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Private Party Dinner Menu Ideas
(these are not set in stone)
Parties of 20 or more may choose up to two entrees.
Included with each meal:
fresh homemade crusty artisan bread
and side salad or soup (choose one please)
1. salad greens and fresh veggies tossed
with Dijon vinaigrette
2. salad greens with red onion, blue cheese,
pear, walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette
1. chicken tortilla soup (slightly spicy)
2. roasted tomato basil soup
Note: I offer an open menu so the vegetables and starches can be alternated/switched. If there is a dish you would like to try that I dont have listed, let me know and I will do my best to prepare it.
Chicken Lasagna. Layers of lasagna noodles, slow cooked chicken, green pepper, garlic, cheese and cream sauce. Served with a side salad or soup and fresh bread. This is my most popular chicken dish. It's simple, but everyone seems to love it. $12 per person
Sherry marinated chicken breast. Chicken breasts marinated then seared on the grill and finished in the oven. Seasonal vegetables are served on the side with buttered parsley potatoes. $14 per person
Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic served with rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables and side salad or soup with fresh bread - incredibly tender chicken slow cooked with garlic cloves and white wine. This is not an over powering dish. $14 per person
Chicken Piccata over a bed of pasta and broccoli, side salad or soup and homemade artisan bread - chicken breast is cut thin then lightly breaded, sautéed, and braised in a lemon and caper sauce. $15
Turkey or Beef Osso Bucco with creamy polenta served with side salad or soup and fresh bread - tender turkey slow simmered with carrot and onion in a tomato base, then served over creamy polenta. The ultimate comfort food. $15 per person
Mustard seared roast Pork Loin with garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, side salad or soup and fresh bread - the loin is smothered in a mustard sauce, seared on the grill and finished in the oven. $14 per person
Dolmades with orzo and seasonal vegetables with side salad or soup and fresh bread - lamb and pork stuffed grape leaves, which are slow cooked and served with Greek pasta granules (orzo) and seasonal vegetables. $15 per person
Garlic infused Prime Rib with garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, side salad or soup and fresh bread - the roast is encrusted with Kosher salt and minced garlic, then slow roasted to perfection. $22 per person
Beef Wellington with parsley potatoes, seasonal vegetables, side salad or soup and fresh bread - filet of beef wrapped in mushroom duxelle and puff pastry, served medium rare. $30 per person
Beef Tenderloin Medallions with garlic mashed potatoes, Italian green beans, salad or soup and homemade bread. The filet section of beef is seared, roasted, sliced thin and drizzled with a delicious pan sauce. $25 per person.
Sherry marinated Mahi Mahi with fruit salsa, sticky rice, side salad or soup and fresh bread - this hearty white flaky fish is marinated and grilled. Even people that don't prefer fish seem to like this dish. $16 per person
Beef Bourguignon; tender chunks of beef slow cooked in a red wine tomato sauce with carrot and mushroom, served over creamy polenta, with side salad or soup and fresh bread. $15 per person
Seafood Imperial served with carrot rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, side salad or soup and fresh bread. A filet of whatever whitefish I can get for the season (Swai, flounder, cod) topped with a crab cake mixture, then finished in the oven. $19 per person
Alternately, if you would like a bit of variety for your guests I can set up a buffet of two meats, potato, vegetable, salad or soup and fresh bread for $17 per person, or add $3 to the higher priced meat of the two. Or, prime rib buffet with either pork or chicken and sides for $25.
Dessert Choices (please choose up to two)
Cheesecakes $3 per slice
Amaretto, Chocolate,
Classic, Creamcicle,
Kahlua, Lemon,
Pumpkin, Raspberry,
Tiramisu, Turtle,
Dulce de Leche (caramel)
Cakes $3 per slice
Banana Cream Cheese
Black and White Tuxedo
Chocolate Ganache
Death By Chocolate
Lemon Crème
Red Velvet
Strawberry Crème
Specialty Desserts
Apple Napoleon $4
Bananas Foster $4
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bombe $6
Crème Brule $4
Fruit Crisp
(apple, peach or berry) $3
Peanut Butter Pie $3
Rice Pudding
I can also prepare wedding or specialty cakes, please ask for pricing.
Click to see appetizer selections
A gratuity of 15% will be added to the bill for all private parties.


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Are you taking a family road trip in August? If you're traveling in Nebraska, your kids should be able to recognize field corn and soybeans by mile marker 20. But take a turn north into Litchfield. Then stop and meander into the 72' x 36' greenhouse and 28' x 70' retail produce store just off the highway. You'll see a dozen or more varieties of vegetables growing year round.
In January of 2015, the Litchfield greenhouse, funded by Trotter, Inc, came to life. They started growing vegetables like kohlrabi, bok choy, green beans, cucumbers, romaine and bibb lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and even watermelon. By February 2015, these made their way into the Litchfield Public Schools cafeteria via the salad bar, the hot lunch option, and the fresh fruit and vegetable afternoon snack.
Located in rural central Nebraska, Litchfield Public Schools educates about 100 students total. Food Service Manager Janice Reynolds takes the incoming produce from the greenhouse and serves it out to the kids.
If you have a chance to stop for a visit in the afternoon, you might see the students come in and fumble through the fridge looking for a tray of raw veggie snacks with their class name on it. Then you could experience the satisfaction they have in seeing each individual cup divvied out with orange, green, and red veggies they harvested yesterday afternoon, ready for the eating. This is the fuel that will keep them moving the rest of the day.
The past two years at the graduation ceremony for Litchfield's seniors, the class valedictorian applauded Janice and the food she serves in that cafeteria. In a culture where #ThanksMichelleObama (sarcastic twist on disgusting school lunches) is the norm, it's refreshing to witness students who know where their food comes from and appreciate it.
Litchfield is a well-rounded farm to school example. The kids are out in the greenhouse planting, learning, harvesting, and even taste testing. The school staff works as a team to plan farm to school efforts.
Teachers incorporate teaching in the greenhouse into their curriculum. Trotter Fertilizer, a community business, funded the greenhouse project. Greenhouse manager, Gary Lawrence, even encourages other schools, FFA programs, homeschooling organizations, and the public to be in touch. If you are interested in learning more via a greenhouse tour, call Gary at 308.446.2250.
When past Litchfield principal Jeff Smith (now superintendent at Oakland-Craig Public Schools) was asked if he would go through these efforts again, his response was, "Absolutely! The student engagement and community support was outstanding!
"Our teachers were able to incorporate standards-based lessons in reading, writing, math, thinking, speaking, and listening skills. Not to mention eating healthier as well. To me the best part of the program was watching engaged and motivated students and teachers get excited about learning to grow, harvest, and eat vegetables, and gain a sense of ownership in the program."
In honor of back-to-school season, we challenge Nebraska students to photograph any colorful, delicious, pleasing lunch trays they experience in their cafeterias. Share these pics via the Nebraska Farm to School Facebook page or caption your photo with #ThanksLunchLady on Instagram @RuralNerd or Twitter. Remember to give credit to your schools and food service staff!
Feature image: Students pick fresh green beans in the Litchfield Public School greenhouse. Photo by Gary Lawrence, Litchfield Greenhouse Manager
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Blue Point wore down Battaash to claim top honours in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.
The five-furlong sprint was billed as a match between the Charlie Hills-trained Battaash and Wesley Ward's defending champion Lady Aurelia, who was bidding for a third Royal Ascot victory overall.
Battaash, who has played up in the preliminaries previously, was perfectly well behaved on this occasion and flew out of the stalls once the gates opened to take the early lead.
With Lady Aurelia failing to pick up, Battaash briefly looked to have cut loose racing inside the final two furlongs.
However, Charlie Appleby's Blue Point (6-1) managed to reel him in late on and was well on top at the line under William Buick, scoring by a length and three-quarters.
Battaash just held on for second place, ahead of Mabs Cross in third.
Appleby – who teamed up with Buick to win the Derby through Masar in the Godolphin colours earlier this month – was thrilled to see the colt regain his best form.
He said: "The Derby was fantastic, but this horse means a lot.
"I'm just delighted. We've loved this horse since he was a two-year-old. I was confident coming into today that he was the right horse."
Appleby went on: "He ran third in the Commonwealth (Cup) last year and finished the year off on a high at Ascot. Whatever the reason, he always brings his A game here.
"Going into Dubai World Cup night I thought he was my banker, but it didn't materialise.
"Going to Hong Kong taught myself and my team a few manners. Next time we'll do better. Unfortunately the horse had a torrid time on the way back.
"We gave him a nice break and those who look after him have done a great job getting him back to where he is.
"I couldn't have been any happier the last two weeks the way his preparation has gone. He put in a really good piece of work the other day.
"We came into this week and his Highness Sheikh Mohammed said 'we've won the Derby, let's just enjoy this week'. He said applaud everybody who has a winner and if we have one, then great.
"I think the stiff five has suited him and that good, strong pace. Let's enjoy the day and see in the next week or two what we do on the future."
Buick added: "I'm very, very pleased for the horse – he deserves it.
"He's a very quick horse, I was always very comfortable where I was and I always knew he would see the race out better than Battaash and it was just a case of whether I would be close enough."
Hills took defeat for Battaash on the chin, saying: "He ran a great race. Like I said before the race, there was not just one horse we had to beat, there were plenty of others good horses and Blue Point was one of them.
"He jumped great today and he had to use that speed. He had got them all beat at one stage, but it is a stiff five furlongs here. I can't say the track beat him – Blue Point is just a very good horse.
"There is the Nunthorpe, but there is also a race in Ireland so we will have to wait and see where we go."
Michael Dods could look at the Nunthorpe at York for third-placed Mabs Cross.
He said: "We are over the moon. We felt we had her as good as ever heading here.
"She would have probably preferred a little bit more juice in the ground, not that she needs it, but it would have helped slow down the likes of Battaash and Lady Aurelia.
"Maybe we've dropped a clanger not entering her in the July Cup. We might think of the Nunthorpe as her next target.
"I think she is improving. I am delighted with her as it was a big step up. Every time we have asked her, she has stepped up and answered what we've asked her to do."
Jockey John Velazquez felt Lady Aurelia just was not at her best on the day.
He said: "We broke really well but when I asked her quicken, she stayed really flat today. She didn't have the kick that she normally does. She seemed to handle the ground well – she just didn't fire."
Ward added: "I think Johnny summed it up, we were right there. She trained beautifully coming into the race. She is older and seasoned so I just don't know. She gave us some great moments.
"We will get back to the barn and see if she is all right. She looked like she came back good and sound. We will scope her and see what that gives us."


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Tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs when the tibial nerve, which runs through the ankle, becomes squeeze or is under abnormal pressure and it becomes inflamed.
It's kind of like carpal tunnel syndrome — which is a wrist disorder – of the foot.
Symptoms can include a burning pain in the arch, heel and maybe the toes; a tingling or numbness in the bottom of the foot; and pain when running, standing or laying down.
Sometimes the pain may come on suddenly, and other times it might be brought on by overuse like working out or standing for a long time.
We'll examine the foot and ankle carefully and perform a comprehensive gait analysis.
There's a simple way to tap on part of the foot where the nerve lies, and if it hurts, there's a good chance it's tarsal tunnel. We may also perform an in-house nerve conduction velocity or EMG test to rule any nerve entrapment.
There are a few potential causes of tarsal tunnel, such as flat feet, over-pronation (the foot rolls inward when you walk), a sprained ankle, diabetes and arthritis.
It can also be caused by nearby foot problems that can add pressure to the nerve, like a bone spur, ganglion cyst or an inflamed tendon.
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- Applying ice,
- Anti-inflammatory medications and
- Possibly using a cast that will immobilize your foot so it can heal properly.
- It's important to properly support the arch, so we often will recommend orthotics, which will give you long-term relief.
- We might also send you for physical therapy,
- Use injections to relieve the pain and inflammation, or
- Fit you with a brace that will relieve pressure from the foot.
In some cases, surgery might be necessary, but only after we have exhausted the more conservative treatment options.
If you are experiencing foot pain, call our office or make an online appointment
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WHO: Maryland (6-6) vs. Boston College (6-6)
WHAT: The 3rd Quick Lane Bowl
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
WHERE: Ford Field, Detroit
THE SKINNY: Nothing says bowl season like a pair of 6-6 teams meeting in Detroit on the day after Christmas, does it?
These teams with identical records played through nearly identical seasons. While Maryland took its lumps against Michigan, Penn State and Ohio State, falling in those games by a cumulative 159-20, Boston College suffered through losses to Clemson, Louisville and Florida State by a total of 153-24.
When it's playing in its weight class, Boston College likes to win with defense. The Eagles allow just eight points per game and a national-best 3.17 yards per play and 173.7 yards per game in their six victories.
Maryland, meanwhile, is a mirror image. The Terps score 38.7 points per game on 6.71 yards per play in their half-dozen victories (while putting up 12.2 points per game and 4.57 yards a play in their six setbacks).
This game will boil down to which team can win the tug-of-war to control the pace of the game and which team brings more energy to play in a half-filled Ford Field on a quasi-holiday afternoon.
THE LINE: Boston College, +1
THE PREDICTION: Maryland 24, Boston College 14


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purists will probably sneer at me for this, but I'm no film
purist, I just like what I like. John Cassavetes was one of my
all-time favourite actors and I prefer to see him in other
people's films rather than his own. So there.
He was
also a marvelous director, the required stuff of university film
classes everywhere. And many such students of film would scold
me and say that he only acted in other directors' films as a
necessary evil to make money for his own productions. And that's
true, his films (Faces, Shadows, Husbands, Mikey and Nicky, A
Woman Under The Influence, et al) were financed by his acting in
more mainstream films. But I've always found his own films very
difficult to sit through—not because they are boring or badly
made, but because they are so disturbing and claustrophobic. But
when he was in other, less intense films, I could really enjoy
him for the genius he was. And these other directors' films
aren't so bad; Rosemary's Baby, Who's Life Is It Anyway,
Tempest, The Dirty Dozen. These are not films to sneer at. Which
brings me to Marvin & Tige, another one of those films he
took on to pay the bills, so to speak.
Jackson (Gibran Brown) is an 11 year old African-American kid
who's been through the mill. Growing up devastatingly poor with
no father, his mother too depressed to care for him adequately,
Tige is forced to steal food to survive. When his mother dies,
he decides he's had enough and gives up on life. On the edge of
a suicide attempt Tige happens to meet Marvin Stewart (Cassavetes),
a lonely man who's also lost so much that he's turned his back
on society years ago. Marvin takes Tige in and shares what
little he has with the boy and despite their racial and cultural
differences, they grow to love and need each other.
Marvin decides he wants to legally adopt Tige, he's told he must
find out what has happened to Tige's father (Billy Dee Williams)
before any steps can be taken. When he finds him the real pain
begins in deciding what's right for Tige.
I first
saw this movie years ago. I taped it off cable and whenever I
wanted a good cry I'd dust it off. So be warned, tears abound!
It's great to finally be able to get it on a nice new video
cassette, released just last year.
film was shot in Atlanta in the early '80s. I was born there but
I never got to live there, but it's an interesting city that
I've always liked to visit. One of the many cool things about
this film is that even though it's set in the famous southern
city, no-one was told to put on fake southern accents and affect
a crazy southern demeanor. Everyone's just regular. That's a
nice change.
the film is sweet and moving. Nothing controversial to debate
here, Marvin is an unforgettable character always living by his
own strict moral code, despite the fact that he may or may not
be an alcoholic on the skids. He will not tolerate stealing or
violence in any way, and that stirs up some uneasy moments with
Tige as they get to know each other.
If you
can rent it where you live, prepare the tissues. If you catch it
on cable, don't miss it. You're in for a treat.
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Many WRI1-regulated genes are also under the control of the master regulators. However, overexpression of WRI1 does not fully restore the seed oil content of the lec2 mutant, suggesting the requirement of other factors in regulating LEC2-mediated seed oil synthesis.
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WRI1 has been shown to bind directly to the AW box of several fatty acid synthesis genes in vitro , and mutation of the AW box abolishes WRI-mediated transcriptional activation in transient protoplast assays. Together, these data indicate that, in addition to WRI1, other key transcription factors are required for the activation of genes involved in triacylglycerol and oil body assembly. Transcript levels of a putative WRI1 gene from oil palm are substantially higher fold in the mesocarp than in its relative date palm, which does not accumulate triacylglycerol.
Levels of plastidial fatty acid gene transcripts were also elevated in oil palm, on average fold, and their temporal expression profile mirrored that of WRI1. Transcripts of genes involved in triacylglycerol assembly were similar between oil and date palm mesocarp, suggesting that factors other than WRI1 are involved in the regulation of these pathways. Interestingly, expressed sequence tags ESTs of the seed maturation master regulators were not detected in either oil or date palm mesocarp, indicating a possible unique mode of WRI1 activation in these tissues.
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Searches for putative cis -element binding motifs enriched in promoters of fatty acid synthesis genes suggest the involvement of DOF, GATA, and MYB classes of transcription factors, while searches of oleosin promoters identified cognate binding sites for basic leucin zipper bZIP factors. Analysis of several DOF factors from soybean Glycine max identified two GmDof4 and GmDof11 capable of enhancing seed oil content and increasing seed weight when constitutively expressed in Arabidopsis.
Transgenic expression of GmDof4 decreased the proportion of in seed oil, while GmDof11 did not alter fatty acid composition. These genes are differentially expressed in the respective transgenic lines, suggesting that they are direct targets of the DOF proteins. Levels of seed storage proteins may be negatively regulated by GmDof4 and GmDof11, as these bind to the promoter of a gene CRA1 encoding a seed storage protein which is down-regulated in the transgenic seeds.
Mutation of Arabidopsis GL2 or antisense suppression of BnGL2 in canola lead to increases in seed oil, implicating this transcription factor as a negative regulator. Loss of MUM4 and other genes required for mucilage formation also result in increased seed oil content, suggesting that the phenomenon is related to greater carbon availability in the absence of mucilage. However, a mutant at the TTG2 locus, which encodes a WRKY class of transcription factor and is defective in mucilage formation, is not compromised in MUM4 expression and does not have elevated seed oil.
It was speculated that in the ttg2 mutant, carbon may already be committed to rhamnose and no longer readily diverted to fatty acid synthesis.
The AP2 transcription factor also has been shown to act maternally, as a negative regulator of seed size. Arabidopsis ap2 mutants produce larger seeds with concomitant increases in seed oil. The mutants display a longer maturation phase and higher concentrations of hexoses in maturing seeds than the wild-type. One possibility is that AP2 modulates seed oil synthesis indirectly through the sugar metabolism in the seed coat.
Given that several of the transcription factors discussed above have strong positive roles in promoting seed-specific programs, mechanisms have evolved to ensure that their expression is suppressed during vegetative growth. Genes contributing to this suppression have been identified as loss-of-function mutants that ectopically express the master regulators outside of the seed. These suppressors all appear to be involved in determining the chromatin conformation of target genes. They have generated interest as a possible means to metabolically engineer storage lipids in vegetative tissues such as leaves, tubers and roots to increase their energy index.
Levels of LEC1 , LEC2 and FUS3 mRNA are close to fold higher in roots of pkl mutants than wild-type plants, leading to the ectopic expression of embryogenic genes, the synthesis of storage lipids and swollen green primary root tips. CHD3 proteins are known to act as transcriptional repressors, often as part of complexes possessing histone deacetylase activity.
However, chromatin of pkl mutants shows no differences in histone acetylation but is depleted in trimethylated histone H3 lysine 27 H3K27m3 , a modification widely associated with gene silencing. In germinating wild-type seeds, PKL is physically associated with promoters enriched in H3K27m3, including LEC1 , LEC2 , and FUS3 , suggesting that it acts to directly promote this repressive chromatin mark on the genes encoding master regulators of seed maturation at the transition from seed to vegetative growth.
PKL function appears to be transient, and is no longer required two weeks following germination in Arabidopsis. It is clear, however, that PCR2 contributes to repressing the master seed regulators in vegetative plant tissues, as mutation of several of its components result in the derepression of master regulator genes and the production of seed oil in seedlings.
A clade of B3-domain transcription factors, separate but related to the AFL clade discussed above, also acts redundantly to suppress seed maturation programs in vegetative tissues. Although it displays a number of developmental abnormalities, the asil1 mutant does not produce pkl roots or ectopic embryos reminiscent of the pkl or val mutants. WRI1 and the master regulators of seed maturation are presently the best understood transcription factors that contribute in seed oil deposition.
There are certainly additional transcription factors involved, acting either directly on lipid biosynthetic genes or indirectly to influence seed size, development or the allocation of resources. Of particular relevance are the further characterization of WRI1 function and the identification of other transcription factors that act specifically on different steps of lipid biosynthesis. Rapid developments in the field of genomics, for example the emergence of next-generation sequencing technologies, should facilitate the discovery of transcription factors in crop species and their associated transcriptional cascades.
Introduction With few exceptions, oil accumulates in seeds as triacylglycerols; three fatty acid molecules esterified to a glycerol backbone. Transcription Factors Transcription factors are sequence-specific DNA binding proteins that help recruit the transcriptional machinery to gene promoters. Table 1. Summary of transcription factors that have been implicated in the control of seed oil deposition. The list is not intended to be comprehensive. Negative Vibe: Repressing Seed Oil Biosynthesis in Vegetative Tissues Given that several of the transcription factors discussed above have strong positive roles in promoting seed-specific programs, mechanisms have evolved to ensure that their expression is suppressed during vegetative growth.
Closing Comments WRI1 and the master regulators of seed maturation are presently the best understood transcription factors that contribute in seed oil deposition. Some Key References Baud, S. Baud, S. Physiological and developmental regulation of seed oil production. Berger, N. Plant Cell , 23 , DOI: Bourgis, F. Comparative transcriptome and metabolite analysis of oil palm and date palm mesocarp that differ dramatically in carbon partitioning. Braybrook, S. LECs go crazy in embryo development.
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Trends Plant Sci. Gao, M. Repression of seed maturation genes by a trihelix transcriptional repressor in Arabidopsis seedlings. Plant Cell , 21 , DOI: Liu, J. Increasing seed mass and oil content in transgenic Arabidopsis by the overexpression of a wri1 -like gene from Brassica napus. Plant Physiol. Maeo, K. Mu, J. Ohto, M. Plant Repro. Peng, F. Gene coexpression clusters and putative regulatory elements underlying seed storage reserve accumulation in Arabidopsis. Pouvreau, B. Duplicate maize Wrinkled1 transcription factors activate target genes involved in seed oil biosynthesis.
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Shi, L. Arabidopsis glabra2 mutant seeds deficient in mucilage biosynthesis produce more oil. Suzuki, M. Functional symmetry of the B3 network controlling seed development. Plant Biol.
Tan, H. The repressor binds to the operator gene and prevents it from initiating the synthesis of the protein called for by the operon. The presence or absence of certain repressor molecules determines whether the operon is off or on. As mentioned, this model applies to bacteria. The genes of eukaryotes, which do not have operons, are regulated independently. The series of events associated with gene expression in higher organisms involves multiple levels of regulation and is often influenced by the presence or absence of molecules called transcription factors.
These factors influence the fundamental level of gene control, which is the rate of transcription, and may function as activators or enhancers. Specific transcription factors regulate the production of RNA from genes at certain times and in certain types of cells. Transcription factors often bind to the promoter, or regulatory region, found in the genes of higher organisms.
Following transcription, introns noncoding nucleotide sequences are excised from the primary transcript through processes known as editing and splicing. The result of these processes is a functional strand of mRNA.
For most genes this is a routine step in the production of mRNA, but in some genes there are multiple ways to splice the primary transcript, resulting in different mRNAs, which in turn result in different proteins. Some genes also are controlled at the translational and posttranslational levels. Mutations occur when the number or order of bases in a gene is disrupted. Nucleotides can be deleted, doubled, rearranged, or replaced, each alteration having a particular effect.
Mutation generally has little or no effect, but, when it does alter an organism, the change may be lethal or cause disease. A beneficial mutation will rise in frequency within a population until it becomes the norm. For more information on the influence of genetic mutations in humans and other organisms, see human genetic disease and evolution. Article Media. Info Print Print. Table Of Contents. Submit Feedback. Thank you for your feedback. Introduction Chemical structure of genes Gene transcription and translation Gene regulation Gene mutations.
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A combination of vocal, flute, piano, violin, guitar and tabla will present the "By the Light of the MOON" at the Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur (TFA KL) this Sunday (25 March 2018).
The audience is promised a youthful contemporary take on well-loved Carnatic standards, according to a statement from TFA KL.
The evening events brings together Chitra Poornima Satish on vocals, Shridhar Gopalaraman on flute, Jyotsna Nithyanandan Prakash on piano, Pangasaasanii Gowrisan on violin, Eliezer Enan on guitar and Prakash Kandasamy on tabla.
Poornima is a disciple of Academy Award nominated Carnatic music vocalist and composer Bombay Jayashri. She started learning Carnatic music at The Temple of Fine Arts Singapore and has performed at Chennai's prestigious institutions like Barathiya Vidhya Bhavan and Kartik Fine Arts.
Shridhar is the great-grandson of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri P Swaminatha Iyer, a violin maestro of his time. Sridhar graduated with a Masters of Arts in Music and is a B high grade artist at All India Radio. He is presently a flute music teacher at The Temple of Fine Arts Singapore.
Jyotsna is a composer, performer and a teacher at TFA KL. She has completed her Masters in Performing Arts and has previously been commissioned to compose for the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) and the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO).
Pangasaasanii became the third to stage her violin arangetram in Malaysia in 2002 while Eliezer is a well-known professional musician in the local music industry.
Tabla player Prakash received the 'Tokoh Seni Negeri' title from the Penang state government in 2003 for his contribution to the arts in the state.
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An affordable stool softener that's packed with natural fiber to help bulk up and loosen hard stools. Works as an occasional solution or to maintain everyday digestive health.
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Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald sent this email to his Republican cronies earlier today (bolding mine):
From: Sen.Fitzgerald
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 3:52 PM
To: *Legislative Senate Republicans
Subject: Senate Democrat voting privileges in standing committees
Dear Members,
With the return of the Senate Democrats this weekend, questions have arisen regarding Democrat members' participation in Senate standing committee public hearings and executive sessions.
Please note that all 14 Democrat senators are still in contempt of the Senate. Therefore, when taking roll call votes on amendments and bills during executive sessions, Senate Democrats' votes will not be reflected in the Records of Committee Proceedings or the Senate Journal. They are free to attend hearings, listen to testimony, debate legislation, introduce amendments, and cast votes to signal their support/opposition, but those votes will not count, and will not be recorded.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact my office.
Thank you,
Scott Fitzgerald
Senate Majority Leader
13th Senate District
Questions, Senator Fitzgerald? I have plenty. But most of them fall under the general headings of why are you disenfranchising your political opponents? Who does holding the Senators in contempt help, besides yourselves? When will the true voice of Wisconsin be heard again?
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Well, and another show has wrapped. The Thirty-Nine Steps is no more; I have yielded up my various hats and wigs. I don't feel particularly sad about it being over, this time. I enjoyed it and I'm certainly glad I did it, but I'm done with it, now. It's difficult to know, really, how we did overall, since it's the sort of show that people are going to have wildly different reactions to anyway, but I certainly feel more good than bad about it all. Still, in the nearly-traditional format, here are some positives and negatives of my time doing the show:
The Positives
- It's a funny show, and it kept being funny to me through the three months or so of rehearsals and performances.
- We seem to have broken even on the money front, or at least come awfully close to it (the receipts had not all be counted as of the end of the run yesterday). Also, we sold a bunch of tickets—I would estimate around 1,200 over the nine performances. Mind you, there were also a lot of empty seats, so we could have done better on that front, but a bunch of people came to the show (including some Gentle Readers of this blog) and we never had the experience of playing to a handful of people in a big old empty barn, hearing our own echoes overwhelming the scattered coughs and chair-settling. With a cast of only four, it's sometimes tough to sell tickets, too, although the theater itself has a largish number of frequent flyers. I don't actually care very much about the theater breaking even, except that it presumably makes the board happy, which makes them think favorably of my director and me.
- I got to do some physical comedy, or clowning, or what you might call it, which I don't often get to do very much of, and that was fun. I do, in a way, regret that I never had the discipline or the training to develop my clowning skills. I say in a way because I very much like the life I have and would not trade it for the one where I got that training, and I also quite like the person I am and would not honestly trade myself for some version of me with real discipline and presumably new flaws to replace the lack thereof. At any rate, I think I have a bit of a gift for physical comedy, and at this point I don't have the physical strength or agility to do much of it. So it was nice to do some clowning, a little mini-combat, and a good deal of general silliness.
- On that note, I'll talk about a bit with a bell that made me very happy, tho' I didn't get it to a satisfactory point until the last couple of performances. Remember that the fundamental gag of the show is that four people are trying to stage an epic action thriller, and it's an impossible task. Things go wrong. The fourth wall is frequently broken (although I think it's important that it exists, so that it's funny when it is broken). So at one point my character is alone on stage at the counter of a hotel; my clown partner needs a moment to change costume. During rehearsal, I mostly rapped on the counter with my knuckles to get the attention of the clerk. At some point late in the rehearsal process, I noticed a call bell on the prop table, so I stuck it in my coat pocket and then when we came to that part of the scene, took it out and set it on the counter to ring it. I thought that was very funny—I brought my own bell to the counter!—and was quite pleased with myself when I tapped the little button on top… and nothing happened. The thing had been rigged not to ring. I jabbed at the button a few times in bewildered silence and then shrugged and threw it over my shoulder. It was hilarious. Trust me. Now, in part it was hilarious because I almost hit one of the other actors, but it was also just a funny bit: something is wrong (there's no bell), there's a surprising and absurd solution (I carry my own bell), and the the solution fails in an unexpected way (the bell doesn't ring). That's a really well-designed bit of clowning, right there. So we kept it. But the details took forever to work out: how long does it take me to realize there's no bell, and how do I indicate that realization to the audience? How do I attempt to ring the bell, when I take it out, and how long to I keep at it before I give up? Where do I throw the bell at the end of the bit, so that it doesn't endanger the other actors, and doesn't remain on the stage for the next scene, catching the light and distracting attention? I tried it a bunch of different ways, but I think I found a way that works by the last two performances. It turns out, I think, that it is really important to convey my frustration to the booth (the booth in the back balcony of the hall is where we have been directing all of our technical stuff during the show, whether it has anything to do with the people actually up there or not, because what does the audience care about the difference between light, sound, costume and props) before acknowledging the audience. Also, three attempts at ringing the bell seems to be optimal, but the big laugh came not when I threw the bell offstage but when I said 'ding'.
The Negatives
- I think this may have as much to do with the play as with our production of it, but I think a fair number of people didn't enjoy it very much. Which is fair—different people like different things, and that's what makes choosing a season schedule interesting and fun. But this particular play, because of its style, strikes some people as hysterical and others as irritating. In addition, while we did try to put clues such as 'zany' and 'spoof' in the promotional materials, some of the audience appeared to be expecting a more serious adaptation of the film (or perhaps the book).
- This is the first time that no-one in the cast has talked to me about the Play Playlist List after listening to it. I mean, statistically, there isn't that much difference between two people out of fourteen and zero people out of three, but it's always nice to hear people's opinions on what I've put on there. Mostly I'm amusing myself, of course, with the obscure songs and the obscure covers and the obscure covers of obscure songs. One of the stagehands did say that it was fun, at the second-to-last performance, so that was good, but other than that one sentence, the thing fell into a void. Australian ska cover of the Get Smart theme! Enormous swing band backing EC on "Watching the Detectives"! The Spanish-language cover of the Secret Agent Man theme from the Repo Man soundtrack! I am afraid I expected some entertaining conversations about that stuff, and didn't get any. Sigh.
- I'm old. I get tired easily, and have been sore for weeks. I have bruises up my arms and legs. I didn't do myself any major injuries, but I am dinged up like a catcher in August. Also, I really didn't make good nutritional choices this time, particularly late at night. All in all, I feel like crap now, right when work gets busy.
- OK, so more in terms of my performance… my main regret is that two of the characters I played had voices/accents that I think were too similar to each other to make the quick switch between them entertaining. I did clearly distinguish most of my characters vocally (one male Scot, one female Scot, one upper-class English woman, one upper-class English man, one Cockney woman, one Cockney man, one Cockney boy, one young middle-class man, one elderly middle-class man, not too difficult) but those two somehow came out quite similar. I mean, they were distinct voices, but they had a lot of similarities in rhythm, pitch and timbre. And since one of them interrupted the other, which ought to have been a funny bit, the similarities didn't help. I didn't hear it until very late in the process, and I wasn't able to come up with a good replacement voice for the police inspector that would make the transition funnier.
Back when I was auditioning for this play, there were three sets of auditions more or less one right after the other. The first play to audition was also the furthest away, a production of Much Ado about Nothing with the same director and company with which I did As You Like It, which was not a good experience for me. I went ahead and auditioned for Benedick anyway, because if I am not already too old to play Benedick, I will be too old before the next opportunity comes along. Well, I didn't get it, whether I am too old or not, so the next two auditions were for The Thirty-Nine Steps and Proof. The only part for me in Proof is the father, an incredibly juicy role, but one that would require a tremendous amount of emotional work. The 39S was first, and I was very much hoping to get into the one that was silly and fun and required no emotional investment. I'm bringing this up, at the end of the show, because in the end I did in fact have silly fun without too much emotional investment. So that's all right, best beloved. D'y'see?
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A free orientation is offered on the first Saturday of each month from 8am-11am. This is an opportunity for newcomers to get oriented with The Florida Scrub-Jay. Get to know the history of the bird, where it is and where it is going if we do not protect and restore its habitat. See a family of scrub-jays and learn what ...Find out more »
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Led by entomologist Christy LeDuc, this is a fun, family suitable program where attendees will learn about different native insects of Florida. A different topic is featured each month. What you can expect: The Program will start with a brief classroom presentation, following by a guided hike on the Preserve, where attendees have the opportunity to see bugs up close ...Find out more »


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The Fall of Unconsciousness and the Rising/Returning to Full Consciousness (Within Each and As a Collective)
Along this journey, we use a lot of different words to describe various phases of this massive EVOLUTION OF HUMANITY process we are powerfully in. The words we use are to describe and explain a much bigger picture of what's increasingly accelerating daily to move all into much higher states of consciousness for LIVING THIS FULLY here.
Death and rebirth cycles, transformation and deep inner growth, growing pains and letting go... can be challenging for awhile, because of how all plays out.... Various TRANSITIONING PHASES take years.... with each experience a part of the whole..... and necessary for the "next phases" that continually come forth as we all RETURN.
Awakening, Ascension, Descension, Embodiment/Living all Fully, Remembering and releasing... all a part of RETURNING to Full Consciousness, which is a very physical, emotional and mental experience for awhile. It's an immense clearing of physical/emotional density and that which created the Unconscious Realms of Amnesia that each occupied/lived in.... ↓↓↓
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Endless gratitude from the depth of my BEing.. after our session i started working with the 21Q Package - the excellaration of everything was huge, amazing..so greatful..huge clearing and i am so greatful i released so much density..now i am working with Understanding Q energetics:.i observe every exchange i have with people and view it from 360 angles, and it is getting easy and natural to do...so greatful..writing this brings tears in my eyes..pure gratitude, dear Lisa...i want to share so much more: a delivery guy just came 10min ago..i had the thought of giving him a tip, ego screamed: you have a bill to pay (bang!: lack mentality)...But: i put my hand on my higher heart, closed my eyes for a second and that was enough to shift: i told him he can keep the change from a place of pure respect, pure gratitude, pure love..he felt it all and was so touched, he smiled wide and his eyes started shining and him being happy made me happy in return...
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Gratitude dearest, yes experiencing shifts, so helpful and inspiring to read yr posts 🔥💖💛💖💛💖🌟⭐🌿🌷🌿
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I do not know what to say, crying, pure gratitude, love...i just can not find words. but i do not need any because i know you can feel my energy...
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Support Keiro's work to improve the quality of life for older adults in Our Community.
Due to COVID-19, Keiro has decided to transition all of our scheduled in-person events in 2020 to alternative formats. Read full statement here.
For residents of Southern California, the ability to drive is a necessity. Driving has been a part of our lives for so long that it naturally seems like a skill that would remain with us forever. However, as we age, physical and cognitive changes begin to impede our ability to drive safely. Additionally, asking our friends and families to drive us may be difficult as we do not want to impose or feel dependent on others. Although the idea of giving up our car keys can be stressful, the loss of our driving ability does not have to be a frightening thought. Rather, it can be viewed as a way to explore affordable and healthier alternatives to transportation while retaining our independence and control over our daily routines.
Relying on alternative transportation does not have to replace driving entirely, but instead can supplement it. Knowing about other transportation options will allow you to still have the freedom to get to places, on your own terms.
Like all other planning that involves one's future, you should compare and try multiple options to see which best fits your needs. Each form of alternative transportation has its pros and cons, but certainly one or more can become a part of your daily routine. You do not have to implement all these changes immediately—try out these options in different situations. For example, take a walk to your local grocery store. Once you have bought all your groceries, use a ridesharing service like Uber or Lyft to lighten the load of carrying your groceries back home; you could also use the local bus to return home as well!
It is important begin to trying out some of these alternative options in our everyday lives now while we are still in good health, so that we become well-acquainted and comfortable with making changes later on in life. The sooner we learn and explore our options, the sooner we can build our confidence in being able to remain healthy and independent even when we can no longer drive.
Instead of spending time sitting in a car, try walking. Walking can help with not only weight loss, but also balance, coordination, alertness, and overall wellness (Botkin, 2013). Among other benefits, increased walking activity can decrease blood glucose levels, reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, reduce high cholesterol, and increase flexibility (Nicenet.ca, n.d.).
Walking does not have to be done alone either. Form a walking group with friends or neighbors to make exercise more enjoyable! Have one designated individual be the group leader and set a regular meeting time and place. Each member could even take turns creating different routes for your group to take on different days to change up your routine. Maybe even set up activities for your group to do afterwards such as heading to the grocery store together or even cooking a meal for all to share afterwards!
Wear a pedometer, smart watch, or other fitness tracker to count the number of steps you've taken daily. Set step goals to achieve before you embark on each walk! The average sedentary (or inactive) North American accumulates approximately 3,500 – 5,000 steps each day, but research suggests that the average North American should increase their daily walking activity to approximately 7,000 – 10,000 per day. The guide below will help determine an individual's current activity level based on their daily walking activity (Nicenet.ca, n.d.).
If total daily steps amount to:
At the end of each week, compare how many steps each of your walking mates have done. Who has the most, and why? How have they made adjustments on a day-to-day basis to incorporate more walking into their life? Ask each other for advice on how to make fitness an integral part of your life.
For more information on fitness trackers, visit: https://bestforseniors.online/best-fitness-trackers-for-seniors/
Carpooling is sharing a ride with others to the same destination. It is a great alternative to driving because you can reduce transportation costs (e.g. splitting the cost of gas) and take turns driving so no one person is burdened. Furthermore, carpooling is better for the environment because fewer vehicles on the road means less pollution (Seniordriving.aaa.com, n.d.).
For example, you can get a car full of your friends and carpool to an obon festival. Often times, temples have limited parking. If you carpool, not only does everyone save themselves the trouble of searching for their own transportation, but also you lessen traffic congestion and make the travel experience more pleasant for everyone. Carpooling is a great way to travel to social events because you already have your friend group with you and can catch up on the way to and from the event.
All you need is one other carpool partner to get started. Try it out with a friend or neighbor first, and then ask others. Have your walking mates ask their friends too!
Utilizing the railway and bus system can help a great deal in alleviating congestion in busy areas. Travel within Los Angeles County has become much more convenient due to the expansion of LA Metro. Within LA Metro's service area you can travel to over 15,000 bus stops (Metro Bus) and 93 rail stations (Metro Rail), making even the furthest of destinations accessible.
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Remember to regularly check your TAP balance, especially if you often use the Metro. You can reload your TAP Card by visiting Metro vendors or Metro vending machines.
Trips can easily be planned using Google Maps or the LA Metro trip planner on www.metro.net. Next time you need to head out to your local community center for a group meeting, event, or exercise class, use one of these trip planners to look up the route that would best work for you!
For more information on how to get started with LA Metro, please visit: https://www.metro.net/riding/getting-started/
CityRide is a curb-to-curb transportation assistance program for individuals aged 65+ in the City of Los Angeles and other areas within Los Angeles County (Ladottransit.com, n.d.). You must apply to use the CityRide program. Once you are approved, CityRide will establish an account for you. Afterwards, you will receive your CityRide card in the mail with $42.00 pre-loaded in fare value, and your approval letter. You may use the pre-loaded CityRide card to pay for your fares.
Your CityRide card's initial value of $42.00 is provided at no cost to you. If you wish to reload your CityRide card, you may do so by mailing a check or money order to CityRide once per quarter and within specified dates (see below for mailing address). These are the dates you may reload your CityRide card:
You are only able to reload your CityRide card $42.00 at a time. CityRide cards can hold a maximum fare value of $168.00—any additional checks/money orders sent to CityRide will be returned.
Your CityRide card should be kept safe as it has your CityRide number, which is used to order CityRide Dial-A-Ride trips.
Your CityRide Dial-A-Ride driver should arrive within a 30-minute window from your scheduled pick-up time, so it is important to be ready to leave when your ride comes. Drivers are only able to wait three minutes for passengers. Furthermore, CityRide drivers are able to accommodate and assist you with most accessibility needs.
If you would like more information on the CityRide program, please visit: www.ladottransit.com/other/cityride/
*If you are a resident of Orange County, consider OCTA's Senior Mobility Program (SMP) which offers transportation alternatives for older adults in addition to buses or ACCESS services. Individuals interested in finding out more about the SMP in their area are encouraged to call their city directly. To see if your city participates, click this link.
*If you are a resident of Ventura County, consider Ventura's Dial-A-Ride services. To see services in your city, click here.
*If you are a resident of Beach Cities, consider The WAVE, a senior and disabled curb-to-curb Dial-A-Ride service. For more information, click here.
*If you are a resident of Palos Verdes Peninsula, consider looking into the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transportation Authority's (PVPTA) website for lists of local transit as well as a trip planner. To view PVPTA's website, click here.
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft require a smartphone for users to order on-demand curb-to-curb rides. Ridesharing is unlike taxi-hailing, however, as drivers use their own personal cars (which vary in make and model) and there is usually always a driver available to pick you up on short notice. All you need to do is create a user profile and you will be able to order rides within minutes of your desired pick-up time. These services do not involve cash transactions either, as the services charge you for your rides using your pre-selected preferred form of electronic payment automatically upon completing your trip.
Researchers from the University of Southern California's 2018 Body Computing Conference had found that providing free unlimited on-demand transportation can improve older adults' quality of life by up to 90% (Iadvanceseniorcare.com, 2018). By using a ridesharing application, you no longer have to miss important appointments due to a lack of accessible transportation. You can maintain your everyday activities without sacrificing self-sufficiency.
For more information on ridesharing services, please visit:
Ridesharing has enabled people to be more mobile than ever before. If you are interested in ridesharing but do not have a smartphone, you can consider using GoGoGrandparent instead. GoGoGrandparent is a service that works with on-demand transportation companies (such as Uber and Lyft) and allows older adults the ability to order rides whenever desired.
To use GoGoGrandparent's services, you must first register online and create a GoGoGrandparent account (which you can do so by clicking this link). When you register online, GoGoGrandparent will ask you for your preferred method of electronic payment, which will be used to automatically pay for your ride's fare.
Since GoGoGrandparent partners with Uber and Lyft, your driver may be working with one of those companies. Be prepared and on the lookout for your driver's vehicle upon finishing your call. Uber and Lyft drivers should have a sticker on both the front and back of their vehicle denoting they are a rideshare driver. Remember that Uber and Lyft are curb-to-curb services, so drivers may not be able to stop in your driveway and may have to stop on busy streets.
For more information, view GoGoGrandparent's website: https://gogograndparent.com/
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Mary J. Blige and Kanye West team up on "Love Yourself"
With her 13th studio album Strength Of A Woman set to arrive April 28th, Mary J. Blige gives Funkmaster Flex the green light to debut the project's intro track "Love Yourself" featuring Kanye West.
The LP will also feature guest appearances by Quavo, Missy Elliott, DJ Khaled, KAYTRANADA, and more.
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Correlation Between Akt and p53 Protein Expression and Chemoradiotherapy Response in Cervical Cancer Patients
AbstractAkt is a protein that is associated with cell proliferation and is expressed at high levels in cancer cells. Some research indicates it may play a role in increasing the resistance of cancer cells to chemotherapy treatment. P53 is a tumor suppressor protein that influences the cell cycle and apoptosis. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the expression of Akt and p53 in cancerous tissue before chemoradiation treatment, and the clinical response to treatment of cervical cancer patients. Twenty microscopic tissue samples were taken from cervical cancer biopsies obtained from patients before cancer treatment. The tissue samples were stained with p53 and Akt antibodies via immunohistochemistry technique, to measure expression of both proteins. After completion of chemoradiotherapy, patients' clinical response to treatment was determined using the pelvic control method. Our results revealed no correlation between expression of Akt and p53 index (P = 0.74) as well as between p53 Index and chemoradiotherapy clinical response (P=0.29). There was significant correlation between expression of Akt and cervical cancer chemoradiotherapy response (P = 0.03). There was no correlation found between p53 index and chemoradiotherapy clinical response (P = 0.29). High expression of Akt may related with high cell proliferation and resistance to chemoradiotherapy.
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Trevino has warning for Tiger: Change your swing
Lee Trevino knows all about back surgery. Trevino had four such operations, including one in the thick of his PGA Tour career, just before he turned 37 in December 1976.
Trevino returned to win eight more tour events, so he can offer perspective on the comeback that Tiger Woods is trying to launch — again — this week in the Bahamas. Trevino's essential message, which Woods needs to heed: He must find a new way to hit the golf ball.
"When you injure your back, your body is telling you that you can't move that way," Trevino said in a phone interview. "Tiger has to revamp his swing. If he comes back and keeps swinging the way he did, he'll re-injure it. No question."
Trevino, like the rest of us, really doesn't know what to expect when Woods makes his first tournament start in more than 15 months Thursday in the Hero World Challenge. It's natural to view his comeback with rampant skepticism, given his aborted return at last month's Safeway Open in Napa — he withdrew on Monday of tournament week, three days after officially entering the field.
That made Woods look terrible.
The way he bailed also suggested smothering self-doubt. Woods insisted his back was fine, but he decided his game was not ready after a weekend of practice at Stanford. This stirred jarring visions of Woods spraying the ball all over the place, or fighting another cruel case of the "chipping yips."
Peer past these issues and his long-term prospects hinge on a fundamental physical question: Can one of the best players ever, soon to turn 41, regain form after three back surgeries in 19 months? The short answer, based on previous history of golfers with back trouble: It will be difficult.
Very difficult.
Woods had his first micro-discectomy in March 2014, to alleviate pain from a pinched nerve in his back. He had his second in September 2015, to remove a small disk fragment causing a pinched nerve. Then he had a follow-up procedure in October 2015 to relieve discomfort.
This sequence sounds hauntingly familiar to Trevino, a Hall of Famer with 29 victories in his PGA Tour career (including six majors). He originally had a herniated disk, then a pinched nerve. He was bed-ridden for three months at one point.
Trevino had his first back surgery in 1976, another one in '82 and yet another in '95. He ultimately needed a special surgery in Germany in 2004, after his Champions Tour career was over, to resolve the pain resulting from nerves hitting bone.
The enduring lesson from Trevino's experience, golf-wise, was the need to adapt. He changed from an open stance to a closed stance, from hitting a cut to hitting a draw — anything to take pressure off his back. He also didn't swing especially hard after his first surgery.
Woods swings hard, probably one big reason for his knee and back ailments over the years, so whether he can dial it back remains an open question.
"I really don't know if he can play up to his standards, like he did before, with the way the game is played today," said Trevino, who turns 77 on Thursday. "It's a power game. I don't know if he's going to be able to swing that hard. …
"I was never at the same level (after the first surgery), because it's like lighting a firecracker: You don't know when it's going to go off. Every swing, you don't know what's going to happen."
Trevino conquered the uncertainty to collect those eight victories, including the 1984 PGA Championship at age 44. But other tour pros who returned from back surgery offer a mixed bag of success.
Steve Stricker, at age 47, had surgery in December 2014 to repair a bulging disk in his lower back. He struggled in 2015 and played better this year (three top-10 finishes in 15 starts), though he didn't win.
Retief Goosen, a two-time U.S. Open champion, had back surgery in August 2012, at age 43, to repair a damaged disk. Goosen, like Stricker, has played respectably since then but also still seeks his first post-surgery victory.
Graham DeLaet lacks the credentials of Stricker and Goosen, but he also learned the challenges of returning from back surgery. Nearly six years after his January 2011 operation, DeLaet still wonders about his back while digging shots out of the rough and still deals with pain and stiffness almost every day.
"I don't ever feel like I'll be 'normal' again," DeLaet said.
If Woods wants a brighter outlook, he should listen to old adversary Rocco Mediate, with whom he famously dueled in the 2008 U.S. Open. Mediate had micro-discectomy surgery in July 1994, at age 31; he came back to win four more times on the PGA Tour and three times on the Champions Tour.
Mediate, now 53, echoed Trevino's warning: If Woods doesn't change his swing, he's headed for more trouble with his back. But if Woods makes changes and stays healthy, Mediate thinks Tiger will win again — in a big way.
"I still think he has something left," Mediate said. "People say he's done, but I doubt it."
History suggests great players often win into their mid-40s; Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan each picked up his last PGA Tour victory at 46, and Arnold Palmer won at 43. Hogan, of course, came back after a horrific car accident in February 1949, at age 36.
Woods, who enters this week's 18-player, invitation-only event at No. 898 in the world ranking, needs to solve his back issues first. Then he must set aside his ego and adapt on the golf course, reinventing his swing and learning to thrive without his once-imposing power.
This is realistic, absolutely. And if Woods' back doesn't cooperate, Trevino recommends a visit to his doctor in Dallas.
"If Tiger wants to fly here, I'll pick him up," Trevino said. "And I'll give him a chipping lesson while he's here. We can kill two birds with one stone."
Ron Kroichick is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @ronkroichick


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My sister had tried for years to have a child, but it was just not meant to be for them. However, just because they were not able to have a biological child did not mean that they could not adopt a baby of their own. They found out about a young woman who did not want the baby that she was going to have in a few months, and a family lawyer drew up an adoption agreement. She was so excited and decorated everything in a Winnie the Pooh theme. I loved that, because I had seen birthday candles that have Winnie the Pooh on them, and I knew that I was going to get one for her.
These candles are not your typical birthday candles that you see at the grocery store. They are magnificent, and I knew that it would be the perfect gift that would continue to give every birthday until their child outgrew Winnie the Pooh, if that happened. I didn't need it until their child would be one year old, but I did not want to wait for that special day to come around. I went on the website where I was going to order it so I could get things started.
I took my time looking around because there were so many different birthday candles that are all really nice. However, there was only one Winnie the Pooh candle, and I knew that it was the one I was meant to buy. I didn't even wait to give it to her since the child was not even born yet. I was just too excited, and I gave it to her as soon as it came in. She fell in love with it too, and I know that we are going to see that candle every year for many years to come!


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The natureplus Criteria Commission has completed its work on the basic guideline GL5020 "Climate Compatibility and Energy Efficiency" and is submitting the draft GL5020 to interested parties for consultation. With this new guideline, specific requirements are to be laid down for almost all product groups for which natureplus awards its Ecolabel, with regard to their climatic compatibility and energy efficiency during the manufacturing phase. The only exceptions are construction elements and products made up of different materials.
Life cycle assessments rated for the first time
Through the definition of requirements in this area, natureplus wishes to emphasise the relevance of its identically named quality label even more strongly than before, also with regard to climate and environmental protection, and is breaking new ground in this respect. Up to now there have only been voluntary manufacturer's declarations regarding the environmentally relevant properties of building products (EPDs), natureplus is now going one step further, making the life cycle assessments comparable and using them for benchmarking. To this end the environmental organisation simplifies the data evaluation and concentrates on a few relevant indicators.
Few relevant indicators
The Carbon Footprint for Products (CFP) in accordance with EN ISO 14067:2018 is used in GL5020 to assess climate compatibility. Energy efficiency is assessed on the basis of the use of renewable and non-renewable primary energy (PEE) used for energy purposes. A minimum share of renewable primary energy is also required. In order to document the medium-term contribution of the products to carbon storage, the greenhouse potential from the uptake and emission of biogenic carbon (GWP biogenic) is shown separately.
Recognition of existing EPDs regulated
The test must be carried out by the natureplus INSTITUTE SCE in accordance with the natureplus Implementation Regulations. External Life Cycle Assessments and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) can be used for the product evaluation according to a recognition procedure.
Future adaptation and voluntary declaration
The requirements defined by natureplus designate a minimum level of climate compatibility and energy efficiency which, from natureplus's point of view, is currently ecologically justifiable and must be complied with in all cases. The requirements also include a critical range of 10%, within which requirements for the improvement of climate compatibility and energy efficiency can be issued. The requirements which have now been established are to be regularly reviewed and adapted to technical progress in order to clarify the objective of a medium-term reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. It is also planned to provide companies with an opportunity to show the CO2 footprint, CO2 storage and CO2 compensation of their products in a suitable form to be determined.
Renewed hearing
A consultation on the draft guideline 5020 had already taken place last year. The objections raised there have since been incorporated into the draft. In addition, the figures defined as requirements are now available for all relevant product groups. The consultation procedure will therefore be reopened: natureplus members and interested parties can submit their written comments and requests for changes by the deadline of 30th April. The criteria commission will then decide on these.
Those interested in the draft of RL5020 should contact Ilka Voß at the natureplus office at voss(at)natureplus.org.


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Eat like The Cheese Geek this Christmas
Red Onion & Port Marmalade, Brandy & Pear Jam, Peters Yard Original Crispbreads (x2), Spelt & Fig Crispbreads
Cheese Geeks unite. This is probably the greatest selection of cheese ever brought together in one handsome box. Put a bow on it, this turkey is done. There will be no Goldie Looking Pain here as our ultimate Christmas box is dressed to impress and backed up by some seriously good cheese. The best there is from across the world at this time of year, and a chance for you to experience the same indulgence as The Cheese Geek himself at his Christmas meal.
We say that Goldie can look after 32 people but this selection is so good, we're not going to argue if this is just for you. We also include the best condiments in the business: Red Onion & Port Marmalade from Rosebud Preserves, Pear & Brandy Jam also from Rosebud, 3 packs of Peter's Yard Crispbreads and guaranteed pre 4pm delivery with APC.
We'll also guide you through how to set up your cheeseboard making it the centrepiece of Christmas 2019. It'll be talked about for years to come. Post it on insta and you'll win the internet.
2 kilos of cheese. Put the kettle on, take a seat, and let me talk you through it (if you've read through our other Christmas selections, there are some similarities...we've thrown in a Vacherin and jumped up the grammage):
Westcombe Cheddar (400g) - Cheddar is your go to cheese, we get it. But this isn't just any cheddar, this is Cranberries inspired chedd...WOAH. STOP! We don't mean this glorious handmade with raw milk cheddar has been infiltrated by cheese-killing red berries, we mean it lingers. Does it have to? Yes it does, and we're more than happy to let it. She's deep, complex, with flavour notes of hazelnut and grass. Linger all the way as far as we're concerned.
Sparkenhoe Red Leicester (400g) - It's red. And it's Christmas. Why fight it? Sparkenhoe is in a league of its own, on a one cheese mission to dispel the myths that Red Leicester is boring and mild. The last remaining raw milk, traditional farmhouse Red Leicester made in the world, it's nutty, buttery, with borderline caramel vibes. Show me the way to Leicester.
Comte (400g) - Yes, Comte. You've heard of it, you've tried it, you probably like it. Well that's not telling half the story. Our Comte is a worldie - the difference being the length of maturation. Anyone can slice you up a 12 monther but will that leave you with a rich, nutty sweetness that reminds you of eating toffee or milk chocolate? NO. We insist on a minimum of 20 months here. It's the best in the biz, no questions.
Vacherin (450g) - Made from the milk of Montbeliarde cows when they return home from their summer hols out on the alpine pastures, this seasonal cheese is so Christmassy, we're surprised it's not featured in any carols. Many will eat Turkey on December 25th, here at Cheese Geek HQ we will probably sit down with a baked Vacherin. Each. So goo-ey, Instagram will go nuts for it. Spoon it on to a Peter's yard Crispbread. Then repeat...and repeat...and repeat. It can be very hard to stop actually, but at least you know you will have to stop in April when Vacherin stops being made until September, giving you plenty of time to get beach body ready.
Cropwell Bishop Organic Blue Stilton (400g) - Great for Grandad. Why do Grandads love blue? Beats us...we think this blue cheese should be enjoyed by everyone. The Bish is the true (gran)daddy when it comes to Stiltons though. Awards coming out of its veins, handmade, a recipe that goes back centuries. If it ain't broke don't fix it. The result? Velvety but firm texture, rich, creamy and a salty kick from the rind. Christmas wouldn't be the same without it.
NB. What you see is what you get. It's tricky for us to swap cheeses in and out - if you're looking to customise your box, consider The Lionel or The Tina.
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You Don't Need Sex All The Time, But This Is Why You Chase It
You Don't Need Sex All The Time, But This Is Why You Chase It
All along, we have misunderstood young people: they are compassionate, affectionate, but of course, come with their own deficiencies. They're definitely much, much, smarter than their previous generation. They are practical but are always on the search for self-admiration.
They're born with sugarcane juice in their saliva glands! But at the same time, their minds are corrupted by some negative thoughts too. They've forgotten their ethics, especially when it comes to their needs.
Our youth us influenced by one or the other things. Especially when it comes to relationships, emotional turmoil, commitments and respect for the other.
Their needs are increasing to such an extent, that they are surrendering everything; their minds and their bodies. Their demands are increasing, some because of their access to technology and the other half because of their high standards and expectations of living.
To give you an example, if we talk to a neighbour who has just bought himself a luxury car, we're already thinking of how we want one too; maybe the same one, maybe even a better one. But we want it.
This happens in families too, amongst friends as well and in office areas too.
And add to this, we have the social networking sites who add to this. Constantly. We're always eager to upload pictures, to show how happy we are, to show how well things are working in our life. And at the same time, we're always looking at other uploads. We're on our phones, living our lives, but our minds are in the newsfeeds of others: we're comparing, we're stalking, we're always in a state of "fomo" – the fear of missing out.
This is harmful, especially to the young ones in our society: they don't know who they are following or is following them. At times, people start using these online mediums to chat, this sometimes also results in physical attraction and possibly, an undesirable situation for one, or both of the parties involved.
What I worry about the most, are those girls and boys who come from smaller cities to bigger metro ones. They're influenced by the glitters and glamour of a new world: one where social media is intertwined in their lives. Many of these kids push their ethics and morals aside and enter physical activities with each other.
Of course, I'm not here to say that all relations at this stage are nothing but meaningless sex, but of course, with maturity comes commitment. And suddenly, sex isn't just about physical satisfaction, but something more. It's about a bond, a connection. At times, in this stage, sex isn't something that one would require to indulge in, all the time.
As they grow older, they begin to search for something much more than sex and love: couples reach a stage where they're desperate to prove their worth in front of their other. To show them, or themselves, that they're still needed- physically and emotionally. The greatest fear here, is when one in a relationship, strays.
What worries me the most here, is that the youth of today, they're casual. Casual enough to grow up thinking, no, knowing, that sex is something casual- no matter what the age or level of commitment is.
Are they forgetting that true love doesn't need sex or sexual activities? It just needs compassion, respect, and understanding… with a pinch of maturity, of course.