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I welcome this work with enthusiasm. Having devoted most of my professional life to study the spleen and to research on techniques of splenic resection, I was pleased and honored when the editor of this book, Dr. Andy Petroianu, asked me to write a Forward to it. Books solely on the spleen are relatively rare and books on splenic surgery are even rarer. Among human solid organs, the spleen seems to be an orphan. With most other organs, such as the brain, heart, and kidney, much has been written on their history, anatomy, function and surgical treatment. An up-to-date volume on the current concepts and techniques of splenic surgery is the most necessary and commendable addition.
Why has the spleen lagged behind other organs in published works? In the popular mind, many people are unaware that they even have a spleen. Still others do not know where in the body it is located. Almost no one knows what it does. For surgeons, it has long been a bête noir, accessible only with difficulty high in the left upper quadrant and so fragile that even minor inadvertent injury could lead to lethal hemorrhage. That this is no longer true which is amply written about in this book by a group of international experts in splenic disease and splenic surgery.
Modern splenic surgery owes its spectacular rise partially to advances in other fields. In the diagnosis of splenic diseases, the explosive growth of imaging capabilities has been added immensely to our capabilities. These have included radionuclide scanning, ultrasound, computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. They all contributed to elucidating difficult diagnostic problems. New hemostatic techniques can also be credited, since the spleen is so unforgivably fragile and subject to obstinate and dangerous bleeding. For this problem, there were advances such as electro cautery, stapling, argon beam, high frequency ultrasound and a great variety of topical hemostatic agents such as fibrin glue, microfibrillar collagen and a host of others. Finally, the laparoscopic revolution has been truly transformative. Frankly, when it was first mentioned to me, I was incredulous as I recalled my many years of struggle in the left upper quadrant with the abdomen open. To think that all of that could be accomplished remotely through a narrow tube was beyond my imagination. I was proven wrong in my own institution when bold surgeons looked past my doubts and were among the first to perform and publish on laparoscopic splenectomy. It has now become the standard of care for many splenic diseases.
What is there to look forward to some future edition of this book on the same subject material? Predictions are always dangerous but are good mental exercises and sometimes come true. I think that a number of diseases now requiring splenectomy will be eliminated by advances in genomic medicine, targeted chemotherapy and stem cell therapy and other new approaches. Splenectomy in the leukemias will become increasingly rare or non-existent. Witness, for example, the success of Gleevec for myelogenous leukemia and the purine analogues for hairy cell leukaemia. Splenectomy for metabolic diseases like Gaucher Disease will also become rarer. Witness the success of the replacement enzyme, glucocerebrocidase. Splenectomy for parasitic diseases will yield to specific therapies as they are discovered. Splenectomy for a malignant neoplasm such as Hodgkin's Lymphoma has virtually disappeared and other tumors will also be conquered as the cure or cures for cancer are found. Splenectomy for benign neoplasms such as hemangioma will yield to better diagnosis and conservative surgery.
I also believe that the technique of laparoscopic splenectomy will be enhanced by three dimensional imaging, zoom capabilities and texture detecting technology. There will also be new hemostatic manoeuvres and topical agents that will ease the bleeding problem. Finally, I am convinced that conservative surgery of the spleen will become the standard of care world-wide, it is an organ that is much better left in than taken out.
This book serves the purpose of a comprehensive survey and description of the current state of the art of splenic surgery. It is timely, necessary and indeed welcome.
Leon Morgenstern
UCLA School of Medicine,
The spleen is one of the most important organs, and is responsible for many pivotal functions, such as defense of the organism, the removal of foreign particles from the blood flow, the metabolism of bilirubins, lipids and several aminoacids, the control of the number of blood leukocytes and platelets, the maturity of lymphocytes and opsonins, hematopoesis, among others. Thus, this organ belongs to several medical specialties, mainly Haematology, Immunology, Oncology, Infectology and Surgery.
Splenectomy is a general surgical procedure which is most commonly used in trauma, but it is also performed to treat haematological, immunological, metabolic and oncological diseases. Other indications for splenectomy include morphological disturbances, retarded somatic and sexual development, portal hypertension, parasitic infections, abscesses haemangiomas and cysts.
Until recently, the absence of the spleen was not considered as a risk factor for severe complications, even with the knowledge of death provoked by postsplenectomy sepsis, which has existed since the nineteenth century. Recent studies have proved that the complete removal of the spleen is mostly useless, and is commonly followed by a high rate morbidity and mortality. Moreover, asplenic patients are more susceptible to severe infections, including overwhelming sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia. The estimated incidence of severe sepsis after total splenectomy is 8%.
Another critical postsplenectomy complication is pulmonary thromboembolism. The incidence of this affection may reach 35%. This complication is apparently not due to thrombocytosis, although the number of platelets may increase considerably in asplenic patients.
Haematological diseases, such as myeloid hepatosplenomegaly, leukemias and lymphomas, as well as metabolic affections, including dyslipidemias, are followed by high morbidity and mortality rates when the spleen is removed. In these cases, conservative surgeries are proposed to avoid this problem. On the other hand, total splenectomy may be inevitable in cases such as trauma or even in elective conditions (eg. hypersplenism, idiopathic thrombotic purpura, spherocytosis, among others). The benefits generated by this procedure must be weighed against the risks of asplenism.
This book is written exclusively to show the spleen in relation to basic sciences (anatomy, physiology) and the clinical practice of specialties related to this organ is useful for clinical physicians, haematologists, oncologists, infectologists, general surgeons, oncologic surgeons, trauma surgeons, resident physicians and medical students.
The Bentham Science Publishers gave the honour of editing this book. I am proud to accept the challenge and have the privilege of bringing together distinguished researchers from several countries on medical procedures concerning the spleen. Professor Leon Morgenstern, who is the most esteemed reference in studies regarding the spleen agreed to write the Forward of this book. All participating authors have written pivotal chapters and have contributed to advances in research on medical procedures concerning the spleen. Thanks to these contributors, as well as, many other investigators around the world, the spleen is no longer as mysterious as it was once described by Claudius Galen.
Andy Petroianu
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Galleries & Museums: April 26-May 2
Editor's note: Exhibit listings are published on a rotating basis as space allows.
A Room with a Hue
Studio and shop owner AnnMarie Nicholas exhibits her art in the form of hand-painted vintage windows, hand-painted furniture, murals, faux finishes, coastal furniture, funky beach signs, gifts and accessories. Custom painting and color consultation available. 200 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach on The Pier. 941-778-1222. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.
Alcover Massage
The gallery offers artwork from a featured artist every month. Products from the massage studio will be available for purchase. 917 12th Ave. W., Studio A, Bradenton. 407-690-0533. Open during first Friday art walks.
Anna Maria Island Art League
The gallery offers art classes. 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 941-778-2099 or islandartleague.org. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Wednesday-Friday.
Anna Maria Island Historical Complex
The Anna Maria Historical Museum, built in 1920 as an icehouse, features displays of life on a barrier island from 1890 to 1950. Visit the famous old island jail, "no doors, no windows, no roof, no bars," and tour Belle Haven Cottage, a beautifully restored 1920 cracker house filled with period antiques and furnishings. 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Free. 941-778-0492 or amihs.org. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday, April-December.
ArtCenter Manatee
"Inspired by Nature: Visions of Five Artists," featuring the work of Karen Baker, Kris Gregg, Nancy Lauby, Anthony Lauby and William Lauby, April 17-May 11. Annual student show, April 17-May 11. "Bright & Bold," April 17-May 11. An opening reception for all shows is is 5-7 p.m. April 19. 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. 941-746-2862 or artcentermanatee.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Friday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.
Artfinity Inc.
The gallery offers a varied genre of artwork from tropical landscapes and fauna, to maritime, abstract and figurative art. The gallery provides digital imaging, photo printing and custom framing. 7222 21st St. E., Bradenton. 941-752-1873, artfinity.com. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or by appointment.
Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island
5414 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. 941-778-6694 or amiartistsguildgallery.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Artspace Studio & Gallery
The gallery is at 101 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. 941-243-3835.
Arts Council of Manatee County Gallery (Manatee County Cultural Alliance)
Gift gallery features affordable art by local artists. 926 12th St. W., Bradenton. 941-746-2223 or manateearts.org. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays.
Baobab Tree Gallery
The gallery features Gordon Turner's latest works. 1113 12th St. W., Bradenton, 941-447-3795. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6-9 p.m. First Friday art walk and by appointment.
Bits & Pieces
Discover this unusual gift shop with handmade quilts, original art and almost-antiques. 1303 13th Ave W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton, 941-744-2487 or 941-932-5869. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, during art walks and by appointment.
Clay in the Garden Studio
Original whimsical sculptures created by Jo-Ellen Gorris overflow from the studio into the garden and provide a habitat for the village geckos. 1011 12th Ave. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton, 941-747-6405. Sculpture demonstrations ongoing during art walks and Saturdays, other times by chance or appointment.
Cross Stitch Magic
Many works of fine art by masters such as Van Gogh and Monet are re-created in stunning counted cross stitch displays throughout the gallery. They are the work of resident stitcher Glenda Tietjen. Smaller pieces are also on display. Supplies are available here to make your own masterpiece. 1834 14th St. W., Bradenton, 941-746-4163. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and during art walks. Closed Sunday and Monday.
The Dancing Crane Gallery
Award-winning artist, Steve Blumenthal, is featured in Gallery 2. Gallery Artists Group show in Galleries 1, 3, 4 and 5. Patti Kraft, local Palm Sheaths and plant material. Sandy MacNeill, handcrafted wooden boards made of exotic woods. Colleen White, sea glass jewelry. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and until 9 p.m. First Fridays. 1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton. www.dancing-crane.com, 941-744-1333.
Divine Excess Folk Art Gallery and Other Needful Things
"Southern Folk and Other Stories," featuring exciting new works by Missionary Mary Proctor, Mr. Eddie and the Rev. Hugo Porcaro, plus 25 well-known local and gulf coast folk artists in a colorful 1925 cottage in the heart of the Village. 1125 12th St. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton, 941-747-1320. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, First Friday ArtWalks and by special appointment.
Family Heritage House Museum
A donated collection of 140 rare American-made "Daddy's Long Legs" dolls are part of the museum's permanent collection. The Family Heritage House Museum at State College of Florida is a gallery and resource center for the study of African-American achievements and celebrates the cultural diversity of our communities. The permanent collection includes an exhibition called "Timeline: A Walk Through History," a diorama of old Central Avenue that is now Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue; antiques; photographs; literature; and a research center on the Underground Railroad. 60th Avenue and 26th Street West, Bradenton, 941-752-5319 or scf.edu. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.
Fine Art Gallery
Student art exhibit, April 6-27. The gallery is at Building 11, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. 941-752-5225.
Florida Maritime Museum
4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 941-708-6121 or floridamaritimemuseum.org. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Fun Girl Art
Eclectic art by owner/artist Jean. G. Farmer and other local artists, including AnnDee Karpinsky, Tanya Gergel, Cheryl Kinderknecht, Lydia Rupinski and Hank Witt. Special showing by Key West artist Remy Cabrera. Private art party bookings are available and special commissions accepted. 1001 12th Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-448-7485 or fungirlart.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday and during art walks by appointment.
Hearts Desire
Furniture by local artist Pamela Marwede, woven purses by Nancy Faris and jewelry designs by owner Vicki Rollo. 1221 12th St. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton, 941-302-1069 or visit heartsdesirefl.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 6-9:30 p.m. First Friday Art Walks.
Island Gallery West
Island Gallery West is a cooperative of 27 local artists and hosts public art receptions monthly November-April and free weekly art demonstrations 10:30 a.m. January-March. 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 941-778-6648 or visit islandgallerywest.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Joan Peters Studio/Gallery
Joan Peters' Plein Air "Florida Landscapes" on display. Peters opened her gallery in 2001. An eclectic painter, she displays her colorful landscapes, local landmarks and subjects. Ongoing demonstrations and "meet the artist" events. 1210 11th Ave. W., Village of the Arts, Bradenton, 941-544-5344. First Friday and Saturday Art Walks and by appointment.
Left of Center Gallery
One of the oldest galleries in the Village is owned and operated by Kathy and Randy Blahna and features contemporary paintings by Randy Blahna, glass art by Patty, recycled glass wind chimes and many other unique items. 1013 11th Ave. W., Bradenton, 941-518-3687. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Art Walks, special events and by appointment.
P & V art house
The gallery specializes in beautiful travel scenes featuring local nature spots in acrylics and watercolors. Shabby chic furniture pieces, hand-painted terra cotta planters, and small hand-painted items. 1005 12th Ave. W., Village of the Arts. 201-704-8078. Hours: First Friday and Saturday Art Walks and by appointment.
Palmetto Art Center
907 Fifth St. W., Palmetto, 941-518-2109. Noon-2 p.m. Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment.
Palmetto Historical Park & Agricultural Museum
Florida Highway Men art exhibit is on display through May 11. Hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and the first and third Saturday of the month. The park and museum are at 515 10th Ave. W., Palmetto. 941-721-2034.
Sally's Studio at 12th Street West Gallery
Impressionistic, acrylic paintings by Sally Anderson Cosgrove. The artist exhibits her work, paints and gives demonstrations daily. Lessons are available Tuesdays-Thursdays. 1221 12th St. W., Bradenton, 941-993-3281.11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays.
Still Life in G Gallery
1014 12th St. W., Bradenton, 941-782-4320 or 941-932-1336. First Friday of the month Art walks and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays.
The 11th Street Gallery
The gallery exhibits work of mixed media artist Jim Loftus. Studio tours are available on request. 1412 11th St. W., Bradenton, 813-498-8275. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Saturday and by appointment.
The Once Over Twice
The gallery features a wide variety of functional and sculptural objects made from handpicked up-cycled and re-purposed materials. 1015 12th St. W., Bradenton, 941-254-7853. Noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday and during First Friday events.
The Studio at Gulf and Pine
The Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society will hold its only transparent show of the season at The Studio at Gulf and Pine through May 5. The studio is a salon in which artists and art aficionados can interact. 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, 941-778-1906. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. www.studioatgulfandpine.com.
The Treasure Chest
The gallery features artworks from traditional painting, photography, jewelry, sculptors and hand-painted furniture from shabby chic to custom hand-painted pieces by local artists Brandon Scott, Janet Flowers, Creations by Chris!, Jessica Marchuck, Ron Romonchuk, Iris Kreuger, Cyndi Hooley, Josh Rubadou, Julie Ditmarsen, Mary McClung, Doniele Disney-Humphrey, and Damien Humphrey. 12518 44th Ave. W., Cortez, 813-475-8809. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Longboat Key
Longboat Key Center for the Arts
6860 Longboat Drive S., 941-383-2345. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays September-May.
Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery
"Bruce Marsh: Paintings," April 6-28. 1288 N. Palm Ave., 941-366-2454 or allyngallup.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. first Fridays, call for Monday hours.
Art Avenue: Westfield Southgate Mall
The gallery displays master art collections by Picasso, Dali, Chihuly, Neiman, Max, Turovsky, Moode and others. 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, 440-227-4592 or artavenueflorida.com. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. Sundays.
Art Center Sarasota
Sarasota's North County Schools Spring Artare on display, April 20-May 5. "Pop-Up: The In-Between Series!," May 10-15. Gallery offers art classes. 707 N. Tamiami Trail, 941-365-2032. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Art Uptown
Elisabeth Trostli's "Femme Fatales" will be on display through April 27. 1367 Main Street, 941-955-5409 or artuptown.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays.
Artists on the Court
An art gallery, artist studio and art class complex with a focus on Sarasota artists. Children's classes are ongoing and adult art classes will begin in the fall. 1943 Morrill St., 941-7 06-4805. Noon-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday.
Ashby Art and Antiques
Paintings by Francesco Agresti. The gallery features paintings, prints, jewelry, antiques and decor. 1920 Adams Lane, 941-954-4263. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 6-10 p.m. third Friday Art Walks.
Back Allie Art
The gallery features hooked and woven rugs, painted silk, jewelry and more. 1938 Adams Lane, Suite 102, Towles Court, 941-365-4222. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 6-10 p.m. during gallery walks.
BAS studio/gallery
Beverly A. Smith's studio features abstract art. 537 S. Pineapple Ave., Suite 203, Towles Court, 955-4390 or beverlyasmith.com. Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or by appointment.
Black Bird Home Gallery
The gallery displays and sells pieces of furniture and art combining the glamour of Los Angeles and the coastal living of Sarasota. Fine jewelry pieces by Cresta Bledsoe. 1540 Main St., 941-366-0941. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Monday by appointment.
The Celery Barn
Basha Maryanska exhibits her art and teaches a variety of workshops. Thursdays and Fridays. 266 S. Links Ave., 518-965-1524 or 518-504-0792 or bashamaryanska.com. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays.
Clair Mitchell Gallery at Towles Court
Each month, a variety of artists will offer demonstrations, workshops, lectures, films and lessons. 1920A Adams Lane, 941-328-9133 or towlescourt.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and during Friday Art Walks, every third weekend from 6-10 p.m.
Colleen Cassidy Art School and Gallery
The gallery exhibits art work by gallery members Leona Lanseigne, Tony Parrilla, Diane Walsh, Reko Salt, Leda Palermo and Connie Christensen, and offers watercolor demonstrations. 312 N. Osprey Ave., 941-924-1200 or colleencassidy.com.10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and during every fourth Friday art walk 5-9 p.m.
Clyde Butcher Gallery
55 S. Blvd. of the Presidents, St. Armands Circle, Sarasota. 941-702-8818.
Custom Frames and Displays of Art Gallery
Featuring the works of Janet Mishner, Herb Morgan, John Slawik and potter Scott Gregory, plus those of international artists Janusz Blachowicz and Val Andre. 7910 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 105, 941-232-1461. 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Mondays by appointment.
Dabbert Gallery
"Metal, Marble and More," April 6-30. 46 S. Palm Ave., 941-955-1315 or dabbertgallery.com. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and until 9 p.m. during the First Friday Gallery Walks.
Design Impressions Gallery
Studio owners Werner and Carol Meier host an ongoing display and sale of work by local artist Gay Germain, whose media include fine antique reproduction, accessories, lighting, interior design and paintings. 33 S. Palm Ave., 941-373-9660. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
Elizabeth Van Riper Studio
The studio features fine art for every day, including signed decoupage tableware, coasters, greeting cards and silk scarves and artisan bracelets and necklaces. 3921 Red Rock Way, 941-954-1962.
Gallery 53
Miniatures by international artist Iris Baranski-Daniels are on display. More than 40 artists and their eclectic mix of art are displayed in the gallery year round. 53 S. Palm Ave., 941-650-8223 or 941-365-4442. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Hank William Thomas' "Branded/Unbranded: A Century of White Women, 1915-2015," through June 10. "Toni Dove: Embodied Machines," through May 20. "Circle of Animals-Zodiac Heads," a presentation of the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's 12 monumental bronze sculptures, through June 1. First permanent installation of the Ringling's Modern and Contemporary Art Collection: "Art Of Our Time," new works by emerging artists and through donor contributions. The Howard Bros. Circus, the largest miniature circus in the world, is on permanent display in the Tibbals Learning Center. Twentieth century abstract art in the Searing Wing and "From the Vaults: John Ringling's Asian and Cypriot Art," are on permanent display, 5401 Bay Shore Road, General admission includes the Ringling Museum of Art, Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion, Ca d'Zan Mansion, the Circus Museum, the Rose Garden and grounds., $25 adults, $23 seniors 65 and older, $5 children 6-17 and students with ID, $10 for Florida teachers. Local students with valid ID from The Florida State University, New College of Florida, Ringling College of Art and Design, State College of Florida, the University of South Florida and pre-booked student groups are free. Free for children 5 and younger and museum members. 941-359-5700 or ringling.org. Advance tickets: 941-358-3180. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily.
The Little Art Gallery at Towles Court
Contemporary fine art, sculpture and photography featuring works by Todd Warner, Monte Nagler, Mi Young Lee, Mouly, Fanch and Bellet. 1911 Morrill St., 941-957-0609. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Sunday and Monday by appointment.
Madonna Stella
The gallery represents local artists Wendy Thurlow, Karen Johnson, Deborah Reed, Jan Friend-Davis, Donna B. Raymond, Liz Vercruysse, Jennie Sikora-Muehl, Madonna Stella, Yanira and Tricia Salzano. Classes in clay and studio space available. 1900 Main St., Suite 105A, 941-706-2119.
Muse Galleria
The gallery showcases jewelry, clothing, accessories, fiber art, painting, collage and more by 50 regionally based artists. 817 Honore Ave., 941-320-0485 or musegalleria.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Palm Avenue Fine Art
"Joseph McGurl: Contemporary Luminist," April 6-27. 10 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-388-7526.
Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery
Ringling College of Art and Design campus, Academic Center Building, 2362 Old Bradenton Road, Sarasota, 941-309-1000 or ringling.edu/galleries. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Ringling College of Art + Design
The exhibitions are free and open to the public 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. For detailed information and locations, call 941-359-7563 or ringling.edu/galleries#bestofringling.
The gallery features one-of-a-kind art and art events by the Sarasota collective of professional contemporary artists. 1549 State St., 941-330-4838 or sartq.com. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays.
Scarlett's Feathers Gallery
The gallery features one-of-a-kind fiber and wearable art, collage and paper art, mosaic, furniture, jewelry, rugs and more by regional artists and artisans. 53A S. Palm Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Sonnet Gallery
Original paintings, glass sculptures and accessories are on display year-round. 1480 Main St., 941-955-6443. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, and by appointment.
Stakenborg Fine Arts
The gallery offers an enticing collection of prints, drawings and other media by renowned artists spanning four centuries. 1545 Main St., 941-487-8001 or stakenborgfineart.com. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
State of The Arts Gallery
1549 State St., Sarasota, 941-955-2787 or sarasotafineart.com. Winter hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
Victoria B. Cooley Studio/Gallery
Original oils, watercolors and giclee prints. Floral, shell and still-life motifs, as well as hand-painted items and miniature canvases are on display.1920 Adams Lane, 941-374-1988. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (or 10 p.m. during art walks) Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday.
St. Petersburg
The Chihuly Collection
A permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly featuring large-scale works that include the Ruby Red Icicle Chandelier and works from several of his popular series. They include Macchia, Niijma Floats, Persians and more. They create a unique visual experience. The collection includes a 30-seat theater, where guest can enjoy a video presentation, and a store with Chihuly merchandise. Chihuli Collection, 720 Central Ave., 727-822-7872 or moreanartscenter.org. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $12 students and children older than age 5. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Docent-led tours will be every half-hour on the quarter hour, so tickets will be timed for every 15 minutes.
Florida CraftArt Gallery
501 Central Ave., 727-821-7391 or floridacraftart.org. Through June 11. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays.
Florida Holocaust Museum
The Florida Holocaust Museum houses the premier permanent exhibit, "History, Heritage and Hope," a compelling history of individuals of strength, courage and spirit, who confronted the extremes of hatred and persecution in their homes and communities. 55 Fifth St. S., 727-820-0100 and flholocaustmuseum.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday. $16 adults, $14. Discounted admission is offered to students and to adult and student groups; and free for museum members.
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Drive N.E., 727-896-2667 or mfastpete.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is "$5 after 5" Thursdays only. Admission: $17 adults, $15 seniors 65 and older, $10 students age 7 and older; free to museum members and children 6 and younger; group discounts available. Admission reduced to $10 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Groups of 10 or more adults pay only $12 per person and student groups (including college) of 10 or more pay $4 each. Reduced student and school group admission is courtesy of The Stuart Society, the museum's dedicated fund-raising auxiliary.
Salvador Dalí Museum
The world's most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist. Permanent art collections on display year-round. 1 Dali Blvd., 727-823-3767. $21 for adults, $19 for seniors and U.S. military, police and firefighters, $15 for children ages 13-18 and students ages 18 and older with valid ID, $7 for children ages 6-12, children ages 5 and younger are admitted free. Admission for Thursdays after 5 p.m. is $10. Group and child rates available. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, and noon-5:30 p.m. Sunday.
Contemporary Art Museum
4202 E. Fowler Ave., 813-974-4133 or cam.usf.edu. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday.
Tampa Bay History Center
801 Old Water St., 813-228-0097 or tampabayhistorycenter.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Holiday hours: New Years Eve and Christmas Eve: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $12.95 adults, $10.95 seniors ages 65 and older, youths ages 13-17 and students with ID, $7.95 children ages 4-12, children ages 3 and younger are admitted free.
Tampa Museum of Art
"Utility and Aesthetics in Ancient Art," on permanent display. The museum and Tampa law firm Hill Ward Henderson's new program, "Art on the House" enables visitors to enjoy the museum 4-8 p.m. Fridays for free. $10 adults, $7.50 seniors, groups, military plus one guest, $5 students and free for children ages 6 and under. A "Pay what you will" structure is offered 4-8 p.m. Fridays. 120 Gasparilla Plaza, 813-274-8130. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Tampa Museum of Art participates in the Museums on Us program sponsored by Bank of America, which provides cardholders free access to some of the nation's finest museums.


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We have quite a few sources of bird food in the garden: there are five feeders as well as lots of wild flowers (the Goldfinches especially love the ragwort seed heads). I assume this means that we have quite a few small birds regularly visiting the garden. In turn this means that we are indirectly feeding this female Sparrowhawk.
She sat on top of the bird feeder for a good ten minutes happily surveying the garden. Of course any bird with any sense had buried itself so far into the undergrowth there was nothing else moving anywhere I could see. This is the third time I've seen the Sparrowhawk in the garden but the first time I've seen it sat and been able to photograph it at my leisure. Unfortunately the light was fading and I was shooting through a window which is in serious need of a wash so the photos could be better, but still a pleasant end to the day.
Tales from an English Coffee DrinkerI drink a lot of coffee (black no sugar), so much so that no matter what I'm doing I usually have a cup on hand. However, this isn't a blog just about coffee -- it's about anything I find interesting!
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- 15 September 2011 at 08:15 , Scriptor Senex said...
Nothing appears once I clean the windows - the Sparrowhawks and the like only come when they are dirty. I wonder if they have a sixth sense!
- 18 September 2011 at 08:15 , GB said...
Wonderful. The only Sparrowhawk I've had in the garden crash-landed into the flowers after an unsuccessful attempt to swoop on the bird feeders. It all happened so quickly that I couldn't even power my camera up.


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Keira Knightley is usually pretty spot-on when it comes to red-carpet style (although we haven't quite forgotten that inexplicable crop top). But hey, everybody makes mistakes. Last night at the premiere of Anna Karenina, she stepped out in what sounds like perfection on paper: A floor-sweeping Chanel gown embellished with 3-D roses in a shape that not so much flatters the figure as redefines it. But when the photos came in, the result was...less than satisfactory.
Let's start with the belt (which, incidentally, comes with the dress and was shown with it on the runway). What place does that shiny fabric, reminiscent of Claire's, have on such a ladylike gown? The neckline, sleeves, and bodice look great, but the belt is where the trouble begins. From the cinched, natural waist down to her invisible feet, the structured skit makes her look awkward and very oddly proportioned. You know it takes a real mess of a dress to make such a leggy babe like Keira look short (and not in a good way).
We totally get the idea behind this dress. The metallic belt is an unexpected but interesting contrast, the rigid shape is supposed to add dramatic, larger-than-life curves (à la Lady Gaga on the cover of Vogue), but something went wrong in the execution of the project. She ended up looking stiff and, despite the extreme texture, a bit like a cutout paper doll. We're not blaming Keira per se, but it's definitely not one of her strongest looks.
Do you like this fluffy floor-length number, or should she have given it more thought?


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Brussels, 17th March 2014, in a effort to promote FASDO in Belgium community, Umoja Fashion Show Belgium has included Lilian Nabora as one of the designers in the upcoming show 23rd March 2014. Lilian Nabora will showcase collection with the name Bongo Style Fashion for Kids. This collection has been tailor made for it's model. The goal of this collection is to use fashion to make a statement and bring awareness of FASDO's efforts to develop children and youth talents in Temeke, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. FASDO needs partners, supporters and volunteers in order for it to be effective and efficient.
In FASDO we are guided by our mission towards: Promoting and developing children and youth talents in arts and sports, encouraging children and youth to work together and rehabilitating, rescuing and protecting youth from drugs abuse, HIV/AIDS,...
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St Mary In The Castle in Hastings is hosting its first ever artisan and craft beer festival alongside a Christmas market in the Crypt on Saturday December 22.
There will be live music from Suspect and projections of winter sports as well as a selection of some of the best craft beer in East Sussex.
Bedlam Brewery, Curious Brew and Long Man Brewery are sponsoring the event which starts at 2pm. There will also be beer available from other local breweries like The Brewing Brothers, who run the Imperial pub on Queens Road and Three Legs Brewery based in Broad Oak.
As well as being able to sample craft beer there will be a chance to buy last minute Christmas gifts in the Christmas market in the Crypt, with candles from Lagom, cards, bags, badges, prints, earrings, organic beauty products and more. All the producers are Hastings or East Sussex based makers. To make the event even more festive Harolds's Hogroast will be serving Bratwurst in the auditorium. The Christmas market is free to enter and opens at 11am.
£5 Early Bird tickets are available at www.musicglue.com, otherise £8 on the door.
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Ahmedabad: A special CBI court here on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of a Gujarat police official who is one of the main accused in the case relating to the killing of Sadik Jamal in an alleged fake encounter with state police in 2003.
Special Judge K B Gujarati, while rejecting the bail application, noted that "prima facie Sadik was taken from Mumbai by Deputy Superintendent of Police Tarun Barot on Januaray 3, 2003 and Sadik was last seen with him before he was killed in cold blood".
Barot, arrested by CBI on September 26 last year, had sought bail after the filing of the chargesheet against him.
CBI says in the chargesheet that Barot brought Sadik from Mumbai to Ahmedabad and later, when Sadik was killed, Barot was a part of the police team which had carried out the encounter.
Barot has been charged under the sections 302 (murder), 120(B)(criminal conspiracy), and 342 (wrongful confinement) of the Indian Penal Code.
Barot`s bail plea, filed through advocate Rohit Verma, said he had been falsely implicated and there was no direct statement or document which could suggest his involvement in Jamal`s death.
Jamal, a resident of Bhavnagar, was killed in encounter by Gujarat police in Ahmedabad on January 13, 2003. But the genuineness of the encounter became an issue after former journalist Ketan Tirodkar filed an affidavit before a court in Mumbai that he was witness to Jamal`s hand-over to Gujarat police by the `encounter specialist` officer Daya Nayak of Mumbai police.


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Superstar VegWebber of the Week: faunablues!
faunablues (http://vegweb.com/index.php?action=profile;u=22718) is a genius. I am totally making green cookies with matcha for St. Patrick's Day. GENIUS! In fact, I am too excited about this and I have a 15 minute break right now so I'm running to the store to buy some. Seriously. GENIUS! Read all about what a freakin' genius she is below and then let her know how she's a genius in the comments! Or just that she's awesome and we love having her around :)
VegWebber since? 2003, but lurking since 2000
Vegetarian, Vegan or ?? vegan
Where do you call home? Los Angeles
What do you do when you're not on VegWeb? I try stuff so that I can review it on VegWeb. I also go to school.
Do you have blog or website? Nah...
Do you tweet? I signed up, and then some random people subscribed to me, and... yeah. I've never so much as "tweeted."
One unique thing should know about you? I have to resist the urge to make references to Superman media that no one will understand.
What's the best thing about being vegan? Surprising doctors with your fantastic cholesterol levels. And when growing up, having siblings jealous over your "special vegan food."
Favorite romantic recipe on VegWeb? ... romantic? Banana Bread http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=5715.0 , because that's my boyfriend's favorite food evar.
Favorite recipe on VegWeb to make for non-vegans to show them how amazing vegan food can be? I guess it would be Just Like Granny B's Sugar Cookies, because that's the one I use most often to impress non-vegans ^_^
Any favorite St. Patrick's Day recipes? ... the above sugar cookies made with green food coloring? NO, made with MATCHA! Yes.
One thing you wish you could make vegan but haven't succeeded at yet? It's already vegan, but I've had trouble at making mochi. I think I'll just buy it from now on...
#1 Cooking secret/tip? when in doubt, follow the directions.
Best music to cook by? swing music.
Three people you'd most like to have dinner with? those people who take the good photos of food on vegweb. I want to eat their food!
All time favorite restaurant? I don't really have an all-time, but my current favorite is Happy Family, a vegetarian Chinese restaurant in Rowland Heights.
French fries or ice cream? Ice cream, all the way. Purely Decadent Chunky Mint Madness.
Soy milk, rice milk, almond milk? Soy milk (esp Vitasoy), but I keep hearing things about this Silk Almond milk...
Tempeh, tofu or seitan? Seitan. tofu's cool; tempeh can die.
Duuuude. You're an old-timer.
Eeeeeeexcellent. :)>>>
you're just now being recognized? I guess I thought you had already gotten it - well, congrats anyway!
wow, how did it take this long for your superstardom to be recognised...??
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S fb!
congrats! chunky mint madness is almost as awesome as you.
about time!!! congrats
I'm gonna try using matcha for my cookies too!!
Congratulations! I always enjoy reading your recipe reviews. I hope we get to meet up at some point since you are in L.A.
congrats! chunky mint madness is almost as awesome as you.
I disagree. Chunky Mint Madness IS BETTER THAN EVERYTHING.
congrats :) tempeh can die! LOL I agree
Don't be a tempeh hater! Congratulations anyway though. ;)
as so many others have said....about bloody time!! Congrats!
yay! congrats! good idea w/ the matcha...I usually use a mix of blueberry juice and turmeric to make green, but matcha sounds easier and would probably add some good taste.
congrats. yeah, i totally thought you had already gotten thing, i was thinking ths was an old one but since there were only 12 replies i thought i should check.
Yay! So well deserved, I love your reviews-I think we have similar tastes and I can always trust what you have to say.
#1 Cooking secret/tip? when in doubt, follow the directions.
Tempeh, tofu or seitan? Seitan. tofu's cool; tempeh can die.
LOL! Thanks for the giggles.
yay! I have always liked you, but have a new-found love for you because of the bOOb thread. :)
My #1 cooking secret is from experience -_- I was always skeptical of the literal directions...
l2a, I think it's the bOOb thread that garnered me superstardom. or we'll just say it is.


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SAVE THE FROGS! in Mexico - November 2012
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Mexico is one of the 17 megadiverse countries, occupying fifth place among the richest countries in amphibian fauna with around 373 described species. Of these, 249 (66%) are endemic, living only in Mexico. 58% of the total species protected either nationally or internationally. Among the principal threats to the Mexican amphibians are habitat loss, contamination, infectious diseases, overharvesting for pet trade and global changes. Another threat to the Mexican amphibians is the lack of education about amphibians in the general public, as well as a lack of information on their ecology and conservation status. We can't protect what we don't know; so our mission is to increase the knowledge of Mexican amphibians by generating scientific information and by spreading the knowledge to all people about what amphibians are and why they are important for us. To change this inertia, SAVE THE FROGS! along with Mexican researchers and agencies are working on projects to generate information on Mexican amphibians and strategies to prevent their decline and extinction.
In October 2014, Dr. Victor H. Luja won a Seed Grant by Amphibian Specialist Group and the Amphibian Survival Alliance with the Project entitled "Environmental Education for the Conservation of Amphibians and Their Habitat in 5 Rural Communities in Nayarit, Western Mexico". In November, Dr. Luja performed the first activity of the grant, giving a presentation to Cora children in Santa Teresa, Del Nayar Municipality, Nayarit, México and showing a photographic exposition of Amphibians of Nayarit.
SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger spent the eight days in Chiapas, Mexico meeting with amphibian biologists and politicians and introducing them to SAVE THE FROGS!. The Mexicans were extremely interested in our work and we expect a lot of Save The Frogs Day activity in Mexico this year! Gracias to ZooMat and the Municipality of Berriozabal for sponsoring Dr. Kriger's trip to Mexico. Gracias to Victor Luja, Luis Canseco and Berenice Garcia for all their help putting the trip together. And gracias to all the Mexican biologists for their enthusiasm!
Download the free mp3 of Dr. Kriger's 45 minute presentation to 200 scientists at the biennial conference of the Mexican Society of Herpetologists (Sociedad Herpetologica Mexicana) in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas. There were many undergraduates, graduate researchers and professors in attendance, and they were extremely excited about SAVE THE FROGS -- after the talk Dr. Kriger signed autographs and took photos with our new fans for 45 minutes!
"Ola me gusto mucho tu presentacion que diste aqui en Chiapas en el Congreso de Herpetologia. Saludos!"
-- Biologist Kymberli Rodriguez
While in Mexico, Dr. Kriger met the Mayor of Berriozabal, a small city with a large appreciation for amphibians. The Mayor awarded Dr. Kriger "Distinguished Citizen" of the town and Dr. Kriger gave a speech to 200 kids who awaited him in the town hall with frog posters. In April 2012 the town held Save The Frogs Day events during Mexico's concurrent Amphibians Week, and we can expect a lot more activity in coming years. Berriozabal is adjacent to the Reserva La Pera, important amphibian habitat.
These undergraduates from UNICACH took Dr. Kriger out looking for frogs near Berriozabal:
Thanks to Luis Oliver, the first biologist to ever take Dr. Kriger looking for frogs! In early 2003, the two went into the desert outside of Zapotitlan de Salinas, Puebla to look for tadpoles of Hyla arenicolor. It was great to reconnect at the conference!
On January 25th, 2014 SAVE THE FROGS! Advisory Committee Member Dr. Victor H. Luja in collaboration with his family (Dra. Antalia González-Abraham, Alanya and Amaya, his daughters) participated in the festival of the Día Mundial de la Educación Ambiental, celebrated in Tepic City, Nayarit. Mexico. The event was organized by the Gobierno del Estado de Nayarit, Secretaría del Medio Ambiente and Consejo Estatal de Educación Ambiental. The Luja family ran an informational stand with SAVE THE FROGS! educational material, photos of amphibians of Nayarit and a powerpoint presentation about the importance of frog conservation. Dr. Luja gave an interview for local media in order to improve the knowledge of the amphibians as well as announcing the 2014 Save The Frogs Day events that he and its family will coordinate.
This is an endemic species that is known from scattered localities in western Mexico in the states of Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco and Michoacan. There is no direct information on the habitat and ecology of this species, although it is likely to be associated with semi-deciduous forest. It presumably breeds by direct development.
This frog was near Berriozabal, Reserva la Pera, Chiapas.
This frog was near Berriozabal, Reserva la Pera, Chiapas. If you know what species this is, please contact us.
This species is known from the Atlantic slopes of the Sierra Madre Oriental from central Nuevo Leon to central Veracruz, Mexico. Other populations occur in southern Veracruz, north-central Oaxaca and northern Chiapas. It inhabits cloud forest, and is frequently associated with bromeliads or elephant-ear plants. It can sometimes be found on the ground, in bushes, or on small plants. It is a stream-breeding amphibian. A major threat to this species is habitat loss and degradation arising from agricultural development and logging. IUCN: near threatened (NT); population trend: decreasing.
This frog was near Berriozabal, Reserva la Pera, Chiapas:
This Mexican endemic species occurs in the Sierra Madre Occidental from southern Durango and the Sierra Madre Oriental from southwestern Tamaulipas southward to the Cordillera Volcánica and the Sierra Madre del Sur in Guerrero, Mexico. It is found at elevations of about 910-2,900m. It is found in mesquite-grassland, scrub forests and pine-oak forest. It has been recorded in bromeliads on pine trees. It breeds in shallow pools, ponds, and slow moving streams. Egg masses are laid in loose clumps attached to vegetation in shallow water. There are no known threats to this species.
This Mexican endemic subspecies is known from the middle of the Baja California Peninsula south to the Cape region. This species occurs only in the isolated desert oases and mountain arroyos of the state of Baja California Sur. It breeds on sallow ponds. The major threats are the overexploitation of freshwater sources and the introduction of aquatic exotic species (bullfrog, tilapia, crayfish).
This frog was near Berriozabal, Reserva la Pera, Chiapas.
Conference: Amphibians of Baja: Do you know them? Baja, in northwestern Mexico, is almost totally a desert. Nevertheless, some surprising amphibians have adapted to the hostile conditions of water scarcity and extreme temperatures. Few people know them, and few people know the threats that these unique animals face: habitat destruction, exotic species, and infectious diseases. This conference and photographic exhibition was held on Save The Frogs Day Friday April 29, 2011 at 17:00 in Centro Cultural La Paz, at La Paz, BCS. Mexico. Featured presentation and photographs by SAVE THE FROGS! Advisory Committee Member Dr. Victor H. Luja, a local expert in amphibians of Baja.
With the objective of spreading the relevance of amphibian conservation, visitors of the Chiapas' regional zoo "Miguel Álvarez del Toro" (ZooMAT), in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico celebrated the Leap Day 2012. Among the activities, Biol. Jerónimo Domínguez Laso (Director ZooMAT) and Biol. Mayra Alonso Ramos gave an introductory talk to 100 kids and adults about amphibians and why to conserve them. A photographic collection "Anfibios Mexicanos" was on display.
In April 2012, scientists, teachers and students meet in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico in the first National Meeting of Amphibians. During two days they were presented papers on ecology, management and amphibian conservation. SAVE THE FROGS! Advisory Committee Member Dr. Victor Luja participated with the work Save The Frogs! Translating Science Into Action, helping to spread the message and work of Save the Frogs to the Mexican community. Dr. Luja also participate in the 2nd photographic collection of Mexican Amphibians.
SAVE THE FROGS! Advisory Committee Member Dr. Victor Luja at a breeding pond of Spea multiplicata and Hyla arenicolor threatened by urbanization. Sierra de Guadalupe, Estado de Mexico.
A ranchero of an isolated community called Las Animas in the Baja California Sur desert that helped SAVE THE FROGS! Advisory Committee Member Dr. Victor Luja catch some frogs for chytrid sampling:
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Los integrantes del Voluntariado Ambiental Turístico tuvieron la iniciativa de conformar "LAS ECORANAS" durante los eventos de la semana cultural de la Unidad Académica de Turismo (18 Abril 2013). ¡Gracias por su entusiasmo muchachos!
On March 21, 2013, SAVE THE FROGS! Advisory Committee Member Dr. Victor H. Luja gave a presentation to the group: "Voluntariado Ambiental Turístico" coordinated by Professor Rafael Gutierrez of the Universidad Autonoma de Nayarit. The event was held in SECTUR (Secrataría de Turismo) offices in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. 30 people attended the talk with great interest to replicate it around the region.
And send it to the teachers you know...right-click to download the PDF.
"Cuando salvamos las ranas, estamos protegiendo toda nuestra fauna, nuestros ecosistemas y los seres humanos."
-- Dr. Kerry Kriger
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Good Design at a Good Price
Good design doesn't have to cost the earth, nor should a quality fitting garment. Here at T Cycling, our mission is to create beautiful performance cycling apparel at a cost that does not break the bank. Based in London, UK, we have spent painstakingly long hours perfecting the designs of our launch lineup. Not only that, but we have been extensively testing our samples with some pretty tough sportives including London to Paris in 24 hours (280 miles in the saddle), London Revolution and the London Triathlon. We also have people testing our Tri Suits at upcoming Iron Man events so we can thoroughly ensure quality and fit it just right for you.
We have been working tirelessly with our manufacturers to make sure that the best material combinations are being used to create the best compromise between comfort and fit. If you take a look in the descriptions below we will give you a breakdown of the materials used.
Performance Long Sleeve Jersey - NEW ITEM
We listened good and hard in the recent survey, so here it is, our new Long Sleeve Jersey! If we sell out of all the Early Bird versions (25) we will release matching colours to the short sleeve jerseys.
The Jerseys feature the same 3 pocket with extra zip pocket design as the short sleeve jersey.
If you have already pledged, simply add the extra amount to your pledge, then message us so we can make a note against your pledge.
T Cycling Cap - NEW ITEM
Professional Racing Jerseys
We have spent a lot of time experimenting with different materials and combinations of materials to try and make what we personally feel is one of the comfiest jerseys we personally have tried on.
The side panels and sleeves are made from 90 GSM Italian made Kite Fabric, which is Super Breathable, Anti Bacterial, Lightweight and Moisture Wicking. It is also UPF25+ to help protect you from UV rays when cycling.
The main part of the jersey is made from 130 GSM Italian made Ventilare Fabric, which is Breathable, Lightweight and Anti Bacterial. It has a UPF35+ rating which should go a long way towards helping protect your skin when cycling. Obviously, we highly recommend the use of sunscreen when cycling.
All our jerseys have a racing profile 3 pocket design. We also thought we would add a fourth integrated zip-up pocket into the 3 pocket design for your valuables, we know how easy it is to accidentally flick out your credit card whilst accessing your pockets. We made the zip of the pocket reflective, just to add a little safety feature into the design for while your riding in low light.
The Range
Professional Racing Bib Shorts
Our Bib Shorts are made from a compression material which has a mix of 80% Polyester and 20% Spandex. It is Breathable, Anti Bacterial, Quick Drying and Moisture Wicking. It is also UPF25+ to help protect you from UV rays when cycling.
They also feature a Premium Gel Pad which is far superior to any foam insert most bib shorts come with.
The Range
Professional Tri Suits
Our Tri Suits are made from a compression material which has a mix of 80% Polyester and 20% Spandex. It is Breathable, Anti Bacterial, Quick Drying and Moisture Wicking. It is also UPF25+ to help protect you from UV rays when competing or training.
We set out to make our products available for cyclists of all shapes and sizes. People should never be held back from taking part in a sport that they enjoy because premium brands do not cater for them. Take a look at our sizing chart below! Don't worry too much about getting measured up right now, we will be sending out a details form once the Kickstarter campaign has completed.
All measurements are in centimeters and are measured unstretched
All measurements are in centimeters and are measured unstretched
All measurements are in centimeters and are measured unstretched
The Price
By cutting out a lot of the unnecessary overheads by selling direct to our customers. It means we have been able to offer a price to you that we hope you think is truly remarkable for a premium performance product. Not only that, but for the early backers, we have some brilliant extra offers for backing us.
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Our product designs are finalised and our manufacturers are awaiting our order. As soon as we get the green light with KICKSTARTER funding we will commence the order. Production time is up to 8 weeks, then one week for order fulfilment and delivery – meaning you will receive your order in December.
Communication with our backers will be 100% clear and transparent, we have total accountability for delivery this project and have many social-media channels from which to ensure this happens. Customer service is critical to the success of our brand launch.
You can rest assured that with your pledge and a successful campaign we will be able to fund production of our entire range, ship these by a set date and start our journey of inspiring more women to ride.
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We experimentally demonstrate an approach to create reconfigurable plasmonic devices in which the geometry of the device can be changed dramatically. The specific embodiment we present utilizes eutectic gallium indium (EGaIn), a metal that is liquid at room temperature, which is injected into or withdrawn from channels encapsulated by a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) bullseye mold fabricated on a gold coated substrate. Using terahertz (THz) time-domain spectroscopy, we measure the enhanced transmission properties of a single subwavelength aperture surrounded by differing numbers of concentric annular EGaIn rings. The results obtained from different device geometries, with either a single or multiple rings, are performed using a single device, demonstrating true reconfigurability. We explain the properties of the observed temporal waveforms using a simple time-domain model. This represents, we believe, a first step in developing more complex reconfigurable plasmonic devices.
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Tomorrow, Tony Blair is set to speak to Britain's Iraq Inquiry, which has been set up to review Britain's policies before and after the war. Sir Christopher Meyer will likely be following the hearing intently. He was the U.K.'s Ambassador to the U.S. when planes slammed into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. As Ambassador, Sir Christopher played a crucial role during the chaotic events leading to the invasion of Afghanistan. Even more difficult was the behind-the-scenes navigation between President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair as America rapidly shifted its focus to Iraq. Sir Christopher shares his unique perspective, and talks about England's current public hearings into the run-up to that war.
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New trends in the automobile industry are changing what car buyers can expect in the future
Significant changes are going on under the calm surface of the automobile industry. The calm is deceiving. The automobile industry is undergoing major changes to the appearance of our cars, to products used for propulsion, to the ever widening use of electronics in our vehicles and, last but not least, the way cars are being sold to the consumer with bench warrants.
These trends in the automobile industry are not all new. Many of them have been underway for years. They happened and are still happening mainly unnoticed by the public and by some industry forces as well.
Several factors are driving the trends in the automobile industry, such as:
• Regulations affecting gas consumption
• Regulations to reduce harmful emissions
• Increased use of electronics in the operation and control of cars
• Increasing consumer demand for more and better entertainment features by consumers
• Consumers changing buying behavior.
On first sight, it would appear that mandatory compliance with stricter pollution control and gas consumption standards in the United States and in other countries worldwide spurns the most significant changes. But that is not necessarily so. True, new and stricter regulations for automobiles make cars more expensive to produce. Stricter requirements for combustion engines most often mean costlier production methods.
However, some of the other trends affecting the car industry have much more severe and long-lasting implications for car manufacturers than regulatory requirements.
Changing consumer behavior
One of the most important among these is the change in consumer demands. As the driver of a car, you certainly noticed that more and more cars, it is difficult to differentiate a Mercedes from a Lexus in traffic or from afar. With the differentiation between cars waning, consumers are increasingly shedding their preferences for cars from their favorite manufacturer. Just like looking for the best deals, they use purchase price, repair statistics and electronic equipment to determine which make and model to purchase. Buyer loyalty is on its way out when it comes to automobiles.
These days makes of cars meet very high-quality standards of manufacture. Domestic cars caught up with foreign makes, even exceeding them.
Electronic equipment in automobiles, especially modern entertainment, and Internet connectivity, is the other major factor in the ever-changing trends in the automobile industry. Car buyers of today expect their new car to have the latest and best electronic equipment standard without having to pay an exorbitant extra price.
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REST APIs and REST itself shaped a new generation of web and mobile applications. These new stateful applications bring back a lot of amazing capabilities, but also plenty of old forgotten problems. In this presentation, Pau will analyze APIs from the consumer point of view. Implementing REST can help teams working together, but clients have to be taken in consideration. From this presentation, you will learn what things you should factor into your API design in order to make it as easy as possible for clients to use your API. If you are consuming APIs, Pau's talk will give you a lot of practical insights about overcoming common challenges associated with API consumption.
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P&WC Launches New Engine Diagnostic Tool for PW200 Engine Family at Heli-Expo 2012
HELI-EXPO, DALLAS, TEXAS--(Marketwire - Feb. 12, 2012) - Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) today officially launched an online engine diagnostic tool, powered by SpotLight® from CaseBank Technologies, Inc. (Casebank), for its PW200 engine. The announcement was made at Helicopter Association International's HELI-EXPO 2012. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX).
The diagnostic tool provides proactive diagnostics and troubleshooting to deliver speedy service solutions for operators and service providers. The tool leverages P&WC's decades of in-service experience and operating data to quickly identify issues and recommend service solutions.
Because it's online, the diagnostic tool is available around the clock, seven days a week and from wherever a customer has computer access. The tool is also collaborative, giving customers the ability to connect with their other locations as required and to P&WC's industry-leading CFirst centre which is always open to provide advice and service solutions. The diagnostic tool is provided free of charge to customers who subscribe to PW200 Maintenance Manuals.
"The engine diagnostic tool for our PW200 engines is yet another example of how P&WC continues to anticipate the needs of our global customer base and continues to provide the best value in the industry," said Raffaele Virgili, Vice President, Customer Service, P&WC.
"We are honoured that P&WC has once again selected our SpotLight technology to deliver their diagnostic support, and confident that this dependable tool will provide easy access and speedy results that will help operators and service providers improve their first time success rates of unplanned repairs," said Tony O'Hara, CEO of CaseBank.
The new engine diagnostic tool is also available for P&WC's PW100 and PW300 engine families.
P&WC has delivered 3,400 PW200 engines in 12 models. These engines have recorded 5 million hours of flight and currently operate in 68 countries. Come and see us at HELI-EXPO 2012, booth number 3317. Interested operators are invited to drop by P&WC's booth to speak with a customer service representative.
PW200: Powering Most of the World's Light-Twin Helicopters
The PW200 is regarded as the industry's benchmark engine for the new generation of light-twin helicopters ranging from 500 shp to 800 shp. Helicopters powered by the PW200 are employed in a number of applications and enjoy strong demand in emergency medical services, utility, law enforcement and general business. The PW200 is simple in its operation, with only three major rotating components and a modular design that enables easy maintenance.
PW210: Giving Flight to a New Generation of Aircraft
The new PW210 engine has been developed to meet market demand in the 1,000 shp range. The PW210 is shaping a new generation of large single and intermediate-to-medium twin-engine helicopters raising the bar in terms of operating performance in its class. Certified in 2011, the PW210S model will power Sikorsky's new S-76D helicopter. Another model, the PW210A has been selected to power the new AgustaWestland AW169 helicopter in the 4.5 ton class.
About SpotLight® from CaseBank Technologies, Inc.
SpotLight® is an application developed and owned by CaseBank, based in Mississauga, Ontario, specializing in the creation of practical and reliable guided diagnostic and maintenance data analysis software solutions for Fortune 1000 companies such as P&WC. SpotLight delivers global experience to every user's fingertips, during troubleshooting, to improve first time success rates of system and equipment repairs during unplanned maintenance.
About Pratt & Whitney Canada
Founded in 1928, and a global leader in aerospace, Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is shaping the future of business aviation with dependable, high-technology engines. Every second, a P&WC-powered aircraft takes off or lands somewhere in the world. P&WC's engines, with close to 600 million hours in the air, are the industry benchmark for innovative design, dispatch reliability, operating economics and easy maintenance. P&WC is firmly committed to ensuring that its products are designed, produced and operated while minimizing environmental impacts throughout their life cycle.
There are currently more than 49,000 engines in service on more than 28,000 aircraft operated by some 10,200 operators in 200 countries. The most extensive support network in the industry, which includes more than 30 company-owned and designated service facilities, supports this global fleet.
P&WC has been taking front-line services to the next level with its Customer First Centre (CFirst). CFirst brings together a multidisciplinary and multilingual support team to resolve issues so that customers can return to service quickly. CFirst handles more than 120,000 contacts every year.
Based in Longueuil, Quebec (Canada), P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). UTC is a diversified company providing high-technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries.
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