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Getting a tattoo may be something you decide to do at the spur of the moment. But that may not be the best thing to do. A tattoo is a permanent scarring of your body and, while the process is much safer than it used to be, there are still many things to consider when selecting a place to go.
Below you will find some tips on what to look for and ask about when deciding where to get your tattoo done. And don't forget to go with your intuition as well-if you aren't comfortable with the place, keep looking.
Things to Look For
Once you have left the tattoo parlor, aftercare is entirely up to you. Your tattoo artist should give you a copy of aftercare instructions, but here is a list of things to be aware of.
Scabbing and Peeling
Mild scabbing and peeling is not unusual after getting a tattoo. It may even itch, similar to a sunburn, but do not pick or scratch your tattoo! This is the end stage of the healing process and you don't want to ruin your tattoo.
Sun Exposure
A tattoo will fade if exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time. To ensure the color lasts, make sure to always apply sunblock (SPF 30 is recommended) to your tattoo before heading out into the sun.


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I enjoyed this 2nd season of Help Portrait ~ nice bunch of people~ lots of people with the flu etc. so I wasn't able to do all of the families I wanted to. I may just expand it not just to Christmas…Continue
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NIH Research Plan Aims to Prevent and Treat Obesity
Last week, NIH released the 2011 Strategic Plan for NIH Obesity Research. The plan recommends four overarching research priorities:
- Discover key processes that regulate body weight and influence behavior
- Understand the factors that contribute to obesity and its consequences
- Design and test new interventions for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight
- Evaluate promising strategies for obesity prevention and treatment in real-world settings and diverse populations
The plan was developed—with input from external scientists, health professionals, and the public—by the NIH Obesity Research Task Force, which includes experts from NCI; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
"Obesity has many causes and contributing factors, and this plan is a bold blueprint that will encourage the research community to examine the epidemic of obesity from diverse angles, from our genes to the environment we live in," said NIH Director Dr. Francis S. Collins. "Through the scientific opportunities outlined in the Strategic Plan, researchers can work together toward the goals of preventing and treating obesity, to help people lead healthier lives."
Learn more about obesity research at NIH at www.obesityresearch.nih.gov.
Member Sites Selected for Cancer Immunotherapy Trials Network
Research institutions at 27 sites across North America have been selected as part of the new Cancer Immunotherapy Trials Network (CITN). The CITN will conduct multicenter research on agents that boost patients' own immune systems to fight their cancer. By coordinating the efforts of academia, industry, and philanthropic foundations, the CITN is charged with accelerating the development of promising agents that have already been discovered but are not currently used to treat patients with cancer.
An open competition was held for institutions to apply for member site status in the CITN, and immunotherapy experts evaluated candidates on the experience, participation, and collaboration of the investigators and their institutions in immunotherapy trials and their ability to provide laboratory expertise in tumor immunology to support the trials.
The member institutions and their principal investigators are:
- Baylor Research Institute – Dr. Karolina Palucka
- Case Western Reserve University – Dr. Pierre Triozzi
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – Dr. Stephen Hodi
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center – Dr. Marc Ernstoff
- Duke University Medical Center – Dr. Kim Lyerly
- Emory University – Dr. Edmund Waller
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center – Dr. John A. Thompson
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center – Dr. Scott J. Antonia
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center – Dr. Jedd D. Wolchok
- New York University Cancer Institute – Dr. Nina Bhardwaj
- Ohio State University – Dr. William E. Carson
- Providence Cancer Center – Dr. Walter J. Urba
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute – Dr. Kunle Odunsi
- Rush University Cancer Center – Dr. Howard Kaufman
- Stanford University – Dr. Ronald Levy
- University of California, San Diego – Dr. Thomas J. Kipps
- University of California, San Francisco – Dr. Lawrence Fong
- University of Chicago – Dr. Thomas Gajewski
- University of Miami – Dr. Joseph D. Rosenblatt
- University of Minnesota – Dr. Jeffrey S. Miller
- University of Pennsylvania – Dr. Carl June
- University of Pittsburgh – Dr. Robert L. Ferris
- University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center – Dr. Laurence J. N. Cooper
- University of Toronto, Ontario Cancer Institute – Dr. Pamela Ohashi
- University of Virginia – Dr. Craig Slingluff
- University of Wisconsin – Dr. Paul M. Sondel
- Yale University – Dr. Mario Sznol
In September 2010, funding was awarded to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle to serve as the network's Central Operations and Statistical Center (COSC). Directed by principal investigator Dr. Martin A. Cheever and co-investigators Drs. Mary L. Disis and Kim Margolin, the COSC will provide overall leadership and infrastructure for the CITN. The network will be managed in concert with the NIH/NIAID-funded HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN), also based at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The NCI's Cancer Trials Support Unit will operate the data coordination effort for CITN.
An initial meeting of CITN investigators is scheduled for May 9–10 in Bethesda, MD, to discuss the operations of the CITN and to introduce the first concepts to be studied by this new cancer immunotherapy program.
Free Telephone Workshop Series for Cancer Survivors
The ninth annual telephone workshop series, "Living With, Through, and Beyond Cancer," begins this spring. This four-part series offers cancer survivors, their families and friends, and health care professionals practical information to help them cope with concerns and issues that arise after treatment ends.
The series is presented by CancerCare, in collaboration with NCI, LIVESTRONG, the American Cancer Society, the Intercultural Cancer Council, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, and the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.
Part I, which takes place on April 12, is titled "Chemobrain: The Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking, and Attention." Faculty for this program include Dr. Lillian Nail of Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. Tim Ahles of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and Dr. Patricia Ganz of UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The workshops are free, and no telephone charges apply. To register, visit the CancerCare Web site. All workshops will take place on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT. The remaining three workshops will be held on the following dates:


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Gwinnett County authorities said it was a conspiracy theory that almost sprung three men from jail. But one of them got sloppy and now six people are facing felony charges.
Authorities say three men inside the Gwinnett County jail plotted to pay off a victim so he wouldn't testify against them.
Police said the plotters wrote out their scheme in meticulous detail. The problem for the inmates was that a jailer found the letter inside a cell, and the whole plot came crashing down.
Investigators said family members of the accused men had already sent money to that victim, Matthew Barrett, who had accepted it.
Police said the three plotters, Alfredo Sosa, Miguel Luis Camacho-Gonzales and Jerome Derrell Welch, along with Barrett and the two women who delivered the money, Maribel Gonzalez and Jillian Michelle Dumke, are all facing felony charges.
Information security officer Paresh Patel says many of us don't realize how a cloud connects our digital lives.
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I figured August would be the best month to try it when all the snow and mosquitoes were gone. I booked a flight for late August and hoped for the best with the weather. A quick Google search on the Crater Lake traverse turned up very little information, which is surprising considering this is a national park! There was some information on Summitpost on some of the peaks, but not on a full rim traverse. I guess this isn't popular because a fit hiker could hit all the summits in a day via individual hikes moving your car from one "trailhead" to the next. I did read a few reports of skiers who skin the road in winter, which would be a heck of a death march! About 16 miles of the traverse was on trail or road, or 44%. Most of this was on the second day.More
Mike and I, on our glacial quest for California's fourteener's decided on Mount Russell for our tenth summit. We were joined by my son, Spencer, who flew in from Flagstaff for the trip. Researching the approach routes, and being data/beta geeks, we found the descriptions of the Rockwell Variation sorely lacking. This is our attempt to help. Hopefully it does, minus the amusing and entertaining personal notes of most of the other descriptions.More
This is something of a trip report, something of an album, with background info thrown in so as for there to be at least something on the impressive Blue Mountains in Australia. Hopefully there will be a proper Area or Mountain page in future with some better photos, was using an inexpensive film camera at the time and trying to not use too much of the stuff. Rather unusually I didn't keep any maps or souvenirs from the time either so this is what I can offer. The trip report section was originally written in 2002 after the events described, more as a record to myself than as a letter to anyone else, so it may have an unusual style about it and a lot of youthful enthusiasm. A few amendments have been made for clarity though unfortunately I can't remember much beyond what's written here (guess I've aged a lot in 10 years).More
I climbed Kilimanjaro with Explore in December 2012, and found the trip inspiring but brutal. Over the last week I have read innumerable accounts on climbing Kilimanjaro written by happy folk who seem to have spent a week at 15,000 ft above sea level having a transcendentally trippy time Heidi couldn't have bettered. My week there was hard on the soul. Make no mistake, if you climb Kilimanjaro in the conditions we had you will have to dig deep!More
But how is that climbed in the Sixties/Seventies and the equipment which was available both in climbing on rock and ice? And what is the security that was made on climbs? You have to make a huge leap backwards in time, only to realize that evolution is not never stop. We do not want to get to the wooden stairs that were used to cross the glaciers second already in the mid-eighteenth century and even the wooden pole used to pick up both the Grand Capucin the Père Eternel in the Twenties, but a little examination of the past is necessary for understand the present.More
From the perspective of the true outdoor enthusiast, "wilderness development" is an oxymoron. Development implies progress and how exactly can encroaching urbanisation, mechanisation, bijou wilderness lodges and the like and even signed trails properly be regarded as development when applied to real wilderness? Nothing truly belongs in the alpine environment except the mountain and its natural bastions of forest, river, cliff and glacier. Can anyone claim to have truly climbed a mountain who has used a gondola or an aircraft as a significant part of his or her approach strategy?More
I am not a sponsored climber. I am not a guide. I am not employed by a manufacturer of climbing equipment. I am a lowly local climber: I read climbing blogs and take classes and buy equipment. My participation in climbing is roughly that of the majority of climbers. This is the perspective from which I am going to examine the issue of commercialism in modern climbing: from the bottom; not from the perspective of someone who actually has to choose whether or not to pursue sponsorship, but what the phenomenon looks like to someone to whom climbing is everything, but whom to climbing is no one.More
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Curiosity factor: Panasonic GH3 reviews at Photography Blog and ePhotozine
Don't you forget about me sings the Panasonic GH3! Two new reviews of the camera were finalized the last couple of days. Hot off the e-presses is a new review of the camera at The Photography Blog, while earlier in the week, the GH3 was reviewed at ePhotozine.
For more reviews (in the future), check the list of completed Panasonic GH3 reviews.
Availability-wise, the camera remains in a pre-order state with a starting price of $1300.
Unfortunately though the GH3 is not eligible for the Panasonic M43rds Lens Instant Rebates (GH2, GX1, GF5, G5 only) which expire December 1, 2012 (unless renewed/cancelled).
If lower priced cameras were eligible for the Instant Rebates (eg the GF3 kits which go around $300) that would have been a good opportunity to get the 12-35mm f2.8 at an additional $200 discount.
IGNORE - CONFUSION: The following is a confusion. I confused the starting price of the 35-100 ($1500) vs the 12-35mm ($1300) and thought this was a discount. Thanks to Joe for pointing it out at the Camera Deals blog. All apologies for the confusion! Another side-effect of hundreds of new camera gear per year...
Speaking of which, the Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 has dropped by another $100, now going for $1200 by Amazon herself.


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When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. That team includes superheroes Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye and The Hulk.
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i scrolled through that name list soooooo slow! haha :cry oh well, maybe next batch.
Chris: that picture of the 30 helmets LITERALLY made my heart flutter!
BEAUTIFUL! :cheers
i scrolled through that name list soooooo slow! haha :cry oh well, maybe next batch.
Chris: that picture of the 30 helmets LITERALLY made my heart flutter!
BEAUTIFUL! :cheers
Chris, could you PM me the tracking number when you get it, and confirm the address where you sent the helmet? Just want to make sure it's not going to my previous house. Thanks
Absolutely beautiful!!! I can't wait to show it off :)
PM Sent
Hi Chris,
I sent a PM to confirm my shipping address. Looks like we're coming into the home stretch!
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Wow, thought I was in the first wave. I guess I'll be in wave 2?
Are there lists for the next waves so we can at least know what to expect? Not trying to make an issue, just hoping to understand expectation of time for those that have already paid. :) would be helpful... Thanks
Hi Chris, is there any confirmation or shipping info on my shipment?
I would also like the tracking info for my kit as and when its available, thank you chris
Woo hoo! I'm on the list!
Thanks for the update, Chris.
Still here guys. It's only been a few days since my update picture post. Please relax. I stated
that I would be getting these shipped as swift as possible over the course of a week or so. At
the time of positing, I was still awaiting my additional materials and boxes shipments.
Shipping is commencing. And this is moving and not stagnating.
To those members that are inquiring about their slots since my picture post, there are a couple
that were re-arranged accidentally and mixed with regular orders (by my own mistake) and will
be rectified. However, there are a couple that are not a part of the final stages of the original
run. There will be another short list added to those members listed as "currently in production"
to make sure we have this final part of the original run finished. But I need to reiterate, that there
is no wave 2 or wave 3 TBA publicly, because there aren't that many left beyond what is posted.
The regular order members will be taken care of swiftly, but not as a part of this thread. I've posted
A LOT of members here, we need to get through this final stage so we can move forward with current
orders and all things pretty and shiny new.
Thanks again guys, :) :cheers
Hey Chris.. been trying to PM you about something... not related to the helmet! lol! ... just figured I'd get your attention here. Thanks!
I keep meaning to get one of those natural gas powered generators. They are expensive, but it seems like the power goes out when the wind blows (which is every day in Oklahoma) so it would be worth it in the long run. It stinks being without power.
Wow... having never lived outside of a major metro area, I can't imagine what that's like.
If we lose power for 10 minutes the city is ready to string up the power company. My complaints are usually more about how none of the 3 cable providers in my town offer Cartoon Network in HD and how the local Reynolds Advanced Materials store isn't open on weekends!
You country folk just confound me ;)
thank you Chris for the tracking info, mine is showing up so hopefully it'll be here before too long.
PM sent, Chris :thumbsup
Chris my helmet arrived today, my sincere thanks to you, we got there!
Sent you a pm about shipping info and me moving.
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G.
Thank you for your endurance on this project Chris!
GMH #82 was delivered to my house today. Thanks, Chris.
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Competition: NYE Dublin – This is what you should be doing
I am mad about New Year (far more than Christmas itself). I buy into the symbolism of it – out with the old and in with the new. So, I love to mark each one differently. This year, now that I've returned to city centre living, I'm embracing the New Year in Dublin. NYE Dublin, Dublin's New Year's Festival, marks the start of The Gathering Ireland 2013! To celebrate, we're offering 5 pairs of tickets to the NYE Dublin Countdown Concert, featuring the delicious Imelda May and the brilliant Bell X1. Dublin's New Year Festival is even bigger this year and now that I'm living in city centre, there will be no better place than Dublin's city centre streets to celebrate the arrival of 2013. Even Lonely Planet has named Dublin as one of the Top 5 places in the world to spend New Year, so you don't want to … There's more


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Weak. I thought it would be a higher amount of subsidy similar to the iPhone considering it's a two year contract.
Yeah that's weird a iPhone not under contract is like what 700 bucks? And it's 199 WITH a contract well hopefully other carriers will offer more off and drive the price down....lol maybe
So here is a quick question, can't AT&T make some kind of deal for unlimited users?
The iPad would cost less to add onto an account ($10/month minimum if one's on a shared data plan) vs a iPhone ($35/month minimum on the same shared data plan, or the even better for revenue $70+/month on standard plans). That's probably why the subsidies don't really match.
To be honest, I don't expect any carrier to subsidize an iPad for any more than $100 (off), just because the data prices for tablets don't also include voice or texting. For most carriers, the lowest tablet tier is $10/month on postpaid. That only amounts to $240 in revenue for the contract period. It wouldn't make sense to increase the subsidy...
Has anybody put the mini in this picture? This might actually make a data-enabled mini look like a decent option for some. The initial cost only slightly higher than the wifi version (basically) and have a data option when away from home or whatnot. Especially around Christmas time, it'll look enticing.
att---is a very good research company..think about it,,,all these things att does..they do it with a lot of research, campaigns ..of-course they loose money on some but hey its a billion$ company--they can afford to.
Thanks for answering the unstated unlimited plan question.
Doubt they would ever give in to the unlimited plan, even to current unlimited customers. They lose out on that deal big time. There is a reason they don't offer it any longer.
Very interesting - cellular subsidies for tablet devices... Wonder if they'll give me a few hundred bucks off a future mbp if said mbp has an embedded cellular antenna? This is really a first...
I have unlimited Data for my iPhone5 & the ONLY thing i can see that' different is the ability to do face time over LTE WHICH i can Do when the Jailbreak comes out for 6.1. So i'l keep my unlimited.
Who came up with the idea this was a subsidy? As far as I know this is a *temporary* promotion on all tablets running from now until Dec 31st.
2 phones, 2 iPads and an iPad Mini. One of the iPads was on a $30/month celluar plan.
Now I have unlimited minutes talk, unlimited text, TETHERING that CAN'T be turned off so I have data for ALL my iPads, and 6 Gigs/month. All for virtually the same money.
You guys keep fighting the man if you want to. It just wasn't worth it to me. I would a LOT rather have what I have now.
Has anybody figured out why every time you log in from any browser, all the comments other than the first one disappear? Safari, Chrome, IE. Doesn't matter for me.
Forget "adding" the tablet just pay $50 for 5 gb data which includes tethering and tether the ipad That saves you 10-20 month!!
I picked up an iPad 3 friday under this offer since I was looking to upgrade my iPad 2 (didnt want a 4 since I have TONS of 30 pin accessories). Im still debating if Id rather pay the extra 100 bucks to not have a contract but $10 bucks a month isnt enough to worry about.
I will say this about the data share plans. This past month they saved me a fortune. I have 3 iphones, a blackberry and now an ipad on my account with the 10 gig plan. This past month 3 of those phones went over 3 gigs. One was at 200 meg. Had i been on the previous plan my bill would have been $260 plus $30 in overages and tax. My bill came in yesterday and it was total $236 with tax. Now that was a totally uncommon month of data due to being stuck in a hospital for a relative and streaming hulu and such.
The only thing Im worried about is since LTE is insanely fast here (29 down 8 up) Im worried about getting careless and going over my 10 gigs. The 15 or 20 gig plan is looking very interesting.
After LearningMan's post, I'm starting to look into dropping the unlimited plans (I have 2). Currently pay: $180/month *after taxes* w/ 25% discount.
It 'looks' like for $90/month (6GB) I get everything (except the $20/month for two lines)! I'd also throw in tethering ($15/month).
w/ 25% work discount= $93.75/month
*before taxes, of course
Am I reading this right or am I confused? Might need to call AT&T...


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Dabbleboard: A Collaborative Whiteboard
I was playing with the free online software Dabbleboard that makes it easy to draw diagrams, jotting notes and sketches. Dabbleboard comes with a library of readily-available objects for piecing together org charts, mind maps, network diagrams, floor plans, photo annotation, interface designs, and electrical diagrams. I drew the little diagram below (my brainstorm about what makes information valuable) in a few moments using a mouse. It is possible to draw diagrams with a mouse because Dabbleboard takes your mouse gestures and interprets them as a diagram. Sometimes it makes a silly choice (a line becomes a diamond). No problem, just hit the Undo button.
When you share your Dabbleboard work with someone via email, you can watch, real-time, as he or she makes changes to it.
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For more details on different aspects of building this digital collection, follow the links below.
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For this collection, the image files are mounted and the page-turning presentations generated at Michigan State University Libraries by the Digital Sources Center. The center uses Microsoft Access to manage the image files and brief records for each book. The web presentation of the collection at Michigan State University (external link) is supported by Cold Fusion software. Two views of each book are available at MSU:
- Page images can be seen through a page-turning interface, built using Cold Fusion.
- The transcript (marked up in XML using the TEI Lite DTD) can be viewed through an XSL stylesheet directly by web browsers that support XSL (Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher). For earlier browsers, a static HTML version is generated using the stylesheet. The transcriptions provide links to individual page images.
Using the MARC Descriptive Records and Marked Up Text in American Memory
Catalogers at Michigan State University Libraries modified MARC records for the original works to link to the digitized versions. URLs were entered in subfield $u of the 856 field. A set of records was exported from the catalog for delivery to the Library of Congress. The records were modified automatically in minor ways to allow effective integration into American Memory and facilitate coherent searching across collections. Modifications included adding local boilerplate fields to distinguish items in this digital collection from other American Memory collections, moving the URL for the MSU presentation to a local field, and adding local information to the 856 field to support access to the American Memory presentation of the text. The MSU presentation is accessible through a link, labeled Related Digital Items, at the bottom of the bibliographic display.
Versions of the text transcripts marked up in SGML were also delivered to the Library of Congress. This allows users to search the full text through American Memory; the MSU interface does not yet support searching of the full text. Using the Encoding Guidelines (external link) provided by MSU, staff at the Library of Congress mapped the tags and the stylesheet's display treatment of each tag to the equivalent functionality provided by the American Memory system for documents marked up in the American Memory DTD. As for American Memory book collections, the transcripts were divided into "chunks" using the top level <div> tags in the documents and, for each book, an automatic table of contents was generated from the headings of these divisions. For each page, a link to the page-turning interface at MSU is provided. The transformations to perform these tasks and prepare the files for indexing with InQuery are programmed in the Omnimark programming language, which recognizes the structure of the DTD. These tasks are run in batch mode before indexing.
Linking from MARC Descriptive Records and Transcripts in American Memory to the Presentations at Michigan State University
Bibliographic displays for these books in American Memory provide links to presentations of the texts at both sites. The primary link at the top of the display links first to the table of contents generated automatically at te Library of Congress from the marked up transcription. This serves as a menu to individual chunks, usually chapters, but including elements of front matter (e.g., title pages and frontispieces), and back matter (e.g., advertisements). The individual sections incorporate links to the page-turning interface at MSU for each page; these links are constructed from numbers assigned to each book and page sequence numbers identified in the marked up text. A link at the bottom of a bibliographic display provides access to an HTML page at MSU that offers users a choice of page-turner and transcript views. This is also the choice provided for users of the Michigan State Libraries online catalog when they choose to "view full text online.".
The two views of the transcripts, at the Library of Congress and at Michigan State Libraries, are generated from the same underlying markup but the resulting presentations are distinctly different. This provides an excellent demonstration of the combination of markup that describes the structure of the document and the use of a stylesheet (or equivalent transformation) to control online display based on the structural markup. At MSU, each book is presented as a single file. This is convenient once downloaded, but may take a long time to download on slower Internet connections. A single downloaded file can be stored for future reference. The American Memory presentation uses the markup to divide the work into smaller chunks and construct a table of contents "navigator." This is useful for skimming a work and provides chunks that are individually faster to display. Searches of the full text of the entire collection return a chunk from a work rather than the entire work.


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Sarasota traffic counsel wants lower Midnight Pass speed limit
Date: December 11, 2012
by: Alex Mahadevan | News Editor
The Sarasota County Commission early next year will consider lowering the speed limit on a half-mile segment of Midnight Pass Road.
The county's traffic advisory council voted unanimously to recommend that commissioners decrease the 40-mile-per-hour speed limit from Vista Hermosa Circle to Sanderling Road to 25 miles per hour.
Petitioner Sarah Cooper, a Siesta resident, said the change would improve safety at intersections.
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They want you to Check Out Hunger.
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Surrounded by the waterfall and tree displays of The Wellness Experience's tropically themed studio, guests begin to relax before they've even chosen a spa service. The calming decor buries stressful thoughts beneath soothing sounds and sensations?the holistic goal that guides each pampering option. From body wraps to hydrotherapy to deep-tissue massage, the treatments strive to release tension from both mind and body. The Wellness Experience staff believe that putting one's self at ease opens a window to better health, simultaneously shutting the door that admits ulcer fairies.
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A wildly successful alternative to traditional day spas—its more than 300 locations blanket 36 states and half a dozen countries—Planet Beach Contempo Spa is a futuristic relaxation station where state-of-the-art machines administer all the spa and tanning services. These friendly automatons sometimes replace familiar treatments, as in the Luminous facial, a light-based service that delivers blemish-busting results similar to those of a conventional facial. But other equipment maps out new spa territory entirely: the Hydro-Derma Fusion chamber moisturizes the whole body with nutrient-rich steam in order to offset the effects of a dry climate or a rear-end collision with a salt truck. Other machines whiten teeth, spray tan skin, and massage muscles. Planet Beach operates on a gym-style membership system, meaning that members purchase packages or pay flat monthly rates. As members spend more time at the spa, they get to know the helpful assistants who are always on hand to demonstrate how to use the equipment without activating its ability to cry.
With speedy waxologists and specially formulated European waxes made just for its clients, it's no wonder that Bombshell Waxing opened a second location just one year after its inception in 2010. That's also largely due to the passion of owner Shelly Reagon, who is very hands-on with her business and who can often be found in scrubs and an apron herself.
She writes in Sophisticated Woman Magazine that it's important for women to go to a reputable salon for a wax, one that never double-dips its waxes and knows eyebrows aren't just caterpillars napping on the forehead. She also talks about her belief that brows are "sisters, not twins"?that it's most natural and beautiful if brows both look polished, but they don't need to be identical. Another revolutionary idea of hers is that waxing should be an experience a client looks forward to, so her salons offer vajazzling services and onsite boutiques where clients can shop for lingerie that shows off freshly bare skin.
Salon Maia owner Melissa Maia and makeup artist Kelly LeBlanc specialize in making brides' wedding-day visions a reality. The duo performs on-location, preceremony transformations and has collaborated on bridal showcases for New Orleans Bride magazine. Within the magazine's pages, Maia and Leblanc have offered tips for brides-to-be, such as trying out a variety of lipstick colors, deep-conditioning hair six weeks before the wedding, and securing updos with a hairspray that is specifically designed to repel rice.
Within the art-covered, bright blue and white walls of the salon itself, Maia and her team of stylists nourish clients' hair with high-quality products. They use the Pureology and Redken lines to cleanse, condition, and color, and the sought-after Agadir Argan oil spray treatment to repair and protect damaged strands.
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Many local boaters were outraged when budget cuts forced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cut back the hours when the locks at the Saltwater Barrier are open on the Calcasieu River.
Now, several months later, what's the impact of those cuts?
Some think the local waterways are what's best about Southwest Louisiana and now that summer is here, they are upset and frustrated that the locks at the Saltwater Barrier now close at 7 p.m.
It's a Saturday night on the Calcasieu River and people are gathering at Loggerheads, on the river at Mistretta's Resort.
Many here will soon embark upon a cruise on "The Lady of the Lake" though the voyage cannot go to Lake Charles.
Because of federal budget issues, locks at the Saltwater Barrier now close at 7 p.m.
As well, some must cut their evening short to get on the right side of the locks before they close.
"Unfortunately, on a beautiful day like today, we've having to cut our day short basically, to head back into Lake Charles to beat the Saltwater Barrier closing at seven," said boater Michael Ward.
Michael Richard, another boater, said it's "inconvenient."
"At times, we think it's very unfair that they have to close so early because it does cut our boating day short," said Richard.
Boaters complain closing the locks early is unfair to the people. John Ney is using social networking to rally the people.
"If you're not back through the locks by 7 o'clock, you'll be locked either on the north side or the south side of the locks, unable, maybe to get to your launching destination. With the boating community we have, we need the locks open at least until sundown," he said.
And others say the bigger impact is the effect on business and tourism.
"I come in my truck instead of using my boat. I don't like that. I like to use my boat. That's what our waterways are for, it's beautiful here," said boater Doug Fontenot.
"It does affect business. I was in the boat business here for nine years and when you cut out that opportunity to explore these waterways, you take away a lot of those purchases of boats, motors, the services involved with that process. It hurts the marinas," said boater Boyd Miles.
Charles LeDoux gives tours and alligator hunts.
"The time of the evening, whenever the sun's going down, it's the perfect time to be out there on the water. It's hard to go and do that when they close the barrier. Casinos especially love when I go up that way. It's stops Lake Charles from getting some of the business that I do on that end," LeDoux said.
And some people who don't time it right get stuck on the wrong side of the barrier.
Spokesman Rachel Rodi, USACE New Orleans District, Public Affairs, released the following statement:
"We understand and are empathetic to boaters concerns, however, the Corps is not immune to the tough economic times our country faces. At this time, the New Orleans District is required to conform to a nationwide policy to reduce levels of service so Corps structures are consistent throughout the entire 12,000 miles of inland waterways in the system. Any cost savings realized are applied to dredging and maintenance of locks to reduce closures and improve system reliability."
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Mirth Control: Contraception Is a Laughing Matter
An excerpt from Finding the Doorbell: Sexual Satisfaction for the Long Haul
This is where it gets down and dirty and dicey—and quite a bit more hands-on.
The Condom
The most common choice is the condom, the Ford truck of contraception. Of course, you can get the Lamborghini and Ferrari versions with different colors, flavors, ribs, and ticklers, but flesh tones are the most convenient and accessible. While some couples complain about the decrease in sensitivity when using a condom, plenty of couples find it the no-muss, no-fuss solution. There is always the risk of breaking a condom, but even its failure is straightforward so you know immediately if and when to worry. In this situation, emergency contraception, sold as Plan B®, can serve as safe effective backup, especially when used within three days. It is not recommended to replace a regular form of birth control.
The IUD
The intrauterine device (IUD) is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind kind of deal. When first introduced, they came in some interesting forms—the copper swirl, the question mark, or the thing that looks like it is made to scramble eggs. The two forms currently available in the United States are the Mirena® and the ParaGard®. After insertion [by a physician], two arms spring up to make a capital T—a traffic cop for pesky, unwanted sperm. The Mirena acts as a barrier and releases low doses of a progestin hormone. The ParaGard provides a barrier without hormones and releases copper to make sperm inactive. While the IUD seems to be gaining in popularity now that the infection and embedding issues have been largely remedied, some women still do find that the ParaGard puts them on the bench a couple of days each month. Overall the IUD option gives total freedom with maximum sensation. It is a draw, especially for women whose partners are taking any sort of medication that tweaks erectile dysfunction.
The Ring
The newest insertion method, a vaginal ring called NuvaRing® (a.k.a. The Ring), is rising in popularity. It is a flexible, transparent vaginal ring two inches in diameter that releases a continuous low dose of estrogen and progestin. Reports from the trenches say it works well without noticeable side effects, but it does require being comfortable enough with your body to insert and remove it every three weeks.
The Diaphragm
Lest you think all these methods sound daunting and invasive, consider what many women went through when the diaphragm was in its heyday. The old trampoline is still an option for the brave and the tactilely adventurous. The man is not usually privy to diaphragm insertion, which is best categorized as an event, because he is in bed dutifully trying to maintain an erection.
For the enlightenment of all men, this is what goes on while you are holding down (or rather holding up) the fort. The woman scurries to the bathroom, quickly unwraps her latex mini-tramp, and decorates the disc's outside ring and inner cup with spermicidal goo. Truly, one needs an hour of yoga before trying to insert a diaphragm, but company is waiting at attention in bed, so even the Warrior Pose is out of the question at that point in the game. As she carefully folds and squeezes the slimy, gel-covered thing in preparation for cramming it into its tight parking spot, the diaphragm suddenly zings out of her hand and flies across the room like a liberated Frisbee in the park. These suckers can fly, so by the time you retrieve it you most likely have to blow off the dog hair before reloading. One woman's diaphragm was so crafty that it sailed right through the hole where the bathroom door's knob was supposed to be. Once inside, the trampoline pops back into shape, all the while reefing on the walls of the vagina until finally it slurps into place around the cervix. You're not done until you ream your fingers around Up There to be sure it is in place.
If your partner has managed to maintain an erection through all that, you get to have sex, but only once. No double dipping unless you take another Time Out with a small turkey baster–like rig to squirt a dose of sperm-killer goop back in there for Round Two. This routine helps explain why the diaphragm is also known as the Conception Accelerator.
In general, the responsibility for a particular form of birth control falls exclusively to either the man or the woman—with the man taking charge of and tolerating the effects of reduced sensitivity in condom territory, and the woman taking charge of and enduring the effects (mood swings, pulled muscles, blood loss) of all the other options. Rare is the opportunity for sharing the burden.
The Female Condom
The one exception is the female condom, an equal-opportunity inconvenience that takes the hands-on factor up one notch further. The concept of condoms made for women is empowering, and it reflects creativity on the part of our pharmaceutical and scientific community. Ideally, both partners should share the responsibility of contraception, but as Cindy's first and last experience with the method demonstrates (see Voices of Experience below), it is unrealistic to expect such an interactive contraption to sweep a nation of largely uncommunicative sex partners. The female condom doesn't dominate the birth control section at pharmacies, but, ironically, it may be the best form of birth control because no man is going to want to have sex with a woman wrapped up in the female condom, unless he is turned on by mounting up on a Hefty garbage bag.


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Little Red Riding Hood : Follow Little Red Riding Hood through the forest, peep into her grandmother's cottage, tiptoe into the bedroom, and . . . squeal with delight as someone far too furry leaps out. The 3-D pages of this wonderful retelling of a favorite fairy tale helps little ones to feel part of the story.
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Over 2,000 reservations have been made by residents to safely manage household chemicals since the Lemay Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility opened in March. Residents report the facility staff is friendly and the reservation system easy to use. Plans are now proceeding to open a second site in North County!
HHW by the Numbers
As of September 30th, 2013
Drop off reservations: 2,079
Pounds of latex paint collected: 75,942
Total pounds collected: 91,368
Average fee paid per visit: $12
Average fee paid for latex paint recycling: $7.20
Largest amount brought in at one reservation: 621 lbs. (125 lbs. of HHW and 496 lbs. of latex paint)
The first 50 pounds of HHW are covered by the program. Residents pay a $1.00/pound fee for any amount over 50 lbs.
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Commercial household cleaners can be a common source of toxins in your home. Wouldn't you prefer using alternatives to these hazardous chemicals? Well, you have an option. By using common ingredients already found in many kitchens, you can make your own, less-toxic cleaners. And they are inexpensive – some even cheaper than the commercial brands you may be using now.
The benefits to using such natural alternatives are many, including improved air quality in your home, less exposure to harmful chemicals, and fewer waste concerns. Below is a list of the six most common ingredients you'll need for these safer cleaning recipes:
Below are alternative recipes for common household cleaners. Unless otherwise directed, mix the listed ingredients together and use as you would the commercial alternative:
Air Freshener: Simmer cinnamon and cloves in water over the stove.
Bathroom cleaner: Mix ½ cup of baking soda with 2 to 3 tablespoons of liquid castile soap.
Disinfectant: Mix ¼ cup of borax with ½ gallon of hot water.
Drain Cleaner: First use a plunger. If this does not work, mix ½ cup of baking soda with ½ cup of vinegar and pour into the drain. Let it sit for several minutes, then pour 2 quarts of boiling water down the drain. [Caution: never use this method if commercial drain cleaners have already been used on a clog.]
Floor Cleaner: Mix ½ cup of white vinegar with 1 gallon of warm water.
Grease Remover: Use borax on a damp cloth.
Household Cleaner: Mix 1 teaspoon of liquid castile soap, 1 teaspoon of borax, and the juice from one lemon in 1 quart of warm water; alternatively, mix ¼ cup of baking soda, ½ cup of borax, and ½ cup of vinegar in 1 gallon of warm water.
Mildew Remover: Dissolve ½ cup of vinegar and ½ cup of borax in warm water. Apply using a sponge or spray bottle.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Pour ¼ cup of baking soda into the toilet bowl and drizzle with vinegar. Let sit for ½ hour. Scrub and flush. Add borax to eliminate stains.
Window Cleaner: Add 2 teaspoons of vinegar to 1 quart of warm water or add 2 tablespoons of borax to 3 cups of water. After using, rub the glass dry with newspaper to avoid streaking.
Make sure that all homemade formulas are well-labeled and kept out of the reach of children.
Use of the permanent facility is by reservation. This assures the facility is open, staffed, and able to accommodate you efficiently. Reservations can be made by visiting www.hhwstl.com. If you do not have internet access, you can call (314) 615-8958 for assistance.
Accepted Materials: Paints (oil-based, acrylic, craft, and hobby paints), stains, varnishes, pesticides, herbicides, poisons, gasoline and other fuels, solvents and strippers, aerosols, motor oil and filters, gas cylinders (BBQ pit size or smaller), fluorescent tubes, rechargeable batteries, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, pool chemicals and other acids and bases, car batteries, wood preservatives, driveway sealant, and items containing mercury (such as thermometers, thermostats, and mercuric salts).
Unaccepted Materials: Explosives and ammunition, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, medical waste, household trash, tires, electronics, unknown cylinders and other bulky items, and any hazardous material generated by a business or commercial entity.
Funding for the HHWSTL program comes from the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and the voter-approved Saint Louis County landfill surcharge fees. For more information, please call (314) 615-8958.
These days it seems like every product comes with a warning, so you may not pay much attention to the words on the label. However, when it comes to hazardous products (corrosive, toxic, reactive, or flammable), reading the label is the easiest way to identify the level of hazard. Look for the following signal words and choose the least hazardous product for the job at hand or make it yourself using the recipes on the previous page):
Buying only what you will use is the best way to avoid creating HHW. If you have leftovers, check to see if friends or family can use the product.
Latex Paint Recycling
The permanent HHW program is pleased to offer latex paint recycling at the minimal charge of just $0.20 per pound. Latex paint is not hazardous, but it can be recycled. For a full can of paint, the average cost to recycle it is about $2.00. The paint is sent to a plant in Nashville, Illinois, where it is sorted by color, blended, and made into new paint.
Recycling leftover paint is a good option, but a better option is to paint something! Use small amounts for touch-up jobs and small projects. Large amounts of leftover paint can be donated to organizations such as theater groups, schools, and churches. Store paint away from freezing temperatures and according to label directions to assure the paint remains useable. As a last resort, leftover latex paint can be dried out or absorbed with cat litter and disposed of in the trash.
Oil-based paint should NEVER be put in the trash. If the paint cannot be completely used up, please schedule a reservation for proper disposal through the permanent HHW program.
Don't assume that all leftover household products need to be managed through the HHW program. By reading product labels you may learn that some items such as cleaners, drain openers, and others are safe to pour down the drain with lots of water.
NEVER pour products down the drain if the label does not indicate that it's a safe method of disposal.
NEVER mix products while pouring them down the drain.
Finally, empty containers do not need to be managed as HHW. Once the product is gone, the container can be recycled or disposed of in the trash.
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Proper management and caution is essential when handling pool chemicals. Disposal in the trash is especially hazardous due to the potential for chemical reactions, fires, and the release of toxic fumes when mixed with other household waste. At the end of the pool season, always follow the label directions for storage. If stored properly, pool chemicals will last through the winter. In general:


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Brynn doesn't think much of birthdays. They are like any other day. You just happened to be born on that one. This one promises to be particularly lousy. After a bad day at work, hope comes in the ...
Dear Diary,
Most people expect some kind of special treatment on their birthday. As if the sheer fact that they were born merits some big parade. Hell, everyone is born on some day. It doesn't make you special that you were born on the 17th of June, or even the 29th of February. You had to be born sometime, so who cares when it was? The presents are cool, but who should really be given gifts for being born? You had no control over that. It wasn't some great feat on your part. Your mother should be given gifts on the day you were born, for pushing your little baby body out of her own. Not to mention the nine months she carried you around. Even your father should be given gifts, for having to put up with your hormonal mother...but, what are you being rewarded for? Existing? You do that every day. Big deal. Congratulations.
My birthday is no different, nor is it usually treated as such. I think we're having a birthday cake for me later on, but I'm not sure if anything else is going on. It seems like no one is around. Pete's on tour in god knows where. I stopped keeping track. Just tell me when he's back in Chicago where he belongs. Until then, it's just me. I'm fine with that, but I'd be even finer with him being around. Too bad for me, I guess. I'll hang around the house, alone. Normally, when there is no party planned, I have him to spend it with. I guess this is a drawback to the rock star boyfriend - unpredictable schedules.
Happy birthday, June 17th babies. Hope it's happier for you than I.
She dated the page and closed her journal, sticking it under her mattress, where it always was when her pen wasn't writing away in it's seemingly endless pages. Brynn pulled herself out of bed, frowning at the mirror in the bathroom. It was a cruel critic and seemed to show her every flaw, on this particular morning more than others. Now, she wasn't one to think everything should go peachy, just because it's her birthday, but she always kind of kept the optimism that it would. She didn't expect special treatment, but she sure as hell hoped for it.
On the radio, she heard traffic was brutal, so she stopped off at 7-11 to get a coffee and a bite to eat. It was a few minutes before she pulled out of the spot, but someone pulled out behind her and she had to stop suddenly. Coffee everywhere.
"Damnit!" She yelled out, slamming her hands down on the steering wheel. Cars honked at her, which only served to frustrate her more. Calming herself down, she pulled some napkins out of the glove box and started sopping up the mess. She frowned, wishing she had drank more of the coffee while she was sitting there, instead of saving the majority for the ride. Some ride it was going to be, now. Drenched in coffee. She pulled out of the spot and got on the road, catching every green light, which made her smile a little. It was making up for lost time.
That was short lived, however. Once she got on the highway, the roads were so congested that it would have been faster to walk. Literally. She contemplated it, but realized how stupid that would be. Sighing, she stuck it out. There was no where to go. She couldn't even pull off to attempt some alternate route. She was stuck there.
"Why are you so late?" Her boss yelled at her, as she walked in.
"Traffic." She mumbled under her breath, shaking her head in a dismissive way.
"You're an hour late, Ms. Moore. I can't have this happening."
"With all due respect, Mrs. Garcia," She began angrily, spinning around to face her, "You know as well as any one else in this office that I am always on time. I never use traffic as an excuse unless it is exactly what happened. I am not having a good day and I am trying as best I can to just get through it, alright?" She spoke quickly, breathlessly, exhilarated by her courage to finally tell her boss off.
"I am not concerned with your bad day. I am not having a good day, either, but I managed to get myself here on time. Don't use excuses; they'll backfire on you." Mrs. Garcia shook her head and walked away.
The rest of her work day was no better. Whether it was the shortage of staples, the paper jam in the printer, the second cup of coffee she managed to spill on herself, or the specialty ink cartridge she misplaced, it was always something. She was never happier in her life for her lunch break.
Rather than purchase yet another cup of coffee to further ruin her jeans with, she decided to walk around, instead. There were a few interesting stores in that neighborhood, that she had always meant to pop into. It was a good day to finally treat herself to that. In the first store she entered, a gorgeous pair of jeans struck out at her. They were slim fit with sequins and a satin belt, with fabric hanging off to the side. She adored them. Reaching into her pocket, she went to pull out her wallet. But, it didn't happen. It wasn't there. She never kept her wallet anywhere but in her pocket, so it must have fallen out. She hoped to god it was in the car, because she was flat out screwed, otherwise.
Her lunch hour was drawing to a close, and she walked out of the store, crestfallen. It almost pained her to leave the pants behind, but with no money, what was she going to do? She walked back into her office building, not wanting to deal with the frustrations that came with her job. But, that's how it was. Birthday or not, she had work to do.
The wallet was nowhere to be found. Not in her office, not in the car, not anywhere. She knew she at least had it while she was in the car, so there was no chance she left it at home. She drove home, miserably, trying to keep her focus on the road, and not the thousands of things troubling her. She didn't even want to go to her parents' for cake. It's her birthday, and she should have been allowed to do what she wanted. All she wanted to do was get drunk and go to sleep. But, she knew that her parents would be horribly disappointed if she failed to show up, and it was her gift to them to do so.
After taking a long warm shower and changing her clothes, she left her house once again. She tried as hard as she could to smile while she drove, hoping to get into the habit for when she was in her parents' house. It was to no avail. It was just going to have to come naturally, or not at all.
"Brynn, happy birthday, sweetheart!" Her mother smiled, greeting her at the door. She gave her a big hug and an even bigger smile. Brynn smiled slightly, for her mother's sake.
"Thanks, Mom. Who's here?"
"Oh, just me and your father."
"As usual." She shrugged slightly, brushing it off.
"Is Brynn here?" Her father's voice questioned from another room.
"She's here! The birthday girl is here. The guest of honor!" Her mother said brightly, leading her into the house, "Right on time."
"Why? What's going on?" Brynn asked, looking at her.
"We just got back with the cake. Oh, if you had come even five minutes earlier, we wouldn't have been here. How disappointing would that have been?" She laughed, shaking her head. Brynn smiled and walked into the dining room, sitting down at the head of the table as was Moore family tradition for birthdays.
"Come on, let's get on with the cake." Her father said, sounding impatient. Brynn looked behind her, at the presents scattered about. Most were small but, there were two large ones at the end of the table. One stacked on top of the other and she smiled genuinely. She was going to get the TV she wanted so badly.
"I'm going, dear, I'm going. Turn out the lights." Her mother said as she exited the room, walking into the kitchen. A moment later, she returned, singing and prompting her husband to sing with her. She cut the cake and served it to the guests present, sitting down.
"Want to open your presents, Brynn?" Her father asked, laughing, as he caught her eyeing the largest box, "Open the smaller ones first. They're just little things. Save the biggest box for last."
"Okay." She smiled, taking the smaller boxes and ripping the paper off. She held in her hands some of the prettiest jewelry she had seen in a while. It wasn't expensive, but more the style of vintage thrift shops around the area. She loved it and it was perfect.
"It's very heavy, so just open the second box where it is. Open the one on top, first." Her mother instructed, unable to keep back her smile. Brynn did as she was told and took the smaller box off of the larger. She unwrapped it and found her jeans inside. The ones she had been admiring that day with such longing, and was forced to part from. They were here, in her hands.
"Mom, Dad! Thank you so much! I saw these jeans and I was going to buy them but I lost my-" Brynn started excitedly, but her father held up a hand to quiet her.
"Open the second box." He smiled. She brushed off her annoyance at being interrupted and pulled back the wrapping paper. As soon as she did, it suddenly sprang to life and she stumbled back in surprise.
"Surprise!" Her gift yelled, pulling her into a hug and kissing her.
"Pete! Were you seriously in that box this whole time?" Brynn asked, incredulous. She didn't expect to see him. She was only just coming to terms with the fact that he wouldn't be there, and here he was.
"I seriously was. You like your pants? I thought they were very you." He smiled wide, pleased with himself.
"I love them." She smiled, throwing her arms around him, "And, I love you."
Later that night, Brynn was reflecting on her day. It was rare that she made two entries in one day, but it was just as rare that her day had such a complete turn around. This definitely merited a second entry.
Dear Diary,
I'm back. Happy birthday to me, indeed. No, no sarcasm intended. Peter is here. Actually, he is in bed with me, but is sleeping contentedly. I just couldn't help writing in here.
I was so very cynical about the whole birthday thing. I never really understood the pure magic that can happen when someone has a day for themselves. It isn't about why you're special. It's just that you are. It isn't about why you are celebrating. It's just that you are. It's a day to be happy because you survived another day through all the nonsense life can throw at you, and to reward you for yet another year of life. Birthdays are about other people doing for you, when you are so used to doing for them. It's for miracles, and I'm sorry I wasted so many birthdays thinking otherwise.
Happy birthday, June 17th babies. I hope it's half as happy as it was for me.


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Exploring The Potential Of Acellular Dermis Grafts For Wound Healing And Soft Tissue Repair
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Use of negative pressure therapy (e.g. Vacuum Assisted Closure {VAC, KCI}) can enhance acellular dermis graft incorporation.15-17 The benefits of VAC Therapy include enhanced graft wound bed adherence, wound volume reduction, localized hyperemia, microstrain on wound cells (stimulates granulation), angiogenesis stimulation and wound exudate removal.
Flowable/Injectable Versions Of Acellular Dermis Grafts
Several manufacturers have injectable pulverized acellular dermis graft versions that are indicated for tunneling wounds. Such grafts can provide an effective collagen medium for ingrowth of granular tissue. Careful application techniques are necessary for prevention of graft egress from the wound.
Tunneling wounds in the foot or ankle may indicate the presence of a deep chronic infection such as osteomyelitis. Communication of the wound with a joint or tendon sheath can allow for extensive drainage of synovial fluid, impairing the ability to heal even with grafting unless the deeper defect is closed. An appropriate workup including thorough clinical wound inspection, surgical exploration or radiographic imaging modalities is essential.
Pertinent Insights On Acellular Grafts For Soft Tissue Repair
An improved understanding of how these grafts enhance the healing process as well as seeing how these grafts have functioned in various clinical settings have helped allow the development of new graft applications. The inherent tensile strength of these grafts also allows successful use in the repair of tendons, ligaments and other structures where the graft helps augment the repair strength.5 7,12,13,18 The tensile strength of the graft varies according to graft thickness and size. For a standard thickness graft, Barber and colleagues have reported the tensile strength to be 182 N (range +/- 50N).18
For tendon repair, most authors describe repair techniques in which the tendon ends are first reapproximated and sutured in a Bunnell or Krakow fashion. The acellular dermis graft is then wrapped around the repair site and sutured to enhance the tensile strength.18-20 (Picture 3) Barber and colleagues found that Achilles tendon wrap repair in cadaver models had a failure point of 455 N versus 217 N for standard suturing.18 This added strength allows for earlier active tendon mobilization, which improves the rehabilitation.18,21 Appropriate aggressive use of heavy gauge sutures with adequate purchase of tendon and graft is advisable.18-20
In these standard cannoli-wrap techniques, the suture grasps the tendon. When a tensile force exerts itself along the tendon course, stress focuses on the tendon-suture interface as well as the suture-graft interface along the direction of the applied force. Thompson notes that the typical failure point is at the suture–tendon interface rather than the interface of the suture and the graft.22


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This hotel is located in Beijing (Haidian), close to Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park. Area attractions also include Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Museum and Marco Polo Bridge.
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In addition to 3 restaurants, Mercure Wanshang Beijing features an indoor tennis court. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café.
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In addition to an indoor pool, Mercure Wanshang Beijing provides an indoor tennis court, a health club, and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities include a conference center and conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a steam room, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests.
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Western Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Chinese Restaurant 1 - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Chinese Restaurant 2 - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.
An indoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Breakfast fee: CNY 105 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: CNY 460 per vehicle (one way)
- Rollaway bed fee: CNY 239 per night
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- This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.


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The Maus family owns the fine clothing and accessory chain Maus & Hoffman, which closed its location in the building earlier this year. The building includes additional retail and office space.
According to Fontanot's son, Azore, the family would like to open a Mexican restaurant in the building while keeping remaining tenants and leasing space upstairs.
The Sarasota Development Review Committee discussed a proposal submitted by Fontanot in a pre-application session at its Oct. 21 meeting that would convert the existing two-story building from retail and office uses to a restaurant with seating for 150.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
One Shirt --- Three Projects
I found this very pretty top at a thrift store a few weeks ago. Originally I was going to wear it. Then after I came home, I tried it on and the top was shorter than I like. So, I have decided to make a few things out of it.
I love the embroidery on this, so I wanted to showcase that. I cut it up into 4 pieces...
Project one: Red Pom Pom Pillow
I made this pillow from the top portions of the shirt. I love how it turned out. I saw something similer to this at a gift shop one time and believe me, it was pricey! I paired it with the tea towel pillow to make my house look more Christmasy.
Project two: Patchwork Pillow
The embroidery parts came from the sleeves. I just couldn't throw them away, so I went through my stash and made more pillows! I love red and white with some tan.
Project three: Apron Skirt
I had a hard time deciding whether to make this bottom part into a handbag or into a skirt for Rachel. In the end I am so glad I made a skirt for her! Not only is the color red perfect for this season, she looked so pretty in it. Eventhough she is half Japanese, she looked almost like a Russian doll. I know this will go with the jeans too.
I used up pretty much the entire top, and had no buyer's remorse. I love projets that are inexpensive and where I have tons of freedom. If you ever see clothes (at thrift stores) with details like embroidery or beads work don't pass it up. It has the potential of becoming something unique and beautiful!
I can't believe that tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I hope you all will have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones... Oh, Rachel wanted to say something to you all...
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- Karens Hopes said...
10 out of 10 for your resourcefulness. Some great items
made, I love the creativity of crafters well done xx
- December 24, 2009 at 2:25 AM
- Elisabeth said...
Wow, that's amazing! I absolutely love the cross stitch pillow. I was at Dollar Tree the other day and I wish I had seen your post first I would have picked up one of those towels! What a great idea. Have a Merry Christmas!
- December 24, 2009 at 3:53 AM
- Nalamienea said...
Wow, beautiful projects!! Great job! :) I'm very envious of your sewing abilities!
- December 24, 2009 at 6:25 AM
- Happy Cottage Quilter said...
Great repurposing! Thanks for showing it and getting the creative juices flowing :-)
- December 24, 2009 at 6:49 AM
- Catherine said...
What can I say but wow! You are soo creative. What a precious little girl....may she and your family have a Merry Christmas!
- December 24, 2009 at 7:30 AM
- Cheryl said...
what a sweet pic of your daughter looking over her shoulder. The smile on her face is priceless. : )
I love how you take something used and repurpose it. You have such creative genius.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
- December 24, 2009 at 7:17 PM
- Little Treasures said...
I absolutely love everything you did with the shirt! Pity it was not right for its purpose. Nevertheless, you've created amazing things and my favourite is definitely the skirt. It is ADORABLE!!
Happy holidays!
- December 25, 2009 at 5:55 AM
- Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking said...
Brilliant! They are all adorable!
- December 28, 2009 at 11:43 AM
- Barbara Jean said...
Great ideas!
I'm going to start buying some of
those things i love at thrift stores and just be more creative with them.
thanks for the ideas
barbara jean
- December 28, 2009 at 2:50 PM
- Its So Very Cheri said...
I LOVE those pillows and love the colors together. I'm trying to decide if I want to go with a brown, tan, cream and red theme or a black, gray, cream and red theme for my blog header.
- December 28, 2009 at 3:39 PM
- glor said...
Oh my goodness ... talk about creativity!!!! These are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for the tips!
- December 28, 2009 at 4:42 PM
- Polly said...
Beautiful! I especially love the second pillow.
- December 28, 2009 at 11:13 PM
- kosmicchai said...
Wow, such creative use of the blouse..your pillow came on beautifully..Now I know how to use my old shirts with beautiful embroideries..
- December 29, 2009 at 9:52 AM
- Sheri said...
Wow! I don't know which one I like better! You did a fabulous job! I'll be posting a link on childmade.com. Thanks for sharing!
- December 29, 2009 at 11:19 PM
- Thankfully Thrifty said...
Precious! Not only did you make something but you made it into THREE things! I'm so impressed!
- December 31, 2009 at 12:14 PM
- bec4 said...
Oh, wow, great reuse. The little pillow is my fave!
- December 31, 2009 at 3:43 PM
- Its So Very Cheri said...
Be sure and go check out my blog because you've been featured.
- January 5, 2010 at 3:52 PM
- Lydia said...
Awww, I just sent this blouse to the thrift store! I so would have done all this...
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- nádya said...
I just loved the cushions - you matched greatly the colours and stamps!!!!! The apron skirt is incredible!! Well, I just love your blog and all the ideas you share with us...thanksss
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The Vikings and linebacker Napoleon Harris agreed to a one-year deal tonight, according to Harris' agent. It wouldn't be surprising to see Harris starting at middle linebacker for this team when it returns from its bye week, which will come up after the Vikings play at Chicago on Sunday.
Harris, remember, started for the Vikings in 2006 at middle linebacker and had a very productive season. There are a couple of reasons why Harris is unlikely to start on Sunday in Chicago. The first is that he has yet to play in a game this season and conditioning could be factor. The second, and probably most important, is that while Harris will be familiar with many elements of the Vikings defense this is not the exact same scheme he left when he went to Kansas City after the 2006 season.
That's because Mike Tomlin was the coordinator at that time. Tomlin, of course, left to become head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers following the 2006 campaign. Leslie Frazier took over for Tomlin and while both run the Tampa-2 as their basic scheme, there are some differences. Talking to Vikings safety Darren Sharper today, he expects Harris to be able to step back in pretty quickly, but there is little doubt Harris will be spending plenty of time in his playbook and at Winter Park in the coming days, including the bye week, in an attempt to learn and re-learn things.
On another note, you have to give the Vikings some credit here. Harris was all set to go to Detroit today and the team managed to get him to change his mind and instead come to Minnesota. Not saying that Harris' decision was all that tough — why any veteran would want to join the 0-5 Lions is beyond me — but the Vikings front office staff did a very good job of talking him into calling an audible.
It isn't the first time the Vikings have been able to persuade a free agent to change his mind in the past week. Linebacker Dontarrious Thomas, whom the Vikings re-signed on Monday, was headed to Miami for a visit when his agent called him and told him to get off a plane in Dallas so he could return to Winter Park to sign.
Finally, if Harris' name rings a bell for some reason and you just don't know why, it's probably because he was obtained from Oakland in the Randy Moss trade. Harris' first season with the Vikings was in 2005 and it didn't go all that well. In fact, there was one point where it looked as if Mike Tice wanted to release him. That didn't happen and it turned out to be a good move considering Harris played well in Brad Childress' first season as the Vikings coach.
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