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Thanks to a new charitable trust called Friends of Embark, adults with learning difficulties are honing their carpentry skills making flower and herb planters to sell to the public.
Friends of Embark is based in Burgess Hill and works closely with 'Embark', a company that provides a supported living service for young adults with disabilities, enabling them to live more independently with a care worker on site 24 hours a day.
Friends of Embark was set up last summer and promotes housing opportunities and work experience projects that give young adults with learning difficulties a sense of purpose, self development and a sense of achievement.
The planters that youngsters make are for sale through the Friends of Embark website (www.friendsofembark.org.uk) and, so far, more than £400 has been raised but the trustees would like to develop the initiative further.
Chairman of the trustees, Mike Jennings, said: "The woodwork project is giving young adults with learning difficulties the opportunity to integrate with the wider community and our aim is to provide a more formal work experience over two to four days per week, where they can both make the planters and sell them at a market stall.
"We are very keen to support projects to show that our adults can help support themselves and not just rely on benefits and charity alone."
Mike believes the planter scheme also gives youngsters a sense of the real world where we all have to work in order to benefit ourselves.
The charitable trust has only been running for a short while and is keen to raise its profile in order to reach out to more adults with learning difficulties who often face a difficult future and can feel marginalised and isolated.
At a time of economic uncertainty and cuts in social services, support from the independent and voluntary sector is taking on a new significance and Friends of Embark is helping to fill the provision gap.
The charitable trust has been chosen for the Waitrose Community Matters scheme at Burgess Hill this month. Under the scheme, shoppers can choose one of three charities to support, using green tokens.


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...by Live It Inc. to reduce its debt and improve its bookkeeping operations and human resource support -- a strategic action that not only helped improve its overall sales volume, but very likely determined the fate of the company.
After months of operating on a part-time basis, Live It, Inc., a full service management consulting firm that specializes in strategic planning and program design, will open its doors full-time on May 31, 2006 to serve the Washington DC metropolitan area. Services include operations, finance, human resources management, transition planning, source staffing and risk evaluations for businesses, non-profit organizations and churches that find themselves in crisis. In short, we advance the cause of businesses in transition by optimizing internal processes that increase productivity and maximize efficiency, says L. Michelle Bush, President of Live It, Inc.
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The BLACKCAPS have completed a 27-run victory over West Indies in the first Test of The National Bank Series at Auckland's Eden Park.
Shane Bond inspired a fine comeback victory with five wickets after the tourists were in a strong position on day four.
The visitors began the day 45 runs short of their 291 target with two wickets in hand, but were quickly dismissed to seal victory.
Bradshaw and Taylor put on five in the first five overs of the morning but the elder man, having made an otherwise solid debut at Test level, lasted no longer.
Having scored 10, the left hander was caught at silly point by Fleming off Daniel Vettori.
And Bond took Jerome Taylor (13) to claim five for 69 and seal victory.
Scott Styris was the key figure on day one with an unbeaten 103 and two wickets.
The all-rounder extended a string of excellent performances at Eden Park by helping his side to 275 from a precarious 69 for four.
The tourists were removed for 257 before tea on day two, Chris Martin taking three wickets and Shane Bond and Daniel Vettori emulating Styris' day one haul.
Bond accounted for the dangerous Brian Lara for five while Ramnaresh Sarwan topped the scoring with 63.
On day three, Brendon McCullum made 74 to help the BLACKCAPS to 272, a lead of 290.
The wicketkeeper compiled important half-century partnerships with Daniel Vettori (52) and Shane Bond, who was 18 not out from 81 balls.
The tourists' openers began their run chase well, though, accumulating 148 by mid-afternoon on day four after rain washed out the morning session.
But Shane Bond and Nathan Astle led the counter attack, the paceman claiming four wickets and the all-rounder two as the Kiwis came back to reduce the West Indies to 246 for eight at stumps.
Openers Ganga (95) and Gayle (82) were removed and Bond took Lara first ball as a collapse ensued before play was halted for bad light, with the tourists on 246 for eight.
But the home side quickly removed the tail-enders to complete a fine victory. The BLACKCAPS can seal the series with victory in the second Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve.
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Q I hope you can offer us some advice on what to do with all the leftover sound equipment we have accumulated over the years. There are some very big names like Tandberg, Theta Digital, Luxman, and a few others I know are very expensive. Perhaps most of it is destined for the heap, but I thought I would check to see if you had any other thoughts.
— C.R., Minneapolis
A I've had a lot of questions about this lately. It must be from the spring cleaning season.
You can't put the equipment on Craigslist and say, "make an offer" unless you have a good idea of its value. I was speaking with someone once who bragged about how he got about $10,000 worth of high-end audio equipment from a widow. She advertised it after her husband's death, he went and saw the gear and offered her $200 for it all. She naively accepted. Why this person was proud of his accomplishment and was bragging about it to me, I will never understand! I quickly parted company with this person and made it a point to avoid him in the future.
One good place to check the value of used gear is at audiogon.com, and the completed listings on eBay. This will give you a good idea of where to start if you post your gear on Craigslist. You would be surprised at what sells there. I've bought and sold some pretty esoteric gear from Craigslist over the years, and audiophiles check it frequently. You will get less than you would if you auctioned it on eBay, but you get to deal locally, you don't have to ship, and get cash immediately. This is my preferred way to sell my own surplus gear. You are bound to get a lot of lowball offers. Your best bet is to ignore them.
If you have some good audio stores in your area (and Minneapolis does have quite a few) you may be able to get them to sell it for you on consignment. This will ensure you get a fair value for the gear as the shop will take a percentage, so it behooves them to get the most they can for your old gear.
You can also try vintagehifipgh.com or audioclassics.com and see if they are interested in selling of consigning your old gear.
Don's mailbag is overflowing: Many of you have written to me and are awaiting a reply, and I apologize for the delay. April was quite a month for me, starting with a long trip to Europe and ending with some serious health issues in my family, which, happily were resolved with excellent medical care. I am wading through my mail now and hope to get caught up within a week or two. Thank you for your patience.
Contact Don Lindich at www.soundadviceblog.com and use the "submit question" link on that site.


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If the Jaguars or the Cardinals or any other quarterback-needy team isn't interested in letting Tebow play quarterback, he could always go north of the border.
As recently pointed out by Sportsnet, the Montreal Alouettes hold Tebow's negotiating rights in the CFL. Previously, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats had dibs on Tebow.
Montreal's incumbent starter, 40-year-old Anthony Calvillo, recently decided to return for another season. (But, hey, he needs a backup, right? Or a personal punt protector?)
For more on this story visit: Mike Florio, NBC Sports Pro Football Talk


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Fusing high fashion with wearability, Sol Sana present the women's 'Tyler' pony hair cuff cut out boots. Feminine yet edgy, a pony fur cuff will envelope your ankle before giving way to a cut-out panel and pointed, white leather toe. Set upon a sleek, stiletto heel and secured with a side zip. - K.N.
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Q: IRS moves forward with health insurance formsSource: NACS
On July 24, the IRS released draft forms that employers will use to report on health coverage that they offer to their employees.
According to the IRS, these draft forms are being provided to help stakeholders, including employers, tax professionals and software providers, prepare for these new reporting provisions and to invite comments from them. The IRS says that it anticipates that draft instructions relating to the forms will be posted to IRS.gov in August. Both the forms and instructions will be finalized later this year.


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Hi folks,
On a site of a client I have a group of people. They should be able to edit a Module (News Posts) in the Backend. But nothing else.
Problem is: when they click on "My Profile" (the link in the footer) and the popup appears it has the content of the complete backend.
I solved this by assigning the Site Content Permission and added to my Page.php the canCreate, canEdit and so on handlers to prevent them from doing anything "stupid". Then and only then they are able to edit their own profile.
Is this a bug? Is there a better way?
I'm using SS 2.4.9.
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Yae Niijima (1845-1932) is one of the most unconventional women in Japan's history. Born into a family of artillery experts, Yae spent her childhood working on her marksmanship. In 1868, when the Boshin War started, she joined male soldiers to help protect the Aizu region. She was 22 at the time and armed with her own Spencer repeating rifle.
Baptized into the Christian faith, Yae continued to defy Japanese society's stereotypes of women. Her refusal to be submissive to her husband, Jo, shocked those around her, and she was often criticized for being a "bad wife."
This exhibition is in collaboration with this year's NHK Taiga historical drama focusing on Yae; till May 6.
Edo Tokyo Museum; (03) 3626-9974; 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo; Ryogoku Station, Sobu Line. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Sat. till 7:30 p.m.). ¥1,300. Closed Mon. (except March 25, April 29, May 6). www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/english.


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The inspector general at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has cleared the agency in a 2010 case against Fort Worth-based Range Resources.
In a report released Tuesday, the agency was found to have followed protocol in ordering the natural gas driller to clean up groundwater contamination around two of its wells in Parker Country.
The finding comes more than a year after six Republican U.S. senators, including John Cornyn of Texas, demanded an inquiry into "the science the agency used to justify their emergency order."
The order and its subsequent withdrawal in 2012 drew a firestorm of criticism from the natural gas industry and critics of hydraulic fracturing alike. Some thought the agency had gone too far on flimsy science. Some thought it had backpedaled under political pressure.
The controversy continued Tuesday, as environmentalists both praised and vilified the beleaguered agency.
"The EPA's internal watchdog has confirmed that the EPA was justified in stepping in to protect residents who were and still are in imminent danger," Sharon Wilson, an organizer with the group Earthworks, said in a statement. "Now we need an investigation as to whether political corruption caused EPA to withdraw that protection."
Range Resources did not respond to a request for comment. Cornyn's office did not respond either.
The fight began in August 2010 when Parker County resident Steve Lipsky filed a complaint with the EPA that his water well was contaminated with natural gas.
Lipsky would later find fame in the controversial documentary about hydraulic fracturing called Gasland.
The EPA tested the water and found high levels of methane and benzene. The agency's scientists concluded the chemical profile along with the timing of the contamination indicated it had come from Range's nearby hydraulic fracturing operations.
The inspector general's report found that evidence was "sufficient."
But Range, along with the Texas Railroad Commission, disagreed. They argued the gas had entered the aquifer naturally, something known to occur in areas with large deposits of natural gas.
The EPA went ahead anyway. It ordered Range to develop a cleanup plan and provide clean drinking water to affected residents.
When the company refused, a long legal fight began until the EPA ultimately withdrew the order last year.
Al Armendariz, the former EPA administrator for Region 6 who approved the order, resigned last year over controversy around an unconnected statement that he would "crucify" companies that broke environmental law.
In an interview Tuesday, he called the inspector general's report a vindication." But Armendariz, who now works for the Sierra Club, declined to address criticism that he had buckled under political pressure.
"I don't want to add anything else to what it is in the report," he said. "I think that's a fair summary of the reasons we withdrew the order."
The report states high legal costs and the belief the contamination was no longer a threat to residents were behind the EPA's decision. Also, Range Resources agreed to participate in a long-term study of the environmental effects of hydraulic fracturing.
The inspector general's office found no violation of policy in the decision. But the office did question the use of environmental data provided by Range when the EPA had not approved the methods by which it was gathered.
"The overall risk faced by current and future area residents has not been determined. We believe that the EPA needs to implement cost-effective steps to better gauge the risk," the report concludes.
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Clinical Trial NCI 12Q03
- Title
- Improving Quality of Life among Hispanic/Latino Breast, Colorectal & Prostate Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Control Trial of Patient Navigators Using the LIVESTRONG Cancer Navigation Services Program
- Principal Investigator
- Frank Penedo
- Details
- Status: CLOSED
- Study Type: Supportive Care, QOL
- Protocol No:.NCI 12Q03
- Purpose
- The purpose of this study is to compare patient navigation with or without the addition of LIVESTRONG navigation services.
- Overview
- One of the main objectives of this study is to learn about stress and quality of life of patients while providing them with navigation services. The patient navigator will be accessible to assist with cancer treatment follow-up related needs. The patient navigator may provide assistance with any of the following services: guidance through the health care system; assistance in obtaining resources that may offer financial help; direction to healthcare services for further diagnosis and treatment; identification of local resources and support; keeping track of appointments and help in getting to them; assistance in communicating with doctors and/or nurses; providing additional health care information; and translation/interpretation as needed.
- Eligibility
Some of the eligibility criteria include:
- Participants must be men and women, age 18 or older.
- Participants must have completed treatment within the past 15 months for breast, colorectal or prostate cancer.
- Participants cannot have metastatic cancer (cancer that has spread beyond the original location of the disease).
- Participants must be Hispanic/Latino
- Description of Treatment
- Participants in this study will be placed by random assignment (by chance - like flipping a coin) into one of two groups. In one group, the patient navigator will assist participants with their health related needs by calling them on a weekly basis for a period of three months and on a monthly basis thereafter the remainder of the study. This group will also be provided additional assistance in using the Lance Armstrong Foundation's LIVESTRONG Cancer Navigation Services. The other group will receive patient navigation services as needed (up to six phone calls) in order to seek out information on issues relating to their cancer (diagnosis, treatment, etc.) or any available community services.
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No rain: Eugene off to driest start in history
EUGENE, Ore. - Pat Konrady took his motor boat out on Fern Ridge Reservoir on Monday.
"I think we need more rain he said,"
Eugene in 2013 is off to the driest start in recorded history.
Only 5.09 inches of rain fell in January, February and March combined, the least moist start to a year since recordkeeping started in 1892.
Normal rainfall for the same period is 17.29 inches. The previous record of 5.67 inches of rain was set in 2001.
For sail boaters at Fern Ridge Reservoir, the record-dry start to the year has delayed the start of sailing season. The water doesn't reach boat ramps, and docks are on dry land instead of floating.
According to one estimate, the water is as much as 7 feet below where it should be this time of year. The water in the reservoir is barely a foot and half deep in spots.
"The bathroom's ready, the gates are open. Grass is clean. we're ready to take people into the parks for the marina," said David Stockdale with Lane County Parks, "but there's not really water in the lake."
Winter didn't produce the rain that normally fills the reservoir.
"In January, February, March, we just didn't have any of those really big heavy rains - 2 inches a day, an inch a day, for a week," said Scott Coleman, who runs a sailboat company.
Dry, dry, dry
Three of the 5 driest years on record have come since 2001. Only 6.5 inches fell in 2005, the 4th driest start to a year.
The "rain year" - which started last October - got off to a normal start before the rain stopped. Since October 1, 24.43 inches of rain have fallen; the long term average for the first 6 months of the rain year is 36.09 inches.
The National Weather Service said mountain snowpack remains about average despite the dry spell in the inland valleys.
Other Oregon locations setting record-dry starts to the year include downtown Portland, where only 6.99 inches of rain fell; Salem, with 5.26 inches; and McMinnville, with only 4.6 inches of rain.


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Function Generator Jul 10, 2009 … The simple Function generator two waveform, It produces triangle and square waves from 1Hz up to 1MHz. The Amplitude, offset and duty cycle …
Single supply Function Generator by TLC271 The circuit has both square-wave and triangle-wave output. The left section is similar in function to a comparator circuit that uses positive feedback for hysteresis….
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Summary of the June 12 Board of Education
The Board of Education recognized students for earning awards in Special Olympics, Science Olympiad, Social Studies Olympiad, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), SkillsUSA and Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA).
Superintendent's Update
Dr. Christine Johns updated the Board of Education on graduation ceremonies and end of the school year activities.
Budget Adoption
The Board of Education adopted a 2017-2018 budget. More information on the budget is available at this link: http://www.uticak12.org/budget. A resolution was also approved to borrow funds in anticipation of school aid scheduled to be received in October. The Board also adopted a regularly scheduled amendment to the 2016-2017 budget.
A resolution was adopted for participating in Michigan High School Athletic Association
Policy Revision
Policy 4310 - Compensation for Non-Affiliated Employees - was adopted.
First Readings - Policy Revisions
The following policy revisions were introduced as a first reading: Policy 4135 - Business and Travel Expenses; Policy 5530 - Wellness; Policy 5570 Food Service Meal Charging; and Policy 9300 - Board of Education Reimbursement.
Administrative Appointments
Administrative appointments approved by the Board. Appointments include: John Graham as senior executive administrator of facilities and technology; Melissa Labadie as elementary principal, Jeanne Poleski as elementary principal and Jerome Hoppe as supervisor of auxiliary services.
Holiday Dates
Specific dates for holidays were approved for the purpose of employment and operating schedules.
Contracts Awarded
The following contracts were approved: Rubbish Removal, Property/Casualty Insurance, Student Accident Insurance, Milk Products, Food Service Products, Food Service Produce, Food Service Equipment, Technology Purchase, Mechanical Unit Replacements - Instructional Resource Center, Bioler Tratment, Centrex/Pots Lines, Software Support Services, Staffing Services and Special Services Assessment Materials.
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I'm not referring to radical layouts or zany embellishments. Rather, have you considered broadening your creative horizons by attending a scrapbooking trade show?
I recently received an email listing a number of scrapbook trade shows that will be offered in my neck of the woods this summer. These organized events are incredible places to network, especially for individuals who currently have or are thinking of running a scrapbook business.
Interestingly, most scrappers don't realize that not all trade shows shun the general public. Granted, most require you to be a registered member of the trade organization or have a valid business license; however, in some cases you can gain entry by simply blogging about scrapbooking, entering contests or obtaining an invitation from a scrapbook shop owner or trade publication.
Highlights of scrapbook trade shows include:
*Being the first to view and experiment with the latest scrapbooking merchandise
*Learning about industry trends
*Attending seminars and workshops featuring the nation's top scrapbooking gurus
*Networking with fellow scrapbooking fans
*Scoring free products
*Obtaining an assortment of catalogs, brochures, flyers, and product order forms
Craft and Hobby Association runs one of the most popular trade shows. It typically gathers more than 5,000 exhibitors under the same roof and offers a slew of product seminars, workshops and demos during the course of a weekend. The sheer magnitude of this trade show makes it a bit daunting for first-time visitors. However, if you plan carefully, you can make the most of your time there. Just remember to wear comfortable shoes as you will be covering a lot of ground. Also, bring along a pen and paper to take notes, as well as a bottle of water to keep hydrated while on your feet. If you have business cards, bring twice as many as you think you'll need. Finally, bring along preprinted address labels so you don't have to repeatedly write down your contact information when entering raffles or adding your name to mailing lists.
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noun, plural: chroaxies
(physiology) The shortest period of time required to produce an effective electrical stimulation such that the stimulus strength is twice the rheobase
Chronaxie is one of the points that can be defined through the strength-duration curve (the other is rheobase). Determining chronaxie is essential, for example in the medical field where it is applied in electromyography, a technique used to diagnose neuropathy, myopathy, and neuromuscular junction diseases. For instance, the chronaxie value provides information regarding the electrical activity of the diseased skeletal muscle.
Word origin: Greek khronos (time)
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3 bedroom house for saleEvolution At Gracemount, Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh
Fixed Price £168,500
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Vegas shoots 66, maintains lead in third round at WichitaRookie Jhonattan Vegas has led after all three rounds so far at the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open.August 08, 2009
Kin Lo, PGA TOUR Staff
WICHITA, Kan. -- Jhonattan Vegas has held a share of the lead three times in his rookie season -- all of them at the 2009 Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open.
Vegas continued his dominating performance with a 5-under 66 in the third round to get to 16-under-par and has a two-stroke advantage over Chad Collins at 14-under. Blake Adams and Dave Schultz are tied for third at 11-under.
After starting the day with a birdie and an eagle on Nos. 1 and 2, Vegas was sailing through the front nine with a four-stroke lead over Justin Hicks until he pulled his tee shot left into the water on the par-3 eighth.
"You're going to hit bad shots, especially in this kind of wind," he remarked about the miscue. "The one on eight it was a totally horrible shot. I just kept telling myself that kind of stuff is going to happen. You've just got to keep making birdies and thinking positive."
He gave up two strokes with a double-bogey on the hole, but quickly got one back with a birdie on No. 11. Hicks, paired with Vegas, had not had a bogey through 24 holes before making four in a row on Nos. 7 through 11 and falling off the pace.
Playing in the second-to-last group, Collins started the day two shots behind Vegas at 9-under par. He briefly pulled into a tie for the lead at 13-under with a birdie on the 14th -- unbeknownst to him.
"I didn't look at the scoreboard once today," he said.
Vegas was quick to take back the lead with three birdies in a row on the 14th, 15th and 16th. He wanted one more on the par-5 18th, a hole he had birdied in both the first and second rounds. But his 3-iron second shot from 220 yards flew the green, his third rolled onto the front fringe and he got up-and-down for par.
"I really wanted a birdie on that last hole, but I'll take the par for sure," he said. By the time Vegas reached the 18th hole, winds were blowing as hard as they had all day.
Collins and Adams were the only two players without a bogey in the round -- quite an accomplishment in 100-degree heat with winds gusting up to 37 mph. If Vegas holds on to win, he could move from 81st to as high as 13th on the money list. "The 25" leading money-winners at the end of the season earn their 2010 PGA TOUR card. The 24-year-old Argentinean has not finished higher than tied for 13th in 10 events of his rookie season on the Nationwide Tour.
Collins, 30, is playing his fourth full season on the Nationwide Tour. The Cloverdale, Ind. native finished 23rd on the money list in 2007 and earned a promotion to the PGA TOUR in 2008. After finishing 174th in earnings that year, he returned to the Nationwide Tour in 2009.
"I love playing out here, but am definitely looking forward to getting back to the PGA TOUR," he said. "If I do what I did today hopefully it's good enough -- a carbon copy of today's round would be great."
Currently 53rd in Nationwide Tour earnings, Collins could get to 12th with a win on Sunday.
Another hot and blustery day is expected for the fourth round on Sunday. Play begins at 8:15 a.m. with groups of two going off the first tee in nine-minute intervals. The final group of Vegas and Collins will tee off at 12:55 p.m.
• Vegas has played the 563-yard par-5 second hole to 5-under par through three rounds. He has gone eagle, birdie, eagle in Rounds 1, 2 and 3. He went birdie-eagle on the first and second holes in both the first and third rounds.
• Vegas, Collins and Brandon Brown shot the low rounds of the day with 5-under-par 66s. Brown was the biggest mover on moving day, leaping 37 spots up the leaderboard from tied for 46th to tied for ninth.
• There was only one hole on the course with no birdies in the third round, the 197-yard par-3 12th. A tricky front hole location led to the highest scoring average on the hole since the event moved to Crestview Country Club in 2001.
• Dave Schultz, currently tied for third at 11 under, is the son of MSNBC talk show host Ed Schultz.
• On Saturday and Sunday, Walt's Great American Sports Bar & Grill provides free cheeseburgers and fries greenside at No. 17 whenever there's a birdie -- of which there were 7 in the third round.
Front Back Total Round 1 35.32 34.81 70.13 Round 2 35.66 35.92 71.58 Round 3 35.57 35.07 70.63 Cumulative 35.50 35.32 70.82
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"Ever since then I've been in practice like 'Hey let's be the best 1-2 punch,'" Smith said. "We just work together. I know what she does and when she knows where I'm at on the court."
Smith and Young both scored 17 points, but traded halves with each other on carrying the load for fifth-ranked Concordia (18-3). Young scored 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting in the first half to propel the Cadets to a commanding 31-13 halftime lead.
The second half was Smith's turn to dominate, scoring 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting as Concordia upped the advantage to as many as 26.
The duo combined to shoot 16-of-23 from the field, including a first half three-pointer from Smith.
"We're a two-man game basically," Young said. "When we're both playing good, it's basically a dynamic duo."
The two storied programs entered with sectional streaks on the line. Bishop Luers (16-5) had won 14 straight sectional games and six titles since 2007. Concordia had won 11 consecutive sectional games and four sectional championships.
The Knights took a quick 4-0 advantage to start the game, but Concordia responded with a 12-0 run and never surrendered the lead, ending the Knights' sectional run.
"I knew it'd be a tough game," Bishop Luers coach Denny Renier said. "I never believed we'd get down like we did. It happened, but I just asked the kids to keep fighting."
The Knights hit a barrage of threes in the final 1:30 of regulation to cut the lead to single digits in the final seconds.
Senior Erin Butler drained four triples in the second half and finished with 14 points. Sophomore Emma Wolfe added 15 points for the Knights.
Concordia coach David Miller said his team's fatigue late in the game allowed Bishop Luers to get open and make the threes.
"There was a little bit of fatigue, but they're dangerous," Miller said. "There (are) three or four of them that can shoot the three. If they get a little bit of space and get hot, they'll go on a streak."
But Concordia's offensive scheme was too much for Bishop Luers in the end as Young and Smith helped earn a third win this season over their SAC rival.
"They've got such quickness and we talked about how we wanted to attack off the dribble," Miller said. "That was big for us."
Concordia advances to the semifinal against Bishop Dwenger, which beat New Haven 52-48 in the second game of the evening.
The schools will face off Friday in the second game at Garrett. The first will pit Leo (17-4) against Garrett (21-0) at 6 p.m.


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During the last months of the year, Germany is extra popular because of its Christmas markets. The German Christmas-atmosphere is different from most other countries in the world. The German people simply love Christmas and this can be observed on the streets, in the shopping-centers and even around touristic attractions. One of the greatest things you can visit in November/December are the christmas-markets. Also in the city of Berlin you can visit many great christmas-markets and most of them already start in the end of November.
Update: Terroristic Attack 19.12.2016
On Monday the 19th of December, there was an attack on the Christmas Market at the Gedächtniskirche (number 5 in this list). We are very shocked and sad about all that happened. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Almost all Christmas markets have been closed for a couple of days but were opened again on the 21st of December. The people in Berlin clearly want to make a stand again Terrorism and are visiting the Christmas markets to show that their way of living will not be influenced by attacks like this. Extra precautions have been taken to make the Christmas markets more safe.
Christmas Markets all over Berlin
Because there are almost hundred different Christmas markets in and around Berlin, it might be helpful to do some research before you decide which market you want to visit. It can help to know a bit more about the opening-hours, available specialities and which kind of activities the markets have to offer. We have good news: The list below should help you out if you want to know more about the best Christmas Markets in Berlin. The Christmas markets are spread out all over the city and every one of them has its own benefits. After reading this article it should be a lot easier to decide which one fits best to your preferences.
Below my five favorite christmas markets in Berlin can be found. Suggestions are always welcome, leave a comment or send me a mail and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
1. Weihnachtszauber at the Gendarmenmarkt
Popular attractions like Brandenburger Tor and Reichstag attract millions of tourists throughout the year. But during the months November and December these highlights have to share a part of their fame with Christmas markets like the Weihnachtszauber at the Gendarmenmarkt. Every year more than 600.000 people visit this Christmas market in Berlin-Mitte. The market is located in front of the Konzerthaus on the Gendarmenmarkt and can be reached by foot from several stations like Stadtmitte and Französische Straße.
Unique products
The Weihnachtszauber am Gendarmenmarkt is especially popular for its unique handmade-products. All kinds of manufacturers come from all over the world to show their talent on this market in the middle of Berlin. You can visit this Christmas market for products like origami, ivory and also many different sorts of art. Furthermore, there are many special delicacies to be found: A cup of white chocolate-milk, a bite of a fried apple or special cheeses from different parts of the world are just some examples. A great thing is that most of the stalls will allow you to try for free so it is great to walk around and enjoy all the special products.
The best Christmas market in Berlin
In my opinion the Weihnachtszauber at the Gendarmenmarkt is the best Christmas market in Berlin. This is partly because of its great location: The market is located between three impressive buildings: The Deutsche Dom, the Konzerthaus and the Franzozische Friedrichstadtkirche. It is not without reason that the Weihnachtszauber has been called the Mercedes S-Klasse of the markets after it was compared to the other Christmas markets (quote from the Berliner Zeitung). Besides the location this market offers a cosy atmosphere with a gigantic Christmas tree, tasty products and daily live-plays to give the audience the real Christmas feeling.
Although some other Christmas markets in Berlin are for free, the Weihnachtszauber costs 1 Euro entrance. But this is a very small investment if you want to enjoy one of the real Berliner Christmas markets. And if you really do not want to pay entrance: During weekdays entrance is for free until 14.00 (except from 24,25,26 and 31 December). By the way: Dogs are not allowed on this christmas market.
As mentioned, the Weihnachtszauber is located in the middle of Berlin. It is quite easy to reach this market, the closest stations are Stadtmitte and Französische Straße but you can also decide to have a walk from station Friedrichstrasse. The shopping street near Friedrichsstrasse is also decorated with lights, so it will be a pleasant walk.
Interesting addition: There is also a New Years Eve Celebration at the Gendarmenmarkt. The entrance for that is 12€ and it will take from 7 pm till 1 am (obviously starting on the 31st of December).
Extra tip: This christmas market also offers a special New Years Eve party. If you want to read more about this, you can read the full article about the New Years Eve parties in Berlin.
Name: Weihnachtszauber (Gendarmenmarkt)
Address: Leipziger Strasse 65
Entrance: 1 Euro (Working days till 14.00 = free entrance)
Public Transport: station Stadtmitte/Hausvogteiplatz or Friedrichstrasse (S-Bahn)
Dates: 21 november till 31 december 2016 (also open on 24,25,26 December)
Opening-times: Every day from 11.00 till 22.00 (24 & 31 December only till 6pm)
Website: www.gendarmenmarktberlin.de
2. Berliner Weihnachtszeit at Roten Rathaus
Alexanderplatz is often referred to as the central meeting point in Berlin. Every day more than 300.000 people visit the square and another 500.000 travel use its train and subway-station during that same time-period. But in December there is an additional reason to visit Alexanderplatz: There are three christmas-markets within walking-distance. On the square of Alexanderplatz itself you can already enjoy some music, Glühwein, stalls and food but it really gets exciting once you walk about 400 meters in the direction of the Fernsehturm. This is where you can find another christmas-market in front of the Roten Rathaus. The market is called Berliner Weihnachtszeit and it will not be hard to spot this christmas market because you just have to look for its massive Ferris wheel (50 meters high).
The Berliner Weihnachtszeit is one of the most famous and also oldest Christmas markets in Berlin and attracts many visitors throughout the winter. The different stalls at this market are decorated in the style of the early 1900s, which gives the market a very unique and special look.
Ice Skating
Besides the gigantic Ferris wheel and the unique stalls, the Berliner Weihnachtszeit also offers a large iceskating-ring. With a total surface of 600 square meter, this is the largest of its kind in Berlin. You can enter the ice for free but you will have to pay 4 euro if you want to rent skates. This Christmas market in the center of Berlin has a lot to offer for both the young and old.
As mentioned above, the Berliner Weihnachtszeit is also a very popular Christmas markets for children. Besides the Ferris wheel there is small farm with some friendly animals which children can ride and feed. If you are planning to visit this market with children, make sure you check the website below because a real Santaclaus visits this Christmas market several times a day and obviously this is a highlight for many children (Last year his visits were scheduled at 16.30, 18.30 and 20.30).
Name: Berliner Weihnachtszeit
Address: Spandauer Straße/Jüdenstraße
Entrance: Free
Public transport: U or S-Bahn to station Alexanderplatz
Dates: 21 November till 29 December 2016 (closed on the 24th but open on 25 & 26 December)
Opening-times: 12.00 – 22.00 (during weekends 11.00-22.00)
Website: www.berlinerweihnachtszeit.de
3. Wintertraum am Alexa (incl. fair)
Not very far from the Berliner Weihnachtszeit, on the other side of Alexanderplatz, you can find a Christmas market called Wintertraum am Alexa. Between shopping center Alexa and station Jannowitzbrucke you will not have a hard time to spot this market, which is definitely the most modern Christmas market in Berlin. A large Ferris wheel, a rollercoaster, spinning attractions and bumper cars: Wintertraum am Alexa offers it all.
Mix of tradition and excitement
Besides the attractions, you can also find the traditional stalls with food, Glühwein and other German delicacies at the Wintertraum-market. In the typical, small, wooden huts you can recover from a bumpy ride in rollercoaster the "Wilde Maus" or a freefall from the "Voodoo Jumper". It is not without reason that the Wintertraum is a very popular Christmas market in Berlin for teenagers.
Coca Cola Truck
The last couple of years, just before Christmas, you could also spot the famous Coca Cola Truck at the Wintertraum am Alexa. The massive truck, which is known from the Coca Cola commercials around Christmas, was parked on the surface of the Weihnachtstraum and attracted a lot of visitors. It is not completely sure that the Truck will be presented in 2016 again, but we will try to update this article as soon as get more information.
Name: Wintertraum
Address: Alexanderstraße
Entrance: Free
Public Transport: U or S-Bahn station Jannowitzbrucke/Alexanderplatz
Dates: 21 november till 23 december 2016
Opening-times: 14.00 – 22.00
(during weekends 12.00 – 22.00)
Website: www.blume-service.de
4. Winterwelt am Potsdamer Platz
Another great location, which cannot be ignored in a list of Christmas markets in Berlin, is Potsdamer Platz. This Christmas market is often referred to as the Winterwelt and is located directly between the immense buildings of Potsdamer Platz. Every year an incredible amount of 2,5 million people visit the Winterwelt Christmas market in Berlin.
Einstockschießen and Luge
One of the reason many people visit Winterwelt is the giant rodelbahn. After buying a tickets (1,50€) you can slide down a large snowy mountain sitting on a tire. It might sound like something which is not possible in the middle of the Berlin, but if you go there you will be able to see it with your own eyes. Besides this, the Winterwelt-market is also known for some other activities: You can go iceskating or play a game called Eisstockschießen. This last thing can best be explained as a game which is a mix between bowling and curling. Even for Berlin this is quite an unique activity and that is why many people want to give it a try. Eisstockschießen costs between 20 and 30 euro per hour (depending on the time). More information can be found on the website below.
The Winterwelt am Potsdamer Platz is the only Christmas market in Berlin which is already open in the beginning of November. Besides that it will stay open till the 1st of January 2017 so it is open for almost two months. So if you love Christmas and already want to get in the right mood in November: The Winterwelt might be just the place for you. Enjoy the stalls, the different activities and live-music during the weekend.
Name: Winterwelt am Potsdamer Platz
Address: Potsdamer Platz
Entrance: Free
Public Transport: U-bahn (U2) en S-Bahn (S1, S2) to station Potsdamer Platz
Dates: 4 November 2016 till 1 January 2017 (open during christmas)
Opening-times: 10.00 – 22.00 (24 December only till 14.00)
Website : www.potsdamerplatz.de/entertainment-kultur/events/winterwelt/
5. Weihnachtsmarkt am Gedachtniskirche
Also in the west of Berlin you can find some good Christmas markets. Compared to the other markets in this list, the Weihnachtsmarkt am Gedächtniskirche is a bit further away from the center of Berlin, but this does not mean that the market is hard to reach. Besides that you can combine this christmas market with many other activities which makes it worth the small trip: The Gedächtniskirche is an attraction with a very rich history and also Kurfurstendamm is nearby so why not combine this Christmas market with an afternoon of shopping.
The Weihnachtsmarkt am Gedächtniskirche will be organized for the 33rd time this year. Last year around 175 stalls could be found between station Zoologischer Garten and the Gedächtniskirche and most of them are quite unique and have versatile products. Things like Christmas decorations, toys, presents and handmade art can all be bought here. Also for different kind of food and drinks you came to the right place, a nice Glühwein or some fried mushrooms taste delicious after a tough day of shopping!
Name: Weihnachtsmarkt am Gedachtniskirche
Address: Kantstraße
Entrance: Free
Public Transport: U or S-Bahn to station Zoologischer Garten
Dates: 21 November 2016 till 1 January 2017 (open during christmas but different opening-hours)
Opening-times: 11.00 – 21.00 (Friday and Saturday: 11.00 – 22.00)
Website: No Official Website
Summary: Christmas Markets in Berlin
Altogether we can conclude that everybody should be able to find a suitable Christmas market in Berlin. If you are looking for excitement you probably like to visit the "theme park" at Alexa and when you love iceskating it is a good idea to go to the christmas market at Roten Rathaus. On the other hand, if you want to combine the market with a nice afternoon of shopping it might be better to visit Potsdammer Platz or Kurfurstendamm. Then, last but not least, if you want the real traditional Christmas market at a gorgeous location: Visit my favourite Christmas market in Berlin: the Weihnachtszauber am Gendarmenmarkt.
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Iniesta planning long-term Barca stay
Andres Iniesta has revealed he plans to play for Barcelona until he feels he would "cheat the club" by taking the pitch for the Blaugrana.
Iniesta's current contract with Barca expires in June 2015, but the midfielder has hinted he may stay longer if his form allows him to.
"Leaving doesn't even cross my mind right now because I'm in the best place I could ever be," Iniesta told FIFA.com. "That said, it'll be my performances that decide how long I carry on.
"The day that I don't feel I can give 100 per cent [I'll stop], because I wouldn't want to cheat the club."
With Barcelona currently clear atop the La Liga standings, Iniesta is confident his side can reclaim the domestic title, and push for Champions League glory.
"In 2012 we were right on the verge of where we needed to be to win things, but we just fell a little short," he explained. "This year we'll use that as an incentive to fight for every trophy once more.
"At Barca, we're always expected to fight for every title and that's what we did. And we've gone all the way in other years, even though we fell short last time."
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NEW PORT RICHEY — Pasco Clerk of the Court Jed Pittman said he doesn't spend much time at his office, doesn't know how many hours he works, seldom visits the county seat in Dade City and made his staff take on some of the duties he used to do himself.
And he makes no apologies for his work habits.
In fact, Pittman boasted that he's still pretty good at his $136,576 a year job:
"I haven't had any complaints from the public."
The clerk is entrusted with Pasco's most important records. For 32 years voters have kept him in office.
But he hasn't exactly kept office hours.
For the past two years, Joseph Edward Pittman has kept, shall we say, a nontraditional work schedule.
At age 66, he blames it on age, weight, illness and injury. His body is failing him, Pittman said, but his mind is not.
Even nearing the end of his eighth and last term, he said he won't retire early. He said he can still do the job.
Pittman said he can still run a $28-million operation with six offices and 385 employees, even on the days when he can't even walk.
"There's nothing wrong with my head," he said. "… I'm still the clerk, I'm still running the clerk's office and I think I'm doing a pretty good job for the people of Pasco County.
"I hope they appreciate it."
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A recent report by WTSP-Ch. 10 criticized Pittman's work schedule and the fact that for nine years he's drawn a pension check on top of his salary.
To be sure, Pittman criticized that report and its assertions.
He is among more than 200 elected officials in Florida taking advantage of a state law allowing them to "double dip" — to draw retirement benefits but remain on the job.
But Pasco County Commissioners Ann Hildebrand and Pat Mulieri are doing the same thing, too.
Pittman once got $362,687 in deferred compensation and now gets another $6,242 a month — on top of his salary.
The TV station also said an unnamed employee told them that the clerk just "pops in and pops out."
So Pittman agreed to meet with the St. Petersburg Times on Thursday to discuss his work habits.
It did not begin well.
His motorized scooter had a flat tire. Pittman limped the 50 feet from his county-owned Chevrolet Suburban to his office door.
Then Pittman asked a Times photographer to leave. He did not want to be photographed for this story.
"It's my office," he said.
Then he was asked about his medical condition.
"Ever heard of the HIPAA act?" he said.
That's the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It's a federal law that protects private medical information.
But Pittman soon relented.
Physical limitations
He started with the knees.
Pittman said his health was already in decline two years ago when he stepped in a hole and hurt his knees in the West Pasco Judicial Center parking lot.
He tore the meniscus, or cartilage, in both knees. They've never been fixed.
"The pain is very excruciating when I try to walk," he said. "Getting up from this table will not be fun."
He has diabetes. Already heavy, he's gained even more weight.
He said he has other medical problems. They prevent him from taking anything stronger than Tylenol, and they make surgery risky.
That's why his knees can't be fixed, why he can't exercise and why he can't lose weight.
He lives in pain. He has trouble breathing. He can walk, but barely. He has fallen several times. He's only as mobile as his motorized scooter will let him be.
"There are days when I just can't be here," Pittman said. "I can't walk. I can't get around my own house."
He's basically "handicapped," Pittman said.
"I consider myself to be a physically challenged person," he said. "I'm crippled."
Abbreviated hours
So began his nontraditional schedule. It wasn't a plan of any kind. It just sort of evolved over time.
"I was very frank with my staff," he said. "… I told them and said, 'Look, I'm a cripple. You're going to have to help me out here a little bit.' "
His subordinates have taken on more of his meetings, Pittman said. He cut his travel to professional and legislative functions. He often communicates with his staff by phone.
"It gets to the point where I have days that I cannot get up, I just cannot work," he said. "On those days I get to use Mr. Bell's invention."
Pittman uses videoconferencing to talk to satellite offices. He said he doesn't get out to Dade City much.
"As far as I know he makes all the significant decisions in the office," said the attorney for the clerk of the court, Dennis Alfonso. "He's the one who makes all the final decisions."
Pittman said he has no idea what his work schedule will be until he wakes up that morning:
"I know when I can't walk, when I go to get up and the pain shoots up my legs and I'm holding the corner of my bed so I don't fall down."
But he said that's no reason to leave office early:
"It's not something I need to retire about. I am doing my job. I haven't had any complaints from anybody, no 'You're doing a terrible job, Jed, you need to change.' "
No need to unbuckle
Then there's the mobile office.
Several of Pasco's constitutional officers drive taxpayer-bought vehicles. Last year Pittman asked the County Commission to let him get rid of his 2005 Suburban so he could buy a new one. It didn't provide the back support he needed, he said. So the commission let him get a new one at a cost of more than $30,000.
Pittman looked out a window of the conference room Thursday, pointed at a Mini Cooper parked across from the new Suburban and laughed. He can't fit in a sedan or anything smaller.
"I wanted a good, safe car," he said. "And I am a fat guy"
He acknowledged that he regularly conducts business from inside the sport utility vehicle. He said it's a habit from long ago: He used to let auditors take over his office while he worked from his car.
He'll park in his reserved spot at the New Port Richey courthouse and have his work brought out to him. He'll even have meetings inside the Suburban.
"If I can't walk into the office," he said, "I park out here. I can sign my documents. I can talk to my staff. I can make my calls."
Pittman could not say how much work time he spends in the vehicle. He said his work hours are split into even thirds between home, office and SUV.
"Do I want to stay in that car out there?" Pittman said. "Heck no, I want to be in my office.
"You can't get a lot of people in those cars. It's not that comfortable."
No apologies
So how many hours does Pittman work?
"I don't know," Pittman told a Times reporter. "Do you track yours?"
Pittman said he doesn't keep track. But he said his is not a 40-hour-a-week job, either. He and his top staff are on call 24-7.
State law, according to Pittman, says the chief judge can replace the clerk of the court after an unexplained absence of 60 days. But Pittman said he works every day — he just can't say for how long.
"The clerk is paid daily," he said. "That's all I have to say."
He also said he hasn't taken a vacation in 12 years.
But are there any shortcomings from all these unusual work arrangements?
"I've seen none," Pittman said.
He said his access to the public hasn't been curtailed, either:
"If you want to see me, make an appointment."
Jamal Thalji can be reached at email@example.com or (727) 869-6236.


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bombs hard (which it very well might) that would actually make him less marketable than Routh. Because a huge budget movie with his face and name front and centered failed. Not to mention, they're going to make it known their movie has the new Superman.
Immortals may do poorly or it could be a success. It's not a huge budget movie. It has a budget of $115 million with a November release date.
I doubt the MOS interviews he's done so far is part of his job this early on. Things like sporting the S-curl at Comic-con, which I think was all his idea, is what I mean about being willing. No one has to pay him to do that sort of fan-service, like take pictures on-set and sign stuff for fans. He has that leading man quality and openness that the media will eat up.
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IT IS a lesson of the past five years that benchmarks in unregulated markets can fall victim to the incentives they create. Subprime mortgages bundled into securities often won high scores from ratings agencies that stood to profit in a busy market. The London Interbank Offered Rate, LIBOR, was sometimes underestimated by banks which were cast in a healthier light by lower interest rates. Has something similar been going on in energy?
That is the suspicion after a series of raids on May 14th by the European Commission's competition authorities. The commission declared that it feared oil companies had "colluded" to distort benchmark prices for crude, oil products and biofuels. Royal Dutch Shell, BP, Norway's Statoil and Italy's ENI (which was not raided) all said that they were co-operating with the commission. The competition authorities also called on the London offices of Platts, a subsidiary of McGraw Hill, an American publisher and business-information firm, which sets reference prices for these commodities.


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Pilot Study: Combined Molecular Breast Imaging/Ultrasound System for Diagnostic Evaluation of MBI-detected Lesions (MBI/US)
This study has been completed.
Mayo Clinic
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Michael O'Connor, Mayo Clinic
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: March 1, 2013
Last updated: August 28, 2017
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A combined molecular breast imaging / ultrasound system will enable coregistration of a functional abnormality seen on Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) with the corresponding anatomical abnormality seen on ultrasound.
|Breast Cancer
|Procedure: Molecular Breast Imaging
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
|Official Title:
|Pilot Study: Combined Molecular Breast Imaging/Ultrasound System for Diagnostic Evaluation of MBI-detected Lesions
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: breast cancer
MedlinePlus related topics: Diagnostic ImagingU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Michael O'Connor, Mayo Clinic:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- To evaluate the potential benefits of co-registered MBI and ultrasonic information relative to independent acquisition of each modality. [ Time Frame: 1 year ]Presence / absence of correlation between lesion seen on ultrasound and lesion seen on MBI.
|Actual Study Start Date:
|September 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|June 1, 2017
|Primary Completion Date:
|May 31, 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Women with lesion on MBI
Women with lesion on MBI
Procedure: Molecular Breast Imaging
Molecular breast Imaging is a new nuclear medicine technique for imaging the breast. It uses small filed of view semiconductor-based gamma cameras that use Cadmium Zinc Telluride detectors. These have superior spatial and energy resolution to conventional sodium iodide detectors.
Other Name: MBI
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|40 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
The pilot study will comprise 12 women age 40 and older who have at least one of the following inclusion criteria:
- Have a finding of a mass lesion on mammography or breast MRI (BIRADS 0, 4 or 5) that is >0.5 cm and < 2 cm in size and has had or will have additional workup with focused ultrasound.
- Have a finding of a mass lesion on ultrasound (BIRADS 0, 4 or 5) that is > 0.5 cm and < 2 cm in size.
- Have a positive finding on MBI that is < 2 cm in size and requires additional diagnostic workup with focused ultrasound.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Are unable to understand and sign the consent form
- Are pregnant or lactating
- Are physically unable to sit upright and still for 40 minutes
- Have undergone bilateral mastectomy
- Are not scheduled to undergo conventional ultrasound
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Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01806558
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01806558
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Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli
Standing on the foot of magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli (almost as old as Mehrangarh Fort) is an authentic heritage haveli, lovingly resorted, to serve as a comfortable oasis for present day travelers in their quest for the charms of Rajasthan. This magnificent sandstone building with its imposing but delicately carved exterior and simple yet comfortable interiors is a genuine heritage edifice in a sylvan setting, stands as an oasis of hospitality, pageantry and Marwari charm. Now converted into a Heritage Hotel, Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli opens doorway to a unique experience of the Marwar region by bringing back to life the grandeur of the old days. Overlooking the seemingly invincible Mehrangarh Fort on one side and the gigantic Umaid Bhawan Palace on the other, Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli holds the lingering echoes of a bygone era, like no other place.
Our Hospitality
At, KP we ascertain to offer uniqueness in each aspect of our services. The warmth and grandeur of the heritage city can be well observed in our hospitality and customer care. For us, comfort and satisfaction of our customers is of prime importance. We believe in offering ultimate comfort to our customers. Our belief extends to sufficing to their needs and requirements, living up to their expectations and making their experience memorable. Further, we value the time of our customers, thereby we ensure that there are no delays in our services.
Our Facilities
With KP, comfort of each guest is of prime importance. To live up to its endeavors, KP offers a host of services, viz. complimentary airport/station transfer, laundry service, breakfast, lunch and dinner, room service, free broadband internet, travel advice, wake-up calls, car hire services, first aid and others to achieve maximum satisfaction of its customers. Our other facilities are mentioned below:
The hotel comprises of 26 standard & deluxe rooms with attached bathrooms, and 2 luxurious suits. Each guest room has its own style and appeal, suitable furniture and furnishings according the specific decor; and a delightful view.
Apart from our host of services, we ascertain to make overall experience of our customers unforgettable. We organize everyday folkdance and music by gypsies with dinner. Every evening it's cultural extravaganza.
KP Dining
KP offers unique and exorbitant rooftop restaurant dinning, with variety of menus ranging from a delectable palette of traditional Marwari cuisine to restaurants which offer a-la-carte options. Open-to-sky moonlit terraces under a canopy of stars with Mehrangarh Fort as its backdrop lend to the Haveli an ethereal elegance and bring the rooftop alive. Tribal dances, barbeque meals and a fireworks display are organized to make the occasion a memorable one. The reflection of the illuminated Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace and the twinkling lights of the city further beatify the dining experience of our tourists. A high standard of cuisine from a comprehensive menu is KPs specialty.
Theme Dinners
The spacious big rooftop west side of the haveli is specifically decorated for theme dinners. Various theme dinners are organized at this rooftop to bring tourists closer to Indian tradition & enjoy the Indian culture.
o Remarkable for its tranquility and magnificence
o Architectural and decorative features
o Latest standards, blending happily with old-world charm.
o Selected furniture, soft furnishings and dcor
o Delightful view that can be savoured from the jharokha
o High standard of cuisine from a comprehensive menu
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hotel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Reception
- Air Conditioning
- Airport Transfers
- Bar
- Free Breakfast
- Cafeteria
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Currency Exchange
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
- House Keeping
- Laundry Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- No Curfew
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Swimming Pool
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Wheelchair Friendly
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Krishna Prakash Heritage Haveli is located in the heart of Jodhpur City. Its in close proximty with major Tourist attractions like Mehrangarh Fort, the royal Family's Cenotaphs at Jaswant Thada , Gulab Sagar, Clock Tower & Old City.
It is located at Killikhana (150 meters from Clock Tower).
It is around 4 KM from Jodhpur Airport, 2 KM from Jodhpur Railway Station and 2 KM from Bus Stand. It can be accessed very easily by Taxi or other modes of commuting.
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Mike Leigh
Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Alexis Zegerman, Andrea Riseborough, Sinead Matthews
US theatrical: 10 Oct 2008 (Limited release)
UK theatrical: 18 Apr 2008 (General release)
10Happy-Go-Lucky Mike Leigh
"In some respects, it is of course, different from quite a lot of my films. Of course it also has its dark moments. But yes, I did want to make a film when I started, and call it an "anti-miserablist film". Its very hard actually, because I've been in the habit of saying that, you know, we are making a mess of the world and things, and things are bad, which they are obviously in every kind of way, and there yet people out there getting on with it. I think Poppy [Sally Hawkins] is just such a person. The current news from Gaza is such that just to say, blithely, "but we must all just be positive and not let it bring us down"—because it's very hard to not be anything other than seriously depressed about it. But, however, people do get on with it. The "Poppys" of this world who are good teachers of the next or future generations and are cherishing and nurturing them are being positive and Poppy is a positive person, really. See, it's all about that, and I think, and you haven't said this, of course, but there are people who talk about Poppy as being "relentlessly cheerful" and relentlessly happy. I think that's rubbish, basically. I don't think she's any of those things. I think she's sensible, serious, committed, intelligent, sophisticated and has a sense of irony. But, she also has this great sense of humor which sometimes gets the better of her."
—Mike Leigh as told to Matt Mazur on January 5th, 2008 in Manhattan Matt Mazur
Man on Wire
James Marsh
Philippe Petit, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix, Jim Moore, Mark Lewis, Jean François Heckel, Barry Greenhouse
(Magnolia Pictures)
US theatrical: 25 Jul 2008 (Limited release)
UK theatrical: 1 Aug 2008 (Limited release)
9Man on Wire James Marsh
Man on Wire is about more than a fantastic stunt. It is, implicitly, about September 11, 2001. Ultimately, when a police officer speculates that nothing like Philippe Petit's act would be seen again, his words resonate, even though, in 1974, such poignance could not have been intended. It is also, unexpectedly, about friendship. The film's interviews and reenactments narrate both the caper and the breaking of personal bonds. Man on Wire, quietly and powerfully, shows that it is possible to ask too much of those who care about you. Shaun Huston
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
David Fincher
Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Tilda Swinton, Elle Fanning, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemying, Elias Koteas, Jared Harris
(Paramount Pictures)
US theatrical: 25 Dec 2008 (General release)
UK theatrical: 6 Feb 2009 (General release)
8The Curious Case of Benjamin Button David Fincher
Even with the lashings of southern cornpone and the hard-to-swallow plot machinations—courtesy of writer Eric "Forrest Gump" Roth—David Fincher's darkly gorgeous romance just about takes your breath away. Brad Pitt does his best acting in years as the eternal innocent, a foundling abandoned in New Orleans at the end of World War I who gets younger as he gets older, while Cate Blanchett glows as his naturally-aging beloved. When the two meet in the middle of their lives, for those few perfect years, the film takes on the shimmer of fable. Chris Barsanti
Revolutionary Road
Sam Mendes
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates, Michael Shannon, David Harbour, Kathryn Hahn
(Paramount Vantage)
US theatrical: 26 Dec 2008 (Limited release)
UK theatrical: 30 Jan 2009 (General release)
7Revolutionary Road Sam Mendes
Unless you enjoy marital boxing matches, lots of cheating and suburban suffocation, you're probably going to find Revolutionary Road anything but entertainment. Then again, that's much of the point, especially considering the flawless casting of our very own icons of romance from the towering Titanic. Seeing those two slip into a familiar, venomous routine hits on a gut level harder than any other couple could. It's frequently unpleasant, but as a cautionary tale on the fading of romance and the death of the suburban soul, few films have cut this deep. Aaron Marsh
The Wrestler
Darren Aronofsky
Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Ernest "The Cat" Miller
(Fox Searchlight)
US theatrical: 17 Dec 2008 (Limited release)
UK theatrical: 16 Jan 2009 (General release)
6The Wrestler Darren Aronofsky
Sometimes an actor and a character are fated to meet on film. In even rarer cases, these dueling personalities are opposite sides of the same coin. In the case of has-been actor Mickey Rourke and the role of washed-up professional wrestler Randy 'The Ram' Robinson, there was quite simply no other actor capable of embodying such a flawed yet emotionally sympathetic character. Each frayed relationship depicted in The Wrestler is written in the crevices of Rourke's subtly expressive face—a lifetime of professional miscues bubbling just beneath the surface. And yet this isn't just an exorcism of a careers-worth of demons, but also the performance that Rourke has been building towards over the course of a decade spent in exile. Jordan Cronk
The Dark Knight
Christopher Nolan
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Eric Roberts, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman
(Warner Brothers)
US theatrical: 18 Jul 2008 (General release)
UK theatrical: 21 Jul 2008 (General release)
5The Dark Knight Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan's Batman epic runs 152 minutes long, and 100 percent of that running time feels like climax—the audience is afforded no setup, no catharsis, no dénouement in which to catch its breath. Propelling the story forward at this breakneck speed is a quartet of stellar performances—Heath Ledger's Joker being the most celebrated, though not the only one worth watching—each of which embodies a character that lives on a spectrum of morality that doesn't quite fit into the easy "good" and "evil" dichotomy of most comic-book films. And, unlike Nolan's non-Batman pictures, no narrative trickery is employed; the characters are set in motion, and we get to watch as they race to the film's dark conclusion. The result is as thought-provoking as it is pulse-pounding. Marisa LaScala
Andrew Stanton
Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, John Ratzenberger, Kathy Najimy, Sigourney Weaver
(Walt Disney Pictures)
US theatrical: 27 Jun 2008 (General release)
UK theatrical: 18 Jul 2008 (General release)
4WALL-E Andrew Stanton
What I love most about Wall-E, Pixar's triumphant masterpiece and the best film of 2008, is the sheer audacity of it. Imagine the pitch for this: "We, Pixar, propose a for all intents and purposes wordless romantic comedy about a cute little sentient trash compactor and his intergalactic courtship with a sleek alien probe shaped like an Ipod earbud (or an egg), set on a bleak post-apocalyptic Planet Earth among the heaping detritus of long-since-fled humanity. With this promising set up, we, Pixar, resolve to take audiences' breath repeatedly away; deliver a high level of physical comedy and sight gags; deliver a cautionary environmental message; and make grown men cry." That they proposed this at all is a testament to Pixar's perennial nerviness and ambition. That they succeeded so brilliantly, is testament to their undisputed genius. Jake Meaney
Synecdoche, New York
Charlie Kaufman
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Michelle Williams, Samantha Morton, Hope Davis, Emily Watson, Dianne Weist, Tom Noonan
(Sony Classics)
US theatrical: 24 Oct 2008
3Synecdoche, New York Charlie Kaufman
Charlie Kaufman's Synecdoche, New York is a landmark film in the history of artistic overreaching. The premise is almost inexplicable: a talented theatre director, Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman), is awarded a MacArthur genius with which he attempts to reconcile his depression, failing marriage and general angst by creating a replica of his world inside an enormous warehouse in New York City. A cast of characters in his piece parallels those of the film until the effect begins to double and nest and there are more cities inside cities. However, the film becomes absolutely beautiful right about the time you realize this microcosmic effect will never succeed. The shortcomings of the film's conceit become the shortcoming of Cotard and, in a deft metafilmic turn, the film itself becomes the paragon mirror of life that Cotard tries to create in his warehouse. This is brilliant and insane film at its best. Erik Hinton
Slumdog Millionaire
Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan
Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan
(Fox Searchlight)
US theatrical: 12 Nov 2008 (Limited release)
UK theatrical: 9 Jan 2009 (General release)
2Slumdog Millionaire Danny Boyle
There ought to be a law against Danny Boyle and his undeniable moviemaking brilliance. After all, if every film threatened to take your breath away as often and as intensely as this Englishman's many cinematic masterworks, the government should at least step in and find a way to stick a warning label on it. After the serious sci-fi stunner Sunshine, Boyle's trip into the darkened heart of impoverished India is the perfect illustration of celluloid as avant-art. From landscapes that literally look alien in nature and creation, to a simple love story spread out among elements both tragic and electric, this is perhaps the best film of Boyle's already illustrious career—and this is the man who gave us Trainspotting, Millions, and 28 Days Later, mind you. Bill Gibron
Gus Van Sant
Sean Penn, Jamesw Franco, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Alison Pill, Diego Luna
(Focus Features)
US theatrical: 26 Nov 2008 (Limited release)
UK theatrical: 16 Jan 2009 (General release)
1Milk Gus Van Sant
Harvey Milk was more than just a crusader. He was much more than a civil rights icon struck down by an unhinged, unhappy assassin. He was more than a symbol of gay pride, or growing minority power, or of community organization and activism. First and foremost, he was a man—a complicated, sometimes incomplete man… and it's within all these conflicting and shifting paradigms that Gus Van Sant delivers the year's most devastating personal portrait. Fueled by the best work of Sean Penn's career, and a supporting cast that each provides their own individual knock out blows, the rise and horrific fall of this middle aged maverick is not the story of some martyr. Milk may have indeed died for what he believed in, but it's clear that in this battle between right and wrong, everyone shares some blame. Sadly, we as a society have learned very little in the last 30 years. Indeed, in addition to its artistic merits, it is the importance of the subject matter and its relevance to the issue of GLBT rights in America now that makes this film PopMatters' #1 pick for 2008. Bill Gibron
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