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Patients diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke undergo extensive testing to identify a cause for the purpose of optimal secondary stroke prevention. In individuals under age 50 without other risk factors, this work up includes screening for inherited and acquired hypercoagulable disorders (Case).
It is important to keep in mind that finding a coagulation disorder in a person with brain ischemia may be coincidental, not causal,1 especially if there is evidence for other possible causes of ischemia.2 It can also be difficult to test for hypercoagulation disorders in the acute setting.
There are other diagnostic tests to consider in this population. If there is clinical suspicion based on history and examination, or if infarcts appear embolic and span multiple vascular territories, and the individual has an intracardiac shunt, peripheral venous duplex ultrasound is recommended. If infarcts appear embolic in the setting of known or suspected valve disease, including endocarditis or hypercoagulability a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) should be considered because it offers a better view of posterior cardiac structures. Cardiac CT is noninvasive and can offer comparable diagnostic information as TEE, depending on the indication.
Hypercoagulable Disorders
Hypercoagulability describes a prothrombotic state that confers a predisposition to thrombus formation in arteries and veins. Hypercoagulability disorders may be inherited or acquired.
Inherited Coagulation Disorders
Factor V Leiden (FVL) mutations are the most common inherited hypercoagulable disorder, followed by prothrombin 20210A (PTG) mutation. Others include deficiencies in protein S, protein C, antithrombin, or methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) mutations associated with hyperhomocysteinemia.3 Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), an acquired systemic autoimmune disorder will be discussed briefly, but other acquired coagulation disorders and less common disorders such as elevated factor VIII and fibrinogen defects are outside the scope of this article.
Factor V Leiden Mutation. Mutation of FVL at an arginine cleavage site results in protein C that, when activated, does not break down the procoagulant Factor V, causing a hypercoagulable state. The FVL mutation is associated with VTE including cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST).4,5 An association of FVL mutations with arterial thrombosis (eg, myocardial infarction or ischemic stroke) is proposed but controversial6 and likely small if present. Genetic testing for FVL mutations is highly accurate in the inpatient setting. Functional activated protein C (aPC) assays, which may rely on activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), however, can be affected by use of direct thrombin inhibitors, factor Xa inhibitors, coexisting lupus anticoagulant (LAC), or other anticoagulants.7
Prothrombin G20210A Mutation. A gain-of-function point mutation in the prothrombin gene causes elevated plasma levels of prothrombin, a precursor for thrombin, resulting in a hypercoagulable state. Although the PTG mutation is an established risk factor for VTE, including CVST,4 its link for arterial and intramural thrombotic disease is less clear,8 especially in the absence of a persistent foramen ovale (PFO). Meta-analyses of case control and/or cohort studies show an association between PTG mutation and increased ischemic stroke risk, especially in children9; however, other high-quality studies refute that association.10,11 Homozygous PTG mutations are less common, result in even higher PT levels, and carry a higher risk of VTE. The presence of both FVL and PTG mutations or use of oral contraceptives can increase VTE risk, including risk of CVST.5 Genetic testing for PTG mutations is performed with PCR or DNA microarray technology3 and is unaltered in the inpatient setting.
Protein C, Protein S, and Antithrombin Deficiencies. Once activated by thrombin, protein C proteolytically degrades procoagulant factors Va and VIIIa, using Protein S as a cofactor.3 Antithrombin inactivates activated thrombin and to a lesser extent, factors IXa, XIa, and XIIa. Thus, a deficiency in these proteins, hereditary or acquired, can result in a hypercoagulable state. Antithrombin, and to a lesser extent, protein C and S deficiencies have been associated with VTE; association with arterial phenomena such as ischemic stroke has not been extensively studied. Small case reports have suggested an association with stroke, but this was not shown in a larger case-control study and there are conflicting results in other prospective studies.1,12,13 Functional assays are used as screening tests, followed by immunologic/antigenic assays if results are abnormal.3 Functional assays, especially when clot based, can be falsely increased by anticoagulants or coexisting LAC or FVL mutations and falsely decreased by elevated factor VIII levels, acute phase reactants, thrombosis, surgery, and liver disease. Low protein S levels can falsely decrease aPC assay results.3 Antigenic assays lack specificity and can be affected by FVL mutation and LACs.3 Because of multiple interactions, inpatient testing is not recommended.
Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Mutation Associated With Hyperhomocysteinemia. Homocysteine is an amino acid that is metabolized to methionine by MTHFR or to cystathionine. Metabolism of homocysteine requires vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin B6 as cofactors. Genetic polymorphisms of the enzymes in these metabolic pathways can cause hyperhomocysteinemia, which has been associated with stroke and cerebrovascular disease.14 Diagnosis of MTHFR hyperhomocysteinemia is made by genetic testing and not affected in the acute setting. It is important to note, however, that although clinical trials have shown safe and effective reduction of homocysteine levels with vitamin supplementation, reduction of stroke risk has not been seen.15
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
The most common acquired hemophilia, APS is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by VTE, arterial thrombosis including ischemic stroke, and/or specific pregnancy complications in the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL).3 Autoimmune diseases (eg, systemic lupus erythematosus) may cause APS, but it can also occur alone. Antibodies to aPL are directed against phospholipid protein complexes. Clinical and laboratory criteria must be met for APS diagnosis. Laboratory testing includes LAC, IgG, and IgM subclasses of anticardiolipin (aCL) and antiβ2-glycoprotein (GP) antibodies on 2 occasions at least 12 weeks apart. Data to demonstrate definite causality is conflicting, but overwhelming evidence suggests there is an association between aPL antibodies and ischemic stroke in young adults.15
Inpatient laboratory testing is not recommended because it can be confounded by a variety of clinical conditions including acute phase response, thrombosis, drug interactions, and infections.3 Anticoagulants may affect LAC but not aCL or GP antibody testing.
In the setting of thrombotic disorders, acute VTE including stroke due to CVST, should be managed according to guidelines using systemic anticoagulation for at least 3 to 6 months. Prophylactic therapy should be considered during periods of heightened coagulopathy risk (eg, pregnancy, postpartum, and postoperatively). Antiplatelet therapy or moderate-intensity anticoagulation is recommended for individuals with an inherited hypercoagulable disorder and ischemic stroke, but evidence to support this approach is limited to small studies with methodological shortcomings.2 Guidelines recommend antiplatelet therapy for people with aPL who do not meet criteria for APS and consideration of anticoagulant therapy for those with APS and stroke.15 In addition, the guidelines state anticoagulation may be reasonable for individuals with an inherited hypercoagulable disorder who have recurrent ischemic stroke of unexplained etiology. Current recommendations in adults with hyperhomocysteinemia associated with a genetic mutation are supplementation with folate, vitamins B6, and B12 because it is safe even if it may not reduce stroke risk.15
Hereditary hypercoagulable disorders are rare. Despite association of some conditions with ischemic arterial stroke, evidence for causality remains controversial. Screening for prothrombotic conditions is recommended in several current guidelines and is often part of the diagnostic workup for people experiencing ischemic stroke.2 The yield of testing for these disorders is limited in the inpatient setting and may only be useful in some people with acute stroke.
Antiplatelet or anticoagulation therapy may be reasonable in people with ischemic stroke and an inherited thrombotic disorder. Prospective data are needed to further understand the role of coagulation disorders in the pathogenesis of ischemic stroke, the utility of testing for these disorders, and the optimal management of people with inherited hypercoagulable disorders who have a stroke.
1. Hankey GJ, Eikelboom JW, van Bockxmeer FM, Lofthouse E, Staples N, Baker RI. Inherited thrombophilia in ischemic stroke and its pathogenic subtypes. Stroke. 2001;32(8):1793-1799.
2. de Lau LM, Leebeek FW, de Maat MP, Koudstaal PJ, Dippel DW. Screening for coagulation disorders in patients with ischemic stroke. Expert Rev Neurother. 2010;10(8):1321-1329.
3. Nakashima MO, Rogers HJ. Hypercoagulable states: an algorithmic approach to laboratory testing and update on monitoring of direct oral anticoagulants. Blood Res. 2014;49(2):85-94.
4. Simone B, De Stefano V, Leoncini E, et al. Risk of venous thromboembolism associated with single and combined effects of Factor V Leiden, prothrombin 20210A and methylenetethraydrofolate reductase C677T: a meta-analysis involving over 11,000 cases and 21,000 controls. Eur J Epidemiol. 2013;28(8):621-647.
5. Martinelli I, Sacchi E, Landi G, Taioli E, Duca F, Mannucci PM. High risk of cerebral-vein thrombosis in carriers of a prothrombin-gene mutation and in users of oral contraceptives. New Engl J Med. 1998;338(25):1793-1797.
6. Lalouschek W, Schillinger M, Hsieh K, et al. Matched case-control study on factor V Leiden and the prothrombin G20210A mutation in patients with ischemic stroke/transient ischemic attack up to the age of 60 years. Stroke. 2005;36(7):1405-1409.
7. Kadauke S, Khor B, Van Cott EM. Activated protein C resistance testing for factor V Leiden. Am J Hematol. 2014;89(12):1147-1150.
8. Saadatnia M, Salehi M, Amini G, Seyyed Agha Miri N. The impact of prothrombin (G20210A) gene mutation on stroke in youths. Arya Atheroscler. 2012;8(1):9-11.
9. Sarecka-Hujar B, Kopyta I, Skrzypek M, Sordyl J. Association between the 20210G: a prothrombin gene polymorphism and arterial ischemic stroke in children and young adults-two meta-analyses of 3586 cases and 6440 control subjects in total. Pediatr Neurol. 2017;69:93-101.
10. Coppens M, van de Poel MH, Bank I, et al. A prospective cohort study on the absolute incidence of venous thromboembolism and arterial cardiovascular disease in asymptomatic carriers of the prothrombin 20210A mutation. Blood. 2006;108(8):2604-2607.
11. Ridker PM, Hennekens CH, Miletich JP. G20210A mutation in prothrombin gene and risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and venous thrombosis in a large cohort of US men. Circulation. 1999;99(8):999-1004.
12. Kohler J, Kasper J, Witt I, von Reutern GM. Ischemic stroke due to protein C deficiency. Stroke. 1990;21(7):1077-1080.
13. Strater R, Becker S, von Eckardstein A, et al. Prospective assessment of risk factors for recurrent stroke during childhood--a 5-year follow-up study. Lancet. 2002;360(9345):1540-1545.
14. Moller J, Nielsen GM, Tvedegaard KC, Andersen NT, Jorgensen PE. A meta-analysis of cerebrovascular disease and hyperhomocysteinaemia. Scand J Clin Lab Invest. 2000;60(6):491-9.
15. Kernan WN, Ovbiagele B, Black HR, Bravata DM, Chimowitz MI, Ezekowitz MD, et al. Guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with stroke and transient ischemic attack. Stroke. 2014;45(7):2160-2236.
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Meet the Bracys
Owners Chris and Brianna Bracy have been working side by side since before they were married in 2010. They spent a decade running The Salem General Store, which is where some of the cafe's signature paninis were created (such as the Chester and Whistle Stop). Many days were spent dreaming and scheming about the cafe they hoped to open one day in Farmington. Many months of planning and hard work went into their dream and together, they created The Downtown Press Cafe.
Their children, Ryker and Lenna can often be seen hanging around eating goodies that are baked daily at the cafe and playing in the kids kitchen!


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When you get used to tour buses, busy airports and crowded planes; any change is welcome.
As a last minute addition to the tour, Faithless were asked to travel to St. Petersburg in Russia to perform at a VIP concert as part of a big financial event. To make the trip work, the event organisers chartered a Boeing Business Jet from Royal Jet to fly the band and crew to the city in style…
We arrived at the Signature Air Services terminal at Heathrow (not like your average terminal) to find a grand piano, comfy sofas and tea and biscuits on tap. Realising that the band were slightly delayed and that there was no drink at the terminal, we headed over to Wetherspoon's at T4 for a couple.
Upon return to Signature, we were transported to our plane on mini-bus past the Sultan of Brunei's and many other smart private jets. After a quick security check, we boarded the plane to a welcome of fruit bowls, chocolates and smiling stewardesses. A huge step up from the Ryanair trip to Poland a few weeks ago!
During the flight we were served some of the best food I've had. For starter we had a selection from a plentiful seafood buffet, for main there was a choice of 6 dishes (or a combination) and then a rather sickly sweet trolley! When I asked for a brandy and coke, I was informed that the only brandy available was Remy XO, this wasn't a problem.
Arriving in Russia, Maxi started a chant of 'It's not over, we're not getting off', a sentiment I think most of us agreed on.
I have a strong feeling that this was a once in a lifetime experience and it will be appreciated as such.


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Karen Beattie and her husband went through a difficult few years. She was unexpectedly laid off just as her husband decided to go back to graduate school, leaving them without regular income from employment. After a miscarriage and a bunch of dead ends on their quest to adopt a child, they realized they might never become parents. Beattie begins to wonder where the abundant life promised by God is, why their prayers to adopt a child aren't being answered, if God is condemning them to a life of financial insecurity because they haven't always made perfect spending decisions. Beattie's spiritual memoir Rock-Bottom Blessings is an account of these hard years, and of Beattie's continuing to seek God through them, as she learns more about what a truly abundant life looks like. (Hint: It's not a life in which all of our prayers are answered as we wish them to be. It's not a life in which, so long as we are careful with our money, stick to a budget, and tithe, God will bless us will material wealth.)
These are the moments from Rock-Bottom Blessings that are sticking with me:
As Beattie explores and eventually converts to Catholicism, she finds comfort in the paschal mystery—the invitation to join Christ in his suffering on the cross, rather than simply seeing the cross as something that God did for us while we stand on the sidelines. A friend points out to Beattie that the verse "I came that you might have life, and have it abundantly," is frequently misinterpreted because of where we put our emphasis. We emphasize the "abundant" part, and think this verse means we'll get all sorts of good stuff when we believe. But Jesus first said that we might have "life," and life is full of pain as well as joy. Beattie's friend reminds her, "That verse doesn't say, 'I came that you might have abundance.' It really says, 'I came that you might have life'—life in all its joys and sorrows and ups and downs, life in all its chaos."
Consumed with envy, particularly for friends and acquaintances who meet many fewer roadblocks on the road to adoption than she and her husband do, Beattie tries all sorts of remedies. She tries to "fake it til she makes it," acting happy for other people's good fortune, holding their babies, congratulating them on their professional successes. And that helps, "sort of." Finally, she goes to confession, and realizes that what she really wants is proof that God loves her, in the form of prayers being answered as she wants them to be. The priest sends her off not with penance, but with an invitation to pray that she will know God's love for her.
And in the book's final scene, Beattie is at home with the toddler daughter that eventually came to them through foster care. The child is fighting sleep, and fighting against Beattie, thrashing and arching, allowing her body to communicate her hurt and confusion over the frequent upheavals and uncertainties of her young life. Beattie keeps holding her, despite the little girl's struggling, assuring her through both of their tears, "You are home. You are home." The same might be said for us, as we thrash and fight against the life we've ended up with, failing to hear God's voice telling us that, even here in our uncertainty, confusion, and hurt, we are home.
(Beattie writes more about this experience with her new daughter, and how it relates to her decision to convert to Roman Catholicism, in a lovely post on the Patheos Catholic Channel. My blog post is part of the Patheos Book Club discussion of Rock-Bottom Blessings.)


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"Cars and rock 'n roll have always gone hand in hand. Whether it's a garage band piling into some decrepit rig to get to the next gig or a killer guitar riff blasting from a Mustang, rock 'n roll keeps us moving when we're behind the wheel.
It's no surprise, then, that some of the music world's big names are also serious car guys. Jimmie Vaughn, Billy Joel, Brian Johnson (AC/DC), J Geils, Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), and others each spend as much time behind the wheel as they can. Hot rods, customs, muscle cars, motorcycles, race cars, and sports cars—the variety of vehicles is as eclectic as rock 'n roll itself.
Rockin' Garages showcases top performers, their cars, and their garages. Authors Tom Cotter and Ken Gross profile each musician, revealing the story behind their moto-lust and what drives their car collecting. Each profile is complemented by Michael Alan Ross' top-notch photography. Rockin' Garages puts you behind the wheel with some of your favorite musicians.


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Hawaii-Tribune Herald, Friday, July 6, 2012
Geothermal relocation requests up
By TOM CALLIS, Tribune-Herald staff writer
Hawaii County is now handling 17 relocation requests from Puna residents wanting to move away from the district's geothermal power plant. That's more than double the seven it was handling last month, itself an unprecedented amount.
County Planning Director Bobby Jean Leithead- Todd said the large increase is causing her to consider hiring a real estate agent to assist the county with processing the requests. She is also concerned about it breaking the bank.
The county's relocation program, started in 1998, is funded with the Big Island's share of the state's geothermal royalties. That fund has about $3.3 million. About $1 million of that is currently held in a reserve account.
"Potentially I will be unable to purchase the last requests to come in because there's not enough money," she said.
That could change if Mayor Billy Kenoi signs a bill passed by the County Council last month that, in part, eliminates the reserve account.
But Leithead-Todd said she is also concerned that the current requests, none of which have been approved, won't be the last.
"Now you assume we will get geothermal money coming in, between ($500,000) and $700,000 in the course of the year," she said.
"But that money is not here yet and some will not be here until next May, possibly."
Additionally, the bill approved by the council prohibits the county from reselling the acquired properties.
The intent is to create a 1-mile buffer zone between residents and the plant. The county said it would have to consider hiring security to watch abandoned structures or demolish the homes.
The influx of relocation requests may make it difficult to fund health studies for the community surrounding the plant operated by Puna Geothermal Venture, a subsidiary of Ormat Technologies Inc., as required by the bill.
The administration is still reviewing whether to approve the bill and another requiring a site-specific evacuation plan for the plant, said county Managing Director William Takaba.
He declined to say what concerns the administration may have. Kenoi, who didn't return a request for comment, has until July 13 to make a decision.
County Council Chairman Dominic Yagong, who introduced the bills and is running against Kenoi for mayor, sent a letter to Civil Defense Director Benedict Fuata on Tuesday urging him to get started on hiring a third party to handle a community health study and to get started on an evacuation plan.
Yagong said he wasn't concerned with the large number of relocations, adding that the county needs to fund all that it can.
"Whatever money is there, that is the money utilized for that particular purpose," he said.
In regards to other uses, Yagong said that PGV has offered to help pay for a community health study; he also said that another account, the geothermal asset fund, could be used.
He had proposed using that fund to cover capital improvements and other services in lower Puna, expenses that would be eliminated under one of the geothermal bills passed by the council last month.
Yagong said that legislation is still on hold.
Fuata, who had told the Tribune-Herald that he thinks current emergency response plans are sufficient, said he will provide a site specific document but is unsure if he can do so by the Aug. 1 deadline.
The bill allows for one 90-day extension.
He said he is also open to funding a health study, but was also unsure if it could provide anything that wasn't addressed in past studies done by the state Department of Health, which found no impact.
"We want to do what's right by all but it may not satisfy all," Fuata said.
The county has spent $646,407 on five relocations in the last 14 years with the most recent one approved April 5. Before that, the last property purchased was in 2003.
The county has denied one request so far. For the ones approved, it has purchased them at 130 percent of assessed value, the most allowed.
Leithead-Todd said that will likely have to change.
"Given the number of applications that I have, it seems to me that the fair thing to do is try and purchase as many properties," she said. "And then that means I will make you an offer. If you don't like my offer then you don't have to take it."
Leithead-Todd said that could mean offering below assessed value, especially if the property was recently purchased below that amount.
"I want to do what's fair and I don't think the program should be used to provide a windfall profit to someone," she said.
The large increase in relocation requests has coincided with a resurgence in opposition to geothermal power in the Puna area, and specifically, the nearly twodecades- old plant run by Puna Geothermal Venture.
The rise in opposition started in the wake of Hawaii Electric Light Co.'s announcement last year that it wanted to build a second geothermal plant on the island, and has yet to crest.
Dozens of opponents have packed recent council meetings calling for more to be done to ensure the safety of the community.
Some have talked about health problems, including respiratory illnesses and unexplained bleeding, which they believe may be connected to the plant.
Aurora Martinovich, the most recent Puna resident to have her home purchased under the program, noted having irritated eyes and a sore throat at times while living nearby. Her property bordered the plant, and while she admits vog may be a contributing factor, she is not convinced it was the only cause.
"I feel generally better with vog than I do with geothermal," she said. Martinovich has also helped start a group that allows women to discuss their health problems and how they may relate to the plant. The plant says it operates under a closed system, which pumps steam back deep into the Earth.
Martinovich said she believes the plant has more emissions than it admits.
While there has been much talk about illnesses and the plant, Puna Community Hospital Clinical Programs Director Dan Domizio said he hasn't seen a correlation between illnesses affecting the clinic's patients and geothermal power.
"People have asthma, people smoke, there is vog," he said. "There's nothing you can look at and say this is a geothermal problem."
The relocation program doesn't require an applicant to be adversely affected by the plant to have their property purchased.
Some recent applicants have referred to concerns with noise at the plant caused by well drilling, Leithead-Todd said, while others have talked about health concerns.
The Planning Department is preparing to deny one application because it appears to be for vacant property, she said.
Leithead-Todd said she believes the influx in applications is partly due to residents mistakenly thinking they only have until the end of the year to qualify.
Residents better understanding whether or not they qualify due to recent publicity is also a factor, Yagong said.
Email Tom Callis at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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These fun and tasty Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies are able to cling to the side of your teacup or mug. They are great for tea time or snack time.
In the summer I am across a set of Cup-Adorning Cookie Cutters that were too cute to pass up. The set came with a recipe booklet and two cookie cutters in the shape of a boy and a girl. They are made by the same company that issued the Nativity set I used last Christmas for my Gingerbread Nativity over at Roti n Rice.
This Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies set is definitely a much simpler set but one that is quite fun. I really like the idea of the shapes being able to cling to the side of my teacup. Aren't they adorable? 🙂
There are two recipes in the little booklet – lemon and chocolate. I decided on these pale colored Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies. I made some changes to the recipe and added a little lemon extract to give the cookies a stronger lemon flavor. The dough is pretty soft, so be sure to chill it well before rolling and cutting.
Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies
- 1 stick butter (softened) (113g)
- 1/3 cup sugar (75g)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp lemon extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (265g)
- Lemon zest from half a lemon
- Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg, salt, and lemon extract and beat for another minute.
- Add flour and lemon zest. Beat until just combine.
- Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for an hour.
- Remove dough from refrigerator. Place dough between two sheets of plastic and roll out to about ¼ inch thick. Cut out shapes with cup adorning cookie cutters.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Many have asked about these Birkmann VIP VI Children Cookie Cutter Set. If you are interested, they can be purchased here.
These Cup-Adorning Lemon Cookies are also a delight for Christmas and the holidays. They are seen here with M&M, Hugs, and Kisses Holiday Pretzels which are super easy to make.


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Meet The Chef
Executive Chef Robert Simon made his mark in the culinary industry by accident. He was a 15-year-old boy who loved to play sports but had no interest in making the kitchen his home.
However prep cook position an Eastern Shore restaurant changed everything.
Simon worked diligently in the restaurant's shuck room and developed a love for creating stocks and soups. He graduated from Baltimore Culinary School in 2000 and became a chef in restaurants across the U.S before joining our team. These include the Marriott Hotel in Ann Arbor Michigan and the West Wood Country Club in New York.
In his role, Simon oversees the culinary efforts of three properties: Pier 5 Hotel, Admiral Fell Inn, and Inn at Henderson Wharf. This includes the preparation of menus, developing pricing and cooking for a variety of events.
Rob said the day-to-day interaction with guests is the most rewarding part of his job. He continuously strives to bring his love of food to every plate he prepares.


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Been Where Done What?
Currently, I live in Golden, BC. In May 2020 I finished a five year, full time, "long term lecturer" contract at the University of Toronto.
From 2008 until 2012 I worked remotely. First, a post doc at IBM research and then for two big Silicon Valley companies: Adobe and Intel. My work, roughly speaking, was in the same field as my research -- dynamic compilation for Java and JavaScript.
I defended my dissertation in late December, 2007 at the Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto. (A year short of turning 50..)
For those looking for a brief, business-style, description of positions I have held, please see my linkedin profile.
Brief synopsis of preceding 30 years
Up to about 2000, I was one of the partners of Mountain Lake Software Corporation. (An independent URL for mtnlake.com no longer exists.) I was involved in planning and executing several interesting software projects since going into business with Ken Rother and Bill Tapscott in early 1994.
Prior to co-founding Mountain Lake, I participated in the development of Alias StudioPaint, a C++ image processing and conceptual design system for SGI computers. The GUI of the new product was built on top of Interviews and the image processing subsystem used SGI's ImageVision framework.
I spent five years at IBM in the compiler organization, initially developing the register allocator for TOBEY, the optimizer behind IBM's family of RS/6000 AIX compilers. (C, FORTRAN, PASCAL). Later, I used my UNIX skills to assist in the bringup of AIX 3.1. (serving as team leader for TOBEY's third release.) The optimizer was very successful. (See Steven S Muchnick, Advanced Compiler Design and Construction, Morgan Kaufman, 1997, Chapter 21.)
Earlier, I wrote fixed-price contract software for NASA Ames Research station and consulted at SoftQuad, a Toronto desktop publishing company, where I wrote early versions of the automatic hyphenator and PostScript device drivers for the sqtroff product.
My early schooling consisted of a BASc (Engineering Science, Computer Science option. UofToronto, 1983) and a MASc (Industrial Engineering, UofT, 1984.)
Academic and Research Interests
Modern languages are very dynamic. For various pragmatic reasons the initial implementation of almost every dynamic new language should be an interpreter. These are simple and easy to modify but perform poorly. Current method-based approaches to Just In Time compilation perform very well but are challenging to implement. Furthermore, today JIT compilers must duplicate much of the functionality already implemented by an interpreter. This makes extending an interpreter with a JIT a costly and time consuming process.
Supervised by Professor Angela Demke Brown, my dissertation focused on how an interpreter can be gradually extended with a JIT compiler. We identify and compile hot, interprocedural paths, or traces, instead of methods and describe a novel architecture for a high level language virtual machine.
Subsequently I was pulled into various prototype JavaScript implementations. I have a passing familiarity with the internals of both V8 and JSC.
Several years in the optimizing compiler business helped develop an appreciation for the intimate relationship between CPU architecture and compilation in the pursuit of good performance. I was lucky to participate in the evolution of super scalar machines and compilers for them.
In 1983, my MASc supervisor, Neville Moray, helped me understand the importance of managing the user's mental model of his or her software environment. Later experience at Alias underscored the value of carefully designing the mental model you want the user to have as well as making sure that application software carefully and consistently maintains it. That's the "soft" side of my interests.
Professional Interests
Recently I've learned that teaching advanced courses is both very interesting and challenging. I'm trying to combine my academic, industrial, business and management experience to teach courses like "Computers in Society (CSC300)" as well as "Software Engineering CSC301" and "Technical Entrepreneurship (CSC2702)". I'm finding there is a lot to learn.
Post 2008 I've worked primarily as a VM engineer, modifying JIT compilers and their corresponding runtimes.. Consequently, I have spent a lot of time designing and debugging at the machine level.
Most of the 1990's were spent in various leadership roles, starting from technical team leadership and culminating with client relationship and operational management of large client-facing projects.
I'm uncomfortable praising my own management and leadership abilities on a public web page, so I won't. I am confident that my references, when consulted, will vouch for my communication and leadership skills.
Defining complete application development projects, especially in the early stages is probably my principal technical strength. Object oriented application architecture was my main technical contribution during the 1990's. Retrospectively I can't say that the results have been as conceptually clean as I would have liked but they have resulted in real products that have been bought and used by real people. I am interested in, and have done a fair bit of, GUI development but (probably like so many others) really have trouble feeling like an expert in any particular development environment on any particular platform.
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I Don't Want To Have a Conversation About Race…
Politicians and media networks always jump at the chance to "have a conversation about race in America." Though, I'm not sure one has ever started and certainly couldn't have ended. In fact, if anything, it's hurting America.
Forget a conversation, let's have an understanding.
I'm an African-American (also Arab, bi-racial) who happens to be a conservative. It's only relevant because it pertains to my qualifications on tolerance. See, I get to hear the harmful rhetoric from liberals who believe I've bleached my skin color in exchange for a lower tax rate and I get to hear conservatives, most of the time in ignorance, speaks to matters they do not understand.
Honestly, it's led to a lot of pain. Not just for me, but for so many young African-Americans who don't see the barriers of their parents and have all the aspirations that every child deserves to dream.
It curls my stomach when we start having these "conversations on race" because I'm forced to watch ignorance on display. If you were going to have an intelligent conversation with someone on a subject, wouldn't you first make yourself familiar with the common facts? This isn't done by most conservatives or most liberals.
I work in politics, but I have never made a paycheck based on being a black conservative. I have plenty of associates and colleagues who do that, but it's never been my thing. It disgusts me they become like our political opposition, reducing their point to a talking point or sound-byte that then becomes a shareable image on Facebook or something white conservative quip on Twitter. It's a faux-gotcha moment and it does nothing to win hearts and minds.
I want to change that. We can change that.
Here's what I want to do. I have a ton of conservative friends and a ton of white friends. It may not comfort you to be lumped in and categorized that way and this is just the beginning of breaking down that comfort barrier. Strap in.
I'm going to be sending out a weekly newsletter entitled, Understanding Black People.
We're going to tackle the following subjects:
- The N-word
- "Being Black"
- Uncle Tom
- Slavery
- The Projects
- Drugs
- Violence
- Gangs
- Music
- Political Parties
- Policies: Section 8 housing, food stamps, over-criminalization of drugs, implications of felonies on society, pell grant, and others.
- Welfare
- Education
- Faith
- Black Men and Fatherless Homes
- Resilience of the Black Mother
- An Optimistic Future
Sure, my main target audience is the white conservative, but this information will be useful for anyone who didn't grow up in a predominately black neighborhood. You'll be better equipped to make your same argument or adopt another. Understanding is at the core of respect and finally ending this race-bait culture we'll all held hostage to. Now I don't mean to belittle my fellow conservatives. They have true hearts for equality. They more routinely see a person for their content of their character than most. They, we as a movement, however have a problem when it comes to relating and understanding very basic circumstances that surround and engulf the black community. I hope liberals decide to subscribe too. It'll do us good to all be in this together and neutralize it away from political ideology and political parties.
This will not be a one-way lesson. I'll be collecting your feedback each and every week and highlighting the best. I don't want to change your principles, just the approach so many are taking when trying to share theirs.
I won't be doing this alone either. I'm enlisting the help of several of my friends, black, white, liberal, and conservative. By the end of this, I hope there is a greater appreciation and understanding of the black community. We're not going to sugarcoat anything either. We'll talk about the good stuff and the damning.
Read my latest: Tough Truths Are Tough, where I tackle Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, and President Barack Obama.
I hope you're interested. Please sign up for this newsletter below:
This doesn't sound too silly does it? I want to honestly move the ball forward. I think if we're united on definitions and in the spirit of reconciliation and friendship, we can achieve many things. Let's defy the politicians and the cable news channels who use race as a bait to divide us.
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Antique Moonstone and Diamond Dress Set
An Edwardian 18 karat gold and platinum dress set with moonstones and diamonds. The set has 7 cabochon moonstones with an approximate total weight of 4.10 carats and 86 rose-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .45 carat. The classically-designed cluster cuff links are double-sided with clasped chain connections. The 3 cluster dress studs have gold folding wing backs. Similar pictured in Cuff Links, by Susan Jonas and Marilyn Nissenson, Harry N. Abrams, 1991, page 50 (similar).
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Following numerous teaser images over the past few days, Runic Games has surprisingly announced Torchlight 2, the sequel to their low budget action RPG which was a fantastic title. While we were expecting an announcement of the much talked about MMO version, it appears Runic will be playing to their strengths by creating a sequel.
The major addition to the sequel is multiplayer where players will be able to hook up their friends via a free peer-to-peer matchmaking service, a feature that was requested by the community when the original was released.
The new game will feature randomized outdoor areas, random instanced and persistent dungeons, new villains and monsters and more loot than you can shake your sword at. A neat addition will be a new weather system as well as time of day events.
Runic are expecting to have the game released via digital download some time in spring 2011.
Beyond the town of Torchlight lies a world shrouded in adventure and mystery. Guardian-warrior Syl appears in a prophetic dream, summoning the player to the Estherian Steppes. There, you meet with the Destroyer and soon venture across the continent of Vilderan, an exotic frontier besieged by forces of evil. A discovery unfolds, that the Alchemist, following his conquest of dark ember, disappeared on his quest to defeat the unknown corrupted force responsible for destroying the mystical race of Estherians. Aided by Syl, the remaining Estherian Guardians, and clues left behind by the missing Alchemist, you will find yourself battling a powerful enemy that threatens to unravel the elements of the entire world.
Runic Games will release Torchlight II initially as a digital download in Spring of 2011
Key Features
Multi-player – Play with your friends over a local area network, or over the Internet. A free matchmaking peer-to-peer service lets you make new friends for exciting co-op play.
Customizable Characters – Players create and customize a character from one of four classes available and choose an animal companion. Through cosmetic, class, and gender choices, skill path decisions, and the treasures they acquire, each character can be custom-tailored to each player's needs.
Moddability – Torchlight II will release with an updated version of TorchEd, the Torchlight editor. Players have the option to create their own mods, adding even more content to the world. You and your friends can download the same mod and play together!
New User Interface – Torchlight II boasts an entirely new, improved user interface, designed to be easier than ever for new players to pick up and play. Thanks to this intuitive interface, players have immediate access to a rich and varied world, with little experience necessary.
Overworld Areas – Torchlight II has large randomized overworld areas to explore with weather, time of day cycles, and random events that provide players with even more content to experience.
Random Dungeons – Delve into randomly generated dungeons within the game at any time for extra experience and rare loot. Dungeons in Torchlight II have even more branching paths to explore with friends filled with random events, rewards and dangers.
Retirement System – Once characters are sufficiently leveled up, they can "retire" and bestow specific benefits and perks onto new characters.
Pets – Players choose a pet to accompany them. Pets level up along with the player, and help in battle, learn spells, carry items, and perform a variety of support services.
Fishing – Fishing returns in the sequel! Players can take a break from the high-energy pace of adventuring to relax by one of the many fishing holes and see what they can catch. Fish have unique benefits for the player and pet, while a number of other rewards can also be discovered.


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Nars Cosmetics recently collaborated with Steven Klein and brought out a range of limited edition products, one of them being the One Shocking Moment Studio Cheek Palette.
As soon as I seen this palette I knew I needed it in my collection! Nars bronzers are highly raved about and the blushes looked absolutely stunning. Nars describe this product as a palette which encases seven shades to add depth, dimension and a pretty flush of colour to the face.
The palette is packed in a very sturdy case with a trendy cover and also a full size mirror on the inside which I am a huge fan of! Definitely feels and looks like a high quality product.
The palette includes; Paloma contour kit, Laguna bronzing powder, 2 limited edition blushes in Robotic and Blashphemy, and Luster and Dolce Vita blush.
All of the products are highly pigmented and have a great colour payoff! The Paloma contour kit works well on all skin tones and has been heavily used in my freelance MUA kit recently but make sure you apply the contour shade with a light hand and blend well! The highlight shade is matte and can be used to sharpen your contour or to set your under eye concealer. The Laguna bronzer is amazing, so blendable and the colour is very build-able as well. You are able to go for a more natural light bronzed look or a dramatic bronzed looked. This bronzer also works great on all skin tones!
The blushes all have a slight shimmer in them so they give your skin a nice glow along with a beautiful flush of colour. I am obsessed with the limited edition shades; Robotic and Blashphemy and have been using them regularly. They give you a natural and really pretty flush of colour without being too over the top. Luster is perfect for a more neutral bronzed look as it adds minimal colour, but still gives a glowing youthful appearance. Dolce Vita blush suits more medium skin tones as its a darker plum blush, I don't normally reach for colours like this but was pleasantly surprised, it is perfect for a dramatic nigh time look! All the blushes apply like a dream and are so easy to work with. Also you can mix the colours together as well to create a custom blush.
Nars One Shocking Moment Palette RRP: $100.00 AUD and I purchased mine from MECCA. I am obsessed with this palette and cant stop using it on myself and all my clients. It is so versatile and worth every dollar, I recommend checking it out. Perfect for beginners and perfect for MUA's 🙂
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After months of our backyard being in "demo mode" as our pool was being built, it was hard to imagine how amazingly bright and bold it would soon become. Months of brown dirt and grey concrete became our new norm, but soon enough our world would transform from black and white to color. I just posted about our pool progress in this post here, so make sure to check it out to get up to speed!
The same week our pool was completed, our turf grass was installed. It was crazy to see the dramatic before and after all within a number of days. The dull grey that once was our pool was now a bright hue of turquoise due to our crisp white plaster and sparkling pool water. Our once band-aid brown dirt from months of pool construction (and lots of rain) suddenly transformed into a lush green paradise (aka our turf grass).
The process was quite interesting and much more detailed than I anticipated. From leveling the ground, to installing a layer of crushed rock, to eventually rolling out the turf, it was clear that the job was done right. We worked with a local company (Winter Green Synthetic Grass) and loved them! And side note, the owner's name is Winter. I mean, how cool is that? It's like he was made to be in the grass business.
Sorry, got a bit distracted. Back to the install!
Here is what our backyard looked like before the pool was installed:
And here's what our back yard looked like for a few weeks while the pool was being installed. Lots of BROWN.
As the pool progressed, so did the installation of our turf grass! This is a shot of some test strips in between our pool decking before we officially installed everything.
This is what the roll of turf looked like when it first arrived. SO freaking cool.
More progress shots of the installation… The brown area is the prep for the turf, which is installed on top.
We've been living with our artificial turf for a few months now and couldn't be happier with our decision to install it. I love it so much that I'm actually writing a more detailed post on it for a later date. More to come!


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Will Pritchard Get a Second Chance with His Son?
The X-Files reboot isn't the only place where the truth is out there on Fox. The crazy facts about Jim's reincarnation are coming out in this week's Second Chance —and we have your first look at the episode's opening bombshell.
When we last saw the super-charged experiment (Rob Kazinsky), he was apologizing to Duval (Tim Dekay) for not being a better father. Given the fact that Duval is older than Jim 2.0—and that his horndog dad died in the pilot—this development is rightfully about to blow the federal agent's mind.
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Second Chance airs Fridays at 9/8c on Fox.


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Heyo, it's me, Defectus, and this is my wonderful info page.
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As is traditional in these forums, I will attempt to make this info page as interesting and informative as possible, as well as scatter a few instances of "@<person> is bae <3" here and there.
I used to be someone called SpakeMiner, who was a Minecraft map maker that made very mediocre maps.
The next letter can be found in the description of one of my oldest videos on my YouTube channel. - "What I'm thinking about ItsJerryAndHarry".
Oh, what's that? No, that's totally not a bunch of white text intended for an old troll project...
Anyway, welcome to my incredibly colorful info page.
Info, yes, info.
Who is SpakeMiner?
Trick question, I'm going to answer that now.
I am SpakeMiner.dum dum duuum
I am a map maker, redstoner, P̶v̶P̶e̶r̶, p̶a̶r̶k̶o̶u̶r̶e̶r̶ and c̶o̶m̶e̶d̶i̶a̶n̶.
Most of my maps are found here. Maps I made that aren't there are either unofficial or made for the forums. In case you're just here to read, the maps I've posted there so far are;
A kind of minigame map, spin off of Trickshotting Island, which was a collaboration between me and my brother, TheMint. Basically there is a giant cliff and you place a mob on it, then fall off the cliff and try to trickshot the mob midair. It's very buggy though and I don't really recommend it.
A short and sweet adventure map I put. The very first one I made, and I have to admit, it's pretty cool. You have to navigate through a forest, a cave and a Guardian Layer to retrieve SpakeMiner's stolen fish - The InfiniSalmon. There is also a little surprise at the end.
One of the longest maps I've made so far. The sequel to InfiniSalmon, although it has quite a different theme; Now you have to navigate through a desert, a jungle and through another Guardian Layer, to defeat Fog, the leader of the guardians, who is trying to steal the InfiniSalmon back and flood the valley.
A very short map, with a mysterious and eerie theme. The sequel to InfiniSalmon II. This time you have to find out what has happened since the last time you went to the valley. Everyone has no idea, and you have to find out yourself by exploring a mysterious tunnel system which appears to connect to the biggest Guardian Layer ever; The Ocean Monument.
A short map with a sort of humorous theme going on. It talks a lot about map making and such. You have to help the map maker test his map, but you find that it's not as easy as it sounds, and just to make it worse, someone appears to try and destroy the map.
The shortest map I've made so far; The sequel to Map. This time you have to help the map maker create assets for his map, but you once again find out that someone is trying to destroy the map.
Quite a long map. The sequel to Map 2. This time, you are beta testing the map you helped build in Map 2. The map goes by the story that you are a criminal trapped in a jail, and someone gets you out, but not for free; He asks you to go to a dangerous witch's hut and ask her for some potions. She instinctively tries to kill you, and when things are settled down, she asks you to get her the last ingredient for the potions - Lemons. After getting the potions, you fall to the void and find you are still alive. In front of you, a portal lays; Only playing will tell what happens next.
One of the longest - if not the longest - maps I've ever created. It's a sequel or crossover to Voidborders and InfiniSalmon III: Overconfidence. It's so sweet. A bit buggy, but I'm still super proud of it. You are now travelling using a train, a ship and a plane to get to the focused location; SpakeMiner. An unknown person tells you you must meet him, but the way to SpakeMiner isn't a ride in the park. Bandits, pirates and invaders will risk their lives to stop you, and the villains from both map series - Je22 and Fog - will kill anything in their path to destroy your reunion.
Alright, finally got that wall of text done. Hell, that was easy. Anyway.
More information?
That's basically it. I mean, I played Portal and Portal 2...
You know what, long information pages are spoopid.
If you have any questions just ask me.
Apparently you've managed to cringe through that entire thing. I guess I'd congratulate you but I think self-harm should be frowned upon.
On August of 2016, I switched to my current identity, Defectus. I also made a few maps under Defectus which were undoubtedly much better, but I quit Minecraft altogether somewhere around August of 2017.
I made the Minecraft adventure maps What It's Like, Arrendor and Internal Admiration.
Today, I'm somewhere between a video game developer and a storyteller.
Less informative stuff:
- I like watching Jacksfilms.
- My favorite color is red.
- I'm @TheMint's brother.
- I've committed countless sins and crimes without notice. I have betrayed the very Gods' trust and I am morally forbidden to walk upon these lands. The lies I've told to the closest of my dear friends could have left me rotting in jail had the government noticed them before I vanished. I am responsible for the downfall of 14 unofficial countries in east Asia. I wait for my victims' tears to fill my bathtub before I put an end to their suffering. The darkness grows stronger as traitors are spotted. My reward shall arrive once the king is slaughtered.
- @ItsJerry is bae <3
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The garden is increasingly being thought of as an additional room; an outdoor living space that is great for entertaining, for relaxing in private tranquility, or for playing and exploring.
Fencing not only has a functional role in providing your garden with security, shelter and privacy; with a choice of heights and decorative trellis options, the garden dividers, fence panels and screens afford a wide range of decorative options. Even in small gardens, it is possible to create distinctive spaces, each secluded, but each giving a tantalising glimpse into the next, allowing for contrasting themes, such as an area to entertain, an area to relax and an area for the kids to play.
Creating a special area in your garden for you to enjoy doesn't need to be costly. The clever use of basics such as garden fence panels that you needed anyway, mixed with simple planting of foliage and classic flowers can be just as effective as a full garden overhaul.
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"Dvir is an industry visionary with exceptional strategic insight and unique ability to identify, analyze and execute on market opportunities," said Sergei Beloussov, Acronis CEO. "His vast experience – from working in supplying IT to SMBs to his background in finance – will accelerate our growth. His in-depth understanding of development tactics and market players positions him as the perfect person to develop the opportunities that will drive new growth, particularly in the cloud."
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The best baby clothes this month – our top picks
When getting reading for your newborn, you'll want to focus on the essential baby clothes we've put together here – from cute cotton babygros, to gender neutral sleepsuits perfect for your new arrival.
Yet once your baby grows out of those newborn onesies, why not add a splash of colour to their wardrobe? Every month, we hand pick our favourite baby clothing trend on the market, and bring you our top picks.
Over the rainbow – rainbow themed baby clothes
This month it's all about brightening the winter blues, with rainbow themed clothing. There may not be a pot of gold, but these will definitely brighten your day.
Blue Rainbow Cardigan, from £14, Next
We love this adorable little cardigan from Next, available in sizes from three months to age six. It will keep your little one warm, whilst reminding you of the warmer summer months to come! Available from sizes 3 months – 6 years.
Rainbow Cardigan, from £28.00, Boden
Another cute choice from Boden, this little rainbow cardigan is a merino wool blend with a touch of cashmere, making it ultra-soft, whilst still being machine washable. Available in sizes 0-3 months to 3-4 years.
Short Sleeve Baby Bodysuit, £9.99, Sleep No More
An adorable baby bodysuit from Sleep No More, who have an amazing range of bright babygros. Made from 100% organic cotton, this unisex romper is bound to put a smile on your face. Available in sizes from 0-3 months to 1.5-2 years.
Rainbow Rucksack, £18, Next
Suitable from three years, this cute little backpack is a cute choice for little one's starting nursery this year.
Little Bird by Jools Rainbow Stripe Leggings, £12.00 for 2-pack, Mothercare
Rainbow fans need to head to Mothercare to check out the Little Bird range by Jools Oliver. These cute leggings are practical, comfortable and have wide elasticated waists and ankles for maximum movement and comfort.
Rainbow Stripe Extra Thick Baby Leggings, £10.00, JoJo Maman Bebe
Great for the winter months, these knitted leggings will keep little legs warm, whilst still being fun and bright. Made from an extra thick cotton blend, the fun rainbow stripe blend leggings fit comfortably over nappies. Available from 0-6months to 2-3 years.
Rainbow Dungarees, £32, Welovefrugi
These adorable rainbow dungarees from one of the brightest baby brands around are super cute. The best part, We Love Frugi are an organic brand that aims to design bright, colourful clothes children love to wear. Available from 0-4 years.
Navy Rainbow Wellies, from £14, Next
We love these cute rainbow wellies from Next, perfect for jumping into muddy puddles. With easy pull on handles, a rainbow design and the encouragement to 'follow a rainbow', what more could you want on a rainy day?
Inch Blue Rainbow Star Shoes, £19.95, Babipur.co.uk
How cute are these tiny rainbow shoes for your sunny new arrival? Made from soft, breathable leather that lets little feet move and grow freely, your little ones will have unrestricted comfort.


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Demo Starts at 111 Clarkson
Demo has started at 111 Clarkson Avenue, the singular Victorian house in Prospect Lefferts Gardens whose style the AIA Guide once described as "berserk eclecticism." A demo permit was issued March 14. When we stopped by Sunday, a fence had gone up, the interior had been gutted, windows had been removed, and holes chopped in the roof.
As reported, owner and developer Seth Brown from Aspen Equities plans two rental buildings of 22 and 28 units each. The interior of 111 Clarkson Avenue was lavish, as 1970s photographs by Dinanda Nooney revealed, but over the years the exterior had been altered and the house was rotting from years of exposure to the elements.
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Deputy PM requests thorough preparations for national census
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue on March 13 requested thorough preparations for the once-in-a-decade national population and housing census that is scheduled to begin on April 1.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue, head of the central steering committee for the national population and housing census, addresses the teleconference in Hanoi on March 13 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue on March 13 requested thorough preparations for the once-in-a-decade national population and housing census that is scheduled to begin on April 1.
The order was made at a teleconference of the central steering committee for the census in Hanoi which was connected with 775 places nationwide with the participation of some 36,000 people.
Hue said the census, the fifth of its kind since the establishment of the modern Vietnam in 1945, is one of the biggest of the country. The latest census was conducted in April 2009.
The national census covers general information about population, migration status, people's educational and specialised levels, disability status, marital status, birth and death rates and population development, birth registration, employment status, housing status, and households' basic living conditions.
It aims to collect basic information about population and housing nationwide to serve the analysis of population and housing development and the assessment of the implementation of socio-economic development plans for 2011-2020. Its results will also be an important foundation to build development strategies until 2030 and 2045.
The Deputy PM said the coming census is different from the last one 10 years ago since economic, social and IT levels are now more developed. This is also the national census with the most IT application so far, from collecting information, analysing and storing data, to making reports.
IT is very helpful, but it also poses certain risks. Therefore, localities and steering boards at all levels must not be subjective, he noted.
Hue stressed the importance of the communications work to raise public awareness of the census. He also asked for absolute safety for the survey, especially in remote regions and areas with high risks of social disorder.
The 2019 census must be carried out in a swift, absolutely safe, economical, efficient and high-quality manner, the Deputy PM said, demanding relevant agencies submit general reports to the Government on April 26 at the latest.-VNA


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The League of Women Voters of the Helena Area (LWVHA) is a non-profit, non-partisan political organization that neither supports nor opposes candidates or political parties at any level of government. We work on vital issues of concern to members and the public. We have been active in the Helena Area since 1952. The League has three levels: national, state and local. We are a local league affiliated with the League of Women Voters of Montana (LWVMT) and the League of Women Voters of the U.S. (LWVUS).
The League at all levels encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. We carry out our mission by registering voters, sponsoring candidate forums and advocate in favor or against issues of local interest to the members and public.
We meet every third Tuesday of the month in the small conference room at Lewis and Clark Library from noon until 1:00. Our meetings are informal and we often have a speaker on issues of interest to us. We hold our annual business meeting in the spring. Our meetings are open and we invite you to join us to see if we're a good match for you.
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0:00:40: Looking ahead to the end of 2016.
Looking back, it feels sort of like the Black Friday problem I've talked about in the past. You want to release your games close to Christmas so that it's there for gift-buyers. But then someone else does the same thing and you end up sharing the sales instead of dominating them. So you move the release date up a little bit to hit the shelves before them. But they get the same idea, and pretty soon everyone is fighting for October sales.
0:05:55: Battlefield VS. Titanfall
0:11:19: Gears of War 4
During the show I said I didn't care about Gears of War. I've actually been curious about the series for a long time and now that it's coming to PC I might actually check it out. Although, not at launch-day prices.
0:14:42: Civilization 6
I'm really looking forward to picking this up so I can be bad at it and play it wrong.
0:18:43: Dishonored 2
0:23:54: Final Fantasy 15
0:27:05: Star Trek Bridge Crew
I keep getting this confused with Star Trek Bridge Commander, which is a totally different game.
0:30:30: Pokemon Go
Here is the SuperBunnyHop video we mentioned, which talks about how Pokemon Go wasn't something Nintendo planned.
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0:37:07: Inside
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0:46:50: Quadralateral Cowboy
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0:56:20: Human Revolution
I am NOT looking forward to this game. I found the whole AUGS LIVES MATTER controversy to be really off-puttingAND ALSO GRAMMATICALLY INCORRECT. It should be "AUG LIVES MATTER".. Not because the topic is too taboo (or whatever) to appear in a videogame, but because it was so clumsy, on-the-nose, and heavy-handed about it. Sure, you COULD use this topic as a great starting point for a story, but I have zero faith that it will be handled with the thoughtful nuance it deserves. I fully expect to be:
- Launched out of the game by on-the-nose, immersion-breaking references to Current Events.
- Irritated if the game casts my viewpoint as the Bad Guys.
- Embarrassed if they cast my side as the Good Guys.
- Frustrated if they use a topic as decoration but refuse to actually define it or integrate it with the world. (Like synths in Fallout 4.)
So I'm actually pretty ambivalent about this game so far. This is on top of the other problems we discussed in this episode, that this series has lost its way.
I SHOULDN'T NEED TO SAY THIS BUT I WILL: This is not the place to talk about Black Lives Matter. We can talk about hijacking existing controversy as a marketing ploy, or using current events as setting flavor, but let's leave the particulars of BLM out of it. If you see someone go too far, please for my sake let it slide and let me handle it. I'll do my best to keep this stress-free for all of us.
[1] AND ALSO GRAMMATICALLY INCORRECT. It should be "AUG LIVES MATTER".
A video discussing Megatexture technology. Why we needed it, what it was supposed to do, and why it maybe didn't totally work.
Final Fantasy X
A game about the ghost of an underwater football player who travels through time to save the world from a tick that controls kaiju satan. Really.
Project Button Masher
I teach myself music composition by imitating the style of various videogame soundtracks. How did it turn out? Listen for yourself.
Philosophy of Moderation
The comments on most sites are a sewer of hate, because we're moderating with the wrong goals in mind.
The Loot Lottery
What makes the gameplay of Borderlands so addictive for some, and what does that have to do with slot machines?


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Elgin Breakfast Rotary: Changing lives, communities & the world
Join us in our quest to make service a lifestyle!
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The Elgin Breakfast Rotary is a small group of committed people who are dedicated to serving primarily Elgin but impacting the region and world through a combination of collaborative projects. Club members fundraise and donate an estimated $20,000 annually to a broad range of community projects. We have also built international relationships in three countries, including Mexico, Ecuador and Brazil through our ongoing commitment to Rotary's Youth Exchange Program. Our students have become true family members as they attend Elgin High School and lead active lives in the community. Below our 2013-14 student Rodolfo Quaggio of Brazil arrives at O'Hare International Airport before beginning his new life in Elgin. Chad Billings (second from r.) is a sophomore at Elgin High School and is the club's 2014-15 outbound student.
For more information, please contact Heather Zoldak, Club President at email@example.com.
Since changing their format July 1st, the Elgin Breakfast Rotary Club has joined forces with the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin's Interact Club to hand out food to families in need through the Northern Illinois Foodbank Mobile Food Pantry. Interact Club is the teenage program through Rotary International which inspires teens to also adopt the Service Above Self approach. The Interact Club is made up of Boys & Girls Club members and completes projects locally, internationally and within the Club. Some upcoming service events include delivering meals to home bound clients through Golden Diners, another highly popular Mobile Food Pantry, and additional projects with organizations throughout the community.


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Whole Foods Market will be opening at a new location in Southwest Austin in the Fall of 2011. It will be located in The Shops at Arbor Trails at the intersection of Mopac (Loop 1) and William Cannon and will be housed at the current Havertys Furniture location. Havertys plans to relocate.
Whole Foods is a locally founded grocer that specializes in natural and organic foods. Founded in 1980, the business has now expanded through various acquisitions and can be found throughout the U.S. and the United Kingdom with over 250 stores now. It is the worlds leading natural and organic supermarket. The world headquarters and global support offices are located in downtown Austin at 550 Bowie Street 78703.
Whole Foods prides themselves on finding the highest quality, least processed, flavorful and natural foods for their stores. They are avid supporters of organic farming.
For healthy cooking tips, recipes, etc., visit their website: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Being a South Austin resident, I am very excited about the opening of the Whole Foods Market in The Shops at Arbor Trails.


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This fall, rediscover the best culinary, drink, and outdoor experiences in the region through the Apple Pie Trail.
Elegance Defined: The Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance showcases amazingly rare and historic automobiles
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This fall, rediscover the best culinary, drink, and outdoor experiences in the region through the Apple Pie Trail.
Elegance Defined: The Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance showcases amazingly rare and historic automobiles
The Holstein Non-Motorized Santa Claus Parade is a small town holiday tradition.
Winter, spring, summer or fall, there's always something happening at Blue
Looking for a family-friendly event? Grey County has plenty of four-season family fun to choose from.
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Night at Cobble Beach! Bring your friends, family or co-workers! Groups of 12 or more save 10% off! It's the perfect Christmas party gathering or family get-together. 🎄🎄
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Hanover Community Players present Sleeping Beauty - the Princess Rose is about to celebrate her 18th birthday and the end of a long-standing curse, but the evil fairy Malicia is not to be thwarted. With characters like Jingling Jerry and Nelly Nutmeg you are sure to have fun and enjoy the jokes, silliness and audience participation. Shows Fri. Dec. 13th and Sat. Dec. 14th at 7:30 p.m. and Sun. Dec.
Footprints in Time: Painting Around Georgian Bay
On View: September 25, 2019 - January 4, 2020
Guest Curated for the Tom Thomson Art Gallery by Katharine Lochnan, Senior Curator Emeritus, Art Gallery of Ontario, and Artist Louise Moore.
Patrick DeCoste: 13 Moons and a Canoe
On View: October 4, 2019 - January 4, 2020
Organized by John B. Aird Gallery, Guest Curated by Carla Garnet
Essay contribution from Bonnie Devine
The Saugeen Artists annual pop-up Christmas Store is here! Our new address this year is 275 10th St. Hanover. Come and enjoy this beautiful, inspiring space which holds fine art from our talented artists and creative works from the hands of our gifted artisans. We look forward to seeing you!
The Festival of Northern Lights is a lighted display festival that takes place annually from mid-November to early January with more than 400 displays.
It has become one of the most beloved family experiences in our three-county region. No grinch can resist the magic of the lights as they gradually illuminate the Sydenham River and Harrison Park.
Spectacular lights. Sensational sounds. It's a one-kilometer winter stroll through the heights of innovation to the edge of your imagination. Follow the trail along beautiful, tree-lined pedestrian streets and pathways through the Village and around the Mill pond to discover magical, mega-watt light displays. For more details visit Blumination.ca


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Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers were called to a fire at a residential care home in Kenilworth Road, Ealing.
Staff alerted the Brigade after a smoke alarm sounded. A small section of the ground floor was damaged by fire. A man was suffering from smoke inhalation and treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service crews. Three women were also assessed at the scene as a precaution.
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The Daily beast's page title covering the fashion line reads "Rihanna's horrendous debut for River Island", the article is captioned "The Horror! The Horror! Rihanna's Porny Debut At #LFW" , the sub-caption "Rihanna's show was a tiresome, underwhelming and uninspired marketing exercise" and it was referred to as "Porny" and Hideous.
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Regular readers of this blog will be familiar with my Interista amico Stefano Virgili. But for anyone else reading this, allow me to recap.
Stefano is a mad Inter fan who wasn't satisfied with simply following his team from afar, so he created his own Inter in the Far North town of Kaeo – Kaeo Inter.
Stefano's team plays in NFF's Northland Division One, and I have seen them in action twice. Once when I road tripped up to witness their fierce local derby with Kerikeri and again just a few short weeks ago when I caught a post-season friendly at Waiheke United.
In that first piece I linked to a Radio NZ piece about a short documentary that was made about Stefano and his passion for football a few years ago. Ever since I heard about it, I wanted to watch it but I didn't realise it was available online until another friend linked to it on Facebook yesterday!
In celebration of getting to see it at last, I thought it would be worth sharing it here as well.
It's a great watch, and also serves as a great appetiser for my next adventure with Stefano, which is coming soon to an ITBOTN near you…
So without any further ado, I give you Stefano's Team! (And keep an eye out for a show stopping guest appearance from a kunekune whose name happens to be Totti)
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