Rumours and fabrications surround the history of tanks developed by Porsche K.G. Many of them were caused by incorrect information that appeared in reports made by American and British militaries right after the war. Later, they were supplemented by rumours and spread by not particularly thorough authors. Among others, this is the case with the history of the VK 30.01(P), the first tank independently designed by Ferdinand Porsche's team. This article will attempt to trace its history based on credible sources and archive documents.
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Before we begin the tale of Porsche K.G.'s first tank, let us briefly cover the history of Ferdinand Porsche and his company. Many publications dedicated to German tanks created a general confusion regarding what Porsche K.G. actually did and what its production abilities were. Some readers imagine a massive organization that built tanks and turrets. It is easy to imagine that a tank called Tiger Porsche was built at Porsche.
In reality, Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH, formed on April 25th, 1931, could not build tanks no matter how much they wanted it. This was an engineering company, which dealt in the development of automobiles and automotive components. The modern Porsche AG also actively works on designs for other companies.
The company's involvement in the tank industry was no accident. Ferdinand Porsche started working on tanks in the mid-20s, while he worked at Daimler-Benz. As of 1926, together with engineer Rudoph Mertz, he directed the development of the Grosstraktor medium tank, which was tested at the Osoaviakhim Technical Courses proving grounds at Kazan (TEKO). Another one of Porsche's designs was tested here, the four-axle Daimler-Benz Achtradwagen (Mtw 1). Despite the fact that Porsche worked alone since 1931, he maintained a warm relationship with Daimler-Benz. It is while working at Daimler-Benz that he received the nickname Professor.
Porsche was far from the only designer at Porsche K.G. The company was composed of a collective of talented engineers and designers. One of them was Karl Rabe, Porsche's right hand. It was he who pioneered the use of torsion bar suspensions of tanks. He designed it in 1933, and such a suspension was first used on the Landsverk L-60 Swedish light tank. This suspension was later used first on the La.S.138 (PzII Ausf. D/E) and then the Z.W.38 (PzIII Ausf. E). It was because of Porsche K.G.'s engineers that the troubles with the PzIII's suspension finally came to an end.
Another notable character working at Porsche's firm was Otto Zadnik. He worked on electric transmissions. However, he was not a pioneer here. The first use of an electric transmission in tanks was on the French Saint-Chamond tank in 1917.
Before we tell the tale of the VK 30.01 (P), let us shed some light on the organization known as the Panzerkomission (Tank Commission). This organization was created at the behest of Hitler and Todt, the minister of armament and ammunition. It was headed by Porsche, with Oskar Hacker, the head of the Steyr company, as his deputy. This was the formation of the so called «Austrian group». In addition to the Austrian ancestry of a lot of the commission's members, many of them formerly worked for Austro-Daimler. The Panzerkomission had its own manufacturing base, the Nibelungenwerk factory built by Steyr after the Anschluss. This factory built a number of German tanks. Several German manufacturing giants, including Krupp and Steyr, were also in this circle.
The point of the Tank Commission was the creation of a tank development group that was independent of the Armament Directorate. Creating a competitor for the 6th Department made sense. Some of the programs led by Heinrich Kniepkamp either idled or resulted in completely different results than requested by the military. Recall the Z.W., which only Porsche K.G.'s engineer managed to push through to completion. However, independent design was only one of the commission's tasks. It was also used in the analysis of the designs made by the 6th Department and actively offered consulting services in the field of development of armoured vehicles.
A competitor for the VK 30.01 (H)
Initially, the commission dealt with external developments. A task to design its own tank was only given in early December of 1939. In part, the program, titled Typ 100 or Sonderfahrzeug I (special vehicle 1) appeared due to the slipping of the D.W. heavy tank program. The continuation of this project received the index VK 30.01, and the chassis, developed jointly by Henschel and Kniepkamp, was in constantly flux. German brass understood that delays in work on a 30 ton heavy tank could have negative consequences.
On December 5th, 1939, Porsche K.G. began work on a new tank. Karl Rabe headed the development. His goals were very vague. The mass of the vehicle was to be 25-30 tons, with either a 75 or 105 mm gun. The mention of a 105 mm gun indicates that the customer was worried about yet another of Henschel's projects, the A.W. (Artilleriewagen), which later evolved into the VK 36.01 (H).
Franz Xaver Reimspiess, another former Austro-Daimler employee, who worked on the Mtw. 1 armoured car along with Porsche in 1929, worked on the initial concept of the tank. He became a key figure in Porsche K.G.'s tank design wing. Like other engineers, Reimspiess was a jack of all trades. Primarily, he was an engine man, but his portfolio contains work on suspensions, including torsion bars. Reimspiess' 30-ton tank design became the starting point for the future Typ 100. According to calculations, the length of the hull was about 8 meters, the length of the contact surface was 4.5 meters, the overall width was 3 meters, and the tracks were 0.5 meters wide. Overall, the tank was designed with the VK 30.01 (H) in mind, which can be seen in its armour and mass.
Design work on the Sonderfahrzeug I continued for the first half of 1940. In that time, Reimspiess and other Porsche K.G. engineers finalized the overall concept of the new tank. In July of 1940, Hitler ordered that designs of new tanks were to be mothballed. In August, Walter Roland came to lead the Tank Commission, who had a different set of priorities in mind: increasing the volume of production. Roland represented the steel lobby, as the head of the Deutsche Edelstahlwerke Krefeld (DEW) company. While Porsche and other members of the «Austrian group» remained as members of the commission, the Typ 100 was forgotten for half a year.
Porsche regained his place at the head of the Tank Commission on June 21st, 1941. The Sonderfahrzeug I was remembered in early 1941. The VK 30.01 (H) program yielded no results, and Kniepkamp began his trademark juggling of transmission elements. It also turned out that the armament of the VK 30.01 (H) was too weak to deal with enemy tanks. An alternative was found quickly: the 88 mm Flak 18 AA gun. However, the VK 30.01 could not fit such a gun, and the chassis was ill-suited for it. Porsche's design finally came up.
Another reason for increasing the armament of the German tank, according to some sources, was the behaviour of the Soviet delegation in Germany in the summer of 1940. Soviet delegates expressed doubt that the PzIV was the heaviest tank produced in Germany, and requested that the Germans show them real heavy tanks. This demand made the Germans suspicious that the USSR was developing new heavy and medium tanks. Even though the Germans had no precise information, it was better to play it safe due to the approaching invasion of the USSR.
Work on the Typ 100 renewed in February of 1941, but the tank changed radically. The new gun required a new turret, one with an impressive turret ring diameter for the time: 1900 mm. There were even more ambitious plans of installing a 105 mm L/52 gun, like on the Pz.Sfl.IVa. Taking the drafts made by Krupp, Porsche K.G. prepared a reworked variant of the Typ 100 by March 5th. The hull of the tank became much shorter (6.3 meters), but widened around the turret ring to fit the necessary diameter.
The thickness of the front armour of the turret was 80 mm, and the sides were 60 mm thick. As for the hull, the precise thicknesses are not known, but based on the minutes of a meeting recorded on May 26th, 1941, the sides were 60 mm thick. Likely, the front of the hull was 80 mm thick, enough to protect the tank from the 50 mm Pak 38 from the front. Based on calculations, this tank's weight surpassed not only 30, but 45 tons. This was a heavy tank in every sense of the word.
The powerful gun was not the only defining characteristic of Porsche's new tank. The vehicle, named VK 30.01 (P) starting with March 6th, was radically different from tanks designed under the supervision of the 6th Department of the Armaments Directorate. For starters, Porsche's engineers rejected the idea of the torsion bar suspension that they themselves created. A new torsion bar suspension was designed, with its elastic elements moved out of the hull. The result was a mix of a traditional bogey and a torsion bar suspension. Like on the B.W., the wheels were paired up. A shortened torsion bar was used as an elastic element. This design made the hull simpler, since there was no need to introduce multiple openings for torsion bars. If the tank was knocked out by a mine, all one had to do was swap out the bogey.
The diameter of the road wheels, 700 mm, was also more optimal. These road wheels were a lot less prone to shedding their rubber rims at high speeds, a defect which the Z.W.38 suffered from.
The biggest distinguishing feature of the VK 30.01 (P) was the transmission. For starters, instead of one liquid cooled gasoline engine, the Typ 100 was powered by two air cooled gasoline engines. Together, the two V-10 type motors produced 420 hp. Porsche considered diesel engines. However, he was not the only one to think about using diesels on tanks in Germany. MAN and Daimler-Benz were also working on such projects.
The electric transmission designed by Otto Zadnik together with Siemens was much more original. The engines were grouped together with generators that supplied power to electric motors at the front of the hull. The drive sprockets were also positioned in the front. The track links were left over from the initial Sonderfahrzeug I, still 500 mm wide.
The reworked Typ 100 became the starting point for further work. On March 6th, the Armament Directorate ordered three hulls. Krupp was tasked with their production. The plan was to complete work 7 months after receiving blueprints. The development of the project documentation was the exclusive responsibility of Porsche K.G. This arrangement did not frighten its staff, since creating end-to-end projects was their speciality. The project was financed by the 6th Department.
One important question that had not been answered yet was the choice of armament. Krupp was responsible for the gun and turret. On March 13th, during the discussion of armament, another index was used in regards to the Porsche tank: Pz.Kpfw.VI (Porsche). As of April 2nd, three guns were considered as potential weapons for the tank: one 105 mm and two 88 mm, differing in muzzle velocity. The choice of the 8.8 cm KwK 36 L/56 was finally made on April 4th.
A contract with Krupp for 6 turrets with armament and other equipment was signed on the same day. Each turret cost 110,000 Reichsmarks. A full scale wooden model was also built at the cost of 5000 Reichsmarks. Finally, three hulls were ordered, costing 75,000 Reichsmarks apiece. The turret changed slightly by early May. The step on the roof was deleted and the sides became asymmetric. The gun mantlet also changed. The wooden model was built to reflect this.
Krupp was not the only party interested in receiving a contract. Steyr made the most profits. In addition to engines, the Austrian company was tasked with assembling the VK 30.01 (P). Assembly was performed at Nibelungenwerk. Siemens-Schuckertwerke received the contract for electrical equipment. Finally, Skodawerke was responsible for the running gear. The appearance of Skoda in this list should be no surprise. The Czech company came under the jurisdiction of the SS after Wilhelm Foss was put in charge. Porsche was a member of the SS and the NSDAP since 1937. Nazi party membership opened many doors in Germany.
Krupp received an order from Nibelungenwerk on May 13th. It clarified the number of items needed: 6 turrets, 3 hulls, and a full sized model of a hull and a turret. The turret model was ready on May 20th, after which it was delivered to Nibelungenwerk, not without trouble. Later, the model hull arrived as well. The plan was to complete the first turret in November of 1941. Hulls would be delivered from November 1941 to January 1942 at a rate of one per month. As for engines, the first was assembled by Steyr on July 7th and trialled on the 14th. The second engine was ready on July 30th. After trials, the engines were also sent to Nibelungenwerk.
Issues began cropping up starting with May 26th, 1941. On this day, Hitler demanded that the front armour of the tank be increased to 100 mm. The armament was also to be improved to penetrate 100 mm of armour at 1.5 km. The gradual increase of appetites eventually led to the creation of the tank known as the VK 45.01 (P). This was the Porsche tank referred to as Tiger, which first happened on August 7th, 1941. This scenario had no room for the VK 30.01 (P). In July of 1941, the contract for the pilot batch changed. instead of three hulls, only one was built, and from mild steel at that.
The precise date of the production of the only prototype of the VK 30.01 (P) is not known. Thomas Jentz and Hillary Doyle, famous German tank historians, estimate that it happened somewhere in October of 1941. The tank was not cancelled entirely, as it was very valuable for Porsche K.G. This was the first tank designed entirely by Porsche's team, and its chassis was a perfect test platform. A large volume of useful information was extracted from its trials that later came in handy when designing the VK 45.01 (P). The turret was never installed on the chassis, only a dummy weight was used.
Trials of the VK 30.01 (P) began in late 1941 and continued until the summer of 1942. It was also used to escort the much more successful VK 45.01 (P) during its trials. By the spring of 1942, Porsche's first tank received the designation Pz.Kpfw. Leopard. This was little more than a formality. The tank stopped being interesting to its customer nearly a year prior. A much better protected tank with a much more complicated fate came to replace it.
Translated by Peter Samsonov. Read more interesting tank articles on his blog Tank Archives.
- BAMA (Bundesarchiv);
- Panzerkampfwagen VI P (Sd.Kfz.181): The history of the Porsche Typ 100 and 101 also known as the Leopard and Tiger ₽, Thomas L. Jentz, Hilary L. Doyle, 1997, Darlington Productions, Inc, 1–892848–03–1;
- Panzer Tracts No. 6 — Schwere-Panzerkampfwagen D.W to E-100, Thomas L. Jentz, Hilary L. Doyle, Panzer Tracts, 2001, ISBN 0–9708407–1–3;
- Germany’s Tiger tanks, D.W. to Tiger I: design, production & modifications, Thomas L. Jentz, Hilary L. Doyle, Schiffer Publishing, 2000, ISBN 0–7643–1038–0;
- Der Panzer-Kampfwagen Tiger und seine Abarten, Walter J. Spielberger Motorbuch verlag, 1987, ISBN 3–87943–456–5;
- Professor Porsche’s Wars: The Secret Life of Legendary Engineer Ferdinand Porsche Who Armed Two Belligerents Through Four Decades, Karl Ludvigsen, Pen and Sword, 2015, ISBN 978–1783030194.


By Amer Taleb
The changing political relationship between Israel and the United States will be highlighted in a symposium on Wednesday.
Everything from young, liberal, American Jews drifting away from supporting Israel to assessing the impact of the Arab Spring on U.S.-Israeli relations will be discussed at the Symposium on the U.S.-Israel Relationship hosted by the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies.
“For a long time, there was an assumption that the U.S. would always be a strong supporter of Israel. In a shifting political world, especially with what’s going on in the Middle East, will that continue?” asked Beth Alpert Nakhai, associate professor of Judaic Studies and a symposium organizer. “It’s an important topic, especially as we move closer to an election.”
The Arizona Center for Judaic Studies, the symposium’s driving force, has never hosted an event of this caliber at the UA, Nakhai said. One speaker is coming from Tel Aviv, Israel to Tucson for the event.
Gil Ribak, the Schusterman Postdoctoral Fellow at the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies, will discuss the relationship between young, liberal American Jews and Israel. That segment’s Jewish identity is eroding due to religious intermarriage and assimilation, Ribak said. A weaker Jewish identity means they support Israel less.
“The average age of Jewish activists is rising, and that’s a crying shame,” he said.
Matt Flannes, a graduate student studying government and public policy and a graduate of the School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies, will film the event for the Southwest Initiative for the Study of Middle East Conflicts.
Flannes, who’s researching the Arab Spring and will teach a class about it next spring, said the Arab revolutions are a good sign for Israel.
“Functioning democracies will make a healthier environment,” Flannes said. “It’ll get very messy and dirty before the region reaches that point, but in the long-run I think it’ll be beneficial for Israel.”
Ribak said he hopes everyone that attends learns to appreciate the historical context of the U.S.-Israeli relationship to avoid simplifying complex issues they hear about every day.
“They’ll get several points of view. I suspect that the scholar that goes before me will not have the same take as me,” Ribak said. “It’ll be interesting for students to juxtapose those opinions.”
The eight-hour symposium will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday in the South Ballroom in the Student Union Memorial Center. The event will cost around $25,000 and between 150 to 200 people are expected to attend, Nakhai said. The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise, the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona and private donors, among others, will fund the event. The event is free to anyone with a CatCard.


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The message was inspirational, more like Caitlyn Jenner famous speech, but seriously no truck pusher in Ghana wears such outfit to work.
Check out the sneakers with the red belt.
Shatta Wale, as usual rocked his signature hair, smiling for the camera.
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Behold the sainted international community's faith in Iran's pledges to behave:
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One, the missile test is part of separate UN provisions and not the actual faux nuclear deal with Iran. Never mind that ballistic missiles and nuclear warheads go together like mullahs and nutballery.
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UPDATE: Our level of confidence for how likely it is that Iran will become a responsible regional power rather than an aggressive, Shia Islamist, nuclear power is apparently rather low:
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CARLSBAD, Calif., March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GW Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: GWPH, GW, the Company or the Group), the world leader in the science, development, and commercialization of cannabinoid prescription medicines, along with U.S. subsidiary Greenwich Biosciences, announced today that JAMA Neurology has published results from the second positive Phase 3 trial (GWPCARE2) of EPIDIOLEX® (cannabidiol) oral solution CV in children with seizures associated with Dravet syndrome. The article has been published online and will be included in the May 2020 print issue of the journal. EPIDIOLEX, a pharmaceutical formulation of highly purified cannabidiol (CBD), is the first prescription, plant-derived cannabis-based medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome in patients two years of age or older.
In the study, two doses of EPIDIOLEX, 10 and 20 mg/kg/day, significantly reduced convulsive seizure frequency compared to placebo in children two to 18 years of age with highly treatment-resistant Dravet syndrome, meeting the study’s primary endpoint. The primary endpoint outcomes for the 10 and 20 mg/kg/day arms were similar, with seizure reductions of 49% and 46% from baseline, respectively, vs 27% for placebo (10 mg/kg/day, p=0.0095 and 20 mg/kg/day, p=0.0299).
“Dravet syndrome is one of the most difficult-to-treat forms of epilepsy and patients are highly individualized in their symptoms and dosing needs,” said Ian Miller, M.D., Chief of Neurology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, FL and lead author. “The data published by JAMA Neurology show that EPIDIOLEX 10 and 20 mg/kg/day were both efficacious and significantly reduced convulsive seizures. Drug-resistant seizures are common with Dravet syndrome and it is valuable to have a range of approved doses that offer physicians the flexibility to adjust treatment to a patient’s specific needs.”
Results from key secondary endpoints also showed:
- Significant reductions in total seizure frequency from baseline: 56% for 10 mg/kg/day and 47% for 20 mg/kg/day vs 30% for placebo (p=0.0003 and p=0.0255, respectively).
- Significantly more patients taking EPIDIOLEX (44% on 10 mg/kg/day and 49% on 20 mg/kg/day) achieved a 50 percent or greater reduction in convulsive seizures from baseline during the treatment period compared to placebo (26%; p=0.0332 and p=0.0069, respectively).
- Compared with placebo, caregivers of patients treated with EPIDIOLEX were significantly more likely to report an improvement in overall condition as measured by the Caregiver Global Impression of Change (CGIC) scale at last visit (10 mg/kg/day, p=0.0009 and 20 mg/kg/day, p=0.0279).
The most common adverse reactions in the study (occurring in at least 10% of patients in any group) included decreased appetite, diarrhea, somnolence, pyrexia, and fatigue. Elevated liver transaminases occurred more frequently on 20 mg/kg/day than 10 mg/kg/day cannabidiol, with all affected patients on concomitant valproate.
“EPIDIOLEX continues to represent an important advancement in the treatment of difficult-to-treat pediatric-onset epilepsies such as Dravet syndrome where there are few FDA-approved therapies,” said Justin Gover, GW CEO. “We are pleased that the full results of our GWPCARE2 study in Dravet syndrome are now available to the greater neurology community. The continued publication of our data is a testament to our groundbreaking research in the field of cannabinoids, which we plan to continue to advance in an effort to bring more novel treatments to patients in need.”
The pivotal Phase 3 study of EPIDIOLEX – GWPCARE2 – was a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial of patients aged 2-18 years with a confirmed diagnosis of drug-resistant Dravet syndrome currently uncontrolled on one or more concomitant anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). The trial randomized 199 patients into three arms, where EPIDIOLEX 10 mg/kg/day (n=67), EPIDIOLEX 20 mg/kg/day (n=67), or placebo (n=65) was added to current AED treatment. On average, patients were taking three AEDs, having previously tried and discontinued on average, four other AEDs. The average age of trial participants was 9 years. The median baseline convulsive seizure frequency per month was 12 and the median baseline total seizure frequency per month was 35.
“When scientific research is validated by esteemed journals like JAMA Neurology, it’s a win for every member of the Dravet community seeking more information and a greater understanding of treatments for their condition,” said Mary Anne Meskis, Executive Director of the Dravet Syndrome Foundation. “Patients and their families are in need of treatment options that work for this devastating illness and it’s exciting to see further proof that EPIDIOLEX has the potential to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.”
Results from the first positive Phase 3 pivotal trial of EPIDIOLEX in patients with Dravet syndrome were published in The New England Journal of Medicine.1 The EPIDIOLEX clinical program now includes five positive randomized, controlled Phase 3 clinical trials in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Dravet syndrome and tuberous sclerosis complex.
About Dravet Syndrome
Dravet syndrome is a rare, severe, lifelong form of epilepsy that typically begins in the first year of life with frequent and/or prolonged seizures.2 Previously known as severe myoclonic epilepsy in infancy (SMEI), it affects between 1 in 20,000 to 1 in 40,000 people.3,4 About 80 percent of people with this syndrome have a gene mutation that causes problems in the way the brain works.2
Children with Dravet syndrome can develop many different seizure types and approximately 15 percent die within 10 years of diagnosis due to issues such as SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy), prolonged seizures (status epilepticus), seizure-related accidents such as drowning, or infections.2,5 Additionally, the majority will develop moderate to severe intellectual and developmental disabilities6 and require lifelong supervision and care.2
About EPIDIOLEX® (cannabidiol) oral solution, CV
EPIDIOLEX® (cannabidiol) oral solution CV, a pharmaceutical formulation of highly purified cannabidiol (CBD), is the first in a novel class of anti-epileptic medications and the first prescription, plant-derived cannabis-based medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the U.S., EPIDIOLEX is indicated for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome in patients two years of age or older. A supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) has been submitted to the FDA for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). EPIDIOLEX has received approval in the European Union under the tradename EPIDYOLEX® for adjunctive use in conjunction with clobazam to treat seizures associated with LGS and Dravet syndrome. EPIDIOLEX/EPIDYOLEX has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA and the EMA for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome, LGS and TSC, each of which are severe childhood-onset, drug-resistant syndromes.
Important Safety Information
Important safety information for EPIDIOLEX is available at EPIDIOLEX.com.
About GW Pharmaceuticals plc and Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
Founded in 1998, GW is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapeutics from its proprietary cannabinoid product platform in a broad range of disease areas. The Company’s lead product, EPIDIOLEX® (cannabidiol) oral solution, CV, is commercialized in the U.S. by its U.S. subsidiary Greenwich Biosciences for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome in patients two years of age or older. This product has received approval in the European Union under the tradename EPIDYOLEX®. The Company has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking to expand the indication for EPIDIOLEX to include seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), for which it has reported positive Phase 3 data, and is carrying out a Phase 3 trial in Rett syndrome. The Company has a deep pipeline of additional cannabinoid product candidates, in particular nabiximols, for which the Company is advancing multiple late-stage clinical programs in order to seek FDA approval in the treatment of spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury, as well as for the treatment of PTSD. The Company has additional cannabinoid product candidates in Phase 2 trials for autism and schizophrenia. For further information, please visit www.gwpharm.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect GW's current expectations regarding future events, including statements regarding financial performance, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions, the relevance of GW products commercially available and in development, the clinical benefits of EPIDIOLEX®/EPIDYOLEX® (cannabidiol) oral solution CV and Sativex® (nabiximols), and the safety profile and commercial potential of both medicines. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual events could differ materially from those projected herein and depend on a number of factors, including (inter alia), the success of GW’s research strategies, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, and the acceptance of EPIDIOLEX®/EPIDYOLEX®, Sativex® and other products by consumer and medical professionals. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties associated with an investment in GW can be found in GW’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. GW undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
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1Devinsky O, Cross JH, Laux L, et al. Trial of cannabidiol for drug-resistant seizures in the Dravet syndrome. N Engl J Med 2017; 376;2011-20.
2Dravet Syndrome Foundation. What is Dravet Syndrome? Available at https://www.dravetfoundation.org/what-is-dravet-syndrome/. Accessed May 15, 2018.
3Dravet C, The core Dravet syndrome phenotype. Epilepsia. 2011;52(Suppl. 2):3-9.
4Dravet C, Bureau M, Oguni H, Cokar O, Guerrini R. Dravet syndrome (severe myoclonic epilepsy in infancy). In: Bureau M, Genton P, Dravet C, et al., eds. Epileptic Syndromes in Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence. Montrouge, France: John Libbey Eurotext Ltd.; 2012:112-156.
5Cooper MS, Mcintosh A, Crompton DE, et al. Mortality in Dravet syndrome. Epilepsy Res. 2016;128:43-47.
6Scheffer IE, Diagnosis and long-term course of Dravet syndrome. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology. 2012;04.007.


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In our expert opinion, as a landmark state of open-minded people, Missouri is leading in innovation. Through the openings of dispensaries around state premises, the in-state government is displaying what matters most in the era of marijuana medication – goodwill and a desire to educate. Giving patients easier and easier access to cannabis products is the best-paved road to a happy and fulfilled patient society. All in all, Missouri’s efforts have taught us is that even the smallest steps count in the long run.
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Immediate impressions on receiving this release (based entirely on looking at the cover) were; bloody hell, a bonkers Norwegian. I mean to say, using the telephone in living room submerged in water? Still, I put it on, not expecting much...
And if I tell you now that, (after constanly playing this cd), it's the girl pop album of the year, bar none, would you believe me? Well, you'd better. "Stars" is a breezy, assertive opener, very reminiscent of Throwing Muses circa 1990, that is pretty damned brilliant, all jangling guitars and girly resolve, only for it, in it's turn to be knocked out of sight by "Annoying" (what a great title, eh?) a song that is the possessor of the most beautiful splashy guitar hooks outside of the Byrds. Strangely its also reminiscent of Sheryl Crow in the most positive way imaginable (Gawd, who would have thought it? I mean to say, kooky, accessible girl pop but no airbrushing in this case).. And you think Im losing it here, wait till the next song
"Noise in the Cup" is just the best pop song around, reminding me of everything and nothing. Its got that rare advantage of sounding like twenty classic pop songs but, at the same time being utterly itself. The trail out vocal 'lah di dahs' hint at The Cocteaus' gorgeous "Fotzen politik". Brill.
"Dictaphone" sees a drop in tempo, what one would expect at this point is a maudlin, love-lorn examination of feelings but what we do get instead is a sweeping, aethereal chorus that glides gloriously into view and catch the listener off balance. A fantastic surprise, and very reminiscent of Ultra Vivid Scene (but don't ask me why). "Let Us Meet the End" is classic Shirelles or Dusty In Memphis territory; a massive soul ballad, thumping drums and sentiments that will start the tears running through mascara. "No Company" is similar, very Spector-ish in it's presentation and a thumping chorus to boot. Ridiculous and over the top choral backing vocals lend a feel of a groovy Valhalla. It's great and daft.
"Double Dip Atari" takes a somewhat softer line, almost Abba-esque; it's a track very much in thrall to the tradition of the Show Tune and Lloyd Webber, but gets away with it, just. Incidentally, I really like the way this album is shamelessly poppy and mainstream, whilst being quite weird...
The best song on the album, "In the 2nd We Speak, Breathe..." is a glorious, Patti Smith surge of underplayed, menacing guitars and a wonderful chorus augnented by a very beautiful piano chord and slide guitar. Utterly, utterly fantastic. The other highlights are a thumping "Swallow Hearts" (complete with gloriously Cocteaus-ish chorus) and the bonus track "The Six Feet Tall". Brillliant and completely hypnotic.
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Untouchable is an exciting track with a driving percussion to keep your dancers engaged. Fast and powerful, this dance will be your 12-13 year old students favorite! Time: 2:35
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The objective for this project is to investigate and characterize the resource potential for multi-play production of emerging unconventional reservoirs in Central Appalachia. The project team includes Virginia Tech; Virginia Center for Coal & Energy Research; Enervest Operating, LCC; Pashin Geoscience, LLC; and Gerald R. Hill, PhD, Inc. The anticipated duration of the project is April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2023.

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Happy Andrew Bynum Day Sixers Fans!
Today is the day Sixers fans have been waiting for for over a year now. On August 10, 2012, the team announced the acquisition of their new franchise center in a 4-team deal that would change the landscape of the Eastern Conference.
The Sixers, coming off a season that saw them one win short of a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, would finally have their centerpiece big man to put them over the top. Decrepit knees kept Bynum from taking the court last season but tonight, the Wells Fargo Center crowd will finally get to see the big man on the court in Philadelphia.
The only problem is, it will be for the other team.
Bynum and the Cavaliers will come into town tonight for the first of a home and home series with the Sixers. The Cavs travel to Philadelphia with a 2-3 record while the Sixers (3-2) are looking to end a two game losing streak.
Bynum will more than likely not sway the game one way or another and Sixers fans will have to get their boos in while they can. Bynum is still damaged goods and the Cavaliers are not getting a whole lot of bang for their buck just yet.
Bynum has appeared in four games for the Cavs, playing just under 13 minutes per game. He is averaging 5.5 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game and is shooting 28 percent from the floor. The Cavaliers are trying to be patient with Bynum and do not plan to play him at all in the second game of back to backs. Therefore, the Sixers most likely will not see Bynum at all on Saturday night.
As Bynum continues to struggle with his knee issues, he appears to have no remorse for his time in Philadelphia. When asked about how he believes he will be received tonight, Bynum made it clear that it is not really on his mind.
I honestly really don’t care. I don’t know how they will treat me. I was hurt. It is what it is, and I’m still hurt. But I’m still trying.
Bynum’s aloof attitude toward Philadelphia is quite the contrast to his introductory press conference a year ago. Bynum made it clear that he was happy to be playing so close to his home and that he hoped to make Philadelphia his long-term stop in the NBA. It is amazing the difference a year can make.
Now amidst all the scrutiny, Bynum appears to be losing his status as even a potential team centerpiece. There is no timetable for when Bynum will be at 100 percent and he himself has even discussed the necessity of adapting his game to his now hindered state, referring to himself as “a shell of myself on the court right now.”
Playing at a level so far below the level he once exhibited is taking a toll on Bynum and has the center wondering if he should call it quits altogether.
Retirement was a thought, it was a serious thought. It still is. It’s tough to enjoy the game because of how limited I am physically. I’m working through that. Every now and again I do [think about retirement]. It’s still career-threatening.
Bynum truly appears to be mentally weakened right now. His mental fortitude appears to be the only thing as weak as his knees and perhaps all sign do point to the end of his playing days.
Tonight, Sixers fans will finally see Bynum take the court in Philadelphia. The chorus of boos for his 12 minutes of action will be somewhat therapeutic for the fan base. Expect the pain felt by Sixers fans to heal much quicker than Bynum’s knees.

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New Disgaea D2 Videos And Screens Showcase Shark Combat
on September 26, 2013 at 09:38 AM
The newest pair of videos for Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness waste no time in getting to the action. You won't even have to wait through an ESRB reminder. You will see shark riding fighters attacking demon chess pieces and lots of very attractive particle effects. Publisher Nis America has also...
New Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness Trailer Introduces Old Friends
on August 21, 2013 at 08:21 PM
The latest trailer for Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness shows off gameplay, and the some of the localized dialogue. You also get a chance to see Prinny dunk an enemy like a basketball in the most literal sense. Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness is coming to PlayStation 3 on October 8. For more on the game...
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Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness is coming to North America , and Nippon Ichi has delivered a handful of screenshots to make sure we don't forget. The screens, which you can check out in the gallery below, showcase a little bit of dialogue, a little bit of menu navigation, but mostly show off some...
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(Bloomberg) — AIA Group Ltd. and MetLife Inc. are among companies weighing bids for National Australia Bank Ltd.’s life insurance unit, which may fetch as much as AU$1.5 billion (US$1.3 billion), people with knowledge of the matter said.
National Australia, the nation’s largest lender by assets, is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co. on the possible disposal of the insurance business run by its MLC Ltd. unit, said the people, asking not to be identified as the details are private. It hasn’t made a final decision to sell the division, they said.
Andrew Thorburn, who became National Australia’s chief executive officer on Aug. 1, is selling assets to focus on lending in Australia and New Zealand and lift returns. The bank, which has shrunk its British business and this week sold shares of its U.S. unit in an initial public offering, said Oct. 9 its full-year cash profit fell as much as 14 percent due to write-downs and charges in the U.K.
Spokesmen for National Australia, MetLife and AIA declined to comment. The lender will continue to distribute life insurance products under the MLC brand with the underwriting done by the new owner, the people said.
Shares of National Australia rose 1 percent to AU$32.85 in Sydney trading, paring this year’s decline to 5.6 percent. AIA fell 0.7 percent at the close in Hong Kong.
National Australia posted a 13.4 percent return on equity in the six months ended March, the lowest among Australia’s four largest lenders, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Commonwealth Bank of Australia returned 18.3 percent while Westpac Banking Corp. posted 15.4 percent, the data show.
MetLife CEO Steve Kandarian has been expanding the insurer’s reach outside the U.S., acquiring Chilean pension provider AFP Provida SA last year for about $1.8 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. In May it named Deanne Stewart as its Australia CEO.
Hong Kong-based AIA, the second-largest Asia-based insurer, has been expanding after it split from its former parent, American International Group Inc., during the global financial crisis in 2008. Two years later it sold shares in a Hong Kong IPO after it was the subject of a failed takeover bid from the U.K.’s Prudential Plc.
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Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. on Thursday said it has signed a deal with comic book publisher Marvel Enterprises Inc. to develop a series of fighting games pitting newly developed EA characters against Marvel superheroes like Spider-Man.
Nvidia's nZone features a demo for Majesco/Idol FX's cell shaded 3rd person action game "Drake of the 99 Dragons". No specific details as to what the demo contains are available at this time. Read more for download links.
Black-haired and sullen-eyed, a thief, a reaver, a slayer. The legends that surround his name, speak of the world before history, where shadows of magic and dark alien gods shrouded the known world and the fate of whole empires were dependent on the strength and skills of a single sword. And this is one of those legends. Conan is a 3rd person action game, with few elements of RPG and adventure. The game is divided into chapters, each chapter with different environments and creatures. Each chapter contains several levels. Read more for some new screens ...
EverQuest II returns to the culturally diverse world of Norrath in the future of the original EverQuest, with the sheer size and graphical detail greater than ever seen before. Larger in scope than its predecessor, EverQuest II will allow players from every corner of the earth to explore familiar areas and new, undiscovered territories of Norrath. Read on to check out the latest screenshots!
DreamCatcher Games is pleased to announce that Universal Combat for the PC-CD is now in-stores. Universal Combat brings together the greatest components of any war, to a single game. Originally conceived as Battlecruiser Generations, the game has morphed into much more than a massive space sim, and its action-based focus caters to a much broader audience.
Today it was THQ's turn to disclose their financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2004, which ended December 31, 2003. Besides listing which title did well, and which didn't, the statement also reveals that S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Oblivion Lost would now be called S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, and that the Xbox version of Full Spectrum Warrior has been rescheduled from March 2004 to June 8, 2004, while the PC version is scheduled for September 2004. Read more for details ...
As Scryer, players must conquer a programmed super soldier army and its psychic agents while using Psi powers. In addition to Psi capabilities, players have access to traditional weapons such as handguns and automatic weaponry. As players strategically navigate seven huge immersive levels within four distinct compounds, they encounter multiple ways to solve missions, which greatly adds to the replay value. Read more to check some new screens or download the trailerpack (5) ...
"Alias" is a third-person action adventure video game that allows players to step into the role of the series’ lead character, Sydney Bristow, an agent for the CIA. Bristow must use her cunning, extensive knowledge of martial arts and array of high-tech gadgetry to accomplish dangerous missions. “Alias” will encompass all of the key elements behind the series’ success, including high-action combat, stealth missions and time-based objectives, espionage, intriguing plot twists, high-tech weaponry and stunning gameplay locations that span the globe. You can never have enough Jennifer Garner screens, so here are another 80+.
CDV Software Entertainment today announced that March 23 is the North American release date for the PC title "BREED." A sci-fi tactical shooter featuring amazing visual effects, "BREED" is a fast-paced action title offering an incredible amount of freedom on land, air, and space.
MechAssault moves beyond heavy metal and into the mind of the warrior as Microsoft Game Studios today announced that MechAssault 2 for Xbox is currently in development and is scheduled to arrive on retail shelves in time for the 2004 holiday season. MechAssault 2 is being developed by Day 1 Studios, creators of the best-selling sci-fi action/shooter MechAssault for Xbox, and guarantees an entirely fresh and exciting gameplay experience for seasoned combat veterans and newcomers alike.
Publisher Evolved Games and developer Rebellion announced today that the legendary Judge Dredd comic book character is coming to life in Judge Dredd: Dredd Versus Death. The first-person shooter will ship for all of the console gaming platforms as well as for PC in March, 2004.
Ubi Soft has yet again released a patch for Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield. This upgrade brings your retail game to v1.53 (US & UK versions) and this patch should finally resolve the wall-peeking issue as well as address the problems users of the OEM discs have been having. Read more for download links ...
Battlefield Vietnam will drop players into some of the Vietnam War's fiercest battles. Fighting in theatres from jungles surrounding the Ho Chi Minh Trail to the city streets of Hue, players will choose from two well-equipped forces, the United States or the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and Vietcong. Read more to check out some new screens ...
Another day, another batch of game trailers were released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for :
- Xpand Rally - Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
Star Wars: Republic Commando will present a dramatic military-style action experience from the point-of-view of an elite squad member of a Republic Special Operations unit. Players will step into the role of a Commando performing precision operations deep behind enemy lines in this brutally realistic Star Wars combat experience. Star Wars: Republic Commando is scheduled for release in 2004, in the meantime check these new screens ...
Sony Online Entertainment has exciting news for all EverQuest players. As the world of Norrath evolves and expands, so too does the technology powering EverQuest. Sony Online Entertainment is making significant upgrades to the EverQuest engine which will allow SOE to provide players with the great game, but on a much more stable and efficient platform. SOE anticipates patching in the new engine sometime during the next month or two.
Perimeter is a real-time strategy game built on the concept of territory seizure using detailed terraforming and on the subsequent encircling of these zones with a special protective perimeter. The game combines proven principles of controlling resources and unit groups with titles featuring a clear-cut seizure of living space. The gamer has three powers at his or her disposal: The first is terraforming. The second is being able to surround areas of land with an impenetrable force barrier generated by special perimeter units. The third power is being able to carry out military operations with the help of ground and air forces.
The Sims changed the face of gaming in the new millennium and quickly became the #1 PC game of all time. In the next generation of The Sims, The Sims 2, players control their Sims over an entire lifetime for the first time. Every choice that is made has a relevant and dramatic effect on the life of a Sim. More life-like Sims, all-new gameplay, and the ground-breaking addition of genetics, with the DNA of Sims passed down through generations gives players a more vivid, realistic, and in-depth Sims experience. All of this takes place in a new, amazingly life-like 3-D world. Experience the crazy, unpredictable ride of a Sim's lifetime in The Sims 2.
Based on the hit Discovery Channel television series of the same name, "Monster Garage The Game" puts players on show host Jesse James' monster team and charges them with creating a custom machine in seven days, for $3000 or less.
NCsoft Corporation today announced Toy Strikers, the third of NCsoft-developed games following Lineage and Lineage II. The game maker has been developing Toy Strikers over the past year. Unlike its two predecessors Lineage and Lineage II, both of which are MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game), Toy Strikers is a massively multiplayer shooting game, and the first product for casual gamers developed by NCsoft.
Tenchu: Return from Darkness brings the acclaimed Tenchu stealth ninja series to the Xbox, delivering the most realistic ninja action-adventure game ever. Based on Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven for the PS2, Tenchu: Return from Darkness offers several new enhancements including two exclusive single-player maps, improved gameplay balance with re-tuned enemy intelligence and new enemy placement, a user-interactive training mode and Xbox Live featuring two player online co-op and versus action. Read more for some new screens ...
JoWooD Productions Software AG has completed it’s turnaround following difficulties during the business year 2002. The positive result for 2003 confirms the company’s successful restructuring and repositioning The preliminary EBIT increased to EUR 7 million (2002: EUR –42.8 million). The preliminary group result after minorities increased to EUR 3.7 million (2002: EUR –28.6 million). JoWooD has, thus, managed to achieve a sustainable profitability increase through a successful strategic and structural reorganization of the company.
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Play as one of three possible dragons, each with their own unique abilities. Use spells and brute force to hunt down and destroy the evil creatures that threaten the peaceful Nimoans. Build new towns or destroy them, create mountains or bring them crumbling to the ground. Summon creatures to fight for you or rely on your own powers. Use all means available to help in your quest to unmask the source of evil that plagues the land.
by Jordan Van Nest on Feb. 5, 2004 @ 12:58 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy allows players to immerse themselves in the classic Star Wars universe as they take on the role of a student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Master Luke Skywalker. Players will interact with famous classic Star Wars locations and characters while facing the ultimate choice: fight for good and freedom in the light side or follow the path of power and evil to the dark side.


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Premiums are calculated in a complex process that takes multiple factors into account. Anyone who wishes to reduce his payments must show that he is worthy of cheap car insurance in Norfolk VA. That is, he must prove that he is not prone to road hazards and so is not likely to draw funds from the insurance company more than the common folk. A clean driving record would surely back up this claim, as would little things like owning a light-colored car. Other desirable traits are discussed below:
- Location — The independent city of Norfolk is home to a lively 242,915 inhabitants. That’s a 3.6% increase over the population in 200 and its vibrant city life continues to attract people to settle here. Despite the large number of residents, the city isn’t too crowded. Its 53.7 square miles of land area is large enough to accommodate everyone so far. This is an ideal situation as providers look fondly at cities that aren’t so jam-packed, charging a reasonable amount. A moderate amount of cars on the road means there shouldn’t be as many accidents happening compared to more congested places.
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- Auto Thefts — The peace and order situation in Norfolk has improved immensely over the years. In 2000, there were 1,754 incidents of car theft. In 2011, this has gone down to just 785 cases. This shouldn’t cause owners to lower their guard, of course. The danger remains and making arrangements to beef up security is best for peace of mind. Providers reward those who install anti-theft solutions with sizeable discounts.
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Hurriyat Conference (G) Saturday castigated NIA for not presenting detainees in court, saying “they are prolonging their cases on one pretext or the other”.
Reiterating its concern over the plight of Kashmiri prisoners lodged in different jails and particularly in Tihar jail, Hurriyat Conference (G) said: “Those arrested by NIA and ED are facing toughest times of their lives as they are not being presented on scheduled dates for hearing in respective courts. Indian judiciary has already succumbed before the NIA. It is evident by the fact that it is not passing a single bail order in favor of the Kashmiri prisoners despite the fact that ED and NIA have completely failed in proving any charges against the accused including Shabir Shah, Peer Saif Ullah , Altaf Ahmad Shah, Ayaz Akbar, Raja Meraj u Din Kalwal, Shahid ul Islam , Nayiem Ahmad Khan , Shahid Yousuf, Mohd Aslam Wani, Zahoor Watali and Farooq Ahmad Dar.”
Hurriyat (G) statement said it is a murder of justice said, “Indian authorities through frivolous charges and delaying tactics are denying the justice.”
“Those detained by NIA and ED are subjected to political vendetta and New Delhi’s rhetoric for being world’s largest democracy has proved hoax,” statement said.
Hailing “sacrifices” of detainees and paying tributes, Hurriyat (G) said that detainees are being targeted psychologically to force them to submission, “however all these tactics won’t break their resolve”.

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