to be on Billboard's Top 100 list for the entire year. An excerpt of their comments,
It's pretty much the whitest song to ever have the word "soul" in it, and that includes Death Cab's "Soul Meets Body." There is less soul in the entirety of Train than in the palest single member of Collective Soul. "Hey, Soul Sister" is soul for people who refer to peanut butter and jelly as "soul food." It makes the California Raisins look like the second coming of Sly and the Family Stone…Listen to "Hey, Soul Sister" a few times and you'll inevitably be reminded of the "whistling solo" from the Shrek house band's inescapable "All Star." From Smash Mouth, Train picked up an earworm that burrowed into society's asshole, laid 4.7 million iTunes eggs, and gave birth to a grey cloud of banality that covers the Earth.
And it just gets better from there.
The Twenty Worse Songs of 2010
2010 music roundup worst
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When you hear electric guitar music, only part of what you hear comes from the guitar. The rest is effects, such as distortion, echoes, reverb, and chorus. While guitarists traditionally use a stack of single-purpose effects pedals to create their unique sound, digital multi-effects have recently become a more convenient alternative. The Line 6 M13 is one of the most sophisticated multi-effect units, with over 80 digital simulations of pedal effects from the traditional to the bizarre.
I've used lots of multi-effect devices, and I'm pleased to report that the M13 has the best user interface I've seen. In fact, since it's meant to replace a group of guitar pedals, it's designed so that you can use many of the functions with your foot.
The M13's main interface is divided into four columns and three rows, representing twelve effects pedals. You can use four effects—one in each column—simultaneously. The signal from the guitar normally proceeds through the four effects from left to right.
In each column, you can select one of the three rows with the corresponding footswitch. The selected row's switch will light up. Pressing the same switch twice bypasses the effect for that column. Once you've selected a row, the LCD display and knobs at the top of the column let you configure the effect. Pushing the first switch selects the category of effect, while turning it chooses a specific effect. The remaining knobs control the effect's parameters—for example, the amount of distortion or the number of repeats.
Each group of 12 effects is called a scene, and you can have a total of 12 scenes (more with the firmware update, see below.) While this all sounds complex, it only takes a few minutes tinkering with the M13 to understand how to use it.
Distortion (yellow) – effects that create the familar distorted and fuzzy guitar tones used in most rock music.
Modulation (blue) – effects that change the quality of the sound—for example, tremolo and vibrato effects to vary volume and pitch, and spacy effects like chorus and flanger.
Filter (violet) – effects that filter the sound, creating synthesizer-like effects.
Delay (green) – effects that repeat a sound, creating rhythm or depth.
Reverb (red) – effects that add "air" or simulate the sound of a room or hall.
All of the effects sound great. Many of them are digital simulations of well-known guitar effects—for example, the Ibanez Tube Screamer used on many blues records or the Fuzz Face used by Jimi Hendrix. While I'm not enough of an expert on guitar tones to judge how realistic these simulations are, they all sound like the real thing to my ears.
Along with all of these effects, the M13 includes a sophisticated looper—an effect that can record and repeat a musical phrase. You can record up to 28 seconds of audio, which will then repeat, and if you're quick on your feet you can make this sound quite musical. You can then overdub more guitar (or other) parts to create a layered sound. All of this can be operated with 8 of the footswitches normally used to select effects, and features like an Undo button add to the usefulness.
The looper is like a separate device in itself—in fact, it's basically the Line 6 DL4, previously available separately. You can use it in combination with the M13's effects to create sophisticated layers of sound – here's one example from Youtube.
Recently, Line 6 introduced the M9. It's a smaller version of the M13. While it can only do three effects at a time and lacks much of the user interface, it has the same effects as the M13, some improved, and 20 more effects. It can also store 48 scenes instead of 12, and has some additional looper features.
This sort of thing happens all of the time in the consumer electronics industry—a new device arrives and leaves those who bought the older, more expensive version feeling a bit cheated. But not so with the M13. Coinciding with the release of the M9, Line 6 released a free firmware update for the M13 that gives it all of the new sounds and features of the new unit.
Since this firmware update just came out, an M13 you buy today may not have the latest update. See Line 6's site for information on performing the update. It took me about 5 minutes and everything worked fine.
If you're a devout traditionalist and only need a couple of effects, you might want to get exactly the same pedal effects your guitar heroes use. Most are still available and will undoubtedly sound a bit better than a digital simulation.
The M13 only replaces guitar pedals—it doesn't include an amplifier or an emulation of one. If you don't have a good amp, you might consider an amp with built-in effects (such as the Line 6 Spider Valve series or the Peavey Vypyr series.) There is also Line 6's line of POD effects, which combine some of the same effects as the M13 with simulations of a variety of different amplifiers.
Some people prefer software to hardware. Software like Native Instruments Guitar Rig or Line 6 Pod Farm can do many of the same effects within a computer.
The aforementioned Line 6 M9 is a more compact version of the M13. It lacks some of the effects routing options, the effects share a single LCD screen, and it is limited to 3 effects at a time, but it's otherwise identical to the M13. If you need to save $100 or if space is at a premium it might be a better choice.
As a beginning guitarist, I was bewildered by the variety of effects pedals out there. I wanted to have the option to play with different sounds, but didn't want to invest thousands of dollars in pedals and surround myself with patchcords. The Line 6 M13 gives me all of the sounds I wanted and more, plus a looper that is great for practicing. For $500, you won't find anything better, and if we're lucky, Line 6 will keep updating the firmware to make the M13 even better.
FINALLY! The Apple Watch Is The Watch I Have Been Looking For!
EVERY SINGLE ONE of these is something that the new Apple Watch has. Here in an introductory video about it.
This was the first thing on my list because I was SO sick of the plastic ugliness that passed for digital watches. It's NINE years later and I'm still disgusted by them. Despite the differing views on beauty, it's hilariously simple to see that one of these is supremely more beautiful than the other.
Both watches are displaying the same data: Time, Date and Day of the Week. The Apple Watch looks so much better doing it, though.
This wasn't as important for me, but somehow, Apple even got that feature right. They are offering the Apple Watch in two sizes, 38mm and 42mm. I can choose the smaller watch, get the same functionality and feel like a girl.
Now, the 38mm size could hardly be considered petite, but at least I have a CHOICE.
YES! It's a digital watch! I can choose to just have the time shown to me as some numbers! Yet, if I'm feeling fancy, I can switch the face to an analog face. It's the best of both worlds.
The reason I wanted digital is because of the ease of reading the time, but the Apple Watch has so much more. It can tell me who is calling on my phone. It can send quick texts with dictation via my phone. It can give me directions to the nearest restaurant. It can tell me that my appointment is in five minutes. All the things that I love about my phone, this watch has an easily accessible link to.
Metal case and band? Apple one-upped me on that one. I have the choice between stainless steel, space black stainless steel, brushed aluminum, space black aluminum, 18K yellow gold, and 18K rose gold.
And the band choices! I can choose between metal, leather, and brightly colored plastic bands! Anything I want, I can choose. I even hope that I'll be able to buy multiple bands so that I can change them with my clothing. If I'm feeling sporty, I can revert to the plastic. If I am going out, I can wear the stainless steel.
Only after Apple offered me all these choices did I realize that I had set my sights so low. And despite such low expectations, the best the watch designers of the world could offer me was this Casio. Why was this the best that they could do? Even I could have designed something prettier, just by removing that static clutter on the screen of that watch. Why were we stuck with this for so long?
If I choose the Modular watch face, I can CHOOSE what I put on my screen! Imagine that! You want the weather? Ok! You want the time? Ok! You want the date AND the day of the week with a pretty flower? Yep! Got that one too. What about color? Do you want to change the font so it can be yellow or blue or red? Yeah, they got that, too.
That is one of the things I could add to the front screen on the Modular watch face, but even if I go with a pretty analog watch face, I can go to the clock app and use the stopwatch.
This is another thing that is available in the clock app.
Light? Light? The Apple Watch is back lit, so that means it needs to be charged every night. I'm okay with that, considering all the functionality. The watch will turn on when I move my arm up to look at it. How about that for INSTANT light. I don't even need to push a stupid button to see my time in the dark.
Dual time? How about freakin' WORLD time?! Is that good enough for ya?! Oh, and if you want, you can display that other time right on the front screen. BOOYA!
I have been waiting for something like this watch for a LONG time. I've been saving my money and willing to drop a ton of it on whomever does it best. Here I am, finally able to to get EVERYTHING I wanted. I've heard some complaints about the price (starting at $350) online, but honestly, I've been holding on to about seven hundred dollars, just waiting for a watch that was good enough to spend that much money on. In fact, the prettiest, most functional watch I had before the Apple Watch was my Luar from Swatch and it cost $450 and I had to order it from Europe. And setting it is SO difficult that I LITERALLY wrote a Gadgets Page entry about it so I could remember it all.
Finally! A watch that was made for ME! I only had to wait NINE years for it to arrive!
My boy put Angry Bird stickers all over his computer when we first gave it to him. He is no longer obsessed with Angry Birds. Angry Birds are for little kids now, and he took off all the stickers. Even though we gave him some Goo Gone, there was still some horrible, sticky residue.
The residue stayed there and we pretty much resigned ourselves to a disgusting computer until my husband tried a Magic Eraser on it. The result was… magical, to say the least.
We couldn't believe how well it worked to remove the dirt AND the sticky residue. If you are dealing with sticker goo on your electronics, try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. It worked like magic for us!
I have completed an insanely easy hack to create solar light candlesticks. They look great!
I wanted something cleaner and easier to store in our trailer, so I chose the Ikea Stockholm candlestick holders.
This was even easier than my solar light hack before because all we had to do was cut the post with a hack saw and put the solar light into the candlesticks.
They give off a lot more light than one would expect from one dollar store solar light.
I made a couple of really pretty solar lights for when we go camping for only $22. I'm so excited to take them out. I just wish the weather would cooperate!
With a title like 30 Life Hacks Debunked, I thought that all of them would fail, but surprisingly a number of them pass.
When browsing on the web, do not scroll using the control on the right side. Use the Space Bar on your keyboard to scroll down one page. Use Shift+Space Bar to go back a page.
When filling out forms, use the Tab key to move from box to box. When filling out a drop-down menu, type the first letter of item. If there are multiple items with that letter, keep pressing it to get to each one. i.e. Press "T" twice to get to Texas on the states list.
To magnify a website, use Control (or Command for Mac) and press the "+" key. It will make the text larger. To reduce the size, use Control and the "-" key.
When you're typing on your Blackberry, Android or iPhone, you can press the Space Bar twice to add a period, space and turn on capitalization for your next sentence.
To redial on your cell phone, just press the call button without typing in a number and your phone will call the last number you dialed.
To jump past the directions when you're leaving a message, press the following: * for Verizon, # for AT&T, and 1 for Sprint.
Google is also a dictionary if you type "define" and the word in question, it will bring it up for you. Additionally, if you type the airline and flight number, Google will tell you where it is and whether it's on time. It will also convert units and currency for you.
When typing text, double-click to highlight one word. You don't need to delete. You can just start typing over it. Double-clicking and dragging will highlight text in one-word increments. Triple-click to highlight an entire paragraph.
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When you're presenting using Keynote, press the B key to blackout the slide and make everyone look at you. Hit the W key to whiteout the slide.
Don't sit around all day, watching TED talks. Get some stuff done!!!
I love this one-handed clothes hanger that makes taking clothes out of the closet easy.
They were designed by Howard Tseng and are now being marketed by Quirky.
I didn't understand the genius of this hanger until I saw the video demonstrating it.
All of this looked wonderful until I saw the price. They are $11 for four hangers.
At that price, I think I'm willing to use both hands.
For $200, it seems a bit pricey, but what a GREAT idea! This little ottoman turns into a twin bed with just a little folding.
I had no idea that a simple piece of furniture could be so versatile. I'm surprised IKEA doesn't make one.
The Hand Me Down House took some mason jars and dressed them up with mod podge and tissue paper. With the addition of a solar light, they became beautiful additions to the backyard.
The one thing I would have done differently with that project is use stronger wire for hanging the lights so that they could have held up to the near hurricane force winds we get in our neighborhood on a regular basis.
My four remaining hanging lights are going to be packed into our tent trailer and hung on the awning when we go camping so we can have light at night. Hopefully, they'll be safe from the winds there.
I have been looking for a hand crank charger for my iPhone for over a year now. I tried out so many of them and returned them to the store disappointed. The biggest problem is the consistency of power. The iPhone must have a consistent charge in order to work.
Eton got things right with their FRX3 Solar/Battery/Handcrank Charger. As soon as I saw it at their booth, I pulled out my iPhone and wanted PROOF that it would charge it. So many chargers had claimed to work with the iPhone that I really didn't believe it would.
They gladly let me try it out.
It worked easily and the reason is quite ingenious.
Instead of depending on the user to crank the handle at the PERFECT speed to provide power to the iPhone, the Eton charges the iPhone with its battery. When you need to charge your iPhone, you must crank up their battery FIRST and then it will charge your phone without any problems.
Additionally, it can trickle charge the battery with its solar panel on the top, using an electrical outlet and with AAA batteries. I was really impressed with all the options available.
Here is a video of me attaching my phone to the charger.
It's a good looking unit that comes in both black and red.
There is also a radio and a flashlight included, so it doubles as a great emergency tool.
They are going to retail for only $60 bucks, but there was no word on how soon they would be available. Until then, I'm checking the Eton website every few weeks to see if I can buy it.


Over the many years I've worked in the professional development space, I've heard a lot of advice and tips on navigating your career!
I've kept an informal, ongoing list of the ones that really resonated with me and have seemed the most helpful to others.
If you're in the midst of a career pivot or transition, I find these can be helpful to keep things in perspective, remember to not get bogged down, and not forget the small things that are actually important.
One of the best books on navigating your career I've ever read is Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by two Stanford professors, Bill Burnett and Dave Evans Go read it.
Don't get swept up in someone else's version of what your life 'should' be or 'could' look like.
Get your own compass and don't worry so much about your life and career looking different than your friends and family. Find out what matters to you and what you get really jazzed about. Create your own compass finding out how to create a career that motivates and excites you.
Write down the absolute worst thing that could happen. And write down how likely is it to happen. And imagine what you'll do if it does happen.
Could you live with it? What would come next?
This has given me a lot of perspective.
When I was thinking about starting Pivot Journeys a few years ago, I did this and figured the worst case scenario was spending $30,000 in the first year, having only a handful clients who didn't have a good time on a Pivot Journey, and my concept of combining travel and professional development just wouldn't resonate or work at all.
Then I figured, if that happens I'd have to go find another job. And you know what? I decided I could live with that.
What I couldn't live with was the regret I'd have by not trying.
Obviously my worst-case scenario didn't happen (WHEWF!)… But even if it had, I knew I would eventually figure out what to do next. Like so many people do every day.
So really... think about what that worst-case scenario looks like to you in whatever career transition you're thinking about.
I'll bet that the worst-case scenario isn't worth not trying something or taking a chance.
The biggest 'mistake' I see people make in their career is waiting too long to start figuring out what they want to do next when they're miserable and burned out in their current job.
If you are mentally exhausted, emotionally drained, angry, frustrated, upset, or demoralized, it's impossible to approach your career with a positive, progressive, and success-driven view.
And you really need that in order to make good, strategic decisions, let alone be someone who people want to hire!
Don't wait till you're about to jump off a cliff to start the process of figuring out what comes next.
When you hit a rough patch, it's hard to get excited and feel positive about your career.
So if you feel like the edge of the cliff is less than a year away, START NOW! I promise it will make it much less painful.
Whether you're feeling close to that cliff or not, I cannot stress how much taking a timeout to evaluate, reflect, and plan is critical to making your reset strategic and successful.
I have seen so many Pivot Journey participants who now preach about the importance of getting out of your everyday environment to inspire, motivate and fuel a career transition.
And it's because they experienced it – whether over a long weekend or a trip overseas, shaking your daily routine, trying new things, being in a new place and opting for a little adventure is the gasoline that gets your internal tank revved up to see where you want to go and get you there.
And if you don't like to travel, that's ok! You don't have to travel to some exotic land to find your fuel – maybe it's taking a new class, doing a different or new activity, or something else that gives you renewed, positive energy.
With social media today it can feel like if you're not 'living your dream' or 'making your dreams come true' that you must be failing, or at least flailing.
And if you're someone who doesn't have a clear dream then you probably feel overwhelmed and like there's something wrong with you.
I found some inner peace once I really allowed myself to understand, (and be ok with!), the idea that you never totally feel like you have it all figured out. And that everyone is constantly trying to figure it out.
So just enjoy the journey (we are all on it!) and try not to panic or get too stressed about it.
Got a piece of advice or tip related to navigating a career reset that you've found particularly helpful? I would love to hear it! Really. Email me.


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WHAT ARE THE AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND OCCUPATIONAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES STANDARDS?
The AS/NZS 2161:2005 is the overall standard for New Zealand occupational protective gloves.
But because the EN (European Union) testing standards are so comprehensive, many countries in the Asia-Pacific region have adopted them. As a result, a number of New Zealand workplace safety standards are identical to those used in Europe (excepting recent changes from November 2016).
For example, the European standard EN420 is the same as AS/NZS2161.2:1. This standard sets out the requirements for all occupational safety gloves (except for electrical and medical gloves).
The CE marking is a conformity mark, which certifies that a particular product has met the European Union's rigorous consumer, safety and environmental requirements. All manufacturers of safety gloves sold in the EU must meet these requirements, including testing methods and marking rules.
This standard defines the general requirements for protective gloves in terms of construction, fitness of purpose, safety, etc. The pictogram indicates that the user has to consult the 'instructions for use'.
WHAT ABOUT THE RECENT CHANGES TO THE EN TESTING REGIME?
From 30 November 2016 some changes have been introduced to the EN regime, which appear as two extra symbols added below the pictogram shield. These show the results of an additional test for cut resistance and a test for impact resistance.
The fifth symbol indicates the result of the ISO 13997 TDM cut resistance test. This test uses a sliding blade instead of the rotating circular blade of the existing Coupe test. The result of the TDM test is given in Newtons (N) and the glove is assigned a cut protection class on the basis of this value.
The sixth symbol gives the result of a test for impact resistance, expressed as pass (P) or fail (F).
It is important to note that, although the EN 388 standard has been adopted outside of the EU, including in New Zealand and Australia, these recent changes only apply within the EU until the new standard has been formally adopted by other countries. And even within the EU the existing four-digit EN 388 code will remain valid for as long as the test certification of the product is current.
Protection from Impact Cut is tested for by dropping a metal blade weighing 1050g onto the glove from a height of 150mm. Performance for this test is rated as either Pass or Fail.
The Static Electricity test indicates a volume resistivity threshold between 106 and 109 Ω cm. A glove meeting this criterion can reduce the risk of electrostatic discharges i.e. static sparks, a property useful in clean room areas and potentially flammable atmospheres. Performance for this test is rated as either Pass or Fail.
AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) for liquid penetration. A high index number indicates lower performance and a low index number indicates higher performance).
Breakthrough time > 30 minutes for at least three chemicals from this list (XYZ represent the code letters for three of these chemicals for which the glove obtained > 30 minutes breakthrough time).
Items which resist cutting at a chain speed of 16 m/s (metres per second) are classified as class 0, which is the typical level selected for hand protectors, gloves, upper body protectors and gaiters. Chainsaw protective products of class 1 are tested at a chainsaw chain speed of) 20 m/s.


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Carol Leish and her board game, "Call Me Capable"
This is a newspaper column which focuses on issues related to diabilities and abilities of people with handicaps.
Disability Sensitivity Training Promoted By National Release of New Instructional "Game"
"Call Me Capable", a new board game designed to increase acceptance and sensitivity toward physically, mentally, and learning challenged youngsters and adults, will be distributed nationally to schools and retail outlets starting this week.
Carol Leish, a disability consultant and lecturer who has successfully coped with disabilities incurred in a childhood auto accident, created the new tool. Carol says, "The purpose of the Call Me Capable game is to help people without disabilities become more aware of the many capabilities and strengths of people with disabilities."
Ms. Leish, who graduated with an M.A. from California State University, and Franklin Rubenstein, Ph.D., of Franklin Learning Systems, adapted the game for national distribution.


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Turn Out the Lights and Visit Some of America's Most Haunted Places
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Thrill-seekers may be at a loss for how to get their hearts pumping and hair standing up when everything is closed. Thankfully, a number of haunted spots across America are offering virtual tours of their spooky facilities. So wait until it's dark, turn off all the lights in your house, and prepare to be absolutely terrified.
Timeout.com compiled a list of these haunted places, from Oregon to Philadelphia, offering virtual experiences.
1. Winchester Mystery House - San Jose, California
The Winchester Mystery House is a historic building that was formerly the private residence of Sarah Lockwood Pardee Winchester. She moved to California from Connecticut by herself and bought what was then an 8-room farmhouse. She began construction on the farmhouse in 1886 and, according to the house's website, never seemed to cease until Winchester died in 1922. The mansion now has over 24,000 square feet, 160 rooms, 13 bathrooms, 6 kitchens, and 47 stairways and fireplaces. Even after Winchester's death, there seemed to be a lot of mysteries left inside the home, like why she started the construction in the first place.
Virtual tours of the Winchester Mystery House are now available through their website and cost $5.99 to rent for 72 hours and $13.99 to buy.
2. Pittock Mansion - Portland, Oregon
The Pittock Mansion served as a home for Henry Pittock and Georgiana Burton and their family after they individually came to Portland on the Oregon Trail. They only lived in the home for four years before they died, but family members continued to live there into the 1950s. Although the mansion was damaged by a storm in 1962, Portland residents rallied together to keep the mansion open and it reopened as a museum two years later. Timeout.com claims that visitors have seen apparitions of Henry and Georgiana together and they are rumored to be friendly ghosts.
Virtual tours of the Pittock Mansion are available for free through the museum's website.
3. Eastern State Penitentiary - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Eastern State Penitentiary used to be the world's most famous and expensive prison in the world, but now it stands empty and crumbling. The penitentiary's website says the prison was "designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of prisoners." It was home to some of the most notorious criminals of its time, including "Slick Willie" Sutton and Al Capone.
Virtual tours of Eastern State are free through the penitentiary's website. You can even take another virtual tour from 1998 to see what's changed over the years.
4. Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast - Fall River, Massachusetts
The floral wallpaper may look inviting, but according to Timeout.com, a young woman named Lizzie Borden was accused of murdering her father and stepmother in this Massachusetts bed and breakfast in 1892. She was never found guilty, but the rumor lives on.
You can get a look inside the bed and breakfast here for free.
Think you're brave enough to take a look around? Take a virtual tour if you dare, and when everything opens back up, make it a goal to experience the horror and mystery in person.
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NFL Mock Draft 02/1/11 Picks: 1-16
Mock Drafts NFL Draft
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1. Carolina Panthers: DT Nick Fairley, Auburn-
With no Andrew Luck in the mix the Panthers, will go to plan B, which is to choose from one of the elite defensive players in the draft or wide receiver A.J. Green. There might be a big push for the Panthers to go for Green, given their need for a play making receiver (especially to help in the development of Jimmy Claussen), but I think that would be a big mistake. The Panthers have spent a number of draft picks on receivers the last few years, and while Green is better than all of them, that is just too many resources to put into one position, especially when they have so many other holes. The other reason why Green doesn't make sense is that receivers just aren't worth the high draft pick when you have so many other needs. As good as Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald are they weren't enough to keep their teams from having losing records. The Panthers need a bigger impact player.
While the Panthers could go for one of the elite corners or a defensive end, those aren't nearly as big of a need as defensive tackle. Fairley is an elite player, and fills a major need for the Panthers. Adding Fairley to an already impressive defensive line (assuming they resign Johnson), would jump start the Panthers rebuilding efforts big time.
Feb. 1st update: Still Think Fairley is the pick here, combine, workouts and background work will all be crucial. The reports about his attitude are troubling, but not sold yet that it changes anything.
2. Denver Broncos: CB Prince Amukamara, Nebraska-
The Broncos could go in multiple defensive directions here, but I'm going to say they nab Amukamara here. The Broncos could opt for a defensive end (or a rush linebacker if they stay in the 3-4), but taking a corner here makes sense. Champ Bailey is an impending free agent, and if they can't agree to terms with them their corner situation is dismal. Even if they do bring Bailey back, his time at the top of his game is near the end, so adding a young elite corner makes sense. Also, when you play Phillip Rivers twice a year, strengthening your defensive backs is a always a good idea.
Feb. 1st update: Still think CB is the pick here and believe that Amukamara is that guy.
3. Buffalo Bills: DE/OLB Von Miller, Texas A&M-
The Bills could look to grab the top receiver or corner back on the board, but I'm thinking they will go with the best pass rusher to improve their front 7. It doesn't make much sense to run the 3-4 if you don't have a rush linebacker who can get to the quarterback. Aaron Maybin has been a huge bust so far, so it is time for the Bills to address their biggest need. Miller really separated himself at the Senior Bowl and I now believe he is a top 5 pick. His instincts are unreal and he has the ability to be a superstar.
pick change: previous selection OLB Robert Quinn
4. Cincinnati Bengals: WR A.J. Green, Georgia-
The Bengals will be quite happy to find Green on their doorstep and won't let him fall any further in the draft. Cincinnati will move on from Terrell Owens this offseason, and it is very likely they look to deal Chad Ochocinco as well. They will need a new big play receiver if they hope to stay competitive, as Carson Palmer (if he is there) can't run the offense alone.
Feb. 1st update: Yes quarterback could be an issue if Palmer follows through with his trade demands, but I don't think there is anyone worth taking at this spot.
5. Arizona Cardinals: DE/OLB Robert Quinn, North Carolina-
While a lot of people have the Cardinals taking a quarterback in the first round, I don't think that is the direction they will look to go. I see Arizona looking to add a more veteran option and maybe drafting a QB in the mid-rounds. The Cardinals biggest need after quarterback is a pass rusher, and that is one need they can fill this April. There are some concerns with him since he was suspended for a rules violation this year, but he is a big time talent, and if he is in top shape this offseason he should be a top 5 guy.
pick change: Previous selection CB Patrick Peterson
6. Cleveland Browns: DE De'Quan Bowers, Clemson-
Previously I had the Browns reaching for a wide receiver with this pick and taking Julio Jones, but recent events make me believe they will go in a different direction. With the hiring of Dick Jauron, it is now pretty official that the Browns are heading to a 4-3 alignment, and right now they don't have the personnel to handle the move. In particular they need to find help at defensive end, making De'Quan Bowers a fantastic selection for them. Bowers is the top rated player on my board, but he doesn't fit nearly as well into 3-4 teams, and teams like the Panthers and Bengals don't have a pressing need for a DE, allowing him to fall. The Browns would be wise to end that fall, as he has the potential to be the next Mario Williams or Julius Peppers. Although the Browns still need to add a big play receiver, I think they will look more towards the 2nd round and/or free agency.
pick change: previous selection WR Julio Jones
7. San Francisco 49ers: CB Patrick Peterson, LSU-
While the 49ers could be tempted by a quarterback, I think Peterson makes too much sense for them to pass up. Their secondary got pretty torched last season, and adding a play-maker like Peterson should help fix that problem immediately. The 49ers could win the NFC West next year with just a few changes so adding guys who can help right away, compared to a developmental QB makes sense. With Peterson in the fold that defense should finally be as good as advertised. Quarterback is still and issue, and one that will likely be addressed in free agency (or via a trade) and a mid-round selection.
pick change: previous selection, QB Blaine Gabbert
8. Tennessee Titans: QB Blaine Gabbert, Missouri-
The Titans at this point could go in any direction, but it will be hard to gauge until they have a new coach in place. Despite the coaching change it looks as though Vince Young is on his way out. While that would have happened with Jeff Fisher at the helm, he was more likely to look for a more veteran fix (McNabb, Kolb, etc.), then go the rookie route. With a new staff in place it might be time to rebuild in Tennessee, making Gabbert a smart pick. While I don't know if I'd label him a 'franchise quarterback', he does have the best combination of potential, talent, and likelihood of reaching it. Gabbert probably should start until at least mid-season, but he gives hope as a quarterback who can take pressure off Chris Johnson.
pick change: previous selection DE De'Quan Bowers
9. Dallas Cowboys: DT/DE Marcell Dareus, Alabama-
Previously I had the Cowboys selecting and offensive tackle here and I still believe that is on the short list, but now I believe they will target defensive line first (unless one of the top corner falls). Dareus will help fill in the void along the Cowboys line and help strengthen that unit to an elite level. The Cowboys do have bigger needs along the offensive line and in their secondary (both at CB and FS) so a trade back is likely, but if they stay there Dareus would be a great addition.
pick change: previous selection, OT Tyron Smith
10. Washington Redskins: DE/DT Cameron Jordan, California-
While a lot of people will try to 'mock' the Redskins a quarterback, that is not the direction this team should be going in. I could also see the Redskins as a prime team to trade back, given their vast needs and small number of picks, but I'm not predicting trades in this mock. The Redskins are likely to part ways with Albert Haynesworth this offseason, meaning their weakness along the defensive line goes from 'major' to 'critical'. Jordan would help stop the bleeding from losing Haynesworth, and provide the Redskins with a true star along the line. In the 3-4 he profiles best as an end, and should automatically upgrade both the Skins rush defense and pass rush. Jordan was by far the most impressive player at the Senior Bowl last week, and impressed scouts each day with his talent. He would be a huge get for the Redskins at the 10th spot.
pick change: previous selection DE Marcell Dareus
11. Houston Texans: OLB/DE Aldon Smith, Missouri-
Houston will be in the midst of transitioning to a 3-4 defense, and with no corner back to take should focus this pick on grabbing a rush linebacker. Smith was a sack artist in college and should have no problem fitting into the Texans new defense as a rush linebacker.
pick change: previous selection OLB Von Miller
12. Minnesota Vikings: QB Cam Newton, Auburn-
I don't believe Newton is a top 2o or even a top 15 pick, but I have a sneaky suspicion he will here his name called during that time, the the Vikings are the favorites to land him in my book. Minnesota will likely look to upgrade the position this offseason via trade or free agency, but don't be surprised if they double-dip and take Newton as well. Minnesota needs a long term project at quarterback (Joe Webb doesn't count), and Newton I think would really intrigue them.
Feb. 1st update: I realize there are some Vince Young to the Vikings rumors, but I still see Newton as the pick here until that happens.
13. Detroit Lions: OT Tryon Smith, USC-
I'm keeping with the theory that the Lions will use this pick on a LT. While a lot will depend on his combine and workouts, I'm a big believer in Smith and liked what I saw on film. If he shows he has the strength, he has the ability to be a top tackle in this league. What the Lions have done in terms of protecting (or not protecting) Matt Stafford is flat out insane. You spend $60 million on a guy and you put him in a situation where he can't succeed and needs to run for his life. The Lions have to fix that this offseason and grabbing Smith would be a smart move. Detroit might have needs at LB and CB, but they are secondary compared to their need at offensive tackle.
pick change: previous selection OT Anthony Castonzo
14. St. Louis Rams: WR Jonathan Baldwin, Pittsburgh-
Most draftniks will say this is too high for Baldwin, but I think they are underselling him a bit. Baldwin has all the skills to be a number one wide receiver in this league and his addition should make Sam Bradford very happy. The Rams could look at some defensive options, but I think they stay the course and add the top WR on the board. While right now you can make a case of Julio Jones over Baldwin, I don't think it is nearly as strong as most scouts make it out to be. I believe that Baldwin will separate himself during his workouts, and end up being the 2nd receiver in this class.
Feb 1st update: This pick will be either Baldwin or Jones unless the Rams grab a couple big receivers in free agency. They have to add weapons for Bradford and I don't see them changing course.
15. Miami Dolphins: DE/OLB Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue-
While it is easy to mock the Dolphins a quarterback or running back considering their needs, Miami should be looking at a rush linebacker to compliment Cameron Wake. Kerrigan had a very successful career at getting to the quarterback with his hand down in college, and if he shows enough at workouts to make the transition outside he should be the Dolphins pick. If not Miami could go for another pass rusher, or turn their attention back to their offensive needs.
Kerrigan had a pretty good Senior Bowl week, and while it didn't answer many of the questions about being able to stand up, he showed up at a good weight and looked pretty quick in drills. The question about converting into a LB isn't fully answered, but it was a good first step for him.
Feb. 1st update: Still not buying a quarterback here or a running back. If for some reason Gabbert falls I could see him being taken, but no way Mallett or Locker get picked here. Ingram is a nice back, but not top 15 worthy. Dolphins should stay the course and strengthen that defense.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars: DE Adrian Clayborn, Iowa:
Clayborn was once thought to be a top 10 pick, but slipped some due to a poor senior campaign. Clayborn's senior numbers weren't entirely his fault as teams routinely double teamed him, and ran plays away from the powerful defensive end. Clayborn isn't a dominate pass rusher, but he has the skills to get between 7-10 sacks a season. Clayborn will help continue to boost a Jacksonville pass rush that let them down when it mattered the most.
Feb. 1st update: Clayborn could be slipping and I nearly had him fall into the 20's, but still have enough confidence to keep him here. Not participating in the Senior Bowl didn't help his stock, and at this point unless he has an incredible combine I think the best he can hope for is being taken right here. The Jags could look corner or safety, but my guess is they stay with a lineman.
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Riviera now closed 200 seats. Games start at 1,3,5 and 7 pm. This is the one and only bingo hall on the Las Vegas Strip.
Now that Riviera is closed there are no strip casinos that offer Bingo. Off Strip Silver Sevens no longer offers bingo. Most of the Bingo halls cater to locals so most of the Bingo halls are located far from the strip at Properties that are easy in and easy out.
You can find one Casino downtown that offers bingo, that would be The Plaza. The Plaza is completely remodeled so if You are a bingo player, take a look at this Bingo hall.
The Plaza Downtown Las Vegas is all new and has a brand new Bingo hall on the 3rd floor.


Casa Colonial Mirta y Candido in Camaguey is located in the historical center, very close to all the cultural and recreational attractions that the old colonial city of "tinajones" offers. It was built in the 1800s, inhabited at that time by a Spanish family. The house has very comfortable rooms; it is a very high construction with areas for smokers and pleasant natural ventilation. The first room is perfect for the enjoyment of families, for its large size, like the second room is perfect for three people and our third very comfortable room for couples, all with their private bathroom and other conditions. Decorated with galleries that dress the internal corridors of the house, one of them to the dedication of recognized artists who wanted to plant in it, the beautiful square of Barcelona decorated with the art of mosaics. The rest of the house is decorated with furniture of great antiquity and historical value, many belonging to the family of our great hero Ignacio Agramonte and Loynaz. It is dedicated for 20 years now to provide personalized attention and great hospitality for all those travelers who wish to visit us.
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The Reviewers Unite!
When lousy entertainment gets out of hand, these heroes will rise to mock it!
Matt Vetrano
Tom Goes to the Mayor
My Little Pony (season 7)
Cutie Honey the Live
Dragon Ball Z (Season 7)
News and Editorials
Netflix and Other Reviews
Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW)
Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)
Equestria Uncovered
Pony Quickie
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The NekoCon Diaries
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The Cartoon Physicist's Noughtie List
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Cinema Dispatch: Hitman: Agent 47
Hitman: Agent 47 and all the images you see in this review are owned by 20th Century Fox
Directed by Aleksander Bach
Are we really back here again? Of ALL the video game franchises to get made into movies, of course we have to get ones based off a weak sauce Léon: The Professional. The Hitman games have always been fantastic and unique experiences which are the reasons why the series has endured for so long, but the story was never the selling point. Whatever lore was in those games just never connected with me and I never understood the point of making such a basic premise so complicated by including a cloning subplot and then an evil double at one point (I think) and whatever the hell else was going through IO Interactive's heads when making those games. Not only that, but they already TRIED to make this work and it sure as hell didn't the first time around. Why exactly are they bring THIS back to the silver screen when there are so many other games out there that aren't already tainted by a poor adaptation? Could it be because they were genuinely inspired to do better this time around, or is it just another cynical cash grab off a recognizable franchise? Let's find out!!
The movie begins with a brief history of who the Agents are and how they were created which is strike one against this film, but we'll get to that later. Dr. Litvenko (Claran Hinds) basically made the Captain America Super Solider Serum for… reasons, and it leads directly to the Agent program which turns regular dudes (or clones maybe?) into unstoppable bad ass assassins who don't feel emotion (*cough* bullshit *cough*) and always get the job done. Dr. Litvenko however fears His own creations, and runs away to never be seen again. The company who was bankrolling him is uber pissed and spends the next twenty years looking for him and the daughter he abandoned (because reasons) without much success despite having access to ALL the cameras ever, but maybe their progress is stalled because Agents (or maybe just 47 specifically, played here by Rupert Friend) are wrecking their shit on a regular basis. Eventually though the evil organization called The Syndicate (I see they've continued the trend of shitty group names in this series a la The Organization) finds the guy's daughter who JUST SO HAPPENED to finally show up on a single security camera, and so they track her ass down in Germany.
"Good news sir! We finally found his daughter!" "WE'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR TWO DECADES!! YOU COULDN'T FIND HER ANY FASTER!?!?" "Oh I'm sorry! I'm not the ones who said to check EVERY SINGLE CAMERA ON PLANET EARTH!"
47 finds out about this, fucks some shit up, and then goes to Germany as well to either stop The Syndicate from killing her or to kill her himself because he's apparently on an assignment to kill someone and they PURPOSEFULLY don't tell us who the victim is. In Germany, we find out that the daughter (Katia played by Hannah Ware) has been searching for this MYSTERIOUS man from her past that she can't seem to remember but has a picture of. It's really not all THAT mysterious because we already KNOW that she's the scientist's daughter, but whatever. Stupid movie is stupid. We also find out that she's got some sort of Spider Sense thing where she can take in A LOT of information very quickly which is probably gonna have some connection to 47 and her dad, and you can probably already guess what the deal is with her. Okay, so The Syndicate is after her as well as 47, but the first one to reach her is John Smith (played by Zachary Quinto) who's working for the Syndicate and protects her from 47 as he shoots his way through Germany like a mother fucking Terminator as he tries to get his hands on her.
THE WORLD'S GREATEST ASSASSIN! NO ONE COULD POSSIBLY BE AS STEALTHY AS HE!!!
If you can't tell already, this movie is astoundingly dumb with a script made up of nothing but clichés and contradictions. The story itself is pretty simple (and definitely not a Hitman story) but no one seemed to care enough to proofread the damn thing which leads to neigh constant confusion as things that we have been told (sometimes mere minutes beforehand) are ignored for no adequately explained reason. They also decided to make two groups here instead of one (The Syndicate and The Organization), so the people you would THINK would be the bad guy (The Organization which employs Agent 47), is actually kind of just a tertiary presence in the entire movie. This however raises so many questions, as in how The Organization got their hands on all the Agents when they weren't the one to develop the Agent Formula!! Unless I'm mistaken (which is quite possible with a movie this convoluted), The Syndicate was the one to make the Agents, but can no longer do so since Dr. Litvenko ran off with the formula, and for some reason The Organization has the Agents they DID manage to make! HOW THE FUCK DID THAT HAPPEN!? Did ALL the Agents escape from The Syndicate and just walk up to some fledgling, poorly named, contract killer organization, ready to work on their own terms instead of as a slave to the OTHER poorly named contract killer organization (or super science business or whatever)? I mean clearly the two groups here are at odds considering 47 is wrecking The Syndicates shit on a regular basis (while still working for The Organization), but they never explain the connection these two groups have which HAS to exist in some capacity considering The Organization is using The Syndicates creations!!
Who put the bar code on his head!? If it was The Syndicate, wouldn't The Organization remove it? If it WASN'T the people who crafted him in a lab, then do ALL the employees at The Organization have bar codes? The receptionist!? The janitor!?
I could go on an endless rant about the various stupid things in this movie (the Spock-1000, Agent 90, unexplained pills, Katia's memory loss of her own damn father), but needless to say that everything involving words coming out of people's mouth is fumbled about as badly as you can imagine. All that said… I liked the movie. Yeah, not my proudest admission considering how much I hate the story here, but it actually manages to pull itself together with clever and we'll choreographed action sequences that are generously dispersed throughout its running time, and the OCCASIONALLY decent interactions between 47 and Katia when they aren't talking about her dad, or The Syndicate, or their connected past which is total bullshit. For example, the clip in the trailers of Agent 47 in the interrogation room is only one small part of a larger siege on the German US embassy which is just as stupid as the interrogation scene implies. And yet, despite how much I scoffed at it in the trailers, it's fun! It's dumb as hell with the US military bring played for chumps, but it had momentum, decent cinematography, and a hell of a climax with 47 trying to snipe Katia and John from ridiculously far distances. It's stuff like that, from the scene where they escape from a factory to the scene where they're fighting their way through a parking garage, that elevates this movie from an awful mess to a somewhat enjoyable cluster fuck.
Nah dude, I'm SURE you'll get a much better shot from that angle!
So what's the takeaway of this film? Is this something you can just turn your brain off and enjoy as a visceral action experience instead of a cohesive narrative with interesting characters and a compelling story? The thing is that I loathe to let a movie pass simply on that criteria as it's often used as an excuse for dreadful films to ignore criticism levied against it. What people don't really seem to understand is that almost anytime some uses that excuse, it's never for a movie that ACTUALLY works in the way that straightforward actions films are supposed to. Almost every time someone says that, the story is an active HINDRANCE to the movie rather than a simplistic device used to connect the action. Look at the Transformers films which MAY have decent CG fight scenes, but are completely unwatchable due to the terrible (and convoluted) story lines as well as characters who are genuinely unlikable. Those are not "turn off your brain" movie where you can focus exclusively on the action scenes for your enjoyment and are rather tortuous experiences with big budgeted actions scenes peppered in them. While I wouldn't put this movie on the same level as a Transformers film (the humor works decently here and it's not trying to be offensive or gross), it suffers from the same problem where the actions scenes are nice, but the story and context that informs them are actively harmful to the overall experience. To illustrate this point; cameras are a big part of this movie as The Syndicate can seemingly hack into every last one of them on the planet and find someone immediately after they appear on it. The thing is that Katia has only JUST become aware of the dangerous group that's after her and only NOW is intentionally dodging them (when the movie remembers to make her) which makes you wonder why the hell it took so long for them to find her!! Is it cool the way she uses her environment to avoid the cameras? Sure, but it's ultimately a meaningless scene because it doesn't fit into the twisted narrative they're trying to tell here.
"Good thing I dodged all those cameras in this airport. It's not like there's any of them in hotels or convenience stores or restaurants…"
While there are PLENTY of fingers to point here, I think the biggest mistake they made was trying to tie this into 47's past which just over complicates things. As a character in the game, he's not that interesting either but manages to be memorable because of his skills as an assassin and his unique look. What they should have done here (and I hope they do if this gets a sequel) is to make it more in line with a classic James Bond film. Just give him a mission to do, a reason to make this one unique from his previous missions (usually manifesting as the female character in these kind of movies) and then have him work towards completing it. You'd have your streamlined story that won't get in the way of the action scenes, and you'd also have a character with a bit of mystique about him that you DEFINITELY want to maintain for a character with this little going on for his backstory.
"Did you know that I'm not even human? I'm actually a clone created for the sole purpose of killing." "Wow. That's a tough break bro." "Thanks." *STAB*
Aside from the action scenes which definitely have their short comings, is there anything good about this film? Well as I said earlier, the scenes between 47 and Katia that aren't part of the bigger picture can sometimes be enjoyable with 47 having a decent joke or two which you wouldn't expect from his character. It gives him a bit of humanity and makes him a little bit more interesting as a character. Along those lines, Katia isn't perfect in this movie, but she's very capable, never gets kidnapped (expect for one scene you MIGHT be able to stretch as a kidnapping if you try), and she never has a romantic interest in 47. It's VERY well done for this kind of movie, and she does end up being a likable character in this as well. Seriously! They've got two characters in here who I would like to see in another movie and both the actors (or at least their stunt workers) are definitely enjoyable to watch in the action scenes. Another thing that's not AS good as those two, but I will give a bit of credit to, is Zachary Quinto. The guy is so above this material, but he seems to be enjoying himself as the Spock-1000 (or Wolver-Sylar) so while his character is a poorly written composite of every shitty henchman you've ever seen, the guy's natural talent means he's able to bring enough to the role to make it at least not painful to watch. He has a pretty good final fight at the end with Agent 47, and he's also the final stinger in the middle of the credits. I doubt he'll EVER come back to this franchise, but what they do with him at the end is very cheesy and a bit of fan service for the fans that can actually follow these games. Speaking of henchmen, while this sort of goes back to the actions scenes, I actually liked the hired goons here who were REALLY dumb throughout and made very obvious mistakes. It added a bit of humor whenever Agent 47 was able to outsmart them so easily.
"OH SHIT!! HE SLOWED DOWN!?!? WHAT SORCERY IS THIS!?!?"
So what's today's lesson everybody? Never EVER say "just shut off your brain and enjoy it". If you feel a movie is that way, chances are that it's actually a well thought out experience that was conscious about what kind of story would work best the movie they want to make. This movie does not succeed in doing that, but I will give it credit where it's due in that the action scenes can be enjoyable and it might be worth watching as a goofy action flick. I remember so little about the last film, but I recall it being boring and I can safely say this movie was not that. It's dumb and confusing, but it manages to be fun from time to time and while it may not be worth watching in a theater, it's definitely worth checking out at least once. Sadly, that kind of makes it one of the better video game movies out there.
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This entry was posted in Cinema Dispatch and tagged Agent 47, Aleksander Bach, Hannah Ware, Hitman, IO Interactive, Movie Review, Rupert Friend, Square Enix, video game, Zachary Quinto on August 23, 2015 by Matt Vetrano.
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4 thoughts on "Cinema Dispatch: Hitman: Agent 47"
akkimalik1993 August 23, 2015 at 7:03 am
Is it a review? Or the whole story of Hitman?
SuperDude Post author August 23, 2015 at 8:56 pm
I really only get into the specifics of the first half of the movie with Zachary Quinto's character reveal at about 40 minutes being the latest thing in the movie I reveal and I'm pretty sure some of the trailers spoil that already. Since most of my issues had to do with the story, I thought it was important to talk about specific examples of how the movie fails in that regard, though I tried not to get TOO spoiler heavy.
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Restaurant: Himalayan Nepali Cuisine
October 6, 2015 /in Featured, Food, Restaurants /by Hal
Cary, NC — A couple of weeks ago, we talked about a Salvadoran restaurant in Cary. Today, let's turn our attention to a place that serves Himalayan Nepali cuisine.
Himalayan Nepali Cuisine in Cary
Himalayan Nepali Cuisine is, in fact, the name of the restaurant. It's in the East Chatham shopping center in Cary and is visible from the street as you drive past.
What is Nepali cuisine, you ask? While Americans may find it similar to Indian cuisine, differences in ingredients, flavors and influences are evident.
Understanding Himalayan Nepali Food
Let's look at a map to help understand Himalayan Nepali food.
Nepal is north of India, above Uttar Pradesh, Bihur and, to the east, Bangladesh. It is mountainous country, running from low hills to some of the world's tallest mountains. The restaurant in Cary specializes in Nepali cuisine from the Himalayas, the most mountainous region of the nation.
Nepal has always been a cultural, commercial and ethnic corridor between East and West. The foods of northern India are the primary influences on Nepali cuisine. But Tibetan food also plays a strong role because of proximity and the similarity of climate.
Lentils, beans and cold-tolerant crops like buckwheat, barley and millet are typical in the Himalayas.
Himalayan Dishes
The restaurant in Cary offers a dish called Himalayan Dal Fry, made from black lentils and red beans cooked with spices.
You could also try Momo, steamed dumplings in the shape of a hat, a very popular Nepali dish.
The menu also features Himilayan Chai and Coffee, Himalayan Chow Chow Soup, Govi Manchrian and Nepali Tarkaki (fresh vegetables and spices).
Most of the other dishes on the menu will be familiar to patrons of the area's many fine Indian restaurants – Chana Masala and Saag Paneer, Tandori, Tikka and Biryani. In a nod to the Chinese culinary influence, the restaurant offers several varieties of Chow Mein.
Table Service, Beer and Wine
The room is cozy, probably seating 30-40 patrons. The wait staff was friendly and efficient.
You can get beer and wine at Himalayan Nepali Cuisine. We split a big bottle of Flying Horse Lager.
The room was very pleasant – lively, but not too loud. Mercifully, just one small TV screen is playing softly in the background.
The prices are modest. We did dinner for two with the big beer and a mountain of leftovers for about $40.
In short, if you are a Cary foodie (you know who you are) or a fan of Indian cuisines, you should try Himalayan Nepali Cuisine in the East Chatham shopping center.
Himalayan Nepali Cuisine
746-A East Chatham Street
Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.
Tags: Asian, Food, restaurants
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Small Pets Exotic Pets
10 Worst Animals to Keep as Pets
Adrienne Kruzer, RVT, LVT
Adrienne Kruzer, RVT, has worked with a variety of animals for over 15 years, including birds of prey, reptiles, and small mammals.
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Attempting to keep wild animals as pets is never a good idea. Some of these animals can endanger human lives while others simply fail to thrive when removed from their natural habitats. Even when raised in a home from a young age, these animals tend to maintain their wild instincts, making them unpredictable and difficult to manage. Here are 10 animals that do not make good pets.
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If you spot a wild animal in need of help, resist the urge to adopt it as a pet. Instead, contact a certified wildlife rehabilitator to get the animal the care it needs.
Should You Release an Unwanted Exotic Pet Into the Wild?
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Lemurs, capuchins, chimpanzees, and baboons all fall into the primate category. They are cute and childlike, but they also act like babies, permanently, with all the messes and screaming included. The biggest problem with pet monkeys is they are prone to rampages without warning. And as they can possess shocking levels of strength while lacking reason, chances of effectively controlling them are slim. They also might bite their owners, which is especially scary given that they can transmit diseases, such as hepatitis A and HIV-1.
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Cougars, lions, tigers, and leopards make up the majority of large cats people opt to keep as pets. They are strong and dangerous to say the least. If you think you can just declaw a cat to make it less of a threat, think again. Declawing removes the entire last bone in each toe, which can cause an animal to walk improperly and result in tremendous pain and nerve damage. Moreover, large cats also kill their prey by biting the throat. If the teeth don't kill you, their crushing jaw pressure will.
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Venomous snakes can kill you with a single bite, and antivenom can be hard to come by. Some cobras also can cause immense pain and blindness just by spitting their venom into your eyes. Thus, extreme safety measures must be taken if venomous snakes are kept in a home. If they do escape, you not only are endangering the lives of your family but also your neighbors. There are plenty of pet snakes available that do not produce venom, so stick with the safer species.
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Despite the fact that bears can weigh over 1,500 pounds when fully grown, some people still feel they can be like cute, cuddly pet teddy bears. Yes, bear cubs are adorable, but they don't stay small for long. They soon will tower over you when standing on their hind legs, and they can knock you over, or even kill you, with a swift blow from a paw.
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The coati (pronounced ko-wot-ee and sometimes referred to as coatimundi) is a member of the raccoon family. Originally from South America, these omnivores require a large enclosure to roam. They are extremely active and difficult to train. They have 38 to 40 sharp teeth, forage for their food, and require a lot of mental stimulation. Even though many are kept as pets, they are still wild animals that can deliver a pretty nasty bite.
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What carries rabies and SARS, has sharp teeth, sleeps all day, and flies all night? Bats. They are extremely cute and intriguing, but appreciating them in the wild is best. Bats can live over 30 years and hibernate for months in colder climates. Plus, their diet consists of insects, fruit, or blood at night (depending on the species), which is difficult to adequately provide in captivity.
Wolves and Coyotes
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Wolves and coyotes are not domesticated dogs. They act on their instincts, hunt when they are hungry, play when they want to, and sleep the rest of the day. If they feel threatened, they will attack, and they can kill an animal several times their size. Furthermore, though wolfdogs have some popularity as pets, they are not much different from their pure wolf cousins and also should be avoided.
Kinkajous
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Smaller than their coati cousin, kinkajous only reach around 7 pounds but still have very sharp teeth and a high activity level. They also are nocturnal creatures and are known to be aggressive on occasion. They especially do not like being woken during the day and can emit quite a scream and attack by clawing and biting their owners. For a small animal, they can do a lot of damage to a person.
Alligators and Crocodiles
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The American alligator can reach over 14 feet in length and kill prey as large as cattle. Most homes cannot accommodate such a predator. These animals can cause serious infections from bites, knock you down or break your legs with a whip of their tail, and kill you with their bite force of around 2,000 pounds. You also don't want to be around a male gator during mating season.
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With the exception of the tiny fennec fox (or the domesticated silver/Siberian fox), foxes are not recommended as pets. Red foxes can become very tame but never fully trustworthy. And they will bite if they feel threatened. They also have a musky odor that is far worse than a ferret. Also, most states will destroy a pet fox if a bite is reported because there is no vaccination protocol for the animal.
Laws on Exotic Pets for Each U.S. State
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