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Since June, dozens of plants with lacy, fern-like leaves have been growing in Stow on land named "small farm." The bushy, towering plants look like weeds gone wild, but they are far from a farmer's scourge; instead, the planted rows are part of a scientific experiment that may lead to a cheaper and more effective way to treat one of the world's biggest public health problems.
For decades, scientists have known that a chemical called artemisinin is an effective treatment for malaria, which killed 660,000 people in 2010, according to the World Health Organization. To produce a malaria drug, however, scientists isolate the chemical from the artemisia plant through a multistep process and then combine it with other antimalarial medications, to reduce the risk the malaria parasite will develop resistance to the treatment. All that takes time and money, and a portion of the precious chemical is inevitably lost during the processing.
Intrigued by the traditional use of the whole artemisia plant as an herbal therapy and tea for a range of illnesses, Pamela Weathers
Her early work suggested that the strategy would work, and that the plant even contained other substances in its leaves that could increase the uptake of artemisinin into the bloodstream, perhaps making it more potent. Two years ago, she began planting the crop in a landscape more often associated with apple orchards and studying its effects.
"This is really something where people in developing countries are dirt poor, and the drugs they do get nowadays are all paid for and subsidized by western companies and lots of big pharmaceutical companies are involved in the preparation and sale of drugs," Weathers said. "In developing countries, they could grow this plant and process it into tablets themselves, very extensively."
Last year, she and collaborators at the University of Massachusetts Amherst published a study in the journal PLOS ONE showing that when administered to mice infected with the malaria parasite, the dried, powdered leaves were even more effective than an equivalent dose of the pure, isolated active ingredient.
With this year's crop, harvested during the weekend, Weathers said she hopes to figure out how to increase the yield of the plant as well as continue basic scientific studies of the drug so that she can figure out better how it works and how it compares to standard treatments.
Weathers describes herself as a person who looks for "short tunnels" — ways for science in the laboratory to have a direct effect on the real world soon. She is applying for funding to support a pilot study to grow the crop in Uganda, and said she believes that with the right support, tablets made from dried leaves could be tested in people within a few years.
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Want to be a Catholic Author? Me Too...
Getting a book published is difficult. Keep your chin up and follow these tips.
Since I first picked up books like Rome Sweet Home, Surprised by Truth, and The Faith of Our Fathers I wanted to be a Catholic author. These are the books that were central to my conversion, so I was anxious to share in that work in bringing more souls to Christ and His Church. Funny thing is, I've never had a penchant for reading or writing until I entered the Catholic Church. So, it's been a road of hard work and several failures.
There's a list of book and blogging ideas I keep close so that I'm never bored. The blogs have become easier to write publish, but the books, not so much. Self-publishing a high quality book requires a level of attention and continuous interest and is not to be overlooked. This is how I produced my 2016 title St. Robert Bellarmine. Just as well, getting a book accepted and published by a notable Catholic publisher is a daunting task on its own. The level and type of work is different from self-publishing.
My goal has been to publish through the latter course of action. And I have met that goal. In 2014 I was blessed to have my proposal accepted by Sophia Institute Press which became Filling Our Father's House: What Converts Can Teach Us About Evangelization, released in 2015. It was a phenomenal experience. Deadlines, edits, more deadlines, and the moment I saw the cover for the first time I was blown away. But that was now a while back and I certainly did not want to stop there. I remember telling myself I wanted to write 100 books and now I'm sitting on three manuscripts and am unsure how (or if) each will be published, and one of these is of special significance to me.
This time last year I was in Afghanistan and just months prior I had promised my pastor and spiritual director that I would write and publish a book for the 50th anniversary – a jubilee celebration – of our parish in Omaha, Nebraska. The book would be about the life of St. Robert Bellarmine, our patron saint. I had lightly studied the life of St. Robert Bellarmine before but for two months I studies his life with intensity. Then, having gathered notes, bookmarks, quotes, and a general outline, I wrote the manuscript in about 30 days. Sixty days later the book was in print. It was a remarkable effort by the folks involved – almost everyone worked pro bono for the production, design, and editing of the book. Just fantastic. Of course, this is the book I mentioned above.
In the meantime, though, I began to take up a real interested in the world of St. Robert Bellarmine which was the world of the Counter-Reformation. As I read more about the saints of the time, I learned that they were not autonomous pastors, theologians, mystics, cardinals, and popes. They were an intricate family of reformers who interacted on a regular basis, sometimes personally and other times apostolically. So I was immersed in this world and I couldn't stop reading and connecting the lives and engagements that made up the Counter-Reformation.
Then, naturally, I began to write on it. As busy as my time was while deployed, the downtime was completely devoted to whatever I wanted to accomplish, so I set out to create another manuscript on "The Saints of the Counter-Reformation."
So I worked extra hard and wrote four chapters about the life of four saints in similar style to how I covered St. Robert's. I re-deployed (which oddly enough means I came back home), and was in a good position to create a proposal and focus on getting this baby in print. I was excited. I had a good idea that was also novel and timely (or so I thought). Full of enthusiasm, I offered the book to a publisher (they will go unnamed) and after some time of deliberation, they decided not to take it. I wasn't crushed.
I took the idea to another publisher. Rejected. I took it to another publisher I was sure would be the right fit, thinking to myself, "how did I not go to these people first!?" Their assessment and elimination came even quicker. I went to another, and another… none of them were interested.
"Perhaps this isn't such a great idea." I remember thinking. Again, it didn't crush me, but I began to think I should focus my efforts elsewhere. "Perhaps this is a book God wants someone else to write, or perhaps this is just something I did that Jesus wants to keep for Himself." Perhaps. But I really believed in this idea, and there was a still a little gas left in my sails.
I thought and thought. "What have I not thought of?" I'm full of patience, but I'm determined to see this thing to succeed. So I thought of something crazy: "Let me propose this to a publisher who never does saint books, but has a lot in common with the Counter-Reformers, namely, addressing heresy." It turned out to be the right fit. As of last week, and with some work still left to do, this title will be published by Catholic Answers! Dream. Come. True.
It's a success story, but I don't want to keep this to myself. The axiom goes, "knowledge is power" but, my gosh, anyone keeping something like this to themselves is a fool's fool. I'm neither powerful nor knowledgeable, but I realize I'm one of several young Catholics who really, and for the right reasons, want to be published. So I want to share some of what I've learned to help you do the same.
First, work hard. Remember what Thomas Edison said: "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is disguised as hard work." Having a natural writing ability is great, I often wish I had that, but what will aid you more is a complete and utter devotion to your work and its success. I do not mean that you can stop being a father, mother, student, or whatever else your vocation is. But when those spare moments come around, instead of watching Dancing With the Stars, get your nose in your books and your finders tip-tapping away at your manuscript.
Second, you want to make sure you have a buyable idea. I chose a subject that had value to publishers, not just me personally. In a year, it will be the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, and nobody has ever written an organized book connecting the lives of these saints. And, well, Catholics tend to never dry of interest in reading a good saint book. So you can see, it's important to try to choose a topic that people want to read, publishers want to publish, and is relevant to some specific Catholic event/topic/milieu.
Third, you have to keep in mind that in addition to needing to sell books, these publishers have built their own audience, so it is your job to write a book that either curtails to that audience, or to find the right audience for your book.
With that said, I offer you this: Do not become discouraged if your proposal is not accepted. It might be a fantastic idea, and a letter of rejection does not imply that it isn't. The way you need to take it is that it is not the right fit for that publisher. That doesn't mean you shouldn't revisit the drawing board, too. But whatever you do, don't be discouraged.
Next, when your book idea or manuscript is accepted, that's when the work really begins. Maintain that ever-striving-for-success mentality: build rapport with this publisher and show them that you are just as motivated as they are to build an awesome book!
Finally, something I learned from The Mighty Ducks movies: "score, don't spike." It's fantastic when it happens, but when it does, don't be a showboat. Instead, put that success to work by helping others do the same. Our work, like the saints of the Counter-Reformation, is a team effort.


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If the bank informs you you are prequalified, it would likely ask for the employer's title as well as your Social Security number to confirm your income and creditworthiness, as suggested by the credit file. That is to begin the home loan preapproval procedure.
A bank shall issue a home loan preapproval once it's all of your papers in hand. These could consist of earnings verification from companies, present tax statements, bank and brokerage statements, and credit file. The financial institution will then have an expert call an underwriter to ascertain exactly how much you are with the capacity of having to pay and exactly how big home financing loan you really can afford. That evaluation can lead to a preapproval page through the loan provider you could provide whenever you bid for a property.
Having a preapproval at your fingertips offers you a hop on other buyers that are potential. It allows the vendor understand you are a candidate that is good and that the lender is likely to honor you that loan. It will also cause you to feel more willing to purchase.
But, complicating things, banks never always define the terms within the same manner, in line with the customer Financial Protection Bureau. EverBank, the online lender, as an example, does not utilize the term, « prequalification. » Rather, the term is used by i « preapproval » for what other banks define as prequalification. And what many banking institutions call a « preapproval » EverBank terms a « credit approval that is only » which means that this has verified your revenue and creditworthiness.
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Emergency Services musicians launch mental health charity.
One in four 999 workers have thought about suicide, more than the national average of 1 in 5, according to a survey in 2016 by Mind, and a recent study showed 39% of Ambulance staff suffer from PTSD.
A new charity has been set up to try and reduce these alarming statistics.
The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra (BLSO) aims to promote music-making in the emergency services. It is the brainchild of serving detective Seb Valentine, a graduate of the Royal College of Music who has joined forces with composer Matthew Slater to share the therapeutic power of music with fellow first responders across the country.


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To manage a quickly streaming site, you must have a plain and well crafted backend code. Inside the Online Control Panel, you can find a range of tools that can help you hasten your website's overall performance without the need to revise anything in the backend code. The Web Accelerator Programs – Memcached, Node.js and Varnish won't only enable you to supply better loading rates to your guests and so decrease bounce rates, but could even push your website higher in the search engine results positioning.
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The Memcached platform is wonderful for enhancing web site streaming rates by storing the database info that is inquired by your visitors. It's a potent distributed memory caching platform, allowing for info and objects to be memorized in the RAM in place of getting loaded every time an individual visits a site.
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Utilizing the Varnish website accelerator program integrated into IntelloCloud's Online Control Panel, you may make your website web pages run quickly for your site visitors. All configurations are done by way of a simple interface, without having to make any direct changes to the program code of your respective web site.
Varnish is definitely an HTTP acceleration instrument that helps the webpages load a lot faster by caching them within the server RAM. By doing this, right after a web page has been loaded by a website visitor once, it doesn't have to be delivered by the server any more, which in turn lowers website loading times and then quickens your web pages. It's been assessed that Varnish typically boosts site loading times with a 300 – 1000x factor.
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@conference {31624, title = {China and India: Energy Service and Related Material Demand Projections}, booktitle = {38th International Energy Workshop}, year = {2019}, month = {06/2019}, address = {Paris, France}, abstract = {
The main research question being addressed in this paper is what are the key drivers of energy service and related material demand in China and India given their different stages of economic development? The paper focuses on capturing the main physical drivers of material demand and related energy growth in order to identify what subsectors need to be addressed on a priority basis to develop sustainable pathways to support the forecasted economic growth in both countries. This paper presents detailed assumptions on manufacturing activity and energy intensity to project energy consumption for material production as well as information on fuels and fuel-switching to project energy-related CO2 emissions.
The study describes in detail the methodology and underlying assumptions to develop a bottom-up, transparent baseline scenario to 2050 for both China and India that includes no major new technology breakthroughs and no newly adopted policies. This baseline scenario is developed to form the basis for future development of alternative material production and energy consumption scenarios for policy makers to inform targeted policy interventions.
India and China are the world{\textquoteright}s most populous nations, but they have experienced a very different pattern of economic development. As a result, India currently contributes less than one-quarter of the amount of China{\textquoteright}s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. However, India{\textquoteright}s forecasted economic growth suggests that those emissions will almost quadruple, with much of this rise coming from the industry sector. Whole-economy scenarios for limiting global warming suggest that direct CO2 emissions should decrease significantly, but leave unanswered the question of how this can be achieved by real-world policies. This study describes a bottom-up model that can be used to assess the impacts of emissions mitigation policies and the linkages between the physical drivers and energy growth of India{\textquoteright}s key industries. It focuses on capturing the main physical drivers of this growth, to identify and prioritize the subsectors to address and develop sustainable, low carbon pathways to support economic growth. This analysis shows that India can achieve its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) while achieving substantial economic growth using its currently planned policies. The study describes in detail the methodology and underlying assumptions that are needed by policy makers to inform targeted policy interventions and provide a baseline scenario in the case of no major new technology breakthroughs and no new adopted policies.}, keywords = {Bottom-up energy modeling, Emission mitigation, india, Low carbon pathways, National policies, Scenario modeling}, doi = {10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.01.065}, author = {Stephane de la Rue du Can and Aditya Khandekar and Nikit Abhyankar and Nina Khanna and David Fridley and Nan Zhou and Amol A. Phadke} }


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Dear 12th Grade Parent,
I hope this note finds you safe and well! Governor Murphy has ordered that all schools close for the remainder of the year due to the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic. Remote learning will continue for all students and are absolutely devastated for the Class of 2020 graduates. It breaks our hearts that your child has to finish the year this way and lose their prom and other senior class activities. Please rest assured that refunds will be distributed to you in due time.
However, first, appointments will be made for seniors to pick up their:
- Caps and gowns
- Yearbooks
- Locker contents
We will also be asking seniors to bring in:
- Books they may have at home from previous years or from from this year that they don't need for instruction
- Assigned Yondr pouch
- School-issued mobile tablet (If they have one)
- Old uniforms they can donate as rentals for next school year
- Sports uniforms and/or equipment
Graduation remains June 25, 2020 at 6:30pm via virtual ceremony. A link will be shared with you as the date draws closer. We are asking seniors to decorate their mortarboards/graduation caps, as we will have a decorating contest. We will also be sending ways for students to submit videos of themselves doing the #DontRushChallenge and the turning of their tassels.
Please note that students may have outstanding balances for lunch, books, Yondr pouches, and uniforms rentals. We will look at this later in June but first want to focus on having the best possible ceremony we can have for our seniors under these unprecedented circumstances.
We will let you know when your appointment is. Please be patient and stay safe!
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- 1 Top 7 Best Car Jack Compared
- 1.1 #1 Performance Tool W1606 – Top Pick
- 1.2 #2 Powerbuilt All-In-One 3 Ton Bottle Jack – Honorable Mention
- 1.3 #3 Arcan XL20 Floor Jack – Best Low Profile
- 1.4 #4 Torin Big Red Steel Scissor Jack – Best Scissor Jack
- 1.5 #5 Blackhawk B6350 Service Jack – Best Value
- 1.6 #6 Pro-Lift T-9456 – Best Budget
- 1.7 How We Decided
- 2 Car Jack Buying Guide
To help you find the best car jack for changing a tire or repairing your vehicle, we spent over 17 hours lifting and lowering our vehicles with 15 different jacks. As we tested the car jacks on our cars, trucks and SUVs, we looked specifically for durability, portability and safety features. You should feel confident in the car jack you're using, so we also considered stability and features that make the jack easy to use.
After we tested each of the car jacks, we chose the Performance Tool W1606 as our top pick. Its extra-high lift capacity, built-in safety features and lightweight design gave us the most confidence. It can lift vehicles with ease and keep them stable while fully lifted, allowing you to get your work done without a worry. Keep reading to learn more about Performance Tool W1606 trolley car jack and the other top four picks on our list. It doesn't matter what kind of car you have. This jack will lift the best electric cars and older models.
Top 7 Best Car Jack Compared
#1 Performance Tool W1606 – Top PickWHY WE LIKE IT: The Performance Tool W1606 car jack is a heavy-duty jack that can handle cars and trucks with ease. If you need a 2 ton weight capacity, then this jack is the best choice for you.
- Highest lift capacity
- Compact, portable design
- Overload protection
- Could use more control while lowering
- Could use a longer handle
If you need a lot of lift capacity without sacrificing portability or maneuverability, the Performance Tool W1606 jack is an excellent choice, and these features are also why we chose this jack for our top pick spot. For starters, you can lift up to 2 tons (4,000 pounds) total weight with this jack, which is the highest lift capacity on our list. Fortunately, the overall design of the jack is durable and heavy duty enough to handle higher lift weights, and it even includes a built-in overload protection bypass valve for added safety.
The Performance Tool W1606 jack is a little heavier than other similar jacks, weighing in close to 20 pounds, but it offers one of the most compact designs we tested. It can also roll around easy on its casters and wheels, which adds to its overall portability. The jack is also easy to use, although we wish it was a little more controlled on the descent while lowering your car. All in all, the Performance Tool jack is a great choice for all garage applications. Check out more best car accessories for your vehicle.
#2 Powerbuilt All-In-One 3 Ton Bottle Jack – Honorable MentionWHY WE LIKE IT: The Powerbuilt All-In-One is a powerful, three-ton bottle jack that features a unique hybrid design that includes both a jack and a stand. This jack is the perfect choice for mechanics looking to get under their car without needing a million different products to make it safe.
- Best jack and stand combo
- Ingenious locking safety bar
- Wide lift range
- Handle is a little short
- Could use a slower release valve
The best part about the Powerbuilt bottle jack is its design. Typically, when you need to get under your vehicle to work, you need both a jack and jack stands for added support and safety. The Powerbuilt combines this idea into a single product. You can lift your vehicle with the Powerbuilt car jack and also use it as a stand once at your desired height. This level of security is only increased with the included locking safety bar that prevents the jack from lowering while locked.
With a three ton capacity and 11 – 21 inch lift range, this bottle jack is perfect for trucks and SUVs, but you can also use it for vehicles that have a bit higher clearance from the ground. It's also easy to operate with the included handle, which we wish was a little longer. Simply pump the handle once the jack is in position and watch the vehicle rise. Another thing we wish we could improve on this jack with jack stand is the release speed. During our testing, we found that the Powerbuilt lowered the vehicle a bit faster than we would have liked. You may also want to read about the best transmission jack.
#3 Arcan XL20 Floor Jack – Best Low ProfileWHY WE LIKE IT: The Archa XL20 floor jack is a power and extremely easy to use floor jack that features an ultra-low profile to fit under any kind of vehicle. If you need a floor car jack that is durable, reliable and easy to use, the Arcan XL20 is an excellent choice.
- Premium and reliable build quality
- Long-lasting durability
- Incredibly user friendly
- Lift range could be higher
- Heavier than other models
One of the first things that stood out to use after receiving the Arcan XL20 two ton car jack was its overall premium build quality. Made from durable steel and painted with chip-resistant black paint, the Arcan floor jack is one of the most well-designed jacks we tested. This build quality is reliable and long-lasting for many years of use. On the end of the lifting arm, you also get a durable rubber pad that protects and cushions the bottom of your car during use. This isn't something you see a lot, especially with bottle and scissor jacks.
Overall ease of use here is also something to be noted. It's got an ultra-low profile of around 3.5 inches, making it easy to put under pretty much any vehicle. Like most floor jacks, the Arcan XL20 rolls around on four wheels, making it easy to move around. This is super helpful when you consider just how heavy the jack is at around 68 pounds. The low profile service jack also features a unique dual-pump design that makes the overall lifting process much easier on your arms. The only thing we would want to improve would be a higher lift range. The Arcan maxes out at 18.5 inches, which isn't the best for bigger vehicles. Check out the best car subwoofer to punch up your audio as well.
#4 Torin Big Red Steel Scissor Jack – Best Scissor JackWHY WE LIKE IT: The Torin Big Red scissor jack is one of the most portable and simplest options on our list, making it perfect for changing tires on the side of the road. If you don't need all the bells and whistles that you can get on a car jack, the Torin Big Red scissor jack is a great option.
- Super portable
- Large, stable base
- Quick to set up
- Smaller lift capacity
- Manual lifting can be hard
Durability and simplicity is the name of the game with the Torin Big Red steel scissor jack. It doesn't have any extra features or special modes, but it does exactly what it's supposed to do and does it well. It's also super portable and easy to carry around in your car for immediate access when you need it most. When you need to change a tire, all you need to do is pull out the Big Red, place it under the lift point on your vehicle and start extending the arms with the included handle.
Unfortunately, the Big Red scissor jack is completely manual, which means you'll need to do most of the work to lift the vehicle. As you lift your car, it can get a little bit more difficult as you get higher in the air. It also has a 1.5 ton lift capacity, which is good for sedans, but not for SUVs or trucks. If you need a quick fix for emergency situations, the Torin Big Red steel scissor jack is a perfect choice. The best radar detector is another great accessory.
#5 Blackhawk B6350 Service Jack – Best ValueWHY WE LIKE IT: The Blackhawk B6350 service jack is one of the most heavy-duty floor jacks we've tested to date, making it the perfect choice for use in auto shops or garages. It also features built-in safety features and a unique design for maximum versatility.
- High lift capacity
- Tall lift range
- Built-in safety valve
- Casters sometimes get caught in cracks
- Heaviest jack on the list
The Blackhawk B6350 floor jack is a heavy-duty option that can lift up to 3.5 tons of total vehicle weight, making it a versatile choice for any type of vehicle. One of the things we liked most about the Blackhawk is its unique body design, which features rear casters and a padded saddle that can both swivel. This makes it super flexible, allowing you to position the jack in whatever position you need. The casters can get caught on cracks sometimes, so just be aware of that during use in your garage.
You also get a tall lift range that maxes out at 22 inches, which is more than enough for most vehicles, even trucks and SUVs. Another really helpful aspect of this garage jack's design is the built-in safety valve that protects against failure and internal bypass device that prevents you from over-pumping the jack. If you need a heavy-duty lift floor jack, look no further than the Blackhawk B6350. Have a look at the best car alarm while you are here. The best satellite radio for your car is also awesome.
#6 Pro-Lift T-9456 – Best BudgetWHY WE LIKE IT: The Pro-Lift T-9456 is a compact, portable scissor car jack that's perfect for changing tires and emergency road maintenance. It features a large base for extra stability and an extremely affordable price.
- Most affordable on our list
- Large base for added stability
- Lightweight and portable
- Not great for maintenance and repairs
- Short jack handle
If you need an affordable and reliable scissor jack, don't pass over the Pro-Lift 9456. It's made from durable materials that can lift up to 3,000 pounds. While this may not be enough for SUVs or trucks, it's the perfect lift capacity for economy cars and sedans. And with the jack's large base, you get more stability than most other options. With the added stability, you can feel more confident while changing a tire on the side of the road.
Unfortunately, the Pro-Lift isn't great for much more than lifting your vehicle to change a tire. We definitely don't recommend using it for maintenance and repair, especially considering its low lift height and capacity. However, its portability and lightweight design more than make up for this fact. You may also like the best car charger and the best car stereo.
How We Decided
Lifting a heavy vehicle is made easy with a good car jack, but if done improperly, it can be one of the most dangerous things you will ever do. This is why we only found the most reliable and durable car jacks to include on our list. We only considered car jacks from reputable brands and a long history of positive customer response. The best car jacks are made from highly durable materials like forged heavy-duty steel.
We also chose car jacks that were easy to use and easy to move around. Some jacks you'll want to keep in your shop and some you'll want to take along in your car with you. Regardless of where you're using your car jack, you can be sure you want one that's easy to get out, set up and use. This is especially true if you're stranded with a flat tire on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere.
Finally, we only considered car jacks that meet or exceed ANSI/PALD standards, which are the safety standards for portable automotive devices. Car jacks with these standards are tested specifically for durability and reliability. Speaking of safety, it might be a good idea to have the best breathalyzer in the car with you.
Car Jack Buying Guide
The Most Important Features to Consider
- Lift Capacity
When it comes to car jacks, you need to be sure you purchase an option that can lift your vehicle. Each individual car jack has a lift capacity or weight rating that tells you how much it can lift, measured in tonnage. If you don't know how much your car weighs, you can always consult the manual to ensure you're purchasing a jack with the right lift capacity. Most of the car jacks we reviewed have lift capacities of either two or three tons. 2-ton hydraulic car jacks are best for economy and compact cars, while the 3-ton hydraulic car jacks are best for SUVs, trucks and vans.
- Height
If you can't get your car jack underneath your car, then it's essentially a worthless product to you. This is why it's so important to pay close attention to the height of the jack itself. Car jacks come in all shapes and sizes, and if there isn't enough clearance between the ground and your car to fit the jack, then you'll be out of luck when you need it the most. Measure how much space is between the bottom of your car and the ground, then purchase a hydraulic jack that has at least an inch between the jack lift pad and the lifting point.
- Type of Car Jack
There are four main types of car jack that you need to consider when making your purchase. Each has its own pros and cons, and many are situation specific. Let's take a look at these four different types of jack and the situations in which they perform the best:
Floor Jack: The floor jack is the most common type of jack, and it also has the most versatility. You can use a floor jack for changing tires, changing your oil and general maintenance and repair. These jacks typically roll around on wheels, which helps offset their overall bulk and heavy weight.
Scissor Jack: These car jacks are typically the ones that are included with your vehicle, making them the second most common you'll see and the one you'll most likely use if you ever need to change your tire. They're often crafted specifically for your model of vehicle and fit perfectly on certain lift points. Scissor jacks use a long screw integrated into the "legs" of the jack to lift. As you turn the screw, the legs draw together and lift the car. Bottle Jack: These car jacks look almost exactly soda pop bottles and work very similarly to a floor jack. All you need to do is pump the included handle under the lift point of your vehicle and up it goes. This is much more portable than a traditional floor jack, but doesn't feature any wheels.
Hi-Lift Jack: If you have a lifted truck or SUV, you should use a hi-lift jack. They typically offer high lift capacities up to 7,000 pounds and taller bodies than any of the other jacks. They can even lift vehicles much higher than other jacks, sometimes up to five feet total.
Car Jack FAQs
How does a car jack work?
The way your car jack works depends on the type of jack you have available. If it's a hydraulic jack, it uses pressurized fluid to generate force and lift the vehicle. If it's a scissor jack, it uses a long screw to extend arms that generate force and lift the vehicle.
Can car jacks fail?
For the most part, car jacks are extremely safe to use when placed on flat ground, at the proper lift points and using the appropriate additional equipment. However, this doesn't mean you are 100% protected from your car failing on you while using a car jack. If the jack is old or damaged, your risk for failure is higher. And there's always a chance that your car can slide on the jack while doing maintenance. It's of critical importance to follow safety standards when using a car jack.
Do you need jack stands as well as a car jack?
If you're going to be going under your car to perform maintenance or repairs, you absolutely should use some jack stands along with your car jack. This gives you an additional layer of protection in case your car slides of the jack or in case the jack fails. However, if you're just changing a tire, you don't always need jack stands.
Can car jacks lift more than the specified lift capacity?
Technically yes, but we highly recommend you don't try and lift weights heavier than the rated lift capacity on your car jack. Manufacturers always build in some safety margins in lift capacity, but you won't know those exact margins and you definitely don't want to exceed that weight only to have your car fall on you while you're under it.
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- North Carolina's red wolves
Red wolves are one of two wolf species in North America. Adults weigh 45 to 80 pounds, stand about 26 inches tall at the shoulder and measure about four feet long from nose tip to end of tail. (Adult coyotes weigh 20 to 45 pounds.)
Red wolves live in packs of five to eight and prey on raccoons, rabbits, white-tailed deer and rodents.
Declared extinct in the wild in 1980, a captive-breeding program began with 14 animals. Wolves were returned to the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in 1987. About 200 more live in captive-breeding sites around the United States.
- Reward offered
Killing red wolves is punishable by up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine. Anyone with information on the death of a red wolf may call U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service resident agent John Elofson at 404-763-7959, Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge officer Frank Simms at 252-216-7504 or N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission officer Robert Wayne at 252-216-8225.
- Red wolf deaths
Year Total mortalities Suspected/confirmed gunshot 2010 17 6 2011 21 7 2012 19 8 2013* 14 9
* Through Nov. 20
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
A barrage of gunfire in Eastern North Carolina is cutting into the tenuous numbers of some of the rarest animals on earth, red wolves.
About 100 wolves roam the wild, all on the 1.7 million-acre Albemarle Peninsula on the state's northeastern coast. They're the survivors of a species declared extinct in nature decades ago.
Five wolves have been shot since mid-October, and the last trace of a sixth – a cut-off radio collar – suggests foul play. All six were of breeding age, and one wolf had pups earlier this year.
Killing the endangered wolves is a federal crime, and $26,000 in rewards have been offered. No tips have come in so far.
"I've essentially gone from 11 breeding pairs to eight in less than a month," said David Rabon, red wolf recovery coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. "Those are horrific numbers when you've got such a small number to begin with."
Gunshot wolves are Rabon's occupational hazard. Guns killed about one-third of the wolves that have died in recent years, with vehicle collisions, disease, traps and other causes accounting for the rest.
But 2013, the 26th year of the recovery program, took a grim turn.
The year brought not only a probable record number of shootings – eight confirmed, two suspected – but an unusually high proportion of the 14 overall deaths. Gunshot deaths, most of them of breeding-age wolves, have been on the uptick since 2004 and have increased for four straight years.
It's unknown how many shootings are malicious. This much is clear: Young wolves look a lot like coyotes, which are common across the state. And the state now allows coyotes to be shot on sight, day or night.
"We get calls on a daily basis regarding coyotes," said Geoff Cantrell, a spokesman for the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. "It goes along with missing cats or small dogs," which often fall prey to coyotes.
The open season on coyotes only compounds the mistaken-identity problem for wolves, three environmental groups said in a federal lawsuit against the wildlife commission filed in October.
The groups plan to ask a judge for an injunction halting coyote shooting in the five counties that wolves roam. They say the state's rules violate the federal Endangered Species Act by allowing coyote hunting in wolf territory.
The wildlife commission took a further step last year, allowing nighttime hunting of coyotes with spotlights, despite public appeals to ban the practice in the wolf-occupied counties.
"The spotlighting rule, in our view, has just made matters worse," said Derb Carter, director of the Southern Environmental Law Center's Chapel Hill office, which represents the groups in the federal lawsuit. The expanded shooting hours may lead to more wolves being shot, he said.
The wildlife commission defends its coyote rules as "in the best interest of the public, the environment and the agricultural community." It denies breaking federal law.
"Coyotes are a non-native species that pose a predatory threat to pets and livestock, and are potential disease carriers," a commission statement said. "Trapping and hunting, and night hunting on private lands, are effective tools for landowners to manage these localized coyote populations."
Mistaken as fearsome
The federal biologists who watch over red wolves know something's wrong when the radio collars that 61 of the animals wear – down from 66 in September – signal no movement for a time. It's called "mortality mode."
By the time a dead wolf is found, its remains may have been picked over by scavengers. That is one reason it's hard to judge, for example, whether a wolf was spotlighted at night.
Rabon says some shooters are telling the truth when they report mistaking wolves for coyotes. Deer hunting season in Eastern North Carolina began Oct. 12, near the beginning of the latest crop of wolf shootings, and bear season opened for six days in mid-November.
"I think there also might be people who are misinformed, or who misunderstand the wolf and what it represents, and set out to kill the wolf or at least shoot it if the opportunity presents itself," Rabon said.
Despite red wolves' retiring nature, it's hard for them to shake an ancient image as fearsome predators. Red wolves have been accused of killing domestic cats and goats on the Albemarle Peninsula, but never of attacking a human.
One person, a Hyde County farmer who said he thought he was shooting a coyote in 1990, has been prosecuted for killing a red wolf. The farmer pleaded guilty and paid a $2,000 donation to a state wildlife fund.
The N.C. Wildlife Federation, whose members include many hunters, condemned the latest shootings and chipped in $7,500 toward the reward fund.
"These landowners are playing God-squad," said chief executive Tim Gestwicki. "We need (large animals) in the ecosystem. We should be reveling in this species and not shooting it like a pest."
'An act of cowardice'
The local anger and resentment of wolves that boiled up after their 1987 reintroduction to the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge seems to have cooled, said Asheville writer DeLene Beeland. UNC Press published her book, "The Secret World of Red Wolves," in June.
Deer, on which red wolves sometimes prey, have maintained healthy numbers. Hunters on the Albemarle Peninsula took 63 percent more deer in 2012 than in 1987. Farmers credit wolves for killing destructive rodents called nutria.
"I found people who thought that their lives had been enriched by having red wolves around," Beeland said. "I think people who are absolutely against the wolves are in the minority, but they're very vocal."
An Outer Banks Voice news account of the recent shootings drew this anonymous comment: "Total waste of taxpayer money. If they disappear tomorrow, no one will notice."
Kim Wheeler, executive director of the Red Wolf Coalition of Columbia, N.C., a plaintiff in the federal lawsuit, calls shooting wolves "an act of cowardice."
"The kicker is, these last six wolves, they were all collared animals," she said. "Hunters are smart people – they know that collared wolves are tracked animals. To shoot a collared animal is just an act of disrespect."
A resemblance to coyotes
An opinion piece in Raleigh's News & Observer last month cited 2012 genetic research in asserting that red wolves are actually coyotes.
"The environmental groups should drop their lawsuit against the state, step back for reflection and celebrate the resilience of an amazing animal," wrote Winston-Salem wildlife biologist John Wooding. "As much as the groups want to help, they aren't needed in this case – the red wolf did it on its own."
The Fish and Wildlife Service agrees that red wolves and coyotes share a common ancestry and are more alike than either is to gray wolves.
Like most canids, the two readily interbreed. Alligator River biologists capture, sterilize and release "placeholder" coyotes to keep cross-breeders at bay.
Breaking apart stable breeding pairs of red wolves, says research from the University of Idaho, increases the odds that later litters of the surviving mate will be coyote hybrids.
But red wolves and coyotes are distinct species, the agency says.
Rabon said that's clear by close observation. Despite the resemblance of young wolves to coyotes, he said, adult wolves weigh about twice as much as coyotes. And as former top predators, wolves are wary but display a certain nonchalance not seen among coyotes.
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CD Project Red Responds to Transphobic Criticisms by Saying the Ad is Meant to Reflect Corporate Exploitation
CD Projekt Red is facing backlash over a screenshot of an in-game advertisement that began circling during E3. The advertisement in question displays a possibly transgender model promoting a fictional drink. The slogan accompanying the fictional model reads "Mix it up" and "16 flavors you'd love to mix". The criticisms are coming from a rather small community as opposed to universal condemnation.
Ana Valens, a transgender writer, and activist, recently tweeted saying, "If Cyberpunk 2077 treated girls' dicks as just another facet of life, it would be fine. This ad shows that CDPR thinks trans people are weird, shocking, and fundamentally sexual. How do you "get" the joke? By looking at the model's bulging erection. It's a trope."
In response, the artist responsible for designing the advertisement, Kasia Redesiuk, met with Polygon. She says"… this model is used – their beautiful body is used – for corporate reasons. They are displayed there just as a thing, and that's the terrible part of it." Corporations in Cyberpunk are targeting the trans community because it has become a lot more prevalent and accepted, with many transgender people finding success and wealth.
Redesiuk speaks about the aggressive marketing techniques of the companies, saying "hey create those very aggressive advertisements that use, and abuse, a lot of people's needs and instincts. So, hypersexualization is apparent everywhere, and in our ads there are many examples of hypersexualized women, hypersexualized men, and hypersexualized people in between".
"It was a conscious choice on our end to show that in this world—a world where you are a cyberpunk, a person fighting against corporations. That [advertisement] is what you're fighting against."
It seems that considering the companies are the antagonists then perhaps the story designers ability to harken so much real emotion speaks to their skills. Few people can become truly immersed in a game when the villain's motives and deeds have no true impact on your psyche.
Valens responds to Redesiuk's defense, stating "Cyberpunk is a complicated speculative fiction genre. Good commentary about trans experiences with gender can only come from a team actively embracing trans perspectives and commentary on gender, whether by working with trans people in sensitivity readings or outright letting them lead in writing and art creation".
Valens response appears to be defiant in refusing to admit any overstep by her criticism. While it's important to ensure transgender rights are protected and upheld, and people should do their best not to offend others, it is illogical to assume that you can not understand a phenomenon unless you experience it. Valens does bring up a good point that transgender people could be involved in better understanding the reasons – it is always better to diversify opinions and perspectives. It would also help percent any oversight or misunderstanding of complex, personal issues.
On the other hand, there is also the question of precedent to consider. Is it responsible to censor content because we are offended by it? Even if the point is to offend you and thereby make you despise an antagonist? Does it make sense for a villain to be politically correct?
How do you feel about the ad in Cyberpunk 2077? Let us know in the comments section below!
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Do you wish you had dialogue you could read verbatim to share God's Word and truths? Are you a Children's Ministry Director, Family Life Pastor, or Homeschooling Parent? Grandparent, Aunt, Parent, or Friend? Just check out the brief excerpt from Lesson 4 below, and get a glimpse of all the wonderful information available in this incredible resource!... Read More
Give God's Word to Your Precious Daughters: Elementary through Graduation
What is the best gift we can give our precious girls and young women? God's Word of course! It will stay with them no matter their age, location, or life experiences. From elementary school to graduation, the Keepers Ministry has... Read More
Dive Deeper into Your Role as a Keeper
Summer is a wonderful time to dive into a Bible study because the structure helps keep us focused on our beloved Lord. As women our focus can be splintered in many different directions. And what suffers most when we don't maintain diligent focus on the things that matter? Our relationships. Both with God and our loved ones...
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What Combines Biblical Lessons with Daughter & Mother Fun?
One of the comments we hear the most in the Keepers Ministry is: I wish I had learned the truths in the Called to be a Keeper Bible study sooner. Another comment is: I wish you had this study for young girls. Well, did you know that we do? Yes, we do!... Read More
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Musical Theatre is an integrated combination of dance, drama and singing for children (in age specific classes) from 4 ½ years old. During Musical Theatre classes children learn short performances from Disney, West End and Broadway musicals. There is the opportunity to take examinations with the International Dance Teachers' Association.


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The Citizen's Alliance United for a Sustainable Environment ("CAUSE") and the North Dufferin Agricultural Community Task Force ("NDACT") have issued a news release about a company controlled by Boston-based hedge fund The Baupost Group that has submitted "Canada's largest ever quarry application in order to extract limestone to a level 200 feet below the water table."
According to the release, the proposed mega quarry site covers 2,316 acres of prime agricultural farmland in Dufferin County, just north of Toronto, Ontario, also known as the Headwaters area because it is the source of several major rivers including the Grand, the Nottawasaga and the Pine.
"Local citizens, community-based groups and a number of environmentally concerned NGOs are upset and angry," the release states. "They are calling on the McGuinty government to subject this mega quarry proposal to a Provincial Environmental Assessment. An official request was submitted to Ontario Environment Minister John Wilkinson last week by the law firm of Davis LLP, solicitors for the Citizen's Alliance United for a Sustainable Environment ("CAUSE")."
"The mega quarry proposal would entail the ongoing management of 600 million litres of water every day, FOREVER. The blasting and extraction of limestone would destroy farms that are made up of Honeywood Silt Loam, a unique 'high land' horticultural soil with its own classification in the Canadian Soil Registry. It would interfere with the source water of these major river systems and could place them at risk."
"The massive scale and potentially devastating environmental impacts associated with such a large industrial extraction operation warrant the most comprehensive environmental review available," contends Carl Cosack, a local area farmer and Vice-Chair of the North Dufferin Agricultural Community Task Force ("NDACT"). "I am confident that most Ontarians would be shocked to learn that the government has yet to decide to subject the largest open pit mine of its kind ever contemplated in Ontario to a proper environmental review, " he added.
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Interested parties may wish to watch the video below and forward the link to friends. Although the deadline has passed for comments, it's never too late for additional support letters. Write to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and also the Ministry of the Environment at Queens Park, with a copy to the Premier.
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MA02 - Improving Outcomes for Patients with Lung Cancer (ID 895)
- Event: WCLC 2018
- Type: Mini Oral Abstract Session
- Track: Advanced NSCLC
- Presentations: 1
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- Coordinates: 9/24/2018, 10:30 - 12:00, Room 201 BD
MA02.06 - A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Chemotherapy Combined with Yangzheng Xiaoji in Advanced NSCLC (ID 13562)
11:05 - 11:10 | Author(s): Li Shan
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Yangzheng Xiaoji (YZXJ) is a Chinese medicine formulation made of 16 herbs and used in patients with solid cancers. The aim of this randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled multi-center trial (YANG-1,ClinicalTrials.gov registration No. NCT02195453) is to evaluate the impact of Yangzheng Xiaoji capsule on the quality of life (QoL) and treatment-related side effects in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receiving chemotherapy.a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method
Patients with advanced NSCLC and with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status 0 to 1, who receive first-line chemotherapy (gemcitabine or pemetrexed and cisplatin), were randomized (1:1) to Yangzheng Xiaoji (YZXJ) or placebo combined with chemotherapy. The primary endpoint was QoL (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lung (FACT-L) and Lung Cancer Symptom Scale (LCSS)) after two or four cycles of chemotherapy. The second endpoints included overall response rate, progression free survival and toxicity.4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result
Between 10/2014 and 4/2017, the trial enrolled and randomized 504 patients from 25 centers in China. 397 patients received at least two cycles of chemotherapy and were included for final analysis. Baseline characteristics, including FACT-L and LCSS scores, were well balanced between two groups. The mean FACT-L scores were significantly changed in both groups from the baseline to that after chemotherapy (97.58 increase to 100.89 in YZXJ/chemotherapy arm, P<0.001; 93.83 decrease to 97.93 in placebo arm, P<0.001). The mean score of LCSS from baseline was significantly changed in YZXJ/chemotherapy groups(25.84 decrease to 22.31, P<0.001), but there was no statistical difference in the placebo group(25.59 vs. 26.45, P=0.136). The YZXJ/chemotherapy arm had a better QoL than the placebo/chemotherapy arm (FACT-L, 3.30 vs. -4.09; P<0.001) as well as improved lung cancer symptoms compared with placebo (LCSS, -3.53 vs. -0.86; P<0.001). There was no statistical difference in chemotherapy completion rate, ORR and PFS between two groups. The most common adverse events were bone marrow toxicity (70.92% vs. 67.59%) and gastrointestinal reaction (34.66% vs. 63.24%) (YZXJ vs. Placebo, P=0.441 and P<0.001, respectively). The rate of fatigue was significantly lower in YZXJ group than placebo group (4.38% vs. 30.04%, P<0.001).8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion
For patients with advanced NSCLC who received platinum-based chemotherapy, Yangzheng Xiaoji Capsule significantly improved the quality of life and symptoms, especially fatigue and gastrointestinal reaction.6f8b794f3246b0c1e1780bb4d4d5dc53
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P2.13 - Targeted Therapy (Not CME Accredited Session) (ID 962)
- Event: WCLC 2018
- Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
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- Coordinates: 9/25/2018, 16:45 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
P2.13-04 - Outcomes of ALK-Positive Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Patients Treated with Crizotinib: A Multicenter Cohort Retrospective Study. (ID 13304)
16:45 - 18:00 | Author(s): Li Shan
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Crizotinib has demonstrated promising efficacy in patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in clinical trials. However, there is lack of multicenter real-world data summary with large cohort of patients, especially in China. We conducted this multicenter and retrospective study to assess the outcomes of crizotinib in, to our knowledge, the largest cohort of patients with ALK-positive advanced NSCLC.a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method
We reviewed medical records of 484 unselected ALK-positive NSCLC patients treated with crizotinib at five cancer centers in China from January 2013 to November 2017. Clinical data were collected from crizotinib initiation to RECIST-defined progressive disease (PD), and post-PD systemic treatment outcomes were also analyzed.4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result
A total of 428 eligible ALK-positive NSCLC patients were enrolled. Among them, 273 (63.8%) patients received crizotinib as first-line treatment. The median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) from crizotinib initiation were 14.4 months (95%CI: 12.4-16.4) and 53.4 months (95% CI: 33.7-73.1) respectively. In the subgroup analysis, patients received crizotinib as first-line treatment showed a higher disease control rate (DCR) and longer median OS with statistical significance compared with second-/ further line crizotinib treatment (94.8%, not estimated vs. 89.0%, 40.5 months, respectively). For 261 patients with RECIST-defined PD, multivariate COX analysis revealed that patients who received first-line crizotinib (P=0.013), continued crizotinib beyond progressive disease (CBPD) (P=0.011) and received next-generation ALKis after crizotinib failure (P<0.001) were associated with improved survival both from crizotinib progression and from the first crizotinib dose.8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion
This study demonstrated the clinically meaningful benefit of crizotinib treatment in the largest cohort of Chinese ALK positive NSCLC patients. CBPD and next-generation ALK TKI treatment may provide survival improvement after RECIST-defined progression on crizotinib.6f8b794f3246b0c1e1780bb4d4d5dc53
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P2.13-05 - Real-World Clinical Benefit of Continuing Crizotinib Beyond Progression Disease (CBPD) in Patients with Advanced ALK-Positive NSCLC. (ID 13353)
16:45 - 18:00 | Author(s): Li Shan
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Most ALK-positive NSCLC patients treated with crizotinib would ultimately develop progressive disease (PD), and continuing crizotinib beyond initial PD (CBPD) may be potentially beneficial. We aim to evaluate the survival outcomes of patients with crizotinib resistance in real-world setting and to explore the clinical efficacy of continuing CBPD treatment.a9ded1e5ce5d75814730bb4caaf49419 Method
A total of 261 ALK-positive NSCLC patients treated with crizotinib experienced RECIST-defined PD and were included in this multi-center retrospective analysis. Clinicopathologic characteristics, progressive pattern, post-PD treatment and overall survival (OS) were compared between patients continuing CBPD and those not.4c3880bb027f159e801041b1021e88e8 Result
140 patients who continued crizotinib after disease progression were allocated to CBPD group and others were non-CBPD group. Two-sided Chi-square test showed that patients who never smoked (P=0.047), with ECOG 0-1(P=0.001), isolated intracranial progression (P<0.001) and <median PFS of initial crizotinib (P=0.002) were more likely in the CBPD group. At the analysis, 84 patients had re-PD and the median duration of crizotinib treatment post-PD was 6.8 months (95%CI: 3.639-9.869). The median OS for the overall population from the time of PD (post-PD OS) was 15.3 months (95%CI: 11.376-19.181), and was significantly longer in CBPD patients than non-CBPDs (24.1 months vs. 8.5 months, 95% CI: 0.326-0.669, HR 0.467, P<0.001). Furthermore, next-generation ALK inhibitors (ALKis) following crizotinib failure was associated with improved post-PD OS (24.9 months vs. 10.7 months, 95% CI: 0.307-0.686, HR 0.459, P<0.001).8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion
Continuing CBPD treatment after crizotinib resistance favorably impact survival outcomes of advanced ALK-positive NSCLC patients in the real-world. Next-generation ALKis may provide survival improvement, but comparative studies between different subsequent treatment options after PD on crizotinib are still needed.6f8b794f3246b0c1e1780bb4d4d5dc53
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P3.01 - Advanced NSCLC (Not CME Accredited Session) (ID 967)
- Event: WCLC 2018
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P3.01-103 - Efficacy of Crizotinib in Chinese Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients with Brain Metastasis: A Multicenter Retrospective Study (ID 12578)
12:00 - 13:30 | Author(s): Li Shan
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Brain metastasis in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients is often considered as a terminal stage. Crizotinib is a small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) for ALK-rearranged NSCLC patients. Herein we conducted a multi-center retrospective study to explore how crizotinib affects the control of brain metastasis and survival outcomes among advanced ALK-rearranged NSCLC patients with brain metastasis in Chinese population.
We reviewed medical records of 484 unselected ALK-positive NSCLC patients treated with crizotinib at five cancer centers in China from January 2013 to November 2017. Patients developing brain metastasis either before or during the crizotinib treatment were enrolled. Survival outcomes were analyzed with Kaplan-Meier method and prognostic factors were analyzed with multivariate COX analysis.
A total of 174 patients were enrolled into this study, of whom 95 patients had baseline brain metastasis and 79 patients developed brain metastasis during crizotinib treatment. Among patients with baseline brain metastasis, the median intracranial progression-free survival (PFS) was 15.34 months [95% confidence interval (CI): 10.62-20.07] and median overall survival (OS) was 53.38 months (95%CI: 30.58-76.17). The intracranial objective response rate (ORR) was 17.1%, and the intracranial disease control rate (DCR) was 88.6%. Multivariate COX analysis revealed that patients receiving first-line crizotinib [>first-line vs. first-line, hazard ratio (HR): 2.44, 95%CI: 1.05-5.68, p=0.038], withtout intracranial progression during crizotinib treatment (with vs. without intracranial progression, HR: 18.68, 95%CI: 2.43-143.31, p=0.005) were associated with better OS, while age, sex, number of brain lesions, and operation/radiation therapy for brain metastasis were not significantly associated with OS. Among patients developing brain metastasis during crizotinib treatment, the median OS was 35.64 months (95%CI: not reached). Multivariate COX analysis revealed that brain progression only (brain progression only vs. both brain and extracranial progression, HR: 0.23, 95%CI: 0.08-0.71, p=0.011) was associated with better OS, while age, sex, line of crizotinib treatment, treatment after progression and operation/radiation therapy for brain metastasis were not significantly associated with OS.8eea62084ca7e541d918e823422bd82e Conclusion
Advanced ALK-rearranged NSCLC patients with baseline brain metastasis could still benefit from crizotinib treatment. However, brain progression during crizotinib treatment may be associated with worse survival outcomes.
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I'm a 25-year-old single woman in Milwaukee. I'd like to think that I'm attractive enough, but the men around here never seem to pay that much attention to me. What's worse, I'm too shy to make the first move. What's wrong with me?
Manless In Milwaukee
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Aw. She sounds like such a nice girl, doesn't she, Greg? You know, you could use a nice girl like that yourself. She reminds me of that nice Tammy girl you used to date. Remember Tammy? She was sweet. I was so hurt when you said it didn't work out. But you always manage to find something wrong with them, don't you? I swear, getting you to date anyone longer than six months is like pulling teeth. Oh, right, the advice. I wouldn't worry about it, sweetie. It's not you, it's the men around you that have the problem. I mean, just ask my son, he'll tell you how selfish and demanding men can be. They don't care that they're hurting your feelings, just like they don't care that their parents are getting older and want to have grandchildren while they can still enjoy them, isn't that right, Greg? I say get over your confidence problem and just start asking these guys out. And be sure to meet their mothers. Nobody knows a man as well as his mother. Don't you look at me like that, young man!
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There's this foreman in the factory I work in, and I swear, you'd think that this lummox was still in elementary school! He walks around bullying everyone he sees, and knows he can get away with it because he's the boss. The other guys on the line and me are really getting sick of it, but we don' t know where to start. Should we file a grievance with the union?
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Oh, this reminds me so much of you when you were younger, Greg. Remember how everyone wanted to pick on you because you were so much smarter than them? You were such a special boy. Well, FIF, I'll tell you the same thing I told Greg. First, don't file that grievance, because nobody likes a tattle-tale, do they, Greg? Remember what happened to you when you told on that boy? We had to buy you new glasses after that, which weren't cheap, you know. You got into so many fights with those boys it was like your father had to buy you new glasses every month! Anyhow, FIF, I say don't worry about it. He only picks on you because he's jealous. He probably knows what a special little guy you are and he wants to be more like you. Why don't you just walk up to him and say you want to be his friend -- DON'T you roll your eyes at me like that, Gregory! If you'd taken this advice things would have gone a lot better for you with your school chums. Honestly, I don't even know why you' re asking me to give THESE people advice, when you never take my advice yourself!
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Dear Greg's Mom:
I'm a 30-year-old man whose mother is always trying to run his life and tell him what to do! She's always lecturing me about my personal life, even when I do something nice like ask her to write an advice column for me.
Tormented in Toronto
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That's not funny. I swear, I don't know why I put up with you some days. You're such a trial! It's probably why you're still single. Forget it, come over here and give your Mom a hug. Awww. And MIM, you should call my son. His number is 416-89-- Greg? Where are you going? I'm just trying to help!
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