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Esophageal cancer is cancer that occurs in the esophagus — a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach. Your esophagus carries food you swallow to your stomach to be digested.
Esophageal cancer usually begins in the cells that line the inside of the esophagus. Esophageal cancer can occur anywhere along the esophagus, but in people in the United States, it occurs most often in the lower portion of the esophagus. More men than women get esophageal cancer.
Esophageal cancer isn't common in the United States. In other areas of the world, such as Asia and parts of Africa, esophageal cancer is much more common.
Signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer include:
Early esophageal cancer typically causes no signs or symptoms.
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any persistent signs and symptoms that worry you.
If you've been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition that increases your risk of esophageal cancer caused by chronic acid reflux, ask your doctor what signs and symptoms to watch for that may signal that your condition is worsening.
Screening for esophageal cancer isn't done routinely because of a lack of an easily identifiable high-risk group and the possible risks associated with endoscopy. If you have Barrett's esophagus, discuss the pros and cons of screening with your doctor.
It's not clear what causes esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer occurs when cells in your esophagus develop errors (mutations) in their DNA. The errors make cells grow and divide out of control. The accumulating abnormal cells form a tumor in the esophagus that can grow to invade nearby structures and spread to other parts of the body.
Esophageal cancer is classified according to the type of cells that are involved. The type of esophageal cancer you have helps determine your treatment options. Types of esophageal cancer include:
It's thought that chronic irritation of your esophagus may contribute to the DNA changes that cause esophageal cancer. Factors that cause irritation in the cells of your esophagus and increase your risk of esophageal cancer include:
Other risk factors include
As esophageal cancer advances, it can cause complications, such as:
If your family doctor suspects you have esophageal cancer, you may be referred to a number of doctors who will help to evaluate your condition. Your health care team may include doctors who:
To get the most from your appointment, it's a good idea to be well prepared. Here's some information to help you get ready, and to know what to expect from your doctor.
Preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time with your doctor. For esophageal cancer, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
Don't hesitate to ask any other questions that occur to you during your appointment.
Tests and procedures used to diagnose esophageal cancer include:
When you're diagnosed with esophageal cancer, your doctor works to determine the extent (stage) of the cancer. Your cancer's stage helps determine your treatment options. Tests used in staging esophageal cancer include computerized tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET).
The stages of esophageal cancer are:
What treatments you receive for esophageal cancer are based on the type of cells involved in your cancer, your cancer's stage, your overall health and your preferences for treatment.
Surgery to remove the cancer can be used alone or in combination with other treatments. Operations used to treat esophageal cancer include:
Esophageal cancer surgery carries a risk of serious complications, such as infection, bleeding and leakage from the area where the remaining esophagus is reattached. Surgery to remove your esophagus can be performed as an open procedure using large incisions or with special surgical tools inserted through several small incisions in your skin (laparoscopically). How your surgery is performed depends on your situation and your surgeon's experience and preferences.
Besides treating the disease, surgery can help relieve symptoms or allow you to eat.
Chemotherapy is drug treatment that uses chemicals to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs are typically used before (neoadjuvant) or after (adjuvant) surgery in people with esophageal cancer. Chemotherapy can also be combined with radiation therapy. In people with advanced cancer that has spread beyond the esophagus, chemotherapy may be used alone to help relieve signs and symptoms caused by the cancer.
The chemotherapy side effects you experience depend on which chemotherapy drugs you receive.
Radiation therapy uses high-powered energy beams to kill cancer cells. Radiation can come from a machine outside your body that aims the beams at your cancer (external beam radiation). Or radiation can be placed inside your body near the cancer (brachytherapy).
Radiation therapy is most often combined with chemotherapy in people with esophageal cancer. It can be used before or after surgery. Radiation therapy is also used to relieve complications of advanced esophageal cancer, such as when a tumor grows large enough to stop food from passing to your stomach.
Side effects of radiation to the esophagus include sunburn-like skin reactions, painful or difficult swallowing, and accidental damage to nearby organs, such as the lungs and heart.
Combining chemotherapy and radiation therapy may enhance the effectiveness of each treatment. Combined chemotherapy and radiation may be the only treatment you receive, or combined therapy can be used before surgery. But combining chemotherapy and radiation treatments increases the likelihood and severity of side effects.
Clinical trials are research studies testing the newest cancer treatments and new ways of using existing cancer treatments. Clinical trials give you a chance to try the latest in cancer treatment, but they can't guarantee a cure. Ask your doctor if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial. Together you can discuss the potential benefits and risks.
Poor appetite, difficulty swallowing, weight loss and weakness often accompany esophageal cancer. These symptoms may be compounded by cancer treatments and by the need for a liquid diet, tube feeding or intravenous feeding during the course of treatment.
Ask your doctor for a referral to a registered dietitian, who can help you find solutions to dealing with difficulty eating or a loss of appetite. In the meantime, try to:
Complementary and alternative therapies may help you cope with the side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. For instance, people with esophageal cancer may experience pain caused by cancer treatment or by a growing tumor. Your doctor can work to control your pain by treating the cause or with medications. Still, pain may persist, and complementary and alternative therapies may help you cope.
Options include:
Ask your doctor whether these options are safe for you.
Coping with the shock, fear and sadness that come with a cancer diagnosis can take time. You may feel overwhelmed just when you need to make crucial decisions. With time, each person finds a way of coping and coming to terms with the diagnosis. Until you find what brings you the most comfort, consider trying to:
You can take steps to reduce your risk of esophageal cancer. For instance:
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., and Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., are ranked high performing for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.
At Mayo Clinic, we assemble a team of specialists who take the time to listen and thoroughly understand your health issues and concerns. We tailor the care you receive to your personal health care needs. You can trust our specialists to collaborate and offer you the best possible outcomes, safety and service.
Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution that reinvests all earnings into improving medical practice, research and education. We're constantly involved in innovation and medical research, finding solutions to improve your care and quality of life. Your doctor or someone on your medical team is likely involved in research related to your condition.
Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care — and trusted answers — like they've never experienced.
Why Choose Mayo Clinic
What Sets Mayo Clinic Apart
At Mayo Clinic, precancerous esophageal lesions and early esophageal cancer may be treated with endoscopic therapies rather than surgery. Mayo Clinic experts are highly experienced in using these techniques that cause minimal esophageal trauma, have a low risk of complications and preserve the esophagus.
Therapies may include endoscopic mucosal resection, radiofrequency ablation or photodynamic therapy.
For more advanced cancer, surgery to remove a portion of the esophagus (esophagectomy) is usually necessary. When possible, Mayo Clinic surgeons perform esophageal surgery using laparoscopic techniques, such as minimally invasive esophagectomy.
In advanced cancers, more-traditional open surgical techniques may be necessary. Mayo Clinic has surgical teams with expertise in all aspects of complex esophageal cancer surgery and esophageal reconstruction.
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
At Mayo Clinic in Arizona, doctors from many specialties work together to provide the best possible care for you. Your team may include experts from gastroenterology, thoracic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, nutrition and other areas if needed.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 800-446-2279 (toll-free) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
At Mayo Clinic in Florida, doctors from many specialties work together to provide the best possible care for you. Your team may include experts from gastroenterology, thoracic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, nutrition and other areas if needed.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 904-953-0853 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
At Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, doctors from many specialties work together to provide the best possible care for you. Your team may include experts from gastroenterology, thoracic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, nutrition and other areas if needed.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 507-538-3270 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
See information on patient services at the three Mayo Clinic locations, including transportation options and lodging.
Mayo Clinic's extensive research related to esophageal cancer includes:
See a list of publications by Mayo Clinic doctors on esophageal cancer on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
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The following post is a guest blog from Kirk Stelsel who has been a client, a guest and a fan of our hotel since 2010 when we hosted his wedding party and guests. Kirk's post comes to us voluntarily and he was not paid or encouraged to write on our behalf. Follow Kirk on Twitter: @kirkstelsel THANKS FOR THE RECOMMENDATION, KIRK!
Being put in charge of planning a bachelor party is both an honor and a burden.
Anyone who has ever planned an event of any sort knows how hard it is to please an entire group of people by meeting everyone's needs, ensuring everyone has fun and getting everyone on the same page.
Thankfully, one part of my planning was easy – picking the hotel for our downtown Indianapolis bachelor party. When it came to location, price, quality and service – I knew the service was good based on the way they handled my wedding – the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown was the only place I needed to contact.
Dinner at a local favorite for pretty much all the guys involved, Scotty's Brewhouse, was a short walk down Pennsylvania Street from one of our favorite downtown Indianapolis hotels. After dinner, moving on to the best place to enjoy nightlife in the entire city, Mass Ave., was easy to walk as well.
If its basketball or football season and you want to take in a game as part of your bachelor party, the HGI is one of the closest hotels near Bankers Life Fieldhouse for a Pacers game and is an easy walk. Catching a Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium is just across a compact downtown, so either a healthy walk or a very short cab ride. If music is your thing, the Murat Centre (now the Old National Centre) is right down on the street on the aforementioned Mass Ave. The HGI is one of the closest hotels near Murat Centre.
I've stayed at this hotel three times now, and had countless wedding guests stay there, and every time has been exceptional. The rooms are always clean, the staff is always friendly, and both my bachelor party and wedding guests went out of their way to tell me what a great hotel I had picked for them. If you want a downtown Indianapolis hotel for your bachelor party with bang for your buck, service and some pretty cool history, check out the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown.


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The 11 best online flooding resourcesWhere to look for reliable weather updates.The National Weather Service lets you check the weather in your area by zip code. Stay up-to-date by checking the site for forecasts and warnings.How to find Larimer and Weld road closures.Larimer County and Weld County offer maps of road closures and flood areas on their websites. The Colorado Department of Transportation also hosts a comprehensive list of road closures throughout the state on its website. If you must leave your home, plan your route carefully and expect delays. Remember, if you see floodwaters, do not attempt to drive through them. Turn around, don't drown.How to find out about evacuations and where to find shelter.Register for emergency alerts to receive evacuation notifications by phone from Larimer County or Weld County. This free service provides alerts through phone calls, text messages and email.For a list of shelters, check listings by the American Red Cross Colorado chapters or theSalvation Army.Where to take animals.The Larimer Humane Society is prepared to temporarily shelter household animals — dogs, cats, bird, fish or poultry. Animal owners should coordinate a drop-off in advance. Livestock, goats, sheep, pigs and horses can be taken to the Ranchway Feeds building at Budweiser Events Center and should be brought to the west pavilion. Large animal owners do not need to call ahead before bringing their animals. Additionally, Colorado State University is on standby to take in additional animals as needed.How to help others.HelpColoradoNow.org is a partnership between the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. This initiative brings together government agencies and non-profit organizations so they may better assist communities affected by disasters. Visit their website to learn how to help those affected by flooding in Colorado.
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Activities: Flash Card Set
Important information.
The flashcard module was originally written by Valery for 1.9. It was hosted on the old Moodle plugins database, there was also an version initially ported to Moodle 2.
Tomek took over the work on it, finished porting into Moodle 2 and done few releases on the new plugins database page (this one). The latest version of this module is 3.2 and is available on github: https://github.com/tmuras/Moodle-Flashcard . It includes set of fixes from that should get it to work on Moodle 2.5. You can use it but this development is dis-continued.
Valery has now updated his branch of flashcard module into Moodle 2.5. The source code is https://github.com/vfremaux/moodle-mod_flashcard and the latest release is also on this, new plugins database as 2.4.0 (Build 2012040100). This is the branch you should be using now.
Both versions of flashcard module have diverged and are not compatible with each other. It's not possible to easily switch from one version (3.1 or 3.2) to another (2.4.0) without re-installing (and hence loosing all data).
Useful links
- Mon, Jan 13, 2014, 5:12 PMHello
just tried the upgrade from 2012071800 to 2014010600 in the new Moodle 2.6.1. I have the same problem as Rodney. The error message is:
Debug info: Unknown column 'customreviewemptyfileid' in 'mdl_flashcard'
ALTER TABLE mdl_flashcard ADD extracss LONGTEXT CHARACTER SET utf8 COLLATE utf8_unicode_ci AFTER customreviewemptyfileid
Error code: ddlexecuteerror
Stack trace:
line 447 of /lib/dml/moodle_database.php: ddl_change_structure_exception thrown
line 833 of /lib/dml/mysqli_native_moodle_database.php: call to moodle_database->query_end()
line 88 of /lib/ddl/database_manager.php: call to mysqli_native_moodle_database->change_database_structure()
line 77 of /lib/ddl/database_manager.php: call to database_manager->execute_sql()
line 538 of /lib/ddl/database_manager.php: call to database_manager->execute_sql_arr()
line 310 of /mod/flashcard/db/upgrade.php: call to database_manager->add_field()
line 670 of /lib/upgradelib.php: call to xmldb_flashcard_upgrade()
line 395 of /lib/upgradelib.php: call to upgrade_plugins_modules()
line 1580 of /lib/upgradelib.php: call to upgrade_plugins()
line 431 of /admin/index.php: call to upgrade_noncore()
This problem seems to be still in the January version. Any help???
- Tue, Jan 21, 2014, 5:05 PMUpdating from 2012080800 to 2014010600 on Moodle 2.6.1, getting EXACTLY the same error as Rodney Wolford and Andreas Grupp.
- Tue, Jan 21, 2014, 5:20 PMThis seems a break in the upgrade chain between branches... Could you try the following : Revert the flashcard in version 2012040201 in the table mdl_modules of Moodle, and rerun the updater...
- Tue, Jan 21, 2014, 5:21 PMNote that the flashcard upgrade chain discontinues the previous version from Tomaz Muras, as the model did have big shifts between both tracks...
- Tue, Jan 21, 2014, 5:45 PMValery, you mean to say that upgrading from 3.2 to 2.6 is impossible and needs to be completely reinstalled?
- Tue, Jan 21, 2014, 5:47 PMBecause "2012080800" that i'm upgrading from is 3.2.
- Tue, Jan 21, 2014, 5:48 PMAlso the version Andreas Grupp is upgrading from is 3.1.
- Tue, Jan 21, 2014, 5:49 PMI know this is in the Description. But then not everything makes sense, because then why does moodle tell me there is a new version if upgrading is impossible?
- Tue, Jan 21, 2014, 7:01 PMSo if you could just confirm there is no way to get from 3.2 to 2.6 without losing the data. Also, 3.2 will not work on 2.6 or newer?
- Tue, Jan 21, 2014, 8:26 PM"why does moodle tell me there is a new version" : because this is an automated process. We discussed longly with Tomas to decide wether making some clone implementation or merging code and architectures. Tomas was not longer available for maintaining flashcard on a long run, and actually no running project using it.
"Also, 3.2 will not work on 2.6 or newer?" : there is a risk, yeah... 3.2 track is discontinued.
We discussed about having some data conversion script betwen too branches. Achieving in conclusion that it was too heavy work to change all the card content strategy from one version to the other.
- Tue, Jan 21, 2014, 8:34 PMokay, thanks for the info.
- Thu, Feb 6, 2014, 10:38 AMHi,
I am using Moodle 2.6.1 with the flashcard add-on version 2.4.0 for a language course.
The add-on is working, but I would like to able to have it keep track of each time a particular student uses it and for how long. As far as I can tell, the add-on doesn't currently support this.
My goal is to be able to give students extra credit for every time they use the flashcards for (at least) ten minutes. In order for me to do that, the add-on has to record the beginning and end timestamps for each time a student uses the cards and then to include that info in the summary for the deck.
Is there a way to do this with the add-on that I haven't found, or a way to tweak the code so that it does?
Thank you for your time and for the very useful add-on.
- Sun, Feb 23, 2014, 5:25 AMHi,
As I attempt to upgrade my site from 2.5.3 to 2.6.1 I keep getting the error mentioned above (in the 2.5.3 installation there is flashcard version 2.4, but in the moodle 2.6.1 I put in the newer flashcard version). There are several flashcard activities in a number of courses and I don't want to delete them before I upgrade to the new version. Are there any workarounds other than using the legacy (flashcard 2.4) module or deleting and then re-installing?
- Sun, Feb 23, 2014, 3:13 PM@Paul there is no workaround. I tried all the ways I could thik of. You need to use legacy or reinstall.
- Mon, Feb 24, 2014, 12:24 AMOkay, thanks. What I did was first export the mdl_flashcard_deckdata and then use the import feature. It's not a perfect solution, but it works.


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I think I found my HG lipgloss. The Revlon colorburst lipglosses are highly pigmented glosses that are never sticky or tacky and yet are quite long lasting. In my experience lip glosses fell into two categories either sticky and longlasting or none sticky and fast fading. But these new colorburst lipglosses (i have bordeaux and sienna sparkle) are a new breed. The colour does last quite a while (by lipgloss standards). The glossy shine is just enough, not too over the top and when the shine factor fades, there is still a hint of colour (like a lipstain) that lingers for some time. It goes on smoothly and evenly, feels great on, and has excellent pigmentation. However, it really is the longevity of colour that sets it apart from the rest. I paid $4.00 CAN for it and would most definitely repurchase. The only con is with the colour selection which is only ok but the product itself is very good.
I was impressed with the quality of Revlon Colorburst lipstick, so I got the lipgloss in Fire. I lost my favorite red gloss ironically enough in a house fire, and wasn't able to replace it as it had been discontinued. I actually think Revlon's Fire is better, a beautiful cool toned red in exactly the right shade for my fair complexion. The first time I opened it I thought my applicator had been damaged, but the paddle shape is intentional. It fits perfectly between my lips, allowing me to apply gloss to both upper and lower lip at the same time. It's also a bit narrower than other applicators, which facilitates accuracy. I like the cross-hatching on the lid which gives a good grip, and the packaging looks more luxe than drugstore. The gloss itself is creamy and smooth, with a subtle dessert-like scent. Vanilla is scientifically proven to be the most appealing smell to men (other than new car, of course), my husband included, so I wish the scent lasted more than just a few minutes. The pigmentation is superb, and lasts a lot longer than any other gloss I've tried, including Revlon Super Lustrous. I like that it's easy to apply however much color you want, whether a light wash or full on drama. It's not sticky or tacky, stays where I put it and doesn't settle into lines. I liked it so much that I bought one in Rosegold, Strawberry, Bordeaux, and Papaya, the latter of which turned out to be too much of a coral for me, so I gave it to my sister. My goal is to acquire the entire collection, and I just got Orchid, Peony and Hot Pink on Ebay. The glosses with glitter are my favorites, so I don't understand why others have had problems. I also am puzzled why other reviews have bashed the pigmentation quality. I usually wear gloss on top of a lipstick, but even alone the color is lovely. Whenever I'm wearing one of these I get lots of compliments, and am frequently asked for specifics. Drugstore brands have come a long way in terms of quality and while I agree these glosses aren't exactly dirt cheap, they're excellent value for what you pay. I've been using them for 8 months and can barely tell they aren't brand new. When I finally use one up, probably in two years time, I will most definitely buy again.
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This product has beautiful packaging and shades but I just couldn't get over the smell! I've read so many reviews about it having a slight vanilla scent but after going to three different stores and trying out all the testers, all of the glosses have this gross plasticky scent that reminds me of dirt almost. Too bad. :(
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i had a few of the glitter ones. i hated them so much.. they felt absolutely awful on my lips. the glitter in it was very gritty.. i have worn glitter based glosses before, and usually you would not be able to feel it on.. i would never recommend this to anyone, you are better off going to the dollar store...
For years I stayed away from drugstore lipsticks and lipglosses because of allergies. I still have to steer clear of many inexpensive brands that rely too heavily on mineral oil. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Revlon has reformulated many of their lipsticks and glosses without mineral oil or parabens.
My local supermarket has been running specials on Revlon products and I snagged six of these Colorburst lipglosses for around $3.00-4.00 a piece. A great price for the quality. These glosses are creamy on the lips and have a light vanilla scent. Staying power is average, but I dont mind reapplying because I like the buttery texture. I find these quite moisturizing and prefer to wear them instead of a lip balm. As others have noted, the packaging is attractive and looks high end. I personally dont mind the shape of the applicatorI think its easy to use.
There is a wide range of colors, but I find that the intensity of pigment and glitter varies depending on the color you choose. Some are very sheer and others deeply pigmented. Whether you love or hate this lipgloss depends on the color you choose.
One nice thing about the more highly pigmented colors is that you can put on a little for a sheer look, or layer on more to intensify the color. These glosses look great on their own or over a lipstick. The only thing I dont like is the excessive glitter in some of these, so pick your colors carefully. Here are the ones I have:
-- Pink Ice This is a very sheer pink with a touch of glitter. Dont expect much color from this one, but it does give a pale, shiny gloss to the lips.
-- Orchid This is a beauty. A soft, sheer pink with a hint of lilac. I was afraid this would be too light and lavender for my dark skin, but it really looks a lovely pink when its on. This color is more pink than it appears in the container and I like that its not overly glittery.
-- Rose Pearl A pretty, cool, silvery rose. A lot of shine and pearlescence without too much glitter. Just a beautiful, soft, shimmery, summertime color for all skintones.
-- Bordeaux A gorgeous, sexy, reddish-wine without too much glitter. Highly pigmented and absolutely rocks against a darker skintone. Love this color!
-- Sienna Sparkle This is a great deep, coppery brown. Perfect for autumn and winter. Highly pigmented and really looks good on my dark skin. It is a little more glittery than I prefer, but for some reason, the glitter isn't as overpowering as with the Bronze Shimmer. I like to layer the Rose Pearl over this to soften the color and make it more wearable in the spring and summer.
-- Bronze Shimmer This is my least favorite of the seven. Way too glitteryto the point where I can see the glitter traveling all over my face after the gloss has worn off. The color without the glitter is very nice, but I cant stand seeing my lips full of glitter after the gloss has gone. So I just wear this around the house over the Sienna Sparkle.
UPDATE: Just couldn't stand the excessive glitter in the Bronze Shimmer and how it would travel all over my face. Tossed it. However, I'm still using and enjoying the other five shades.
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At first I thought these were really great glosses. But after using them for a while, I'm not that impressed.
Smell: These have a very weird smell that I can't put my finger on. Maybe I have a rancid one?
Texture: Glittery ones are a bit gritty IMO. I often times find that the glitter gets inside my mouth and I can feel it against my teeth. Yuk. The non-glittery ones are smooth, but both kinds bleed/travel like crazy.
Lasting power: Poor. Reapplication is required about every 30 minutes.
The biggest complaint I have is that they don't stay put. I hate it when gloss looks good for about 10 minutes, then travels in every direction on your lips, making you look sloppy. I won't be repurchasing these, nor will I be keeping the few that I have.
I've 5 these in 4 colors: BORDEAUX (berry/plummy color), FIRE (red), STRAWBERRY (pinkish coral with sparkles, no red as strawberry), and SIENNA SPARKLE (brownish/copperish brown). Bordeax is my favorite and I've 2 (one for purse and one at home) and it's the most flattering on my face. I haven't tried Fire yet...keeping it for my hot dates. It is easy to apply and sort of OK for lasting power as I often sip water.
I must say Bordeax is also sexy... be careful if you are NOT in the mood for flirting. It can send the wrong signals :)
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I received a sample of the Hot Pink shade in a Target beauty bag promotion. Although the hot pink looked like a very bright shade, it goes on very sheer. This is a good thing if you like a natural look, but I was hoping for a little more color. Another problem I had with this shade is that it had way too much glitter. My lips looked like a disco ball! Somehow, even after the color wore off, the glitter remained in place, scratching my skin with its unpleasant grainy texture. My lips were very dry at the end of the day. Overall, I did not enjoy this product and am very glad that I got to try it out for free instead of spending several dollars on a full tube.
I got to try this out in Hot Pink with the "Target Beauty Is My Bag" promotion. Since it's a little try-me packet, I can't say if I'm fond of the packaging or not. I am a very fair, dark haired brunette with blue eyes, and I have to say that the pink was really pretty on me! A little bright, but I'm a wee bit scared of bright lips because I'm more of a natural look girl. The texture was nice, not too gooey or liquidy, and stayed in place pretty well. My biggest complaint is the glitter in this shade. It's microfine and silver, so, while I like shimmer in lipglosses, this is a little too obviously 'glitter' for me. Plus, after the color and formula wear off, the glitter somehow... stays in place? Natural lips + oodles of leftover glitter = WTH? It also got all over my face around my lips (nose, chin, some on cheeks, etc). So I ended up with a lovely "glitterbeard" effect. While the color is pretty, I'm going to pass on buying the full-size. When I'm in the mood for bright lips, I'm pretty sure I can find a nice hot pink gloss that doesn't give me a beard made of glitter.
While someone who dislikes sparkle might object to these, not all of them have the same amount of sparkle or pigment. You can clearly see it in the store lighting. The lighter every day shades are light, because they just are. Most people like those neutral every day shades. There are plenty of brights to choose from. Hot Pink, Papaya, and Strawberry are perfect for Summer. These are a gel gloss, and they are similar to Chanel. Not the same as the S.L. glosses, but both formulations are outstanding for a drugstore product. Rosepearl is pretty pigmented. Ladies who like a gloss for daily wear would also like these and could wear them alone with no bleeding outside the lips. If you want more color, just layer them over your lipstick. I do that with high end brands, too. The applicator may look strange to some, but it works. It's a rubber sponge and it's soft. Some doe foot applicators can wear down over time and scratch your lips, but that won't happen with these. It keeps it's shape and gives an even amount of gloss. If it's not shiny, then you're not applying it the right way. Most complaints I hear from women with my job are they hate a certain product for certain reasons, but it's usually because the product is not being used right. I don't see how the shade range is limited... Some stores only stock a few shades, so find a store that has all of them. There is a pink, lilac pink, nude, violet, mauve, peach, red, pink/red, coral, burgundy, bronze, sienna/cinnamon, rose and even a hot pink on the cool side. With fifteen shades, there are several options.
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National Library Week: Support Teen Literature Day
Monday, April 15 - Saturday, April 27
Everyone is invited to celebrate Support Teen Literature Day (April 18), a special celebratory day during National Library Week ("Communities Matter": April 14 - 20), by checking out our special display in the Adult Department featuring teen fiction books with crossover appeal for adults. All books will be available for checkout - learn a little more about your community by perusing and checking out the teen books that teens and adults love. Bibliographies made by Youth Services Librarian Anne Crawford and her Teen Advisory Board will be available as these books will likely disappear fast.
Family Game Time
Wednesday, April 24 from 3 - 6pm
On the 4th Wednesday of every month between 3 - 6pm, the whole family is invited to the library to play board games. Simply use your library card or driver's license to check out a board game or two and play anywhere in the library. Challenge your family and friends to your favorite games. Call the Library at 827-6950 for more details. All board games are provided by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
LEGO Club for Tweens
Wednesday, April 17 from 4 - 5 pm
Tweens in 4th - 7th grade ONLY are invited to come on out and bring your friends for an afternoon of fun building with Legos and hanging out at the library. No registration is necessary and it's free. Thanks to our Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library for providing the Legos for this very special program just for Tweens including our pink Legos. Tween girl Lego lovers, we want you to join our club.
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, April 16 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Teens ages 13 - 18 ONLY are invited to join our new Teen Advisory Board and have a say in the materials we order for teens, the teen programs we offer, and much more at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library. Participation in the Teen Advisory Board counts as service hours and snacks will be served provided by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library. Join us for our meeting - led by Youth Services Librarian Anne Crawford - and get involved. This meeting will be held the 3rd Tuesday - instead of the 2nd Tuesday - due to the Library's Book Sale.
Teen Gaming Night
Wednesday, April 3 from 5 - 7 pm
All 13 - 18 year-olds ONLY are invited to have fun with your friends at the library and play "E" and "T"-rated games on our PlayStation 3 (with the new Move), Nintendo Wii, and X-Box 360 (with the new Kinect) set up on three TVs for simultaneous playing! Snacks will be served. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library and our friends at Sony. Call 827-6950 for more details! Please Note: Starting in January 2013, Teen Gaming Night will now be open to 13 - 18 year-olds ONLY to make this program just for TEENS!
National Library Week Event: Kids & Tweens Crafts with Cat in the Hat
Friday, April 19 @ 3:30 pm
Come into the library to celebrate National Library Week by making some great crafts. You can hang out with Cat in the Hat while making your own canvas bags, origami book marks and bottlecap jewelry. We'll even have some special Seussalicious snacks for you. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Teen Lounge
Thursday, April 11 @ 3:30 pm
School is still on break, so come into the library! Teens (ages 12 and up) choose what they want to do: video games, movies, music, reading, and more. Video game choices are rated T and above. *Sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library and Sony.
Teen Lounge
Thursday, April 4 @ 3:30 pm
Teens (ages 12 and up) choose what they want to do: video games, movies, music, reading, and more. Video game choices are rated T and above. *Sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library and Sony.
New Release Movie Event
Wednesday, April 3 @ 2:30 pm
(PG13) Join us for this newly released to DVD book to movie. Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library. Call 209-3730 for movie title.
Chess Club for Grades 5-12
Wednesday, August 7 @ 4pm
Check or Checkmate? Do you play chess? Do you want to learn how to play chess? Wondering what the terms pins, ranks and skittles mean? If you're in 5th through 12th grades, and would like to be part of a chess club, we have the right one for you.


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Washington, D.C., June 29, 2006—A new Competitive Enterprise Institute report on federal regulation finds that while the number of new rules issued in 2005 declined slightly from the year before, costs are at record levels compared to other economic measures. Clyde Wayne Crews, Jr [2]., author of the report Ten Thousand Commandments [3], reports that regulatory costs exceed all pretax corporate profits ($874 billion) and all personal income taxes ($894 billion).<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
President Bush proposed $2.77 trillion in discretionary, entitlement, and interest spending in the federal budget. Although those costs do fully account for the on-budget scope of the federal government, environmental, safety and health, and economic regulations add an estimated $1.13 trillion in off-budget costs every year.
"As we approach Independence Day this weekend, anyone who looks at the scope and complexity of the federal regulatory state is struck by the growth of government since the nation's founding," said Crews. "In the republic's early days the kind of intrusive, detailed rules so prevalent today simply didn't exist. In the years since, the creep of new regulations has resulted in an unwieldy mass of expensive rules that attempt to control things which would have shocked the Founding Fathers."
There are now 4,062 new rules and regulations at various stages of implementation throughout 50-plus federal departments, agencies, and commissions with 137 of them expected to have annual economic impacts of over $100 million each. These new "economically significant" are expected to add another $13.7 billion in future off-budget costs.
"At the very least, future federal budgets need to acknowledge and document the 'off-budget' costs of regulation. Only then will Americans have the real truth about the federal government's reach in their lives," Crews concluded.
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The classy, cushy Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan has always been a great car – for our moms. But for 2014, the mid-size Benz range has gotten a smart facelift and a welcome interior refresh, bringing with it a new nose with a striking duo-brow LED light treatment and, on Sport models, aggressive front and rear bumpers. The tail lamps, too, have taken on an edgy glow, while the body sides have been smoothed out thanks to new rear door skins. It is a refresh so significant that Mercedes is calling it a redesign, and that in any case makes it far more fashionable for the next generation.
The interior has also been upgraded, if less dramatically, making the ambience both more sophisticated and luxurious, containing lots of great technology, too.
One particularly compelling E-Class model is the new-for-2014 E250 Bluetec, which is powered by a deliciously potent and quiet turbo diesel that combines press-you-into-the-seatback power with stunning fuel economy of 24 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. It may be the entry-level E-Class, but it makes absolutely zero compromises in terms of the luxury for which Mercedes-Benz is known.
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Finding a good option for daycare without paying a fortune is always a concern for young parents. In the suburbs, some moms and dads are saving hundreds of dollars on preschool by doing it themselves.
At some centers the cost is half compared to other pre-school programs and in some instances, pre-kindergarten can be free. The options are endless and could be cost effective for parents willing to do the research.
For $300 a month, Mundelein Cooperative Pre-school provides Monday through Friday pre-kindergarten and childcare services. It's able to keep cost down by increasing parental involvement.
Ryan Deheer's two little ones attend the school that is owned and operated by parents who fundraise, clean, maintain the campus and volunteer in-classroom help.
It's been that way since 1948.
"It's part of what attracted us to it because it wasn't part of some established school system," says Deheer. "It takes some of the burden off the teachers. The schools now are getting so crowded, just out for the necessity of budgets that large class sizes are a reality."
Executive director and teacher Laura Davenport says the business model here could be a blueprint for others.
"We can keep tuition low because we don't have to pay for the outside expenses that can occur with owning a building," Davenport explains.
For $500 a month, Mount Prospect Childcare Center, also offers a Monday through Friday pre-kindergarten program.
They too thrive on daily parental support.
"It helps the teachers, it helps the administration and it helps the kids," Mount Prospect Childcare Center's Executive Director Michael Davey says.
The average cost for a pre-k program can start at nearly $1,000 a month.
Both programs are saving parents hundreds of dollars and say they're licensed by the department of Children and Families.
There are also some free preschool programs offered through Chicago Public Schools. CPS offers an interactive map to find these free programs, as well as others starting at just $15 a month, depending on your income. There are more than 700 plans to chose from. All you have to do is put in your address to find the one that fits your needs.
The Mundelein Co-op Pre-school has enrollment slots to fill. For information on their open house, check out their website.
You can find information on free and low-cost preschool programs offered through CPS by clicking here.
Visit Mount Prosepct Childcare Center's site for more on their pre-k program.
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In the video the children are educated in school, but there is also a final practical examination, which involves a fairly long cycle journey in a prescribed route, with volunteer inspectors watching what the children do as they cycle along and at road junctions. In the case of my daughter the prescribed route was about 6 km long and children rode around it two by two. Volunteers stood on each corner, observing whether the children were doing the right thing.
It's also quite normal for children to cycle to and from the place where the test is being performed. And a couple of years ago I videoed part of the return journey of my own daughter from the local traffic examination:
Of course, teenagers will be teenagers, and they won't necessarily really behave perfectly when they cycle after training, but at least they should know what they should be doing, having learnt in real world situations.
How important is this ?
By the time this training takes place, in the last year of primary school (age 10 or 11), the children have been riding to school for years. Many of them have been doing this unaccompanied as the average age from which children ride to school on their own is 8.6 years.
Also note that there is no traffic education at secondary school or above and no training of adults, save for specific training of some immigrant groups - though that's an integration policy more than it's to do with cycling.
Traffic education is not what makes the Dutch safe when riding their bikes.
Traffic education in New Zealand in the 1970s
These photos show my sister (and a friend) having school cycle training in New Zealand in the 1970s.
The training took place in a tennis court, not the road, and included such useful activities as cycling on a narrow plank.
I don't remember if I also did this test at school in New Zealand, but I quite possibly did. It's a fair test of skill, but I'm not sure it translates usefully to an ability to survive on roads which don't take cyclists' needs into account. When I was a child living in that country in the 1970s, all my friends also cycled to school. However, cycling in New Zealand is now very much a minority pursuit, and far fewer children cycle there now than was the case when we lived there.
Not the same in NL
School cycling in the Netherlands is not just about getting too and from school. It's also very common here for children to take school trips by bike. For instance, to visit sport facilities, museums, forests or farms, and as a sport activity in themselves. For the school trip at the end of the last year of primary school, my youngest daughter, with the rest of her class, went camping by bike and covered 150 km over three days.
Note that cycle training does not come out of the cycling budget, but is part of the education budget. The cycling budget (in Assen it works out as about €27 ( around $36 or £23 at the time of writing ) per person per year and is spent on new infrastructure in the city.


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In 8 seasons, I have never seen Simon Cowell give anyone a standing ovation. Fantasia wowed all of America with her performance of "Summertime", Katherine McPhee created a powerful moment with "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", and Kelly Clarkson sealed the deal with "Natural Woman". But I have never seen the infamous judge raise to his feet in a blatant symbol of respect and awe. That is, until last week.
Adam Lambert lengthened the distance between himself and the other performers last week when he performed the Gary Jules arrangement of "Mad World". Simon Cowell responded by standing to his feet and applauding the 26 year old from Los Angeles.
The rest of the competition seemed to be battling it out for second place. Out of those, Danny Gokey and Kris Allen were in the lead, while Anoop and Lil were hanging on by a thread. At least that is how is stood at the beginning of tonight's performances.
The theme for the week is "Movie Songs" and the mentor is Quentin Tarantino.
While Adam successfully kept himself apart with a unique performance of "Born to be Wild", Allison won big with the judges as well – with Simon saying that he could see her making it all the way through. Anoop also seemedly kept himself safe, giving in my opinion the BEST performance of his Idol career with a great rendition of "Everything I Do (I Do for You)".
Danny delivered with "Endless Love", though Simon said he would like to have heard a unique spin on the Lionel Richie classic… However, I would like to throw in that when Chris Sligh performed the same song in his own arrangement, Simon said (and I quote) "I think you murdered the arrangement… I think you turned a beautiful song into a complete and utter drone"… Just sayin.
Randy did not like Kris' performance, but I totally agreed with Kara with his take on "Falling Slowly." It was one of his best performances to date.
The big news story of the night is that Lil Rounds saved herself from certain at least bottom three status by giving "The Rose" a gospel feel that everyone seemed to feel.
I thought Lil delivered with her take on "The Rose", but Simon declared, "You are not the artist we thought when we first saw you." But my prediction is that enough of her fans will see what I did and save her from elimination.
My prediction: Matt Giraud will be going home – which is a shame. He is uber-talented.


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From an early age, I learned to stop worrying and love the bombs. I've always been a failure junkie. I get giddy over toxic buzz, noxious press, and scathing reviews. I'm fascinated by the art and sociology of flops. You can learn a lot about society by the pop culture it embraces, and just as much by what it angrily rejects. As parents are keen to remind their children, there's no shame in failure, only in not trying. The biggest, most notorious flops generally fail because they try too hard, not because they lack ambition or audacity.
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Ever get up to leave a room to go get something only to get where you know you were going and forget what it was you went in there for? Mildly frustrating would be one way I would describe it. I'm standing there in the room. I know I'm here to get something, and yet it is as though whatever it was I went there to get is now playing a game of hide and seek with me, laughing uncontrollably from behind some object in the room.
Forgetting can be a good and a bad thing. On the good side, it is good if we can forget how someone wronged us, or forget some small debt that we just chalk up to charity. On the bad side, well, let's just say some people seem to have memories that never go away and are all too eager to remind others about events of the past.
There is another type of forgetfulness though that goes on every second of every day, and it happens to each and every one of us whether we realize it or not. It is when we forget to be thankful.
This last couple of weeks now, I have been fighting an illness that literally left me on my back some few days pleading for the return of Christ just so I could finally get a new body. I'm not going to go into all the details, but let's just say it was really bad. Thing is, I'm constantly thanking God for my family, for my health, and for the things God has provided. However, I never really realized just exactly what I was thanking God for until it was gone.
I slept off most of the sickness, but in my moments of wakefulness feeling weak and exhausted, it occurred to me again and again that it was not necessarily the presence of health I had been really thanking God for, it was the absence of all THIS - the sickness. Now, with my health gone, it became the most important thing I wanted at that moment. All my other plans that week that I had lined out to be accomplished just didn't seem to compare to my desire just to feel well again.
As the week progressed, the news each night hit me a little bit differently than before. News is usually bad anyway, but now I was watching it with a different perspective. Where being sick made me realize that what I had been thanking God for was not so much health but the absence of sickness, I saw images on the news that made me realize a few other things. You see, in thanking God for my health each day, at some point I had actually forgotten what it felt like to be really sick - until my health was suddenly gone from me. So, instead of thanking God for my home, my job, my family, and "all the wonderful things He has given me", I'm going to try something a little bit different.
I am thankful that my home is not a pile of rubble destroyed by a hurricane a couple months just before Christmas. I am thankful that I do not have to sit in the dark and cold, and that my home is not missing heat or electricity. I am thankful that I am not burying a child or other loved one who died because of a storm. I am thankful I do not have to stand in long lines to pay for food or gasoline - at any price. I am thankful I do not have to run and hide in a shelter when air raid sirens scream warnings that missiles are in the air heading towards my town. I am thankful I am not one of over 18,000 people who cannot go to work because my company has closed.
In short, I am also thankful for getting sick these past weeks, and for the perspective it helped me realize: it is not good enough just to be thankful for what you have. That is easy. However, if you really want to experience the kind of gratitude that comes with a new perspective, imagine life without those things. Imagine your life in the news today.


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Every homeowner who works with electricity should own and know hot to use a Multimeter. It measure Volts and Ohms. Do you have one?
There are different kinds of hookups for installing ceiling fans.
Are there separate wall switches for the light and van, or one switch for all?
How many cables come into the box?
Case A: One cable coming into the ceiling box and no wall switch for control
Case B: One cable coming into the box from a wall switch that controls the fan and light.
Case C: One cable coming into the ceiling box and another going to a wall switch for turning the fan/light on and off. One or two switches for fan and light. Are there any red wires in the box?
Case D: Two cables in the box but no separate wall switch. Fan and light controlled only from the string-switch.
Case E: Three cables in the box, one that goes to a wall switch to control the fan and light, and the other that goes to parts unknown.
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Baby Washcloth and Blanket Crochet Class
With instructor Gillian Esparza from the Knit & Pearl Boutique.
When: Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Peanuts Maternity & Kids Boutique, 9 E. Figueroa St., Santa Barbara
Cost: $50
Age limit: All ages
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We are teaming up with our neighbors Knit & Pearl to offer this creative class at Peanuts. In the first 2 hour class, instructor Gillian Esparza, will teach the basics of crochet and help you make a baby washcloth. In the next 2 classes, 1.5 hours each, you will work on your baby blanket! Crochet blankets are great for babies because the holes are easy to breath through and can be easily grabbed by little fingers when cold. A starter kit that includes the pattern, yarn and crochet needle will be available separately from Knit and Pearl. The yarn is made of all natural materials and is machine washable. An organic yarn option is also available. Babies and toddlers are welcome to join during the class.
Aug 14 2-4pm, Aug 21 2-3:30pm, Aug 28 2-3:30pm ($50 for 5 hours of instruction)
Phone: 805-618-1640
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PAWTUCKET, R.I., Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Pawtucket, Rhode Island based Envision Technology Advisors is proud to announce the promotion of Sean Trifero to Director of Engineering.
Sean joined Envision in 2008 in an Engineering Support role. After being named an Engineer in 2009, Sean was eventually promoted to the company's Senior System Engineers in 2010 and was named their Director of R&D in 2012.
"Sean has excelled in his previous role as Senior Engineer and has provided invaluable mentorship and leadership in the engineering department," says Envision's CTO, Jeff Wilhelm. "We are excited to promote him to Director of Engineering, and look forward to his continued contributions."
Sean's professional accomplishments were also recognized last year by the Tech Collective, Rhode Island's industry association for information technology and bioscience. Sean was awarded a TECH10 award, given to IT practitioners who "excel in their practice, demonstrate a passion for contributing to the success of others, and are pioneering in their technological and career achievements."
"I'm excited to tackle the new responsibilities that come with this role change," Sean commented. "Working through the engineering ranks has given me a unique perspective that will aid me in shaping the future of the department and the solutions that we will be able to bring to our valued clients."
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The Bachelor of Arts in Art at St. Edward's gives creative students an inspiring and supportive environment to pursue their passion for the visual arts. Explore your talent — bring canvases to life, sketch intricate portraits, craft bold woodblock prints or create clay sculptures that reflect your unique vision of the world.
As an art major you will participate in annual field trips, exhibit your own work and network with visiting artists. Past guests include David Mack, artist and writer for Marvel Comics®, and New York sculptor and photographer, Robert Hite.
Bachelor of Arts in Art
As a BA in Art major, you'll start with a strong foundation in design, drawing and art history. From there, you'll experiment with varied mediums to expand your horizons and understand artistic creation from other perspectives. You'll gain the technical knowledge to master your chosen art form — with the freedom to discover your own style. As you develop your portfolio, you'll receive one-on-one guidance from your professors. And you'll learn to turn a more critical eye to your own work by participating in peer reviews.
Many students select this degree to cultivate their artistic talent and prepare for a career in the arts or for graduate study in studio art, art education, art history or curatorial studies. Close interaction with faculty at St. Edward's — and time spent in classes, advising sessions and program events — allows you to learn more about career and graduate school options.
With a BA in Art, you'll have the practical and professional experience to be prepared for many creative fields. Many students go on to exhibit their artwork in local, regional and national galleries. Some graduates work in the non-profit art community. Others work as curators in galleries or museums. Some choose to teach art to young learners, while others earn advanced degrees to teach at the college level. Recent graduates have earned grants for artistic projects and been accepted to studio residency programs.
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In addition to the general education courses required of all majors, and elective courses, BA in Art majors take courses from these groups:
Students who major in art complete core courses, which include Design, Drawing, Art History, Painting, Ceramic Sculpture, Life Drawing, Printmaking, Art Exhibition Techniques and Portfolio Review.
BA in Art majors complete supporting courses, which could include the history of art from different eras and cultures or advanced courses in Clay, Drawing, Painting or Printmaking. Students are encouraged to complete an art-related internship.
Students engage in activities that extend beyond the confines of the art world. In the Environmental Art class, students learn how art can have a positive impact on the environment while they work with local non-profit organizations like Austin Green Art and the Wild Basin Nature Preserve. Students in the Art in Public Spaces class also engage in questions of responsibility as they create artworks that are placed in the Austin community.
Each spring, graduating seniors create a unique body of work based on their individual interests and research, to be showcased in the Senior Art Exhibition. The Exhibition reflects not only the skills developed in studio art but also the knowledge gained from a liberal arts education. Student research is wide-ranging. From detailed etchings of sea specimens to functional clay pottery to large-scale figurative paintings, the resulting display is diverse in media, style and content.
View the Degree Plan (PDF) for sample course information for the Bachelor of Arts in Art.
Art majors are encouraged to complete at least one internship in the local art community, including galleries, museums and nonprofit arts organizations. Internships are excellent opportunities to learn new skills, explore your passions, and collaborate and network with professionals. Internship experiences are an outstanding addition to your résumé and provide a distinct advantage in the business world and for graduate school.
Our students have pursued internships with organizations such as these:
- Arthouse at the Jones Center
- Austin Museum of Art
- Austin Visual Arts Association
- Mexic-Arte Museum
Creative Expression
Art students have many opportunities for creative research and expression. Some students have drawn comic strips for Hilltop Views newspaper; others have been published in the award-winning Sorin Oak Review literary journal and the student academic journal Arete. Many students participate in the Student Juried Exhibition.
Each year, art students can apply to present a creative project at the Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE) at St. Edward's University. Students have also exhibited their works, presented poster sessions and participated in iron pours at art conferences, including the annual Texas Association of Schools of Art (TASA) conference. Many students apply for artist residencies and juried exhibitions outside of the Austin region.


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Presidential Leadership Book
Rating the Best and the Worst in the White House
Edited by James Taranto and Leonard Leo
Foreword by William J. Bennett
What makes a president great? The editors from two of America's most prominent institutions, The Wall Street Journal and the Federalist Society, tackle this question with the help of a range of eminent scholars, providing a fascinating and at times surprising ranking of our nation's leaders from Washington to Clinton, including an early assessment of George W. Bush's presidency.
Based on a national survey developed by Northwestern Professors Steven Calabresi and James Lindgren and conducted by the Federalist Society, Presidential Leadership examines the nation's leaders in this collection of refreshing, enlightening essays - one on each president, plus several broader thematic essays on presidential leadership - written by a distinguished and diverse group of historians, journalists, and current and former high-ranking government officials.
Never before in book form has a group of experts of such standing weighed in on the topic of presidential performance. The survey included an illustrious list of both liberal and conservative scholars, balancing the sample to reflect the political makeup of the population as a whole, rather than just of the academy. Essay contributors include renowned historians Forrest McDonald, Douglas Brinkley, and Robert Dallek; government officials Lynne Cheney, John McCain, and Kenneth Starr; and journalists Michael Barone, Fred Barnes, and Peggy Noonan. Through their compelling essays, as well as basic data and rankings, the best and worst of the Commanders in Chief are examined and analyzed in this fresh and engaging work.
Combining statistical information with an all-star team of scholars, Presidential Leadership is a lively, provocative, solidly based work that serves as both a valuable reference and a tremendously readable collection.
James Taranto has been editor of OpinionJournal.com, the website of The Wall Street Journal's editorial page, since its inception in 2000. He lives in New York City.
Leonard Leo is executive vice president of the Federalist Society. He lives in Washington, DC


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"The ultimate close quarters weapon." That is how author David Grant, an avid collector of handheld weapons, calls knuckle dusters a.k.a. brass knuckles. The description is quite apt given the history of how these hand weapons have proven to be effective when used for their intended purpose.
By design, a brass knuckle can amplify the power of a punch and can lead to tissue tear and bone fracture on the intended target. The earliest versions of knuckle dusters is documented in Greek history. The Greek battle 'caestus' evolved from simple leather thongs wrapped over a warrior's hand to one that included metal studs, plates and spikes.


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Downer bridge scheduled to reopen Friday
By Stephanie Lulay firstname.lastname@example.com November 29, 2012 2:14PM
Construction continues on the east Downer Place bridge, opening up a large hole in the center of the span. | Jeff Cagle~For Sun-Times Media
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Updated: January 1, 2013 6:26AM
AURORA — The Downer Place bridge is expected to reopen to westbound traffic late Friday.
Reopening the westbound lane makes the major construction completion of the Downer bridges project that began in February over the Fox River. One lane of traffic and parking on the north side of the street will be opened from Broadway Avenue to River Street. Pavement striping is ongoing and four-way stop signs will be installed at the intersection of Downer Place and Stolp Avenue.
Parking meters will be removed from the north side of the street, and signs will be posted alerting downtown patrons that parking will be free on Downer for up to two hours through the end of the year.
The new eastbound lane and parking on the south side of Downer Place will remain closed for two more weeks until the two-way traffic conversion and other street work is finished. The eastbound lane is scheduled to be officially opened at a special bridge dedication ceremony scheduled for Dec. 12.
Benton Street, which has served as the detour route throughout the Downer Place bridge construction project, will remain two ways.
Prior to the eastbound lane being opened Dec. 12, the remaining parking meters on Downer Place and Benton Street between Broadway Avenue and Lake Street will be removed. Two-hour parking signs will be posted on Benton Street.
Next week, Stolp Avenue will be closed at the north and south intersections of Downer Place so construction crews can lay brick crosswalks. Downer Place's westbound lane will remain open throughout that process. Crews also will be installing traffic signal equipment at six intersections along Downer Place and Benton Street as part of the two-way conversion project.


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News No Small Feat: A Tribute to Dana Holby, February 7
MARLBORO, VT- (January 30, 2009) - Marlboro College will host No Small Feat: A Tribute to Dana Holby, an evening of performance ranging from improvisation to film, and everything in between, on Friday, February 7 at 7:30 pm in the Whittemore Theater.
Holby did her early training at Juilliard, the Royal Ballet School in England, the Munich Opera Ballet, and the Boston Conservatory. In addition to her 27 years as Marlboro's dance professor, Dana founded and served as artistic director and choreographer for the Coincidance dance company and supports artists' endeavors as often as possible in the area.
Admission to this event is free and open to the public, but reservations are strongly recommended. Please call 802-251-7644, or e-mail email@example.com.
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Marlboro College offers undergraduate education in the liberal arts and graduate study focused on Internet technologies. Its 330 undergraduate students enjoy an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, a voice in governing the community and individualized courses of study on a 350-acre campus in the hills of southern Vermont.


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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The film begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that could change Panem forever.No show times found for selected day.
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Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some frightening images, thematic elements, a suggestive situation and language
Length: 146 minutes
Released: November 22, 2013 Nationwide
Score: 3.5
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody HarrelsonDirector: Francis Lawrence
Producer: Nina Jacobson, Jon Kilik
Writer: Michael Arndt, Simon Beaufoy, Suzanne Collins
Genre: Action/Adventure, SciFi/Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
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A request for a contract is not a guarantee that you will receive a contract. All contract requests are reviewed for adequate member access to in-network care.
The contract and credentialing process takes approximately 90 days to complete. Providers cannot schedule services with Blue Cross members until they have received written approval notification from Blue Cross and its affiliates. Any claims submitted prior to this will be processed as out of network.
Before starting the application process, determine if you are located in our contracting area.
1. Determine if credentialing is required.
If credentialing is required, complete one of the following applications:
Individual practitioner (one per practitioner) (PDF)
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Fax to (651) 662-2905, or mail to:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Credentialing Department R315
P.O. Box 64560
St. Paul, MN 55164-0560
If credentialing is not required, complete one of the following forms for each practitioner (if applicable):
Practitioner Addition and Termination form (PDF)
Minnesota Uniform Practitioner Change form (PDF)
Fax to (651) 662-6684, or mail to:
Provider Data Operations, R316
P.O. Box 64560
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2. Complete a contract request form (PDF) and submit with the above forms. A clinic site visit or facility site visit may be required.
Fax the form to (651) 662-6684, or mail it to:
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Please note that submission of a contract request form is not a guarantee that you will receive a contract. Our network composition is regularly reviewed to ensure adequate access and availability for our members. The reviewed specialties list is a list of specialties that we identified adequate access to in MOST areas. Even if you are requesting to be participating as a specialty on the list, we still encourage you to apply as the composition of our network changes regularly.
Please call provider service at (651) 662- 5200 or 1-800-262-0820.
Our primary provider contracting area is Minnesota and the border counties of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin (see list below). Please note that we do contract with Lab, DME and Pharmacy providers outside of this service area.
If you are not located in one of these counties and are not a lab, DME, or pharmacy provider, please complete and submit a Non Participating Setup Request form (PDF).
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We have determined that there is sufficient member access for the following list of provider specialties in most of our service area. New contracts for these provider specialties will be offered on an exception basis only.
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Competition shows album covers can be works of art (From thisisoxfordshire)
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Competition shows album covers can be works of art
11:00am Friday 6th December 2013 in News
HOTEL manager Paul Watson showed off the most creative and eye-catching album covers of the year at an exhibition.
A shortlist of 50 record covers have been nominated for the award, which recognises the best artistic design in modern music culture.
The designs are being celebrated with exhibitions in Oxford's Malmaison, as well as in Birmingham, Liverpool and London.
Mr Watson, manager of the hotel at Oxford Castle off New Road, said: "I think it is a really unique opportunity to have a look at these covers in a very unique location."
He added that his favourite cover is Paul McCartney's latest album, New.
Members of the public are invited to vote for their favourites and decide on the winner either at the hotel or online at artvinyl.com
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Flight Sofia - Budapest: fast, cheap, reliable
Getting quickly from A to B works best when flying. airberlin takes you safe and sound, at a reasonable price, from Sofia to Budapest. You takeoff in Hungary, from Sofia airport and we take you 620 km directly to Budapest. Aboard, we provide free snacks, drinks and newspapers.
Looking for: Flight departure – destination? Found: airberlin!
After arrival in Hungary at Budapest airport we wish you a pleasant vacation or successful meetings on your business trip. We are looking forward to your next flight with us. Why not already on your return flight to Sofia in Bulgaria.
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Overview: The three mile sand spit at the mouth of the Siletz River has a remote feel even though it's within easy reach of some of Oregon's... more »
Overview: The three mile sand spit at the mouth of the Siletz River has a remote feel even though it's within easy reach of some of Oregon's... more »
Park at the Salishan Shops right off Highway 101 just 3 miles south of Lincoln City.
The gated community on Salishan Spit restricts... more »
Park here at The Spa at Salishan and the Salishan Shops. There is a nice coffee shop here where you can grab a cup of joe for your walk.
Just to the right of the shops you will see a paved path with a sign that says "No Through Traffic". Go down that path and you will find the nature path to take you to the beach.
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Keep straight here to access the beach. You can also turn right here and walk along a paved road if you don't want to walk the beach. The paved road is officially a private road and you are supposed to own a home or be staying at the Salishan resort to be on it. Although there aren't any gates to go through if you are walking.
Here at the tip of the spit you can look across the river at the Inn at Spanish Head carved into the cliffs. Look for seals swimming in the river in front of you as well.
As you make your way around the tip to the East Side you will come across alot of seals on the beach. Please keep your distance and do not disturb the seals.
We found this prayer shirne filled with agates and shells. 100 years of bad luck if you steal someones prayer.
Follow the sandy path in front of you through grasses and drift wood. You will find yourself at a parking area and must decide if you want to follow the paved path which takes you past unique homes and lagoons or turn and walk along the beach.