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Today is the longest day of the year--summer solstice. I love today. Landon's 4th grade teacher (Hi, Miss Tammy!) once tried to explain to me why it's not coldest on the shortest day of the year and why it's not hottest on the longest day of the year. I didn't really understand it, but believe me, there's a reason for it.
Today is Ragnar's Wasatch Back Relay. I can honestly say that I am NOT sad to miss it this year.
Today is Friday. I'm always glad for a weekend, but Friday afternoons are eternal. No one is emailing. No one is calling. The large projects for the week have already been completed.
Today is a birthday party at work. Cake, ice cream, M&M's. Happy day! It could only be better if Spencer was here. Or if I wasn't here. Whichever.
Friday, June 21, 2013
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Today is the longest day of the year--summer solstice. I love today. Landon's 4th grade teacher (Hi, Miss Tammy!) once tried to explain to me why it's not coldest on the shortest day of the year and why it's not hottest on the longest day of the year. I didn't really understand it, but believe me, there's a reason for it.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
My Miracle
Our Miss Ashtyn got very dizzy about 3 weeks ago. Dizzy enough that she thought she was going to pass out and she could not walk a straight line. Bri took her to the Instacare, and they diagnosed an inner ear infection. When she followed up with her doctor, the doc thought there was nothing wrong with Ash's ears and tested her for neural issues. She ordered a full spinal and brain MRI and said she couldn't go back to work till she'd been cleared by a neurologist.
In addition to the dizziness, one day last week Ashtyn's hand went numb. I knew immediately the MRI was to scan for MS, and it made me sick. To think that our 18-year-old daughter already had such HUGE symptoms was overwhelming and made me sad every time I thought about it.
Last Sunday I was up before the rest of the family, so I picked up the scriptures. I knew I wanted to read about the Savior, but I didn't know exactly where, so I just opened to the book of Matthew and started reading. I read many chapters, but when I read the following in chapter 17, it struck my heart deeply:
15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatic, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.
16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.
17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.
18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?
20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
I read this before Ash went to her doctor and before the MRI was suggested, but I was struck. A couple of days later, as I worried about our daughter, I had the clear thought that I knew the answer because I'd read it on Sunday. So on Friday I fasted and prayed. My prayer was something like, "I'm trying really hard to have the faith to accept thy will. But I have to ask for what I want, because I the answer is automatically no if you don't ask. Ash's patriarchal blessing promises her health, and that is what I want for her. I want her to be well, and mostly I DON'T want her to have to face MS."
Ash spent over 2 hours in an MRI machine on Friday night, while I sat in the waiting room and, well, waited. We (Spencer, Landon, and I) were heading to youth conference in Wyoming yesterday. I made arrangements to not go so that I could be home when Ash got her results.
When I finally got hold of her yesterday, our Ash was an unhappy girl. It gave me a fright. I said, "OK, what's wrong?"
Ash responded, "Nothing is wrong. The MRI came back perfectly clear."
Now, my friends, I KNOW that my prayer was answered (as far as the MRI is concerned) because of prayer and fasting.
I am so very grateful!
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
When I Had to Leave Church
I should preface this with the stated fact that we do not leave our church meetings. I won't say it NEVER happens, but it rarely happens. Our children learned very early that it would be more fun to stay in the chapel and worship (with crayons and pencils and paper) than to leave.
The other thing we did with our children was sit very near the front of the chapel. That way there were fewer distractions. When it was stake conference, I often got ready an hour early just to save us a row in the chapel, because we knew the children would hear NOTHING if we were in the cultural hall.
Once we had a member of the Quorum of the Twelve coming to our stake conference. I got to the chapel too late to get a row in the chapel; so we opted to sit in the Relief Society room, where we had sound only, just so we would actually be able to hear what he said. (P.S. We were so grateful!)
Sunday was our stake conference. Taylor is on a mission. Bri and Ash are in the YSA ward. It's just Landon who goes to church with us these days. I thought, "We are all grown ups. We can just sit in the cultural hall." They have two projection screens up so everyone can see.
What I did not count on (because I'm stupid, I think) were the two families in front of us. One of them had seven children. I'm going to be horribly judgmental here and just say it: I don't think all the lights were on at their house. In fact, the mother was the biggest distraction in that family. The other family had six children. Wherever Mom was, things were under control. Dad, on the other hand, was completely oblivious to the fact that the three children near him--who were old enough to know better, BTW--were talking with full conversational voices. They were coloring, so their backs were turned to the speakers, which meant we heard every word they said.
I guess I'm either really juvenile or seriously OCD or something worse, because I could not tune these families out to save my life. I tried. I really did. But finally I had to leave. I went into the (amazingly quiet) foyer for the last 20 minutes or so of the meeting so I could hear what was being said.
I have several questions:
1. Is whispering a lost art?
2. Why does stake conference have to last for two hours?
3. Why do I care?
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Canadian Mormons Are So Wonderful!
I just had a phone call from the sister of a woman in Canada who lives in the ward where our Elder Hill is serving. The Canadian sister is going to be in town visiting the woman who called me, and they offered to let me bring something over so she can take it back to Elder Hill if we want. This is the third time this has happened (different people each time). We've also had two different people write or email us to tell us about their love for our son.
I will never look at a missionary the same again. It is wonderful to know that people are watching out for our son and are willing to take care of him while he is far from home.
Thank you, Canada! I love you.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge sided with the parents of missing mother Susan Powell, ruling that her father was within his bounds to cut out Josh Powell's mother and sister from a trust that is set to receive $2 million in life-insurance proceeds in a few months.
Third District Judge L.A. Dever issued the ruling Wednesday, nearly two months after he heard arguments about the case.
Dever said Susan Powell's father, Charles Cox, misconstrued the powers he had been given as the conservator of the trust. But the judge stopped short of voiding an amendment approved by a different judge in January 2013.
Dever said the Powells waited too long to object, failing to formally contest the decision until nine months after it was approved.
The money is set to flow into a trust created by Susan Powell and her husband, Josh Powell, this December when she is presumed legally dead — five years after her disappearance.
The ruling means Josh Powell's surviving family members won't be able to receive funds from the trust, unless they decide to appeal and win a favorable ruling.
Josh Powell was being investigated as a suspect in his wife's disappearance when moved to Washington state, where he killed himself and the couple's boys in 2012.
Charles Cox, who was designated as conservator of the trust after his daughter's disappearance, made the amendments last year in a move approved by another judge.
During a July 8 hearing, his lawyer, Ted Buck, said Cox has no responsibility to look out for anybody but his daughter, and that his modifications of the trust were within his legal rights as conservator.
Buck could not be reached for comment on Wednesday.
The Powells' attorney, Joshua Lee, argued in the hearing that the proceeds should be split evenly between the two families as originally set up. Lee accused Cox of having a conflict of interest, hoping to "line his own pockets" with the life-insurance proceeds at the expense of Josh Powell's family. Susan Powell was close with her mother-in-law, even designating her as the second choice to be guardian of her kids, he said.
Lee said Wednesday that he disagreed with the ruling, but declined further comment. He said they Powells haven't decided about an appeal yet.
The Utah police agency investigating Susan Powell's disappearance closed the case last year, saying for the first time that they believed Josh Powell played a role in killing his wife and that his brother Michael Powell helped get rid of her body. Both men denied involvement in her disappearance before committing suicide about a year apart.


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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Entering Peru Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Entering Peru Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Peru View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message Alberta JJoined: 03 Apr 2008Posts: 10Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject: Entering Peru Hi there, Quick question for anyone who may be able to help me- can I enter Peru without a return ticket? I am flying in and haven't yet purchased my ticket out (as I don't know when I'll be leaving). I will be entering on a tourist visa, and I think I will tell them that I will be touring around the country and then leaving by bus. Do you think this will be ok? should I quickly buy a ticket leaving Peru before I enter? If I do, are they easily refundable? Thanks, J Back to top naturegirl321Joined: 04 May 2003Posts: 9041Location: home sweet home Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject: Sometimes y make you buy a return ticket at the airport, If you do, you can always refund it. Immigrations in Peru is a breeze. Back to top Alberta JJoined: 03 Apr 2008Posts: 10Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject: Great- thanks! Back to top Alberta JJoined: 03 Apr 2008Posts: 10Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject: OK- FYI- Air Canada wouldnt let me on the flight without a return ticket (they told me that get fined by the airport for letting people arrive without return tickets)- I had to quickly buy one at the airport in Toronto, but returned it easily over the phone a few days later. They didnt even ask me about my ticket at the airport in Lima. Anyways, Im here in Lima enjoying the sun and some great hospitality from the family Im staying with. J Back to top naturegirl321Joined: 04 May 2003Posts: 9041Location: home sweet home Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:51 pm Post subject: great to hear that things are going well. Back to top keepwalkingJoined: 17 Feb 2005Posts: 194Location: Peru, at last Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject: It's usually the airlines who are wary of one way ticket. Like NatureGirl says, Peruvian immigration is a breeze. They are used to people coming in on one way tickets and leaving overland (or forgetting to leave and working under the table!) Check with the airline you are flying with - the North American ones are the most cautious. They do get fined if you are refused entry, but that rarely happens in Peru. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Peru All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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NORFOLK, Va. -- The Old Dominion women's rowing team wraps up the 2011-12 season this Friday and Saturday at the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta, the largest collegiate regatta in the United States, held on Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.
At last year's Dad Vail, ODU's Varsity Eight and Varsity Four both placed second. The Varsity Eight finals were extremely tight with ODU taking second place, edged out by Purdue by just .33 seconds. The Varsity Four finals, meanwhile saw the Lady Monarchs cross the finish line in second place less than three seconds behind the victors from Villanova and .31 seconds ahead of third place Saint Joseph's.
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How long does Nandrolone stay in your system? The elimination half-life of nandrolone decanoate administered by intramuscular injection is approximately 6 to 12 days. A study that assessed the duration of nandrolone decanoate via its effects on the nitrogen balance found that a single 50 mg intramuscular injection had a duration of 18 to 20 days. Do steroids help erectile dysfunction? Viagra is a medication usually prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). It works by opening the arteries for greater blood flow. That's not the only reason men who take steroids may also try Viagra. Among the many potential side effects of steroid use is ED. What happens if I inject steroids into a vein? Accidentally puncturing a blood vessel when you inject can cause bleeding inside the muscle (a haemorrhage), which, at the very least, will affect your training performance and cause stiffness and pain. If you accidentally injected steroids into an artery youre going to need immediate medical attention.
How much testosterone do I inject? The dosage is 50 - 400 mg injected into your muscle every 2 - 4 weeks. Dosage increases; your doctor may adjust your dosage based on your testosterone blood levels, response to treatment, and side effects. Maximum dosage; 400 mg injected into your muscle every 2 weeks. How long is Tren detectable in urine? How long can steroids be detected in urine; detection time may vary from a few days (short-term pill) to as long as 12-18 months (oil-based injection), depending on the pharmaco- logical form used, route of administration, length of usage and quantity.
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Does the military test for steroids? Officials do not routinely test for steroids unless abuse is suspected. Service members know that steroid use is illegal unless prescribed by a physician and its a violation their code of conduct as well as the law. What's on a 12-panel drug test? A standard 12 panel drug urine test typically looks for cocaine, marijuana, PCP, amphetamines, opiates, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, Quaaludes, Ecstasy/MDA, and Oxycodone/Percocet. Do steroids affect you sexually? Steroids can make someone feel more sexually confident and boost their sex drive and as a result they might be more likely to risk getting or passing on HIV. But steroids can also weaken a man's sex drive and cause erection problems. Testicules may shrink as the body no longer needs to make its own testosterone.
What happens when you stop taking steroids? Steroid use cannot be stopped abruptly; tapering the drug gives the adrenal glands time to return to their normal patterns of secretion. Withdrawal symptoms and signs (weakness, fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain) can mimic many other medical problems. Can I drink alcohol on steroids? You can usually drink alcohol while taking steroid tablets, but don't drink too much as this may irritate your stomach. You can also eat most foods while taking steroid tablets. Don't eat liquorice while taking prednisolone, however, as this can increase the amount of the medicine in your body.
How long is a cycle of steroids? Typically, users will take steroids for 6 weeks to 16 weeks at a time, followed by several weeks of taking low doses or no steroids at all. Athletes who know they are going to be tested for example, during a specific event or competition will time their cycle in hopes of passing the drug test. How addictive are steroids? Individuals who abuse steroids can experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking steroids, such as mood swings, fatigue, restlessness, loss of appetite, insomnia, reduced sex drive, (look at tren cutting cycle before and after) and steroid cravings. The most dangerous of the withdrawal symptoms is depression, because it sometimes leads to suicide attempts.
Why are steroids bad for you? Possible health effects of steroid use; abnormal cholesterol levels which increase the chance of heart attack and blood vessel disease. Premature stopping of bone development and linear growth (height). Damage to the liver, including the formation of blood-filled liver cysts that can rupture, causing death and acne. When should I take Proviron? For Proviron to work best it is very important to take it exactly as your doctor tells you. The usual treatment consists of 1 - 2 tablets three times per day. After a few months of treatment, your doctor may decrease the dose to 1 tablet two to three times a day.
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Which is the most dangerous site for intramuscular injection? Dorsogluteal muscles of the buttocks. However, due to the potential for injury to the sciatic nerve, the ventrogluteal is most often used now. This site is difficult to use for self-injection and not recommended. You shouldn't use an injection site that has evidence of infection or injury. What is Primobolan good for? Metenolone Enanthate, or Methenolone Enanthate, sold under the brand names Primobolan Depot and Nibal Injection, is an Androgen and Anabolic Steroid (AAS) medication which is used mainly in the treatment of anaemia due to bone marrow failure. It is given by injection into muscle.
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What does Methylprednisolone do to your body? Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. What happens when you stop taking prednisone? When you stop taking prednisone, your body needs time to readjust its cortisol production. If you stop taking prednisone suddenly, your body can't make enough cortisol right away to compensate. This can cause a condition called prednisone withdrawal.
How many times a week do you inject test cypionate? Typical starting dosage; your dosage depends on your age and diagnosis. Your doctor will decide a dosage based on your needs. In general, the dosage is 50 - 400 mg injected into your muscle every 2 - 4 weeks. Can you inject in the same spot? Injecting in the same place much of the time can cause hard lumps or extra fat deposits to develop. These lumps are not only unsightly; they can also change the way insulin is absorbed, making it more difficult to keep your blood glucose on target. Rotate within each injection site.
Where do you inject steroids? The buttocks, steroids also can be injected into muscle around tendons near the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, hand, or wrist. Which is the best testosterone? The best testosterone boosting supplements are D-Aspartic acid which is a natural amino acid that can boost low testosterone levels. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin produced in the skin when exposed to sunlight. Tribulus Terrestris, Fenugreek, Ginger, DHEA and Zinc are also testosterone boosters.


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Sunday Blessings - Day and Night
Posted by Amrita at Sunday, March 09, 2008
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- Jo's-D-Eyes said...
Hey Amrita,
I love this typoe of flowers very much, do you want some of our rainshowers? :) We have 'as usual" some rainy March day, tipical for March Thoug...
Enjoy every day and SMILE:)
- 10 March 2008 at 01:18
- Rebecca said...
yes, we all go to church dressed in black and listen to some very boring stuff!!! But it is a good discipline and a good preparation for the Easter saturday services and then of course, Easter Sunday Morning.
- 10 March 2008 at 03:09
- Pat said...
I wish I could hear each of the speakers comments on the 7 last words of Jesus - especially yours. I'm sure the Holy Spirit will speak though you and it will be very meaningful.
- 10 March 2008 at 03:33
- Reighnie said...
What a beautiful flower and congratulations on being chosen for a reading. That's wonderful!
That is awful and very sad about Aunt P. It's terrible how some families treat each other.
- 10 March 2008 at 06:13
- Renae said...
I live in Texas, so I know a little about the heat - though probably not to your extreme.
Wishing you cool breezes, household help, and good internet reception. :-)
Blessings, dear sister!
- 10 March 2008 at 20:19
- Susan Skitt said...
Beautiful flowers Amrita. I like what you're doing on good Friday, very nice. And the food sounds yummy :)
I'm sorry to hear how difficult it is with the electricity over there. It must be frustrating at times.
As for traditions on Good Friday? We celebrate on Wednesday night with a communion dinner. We have a carry-in-dinner where each family brings a dish to share. I am making roast beef and bringing a salad of some sort. Then after the dinner we have a short worship service and communion with unleavened bread and grape juice. We also have a sunrise service on Easter morning, or like our church likes to call it, Ressurection Sunday.
- 11 March 2008 at 18:30


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The Los Angeles Times let go more than a dozen staffers on Tuesday as part of another round of layoffs and buyouts primarily hitting the editorial side of the paper, TheWrap has learned.
TheWrap previously reported that this round of layoffs would range from 12 to 20, and the Times confirmed that the number fell somewhere in between those marks. Craig Turner, arts and entertainment editor and a Times veteran of more than 40 years, and Shari Roan, a 22-year stalwart who wrote for the health section, are among those exiting.
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Turner told TheWrap that he volunteered for a buyout. Roan's section was recently folded, possibility paving the way for her job elimination. LA Observed first reported her departure.
Two web producers for arts and entertainment have been laid off, as have writers for the Calendar and Image sections. The cuts also hit the copy desks and design department.
"They are primarily editorial positions," a Times spokeswoman told TheWrap. "Some are administration, some are copy desk, some are design, some are news operations."
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Times media writer James Rainey tweeted a farewell to his news operation staffer Steve Straehley. "Sad to see colleagues leaving the LAT today including Steve Straehley, who saved me from many computer disasters," he tweeted. "Rock on Steve!t."
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Several weeks into the new year, the city of Los Angeles wants to remind residents to Bring Your Own Bag! when shopping at supermarkets and large grocers. At the top of the new year, supermarkets and large grocers stopped providing free plastic bags to customers in an effort to reduce the negative and harmful impact plastic bags have on landfills, waterways, the ocean and marine life. Los Angeles is the largest city in the U.S. to ban plastic bags.
As a result of the plastic bag ban, customers can request a paper bag for a 10-cent fee per bag, purchase a reusable bag or bring their own reusable bag.
"We use 19 billion plastic bags in California every year, and it takes 1,000 years for a bag to decompose, if at all," stated Los Angeles Sanitation Director Enrique C. Zaldivar, city of Los Angeles. "The new ordinance is a step in the right direction toward changing behavior for a more positive impact on our environment and our city as a whole."
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Glucose monitoring systems with an autocorrect feature that can detect red blood cells (hematocrit), vitamin C and other common interferents in burn patients' blood are better for monitoring care, a pilot study conducted by UC Davis researchers at the School of Medicine and College of Engineering has found. The study was published in the Journal of Burn Care Research.
Burn patients are at risk for high blood glucose levels, or hyperglycemia, due to the body's stress response. Intensive insulin therapy, which is commonly used to keep glucose under tight control, significantly reduces mortality and morbidity. But not all glucose monitoring systems are created equal, according to Nam Tran, assistant adjunct professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at UC Davis and lead author of the study.
"Many glucose monitoring systems, including those used throughout the five University of California health systems, may not adequately correct for interferents in the blood of burn patients," Tran said. "As a result, an inaccurate reading increases the potential for an insulin overdose. Our study showed that using a device that autocorrects for interferents can produce more accurate blood glucose measurements, which can improve insulin dosing and glucose control."
A multidisciplinary team of faculty and student researchers from the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Surgery conducted the study by assessing two different commercially available glucose monitoring systems in UC Davis' Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center.
Based on the researchers' findings, UC Davis patients at risk of hematocrit and vitamin C interferences, especially burn patients receiving high dose vitamin C therapy, will now be tested for glucose levels with the hospital's clinical chemistry laboratory analyzer. Tran is working with UC Davis clinical laboratory staff to install a flag notification in the electronic health record system to notify physicians about utilizing the hospital's laboratory analyzer for these high-risk patients.
Traditional hospital lab testing uses plasma (samples devoid of red blood cells), so it remains the most accurate method for measuring blood glucose levels. However, the newer autocorrecting devices use less blood, essentially one drop, and produce results in just five seconds, as opposed to approximately 10 to 20 minutes for lab testing.
"In a critical burn patient, glucose levels can change even within that small time frame," Tran said. "A glucose monitoring system that can autocorrect is a necessary requirement to improve the quality of patient care."
Future studies will evaluate the performance of the autocorrection features of newer glucose meters and assess whether autocorrection provides the most accurate glucose monitoring for all patient populations.
Tina L. Palmieri, professor of surgery and director of the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center at UC Davis, is enthusiastic about the findings.
"Hyperglycemia is an important issue for burn patients because it decreases the body's ability to respond to infection and can cause other metabolic perturbations," Palmieri said. "Our published research has shown that administering insulin and controlling hyperglycemia decreases infection rates and improves outcomes in patients with severe burn injuries. However, controlling hyperglycemia can be problematic, as there are issues with monitor accuracy, calculation of the proper insulin dose and practitioner administration of insulin. This study addresses all three of these areas and may very well improve morbidity and mortality in burn patients."
Anthony G. Passerini, a UC Davis associate professor of biomedical engineering, launched the study with Tran. Passerini is the faculty instructor of the senior design course which pairs teams of undergraduate students with clinicians to identify needs and to design devices for improving health-care delivery.
"By bringing these technologies to the bedside, there is a real opportunity to improve patient care, by saving time and reducing human error," Passerini said.
Lydia P. Howell, professor and chair of pathology and laboratory medicine, believes this type of translational research has the potential to improve lives and transform health care.
"We strive to ensure that our patients have the most accurate and up-to-date testing methods available to them, and we are constantly working to improve the quality of care. I am especially pleased with the involvement of the undergraduate students in this study, as their contributions were significant and the experience they gained is excellent training for emerging leaders among the next generation of health-care providers."
Julian Cheng, a recent biomedical engineering graduate and a co-author of the paper, developed the software and algorithm used to automatically evaluate the glucose measurements between devices. The project was an extension of his senior design project to monitor glucose for intensive insulin therapy and adherence to glycemic control protocol at the point of care.
Co-authors also included Zachary R. Godwin and Jennifer C. Bockhold, both student researchers with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Morgan Ingemason, a recent neuroscience graduate of Pomona College who assisted with direct data collection and analysis as an Edmondson Fellow scholar.
This study was supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health (K30 Mentored Clinical Research Training Program Scholarship (UL1 TR000002), the glycemic variability computation engine developed by the Department of Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Program and a National Institutes for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering grant (R25EB012963). Palmieri and David Greenhalgh, chief of the Division of Burn Surgery, served as Tran's K30 mentors.


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Clay Warner was born after just 23 weeks gestation. He spent the first three months outside the womb on life support. He's endured over 30 surgeries in his 17 years of life. He has cerebral palsy and is legally blind. But despite his setbacks, the Iowa native has persevered. He loves basketball and is a Special Olympics athlete. He's also a member of the North Polk varsity basketball team, though he usually watches the game from the sidelines. In February, on senior night, his coach put him in for the last minute of play — and he sunk his first ever shot during a game.
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Sheep farmers in the Free State, North West, and Mpumalanga have been warned of a dramatic increase in stock theft, mainly due to "orders" placed from KwaZulu-Natal.
The warning was issued by Celia Beukes, chairperson of the stock theft information centre (STIC) in Ermelo.
A reliable source in the South African Police Service (SAPS) told News24 that information officials had uncovered that certain groups in KZN placed "special orders", mainly for sheep to be used during mass celebrations.
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Halladay, Phillies fall flat against Braves
Roy Halladay sees no reason why he can't return to the form that made him one of baseball's best starting pitchers.
It may take some time, but Halladay still believes in himself.
"I'm going to fix it," he said. "I'm going to fix it. It will be fixed, and the results will be better."
Halladay was knocked out in the fourth inning of Philadelphia's 9-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.
Justin Upton, Jason Heyward and rookie Evan Gattis homered for Atlanta, and Paul Maholm pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning. Freddie Freeman had three RBIs.
Halladay (0-1), who struggled with a sore shoulder last season and had a difficult spring training, gave up five runs and six hits in 3 1-3 innings. The two-time Cy Young Award winner struck out nine, but dropped to 0-4 with an 8.00 ERA in his last seven starts against Atlanta.
The game was played in a steady drizzle, but the conditions hardly affected Maholm (1-0), who allowed six hits in 5 2-3 innings. He struck out six and walked one.
Upton belted a two-run shot in the first to give him a pair of homers in his first two games with the Braves. Juan Francisco also singled in a run as Atlanta quickly built a 3-0 lead.
Gattis led off the fourth in his first major league game with a drive to left. Maholm struck out, but Halladay's night was over after he issued a walk to Andrelton Simmons.
"I'm frustrated," Halladay said. "I should've gone deeper than that. Not aggressive enough early in the count. Went deep in counts, and really that's the most frustrating part. I felt like two pitches were hit hard."
Raul Valdes came in and walked the next two batters before Freeman hit a bases-clearing double to make it 7-0. Freeman has driven in six of Atlanta's 16 runs in the first two games.
Maholm struggled last year against Philadelphia with an 8.64 ERA in two starts. But the left-hander stranded runners in scoring position in three of the first four innings in his first start of 2013.
Cory Gearrin replaced Maholm with a runner on first in the sixth. He walked one before striking out Erik Kratz.
The Phillies were just 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position.
Halladay recorded his first eight outs on strikeouts, but he needed 79 pitches to make it through the first three innings. He was trying for win No. 200 and a spot alongside New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte as the only active pitchers to be 100 games over .500.
"We did wear him down," Heyward said. "We did make sure that we got some pitches to hit and we hit them hard."
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel believes Halladay is looking better despite Wednesday's result and some rough outings he had in spring training.
"I think he's ready to pitch," Manuel said. "We think he's ready to pitch and we want him to pitch. What the hell? That's kind of how I look at it. He says he's well. The doctors and trainers say he's well. The (pitch) location is what's going to put him through."
Heyward tacked on a two-run homer against Jonathan Papelbon in the eighth.
Chase Utley had a two-run double in the seventh for Philadelphia. Utley appeared to score a third run, but plate umpire Mike Everitt called Michael Young out for runner's interference at first and the inning ended.
NOTES: The Braves struck out 16 times. ... Freeman has reached in six of his eight plate appearances this season. ... Philadelphia SS Jimmy Rollins played his 1,794th game to tie Richie Ashburn for second place on the Phillies' career list. ... Braves CF B.J. Upton went 0 for 4 and has struck out in his last five at-bats. ... Phillies 1B Ryan Howard is 0 for 8 with three strikeouts. ... Gattis became the first Brave since Heyward in 2010 to homer in his first big league game. ... Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said C Brian McCann, on the 15-day disabled list recovering from shoulder surgery, will return to Orlando on Thursday to resume his rehab. Gonzalez did not know when McCann can resume baseball activities. ... The Phillies dropped to 2-6 in their last eight games at Turner Field. .. Philadelphia claimed OF Ezequiel Carrera off waivers from Cleveland and made room for him on the 40-man roster by designating OF Ender Inciarte for assignment.


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Check our latest collections of Rings based on ring size 16.5.
Check our latest collections of Rings based on ring size 16.5.
Have you ever bought a ring online? One thing that you have to figure out before buying a ring online is its ring size. People think that they can guess their partner's ring size but this is not a good idea to buy long term rings like an engagement ring and wedding rings. So, what is the correct way of sizing your finger? Let's figure out in this post and also understand the various types of rings of ring size 16.5.
So, what is ring size 16.5? What number 16.5 indicates in the ring size? If all these questions troubles your then hold them back. We are going to cover all the facts, from basic to advance knowledge about rings size 16.5.
As you're familiar with that every ring is designated with its ring size which is in the form of whole numbers and decimals (.5). In the market, you will probably see the rings generally fall in between ring size 3 to ring size 17. And if your ring size would be 16.5, it indicates the diameter of your ring would be 25 mm which again in cm is 2.50 cm.
So, how you can check whether your fourth finger (or any finger) fits for ring size 16.5? It is obvious that you never buy a ring without knowing you or your spouse's wedding ring size, as it seems stupid. To tackle this problem, you can follow the following easy step to know whether or not your finger is suitable for wedding ring size 16.5.
A. Using Strings or thread: It seems easy for you to measure your ring size at home with a string. You have to just warp a single thread around your target finger and then mark the thread or string with some marker. And then you have to align it against the ruler. If it shows 25 mm or 2.50 cm then it indicates that you are fit to go with wedding ring size 16.5.
Note: For more accuracy don't stretch thread and string too much so that it gets elongated. And again try to measure two-three times before coming to conclusive results of choosing ring size 16.5.
B. Using old rings: This method might cost you nothing but an old ring. You just need a ruler and your old rings. Just place the old ring on the ruler and measure its diameter. Again if it shows any number that approaches 25 mm or 2.50 cm then definitely you need a ring size 16.5 for your wedding.
C. Using Ring sizer Gauge: If you have a ring sizer gauge then you saved yourself from buying a new one which on Amazon, can cost you around $4. It is straightforward and easy to assess tool. So you don't need any dedicated guide for using the finger ring sizer gauge to clarify any doubt related to rings size 16.5.
As ring size 16.5, probably not fits women's but an ideal size for men's fingers. You probably now, want to know what are the famous metal for ring size 16.5, and we listed it down for you.
1. Titanium Ring Size 16.5: Being very affordable in the wedding jewelry categories, titanium metal could be an excellent choice for a men's ring whose ring size is 16.5. It's highly resistant capabilities may save you a bit of more money as compared to gold and silver. So, if you are planning to buy a Titanium engagement ring for your girlfriend whose ring size is 16.5, titanium is a good option for you.
2. Gold Ring size 16.5: Gold Rings are not that much popular among the men's but loved by women's. So, if you are trying to gift her a Celtic gold ring size 16.5 to your boyfriend then he might get amazed with you choice. And if you're confused about what will be the best offering in the gold ring of ring size 16.5 as wedding rings then check our gold ring collection.
3. Tungsten Ring Size 16.5: If your groom wants a black color ring with engraved strains on them, you may probably gift him a Tungsten black rings of size 16.5, which is much more popular nowadays, due to their affordable pricing. This will be a perfect engagement ring for those mans who is artist and works in welfare assignments. So, if his ring size is 16.5, Tungsten is a cheaper option than the gold rings. But major fall-point for Tungsten rings are, they are not scratch resistant that much which again a plus point for Tungsten Carbide.
4. Tungsten Carbide Ring Size 16.5: Tungsten Carbide eliminates the chances of scratches to a very great extent. This hardness is due to the amalgamation of pure tungsten to other chemical compounds usually carbon and Titanium. This robust tungsten carbide ring is a good option for men who are athletes or gardeners or say, police officers, etc. And tungsten carbide with a cross ring of size 16.5 is a relevant choice for their grandparents. So, don't forget to shop from our Tungsten Carbide ring size 16.5 collection.
5. Silver Ring Size 16.5: Silver, a metal that has moon-shine. It is one of the most consuming metals in the jewelry world. Whether you want to buy a ring size 16.5 promise ring or an engagement ring for ring size 16.5, silver is the best metal for these purposes. It doesn't look cheap, it looks classy with a better lustrous than other metals but it tends to lose shine with time. So, it is not a good option for men's or women's wedding rings of size 16.5.
6. Stainless Steel Ring Size 16.5: "Save more without losing Quality." suits best on the economy. Stainless steel is the cheapest option for anyone who wants a simple economical ring with a decent look. So, if you want an engagement ring (as you don't want to spend too much on engagement, or want to save money for the wedding ring) then stainless steel rings are the best option. Therefore, buying a men's stainless steel ring size 16.5, cuts your cost about half (in general).
A. Engagement Rings Size 16.5: So, you decide to introduce your boyfriend to your family with the gifted engagement ring of ring size of 16.5, then it could be the best option for you to buy something that is simple as well as long-lasting. Some recommended engagement rings are tungsten engagement ring of ring size 16.5, titanium engagement ring size 16.5, and most popular rose gold engagement ring of ring size 16.5.
B. Wedding Rings Size 16.5: Buying a wedding ring online is a hectic situation for any person, but buying a titanium wedding ring size 16.5 or Tungsten carbide wedding ring size 16.5 is a compelling and attractive alternative to spending so much on buying a gold wedding ring of size 16.5. Other appropriate options are men's stainless steel wedding rings of size 16.5 and men's Celtic wedding rings of size 16.5.
C. Promise Ring Size 16.5: A sign of promise to deliver their time and commitment to their partners. A promise ring should be simple yet a sign of your strong relationship. Most commonly confronted promise rings in our store of ring size 16.5 are Tungsten carbide promise rings of ring size 16.5 and men's black titanium laser cut tube of rings size 16.5. These two types of rings serve you best while hooking a promise ring to your mate's finger of size 16.5.
D. Biker Rings Size 16.5: As per the name, a symbol of adventure, they are rings with faced sculptures. You may find an armor-bulls eye biker ring of size 16.5 or men's raised grinning skull ring of size 16.5. These are made to suit on bolder people whose finger ring size is 16.5. Our most demandable biker ring size of 16.5 products are red-eye bull and a stainless steel ring size of 16.5. They are generally worn by men, or you can say that it is a men's biker ring of size 16.5.
E. Black Engagements Rings Size 16.5: Black engagement rings seem optimistic about the new world but it was also popular in the past. People who are lovers of the black themed dresses and style will definitely love the black engagement rings. Some of the most widely popular black engagement rings products are black diamond engagement rings size 16.5, men's black rings 16.5, rose gold black engagement rings of size 16.5, and Ring size 16.5 men's black diamond rings.
F. Black Wedding Rings Size 16.5: Black wedding rings for men and women are the best symbol of love and strength. Blacks ring often a symbol of love but also adds class to the personality. The black Titanium wedding rings size 16.5 and Tungsten black wedding rings for men's size 16.5 are becoming more popular. So, it's better to grab one of the black wedding rings for your spouse's finger whose ring size probably be 16.5.
G. Carbon Fiber Rings of ring Size 16.5: Carbon Fiber Rings are generally not fully made by carbon fiber as it cost much higher but inlay upon some metals like titanium, silver or tungsten. They are generally have engraved designed with laser seamless cuts. So, buying a carbon fiber ring whose ring size 16.5 will probably cost you more. So, stick to carbon fiber coated titanium or Tungsten ring of size 16.5 as they don't make that much harm to your pocket.
H. Celtic Rings of ring size 16.5: Celtic rings are popular due to their engraved designs. They are the best-suited ring for the person who is going to bound in a marriage after a long term relationship. Celtic rings are considered to be the symbols of true love and commitment. There are majorly three most popular Celtic rings of ring size 16.5 that are most commonly searched. These are knotted Celtic rings of ring size 16.5 and ring size 16.5 dragon Celtic rings or men's snake Celtic ring size 16.5. Apart from these two, another popular Celtic ring of size 16.5 is a cross engraved Celtic ring.
I. Classic Designs of Ring Size 16.5: Yet they are classic but have a modern look which makes the balance between modern and old culture. They generally have a simple design and might be engraved on simple metals like gold plated or carbon fibers. They are commonly more popular as men's wedding rings of sizes 16.5 than women's wedding rings. Though, many couples bought classic rings sets for both 'his' or 'her'. So, you should buy one for your mate, if his ring size would be 16.5.
J. Dragon Rings size 16.5: These rings have generally engraving of the dragon or inlay on a surface by precisely lasers cuts. Dragon rings are basically popular among youth. They have generally engraved rings of titanium wedding rings of ring size 16.5 and Tungsten black rings of size 16.5. Apart from this, a gold plated dragon ring size 16.5 is also very popular. And in comparison to women's dragon ring size 16.5, they are more seen in the hands of men.
K. Lord of The Ring size 16.5: These rings enrich text engraved surface make you wonder. They are available in black, gold, and silver color. And most commonly used metals are Titanium black, tungsten black, gold-plated titanium wedding rings of ring size 16.5. And the rose gold wedding is among the most popular golden Lord of the rings in women whose ring size is 16.5 which again are rarely seen.
L. Masonic Rings of Sizes 16.5: They are commonly worn by men's or you can say that men's dominated this section of rings collection. They are, in the past, given as the medal for their achievements to the person. And from then they appear in men's custom to wear the Masonic rings or you can consider as they are only for men whose ring size is 16.5. So, if you are a man of your words, Masonic Rings of size 25 mm are recommended for you.
1. Which is the best tool for measuring the ring size?
Ans. One should use a ring sizer gauge for the perfect measurement of the finger's ring size.
2. How big is the size ring 16.5 in mm, cm and inches?
Ans. Ring size 16.5 is equal to 25 mm, in cm ring size 16.5 is equal to 2.50 cm and in inches, and it is equal to 0.984 inches.
3. What is the average ring size for men and women?
Ans. The average ring size of a female is 6 and the male is 10.
4. Is it possible to resize a ring form ring size 16.5 to ring size 17?
Ans. Yes, a jeweler can happily do this work for you at a reasonable cost. So, it's not a big problem when there is a 0.5 ring difference.
5. I get engaged at 22 years and my ring size is 16.5 but at the age of early 30s, my rings get tightened. Why?
Ans. This is due to many factors including pregnancy and change of environmental conditions. And also, it is proven that everyone's knuckles get bigger with ages that are the possible reason for your undersized ring.
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In this third part of our series* about them, nomadic globe-pedalling cyclists Pierre Bouchard and Janick Lemieux tell us which countries were the most bicycle friendly!
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After cycling the equivalent distance of four times around the planet, Canadians Pierre Bouchard and Janick Lemieux are in a unique position to say which countries are the most bicycle-friendly.
They've cycled across Asia, around the Pacific Rim of Fire, down and across Europe, through Africa, all around North America, even through tiny Pacific Islands – about 60 countries in total.
Click for part one and part two of the series!
Mostly their nomadic journeys have been enjoyable, with few negative experiences. They did, however, get held up at gunpoint by a bandit in Mexico. Crossing from Tibet to Nepal, they were blocked in a narrow gorge by a 15 km avalanche. Roasting in 45° C in Sudan also proved threatening!
It's important to pay attention to potential safety issues before and during the journey, Pierre says.
Which people in the world were the most friendly and helpful?
For a long time, Russians topped our list of the most hospitable people until we set wheels in the archipelago of Vanuatu. More recently, Jordanians went regularly out of their way to support us, meet our needs and accommodate us.
Which places were the most bicycle-friendly?
Japan: it's go to be be international bike touring's best kept secret!
Western USA's Pacific Coast Highway: incredible cycling infrastructure, from exclusive and cheap campsites to a simple and clever flashing light safety system warning motorists upon entering a tunnel there is a cyclist inside – this should be standard everywhere!
Rwanda: with its low traffic roads lined by wide shoulders and filled with legions of cyclists, most of them carrying huge loads!
Norway: for its exquisite road network and very friendly "Allemansrett" law that allows travellers to camp for free virtually anywhere. Besides respecting private properties and observing the leave-no-trace code of ethics, this bill stipulates that campsites have to be at least 150 m from any inhabited building and that two consecutive nights is the maximum time allowed. It opens quite a realm of possibilities!
This map shows the NOMADS² cycling odyssey. © nomadesxnomades.com
What have been challenging places to ride through?
Based on the first 20 months of our most recent expedition, the NOMADS² cycling odyssey:
Europe's Schengen zone: only 90 days per six months to explore that zone? Come on!
Egypt: security and police escorts.
Sudan: In July – sooooooooo hot! 45°C and sometimes even hotter in the shade!
Ethiopia: hostility towards visitors travelling slower than 10km/h. Every time we would climb – and there are some of the world's most beautiful mountain ranges there – locals, especially children, would follow us for a few kilometres, consistently begging and throwing stones at us for not giving. We were even ambushed a few times. This has also been widely reported by other "slow travellers" – we're still puzzled!
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Tell us about cycle touring in Africa?
Cycling in Africa has been a great adventure, exactly as one expects this continent to be. The roads have been better than anticipated as Chinese road building companies have been frantically paving Africa's roads for more than 10 years. Of course, if one wants to leave the pavement, the continent offers tracks big and small. Away from Cairo and Nairobi, most roads have been surprisingly quiet with most users being on foot or bicycle. On top of breath-taking landscapes, busy rural life, age-old traditions and surreal animals, Africa is clean and peaceful, smiles and greetings never held back.
*This concludes our three part series on the Pierre and Janick. In part one and part two they explain their efforts to learn about nomadic peoples and what it takes to cycle all over the world!


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WINCHESTER City Council has raked in a six-figure sum for permitting solar farms in the district, Council heard.
The four schemes have seen some £212,000 in planning fees in 2012/13, said Cllr Victoria Weston, portfolio holder for built environment.
The farms are:
• Whitehill Lane, Alresford: £39,000;
• Belney Lane, Southwick estate, £109,000;
• Funtley Landfill, £40,000;
• Raglington Farm, Shedfield, £24,000.
The four sites have yet to be valued for non-domestic rates.
Lib Dem councillor Robert Hutchison said the council should be less passive and reactive and have a strategic and pro-active approach.
Senior Tory councillor Stephen Godfrey said industrialisation of the countryside was not a good idea, harming potential tourism income.


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From left: Dan Shine, Alyssa LeBlanc, Colton Huelle, Elise Williams and Nicholas Iannotti.
Dozens of students have taken over the Hennessy Theatre. Faculty are not allowed. Only a few days remain before opening night of a major Department of Theatre and Dance production. No matter what happens, they and only they are responsible. For the first time in nearly two decades, students are producing the Undergraduate Prize Plays (UPPs), a department program in which students write, direct, perform, and design their own plays without faculty supervision.
The UPPs used to be a department institution. Running from the mid-'70s to mid-'90s, they provided generations of students valuable experience in independently creating theatre from blank page to final performance. But the program was discontinued in 1996 due to a lack of resources, a loss felt keenly by some who had experienced its benefits first-hand. One of those beneficiaries decided to do something about it. UPP alumnus Mike O'Malley '88 hatched a plan with professor emeritus of theatre John Edwards, who approached department chair David Kaye, who pitched the plan to the department. It was a "go." With O'Malley's financial assistance, the department would re-instate the UPPs. 2013 marks the rebirth of the program, now renamed the John C. Edwards Undergraduate Prize Plays because, says O'Malley, "Professor Edwards was everything a great professor should be."
For Kaye, one of the most exciting aspects of the new UPPs is that playwriting will now have a firm footing in the UNH theatre program. Though the UPPs support students in all aspects of production, the primary feature of the program is playwriting—students submit their original work for consideration and only the three best are chosen as "Prize Plays," an honor that carries a cash component. In order to develop writing skills in students, O'Malley's gift will ensure that a playwriting course is offered every year, something that just wasn't possible previously. More frequent courses mean more plays will be written and more students will be accommodated across the University.
"The stature of the prize has really helped jumpstart student enthusiasm for writing for the stage," notes Kaye. "It has been wonderful to see that the interest is not limited to students in our department. One of the winners this year is an English major. I am hoping that more students across all disciplines will soon be contributing plays for this event."
Playwright and actor Mike O'Malley (of Yes, Dear and Glee), the generous donor behind the project, had his own plays produced in the UPPs during the mid '80s. He credits his ability to write his own material with getting him started in the industry, part of why he wanted to help with the development of those skills in others. But it is the independence required in UPP productions that seems the more important aspect of the experience for O'Malley. The control students have over every aspect of the production allows them to stretch creatively, he says.
Donor Mike O'Malley '88 (left) performing in a 1986 Undergraduate Prize Play.
"Students need to put what they've learned into action," says O'Malley. "Oftentimes, they don't know what they're capable of until forced into a sink or swim experience." He hopes the challenge will give students confidence and allow them to feel the deep camaraderie and sense of accomplishment he remembers feeling.
That accomplishment will surely be felt by this year's winners as they see their plays come to life on the stage. The 2013 prize plays are "A Love Story," written by Jessica Miller, a senior theatre and math education major from Lee, NH; "Occupational Hazards," written by Dan Shine, a junior English and theatre double major from Shrewsbury, MA; and "Retreat to Will's House," written by Colton Huelle, a junior English teaching major from Bedford, NH. Other prize winners are student designers Alyssa LeBlanc, a senior theatre major from Salem, NH; Sara Demos, a senior theatre major from York, ME; and Danielle Pancoast, a senior theatre major from Westford, MA.
Both the challenge and accomplishment of those involved in the UPPs this year may be more intense than in the past. That's because the new UPPs are one of the five main stage productions of the Department of Theatre and Dance. The original UPPs were rehearsed during winter break and performed before the spring main stage productions went into rehearsal. But the new UPP profile is high—it's been advertised widely and is part of a season subscription. That makes the stakes equally high. The choice was intentional, according to Kaye, who wanted this experience to differ from other student-run efforts such as theatre major capstone projects and Mask and Dagger, the student theatre group.
"The faculty wanted to give this collection of student-written and -produced plays as much stature as any of the plays or musicals that our faculty mount. We have clearly set the bar high for the student teams who are responsible for putting these new plays on our stage."
The 2013 John C. Edwards Undergraduate Prize Plays will be performed from April 17-21 in the Hennessy Theatre at the Paul Creative Arts Center. Tickets are available at UNHarts.com. More information is available on the Department of Theatre and Dance website or by calling (603) 862-2919.
The prominent position and high expectations reflect the importance that Kaye and his colleagues place on new work within the world of theatre, the development of which Kaye calls "one of the most critical elements of a bright future for the theatre."
It's a view that O'Malley and Edwards clearly share. Both are on the committee that chooses the winning plays, a commitment of time and energy that indicates the value they place on new work. O'Malley explains, simply, "I'm much more interested in new plays being performed than old plays being resurrected."
Originally published by:
The College Letter, Newsletter of the College of Liberal Arts


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