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It was Sept. 25, 1963, at the Hollywood Bowl, and although it was a hot night in the middle of the week, an estimated 10,000 gathered to listen to the movies' greatest hits as conducted by the men who originally wrote them.
Elmer Bernstein opened with "The Magnificent Seven." Henry Mancini, who would become a Bowl regular in years to come, made only his second appearance there, conducting "Days of Wine and Roses" and "Peter Gunn." Alfred Newman brought the house down with his rousing "How the West Was Won" overture.
David Raksin and Franz Waxman created new symphonic suites of their "Laura" and "A Place in the Sun," respectively. Miklos Rozsa offered music from "Ben-Hur," Bernard Herrmann his fandango from "North by Northwest," Dimitri Tiomkin the theme from "High Noon" and Alex North his music from then-in-theaters "Cleopatra."
"Gone With the Wind" composer Max Steiner, then 75 and nearing retirement, attended but turned the baton over to arranger Percy Faith, whose single of Steiner's "A Summer Place" had recently topped the charts. Longtime MGM music director Johnny Green hosted and played his "Raintree County." Andy Williams sang "Moon River," gospel star Mahalia Jackson a song from "The Alamo," and comedian-violinist Jack Benny provided comic relief.
The concert was a fundraiser for the Composers and Lyricists Guild of America, which represented Hollywood composers and songwriters until the early 1980s. Columbia later issued an LP of the concert, but although "Music From Hollywood" was billed as the "first annual" event, such an all-star concert never happened again.
David Newman (Alfred's son), who regularly conducts classic film music at the Bowl, says he doubts that there has ever been a bigger collection of top composers on one stage. "It just may have been this concert that paved the way for film music to be presented in concert halls around the world," he adds.
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'The Cabin in the Woods' Ups the Horror Stakes
By Tim Posada, 4/19/2012
When Nietzsche declared, "God is dead," he marked rationalism's new reign over religious institutes, debunking mysticism. It was an anthem of change (for better or worse, who knows). I realize this is a lofty setup for a horror film, but director-writer Drew Goddard and producer-writer Joss Whedon have brought an end to the feeble pursuits of so many mundane horror flicks with "The Cabin in the Woods". And it's more comedic than scary. Say it with me just as "Cabin" intends: "Horror is dead."
"Cabin" channels a Sam Ramian ("The Evil Dead" and "Drag Me To Hell") aesthetic with the metanarrative quality of "Tropic Thunder". This isn't Wes Craven in his more reflective years, or a comedy about hillbillies who turn out to be the heroes rather than the usual slashers. "Cabin" carves out its own space in a genre just this side of complete famine.
But what is the film actually about? Well, the previews depict the average cabin in the middle of nowhere that houses some unknown evil, and of course five unsuspecting coeds leave the comfort of the Ivy League and head into the mouth of madness. If you know horror films, this film becomes one big predictable checklist of who'll die next.
But whatever monsters lie beneath, they're less interesting than the people keeping an eye on our five college students/victims. Who are they? What is their goal? How are they so happy observing such terror above? Alas, to answer that would be to ruin the entire film. The mystery of these voyeurs can elevate or deteriorate "Cabin's" entertainment value. It's smart, but topical. Still, as far as nerd films go, this one is at the top, and I predict a solid return on horror giant Lions Gate Entertainment's investment once the word spreads.
The best scenes feature Sitterson (Richard Jenkins) and Hadley (Bradley Whitford) waxing nihilistic as they observe the events in that cabin in the woods, cracking jokes and bemoaning the lack of mermen in the monster community. Confused? Just see the movie and all will be revealed in the most satisfying of cinematic ways. And let's not forget our hero. No, not jock Curt (Chris Hemsworth saying "hi" before he picks up his hammer as Thor once more next month) but continuously baked Marty (Fran Kranz), who even finds a way to take down a zombie with his bong.
The big question with any horror film: who will be alive when the last limb falls and the final pint of blood dries? "Cabin" effectively creates a narrative where the conclusion is not as important as the hilarious journey along the way. While a film like fan-favorite Kevin Smith's "Red State" discards characters too easily, "Cabin" deconstructs an entire genre while maintaining continual interest in the characters' fates (again, just see the film).
With less than a month to go, "The Avengers" director, Whedon, takes some time off to produce and co-write something that spews "Whedonism". The creator of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "Angel", "Firefly" and "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" is one of the most distinct wordsmiths in the industry, creating endlessly witty dialogue, thrilling narrative flow and a grand tale without the convoluted climax that often ruins too many horror films for the sake of lazy closure or a fickle attempt to set up a sequel.
Like many Whedon productions, this one is full of players from the "Whedonverse": Amy Acker as Lin who appeared in "Angel" and "Dollhouse"; Kranz from "Dollhouse"; Hemsworth set to appear in Whedon's "The Avengers" on May 4; Tom Lenk, who portrayed Ronald the Intern in "Buffy"; and of course director and co-writer, Goddard, who wrote for "Buffy" and "Angel" before moving on to "Alias", "Lost" and then the screenplay for "Cloverfield". While Whedon leaves his mark all over this tasty film treat, it's impossible to ignore Goddard's successful debut as director.
"The Cabin in the Woods" can just as easily mark the beginning of a new era for horror as it foreshadows its bloody demise. Hopefully the former prevails and we start seeing more filmmakers actually care about the stories they're creating. Otherwise, space won't be the only place where no one can hear you scream — vacant movie theatres are sure to follow with the eventual onslaught of boredom that comes with most Freudian slashers, Japanese ghost stories, toxic-waste-made monsters and demon-possessed whatevers. At the very least, "Cabin" provides the most compelling argument for transitioning horror into a subgenre of comedy.
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Kenyatta Norris, Maurice O. Patterson engaged
- Written by Patricia Clifford
- Published in Lifestyles
Kenyatta Michelle Norris, 28, of the Wynnfield Heights section of Philadelphia, is engaged to Maurice O. Patterson, 27, of Mt. Airy. Congratulations to the lovely couple and their families. The bride's parents are Kenny Berry and Sonia Jenkins, and grandparents are the Rev. R. Jeremiah Norris and Lora Norris, who raised Kenyatta. Maurice's parents are Mack Patterson and Sharon Baxter-Patterson.
Kenyatta studied instrumental music at the High School for Creative and Performing Arts in Philadelphia. She graduated from Temple University with a degree in education and earned her master's of education from Eastern University. The bride-to-be is currently employed at Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School as a kindergarten teacher.
Maurice grew up in Philadelphia's Mt. Airy neighborhood. He is the son of Mack Patterson and Sharon Baxter-Patterson. Kenyatta's future husband attended boarding school at Scotland School for Veterans' Children from third to 12th grade. Maurice graduated from Temple University with a degree in education. He is also currently employed at Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School as the lower school dean of students.
The couple met in August 2009 when they began working at Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School. They were introduced by Kenyatta's childhood friend, Isaiah Thomas. Their friendship and loving relationship blossomed following Isaiah's introduction.
In August 2012, Maurice and Kenyatta decided to go shopping at the King of Prussia Mall. After shopping, they dined at nearby Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant. Shortly after being seated at a table on the terrace, Maurice excused himself to prepare for a big surprise.
When he returned, he romantically began proposing to Kenyatta on bended knee. The initially speechless Kenyatta responded with a resounding "yes"! At that point, everyone on the terrace began to applaud, including Maurice.
Maurice then asked his fiancée to join him for yet another surprise. When they walked back into the restaurant and proceeded to the second level, friends and family greeted them. Kenyatta could no longer hold back her emotions and began to cry. "Our engagement immediately became an engagement party with loved ones," she said.
Kenyatta is a member of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. The couple will be married on July 13. The destination wedding will take place at the Moon Palace Resort and Spa in Cancun, Mexico. Plans are well underway. Family members and friends, including the bridal party, are excited about joining Kenyatta and Maurice on this very special occasion.
I look forward to sharing the special story of the future Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O. Patterson this summer.


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Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Pick-4 at Meadowlands Racetrack on Feb. 1, part of the U.S. Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Program.
Meadowlands Pick-4, Races 7-10, Friday, Feb. 1, 2013
$1 play: 34510/56/610/68 = $32
Race 7: It doesn't get much tougher than this first leg, a wide open group of classy mares. I used all four of my contenders, (3) Cowboys Dreamer, (4) Ramona Disomma, (5) Autumn Magic, and (10) Delightful Diva.
Race 8: (6) Soapy Sap is the obvious choice off the drop but I'm also using a longshot, (5) Hoboken Sonny, who may improve over this track after breaking at Yonkers.
Race 9: Tough race. (6) Real Babe was the only horse to go wire-to-wire last Friday and David Miller took this one over two others. (10) Take My Picture gets post 10 but also takes a key drop and gets Tetrick back.
Race 10: Good chance for a longshot winner in this 1-1/16th mile 12 horse bottom level claimer. I used two, (6) The Other Creek ships in for Burke and drops. (8) Laguna Beach is a classy veteran.


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The Walker County Board of Education announced Wednesday afternoon that remaining days that needed to be made up were voted on by teachers with the make-up days being set for Saturday, March 26; Thursday, April 14; Friday, April 15; Saturday, April 16; Saturday, April 30, and Saturday, May 7.
Walker County Superintendent Jason Adkins said schools were forced to make up seven missed school days, and have already made up one by having classes on President's Day. He added that April 14-15 were already scheduled weather days.
Adkins said he realized having school on Saturdays may be unpopular with many, but he felt the teachers should be the ones to decide.
"The teachers voted and it was pretty overwhelming toward having school on some Saturdays," he said. "I had personally felt like putting it at the end of school would be the best idea, but the teachers are the ones that are going to be there, and I felt like their input was the most important factor in determining which days to use as make-up days."
The make-up days, Adkins said, by law must be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. full days.
"We will have to go the full day," he said.
Holding school on Saturdays is not a popular decision among parents, according to posts left on the Walker County Schools Alert System page on Facebook, but Adkins said he stands behind the decision.
"This will definitely interfere with some plans, but it is something that we had to do," he said. "The decision has been made and I stand behind it and I support it. We need to get the information out there to the parents and move forward with the remainder of the school year."


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Trio of roster moves for Jets
The Jets signed LB Josh Mauga from their practice squad and released DT Howard Green. LB Kenwin Cummings, who was released by the team last week, was re-signed to the practice squad.
Revis says he's 100 percent
Jets CB Darrelle Revis told reporters that his sore hamstring is 100 percent following the team's bye week and that he is good to go for the Week Eight game vs. the Packers.
Jets living large on the edge
With a refreshing flair spearheaded by colorful head coach Rex Ryan, the Jets are standing tall on top of the NFL mountain, with the season's halfway point fast approaching.
Ferguson has become leader of Jets' O-line
OLT D'Brickashaw Ferguson has emerged as not only the best player on the Jets' offensive line, but also the leader of the unit.
Ryan motivates Jets to succeed
The Jets play hard for head coach Rex Ryan, and so far it has led them to a 5-1 record.
LT, Jets hold off Broncos
LaDainian Tomlinson scored his second touchdown from 2 yards out with 73 seconds left after a pass interference flag and the New York Jets rallied past the Denver Broncos 24-20 on Sunday.
Jets thrive at protecting the ball
The Jets benched players in the preseason if they turned the ball over, and that tough love appears to have worked.
Report: Revis a game-time decision
The Jets will not make a decision on CB Darrelle Revis' status until game time on Sunday, a league source told Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.
Jets CB Revis ticketed for speeding, careless driving
Jets CB Darrelle Revis was ticketed for speeding and careless driving Thursday morning on his way to the team's facility, according to the New Jersey Star-Ledger.
Jets overcome Favre's milestone night 29-20
Brett Favre brushed off a miserable start with a milestone night that almost led Minnesota back, but Dwight Lowery returned an interception 26 yards for a touchdown with 1:30 left as the New York Jets (4-1) beat the Vikings ...
Jets-Vikings delayed due to weather
Kickoff for the Monday-night game has been pushed back 20 minutes due to thunderstorms over the New Meadowlands Stadium.
Vikings-Jets prediction
Has there been a "Monday Night Football" game in recent years with this much bizarre drama, replete with story lines on just about every level?
Report: Favre apologizes to teammates
Vikings QB Brett Favre apologized to teammates for being a distraction during a meeting on Monday morning, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Favre case won't be distraction unless he's suspended
The only way the allegations against Brett Favre become a major distraction is if Favre is found guilty and is suspended. Otherwise, the beat will go on.
Mangold is playing Sunday against Indianpolis.||||||| He was questionable with a sprained ankle suffered Monday night against Houston.
The New York Jets initially lost starting center Nick Mangold in the third quarter of Monday night's game against Houston.||||||| He was carted to the locker room with a right ankle injury but returned for the final play of the period.
Mangold is starting against the Miami Dolphins on Monday night after being listed as questionable.||||||| Mangold missed two games with a high right ankle sprain before returning last Sunday at New England. He was limited in practice Friday and Saturday.
Mangold is listed as questionable but is expected to play in the team's game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday night.||||||| Mangold missed two games with a high right ankle sprain before returning last Sunday at New England. He was limited in practice Saturday, as he was Friday.
Mangold is active for Sunday's game at New England after missing the last two games with a high right ankle sprain.||||||| Mangold was limited at practice Friday, as he has been all week, after being injured three weeks ago. He had been listed as questionable.


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Well, that was fast. Claude Giroux surprised a lot of people last night when he was inserted in the lineup so quickly after being diagnosed with a concussion. He then proceeded to set the world on fire with 1+3=4, 2 PPP, plus-1 and 4 SOG. He even threw in 8 FOW for good measure. I'm sure there are a lot of owners who didn't dress him this week and I feel your pain.
Scott Hartnell, Jaromir Jagr, and Kimmo Timonen were all very happy to have Giroux back as they all had 2 points each.
James van Riemsdyk has been ice cold lately. No goals in his last nine games and just 2 assists in that span. Reminds me a lot of last season where the kid just disappeared for stretches.
The Ray Whitney show just keeps on going. Another PPG and an assist for the soon to be 40 year old. To quote a sportscaster from somewhere "you can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him".
Eric Staal is back to his old tricks putting up no points and a minus-3. That's three straight point-less games for the former NHL star.
Another 1+1=2 for Viktor Stalberg to give him 2+3=5 over a three game points streak with 4 PIMs thrown in for some icing.
Corey Crawford got a start for the first time in a while and stopped 20 of the Hab's 21 pathetic shots for the win. Take that, Ray Emery!
Speaking of goalies, Brian Elliott lost for the first time in what seemed like years. He made a particularly stupid play on the second goal for the Avalanche basically passing the puck to Cody McLeod to put it past him. He should have got the primary assist. Hey, good news for Jaroslav Halak owners.
Three straight wins for Jean-Sebastien Giguere and his peripherals are ridiculous with .931 sv% and 1.87 gaa. It's a shame that he's really only playing because Semyon Varlamov is dealing with a minor injury.
38 saves and another win for Roberto Luongo and he's now 7-0-1 in his last eight.
Danny Cleary with an assist and he's rolling right now with 4+6=10 over his last nine games. He had just 7 points in his previous 23. He still won't give you much on the PP but ride him while he's hot.
Henrik Sedin with an assist and he's got 1+15=16 over the last nine games. Damn that's a lot of assists.
Logan Couture with two goals on 7 shots last night. He's playing at a 66 point pace which would be an improvement of 10 points from last season.
Joe Thornton with two assists and 5 shots last night and he's on a four game point streak with 1+4=5 over that span.
Also on a four game points streak is Patrick Marleau with 3+2=5 over that span.
Brent Burns with his first multi-point effort since October and he really needed the 1+1=2. Hopefully he can build on that.
Martin St. Louis returned last night and scored a goal while wearing the college hockey cage. I love that look.
Whole lot of AHL Recalls: Justin Pogge, Riley Nash, Brandon Pirri, Michal Repik, Evgeni Dadonov, Micheal Haley, Anders Nilsson


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The Celtics wrapped up practice this afternoon over at the University of Miami, and Paul Pierce spoke with the media prior to the session about the circumstances surrounding his ejection from Game 1. Chris Forsberg from ESPNBoston.com was on the scene as always, and provides us with some video and comments from the C's captain.
Here's a transcript of some of Pierce's remarks via Boston.com
On the plays: "I probably overreacted," said Pierce. "I thought I was fouled excessively on both plays, actually. I thought it should have been a flagrant on both of the plays. But it's up to me to keep my composure. The referees called what they saw. I need to do a better job keeping my composure. That's it."
"We've got to do a better job keeping our composure," he said. "End of story, truthfully. Basically it was me not keeping my composure, so what they said. I don't think nobody here as ever seen me lose my composure. Not what I consider losing my composure. Within the rules of the game, I have to do a better job.
On his emotions: "I was more disappointed letting my teammates down. You put yourself in a situation you can control, and it hurts your team, that's what I was most upset about. I can't do that. I'm too important to this team."
On What Referee Ed Malloy Told Him: "I didn't get an explanation," said Pierce. "I was surprised at getting kicked out, yeah I was. I didn't think what I did warranted ejection. Sometimes players get caught in the hype of the games. Sometimes the refs do too."
On a potential Game 2 Suspension: "Yeah it's always a concern when things happen," said Pierce. "Right now it's out of my control. They're going to view it the way they're going to view it. It was selfish of me last night. But it would hurt even more if [a head-butt] is what they saw.


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Bangalore's who's who gathered at Lido restaurant, Ista Bangalore for an evening of grills paired with chilled beverages. Grilled oyster shooters, spicy prawns with winter veggies were perfect for the January chill as guests,Vishwapreet Cheema, Vijay Nair Aslam and Michelle Gafoor,Young Jessarand relaxed by the poolside, indulging in some cocktail chatter.
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Emmy Award-winning anchor Steve Adubato interviewed NJ Governor Chris Christie live on May 27 from THIRTEEN's newest studio in Lincoln Center NYC. Governor Christie answered calls and emails from NJ citizens challenging him on many topics including New Jersey's fiscal crisis.
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while working on the Christmas decorations, I can't help myself, I stop and take photos of some of the decorations that the family made over the years. Such great memories get made at the craft table with the family and friends who have shown up over the years to make decorations. Wishing everyone a happy holiday, whatever holiday you choose to celebrate this time of the year.
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Treasure hunting; and the joy of old photos
Erin and Ken were married a little more than 4 years ago, and just over a month ago they were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. I have been lucky enough to be there to share these, and many other special moments, with them.
I have been spending a little time this week going through the inventory of old photos, something I call it treasure hunting. Today I declare myself rich with treasures, memories and friends.
Ferry to Rhodes
This photo was taken quite some time ago, when the 6 of us travelled to Greece. I am slowly getting some of my old slides scanned and uploaded into my hard drive, it is a great trip down memory lane.
We had spent a week on the island of Santorini and we travelling to Mykonos, where we spent the day, then onto Rhodes to spend some time. Taking the ferry through the islands from Mykonos to Rhodes was an overnight journey, we had cabins, but it is not the most restful sleep. By early morning the ferry is stopping at some of the little island along the way, and we could watch the people, and vehicles, cars, trucks and transports moving on and off the ferry. There was no time for us to get off the ferry and check out the little towns, hopefully one day we will get to go back and spend a little time exploring.
I love the feel of this black and white image, the girls deep in conversation, almost silhouettes against the view.
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still life and wedding photography
The wedding shoe image was taken some time ago, just recently I pulled it from the archive to work with Nik Software, experiment with different processes, finishes and textures, all in an attempt to develop style and album options that will appeal to both myself and to potential clients.
I have a lot of respect for Wedding Photographers, they commit to a high energy, long demanding day, to capture moments that are both important to the bride and groom as well their family, and in some cases moments that few will actually see. They are attuned to the emotions around them, without being caught up in them. Always on the look out for those family interactions that can be caught in an image without actually interrupting the flow of the day or the emotion of the minute. In some cases it is the photographer can be the "savior" of the moment.
I have yet to meet a wedding photographer that didn't have in their bag, a packet of pins, a role of duct tape, gum, kleenex, and just about anything else that is small and might be needed in the case of an emergency. They can play with children and keep a group of 20 focused to get family pictures in the midst of the chaos and visiting that everyone would rather be doing.
But, for me, the most fascinating, the wedding photographer on top of all the people and activity, will walk around all day also keeping track of the fine details that the bride has spent hours anguishing over; making sure that all those details are also photographed. The detail images are then processed and presented in an album that helps to pull the whole day together. A book of memories that will last a lifetime.
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Grandpa's Car; Old Photos bring back Memories
"A smile happens in a flash, but its memory can last a lifetime." - author unknown
Grandpa's car was eventually parked up behind the old farm-house. It was no longer drivable, but I do remember driving it, and Grandpa home from town on the occasional Saturday night when he had been in town a little too long. It was our time to visit, and lots of time he sang to me was we drove down the dirt road to the farm. He wanted me to sing with him, and I eventually learned the chorus of some of his old wartime songs!
As the quote above states, memories can last a lifetime, and photos like this brings those memories back to mind, and bring a smile to my face. Photos are a great tool for awakening our memories and bringing a smile to our face, and I love to go back through old photos for those smiles.
This image was copied from an old slide, then color enhanced with photoshop and a blur layer added. I have always like the photo because of it's memories, but it did have some problems. After reading about artistic blue on Kateyestudio I thought I would dig it out and give it another try. I am happy with these results: I like the deep color of the car and grass, the blur around the trees and edges, it is as if the wind is blow by the movement in contrast to the car.
Let me know what you think.
Vanishing moments – and the Camino to Santiago
"We photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing, and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth can make them come back again. We cannot develop and print a memory." Henri Cartier-Bresson
travelling the Camino to Santiago, walking the many miles, brought the point of Vanishing moments back to me every so clearly…….
once we passed a sign, I wasn't in a hurry to walk back again to take a picture; if I thought too long about what caught my attention I would miss the moment that spoke to me. These are just a couple of the sites and signs we saw and photographed while on the Camino to Santiago. The were route markers everywhere that was needed, not so often they cluttered the view, but often enough we knew which road to take. In Pamplona we saw the steel scallop shells every 100 feet, other cities were equally well-marked; we saw the yield signs when we had to cross a major road or highway where we might encounter vehicle traffic; and we saw the long rock arrows on the Meseta, the flat plains of Spain.
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Sophie and her Aunt Mel
When you are a little girl, one of the best things is cuddling up on your Aunt's knee and she wraps her arms around you! It is special! I met Sophie for the first time between Christmas and New Years, while visiting her Grandma's and Grandpa's house! She is one happy little girls, and her Aunt Mel one of the special people in her life. It was great to meet Sophie, to visit with the entire family, to get a few pictures and share a few memories.
Camino Slideshow
I am a member to a wonderful business network group, everyone there wanted to see some of my images so I did my best to create a slideshow; because I have lots of images, but needed to keep it short (the lenght of the song) the images move quite fast, but if you have been following the blog many of the images have appeared here before with the stories of the day.
The memories are still quite strong, and I am enjoying sorting, processing, keywording my images, re-reading my notes, and re-living the camino, even if I have been spending most of my time in the basement office rather than outside taking new pictures.
I will move onto new subjects shortly…..
I hope you enjoy the slideshow, and the stories; I look forward to your feedback
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Vierge d'Orisson, and a view of the French Pyrenees Mountains
More photos from the camino, we arrived at the foot of this small statue, the Vierge d'Orrison, shortly after leaving Orisson, as the sun was just starting to lighten the sky. It was an amazing sight, as the clouds and fog filled the valleys. I could find very little information on its history, however it is said that the statue was brought from Lourdes and placed on this high rock by the sheep herders, and to this day they pray to be watched over and for good weather. Today the pilgrims on their camino stop, many take a few moments in silent prayer, many just take a picture and move on. I climbed the high rock to stand by the statue for this image.
The day was off to a beautiful day and we wondered how any other day would be able to compare. But each day we were up early and most days on the road just before sunrise. I have since come to realize that the beginning of each day is a quiet and beautiful time, that it is possible I have been missing the best part of the day, and I need to get out of the house to witness more sunrises!
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Remembering our Camino, our journey to Santiago de Compostella
We are home now, after 7 weeks on the road and it is time to sort, keyword, and process the many photos taken during our time on the camino route from Saint Jean Pied de Port France to Santiago de Compostella Spain. As we left Orisson the sun was just coming up, and as we walked towards Roncesvalles one of our fellow travellers that day commented that at the rate I was going I would never make it. Stopping as often as I did for one more picture, I was not making great time on the road. Here the beautiful pony was standing watching the pilgrims pass by.
During October 2012 17,790 pilgrims were received in the Pilgrim's office in Santiago Spain. Bill and I were among the 20.26% who travelled from St. Jean Pied de Port France, and two of the 631 Canadians to completed the camino. The Pilgrim's office provides up to date statistics and you might find it interesting to see the who is travelling the camino.
I it is going to be both challenging and interesting to go back through the many photos and notes taken during our walk and hopefully build a complete portfolio. For this images I processed in Nik Silver Effects Pro 2, then reducing the opacity of the layer by 15% I was able to bring in just a hint of the colour that was in the original images. I think it adds a bit of depth, let me know what you think.


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A Pasadena woman was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Thursday night on U.S. Highway 59 near Stubbs School Road.
Mayra Monge, 38, was a passenger in a 2000 silver Volkswagen driven by her husband, Noe Monge, 39, also of Pasadena.
Justice of the Peace Annie Ramos pronounced Mayra Monge dead at 8:07 p.m.
The collision occurred about 7:20 p.m. with a 2007 International tractor-trailer driven by Daniel Lacy, 36, of Houston. The truck driver was hauling oil field pipe from Houston to Tilden, said Department of Public Safety Trooper Gerald Bryant.
The tractor-trailer belonged to W.M. Dewey of Houston.
The Monges were traveling from Pasadena to Progresso, Bryant said.
Lacy was traveling north on US 59 South and was taking the crossover to go south on the highway. Meanwhile, Monge was traveling south in the inside lane of US 59 South. He took evasive action to miss the tractor-trailer, but the front right corner of the Volkswagen struck the back right corner of the trailer, Bryant said.
Lacy was not injured and Monge was transported to Citizens Medical Center, the trooper said.
All three were wearing seat belts, Bryant said.
The inside southbound lane of US 59 was closed while troopers investigated the scene.
The wreck, which occurred eight miles from Victoria, remains under investigation by Trooper Joseph Schuler.
Assisting at the scene were the Victoria County Sheriff's Office and Victoria and Raisin fire departments.
The wreck marks the second fatal traffic wreck in two days.
On Wednesday, Benjamin Cone, 32, of Edna, was killed in a one-car rollover on Farm-to-Market Road 1686. Two passengers in Cone's vehicle were not injured.
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I know that some might consider this suggestion a bit on the morbid side, but here in SA we often sit with families that are widely distributed through the country and there are a lot of movement of families between towns. This leads to people getting buried in one town but there might not any more direct relatives living in that particular town.
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I see something happening frequently on the concensus page, for example, I get "Launceston, Cornwall, England, UK", "Launceston, Cornwall, England", "Launceston Cornwall England", "Launceston, Cornwall, ENG ", "Cornwall, England", "Cornwall, UK", "England", and "UK" as possible matches to addresses. Now obviously (to a human) these are all the same location. Would it be possible to program in a little check for close matches on addresses - particularly for different puctuation (e.g. "Launceston, Cornwall, England" and "Launceston Cornwall England") or abbreviated countries (e.g. "England" and "ENG") just to save users a bit of time?
Hello Darryl,
Thank you for writing on our Forum.
The information that you already confirmed and copied to your tree online will be syncrhonised back to the tree on the Family Tree Builder. In other words, the data that was copied to inside your tree is synced.
It doesn't mean that the list of matches to confirmed or reject will be updated in the FTB, with those that you already worked on the site.
This happens because actually the Family Tree Builder and the site works independently and with different algorythms with the Smart Matches. Both, from each 'side', look for matches into a pool of profiles. It would look like something like so:
Therefore, I would recommend that you alway work on one of the platforms with the Smart Matches, and I suggest to work with them directly on the site, because the Enhanced Smart Matches technology is only available online. After you have confirmed and copied all the matches, you can then simply sync your tree on the FTB and all the information copied to the tree online will be synced back to your project on the FTB.
I hope I could answer your question.
Have a great day!
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Great, thanks. I have being using the site for 99% of checking matches, so it's all good !
Currently the fact "Move" contains only one Place field. Two would be preferrable, since you move "from" somewhere, "to" somewhere else.
Im not sure if From place is needed. You can always assume that previous Move to place has that information and you can always use the Settlement to keep a Place too. I use Settlement to keep track of all Sources/Events between moves.
However it would be nice if the sorting was working in the WEB/FTB trees. In WEB tree Moves is sorted before Settlements instead of a Timeline. In FTB Move and Settlement can switch order when dates are the same.
I have various ancestors whose names were spelled a variety of ways - in official/primary sources no less. For instance Couchet/Cochet/Coché/Cousiee or Andriaenken/Adriaentje. It would be great if there were fields for these alternative spellings, which could then be taken into account when doing smart matches/research. (I used to put the alternative spelling in brackets, but in the cases where there are three or four, it becomes to cumbersome.
Hi Frederic,
You can send a comment to the other site manager when rejecting a smart match, already. Just go to compare trees, go to bottom of page, send message, then go back to smart matches and reject the match. Have a great day!
Dear Mr.Zanetta,
Thank you for your post here on the forum.
Again you have brought forward a good suggestion that I will forward to the relevant department.
Thank you for your suggestions thus far.
Kind Regards,
MyHeritage Team.
Unfortunately we dont have this function however, this is a good suggestion that I will be sure to forward to the relevant department for consideration with future upgrades to the site and software.
I made the same suggestion 6 months ago - time to actually do something about it !
I've given up clicking on the green icon in FTB because of this problem - it's very hatrd to find anything new amongst all the already checked stuff.
Within the Family Tree Builder software you have the ability to merge duplicated entries and the following two links I have provided for you from our Help section will explain how to do this.
Should you wish to merge duplicated entries in the online family web site then these are the steps you need to take, if a certain individual was entered twice into the tree:
1. Go to the card with the least amount of information, and remove all its connections to the tree, until it is left alone.
2. Delete this card, by clicking on the ' ' icon, and choosing to delete person.
3. Go to the remaining card of this individual, and use the Connect feature to connect him to all the individuals that were disconnected from the deleted card.
Note: a person's card may appear twice because of cyclical relations inside the tree, but in that case there will be a x2 icon next to him, meaning the data is NOT duplicated.
Hoping this has proven useful to you.
This is basically "copy or retype all the stuff from one card, and delete it", which is time-consuming. It would be so much better if a merge could be done, similar to what is done when comparing my tree and another tree - clicking on the "merge" button allows data to be copied from the other tree. In the case of duplicates, it would be great if there was a way to copy everything from one card (to be selected by the user) into the other card (also selected) using a similar merge page before deleting the duplicate card.
Thank you for replying.
It's actually not copy and pasting; you simply can delete one of the duplicates and use the attach/detach feature of the FTB or site to connect the correct duplicate to the rest of the tree, if necessary.
Please, take a look on the comprehensive explanation of this functionality on the link below:
Yes, that's correct.
The duplicate merging process is only easier and more effective when the duplicates are exactly the same.
I will open a suggestion improvment report with our developers to create a sort of "Consesus" feature for duplicates merging.
Thank you for pointing that out and have a great day!


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Moose Juice Stout - Grand Teton Brewing Co.
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Reviews by OldFrothingSlosh:
3.68/5 rDev -7.3%
Presentation: 12 oz amber bottle
Appearance: Nearly opaque, rich, dark color. A meaty toffee-colored head stakes its claim and lingers nicely. Lots of lacy trails on the glass.
Smell: Lots and lots of chocloate, coffee, and a little caramel thrown in for good measure.
Taste: I think I spoiled myself in trying Victory's and Samuel Smith's Imperial Stouts as my first samples of the stout category. The first thing I thought when trying this was: "It tastes like a 'watery' Storm King." Still, it was very good, with the creamy malty sweetness and the chocolate and coffee carrying over from the smell into the taste.
Mouthfeel: Very creamy mouthfeel. Really saturates the taste buds.
Drinkabilty: The meager alcohol content doesn't hinder the drinkability of this beer. It goes down very well, but I really prefer the Imperial Stouts.
02-03-2003 17:38:11 | More by OldFrothingSlosh
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4.03/5 rDev +1.5%
I had great expectations after pouring this beautiful black beer with its abundant brown head. For the most part I was not disappointed. The smell was a very pleasant blend of roasted malt, coffee, and just a hint of hops. The taste was much the same with the roasted flavors dominating with just a bit of coffee and bittersweet chocolate flavors intermingling for added complexity. The additional hint of hops was also a nice touch for balance. The only problem with this flavor is that I?m not sure where it came from, as this was a fairly thin and light bodied beer. On the other hand, the thin body combined with the very nice flavor made this a very drinkable stout. All in all I rather enjoyed this beer. I'm not sure it has enough to warm your belly on a cold winter night, but I drank this on a rainy spring afternoon, and it did pretty well to improve my mood.
05-12-2003 17:13:42 | More by BittRnessabounds
4.1/5 rDev +3.3%
Pours an opaque brownish-black with a brown head. Somewhat heavy looking, but average for a stout.
Pleasant aroma dominated by bittersweet chocolate.
Quite smooth with flavor dominated by roasted chocolate malts with a bittersweet chocolate flavor and some coffee notes. Nicely balanced by the hops. Not overly dry like an Irish-style dry stout. Flavor is not agressive, but is quite pleasing.
Good body and mouthfeel. Slight oily texture.
Very drinkable. Goes down quite easily.
Overall, not as bold as many stouts, but a quality stout with a good flavor.
02-08-2003 15:04:34 | More by PhantomVodoo
4/5 rDev +0.8%
If there is anything more beautiful in the Beer World than a Stout, sitting in a Samuel Smith Nonick glass, I am not sure what it would be. Deep dark and handsome on the pour, the head gigantean in size, spumous in texture with the lace a latticework of frothy bubbles that cover the glass. Nose is roasted grains, coffee, and bittersweet chocolate and quite sniffable. The beginning taste is that of sweet malt, the top skeletal in mouth feel, the finish hop spicy, minimally carbonated, and the aftertaste cocoa dry and somewhat bitter. At 3.2 percent alcohol by weight, not likely to cause much damage to the liver, but personally I like the taste and other characteristics of this beer, although it could be a bit thicker in body, but hey its a pretty tasty beer nonetheless.
12-04-2002 16:14:18 | More by Gusler
2.63/5 rDev -33.8%
It is sad that this beer will no longer be made. Another casualty of the Moose Head idiots thinking they have a lock on the word "moose", and sueing every beer that uses it. Sad.
About this beer though, I somewhat enjoyed it on draft in Yellowstone Park, then bought a couple of six packs and was really dissapointed. I just don't like the bitter cocoa powder flavor. I am a big stout fan, but this one just doesn't do anything for me.
01-30-2003 11:13:09 | More by Fabric8r
4.2/5 rDev +5.8%
Virtually jet black and opaque in hue. Trace clear deep ruby when held to bright light. Persistent brown head leaves lace. Smooth, dark caramel sweetness and rich, buttery malt in aroma along with slightly smokey, coffeeish roasted barley and bittersweet chocolate malt. Very enticing aromawise. The flavor is dominated by well calculated roasted barley bitterness, which lends a pleasant sharpness-- This works in conjunction with the moderate hop bitternss to contrast both caramel malt derived and residual sweetness. Deeply smokey, roasted grain notes slowly emerge as the beer breathes and add additional richness. Although not full in body, the mouthfeel is sufficiently smooth for excellent quaffability. Finishes bittersweet w/ dry, roasted barley bitterness and residual sugar combination. Moose Juice is a flavorful and enjoyable stout. Very heavy on roasted malt character. It's akin to an Imperial Stout "light". Superbly drinkable.
11-29-2002 13:26:45 | More by marc77
4.1/5 rDev +3.3%
12 oz. bottle from 2002. Pours pitch black with a brown head. Strong burnt malt, musty bready smell. Medium bodied, it has an airy, fluffy mouthfeel. Very strong flavor of roasted malts and black coffee. Has an acidic strong black coffee bitterness to finish.
An unusual American stout in that it's not sweet at all.
Quite nice.
10-31-2004 15:13:08 | More by beerceller99
5/5 rDev +25.9%
Pitch black with a nice dark brown head and decent carbonation. Big-time strong roasty coffee-ish aroma !! Wake Up ! Rich robust coffee flavor - very roasty ! Medium bodied with a dry roasty finish.
Well worth seeking out - one of the best beers from the M.J. beer clubs.
Label states: "Jackson Hole's Original" (I think this was originally from Otto Brother's Brewing Co. - Jackson, WY)
02-28-2003 10:30:20 | More by RBorsato
4.65/5 rDev +17.1%
Black in color, with a thin, dark tan head. The aroma is malt all the way -- roasty, coffee-like, and chocolatey. Nice and multi-dimensional. But I was simply blown away by the flavor. Grainy and roasty malt flavors dominate, developing a caramel sweetness mid-palate which is quickly offset by a generously hopped finish and a re-emergent roastiness in the aftertaste. Substantial in mouthfeel -- I can't believe this is only a 3.6% ABV beer. A fine job.
04-06-2003 19:16:23 | More by mzwolinski
3.48/5 rDev -12.3%
Dark dark beer. Dark red hues when struck by light but otherwise black. Massive foamy brownish head that held. Roasted cookers chocolate and slightly smokey on the nose. It wasn't as thick as I expected but was acceptable. I tried a few bottles over two weeks and found them to be consistent, so try away.
01-05-2003 23:17:05 | More by packetknife
3.68/5 rDev -7.3%
First off... DAMN MOOSEHEAD ALL TO HELL. Their lawsuit against this beer, because you "could get Moosehead and Moose Juice mixed up", caused the brewers to stop making this beer.
Eclipse Black color, medium tan head. Aroma is coffeeish. A medium to lighter bodied stout. Roasted malt flavors are chocolate, with a touch of coffee and toffee. It appears to be dry hopped. A very drinkable stout. Creamy and toasty and smooth. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly bitter.
08-19-2003 01:44:47 | More by beerguy101
4.15/5 rDev +4.5%
This brew pours like thick black syrup. Just the pour itself made my mouth water. The darkness give way to a thick brown head with a smoke roasted chocolate aroma. The heavier body really punches the heavy smoked roasted chocolate flavor with just a hint of unsweetened chocolate bitterness. Very tasty and satisfying.
08-27-2002 17:29:03 | More by beernut7
4/5 rDev +0.8%
08-01-2013 18:50:22 | More by harpus
3.95/5 rDev -0.5%
Moose Juice Stout, what a name! This stout pours like most; dark brown, settles solid black in the glass. A strong pour produced a finger high dark cocoa brown, foamy, uniformly bubbled head with a bit of a rocky top that faded slowly to a thin ring and some stringy patches of lace. Looks damn good. How's it smell?
Wiff in....ahhh, nice sweet chocolate, sorta dark and chocolate milkish; cocoa, a bit of burntness of cookies, some coffee, and notes of hazelnuts. How's it taste?
Sip, gulp....Oh well, the smell doesn't transfer as strong as I wanted; not nearly enough. Its quite quick and thin of chocolate and cocoa, slight roastyness and a faint light nudge of coffee with some burntness character attributed to the middle and a coffee-like dryness mixed with a solid little hop bite in the finish that lingers a bit. But its over far to fast. Although...this stout likes to change character quickly as it warms, it goes through a bit of transformation from thin to more of a bolder quality and finishing a bit stronger as well. But not enough to enhance the experience any.
Feel is smooth and creamy and a bit thin of a lighter medium body that gains some momentum into the finish and a dot more as it warms.
This stuff goes down very easy, its very drinkable! To bad it doesn't pack a bit more flavorful punch. But, as-for-mentioned, it gets a bit more noticeable subtleness to its flavors and feel as it warms.
My suggestion is to let it breath a bit before diving in. A smidgen better at a warmer temp.
Thanks to Fabric8r for the bottles.
07-31-2003 03:07:54 | More by tavernjef
3.95/5 rDev -0.5%
It pours an almost impenetrable brown with a smallish creamy tan head.
A hoppy and piney aroma fades. The smoky malt and coffee smell lingers a bit longer.
The malt body is a bit thin for a stout. Lightly sweet a fairly smoky with tastes of coffee and dark bitter chocolate.
This is (or was) fairly hoppy for the style. Piney and hop bud esters are also unique for the style.
Thanks Genaro!
02-07-2004 20:36:45 | More by BeerResearcher
New Hampshire
3.9/5 rDev -1.8%
This is the first "Moose" I've had in years; in fact, perhaps the last was a Moosecock, er... Moosehead, from Canada, many moons ago. This one is quite a bit better!!
Moose Juice is about as dark in color as a bier can get. A black hole, with a fine, tan, thin head atop it. Lacing was minimal at best.
The nose is pleasing enough, though a bit mild, consisting of a roasty coffee aroma and a hint of coarse hops.
The Juice flowed fairly smoothly on the tongue, and was just about medium-bodied, though I prefer Stouts to be fuller, if at all possible.
Roasty coffee-ness pervades the flavor profile, too, with a touch of chocolate thrown in. A slight pinch of hoppiness arouses the senses near the long, dryish, bitter finish.
A pleasing stout, to say the least! My thnx to Gusler for providing this sample! Zum Wohl!!
overall: 3.9
appearance: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | mouthfeel: 4 | drinkability: 4
03-12-2003 13:13:15 | More by Bierman9
Moose Juice Stout from Grand Teton Brewing Co.
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Sick building syndrome (SBS) describes a situation whereby people experience symptoms of ill health that seem to be linked to spending time in a building, but where no specific cause can be identified.
The term building-related illness (BRI) refers to recognised diseases, often infections, eg Legionnaires' disease, caused by being in a building. The cause of sick building syndrome is thought to be at least in part due to changes in building and ventilation design triggered by the energy crisis in the 1970s.
One large recent study found no significant relation between most aspects of the physical work environment and symptom prevalence.[1]
- Greater effects were found with features of the psychosocial work environment including high job demands and low support.
- The report concluded that the physical environment of office buildings appears to be less important than features of the psychosocial work environment in explaining differences in the prevalence of symptoms.
However, sick building syndrome usually occurs in those employed in buildings containing many people who are working closely together, especially in new buildings with sealed windows.
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Risk factors
Sick building syndrome (SBS) is related to both personal and environmental risk factors.[2] Risk factors for sick building syndrome include:
- Poor ventilation.
- Air conditioning.
- Low humidity.
- Psychological factors such as stress or poor staff morale.
- Internal chemical contaminants: usually air pollutants.
- Initial emissions from components and fittings of a building - the 'new smell' generally dissipates over a short period, but can last years.
- Volatile organic compounds, including formaldehyde, cleaning products, manufactured plastic and wood products.
- Ozone from photocopiers and printers.
- Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide[3] and other inorganic oxides given off as combustion products in heating systems.
- Small fibres from furnishings, regularly agitated into the air by frequent sweeping. Also, asbestos in older buildings.
- Tobacco smoke.
- External contaminants: outside air entering a building.
- Vehicle exhaust fumes: from streets/underground car parks.
- Recycling of the building's own exhaust back in through poorly positioned vents/windows.
- Other external air pollution or airborne particles, eg pollen, moulds.[4]
- The prime suspect in most cases is inadequate ventilation. The factors leading to poor ventilation include insufficient outside air, poor filtration of internal and external air, contaminated duct-work, dirty heating, ventilating and air conditioning units, poor planning and placement of vents.
General tiredness is often the most common symptom. It usually starts within a few hours of arriving at work, and improves within minutes of leaving the building. Symptoms may be worse in the winter months in northern climates.[5]
- Headaches and dizziness; headaches are usually non-migrainous, rarely throbbing, usually described as dull, and often as a pressure on the head.[5]
- Tiredness, loss of concentration.
- Eye problems.
- Skin problems, eg dry or itchy skin.
- Nausea.
- Coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing.
- Ear, nose or throat irritation.[6]
Workplace assessment
- Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends that employers should:
- Carry out an employee survey to see if the occurrence of symptoms is higher than expected.
- Check the general cleanliness of the building, the state of all cleaning machinery, eg vacuum cleaners, and the usage and storage of cleaning materials.
- Check the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
- After any initial steps to resolve the problem have been implemented, it may be necessary to repeat the employee survey and it may be necessary to carry out a more detailed assessment of the workplace environment.
Treating the underlying problem
- Education and recognition of the problem.
- Addressing relevant psychosocial issues, eg high job demands and low support.
- Removal of the pollution source if possible.
- Improved planning of building ventilation.
- Maintenance of indoor air quality by regular servicing and quality measurements.
- Discouragement of smoking.
- Increasing the number of live plants in buildings.
Further reading & references
- Sick buildings syndrome, Health and Safety Executive (HSE); CRR 42/1992; A review of the evidence on causes and solutions
- Sick Building Syndrome: Causes, Effects and Control, London Hazards Centre
- Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) - Environmental Illness Resource
- USEPA; Indoor Air Facts No. 4 (revised): Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), US Environmental Protection Agency
- Marmot AF, Eley J, Stafford M, et al; Building health: an epidemiological study of "sick building syndrome" in the Whitehall II study. Occup Environ Med. 2006 Apr;63(4):283-9.
- Norback D; An update on sick building syndrome. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009 Feb;9(1):55-9.
- Apte MG, Fisk WJ, Daisey JM; Associations between indoor CO2 concentrations and sick building syndrome symptoms in U.S. office buildings: an analysis of the 1994-1996 BASE study data. Indoor Air. 2000 Dec;10(4):246-57.
- Assoulin-Daya Y, Leong A, Shoenfeld Y, et al; Studies of sick building syndrome. IV. Mycotoxicosis. J Asthma. 2002 May;39(3):191-201.
- Burge PS; Sick building syndrome. Occup Environ Med. 2004 Feb;61(2):185-90.
- Tsai YJ, Gershwin ME; The sick building syndrome: what is it when it is? Compr Ther. 2002 Summer;28(2):140-4.
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The official weigh-in event for UFC 168: "Weidman vs. Silva 2" took place tonight (Dec. 27, 2013) LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
All fighters made weight save for Diego Brandao, who came in a full eight pounds overweight.
UFC 168 will feature two hot rematches with titles on the line in the men's middleweight (185-pounds) and women's bantamweight (135-pounds) divisions, as Chris Weidman defends his belt against former king Anderson Silva and Ronda Rousey battles Miesha Tate after a long, grueling season of The Ultimate Fighter.
Oh, and Josh Barnett will look to continue his run at a heavyweight title shot against Travis Browne.
Complete UFC 168 weigh-in results are as follows:
Main Event:
185 lbs.: UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman (184) vs. Anderson Silva (185)
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135 lbs.: UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey (135) vs. Miesha Tate (135)
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145 lbs.: Diego Brandao (153)* vs. Dustin Poirier (146)
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Get Real: The Incredible Edible Egg
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There have been many reports in recent years as to whether or not organic eggs are betterthan conventional eggs. Most of the reports I'm sure you have seen have stated there is no difference. Except there are great nutritional differences between the two.
- Eggs from pastured hens have twice as much vitamin E and 2.5 times more omega-3 fatty acids than conventional caged eggs
- Pasture raised eggs contain 4 to 6 times as much vitamin D as conventional caged eggs. Hello sunshine!
- Caged hen eggs are 21% more likely to be contaminated with salmonella because being in the caged environment can stress their immune systems.
- Organic pasture raised eggs are free from arsenic, which if you have seen in the media today seems to be popping up everywhere.
- Neither "Free Range", "Cage Free" nor "Natural" are regulated terms that require third party regulations or certification. Therefore ANYONE can claim their eggs are so without any question.
- "Pasture raised" is also not regulated, however if you buy your eggs at the farmers market or from a local farm, you can simply ask or look around.
- "Omega 3 enriched" also not regulated, however you can look on the nutrition label and see the
- "Certified Humane" and "Animal welfare approved"are third party auditors to ensure the hens are getting the best treatments possible and the advertising is correct.
- "Organic" is regulated by the USDA and farmers follow strict rules and pay a certification fee.
There you have it an education on the incredible edible egg. Now what will you choose?
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- Buy a dozen or half dozen eggs this week that are local (if possible) pasture raised and organic. See if you can tell a difference in the taste, texture, color etc.
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I've been stinking it up on most of the other challenges. I am using whole wheat flour exclusively. And I refuse to buy meat at the supermarket, local farm meat only. But dairy and eggs I will rock! We raise free range pastured laying hens and Saanen Milk goats for Fresh raw milk, but they are not certified organically fed. I sleep good at night knowing they are well fed and taken care of. I get to see how the milk is handled and make my own dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. I can't wait to see what all you have to say on this topic and how I it compares to how we are currently doing. :) Thanks for this!
I'm not sure where you get your data as there are no sources listed in your post but following is a veterinary study that refutes some of your post: http://www.actavetscand.com/content/51/1/3 I also live in Northern California and the above are some of the unfortunate mistruths that were spread far and wide by the HSUS in order to pass their unneeded chicken bill a few years ago. You may want to be aware that same type of bill was passed in Europe a few years ago and they now have egg shortages as well as eggs that are approximately $8 a dozen.
While organic eggs have benefits, there are also benefits to modern conventional farming. Raising chickens in a modern farm with modern technology produces many more eggs in a smaller area. This is very important in a world that is rapidly growing in population where many people do not have access to food. It is important that people have the option to choose organic or non-organic. I will always choose non-organic if the option is available for my family of 3. Check out the website http://www.choose2choose.com/ for more information on food choices.


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Grim tales are emerging from an investigation of the Irish Catholic Church. For years, they've been running reform schools which sound more like hellish work camps, where sadistic priests were given free rein. I found it ironic that some of these workhouses were used to make religious paraphernalia, like rosaries, that were sold to the faithful. I wonder how many hail marys have been said on beads assembled by child-slaves who were raped or beaten as a reward? It does add a rather sinister gloss to Catholic prayers.
A quick summary of the findings:
a history of official cover-ups of pedophiles within the church since the 1930s.
a pattern of beatings, abuse, and molestation in church-run workhouses.
molestation and rape were "endemic" at the boys' workhouses.
ritualized beatings and personal abuse and denigration.
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X Factor reject Rylan Clark could be having his Christmas lunch with Gordon Ramsay.
The flamboyant singer has been approached to take part in the chef's Christmas Day cookalong, which is broadcast live from Gordon's home, and then stay for lunch, The Sun reported.
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If you have been visiting the site as of late, you probably have seen that I have been posting fairly often with regards to the future of this team. Just last week I posted about what I am looking for in the next GM of this team.
What I figured I would do now is put together a list of some of the more intriguing candidates (in my opinion at least) out there to replace Gene Smith as General Manager, should he get fired at the end of the season. It is obviously not all inclusive, but I figure that it is a good variety of people that Khan and his crew should consider.
Candidate #1: Omar Khan
Other than the fact that it would be pretty awesome for the owner and GM to share a last name, Omar Khan appears to be a very appealing candidate for the position of General Manager. First and foremost, he would be coming over from the Pittsburgh Steelers, which is one of the premier franchises in the NFL that has managed to put good teams on the field year in and year out. Furthermore, Khan has served as Director of Football and Business Administration, and has been the chief negotiator for the Steelers. This shows a "versatility" aspect to Khan and shows that unlike a guy such as Gene Smith, he is more than just a personnel guy; this is one of the most important aspects of a new GM in my opinion.
If I had to get picky and find a flaw with him, it would be that to the best of my knowledge he really has no experience with personnel and scouting which could pose an issue if he took on a GM position.
Candidate #2: Marc Ross
A hot name that has been thrown around, Ross currently serves as the Director of College Scouting for the NY Giants. Perhaps the most successful team at drafting as of late, it is almost a given that Ross is looking to take the next step and prove himself as a General Manager.
The major knock (which in other ways is a positive in my opinion) is working under Jerry Reese, one of the best if not the best in the business. On the one hand, when working with a guy like Reese, is it possible that Reese is the real reason behind the Giant's doing so well in the draft, and Ross is not really much a standout at his job. On the other hand though, learning from such a great General Manager could only help this guy in the future. After all, Reese himself is a student of Ernie Accorsi.
Candidate #3: Mike Maccagnan
Similar to Marc Ross, Maccagnan is a Director of College Scouting, but in this case it is for the Houston Texans. He has served primarily as a scout and only assumed his current position in the summer of 2011, but he has been with the Texans organization since 2000 and has been there through the bad years as well as the recent years when Houston has managed to build itself into a top tier team in the NFL.
While this is purely speculation on my part, I notice he has an bachelors in Economics, and so while he may not have experience in the administrative side of football, I might suggest that he certainly has the mind and the background to succeed in those aspects of the job of GM.
Candidate #4: David Caldwell
Thomas Dimitroff is a guy who right now may not be appreciated as much as he should be. Truth be told, he is the kind of GM I would love to see come in to Jacksonville and try to turn this team around. Being employed as the GM for the Atlanta Falcons, I figure that his Director of Player Personnel might be a good fallback option. Caldwell is only in his first year with this title, but he previously served as Director of College Scouting.
To touch on a similar point as I did above with Maccagnan, Caldwell has a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business Administration.


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CATEGORIES Classics, Awards, Berlin, Fandom, Exhibition, Movies, Awards, CinematicalDirector Arthur Penn is probably always going to be remembered for Bonnie and Clyde in 1967, but Penn had a few films under his belt before his ultimate in "glamorized gangsters". The 84-year-old director was working in films up until the late 80's and has served as an executive producer for the TV series Law & Order.
The Hollywood Reporter announced that Penn has been selected to receive the prestigious Golden Bear at this year's Berlin Film Festival. The director will be in attendance at a gala on the 15th of February to receive the lifetime achievement award. The festival is showing 10 films in total during a retrospective program at the Deutsche Kinemathek -- Museum for Film and Television that will end with the gala. Director of The Berlin Festival, Dieter Kosslick said, "Arthur Penn's films of the 1960s and early 1970s reanimated the crises-ridden American cinema. He is a great director, who deeply influenced the American cinema d'auteur". The retrospective of the director's work includes the Penn's first film The Left-Handed Gun; the film re-tells the legend of Billy the Kid as a sexually confused and psychologically tortured youth. The part was originally intended for James Dean but went to Paul Newman after Dean had passed away.
You have to admire a director who dared to present one of America's greatest folk icons as a sexually ambiguous neurotic, and in 1958 no less. For that alone the man probably deserves an award.


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22q13 deletion syndrome
|22q13 Deletion Syndrome
|Classification and external resources
22q13 Deletion syndrome (spoken as twenty-two q one three[1]), also known as Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (abbreviated PMS), is a genetic disorder caused by deletions or rearrangements on the q terminal end (long arm) of chromosome 22. Any abnormal genetic variation in the q13 region that presents with significant manifestations (phenotype) should be diagnosed as PMS. Terminal deletions can be uncovered by karyotype analysis, but many terminal and interstitial deletions are too small (microdeletions). The availability of DNA microarray technology, and microarray's utility in looking for multiple genetic problems simultaneously, have made this technology the diagnostic tool of choice. However, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) tests are valuable for diagnosing cases of mosaicism (mosaic genetics) and chromosomal rearrangements (e.g., ring chromosome, unbalanced chromosomal translocation). Although early researchers sought a monogenetic (single gene genetic disorder) explanation, recent studies have not supported that hypothesis (see Etiology, below).
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome is characterized by global developmental delay, absent or severely delayed speech, and neonatal hypotonia.[2] There are approximately 1000 diagnosed cases of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome worldwide.
The core characteristics of 22q13 Deletion syndrome (listed above) have a major impact on the individual. However, in addition to these characteristics, there are other manifestations than may range from mild to severe:
- Absent to severely delayed speech: 99%
- Normal to accelerated growth: 95%
- High tolerance to pain: 77%
- Hypotonia (poor muscle tone): 75%
- Dysplastic toenails: 73%
- Long eyelashes: 73%
- Poor thermoregulation: 68%
- Prominent, poorly formed ears: 65%
- Large or fleshy hands: 63%
- Pointed chin: 62%
- Dolichocephaly (elongated head): 57%
- Ptosis (eyelid) (droopy eyelids): 57%
- Gastroesophageal reflux: 42%
- Epileptic seizures: 27%
- Kidney problems: 26%
- Delayed ability to walk: 18%
- Chewing on non food items: 85%
- Delayed or unreliable toileting: 76%
- Impulsive behaviors: 47%
- Biting (self or others): 46%
- Problems sleeping: 46%
- Hair pulling: 41%
- Autistic behaviors: 31%
- Episodes of non-stop crying before age 5: 30%
- Teeth grinding: (unknown) %
Various deletions affect the terminal region of the long arm of chromosome 22 (the paternal chromosome in 75% of cases), from 22q13.3 to 22qter. Although the deletion is most typically a result of a de novo mutation, there is an inherited form resulting from familial chromosomal translocations involving the 22 chromosome. In the de novo form, the size of the terminal deletion is variable and can go from 130 kbp (130,000 base pairs) to 9 Mbp (9,000,000 base pairs). At one time it was thought that deletion size was not related to the core clinical features.[3] That observation lead to an emphasis on the SHANK3 gene, which resides close to the terminal end of chromosome 22. Interest in SHANK3 grew as it became associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Schizophrenia.[4] At one point, it was suggested that Phelan-McDermid syndrome was a monogenetic genetic disorder. Although appealing, this hypothesis has not held up. Recent studies with larger cohorts demonstrate that the core features do depend upon deletion size.[5] Further, there are now just as many published cases of Phelan-McDermid syndrome that do not affect SHANK3 as there are published cases of localized SHANK3 deletions/mutations. [6] [7] A landmark study of iPS neurons cultured from patients with Phelan-McDermid syndrome shows that restoration of the SHANK3 protein levels can rescue fewer than half the glutamate neurons of neocortex.[8]
Although SHANK3 is probably important in rare cases of PMS (e.g., terminal deletions smaller than about 130 kbp), there is growing interest in the MAPK8IP2 (also called IB2) lost in most cases of Phelan-McDermid syndrome.[9] MAPK8IP2 is especially interesting because it regulates the balance between NMDA receptors and AMPA receptors.[10] The genes SULT4A1 and PARVB may cause Phelan-McDermid syndrome in cases of more proximal interstitial and large terminal deletions.[11] There are over 250 known genes and gene regulator sites in the 22q13 region.[12] A group of genes (MPPED1, CYB5R3, FBLN1, NUP50, C22orf9, KIAA1644, PARVB, TRMU, WNT7B and ATXN10), as well as microRNAs may all contribute to loss of language, a feature that generally varies with deletion size.[13] The same study found that macrocephaly seen in Phelan-McDermid syndrome patients may be associated with WNT7B.
The incidence of the 22q13 deletion syndrome is uncertain. The National Institutes of Health Office of Rare Diseases (http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/) lists Phelan-McDermid syndrome as a rare disease.
See also[edit]
- ^ Technically, it should be spoken as twenty-two q one three
- ^ Phelan MC, McDermid HE (2011). "The 22q13.3 Deletion Syndrome (Phelan-McDermid Syndrome).". Mol Syndromol. 2 (1): 186–201. doi:10.1159/000334260. PMC 3366702. PMID 22670140.
- ^ Wilson HL, Wong AC, Shaw SR, et al. (2003). "Molecular characterisation of the 22q13 deletion syndrome supports the role of haploinsufficiency of SHANK3/PROSAP2 in the major neurological symptoms". J. Med. Genet. 40 (8): 575–84. doi:10.1136/jmg.40.8.575. PMC 1735560. PMID 12920066.
- ^ Gauthier et al. (2010). "De novo mutations in the gene encoding the synaptic scaffolding protein SHANK3 in patients ascertained for schizophrenia.". Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 107 (17): 7863–8. doi:10.1073/pnas.0906232107. PMC 2867875. PMID 20385823.
- ^ Sarasua SM et al. (2011). "Association between deletion size and important phenotypes expands the genomic region of interest in Phelan-McDermid syndrome (22q13 deletion syndrome).". J Med Genet. 48 (11): 761–6. doi:10.1136/jmedgenet-2011-100225. PMID 21984749.
- ^ Simenson K et al. (2013). "A patient with the classic features of Phelan-McDermid syndrome and a high immunoglobulin E level caused by a cryptic interstitial 0.72-Mb deletion in the 22q13.2 region.". Am J Med Genet A. 164A (3): 806–9. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.36358. PMID 24375995.
- ^ Disciglio V et al. (2014). "Interstitial 22q13 Deletions Not Involving SHANK3 Gene: A New Contiguous Gene Syndrome.". Am J Med Genet A. 164 (7): 1666–76. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.36513. PMID 24700646.
- ^ Shcheglovitov A et al. (2013). "SHANK3 and IGF1 restore synaptic deficits in neurons from 22q13 deletion syndrome patients.". Nature 503 (7475): 267–71. doi:10.1038/nature12618. PMID 24132240.
- ^ Aldinger KA et al. (2013). "Cerebellar and posterior fossa malformations in patients with autism-associated chromosome 22q13 terminal deletion.". Am J Med Genet A 161 (1): 131–6. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.35700. PMID 23225497.
- ^ Giza J et al. (2010). "Behavioral and cerebellar transmission deficits in mice lacking the autism-linked gene islet brain-2.". J Neurosci. 30 (44): 14805–16. doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1161-10.2010. PMC 3200367. PMID 21048139.
- ^ Disciglio V et al. (2014). "Interstitial 22q13 Deletions Not Involving SHANK3 Gene: A New Contiguous Gene Syndrome.". Am J Med Genet A. 164 (7): 1666–76. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.36513. PMID 24700646.
- ^ http://genome.ucsc.edu/
- ^ Sarasua SM et al. (2014). "Clinical and genomic evaluation of 201 patients with Phelan–McDermid syndrome.". Human Genetics 133 (7): 847–59. doi:10.1007/s00439-014-1423-7. PMID 24481935.
- Bonaglia MC, Giorda R, Mani E, et al. (2006). "Identification of a recurrent breakpoint within the SHANK3 gene in the 22q13.3 deletion syndrome". J. Med. Genet. 43 (10): 822–8. doi:10.1136/jmg.2005.038604. PMC 2563164. PMID 16284256.
- Manning MA, Cassidy SB, Clericuzio C, et al. (2004). "Terminal 22q deletion syndrome: a newly recognized cause of speech and language disability in the autism spectrum". Pediatrics 114 (2): 451–7. doi:10.1542/peds.114.2.451. PMID 15286229.
- Phelan MC, Rogers RC, Saul RA, et al. (2001). "22q13 deletion syndrome". Am. J. Med. Genet. 101 (2): 91–9. doi:10.1002/1096-8628(20010615)101:2<91::AID-AJMG1340>3.0.CO;2-C. PMID 11391650.
- 22q13.org "22q13 deletion syndrome home"
- Phelan MC, McDermid HE (2011). "The 22q13.3 Deletion Syndrome (Phelan-McDermid Syndrome).". Mol Syndromol. 2 (1): 186–201. doi:10.1159/000334260. PMC 3366702. PMID 22670140.
External links[edit]
- DECIPHER database entry for 22q13 deletion syndrome
- 22q13.org, Support group for families of children affected by the 22q13 deletion syndrome.
- Alliance22 (in French)


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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) makes its debut on Fox Sports 1 (formerly Speed) on August 17, 2013 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The card, UFC Fight Night 26, is headlined with a light heavyweight bout between Chael Sonnen and Mauricio Rua. In the co-main event, Alistair Overeem faces Travis Browne in heavyweight action.
This marks the UFC's return to Boston, with their last event being UFC 118 way back in 2010, which featured Frankie Edgar defending his lightweight belt against BJ Penn by unanimous decision.
There was a bit of controversy surrounding this upcoming event, as the Las Vegas Culinary Union and other groups sought to prevent Chael Sonnen from being granted a fighter license by the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission. The UFC has been in an ongoing battle over the past few years with the Culinary Union, as the Fertittas brothers' Station Casinos don't hire union workers.
Sonnen was ultimately granted a license, despite the interference by social groups, and the main event is no longer in jeopardy.
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Making own dog food can be trickyby Dr. Susan Baker
Question: I would like a recipe I can start to feed my dogs in place of store-bought, or vet-bought food. Currently I use plain chicken, peas, carrots and a small dab of olive oil to mix with his dry food. I want to eliminate all dog food completely, but need a balanced blend. – Sue
Answer: It takes a lot of work and dedication to cook for your pet. It can be very satisfying to know only wholesome and nutritious products went into your pet's food. However, you must be careful, since your dog will be eating the same thing day after day — if any nutrients are missing, there can be medical problems that may not show up for years.
New information is constantly evolving on animal nutrition, and many things nutritious for humans can be toxic to dogs. For instance, grapes and raisins were once considered harmless for dogs, but we now know that grapes and raisins can cause kidney disease in dogs.
In addition, adding vitamins and supplements to homemade diets can be tricky; many sold for dogs have very low levels of needed ingredients because they are meant to supplement a commercially prepared food that already contains these items. In homemade diets, the amount needed to supplement the vitamins and minerals is much higher. Many human vitamins contain forms that cannot be used by dogs.
I generally recommend you talk to your veterinarian and develop a diet based on your pet's age and medical condition.
Take a look at the UC Davis Veterinary School website, www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu, click on small animal, then click on "our services." You will find a section on nutrition. They have a "frequently asked questions" section that goes over many common problems when preparing your pet's food at home. The school offers a nutrition service to veterinarians and pet owners. They will even formulate a diet specific to your dogs needs.Dr. Susan Baker
Baker Veterinary Clinic
1801 S. Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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