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Remember this statistic when you’re reading an enthusiastic drug company press release: 90% of the drugs studied in humans to fight cancer (and other diseases) show no difference between the control and treatment arms.

That’s not a new stat, nor is the notion that cancer research is a heartbreaker of a field. But Malcolm Gladwell takes a characteristically deep dive (subscription required) into the problem in this week’s New Yorker, pointing out that given the pitfalls of cancer drug development, a “master code behind the disease” may not be waiting to be cracked. “Perhaps there is only what can be uncovered, one step at a time, through trial and error,” he writes.

Gladwell uses the story of elesclomol, a compound developed by Synta Pharmaceuticals, to make his point: the drug, which causes cancer cells so much oxidative stress that they die, showed promise in the lab. It eventually became the subject of a phase 3 melanoma trial funded by GlaxoSmithKline. But in February of last year, the trial was halted over safety concerns. (The company recently announced that the FDA has allowed it to resume clinical development of elesclomol.)

Despite the cautionary tale, Gladwell seems to come down on the side of the mass screening approach – randomly combing over drugs to see if they might be suitable against a range of diseases – that led to elesclomol’s development. The alternative, rational design, is epitomized by the successful development of the drug Herceptin: figuring out the problem to be solved, in that case the overproduction of the Her-2 protein by certain breast cancers, then designing a drug to address the problem.

But, as Gladwell writes, “working backward to a solution requires a precise understanding of the problem, and cancer remains so mysterious and complex that in most cases scientists don’t have that precise understanding. Or they think they do, and then, after they turn off one mechanism, they discover that the tumor has other deadly tricks in reserve.”

Mass screening bonus: Read about Bill Gates’ investment in that trial-and-error approach; he’s just put $10 million into Schrodinger, a company that makes software for drug development. Here’s more perspective on what that investment means for computer-aided drug development.

Speaking at an international water conference, the CEO of the Gates Foundation called for water efficiency while improving agriculture yields. Jeff Raikes of the Gates Foundation talked about the science breakthroughs in modified seeds that produce more food with less water.

Ralkes also showed slides of dried up lakes and rivers in Asia and Africa and how this will cause conflicts in the future.

From KOMO news, AP writer Eric Olson recieved a bunch of quotes from the Gates Foundation CEO.

“I see the linkage of the water crisis and the future of global poverty,” he said, “yet I don’t see the general awareness of this issue. I don’t hear the talk of securing water for food.

“We worry about terrorism, yet do we understand that the battles over resources are the most devastating?”

Raikes echoed the notion that many of the 20th century’s conflicts were based on oil, and many of this century’s conflicts will be over water.
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Without better farming practices and water management in impoverished areas, the amount of water required to meet global demand for food will almost double by 2050, Raikes said.

“We have to get more food on the same land with the same or less amount of water,” Raikes said.

The world population is projected to grow from 6 billion to 9 billion over the next 40 years, with the biggest increase in developing nations. Improving diets in developing nations such as India and China will further increase food demand, he said.

Meanwhile, the development of biofuels is cutting into water and land use for food crops, Raikes said, and there is increasing demand for water by industry

Acura announced it will debut a prototype of the all-new ZDX luxury four-door sport coupe at the New York International Auto Show. The prototype features striking coupe-like styling with the added benefit of a commanding presence and flexible utility to define a new luxury category.
“The ZDX prototype is unlike anything you have ever seen before from Acura,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president, Acura sales. “The prototype showcases a new level of luxury, style and refinement for Acura and speaks volumes towards our commitment to advancing the brand.”

The production version of the ZDX prototype will bring a new level of prestige to the Acura lineup when it arrives at dealerships this fall and offer the latest advancements in performance, technology and safety.

The ZDX prototype will be introduced at the New York International Auto Show on April 8, 2009 at 11:00 am in the Acura booth.

Affirmation Chants are a powerful form of music created by the combination of primative rhythms, repetitive sub-tunes and words, reciting tones and powerful positive affirmations that can change your life.

The power of music to play straight to our emotional state and influence us has been understood right back to ancient times. It has the power to steady the hearts of men at war or to reach out and caress the hearts of lovers. It also has the power to change lives.

There are several forms of spiritual music that can modify your emotional state, make you feel good or help you relax. There are, however, surprisingly few that combine the most powerful aspects of music with one of the most successful life changing techniques – positive affirmations. The result is known as “Affirmation Chants”. Combining rhythmic and repetitive music with powerful affirmation messages, it creates a highly effective, almost hypnotic, form of music that can act as a powerful catalyst for change.

A key characteristic of such chants is that the melodies are unforgettable. You simply can’t get them out of your head – in fact Kylie Minogue’s song, called by strange coincidence “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head”, though not an affirmation chant, is a great example of this style. Spiritual or life changing songs of a similar nature are surprisingly hard to come by. “Doors” from the “Heal Your Life” album is a notable example.

The power of such chants is that they play straight to our emotions, providing a receptive environment to start overcoming deep-seated fears and to start impressing on the subconscious new positive messages. And the great thing is, even when the music stops, the tune keeps going round and round in your head, reinforcing the positive messages on a continual basis. And this is why Affirmation Chants are different from many other forms of spiritual music. It is music with a message and its purpose is to implant that message into your subconscious.

As a catalyst for change, such music is very powerful indeed. Anyone who is looking for effective ways of making life changes, would definitely benefit from incorporating this kind of powerful music into their process of change.

So if you want your future to be different from your past, if you are ready to start living life to the beat of a different drum, then use affirmation chants to help focus your strength and intentions. Let the music be a catalyst for change in your life.

To learn about positive affirmations or to listen to samples of affirmation chants from the �Heal Your Life� album please visit us at �The Positive Mindset Website�.

Laying in the bath letting the warm soapy water lap around my aching body I could feel each muscle. My right arm aches from being strung up (my right leg hanging from the rope tied to the same hook) half way down the side of the bed but several feet up. My left arm tied to the post across the other side of the bed stretched to its limit. My left leg tied to another post. Unable to protect myself from his hands and tongue. I can remember the feel of blood pulsing at my right wrist where the rope bit into me.

I am aware of my bruised bum cheeks especially the one on the right. His hand had come crashing down onto my soft skin time and time again. Those slaps had hurt like mad bringing a definite heat to my flesh. But they were nothing compared to the slaps of the rope that alternated between soft taps and stinging slaps. Feeling relieved that my hand was now free to protect my arse when the pain got too much. Running my fingertips along the ridges of raised skin knowing without seeing that they would be glowing red. Being commanded onto my knees so that he could enter me from behind, his cock pushed into my aleady sore cunt, a finger in my arse whilst his free hand rained down more smacks on my cheeks. My body on fire and dripping hot cum as yet another orgasm hit my trembling body.

Being soothed by the warm bath water my mind travels back to where it had all begun. Sitting outside in the sun enjoying the cool breeze on my bare arm watching the boats bobbing about in the marina. Dave has taken a call on his ancient phone. I couldn’t help laughing as he winked his soft grey eyes repeatedly whilst licking his upper lip suggestively, his spare hand reaching across the space between us to caress my breasts through the sheer fabric of my top. After a while I became aware that the people at the table behind him were turning around to look at us. His call finished his latte downed I drained the last of my tea Dave asked if I wanted to see his yacht. No pressure! I could just go home if I would rather.

By now this gentle but naughty man had got my interest. We had agreed earlier in the day that it would not be practical for me to wear heels or a skirt. There would be time enough for that another day. So flat shoes (I generally only wear them for driving) and trousers were the order of the day. Holding my hand in his gentle grip he led me to his car which smelt of polish. A few minutes later we walked from his car to where his 8 berth yacht was moored. Immediately I could see why a skirt would have been no good. It was quite a climb up onto the deck from the floating jetty.

Two plastic glasses of Californian Cabernet Sauvingnon poured and placed into the holders we climbed onto the double berth already laid out with sleeping bags and cushions. The kissing began in earnest but it wasn’t long before I had been pushed face down into the cushions his hands inside my top pushing until I was naked above the waist. Next I was aware of my trousers being pulled down and my buttocks carressed. It was about then that I first felt his fingers inside me. Trousers still around my knees I’m on my back now with my tender nipple clamped firmly between his teeth. The pain just about all I can think about other than the heat I can feel pouring from my pussy. This is when I learn that the one thing I can trust about Dave is that I can’t trust him. If he says I only have to tell him to stop he will……it isn’t strictly true. In future I will have to aquaint him with my safe word.

Even though I can’t trust him to stop when asked he does if it is clear I am at my limit. I feel safe with him. I know that everything he does to me is to push my limits. He isn’t going to cause me harm. I have not been counting but he tells me at one point that my orgasms will soon reach double figures. I think that by the time we finished his boat was as wet inside as out. By then I must have come somewhere between 15 and 20 times. He even had me masturbating before his gaze, before he added his tongue to my fngers in my sopping pussy. Dave was fascinated seeing me squirt.

Throughout our afternoon he made it clear that this was all about me. Each time my hand began to wander towards his cock it was batted away. Only once (towards the end of our afternoon) was I allowed to grab him sucking him into me greedy mouth savouring his cum. Apart from the sex there were lots of kisses and cuddles and chatting just enjoying being together. He is one of tose lovely men who don’t think its right to have sex and leave. Sex is so much more than just the acts themselves. I think this one will be worth at least another visit

Why is it that as we were laying peacefully in the afterglow of good sex he had to spoil it. When he said that he had to say somethig that could put me of him my mind was working overtime trying to figure out what awful thing he was going to say about me. Had I commited some faux pas without realising it. After all he had already complimented my cute bum, told me that I taste good all over and he thinks I am a lovely person. So what could this awful thing be? I was stunned when he told me that he is ‘married but about to seperate’. I wanted to ask ‘does she know that you are seperating?’ but managed to hold my tongue. I wasn’t so stunned because he had confessed to being married although his profile says ‘single’. I was stunned because he had been saying that next time I should go to his house. He also told me that he was soon going to be holding a party which I could go to if I wanted.

This man is full of suprises

Having already scared one grand parent into a panic, I thought I had better sort this out quickly! Before I dive in – nobody gets hurt in this story.

For the FULL impact of this – you need to know that I use Google Voicemail. A great service that “listens” to your voicemail and transcribes it. It works “pretty well”, but it’s not always accurate.

Now… on to our story. The other day, I was working in the yard, trimming my bushes and I found the Marietta Roof Snake in the bushes. You may be wondering, what in the world is a Marietta Roof Snake? It’s simply a string of roofing nails hanging in a bush! When I saw it, I laughed and emailed a photo to Ben (my roofer friend) and Sarah (my Wife). Ben laughed and Sarah got scared! She didn’t want to come home until I had killed it! Mind you, she was looking at it on a cell phone … so it was hard to see – but we all got a good laugh out of this as well. All was good. I called Ben and told him about it.

Well, last night I got a voicemail from “my dad” – or so I thought. I was reading this on my phone (reading, the transcription) when I got scared. I thought my Dad got hit by a car. It read:

Scott, It’s Dad, I just got bit by the very very rare very everything of the big bad to you. You had that one. You know I need the bed and he doesn’t have to track down that once I get over to the doctor golden dear bye.

I’m still not sure how I got that he got hit by a car… but well, I was scared and tried frantically to call the Voicemail to hear what it really said. This is what I heard:

A dedicated hosting service, dedicated server, or managed hosting service is a type of Internet hosting in which the client leases an entire server not shared with anyone. This is more flexible than shared hosting, as organizations have full control over the server(s), including choice of operating system, hardware, etc. Server administration can usually be provided by the hosting company as an add-on service. In some cases a dedicated server can offer less overhead and a larger return on investment. Dedicated servers are most often housed in data centers, similar to colocation facilities, providing redundant power sources and HVAC systems. In contrast to colocation, the server hardware is owned by the provider and in some cases they will provide support for your operating system or applications.

Bandwidth refers to the data transfer rate or the amount of data that can be carried from one point to another in a given time period (usually a second) and is often represented in bits (of data) per second (bit/s). For example, visitors to your server, web site, or applications utilize bandwidth as the traffic moves from your server to the Internet and vice versa. Connectivity refers to the “access providers” that supply bandwidth, or data transfer rate, through various connection points across a network or footprint to one or multiple data centers where dedicated servers are housed.

Bandwidth measurements are defined (per telecom standards) as the following:

* First – 95th (measured using average bits and speed of transfer)
* Second – Unmetered (measured in speed or bits)
* Third – Total Transfer (measured in bytes transferred)

95th Method: line speed, billed on the 95th percentile, average or peak usage, refers to the speed in which data flows from the server or device. Line speed is measured in bits per second (or kilobits per second, megabits per second or gigabits per second).

Unmetered Method: The second bandwidth measurement is unmetered service where providers cap or control the “top line” speed for a server. Top line speed in unmetered bandwidth is the total Mbit/s allocated to the server and configured on the switch level. For example, if you purchase 10 Mbit/s unmetered bandwidth, the top line speed would be 10 Mbit/s. 10 Mbit/s would result in the provider controlling the speed transfers take place while providing the ability for the dedicated server owner to not be charged with bandwidth overages. Unmetered bandwidth services usually incur an additional charge.

Total Transfer Method: Some providers will calculate the Total Transfer, the measurement of actual data leaving and arriving, measured in bytes. Measurement between providers varies, though it is either the total traffic in, the total traffic out, whichever is the greater or the sum of the two.

One of the reasons for choosing to outsource dedicated servers is the availability of high powered networks from multiple providers. As dedicated server providers utilize massive amounts of bandwidth, they are able to secure lower volume based pricing to include a multi-provider blend of bandwidth. To achieve the same type of network without a multi-provider blend of bandwidth, a large investment in core routers, long term contracts, and expensive monthly bills would need to be in place. The expenses needed to develop a network without a multi-provider blend of bandwidth does not make sense economically for hosting providers.

Many dedicated server providers include a service level agreement based on network uptime. Some dedicated server hosting providers offer a 100% uptime guarantee on their network. By securing multiple vendors for connectivity and using redundant hardware, providers are able to guarantee higher uptimes; usually between 99-100% uptime if they are a higher quality provider. One aspect of higher quality providers is they are most likely to be multi-homed across multiple quality uplink providers, which in turn, provides significant redundancy in the event one goes down in addition to potentially improved routes to destinations.

Bandwidth consumption over the last several years has shifted from a per megabit usage model to a per gigabyte usage model. Bandwidth was traditionally measured in line speed access that included the ability to purchase needed megabits at a given monthly cost. As the shared hosting model developed, the trend towards gigabyte or total bytes transferred, replaced the megabit line speed model so dedicated server providers started offering per gigabyte.

Prominent players in the dedicated server market offer large amounts of bandwidth ranging from 500 gigabytes to 3000 gigabytes using the “overselling” model. It is not uncommon for major players to provide dedicated servers with 1Terabyte (TB) of bandwidth or higher. Usage models based on the byte level measurement usually include a given amount of bandwidth with each server and a price per gigabyte after a certain threshold has been reached. Expect to pay additional fees for bandwidth overage usage. For example, if a dedicated server has been given 3000 gigabytes of bandwidth per month and the customer uses 5000 gigabytes of bandwidth within the billing period, the additional 2000 gigabytes of bandwidth will be invoiced as bandwidth overage. Each provider has a different model for billing. As of yet, no industry standards have been set.

Roulette is another online casino game that seems complicated when you take a look at a roulette table, but a short introduction to roulette is all that’s needed to show that roulette is a simple, interesting and intriguing game.

There are two popular variations of the roulette game that have minor but important differences. This guide describes the American (”Double zero”) Roulette. You can read about European Roulette here

A roulette table has a spinning wheel with 38 slots, pockets. The pockets are numbered from 1 to 36 and coloured red or black. Two special pockets, ”zero” and ”double zero”, are marked with green colour. Players bet on a condition or a number of conditions that the round will end with. The roulette wheel is spun and a ball is thrown into it against the direction of spinning. When the ball settles down and rests in a pocket, the number on the pocket that has caught the ball wins. All pockets are identical and the numbers are arranged mathematically for even distribution by value, colour, high or low and odd or even so the ball has an equal chance to end up in all of them.

The seemingly complicated part of roulette is betting, but in reality it’s very easy to understand. The betting table consists of two parts, the ”Inside” and the ”Outside”. Placing bets on the inside part is called inside betting. In a similar fashion placing bets on the outside part is called outside betting. Online casino games always have a helpful manual that you can refer to during the game if you forgot a meaning of a bet.

Roulette tables have composite minimum and maximum table limits. Players are not otherwise limited in betting. Freedom of making choices is what makes the roulette especially attractive. Other than betting, there are no choices that a player could perfofm. Once the bets are made and the wheel has spun the game will resolve itself as there are no more decisions for the players to make.

DVD formats explained

* The differences between the seven formats of DVD recordable discs
* DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD Ram and Blu-ray discs explained
* Why not all DVD formats are as equally versatile
* Why not all DVD recorders can record on all DVD formats
* Find the best DVD recordable disc for you

What’s the difference between recordable DVD disc formats?

There are seven formats of DVD recordable disc available. They offer different features and not all are compatible with all recorders. We’ll steer you through the maze and help you select the right disc for you.

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Standard single-layer recordable DVD discs can store an hour of footage at their highest quality setting. Picture and sound quality are still very good if you extend this to two hours.

You can push them further to record three, four or even eight hours of footage on a disc but picture quality becomes increasingly poor. Dual layer discs have double the recording capacity of single layer discs.
DVD-R discs

DVD-R is a common DVD format
DVD+R and DVD-R

These discs are cheap, write-once-only discs which you cannot re-record on. However, new recordings can be added later to the remaining blank section. Recordings cannot be erased though you can hide them by deleting their titles from the contents listing that’s shown when you first play a disc.

To play the disc in machines other than the one you recorded with, the disc has to be ‘finalised’ meaning that no further recordings can be made to that disc. Dual-layer versions of these discs have twice the recording capacity – most modern DVD recorders can use them.
DVD+RW and DVD-RW

These are re-recordable versions of DVD-R and DVD+R discs – you can overwrite existing recordings with new ones.

DVD-RW has two different recording modes.

In ‘video’ mode, recordings are made in order you make them, with new ones added to the remaining blank section. Recordings can be deleted but if you re-record in the blank space you must ensure the recording will fit or it’ll copy over the next recording.

In ‘VR mode’ it avoids this by jumping over subsequent recordings to the next available space. You can also start watching a programme before it’s finished recording and it also allows more editing features to be used, such as joining or cropping recordings. However, not as many DVD players are compatible with discs recorded in VR mode.
blank DVD in case

There are many DVD formats and some machines can play all
DVD Ram

On DVD-Ram discs, programmes aren’t saved in the order you record them but any available blank space is used. Recording may start off in one part of the disc and, when that’s full, it will skip to the next available blank space rather than needing a single space on the disc big enough to store the whole of the recording.

They offer various title-erase and edit facilities and are the most versatile type of disc in this respect. You can also start watching a programme before it’s finished recording. They sometimes come in a protective caddy to prevent damage to the disc surface, which is more delicate than other types of disc.

DVD-RAM disc compatibility is less-common than with the other formats.