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Dual Energy examinations provide answers for a wide range of diagnostic challenges. With Siemens SOMATOM® CT scanners, you receive excellent Dual Energy images at equal, or often lower dose levels compared to conventional CT examinations. This makes Dual Energy a valid modality for many types of patients and a wide variety of clinical questions. That's what True Dual Energy is about.
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Dual Energy from Siemens Healthineers – True Dual Energy – offers crisp image quality with no extra radiation dose. In addition, Dual Energy CT offers you clinical information beyond morphology and allows you to highlight, characterize, quantify, and differentiate the material in your scans. Here are three examples:
Optimum Contrast for sharper image contrast
Optimum Contrast is an intelligent method that changes the blending ratio of low and high energy data on a pixel-by-pixel basis, depending on the corresponding Hounsfield units (CT numbers). For higher CT numbers, which occur in regions of high iodine concentration, larger proportions of the image are taken from low tube energy data. As a result, areas of contrast enhancement are accentuated.
Monoenergetic imaging for reducing metal artifacts
With Monoenergetic imaging, metal artifacts can be reduced in both Single Source and Dual Source Dual Energy data. Select the energy level at which implants, clamps, or screws will have the smallest impact on image quality and get unsurpassed scan results.
Electron density and effective atomic number maps in one examination
The attenuation of X-ray, next to others, depends on the electron density and the effective atomic number. Both parameters are characteristic for different materials. Thus syngo.CT DE Rho/Z may aid in the differentiation and characterization of different tissues in the body.
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Only with Siemens Healthineers' SOMATOM CT scanners, you get all advantages of True Dual Energy imaging with no dose penalty in either Single Source or Dual Source Dual Energy scans. With the latest dose reduction techniques, such as the Tin Filter, ADMIRE, and CARE Dose4D™, you will find the right dose level for generating valuable diagnostic information at the best possible image quality.
Following the ALARA principle, Siemens Healthineers has introduced Dual Energy scan modes that utilize all available dose reduction techniques – such as CARE Dose4D™ for real-time mA modulation and SAFIRE/ADMIRE, to reduce the mA created by iterative reconstruction.
Dose reduction in Dual Spiral Dual Energy
In the Dual Spiral Dual Energy scan mode, two consecutive spiral scans are performed at approximately one-half the dose so that you can be certain of compliance with the ALARA principle.
Dose reduction in TwinBeam Dual Energy
TwinBeam Dual Energy consist of a regular 120 kV spectrum filtered by different material. As it is a normal spiral scan all dose reduction features can be applied, such as Care Dose4D™ and/or SAFIRE¹ /ADMIRE². The TwinBeam Dual Energy technique does not have any dose penalty, thus it always follows the ALARA principle.
Dose reduction in Dual Source Dual Energy
SOMATOM Force and SOMATOM Drive with its Tin Filters further established Dual Energy as a dose-neutral technology. The Tin Filters filters out unnecessary photons from the high-energy X-ray tube. It permits the use of Dual Energy in daily practice at a dose comparable to a conventional 120-kV scan, with optimal spectra separation for excellent Dual Energy data quality.
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Every patient is different. But True Dual Energy offers you dedicated protocols and evaluation software applications for virtually all patients and a wide range of clinical questions.
Even for difficult patient conditions
You can use Siemens Healthineers' Dual Energy with all Single Source CTs ranging from SOMATOM Scope Power, SOMATOM Perspective, and SOMATOM Definition AS family to SOMATOM Definition Edge. In addition, with SOMATOM Definition Flash, SOMATOM Drive, and SOMATOM Force you get the outstanding Dual Source CT.
Compliance with the ALARA principle allows you to tap the advantages of Dual Energy with a very wide range of patients – including children as well as older, obese and fragile patients. On top of that, optimized scan protocols let you scan at low contrast agent dose and flow rate.
Wide range of applications for fast, definitive answers
Thanks to an ever-growing spectrum of applications, True Dual Energy helps you find fast and confident answers to a wide range of clinical questions – from lung nodes to brain hemorrhage, from perfusion defects in the heart to the evaluation of the malignancy of tumor lesions.
1In clinical practice, the use of SAFIRE may reduce CT patient dose depending on the clinical task, patient size, anatomical location, and clinical practice. A consultation with a radiologist and a physicist should be made to determine the appropriate dose to obtain diagnostic image quality for the particular clinical task. The following test method was used to determine a 54 to 60% dose reduction when using the SAFIRE reconstruction software. Noise, CT numbers, homogeneity, low-contrast resolution and high contrast resolution were assessed in a Gammex 438 phantom. Low dose data reconstructed with SAFIRE showed the same image quality compared to full dose data based on this test. Data on file.
2Image quality as defined by low contrast detectability using a model observer method for evaluation. Equivalent low contrast detectability can be achieved with 80% to 85% less dose using ADMIRE at highest strength level for thin (0.6 mm) reconstruction slices in measured and simulated body and head phantoms for low contrast objects with different contrasts. See ADMIRE data sheet for further information.
In clinical practice, the use of ADMIRE may reduce CT patient dose depending on the clinical task, patient size, anatomical location, and clinical practice. A consultation with a radiologist and a physicist should be made to determine the appropriate dose to obtain diagnostic image quality for the particular clinical task.


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Sadly the blueberries used for this cake weren't from our blueberry bush, which we've had for about 3 years and it's never given us a single berry! I keep reading that we need at least 2 different plants so they can pollinate each other, so it looks like we'll need to get a little friend for our sad little blueberry bush.
Anyway, I love cakes with a crunchy topping, so I used a basic cake recipe and then topped it with a nutty crumble topping – it went down a treat! It would be great served as a pudding with cream or custard too!
I used fresh blueberries but I'm sure you could use frozen ones, especially as they're only £1 at Tesco's at the moment!
- Makes: 16 squares
- You will need: an 8 or 9 inch square tin, lined with greaseproof paper
- Oven temperature: Gas mark 4/350°F/180°C
- Cooking time: 40-50 minutes
- 15g (2 Tablespoons) plain flour
- 35g (3 Tablespoons) soft brown sugar
- 50g (3 Tablespoons) butter/Stork
- 50g rolled porridge oats
- 40g mixed nuts, chopped
- 175g butter
- 150g light muscavado sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 175g plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 200g (1 box) blueberries, washed and dried
- Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4/350°F/180°C.
- First make the topping: by putting all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until you have a lumpy crumble. Set aside.
- Then make the cake: by putting the butter and sugar into the food processor and whizzing until creamy and it is light in colour. Then add the eggs, flour and baking powder and whizz until well combined.
- Spread the cake mixture into your tin, then scatter the blueberries on top. Top with the crumble then press down slightly.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 40-50 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin and then cut into 16 squares.


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Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Winterfeld wish to announce their marriage.
Heather Erin Bradeen, daughter of Cindy and Martin Kane of Ringsted and the late Steven A. Bradeen and Benjamin Winterfeld, son of Gary Winterfeld of Ogden and Lorrie and Jeff Lockrem of Nevada were married in Brookside Park, Ames on May 15, 2013.
Officiating at the wedding was Pastor Eric France, friend of the family. After honeymooning in Florida, the couple resides in Ames.
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Forecasting a mega-trend before it hits is like knowing next week's stock quotes, an open invitation to financial success. Intel on what lies in wait around the corner would certainly make business less precarious. In the on-premise segment, one trend that's now firmly entrenched on both coasts and headed inland is Tiki drinks.
They're joyful concoctions, colorful and brimming with tropical appeal. Tiki drinks include such stalwart classics as the Zombie, Mai Tai, Blue Hawaiian, Hurricane, Scorpion, Planter's Punch and the Vicious Virgin. Wildly popular in the 1930s and 1940s, Tiki drinks were featured at Polynesian restaurants and South Pacific-themed bars. After World War II, they slowly faded into obscurity, losing ground to cocktail lounges and trendy eateries.
Fortunately, these tall kitschy treats have returned to popularity. Part of their allure must be chalked up to nostalgia and an exotic/escapism quality, which they possess in spades. Tiki specialties are also season-proof. The Zombie, for example, is an equally appropriate drink for ringing in the New Year and toasting the arrival of monsoons.
That these drinks are predicated on rum will serve only to fan their popularity. Classically structured Tiki recipes often call for a wide assortment of rum types, underscoring their island upbringings and inseparable connection with the sea. As Tiki-icon Don The Beachcomber often professed, "What one rum can't do, three can."
Not only are they delicious, Tiki drinks needn't be priced through the roof to yield big profits. They're an unpretentious slice of 20th-century mixology loaded with recession-busting possibilities.
Tiki Tips
If you're looking for tips on how to start making some Tiki Madness of your own, the following items distinguish these drinks from the masses.
• Rum, Glorious Rum — Its engaging personality makes rum ideally cast as the heart and soul of Tiki. Whereas vodka looks to assimilate and go unnoticed in cocktails, rum always makes a lasting impression. Part of its immense popularity also lies in its diversity. They're produced in scores of exotic places around the globe in a broad range of styles — from clear, dry and light-bodied to dark, full-bodied and full-flavored.
Tiki recipes often feature a balance of both light and dark rums. Heavy rums are typically distilled in pot, or alembic, stills. Heavy is an unfortunate label; it gives the impression that they are dense and chewy. In fact, heavy rums are aromatic and loaded with flavoring agents (congeners). Light rums are usually distilled in column or continuous stills. Their light bodies and crisp, clean palates make them highly mixable.
The recent proliferation of quality flavored rums have thrown open the creative floodgates and a boon to drink making. Having the option of dashing some mango, pineapple, banana or any one of the many flavored light rums has greatly expanded the mixologist's repertoire.
• Juice Foundation — Tiki drinks are invariably tall and erected on a sturdy foundation of fruit juice. Traditionally, these recipes call for a balanced blend of citrus juice — lemon, lime, orange and, to a lesser extent, grapefruit — and exotic, tropically sourced fruit juice, such as pineapple, mango, papaya and guava. Balance of flavor is a critical component in these drinks, which is why many classic recipes are inordinately complex with exacting measurements.
• Modifier Magic — Another reason why Tiki recipes tend to be long and involved is their reliance on using interesting and often exotic ingredients as modifiers. Even when used in exceedingly small doses, products such as orange flower water, rose water, orgeat, falernum, coconut milk, fresh mint and a broad assortment of bitters, play an integral role in achieving the desired result. Tiki drinks also often are sweetened with simple syrup, which may be referred to as rock candy syrup, gomme syrup or more generically as bar syrup. They're all the same animal.
• Presentation — The choice of glassware is an important marketing consideration. Conventional wisdom contends that the better a drink looks and the better people look drinking it, the better the drink will sell.
Serving a Mai Tai, Zombie or Hurricane in a plain, nondescript glass is like displaying a magnificent painting in a cardboard frame. These tall attractive drinks are invariably served with ice and deserve to be presented in tall, equally attractive glasses. The glass you choose should be have minimum capacity of 14 ounces, although those with 16-ounce capacities offer more latitude when it comes to garnishing and adding a few creative twists.
There exists a large array of classic glasses from which to choose — everything from Tiki gods and hula girls to coconut shells, Menehune and winged dragons.
• Tip to the Pros — One cautionary note, Tiki drinks are notoriously potent and often falling within the "one per customer" category. Reducing their alcohol content makes good sense as society now takes a dimmer view of serving overly potent libations than it did back in the day.


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Beach Party Hot
Temperatures get really high this summer thanks to the hottest game you have ever played! There is no better way to spend a summer day than at the beach, so join the neverending fun and play Beach Party Hot slot. Offering 5 reels, 10 paylines and a generous Scatter symbol, Beach Party Hot will keep you on the edge of your seat while waiting for another big win to come.
Game rules
- All wins are paid for combinations of the same symbol on active line, from left to right, except SCATTER, which pays at any position on the reels
- On active line only higher win is paid
The theoretical return to player for this game is 96.24%.


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E-mail Lists for Economics Lecturers
The Economics Network maintains an announcement list for use by academic teachers of economics. This list carries our monthly Economics Update newsletter and a few other announcements.
A very active US-based discussion list for economics educators, practically oriented towards the teaching of the subject.
edineb (Education in Economics and Business)
EDINEB seeks to network colleagues involved in educational innovations in economics and business including development of technologies, learning methodologies and tools appropriate to curricula with an orientation to problem solving or professional practice.
For teachers and lecturers interested in curriculum issues affecting the teaching, learning and assessment of economics, business, and related subjects at KS4, A level, and GNVQ in schools and colleges, and in introductory courses at university.
See Also: Resources For Economists: Mailing Lists classified by JEL category.
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ICD-9 code 018 for Miliary tuberculosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -TUBERCULOSIS (010-018).
Requires fifth digit. See beginning of section 010-018 for codes and definitions.
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HEALTHCON Regional 2020 daily wrap-up day 2.
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Today we are doing a Stamper's Dream blog hop with the dream team, and other crafty friends of the store! I used the Viva la Verve! June Week 1 sketch to help with the design of my card. And I used the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger: Cosmopolitan Neopolitan as inspiration...the colors were just perfect for what I wanted to create!! Here is what I created!
Stamps: JustRite Stampers (Fancy Labels & Just Because Mini Sentiments sets)
Laurie Schmidlin
Amy Sheffer
Denise Marzec
Tosh Leyendekker
Mona Pendleton
Cindy Lawrence
Silke Ledlow
Arlene Cuevas
Charmaine Ikach
Mariana Grigsby
Lea Lawson- YOU ARE HERE!!
Joan Ervin
Teresa Kline
Jeanne Streiff
Kellie Fortin
Christina Fischer
Jo Thompson
I hope that you have a super fun time hopping along! I know that I am excited to sit down with a cup of coffee and see what everyone has created!! ♥♥♥
Until later,
~Lea L.


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Check out the first script review of Alfonso Cuarón's Gravity! The Breaking Dawn screenwriter says they're not looking to tone down the sex scenes and vampire childbirth. Get a first look at Rihanna on the set of Battleship! Spoilers ahoy!
Captain America:
Director Joe Johnston explained most of the links to other Marvel movies will be minor mentions and Easter eggs that only devoted fans will notice, which suggests it'll be more like Iron Man than the sometimes overstuffed Iron Man 2 in this respect:
There are links between all the Marvel films, mostly ones that only the fans will pick up on. We have several subtle references to certain elements in Thor, but since Captain America is a period picture taking place in the 40's, there are fewer opportunities for contemporary links to the rest of the Marvel universe. We can, however, create events in our story that will be paid off in Avengers and other Marvel pictures.
A length script review is out for Alfonso Cuarón's science fiction film. Keep in mind this is for a November 2009 draft of the script, so a lot may have changed, but a lot of the basics are probably still in place. In short, the movie is about Ryan Stone (the Angelina Jolie/Scarlett Johansson/Blake Lively part) and Matt Kowalski (the Robert Downey, Jr. part), two astronauts who are out in space making repairs to the shuttle when a Russian explosion destroys the craft, killing their fellow astronauts inside. Stone and Kowalski have to get to the International Space Station while they still have air, but Kowalski quickly realizes he has to sacrifice himself to give Stone a chance at survival.
The script reviewer is fairly sure the movie unfolds in real time, and in fact the entire movie might be one long continuous shot, which would pretty much be the most daunting technical challenge ever. (So exactly the sort of thing Cuarón would want to do.) The reviewer says the draft has its problems, but there's definitely a great movie to be made out of this. Check out the link for the full review. [ScriptShadow]
Transformers 3:
Here are a couple set videos from the latest filming in Hammond, Indiana. Unfortunately, an extra was critically injured during filming on Wednesday. It's not clear how this will affect filming. [DJ Bigtyme Beats via TFLAMB]
Twilight - Breaking Dawn:
For all those hoping the final Twilight movie will deliver on all the crazy vampire/human sex and childbirth in the novel, consider this very good news. Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg addressed both issues, starting with the sex, which she believes will be plenty racy:
"That doesn't mean that one has to see it all, but you do want that [eroticism]. With the birth scene as well, I just don't know that you have to tone it down. If you really look at the books, how much are you really seeing? I think [the movies] might wind up being saucier than the book because you're actually seeing skin-on-skin and the horror of the birth scenes. We're not shying away from it."
In the same article she addressed where the two parts of the movie will be split up. She said the split will be somewhere between Bella's time as a human newlywed and and as a vampire parent, so that the halves of the movie focus on these two parts of her life. [Hollywood Life]
And then there's the question of the birth of Edward and Bella's baby, Renesmee:
We're working on it to be as intense as it is in the book. I don't think it's about the amount of blood you show. It's about the intensity of it. It's on their faces. It's all from Bella's point of view when you're seeing what's going. It should feel visceral. I think it's going to be pretty intense."
Here's the first photos of Rihanna - sorry, sorry, Commodore Rihanna - on the set of Battleship, the adaptation of the Hasbro games in which battleships fight aliens. [Rihanna Daily via FilmDrunk]
Co-director Greg Strause summed up the movie, and what to expect from the next trailer:
"We have a character drama that plays out in this claustrophobic space. Whenever we do leave the space, we have huge shots. The teaser [trailer] is the big, epic, visual side of it. When you see the next trailer, you'll get a sense of the claustrophobic, character side."
The movie doesn't come out for another two and a half months, but talks are reportedly already heating up for a sequel. There's no details yet on what the sequel might involve, but this apparent studio confidence suggests they're pretty confident in the film's success. (Or at least in its ability to recoup its minuscule budget.) [ShockTillYouDrop]
Here's a new poster for the Mexico-set alien infestation movie. [Fangoria]
A bunch of new promo pics have been released: [Fangoria]
In this interview with the always swoon-worthy Joshua Jackson, he questions how invested Peter will become in alternate Olivia before he figures out the truth, and then he offers his own fan theory on where he'd like to see the show go. He also addresses the most awkward Comic Con question ever: [Zap2It] Click to view
The press release for "Olivia" confirms Amy Madigan will be in it as Olivia's mother Marilyn, along with Andre Reyo as Henry. Here's the short synopsis: [SpoilerTV]
After the extraordinary turn of events that shockingly left an imprisoned Olivia "over there," she fights to find her way home. Meanwhile, Peter and Walter try to move on with their lives unknowingly alongside alternate Olivia.
And here's another batch of promo pics for the new season: [SpoilerTV]
Doctor Who:
Steven Moffat strongly implied there won't be any Daleks in series six, because they haven't come up with a good story for them (since when has that ever stopped Doctor Who?). [Digital Spy]
And now for another great spoiler roundup by super commenter bluehinter. The biggest news is that one of the two-parters - probably the first - will likely be set in Egypt, and it's rumored to be written by an unknown new writer. (If I had to guess, that'll be episodes 5 and 6, because Richard Clark is directing Neil Gaiman's third episode as well as episode 4, so that means the first slot for a two-parter is 5 and 6.) The series is also filming at the 17/18th century house Dyrham Park, and some third-hand information suggests the story is about "the Doctor in a giant dollhouse!" (Who wants to start a return of the Celestial Toymaker rumor?) And Neil Gaiman's script was originally called The House of Nothing, which might suggest the Dyrham Park episode is his... or maybe they're just doing a lot of house-related stuff this season. [Huge thanks to bluehinter for all these tips!]
Stargate Universe:
Episode 15 of season 2 will reportedly be entitled "Seizure." [SpoilerTV]
Here are some behind the scenes photos: [Nigel Horsley's Flickr]
Here are some set photos: [DTTW]
No Ordinary Family:
Here are cast interviews with Julie Benz and Jimmy Bennett: [SpoilerTV]
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Romana Londi (b. Rome, Italy) lives and works in London, studied Political Science in Italy, Fine Art at Central Saint Martins and then progressed to Fine Art and Theory of Art at University of East London.
Londi's practice lives on the outskirts of painting, installation and performance. Her work explores the phenomenology of the material that foregrounds the experience of viewing acknowledging each spectator's individual relation to time, space and of the visual perception of the work. Overriding themes of the physical and the virtual, cause and effect, chance and fore mostly, memory binds each of her painting series into a catalogue of contradictory, and ultimately human perceptions.
Selected Exhibitions include 'Romana Londi: From Hand to Mouth' at Kenny Schachter/ROVE; 'Quarter III', a group show following from a residency at Hooper Projects, LA; 'The Limits of Law', STATE ART, Freies Museum, Berlin.


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My uncle found this bust in an old trunk in the corner of his barn. He said it always "creeped him out" when he was little. He said he didn't know where it came from or anything else about it. When he gave it to me, it was a dull, rusty color. It reminds me of the old mermaids that you see on the front bow of pirate ships. She is very beautiful and her dress is ornate with flowers, ribbons and a bird. The bust is plaster, I think. The bust and pedestal are one piece and has the word "Expectation" on a banner just under the figure on the front. The artist signature is "A. Carli". The copyright information on the back of the pedestal says "Copyright 1906 by The Boston Plastic Art Co. Boston, Mass".
Finally, there is a round paper sticker that has this information stamped on it," The Boston Plastic Art Co., Cost......Red, Price......300, No.....144".
I would love to know anything about this piece including any history attached to it, why the word "Expectation", where it might have come from or anything else you can help me with. Thanks.


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I've been running through Eternal with Forrest in tow over Twitch. If you want to watch me bumble my way through a Marathon scenario in the name of testing you can watch me live late in the evenings after work. Or, you can check out the archives before Twitch decides to delete them.
Archives (complete with audio issues and complaining):
1. http://www.twitch.tv/legacytyphoon/v/14343468
2. http://www.twitch.tv/legacytyphoon/v/15622017
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Apple recently announced its official release of iOS 7 . This is a release packed with very significant changes, in particular a radical transition for the iOS user interface design and user experience.
Part of the updates to iOS 7 is an upgrade of mobile Safari which comes with multiple new features. One of these features is CSS regions. CSS regions is a revolutionary CSS specification draft that allows a deeper separation of concerns in the way designers and developers structure their content and layout. They can now manage the way content should flow across different regions of the page design (hence the name CSS Regions) separately from the content itself . Then content can now be made to flow in different chains of regions, typically laid out differently for a mobile, tablet or desktop/laptop use. See the complete post with examples on Adobe's Web Platform blog here.


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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Riding a five-game winning streak, the Tigers face their toughest challenge of the season when the Colonial Athletic Association champions play the top-ranked team in the nation, North Carolina, in the second round of the NCAA Regionals at Boshamer Park on Saturday evening at 6:05 p.m.
The Towson-UNC game can be seen on ESPN3 http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/id/950913/ncaa-baseball-regionals-presented-capital-one-site-1-game-4 and will also be broadcast on www.TowsonTigers.com with Spiro Morekas, Damon Lewis and Dan O'Connell calling the action.
The Tar Heels, who won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship last week, are seeking their 12th NCAA regional title this week. North Carolina has made five appearances in the College World Series since 2006. Veteran Coach Mike Fox led North Carolina to second place in the College World Series in 2006 and 2007 as well as a third place showing in 2009.
The Tar Heels seem to have a complete team. The Tar Heels lead NCAA Division I in scoring, averaging 8.2 runs per game. At the same time, UNC's pitching staff has a 2.52 E.R.A., a mark that ranks the Tar Heels fourth in the nation.
Senior first baseman Cody Stubbs and junior third baseman Colin Moran are the Tar Heels' top offensive players and they are both All-Americans. Stubbs was the MVP of the ACC Tournament last week and is batting .362 with 22 doubles, four triples, seven home runs and 72 runs batted in. Moran is hitting .357 with 13 homers and a school record 84 RBI's.
Junior lefthander Kent Emanuel is expected to pitch for the Tar Heels. He has a 10-3 record with a 2.11 E.R.A. In 110.2 innings of work, he has 22 walks an 79 strikeouts. Emanuel has pitched five complete games, including two shutouts. He was named as the ACC Pitcher of the Year.
The Tar Heels, who are now 53-8 on the season, advanced to the second round of the NCAA Regional with a 6-3 victory over Canisius on Friday evening. North Carolina has won six games in a row.
When the Tigers face North Carolina on Saturday night, they will be playing against the number one-ranked team in the nation for the first time ever.
Towson is coming off a 7-2 victory over No. 23 Florida Atlantic in the first round of the NCAA regional on Friday afternoon. The Tigers are now 3-4 against nationally-ranked teams this season. Towson dropped three games to No. 30 Pittsburgh and a 7-1 decision to No. 5 Virginia. The Tigers won two of three games from North Carolina Wilmington inlate April when the Seahawks were ranked 21st in the nation.
Junior righthander Brandon Gonnella is expected to pitch for the Tigers on Saturday evening. The Tigers' regular centerfielder, Gonnella has a 4-4 record and a 5.22 E.R.A. with two saves. In 69 innings of work, he has issued only 23 walks and has 56 strikeouts. Gonnella did not play in the NCAA opener on Friday.
After their 11-hit performance against FAU, the Tigers are batting .387 with 54 runs scored in five post-season games.
Junior rightfielder Dominic Fratantuono is swinging a hot bat in the post-season. He has a .556 batting average and a .682 on-base percentage. In the last five games, Fratantuono has scored seven runs and has eight runs batted in.
One of the heroes of the Tigers' win over Florida Atlantic, senior catcher Andrew Parker is batting .471 in the post-season with three homers and nine RBI's. Against Florida Atlantic, he blasted a monstrous three-run homer in the sixth inning.
The Tigers will be playing North Carolina for the 28th time. Towson has a 2-25 record against the Tar Heels, positing wins over UNC in 2000 and 2001. The teams played an annual two-game series in Chapel Hill from 1997 to 2007 as part of Towson's spring trip. North Carolina has won the last 12 meetings.
The winner of the Towson-North Carolina game advances to Game 6 of the regionals on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. The loser of the Towson-UNC game plays the winner of the Florida Atlantic-Canisius which is being played at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.


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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 6, 2013) – Nineteen U.S. men's volleyball players will scrimmage at 7 p.m. on Saturday (Sept. 7) at Tustin (Calif.) High School.
|Reid Priddy attacks against Canada in 2012.
The 19 are vying for spots on the 12-man U.S. roster for the NORCECA Continental Championship on Sept. 23-29 in Langley, B.C., Canada.
Among the players competing in Saturday's scrimmage will be 2008 Olympic gold medalists Rich Lambourne, David Lee, Reid Priddy and Sean Rooney. Priddy is a three-time Olympian while Lambourne, Lee and Rooney have played twice at the Games. Players and staff will be available for autographs and photos after the match.
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Also on the roster are 2012 Olympians Matt Anderson, Russell Holmes, Paul Lotman and David Smith.
The U.S. Men, ranked No. 5 in the world, will be looking to win their eighth NORCECA Continental Championship in September. The NORCECA winner will qualify for the FIVB Grand Champions Cup on Nov. 19-24 in Japan.
Scrimmage Roster
Kyle Caldwell
Micah Christenson
Kawika Shoji
Michael Brinkley
Rich Lambourne
Erik Shoji
Middle Blockers
Russell Holmes
Max Holt
David Lee
David Smith
Futi Tavana
Outside Hitters
Matt Anderson
Tony Ciarelli
Paul Lotman
Jeff Menzel
Reid Priddy
Sean Rooney
Carson Clark
Murphy Troy
A Libero in Brazil
U.S. libero Dustin Watten has already begun playing winter volleyball in Brazil's pro league for ModaMaringa.
Watten is sharing his experiences on his blog at http://dustinwatten.weebly.com.
He also held an "Ask Me Anything" session on reddit. You can view the conversation at reddit.com/r/volleyball/comments/1lj5ol/i_play_professionally_indoor_in_the_brazil_super/.


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It contains selections from the Nationalgalerie's diverse collection, which is also on show at five further locations: Alte Nationalgalerie, Friedrichswerdersche Kirche, Museum Berggruen, Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg and Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart – Berlin.
The Neue Nationalgalerie was opened in 1968 and is the last major construction completed by the luminary of modern architecture, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The architect's long-term preoccupation with creating fluid, open spaces culminated in the design of the glazed upper pavilion of the gallery. The architect died shortly after the building's inauguration. With its steel roof and gracefully austere architectural vernacular, the Neue Nationalgalerie not only stands as an icon of modernism, but as testament to a visionary architect of the 20th century. When it was built, the museum stood on the edge of what was then West Berlin. It was constructed as one of the vital cornerstones of the Kulturforum, as planned by another great architect of the postwar period, Hans Scharoun. Thanks to the reunification of Germany and of Berlin, and the ensuing hive of construction activity at Potsdamer Platz, the Neue Nationalgalerie no longer stands in an abandoned wasteland but in the busy heart of the city.
The history of the Neue Nationalgalerie is inextricably linked to the political division of Germany and the city of Berlin that resulted as a consequence of the Second World War. The Nationalgalerie's collection, originally on display on the Museumsinsel Berlin and later, in the 1920s, also in the Kronprinzen-Palais on Unter den Linden, was initially managed by the Greater Berlin Authority in the years immediately following the war. The founding in 1949 of two German states, with two diametrically opposed political systems and differing ideologies concerning art and its role in society, marked the end of a unified collection. The West Berlin authorities took strides to rebuild the collection by setting up a 'Gallery of the 20th Century'. Further to this, parts of the Nationalgalerie's original collection of 19th-century art were found in West Germany after being taken from Berlin in the chaos during and immediately following the war. In 1962 Mies van der Rohe was commissioned to design a new museum building to house both this collection of 19th century art and the 'Gallery of the 20th Century'. In September 1965, the architect came to Berlin for the laying of the foundation stone. Two years later he also personally attended the most spectacular construction stage: the hydraulic raising into place of the gigantic steel roof. The building was opened on 15 September 1968 and bore the name Neue Nationalgalerie (New National Gallery). Its name signalled the departure from the old and the start of a new chapter in the cultural rebirth of West Berlin.
The building's architectural structure has remained virtually unchanged ever since. The urban setting in which it stands, however, has undergone radical changes: the Staatsbibliothek (Berlin State Library) emerged at almost the same time as the Neue Nationalgalerie, on the opposite side of Potsdamer Strasse, and was followed by the Kammermusiksaal (or 'chamber music hall') erected next to the Philharmonie, which by this point was already standing. These buildings were joined over time by a cluster of museums in the form of the Kulturforum, and, after German reunification, by the urban redevelopment of Potsdamer Platz.
After a period of continual use for more than 40 years, the Neue Nationalgalerie now requires renovation. The British architect David Chipperfield was entrusted with this task in 2012, after his brilliant work on restoring the Neues Museum. He is currently also in charge of creating the new visitor centre on the Museumsinsel Berlin. During the necessary renovations, the Neue Nationalgalerie is expected to be closed in 2015 for several years.
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Like a flotilla of grand ships under sail, gliding across one of the world's great natural harbors, the Sydney Opera House arrests every visitor's attention. Since opening in 1973, this performance complex has become the very emblem of Sydney, while also raising the cultural tone of a city that began as a convict settlement and has retained a raucous edge of honky-tonk.
Each year the Opera House presents some 3,000 performances in its main spaces -- the 1,547-seat Opera Theatre (opera, ballet); the 2,679-seat Concert Hall (symphony, jazz, dance, pop, and special events such as conventions); the 544-seat Drama Theatre (theater, musical theater, and contemporary dance); the 398-seat Playhouse (plays, lectures, and seminars); and the newest addition, the 282-seat Studio (music and performing arts).
With distinctive roofs shaped like sails -- the highest rising 221 feet above the
water -- the Sydney Opera House stands on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbor.
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But the design of the building itself takes center stage, the star of the show. Surely one of the 20th century's most masterful architectural statements, it is utterly original with its peaked white roofs shaped like sails or shells. Danish architect Jorn Utzon topped the field in an international competition to win the design job. Of the structure, he predicted: "In the hot sun of the day it will be a beautiful, white shimmering thing -- as alive to the eyes as architecture can make anything, set in the blue-green waters of the harbor. And at night the floodlit shells will be equally vibrant -- but in a soft, more majestic way."
Because the unique structure required engineers to invent new technology, the work took 14 years and came in a whopping 1,450 percent over budget, at 102 million Australian dollars. (The original projection was four years and seven million Australian dollars.) The architect resigned part way through the project, after clashing with the engineers and government, and the design work was completed by local architects.
Today few people remember that controversy and only enjoy the beauty of the Opera House. In fact, this striking building put Sydney on the map. One Australian Member of Parliament observed that the Sydney Opera House was the greatest public-relations building since the Egyptian pyramids. He might just be right.
Here are links to dozens of other world-famous landmarks:
To learn more about other landmarks and vacation destinations, see:
Jerry Camarillo Dunn, Jr., has worked with the National Geographic Society for more than 20 years, starting as a staff editor, writer, and columnist at Traveler magazine, then writing travel guides. His latest work is National Geographic Traveler: San Francisco. Dunn's Smithsonian Guide to Historic America: The Rocky Mountain States has sold more than 100,000 copies. His travel pieces appear in newspapers such as the Chicago Tribune and The Boston Globe. Jerry Dunn's stories have won three Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers -- the highest honor in the field. He also wrote and hosted a pilot episode for a travel show produced by WGBH, Boston's public television station.


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How to Make Goo That Simulates the Movement of a Glacier
Do your kids like Silly Putty or slime?
Do they take pleasure in building things and then destroying them?
Show them the awesome destructive power of the earth with a slippery, oozing goo they'll love to get their hands in.
In this article I'll show you how to make Glacier Goo—a type of Silly Putty that will demonstrate the movement of glaciers.
Why Make Glacier Goo?
Glaciers are pretty fascinating things: massive, moving, blue-and-white mountains of ice that destroy nearly everything in their paths, creating landforms such as U-shaped valleys, moraines and kettle lakes, to name a few.
For hundreds of thousands of years, the movement of glaciers has shaped land through erosion and deposition.
Glacier Goo is a really cool way to learn how glaciers transform the earth and literally move mountains—and you don't have to wait a thousand years to see the results.


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CARY, NC | Henkel offers EB coatings that allow a move from traditional lamination to a new process, EB surface-printed mono-web, that eliminates adhesive and one layer of film. The 100% solids coating reduces carbon footprint. Products include direct and indirect FDA food approval.
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New York (CNN) -- The developer behind the controversial Islamic community center and mosque planned for Lower Manhattan has requested federal funding through the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation to support the project known as Park51.
The funding would come from money the Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated to help rebuild the neighborhood after the 9/11 attacks.
"Park51 has applied for a Lower Manhattan Development Corporation grant," said Sharif El-Gamal, CEO of SOHO Properties, the developer behind the Islamic center. In a statement, El-Gamal said the money would "in part fund social service programs such as domestic violence programs, Arabic and other foreign language classes, programs and services for homeless veterans, two multi-cultural art exhibits and immigration services."
The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation received more than 265 applications seeking more than $175 million for community and cultural programs, though the LMDC has only $17 million of federal funding to allocate.
"We are now turning to the challenging but important task of sorting through the applications to identify those that address long-standing community and cultural needs," said Avi Schick, chairman of LMDC.
The grants will range from $100,000 to $1 million, according to Julie Menin, chair of Community Board 1 and a member of the LMDC board. Among the criteria used to judge applications, Menin said, are financial viability, job creation, revitalizing the community and a track record of service in Lower Manhattan.
"We have funded museums, public schools, programs to help small businesses hurt after 9/11," said Menin.
An online report said Park51 had requested $5 million, but neither the developer nor LMDC board members would confirm that amount.
The LMDC plans to decide how to allocate the $17 million "towards the end of the first quarter of next year," said Menin.
Park51 has yet to raise significant funds for the community center located two blocks north of Ground Zero, a project that could cost $100-million.
"Park51 has not launched a formal fundraising program and is currently in the process of expanding its Board of Directors to plan, manage and oversee such efforts," said El-Gamal, adding that the project has not yet applied for federal tax-exempt status, but plans to do so "in the coming weeks."


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For Alison Gorrell, finances are like a puzzle and she has made a personal mission of fitting the pieces back together for local individuals and businesses through her new start-up venture, 'Back-To-Basics' with a motto of helping others learn through her own life experience by "Understanding and surviving your finances, one step at a time".
"I've been there," said Alison, a Washington native who recently moved to Morgan County with her husband Matthew. A 2000 graduate of Fort Morgan High School, Matthew, a current Naval Reservist, separated from active duty in 2011 and moved his family, including the couple's two young sons, back to his roots to live closer to his family.
"I struggled at times and felt I had nowhere to turn," continued Alison. "Luckily, with a financial background, I was able to turn things around for my family, or at the very least, we were able to survive without losing everything. No one was there to help me, to guide me, or to tell me what choices were best for me. Sure, plenty of people had advice but they were lenders that were truly concerned about being paid or selling a product, or they were friends who meant well but had never been where I was. I learned for myself the best way to survive this economy and now I want to share what I have learned."
Alison, who is a graduate from Oak Harbor High School in Washington and will receive her Associate of Arts in Accounting from the University of Phoenix, has accumulated years of experience in personal finance including a knowledge of programs from Peachtree to QuickBooks and Quicken and uses a wealth of life experience to bring simplicity in financial management to clients including individuals and businesses.
For individual clients, Alison first sets up a consultation as she feels a hands-on, personal and individualized plan should be created as each situation varies. After that, clients are urged to be willing to open up their finances, even in cases where starting seems the hardest part.
"I want to help others so that they don't feel like they are sinking instead of swimming," noted Gorrell. "I want my clients to be able to keep their heads above water, and I know it's not always easy. The first step in 'battling' your bills is communication," she continued. "You have to be able to make the hard phone calls, and they can be humiliating, but we must be willing to stand up for ourselves. I hope to instill more backbone in clients so that they don't get bullied by companies."
Gorrell also states that the next step she takes for individual clientele is to discuss discretionary spending, where a budget can be cut or modified.
"I believe discretionary spending is relevant," maintained Gorrell, who notes this as a big difference between herself and many popular financial gurus such as Dave Ramsey.
"I have read their teachings and they want people to give up everything, including going out, spending on coffee and, for instance, one of their first major household expenses they suggest to cut is cable. For our family, however," continued Alison, "cable may not have been a necessity, but working opposite shifts, we found when we DVR our shows it provides us with 2-3 hours a week to spend together and for us, that is important."
Catering to individual needs and situations is one personal aspect that Gorrell brings to clients and now she has expanded her services to include businesses as well, though working with businesses was certainly not an initial intention of hers as she began her company.
"I had a business approach me and ask if I could help, and I responded, "If you need me, I will be there". I told them I would do what I could and set up an expense and income tracker as well as repaired their QuickBooks. That service I provide businesses now includes setting up accounting software correctly from beginning to end, or involves going in to make corrections to the software. I make sure financial statements print properly and can even teach staff to use accounting software properly."
A 30-year-old established business in Fort Morgan had this to say about Alison's work: "Back-To-Basics helps you prioritize your needs. Alison's program not only shows you where you're at financially, it shows you where you're going. It makes looking at your financial picture a LOT less scary!"
Seeing first-hand just how much damage can be done by inaccurate financial statements has given Gorrell even more reason to assist businesses.
One question posed most often to Gorrell as she starts up her 'Back-To-Basics' business has been the question of how will people afford the service, if they are in need of the service.
"My answer to individuals and households is to charge just one-percent of the total household income for the entire month of service," stated Gorrell. "For example, if a household makes $2,000 per month, my fee is $20 for the whole month. This fee is subject to change as the client improves their situation or has other needs from my company."
For businesses, Gorrell charges an hourly fee that can vary.
"I have overcome so much in my life," concluded Gorrell. "We've had to reinvent ourselves a few times, but I really believe that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and I just want people to have hope. I don't guarantee anything," she said, "and it's not going to be easy or fast, but I will always do my best to help."
Gorrell will be offering a number of classes and workshops for anyone interested to attend at the East Morgan County Library in Brush, beginning with a Free Couponing Basics course on Monday, June 3 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. She will offer an Advanced Couponing Workshop at a cost of $5 per person on Monday, June 10 from 6:30-7:30pm at EMCL and a Stretching Your Pennies Workshop on Monday, June 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at a cost of $10 per person and $15 per couple.
'Back-To-Basics' offers household and individual services that also includes help in understanding technical terms and conditions on billing statements and help with discretionary spending, all on a confidential basis.
To find out more about 'Back-To-Basics' or to set up your consultation, contact CEO and Founder Alison Gorrell at (970) 309-0383, or e-mail her at email@example.com. You can also find 'Back-To-Basics' on facebook by searching Back to Basics LLC.
'Back-To-Basics' business brings simplicity to budget management
For Alison Gorrell, finances are like a puzzle and she has made a personal mission of fitting the pieces back together for local individuals and businesses through her new start-up venture, 'Back-To-Basics' with a motto of helping others learn through her own life experience by "Understanding and surviving your finances, one step at a time".


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We implore women and the men who love them to read this article: it might save your life or the life of someone you love.
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
For many years, ovarian cancer has been known as "the silent killer." Experts now believe that there are some identifiable symptoms. Ruth Davis, our beloved Mother, had several of these symptoms. Because this disease is so difficult to diagnose her symptoms were misperceived and misinterpreted despite the best efforts of the medical staff. In spite of her own discomfort and frustration while undergoing countless diagnostic procedures, Mom remained courageous, gracious and upbeat. Her quips earned her the family title of "the lay-down comedian". Once she was given the diagnosis of ovarian cancer, she asked that we do everything possible to spread awareness in the hope that others might be spared what she experienced.
Mom was nearly 98 when ovarian cancer was diagnosed. It may seem strange to be making a fuss over the passing of a woman who had been blessed to live such a long and full life, but if you had known her, you would understand the fuss. She was vital, kind, wise and her connecton to countless individuals around the globe enriched their lives. Before September, she was an otherwise amazingly healthy, vibrant woman in love with life, and happily on the road to becoming a centenarian. She even traveled across country on her own to greet her great-great-granddaughter last spring. In addition, she wrote many articles for this publication. Our goal in telling her story is to raise awareness, to reduce unnecessary diagnostic and surgical procedures, and hopefully to save lives.
More than 21,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and approximately 15,000 women die annually from the disease. Unfortunately, most cases are diagnosed in their later stages when the prognosis is poor. However, if diagnosed and treated early, when the cancer is confined to the ovary, the five-year survival rate is over 90 percent! The problem is that the disease presents in so many different ways, it is nearly impossible to pin down and currently no reliable screening approach exists.
According to http://www.ovariancancer.org/about-ovarian-cancer/statistics/ the mortality rates for ovarian cancer have not improved in forty years since the "War on Cancer" was declared. Other cancers have shown a marked reduction in mortality, due to early detection tests and improved treatments. Unfortunately, this is not the case with ovarian cancer, and it remains the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers. Some gains in extending the lives of patients have been made.
Before telling Mom's story, here are some important points to note:
- Digestive difficulties, ESPECIALLY when accompanied by unexplained abdominal bloat that lasts longer than 2 weeks, is reason for a doctor's visit.
- In fact, the bloating, burping, difficulty eating and diminishing energy Mom was experiencing were easily interpreted as gastric, and are also CLASSIC symptoms of ovarian cancer. Among the suspected conditions were GERD; her long-standing (never very symptomatic) hiatal hernia; an esophageal stricture or gall badder problems. Focusing on gastrointestinal causes can lead to a delay in diagnosis or failure to diagnose, and certain death.
- For some, though this was not the case with Mom, unexplained hip and back pain as well as many other vague symptoms can be an indication of ovarian cancer. A woman we knew was told her hip pain was "all in her head" until ovarian cancer was discovered – by then it was stage 4. After three years of treatment, this proved fatal for her.
- With no effective screening tools at this time, personal awareness and being informed is exceedingly important.
A Google search for "Ovarian Cancer" will reveal a wealth of pertinent information (see resources at the end of this article). When searching the web for help with digestive problelms, we found no mention of this possible connection. If you are not aware of the connection between what appears to be a digestive disorder and what might be ovarian cancer, the risk of diagnostic delay increases.
Sharon L. Rocklin, a close family friend and an Ovarian Cancer survivor says, quite poignantly, "Ovarian Cancer is not a "silent killer." It whispers, it shouts, it asks for attention. Women are dying because no one is really listening. It can be treated - but only if it is found early."
And this is the operative term: FOUND EARLY. As indicated above, finding it early is profoundly challenging – primarily because its' symptoms suggest so many other diseases. Research continues in an effort to develop a reliable screening approach. A pre-screening form can be found at: http://ovariancancer.com/app/index.php?pid=27
Sharon was lucky. In her case, the cancer's discovery was a fortunate fluke. At 28, having just delivered a baby, she was experiencing strange symptoms that brought doctors to the correct part of her anatomy. Thankfully, she has lived to tell the tale, a survivor of nearly 50 years!
No female of any age is immune to this disease ( including women who have had hysterectomies): it has been found in girls as young as eight years old. But it is important to know that, according to the Mayo Clinic Site: The risk of ovarian cancer increases as you age and most often develops after menopause.
"Remember - that the energy you use in bemoaning a situation, you can use to such wonderful advantage in solving it." Our mother, Ruth, wrote these words when she was around 30 in a letter to a sister-in-law going off to college. It is one among many nuggets of wisdom by which she lived her life. With that in mind, please read the following cautionary tale and take it to heart. If even one woman can be spared the unnecessary trauma Mom endured, if even one life might be saved as a result of her death, there is little doubt that she herself would be the first to say that what she experienced was all worth it in the end!
Ruth's Story – A Cautionary Tale
This is an abbreviated account of the last few months of our mother's life.
Beginning in early September, Mom returned from an outing with friends complaining that dinner hadn't agreed with her. Her belly was noteably distended and she was belching frequently. It was easy to chalk it up to simple indigestion. We became concerned when her symptoms didn't seem to let up and scheduled an appointment with her primary physician. He took a full range of tests: blood, urine, EKG, etc. and unable to determine any cause, prescribed a PPI (proton pump or acid inhibitor).
When Mom's symptoms persisted in spite of the medication and when she began to have increasing difficulty taking in nourishment and, of course, was losing weight, she was referred to a GI (gastroenterology) specialist. On the night before her scheduled appointment she was taken to the ER and ultimately admitted. An additional symptom appeared: after ingesting tiny bits of food, she would often wretch up phlegm. She was examined, tested, questioned, hydrated, and ultimately released without a clear explanation for her continuing symptoms.
About two and a half weeks later, she was back in the ER, and was readmitted. During the following two and a half weeks she experienced more trips through the hospital corridors for more and more tests and procedures. Among them were:
A barium swallow and more X-rays, to provide a way of tracking the function of her esophagus. This only revealed the noteably slow descent of her intake, and the size of her hiatal hernia while providing no information to explain the continuing symptoms;
An endoscopy (a tiny camera lowered into the stomach) was performed in hopes of discovering a stricture or some other problem that might explain her difficulty eating;
A feeding tube was installed that would presumably allow Mom to take in nutrients, bypassing the perceived blockage that she felt rested in her midchest area. Ultimately this was in vain, as her body rejected that, as well.
The aspiration of belly fluid (an Ultra-sound-guided withdrawal of fluid through a syringe) was performed and the fluid was tested for infection.
A PICC line (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) was installed for the delivery of TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition), in a final attempt to compensate for her diminished intake by sending nutrients directly into her blood stream;
A CT scan was done of the abdominal region;
A Pelvic Exam was performed by a gynecological oncologist.
She continued to withstand it all with humor and grace.
It was after the CT scan that the notion of a malignancy was first mentioned. The doctor reported, a mass in the area of the large intestine, something irregular in the pancreas and some fluid in the lungs. The next evening when a gynecological oncologist showed up in Mom's room, it was like being hit with a ton of bricks. He explained that the suspicion was that Mom had cancer that had started in her ovaries. The results that no one had been looking for were revealed. By then even simple hydration had to be discontinued. Her body was unable to appropriately use fluids causing swelling in her limbs and fluid in her lungs. Had she been younger and less frail, perhaps a course of treatment that included surgery and chemo might have helped, but this was not an option for her. In retrospect we would wish that the diagnosis had come earlier allowing her to be at home for her final weeks and spared the many tests and procedures.
Thirty-six hours after her diagnosis we brought Mom home with hospice support. Her deterioration over the next 8 days was stunningly rapid, particularly during the second half of the week. By one week after her return home, she was unable to talk. Less than 48 hours after that, in the early morning hours of November 21, 2011, she breathed her last peaceful breaths, surrounded by her adoring and beloved children, one son-in-law, and a great-granddaughter.
Break the Silence!
The term "the silent killer," has been given to ovarian cancer. We certainly had never heard about it.
Dr. Mehmet Oz "Dr. Oz" has made valiant efforts both on his TV show and on the web to spread awareness and advocacy about ovarian cancer. Numerous other organizations with the same goal exist, and their websites are filled with important information (see below). Pink, the color symbol of breast cancer has become a well-known icon. We hope to see more and more teal, the color symbol for ovarian cancer.
It is our heartfelt desire to spare others the shock, confusion and grief we experienced in our Mother's situation. Please, won't you help us break the silence?
Here are resources and information we hope you will find helpful:
Survivors Teaching Students®, a program of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. STS brings ovarian cancer survivors into health professionals' classrooms to share their stories and key information about the disease. The program has grown to include 98 medical schools around the country, as well as 40 nurse practitioner, nursing, and physician assistant training programs. (To learn more about bringing the Survivors Teaching Students® program to your local health professional school, please contact the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance at: (202) 331-1332 or email Linda John at [email protected].)
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance also offers this free App, a tool to help women track the symptoms of ovarian cancer. It is their hope that this app will help women be diagnosed as early as possible, potentially saving their lives. Your help is needed to spread the word. The App asks a woman a few questions about her risk factors. She can then log in and record symptoms that research has shown are common for this disease:
- bloating
- pelvic or abdominal pain
- difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
- urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
A woman using the Ovarian Cancer Symptom Diary App can email herself a report summarizing her risk profile and recorded symptoms--a useful tool when visiting her doctor to discuss ovarian cancer.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - http://www.ovarian.org. Download the very valuable worksheet by Dr. Oz - Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer; Learn how Ovarian Cancer is Diagnosed? http://www.ovarian.org/detection.php ; Read about NOCC's Mission Statement- http://www.ovarian.org/about_us.php
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Join the walks and other activities held around the country.
Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer http://www.ovationsforthecure.org/indexAwareness.php – a very compelling site -"supporting research, awareness & patient outreach programs"
The Ovarian Cancer Program at Mayo Clinic - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ovarian-cancer/DS00293
National Cancer Institute - http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/ovarian See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Ovarian Cancer to learn about ovarian cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance - http://www.ovariancancer.org/ "Advancing the Interests of Women with Ovarian Cancer"
Take a quiz to see what you know about Ovarian Cancer at:http://www.ovariancancer.org/quiz/
Johns Hopkins Pathology - http://ovariancancer.jhmi.edu/menu_understanding.cfm Ovarian Cancer- Information, Inspiration & Community: Ovarian cancer is a serious and under-recognized threat to women's health
Gilda's Club - http://www.gildasclub.org/res_ovarian.asp Publisher of Conversations! The International Newsletter for Those Fighting Ovarian Cancer, a free monthly newsletter providing hope, humor, support and information about treatment options and coping tips. Survivor-to-fighter matching service available. (806) 355-2565
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Though it's one of the biggest financial decisions you will make, buying a new car is a remarkably confusing process. Jalopnik readers know the most important questions you can ask to cut through crap at the dealership.
Welcome back to Answers of the Day — our daily Jalopnik feature where we take the best ten responses from the previous day's Question of the Day and shine it up to show off. It's by you and for you, the Jalopnik readers. Enjoy!
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10.) What is the term (length) of the loan and what is my interest rate?
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What it explains: While we strongly support getting your own independent financing, if you do dealer financing, you need to know the terms of the deal. Generally, interest is a hassle and the closer you can get to paying in full, the better.
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9.) Has the car been used as a demo?
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What it explains: So you're dying to get your hands on that Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-spec, but first ask if someone else has been using it. Then ask to meet that person, because there is always the chance that one of the salesmen has been doing brakestands out back, just as Bryce Proseus has seen with his own eyes.
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8.) Where is the nearest dealer / authorized repair centre to my house?
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What it explains: It's one thing to buy a car; it's another thing to own and maintain one. Even if you find a great deal on that Subaru of your dreams a six hour drive away, if there's nowhere that can service it nearby, you'll likely want to go for a different car.
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7.) What "mandatory" fees will I have to pay?
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What it explains: Dealerships can often have associated fees or already-fitted options to their cars that you wouldn't know about until you asked. What is this leather seal, or this advertising charge? What, exactly, am I going to be paying for?
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6.) Does this car make me happy?
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What it explains: Buying a new car is an emotional decision, and under the cold light of strict reason, your purchase is going to look like a waste of money. While perhaps you should be buying the simplest, cheapest, most fuel efficient and reliable car available, you're often buying on looks and the seats and how the car makes you feel.
So you have to ask yourself if the car really does make you happy, because if you're making undue compromises, your car just won't make sense.
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5.) "Is that the best you can do?"
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What it explains: When you're in the price negotiations, this question tells the salesperson that you're ready to walk away and go to the next dealer on the other side of town to get a better deal.
Be prepared to walk away. It will be better for you in getting a fair price.
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4.) Can I have a test drive?
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What it explains: Don't take a car reviewer's word for it. Get inside, see if the seats are comfortable, figure out if your kids can all squeeze in the back seat, find out how well it can turn around on a street, etc.
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3.) Has the car been damaged?
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What it explains: Even though this is a new car, it's come a long way from the factory to get to the dealer lot. Shipping cars can lead to lots of dings and scrapes, which shipping companies will try and literally cover up. Look for any place that's been re-sprayed and ask about damages.
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2.) What's the warranty coverage? Are there any perks like free maintenance?
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What it explains: The warranty will be one of the most important things to get cleared up. One of the biggest businesses with cars is in the aftermarket, repairing and maintaining vehicles, so you want as much information on your warranty as possible. You need to know what you will and won't be paying for, as there's a lot of money the dealership stands to make off of you.
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1.) How much is the car after fees and licensing?
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What it explains: This question gets you away from talking about monthly payments and focuses you on the actual cost of the car. It's easy for a salesman to draw you in to a significantly more expensive purchase by just adding small amounts onto your monthly payments, so stay fixed on the big picture.
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Happy Monday! I hope you had a fabulous weekend. I know I did.
Today, I'm going to talk more in depth about a quick decorating/organizing fix that I used in my master bedroom. (I hinted at it here and here.)
But first I wanted to share one more story with you that ties in with last week's You Can Do It theme.
I don't typically post about weight loss (other than to compare it to the self-control required to become neater), but I received an email from Kim from Snug Harbor Bay and wanted to share her son's story with you. Kim's son, Tony, struggled with obesity as a teenager and went through a remarkable transformation between his junior and senior years, losing 80 pounds and gaining a significant amount of muscle mass in the process. His outlook on life improved, he was happier, and he began living life to the fullest.
Here's Tony, before and after:
Can you believe it? You can see from Kim's huge grin that she's incredibly proud of her son. His secret was working out an hour and a half each day after school, incorporating weight training and focusing on good nutrition.
According to Kim, "[a]t first his diet consisted of cutting out ALL junk food like candy, cookies, chips, coke and fast food. He mainly ate fruit for breakfast, small lunch of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and dinner was pasta, steak, chicken or pork chops." He conquered junk food cravings by eating an apple instead any time he wanted to snack. Apparently, he ate A LOT of apples.
His dedication paid off; by his senior prom he was a changed young man.
If you'd like to read more about Tony's transformation, check out Kim's blog post, "A Life Changing Experience." Tony is now going to college and is focusing on a career in nutrition and fitness, with a specific emphasis on overweight children, although he wants to help adults as well. He is also blogging to inspire others to lose weight and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. To follow Tony's ongoing tips as he maintains his physical fitness level and weight, go to his blog, Tony's Nutrition and Fitness Tips.
Congratulations, Tony! What a wonderful story of perseverance and accomplishment.
And now … the quick fix I promised.
While I was taking photographs of our master bedroom for the Home Tour Tuesday I posted a couple of weeks ago, I realized that I had quite a few bracelets, rings, and various accessories that were just sitting on my dresser, making it look messier. I didn't know what to do with them. I wanted to find a way to make them easy to access and, at the same time, incorporate them into my decorating theme. I have a lot of white accents in our bedroom (they pop so well against the dark gray-blue walls), so I really wanted something white to jazz up that dresser. What could I do, without spending more money?
Then a light bulb went off. Aha! I could repurpose something I already owned!
I left my bedroom, went straight to the kitchen, and came back with a white ceramic serving tray from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. We had gotten it as a wedding present two years ago and it has been used at several parties since then. I love its simple lines and it is great for serving cheese and crackers.
And also, apparently, for displaying jewelry and accessories! Who knew? I love how my sunglasses look so special sitting on that white tray, even though I bought them at Marshalls for only about $9 each. To add even more repurposed storage, I also grabbed a white ceramic ramekin to hold my loose rings. I then added a sweet little crocheted heart from Megan E Sass, just for a bit of charm and whimsy. (Why, yes, that adorable headband is from her, as well. It fits so neatly in that third divided compartment on the tray.)
Let me tell you, now that I have a special place for them, I like to keep them there when I'm not using them. I used to toss my glasses on any available horizontal surface, but now I put them back in "their spot."
It is so good when objects have a home.
How about you? Do you have a repurposed item in your home that does double duty? What turned on the lightbulb in your mind? Do tell!
p.s. Guess what! While my friends were so kind to share their guest blog posts last week, I sneaked off to soak up some rays in the Caribbean! Now that I'm back home, I'll be sharing some organized travel and packing tips (and vacation photos) soon. 🙂


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A Family Experience: Meeting up with Smokey the Bear
~ James Moore
There are many camping and hiking sites in the Great Outdoors. The wilderness beckons to one and all when the summer springs into action. Families finally get that vacation; they get to step away from the job and head out to enjoy the sunshine.
There is a place – a true camping adventure for adults and children – that should be considered when planning that vacation. A huge part of New Mexico's history, this is one place that plays home to the most recognizable bear in the world.
It was in 1950 (May 4th, to be exact) when a forest fire erupted in New Mexico and became the focus of a nation. The focus of U.S. citizens was not generated because of the size or strength of the fire, nor was it about the monumental damages. The reason this forest fire became big news was because of an extremely adorable five-pound black bear cub named, Smokey.
Human error (a cook stove overheated and began casting sparks), created the mess. With the help of winds that were building to 70 mph, New Mexico's Capitan Mountains fell under the threat of total destruction. Called the Los Tablos fire, it burned 1000 acres before fire crews brought it under control on May 6th. Unfortunately, a second fire then began believed to also have been caused by humans. This fire was almost impossible to get to; the mile of horrendous road was nearly impassable, and the blaze went down in history as the Capitan Gap fire.
May 8th brought more terrible winds during the battle and nineteen firefighters had to escape a rock slide while the fire burned over them. Just one day later, the realm of preventing forest fires grew into a serious national cause.
It was the discovery of Smokey, who was badly singed, that began to bring understanding across the nation that wildfires needed to be taken extremely seriously. People needed to be cautious and live by certain rules so that no campfires could cause harm to the surroundings.
Taking the family to the Capitan Mountains in New Mexico is a truly beautiful choice for a vacation. Camping, hunting, parks, and history that spans from little Smokey all the way to the best and worst days that Billy the Kid ever saw – this area has it all.
When it came to Smokey, a picture was taken as he was found clinging to a charred tree before a group of soldiers from Ft. Bliss, Texas, who had come to help fight the fire, took him down and saved the poor cub. Everything about Smokey became monumental – it was almost as if the entire nation came together around this one small animal.
At the time, New Mexico game warden Ray Bell, who had been flying over the fire, had heard of the burned cub and knew
medical attention was needed. The best vet was in Santa Fe; so Ray took his little, badly harmed passenger and flew him to the one place where he could perhaps survive with the right care.
Suffice to say, the pictures, the tragedy and the hope of Smokey literally captured the heart of every American. And learning all there is to know about him is a true adventure.
With fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and a variety of other things to choose from in the Capitan area, it is also an extremely unforgettable day when you visit Smokey the Bear National Park. Finished in 1979, the Park was established to honor everyone's favorite cub. Even though Smokey lived his 26 years in the National Zoo in Washington D.C. so that all his fans could see him, when Smokey passed away he went back home to Capitan. Here, is where everyone can find his story and have some honey at the hero's grave.
Not only is this a 'Graceland' of sorts for the Smokey fan, but the Smokey Bear National Park also provides a ton of information on forest health, forest fires, wildland/urban interface issues, fire ecology, and more. From the history to the video presentations to an outdoor exhibit featuring six of the vegetative life zones found in New Mexico, this is truly a park that the whole family will have fun at – while learning more than a little something about being safe.
And just think…you can drive out of the beautiful Capitan Mountains carrying your very own little stuffed Smokey!


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EMMA Matthews has had her tongue cut out on stage, sending blood gushing everywhere, and now she's about to slash herself during a descent into madness.
The feted opera soprano has worked so much with theatrical blood lately that ''I actually have a big bucket with my name on it saying 'Emma's blood' ''.
Having spouted it from the tongue in The Love of the Nightingale last year, Matthews will be covered in it again as she lurches and convulses in one of opera's most celebrated ''mad scenes'', the finale of Lucia di Lammermoor.
Playing the lead role of Lucia in Opera Australia's new co-production has taken Matthews into dark places, testing the limits of a performer who this week won her seventh Helpmann Award. In one rehearsal, ''I totally overdid it in movement and emotion. I could barely sing the last [part], I was so emotional and breathless. When I finished I just collapsed on the ground and was bawling my eyes out.''
The opera's Tony Award-winning Scottish director, John Doyle, had been encouraging her to go further than she ever had. ''Then he said, 'Oh, that's too much'. So that's been great. I pushed myself to as far as I could go; [since] then it's sort of reining it in.''
Striking the right balance is a priority for the Opera Australia principal singer in a co-production with the Houston Grand Opera and Italian opera house Teatro La Fenice, conducted by Guillaume Tourniaire. ''The trick is not letting yourself get too emotionally attached'' while dripping with blood and singing to passages such as a flute cadenza with a mood ''like [the film] Poltergeist''.
''I've done this role twice before … and it's finding a way to keep the voice beautiful and thrilling, and yet giving that dramatic intensity - that's the challenge,'' Matthews says.
Lucia is a role ''every bel canto soprano wants to sing''. Its interpreters include the late Joan Sutherland, whose 1959 performance in London is credited with making her name internationally.
When Matthews first took on the role in 2008, it was under the wing of La Stupenda's husband, the conductor Richard Bonynge. Matthews studied and initially tried to mimic Sutherland's version - a fascinating process ''like copying a Renaissance painting''.
The 1835 Italian opera, composed by Gaetano Donizetti and based on Sir Walter Scott's novel The Bride of Lammermoor, involves Lucia as a star-crossed lover whose brother Enrico (played by Giorgio Caoduro) forces her to marry a man she doesn't want, Arturo (Stephen Smith), to snare a fortune.
When her true love from a rival family, Edgardo (Aldo Di Toro), turns up at the wedding it sets off her deadly unravelling.
Its vocal acrobatics, coloratura finesse and almost glass-shatteringly high notes, combined with its intense physicality and marathon length, mean only a rare singer can fulfil the mad scene's potential. It has typically involved stints on the floor, still singing.
''Lying on the floor is actually a beautiful position to sing in because you sing into your back, and you can feel the floor beneath you,'' Matthews says. ''If you are singing correctly, it's actually a relaxation. But you have to balance the voice.''
After each performance, Matthews takes about half an hour to scrub off the blood. ''I have a permanent rosy glow to my arms and my hands.''
Lucia di Lammermoor runs from November 19 to December 15 at the State Theatre.


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ROME (AP) -- Oreste Lionello, an entertainer and film dubber who was Italy's "voice" of Woody Allen, Jerry Lewis and other comic stars, died in a Rome hospital Thursday
ROME (AP) -- Oreste Lionello, an entertainer and film dubber who was Italy's "voice" of Woody Allen, Jerry Lewis and other comic stars, died in a Rome hospital Thursday.
Lionello, 81, was a star in Italy's important entertainment industry of movie dubbing.
Relatively few Italian cinemas show films in the original language, so moviegoers often only know the voices of Hollywood stars through dubbers like Lionello.
Italian actor and director Pier Francesco Pingitore, who did cabaret acts with Lionello, said the dubber died Thursday morning after a long illness. No details were released about the illness.
Besides Allen and Lewis, other actors who were dubbed by Lionello included Peter Sellers, Marty Feldman and Charlie Chaplin in "The Great Dictator."
Lionello on occasion answered his phone by saying, "I am the voice of Woody Allen." For those who had seen Allen's films only in Italian, hearing the real voice of Woody Allen could be jarring. Lionello's dubbing captured all of the neuroses and sarcastic tones in Allen's speech.
Early in his career in entertainment, Lionello worked in theater as a comic actor and in cabaret, where he was noted for his imitations of veteran Italian politician Giulio Andreotti. Lionello also worked successfully as an entertainer on Italian TV in the 1970s and 1980s.
But it was in dubbing that he earned his greatest fame.
While in other European countries, subtitled versions of foreign films in original language are usually available, most of the hundreds of movies imported into Italy each year are dubbed.
Some distributors hold that dubbing prevails because many people will not go to subtitled films.
The city of Rome planned to hold a wake for Lionello in City Hall, starting Thursday night, with a funeral in the Basilica of Santa Maria d'Ara Coeli next to city hall on Saturday.


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A large and impressive beetle, the blue ground beetle (Carabus intricatus) has an attractive metallic purple or blue sheen to it. It does not possess wings, although it does have 'typical' beetle wing cases. These have a rough surface, described as looking like a 'rugged landscape' under the microscope. It was only recorded three times in the twenty years prior to 1993 and was considered extinct in Britain until a specimen was found in 1994.
Until recently, little was known about the life cycle of the blue ground beetle, but following field research, more is known now about the adults. Blue ground beetles are nocturnal carnivores, and tests have shown they prefer a certain species of slug Limax marginatus. (They were also found to have a taste for liver, dog food and crabsticks!) In the wild, the adults are found under bark on deadwood, and under rocks.
The beetles seem to be active throughout the year and a fully-grown larva has been found in summer. This specimen also ate slugs prior to pupating, and emerged as an adult some three weeks later. It is thought that, being a large beetle, it may take two years to complete its life cycle. The adults are known to be very long-lived by beetle standards.
The blue ground beetle is found throughout Europe where it is known to be in decline. It is considered a threatened species in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Denmark. In the UK is has always been considered rare, known from only 12 sites in Devon and Cornwall. In 1994, it was found in just two small woodlands, on the edge of Dartmoor but, by 2000, it had also been found at a total of six sites, one near the two Dartmoor sites and three on the edge of Bodmin Moor.
The blue ground beetle is associated with damp, rotten moss-covered wood in mature beech and oak woodland. It seems to prefer little or no ground vegetation, and requires a humid atmosphere and a moist, peaty leaf-litter, with grazing to reduce the build-up of ground vegetation.
The blue ground beetle is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List (1).
As much still remains to be discovered about the beetle's full life cycle, the current theory for its decline suggests that loss of appropriate woodland conditions, over-vegetation of the woodland floor and lack of suitable grazing may have contributed to its rarity.
The blue ground beetle is listed in the UK Biodiversity Action Plans (UKBAPs), and has been included in English Nature's Species Recovery Programme (SRP). Dartmoor National Park, English Nature's joint lead partner working on this species, has commissioned a number of annual reports to discover more about this rare beetle, particularly about the larval stage of its life cycle.
Future work aims to choose a number of suitable sites close to existing populations, and it may prove possible to re-introduce beetles to these sites. Captive breeding is being used to discover more about the beetle's larval stage.
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RSA-Second Annual Graduate Student Webinar-February 15, 2013
RSA-Second Annual Graduate Student Webinar-February 15, 2013
We are pleased to announce that the Digital Writing and Research Lab (DWRL) at the University of Texas at Austin will host the second annual graduate student webinar on February 15, 2013, 3-5 PM CST. The DWRL will present Associate Professor Rita Raley of UC Santa Barbara and her talk "From Creative Cloning to Where-Next: Tactical Media as Speculative Practice." In her 2009 book on the subject, Raley describes tactical media as that which "signifies the intervention and disruption of a dominant semiotic regime, the temporary creation of a situation in which signs, messages, and narratives are set into play and critical thinking becomes possible" (6). Raley looks through the lens of activism and aesthetics to discuss media's ability to immediately adapt to changing material and rhetorical situations. In a continually evolving technological climate and in light of the Arab Spring's reliance on new media platforms, for example, Raley's discussion of the relationship between media and rhetorical practice is a significant and timely one for the rhetoric community.
Positioned at the intersection of rhetoric, writing, and technology, the DWRL dedicates itself to the identification and promotion of twenty-first century literacies. In order to further these goals, the DWRL and RSA will host a live, interactive webinar. To ensure that the webcast be readily accessible to viewers, ad-free, and offer opportunities for remote audience participation, participants will be able to use a Google+ hangout embedded on the DWRL website accompanied by a Twitter feed to ask questions and discuss the talk with one another in real time. An on-site moderator will select a few of the Twitter questions and present them to Raley during the live Q&A session.
Details about registering for the talk will be forthcoming.
RSA hosted the first graduate student webinar in 2012 to facilitate connection between graduate student chapters and to provide an opportunity to discuss matters relevant to the field across the entire RSA community.
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