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There's a secret lounge in downtown Tulsa.
And this speakeasy style steakhouse is all about quality, family style meals, all ensconced in yesteryear kitsch.
There's certainly an air of secrecy associated with the experience. Access is via the alley behind the building. A lone bull hangs sentry, above the entry. Otherwise, there's no indicator of the lush interior behind the green door.
Large, comfortable, circular booths surround the room, with tables in back. Bombastic starburst chandeliers are strewn throughout, setting the mood with ambient color temperature.
The motif reminds me a a sorely missed bar/venue from the Blue Dome district, The Continental. As is The Lounge, it was a McNellie's Group venture. A welcome progression.
Inside The Lounge's circular bar, pianist Jon Glazer performs some familiar selections. Eliciting irregular applause, he channels the supper club lounge singer of days passed.
A roving martini cart visits each table, once seated. Mixed table side to your liking. I tend to prefer them filthy. And my martinis are no different.
The Lounges' specialty is prime steak, grass-fed. Not aged, contrary to current trends.
The menu is deliberately simple. I'm always impressed when I see minimal selections. It suggests a mastery of the dishes. A concentration of purpose.
After drinks, we started with the wedge salad with blue cheese, and lobster bisque. Both were excellent examples.
This was followed by the escargot; which were delicious. The best prepared i've experienced in Tulsa. On par with any i've had in Paris.
Our porterhouse for two arrived, cooked exactly as requested. Each of the cuts were pre-sliced to facilitate easy sharing. Centerstage is a sear-iously delicious salt and pepper micro crust; a product of it's high temp(1400°) preparation. This steak is more tender than an angel that just fell out of heaven. This steak is the best i've had.
Served alongside the main course, were the delightful burgundy mushrooms and Potatoes Egan. The starch was a novel take, inspired by David Egan of Cattlemen's Steakhouse. A lemony outer crunch encases the twice-fried payload. Excitement is warranted.
They serve a foot tall "slice" of chocolate cake. Very good. It comfortably feeds around six people.
The Lounge has a fresh, but familiar quality. You may recognize a few faces that helped develop the greatness of it's progenitor, The Tavern. They're now putting the same energy into this Brady District hotspot.
The Lounge is open for dinner Monday through Saturday until 1am.
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Geyser Point
Wilderness Lodge is undergoing a major refurbishment and expansion. Part of this is the new Geyser Point Bar and Grill. Located right on Bay Lake, this open air eatery is a nice quick service addition to the resort. I had lunch there today, and enjoyed the food and the atmosphere.
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New legislation would raise the monthly emergency 911 services fee on cellphone bills from 70 cents to $1 in the Bluegrass State.
Smartphone users in Kentucky could see an increase on their wireless bills later this year, as legislation was introduced to raise the 911 emergency services fee charged to cellphones from 70 cents to $1.
Authored by Rep. Martha Jane King, D-Lewisburg, House Bill 391 tries to beef-up funding for emergency services as more people ditch landlines – which carry a more robust 911 fee – for smartphones. The proposal also changes the distribution formula of the wireless emergency services money to help next-generation 911 efforts in Kentucky.
Eighty percent of the wireless 911 fees would directly support 911 services across the state, while 15 percent would be earmarked for next-generation 911 technology. Five percent will be used to provide grant funding for local 911 call center consolidation and equipment projects.
The wireless 911 services fee hasn't been raised since its inception in 1998. According to a statement on King's website, in 1996, 96 percent of homes had traditional wired phone service. U.S. Census data reports now one in three homes no longer has a landline.
That's a problem for some 911 call centers, however. Many rely on fees to support operations and technology upgrades. That may have been fine decades ago when a small car accident might have generated a couple of calls to 911. But today, with easy access to cellphones, 911 dispatchers may field 10 times that number on a single incident.
While the end result is a positive for first responders and public safety efforts, it also costs more to handle additional calls, and in the future, text messages and multimedia. Local governments in Kentucky have been contributing to 911 services for years through general fund appropriations. But as cities and counties face tighter purse strings, that may not last.
"We keep filling the gap with local tax dollars and support for 911, but it's no secret – much like the state, local budgets are strapped," said Shelby County Judge/Executive Rob Rothenburger, in a statement.
In an interview with Government Technology, King explained that after going to several meetings talking about 911 services and cellphone fees, it became clear there was a disparity between what would be required going forward and what was being collected. She added that with "70 to 80 percent" of 911 calls coming in on cellphones, something needed to be done to ensure 911 connectivity in the state, particularly as next-generation systems come online that enable text-to-911 services.
"No one wants to pay extra fees," King said. "We want to be prudent in making sure we use taxpayer money wisely. But I think it's important that we not just look at the system we have, but where we're going to have to go."
The legislation also addresses a discrepancy between how 911 services are paid for by pre-paid cellphone users. King told Government Technology that amendments were made to 911 funding in 2006 that calculated the fee charged to pre-paid cellphones based on $50 dollars of talk-time per month. HB 391 would align pre-paid and post-pay mobile wireless so that 911 fees on both are equitable.
At press time, the bill was assigned to the Kentucky House of Representatives Appropriations & Revenue Committee. No hearing had been scheduled. But while HB 391 has the support of local government and public safety advocates, it could be a bumpy road for the measure.
King believes HB 391 will receive opposition from legislators who outright refuse to vote for fee increases.
"What it is going to take is statesmanship and people being aware that this is an essential, public service that we need for people back home," she said. "It doesn't need to be about politics. It's something we need to do. But it's going to take courage to move past that and do what's right."
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The American Heart Association's Start! Training program, locally sponsored by Mercy, offers you an opportunity to do something amazing for yourself and for others.
As a member of the team you will learn to take charge of your health and protect yourself and your loved ones from heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases—the No. 1 and most costly killer in the United States. At the same time you'll get the chance to do something good for others and save lives by raising funds to help find ways to better understand, prevent, treat and cure these diseases.
Start! Training has inspired thousands of heart survivors and their friends and family to take charge of their own life while saving others. If you had the power to do something amazing and to save a life, wouldn't you?
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Saturday, January 9, 9am
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American Heart Association Office, 2007 O Street, Sacramento
Saturday, January 16, 9am
Mercy General Hospital, Main Auditorium, 4001 J St. Sacramento
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As promised, Drawn to Life and Lock's Quest developer 5th Cell has announced its newest Nintendo DS game. It's called Scribblenauts and it may be one of the most fascinating games for the handheld. Ever.
Scribblenauts may look like a traditional thing-collecting platformer, but it uses the Nintendo DS's touchscreen in an awe-inspiring way. When faced with an obstacle, a puzzle to solve, simply write what you would like to use to solve said puzzle. Need to grab something from a tree? Write "l-a-d-d-e-r" and one appears. Or write "b-e-a-v-e-r" and watch that beaver gnaw it to the ground. Problem solved.
The first look at IGN clues us in to how this mechanic is possible.
It may make more sense when you watch the first trailer of the DS game in action, but you may have just as many questions about how this is technically feasible. Fortunately, IGN said down with 5th Cell's co-founder and creative director Jeremiah Slaczka to get an explanation.
"As Maxwell you have to grab in-level objects called Starites, and to do that you can write anything you want, and it'll spawn that object," Slaczka said. "So if there's a Starite in the tree, you could write "ladder" and then a ladder would spawn. Climb up the ladder, and you grab the Starite."
Slaczka says that there's more to it than just that. "You could write 'axe', and then cut the tree down using the object you spawned. You could write 'shuriken' and throw that at the Starite in the tree and knock it down. It's all based on real physics and interaction, so there's nothing pre-canned. You could write anything though; imagine you write "goldfish" for some reason, well a goldfish would spawn and sit on the ground. It wouldn't help you at all in that puzzle, but you could do it."
And you could maybe even put a laser on shark and have that laser shark shoot an elephant. The possibilities sound endless and we can't wait to try it out for ourselves.


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USING a specialist subsea caisson drilling machine developed by Furmanite , eight caissons of varying diameters have been successfully fitted with arrestor bars on Woodside Energy's North Rankin A platform, on Western Australia's North West Shelf, situated 135 kilometres offshore north-west of Dampier.
The bars were fitted to prevent the eight tonne caisson pumps from falling to the seabed, some 150 metres below, in the event of a failure of the pump or its pipework.
To fit the bars, sixteen 190 mm holes had to be drilled in the caissons at depths of eight metres below sea level. These caissons were of three different outside diameters: 750 mm, 900 mm and 1012 mm.
Furmanite's brief was to develop diver-operated equipment and maintain it throughout the drilling process, and also to provide a technician to instruct the divers during the operation.
The company purpose-designed a hydraulic subsea drilling machine measuring 1.25 metres wide and 3.25 metres long, and weighing some 620 kilograms. Adjustable legs enable the machine to be externally mounted on the three different caisson diameters.
The machine was designed in two halves, with a removable hinge pin, enabling it to be split for simplified installation on each caisson.
Special heavy duty cutters were manufactured to drill through the caissons. Some of these were over 80 mm thick (comprising a 16 mm outer steel skin, 50 mm grout and a further 15 mm inner steel skin).
Furmanite also supplied a hydraulic pump arrangement, which was slung below the rig platform during operations, and 120 metres of hydraulic hose. This connected the hydraulic pump to the subsea caisson drilling machine.
Due to the weight of the pump, precise positioning of the arrestor bars in the caissons below the pumps was required, notes Furmanite Australia general manager Colin Bickerstaff.
The distance had to be "short enough so that if the pump fell it would not shear off the arrestor bar", explained Bickerstaff.
"The positions of the holes were marked on the caissons but, because accuracy was paramount, they had to be checked before the final holes were drilled," he said.
To ensure that the distance between each hole and the underside of the pump was accurate, Furmanite's drilling machine was used to cut initial 80 mm inspection holes.
"By initially drilling a smaller inspection hole than the 200 mm hole required for installation of the bars, this allowed for a degree of adjustment to take place to ensure the precise positioning of the final hole," Bickerstaff pointed out.
Before going offshore, trials were undertaken successfully off Fremantle to fit and function-test the arrestor bars and the specialist installation equipment required.
These included an in-air fit of the drilling and measurement equipment on a dummy caisson test piece, and in-water diving trials to function-test the equipment on the dummy caisson piece by simulating the installation procedure of an arrestor bar and hole plug.
Offshore, the project was completed in just 10 days, with arrestor bars successfully installed on all eight caissons.
Commenting on the achievement, Woodside Energy's completions and subsea systems project engineer said, "I was impressed with the double drilling machine. It was well suited to the application and performed well."


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I love making cupcakes and baking. Although I love to cook, I can have more fun while baking with my friends and enjoying the time together. Besides my sandwiches, I am planning on making themed cupcakes with my friends for the Superbowl. I was not quite sure how I wanted to decorate them, so I started to look online for ideas.
I found this great site that shows top ideas for how to decorate cupcakes for the Superbowl. Some ideas are better than others, but no matter what, they have a different idea for everyone. (Cupcakerecipes.com)
1. Frost cupcakes with team colors.
The nice thing about this idea is that it is simple and quick. All you need to buy is food coloring and frosting.
2. Mini football helmets.
This idea is also very simple. Mini football helmets can be picked up at most party stores and are very inexpensive.
3. Football shaped toothpicks.
This idea requires a bit more work. The toothpicks are easy to find, but the time consuming part is printing off footballs from the Internet and taping them onto the toothpicks.
4. Draw football shapes on each cupcake.
This idea requires decorating frosting or the frosting gel. Make sure someone does this who has a little creative ability, so the footballs actually look like footballs.
5. Bake cupcakes in the shape of a football.
This requires finding a cupcake mold that is football shaped. If you are only making the cupcakes for the Superbowl, it is probably not worth buying the mold because it will be around $10.
6. Cut round cupcakes into football shapes.
This requires a little more skill. You have to figure out a way to cut them in football shapes and still make them look presentable. I have tried to do this with cupcakes before for my friend's birthday and it did not work. You will just have to see if you can make it look good.
7. Make goal posts out of Popsicles sticks.
This idea is fun. Popsicle sticks are cheap and it won't take a lot of time.
8. M&M Super Bowl cupcakes.
You can order special m&m's for the Superbowl in the colors of the teams.
9. Brown M&M footballs.
This idea is used to make shapes out of the m&m's to put on the cupcakes.
10. One letter per cupcake team cheer.
This letter can be put on the cupcake with frosting, m&m's or any other candy. It makes the cupcakes colorful and festive, but once they start getting eaten up, your guests may be a little confused.lol
I hope this ideas helped, and enjoy making your desserts for the Superbowl.


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Motorists can expect lane closures and delays on Highway 59, between Elbow Lake and Interstate 94, and Highway 9, between Morris and Donnelly, beginning Friday, August 24. Crews will be completing preventative maintenance sealcoat projects that will extend the life of the pavement surfaces.
The projects will begin Friday, August 24 on Highway 59, on the section of the road between Elbow Lake and I-94. The work will last approximately three days, weather permitting. Once that section is completed, crews will move to Highway 9 from Morris to Donnelly, starting as early as Monday, August 27. The work is expected to be completed by Wednesday morning, weather permitting.
A pilot car and flaggers will control traffic, and motorists should plan for alternating lane closures in the areas where crews are working. Drivers are urged to slow down and be alert for loose gravel and oil spraying in these areas. Once the sealcoat portion of the projects are complete, crews will return a couple of weeks later to paint road striping. That work will be done under traffic.
MnDOT urges motorists to always drive with caution, and reminds them to slow down in the work zone and never enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones.


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This dozen, beautiful custom arrows are the Top of the Line, made by Arrowsmith, TwigMaster John*! These are One of a Kind 60-65# Tapered Cedar. Matched in spine in 5# increments. 23/64 tapered to 5/16. They weigh 410 - 420 grains. The shaft color is Black Walnut with a yellow crown. 5" shield, white, hen feathers and a Real wild turkey barred, shield cock feather. Pearl Bohning Classic nocks adds that little bit extra (when was the last time you saw "pearl" color nocks???) These arrows have the "Twig" logo on them. Completing the arrows look is a beautiful black & silver crest with super fine lines with an added bonus of a small crest in the feather area. These arrows would look AMAZING in any quiver!! If you choose the "add fieldpoints" option, your arrows will be cut to length and tapered and 12- 125 grain fieldpoints will be installed. (please add in space provided, what your arrow length is; measured from inside of nock to the back of the point) Arrows are 32" full length.
As these arrows are a limited edition arrow once this dozen is gone.... it's gone, so if you want em- buy them NOW!!!
*Since John had so many requests for some custom arrows, he braved the pain and made up some arrows, so get yourself some custom "Twig" arrows while you can!!


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Theoretical chemical kinetic study of the h-atom abstraction reactions from oxygenated species by different radicals
Mendes Ferreira, Jorge Raul
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This work presents an ab-initio and chemical kinetic study of the H-atom abstraction reactions of ethers and ketones + HO2 radicals, aldehydes and acids + H atoms, OH, HO2 and CH3 radicals and esters + OH and HO2 radicals. The second order Møller-Plesset method using the 6-311G(d,p) basis set has been used in the geometry optimization and in the frequency calculation of all of the species involved in the above reactions, as well as the hindrance potential description for reactants and transition states. Intrinsic reaction co-ordinate calculations were carried out to validate all of the connections between transition states and local minima. The CCSD(T)/cc-pVXZ method (X = D, T, Q) and corresponding extrapolation to the complete basis set (CBS) limit was used in order to calculate the relative electronic energies of the reaction mechanisms of dimethyl ether, methanal, dimethyl ketone, methanoic acid and methyl ethanoate and are reported in kcal/mol. The relative energies calculated with the computationally less expensive methods of G3 in esters + OH radicals and CCSD(T)/cc-pVTZ in the remaining reaction mechanisms were benchmarked against the energies calculated with the CCSD(T)/CBS method and are within 1 kcal/mol. Rate constants have been calculated for all of the reaction channels by conventional transition state theory with asymmetric Eckart tunneling corrections and 1-D hindered rotor approximations in the temperature range 500-2000 K. A branching ratio analysis has also been investigated for some of the reaction mechanisms studied in this work. The rate constant results have been compared to available experimental and theoretical data and they are generally in good agreement. A comparison of abstraction of a H-atom by OH and HO2 radicals at the different positions relative to the functional group of the studied oxygenated species has been performed. For both OH and HO2 radicals, abstraction of a H-atom at the alpha' or alpha positions of alcohols and ethers is faster than for alkanes and generally slower for aldehydes, ketones, acids and esters throughout the temperature range studied.
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text: Friendly Queens spa now accessible to the salaried set in midtown. Central location, reasonable prices, expansive menu of options. Facials, mani-pedi, full body waxing. Signature is Thai massage, utilizing healing techniques honed over a millennium. Head therapist adds Thai yoga and acupressure to the mix. Less pain, better flexibility, improved circulation ensue. Swedish-style massage available as an alternative, spa packages will help you save a buck.


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I-pod loading. It's a miserable task that requires absolute fortitude and patience. When you are in the throes of its gnashing jaws, your life ceases to move. Why go out when you can inch closer to putting all thousand of your rank, molded cd collection into one tiny device? Why fumble with garbage, when all you have to do is press a button? Once it's complete you will never have to reload this machine again. A word to those who undertake this prodigious task. Make absolutely certain you add everything! I forgot to add Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake to my library, and not having this in my music files was enough to make me reset the software. I had also left out my hundreds of video game soundtracks completely. Why? I simply felt the styles would clash, and someone casually looking through it would judge me for having them at all. The music loading ritual would have to be done from scratch. I simply had to have Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake on a trigger.


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Est. 1990, Shemesh Automation Ltd. (SA) is a family business which has built a reputation for delivering innovative core fillers, cappers, sealers and labellers for major industry players over the last 30 years.
Shemesh Automation Wipes (SAW), an arm of SA, offers premium turnkey round wipes lineup technology, producing high quality rolls of nonwoven wipes in a variety of packaging.
It strives to exceed its customers' expectations as the leading manufacturer for round wipes packaging equipment.
SAW's growing customer base of top round wet wipes producers has meant the company can offer unprecedented experience as a top one-stop-shop turnkey production lines vendor for the round wipes market.
SAW has a main wet wipes portfolio that includes:
…all in various throughputs ranging from 30 and up to 200 products per minute
The Company has three offices, one in Israel, one in France, and the other in the UK, with a global distribution of over 10 sales representatives dedicated to its sales and after-sales of its wet wipes portfolio.
Mr. Eli Shemesh, heads Shemesh Automation's engineering, local sales and operations out of Israel. Mr. Shemesh Sr. is a market veteran with over 40 years industry experience.
Eli's son, Mr. Shai Shemesh, heads Shemesh Automation's global business development, strategy and marketing out of the UK. Prior to SA, Mr. Shemesh Jr. worked as an investment banker in London. He holds an LL.B. from Tel Aviv University School of Law and an MBA from New York Stern School of Business.
"In short, we are big enough to exceed the expectations of any business, but our family-run ethos means we think 'small' enough to care about each and every one of our customers".
Shai Shemesh, CEO
Providing its clients a real competitive edge in a ruthlessly competitive market where every penny saved in manufacturing goes a great distance to the bottom line is what SAW is all about.
Our value proposition is to provide its customers with a partner that is reliable equipment maker who will expand knowhow, enhance production efficiency, lower costs per unit sold, boost productivity and product quality. This in turn will improved market share and overall higher profits for the business.


text: Cornelia Connelly School thrives on the support and involvement of all parents or/and legal guardians. If Connelly is to be successful in educating students, we must manifest a deep interest in our own daughters and in Connelly, to which we entrust them. Click here for the Culture of Participation form.


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It's back! You're invited to RHS Garden Wisley's annual Garden Party for a weekend of fun and festivities!
On 29th to 30th June head to the Garden Party for swing dancing, live music, vintage makeovers, displays, garden games, puppet shows and even afternoon tea!
Plus, it's all free with normal garden entry (except for afternoon tea).
Here's a bit more info on what you can expect:
Join in with easy-to-learn routines or just watch as swing dancers take to the floor and put on amazing, fast-paced routines.
Live Music
It's not a party without music! Enjoy The Nightingales on Saturday and Jackson Sloan on Sunday, as they play music for you to enjoy while relaxing in the garden.
Vintage Makeovers
At their drop-in booth you'll be able to get vintage hair and make-up makeovers.
Plus, there will be a vintage hat sale and professionals will be in action to show you how you can make your very own hat!
If you want to get active, then challenge the family to croquet or have a go on the coconut shy.
Punch and Judy Shows
Throughout the weekend there will be live performances starring Punch and Judy!
Afternoon Tea
If you fancy an extra treat, then book a place at afternoon tea. You'll get finger sandwiches, scones, cake and a pot of tea. Call 01483 211 773 to book.
RHS Garden Wisley's Garden Party is on 29th and 30th June. Click here to find out more!


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This morning on our way to church, we stopped to get gas. We pulled up to the tank and hubby said "hey, look at that car next to us...it's a Bently." I am not into cars, so I guess my expression wasn't worthy of a Bently :o) He added, "that car costs $300,000." I guess he thought I needed more convincing so he added, "Kim Kardashian drives a Bentley." Hahahaha! I can't believe my hubby knows what kind of car Kim Kardashian drives! I always knew he liked "Keeping Up the Kardashians!"
So here it is...
I can't believe someone would pay that much for a car!! No offense to any of you that have $300K cars :o) I can think of plently of other ways to spend that kind of money.
We enjoyed a great service at our favorite church away from church home, Prestonwood. The preacher there is Jack Graham and he is amazing! The church is HUGE, but the people there are so nice and welcoming. We haven't been there since Julianne came home so this was our first time dropping off four kiddos. I was a little nervous because we have been known to get a little (a lot) lost in their huge facility. Luckily, we dropped all four off (in THREE different buildings) and made it the service with minutes to spare! Truly a miracle! When we dropped off Jonah, he was in his carseat with a blanket over the handle. When we picked him up the workers were laughing about how shocked they were when they uncovered him after we left. I would have LOVED to have seen their expressions!
No matter how much fun you have on a vacation (or mini-vacay), it is soooo nice to get home! Tonight as we got to town, snow began to fall which thrilled the girls to no end. Their squeals from the backseat almost made me happy to see the winter weather. Almost...but not quite! I do NOT like cold weather...at all. I don't necessary hate snow, but in Arkansas we rarely get snow...usually ICE. I HATE ice. It is suppose to be super cold this week...getting down to NINE on Friday night. Burrrrr! I can't wait for Spring!!
Since we were on the road almost all day today, I didn't take any pictures of the girls (and boy) so here are a few from last Thursday. Hillary Ashton got a new "Easy Bake Maker." Yep, an Easy Bake MAKER. She insisits it is called a Maker, not a Baker :o) She was so excited to make daddy a surprise for when we got home from work!
My Happy little Maker
Silly girl with the "pan pusher"
Waiting on the cake to bake
Looks Yummy...haha!
She insisted on feeding daddy with the spatula :o)
I can't believe she is going back to school tomorrow! The second half of Kindergarten! Where does the time go? A few days ago, she kept saying she didn't want to go back to school. She just wanted to "stay home with mommy." LOVE IT! However, as of yesterday she can't wait to go back so she can wear her new "Twinkle Toes!" Haha!
Here are a few recent pics of our foster baby, Jonah. This baby is a DREAM!! When you talk to him, he just smiles and smiles. There is nothing sweeter than his smile. He is such a charmer!
Is that not the cutest smile???
I just love this little boy!!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Day 3 - We're home!
Posted by Neil, Amy and The Girls at 8:54 PM
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- Jamie said...
Loving your daily posts, Amy! Your kids are so precious and y'all are such a WONDERFUL parents!
Had to laugh about Neil knowing what kind of car "Kim" drives--that's funny!
- January 4, 2010 at 10:42 PM
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T-JIM'S Grocery and Market in Cottonport, LA = B+ Rated Boudin
Ambiance: A fabulously simple corner store with a legendary reputation for service and meat products. This place is family run through and through.
Location: 928 H J Kaufman Ave, Cottonport, LA
Price: .3.19 lb
Presentation: Hot and ready to go. They will wrap it on a Styrofoam meat tray.
Casing: Thin and "crispish." Not crispy.
Meat/Rice Ratio: Equal amounts of rice and meat. Some of the meat is certainly from the "richer" parts of the pig.
Texture: Kind of dry and sticky. There are various meaty components to the link. Not easy to find the green onions. If you look you'll find them though.
Spice: Medium
Overall Flavor: Black peppery. You'll be hit with a rich black pepper scent as you open the package and the black pepper flavor stands out when you eat this link. The off-grey color is fun and the use of various pork flavors adds a depth of flavor lacking in many links.
Comments: This place and this link are "old school." The recipe is generations old and you can almost taste the tradition. Cottonport is curious place to visit, the setting of the store on a street filled with historic buildings harkens back to a bygone day. Add a link from T-Jim's to the mix and you'll feel like you're back in the 1920s.
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Item 13125
French House Solarium, Houlton, c. 1910
Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1910 Location: Houlton Media: Glass Negative
Item 26638
Interior Georges National Bank, Thomaston, ca. 1890
Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Location: Thomaston Media: Sienna print, Photograph
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Interior view of mill, ca. 1890
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Media: Photographic print


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Talking about the psychiatrist Dr. Wong, I happened to work with the other psychiatrists too way back in the 1960's. Because of past working experience in the Institute of Mental Health or formerly known as the Woodbridge Hospital, I was of great assistance to a steward who was "mentally" ill.
The story began like this:
A steward by the name of Ken was suffering from hallucination. I knew Ken and his wife personally. The airline doctor and our director was eager to medically board Ken out. Ken wasn't really a good steward. His medically leave was excessive. It was due to his mental condition and was considered unproductive as far as the company was concerned. The company doctor referred Ken to a top psychiatrist in IMH whom I happened to know and work with, for his expert advice. If this psychiatrist felt that Ken was unsuitable for his stewarding job then the company would medically board him out. It meant that Ken would be fired from his job and given a small monetary compensation.
Ken's wife who was a stewardess and I knew exactly why Ken was in such a condition. Ken was a thrifty and frugal man. He would try to save as much as he could from his salary. He would then used his money to invest in stocks and shares. He made money from the stock market most of the time. However, one day the stock market crashed and he lost all his savings. He was broke and saddened by his huge loss. He couldn't accept defeat and went into depression. He could not go on flight and reported sick most of the time. He even contemplated suicide.
The day came when Ken,his wife and I went to see the psychiatrist. I saw the psychiatrist first and spoke to him regarding Ken's situation. I explained to him that if he was to state his opinion that Ken was too sick to work then Ken would be fired. This I told him would make the situation worst. I pleaded with him to help Ken recover from his depression and to still keep his job. The psychiatrist listened to me without committing himself but nodded positively to all that I've told him. I knew after the meeting, Ken had a fighting chance. Next he interviewed Ken and his wife and the outcome was also positive.
After a series of tests carried out on Ken and the subsequent visits to this psychiatrist, Ken recovered and was able to resumed his flying duties.
Ken went on to become one of the most capable stewards. He was eventually promoted to the post of Inflight Supervisor. He served in that position for many years but succumbed to cancer and passed away when he was in his mid-50's.
BT: I did not want to name the psychiatrist as I did not have his permission to write this article. In fact, I have lost contact with him.


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A retired linguist has filled his house with 130 roosters and hens. A 27 year old's future is jeopardized by her growing number of cats and dogs. These are just two examples of the people and animals Animal Hoarding Project has helped.
We are interested in speaking with anyone who is overwhelmed by the number of animals in their care.
There's no such thing as "the typical" Animal Hoarder. Hoarders may be male or female, wealthy or poor, old or young. Many hoarders begin with just a couple animals, but things can become overwhelming very quickly.
Almost all animal hoarders do not see themselves as hoarders.
Though the kind of pets may vary, from rabbits to reptiles, dogs to cats, birds, ferrets or rats, the one thing all animal hoarders share is that they put relationships with friends, family and loved ones at stake, all because of their love for their animals.
Why it's important to act before things get worse….
As their number of pets increases, family and friends grow frustrated, and feel unable to help. The spiral downward continues, affecting them physically, emotionally and financially until much hope is lost.
Tragically, hoarder's pets can suffer from malnutrition, overcrowding, lack of proper veterinary care and be left vulnerable to pests like fleas, infectious disease and stress from overcrowded conditions.
Here's your opportunity to HELP before that happens.
The Animal Hoarding Project began as a way to reach out to friends, family and loved ones who want to bring about positive change in an animal hoarders' life.
Now, as part of the Animal Planet documentary series, Confessions: Animal Hoarding, we are reaching out to people across Canada and the US to give them tools to help a loved one who is struggling with a compulsion to collect pets.
Family and friends can make all the difference. We've found that those close to an animal hoarder, together with a therapist or family mediator, and animal care experts, can make a tremendous impact on a person overwhelmed with too many pets.
The critical element in breaking the cycle of animal hoarding lies in psychological treatment. Without this, the rate of recidivism, or continued collecting, is nearly 100%.
Our expert therapists and veterinarians work with friends and family members to help the hoarder confront the pain that underlies their attachments to animals, and begin to build new relationships with the people in their lives who care about them.
Where that process begins is with a friend or family member who cares enough to get involved.
If you know someone who can benefit from our help, Submit Your Story to Animal Hoarding Project.


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Those who wish to see their Deities and Creatures evolve or wish to become an active community member, will find it more rewarding to subscribe to DuelField's Expert edition. The subscription fee will be quite attractive; gamers from all horizons will be able to enjoy the game.
The beta test period for the Disciple edition starts at the end of September. More than 6000 gamers have subscribed on www.duelfield.net to take part in the test. A thousand will be picked according to their motivation and game testing experience.
DuelField - Disciple Edition is an online strategy game relying on a simultaneous turn-based duel system. The game, software and access, is free giving players total freedom. It allows them to get familiar with the game's rules without worrying about time limitation. Those who wish to see their Deities and Creatures evolve or wish to become an active community member, will find it more rewarding to subscribe to DuelField's Expert version. Subscription rate will be set at less than 10 US dollars.
DuelField' s Marketing will be phased as follow:
At the beginning of December Sismoplay will launch DuelField Disciple, giving players the chance to discover its unique game environment and gameplay.
January 2002 will see the launch of DuelField's Expert Edition offering the gaming community added features and functionalities. DuelField's Disciple version beta testing phase will take place from September to mid-November 2001. All those wanting to take part in the beta test have signed up at www.duelfield.net. Over five thousand people have filled out the registration form. One thousand testers have been picked to obtain a group which is representative of the online gamers population in terms of computer configuration and Internet connection speed. Manuel Bevand, DuelField's designer has established strict criteria regarding candidate selection, putting emphasis on their motivation and game testing experience.
DuelField Release Calendar
September to mid-November 2001 : Disciple Edition beta testing phase
December 2001 : Disciple Edition launch
December 2001 : Expert Edition beta testing phase
January 2002 : Expert Edition launch
" …At the beginning of Time, a single Entity ruled the Universe. After it realized how lonely and empty its existence was it shattered itself into millions of individual consciences of various cosmic scales. All of the conflicting feelings it embraced were scattered over the Universe, materializing in the shape of living creatures and Elementary forces . " This universe is now inhabited by two different types of beings : Deities, war-hungry gods and Creatures, material life forms of various kinds. The Creatures are made up of 8 races. Each Deity and Creature is linked to one of the six Elements found in the game : Earth, Nature, Air, Water, Fire and Limbo.
Game concept
DuelField is an online strategy game. Its theme revolves around Deities duels involving Creatures and Alters (magical effects spawned by the Deities when summoning Elementary forces). Foes try to eliminate their opponent's Creatures through the use of an original battling system comprising of tactical and strategic options involving a reduced number of random factors.
In the Disciple version, players will not be able to save the points they have acquired during a game. Gamers wishing to gain access to added features and to a full community support will subscribe to DuelField Expert.
DuelField Disciple is designed to be played on a computer connected to the Internet.
It runs in a Peer to Peer mode requiring the use of a matchmaking server. The game can be installed on Windows 9x and 2000. The screen resolution is set at 800x600 pixels. All multimedia resources (images, videos, sound, music, …) are copied to the machine's hard drive or can be read directly from the CD Rom drive according to the computer's configuration. The game and all of its files will be freely distributed and downloadable from www.duelfield.net, game portals, download centers, personal websites etc. The Disciple version will also be distributed in the press, through partners like ISPs and included on promo CD-ROMs. The game's terrain, The Field, is symbolized by a square grid of variable size. At the start of every game, players decide on how large the Field is going to be. It can range from a dimension of eight by eight (8X8) squares to a size of thirty-two by thirty-two (32X32) squares. The in-game timer as well as the number of Creatures allowed in a duel are other adjustable features that can be set by users. All of these customizable elements add to the variety of strategic combinations; The Disciple Edition, offers more than 10 million different ones.
All of the navigation on the Field is mouse-based. It makes for easy game control and doesn't require any special dexterity skills.
The duration of a game is meant to be short: Between 10 and 30 minutes. Players can therefore rapidly assimilate game mechanics, test a large variety of strategic approaches and enjoy the game at anytime.
The interface
The game's interface is composed of 4 major elements
- The Field
- Video playback window
- Game status screen
- Quick selection bar
Every action and its effects on Creatures is illustrated by pre-rendered 3D graphics videos played back in the specially designed window.
Game mechanics
Players establish contact with one another through a matchmaking server. They can either create a game or join one that's already been created. To join a game players first need to select the adversary which they wish to fight amongst those listed. In the event of a game being listed as " private ", only opponents with the appropriate password will be able to access it. Private games are meant to allow users to play only against those they choose.
Once the opponents have established a connection and have decided how they will set the game options, they choose which Deity they are going to embody. 6 generic Deities are available in the Disciple Edition. Then they place a certain number of Creatures on the Field : Creature positioning phase. Each Deity has 24 Creatures to chose from. At this stage players can already establish the type of strategy their opponent is using and decide how to adapt their own. According to the game options used, players will position the rest of their available Creatures.
Each turn is composed of two actions phases, each of them having:
1 Creature movement phase: Allows players to move Creatures according to their strategy, whether it's to prepare for an attack or for defense purposes.
1 Power phase : Creatures can use their powers to destroy enemies or they can use them to heal and protect their allies.
Two other phases can also be included in the game ; if the players decide to play with these added phases, they have to decide on the frequency at which they will occur.
The optional phases are:
Alters phase : Deities intervene directly in the game by using Alters ; powers that control the Elements.
Support phase : The Creatures that haven't been placed on the Field can be used as back-up for the ones already in the game.
Basic gameplay revolves around positioning Creatures efficiently to maximize their attacks.
Gamers looking for a richer game combining Deity and Creature evolution will have the opportunity of subscribing to the Expert version. Once they are members they will gain access to the full gamut of DuelField's functionalities. Players will earn control points which can be converted into experience points; the foundation of Creature progression and customization. A trading and auctioning system will allow members to buy, sell and exchange Creatures. Members will also be able to voice their opinion on certain aspects of the game through a voting system. To help create a tighter community many tools will be implemented such as chat rooms, and various forums. Players will also have the possibility to create Pantheons, official DuelField clans.
About Sismoplay
Sismoplay was founded by Henry Arcan in Lyon, France in December 2000. It has established itself has a serious online game publisher and developer.
A team composed of more than thirty people is working on DuelField. Sismoplay has uncovered DuelField during E3 in Los Angeles in May 2001. The promotional trailer, presented at the show, which incorporates animations taken form the game has received great support from video game industry professionals and the media. Several business partnerships are being currently signed, allowing DuelField to be used under license in many countries.


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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
{4/5} "Our way of life is under threat from an invisible enemy. One that hovers at our elbow on a daily basis. These enemies are everywhere — undetected, and unstoppable."
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, released in 2015
A woman wearing her wedding gown kills herself. Later she is seen in the street shooting her husband. Holmes and Watson are called in by Scotland Yard to investigate. They don't get anywhere immediately but months later Mycroft alerts them to a new connection to the case — a man has seen the bride who told him he will die tonight.
This show is a special made by the people that make the Sherlock TV series. But the series takes place in modern day, whereas this special takes place in the 19th century.* The same actors play Holmes, Watson, Mrs. Hudson, Mary, and Mycroft.
Some parts were funny, some parts were clever, and some parts were baffling.** Although it was enjoyable, it didn't quite live up to the standard of the previous 3 seasons.
There is an interesting story here, but the episode as a whole ended up being a bit of a mishmash. I would have preferred more focus on the story and less on the gimmicky stuff.
I previously reviewed season 3.
Spoiler alert
*Later we see the characters in the present day as well.
**I grew a bit tired of the dreams, and the back and forth between the 19th century and present day.


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Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you're hosting this year's feast, we've got festive & functional additions to your Turkey Day table.
What's a party without guests? Download our Thanksgiving invitation template, and customize for your event. Planning a delicious meal? Let your guests know what's cooking with our Thanksgiving menu download. And, for the best part of Thanksgiving—gathering together around the table—download our Thanksgiving placecards so your friends and family know where to sit. See instructions below for easy steps to customize these downloads for your party.
No matter the meal or menu, Thanksgiving 2013 is sure to be special. Friends, family, food, and gratitude are a recipe for lasting memories.We hope you enjoy these original designs, and wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration!
Thanksgiving Invitations Download
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We have also uploaded the template for editing your own menu and invitation details. With this, you can print directly on the invitations and menus from the Word document. Or, if you prefer to make your own file, these are the margin and column attributes we used.
Set to 2 Columns with a width of 2″ for both, and spacing of 0″
Set the Margins to Top: 3.5″ Bottom: 1.25″ Left: 2″ Right: 2″
Set to 2 Columns with a width of 3.75″ for both, and spacing of 3″
Set the Margins to Top: 3″ Bottom: 2″ Left: .5″ Right: .5″
*Please note that these may not be perfectly aligned due to fonts, size, and preference. It is recommended to print a test one before printing on the Menus or Invitations to be sure of alignment.
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Also today, in announcement news, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has set Supergirl: The Complete Fourth Season for release on Blu-ray and DVD on 9/17. All 22 episodes will be included, along with The Best of DC TV's Comic-Con Panel San Diego 2018, Inside the Crossover: Elseworlds, Villains: Modes of Persuasion, a Gag Reel, and Deleted Scenes.
Warner has also set Supernatural: The Complete Fourteenth Season for release on Blu-ray and DVD on 9/10. All 20 episodes will be included, along with Supernatural Homecoming: Exploring Episode 300, The Winchester Mythology: The Choices We Make, Supernatural: 2018 Comic-Con Panel, Audio Commentaries with Talent and Producers, Deleted Scenes, and a Gag Reel.
The Coen Film Collection has set The Buster Keaton Collection, Volume 2 for release on Blu-ray and DVD on 7/9, including new 4K restorations of Sherlock Jr. and The Navigator.
And Universal has set A Dog's Journey for release on Blu-ray and DVD on 8/20, with the Digital release due on 8/6. Extras will include 9 Deleted and Extended Scenes, a Gag Reel, A Dog's Sequel, Everyone's Best Friend, Working with Dogs, A Healing Journey, Scoring the Journey, and Audio Commentary with Director Gail Mancuso.
That's all for now. Stay tuned...
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Study extra concerning the programs you will take within the Public Well being Policy & Management concentration. To be eligible for the public well being major, students must successfully full the primary course of their two-course science sequence in Area D1. Access to well being care and public health initiatives are difficult challenges in growing nations Public well being infrastructures are nonetheless forming.
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What is asphalt?
Asphalt is a hot mixed mixture of aggregate stone and bitumen. It is used for roads and other paved areas and has now totally replaced tar.
What is block paving?
Block paving consists of small rectangular bricks which are usually made out of concrete and are placed on a level sand bed to form the surface.
Does paving need sealing after being laid down?
Sealing paving will bring about considerable benefits but ultimately it is a matter of preference. Many people find that after sealing, the paving will be protected against oil and other stains. Furthermore the fungicides found in the sealant may actually help prevent the growth of unwanted vegetation.
How do I get rid of the milky residue on my newly laid paving?
This white residue found on newly-laid paving is called efflorescence. This dust will actually wear off naturally within a couple of months. It will not affect the performance of the paving in any way but if you are concerned about the residue you can clean it off with a specialised brick cleaner. Ask your paving contractor what they would suggest to use as a professional cleaning agent.
What is the best way to clean the paving?
The above mentioned brick cleaner, which your paving contractor should be able to recommend, can be used together with a stiff scrubbing brush within the paving cleaning process in order to keep your new paving clean. It is always advisable to test the cleaning agent on a small amount of the paving before use, to check that it will act in the anticipated way.
How do I prevent weeds appearing in my new paving?
Whether or not weeds appear is a good indicator as to the quality of the paving work. Correctly laid paving should prevent the appearance of weeds in the first place. The best method for preventing weeds in your paving is to use weedkiller on the paving from time to time. You can buy weedkiller from any local garden centre. The instructions on the product will offer you preventative measures.
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Tackling paving stains will largely depend on the type of stain. Oil stains are some of the most common stain found on paving as paving is frequently used in driveways where motor vehicles are kept. It can very annoying to find that your car has leaked oil onto your new paving. The best thing to do if you find yourself in this situation is to treat the oil stain as soon as possible by using an absorbent powder, such as talcum powder, on the oil stain. You may then choose to use a commercial cleaning agent or some household detergent or emulsifier and a scrubbing brush. Rust stains are also a real headache as they are difficult to get rid of and can change the colour of the paving. The best bet here is to use a household detergent and a wire brush.


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The people of China enjoy vacationing during the winter holidays just as much as people anywhere. As good a time as one may have overseas, things can sometimes go awry. This is the story of one man's lost iPad that was later returned.
A tax bill from customs
In November 2013, Lu and his girlfriend Liu from Guangzhou, China, boarded an aircraft to visit Norway. They accidentally left the iPad on the plane.
They were quite anxious about the loss as there were many private documents and photos on the iPad. They thought they would never see the iPad again. However, after Lu got home, he was pleasantly surprised.
Liu received an email asking whether she lost an iPad, and where she might have lost it. It turned out that a Norwegian man found the iPad and contacted Liu through information found on the iPad.
After everything was straightened out, the man spent his own money to send the iPad back to its original owner in China.
Later that month, Liu received a notification from the post office in Guangzhou asking her to pick up a package from Europe. When she got there, she also received a bill from Guangzhou Customs for the import duty on a postal package. The tax rate is 10 percent of the purchase price of the iPad, which amounted to 200 yuan (US$35).
Customs policy: Tax exemption only for people with a receipt
Liu was extremely irate. She tried to reason with the postal workers several times. Their response was for her to talk to a customs officer. Because she needed the iPad, she paid the 200 yuan to get it back.
Liu and her boyfriend hold that it is their right to re-claim their property without having to pay a customs duty. Their iPad has been used and should not be taxed as an imported item. In addition, the personal information on it proves that it belongs to them. Customs personnel responded that the iPad is not a tax exempt item.
They also said that unless there is a receipt to prove the purchase was made in China, or there was a declaration of outbound goods made before the trip, they cannot be granted an exemption.
Unfortunately, Liu did not keep the receipt and Lu did not file a customs declaration form before departing.


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Finances and the New Year With the New Year approaching, it is the perfect time to evaluate your current financial situation, set new financial goals, and establish budgeting strategies. Whether your credit is in great shape or you are struggling to maintain or improve your credit, it is important to pull your credit reports at least annually and review them … Read More
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A number of people have been able to get their lives back on track thanks to debt consolidation. You may have seen commercials or have read articles about the amazing benefits of debt consolidation, but you do not know exactly how it is possible to provide that much relief. It is possible, and if you are struggling with a large … Read More
Making Money Matters Manageable in Your Marriage
Mutual Money Management Is it love or money that makes the world go round? It's both…Make money work for your marriage, not against it. You need tips on strengthening your marriage through mutual management of your money. This can be done and can even be fun! Keep reading to find out how. Financial Honesty Have open, honest and non-confrontational discussions … Read More
Money, Love, and Marriage
Marriage and Money Roses are red; violets are blue. No matter the cost, I'll stand by you… Have you had the talk yet?…You know, the one about money, spending habits, future goals, budgeting…? If you haven't, it should be a top priority for your relationship. If you have, have it again. Discussing finances should be a regular and healthy part … Read More
Christian Credit Counselors – Your Partner in Financial Advising
Kingdom Financial Advisors As a Kingdom Advisor, you know the value of the individual and the financial potential each person has to live prosperous and free. You see the impact each client can have, not only on their own life and family, but widespread, from community to culture. Casting vision and capturing hearts, financial advising plays a unique role in … Read More
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Your Financial Future Are you worried about where you stand financially or wonder about your financial future? Credit counseling can give you peace of mind. We all know that debt is a slippery slope for consumers. Knowing where you stand is the first step to walking forward in financial success. While internet research can provide a wealth of information about … Read More
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Setting a Spending Plan At the beginning of each year, many Americans include "get out of debt" on their list of New Year's resolutions and then seem to live under the illusion that they will be able to wish this into reality since a spending plan is never created or written down. The most important part of taking control of … Read More
Money Saving Tips at the Pump
Average National Gas Prices The national average for a gallon of gasoline has hit $3.76 and is increasing daily. On top of that, gas has topped $4 per gallon in Alaska, California and Hawaii, with several other states close behind. Unless you are planning to switch to a bicycle anytime soon, the following 6 ways to save of gas will … Read More
Financial Planning – The Importance of an Emergency Fund
A National Foundation for Credit Counseling Poll A recent online poll released by the NFCC (National Foundation for Credit Counseling) revealed that a majority of American consumers don't have enough savings to cover a $1000 emergency expense. Only 36 percent of respondents said that they would have enough to cover a $1000 unplanned expense, the remaining 64 percent of those … Read More


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Friday brought some very unwelcome news in oncology. I've written about IDO inhibitors before, partly in the context of an odd situation between Incyte and Flexus, and partly in response to a recent failed trial of a compound from NewLink. That last one shook people up a bit, but (as I mentioned in the post) there was still hope for combination of the Incyte drug with Merck's Keytruda (pembrolizumab). The idea is that IDO inhibition would increase T-cell activity and add to Keytruda's effects.
Unfortunately, that is not the case. The companies have announced that the Phase III trial of this combination in melanoma has utterly missed its endpoints, and that appears to be a massive setback for the whole idea. Add that to the earlier difficulties with other IDO compounds, and the picture is Not Good. Bristol-Myers Squibb has a big trial going with their own Opdivo (nivolumab) and their own IDO1 inhibitor (BMS-986205) in melanoma, and this bodes very ill for those results indeed. It has to be noted that they've announced what appear to be positive results for that combination in other trials, but hey: Merck and Incyte had what appeared to be decent-looking results early on, too. The feeling when this trial was announced was that since the company was not waiting for the Merck readout that they must have been pretty confident. But that could also reflect the company's feeling – not unjustified at all – that they're locked in a brutal struggle with Merck in this area and had no time to sit around.
This is not only bad news for melanoma patients, for Merck, and (especially) for Incyte. And it's not only potentially bad news for BMS. It's potentially bad news for everyone who thought that their understanding of these pathways was good enough to predict success for this trial. One of the biggest things going in immuno-oncology is the combination of the existing agents (PD pathway drugs) with other mechanisms to potentiate their effects and move them into new areas. This trial shows that we don't know as much about how to do that as we thought we did. So although the IDO-based trials are now very uncertain, this news throws uncertainty around the entire field, whether it goes through that mechanism or not.
Now all eyes are on Bristol-Myers Squibb: will their current trial run to completion? I don't know when they have any interim data reads coming up, but that's going to be fraught with interest. The expectation at this point is that the trial will fail, for the same reasons – whatever those are – that the Merck/Incyte one just did. But there's an outside chance that our ignorance of the field is even more profound and that it'll actually work. (Update: I should emphasize that the binding mode of the BMS compounds is in fact different from the earlier ones – will this make a difference?) Wouldn't that be a twist? But you'd have to be brave to bet that way. . .we shall see.
Update 2 (April 30): it appears that the company has halted their IDO trials. . .


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Harm Reduction Position Paper
Mauritius has been quite famous worldwide these recent years regarding the high levels of opiate use in the country. With a prevalence rate of 1.95% of opiate use Mauritius was ranking among the countries with highest levels of opiate use, in line with Iran and the Russian Federation in the late 2000s. At the same time, HIV incidence clearly showed a highly concentrated epidemic.
This situation has urged the authorities to set up health services for key affected populations. Thus, in 2006, Mauritius was the first African State to launch Harm Reduction services like the Needle and Syringe Programme (NSP), as well as the Methadone Substitution Therapy (MST), in a multi-sectorial approach.
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The congregation of Hope Community Presbyterian Church invites the community to join us in welcoming our new pastor, Rev. Connie Dorn. Rev. Dorn comes to us from the state of Virginia and is a retired Navy chaplain. In addition she has previously served churches in Alaska, Idaho and Utah, and has also served at a drop in center for teenage prostitutes in Seattle.
Her first Sunday in the pulpit will be our 9:30 service on June 25th (not the 18th as stated in the church newsletter) and the service will be followed by coffee an'. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.


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Investing in Natural Capital for a Sustainable Future in the Greater Mekong Subregion
Asian Development Bank (2015)
Natural capital has been a key contributor to the subregion's rapid economic growth over the past 3 decades or so. However, the subregion's key natural capital stocks are in a state of decline. This is evident by the degradation of arable land
considerable losses in forests, wetlands, and mangroves
and many species of fauna and flora becoming endangered or even extinct. The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) is poised to continue developing at a significant pace.
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This is the second set of photos Lexie took for me using the 50mm lens that I mentioned in this post. Like the others, these are not quite as sharp as they could be, but hopefully by the time you are actually reading this post we might have sorted things out.
Anyway, camera niggles aside, this stunning original 1950s dress is a relatively new addition to my wardrobe, having been purchased sometime towards the end of last year. I actually wore it on Christmas day but never got around to photographing it and as it's definitely evening wear, I haven't had an occasion to wear it since. I love the beautiful bows up the back, although this isn't a dress that I can manage to get into by myself as it features both a back zip and about 4 or 5 hooks and eyes in various places. I also really love that unusual V back and the pretty sash, although its made of a very creasy material and it has pleats which I keep telling myself I won't buy because I absolutely hate ironing them, especially when the dress is just going to crease up anyway.
For these photos we went a little bit Jackie O inspired with pearls and my black pillbox (which you can also see in this haul). We also picked out the same cream bag that I included in the last outfit we shot together to help break up the black-on-black-on-black effect of my hat, gloves and coat. I think we will reshoot the dress another time with some other accessories (and hopefully better luck with our camera equipment!)
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What a gorgeous dress, and such a divine overall look! KReplyDelete
Very pretty! I love that back detail - what a way to walk away. Love the styling and that gorgeous coat as well.ReplyDelete
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L'oreal Colour Trophy 2014 Grand Finalist
For the second year running Nashwhite made it through as as L'Oreal Colour Trophy 2014 Grand Finalist. After two rounds of tough judging, consisting of a photographic entry and a live event, Nashwhite became worthy of a place at the Grosvenor House for the live final.
Here is our photographic entry and short video for the L'Oreal Colour Trophy 2014.


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Rock legend Paul McCartney has purchased a New York City penthouse across the street from Central Park. The price is a cool $15.5 million – not too much of an outlay for a man who is reportedly worth over $1 billion.
The three-floor penthouse is part of a 12-unit building. It sports over 3,500 square feet of living space, four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Windows abound, offering stunning views of the famed New York skyline.
Other highlights include a private elevator, a terrace that spans the width of the building, a marble staircase and high floor-to-ceiling windows.
McCartney, who rose to fame as part of the Beatles, continues to tour, raking in millions for each of his shows.
Here's an inside look at his New York City penthouse.


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Aug 15, 2010
Twenty-three people were killed in about 24 hours in Chihuahua state plagued by drug violence on the US border, authorities said Saturday.
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Between late Friday and Saturday 13 people were killed in Ciudad Juarez, across from the US city of El Paso, Texas, Chihuahua state prosecutors said.
One of the incidents in which the murders took place involved a car theft, and a couple was killed in a violent assault at a shopping mall, officials said.
Another 10 people were murdered in other locations around Chihuahua state, prosecutors added.
Ciudad Juarez is at the heart of a wave of drug attacks which have left some 28,000 dead since 2006, according to official figures.
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I have some big assignments due this weekend, and I have to start getting ready to go to Boise in few weeks to present my problem. I'm not worried about the problem, really. I'm fretting about what to wear. I have an old suit, but it is old. I just don't dress up for anything. I loved working in the hospital for all those years because I never had to think about what I would wear. They don't make clothes for my body shape, so everything always looks ill-fitting. And unless it is jeans and a t-shirt, I always feel uncomfortable. Ok, I will figure it out.
When I came into the classroom to lecture this morning, one of the students had left a delicious piece of cake for me next to my coffee cup. I thought that was kind of nice. I took their class picture after lecture today, so maybe they were thanking me in advance.


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What is PHotoESPAÑA?
PHotoESPAÑA was born in 1998 with the intention of developing a festival rooted in society. Supported by the Fundación Contemporánea and organised by La Fábrica, PHotoESPAÑA has put Madrid and Spain at the centre of the world of photography with a yearly meeting of the highest order. From that 16th day of June in 1998 to date thousands of photographers, creators, artists, curators, museum directors, editors, heads of foundations, companies sensitive to culture, journalists, cultural managers, laboratories, photography schools, volunteers, politicians and, naturally, spectators have set the foundations for a modern festival, open to new audiences, rigorous in its approach, ambitious in its objectives, and capable of covering as ample a spectrum of interests as might prove necessary.
Since its inception PHotoEspa a has had a decidedly international vision. As well as on strictly local values, PHE has focused both on grand concepts and vast artistic territories: Europe, North America, Latin America, the Far East. This vision has been upheld and developed by the curators and directors that every three years have been put in charge of the programme.
This is one of the most distinctive characteristics of the festival, which clearly distinguishes it from all other international photography festivals: every three years a chief curator has taken charge of the festival's programme. Enough time to develop theories and concepts, distanced from favouritism, that revolve around photography and that prove that the festival is capable of reinventing itself periodically.
PHE98. Expediciones interiores [Internal voyages]. Chief curator: Alejandro Castellote
PHE99. Sangre caliente [Warm blood]. Chief curator: Alejandro Castellote
PHE00. Fronteras [Borders]. Chief curator: Alejandro Castellote
PHE01. Desde el Sur [From the South]. Chief curator: Oliva María Rubio
PHE02. Femeninos [Feminine]. Chief curator: Oliva María Rubio
PHE03. Nosotros. Identidad y alteridad [Us. Identity and otherness]. Chief curator:
Oliva María Rubio
PHE04. Historias [Histories]. Chief curator: Horacio Fernández
PHE05. Ciudad [City]. Chief curator: Horacio Fernández
PHE06. Naturaleza [Nature]. Chief curator: Horacio Fernández
PHE07. 10 años [10 years]. Collective curatorship
PHE08. Lugar [Place]. Chief curator: Sergio Mah
PHE09. Lo cotidiano [Everyday]. Chief curator: Sergio Mah
PHE10. Tiempo [Time]. Chief curator: Sergio Mah
PHE11. Interfaces. Retrato y comunicación [Interface. Portrait and communication].
Chief curator: Gerardo Mosquera
PHE12. Desde aquí. Contexto e internalización [From here. Context and internalisation]. Chief curator: Gerardo Mosquera
PHE13. Cuerpo. Eros y políticas [The body. Eros and politics]. Chief curator: Gerardo Mosquera PHE14. Nos vemos. Fotografía española [See you. Spanish photography]. Collective curatorship
PHE15. Nos vemos acá. Fotografía latinoamericana [See you here. Latin American photography]. Collective curatorship
PHE16. Europas. Fotografía europea [Europes. European photography]. Collective curatorship
PHE17. La exaltación del ser. Alberto García Alix. Carta Blanca. XX Aniversario
PHE18. Players. Cristina de Middel. Carta Blanca. XX Aniversario
PHE19. ¿Déjà Vu? Susan Bright. Comisaria Invitada
The festival has chosen to establish a network of venues both within the Comunidad de Madrid as well as in other provinces, weaving a web of culture that brings the it to citizens near and far. The festival has also grown in terms of the number of exhibitions held yearly, reaching more than 100 in the past edition. Having presence in: Madrid, Albacete, Badajoz, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara, Santander, Segovia, Toledo, Zaragoza and Castilla la Mancha.
Added to these venues, prestigious institutions across the continent have seen t to join the festival. A total of 18 international venues have taken part in the following 12 countries: Slovakia, Finland, France, Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Russia and Turkey. Among them, institutions such as Le Jeu de Paume in Paris or the Nederlands Fotomuseum in Roterdam.
During these opening 21 years PHotoESPAÑA has presented over 1,300 exhibitions and more than 3,000 photographers have exhibited their creations over the years. National and international figures such as Helena Almeida, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Bae Bien-U, Karl Blossfeldt, Edward Burtynsky, Javier Campano, Ana Casas Broda, Francesc Catalá-Roca, Tony Catany, Matías Costa, Mario Cravo Neto, Gabriel Cuallad , Ricky D vila, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Rineke Dijkstra, William Eggleston, Olafur Eliasson, Elliot Erwitt, Joan Fontcuberta, William Henry Fox Talbot, Robert Frank, Alberto García-Alix, Daniel García Andujar, Cristina García Rodero, Pablo Genov s, Nan Goldin, Pierre Gonnord, Luis Gonz lez Palma, Paul Graham, Andreas Gursky, Cristobal Hara, Kimsooja, Josef Koudelka, Sol LeWitt, Chema Madoz, Man Ray, Sally Mann, Ram n Masats, Oriol Maspons, Susan Meiselas, Enrique Metinides, Helmut Newton, Jos Ortiz Echague, Max Pam, Martin Parr, Irving Penn, Humberto Rivas, Sebasti o Salgado, August Sander, Antonio Saura, Andrés Serrano, Stephen Shore, Malick Sidib , Hiroshi Sugimoto, Wolfgang Tillmans, Miguel Trillo, Joel-Peter Witkin, or Francesca Woodman, among many others, have graced the walls of the festival.
In these 21 years we have published 21 festival guides, which have developed into a collector's item for visitors. In 2007 an 'Dictionary of Photographers. 1998–2007' was published, bringing together the over 200 creators who had taken part in individual exhibitions in the oficial section of the festival over the rest 10 years. Additionally, La Fábrica has published more than 100 exhibition catalogues, both monographic and group exhibitions, which ensure the continued presence of the festival in a different format and that reach a vast audience through our distribution network both domestically and internationally.
The Festival's Awards
The festival's highest honour, the PHE Award, pays tribute to the career of an international figure in the world of photography.
The Bartolomé Ros Award highlights the contributions of a Spanish individual to photography in any of its facets.
Premio al Fotógrafo Revelación [Young Photographer Award]: chosen by vote, it is bestowed on the most distinguished Spanish photographer under 35 years of age from the previous edition of the festival.
Premio Descubrimientos [Discovery Award]: an international jury composed of photography specialists chooses the best of the works presented in the portfolio review of Descubrimientos PHE.
Premio del Público [People's Choice]: visitors are asked to choose which, in their view, is the best exhibition of the festival.
Off Festival Award: one of the galleries from the Off Festival section is presented with an award for the approach of its exhibition, the artistic merit of the works and authors displayed, as well as the gallery's effort to put forward a specific project for PHotoESPAÑA.
The festival aims to recognise the important role played by the publishing industry in the dissemination of photography. Since 1998 PHotoESPAÑA highlights the most outstanding photography book of the year. In 2007 this recognition was split into three different categories: Best Book of the Year both in Spain and abroad and Outstanding Publisher of the Year. One further category was added in 2015: Best Self-Published Photography Book.
From 2008 to 2014 PHotoESPAÑA and the documentary photography magazine OjodePez also teamed up to present the Premio PHotoESPAÑA OjodePez de Valores Humanos [Human Values Award].
As well as exhibitions, PHotoESPAÑA organises various public activities that turn the festival into an all-embracing affair. Workshops, seminars, portfolio reviews, meetings, conferences, photography projections, film cycles and even a marathon are all part of the festival's programme.
One of the aims of the festival is to provide a space for reflection surrounding photography and the role of the image. Since 2003, Encuentros PHotoESPAÑA [PHE meetings] have provided a professional platform for professional debate and exchange to touch upon the place of photography in contemporary art, with prominent national and international artists and professionals in the field tackling the subject. PHotoESPAÑA also organises Campus PHE Grandes Maestros [great masters], a series of photography workshops delivered by photographers with ample experience. Each photographer guides a reduced group of participants through an intensive programme that includes photo shootings, daily reviews, group feedback sessions, mentoring, and editing sessions. Descubrimientos, PHotoESPAÑA's portfolio review, provides the opportunity to seventy previously selected photographers to show their work to international curators, gallery directors and publishers in order to create a discussion that might open commercial avenues to bring their projects to fruition.
Gold Medal of Merit in Fine Arts
In 2014 the Ministry of Culture recognised with the highest decoration there is in the sector the importance of a festival that over the years has become a distinctive landmark in the international photography scene. This Gold Medal not only recognises a collective effort but also constitutes a wonderful reward to the world of photography at large and to everyone who has a passion for the image. PHotoESPAÑA's greatest asset is its tenacity, its ambition and its capability to bring together year after year over a hundred corporations and institutions, several hundred creators and more than seven hundred thousand visitors. The capacity to turn photography into a genuine event and to communicate it the whole of society.
The celebration of the 20th Anniversary was held in 2017 and 2018. This anniversary was recognized by the Government of Spain, as an event of exceptional public interest.
PHotoESPAÑA looks at the past, the present and what is emerging as the future. The national in continuous coexistence with the international. Fully consecrated names along with others unknown until now. A sum of points of view that, from each of them in particular, provides a vision, a unique, different and new version of the Festival.


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Out-of-Town Philly Food Guide
I was recently having dinner with my foodie friend Sally at Tinto's in Rittenhouse (great happy hour BTW). We talked about Philly's amazing food scene and all of the restaurants we love, and the ones we still need to go to. From Italian dinner hot spots, to coffee shops and brunch spots, we could have talked about…… Continue reading Out-of-Town Philly Food Guide


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Shop for artwork based on themed collections. Each image may be purchased as a canvas print, framed print, metal print, and more! Every purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Show me the way home by Dody Rogers
End of the Day by Dody Rogers
Sunset on the Lake by Dody Rogers
Bookworms on the Beach by Dody Rogers
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About Dody Rogers
Dody Rogers,
I grew up in Burbank , California. My father,Don Griffith, was an artist his whole working life at nearby Walt Disney Studios. I was able to visit the studio often and the incredible artists there were my parent's personal friends. Art was always an admired thing in our home and I also was drawn to art classes in High School and College.
As a college graduate, I had a teaching credential for elementary school and I had the children doing incredible art projects to decorate our room for all yearly events. So much fun!! I kept increasing my experimentation with different art forms as a hobby. When my son was born, I quit teaching and was swept up in art and design, attending art fairs on the weekends and eventually purchasing an art gallery in Sherman Oaks. I created art accessories for children's rooms, murals, and decorative items for kitchen/bath areas. This lasted for 10 years.
A real estate career began in 1976 which continued for for 34 years and kept me out of the art world. I still used design and photography to promote properties that I was representing. Upon retiring, a renewed interest in oil painting and photography has blossomed again. Traveling to many countries and enjoying California outdoors has given me photo opportunities and oil painting subjects.
I have entered and displayed my art in shows with Santa Cllarita Artists Association gallery, La Galeria Gitana in San Fernando,With Westlake Artists Assoc., Thousand Oaks Art Association, and OutWest Boutique and Cultural Center. As a member of the Santa Clarita Artist's Association I have enjoyed the opportunities for learning and sharing artwork and the enthusiasm of the members.
Please review the EVENTS section of this website to see where I am exhibiting next. Also feel free to comment on any of the artwork that is seen here. I love to hear your comments!!


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Davido, Don Jazzy, Alexx, Odunlade, Who Will You Save? - Kemi Olunloyo Throws Jibes At Celebs
Guys, sorry for being a copy cat this time but this message is worth copying oo and I got to say the truth, I saw it on Nairaland and decided to bring it to my dear fans. I hope I didn't do anything wrong oo. Big up to Nairaland anyway..Message below..
I logged onto Facebook to check the success of my newly created Facebook page (Meme Lord), after that I went over to Information Nigeria to chilax. What I saw got me cracking so I decided to share it with fellow Nairalanders.
A question was asked whom you would save if they were drowning. Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo's comment got people cracking when she shaded Davido.
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Lagosians Outraged As Traffic Was Stopped For A Lady In Bikini To Take Photos
Just when you thought you have seen it all. Nigerians, especially Lagosians will just pull a rabbit right under the bus to let you know that "you have not seen anything yet". This incident happened along the ever busy Ajose Adeogun axis of Victoria Island, Lagos.
Can you imagine? This afternoon, a lady in only her panties and bra stormed the middle of the road with her Photographer and some guys made sure the traffic stopped while the photos were being confidently and sufficiently taken.
And as expected off typical Nigerians, motorist stopped and even was enjoying the whole show. More pics below...